Dark Berghain Techno

TB 2014

If STRGTHS offered a taste of the Swedish duo SHXCXCHCXSH’s sense of humour and willingness to actively resist order, Linear S Decoded see them in full control. 

The complex, onomatopoeic track titles are gone and replaced with more recognisable words and expressions, as though the pair - having strayed dangerously close to parody have decided to reign it in, declaring we make the rules round here. 

And they do. 

Whilst many of the textures on the album can be cross checked against celebrated European Techno of yore, it’s the unapologetic nature of SHXCXCHCXSH’s composition that marks it out against the rest. And it’s a development - where STRNGTHS might have opted for simply another cavernous kick drum, there are hooks here (see This Hmming Raverie), and bonafide musical pieces (see Monolithic Conclusion). Where others might feel ashamed that such uplifting and tonally pleasing sounds are coming out of their machines - SHXCXCHCXSH revel in this fact, warping and bending these sounds unashamedly to craft a truly singular Techno album. 

“Linear S Decoded never feels like punishment. They've replaced UK techno's sadistic carnival with a mossy softness, a reminder that while factories and cities decay and corrupt, so do cabins and farmhouses.” Andrew Gaerig, Pitchfork, 2014

Released September 9, 2014 

Written & Produced by SHXCXCHCXSH 
Mastered by Matt Colton at Alchemy, London
Copyright Avian 2014

Elocution

Recording of my Live Act at Jardim Sonoro, in Lisbon. I used two controllers to control Ableton (108 knobs & 12 buttons) and an Erica Synths Perkons (also processed in Ableton in real time). 95‰ of the synth ideas you hear were created in the moment. No scene launch in ableton whatsoever. Let me know if you find the 5% pre recorded beats :D

It’s a completely raw recording, no level adjustment, no mastering and no editing (yes you can hear a little crash on my computer near the end).

Thank you all the danced with me in this special day :)
Thank you Jardim Sonoro for what you have accomplished. 
❤️

Temudo Live Act @Jardim Sonoro 01/07/2023

Bandcamp (Vinyl & Digital): https://knowledgeimprint.bandcamp.com/album/dft001ep
Beatport: https://www.beatport.com/release/dft001ep/4281795
Traxsource: https://www.traxsource.com/title/2105623/dft001ep

Deano and Faretrade join forces to launch the DFT sublabel on Knowledge Imprint. The inaugural release is a five track EP recorded between Berlin and Cape Town over the course of a year, representing a creative, exploratory dialogue between friends. 

Most of the tracks were originally recorded as one-take jams with the Elektron Machine Drum, Novation Peak, SH-101, and Lyra-8 prior to heavy editing and processing. The synth work is loose, with strong ostinato and staccato elements against stripped back, raw percussion. 

No fuss, no frills.

A1. DFT001A1 (Original Mix)
A2. DFT001A2 (Original Mix)
A3. DFT001A3 (Original Mix)
B2. DFT001B1 (Original Mix)
B3. DFT001B2 (Original Mix)

All tracks written & produced by D. Jones and T. Golato
All tracks mixed by D. Jones
Mastering: Neel @ Enisslab Rome

Format: Vinyl & Digital

Deano & Faretrade - DFT001EP [K-IDFT001] (Previews)

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Somne New Energy EP
22.03.2024

Somne returns to AURA DINAMICA.

The label head follows up his 2020 LP Ostinati Ritmici with a new EP of floor-focused material that combines lush synth work with breaks and razor sharp sound design in the artist’s characteristic style.

Where Ostinati Ritmici drew on hypnotic techno and more abstract compositional techniques for inspiration, New Energy sees a shift in the artist’s approach, marrying careful songwriting with effective production to build tracks that exist as both DJ set highlights and standalone recordings. Uplifting title track New Energy builds neatly over its run-time, a well-defined break underpinning bass and pad components that shift and bend in tandem with a stylish, gated vocal. Blue Spirit takes its lead from classic UKG, updating familiar components for modern sound systems and adding unique layers of grit and noise. Skipping drums flex alongside stylish bass motifs to drive the composition forward with euphoric breakdowns charging the mood before the drops. Emotive roller Midnight City closes out the EP, the only 4x4 recording on the record, delivered in classic Somne style with dense, percussive drums working alongside a pitch-bent bassline and neat harmonic components – as musical as it is effective as a DJ tool.

New Energy

Midnight City

Support here: https://hayescollective.bandcamp.com/album/shapeless

Temudo returns to HAYES with Shapeless LP. A dynamic and encompassing body of work unfolds across seven tracks, highlighting the breadth and depth of his signature sound - brooding, heads-down, masterfully executed works of texture, dynamism, and tense atmospherics, complemented by intricate percussion.

Written and produced by João Rodrigues 
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering 
Artwork by João Frederico 
Release description by Tyler Golato 
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal 
Release Date Digital: 19/01/2023 
Release Date Vinyl: 19/01/2023 
Catalog Reference: HYSEP50 
Format: Digital & 2x12" Vinyl

PREMIERE: Temudo - D is for Dissonance [HYSEP50]

123rd guest of KHIDI’s podcast series is one of the most important Portuguese techno artists of the new generation - Temudo

As a music producer and DJ, Temudo is part of a new generation of artists whose work relies on the contemporary approach to Techno. His music allies the soul of the genre with a modern methodology, and has the seal of genre defining labels like: Klockworks, Soma, Modularz, MORD, or Warm Up. He is one of the minds behind Hayes and runs his own mastering studio: Tema Mastering.

This is a recording from Temudo's set at Closer (Amelia)

@temudo

KHIDI Podcast 123: Temudo

Floating melodies and low swung grooves concoct an atmosphere of pure ecstasy on Moon Chords from Portuguese talent, Vil. Fireground debuts on the label contributing a euphoric, hardgroove interpretation.

Written, mixed and produced by Nuno Costa
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Release description by Tyler Golato
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal
Release Date Digital: 8th of March, 2024
Release Date Vinyl: 8th of March, 2024
Catalog Reference: HYSEP051
Format: Digital & Vinyl

Moon Chords

VIL - Moon Chords EP (incl. Fireground Remix)

Release Date: 15.03. 

Support:
https://soundcloud.com/casual-treatment
https://www.instagram.com/casualtreatment/

BCCO Premiere: Neo - Wheres My Loop [TREATd02]

Slam - Stepback

High quality FLAC and MP3 available from https://noisemanifesto.bandcamp.com/track/gegen

Artwork by Nina Reisinger at superfutura.com

Paula Temple - Gegen

First Hybrid podcast from Trêve and we welcome Milano artist :  Dixie

Dixie grew up on the streets of Milan, surrounded by graffiti, Neapolitan funk and hip hop, while exploring a wide range of musical influences. He is the founder of the Acquario project and, since 2015, a DJ resident at Masada and Amelia. In 2024, he also joined Thanks Mate, where he continues to bring his energy and unique musical vision. With a versatile style, he loves to push the boundaries of genres in his sets, creating unexpected mixes and surprising contrasts that captivate the listener. His ability to move across styles without limits is the secret to a sound that keeps evolving, always in search of new sonic horizons.

@dixieacquario
https://www.instagram.com/dixie_gipsy/

HYBRID 01 : Dixie

Andrea - Living Room

A1. Timeline
A2. Areusure
A3. Lorraa
B1. Reactions
B2. Texture End
B3. Night Zoom
C1. Testify
C2. Streamline
C3. Olderback
D1. Gesagt
D2. Pure Morning
D3. Impress

Andrea's third album "Living Room" is a delicate blend of spacious and reflective sounds, unfolding a sonic trip from familiar corners to distant skies.

Written & produced by Andrea
Mixed by Stefano Genta
Mastered by Tangible Air
Cover photo by Cordula Kasiske
Distributed by Phantom Distribution
Published by Ilian Tape Publishing


ITLP21 ANDREA - LIVING ROOM

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ARTIST: ELLEN ALLIEN
EP TITLE: UFO
LABEL: UFO Inc.
CAT. NO.: UFO1
BARCODE, PHYS.: 4260600220178
BARCODE, DIGITAL: 4260600220123
FORMAT: 12“ / DIGITAL
RELEASE DATE: January 28TH 2019
DISTRIBUTION: CLONE / THE ORCHARD

Ellen Allien launches her UFO Inc. label with an EP that features the epic "UFO" after it has been on heavy rotation in her recent DJ sets. From "UFO" to the powerful belter "Körpermaschine" on the flipside, the UFO EP perfectly captures the energetic hardware sound of Allien’s new imprint, which will be dedicated to a rough and raw approach to contemporary techno.

Ellen Allien - Körpermaschine

Ellen Allien - UFO

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