For our final release of the year we are thrilled to share this conceptual EP ‘An-Xileel’ from two aliases’ of Naarm based artist Daniel Jakobsson; Eastern Distributor and Jörmungandr.

The world building for this release came through a necessity for escapism for Jakobsson. Across this release, he takes you on a vivid journey through Black Marsh, a territory that sprawls through tranquil yet wild swamplands into densely breathtaking rainforests.

Within this captivating landscape resides the Argonians, reptilian humanoid creatures who call Black Marsh home. The EP delves into the world of the An-Xileel, a mysterious anti-imperialist political faction among the Argonians. With sharp, obsidian eyes gleaming with ancient intelligence, they are dedicated to purging the former colonial influence and restoring the homeland to its pre-foreign rule state.

Opening the release, 'Sap Speaker' by Eastern Distributor sets the tone with a frenzied and energetic vibe, establishing the EP's atmosphere. Throughout the track, the crisp percussion maintains a sharp presence amidst the focused and intentionally immersive synthesis. The inspiration for this track stemmed from the swamp environments.

Moving on to Dam Dweller, the composition features cold, dark percussion alongside psychedelic sweeps that plunge the listener into a profound low-end groove. This groove undergoes a gradual evolution into a 4/4 eruption, accompanied by the delicate touch of gentle pads and strings. The inspiration behind this track draws from the water and cave systems of Black Marsh.

Dam Dweller gracefully concludes, paving the way for Sand Shaper, a mellow yet robust track. With a focus on organic instruments, a gliding bass, and bowed strings, Sand Shaper captivates with hypnotising atmosphere and polyrhythmic percussion. The inspiration for this piece lies in the territory's sandy shores.

Root Mender brings the tempo back up, radiating positivity, vitality, and life. Thick sub-bass tones resonate through the body, and purposeful drum programming slice through the ever engulfing ethereal pads. An amphibious croak pulses beneath heavy kicks, accompanied by soothing vocals. Strings and acid basslines elevate the track, marking it as the EP's highlight. The inspiration for Root Mender is drawn from the tree homes of the Argonians.

Concluding the EP, Tree Minder adopts an introspective tone. Minimalist percussion and sharp automation contrast with angelic pads and echoing sounds. Flutes, bells, and bows collectively paint the spirit of an alien world, mirroring the hope brought by the An Xileel to the Argonian people.

Tracklist:
01. Eastern Distributor - Sap Speaker
02. Eastern Distributor - Dam Dweller
03. Eastern Distributor - Sand Shaper
04. Jörmungandr - Root Mender
05. Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

PS017
Written, produced and arranged: Daniel Jakobsson
Mixed: Julian Loïcc Boggs
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland @ Suture
Artwork: w45t3
Format: Digital

An Xileel

Jörmungandr - Tree Minder

Part of the Sonic Quest EP [WAVE002]

Written & produced by @gandpsyche
Visuals by DAIMARU
Mastered by Audiosculpture

hyperwaves.bandcamp.com/album/sonic-quest-ep

Gan D - Sacred Jungle [WAVE002]

@eastern-distributor

Eunoia - or beautiful thinking - a fourth DE RIO compilation reflecting on the accelerating life pace where sound assists the mindwork and gravitates ideas borne across fragile imaginations. A massive 17-track сompilation is featuring rising stars and boundary-pushing talents, artists whose creativity is determining the sound of the future electronic scene like Feral, Pianeti Sintetici, Vel, Alpha Tracks, and many more, a novelty substratum in its spectral variety. Loyal to endless sonic exploration for the dance floor of the present future, this release showcases the multi-dimensional soundscapes at the core of techno’s nonconformist spirit. Hear Aratak’s rhythmic pull of absolute traction, dive into Dwelve13's comforting bass and avant-garde piano, feel Answer's bleep integrity, lose yourself in Plate's circular patterns, journey through Wild Moss' psytrance reformations, and slow down for a second with Lenti Sistemi’s leftfield basis and fine-detailed ambience.

Mastered by Dekeyden 
Designed by Enrico Caldini
Words by Lucia Kagramanyan

Eunoia

Sulawesi Water Skink

Jörmungandr - Sulawesi Water Skink

@aboabosound

Eunoia - or beautiful thinking - a fourth DE RIO compilation reflecting on the accelerating life pace where sound assists the mindwork and gravitates ideas borne across fragile imaginations. A massive 17-track сompilation is featuring rising stars and boundary-pushing talents, artists whose creativity is determining the sound of the future electronic scene like Feral, Pianeti Sintetici, Vel, Alpha Tracks, and many more, a novelty substratum in its spectral variety. Loyal to endless sonic exploration for the dance floor of the present future, this release showcases the multi-dimensional soundscapes at the core of techno’s nonconformist spirit. Hear Aratak’s rhythmic pull of absolute traction, dive into Dwelve13's comforting bass and avant-garde piano, feel Answer's bleep integrity, lose yourself in Plate's circular patterns, journey through Wild Moss' psytrance reformations, and slow down for a second with Lenti Sistemi’s leftfield basis and fine-detailed ambience.

Mastered by Dekeyden 
Designed by Enrico Caldini
Words by Lucia Kagramanyan

Wild Moss

Abo Abo - Wild Moss

Depuis plus de deux décennies, Sebastian Russell façonne une techno hypnotique et immersive, quelque part entre l'ombre et la lumière. Après 19 ans à Londres, il est maintenant basé dans le sud de la France au coeur de la forêt des Landes, un décor qui semble influencer ses productions d’une atmosphère aussi organique que mystique. Pour cet EP, il nous offre cinq tracks pensées pour les dancefloors enfumés des clubs et les raves perdues en pleine nature. K.O.P. 32 vient conclure la release avec un remix "tunnelique" dont il a le secret !

English:
For more than two decades, Sebastian Russell has been crafting hypnotic and immersive techno, somewhere between light and shadow. After 19 years in London, he is now based in the south of France, in the heart of the Landes forest—a setting that seems to imbue his productions with an atmosphere both organic and mystical. For this EP, he delivers five tracks designed for the smoke-filled dancefloors of clubs and raves lost in the wilderness. K.O.P. 32 closes the release with a "tunnel-like" remix, showcasing his signature touch !


Cover: Nicolas Guillerminet
Mastering: Studio Bagar

Bandcamp

Sebastian Russell - Sub Direction

Après une sortie remarquée sur notre dernier various "Deep Connections", Landing Spike est de retour avec un premier EP aux frontières de la Deep Techno, de la Trance et de l’Electro. Basé à Paris, ce DJ et producteur prolifique nous emmène dans un voyage spatial avec cinq tracks mêlant sonorités analogiques et digitales, tempos variés et grooves captivants. Conçu pour le club mais pas seulement, ce projet baptisé « Reaching Io » met en lumière ses influences électroniques forgées par son expérience de DJ, le tout orchestré par un son chaud de Moog semi-modulaire.

English:
After a standout appearance on our latest various artists compilation Deep Connections, Landing Spike is back with a debut EP that pushes the boundaries between Deep Techno, Trance, and Electro. Based in Paris, this prolific DJ and producer takes us on a space-fueled journey through five tracks blending analog and digital sounds, shifting tempos, and captivating grooves. Designed for the club but far from limited to it, this project—titled Reaching Io—showcases his electronic influences shaped by years behind the decks, all brought to life through the warm, organic tones of a semi-modular Moog.

Cover: Nicolas Guilleminet
Mastering: Studio Bagar

Landing Spike - Reaching Io

@krazyworldentertainment on @siooqh

BUY: https://siooqh.bandcamp.com

SQ1: Okareh

A constellation of sonic spells shaped by intuition, rhythm, and deep time.
Beginning with a breath of the cosmos — a slow unfolding of space and feeling —
drifting into grooves that ground and enchant, where the earth speaks in pulses.
Rain speaks in rhythms. Shadows pulse.
Time folds inward, reshaping the senses.

https://www.instagram.com/abeldalum
https://www.instagram.com/siooqh

𝒑𝒓𝒆𝒎𝒊𝒆𝒓𝒆: KennyKrazyWorld - Bizoka [SQ1]

Infect Me Softly

Solma - Drosotek

Halbtrocken (@halbtrockenexclusive) returns with their second Various Artists EP – a colorful collage of contemporary electronic music designed for every moment of the night. From groovy, pumping house and mystic, spaced-out prog to high-energy trance and techno belters. For the peak-time, for the afters, for the sunset, for the community. Enjoy the ride.

Support DJ Keyframe:
@djkeyframe
www.instagram.com/dj_keyframe

Support Halbtrocken:
@halbtrockenexclusive 
www.instagram.com/halbtrocken.exclusive

Mastering: @nein_oh_nein

PREMIERE: DJ Keyframe - Temporal Drift [HTVA02]

A decade in the making - INFERNO 10 is a transmission from London's queer underground.

Born from the dancefloor, forged in sweat, ritual, rage and ecstasy, this compilation marks ten years of INFERNO - London’s longest-running queer art-rave. Across industrial, techno, trance, electro-pop, and drill, each track is a portal into our ecosystem of sound and survival.

A celebration of queer futurism, community and the flames that refuses to burn out.

Oxymore - Cosmic Radiation

PRE WORKOUT- HARD HOUSE 3

Soundsystem & Label from Royan, France.
Bookings: tustance@gmail.com

Landing Spike - Reaching Io

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