Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
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#1
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Cave in the Woods of Caid
Dutch master Secander Raisani, widely recognized under his pseudonym Creasol, stands out as one of the most exciting figures in the recent resurgence of Electro music. With extensive experience as a producer and composer, Raisani unveils his second 3-track release of the year, proudly signed with the Munich-based label ZEN DNA. Demonstrating his adept studio skills through a seamless blend of genres, including Indie-dance, Electro, Acid, and more, Raisani introduces an exceptional fusion, guaranteeing to ignite dance floors across meridians and parallels of the globe. Immerse yourself in his latest conceptual material, delivered without compromise!
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#2
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Vibrate EP
Introducing RON MERCY, a young DJ and Producer hailing from Tampa, Florida. Renowned for crafting electrifying tracks deeply rooted in the Miami Bass tradition, his contemporary approach to the genre sets the dancefloor ablaze. Following his debut in Street Bangers Factory 23 on Moveltraxx, RON MERCY proudly presents his inaugural solo EP on the label, titled "VIBRATE." Brace yourself for a Bass / Club sonic journey featuring four exhilarating new bangers, alongside his SBF classic, "Girls In The Club."
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#3
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Acid Party
Centrikal is the moniker of Patrick Anthony Frye, a DJ, producer, and event organizer based in Portland, Oregon who has released and collaborated with artists such as DJ Slip, Freaky Chakra, and Style of Eye. A seasoned producer with past releases on labels like SubSensory and Peloton Music, in recent years hes turned his attention toward the electro breakbeat sound. On his Acid Party EP, he comes out swinging with three booming electro tunes. The title track is pure 303-styled firepower, with a constantly evolving acid line that's sure to turn up the heat on any dance floor. Here Comes the Sun is a techy affair, with a big chunky low end and playful rhythms. Bounce offers a touch of melody and a deep modulating bassline that perfectly rounds out this fantastic EP.
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#4
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The Sad Life of An Instagram DJ
Roll out the handkerchiefs: Electro maverick Legowelt unveils "The Sad Life Of An Instagram DJ" EP on Barcelonas imprint Selvamancer. Pioneering electronic artist Legowelt delivers a sonic masterpiece with his latest EP, "The Sad Life of an Instagram DJ". This 5-track release offers a captivating glimpse into how Legowelt's ideal rave would sound, blending techno, acid, and electro elements into an immersive and fun sound journey full of trippy bangers. Each track on the EP is meticulously crafted to evoke euphoria, showcasing Legowelt's unparalleled creativity. Like a tear rolling down a cheek in a moment of nostalgic introspection, only to spiral towards the dancefloor.The moment the tear hits the floor, together with the heavy kicks and smooth synth action, it launches your mind back into the ongoing rave.
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#5
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Hell Behind
Prophet is proud to present the next release with the Berlin based talent Key Clef, and his "Hell Behind" EP, that including 4 emotional tracks, and 3 remixes by Berkel, Booz and Cosmox. Hell Behind A countdown to be wrapped in the arms of hell, Electro sounds characterise a new, exclusive track. Hell Behind (Berkel Remix) Berkel manages to convert the vibrations of the original into something exceptional, surgical and effective effects allow you to get lost on a journey of no return. Hell Behind (Booz Remix) Scary evolutions and intriguing sounds manage to give your own vision of the concept, guesswork eliminated, the rules change with Booz. Accent Hypnotic and SCI-FI sounds, this song makes you travel, giving the feeling of losing the unknown. Fast and punchy groove. Accent (Cosmox Remix) Track revisited by Cosmox which immediately makes it clear in which direction to move, fit and thoughtful sounds together with hard beats. Cemento Drum hits and brilliant sounds form the perfect backdrop for this expression. Old school sounds fused with modern logarithms. Looped Fascinating and dispersive melodies make listening to the song anomalous. Clear, detailed sounds can transport you until you cant find your way back. --------------------------------------------------------- Artist: Key Clef Title: Hell Behind Ep Cat No: PRPH029 Release date: 04.03.2024 only on Bandcamp & Formaviva. Format: Digital Tracklist: 1 - Hell Behind 2 - Hell Behind (Berkel Remix) 3 - Hell Behind (Booz Remix) 4 - Accent 5 - Accent (Cosmox Remix) 6 - Cemento 7 - Looped Mastering: Divide by SouthBerlin Artwork: Karembeu
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#5
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Circuit Breaks
Alien Breakdance brings forth one of its most awesome releases yet!!! Encounters is an artist known for his amazing psychedelic downtempo music, but now he's gonna be also known for absolutely earth rocking Electro Breaks too!!! His original Circuit Breaks is an electro debut that most would dream of as their first foray into the genre! A beautiful, psychedelic and driving track with deep pads, epic acid lines and that breakbeat that gets the dance floor rocking! What a tune! Then comes the remixes!!! In the 90s there was a breakbeat god named Digitalis, an alter ego of Seb Taylor (aka Kaya Project, Hibernation, Shakta) and he is BACK! His remix of "Path" shows that he hasn't missed a beat! Well we've missed his BreakBeats that's for sure, but no more as he delivers a masterpiece! Next up is label boss PheuZen who delivers another one of his mind bending electro blasters taking the track "Beyond" well beyond indeed! Finally legendary Israeli mega producer Eitan Reiter does what he does as usual, pure brilliance in music which is why he's considered one of the absolute best at everything he does! This guy is a producers producer as they say and his remix of "Tropical Falls" is just perfect!
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#6
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Spring Edition
Step into the electrifying world of Elektronik Zoo Sounds, where music transcends boundaries and ignites the senses. Join us on a sonic adventure like no other as we unveil our latest release, showcasing five tracks handcrafted to mesmerize your soul. Embark on this journey with host Marco Bailey, whose mastery of deep-folding techno and electrifying beats sets the stage for an unforgettable experience. Feel the pulse of his music as it weaves through the realms of sound, captivating and enthralling all who listen. Dive deeper into the abyss with PRSPCTV, also known as Xentrix, whose deft touch with both techno and electro infuses the air with an electric energy that's impossible to resist. Let the rhythms guide you as you lose yourself in the hypnotic melodies and pulsating basslines. And as the night reaches its crescendo, let the dynamic duo of Tom Hades & Soren Aalberg take you on a journey through a synth-infused landscape, where every note resonates with emotion and every beat reverberates through your soul. Join us as we redefine the boundaries of music and usher in a new era of sonic exploration. Welcome to Elektronik Zoo Sounds, where the music never stops and the party never ends.
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#8
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Acid Camp: 10 Year Anniversary
2024-04-16 Acid Camp
agraybé, JDB, U-SRD, MAYUDEPTH, Peter Sheppard, Richard Holhburn, Otodojo, Scotia, Shingo Suwa, Akumen, Bézier, Bill Converse, Endash, Jasen Loveland, Abby Echiverri, Force Placement, Jing Lekker, Eric Cloutier, Olin, SPRKLBB, Masha Mar, Cooper Saver, undercurrent, Deep Dark Blue, Glo Phase, Jeremiah Chiu, M Parent, Nark, One Child Policy, Tim Xavier, Pediment, athleisure999, Carrington EFX, Damon Eliza Palermo, Omptu, John Barera
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#9
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Magnetic Storm
Dima Gastrolër is back on Zodiak Commune Records with his first full Electro Acid EP! Magnetic Storm EP takes you on a hypnotic, deep and emotional Acid Electro journey using classic analog synths. Let yourself go and enjoy this journey!
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#10
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Mantis 13
Finnish deep techno maestro Kaspiann makes his Mantis debut with four densely packed depth charges of dancefloor meditation. The Helsinki-based artist has been entrenched in the citys underground scene for a long time, organising official and unofficial parties, DJing prolifically and performing live. Since establishing his VALA label in 2021 via a split release with regular collaborator Multicast Dynamics, his sound has refined towards an elegant, heads-down sound which is represented perfectly on this four-track excursion. From the even-tempered mantra of Satakieli to the aqueous, lightly dubbed electro of Tuiskussa Langennut, the warm after hours synth bath of Havinavalssi and the pensive percussive of Solina, Kaspiann demonstrates a keen balance between richly layered detail and an overall subtlety heavyweight music that feels light on the ears.
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#11
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2 YEARS Compilation
Our community has been around for a few years now (2018), and we're proud to be celebrating two years of our young label! For the occasion, we brought together artists from different points of view of what Electronic music means. This compilation is made up of 9 friends of ours who have all contributed to making this a quality release. And (it's a secret), there's a good chance more tracks will be published soon! Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
Fobos Hailey, 5ZYL, Demetae, Terrestrial Access Network, DJ PROBLEMS, Nakk, Faca, Mascarpone, EKATA (UK)
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#12
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The D Theme
Following DJ Godfather's 'Love, Detroit' EP which brought in remixes from Rolando, DJ 3000, Gettoblaster, Invite Only, Oliver Way and TekNoNo we now get 100%% pure DJ Godfather with 'The D Theme' EP. From techno to electro and ghetto-tech 'The D Theme' displays all sides of the legendary Detroit turntablist's dancefloor facets. It's time to get your jit on one more time!
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#12
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Hunting Season
Dutch producer and DJ Orlando Voorn should need little introduction - he's been making waves for around 30 years, providing some of the key audio building blocks for the bridge between Holland and Detroit back in the day and excelling at everything he touches. A true creative soul. Whilst rooted in Techno, those who know his work will know he is a versatile producer who draws on a wide set of influences and a deep musical education. The Hunting Season EP provides three solid cuts that bear this point out, and in style. The title tracks brings a ferocious groove, big warehouse beats and a skittish synth hook that's sure to stimulate body and mind. Heading to track two, Quick Thinking, things get tougher with pounding drums and a pattern that blends Electro and broken Techno brilliantly as distorted atmospherics spin and build around your head. The EP closes with The Point of No Return, a mellower cut that brings Orlando's Detroit connection and passion to the forefront.
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#13
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Untitled 03
Rave connoisseurs Superlux have once more compiled another fantastic genre-melding release, this time calling on the versatile sounds of Laudrup. The London-based Colombian's eccentric yet dancefloor-orientated sound sees the talented producer land three originals on the sought-after imprint, alongside a hazy remix from label co-founder and regular, N-Gynn. Laudrup's 'Siempre EP' captures the essence of Superlux, as they maintain their stay at the forefront of the underground, always thinking outside of the box. Opening track "Siempre" is a simmering trip, bubbling synths and splurges of acid create a futuristic and mechanical atmosphere, as crisp drum work maneuvers you through the smoke-filled mornings in the club.
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#14
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Realm Of Perception EP
Realm Of Perception EP' is more than just a collection of songs; it's a sonic odyssey that transports you to new dimensions of experience. Whether you're lost in the throes of the dancefloor or contemplating life's mysteries, this EP offers something for everyone, inviting you to explore the boundaries of perception and imagination. AREVILO Records
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#16
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Get Up / The Men You'll Never See
M.A.P.s follow up to their original Live At M.A.P. Lounge but with the introduction of The Men You'll Never See! Check out this blast from the past recorded in M.A.P. Studios by Tameko J. Williams (DJ Maaco) and O'Dell Perry (P Dog) for M.A.P. Records! Also included, an extra throwback unreleased track from the vault that didn't make it on the original release!
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#16
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Electro Planet
Embark on an electrifying journey with Synthbotics' latest EP, "Electro Planet". Synthbotics is the collaboration between Philip Adeon and Damian Henderson. Adeon Records 4th release, explores the intriguing concept of a world where humans and machines co-exist in perfect harmony. "Electro Planet": The primary track of this EP catapults you onto an alien planet where electronic pulses serve as its heartbeat. Synthbotics meticulously assembles a sonic network of phat 808 Electro beats, deep vocoded sounds, and Acid synth lines, rendering a vivid depiction of this Electro Planet. "The Machines are Back Alive" delves into the resurgence of machines and their symbiotic relationship with humans, envisioning a future where the two will become one. It's a riveting blend of human emotion and machine precision, captured in a rhythm that's both persistent and steadfast. "Moog's Whisper": The last track represents the rise of sentient machines. It's a moving discourse on the advent of a new era, articulated through deep Moog synthlines and jazz-like improvisation, accompanied by pulsating rhythms. "Electro Planet EP" by Synthbotics transcends the boundaries of a typical EP - it's an auditory journey into a future where technology and human essence merge into robust and relentless Electro beats. Join Synthbotics on this unparalleled exploration of sound and technology, where boundaries fade away, and the future of music unfolds.
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#17
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Tel Un Poison Dans La Gorge
Marking Axel Helios' return to Shabu Recordings, Tel Un Poison Dans La Gorge is the first single of his upcoming audiovisual album, Cerebral Wastelands. Shifting his focus from music to Media Art around 2018, Axel presented Cerebral Wastelands as part of a residency at Societe des Arts Technologiques in 2022 in the form of an innovative interactive audio-visual performance where the public can change the music and the visuals in real-time. Played at Mutek, ACT Festival, and Imersa, Cerebral Wastelands garnered attention and hype on its innovative concept, as well as on its music. Tel Un Poison Dans la Gorge is a pumping mix of EBM and Electro, with a touch of glitch and sound-design focused techniques. Evocative of darker tones associated with sci-fi aesthetics, this track lets Axel's use of french Spoken Word shine throughout the track. Based on a text from Lau Helie, Tel Un Poison Dans La Gorge's lyrics are based on the internal monologue of someone in a toxic relationship, comparing itself like a poison stuck in one's throat.
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#18
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DIGITAL ESCAPE VOL. 001
Emerging from a remote past, AKELA RECS presents 'Digital Escape,' a compilation curated by founder and label programmer Annika Wolfe. This collection introduces a diverse group of talented artists to the label, armed with 12 Electro-magnetic dance floor weapons designed to energize any crowd. Digital Escape is an exhibition of the timelessly futuristic nature of electro. Artists: Pilo Terrestrial Access Network Gucciwitch Ole Mic Odd Force Placement FM2031 KEYZ Eichef Roombot Healng Siak Phd Annika Wolfe
Pilo, Terrestrial Access Network, GUCCIWITCH, Ole Mic Odd, Force Placement, FM2031, KeyZ, Eichef, Roombot, Healng, Siak Phd, Annika Wolfe
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#19
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Nightxplode
After his outstanding Distant Star release, which was praised by Bandcamp as one of the best dance 12 inches of 2022, Lostlojic is back on Infinite Pleasure with more fire, this time on our LTD series. Nightxplode features 5 explosive tracks ranging from electro to breaks, all of them equally effective in creating dance floor mayhem or guiding you on your psychedelic journeys!
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#19
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I Need a Freak
Westcoast warehouse originator Errol Bangz teams up with LA legend Techno Tupac for a classic electro track reminiscent of Egyptian Lover era freestyle. Pounding synth bass, fat claps and 80's leads meander around Techno Tupac's iconic vocal stylings. The 80's are calling, and they approve. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
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#20
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Fractures
Morphology debut on the Belgian De:tuned label with the vibrant eight-track electro album Fractures. The Finnish duo, Matti Turunen and Michael Diekmann, lay down a versatile blend of cosmic string harmonies and powerful bass work-outs merged with techno and acid elements suitable for the floor, late night driving and home listening sessions. Skillfully produced electro science in their own signature style transports you into a darker realm. Kevin Foakes (Openmind, DJ Food, Ninja Tune) created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. Stay tuned!
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#20
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Skypriority EP
Moustache records 050 ! TAFKAMP and David Vunk present: Frequent Flyers - Skypriority EP Jacking Chi-house electro acid techno project ouwe stijl. 3 fistpumping peaktime jams for the dancefloor. Recorded produced and mixed by 2 underground club djs from Rotterdam in the bunker downtown Rotterdam city center. A1 The Jacker. Jack Jack Jack Jack the house. A hard rocking banger for the floor and a tribute to the Chi-town. Expect a massive bassline and crazy rhythm section. B1 Acid Party. A jacking acidtechno oldskool-ish track with tb303 acid funk and some track muting fader action for the freaks. Hands in the air guaranteed. B2 Interzone. Raw Acid Electro, early rave steps. No fillers only killers. Skypriority red coloured 180 gram Vinyl. Don't sleep on this very limited pressing. A true collectors item for the KLM fans and fetishists.
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#21
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SPLIT 001
For release number 046, Luv Shack Records brings together two long time contributors Jakobin and ROTCIV for a split EP thats brimming with references to early 90s electronica. Jakobin lays the foundation with the bubbly, trance infused "Drawan", follows up with the spooky, upbeat electro of "Skulpt", and finishes off with "Octagonial Tribe", a track that oscillates between laid back melodies and squelchy acid sequences. On the flip-side, ROTCIV showcases his signature style of industrial new beat madness: "Frenesy" marries breakbeats with syncopated synthesizer sequences, "No More Room in Hell" sound like a late 80s Italo Disco instrumental on steroids, while "The Confidence" opts for broken beats and ethereal FM-flutes. As a digital bonus, ROTCIV gifts us with a heavy hitting, acid infused track by the name of "Living Art".
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#21
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Hybrid Collective Vol. 1
UK based lovers of all things Electro, Hybrid Collective have assembled their first compilation on Vinyl. Present are heavy hitters such as Arsonist Recorder, Ekata, Kim Cosmik, The Droid, Broken Joe and Science Cults Syrte with dance floor ready electro stormers. The release will be coupled with a launch event in London.
Kim Cosmik, Arsonist Recorder, The Droid, Syrte, Broken Joe, Ekata
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#24
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DFD EP
Down Low Music returns with a catalog number reserved for over 20 years, dL-006. Circa 2002, after releasing music from artists such as Stinkworx, Plastic Sleeves, Convextion and Macho Cat Garage, the dL catalog skipped from dL-005 to dL-007. dL-006 was reserved for DFD aka Troy Anderson, a core part of the dL crew from Texas. Troy had previously released excellent records as Cityboy and Waverider (both recently re-issued on We're Going Back), and as DFD on the first Down Low Music compilation, 'Satellite Cities' in 2001. But a full EP was never finalized, until now... Over time, multiple projects were lost in the void and time passed until Troy recently sent out some new works from his lab. Down Low loved the new tracks and decided this was the time to complete the missing piece. It's a wonderful glitch in time, four new DFD productions that fit easily in the early 00's sound of the label back then, while also a magnificent piece of machine music from the future. Proper electro with a touch of human feels which is something that seems to be essential for a classic Down Low Music release.
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#25
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Heart + Blade
Noroi debuts on Mechatronica with a uniquely futuristic collection of razor sharp, forward thinking rave tracks across electro, leftfield techno, bass music, broken beats and more. Cut-throat club hybrids for the heart, mind and floor.
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#26
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Light and Shadow
Electro duo Human Rebellion delves into the timeless conflict between light and darkness. As our world gradually descends into shadow, they emerge as advocates of free will. Their mission: to infuse the digital landscape with a distinctly human essence, like flowers growing in a digital wasteland. Their latest creation, the Light and Shadow EP (LDI012), is not just an electro release. It is a sonic manifesto. A testament to their vision. As their story unfolds, American artist Terrestrial Access Network provides the final twist: A remix that echoes across the binary expanse.
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#27
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Occupants v1
Science Cults Occupants series is now on Vinyl for the first time and with version 1 weve assembled a global array of artists including John Selway, Kim Cosmik, Blixaboy, Thee J Johanz, Arsonist Recorder and more. Presented as a double 12 Orange Color Vinyl LP. Astute observers may notice that there is more to the artwork than meets the eye. We find ourselves in a distant future where the remaining population of Earth is ruled by a mysterious A.I. that calls itself EVA. EVA has sent human-piloted research vessels to the farthest reaches of the galaxy to scout for potentially habitable planets and report any findings. These are the Occupants and they're slowly awakening as EVA's grip on their minds erodes.
John Selway, Kim Cosmik, Thee J Johanz, Aura Nox, Blixaboy, St. Theodore, Arsonist Recorder, Francois Dillinger, Cybereign, Larionov, Syrte, Visions Of Glosters
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#28
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Trama Artifacts
Intrinsic Rhythm is proud to release previously unheard and unreleased tracks from Decal (D1, Satamile) Available on limited vinyl and additional tracks on digital. Irish electro great Decal was digging back through the archives when he found a stash of old electro tracks from 1999-2004 that never quite made it onto any release. "At the time I'd have been fairly upfront about wanting to release tracks that were faster than most and in a style that wasn't straight electro. Some of these tracks fell into a weird middle ground for me, so they got put aside. It had been 20 years since I'd heard any of them and on listening back I reckoned that time had been kind to them so I started remastering them alongside some classic 12" releases from my label Trama Industries. For me, it was interesting to hear sounds and techniques emerging on some later tracks that would form the basis of my later projects like Legion Of Two and Of One. I'd kinda forgotten about that. Huge thanks to Eddie and Intrinsic Rhythm for suggesting a release and believing in the project"
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#29
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Digital Entropy
In a world engulfed by the digital realm, where social media platforms thrive and dominate every aspect of our lives, the enigmatic project known as Datashader was founded to reflect on the pervasive erosion of authentic human connection through various virtual realities. Artistically, Datashader seeks to critique the impact of technology on human identity and relationships, breaking with an archetype of digital conformity and expressing a profound disillusionment with the superficiality of online interactions through music. Genuine human connection and art cannot be quantified by likes, comments, or followers but rather thrives in the visceral realm of shared sonic experience and human emotion. This idea is at the core idea of Datashader, whose artistic expression ranges from avant-garde composition and electronic experimentations to art, installation, film and more. Expressed within the varied contexts of diverse artistic mediums, Datashader explores the concept of "technological gentrification", which describes the gradual displacement of human interaction by technology. Just as gentrification alters the urban landscape, driving out communities and cultures, digital gentrification transforms the social landscape, replacing genuine connection with curated online personas. Musically, Datashader's practice confronts this dystopian reality, highlighting the alarming consequence of people becoming mere nodes in a network, reduced to a collection of data points. This is manifested sonically by a blistering assault of breaks, recontextualized IDM, abstract electronics and otherworldly synthscapes, conceived as the aesthetic counterbalance to much of contemporary electronic music's dancefloor focus. Datashader dives deep into genres and influences which stand for a form of sonic resistance: A contemporary anti- soundtrack - a sonic mirror of the price we pay for convenience and instant gratification. A self-image in constant flux. No false technological idols.
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#29
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Off Ya Box, Pt. 1
A collaboration between friends and life long enthusiasts of breakbeat and rave music in all its various forms, Brent Aquasky (Amen Brother/Vinyl Fanatiks) and Damo B (Emotec/Outta Limits) are the players behind AmenTec. An imprint dedicated to the cross pollination of artists who record on their respective labels. Their mission: coming together to fill the spaces between the Electro, Techno and good old fashioned UK Hardcore. Encompassing the sounds and all important ethos of the golden era of rave, AmenTec has been making its mark over the last few years. Welcoming upstarts MOY, Bufo Bufo, Diplomat & Beagle, Fugitive, Silver Fox and Sound Synthesis to don their battle gear and reach for the lasers on this collector focused "special edition" battle series. With the label approching its 7th release, the time is right to present a 13 track compilation of select works to celebrate their mission. "Off Ya Box – Part One" brings together label highlights and a whole bunch of exclusive cuts. From the spatial Acid tones of Sound Synthesis to the juddering Tech-Step of Bobo, there's no messing when it comes to the robotic Funk of Dawl, the jilted waves of Zobol, the EZ roll of Lloyd Stellar, or knockout sounds of Flatliner for that matter. In 2024, this is RAVE as pure as it comes – NOW HEAR DIS
Sound Synthesis, Ova Doce, Difool, Bobo, Dawl, Zobol, Inkipak, Diplomat, Beagle, Lloyd Stellar, Moy, Flatliner
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#31
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Your Reality Is a Fantasy
The Swedish/Icelandic young prodigy Dataintrång has left the electro scene in shock after in only 2 years coming from nowhere risen to the Top of the pyramid. Making his debute on Luke Eargoggles "Stilleben Records" imprint in February last year 2023 with "Malicious Malware" then teamed up with Eargoggle making their first record "The Super trance Experience" also released on Stilleben. Over a year they challenged the universe making over 45 records and over 270+ trax in less than 1 year after their first meeting in the studio. Most released on Lukes imprint they danced with the Devil creating the album series and concept "Astroworld" with one album for every Zodiac sign. Smashing into 2024 on Jan 1st they released "Milldoffs Lakejer" completely switching the sound back to the roots of electro style. They also are very soon proud to present two vinyl releases on both superstar Helena Hauffs "Return To Disorder" imprint and Pareidolia Records by Stefania Meneghello. Now Dataintrång through Milano based Fu.me Records is ready to show the scene his solo work as an conceptual album in a much darker, melancholic and thought provoking fashion of style. "Your Reality Is A Fantasy" 10 track release is testing the limits of humanitys darker fantasys, existentialism, critical thinking, prejudice, autistic awareness and where the line fä stretches in the art worlds freedom of speech. Also opening the question of what is real and what is considered reality. Is it all a computer simulated experience or is there levels of levels of different awareness grade where nothing is really real? The title and trax of the album leaves it up to you to discover your reality and fantasys. Existentialy thought-provoking the album now hits through Fume with it's dark electro aesthetic soundscape and it's driven techno-esque hopelessness the world 18th March 2024 on Fume Bandcamp and later on all major streaming services and boutiques. "It feels like in a time where AI, Quantum-Computers and Ones and Zeros this record really comes perfectly in the electro scene where status in what gear used and Hardware Vs Software debate is more important than the musics quality a record created on a laptop and a Bluetooth speaker about the future and today's acceleration of AI really hits the nerve of provocative perfection."
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#32
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White Light / Black Noise
Shipwrec have delved into the underbelly of electronics for their latest discovery. Fake Youth Cult is the brand new project of Richard van Kruysdijk, an artist who has been integral to the Dutch music scene. Following releases on Delsin, as well as founding his own Music for Speakers label, this latest undertaking explores the darker hues of Kruysdijks audio creations. Across six tracks, a realm of shadows and steel is constructed. From the murky tones of Visitor to the industrial and blackened Scorched, a towering sound of punishing percussion looms over the listener. Techno is central message. Despite this, the piercing coldness of electro rises in the incising and stark Messing. The influence of punk comes to the fore in racing rhythms and lean strings that make up Smear. BPMs drop in the slow burning EBM stained Management. The machines take control for the finale. A relentless kick is the motor that drives this seven minute juggernaut to the close. Broad and brutish brilliance from a prodigious talent.
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#33
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Skinjobs At The Algorave EP
Dago Sondervan uploads his code-driven debut to the Censor mainframe. Known for live-coding using Sonic-Pi and TidalCycles, Dago transports you straight into front-left of the Algorave. The EP includes a dimension changing remix from Annie Hall, and a further set of twisted electro remixes from CYRK and F.R.B. (an alias of Alex Jann). This is one for the replicants, bots and cyborgs. releases 12th April 2024
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#33
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Third Trinity
ZEN DNA strives to improve the music world, focusing on artistic expression. The Munich-based label embraces established and emerging artists solely based on creativity, not status. Continuing in line with the labels principles, the third edition of the series brings together artists from Africa, Europe, and America. It features a unique collaboration from Lazarusman and Stanny Abram, an energizing track by Art Was Art, and an intellectually stimulating piece by D.Vices. Elevate your musical experience with ZEN DNA!
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#34
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Night of the Notables
Franck Collin aka Fleck E.S.C. returns to Science Cult with a meticulously crafted EP full of precisely programmed drums, intricate bass patterns and IDM informed synth work weaving throughout. www.sciencecult.com
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#37
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Liars
In a convergence of two of the most celebrated names in contemporary electronic music, Karsten Pflum steps out on Central Processing Unit with the Liars EP. As anyone who has followed either Pflum's work for labels such as Worm Interface/Furthur Electronix or the Sheffield imprint's recent run of top-quality electro joints will have expected, this coming together proves to be a match made in heaven. What we have here is a tour de force of modern machine music. With Liars, Pflum achieves that rare feat of making something that is at once boundary-pushing yet also thrillingly immediate, his attention to detail shining through with each well-placed snare hit or leftfield structural choice. Equally apt for home listening or dancefloor deployment, Liars is a delight for heads and hedonists alike. Constantly evolving while also cleaving to a relentless groove throughout, opener 'WAN1' is a brilliant scene-setter for Liars. The track slinks between sections of seething post-Drexciyan acid and eerie vignettes which balance out haunted house synth licks with the sort of punishing bass blasts that recall early grime classics like Youngstar's 'Pulse X'. A sly shift of key halfway through the track only serves to redouble 'WAN1's restless brilliance. After 'WAN1', 'LOLA' represents something of a gear-switch. The track's wiggly opening bassline is a red herring - make no mistake that we're fully into braindance territory on this one, the drums skittering across the mix as Pflum fills the track out with jungle-adjacent delays and softly insistent synth pads. As 'LOLA' goes on, blurts of synth and some stiffening in the drum work pushes the track into pure rhythm workout territory. First B-side 'MOUSFOLK' somewhat splits the difference between Liars' A-sides. This track has 'WAN1's unyielding stomp and prominent acid bass line, but the helter-skelter drum breaks and wandering keyboard lines are very much pulling from 'LOLA's zanier energy. As with the other joints here, 'MOUSFOLK' is elevated by Pflum's composerly touch, the Dane frequently throwing in new sonic tidbits - a skippy snare tattoo, a single-note synth loop which sounds like a hovering spaceship - that reinvigorate the mix. Pflum's musicality is at the fore once more on closer 'BALM'. For the first section of 'BALM', a rich and sombre keyboard fugue, you'd be hard pressed to say whether you're listening to a producer of club music or a contemporary classical maestro. The way Pflum builds this central motif up with deft broken-beat drum programming, a wheezing synth countermelody and distant vocal sighs is equally delightful, the whole track coming off like a kindred spirit of the electronica-infused experiments on Radiohead's 2000 masterwork Kid A. A brilliantly unorthodox collection of electro-braindance hybrids, Liars is a barnstorming Central Processing Unit debut from the seasoned Karsten Pflum. RIYL: AFX, Silicon Scally, DMX Krew, Matmos
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#37
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Late To The Party, Start Without Me
Detroit diy party launches label with their inaugural release from longtime friend and party regular Data Plan. The Berlin-via-Montreal artist delivers her debut EP "Late to the Party, Start Without Me" with 5 cuts ranging from bass-heavy electro trips to crystalline early morning dancefloor cuts.
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#38
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Supercell
WARNING!: This record explores the second verification of the origins of rotation in tornadoes experiment, VORTEX2. This sonic experiment is designed to explore the mechanisms of tornadogenesis, maintenance, and demise, the wind field near the ground in tornadoes, the relationship between tornadoes and their parent thunderstorms and the relationship among tornadoes, tornadic storms and the larger scale environment. This is the Supercellular Tornadogenesis. Hazards may occur! Beware!!.. Three tracks of industrial/techno/electro inspired by the absolute insanity of North Texas weather and the borderline obsession with weather phenomena/meteorology that growing up in this environment created. All one take hardware recordings, written in the late 00s in Dallas TX.
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#38
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Solid State Lies
'Solid State Lies' is a compilation of remixes further exploring Grow and Anthony Nuzzo's dark dystopian electro single 'Solid State Lie.' Cyborg Rhetoric, Helsmoortel, James Wolfe and Beezie take the helm and offer up their creative versions of the single resulting in an eclectic collection of remixes. Grow and Anthony Nuzzo also serve up a dub mix of the original track.
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#39
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
V
LDI Records is proud to present V, the latest EP from Dutch electro artist Versalife (aka Boris Bunnik aka Conforce). This four-track EP features Versalife's signature blend of classic and experimental electro. This is Versalife at his best. V showcases his amazing production skills, with detailed drum patterns, hypnotic bass and lush pads. This EP is an exciting journey where Versalife keeps pushing the boundaries of electronic music, while staying true to his roots.
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#40
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Welcome To The Institute
OUR SYSTEMS. YOUR DESTINY. Welcome to the Control Data Institute [CDI], a place for those who dare to dream beyond the boundaries in a world constructed of code. As other genres and their artists seek fame of the momentary zeitgeist, we retreat to the underground and establish a sound free from the risk of replication or the confines of time. Enter our world, where darkness reigns and the only guiding light is the flickering, monochrome glow of CRT screens. All tracks mastered by Lloyd Stellar (Except for My Own Devices, Sanctum Automata and Raftinonkarma). Artwork made by FRANCOIS DILLINGER
Lord Jalapenos, /DL/MS/, Isolated Material, Alex Jann, Davide Piras, Francois Dillinger, 214, Obzerv, Marshall Applewhite, Alonzo, ADJ, The Droid, Cliff Dalton, Crc, Ekman, Polyfan Polyphenix, Flinty, Fleck E.S.C., Interdimensional Warlock, WAVESENSE, Syrte, Wee DJs, Tans, PTHGN, Terrestrial Access Network, C-LEKTRO, Trichome
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#41
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Kosmik Trip EP
Co-Accused Records kick off 2024 with some sonic grooves from French duo Human Rebellion. Their 'Kosmik Trip EP' has four spacey, electro cuts with wicked remixes from Sync 24 & Co-Accused. Human Rebellion launch the EP with the title track 'Kosmik Trip' a mind bending intergalactic destroyer. Sync 24s remix sees the trip take a dark turn with sinister vocals and hypnotic builds. Co-Accused take it into techno territory with a relentless, high energy take on the original. 'Censored Truth' opens the portal to the B side with free-radical synths intertwining with dark machine funk. The punchy drums in ' ' pull you towards a distress beacon, with face-hugging builds and chest bursting drops. Human Rebellion round off the release with the dystopian, driving sounds of 'Jupiterians'
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#41
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Enter Stuntman
100 times JEAH! We kick out the jubilee release with a golden cover artwork and the label head Marc DePulse himself on the knobs. "Enter Stuntman" is another part of Marcs typical signature sound and also a well known theme for those Metal and Rock heads of you. On the virtual flip we have a breakbeat track and another facet of Marcs production repertoire. "Guestlist" with its spoken words and powerful acid line is another killer for any special moment. We close the chapter of the past 100 releases and open another new chapter for everything that comes up now. And we really look into a bright future. Thanks to everyone for trusting in our sound and making us that big. Always remember: We grow together! Without your support we would be nowhere. Big hug from the aquarium. The bubbles are of champagne today. Enjoy your drink!
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#42
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Theory Of Extraordinary Beauty
While the name Freestyle Man is known for his smooth, soul-melting deep house productions, there has always been a hauntingly dark, illicit romance with electro and the sound from Detroit in particular. Theory Of Extraordinary Beauty is a collection of productions spanning almost 30 years, starting in his hometown of Turku to his latest productions from Blackhead Studios in Berlin, with guest appearances from Irwin Berg, Mono Junk and Antti Pussinen.
Freestyle Man, 303606, Antti Pussinen, Irwin Berg, Mono Junk
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#45
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Post-heretic Dracula X Chronicles II
In Post-Heretic Dracula X Chronicles II the Dracula figure functions as a part fictive and part autobiographical metaphor. Dracula mirrors certain systematic (therefore also internal) conditionings and attributes in its whole ambivalent fluctuations. This character represents the complex relationships of a loving/living person in a neo-liberal capitalist system while oscillating between melancholia & rage, facing the preservation or loss of his love and standing in an alienated position towards the ruling order. The eleven featured compositions and their respective song names (both of them are riddled with references) playfully touch on conflicts between love, life and system-critique, without being too upfront about the subject-matter.
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#45
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Ultra Dynamic Information
We are delighted to present esteemed electro producer Annie Hall as our final release on Lunar Disko Records. The Spanish producer continues her electronic explorations on the four track EP 'Ultra Dynamic Information'. Another alluring addition to an already impressive back catalogue of Annie Hall releases.
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#49
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Planet Reborn
Continuing its journey into the unknown, Avoidant Records makes a return with another massive compilation Planet Reborn. The 17-track release features mesmerising, cutting-edge futuristic music from producers across the globe, including renowned artists Bloody Mary, DJ T-1000 and Kerrie, to returning artists such as SOD-90 and EKATA, as well as exciting newcomers ELEKTROTECHNIK, Berwick, Sophie Forrest and many more. Mastered by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering
DJ T-1000, Mechanoreceptor, R.M.K, Nikit, ELEKTROTECHNIK, Atix, Bloody Mary, Confluence, Kerrie, Berwick, Lord Jalapenos, SOD-90, EKATA (UK), Sophie Forrest, DJ Astrobee, manu_facturer
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#49
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
20/20, Vol. 3
2024-03-29 Alpha Pup
Little Snake, COIDO, Ivy Lab, Client_03, The Glitch Mob, Bakey, Rohaan, Mutant Joe, YVNCC, Brodinski, Shapednoise, Lake Hills, Manni Dee, Deft, Rocks FOE, Dismantle, GREAZUS, Treetalking, Ila Brugal, Pilo
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#50
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Planet 808 Ep
Instead of releasing an album Antonio Zuza decided to present his work with multiple singles. For his third release on Imogen Recordings, you can imagine like Egyptian Lover visited his studio and laid a beats for this electro house monster. Fulfilled with hypnotic melodies it sure takes you for a ride. Produced to blend history and future, you can imagine this track moving any dance floor. On his previous releases Antonio was collaborating with high calibre producers on his remixes and this time young, Time To Sleep steps up to confront the battle.
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#51
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Switch EP
We welcome Belgian talent Cri Du Coeur for a four-track ep! He delivered hard-hitting slices of techno and electro with early EBM influences! 'Switch' is a forward-driving techno track with vocals by Ian Clark (Perspects).'Flash Point' is electro with an old-school rave feel, while 'Quantum' rounds off this EP with a powerful broken beat techno affair! Darkness and energy are the order of the day!
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#52
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Videodrome EP
EKATA debuts on Data Point and joins the Censor crew with the slick 4 track Videodrome EP. A stark-cold light flickers on the VDU of the internal server rack that once provided navigation for the Censor crew as they traverse their known systems and orbit the 3rd Moon: Data Point. A system that once forged paths and created wormholes across multiple dimensions, but is now locked on a new channel with EKATA engaging override and now in full control of the whole vessel on this mission. EKATA asserts control on the title track Videorome with fast-paced drums and synthesiser energy straight to the control deck. Machine Malfunctionen resets the controls with a darker more tripped out pace with icy leads and tight electro zaps altering the course of the ep by talking straight to the motherboard. Utopia allows EKATA to push the driving force on this ep with a 4/4 drop and pulsing cold lead sounds. Spectro_700 resets the coordinates and allows the crew safe voyage with a crescendo of synth-lines and fast paced drum-edits.
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#56
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Elektronically Minded EP
Cultivated Electronics starts off its 2024 release schedule with an all electro family affair from father and son duo The Advent and Zein Ferreira. "Elektronically Minded EP" is the first of two releases scheduled on the label from them this year. For this first instalment the pair turn in two tracks of expertly crafted production that pays homage to the history of the genre with their own modern twist. The A side's "Basic Channelling" is given remix treatment from Robert Witchoski a.k.a.The Exaltics who steps up the gears with a 4/4-esqe rework in his signature style. To close out the EP, remix duty stays in the family with a rework of "Syncopated"(a track that features on the next EP) by nephew of Cisco and cousin of Zein, Torai, who shows that high-end electro production definitely runs in the veins of the Ferreira family.
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#57
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
The Cyberpunk Renaissance
Get ready for ZEN DNAs 2024 kickoff! Creasol, also known as Secander Raisani, drops a mind-blowing three-track release highlighting his authentic approach to limitless creativity. Seamlessly blending electro's intense tones with synth-wave, dark disco, new wave, and techno-pop, Creasol creates a distinctive musical fusion that bridges the past, present, and future. His soundscapes evoke the atmosphere of a cyberpunk movie or series, delving into the social connections embedded in digital lines. The music prompts contemplation on the evolution toward a more machine-like humanity. This eagerly anticipated release firmly establishes Creasol as one of the genre's standout artists!
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#57
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
1994
Nothing quite matches the excitement of a label's inaugural release, and that's what Impulse's debut embodies: pure exhilaration. Eitan Reiter presents a four-track release, offering nearly 24 minutes of evocative underground dance music steeped in nostalgic nineties aesthetics but infused with a contemporary 2024 twist. The journey begins with a fresh rendition of 'Eat You,' where Eitan masterfully integrates post-punk and industrial influences, resulting in a refreshingly unexpected sonic experience. Next is '1994,' where Eitan Reiter takes collaboration with Jerome C to another level with an old-school Goa-inspired remix but manages to keep the clear contemporary sound quality. Track three, 'Riki Martin,' may be minimalist, yet it commands maximum impact on the dance floor. Finally, 'Distance' concludes the release with a nod to pure Detroit Electro, complete with vocoders, bass-heavy beats, and sci-fi-inspired effects sounding straight out of a classic cinematic gem. Listening to this entire release undoubtedly offers valuable insight into Eitan Reiter's artistic identity and his distinctive approach to the medium.
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#59
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Breathe
Fobos Hailey a breath of fresh air with his latest EP « Breathe ». From start to finish he takes you on a wildly intense and emotional journey. Drawing inspiration from cascade of electronic genres the Kazan producer shows his skills with his diverse set of musical cuts. "No problem" is a in your face with its buzzing bass line and electro drums surrounded with metallic atmospheric ambience dripping with acid. "Breathe" is a post-breakbeat track that's reaching back in time to the revolutionary rave soundscape which the Prodigy was known for. "Chemical" is downtempo heater tripped out with hypnotic hip hop elements with a groove so hard you will fall off your chair. "Protest" and "Timelapse" pushes you into the ether with their fluttering swirl of vocal synth like pads and bellowing basses, both have a very uplifting spirit. "Strange Festival" is a psychedelic LSD trance-tek delight that takes you deep into the forest of an illegal DIY rave. The absolute mad scientist @benpest gives us an unrelenting remix as he smashes the track "Chemical "into bits, corroding the track with ground shaking kicks, punching snares, as he creates a storm like magnetic bass line with kinked out vocals, the sound is equally as aggressive as it is sexy.
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#59
Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Aquaplaning (Remixes)
Tactical "Aquaplaning" strikes back with two stunning remixes by John Beltran (USA) and Go Dam (South Korea). The title track "Aquaplaning" has been blessed by Detroit's legend John Beltran with an astonishingly powerful remix that brings us back to some of his most iconic works, evoking Johns blissful atmosphere perfectly crystallized in albums like "Ten Days Of Blue" (Peacefrog) and "Indio" (Transmat). Second tracker Figlioditroit" has been reworked by Seouls very own Go Dam, representing South Korean new wave of electronic music artists.
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#60
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Superficial Information EP
Furatena are proud to reveal the outcome of a new collaboration between two of electro music's most remarkable spanish-speaking artists. Robert Cosmic and Saigg's "Superficial Information" is a unique and exciting hybrid of Electro and Techno sounds. Opening track "Matdrid" enters a tunnel of lowpitched vocals, moving in a potent exercise of deftly manipulated acid lines. "Adglock" draws pulsating and noisy basslines across expansive, droning synth shots and 140bpm techno rhythms. "Ecaptcha" plunges deep into an electro sound splintered by binary bits and submerged vocal triggers that beckon a scheming melody. On "Unglock" Roberto and Andres lead with an thick bass, heavily shapeshifting tones and vocal hits with effects processing. The EP closes with "Translate", a hard-hitting electro track, steaming sonics and arpeggiated acidic bleeps, with a techno bassline diving in subterranean motions. "Superficial Information" marks the full debut for both artists on Furatena.
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#62
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Cybernetic Queen
Monotone Sounds presents the new EP from renowned Artist Tim Sean-Lee: a variety of electronic music production with Electro, EBM and House influences. This release showcases Tim Sean-Lee's multifaceted nature and takes his listeners on an interdimensional journey. Dive into the Enigmatic World of IDM: 1. Subspace Communication This uncompromising Production seamlessly blends pumping kick drums, mesmerizing bass lines, and rhythmical hi-hats to create an exhilarating sonic experience. Drawing inspiration from the captivating world of science-fiction, this Tune showcases futuristic modulated synthesizer sound elements, transporting listeners into a realm of analog sounds that pay homage to the Borg Collective mindset. 2. Cybernetic Queen Prepare to be captivated by the gloomy sounds of Tim Sean-Lee's latest production, "Cybernetic Queen." This visionary music highlight takes listeners on a journey through the depths of the unknown, immersing them in a world of raw minimal drum beats, spherical bass lines, and deep metallic clap-snares. The multi-analog modulated sounds create an ethereal atmosphere, while the energetic, main lead sound draws the listener deeper and deeper. Drawing inspiration from the realms of science-fiction and dark goth sound of the 80s, „Cybernetic Queen„ seamlessly blends elements of both genres, leaving audiences entranced by its otherworldly charm. 3. Housenthic Assimilation Get ready to embark on a thrilling journey through time and space. The straight to the floor rim shots and hi-hats weave a spellbinding groove, while the rhythmical main synth sound and 'kickin ur ass' bass-drum patterns punctuate the track with pure, sensual harmony. The fusion of wet claps with metallic snares creates a unique texture that heightens the auditory experience. 4. Housenthic Assimilation (House You Wet Mix) This sensual, yet gloomy 4 to the floor track is set to assimilate listeners on the dance-floor. It's a "Wet On The Dance Floor " journey that compels the body to move.
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#66
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Lighthouse
Dekmantel is proud to welcome Theo Kottis for an EP of snappy, melodically-charged house, techno and electro with a distinct 90s edge. Lighthouse marks a shift in focus for the London-based Scottish producer the result of a self-imposed creative reset which has seen him honing a more mature sound both in the studio and on the decks. The EPs title track has been on heavy rotation this summer from the likes of Ben UFO, Francesco Del Garda & Palms Trax, and its not hard to work out why. Lighthouse draws on all the best elements of club music and moulds them into a deadly, effective whole. From the driving low-end of the Reese bassline to the razor-sharp attack of the 4/4 drums, the swoon of the Motor City pads to the tweaked acid line, its a hybrid techno workout of the highest order. Following the inspirational flash point of Lighthouse Kottis built out the rest of the EP in a similar vein of characterful, impactful club tracks driven by iconic 90s sounds wielded with precision. Warp brings the 303 further to the forefront while Take Control digs into deliciously dirty lead lines and Distance takes a more explicit electro direction. He might be exploring a revitalised sound, but Kottis holds true to his flair for ear-snagging anthems evidenced on past releases for Permanent Vacation, Space Dust and DGTL amongst many others. As Kottis impact on the scene continues to grow, its a true pleasure to present some of his fiercest tracks to date on his continued upward trajectory.
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#68
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Space Threat
After building up a head of steam on labels such as Craigie Knowes and Rotterdam Electronix in the past couple of years, Larionov debuts on Sheffield's Central Processing Unit with the Space Threat EP. Larionov's previous releases have shown off a musical sensibility which is both schooled in classic electro stylings and also able to reach for leftfield sonics in a way which sets the producer apart from the pack. It's a vibe that continues into this record, a quartet of busy electro joints which are characterised by a brooding, neurotic energy. The opening title-track is precisely the sort of thing which would soundtrack a voyage to the outer-edges of the solar system. 'Space Threat' is a nervy, restless bit of machine-funk, the track moving forward at a midtempo which manages to be at once steady and slightly fidgety. The beat skitters and swerves, a perpetual-motion machine of minor-key bass, strange modular flutters and thwacking snares. All of this is draped in icy washes of keyboard - think Drexciya if they blasted into outer space rather than delving deep down in the ocean. 'Asteroid Attack' works from the same blueprint for 'Space Threat' but ratchets up the intensity a little to take the track to another galaxy. It's still powered by a livewire neurosis, all piston-sharp drums and whirligig synth percussion. However, an increased tempo, strangely poignant keyboard lines and little snatches of vocoder-drenched vocals turn 'Asteroid Attack' in the direction of modern practitioners like Cardopusher and CPU homie Silicon Scally. Opening up the EP's B-side, 'Flying High' finds a midpoint between its predecessors, returning to the steadier pace and twitchy vibe of 'Space Threat' but maintaining 'Asteroid Attack's single-note counter-melodies and digified vocals - although here the ghostly treatment on the voice makes for a hugely eerie atmosphere. Around the four-minute mark, the track peels back the veil of synth pads and wobbling keys stabs to turn the attention wholly to the rhythm section, a choice which feels like taking a stiff drink in order to redouble your energy for the next part of the night. 'Vimana Ride' runs with 'Flying High's approach to see Space Threat out in style. There's something to the digital vocal sighs that make up the melody of this cut which gives things a really uncanny quality - it's the kind of sonic choice that Sadboys producers like Yung Gud and Yung Sherman would make, but applied wholly to the service of crafting body-popping, acid-tinged electro. Larionov arrives on Central Processing Unit with an EP of anxiously excellent electro experiments. RIYL: Cardopusher, Silicon Scally, Annie Hall, Cygnus
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#69
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Deep Water
Taupe's debut EP on Sungate is a clear declaration of intent. 5 cuts of atemporal electroid sonics that travel from Neptunian landscapes to the depths of the deep-blue-sea. We are pulled suddenly into a hyperspace informed equally by the Detroit masters and Rotterdam electro authorities. Truly a journey.
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#74
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EPM Selected Vol.9
'EPM Selected Vol. 9' features ten tracks from the EPMmusic archive and two unreleased mixes of classics from Mark Broom and Ben Sims. This collection goes right to our techno roots featuring artists such as Regis, Robert Hood, Oliver Way, Arno Vancolen, Carl Taylor, Lee J. Malcolm, Stare5 (aka Bryan Zentz), Bryan Chapman, Techmarine Bottom Feeders and Theiz plus the exclusive remixes of Ben Simss Xotnuc from Stevie Cox and the Chimes remix of Mark Brooms One Sound. We start Vol. 9 with Ben Simss Xotnuc which featured in our EPM 20 celebrations in 2021 but this time gets a brand new remix from Stevie Cox who brings the tempo down into a shimmering breakbeat before the mighty Karl OConnor (aka Regis) who brings a touch of rolling techno-funk with No Love From Above from his Beyond the Reach of Time EP. Bryan Chapman then gets a fortified techno remix from fellow UK producer, Inigo Kennedy who fires up Io into a solid dancefloor missile before the minimal master Robert Hood drops Shadows, showcasing his unique blend of techno minimalism to the full. Continuing in Hoods minimal vein we have Stare5 (aka Bryan Zentz) whose The Adverse Within was first unveiled on 2018s Void Swimmer EP and then we reveal another exclusive as the Chimes mix of Mark Brooms One Sound adds another layer of sonic depth to the techno crowd pleaser. Taking it back to 2012 Carl Taylors Onyx is quality tech-house through and through, with that added ingredient of funk, delivered from his True Faith album before the Techmarine Bottom Feeders (aka Paris the Black Fu and Emeric Di Paolo (Luxus Varta)) take us into an acid soaked vortex with The Vision (Radio Edit) and EPMs own Oliver Way rips into some Chi-town tech-boogie with Shuffle Rush that featured on 2022s V-Series: Chicago Connex EP alongside stompers from Robert Armani and Lester Fitzpatrick. The multi-talented Lee J. Malcolm then tackles Yellos classic Oh Yeah and Theiz takes us to the sounds of classic Black Dog / Plaid techno with his superb 1000 Year Cycle of the Dragonfly taken from his All That Remains album. Finally, signing off we have Bryan Chapmans hauntingly beautiful remix of Arno Vancolens Venus Loop Revisite.
Ben Sims, Regis, Bryan Chapman, Robert Hood, Stare5, Mark Broom, Carl Taylor, Techmarine Bottom Feeders, Oliver Way, Lee J Malcolm, Theiz, Arno Vancolen
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#75
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Midnightlife Crisis
Following up his anthemic late-summer burner, Hope, Credit 00 returns to Pinkman to deliver the album Midnightlife Crisis. Hopping between genres whilst remaining resolutely coherent, the twelve-track LP is a showcase of the Rat Life boss many influences. From the driving, mesmeric techno of Music Is A Spiritual Thing to the sci-fi electro on Bouncing Bell and Love Warriors downtempo, half-time shuffle, the collection of tracks is broad and varied yet simultaneously unified by belonging to the club. Whether its warm-up material, peaktime rollers or afterhours sludge for tired legs and scrambled heads, theres something for every scenario on Midnightlife Crisis. And with recurring themes of melancholy and anxiety throughout, the album perhaps reflects that all too familiar period for every club enthusiast when the years are ticking by and the lights are coming on. I just hope theres hope, sings the voice on the albums lead single, before reminding us that the dancefloors sweet release is often the best remedy to these negative thoughts - I see you shaking on the floor, that gives me hope, gives me hope.
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#80
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Various Artists
Finally our first artist compilation is here! This album tells a story from the first to the last track, compiling all kinds of machines inside and printing them to make you dance till you drop! Distributed by Triplepoint - www.triplepointmusic.com
Amps, C.MØ, Dromia, Dunkel, Jeremy Flagelo, Leon XIV, Mat Spiaggi, Micro.Tron, Papp, POSSEF, Rocco.fx
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#81
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Nation
District 23 was founded during the war on the way to Kyiv from Mariupol. The name comes from the neighborhood in Mariupol where the founder lived. Its goal is to preserve and continue musical work in these difficult times. The founder of the label, Yevhen Decorodi, believes that electronic music is a whole universe that is imbued with diversity and countless possibilities that must be used correctly. Electronic music is of great importance and influence in our century. Therefore, the newly created label acts as the first stone in the foundation of the memories of home.
Decorodi, Peshka, Bodro, DJ KISSLOVE, Metadata, Luschn, SVZZ, PAN4EZ
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#82
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Pre-Rolled Joints Vol. 2: Remix Collection, Pt. 2
For the 2nd instalment of Pre Rolled Joints UTTU look back at a varied section of remixes from the likes of Interplanetary Criminal, Legowelt, Flava D, SHED, DJ Haus and many more!
Mija, DJ Haus, Interplanetary Criminal, Simoncino, Ruf Dug, Samrai, Bell Towers, Max D, Cyberdine Systems Corp., Alex Jann, Assembler Code, Nite Fleit, ILyes, ZZZ, Bleaker, DJ Shark
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#83
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Body Control
Mark Starr returns with his debut solo EP for Grow's CHP Recordings - delivering two acid tinged electro cuts after releasing a string of heavily supported remixes for the label. Both tracks draw on his unique stripped back style dripping with acid, electro, and Floridian influences that culminate into two heavy hitting tunes for this appropriately named EP. 'Body Control' focuses on hypnotic vocals balanced with gritty synth work, while 'Unique Freak' contains stylistic nods to his South Florida roots and serves as an ode to letting loose in the club, with your art, or whatever it is you do best.
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#84
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
I/O
After an awe-inspiring remix of MicroBros - Chromedioxide (Public Pleasure PP0005), we're happy to introduce the electro duo Telex-Two with their debut, I/O. The driving Goto 10 seamlessly combines catchy synthesizers, analog basslines, and an 8-bit-esque vocal for a contemporary electro twist. In Infrared, the duo delves into darker realms with hypnotic voice samples and a contrasting beat, keeping us on a captivating dance course. The conclusion of the release is Positron, impressively showcasing Telex-Two's diverse influences. Elements from various genres – from EBM and electro to ambient, as well as sounds reminiscent of the pioneer days of the synthesizer era – merge here into a unique sonic structure. I/O is a highly layered work, and we look forward to more tracks from Telex-Two.
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#85
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
No Information No Statistics EP
Artist: Ara-u Title: No Information No Statistics Label: No Static / Automatic Bandcamp Release Date: 08/12/2023 Full release date: 05/01/2024 Format: Digital Cat No: NSA005.1 Following up on a pair of killer EPs from UK electro and techno legends Ben Pest and Kronos Device, No Static / Automatic label boss Ara-u steps up next with a heavy new solo EP - No Information No Statistics. Fast gaining recognition for his raw and heavy hitting machine funk forms, Venezuelan electro producer Ara-u serves up four new dancefloor growlers on this hefty four track offering. Opener No Information kicks the EP off with a sassy low slung groove taking us deep into the dystopian vision of electronic sound that underpins the release. Sub Implosion follows with a shuffling broken beat fully locked down in a gripping paranoid energy. On the second half of the EP Ara-u ramps the BPM up a level. The Watchdog belts out a stripped back beat against whomping hoover bass. Intoxication finishes off the EP on a kicking electro bass groover keeping that paranoid energy high with the warehouse floor at its core of being. Amazing support so far from Dave Clarke, Dj Bone, Co Accused,Faux Naif, ADJ, Rinse and more Tracklisting: 1. No Information 2. Sub Implosion 3. The Watchdog 4. Intoxication
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#89
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
The Return to Elektrotropolis
Grow takes us back to Elektrotropolis, but this time he's not alone. The Return to Elektrotropolis delivers 4 new remixes of the dystopian electro originals crafted by CHP crew members and a Dub mix of the original single by Grow. The ep begins with Mark Starr's reinvented version of the title track smothered in his signature style yet peppered with some 90's rave vibes. The ep then slides into 'Interdimensional Telepathy' through the lens of electro wizard Fleck E.S.C. who delivers a vibey and creative interpretation filled with energy and complex sonic textures. Then Cyborg Rhetoric arrives straight out of the Pangeria Galaxy to deliver a belter of a remix of 'Biological Mycelial Network' with slamming bass, a driving sequence, and floor filling electro energy. Ekata's remix of 'Secret Machines' is next up delivering a completely new hypnotic take on the original with dreamy synthwork and exciting re-sequenced vocal edits. The Return to Elektrotropolis ends with a dub mix of the title track made by Grow that will provide DJ's with a sneaky way to re-insert the tune into their sets.
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#93
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
I Do Because I Couldn't Care Less
Here at Axumisia Records we are not ashamed to be worshipers of The Hague's techno scene and I-F's 1995 track "I Do Because I Couldn't Care Less" is one sinister display of force that never leaves rotation at our HQ. We obtained permission from the Viewlexx boss himself to release a cover of that song, backed by an Assembler Code remix of said cover that can only be described as "controlled demolition". Assembler Code's work here is surgically precise, clinically calculated, and ruthless.
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#95
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
Space-Time Sleaze EP
https://www.facebook.com/SoundDuJour Manchester-based producer Demetae explores new territories in 'Space-Time Sleaze', released on La Mano's essential Sound du Jour imprint. Channelling 90s R&B, 808 god Egyptian Lover, and the widescreen science fiction of legends like Drexciya, Demetae has crafted three wild and smartly programmed slabs of intergalactic salaciousness that herald an exciting new chapter in the producer's output. The title track drags the aliens and freaks to the dancefloor with a thicc, bass heavy workout, face-scrunching acid lines and a zealous vocoded vocal, preaching from the pulpit the good news of the church of sleaze. The dance leaves the floor and heads skyward with 'Calculate' - where vibrant rushes of cascading arps open the curtain to a concealed space port off the shoulder of Orion. It's a masterclass in lean, stripped back electro, allowing each element to thrive in the stunningly rendered, sci-fi enriched mix. For the final movement, Demetae takes us into the corrosive badlands, the percussion riled up and fixing to dart away at warp speed at any given point. The acid is supremely squelchy, with wavering, uneasy pads and synths as bright as burning phosphorous sitting either side of the wild, tetchy rhythm. It's a violent spark of vitality concealed in an electro body, ending the EP on a celestial high. Distributed by Strikeforce 360 Media http://www.instagram.com/strikeforce360/ http://www.facebook.com/Strikeforce360 http://twitter.com/STRIKEFORCE360
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#96
Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)
The Killshot EP
DJ Godfather returns with some brand new music for his next EP "The Killshot", which closes out 2023 with a bang. Renowned for his versatility when it comes to making music or DJing (he recently won DJ of The Year for the 11th time as voted by readers of Detroit's Metro Times), it's certainly on full display here. Delivering different Detroit flavours on "The Killshot EP" we have the Detroit Techno of the title track, followed by some Electro Funk on "Funk For The Trunk", before closing on "Subterranean Tech Beat" which brings a touch of Ghettotech ammo.
