smoke break – Otto Taimela 27.11.24

A heavyweight lineup of dub techno talent comes together for a deep and textured journey. Krystian Shek and Milly James join forces on Promise, delivering two original productions alongside with reworks from Yagya and grad_u. As a bonus, this collection expands even further with digital-exclusive remixes from Raytek and Noosa Sound System that come with the original purchase. 
'Glow & Shine' locks into a hypnotic groove from the outset, its analog warmth and weighty percussion forming a solid foundation. A crisp snare and hi-hat pattern provide an irresistible swing, while chords and vocals land together in perfect sync, draped in a rich layer of delay. Spacey breakdowns allow the ride cymbal to subtly emerge, giving the track an evolving energy. The closing moments strip things back, with the chords guiding everything to a natural finish. 'Better That Way' shifts into a more melodic space, balancing intricate drum programming with an emotive vocal delivery. The initial rhythmic stutter adds a unique touch before settling into a flowing beat. As layers build, the chords and voice intertwine seamlessly, evoking a deep, contemplative feel. The breakdown smooths everything out, allowing the track to breathe before a striking bassline shift in the final section brings fresh momentum. The last ambient passage is particularly stunning, offering a moment of reflection.
The legendary Icelandic producer Yagya creates his interpretation of 'Glow & Shine' sees it drifting into dreamlike territory, wrapping the original's elements in a lush, aquatic atmosphere. More of a song than a club tool, it glides effortlessly, capturing a serene, almost weightless mood. On the flip side, grad_u reshapes 'Better That Way' into a crisp, rolling dub excursion. Airy chords swirl above a commanding groove, with well-placed melodic flourishes adding an elegant touch. The arrangement continuously morphs, deepening its hypnotic pull. 
Raytek's remix of 'Glow & Shine' injects a sharper rhythmic intensity, pushing the track into darker, more driving territory. The vocal treatment becomes a focal point, cleverly reshaped to make the singing the true hook. Meanwhile, Noosa Sound System takes 'Better That Way' into stripped-down, immersive terrain. The off-kilter drum work and layered percussion create a mesmerizing flow, while the winding structure makes it a DJ-friendly tool.
This well-rounded collection that explores multiple shades of dub techno, this release has both dancefloor energy and introspective depth. With a strong roster of contributors, it delivers a
blend of classic textures and fresh perspectives.


B1 Glow & Shine (Yagya Remix)

Гільдеґарда

Heinali & Andirana-Yaroslava Saienko - Zelenaia Dubrovonka

Falling Snow [MS-016]

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LA-based record label StrataSonic tighten their grip on the underground with 'Everything Liquid', a shape-shifting EP from the eponymous duo that slides into the bloodstream like chrome in warm water...For the premiere, we select the dub version of ‘No Signal’ - a spectral, syncopated séance opening with airy vocal fragments and pillow-soft synth drift. Here, Everything Liquid peels back the skin of the original to expose a micro-funk nervous system: stuttering, glitched-out but elegantly alive. A ceremonial rinse of warm analog textures and bubbling synthetics, this one’s custom-built for those heady, between-time club moments where gravity loosens and limbs float.

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Everything Liquid - No Signal (Dub) [StrataSonic]

As the leaves

Polyklinik & Audio Compress latest EP evokes a place that takes you back to ancient times. The mixture of early morning mist and silence is breathtaking. The EP guides you on your journey to this mysterious canyon.

"This is not our first EP together, but the concept is a little bit different this time. We combined floating strings and minimal drones for a deep atmospheric experience, maybe more minimalist than usual. The workflow is usually that Matyas sends me some analog stems. I draw inspiration from them and make tracks from these. This time we also use samplers and noises." - Gábor Csirmaz / Audio Compress

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PREMIERE⚡️Polyklinik & Audio Compress - The Canyon [FREE SEQUENCE]

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Following the acclaimed debut of Rue des Garderies’ collaborative album in 2024 — ranked No. 1 in our Best Albums of the Year for its hauntingly textural take on ambient electronic music — @femacosme label boss Raphaël Fragil announces the label’s second physical release, the debut solo album from Rue des Garderies co-producer, Sweetzak.

Crafted like an intimate orchestra, each piece unveils a personal world - shifting landscapes and imagined skies rendered with emotional depth and textural grace. Our standout track from the album is 'The Centre Of It All', a wormhole of introspection that descends into the abyss with hypnotic allure. Drawing on the looping melancholy of William Basinski, it weaves decaying textures into a sonic meditation made for mind expansion.

Sweetzak - The Center of It All [Femacosmé]

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tactual’s fourth release, Love As Consequence, comes from co-founder inesse, the uk-born, now copenhagen-based producer & DJ. alongside remixes from Jurango and LFL, the EP explores the producer’s commitment to broken and driving uktechno.

playing with dusty, scattered rhythmic structures, the tracks seek to add to the continuum of percussive, dynamic and forward-reaching dance music.

stripping the original tracks down, Jurango delivers a pulsing, low-end driven remix of Poltergeist, while tactual co-founder LFL morphs Towards Language into a sleazy, rolling club-tool.

it’s an EP about action, consequence, and fighting for the things that you love.

PREMIERE: inesse - Poltergeist

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B1 Glow & Shine (Yagya Remix)

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