Our third Trip release with long storytelling acid tracks is from our resident artist SOUR, boss of the Warehouse303 club in Florence, Italy.
SOUR takes you on an acid journey with twisted basslines, deep and distorted sounds and trippy synths!

Six Times Three

ZC-TRIP003 - SOUR - Six Times Three - Six Times Three EP - Zodiak Commune Record

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Foundation and Early Years (1993–2003)
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In 1993, DJ Zodiak (Marc Pulles) founded Zodiak Commune (partyorganisation), initially as a spontaneous rave after a birthday party. The collective quickly became a legendary force in the Dutch electronic underground. Zodiak was the driving force behind Zodiak Commune parties, a central figure in shaping the second wave of underground Acid and Electro in the Netherlands.

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Foundation and Early Years (1998–2003)
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Zodiak Commune Records (the label) was founded in 1998 by DJ Zodiak as the label arm of the Zodiak Commune collective. From the start, the label was vinyl-first, representing the raw and innovative spirit of Acid music.

The label released tracks covering the breadth of underground acid styles, including Acid Techno, Electro Acid, and Acid IDM, and quickly became recognized as an influential player in the Dutch electronic underground, helping to shape and sculpt the scene.

Between 1998 and 2003, the label also organized Zodiak Commune Records label parties at major cultural venues, including Effenaar (Eindhoven), Doornroosje (Nijmegen), 013 (Tilburg), and other locations across the Netherlands and Belgium.

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Slower Phase (2003–2017)
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After Zodiak stepped back as a DJ and transferred the Zodiak Commune party organization to a non-profit foundation in 2003, the label entered a slower period. Releases were less frequent, but Zodiak Commune Records remained active and respected in the underground scene.

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Revival and Expansion (2017–Present)
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In 2017, Zodiak fully reactivated the label, returning with renewed energy and focus. Since then, Zodiak Commune Records has expanded its activities and built a strong international presence, while remaining true to its vinyl-first Acid identity.

The label now operates multiple sub-labels, including:
* Deep Acid Records – Electro House–oriented
* Outlaw303 – Raw Acid and Electro Acid
* Same Size Soul – Pure Electro
This structure allows the label to explore different underground sounds while staying deeply rooted in the Acid movement.

Zodiak Commune Records places a strong emphasis on supporting new talent alongside established artists, providing a platform for fresh voices in the scene. The team behind the label includes:
* Zodiak (Marc Pulles) – founder & head
* Chris Nexus Six– artwork and visual identity
* Paul Renard – Acid- House & Techno focus – Deep Acid & Zodiak Commune Records
* DJ Feryne – Electro focus – Same Size Soul & Zodiak Commune Records
* G303 – Acid specialist
* Stefan ZMK – Mastering

Together, the team continues to push the underground Acid and Electro movement forward, with the label standing as one of the most consistent and respected names in the European Acid scene.

Looking ahead, Zodiak Commune Records plans to resume label parties, continuing the tradition of live events that showcase their artists and connect directly with the underground community.

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Important Distinction
Since 2003, Zodiak Commune (the party organization) and Zodiak Commune Records (the label) have been completely separate entities, each with its own team and activities. Zodiak remains fully involved with the label but is no longer connected to the party organization.

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Series
Zodiak Commune Records currently carries the following series (like sublabels):
ZC - Acid Techno, Acid Rave, Raw Acid, Hard Acid
ZC-303 - Acid Techno by Unknown Artists
ZC-ELEC - Electro Acid, Breaks
ZC-KORE - Acidcore, Acidtribe, Acidtekno
ZC-TRIP - Storytelling Acid on 10”

Acid Techno duo Aggie Acid Line and Bassline Ben are both from Devon with a passion for playing vinyl, often playing B2B and collaborating on music projects.

They joined Techno.FM in 2024 with their Acid Techno radio show, Route303, (tune in on the first Thursday of every month from 7-9pm on www.techno.fm) after having co-hosted and performed on their monthly Acid Techno radio show, Acid Scum, on Safehouse Radio for 5 years, with legendary guests such as Acid Techno pioneers Aaron Liberator, Chris Liberator, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, The Geezer, and Gizelle.

Aggie Acid Line and Bassline Ben regularly play on other radio shows and guest live streams in addition to playing at clubs and festivals in the UK. Their highlights include playing at Convoy Cabaret Naughty Corner Festival, Vinyl Destination, The Beat Goes On, Let's Get TikTok-ed, Stay Up Forever 30th Anniversary celebrations Part 2 (Fold, London), Acid Leak Boomtown Festival, and The Avinit Warehouse Experience (London).  

Aggie Acid Line and Bassline Ben have had track releases in collaboration with Jamie Tik Tok Taylor/Ektik (RIP) on SUFSUPERLTD and Corrosive Records.  They later teamed up with Polish Acid Techno producer Ciuciek, to form the ‘Acid Vigilantes’ trio, with track releases on Acid Addict Records, Stay Up Forever, SUFSUPERLTD, Avinit Records, and We Are Acid Family (label collaboration between Flatlife Records and Stay Up Forever).

Aggie Acid Line and Bassline Ben have both also collaborated with Sam DFL on SUFSUPERLTD, and more recently with Benji303 on Acid People For Palestine (label collaboration with Stay Up Forever and Chocis Chewns) to raise money for children in Palestine and Free Palestine movement. 

Keep an ear to the ground for more rumblings in the acid pipelines...

'Ere, lets 'Ave it!!!