Review :-) http://deathtechno.com/2015/01/17/dtr-trp001

Awakening from the Illusory Self

Misinterpretations of Reality

Marcel Dettmann - Apron (PAS Tubed Mix 2)

Nina Kraviz launches her трип (pronounced ‘trip’) label with a double-EP compilation entitled ’The Deviant Octopus’, featuring a pair of brand new productions from Kraviz alongside material from Terrence Dixon, emerging talent Parrish Smith & Bjarki, and veteran producers Exos & Steve Stoll.

The idea for трип has been gestating for some time with Nina Kraviz, an avid crate-digger and frequenter of numerous second-hand record stores, who has long wanted to begin a label of her own which would build on some of the principles of her beloved 90s techno labels in terms of attitude and aesthetics, whilst looking for forward-thinking modern productions that reflect her core tastes for idiosyncratic electronic music.

The art and title of 'The Deviant Octopus' comes from a single-sentence scenario dreamt up by Kraviz: “Without a moment's notice an Octopus appeared and devoured everyone in sight”. Supplied with this scenario, artist Tombo rendered his own unique visualization for the artwork that adorns the release sleeve. It's Kraviz's own nod to the labels that inspire her and grab her attention while digging through second hand records, the best of which were imbued with the unique personality of the people behind them. This extends to the sound Kraviz intends for трип: dusky, divergent and trippy music to stimulate brains, dreams and fantasies.

In this respect ‘The Deviant Octopus’ is a perfect introduction: Kraviz herself is represented on the tracklist by two new tracks that take up the mantle of last year’s Mr Jones EP by returning to the vocal-flecked hypnotic techno that marked out that release. Complimenting those are two new cuts from a true master of hallucinatory off-kilter techno, Terrence Dixon in his Population One guise.

Joining them will be a pair of names from the techno pantheon who have been huge influences on Kraviz: with a career that’s taken in releases on Synewave, Trax, Novamute and Richie Hawtin’s early-90s Probe Records, Steve Stoll has been mining his own variant on techno and acid minimalism for over twenty years, heading up the Proper NYC label and releasing under various pseudonyms, such as Cobalt, of which Kraviz has been a long-term fan. His counterintuitively titled ‘Pop Song’ sits alongside a 13-minute 90s techno excursion from Reykjavik’s Exos - the only previously-released cut (originally appearing on Thule Records sub-label Plast Trax in 1998) - together illustrating that трип will also live up to its name in the geographical sense: showcasing great music from historically vibrant electronic music scenes outside of the usual Detroit-Berlin axis.

With Kraviz looking to build a small repertory of talent around трип, this first release also makes room for two newer names: Bjarki is an Icelandic talent to keep a firm eye on, who drew Kraviz’s attention in a chance meeting after a gig at Copenhagen’s Culturebox club, after which he passed her a collection of mind-bendingly odd demos; while Parrish Smith is a talented Netherlands-based producer whose short yet impactful sketch ‘1.0 / 8.0 Afrika Genocide’ brings the second 12” to a bewitching close.

All tracks on ‘The Deviant Octopus’ will feature on Nina Kraviz’s DJ Kicks compilation, out in January 2015 on !K7 Records.

Tracklist: 
A1 Nina Kraviz - Prozimokampleme 
A2 Steve Stoll - Pop Song 
B1 Nina Kraviz - IMPRV 
B2 Bjarki - Polygon Pink Toast 
C1 Population One - Out of Control (Vocal mix) 
C2 Population One - Bonus Beats 
D1 Exos - Nuclear Red Guard 
D2 Parrish Smith - 1.0 : 8.0 Afrika Genocide

The Deviant Octopus

A1. Nina Kraviz - Prozimokampleme

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[Premiere] Voiski - Micro Mouse Mappy

Out now on vinyl & digital: https://lnk.to/TRP019

Finnish sound scientist Aleksi Perälä presents ‘Paradox’, a double EP landing 15th of December on трип. Using a microtonal tuning method known as Colundi – with which his work is now synonymous - he guides us through a ritualistic journey of ten formidable tracks.

Glistening scales cascade over peculiar tones. Aleksi Perälä explores the powers of an alternative tuning system in dance-floor structures, tapping into the veiled potential of his sound palette with stunning physical consequences.

Saccharine and mysterious, ‘Paradox’ channels elements of Electro, Techno and Italo, ultimately achieving a transcendental form of its own.

Aleksi Perälä - GBLFT1740072

Mdr 04

Corebox

What started as a live stream at Moscow’s Mutabor on 3rd May 2020, has morphed into the first instalment of a new digital compilation series on трип: Hot Steel.

The concept is simple: trip head Nina Kraviz announces the stream date and sends out a call to artists for their unreleased work to oidodekraviz@gmail.com, all genres are welcome. After the stream takes place, the favourite tracks are signed and a few weeks later Hot Steel is released. 

To kick off the series, Hot Steel features newcomers, fresh talent and already established artists from all over the world: from New Zealand to Spain, Belgium, Italy, Germany, Poland to the US and Canada, but also Russia, France, the Netherlands and Georgia. 

Hot Steel will be released on 19th June to join Bandcamp in their commitment on that day and give 100% of the sales from the compilation to NAACP Legal Defense Fund.

Sebastian Lopez aka Flug - Non Stop (Original Mix)

Premiere #210

Artist: Jorge B
Title: A1
Album: "Orchid" EP
Label: Jack Dept
Format: Digital
Release: Aug 07th, 2020
Buy link: bit.ly/3glyedk

Peruvian-born Jorge B grew up in Costa Rica where he was first exposed to electronic music during the 90s. Later in life he spent time in Marfa, Texas being influenced by the monumental minimal art of Donald Judd, Dan Flavin and John Chamberlain. Since then he has settled in NYC where he works as a creative director and photographer. To Jorge, images and music go hand in hand and his architectural approach can be felt in the rugged and haunting productions of this acid-tinged 4-track EP.

Jorge B and Jack Dept will donate 100% of the EP's first month of sales to the Black LGBTQIA+ Migrant Project (BLMP): transgenderlawcenter.org/programs/blm…ommittee#ola

More information and promos: info@tforgotten.org
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Orchid

Jorge B - A1 [Jack Dept]

AADJA is releasing her debut record on trip.

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AADJA - thought dealer

Cibola Burn is part of LAP II, a compilation series from Hamburg's infamous PAL club. The track is inspired by numerous blurry nights and marathon sets at the club. I can't wait to be back! Mastered by Truncate.

A1. Nina Kraviz - Prozimokampleme

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