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Although based in Berlin for several years, Dustin Zahn has continued to exert influence over the fertile but steadfastly underground Minneapolis techno scene as part of the Intellephunk collective whilst cultivating a worldwide rep via releases for Blueprint, Token and his own Enemy Records. The ‘Gain of Function’ LP sees Zahn channelling the groove-fuelled techno of the late ’90s and early ’00s and shaping eight powerful but funky contemporary techno tracks that display the decades of experience under his belt. 

Forged from a series of live jams with two drum machines and two synths, the album is a refined collection of raw, purist techno brilliance. Across the A-side ‘Tell Me About Paradise’ brings shimmering staccato chops under bright and airy percussion before ‘Tangie Groove’ picks up the pace with floating pads, vocal slices, and a rumbling bassline. On ‘Lucid Dreams’, scattered percussion plays with hypnotic synth licks, while ‘Smoking in Silence’ sees off-kilter leads dancing between emotive vocals and evolving drum loops.

Opening the second disc is the deep and shuffling ‘Crimson Cheeks’, with trance-inducing samples nestled between sharp drum hits and rolling synthesis, and ‘Days Like These’ takes a darker turn as twinkling arps and droning pads carry the track. ‘Shark Rodeo’ featuring Jeremy Black mangles samples into a dense rolling affair, before closing number ‘Next Level Looseness’ drops the 4/4 pattern for a raucous club track, combining oddball sound sources and unruly production techniques for a trippy finish to the album. 

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, with anyone catching his marathon sets at the likes of Berghain exposed to expansive sets. In addition to his techno-heavy catalogue and DJing prowess, Zahn has lent production and engineering skills to bands and singers, recently working with Poliça and on Carm’s Pitchfork approved eponymous album. Beyond this, his vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the scene.

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Tangie Groove

Dustin Zahn - Tangie Groove

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First Brew

Sinapsi

Unfriendly EP

Unfriendly (Original Remastered Mix)

The World of Monnom Black makes its triumphant return, unveiling the highly anticipated third iteration of its iconic release and ushering in a wealth of new artistic voices into its ever-expanding universe. Celebrated for curating the finest handpicked music, the series remains a beacon for championing the true essence of techno. Presented on triple vinyl and graced by 19 esteemed artists, marking this as the label's most innovative and important release to date. Welcome to The World Of Monnom Black 3!

Tracklist

1. VILLA - Silhouetten der Nacht 
2. Chontane - Ceoid 
3. BENKHLIFA - Basikstruktur
4. Umwelt - Echoes of The Storm
5. Kashpitzky - Timeline Off 
6. Dax J - Passing Clouds
7. LPV - Arrival 
8. Obscure Shape - Reunion 
9. Hadone - Euphoria
10. Stef Mendesidis - Magma 
11. Levzon - Planga 
12. Chlär - Raw Audio Models
13. Nnamael - One Step Closer to the Truth 
14. BENKHLIFA - Predator in the Zoo 
15. Mattia Trani - Dreampunk
16. Selective Response - Mars 
17. Jehra - Take it or Leave it 
18. VIL & CRAVO - Plane to Lisboa 
19. jadzia - Surface 
20. Pablo Bozzi - To the Edge

The World of Monnom Black III
Various Artists
Monnom Black 035
Release Date - September 29th 2023
Format - 3x 12” Vinyl + Digital

The World of Monnom Black III

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VIL & CRAVO - Plane To Lisboa [MONNOM BLACK 035]

Artist: DJ 3000
Title: Kafë EP
Label: Motech
Cat: MT172
Format: 12inch EP

Track listing:
A1. Kafë
A2: Black & Mild
B1: Shaker Hood
B2: Raving or Behaving


The third of four vinyl release from DJ 3000’s “Mezë’ album continues to with ‘Kafë EP’.

Kafë

Artist: Lauer
Title: Law High EP
Track Title: Enso
Label: Way To France
Cat #: WTF001
Release date: 15.12.2023
Format: vinyl, digital

The first outing of the new label Way to France records, born in Leipzig and raised in Cologne (including an extra long puberty), comes from none other than Robert Johnson legend Lauer.
The title track Law High heads straight for peak time in classic Lauer style between synth-pop, wave and house. Extraordinary DJ Charlie from Berlin transforms Law High into an analog-sounding EBM-Italo stomper with her first remix ever.
On B1 Lauer shows his other side with Enso: Techno Soul in the melody-man manner. Enso got the remix treatment from Leipzig's highly talented Janthe, who (another remix premiere) pulls off a modern, froggy, timeless version that's playable on any occasion. WTF Records headquarter is more than proud (and happy) to have so much talent on their versatile catalog number 001.

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Premiere | Lauer - Enso (WTF001)

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Find Your Own Meaning (Incl. Ryan Elliott Remix & James Ruskin Mix)

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Biemsix - Gonna Remember (Album Mix) - Symbolism

Moments of Clarity

You Make Me Shiver (Vinyl Mix)

PSR215 - Hollen - Corruption Point Ep
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Hollen - Focus Ride  (Original Mix)

Pancake batter

Lune Bleu

Robert Hood - Detroit- One Circle

The German artist shows us his strange side.

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Optical Way

Optical Way A1

Gaetano Parisio - Outset - Deetron Remix

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Conform Re-touched Series Vol.II - CNFR026

Conform Re-touched Series Vol.II

A1 - Gaetano Parisio - Outset - Deetron Remix

Conform Records has built a reputation as one of the most respected independent labels in global techno music since its inception in 1997. Founded in Naples, Italy by Gaetano Parisio, the artistic vision behind Conform was to create a style of techno that represented the Neapolitan sound - one that was divergent from the Detroit and Berlin techno sounds, which were musically and geographically separate from Naples at that time. 

The platform has featured releases from well-respected producers like Adam Beyer, Ben Sims, C&G Southsystem (Marco Carola & Gaetano Parisio), Danilo Vigorito, Davide Squillace, Gaetek, Innersound, Markantonio, Qmen, Stanny Franssen and The Advent. The label is focussed on one musical thread, always trying to offer quality music created for artistic, non-commercial purposes. This sentiment has remained the same since the time it was founded and developed. 

Now after a fifteen-year hiatus, Conform Records is back - starting with the Conform Re-Touched Series which invites renowned and respected artists to re-touch classic tracks from the labels back catalogue.

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