for fans of craft, dodheimsgard, satyricon, dissection

these are four more classic techno sounds steeped in great synth craft from the burden brothers.

after chart-topping mixes from henry saiz, and tim green, balance have enlisted the services of two masters of their craft in dave seaman and quivver, to curate their next mix compilation release

delving deep into the shadowy realms of filmic soundscapes, pheeks latest ep is a masterful blend of darkness and texture. drawing heavy inspiration from moody cinema and the raw, gritty undertones of lofi elements, this collection manages to capture and amplify fond sound textures, seamlessly integrating them within techno structures. at its core, there is an unmistakable cinematic ambiance, an aura that paints a picture of suspense and mystery. but don’t let the atmospheric subtleties fool you. beneath the misty veneer lies a pulsating heart of energy, with layers that rhythmically surge and ebb. it is a sonic journey that is as intricate as it is evocative, showcasing pheeks prowess in both craft and creativity. prepare to immerse yourself in a world where each track tells its own enigmatic tale.

endplate is back after his excellent gemini ep from 2020. the andalusian expert gives us four exercises of proper driving techno with an excellent sonic craft.

clear vinyl edition repress!! in hindsight, the pairing of chris madak and donato dozzy was inevitable from the moment when the two connected on mount naeba, japan at the storied party labyrinth last fall. both artists have worked to craft singular visions unlike anything else happening in electronic music today, yet despite each producers unmistakable indivuality there is a deeper reservoir of shared sensibility between them which makes *donato dozzy plays bee mask* feel like a logical and necessary event.

repress!! in hindsight, the pairing of chris madak and donato dozzy was inevitable from the moment when the two connected on mount naeba, japan at the storied party labyrinth last fall. both artists have worked to craft singular visions unlike anything else happening in electronic music today, yet despite each producers unmistakable indivuality there is a deeper reservoir of shared sensibility between them which makes *donato dozzy plays bee mask* feel like a logical and necessary event.

for their seventh issue, adams bite have tapped italian dj and producer, christopher ledger. his work has steadily risen to the top over the past five or six years, honing in on a reduced style favoured by intimate dancefloors throughout europe. for his most recent output, ledger draws upon more muscular, more urgent matter altogether. his encyclopedic knowledge of dance musics hidden corners reverberates strongly within these five tracks. find echoes of the fledgling roman rave scene in its heavy drumwork, whilst the trance-infused synths recall the hazy glory days of mid-nineties elba. all touched up and bound together by a thoroughly modern approach to sound design and floor awareness. ledger carries his italian heritage on his sleeve, and although many of the calling cards might appear obscured to the uninitiated, those familiar with his craft will find more to love with every rotation. pass this gate and discover the depth at your own risk.

paul roux on alan fitzpatricks label we are the brave

mnestic is a new label from leipzig curated by jonas wernicke aka kontinum. the goal is to gather local artists and international well known producers to set a future-orientated sonic footprint in the hypnotic techno community. mnestic 001 is a diverse release by craft, mary yuzowskaya, michal wolski and blovk and shows the direction the label will go in future iterations.

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dj pipe is back with the second global north release.

masters of the craft snd & rtn with the second release in planet rhythm’s new dub series. pressed on white vinyl.

monday off goes double digit with this classy v/a compilation.

new album from munich ensemble jazzrausch bigband.

the 4th album from anthoney hart as basic rhythm.

limited cassette tape version! for the third installment of his petestrumentals series, producer pete rock takes a departure from the sample-heavy style that has earned him recognition as a living hip-hop legend. this twelve-track project is instead a collection of beats crafted by the producer, then reimagined by his stellar band, the soul brothers - drummer daru jones (jack white), keyboardist bigyuki, bassist mononeon (prince), guitarist marcus machado and vocalist jermaine holmes (d angelo), all critically acclaimed musicians in their own rights. after performing together across manhattan, cementing their creative bond, pete rock & the soul brothers combined their individual musical influences and experiences to craft a smooth sonic experience that is truly the sum of all of its stylistic and instrumental parts. petestrumentals 3 is a masterful blend of funk, jazz, hip-hop and soul, a mellow soundtrack for any occasion.

outplay mainstays fouk & junktion continue to hone their craft, shedding the extraneous & chiselling out the raw forms. direct, lean and ready for the floor.

the shapeshifters’ studio mastery and dedication to his craft has resulted in singles that stand up alongside golden era disco records as much as they sound fresh on dancefloors today. his rich relationship with glitterbox has yielded instant classics that epitomise the label’s ethos for preserving disco’s mission to uplift and empower, especially with his latest release and debut collaboration with the grammy, tony and emmy award-winning billy porter, ‘finally ready’. now, another of the label’s nearest and dearest, dimitri from paris, steps up to remix the shapeshifters’ latest on a special 7” vinyl package. co-written with billy as a declaration of pride, dimitri adds his signature stylish flare onto the suitably theatrical original. split into two parts, pt. i on the a-side keeps billy’s unmistakable vocal at centre stage, with funk-fuelled organ chords and rich keys bringing dimitri’s sound of paris. on the flip, pt. ii is a more stripped back version, allowing the classic disco instrumentals to really shine, as a previously unheard and powerful spoken-word vocal from billy narrates along with improvised vocals taken from the studio recordings. expertly crafted and brimming with emotion, the joyful message of ‘finally ready’ rings true through billy’s lyrics on both mixes, as dimitri from paris brings a new dimension to this dancefloor essential.

akoism 4 returns alongside akoism 3 and we hold back no punches on this one. we welcome pixl, sr, and dokta venom to the ako family and these producers dont disappoint and show their talents and we think you will agree. threshold returns to the series and with a special track dedicated to antidote a master of his craft and someone we all truly miss.

new label starts with a bomb

second lp from brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer sly5thave. limited edition of 500 hand-numbered copies on purple coloured double vinyl with download code included.

lp with picture sleeve w/ printed inner sleeve

second lp from brooklyn-based multi-instrumentalist, composer, arranger and producer sly5thave. regular pressing on black double vinyl with download code included.

the fifth weaponry release is the debut from a global collective of composers called torana. the unit initially assumed the name for their role on the paroxysm collaboration, but have since continued to craft the hypnotic cerebral rhythms being presented on the acrid ep.

pressed on transparent vinyl

die neueste veröffentlichung von soft riot, die referenzen aus allen bereichen der synthpop herkunft enthält (daf, fad gadget und john foxx, um nur einige zu nennen), vereint und interpretiert seine vorgänger mit einer persönlichen note und einer eindrucksvollen demonstration von synth craft und programmierung.

the upsetter and adrian sherwood radically re-version the original tapes. limited silver vinyl pressing.

the upsetter and adrian sherwood radically re-version the original tapes. black vinyl pressing.

ma comes from the tokyo rap & hiphop scene, and throughout the years he evolved into a more noisy and experimental beat making. he blends ritualistic ancient japanese lyrics and vocal methods, on music that he creates using also his voice or field recordings. the result is alienating, weird and haunting but at the same time fascinating and futuristic. ma s beehayden is being remixed by sugai ken, another outstanding artist and performer from japan. ma made his first short live performance at dommune tokyo in may 2019, revealing his craft and performative side.

4 deep techno excursions on the 3rd v/a release from monday off. vinyl only.

while being best known for creating deeply immersive live psychoacoustic experiences, the london based pataphysical have allowed us to use periphera , the fruits of their debut studio work, as the label s eighth musical oblation. it would have been an exercise in futility to try and replicate the immediacy of their live performances on this record, but we feel that across these 8 disparate tracks inner worlds have been rendered real. through the careful positioning of field recordings and the creation of soundscapes somewhat reminiscent of heyday mille plateau the group have held fast to a desire to craft involved and captivating synthesis.

3 euphoric neo tracks tracks, on black vinyl

* seasoned shogun duo technimatic are proud to celebrate 10 years working together with the release of their 3rd studio lp ‘through the hours’. born of time spent behind the boards, on the decks and travelling the world honing their craft, this is their most profound work to date. their first single ‘sometimes’, ‘goodbye kiss’ and ‘all our yesterdays’ are loaded with floor filling nostalgia while the tempo changes of ‘recurring dream’ and stand out ‘resolution’ are thrilling explorations away from the pair’s trademark liquid sound. technimatic fans will rejoice at the sight of previous collaborators appearing. jono mccleery’s devastating ability shines on ‘the nightfall’, while ‘weightless’ ft lucy kitchen is vintage, sublime drum and bass. matt wilson also joins the project as ‘holding on’ finds its feet firmly on the dance floor revealing a fresh side to their production skills. just looking at the three vocal tracks highlights the passage of time in the technimatic sound, seamlessly manoeuvring from classic to current. the grit and swagger of ‘true believer’ matched with the hypnotic lull of ‘let it fall’ give the album a conscious edge to satisfy all tastes. ‘through the hours’ moves harmoniously through sonic timelines appealing to both new and old school heads simultaneously. lastly and most importantly, the music is fantastic. the technimatic sound is as rustic as it is contemporary and after some time away, it’s clearly well worth the wait.

song craft, lush and muscular hardware, and dedicated genius inform this genre spanning yet accessible compilation of music made primarily by non-musicians. various artists is painters, poets, sculptors, social workers, dj’s and musicians - gabe rubins, felix bernstein, whitney claflin, park mcarthur, izzy occampo, paige lillian walton, james k, gobby, martina gordon, amanda harris williams, kayla guthrie, alex fleming, candice williams, clara lou, christina croll, speaker music, crawlspace, eve essex, cammisa b and june junior. for fans of gelbe music, crass records, decemberism. edition of 300.

a true master of his craft - aubrey delivers his first longplayer since 2001.

benjamin finger, james plotkin and mia zabelka craft a mesmerizing sonic world that buzzes and drones, glitches and slithers, eventually careening into unexplored musical territory.

second installment in informa’s formation series with 8 cuts of extraordinary deep techno on double vinyl.

mint tea proudly presents dansolos jungle. a deliciously velvet blend of tracks sourced from the uk and georgia, nurtured and crafted by producers wd41, toke and el choop.

as we head into dansolso s jungle we first encounter a slurry of dub-techno, infused with wd41 s love for tape these giant sounds represent his debut on the label. next we encounter toke, based in tbilisi he has mastered the subtitles of the dance floor developing his own unique flavour of a classic style, for mt004 he supplies perfect twilight accompaniments. el choop based in the uk has been honing his craft relentlessly since his introduction to the scene, skeleton crew reflecting this with its polished hard hitting style sure to satisfy many a dance floor.

redeyes releases his third album broken soul last year julien‘redeyes salvi showed off his versatility on his blueprints ep. he now takes it one step further with the release of broken soul, his first full length project for the north quarter. through twelve sincere tracks, the toulouse-based artist showcases an action packed storyline co-starring some of the most sought-after vocalists in the game. not only do manchester legends drs and tyler daley make appearances, but there are also features by fresh nq signee abnormal sleepz, hmd, kinkai and juga-naut as well as ny underground hip hop phenomenon milano constantine. rap, soul and dusty jazz flavour is woven through diverse tracks in both tempo and intensity. the redeyes signature shines bright however, effortlessly capturing current aesthetics and eclecticism. this album shows a veteran artist comfortable in his craft and is not just at home on lenzmans imprint, it possibly signifies the quintessence of the north quarter philosophy. full soundclips available on release week

transmission incoming from mr. incognitos secret lab. rat life presents eight psycho acoustic models made by the low key east german producer. you probably never heard of him, but he is doing this thing since half an eternity. rather than playing a lot of shows he focuses on studying the craft of electronic sound manipulation and what else can be said that: he is on top of his game! he shows us that it is still possible to create sonic structures that are beyond the usual by just using classic devices such as the tr 808 rhythm composer and a tb 303 monophonic synthesizer

it doesn t get much bigger than this: adam beyer links up with green velvet and drumcode s outstanding rising star layton giordani for a debut collaboration. some musical partnerships feel fated. both fans of one another s work, for years adam beyer and green velvet had discussed writing music together. in turn, beyer s protégé layton giordani had admired the chicagoan s work for as long as he could remember. when the 25-year-old found himself playing alongside the green mohawked legend at belfast s shine, the spark and subsequent friendship was immediate. with the links now set in place, it was only a matter of time before the trio s creative chemistry would manifest musically. ‘space date was conceived organically and birthed quickly. propelled by green velvet s trademark vocal hypnotism, the triumvirate combine to craft a pumping intergalactic slice of techno laced in melody that s highlighted sets by beyer at awakenings, ushuaia and also edc vegas when green velvet dropped it to a raucous response. the track is complimented by rome future , the product of a year-long series of productions between beyer and giordani. deftly combining crisp drum work, catchy vocal effects and a powerful bassline melody that gives the track an almighty kick, it will be familiar to many who ve followed their sets over recent months.

from the on_ series where unconventional, hard edged, experimental and archival club cuts get s re-presented, remixed and highlighted. laton outs russian newcomer ectro usic with a slamming, gritty & heavy duty electro/techno full side. flip carries dj sotofett s broken but strobicly steady club mix of – austrian inventor & synth specialist – a.burger s -device c- which in original suit has been released by craft records (1996) and laton (1999). a proper zone out.

the keeping of pets marks humans attempt at taking possession of a part of reality that is not at his disposal. dressing a piece of the real that lives according to entirely non-human rules and which only in the saddest case does not resist the discipline of the human symbolic order vehemently and in a sustained matter, is a violent act of protection. because in the non-place of the real, all that which we are helpless in the face of looms: the non-logical and the nameless, the violence and the noise, yet also the unrestrained and unfiltered desire.&#8232,,,the innocuous figure of the pet marks a gateway to an investigation of these eerie milieus, while electronic dance music lends itself to this investigation in an outstanding way. this constellation marks the subject of columns pets ii.

in search of the sublime, contemporary electronic musician steve hauschildt has designed grids and panoramas of sound across multiple releases through the rise and dissolution of his former band, emeralds, an american touchstone of 2000s home-recorded psychedelic noise music. consistent with his solo work is hauschildt’s ability to coil his craft in precise, varied, and distinctly physical forms. gently spinning arpeggios converse with post-industrial decay. sonic fibers sway like pendulums from static melancholy to motorik bliss. dissolvi, the artist’s first full-length with ghostly international, engages sublimation from an ontological perspective: by dissociating the self. hauschildt steps out from the singular path, for the first time in a traditional studio, to compose and arrange contributions from friends. as a result, his most collaborative work to date extends a vast, vibrating framework in which to consider the state of being. the vinyl release includes a download code.

setaoc mass fourth record for figure displays a level of maturity an artist this young rarely inhabits. two tracks feature his ability to craft finely layered idm, showing another perspective of the ideas behind the cavernous techno taking up the rest of this ep. nestled between the electronica-pieces is torque, heavy yet undeniably beautiful with its big breaks towards ascension, moving effortlessly despite its weight. things turn serious on the flip side, bursting with bleeps and bulging beats. b1 is a slowly swelling beast with many heads, twisting and turning ceaselessly along its 6-minute runtime, never once letting the tension decline. spiraling inwards for a full-on mind trip, search lights is that key track to drop in the murkiest, darkest hour of the night, one that cuts through relentlessly and unites whatever is left of the dancefloor for one last frenzied commotion.