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Top 100 Chart placements for Electronica
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#1
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Best New Electronica: September 2024
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Best New Hype Electronica: September 2024
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Kompakt: Total 24
2024-09-06 Kompakt
Jurgen Paape, TEE MANGO, Rex The Dog, Jonathan Kaspar, Michael Mayer, Reinhard Voigt, Sascha Funke, Argia, Jorg Burger, Wassermann, Heiko Voss, Deer Jade, Hardt Antoine, Joyce Muniz, Sara Bluma, Darren Emerson, Gui Boratto, Raxon, Nicone, David Hasert
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Dharma's Gracie E.P Chart
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'Desire' Chart
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#4
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sumsum
Nealysm returns to Chilla Holla with sumsum EP, the next chapter in his musical journey which stays true to melodic grooves & swirling ambience hes known for, oozing passion & sweetness that will have you mesmerised, melting into the sofa enjoying the moment.
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#5
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Playlist of the Week | AceMo
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#6
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I Wish I Was Your Record
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#7
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Love Again Chart
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#8
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Vintage Deep House & Festival jams
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#8
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Closer
Aniara Recordings presents the second chapter of the Genius Of Time Vocal Series, showcasing the exceptional synergy between duo Arkajo & Dorisburg, in collaboration with a range of talented vocalists. A-side 'Closer' blends intimate vocals with a hypnotic rhythm, creating an atmosphere of pure emotion. On the flip side, 'Fumana Chord' offers a bold, uplifting spirit, driven by a deep, resonant bassline, joyful beats and ecstatic vocal snippets.
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#9
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The Land Of Clouds
Daughters of water, clouds live in the magical world of the sky, Flying and watching over the earth from above. Swollen and candid they float capturing the looks and the thoughts of those who live below. Soft and delicate, the sunlight redraws the edges and gives the clouds colors of different shades, accompanying them on their aimless journey dragged by the wind, until evening when a gray veil covers the wanderers of the sky. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
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#9
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Future Memories Chart
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#10
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Rose Motion Milan Summer Chart
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#11
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Mwene Chart
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#12
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Ever
Facta & K-LONE's Wisdom Teeth imprint continues its busy schedule of 10 year celebrations with the debut LP by H TO O: a new collaborative project by Japanese ambient artists H. Takahashi and Kohei Oyamada. Set across six distinct movements, the LP maps the different stages of the cosmic cycle through a series of dynamic ambient set pieces: from the exponential expansion of the universe in its infancy - here invoked by the bright, chiming album opener 'Inflation' - through to it's inevitable collapse and rebirth, captured by the record's driving, ominous closer, 'Ever'. The record started life in Takahashi's hands, initially intended as a solo follow-up to his acclaimed 2018 LP, Escapism. The Kankyō Records founder shared his early sketches with friend and collaborator Oyamada, who began to play with the arrangements, taking the work in an experimental new direction. Naturally the project evolved into a cooperative effort, and its final form is the result of an honest and fluid back-and-forth between the two artists. The collaboration marks a considerable shift in energy to the artists' previous works - most of all in its foregrounded use of rhythm. Where Escapism was built from a series of gently lilting, dream-like vignettes, each movement of Cycle has a clear sense of forward momentum and purpose. Each composition builds from a set of sparse, meandering elements into something dense, cinematic and, at points, discordant. Although Cycle is at heart an ambient record, there is a club-informed feeling of forward motion running through the record, placing it in a similar sonic world to the beatless-but-rhythmic ambient techno of artists like Barker, Lorenzo Senni and Sunareht. Delicate and dramatic in equal measure, Cycle is a vital and exciting debut dedicated to the building of worlds - and to their eventual and inevitable dissolution.
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#12
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Sexy Stuff
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#13
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Deliverance Chart
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#13
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A Dream Memories
This album is a story that happened in a dream. The Protagonist (Hero) goes through different locations and emotions, and the Listener can join his journey. Curtain Opens: Your inner theater opens the curtains, and the melody invites you on a journey through the mysterious places of your consciousness. Tower: The Hero finds himself locked in a high stone Tower standing in the middle of the ocean. Night. Torch, shadows on the wall, snatches of speech. The Hero is chained by his emotions, which to him represents the Tower. Thoughts: The Hero is shrouded in memories. Viscous thoughts, like fog, fill the entire space. His soul is now a garden covered in mist. We walk through this Garden of Memories, getting lost in the endlessly gray trees without leaves Dream: A bright light takes the Hero out of the Garden of Memories. He floats weightlessly in a transparent warm Stream above the ground Steel Giant Bolero: The Stream carried the Hero to a rocky valley he could not cross. To his luck, the Steel Giant wakes up nearby - an old rusty giant robot that has slept here for millennia. The Heros arrival woke him up. The Giant places the Hero on his shoulder and begins to cross the plain dancing, and falling apart along the way Fear: The Giant carried the Hero across the plain and finally broke. The Hero finds himself at the entrance to the Cave of Fear, through which he must pass to continue his journey Memories: Having faced fear, the Hero was able to cross the cave. Sitting at the exit of the cave, he finds peace in the inner emptiness and immerses himself in quiet memories that do not cause pain anymore. The wind blows freshly, and birds dissolve in the endless sky Exit: The stream of light picks up the Hero again. Now the waves shimmer with many colors and breathe magic Dreamland:Old forest. Sunlight through the foliage. Ocean in the sky. The air is ringing
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#13
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Blanchimont
Nuron continues to make his mark on De:tuned with the long-awaited new 3-track EP Blanchimont. Nurmad Jusat aka Nuron, one of the key figures from the golden era of 90s electronic music and UK techno, extends his legacy by swinging back into gear. On Blanchimont Nuron combines his signature drum programming with uniquely lush and highly emotional synth arrangements. Futuristic aesthetics and mystic sounds to take over your senses. New and essential material! Ian Anderson at The Designers Republic created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops. Stay tuned!
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#14
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Where Reality Fades
'Mønic Pays Tribute to His Late Mother with the Release of 'Where Reality Fades' on Osiris Music. Osiris Music is thrilled to announce the release of 'Where Reality Fades,' the latest album by acclaimed artist Mønic. This highly anticipated record marks the seventy-third release on the renowned electronic music label and serves as a heartfelt tribute to the artist's late mother. 'Where Reality Fades' is a masterful blend of atmospheric orchestration, infused with emotive melodies and thought-provoking compositions. Inspired by the profound loss of his mother, Mønic delivers a sonic journey that resonates with a sense of calm and reflection, inviting listeners to embark on a deeply introspective experience. Throughout the album, Mønic explores themes of love, loss, and the transcendence of the human spirit. Each track is imbued with a profound sense of emotion, reflecting the artist's personal journey of grief and healing. From hauntingly beautiful melodies to ethereal soundscapes, 'Where Reality Fades' captivates audiences with its depth and sincerity. With its evocative storytelling and poignant instrumentation, 'Where Reality Fades' is a testament to Mønic's artistic vision and creative prowess. Through his music, he invites listeners to confront their own emotions and find solace in the power of expression. As the seventy-third release on Osiris Music, 'Where Reality Fades' reaffirms the label's commitment to showcasing innovative and boundary-pushing music. With its captivating blend of atmospheric orchestration and heartfelt sincerity, the album is sure to resonate with audiences worldwide.
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#14
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'will u still love me' chart
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#14
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Végtelen Derengette
Archipel is thrilled to celebrate the return of Giash upon its release with a new album named Végtelen Derengette. In the last few years, Giash has been a bit quiet from the releases he does and has focused on making scores for movies. The new album exposes his refined tastes and techniques where he perfectly combines textures, beats and organic sounds. This album is a trip. It goes in various directions that reflect Archipels vast array of influences.
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#14
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Brass Woks
Worlds collide on this latest Kit Records collaboration, as Buenos Aires artist Vic Bang shatters and regurgitates Swiss composer Martina Berthers recent LP, Bass Works - fragmenting and condensing 12 pieces of textural, soaring ambience, into two tracks of wry, frenetic dance music.
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#15
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world of wilt (club edition)
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#16
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Triple Transit Chart
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#16
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Cold Front
Bay Area raised Sueuga (Manolis Elijah Sueuga) + Only Now (Kush Arora) deliver metallic dancehall shelling on "Cold Front". Hollowed out soundsystem blasts pepper this 2 track outing, fit for San Francisco's pronounced dystopian locale. The title track splices electrical discharges with robotic tabla bashment, eventually folding in on itself with pressure. "Blood Freeze" lays out an icy riddim machinating into widescreen shockout, with crunching bursts and shutters flying on all sides. Throughout both tracks, Sueuga and Arora's heritage can be felt through the groove and instrumentation, reimagining sounds of the artists' homelands. Born of a friendship formed years ago, "Cold Front" is the duo's first original collaborative effort. Since Only Now remixed a track of Sueuga's in 2021, the two have maintained a close relationship as Sueuga studied Art History and moved to Amsterdam, whilst Arora stayed in Berkeley.
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#16
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Run
In between records I like to release some of my weirder work.. Music that doesn't necessarily fall in an album context. Run was written in 2020 and probably connects to that time, it felt right to start releasing again where I left off. This track was written in the same era as Sirens on the B side.. There's an escapist quality and warmth to both, I think? I find myself travelling with this work, movement - there's no real conclusion or destination to it, but it's going somewhere, in transition, opening up.. Run.
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#17
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Summer Sleaze 24
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#18
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Natur
When KMRU relocated to Berlin from Nairobi, he was immediately fascinated by the German capital's relative silence. Back home, he was surrounded by sound: the omnipresent churr of birds and insects, the chatter of passers-by, and the electrical smog belched out by criss-crossing power lines and roaring transformers. In Berlin, this noise was muzzled; pedestrians wandered the streets with headphones in, barely communicating, while electrical cables were hidden away underground, and wildlife retreated from the imposing, concrete jungle. KMRU compares this observation with his visual experiences. Acclimatizing to life in Western Europe, he realized that night, a dusky blue-black lit up by streetlights and shops, offered little contrast with day. Nighttime in Kenya felt more tangible, somehow. After 6PM, when the sun sets, even the dim glow of a screen can dazzle the eyes, which must quickly adapt to the conditions. And as anyone who's closed their eyes while listening to music will know, the ears also adjust when visibility is impaired, enhancing even the tiniest sounds. So KMRU used this phenomenon to inform 'Natur', a billowing long-form narrative that blurs the audible spectrum with an imperceptible sonic universe, contrasting cacophonous electromagnetic soundscapes with more familiar and grounding natural sounds. The piece was composed in 2022, and since then KMRU has made it a live staple, tweaking and reshaping it as he performed on tour with Fennesz, and with the London Contemporary Orchestra at Southbank Centre. "I became it," he says. "I merged with it on a performance level." The experience allowed KMRU to sculpt not only the album's crucial dynamics, but its philosophy. Following up records like 2020's acclaimed, field recording-rooted 'Peel' and last year's synthetic, ethereal 'Dissolution Grip', KMRU makes a decisive step forward. 'Natur' is KMRU's most uncompromising work to date, crackling to life from dense clouds of static and intimidating, dissonant drones. Using electromagnetic microphones, he uncloaks the commotion hidden by the digital era's ambiguous stillness, juxtaposing roaring, mechanical growls with microscopic glitches and tranquil, electrical wails. When environmental recordings do appear, they're used as transitions between the thickets of harsh noise; sometimes hard to identify, they subconsciously remind the listener that behind the wall of sound there's a natural world in constant communication, continually adapting to the fluctuating ecosystem. KMRU sees 'Natur' as a way to reconsider what technology actually is and how it changes our perception of reality. This can be abstract, or more basic - like wearing rubber soled shoes to walk on asphalt, or using a leaf to drink water in a swamp. "Nature is connected with technology, and we're so connected with nature that we adapt," he says. "It's like being blind, but still seeing." On 'Natur', KMRU allows us to visualize a concealed landscape, one that's teeming with life and in dialog with mechanization.
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8
8 is the most experimental serie of Ucker Records . 8 Techno oriented figures are reunited to prove that there are not boundaries in the infinite universe of electronic music. Tension's 'Rust Bloom' immerses listeners in a world of darkness. The track's atmosphere is somber and chilling, evoking emotions of introspection and melancholy. Through its sound palette it paints a vivid picture of desolation and decay, creating a stark and haunting experience that lingers with its introspective depth. Sebastian Mullaert's 'Fireflies' captures the essence of spring blooming with a theme of hope, warmth, and calmness. The track unfolds like a gentle breeze, weaving delicate melodies and soothing rhythms that evoke feelings of renewal and optimism. 'Fireflies' radiates a serene atmosphere, inviting listeners to embrace the beauty of new beginnings and the tranquil serenity of nature. A Thousand Details crafted 'Ancient Decomposition Trial,' a track that delves into the darker, more obscure realms of drone music. The soundscape is angry and sinister, creating an atmosphere that feels both oppressive and captivating. The layers of droning synths build a sense of tension, making it a powerful trip into distant dimensions. Fixeer introduces an eerie atmosphere with 'Lluvia Nostalgica, so mysterious, strange, or unexpected as to send a chill up the spine. The layers of sound create a hauntingly immersive experience that keeps listeners on edge. Cyklos brings a shift in mood with 'Vortex Harmony,' a track that immerses listeners in a dub-infused, down tempo experience. The gentle, cascading sounds reminiscent of a waterfall are juxtaposed with strident, sharp tones, creating a unique blend of harmony and relaxation. The overall vibe exudes a sense of love and tranquility. Jeroen Search brings a futuristic tribal vibe with 'Unstruck Sound,' The track's atmosphere feels both otherworldly and rooted in ancient rhythms. The simplicity of the percussion allows the mesmerizing pads to take center stage, creating a captivating sonic journey that resonates with both innovation and tradition. JLTZ presents 'Dawn Of The Machines,' a groove-oriented break. Amidst the beats, there are subtle but discernible hidden patterns in the evolving soundscape, offering a thoughtful contrast to the track's energetic foundation. PTTRNRCRRNT presents 'Prophecy,' an ambient exploration characterized by luminal qualities. A serene atmosphere, evoking a tranquil journey through celestial landscapes, creating a sense of cosmic wonder.
Tension, Sebastian Mullaert, A Thousand Details, Fixeer, Cyklos, Jeroen Search, JLTZ, PTTRNRCRRNT
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#18
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Big Drum Energy
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Summer of 24
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The Islands
From the very beginning, Kiosk ID catalog no. 030 was destined to be a declaration of love to the city whose area code it shares and the vibrant culture that once planted the seed for our home at Kater Blau. For our anniversary release, veteran Kater Blau residents Coss and Peter Schumann put a melodically charged twist on the enveloping experiences that made Berlin the epicenter of electronic music. The Islands delivers a beautifully engineered long-player that takes the duos warm, chord-driven soundscapes to the farthest reaches of genre and emotion. The Islands is not the first venture for Coss and Peter Schumann as a duo. Across a string of groove-centric releases that merge Peters House-infused joie de vivre with Cosss blossoming soundscapes, the twosome developed a profoundly floor-focused melodic repertoire with refreshing dubby undercurrents. The Islands is the much-anticipated pinnacle of their artistic symbiosis: bringing together beautifully nuanced sound design and driving drum structures, Coss and Peter Schumann offer a journey through their deep and uplifting aesthetic, showcasing the forward-thinking eclecticism that happens when two storied producers fuse minds and sensibilities. Openers Arrakeen and T Step build on the duos signature shimmering harmonics and throbbing housey substructure reminiscent of the 2023 Kiosk ID smasher Baba. Resonant synth stabs and arpeggios ricochet across a dubby low-end, conjuring a driving floor-focused aesthetic with beautiful, weightless qualities. The Box and Reminder put a moodier twist on the duos synth work: ominous pads and darkly throbbing percussion weave mesmeric energy arcs, compacting their overwhelming harmonics into stripped Micro House smashers with razor-sharp build-ups and mangled synth eruptions. Maro Reef, Kitty Su, and Two Tree Island explore the twosomes introspective deep end. On Maru Reef, a warm field of cavernous pads, staggered piano chords, and brightly shimmering electric blips form a jazzy and glittering cinematic journey with subtle ethnic undercurrents. Set to a subdued trip-hop beat, Kitty Su unfolds feedback-driven atmospheres with electric strings, far-away vocal chants, and a resonating metallic arpeggio. Two Tree Island unfurls a powerfully anthemic hook, delivering an uptempo rendition with hymnal vocal chops and warm sawtooth pads. Mellum, Mercer Island, and Cuor di Mela venture into airy Techno and Fast House. Mellum unleashes a fluttering explosion of blippy synth themes across a throbbing staccato bassline and brightly pulsating chords. On Cuor di Mela, a powerful Techno groove and compact kick drum merge blippy chiptune synths and gated vocal chops into a beautifully cinematic dancefloor anthem. Mercer layers the duos cascading synth work with syncopated funkiness and a searing ride-driven groove, energetically supercharging their mesmeric harmonics across a driving Techno substructure. No one is an island, each a part of the main. Peter Schumann and Cosss first joint long-player is a beautiful representation of the magic that can happen when two artists spend years honing their joint vision. The Islands ends up being much more than the sum of its parts, unfolding a bright and melodic energy arc across ten genre-defying and emotional productions.
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Alles met de tijd
Elkan's self titled debut LP is in a way a lifelong album in the making, it contains all the growing pains, internet isolation, losing one's self and finding it again, flourishing and finally releasing. Most of all it's like finding a little portal out of our universe into a new one. It was a bit of an excavation process to make this music available, some don't give themselves away so easily. Elkan's music is humble, quiet at times, but therein lies its power, it's a journey you don't quite come back from, at least not like how you once were. We are very happy to finally be able to share this music, and we hope it will resonate with you.
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#20
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Daniel Avery - Junction 2
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#21
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Erbsat Esrhosc
Los Angeles-based video artist and producer Laskfar Vortok makes his first appearance in the EVAR catalogue with "Erbsat Esrhosc." An unusual title that reflects the artist's interest in the bizarre, whether he's making music or producing videos and visuals, "Erbsat Esrhosc" bristles with erratic patterns, anarchic atmospheres and glitchy soundscapes. The Mexican-born talent explores ideas based on the hypothetical concept of a planetwide city, otherwise known as an ecumenopolis, weaving such ideas against a cinematic backdrop, nodding to his long-running love for cinema. Across the five-track EP, he also draws inspiration from the heated and hectic energy of L.A, where he's resided most of his life. Produced in memoriam of Michael Gregory Harrison, aka Bad Timing, and following a period of introspection and creative and personal challenges, Laskfar Vortok began work on "Erbsat Esrhosc" in 2018. The EP honours Michael's brilliance as an artist and a friend;the title being an anagram of a phrase that they shared between them. "Eclipse" opens the EP on a haunting note. A spidery melody and chilling pads punctuate the witchy soundscape before syncopated sequences collide with snafued textures, signifying a sharp left turn into breakcore. With its nebulous atmosphere, this track offers the first glimpse into the concept of an ecumenopolis. On "Hyperdrive", frenetic percussion dominates while zappy noises and a doomsday melody slink in and out of earshot. Bursts of broken wub exacerbate the uneasy mood while cinematic, almost ethereal chords twinkle in the background. "Base" offers a moment to recover one's brain cells after the nosedive into the near future. A lugging kickdrum and broken, woody percussions swirl around the troposphere while creepy pads convey a sinister aura. "Mutation" catapults us back into chaos with claustrophobic polyrhythmic structures, smatterings of kickdrums, and a sporadic mad-scientist-type synthline, adding a jittery layer. An unexpectedly orchestral outro completes the bizarre nature of the track. Closing out on "Send Off", Laskfar Vortok blends freezing-cold chords with snaggy synth notes and a tangle of drum constellations tied up with a gossamer melody and splattered across an eerie terrain. Using Bitwig Studio, orc?, TidalCycles and Renoise as his modus operandi, Laskfar Vortok produces a trip that intrigues but disturbs, serving a shimmering yet terrifying squint into a technoid-led utopia. And we're only just getting started.
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Sunrise Dream
Sunrise Dream is not merely a compilation; it is an odyssey into the liminal space between consciousness and the ethereal. As the first glimmers of dawn illuminate the sky, the colors of the sunrise bleed into soundscapes crafted by a collective of artists deeply rooted in the Polifonic ethos. Each track within this compilation serves as a vessel of transcendence, capturing the ineffable sensation that arises when music intertwines with the self - when rhythm and melody seep into the soul, blurring the lines between reality and reverie. These compositions embody the essence of the dreamscape, one that thrives at the intersection of sonic innovation and natural splendor. In Sunrise Dream, the auditory experience is heightened by the eclectic yet harmonious interplay of timbres, textures, and tonalities. The compilation brings forth a palette of emotive frequencies, ranging from the pulses of house music to the celestial reverberations of electronica, acid and breaks. Each artist contributes to the narrative, amplifying the dreamlike-state induced by music. This dream is constructed by the collective energy of countless dancers all-around, their movements weaving an intricate tapestry of human connection, united by the universal language of sound. Sunrise Dream represents the interaction between sounds and sensations, a navigation between realms and exploration of the deep connection between music and the human psyche. Here, Sunrise Dream tells of the very essence of music, of the multitude of dancing people.
Yas Reven, Jonny Rock, Black Loops, Innocent Soul, Damiano von Erckert, ThanksMate, Dobao, Pascal Moscheni, Rakim Under, Pancratio, Giammarco Orsini, Hiver, Nicodemo, Volantis, San Proper, Karnak On Acid, Ricardo Baez, Sam Goku
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Cycles II
Cycles II, second part of the compillation inspired by The Twelve Ornaments, a group of ancient Chinese symbols and designs associated with auspicious qualities and virtues, Aleksi uses the colundi scales to heal and inspire with this specially blended collection of tracks. The power of repetition paired with the selected frequencies makes for a transcendent ambient experience. Cycles II compilation comes with specially segued mixes of the tracks by Aleksi Perala for maximum Colundi experience.
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#21
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May 2024
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Spring 2024
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Cycles I
Cycles I, first part of the compillation inspired by The Twelve Ornaments, a group of ancient Chinese symbols and designs associated with auspicious qualities and virtues, Aleksi uses the colundi scales to heal and inspire with this specially blended collection of tracks. The power of repetition paired with the selected frequencies makes for a transcendent ambient experience. Cycles I compilation comes with specially segued mixes of the tracks by Aleksi Perala for maximum Colundi experience.
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#23
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Orion's Jams
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#24
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Sound System Persepolis
Intended to be performed live, on muscular and multi-channel soundsystems whether gallery or club, this computer music is not only meant to be heard but felt by the listener: its brutalist vibrational polyrhythms make it impossible to stand still, its directive to move standing in contrast with the more academically rooted computer music and sound art that has explored the same sound synthesis techniques used on the album. It's not for the faint hearted. Strap yourselves in!
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#24
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Bigger Ball
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#25
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Switching point chart
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#25
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Recreational Genetics
Brooklyn NY based Ulysses returns to Science Cult with a full-length album and our very first CD release. Recreational Genetics is a deeply personal album weaving in and out of intricately programmed drums and lush synthscapes creating an otherworldly feel.
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Playlist of the Week | Nicole Moudaber
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#27
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Specimens
Specimens by Mare Monstrum, aka Darkduction. This experimental work completely recorded in an improvised take, consists of three tracks that will transport you to the abyssal confines of the ocean, where light fades and mystery reigns. Inspired by the sounds and frequencies of the creatures that inhabit the bottom of the sea, Specimens is an aural exploration of a hidden and fascinating world. Track 1: Specimens I. The journey begins with Specimens I, a composition that captures the vastness and solitude of the ocean depths. Using dark drones and deep reverberations, this track evokes the constant murmur of abyssal currents and echoes of distant sounds. Elements of underwater percussion and ethereal synthesizers mimic the hidden language of deep sea species, creating an immersive atmosphere that invites introspection and wonder. Track 2: Specimens II. The second track, Specimens II, explores the phenomenon of bioluminescence in abyssal creatures. With sonic textures that glow and sizzle, this piece plays with rhythmic pulses and twinkling melodies that represent the luminous and chemical signals used by marine organisms to communicate in the dark. Electronic whispers and layers of white noise simulate an environment where the visible and the invisible intertwine, creating a mesmerizing and enigmatic sound tapestry. Track 3: Specimens III. The journey concludes with Specimens III, an immersion into the deep, resonant sounds of the oceanic trenches. This track combines vibrant low frequencies with slow, pulsating rhythms, evoking the sensation of tectonic movement and the presence of hidden giants. Processed sound effects simulate the creaking and groaning of the earth's plates and the strange songs of abyssal creatures. Specimens is a sonic odyssey that captures the essence of the unknown and celebrates the richness of abyssal life. Mare Monstrum aka Darkduction invites you to dive into these sonic depths and discover the secrets that the ocean jealously guards. played, produced and recorded by Mare Monstrum aka Darkduction Artwork by Staticflood
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Chill Deluxe Vol.1 (2KS Remix)
"Chill Deluxe Vol.1" - a handpicked selection of four of the most luxurious and chilled-out tracks from the esteemed catalogue of Apparel Tronic. Curated with care by the label's expert team, this playlist is your ticket to ultimate relaxation and sophisticated vibes. Escape the hustle and bustle of everyday life as you immerse yourself in the lush sounds of "Chill Deluxe." From silky smooth melodies to velvety beats, each track has been chosen to transport you to a state of blissful tranquility. Indulge your senses and unwind in style with "Chill Deluxe." Whether you're unwinding after a long day or simply in need of a moment of serenity, let this playlist be your soundtrack to luxurious relaxation. So sit back, pour yourself a drink, and let the sumptuous sounds of "Chill Deluxe" wash over you. With tracks as opulent and refined as they are soothing, this playlist promises to elevate your chill-out experience to new heights of sophistication.
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#27
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Quantum Behavior
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#28
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Multiplex Charts
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#29
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HOT STUFF!!!!
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#30
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Saturday Daily
Udacha family band Zdehvedo Gob channel the lysergic energies of their summer just passed with this debut release from the project. Employing an organic music approach to instrumentation combined with subtle electronics, the group go wild for various combinations of off-kilter percussion, organ, chant and birdsong in full ceremonial swing. Tracing a path through the various branches of 20th century minimalism, pan-global folk-ism's and the harmonious collective consciousness that My Life In A Bush Of Ghosts encapsulated, these Moscow studio sessions add further to the vision of the city's contemporary underground Udacha & associates are championing. Zdehvedo Gob consists of label boss A5, Anton Dvoenko and Stas Mitrofanov from Gamayun and Roman Shestaev, a newcomer to the physical world of Udacha. The group blend multiple layers of cosmic space synth and funk bass on 'Harp Phantasma', each member intuitively understanding their position in the alchemy. Roles are fixed but not strict, much like their approach to tempo and rhythm across the LP. Things get properly freaky on 'Alliluya to Love', which sits somewhere between the dissonance of Moondog and the experimental future jazz / downtempo grooves of Jimi Tenor. A real head-scrambler and another example of the creativity of the modern day Russian scene away from the Instagram business techno.
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#30
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Adventures In The Otherworld
Inspired by the dense vertical listening soundscapes of the late great John Hassell and the numerous multi dimensional experiential options available to humanity, Adventures in the Otherworld was written and recorded over three months at Belly of the Beast studios in South London, 2024 Melding complex organic polyrhythms with modular melodies, delicately dubbed acoustics and the occasional ascerbic and entheogenically informed vocal from Catfords king of chaos Lucky im Luke, the record seeks to provide an unparalleled meditative and contemplative listening experience to assist with the rigour of binary modern living. ii:i| is a collaboration between grime stalwart Nick Cage and sonic alchemist idntmttr
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Label of the Month | BPitch
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Falling Down / Matematica Chart
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Karst
This record is for fans of ambient, dub techno, and atmospheric music. Reawarding on second listen, this LP demonstrates the remarkable capabilities of relatively unknown artists Mallard (Rhythm Section INTL), and Human Resources (Devil's Work/Idle Hands).
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The Land Of Clouds
Daughters of water, clouds live in the magical world of the sky, Flying and watching over the earth from above. Swollen and candid they float capturing the looks and the thoughts of those who live below. Soft and delicate, the sunlight redraws the edges and gives the clouds colors of different shades, accompanying them on their aimless journey dragged by the wind, until evening when a gray veil covers the wanderers of the sky. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
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Hello 24 Chart
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Cola - Tutara Peak Remix
CamelPhat and Elderbrooks definitive Defected smash Cola receives a remix from emerging producer Tutara Peak. A strikingly modern and essential house record signed by now Defected CEO and co-owner Wez Saunders, CamelPhats Cola roared to the top of dance charts globally, changing the landscape of club culture with its hypnotic and subversive lyrics before receiving a nomination for Best Dance Recording at the 2018 GRAMMY Awards. Hailing from Southwest England, the artistic Tutara Peak adds a thoughtful, ambient touch underneath Elderbrooks recognisable vocal, before glitchy, metallic production accents crash into the record with verve – creating an expansive and inventive remix of Cola unlike any other. CamelPhat featuring Elderbrook Cola (Tutara Peak Remix) ritten by Mike Di Scala, David Whelan & Alexander Kotz Produced by CamelPhat Vocals by Elderbrook Remix & Additional Production by Tutara Peak Published by Defected Music & Promised Land Music BB Ltd/BMG Rights Management (UK) Limited P&C 2024 Defected Records Limited
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Chill Pill Volume VI
The Chill Pill compilation hits volume VI. By now a stable in the landscape of summer vibe chill out compilations, Public Possession continues to gather artists to create a version of the perfect soundtrack for a healthy dose of relaxation & hedonism. As usual the label presents an interesting mix of upcoming and more established artists, always looking for interesting combinations and unexpected twists. The idea to the compilation is clearly inspired by legendary compilation series such as Cafe Del Mar and Buddah Bar but has quickly found its own language: easy listening - slightly oddball - very fun. The compilation is out digitally and on Compact Disc on August 23rd.
Coper, Shanae, Poeji, ddwy, DJ City, Eden Burns, suncream, Jamma-Dee, Cluf Cluf, Alex Ho, AV Moves, Grand Voyage, Cesar Wogue, Boys Shorts, Andras, Babyxxan, Martin Brugger, Nice Girl, Aasthma
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Playlist of the Week | Maelstrom & Louisahhh
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Jimpster Chart for December '23
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Lomas de Sotelo
Through X Scroll Era, Gabo Barranco, aka AAAA, conducts a rigorous overhaul of the aesthetics and statements of low-profile IDM, trance, and progressive-acid music typical of the early 2000s. In addition to this inherent and undeniable veneration for the era, the pieces on this album — which originated from recordings and experimental exercises with gear and accidentally became an album — serve also as a kind of retrospective inspection of Mexico Citys suburbs (Lomas de Sotelo), with landscapes full of indiscriminate concrete, highways of two and three levels, factories, and parking lots that have supplanted nature with their own detached beauty. It is a sound memory, a specific melancholy that praises skate squads of the area, friends from the past, parties, and substances. It reviews the decline of rave culture but also its resilience and capacity for transformation. What AAAA offers us with X Scroll Era is an almost multigenerational soundtrack, a memory that feels collective and recollects euphoria, ecstasy, and nostalgia. After several LPs and EPs (Acid Test, Omnidisc, Janushoved) and several years active in the dance and contemplative electronic music circuit (MUTEK, BERGHAIN, iii Points, RBMA), X Scroll Era is the first album by Gabo Barranco, aka AAAA, published on the Mexican label Umor Rex.
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Rue 23 Chart
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Grey Space
Next up on co:clear a somewhat new direction for London-based producer, Box5ive. Perhaps an artist more usually associated with trudging, UK-bass divagations (via contributions to Panel Audio and Well Street Records), his debut LP ensues a wistful gear change that speeds straight through the apex of your serotonin receptors. Caressed by synths that cry euphoric tears, Grey Space is a full-length trip that fuses adept drum programming with serenading melody, offering a majestic listening experience that glides amongst emo-bient clouds and free falls into dazzling electronica.
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Plafond 8
Plafond continues, taking center stage after the mother label BAKK ceded. Here, two long-time collaborators, Ekolali, originating from Sweden, and Tala Drum Corps, from the Netherlands, await their returns. The former reappears with a characteristic approach earlier heard on 'Doggerland'. The latter did multiple dance releases yet now debuts for this series, expanding on his stylistic spectrum. Despite shared tempo, the energies of the track are each of their own. Pulsating with energetic urgency, Ekolali, towards hypnotic movement, Tala Drum Corps. 'Totem Mollusca' shoots for the sun, like a budding landscape, yellow rays, waterdrops kraut-inspired yet club-like without seeking a climax. 'tokyo subway' has a marimba-ridden, timeless feel a clock-ticking, crude atmosphere, as a dream long passed, slowly ascending. Known for its two-sided, two-songs format, Plafond offers two artists or artist combinations the freeform room for exploration and elongation of their respective sound and practices. This is the eighth in the series.
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November Chart
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Daniel Avery Redux Chart
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Weekends
Moodmusic Records is thrilled to announce the much-anticipated re-release of Klas Lindblad's (aka Sasse, Freestyle Man) groundbreaking "Weekends" EP, originally released in 1998 on Neuton Music from Offenback Am Main. This seminal work, known for its innovative blend of Detroit Techno, Deep House and Minimal vibes, will be available once again in July 2024, remastered and ready to inspire a new generation of electronic music enthusiasts. The "Weekends" EP has been a pivotal release in the electronic music scene, featuring timeless tracks such as "Weekends," "Tokyo 5 A.M.," and "Gamla Stan." These tracks not only defined the late '90s club soundscape but also showcased Lindblad's exceptional production skills and musical foresight. Klas Lindblad, the Finnish producer and DJ behind the EP, has been an influential figure in the electronic music community for over two decades. His contributions to the industry as a producer, label owner, and curator have been instrumental in shaping the sounds of house and techno music in Scandinavia and beyond.
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Ellen Allien October 2023
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Vromen
Dedicated to My Mother The one who guided me to embrace my uniqueness, reminding me "there are plenty of others." Steadfast in her authenticity, imparting invaluable lessons. She possesses a blend of indifference and utmost concern. From continual learning under her wing to experiencing childhood's genuine awkwardness. She is both my greatest love and frustration. Every melody carries a narrative. This is my tribute to her, my extraordinary mother. Today marks her 75th journey around the sun. This is my offering to her, love, L.
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DJ-Kicks: DJ BORING
2024-07-12 K7 Records
Anthony Naples, Patrick Holland, Surgeons Girl, Thomas Fehlmann, Oscar Jerome, Rampa, Matisa, Sally C, Teqmun, Beste Hira, Burnski, Cameo Blush, DJ BORING, Shanti Celeste, Hertz, Bambounou, Jennifer Loveless, Regal86, Thor 54, Tim Taylor (Missile Records), Odymel, Leo Pol, Ede, Deckert, Sargland, Moktar, Saad El Soghayar
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Children of 95
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Sin Maldita's Chart
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Written in the Scars
Martyyna's debut album Written In The Scars is an ironic play on the cliche that our destiny is written in the stars. More likely, our life's stories are influenced by the scars we carry within us and by our coming to terms with them. Martyyna looks for such confidence on the single This Time, where a reverberating clock chime intertwines with her hazy vocals submerged in sampled water droplets, owl calls, or birdsong. Emerging at times only to repeat a hopeful wish: "This time... don't make me cry." A music video for the track, shot in the Canary Islands' desolate and burned-out land, serves as an inspiration for the album's visual design and the future AV set with Igor Lorok presented at the Lunchmeat Festival in September 2023. The album cover views the body as a similar landscape, recording the imprints and bruises of past happenings and absorbing them into itself. The story of finding the strength to keep going continues on the second single, Distorted, inspired by data loss after Martyyna's first live-set. Past feelings of anger and misery melt into a complex and stuttering production, her deepened vocals intertwine with jittering synth arrangements, slowly rising in pitch and gaining courage. Distant, muffled echoes are trying to break free, regressed traumas are coming to the surface, demanding attention. After a process of healing, overcoming and getting lost in a dream, the voice of Martyyna fuses with that of the Czech producer Oliver Torr on Sunshine Girls and with the musician Portento's on the closing track Invitation. The album ends with light, calming duets - two voices finding harmony at last, extending a euphoric invitation. An invitation to breathe in. To rest. To finally not be scared of one's own self. On Written In The Scars, Martyyna delves deeper into her work with vocals, first introduced on her EP AWAKEN, and perfects her layering of textures, tonal shifts, gradation of rhythms and deconstruction of string instruments. Rather than awaking, however, she's now plunging into more atmospheric dreamscapes. Crafted with both chaos and care, Martyyna's tracks are made of diverse building blocks reflecting her mood shifts and despairs as well as her meticulous craftswomanship gained working as an architect. Only here, forming physical structures in her waking life is interchanged with sonic worldbuilding of her dreams.
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Social Engineering
Social Engineering brings together thirteen text fragments from so-called phishing emails. Using speech synthesis, they are spoken, sung, and/or transformed into abstract textures. The result is a 36-minute language and sound collage devoted to the dark forces of phishing.
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Lila Tirando a Violeta's Chart
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Oferendas
Oferendas is a unique record in our catalogue. A record where a certain rituality and avant-garde seem to want to build a hypnotic, tense and troubled emotional landscape. Serpente's tracks are constructed through a programming of very free and somewhat dispersed drums that, based on polyrhythms, create an image of a rhythm in constant mutation. In it, the accidents caused by the clash of different rhythmic patterns generate moments of richness that keep the tracks in a fine balance between their rich identity and aesthetic ease, and the eventuality of their own disintegration. Perda Outra opens the record with a feeling of emptiness that is accentuated by the stereo image that focuses heavily on the extremes, leaving the center free for the punctual presence of the synthesizers and the somewhat dissonant flute of Kelly Jayne Jones that adds a certain tension and discomfort in a landscape that is already somewhat dubious, disorienting and hallucinogenic. In the following two tracks Em Vida Traz and Sombra de Ra the energy is accentuated, without ever ceasing to feel a certain melancholy, evidenced by Maxwell Sterling's double bass and the somewhat sinister pads in the theme that closes side A of the split. . Shadow (Sombra) of Ra... To what extent will the exuberant shadow of Chicago's cosmic star be circumscribed here? In side B, CZN present themselves in the way we have become accustomed to, entangled in the force of an intense, constant and metronomically rigorous rhythm whose hypnotic tendency results from the insistence on its own repetition. If in Serpente we spoke of a freedom in the rhythm that could lead to its fragmentation, in CZN this same fragmentation seems unimaginable. Dense, heavy and concentric, the rhythm and its constant mutations seem to be able to repeat themselves indefinitely, like a vector. In fact, when we asked CZN to leave us a few words about this record, this is how they referred to it: "Every point of a vector field is associated with a scalar; at one of these points some cutlery has been discarded. Looking to score political points? Score them at The Redline! Even if you're preparing for school in the morning or comforting a stranger in the road be assured that somebody somewhere is enjoying a drink and a snack on your behalf" Cryptic? Perhaps. But wont, total and complete understanding of the world, be also denied to those who commit themselves to the ceremonial act of the offering?
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Far Field
Handing over the controls to well-known figure of the German and Georgian electronic scenes in the persons of .VRIL and HVL, our next installment finds the pair laying down a quintet of hybrid electro and techno weapons that sends us straight back to the heyday of Rephlex and like-minded visionary ventures. All in that stark contrast between ethereal spaciousness and steely, martial rhythms out the industrial spectrum, Far Field takes us on a voyage across the board, from breaks-heavy machine stunts to washed-out tapestries, via EBM-laced detours and junglistic maneuvers. Investigating the nexus zone between dance functionality and limitless escapology, it extrapolates both artists blends to further immersive, hypnotic effect. Taking over the A side, .VRIL gets the ball rolling with Lost Together, which sets the tone on a low-slung, nostalgia-drenched note; combining the syncopated swagger of downtempo techno with ambient-oid stasis and static-filled opacity. Like watching an all-metal sun sinking past the blazing skyline. Revving up the engines, Fnord feat. RYN conjures up a way more muscular arsenal of big-room-ready wares, from aggro snare salvos to anthemic synth kinetics, through that replicant-hunting kinda vibe. One to have the Saturn rings go hula hoop, with all woofers and brains in the vicinity melting in XTC. Shutting the A side off, We Believe returns to a lighter, more vaporous mindset but sure implements that signature heavy swing of .VRIL, flush with textured kicks and FX-soaked arps. True monster prog swell. Flip it over and theres HVL dishing out a textbook example of his vortical electronic furls with the title-track, Far Field - an oneiric drift that slowly rises from its heavy-lidded slumber, ascending towards bleepin n bloopin experimental effervescence as bars fly by. A number bound to hack your body and mind into two distinct facets, and while one dances its way frantically across the ever buzzing space/time continuum, the other shall reach a state of healing calm and transcending ubiquity. Smoothly shuttling us off to the upper layers of the ionosphere, Lancet Mxi clenches it on a trippy note, taxiing us midway zero-G UK bass territories and eerie ambient abstraction. HVLs total, widescreen vision at its most unhindered, all set at expanding your mind to yet uncharted horizons of sound and closing the gap between two distant, estranged galaxies. A fractured headspace to both dance and dream to.
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England as a Succubus
"Listening to Ship Sket feels like being dragged to hell and back." - DAZED You cannot separate pleasure from pain. Grotesque drums hiss and boom inside drill's stricture, voices utter shattered phrases to each other in a darkening chain of whispers, synthetic violins mourn their last and rush towards singularity. Drawing upon the 'self indulgent, purple prose' of Angela Carter, the staggering works of composers Villa Lobos and Xennakis, the fissure between pagan mysticism of England past and its feckless, soul consuming present; 'England as a Succubus' is a lustful spirit that writhes and vibrates against a backdrop of lurid sonic pressure.
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#42
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Agorians Summer 23
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Dance All Night Chart
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#43
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Albacete Knife
On Albacete Knife Al Wootton offers up four hardware tracks of raw percussion and ambience dubbed out to infinity. Drawing on the Post-Punk elements of his Holy Tongue project and transmuting them for the sound-system deejays, the EP covers low slung steppers, trance inducing percussion trips, psyched out Goa beatdowns and mutoid hardcore reductions. Raw and bristling psychedelic techno dubs for out there heads and feet.
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Ns​/​Nc Db
NS/NC is a collection of tracks produced at high tempos, exploring new speeds and pulses. The hectic patterns turned into its more abstracted versions trying to relax the vibrational research to more familiar, personal sound. There is / Dubs and Beats, / Glitched Percussions, / Melodic Drives, / Pseudo-Beats, and / Unknown / Unanswered Matters that influenced all this music. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com
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Beginning (The Revision) 'Part2'
As a two-part album project, 'Beginning' is a creative vision recorded by Spanish artist NIN3S to reflect his interpretation of the story of creation. A counterpart to the piano-led originals, 'The Revisions' draw on NIN3S' extensive history in electronic music to create a mirror image of each track, exploring vast soundscapes with growling basslines and exquisite synth work to convey the sheer scope of one of humankind's biggest questions.
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Just Lick It '23
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Sueños Soleados (Melodiesinfonie Remix)
Melodiesinfonie turns up next with their take on Suenos Soleados, as the light starts to pour in on the dance floor. Slow, sultry and easy going, this track breezes along with a gentle whisper, with plenty of space available for a glorious array of instrumentation. Guitar and keys are given plenty of time to breathe, particularly in those dreamy breakdown moments.
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Moved By You & Bright Spots
The debut two-track EP from Dim Fumes allows listeners to immerse themselves in a sea of vulnerable, powerful moments. Bright Spots can be taken as the North Star for the sonic direction this new name is heading, with gnarled but clear drum work and angelic vocals that feel as though they are embedded in fields of lush, warm pads and atmospheres. Moved By You completes this debut releases with a delicate pop ballad, framing abstract impressionist lyrics within a nuanced and fragile soundscape.
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SopaSopa
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"HYPERREAL" CHART
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Wisswass
Jaw dropping album from Egypt's Dijit, featuring his own vocals for the first time alongside a star studded roster! A vast array of moods fluctuate throughout the album, from gnarly drill & trap with the help of Brodinski, to wayward folk & ambience with vocals from Lella and Sarah Shedid, encompassed with tinges of pop and Kelesh's own trip-hop style. It's also the first time Dijit uses his own vocals, which creates an introspective and deep feel to the LP, with his voice being a constant throughout. Kelesh has exuded everything in to this piece of work, a true culmination of his personal experiences over the last five years, which ultimately converts into a supremely diverse but beautiful album.
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FUNK TO ME!
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Time
Andy Graham continues with the third release on his AG-Sounds label. This new EP again showcases a subtle blend of ambient and cinematic soundscapes featuring the beautiful cello work of Joe Zeitlin on the cover track, Time. Sei A creates a dubbed out 4/4 filler of Flights 21. Glasgow artist Calum Matheson adds to the release with his oil-based painting work, beautifully rounding off the whole EP.
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Back to the Future June 2023
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Coven
Dark and deep tones with a sober texture arise from "Coven", a rousing electronic single by Asphere, the duo from The Netherlands, who have been very skillful to create a magnetic atmosphere. The ID ID's vision of "Coven" goes in the opposite direction, where the producer uses new elements, to leave the more intimate journey of the Original, transmitting an atmosphere of sharing on the dance floor.
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#49
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FOSSIL ARCHIVE - JUNE 2023 CHART
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Dima Chart
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Brumes
Eszaid imagines the sonic paranoia of discovery with Brumes, a 9 part movement for FELT that coalesces industrialised murmurs from the currents of cavernous creep. An electronic complexion shaded dusk haunts Eszaids output. Previous releases on L.I.E.S., Worship and his own Collapsing Market label exemplified a shutters-closed style of rhythmic and melodic variance that teetered on techno-related realities with the lights kept firmly off. The Avignon-based artist lands at Fergus Jones's FELT stable to further the imprints unpredictability, coaxing some of his most perturbed oddities yet with Brumes. The mythologized voyage of Pytheas to the island of Thule provides the abstracted blueprint for Brumes 9 parts. Each movement is born of soundscapes inspired by envisaged scenes of his trip to the North, an aural construction of interpretation. Eszaid unwinds tense metronomic rhythms within sparse sound environments, sprung with globular textures of motorik warbles and darkside atmospherics. Its minimalist beat complexions are buoyant by an abstracted fear of the unknown, tracks defined by bobbling industriale, Gregorian dub and atonal menace. Its an alternative experience to the often faux-jubilance of expeditious revelation, and something that will resonate long after Nords beatless modulation fade out.
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Sis
A profound musical package from the Dutch-Turkish artist, Okitap - Sis, is a cultural clash between his Turkish roots and his affinity for industrial, techno, gabber and earnest sonic exploration. EP opener Cicek Suyu plays out like Vangelis moved Blade Runner to Istanbul and replaced his Yamaha CS-80 with a Tulum, a traditional bagpipe known to Turkey. Its dense, dark and intimidating. Luring you in to listen closer. Track 2, Batarya haunts and engulfs, breathing down your neck as you press in closer to make out the whispers before Karsiyaka punches you in the face. A virulently potent 90s goth sludge groove featuring the slicing Okitap vocals that challenge you to listen up. The EPs closers Nefes Al and Sis lul you back out as you crawl away, a canvas for Okitaps transporting, cinematic sound design adeptness.
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As the Void Stared Back
Marking Axel Helios' return to Shabu Recordings, As The Void Stared Back is the second 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 for its innovative concept, as well as its music. As The Void Stared Back is the main pillar of the Cerebral Wastelands project as it was the first track created for the project : a 13 minutes-long Ambient piece that slowly incorporates elements from IDM like polyrythmic beats, and tape-distorted harmonies from Vaporwave. This piece was first created as a way to soothe the soul during panic attacks, slowly fading into the listening space, calling to be focused on. As the first piece of the performance, As The Void Stared Back's imagery is associated with crashing ocean waves in front of tall skyscraping monoliths, and underwater caves.
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Does It Still Matter
"The new avant-garde isn't about creating something that doesn't yet exist, it's about abandoning and confusing rigid genres. I want to open up, in order to both abolish and reconstruct the musical past." -- Noemi Buchi Noemi Buchi's album 'Does It Still Matter' completes a series of releases whose titles - 'Matiere', 'Matter', and 'Does It Still Matter' - place the physicality of music in the center of attention. Buchi's specific sound structures and aesthetic choices question the state of materiality in a world that is becoming more and more fluid and intangible. From 'Matiere' to 'Matter', Buchi subtly transferred from a focus on substance to questioning the enigmatic core of being, passing from a noun to a verb, and from a single word to an inquiry. 'Does It Still Matter' weighs in on the importance of questioning. Her pieces juxtapose multi-layered analog synthesizer textures, crystal clear sounds and almost brutalistic noises, while they unfold in compositional structures akin to pop songs. Driven by an orchestra of myriad parts, her music creates transcendent intonations that resonate deeply with the listeners' bodies. A daring blend of complexity and accessibility are molded into captivating sound sculptures that challenge and intrigue listeners alike. Deviating from conventional time divisions, 'Does It Still Matter' immerses listeners in a discordant succession of elements, and guides them towards an eternal present that erases the past with each new revelation, while maintaining it through recurring themes that serve as intimate memories. Buchi's electronic maximalism questions our linear perception of time, offering a glimpse into a world where the past, present, and future converge into a singular moment. Her avant-garde approach rejects predictability, inviting listeners to immerse themselves fully in the present. Everything starts anew at any given instant. Each musical idea exists for one precise moment, rendering the future unpredictable. 'Does It Still Matter' unfolds against a backdrop of collective disaster and biocidal urgency, challenging the very essence of time. Buchi explains: "The world appears to have gone mad. It's all but impossible to reflect on the meaning of avant-garde in music, considering the future in this sepulchral kind of stability of the human condition." Her compositions resonate like an infernal machine, questioning the instantaneous dissipation of everything. Finally, echoes and fragments of sounds remain, haunting memories like ghostly companions. 'Does It Still Matter' is an immersive experience that invites listeners to contemplate the impermanence of our world and the enduring power of sound.
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On Leaving
For over a quarter of a century, sound artist and composer Richard Chartier has interrogated an ever deepening thread of minimalist sound that meshes questions of stasis, pulse and timbre. The results of this work is some of the most quietly intense compositions of this century. His is a music of subtle variation, unwavering concentration, and also patience. This five-part work created between 2020 and 2022 is dedicated to his friend and fellow sound artist Steve Roden. "I first became friends with Steve Roden (and later his wife, Sari) back in 1998 when my first album 'direct.incidental.consequential' was released. He was one of the first group of artists to whom i sent the album. Almost instantly he had been there on the other side of the phone (or email) and ever since. His way of listening and attention to details (no matter how small) was inspirational -- the clarity and complexity of his understated and only seemingly simple compositions, engaging. Underneath it all, 'the less' truly opened your ears to 'the more.' Steve saw and heard everything between the noise, no matter how faint. Some of the last times I was able to see Steve were right before the pandemic. The effects of his advancing Alzheimers were present, still somewhat subtle, but increasing. I am still regretful that we were unable to spend more time together prior to his succumbing to his condition's cruel effects. Another regret is not engaging in the collaboration we had both talked about for YEARS. 'We should really start on that sometime soon' Steve and I would say with each passing year. I worked on the compositions included on this album as Steve gradually slipped away from communication. He was not in my life like he had been before. During this time it became apparent that these pieces were for Steve. A reflection of his ability to find beauty in the most minute details. Even when finally reviewing the final masters after his passing, I tried to think about how Steve would listen. What would Steve hear in the details? His effect on this album is strong... the accumulation of influence and inspiration. This album feels organic and warm and was developed during a time when his absence in my life increased. That warmth is reflective of the nature of who Steve was himself, his friendship, and his visual & sound work. on listening... on loss... on leaving... As Steve and I mutually suggested... for quiet amplification or headphone listening."
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Fashion
Electronic music composer David Morley returns to De:tuned with the live recorded Fashion EP. In the early 90s Belgian fashion designer Dirk Bikkembergs reached out to David Morley to ask if he could create a special piece of music for the Paris Fashion Week. The Fashion - Show DAT tape recording radiates the energy of Davids thrilling live performance and captures an exciting synergy of art and music during an era that shaped an entire generation. Kevin Foakes (Openmind, DJ Food, Ninja Tune) created all the graphic work. Mastered by Matt Colton at Metropolis. A separate digital release will also be available at the usual digital shops. Stay tuned!
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Serpentine Waters
Immerse yourself in the ethereal soundscape of Serpentine Waters' self-titled debut album, a sonic exploration set to release in June 2024 under the Moodmusic imprint. This album is an invitation to a journey through experimental electronic and ambient realms, where each composition is a delicate interplay of shadow and light, texture and silence. The tracks unfold like chapters in an enigmatic narrative, drawing listeners into a world where sound paints vivid pictures and evokes deep emotions. With this release, Serpentine Waters is not just delivering an album; they are offering an experience—a chance to wander through the labyrinthine corridors of sound and emerge transformed. Prepare to be captivated by a musical voyage that promises to linger long after the last note fades.
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Unlocked
Unlocked is the debut album on Pheek's Archipel label by William Jourdain, known under the moniker of Automatisme. He began the project in 2011 and has been publishing since on various labels, such as Constellation, Mille Plateaux, and Outlines, while simultaneously being active as an art historian and curator. His generative ambient dub techno music is continually reshaped in the studio. This album is a compilation of post-produced sound archives, including stems, presets, and templates dating from 2011 to the present day. Jourdain and Pheek met in 2017 and made two albums together via their Viatorism duo. Unlocked was mainly produced during a residency at Pheek's studio in August 2023. William Jourdain was going through a life transition at that time, which marked the end of his use of an artistic moniker and the beginning of creating under his own name. In his day-to-day life, he seeks out the semi-wakeful-sleepy state. A non-conscious transit space of lucid dreaming. It is a fictional location influenced by both the conscious and subconscious minds. For him it can be likened to an improvisation that follows us. This record mainly contains Audialab's artificial intelligence deep sampling tools and K-Devices out-of-the-grid and generative MIDI sequencers and audio modulators. The tracks were exported using a hard drive that was malfunctioning and producing errors when calculating file states. There's also a reference to 'locked groove', minimal house scores plus the addition of constant mutations in the surrounding elements. This creates an interesting dichotomy of two opposing worlds, as the music is both catchy and modulatory. Could this be a way of traveling through our roots? In short, it's a collaboration with the help of his double, an artificial intelligence, which learns by remixing the artist's work. The risk-taking of this project results in the restriction of the extended format of the pieces, following a basic theme that must take three or four directions maximum. This is where worlds merge together as one part ends and another begins. The titles of the pieces entitled Levels symbolize the small steps we climb, one at a time. The album also addresses how to be nuanced in noise, which is a sound source that masks all others. The result is a collection of storms between sublime and chaos. William Jourdain thinks it is the natural context for everything and that we are learning to live in it.
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#81
Feat. Staff Picks in Electronica
Contact-E
Unio Mystica: Absorbed from my room onto a triangle ship, by an alien wearing blue scaled bio-armour, to travel instantaneously across vast folds of time & space. The alien occupied the pinnacle of the triangle, the other two points by myself and an unknown human female, respectively. The ship, at least for this type of journey, was powered by harnessing the coalescent, universal force of LOVE. This truly hierogamic union acted as a sort of inter-dimensional transcendence driver, which allowed us the defeat of all material boundary and therefore, time itself. It was a keen insight into the ultimate conciliation: that love permeates and binds together an otherwise cold and hostile universe. And perhaps it was not an ''alien'' but an angel. Angels are traditionally understood to be preternaturally photonic (of a type), lacking physical densification, and which manifest themselves as various imaginal forms in the human psyche... What is known: the starship is ours; a portal of two souls combined. - personal log, entry #3073, 07/14/2017
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#86
Feat. Staff Picks in Electronica
Point Breaks / Beach Breaks
Taking cues from balearic, old-school hip-hop, breaks and cosmic, Telephones keep the vibe strong whilst delivering the first non house- or techno-related release on his label. This 5-track EP conjures up a nostalgia-fueled hypothetical mutation of early eclectic influences from Pal Joey, Sade, Ace Of Base and Bone Thugs n Harmony to Lil Louis, Baldelli, Weatherall and N.W.A.. Reports from sources familiar with the material claim "..it sounds exactly like today-Telepohones, just minus 20 BPM, plus skateboard-mushroom-hairdue (think Louie Barletta) and baggy Droors". A special one for the real heads.
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#89
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You Said You'd Hold My Hand Through The Fire
This collaboration between Spanish producer Nueen and Manc vocalist / rapper Iceboy Violet - who has previously sprinkled their magic dust across Hyperdub releases from aya and Loraine James - traces the arc of a four year relationship, memorialising its highs and documenting its lows, processing, reflecting, and then ending with the ecstatic spark of new love. It's a magical, intimate and heartfelt album, sometimes anguished but often enchanting. Nueen's music responds with foggy, but richly detailed, production. Smudgy drill-laced beats contrast with curdled, spiralling chords, at times drawing out a malevolent ambience. 'You Said You'd Hold My Hand Through The Fire' is an immensely affecting and lucid album, powerfully wrought, ultimately hopeful.
Nueen, Iceboy Violet, Harriet Morley, Dawuna, Bennettiscoming
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#91
Feat. Staff Picks in Electronica
Nocturne
Christian Naujoks returns to Dial Records with his new single Nocturne, the long-awaited follow-up to his last album on the label, Wave (2016). With the support of his longtime collaborator Tobias Levin, Naujoks unfolds three masterly excuted instrumental pieces of atmospheric allure.
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#93
Feat. Staff Picks in Electronica
Grush
Mike Paradinas, veteran producer and Planet Mu label owner has written a new album called 'Grush' and it's full of weird bangers that reclaim the 'dance' part of the woeful term IDM. A back-to-first-principles record, inspired in part by the group of artists IDM was coined for; melodic dance music that didn't come out of urban scenes, but interpreted them from a distance. The tracks on 'Grush' are all road-tested live favorites developed with feedback from Mike's touring partner and visuals guy Mora (Jan Moravec). It's a detailed and energetic journey which replicates the flow of a live gig. A lot of the tracks have been made in hotel rooms in response to shows, 'Imperial Crescent' is named after a Japanese Hotel, as is 'Belvedere' in Prague, while some tracks such as 'Hyper Daddy' were created specifically to play live. Drums are confidently at the fore here and the album feels like it traces Mike's musical history and interests neatly around his sweetly nostalgic melodies, with atmospheres and structures which twist and turn with a charming softness which contrasts with the tension in the drums. Take 'Hyper Daddy's' spiralling notes and twinkling piano which remind one of early Black Dog or Omni Trio rushing alongside splashy jungle drums, or the aquatic acid footwork of the title track with its drums softly bubbling and kicking. Elsewhere there's territory which harks back to his Tusken Raiders pseudonym, like the heads down Drexciyan funk of 'Windsor Safari Park,' which transforms from moody electro into a sunny hardcore track midway. The album is interspersed with Reticulum A, B and C at the start middle and end of the album which suggest a theme which carries across the music in an effortless and joyful way. 'Grush' is a strong album that works both for listening and DJing and a great snapshot of where Mike Paradinas musical head is at in 2024.
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#95
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Space Opera
Pianeti Sintetici presents AI-37, entitled Space Opera. Conceived by Italian artist Davide Perrone, the Pianeti Sintetici (Synthetic Planets) project hypothesises the creation of future synthetic worlds as told through sound. Although split across two parts, the album is a singular organism that narrates a journey of boundless cosmic exploration. A sonic tapestry woven of intergalactic atmospheres, Space Operas imaginative sound design contributes to a richly spatial and haptic experience. Taking place in the dimly lit crevices of deepest space, a swirling pool of chemical abstractions and extraterrestrial transmissions spumes out from the darkness. Elements weave through broad washes of drones and scintillating textures, contrasting a sparse backdrop with dense and multilayered passages. Composed with the use of modular synthesisers and intense audio manipulations, Space Opera comes to life as an entity that transports the listener on an immersive journey into the mysteries of alien worlds.
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#96
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In the Wake of Wolves
If you can judge an artist's quality by the company they keep, then FaltyDL is up there with the best of them. The label history of the producer known to his friends as Drew Lustman reads like a "who's who" of 21st century electronic music imprints - Ninja Tune, Unknown to the Unknown, Planet Mu, Studio Barnhus, the list goes on. WithIn the Wake of Wolves, we can now add Central Processing Unit to this illustrious roster. The Sheffield label joins the party at a notable juncture - while FaltyDL has kept up an impressive clip of releases throughout his career,In the Wake of Wolvesis both the NYC-based producer's first LP for two years and his first full-length release away from his own Blueberry Records for almost a decade. In the Wake of Wolvesproves to be both a great match for CPU and also further evidence of the label's burgeoning sonic palette. While CPU has built its reputation on top quality electro joints, recent releases have delivered adventurous electronica experiments (Proswell'sPeople Are Giving And Receiving Thanks At Incredible Speeds), hard-wired breakbeat techno (Baby T'sI Against I) and golden-age synth explorations (twenty-fifth anniversary reissues of Bochum Welt'sDesktop RoboticsandFeelings on a Screen, both of which first emerged via the legendary Rephlex Records).In the Wake of Wolvestakes things further still - this is a brilliantly genre-voracious record, one which marries the rhythmic cut-and-thrust that we have long known FaltyDL for with all manner of adventurous stylistic choices. Those familiar with the FaltyDL experience will recognise the trademark blend of synthetic grit and harmonious softness in album opener 'I Need You'. This could pass for Four Tet or even Hannah Diamond at points, the steady build of pulsing synths and looped vocals recalling a more mysterious version of the PC Music sound. 'I Need You' stands shoulder-to-shoulder with any of FaltyDL's other great atmospheric album openers - no small feat given the competition. 'Further', the following number, is yin to 'I Need You's yang. This is a pulsating track which gleefully skitters between machine-funk, tubing darkside bass and breakcore-adjacent drum programming, all of which is peppered with some genuinely beautiful work in the higher synths. 'Further' sets the scene for several of the more club-facing cuts here. 'Minds Protection' similarly features all manner of strange percussive sounds to surprise the ear, and it also boasts a thrilling mid-section in which the bottom falls out the track to incorporate a short snippet of blown-out junglism. With its tunnelling low-end and clattering drums, 'Full Spectrum' kicks off a delightful run of grime-influenced joints which take cues from Mr. Mitch, Logos and many of those other producers who took the Eski sound to exciting new places in the 2010s. 'Forget Me Not', the album's longest track which is placed three spots from the end, feels like the record's climactic point - a pitter-patter post-house joint that has a hint of Caribou in its DNA, it'll take the clubs by storm. But as much as FaltyDL may consistently bring the heat in terms of the beat programming, the thing which has long marked Lustman out as a special talent is the musicality of his compositions. No matter how much drums clatter or bass bangs, FaltyDL always hooks the ear back in with a sonorous synth or pleasing nugget of melody. Nowhere is this more apparent than onIn the Wake of Wolves' more weightless numbers, each startling in their prettiness. 'Half Spectrum' is a new-era beat track packed full of ear candy; the keening keys of 'GasGas' are potent with feeling; and on the album's closer, the evocatively-titled 'Mila Stans In A Meadow For The First Time Eating Strawberries', we get a gorgeous synth vignette that joins the dots between the modern mastery of Yung Sherman and the most emotionally affecting moments of Aphex's Twin's catalogue. At once wistful and hopeful, archival and futuristic, FaltyDL's brilliantly unpredictableIn the Wake of Wolvesis a feather in the cap for both this seasoned producer and the Central Processing Unit label. RIYL: AFX, Bochum Welt, Mark Fell, Mrs Jynx, Boards of Canada
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#98
Feat. Staff Picks in Electronica
sourcepond
Following up from work on Björk´s 'Fossora', Icelandic trio 'sideproject' debut on SVBKVLT with their new full-length album 'sourcepond'. Taking influence from the fog-covered wetlands of their native island, sideproject transfigure influences from the low-end frequencies of grime and bass music, and reshape it into a haze of transient-smeared beats accompanied by breathy synths that grow ever wetter till they slip beneath the surface tensions of their harmonic stratum. Compared to previous output, 'sourcepond' opts for a more concise approach to their music, stacking up their influences of experimental electronic, Icelandic punk and contemporary club music, and builds a sound that oscillates between melodic hooks and experimental rhythms. Each track carves through the sensuous material, pulling the listener into the dank sourcepond as though magnetic forces were guiding a bird's beak towards misty horizons.
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