TRACKLIST:

A1. Brocken Clock
A2. Pulsing
 
B1. Plaintive
B2. Dark Clouds

Digital Only: Speedway


INFO:

Fresh off the heels of his first release on Figure, French producer Arkan deepens his explorations of a unique sound with Part 2 of his Lightworker EP.
His signature blend of mental techno is expanded upon, with opener Broken Clock swaying and rumbling mysteriously like a hypnotic pendulum over an abrasive groove. Pulsing picks up traction and pushes the momentum forward while still allowing jagged textures and cavernous effects to paint a largely looming soundscape.
The flipside gets treated to more colours, with the linear Plaintive works its magic through a set of dense and emotive synths, slowly creating an uplifting yet condensed energy. 
Dark Clouds equally builds a strong atmosphere, using ricocheting sparks of panning synths and lighting to conjure the ominous feeling of a rising thunderstorm. Digital-only track of Speedway finally comes as a punchy bonus, serving a taster of how Arkan is also able to deliver funky and fidgety techno tools.

If you haven’t checked it yet, make sure to go back for Lightworker Pt 1 and hear more of this promising new talent’s sounds.

Arkan – Lightworker Part 2 - Figure X44

Support here: https://krztoken.bandcamp.com/album/angels-landing

In the wake of a string of record releases, Token’s curator returns to his label with ‘Angels Landing’ to highlight his mission statement. Four cuts of delirious and dissonant techno from the Belgian artist have proven to be a stylistic favorite in both his productions and his DJ sets. With a wink to older production techniques, Kr!z keeps this contribution to Token fresh and efficient while reaffirming the historic label’s sonic identity.

While using a steady bassline for his tracks, Kr!z ups the ante with a Detroit-style pad that floats around the rest of the record for the ‘Angels Landing’ title track. By opening and closing hihats, rolling the claps all along, and pitching his rides, he creates tension by fully utilizing his drum machine. The synth stabs and overall pace make for a modern twist, however; it’s applicable music for layered sets that the Token boss has been known for performing over the years. This dance-ready, nostalgic-nudging kind of techno is spread throughout the entirety of the EP, but is most transparent on the B1 ‘Oblivion’. Key stab sequences have been iconic in the scene for some time, but it’s Kr!z’s persistence and minimalism that renders this track so exciting. Opening and shutting filters, sliding portamento, and pushing the release, the seasoned artist manifests tension through minimal elements and relies on his transitions to keep up the pace. Usually juggling between rounder and sharper sound design, ‘Medusa’ boasts both; Kr!z’s electric lead bites a low- swaying synth line. Destined for peak use, complete with white noise transitions and open rides, Kr!z combines the sound of a club at its climax with his almost psychotic low-mid arpeggio to create one of his most hypnotic tracks to date. ‘Ninth Circle’, on the other hand, dials it back as the last track. More keys, yet obscure in intention and effect, the closer creates a question mark at the end of the EP with big transitions and a groovy use of toms. Cementing himself as a game player in production as much as in DJing, Kr!z’s ‘Angels Landing’ continues his search in eerie sounds and expressive drums to add to his label’s catalog of savant club music.

DS Premiere: Kr!z - Oblivion [TOKEN128]

Adlas makes his first appearance on HAYES with Nothing Else To Go By - elegant minimalism, syncopated grooves, and carefully effected sound design with depth.

Written and produced by Adam Larsen
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Release description by Tyler Golato
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal
Release Date Vinyl & Digital: 18th of October, 2024
Catalog Reference: HYSEP56
Format: Vinyl & Digital

Nothing Else To Go By

Adlas - Nothing Else To Go By EP Preview

Label: Mord
Artist: Oxygeno
Title: Body Of Divinity EP
Art by: Dennis Beutner
Cat No: MORD108
Format: 12" and Digital

Release date: 18th of October 2024

A1 Hide The Sun
A2 Redemption
A3 Popular Enemy
B1 Run Far Away
B2 Dissolving Into The Ground
B3 Body Of Divinity
D1 Train To Barcelona [digi only]
D2 Slight Defects [digi only]

***
it dies
it demands
it will not say no.
***

Body Of Divinity EP

MORD108 - Oxygeno - Body Of Divinity EP [Previews]

We are very excited to present the premiere of Isabel Soto's track "Telemetry" from the upcoming Midnight Menaces digital & vinyl release on Exitus Records out 1st November.

Support the artist:
@isabelsoto

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/__isabelsoto/

Support the label:
@exitus-records

Instagram:
www.instagram.com/exitus_records

Bandcamp:
https://exitus-records.bandcamp.com/

Support

PREMIERE: Isabel Soto - Telemetry [Midnight Menaces 002]

Buy link:

https://crudoaudiouk.bandcamp.com/album/crudo-cuts-vol-1-ca001

https://www.beatport.com/release/crudo-cuts-vol-1/4694006

Artist: Phasic 18

Track: Arkan 

Release title: Crudo Cuts Vol.1

Label: Crudo Audio

Catalog Number: CA001

Release Date: 18 October 2024

Format: Digitial 

Mastering: by Mikrotakt

Artwork: by Felo Rueda

Artist links: 

https://www.instagram.com/phasic18

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61550331527831

https://on.soundcloud.com/tkMApT8ipbTMzVKb6

https://www.beatport.com/artist/phasic-18/1157340

Label links:

https://www.beatport.com/label/crudo-audio/123679

https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61564084210752

https://crudoaudiouk.bandcamp.com

https://on.soundcloud.com/c3qrwbh4fQuV6aTw9

Distributor: Triple Vision

PREMIERE: Phasic 18 - Arkan (Original Mix)

Premiere: Anika Kunst remixed "Alias" by Alex Bau, taken from "Alias" EP, forthcoming on Konekt 

Pre - Order: 
https://konektcroatia.bandcamp.com/music

Label: Konekt 
Artist: Alex Bau
Remix: Anika Kunst
Title: Alias EP 
Track: Alias
Format: Digital
Catalogue Number: KNKTHR011
Release Date: Ocotber 25, 2024

Follow Konekt: 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/konektcroatia 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/konekt_croatia/ 

Follow Alex Bau:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/alexbau
IG: https://www.instagram.com/alexbauofficial/

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Alias EP

Pre - Order

Alex Bau - Alias (Anika Kunst Remix)[Premiere I KNKTHR011]

Release date (vinyl & digital): 8th of November

TRACKLIST:
A1. Flauta
A2. Despida
B1. Golpe
B2. Camarada

INFO:
A natural fit for the Token label and now a regular contributor, Nørbak presents his new release ‘Flauta’ on the Belgian imprint. Keeping things driving and dense, his productions boast a raw intensity, continuing to describe spacious rooms with roaring atmospheres. 

The title track serves as a firm introduction to the project; ‘Flauta’ is a typical Nørbak A1. Claps on the kick, thick sound design on all levels, and tribal percussion make for an imposing first track. Finding groove in the chaos is never difficult for the Portuguese artist, his seamless blend of functional and mental techno make for quite a recognizable sound with reliable effect. On the other hand, his followup ‘Despida’ sharpens the tone and focuses its elements. Proving he can do just as much damage with a more minimal approach, Nørbak drops the claps for shakers and whips up a distorted stab as the main driver of the track. Despite the versatility of his records, there is something very homogenous about the tonality of his drums and synths - they seem electric, and ‘Despida’ truly nails that aesthetic. Moving on to the B side, we have yet another facade of the project. While ‘Golpe’ has a classic foundation, Nørbak’s flamboyant sound design guides the track’s arrangement, making anything but a loop. The record’s structure makes for clear accents that insist on a pulsating atmosphere. This moves perfectly into the EP’s conclusion. ‘Camarada’ resembles more ‘Despida’ in the minimal construction, retaining a lot of the squelching lead textures. Mastering the question/answer style of techno, Nørbak is able to capitalize on the tonality of his sonic experiments to create swing on the dance floor. Obscure, quick, and elusive, Nørbak wraps up ‘Flauta’ with restraint and efficiency.

TOKEN129 - Nørbak - Flauta

Beatrice and Matrixxman present Truthsayer. The latest EP on The Grid. Vinyl on the way with Triple Vision Distribution.

Truthsayer

KSR013 - Kaiser - Controcorrente

A1. Ozono
A2. Ozono (Kr!z Remix)
B1. Sopravvissuti
B2. Problemi Di Lusso

Release date: 22.11.2024

kaiserksr.bandcamp.com/album/controcorrente

Artwork © Angela Cacciapaglia
Distributed by Triple Vision

KSR013 - Kaiser - Controcorrente

https://xelimarecords.bandcamp.com/
https://francorossi.bandcamp.com/

Franco Rossi - Feliformia (Original Mix)

For demos/premieres/podcast enquiries please contact:
xelimademos@gmail.com


Xelima Records

https://xelimarecords.bandcamp.com/
https://merien.bandcamp.com/

PREMIERE: Phasic 18 - Arkan (Original Mix)

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