Writing about techno is quite difficult without falling into clichés: there are only so many ways that you can say something about a music whose core elements are forged on deliberate repetition; where real talent is attributed to those who can find the perfect groove where nothing needs added or subtracted to hold the listener's attention for upwards of five minutes. 

Such tracks are the hallmark of Tresor's catalogue, and this joy in repetition can be found in works from Detroit, Berlin, Birmingham, Edinburgh, and more. And it is through this lens that Parisian artist, UFO95, focuses his output, resulting in Backward Improvement, an EP that sits perfectly in the spectrum of techno found in the Tresor chronology. 

The title itself makes an abstract reference to the influence of the classics of the genre, inspiring him to take a distinct less-is-more approach to production for this collection of stripped-down yet unrelenting techno chiselled from the live set which has fixed UFO95 as one of the next holdfasts for the future of the scene. 

Perhaps it is the fact the UFO95 only performs live that had led to such crisp and focussed studio productions.; each of the tracks showcase the artist's burgeoning talent for creating the essential foundations of techno; perfect, looping, instinctual grooves that are counterbalanced by an apprehensive tension from off-key tones. 

Backward Improvement marks the addition of a new name in the list of techno's best producers and proves that while the genre may now be in its 40th year there are yet sonic explorations to be made and variations that are worth unearthing.

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UFO95 - Sexual Tension

Release Date: 16.02.

Be As One is excited to release the long overdue "Romantic & Dead" LP, the debut Album from one of the most talented artists of the recent generational Techno movement, and the label regular "Kashpitzky".

Being the hyped Berlin based producers most crafted project to date, the Buzzing 11 tracks LP is spread over 2 vinyls, astonishing covered artwork and shiny polished product, and reflecting the different shades of techno from several moments of the night, tailored straight from the mind of the most sought after artist of the recent couple of years.

Lining with the label's raw and old school influenced sound Aesthetics of re defining the term "House influenced Techno", Kashpitzky fits right in as one of the imprint's leading figures, compiling the 5th full length artist album to date from the label, after industry icons such as Kenny Larkin, Samuel L Session, Orbe and the label head Shlomi Aber.

As its title, the Romantic & Dead LP is an excepional abstracted and mixtured techno journey for the heads and collectors both, and marks a significant milestones for the young artist and the established label.

Kashpitzky - Romantic & Dead ( 2x12" LP)

BCCO Premiere: Kashpitzky - Never High Enough [BAOX11]

Reclaim Your City unveils second compilation, ‘Heimat II’, featuring Arkan, Decka, Yant & Hitam.

April 2023 saw Dutch techno powerhouse Reclaim Your City debut its ‘Heimat’ compilation featuring Marcal, Nicolas Volger, Hurdslenk and Ruben Ganev. Now, the label returns with the second instalment to a new series of compilations with ‘Heimat II’, welcoming Arkan, Decka, Yant, and Hitam for the first time.
“Zeitgeisty by nature, the approach chosen for these VAs is to document state-of-the-art productions from lesser-known and emerging figures whose skills and talent we firmly believe in. An extension of our creed that techno is there to push boundaries and not reiterate the same bland assertions over and over, ad nauseam, “Heimat” shall form a shelter for top-of-the-range material and that exclusively, regardless of the producer’s fame, level of fashionability and/or market-friendliness.” - Reclaim Your City

Hypnotic techno mastermind Arkan is up first with the haze-like ‘Submarine’, in which cavernous sonar pings echo through vast aquatic depths, the track’s steady rhythm propelling forward. ‘Circumvent’ by SPE:C’s Decka is next, this time with a slower groove juxtaposed with fast-paced, liquid-like acid bubbling through its tough drum work.

On the B-side, the deservedly hyped Yant presents ‘Moving’. Its machine-funk of the highest order with elements rooted in dub, sequences dancing playfully on top of an intricate groove before Eerste Communie resident Hitam takes the reins with ‘Venusian Wind’. Glitching drums carve their way through monstrous droning low-end, its rolling soundscape creating a perfect, enthralling finish to another quality compilation from the RYC crew.

Various Artists ‘Heimat II’ drops 19th February 2023 via Reclaim Your City
Tracklist:
A1 Arkan - Submarine
A2 Decka - Circumvent
B1 Yant - Moving
B2 Hitam - Venusian Wind

Heimat II

BCCO Premiere: Arkan - Submarine [RYCL020]

BPitch welcome back one of Croatia’s most beloved electronic music exports, Insolate, with five uplifting grooves.

With a career spanning over twenty years - traversing from illegal underground raves in late ‘90s Croatia to hypnotising dancefloors the world over - she’s contributed considerably to the international scene as a producer, DJ, label head and more. Known as a producer for releases on a range of highly acclaimed imprints, her new EP for BPitch follows an appearance on the We Are Not Alone compilation back in 2020.. Utilising a vast range of hardware and software, and drawing upon influences accrued over decades of passion for non-conformist electronic music, Insolate’s strain of groove-driven techno is radiant, warm, and carefully balanced.

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PREMIERE: Insolate - We Were In Love [ BPitch ]

Fusion Remixes 01/03

Len Faki - Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix)

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Artist: Elad Magdasi
Title: RedBox 
Label: Front Left Records 
Catalogue: FLRBOX02
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: March 1, 2024

Tracklist:	
A1:    RedBox A1
A2:   RedBox A2
B1:    RedBox B1
B2:   RedBox B2

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RedBox is the second record in the colored BOX series by Elad Magdasi.

This release is red by all means, with a combination of dark synths and playful notes, Elad mixes his favorite styles while keeping the mood tooly and dancefloor oriented.

All the tracks are named by their position on the record, similar to the oldskool way, focusing on the music alone.
All RedBox tracks were produced at the same time, on the same wave of inspiration, they compliment each other though being completely different.

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RedBox A1

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Artist: Dold
Title: Rider
Label: Fuse Brussels
Catalogue: FUSE03
Format: 12" Vinyl
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: March 1, 2024

Written & produced by Dold
Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Artwork by Ahmet Altinbas
Layout by Studio Phazed 

Tracklist:
1. Smile 
2. Old News
3. Rider
4. Rich String

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Fuse strikes again with a third release of ageless techno, brimming with grit and soul by Sweden’s own Dold. ‘Rider’ embodies 4 different examples of classically mastered techno that samples each facet of one of club music’s most enduring genres. Fuzzy mechanics, loopy chord sequences and thumping rhythms make this a particularly infectious record for dance floor newcomers and long time fanatics alike.

The A1 on a four track EP is usually meant to make an impression, an enticing introduction to lure in the listener to discover the rest of a project, and Dold does exactly that with ‘Smile’. A twisted name for an intimidating opener, the producer operates a minimal composition to make way for an invasive acid line, resulting in a peak time treat of immediate effect. ‘Smile’ exercises power with a shrill background ambiance to make its intentions clear, however the follow up balances the tone to bring things back to the groove. ‘Old News’ engages in a more playful style of production, blurring the line between percussion and synth work. Repetitive chords trigger almost like compressed toms, booming past an excited drum sequence with a punchy kick and flickering hi hats. Clap rolls before ducking back into the kick give this record a truly vintage quality to it, all the while staying pertinent for the modern dancefloor. The title track ‘Rider’ settles in perfectly as a response to its predecessor. Dold isn’t afraid to add a bit of shimmer to what could have been expected to be a colder addition to his EP, and this gives a considerable amount of character that has become synonymous with his sound. The bright keys and supporting synths are given a lot of space, creating a highly sought-after dancefloor euphoria. Melodically rich and percussively mastered, the Swede explores ‘Rider’ with openness and curiosity, making it the perfect track to name the project after. With the end drawing closer, Dold unveils the last part of his contribution to Fuse. Softening up his synth sequence to be a bit more airy than the three before, he’s able to create a whole new atmosphere by swaying through ‘Rich String’ that soothes the listener for the conclusion of his EP, a true reflection of Fuse’s brand of techno.


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Marking one year following Phase Fatale’s (aka Hayden Payne’s) last EP on his label BITE, ‘Love Is Destructive’ is a clear shift into true techno territories, integrated with his distinct curation of narrative and sonic framework, imprinted with a musical diet of sleek, synthesised storytelling.The 4-Track EP reflects the turbulent ebb-and-flow found with emotional conclusion - a genesis soundtracked by raw energy and driving undercurrents. The Berlin-based DJ, Producer and Label-owner’s propensity for creating a symbiotic harmony by blending seemingly divisive elements from his genre defying repertoire, demonstrates his masterful understanding and control of the listener’s borderless, auditory journey. Exemplified by his marathon closing sets at Berghain, as well as techno arenas such as Khidi in Tbilisi (both of which he is a resident), Phase Fatale’s recent DJ performances and production endeavours reflect his fresh approach to pure techno sensibilities. 

The title track sets the tone with imperative grooves, energetic vigour and intrepid attitude. Following a progression of techno propulsion in ‘Magma Driver’, infused metallic textures and trippy, headier elements add depth, whilst the body of work’s cutting edge sound design echoes spacey vivacity and purification in equal measures. Dichotomy comes forward with tracks ‘Ambivalence’ and ‘Introjection’, processed vocal samples with dub techno leanings and hints towards broken rhythms are sculpted by Payne’s focused approach, resonating a feeling of hopeful resolution akin to resurgence. These romantic sensibilities offset by cold mechanical nuances are reflected in the EP’s artwork, depicting roses against the backdrop of engine-like machinery.

‘Love Is Destructive’ is dedicated to Juan, Simone and Luis. Featuring artwork by Silent Editions.

Phase Fatale - Love Is Destructive (BITE032)

Bidoben | Mirroring Substances EP [CRG032]

A1. Substance 
A2. Empreinte 
B1. Telluric 
B2. Telluric [Cleric Remix] 
B3. Entropy Running Backwards

Bidoben | Mirroring Substances EP [CRG032]

D.Dan returns to his own summerpup imprint with his ‘sequence.01’ EP.
Seven lean stripped-back techno sequences all recorded as live-takes in the studio.

12" vinyl with printed sleeve released on APR.05.2024, as well as on all major digital+streaming platforms. Bandcamp available immediately. 

All tracks produced and mixed by D.Dan
Mastered by Joel at Six Bit Deep
Art direction, design, and illustration by Sam Shin

sequence.01

D.Dan - sequence.01 (PUP003)

subliminal techno minimal industrial

I am happy
I am healthy
I am harmonious
I am light
I am bright
I am free

thank you
thank you
thank you

Affirm (Thank You)

At midnight, on March 13th 1991, a basement door opened at Leipziger Strasse 126, Berlin. Through this door, many passed, on their way to defining new terrains in electronic music. There they found a dance floor in the vaults of a closed-down department store, with a unique sound bound to dense fog, building night after night a history that was also a vision of the future. 

This history has seen in Jeff Mills’ first sets on three turntables, Underground Resistance's first live appearances in Europe, grandiose Tresor Park parties, to various chapters of the Loveparade with Sven Väth in the 90s and since then countless generation-spanning parties. These moments represent the highlights of infinite personal clubbing experiences. It is the manifestation of the Berlin spirit, emerging from its considerable strife. This history is not without its complications - from temporary closure by the authorities and several raids in the early years to closure and demolition of the old location in 2005. What followed was years of wandering in exile and, finally, resurrection in the new home in Kraftwerk Berlin.

These stories, conversations and shared experiences within our walls forge a resilience that drives towards a shared ideal, the Tresor sound: community, resistance, and the world to come. This was observed in the newly re-unified German youth, who danced and celebrated together from the club’s inception, and into the present day through ongoing community work in Detroit. 

Tresor Records was founded in the same year and began to serve as a platform for exporting the new sounds associated with Tresor all around the world. Emergent musicians from Michigan, such as Juan Atkins, Underground Resistance and Drexciya, were pivotal in shaping these early years. Their visits to Berlin would kick-start dialogue between the youth movement in Europe and these musicians. This story is one of friendship and community-building, inextricably linked with cities like Detroit, Birmingham or Edinburgh, where like-minded friends built something truly special, where revelatory rhythms soundtrack decaying industry in corrupted metropoles. 

Tresor Records has been the fertile soil for dozens upon dozens of creative minds, from the very luminaries of the scene who developed electronic music over the last three decades through to contemporary protagonists who are currently defining the sound of the future -  A more than 300 strong catalogue displays an unmistakable identity - the Tresor spirit.

To those that have danced before, and to those that will dance in the future: the light at the end of the long Tresor tunnel is a signal. A flicker amidst the fog. This is our future. This is our place.

UFO95 - Sexual Tension

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