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OMEN Recordings proudly announces the release of Ceremony, the second EP on the label from Japanese techno artist B.A.R.K. Known for his ritualistic, atmospheric, and percussive approach, B.A.R.K. delivers four original tracks that channel relentless momentum and immersive intensity—hallmarks of the OMEN sound and a continuation of his evolving vision within the label’s catalog. Each piece is carefully constructed, weaving hypnotic rhythms with layered textures that evoke both primal energy and cinematic tension.

To further expand the sonic landscape, the project is rounded out by three remixes from international artists, each offering a unique interpretation of B.A.R.K.’s work:

ZNTHIIA makes a striking OMEN debut with a dense, cinematic rework that heightens the release’s brooding aesthetic and pushes its dark energy into new territory.

s t e v a n delivers a fierce, deep-dark reimagining—part hypnotic late-night weapon, part unsettling introduction—designed to blur the line between tension and release.

AXKAN (Los Angeles) contributes a powerful industrial reinterpretation, amplifying the ghostly chants of the...  more
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releases October 5, 2025

Original tracks written and produced by B.A.R.K
Remixes written and produced by the featured artists.

Mastered by Tim Vitek (Chicago)

Photography by Narita Yamato (Japan)
Artwork by October Midnight (Canada)
Design by Feder Sanz (Mexico)

Ceremony

B.A.R.K - Vital Signs (ZNTHIIA Remix)

Recording_2025-09-30_

Klaudia, thanks for agreeing to this interview. It was such a pleasure to record your mix to share with the public. 

How was the transition from Jasmin to Andromeda?

I started playing with my middle name Jasmin while studying at University in Leeds and becoming part of a thriving scene that was the perfect breeding ground for aspiring artists. I was drawn by the raw and classic sounds of acid house and Detroit techno and after moving to London, I started to get introduced to the techno scene through events such as Unmasked, On The 5th Day and Koodeta. The turning point was when I performed for the first time at HTBX and got introduced to a scene that was different to anything I had ever experienced before. Playing vinyl sets to a hedonistic crowd that was hungry for the heavier stuff really inspired me to dig deeper and find records that expressed my darker side. I decided to start a new project that would represent my alter-ego by embodying the character of ‘The Chained Woman’ from Greek mythology, Andromeda. It was a spontaneous transition that gave me a chance to reinvent my public persona by playing under an alias that is a metaphysical representation of my higher self. 

As a regular at unfold, how do you find the booth being in the middle of the room?

I think that the 360 degrees DJ booth is a great concept that creates an intimate atmosphere by removing the barrier between the crowd and the performer. It makes you feel more connected with the crowd by being on the same level on the dancefloor. It was the first time that I played on such a setup and I could really feel the energy of the room all the way through, it was magical.

Do you prepare your set in a different way when you play in the round?

I don’t think that the DJ setup has an effect on the way I prepare for my sets but playing in the round can encourage you to get out of your comfort zone and play tracks that you might have not played otherwise. For example I ended up playing ‘Higher State Of Consciousness’ which wasn’t planned but it fit the moment perfectly and many people were coming up to me and commenting about that particular track which wasn't on my original tracklist. I also played some dialogue from the matrix during the breakdown of one of the tracks which was a very transcendental moment. 

It was great to make you our latest resident at FOLD. Have you held a residency at a club before?

It is an honour to be one of the residents at FOLD and I feel extremely lucky to be part of such a ground-breaking institution. I was first made resident of an event called Flux in Leeds in 2010 which became one of the most popular student nights in the city. I was also a regular at one of the most legendary clubbing institutions in the world, Back to Basics, where I hosted the second room and played alongside legendary artists such as Derrick May, Carl Craig, Chez Damier and many others. I organised my own events in London for many years after that where I played as a resident and hosted radio shows on stations such as Hoxton FM, Bloop and Soho Radio. 

What do you see as a unique challenge to being a resident DJ? Do you try to do a different set each time or is there not enough time in between shows to do that effectively? 

I think the biggest challenge of a resident is to maintain a consistent sound and at the same surprise the crowd every time you perform by making sure that each set is memorable. I spend most of my spare time searching for music and I buy new tracks before every performance in order to deliver a unique performance that is specifically tailored to that moment in time. As a perfectionist, I always strive to make each set better than the previous one and the challenge of trying to achieve that is what gets me excited about performing. Having a residency makes it possible to grow and develop your skills as an artist by delivering quality sets on a regular basis and becoming part of an institution that trusts and believes in you.

FOLD Invites Andromeda + Interview

Label: ANAØH
Artist(s): Dykkon
Album/Single: Windowns To Nothing
Track(s): Anapse, Any Afternoon, Few Variations, Windowns To Nothing
Genre: Techno
Format: Digital WAV/MP3/AIFF
Catalogue Number: ANA067
Release Date: 28/09/2020

We welcome Dykkon, originally from Madrid, Spain.
From the day we received your material we knew with total certainty that it would be one of the releases that would most inspire us during the year, and we continue to believe it.

The Spanish producer has worked hard to perfect a sound that can place his music on the most demanding dance floors on the planet, and with this release we can ensure that he will succeed.

'Windows To Nothing', is the sound representation of a path full of contrasts, beautiful settings and sudden changes of energy. We can find elegant sound designs, sharp drum work, funky bass and classy feeling, repetitive and hypnotic melodies accompanied by forceful bases and deep kicks. All of the above in contrast to sounds clearly and finely inspired by old-school techno tracks from the early 2000s.

Windowns To Nothing

[ANA067] Dykkon - Windowns To Nothing *Previews*

Press Release

Label: Illegal Alien Records
Artist(s): Hektor Legion
Remixer(s): N/A
Album/Single: Obscure Motion
Track(s): Blue Monday, Delusions of Grandeur, Codependent, Metal Healt, Delirium Tremens, Obscure Motion, Obscure Motion (Instrumental)
Genre: Techno
Format: Cassette / Digital WAV/MP3/AIFF
Catalogue Number: IARLTDCST005
Release Date: November 16th of 2020


For our next Cassette edition, we are happy to present you the debut EP of the Spanish artist based in Alicante, Spain, Hektor Legion. Hektor has done already releases on some solid labels in the past year, doing also interesting collaborations with Illegal Alien artist Mari Mattham, this time he comes solo with 'Obscure Motion' a very solid EP made of 7 tracks and will be release on a limited edition of Cassette and Digital format, definitely a great debut from the Spanish artist.


Hektor Legion 'Obscure Motion' IARLTDCST005

A1. Hektor Legion - Blue Monday
A2. Hektor Legion - Delusions of Grandeur
A3. Hektor Legion - Codependent
B1. Hektor Legion - Metal Healt
B2. Hektor Legion - Delirium Tremens
B3. Hektor Legion - Obscure Motion
DIGITAL - Hektor Legion - Obscure Motion (Instrumental)


Written & Produced by Hektor Legion
Mastered by Carlos Koschitzky at Koschitzky Studio, Gijon
Limited Copies

Illegal Alien Records 2020 | Published by Copyright Control

www.illegalalienrecs.com

IARLTDCST005  - Hektor Legion - Obscure Motion

3. Sfoghi D'Aria

Label: Vector Functions Records
Artist(s): Parde Grilon 
Album/Single: Gente De Bien
Track(s): Anti Heroe, Desagradable Amnistia, Despiadados, El Despertar
Genre: Techno
Format: Digital WAV/MP3/AIFF
Catalogue Number: VFR069
Release Date: 

Originally from Argentina but living in Medellin, Colombia, Parte Grilon is a very interesting artist, with a very special energy that is reflected in his sound design.

Gente De Bien, is a release composed of broken rhythms and dense atmospheres, suddenly the feeling of being the soundtrack of a suspense movie, or the sound of some spiritual practice.
Undoubtedly, the artist's objective is clear, the subtle and elegant aggressiveness characterizes each of the 4 tracks that make up this release, they grant each other a very interesting balance to the journey into depth to which we are subjected when listening to him for the first time.

Gente De Bien

[VFR069] Parde Grilon- Gente De Bien *Preview*

Press Release:

Label: Human Recs.
Artist(s): Dangelo (Arg)
Album/Single: Cellular Structure
Genre: Techno
Catalogue Number: HR011
Release Date: 16/11/2020 on Bancamp & Beatport.

Preview / Dangelo (Arg) - Cellular Structure  EP / [HR011]

@Samuel-L-Session / @SYXT-official

http://deathtechno.com/2020/11/24/dtp-samuel-l-session-suspended-animation/
https://youtu.be/ez1JJQcpMC4

SYXT has its roots in Berlin with owners Ketch and MZR at the helm. Launched in 2018 there have been contributions from artists like Tom Hades, Vegim, Mary Velo and XHEI.

The latest release is their third compilation release made of sixteen original tracks and that welcomes producers like Juan Trujillo, Hitam, MZR, Müzmin, Shkedul and many others showcasing a wide variety of eclectic techno styles in one place.

Sweden’s Samuel L Session is known as a veteran in the scene, releasing music from 1996 and running numerous label projects over the years such as SLS, Cycle and Klap Klap as well as his music landing on illustrious imprints such as Slam’s Soma, Adam Beyer’s Drumcode, or ARTS.

For this DT:Premiere we selected his track “Suspended Animation” that is a prime example of less is more. Hypnotic and subtle, the groove flows effortlessly with suspense and knob-twiddling tweaks to keep you attentive to the smallest changes, completed with captivating claps dripping in atmospherical tension to top off a truly enchanting treasure.

Buy the Digital release from Bandcamp
https://syxt-official.bandcamp.com/album/syxtva03
Beatport
https://www.beatport.com/label/syxt/71583

LABEL: SYXT

CAT#: SYXTVA03
ARTIST: Various
TITLE: SYXTVA03

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 27 November 2020

01. LKY - She Moves Slowly
02. Phil Berg - Chromatic
03. Juan Trujillo - Involuntary Oscillation
04. Hitam - ON
05. MZR - Untold
06. Vekh - Honduras
07. Hedström & Pflug - Zeremonie
08. Antony Doria - Re-ComP
09. Egotot - Ritmiese
10. Kid Riot - The Attendant
11. Ketch - Silver Tooth
12. Müzmin - Grounded
13. Sam Duties - Liquid Echoes
14. D&S - Analog Solutions
15. Shkedul - Principio Ondulatorio
16. Samuel L Session - Suspended Animation

DT:Premiere

DT:Premiere | Samuel L Session - Suspended Animation [SYXT]

Label: Vector Functions Records
Artist(s): Fixon
Remixer(s): DJ Saint Pierre
Album/Single: Resign Yourself
Track(s): Abrupt, Heroist, Resign Yourself
Genre: Techno
Format: Digital WAV/MP3/AIFF
Catalogue Number: VFR070
Release Date: 14/12/2020

After a 3-year absence from Vector Functions, Fixon has put together the highest quality work, making us feel like it was worth the wait.

Resign Yourself is another chapter in the musical history of the Mexican artist, in which he has sought to deliver a sound work that will fully match his idea of the musicalization of Vector Functions, mixed with his original sound. In some way, this fusion has helped him get back to the roots, accelerate the pace, increase the forcefulness, and make a clear statement of the proposal, totally contrary to the name of the release.
We could define how it has achieved the perfect balance by creating a powerful and spatial sound stage.

Fixon has not come alone, he has invited one of his friends and colleagues from Illegal Alien, with whom he has already worked as a remixer and as a co-producer on the album 'No Boundaries: Two' published on Illegal Alien in the summer of last year.
The French, DJ Saint Pierre, has completely deconstructed the track 'Heroist' to create a version, much more aggressive and industrial, with broken beats and a dazzling energy.

Resign Yourself

[VFR070] Fixon - Resign Yourself  w/ DJ Saint Pierre *Preview*

Vector Functions is a techno label based in Mexico.
Serious techno to the world!

After years of working in the Mexican scene, DJ's/Producers Fixon & Dig-it decided to launch their own label. Vector Functions.
Label focused on exploring the most serious, dark and abstract aspects of techno. Keeping an underground techno vibe with original productions.
Top notch releases are the guaranteed on this label.
Serious, dark, aggressive, and quality sound!
Crew artist:

Ricardo Garduno
Fixon
Dig-it
Fixeer
Sintoma
Asylum
& more...

Releasses coming soon!