The phrase "concept album" brings to mind long and complicated works by 60s rock bands or rap magna opera destined to be pored over by Dissect podcast. But what if the concept is based on a simple conceit? With Refreshing Part 1, their third EP and first vinyl release on Tresor, Fireground soundtrack an imaginary night spent at the Kraftwerk building on K&ouml;penicker Stra&szlig;e, moving between the smoke-filled basement of Tresor and the bass-heavy loft of Globus.

Opening piece, Never Sleep, has long been a feature of the Fireground live set and evolved over many months before reaching its final form in something of a "eureka" moment during a performance in Tresor. The track kicks off the EP with a hint to techno classic Knights of the Jaguar before quickly carving its own path through the foliage.

The tribal leitmotif continues on second track, Gaze, which again has subtle nods to classics whilst showcasing the duo's ability to bring new life to 90s house and techno tropes. 

Obsession dispenses with any pretence and gets right down to business from the opening second: Inspired by the Tresor dancefloor "when it reaches its peak; the strobe lights together with the smoke become so intense that for a few moments you can't see anything and completely abandon yourself to [your] sense of hearing." 
A counterpoint to the finessed Never Sleep, Obsession was recorded live with minimal post-production this track finds Fireground at their rawest and most uncompromising.

As if needing a spot of fresh air after the ferocity of Obsession, the second half of the EP leaves the dense and smoky atmosphere behind and ascends towards the sky beginning with Driving Stars; lighter though this may be there's no loss of drive.

Penultimate track Into a Diamond finds Fireground floating ever-upwards propelled by elements of jazz including a gorgeous electric piano solo that recall the airy mid-90s UK house of labels like Nuphonic, Heavenly, Faze Action, and Soma. 

Digital-only track, Wedding, closes the EP with the perfect end-of-night feeling, leaving us joyful, as if we are stepping out into the morning sun surrounded by close friends, the sounds of the evening orbiting our minds.

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Fireground - Into A Diamond

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Linear System & Kimahri - Cluster

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With its roots firmly in the relentless techno of the '90s, Absence of Facts presents modern analog-inspired tracks that have been handcrafted and carefully selected in Helsinki, Finland.

Label head Orion presents four tracks of funky hardgroove-era influenced techno continuing the AOF release series Scandinavian Funk. Playful, loopy and percussive rhythms with heavy hitting 909 grooves and vocal snippets keep the tracks simplistic and functional - perfectly aligned with Absence of Facts style.

Written and produced by Juska Wendland 
Recorded in Helsinki, Finland
© Absence of Facts 2023

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Orion - Paths Rarely Travelled [Absence Of Facts]

Artist: Marco Bruno
Title: 'Aesthetic'
Label: DOCTA
Cat. #: DCA003
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release: 14th June, 2023
Pre order: https://docta.bandcamp.com/album/forms-incl-claudio-prc-remix

Sounds From NoWhere is pleased to premiere a new Marco Bruno' gem on 'DOCTA'.
DOCTA’s third release, Forms sees Marco Bruno take the helm for a courageous – yet refreshingly functional – journey through contemporary electronic soundscapes. 

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Premiere: Marco Bruno - Aesthetic [DOCTA]

En este mes de Junio recibimos al colectivo de Viena Wiener Gerüstbau. Siempre ofreciendo techno depurado y de calidad al publico a traves de eventos y celebraciones.

En este primer episodio de la sección contamos con Dj Vibekiller. Durante su sesión te permite sumergirte en los años noventa y presenta una amplia gama de cortes underground 4x4. Muestra su amor y pasión por el techno de la vieja escuela y especialmente por los vinilos. Sus paisajes sonoros abarcan desde herramientas mecánicas hasta percusiones agresivas junto a patrones breaky para ofrecer un viaje musical excepcional. Dj Vibekiller convierte tu habitación en una mazmorra.

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In this month of June we welcome the Vienna collective Wiener Gerüstbau. Always offering refined and quality techno to the public through events and celebrations.

In this first episode of the section we have Dj Vibekiller. During his mix he lets you dive into the nineties and presents a wide range of underground 4x4 cuts. He shows his love and passion for old school techno and especially for vinyl. His soundscapes range from mechanical tools to aggressive percussion along with breaky patterns to deliver an exceptional musical journey. Dj Vibekiller turns your room into a dungeon.

Support the artist:
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-vibekiller
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/dj.vibekiller/

Support the collective:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/wgb140
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/wiener_geruestbau/

|COLLECTIVE OF MONTH| Wiener Gerüstbau /// Mix: Dj vibekiller

VOIDWARE presents the fourth installment in our V/A series, a collection of four tracks that, together, embody the inimitable blend of hypnotic, industrial, and experimental qualities characteristic of the label’s sound.

Title: VOIDWARE004
Artists: Various
Label: VOIDWARE
Catalog Number: VOIDWARE004
Release Date: July 7 2023
Format: Digital
Mastering: Gautham G.

Tracklist:
A1. Lihan Fitz - Eclipsed
A2. SYLK - Unknown Metrics
B1. Declan James - Spirit X
B2. Lorenzo Mauro - Turn Around Again

Lorenzo Mauro - Turn Around Again

https://soundcloud.com/jrubinsky
this liminal space we dance in, hoping that it cures us from the great illness - repenting for our past while crashing on the shores of a future we can not imagine
Text: Patricia Metzler

RHB - Summer23 - PDCST03 - Rubinski

TFR GUEST MIX by PUZZ

Born and raised in Italy since ‘98, Pyramidal Decode is the pseudonym of a Techno polyhedral producer.
His music has been defined as relentless and precise, characterized by intense percussion and analogue sparks, it also has dub influences but it ends up as a twisted, dark and hypnotic voyage.
2020 and 2021 have been years of major evolution in Pyramidal Decode’s production, he released on Edit Select, Modularz, Dynamic Reflection, B55, Hard Tools rec, and more…
2022 has been the best year of his production yet, starting off with a 10 track album named ‘Cosmic Paradox’ on Jeff Mill’s Axis Recordings, published at the end of February. He also confirmed his presence on Dynamic Reflection by Abstract Division, releasing his second solo EP "Dysfunctional System”. While his name was spreading in European clubs, his tracks were released on Faut Section, followed by the track ‘Ghera’, his first vinyl on End Of Perception.
At the end of November ‘Logical Inference’ had been released in Oscar Mulero’s Warm Up, a solo EP composed of 7 tracks that closed his 10th year of production.

Unconscious Bias LP will be out on September 4th.
The release will have a limited edition of CDs, available on our Bandcamp account.

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Pyramidal Decode - Graves

BLONDE

El Tiempo Está Loco (Blond mix)

LLY - Walking In The Forest

Techno Collective / Based in Dallas, TX 

Founded by @declanjamesmusic

Inquiries: voidwaretechno@gmail.com