An incising snare marks the return of Luxus Varta to Shipwrec. Since his last appearance, Aquamarine Puzzle in 2017, the Frenchman has been honing his craft with releases on a spread of stellar imprints. Noise Figure is the culmination of that refining process, his sound and style being forged and framed within the parameters of electro. And these parameters are immediately tested. From the warbling bass and tight percussion of The Resetter, crystalline chords cascade before a shimmering string of wintery warmth. Terse beats introduce Building Peaks, wraith-like rinses offering space for playful forms to take hold. Fudgey basslines are unsettled by sci-fi synths, a touch of the otherworldly balancing this unique cut. The warm current of Lizardous penetrates the frostier funk of the EP, delicate and fragile notes thawing the cold rhythms and glacial undertones. Silver Girl contrasts autumnal shades with brittle harmonies, angles and lines curved by sheer musical craftsmanship. Shifting into electronica, the close is a complex composition that demonstrates Luxus Vartas breadth of ability. Gentle melodic ebbs are countered by echoes of the factory floor, the human touch coming to the surface with understated radiance.

After two albums released on the legendary Kompakt and Mobilee labels, along with outstanding collaborations with Arnaud Rebotini and Dave Clarke, this accomplished producer now joins the Mélopée family. An arrival that feels only natural: its hard to imagine a better artist to embody and launch the labels new dual musical and visual identity. With his new single Colors, he unveils the CLAIR side of Mélopée — a finely crafted electro track driven by an obsessive melody that lingers in the mind and stirs the heart. A true reflection of his influences, blending Electro, EBM, and synth-pop, the track explores a rich emotional palette, showcasing the many colors that define his distinctive sonic universe.

The fourth chapter in the daring XTRICTLY ELEKTRO saga once again pushes the boundaries of the genre. Volume 4 delivers six powerful cuts that move from timeless electro foundations to futuristic, experimental territories - achieving a perfect balance between precision and raw energy. This release brings together familiar faces - Parand, ElektroTechnik, EC13, and X-Truder - alongside two new additions: Roi, a DJ and producer recognized for his sharp, detail-driven sound and modern take on electro; and DJ Overdose, the veteran force of Dutch electro. A tight and cohesive mini-LP that embraces diversity while remaining faithful to the spirit of electro: sharp rhythms, dark atmospheres, and pure machine funk.

2026-02-20 Kompakt

The rare and resonating auras of CCO arrive on Analog Concept Records with the EP Cosmic String, designed to take the listener on an electro journey of melody and mystery. Side A opens with confident missions captivating the soul and body through building layers of acidic 808 funk, ghostly ethereal chords, and the deep vision of Breaking Phase Transition; while the analog chords, tropical electro design and warm bass taste of Topological Defect are sure bets and your soundtrack to explore lands not seen yet. The B side manifests the acidic imagination with the lysergic proliferation, late nite synth auras and kick driven electro rhythms of Zero-Width Approximation. Simply Connected Space arrives next characterized by golden era Chicago House design, sunny ambience, and 707 percussive chase concluding the ep in classic taste. We are delighted at Analog Concept for you to Experience the class production quality of CCO - Cosmic String.