DARK.Depressing Shit

its about a loner flowing through the space (metaphor for street during dark). where all he can see are distant stars (street lights far, far away). he wanders through the space and can hear the sounds coming from distant cosmic entities, flowing towards the stars looking for some sign, he hopes to see someone at least to accompany him through his voyage.
in the end he is discovered by a figure that tells him
"he no longer is a stranger"

Stranger

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Jon Hopkins - How I Live Now (excerpts)

03 - Witching Hour (snippet)

Alien Alien - One By One EP - MEANT018

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Played and Supported by:
Erol Alkan, Damian Lazarus, Dubfire, DJ T, Chloé, X-Press 2, Tim Paris, Matt Walsh, Mugwump, Justin Robertson, Sean Johnston, Massimiliano Pagliara, The Hacker, Maceo Plex, Arnaud Rebotini, Andrew Grant, Telonius, In Flagranti, Ivan Smagghe, Mixhell, Justin Robertson, My Favorite Robot, Jennifer Cardini, Kasper Bjorke, Diskjokke, Paul Loraine, Capablanca, Golden Bug, Vosper, Danny Howells, Acid Washed, Eskimo Twins, Bozzwell, Monoblok&PSLKTR, DC Salas, Jokers Of The Scene, Split Secs, Demian, Carreno Is LB, Dimitri Veimar, Javi Redondo, Jonny Cruz... 

Vinyl & Digital Tracklist:
A1 - One By One
A2 - One By One (Rodion Remix)
B1 - Soter
B2 - Soter (Red Axes Remix)

Release Dates:
Vinyl: February 20th
Beatport: March 3rd
Digital: March 17th

Parisian label Meant turns to Hugo Sanchez and Rodion in their Alien Alien guise, a little known side project that has released on their own label RoccoDisco and that has also featured on Get Physical back in 2012.

The two originals from Alien Alien come with remixes by Rodion in solo mode, plus Red Axes.

Alien Alien have in fact found lots of favour with the international queer community thanks to their ‘Sambaca’ tune, released on Berlin’s Slowmotion label, and ‘The Nights’, on San Fran outlet Discaire, both of which came with truly freaky videos.

‘One by One’ is the first track and it is a very poised and well-paced bit of lo-down disco funk. Searching synths spray across the face of the dark, rubbery track as a male vocal repeats the title’s refrain. It’s the sort of slo-mo chugger the ALFOS crews will love and is filled with menace despite being a sparse track overall.

Rodion then goes solo for a remix and in doing so layers in even more unsettling intergalactic synths and curious alien details. The groove, too, is made more rubbery and supple and really sweeps you up.

‘Soter’ then ups the ante a little with an arpeggiated bassline, crystalline synths and all sorts of weird and wonderful voices. It’s deep but direct and has a solid, chunky groove at its somewhat dystopian core.

The Red Axes remix is a more human and soulful affair with hip swinging claps, more arpeggiated lines and something of a classic jack feel to the raw drums.

This is a macho disco-tastic release from Meant that proves Alien Alien have many different sounds.

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One by One EP

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B1 - Alien Alien - Soter

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Division returns to the XOU with his first full EP—four stripped-back and distinctive tracks that reflect his signature style. A refined display of minimal Drum & Bass that has caught the attention of key players in the underground scene over the past year.

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Following the success of Solsan’s EP The Overthinker, we’re proud to present a heavyweight remix edition featuring three fresh takes from some of the scene’s sharpest talents. Objectiv, Charis, and Jinbu each bring their own flavour, from stripped-back tech to deep rollers, reimagining Solsan’s originals with serious flair. A must for DJs and heads alike.

@solsan_dnb / @jinbumusicuk



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Bristol Flavour (Kinbu Remix)

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Hmmmm... Funky, rolling Drum & Bass You Say?!

Well, we say you'd be out of your mind to miss out on the latest EP from Minor Forms. You know what he delivers, and boy, did he deliver! 

Like a fresh charcuterie board, expect nothing but the best cold cuts with Minor Forms' return to Truth Hertz

Minor Forms - You Say

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Fresh off his debut track 'Restless' - German stalwart of darkness Relict comes correct with his debut EP Lumina EP. 4 powerhouse tracks that truly show his technicality and ear for quality.

Lumina EP

Jitters

Relict - Jitters

After five years of planning, writing, and refining their sound, London-based production duo Kolectiv are set to release their long-awaited debut drum & bass album, Circadian Rhythms.

The project began in the aftermath of the pandemic, when the pair started setting aside tracks that captured the spirit of a night out at a drum & bass event. Their vision was clear: to create an album that reflects the variety, energy, and progression of a rave – from the first beats that pull you into the closing sounds that carry you home.

“Going out to drum & bass nights, you’d hear so many different flavours across six or seven hours. We wanted the album to follow that same arc – like a circadian rhythm, a natural flow of time, but in this case the cycle of a rave,” Kolectiv explain.

To achieve this, the duo placed a strong emphasis on originality and sound design. Most of the album was built from scratch using their own recorded samples, crafted through sessions with keys, drums, and guitars, and only dipping into external sources when absolutely necessary. Vocal collaborations from PAV4N, Hijak MC, Illmatika and Kerry Donnelly add unique flavour to the project, while carefully placed interludes tie the project together as a complete listening experience.

“This isn’t just a collection of tracks. We wanted it to be a journey – a cradle-to-grave kind of experience – with highs, lows, and moments to breathe.”

The title Circadian Rhythms captures that intention perfectly: an audio diary of a night spent immersed in drum & bass culture, told through Kolectiv’s trademark blend of technical precision and emotional depth.

The project also coincided with a complete studio overhaul, giving Kolectiv a fresh environment to finalize and mix down the record with a renewed sense of clarity and focus.

With Circadian Rhythms, Kolectiv deliver more than an album – they present a story, an atmosphere, and a tribute to the music and culture that shaped them.

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Kolectiv - On Top ft. Illmatika

Hey, ever wonder what it would be like to eat a ‘Garlic’-flavored fridge ‘Raider’ while ‘Midnight Fishing’ and painting your nails with ‘Acetone’?

Yeah, us neither... Instead, we’re excited to welcome back dotdash to the label with four new dancefloor damagers — this time joined by friends VISLA & Azotix.

dotdash - Acetone

We're giving away our collab with The Upbeats 'Loudmouth' for free [http://bit.ly/Loudmouth] to celebrate a few things:
1. We hit 400.000 likes on Facebook last weekend;
2. The Upbeats album 'Primitive Technique' is OUT NOW on our label Vision Recordings! [bit.ly/PrimTechiTunes];
3. UKF is streaming live tonight from Noisia Invites 6 in Groningen! Performances by Noisia, Foreign Beggars, Calyx & TeeBee, Neosignal, Evol Intent and many others. Watch it live (starting 23:00 GMT+1): http://po.st/q69fXs

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Listen to the full album on The Upbeats Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/theupbeats/sets/the-upbeats-primitive

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The Upbeats - Primitive Technique
01 Beyond Reality
02 Drum Stop feat. Armanni Reign
03 Diffused
04 Again I feat. Armanni Reign
05 Monogram
06 One Step
07 Thrasher feat. Trei
08 Interval
09 Falling Into Place
10 Alone feat. Tasha Baxter
11 Castles
12 Tangerine feat. Dose
13 Retrograde
14 Undertaker

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