After a series of ambient influenced and rough Techno cuts, AEON’s innovative sub-label, æonic shows yet another musical face, releasing a classic Electro/breakbeat EP by Holger Zilske including a fantastic remix by Vril.
Holger Zilske is no stranger in the electronic music landscape.
Since his early beginnings as a producer, DJ, performer and sound designer he has steadily got worldwide recognition with his well known projects, having worked with artists like Ellen Allien and Pampa’s Dave DK on some of the most distinguished labels.
Having already released on Playhouse, Acid Test & BPitch Control quite some time ago under his real name, Holger returns bringing his most personal side back into the spotlight.
Speaking of personal, Holger himself says the following about his tunes:
„Covid-19 and some major family issues made me focus on my inner-self and let me reflect my situation a lot. I wanted to do something more personal again. Something not just functional.
ON REPEAT definitely has some Kraftwerk reminiscences. I combined the robot like vocals from a book reading app with my Juno 106, Roland 101 and 808 beats. A combination of very classic elements that created something to enjoy on a party, as well as at home.“
VRIL, known from his releases on Ostgut & Delsin, has become one of the most appreciated live acts in Techno lately.
With EP’s like „Alte Seele“ (with Berghain’s very own Marcel Dettmann) he has already shown some different skills, drifting into a more dark side of electro world. A perfect fit for this EP!
And no doubt: Vril stripped back electro version, is a perfect addition, letting ON REPEAT shine in a more trippy, melancholic way than its original.
MADNESS:
„The lyrics are inspired by an old movie from Greece.“ Holger says: „I found a vinyl on the fleemarket with the soundtrack and some voices from the movie on it....I played with some snippets of the voice and exchanged it later with the same robotic style vocals that I used for ‚On Repeat‘.“
The text saying, „You got everything except one thing: Madness“ teaches you: A totally controlled environment won’t give you pleasure / you won’t be able to buy happiness.
....And don’t we all need a bit more of „good madness" in our lives after more than one year of lockdown?!
ETERNALLY CONNECTED was inspired by old material from John Beltran who Holger admires a lot. The tune has a distinctive old school flavor and is topped with an improvised guitar being played by his studio partner Don Salustre. For Holger this track is a very personal & emotional one. And so he dedicates it to his son.
The EP is rounded up by 303 OLYMPICS. A track which was a direct jam, Holger already recorded before starting this EP. Its classic sounds with the ambient twist made it fit sound-wise very well to end this stunning EP with.

On Repeat

Holger Zilske - On Repeat

artwork : @ramisabban 
Since the incident, we've been living in an utter state of chaos. We used to have outlets and escape routes for when the going got tough, but now it seems like we're staring face to face with the demons of Lebanon's past and present. This is the belly of the beast. 
We've been stripped of our concept of home and are now left with an acrid taste in our mouths, day in and day out. 
I composed this piece with a heavy heart - but I had an intention in mind. I needed to prove to myself that the collaborative spirit that I know and love still existed amongst us. This piece acts as a gentle reminder that we are and will continue to be the driving creative force that will shape the future of our country. 
I see so many collaborations coming into fruition and I wish you all knew how proud I am of you

Albert azar - letter to our younger selves

This unspoken session is curated by our lovely friend Saray from the KOLOK crew, in dedication for a newborn angel. A lively welcome to a lively life!

Soundcloud: @saray_music
Cover: Abraham SED

unspoken session N°7 with Saray: Heyd is born

Invites #011 - Akladios

Effortlessly navigating between groovy house and minimal music, Akladios is without a doubt one of Egypt's most talented DJs.

She has been spinning all around Egypt with the best local and international artists including Jamie Jones, Peggy Gou, Loco Dice, and Klubb M8 favorite - Traumer.

@dinaakladios has also performed in Berlin, Beirut, Dubai, Amman and Bucharest, just to name a few.

The Egyptian goddess joins the M8's for this weeks podcast. SoundCloud-link is in the description as always 🤍

https://www.instagram.com/klubbm8/
https://www.instagram.com/akladios._/

Klubb M8 Invites: #011 Akladios

Julian is a man with many musical affiliations and projects. His mixes and production work embody spacey, jazzy, minimal and percussive elements that make his sound stand out. Jool is the co-founder of Hypnotic LTD records and a resident at the infamous Beirut event series; A Tribe Called Tribe. 


@julian-naman
hypnotic-ltd.bandcamp.com/releases

Suburbia 017 - Jool's Sea of Hypocrisy

Justice

Download / Stream

Emi Brandan - Polar (Original Mix) | Stripped Digital

Speechless

Happy to present you a part of Geoff Wichmann's outstanding set recorded at our 13th edition past July. With great ease, Geoff created a bubble in which all elements - location, weather, crowd, timing - were seamlessly synchronized, leading to a dancing spree in which all plants, trees and birds took part, leaving zero wallflowers.

21.07.2019
@geoffwichmann

facebook.com/GeoffWiwi/
facebook.com/ojoomusic/

Geoff Wichmann I Live at Ojoo #13 I 21.07.19

Artist: isolée
Label: Maeve
Title : Candy Apple Red
Catalogue : Maeve 18
Format: Vinyl, digital
Release date: 14/02/20

isolée returns to Maeve with his second solo release following the success of 2017's "Mangroove EP". 

Spanning four tracks, "Candy Apple Red EP", shows different sides to the German artists signature micro sound. The A1, "mad marauder" leans on a big room feel while still possessing all the intricacies of production isolée has become known for over his distinguished career. The title track comes on the A2, "candy apple red", a jovial trot through a languid land of disco-house. 

The flip side starts with, "you are", a sub terrain deep house number with all the feels of an isolée cut. Rounding things off on the B2 is "Jordi", a darker trip into the dancefloor, perfect for the small hours. 

Tracklist :
A1. mad marauder 
A2. candy apple red
B1. you are
B2. Jordi

A2 - candy apple red

Turner-My Aeroplane Mania (Lawrence Remix)

Retreating from heated dancefloors and crowded clubs, a whole world lays undisclosed.

Discovering intimate picks, one artist at a time, this podcast series delves into unknown pleasures and unspoken words.