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In collaboration with ∄ and for its second birthday, Standard Deviation presents ’Vertex’ – a compilation of eight artists that contributed in shaping the sound of the Club over the course of the last year. A vertex is a point where several lines or objects meet and intersect with each other.  It is synonymous to a node – a fundamental unit that consists of a set of edges that form a greater structure.  The concept of a vertex is symbolic to  both the Club’s and Label’s approach:  connecting the dots between countercultures, bringing together local and international artists to form an inclusive dialogue.

An exchange of ideas, cultures and perspectives remains our main endeavor, and the main idea behind this special release. The compilation features four local and international artists – friends and collaborators, and is completed with a printed publication featuring  their conversations mediated by Mariana Berezovska, Berlin based Ukrainian journalist and founder of Borshch Magazine. The project is illustrated with a series of ceramic artworks by Kyiv-based artist Fata Morgana (@emptyland).

Long-term friend of the Club and Label  –  Nene H talks with ∄ resident and music teacher – Nastya Vogan, uprising talent and Mala Junta co-founder – DJ Tool comes together with protagonist of Kyiv’s queer scene – Gael, new Label prospect Omon Breaker  –  with Herrensauna resident Salome as well as Augsburg based, queer party ’HAMAM’s organisator – Sedef Adasi with ∄ resident-since-the-start – Recid.

The compilation is club tailored, ranging from vocal-infused Tech House, Acid and Electro to fast Techno, Trance and EBM. The wide array of styles represented in the compilation is reflective of  ∄’s identity, while the artists featured on this release have been shaping the sound of the club during these monumental two years. Special collaborations like Nene H’s vocally explicit work with Nik Mantilla and Omon Breaker’s piece, created in collaboration with Ukrainian EBM group Garden Krist exemplify the label’s stance on shifting genre borders and encouraging experimentation.

In coherence with the last years compilation ’Intermission’, we have asked  Emptyland to reinterpret the small Sigma symbol (the mathematical equation of Standard Deviation)  according to  her own vision  of this project.   She created five versions  of the symbol, each symbolizing the bond between the artists featured on the compilation. 


Tracklist

1: Nene H - ASCO ft. Nik Mantilla
2: Sedef Adasi - Power Of X
3: Nastya Vogan - Xaw
4: DJ Tool - Deviant Tool
5: Gael - Mess
6: Recid - When Shiku Met Techno
7: Salome - Catch Us
8: Omon Breaker - Bad Future ft. Garden Krist

All tracks written and produced by the artists
Mixed by Paul Georg, D.Dan, Recid, Salome
Mastered by UTC+16
Artwork by Emptyland
Art Direction & Design by RAM

releases December 1st

© & ℗ Standard Deviation 2021

Vertex

Preorder via Bandcamp

VARIOUS ARTISTS - VERTEX (PREVIEWS)

Mix session from DJ, producer and label founder Benjamin Philippe Zulauf encompassing sounds from the House, Techno, Acid and Electro genres heard in Detroit, Chicago, New York and other cities such as London, Paris and Berlin.


Track list//

Cloudy Kid - Peep Show
Freaks - Don't You Like Surprises
Gene Hunt - MS. Mikaya In Place Of
Life Recorder - Impulse
Appian - Lucky Ones
Aston Ato feat. David Giles II - Work
Kindimmer - Seven 2 Eight
Basic Realities - Desert Valley (Gherking Jerks Remix I)
Lis Sarroca - Kobie
Benjamin Philippe Zulauf - Altered States
Gabriel Rei - City Of Dreams
Blorp - Lost in X
Delroy Edwards - Club Use Only
Gerry Read - Ant Eater Robot
Frits Wentink - Double Man (KiNK Remix)
The Parallel - Voyager
Cassy - La Lune
Delroy Edwards - Untitled
Inkipak - True Dat
Blorp - Rays
Gabriel Rei - All And This
AutoClub - Escalator
Inkipak - Live In Hope
Mono Village - Area 1917
Dylan Forbes - Starburst
Life Recorder - 90 State (2021 Remix)
Dovie Cote - My Desire
Dylan Forbes - Trip 2 Jupiter
Tralopscinor - Always Did, Always Will
Derek Carr - Ejected Into Space(No Suit)
Georgios Papamanoglou - GR2
Sterac - Darkness In My Life
NEVERM!ND & Andre Gardeja - Mental Health (Benjamin Philippe Zulauf Remix)
Gerd - Planet Juno
Keith Tucker - Other Worlds
Rob Belleville - Heatwave Hotspot

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Benjamin Philippe Zulauf // 2022 Mix

DÉESSE02 - Springbreakaz'

Inspired by Detroit techno plus the cutting edge Footwork, UK Bass and Jungle that her label platforms, Souci (she/her) cultivates a style which is ever-evolving. In Berlin she co-runs the label Raiders, has a monthly radio show on Refuge Worldwide as well as a regular showcase on HÖR Berlin. Currently she is the resident of the Berlin-Detroit connection.

http://www.instagram.com/souci.dj

Souci @ The Lot Radio 07-07-2023

Special sound for @refugeworldwide with Vechornytsi showcase.

Showcase Vechornytsi - Refuge Worldwide - Cheka - 27.05.2023

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Hard groove gently intertwined with hard techno delivered with high energy from young generation Dj and producer, formerly videomaker, from Kyiv - Cheka. With her defined sound she creates an enchanting vibe throughout this electric set.

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VESELKA PODCAST 054 | CHEKA

4 DAYS TILL ∄ 4TH ANNIVERSARY

The next set in the countdown was played by tofudj on the 6th of August at Backyard. tofudj is a monumental figure in the ∄ community and the underground music scene of Kyiv. Enjoy this hour of leftfield house explorations, and see you soon!

∄ ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN ④ TOFUDJ

Edinburgh based artist J Wax delivers five solid electro hitters, in the form of the ‘Blink’ EP on Kouncil Cuts. Off the back of his well received track ‘Dungeon’ on the labels Community Cuts VA, J Wax returns on the Highland label with collaborations from Deejay Bloom and SAAH. The release is also available as part of a very limited run of 12” vinyl on the Kouncil Cuts bandcamp. Early pick ups from DJ Seinfeld, Solid Blake, DJ Mell G and SUCHI and more.

Deejay Bloom & J Wax - FourFifty

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TWIRL! - Twirl Recordings & POBO - 22 Apr 2024

A new set from the Before The Curfew series, performed by Shjva at Ground Floor on February 17th, is now available on our SoundCloud. 

Shjva is a Ukrainian artist, the founder of the label Penumbrum, based in Warsaw. Shjva has firmly established herself on the Polish electronic scene as a talented artist and representative of Ukrainian musical culture. Her recent performance at the Community Event stood out for its hyper-immersive tech house and progressive, low-frequency goa-sound, and expressive trance vibes.

Before the Curfew is a series of music podcasts that emerged in 2022 after the reopening of the club following the liberation of the Kyiv region. All recordings presented in this series take place before midnight before the curfew begins. Before the Curfew offers a vibrant snapshot of the Ukrainian music scene amidst challenging times, celebrating resilience, creativity, and unity through music.
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Новий сет із серії Before The Curfew, зіграний Shjva на Ground Floor 17-го лютого, вже доступний у нас на SoundCloud. 

Shjva — українська артистка, засновниця лейблу Penumbrum, яка базується у Варшаві. Shjva впевнено закріпилася на польській електронній сцені як талановита артистка та представниця українською музичної культури. Її останній виступ під час Community Event відрізняється гіперімерсійним тек-гаусом та прогресив, низькочастотним гоа із виразним транс-звучанням.

Before the Curfew — це серія музичних подкастів, що з'явилася у 2022 році після відкриття клубу після визволення Київщини. Усі записи, представлені в цій серії, проводяться до півночі, перед початком комендантської години. Before the Curfew — це відображення сучасної української музичної сцени в умовах викликів, що стоять перед нею.

BEFORE THE CURFEW ⑰ SHJVA

Mareena, a DJ and producer from Berlin who developed a deep connection with electronic music during her teenage years already mainly through youth club culture and underground parties of the post-communist era in East Germany. Moving to Berlin in 2004, she began DJing and immersed herself in the city's vibrant nightlife, drawing inspiration from dub techno and early 2000s techno productions. Her dynamic, non-linear beats earned her a residency at Tresor since 2012.

Mareena has performed at renowned clubs like Berghain, De School, and international events. In addition to her club sets, she excels in the ambient genre, founding the UNRUSH event series, podcast, and label in 2016, focusing on ambient music as a counterpoint to today's fast-paced society.

She has released music on labels like Muzan Editions, Tresor, and her own imprint, Unrush. Mareena's credibility and daring style have made her a key figure in contemporary electronic music culture.

Tracklist:
01 xyiz - Deliver (xyiz)
02 Job De Jong - Back Beat Action (JDJ 003)
03 Obscure Shape - Genzo (Mitsubasa)
04 Nico Awtsventin - Subversion (SuperBra)
05 OFF / GRID - Down By Law (Entourage Concept)
06 Black Girl / White Girl - Ascension (Hardgroove)
07 Volpe - Adapt (Primordial State)
08 Elisa Bee & His Majesty Andre - The Answer (Hardgroove)
09 Bailey Ibbs / JKS - Shake (Smile Sessions)
10 Beau Didier & Isaiah - Work It (Frenzy)
11 Elisa Bee - Jam Thing (Hardgroove)
12 Kink - Unicord (Mutual Rhythm)
13 Emdees - Midnight Run (Deadline Records)
14 Khas - Organ Donor - Westcode Remix (Transition)
15 Tobhias Guerrero - Ryu (PHTM)
16 Comrade Winston - Native Rhythm - Bailey Ibbs (Bunkers Collective)
17 Alexander Kowalski - Belo Horizonte (Kanzleramt)
18 Fireground - Love Letter (Tresor Records)

Bunkers Radio 18 / Mareena

2024 edition from Benjamin Philippe Zulauf returning with a new mix of House fused with Electro, Acid, Detroit and Chicago flavours. Expect some music from the likes of Kerri Chandler, Roy Davis Jr., Paranoid London, Chesus, L.A. Williams, Kyle Hall, Mark Forshaw, Los Hermanos, DJ Godfather, John Heckle, Dave Angel and from Benjamin himself.

Find more music from Benjamin Philippe Zulauf via the label's bandcamp page www.hummingbirdbybpz.bandcamp.com/

Benjamin Philippe Zulauf // 2024 Mix

On the occasion of our upcoming 5th anniversary, we present you a series of sets from our dear residents.

First up for ∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown is a vinyl techno set by Vitalii Shevchenko. Here, the artist reveals the lighter side of this genre, while remaining true to his unique style. 

Since starting his career in 2013, Vitalii has been a driving force in Kyiv’s underground scene and has been featured on labels like Krill Music, OBSCURA, Rudiment, SREZ, and VORTEX. His meticulousness and attention to detail make his music sophisticated. Meanwhile, the complexity of the resident's sound is the result of his sincere devotion to vinyl digging.

Listen to Vitalii Shevchenko's new set on SoundCloud, played on 27.07.24 at Backyard.
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З нагоди наближення нашої  5-ї річниці ми представляємо вам серію сетів від наших резидентів.

∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown відкриватиме вініловий техно-сет від Vitalii Shevchenko. Тут артист розкриває світлішу сторону цього жанру, втім залишаючись вірному своєму особливому стилю.

Розпочавши свій шлях у 2013 році, Vitalii Shevchenko став активним учасником київського андеграунду і відзначився релізами на таких лейблах як Krill Music, OBSCURA, Rudiment, SREZ і VORTEX. Вимогливість і пильність до деталей роблять його музику витонченою. А багатогранність звучання резидента є результатом його щирої відданості вініловому диґерству.

Слухайте у нас на SoundCloud новий сет Vitalii Shevchenko, зіграний 27.07.24 на Backyard.

Artist's SoundCloud @hou8gn9ocoux
3D artist Alex Haro

∄ 5TH ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN: VITALII SHEVCHENKO

Next in the ∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown series is our resident Serge Jazzmate. 

Here, disco and techno vibes come together to create a seamless fusion that perfectly showcases Serge Jazzmate's sonic versatility.

Since 2007, he has been at the heart of the Ukrainian electronic music scene, shaping its evolution. Kyivites also know Serge Jazzmate as a co-founder of LOW Party, a renowned disco-house event that began at the iconic Xlib Club. His career includes performances at major Ukrainian music festivals such as Strichka, Brave! Factory, Black! Factory, and Natura by Rhythm Buro, as well as at world-famous clubs like Panorama Bar in Berlin and Le Bain in New York.

Listen to Serge Jazzmate’s new set, played on 31.08 at Backyard.
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Наступний резидент у серії ∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown — Serge Jazzmate. 

Сет, що поєднує в собі настрої диско та техно, створює гармонійний синтез, який відмінно демонструє музичну різноманітність Serge Jazzmate.

З 2007 року артист є учасником епіцентру подій сучасної української електронної сцени. Кияни також знають Serge Jazzmate як співзасновника LOW Party — відомої диско-гаус вечірки, що стартувала в культовому Xlib Club. За плечима артиста виступи на найбільш значущих українських музичних подіях, таких як «Strichka», «Brave! Factory», «Black! Factory» та «Natura» від Rhythm Buro, а також у всесвітньо відомих клубах, як-от «Panorama Bar» у Берліні та «Le Bain» у Нью-Йорку.

Слухайте новий сет Serge Jazzmate, зіграний 31.08 на Backyard.

Artist's SoundCloud @sergejazzmate
3D artist Alex Haro

∄ 5TH ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN: SERGE JAZZMATE

The final set in the ∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown series comes from our very first resident — Recid.

This performance was one of the final highlights of the summer and the Backyard 2024 season. It features abstract motifs that capture the moods of a wide range of musical styles, spanning from the '80s to the present day.

From 2009 to the present day, Recid has been an active figure in the Ukrainian electronic scene. Over the years of his musical practice, Recid has released music on such labels as Arts, Coincidence, Corridor Audio, Nicz та Standard Deviation.

Listen to Recid's latest set, played on 21.09 at Backyard.
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Останнім в серії ∄ 5th Anniversary Countdown стає сет від нашого першого резидента — Recid.

Цей виступ артиста був одним із фінальних акордів літа та сезону Backyard 2024. В ньому можна знайти абстрактні мотиви, що представляють настрої найрізноманітніших музичних шкіл від 80-х до сьогодення.

Починаючи свій шлях ще у 2009 році, Recid не перестає бути одним із ключових гравців української електронної сцени. Протягом своєї кар'єри музикант видавав свою музику на таких лейблах, як «Arts», «Coincidence», «Corridor Audio», «Nicz» та «Standard Deviation». 

Слухайте новий сет Recid, зіграний 21.09 на Backyard.

Artist's SoundCloud @recid
3D artist Alex Haro

∄ 5TH ANNIVERSARY COUNTDOWN: RECID

‘Beneath the Surface’ sees not even noticed return to Craigie Knowes following their impressive debut in 2023. Carsten & Lucas return with an EP of refined club jams packed with thoughtfully tailored drive, energy and progression - and don’t forget their trusty 303 that featuring throughout. Top quality club productions.

Releases 10 February 2025.

Written & Produced by Carsten Fluck & Lucas Lejeune
Design by Glen Cutwerk
Mastered by Marco @ Analogcut, Berlin
Distributed by One Eye Witness
Released by Craigie Knowes

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CKNOWEP65 | not even noticed - Beneath the Surface (EP)

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375 - Nite:Life 016 - Rolando (2003)

Part of Playlist :
1-Flow- Sparkles (Low Pressing - 2003)
2-The Hunter of Sounds-Consecration (SubKroniq-SUB 008-2003)
3-Jerome-Maiden Flight (Immigrant 015-2002)
4-Nico Awtsventin - Earthtones (Prime - 2002)
5-Vince Watson - Paradox (Paul Mac reshape remix)(2004)
6-Spylab-Celluloid Hpnotic (G-Pal Tech-House Dub) (Guidance 115-2002)
7- Pop Out And Play - While You Were Sleeping (Justin Drake Remix)
8-Airey	Jungle Runner (Low Pressings Limited 018-2002)
9-?
10-Herweijer-Devil's Dance (Filthy Gold Records ?002-2002)
11-Dark Energy - Black Strategy (UR-2002)
12-Richard Bartz – Subway ( Kanzleramt 022-1998)
13-Technasia - Final Quadrant (Technasia - 2003)
14-?
15-Dave Angel-Gorgon (Rotation 0236-2002)
16-Man Made Muzik –(I Am) Somebody (Induceve Mix)(artform 018-2002)
17-R Factors –Rendez Vous(Rhythm Unlimited Remix)(Silver Planet 028-2001)
18-?
19-Beroshima-This could be love (Beroshima 04-2003)

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