gacha is a young artist originally from georgia, now operating in berlin, this second ep for apollo records is an excellent six tracker that fits the apollo chillout manifesto perfectly. his music is a cinematic, glacial mix of beautiful melodies, treated guitars and tender drum programming, and two tracks on this release see him working in tandem with natalie beridze who adds her ethereal vocals for standout tracks *saysea* and *atlas*. elsewhere on the ep gacha continues the form of his last ep, working his influences from classic electronica to garage into his trademark deep and atmospheric sound.

straight out of st petersburg comes a brand new drum & bass label from russia with a lot of love. an offshoot of already established audio plants recordings, burelom (pronounced boorelom) is the russian word describing rugged outdoor terrain, windswept landscapes and fallen trees. this image sets a precedent for the music to follow, expect some of the most breathtaking d&b from deep, dark sonics through to ethereal vocal-led dance floor infusions, starting with release number 1 due january 2014.

vinyl only! penultimate track. outshine masterfully reintroduces ethereal hints of melancholia over an undulating groove. look at the harlequins serves as an album closer like none other, a perfect distillation of a sound that unfolds like a dystopian nightmare but one thats sure to play a part in the most hedonistic moments of dancefloor abandon.

for its third chapter, half baked records presents an ep from the producers collective of birdsmakingmachine. the birds stay true to their sound, a clever balance between ethereal atmospheres and swinging minimal house production.

submersible machines resurfaces on lunar disko records with more underwater soundscapes from the third coast.. the 5 track isobaths once again explores the sensuous melodies and rhythmic intricacies found in the works of the mysterious submersible machines. drifting between house and techno, waves of ethereal electro flow throughout this gracefully crafted ep.after the highly acclaimed debut ep, submersible machines delivers more timeless cuts immersed in an atmospheric aqua-space.. for lovers of deep electronics.

33-10-3402 is a code name for nenad markovic, an imaginative and limitless musician and producer from belgrade, serbia. this release is the first in a trilogy of opium den and whorehouse inspired singles entitled mecanica. the title track is an erratic and cacophonous 14 minute masterpiece, cycling you through disorderly drum programming until you have no choice but to surrender and just at that point, the ethereal pad melody offers you an escape. side bs byot is a blissed-out blur, drowned in reverb and subtly suggesting leads that may or may not actually exist-the perfect antidote to its impenetrable flipside.

moss co. is a new creative venture from the founders of moscow records. the label releases intelligent underground music, focused around minimalistic combinations of groove and emotion. the first offering is a split release from label owner archie hamilton, and young romanian talent hozoc. hamilton pulls rank and leads with *celines dub* which is ethereal, groove-led and filled with tension. delicate tones, snappy percussion and warm bass fill the spectrum to gratifying effect. on the flip hozoc is in heads-down mode on *drama* taking you on a bewitching 10 minute trip, packed with organic instruments and syncopated rhythms.

ahead of the deliriously deep and rhythmically complex debut album >face to face (out in november on serialism), phillippe quenum aka quenum first displays his rich, dynamic and sometimes soulfully melancholic sound across a teaser ep featuring two album tracks plus a tough yet shimmering remix from the ever classy and timeless, cassy. lead track >face to face< pulses with raw, rumbling bass as hard claps accent an unfettered groove scattered with delicate sonic nuances and a powerful vocal sample. from peak time to sunrise, >5 am< is an ethereal electronic voyage, with softly woven beats, rippling synths and melodic keys.

master of after-dark electronic symphonies, martin buttrich is set to drop a pair of heavyweight tracks on guy gerbers supplement facts imprint this winter. a-side earth of foxes is a moody masterpiece with a complex tapestry of wonky chimes, ethereal voices and a galloping groove. b-side monkey troopers is another techy monster with brooding bassline and classic buttrich drums. with that innate quality of buttrich’s productions the earth of foxes ep is both hypnotic and loopy whilst encased within intricate textures and rhythms.

after successful ep on anton zaps ethereal sounds, well known moscow dj and producer sasha chizh is coming back with new day ep on plus seven records, where he is continuing to traveling slow and deep on the acid duby landscapes with authentic disco atmosphere, propagandizing the strictly and pure analog sound.

we have been proud to watch the rise of oleg poliakov after he first joined our ranks with datcha musik way back in 2007. since first swearing allegiance to the circus, he has continued to unfurl a refined approach to house and techno that carefully balances a respectful mastery of the classic tropes of the genre with his own instinct for seductive melodic content.

once upon a time…in the midst of masked identities, artist pseudonyms and the like, midnight shift introduces a creature not even of human form.
tapirus conjures music reflecting the duality of his soul. on one hand, rough and acidic to tell of the terrain of his past. and on the other, pure ethereal sounds borne of another place. this ep, showcasing 3 songs of the tapirus alongside a remix by label artist basic soul unit, is just the introduction to his tale.

rawthenticity is back with a brilliant 3 track vinyl ep produced between france & japan by fulbert (foul & sunk, soul notes), miruga (balance, ethereal sound) & toni be (soul notes, remote). serious deep house cuts from the edge of disco to more dub techno infused sound.

the manic brothers ep begins with praying mantis , a deep techno offering using a swelling bass line that rumbles under the track whilst the distinctive synth phrase shifts the groove of the track. life after life is a more euphoric and delicate take on techno and uses subtle percussion and melodies to create an ethereal felt track.

10 inch vinyl with a screen printed sleeve!the enigmatic u returns to manmakemusic for another limited run 10inch of ethereal electronic excursions into the hinterlands of house. early support from: erol alkan, george fitzgerald

major people is a new label from santiago salazar. the debut track *new beginnings* is more of a theme song for salazar as he introduces the major people label. modulating synthes can be heard throughout the track and the catchy bassline will warm any dance floor.
*technik* is a slice of sleek, contemplative techno that is far out on a late-night tip, leaving only a bouncing bassline and skipping tech-house beat to hold down the groove amongst the tune’s more ethereal sounds. on the remix, chicagos defend:r (ricardo mirandas alter-ego) takes apart the original to form a hybrid electro style remix laced with sub bass grooves and just the right amount of synths to take it to the next level.
this is the beginning of much more to come from major people.

once upon a time ... in the midst of masked identities, artist pseudonyms and the like, midnight shift introduces a creature not even of human form. tapirus conjures music reflecting the duality of his soul. on one hand, rough and acidic to tell of the terrain of his past. and on the other, pure ethereal sounds borne of another place. this ep, showcasing 3 songs of the tapirus alongside a remix by label artist basic soul unit, is just the introduction to his tale.

fast-rising rebel queen francesca lombardo is back on crosstown with her seductive new single ‘what to do featuring remixes from infinity ink, matrixxman and a luca cazal dub. showcasing francescas undeniable raw talent and pure, fluid vocal flair, what to do is another example of the producers sublime song composition in an electronic framework. the sultry mood evoked by francescas voice wraps around the infectious melody as spooky ethereal tones rise and fall with the subtly driving groove. infinity ink strip down the elements with mechanical precision, injecting some darker bass and a more solid kick. matrixxman revels in the twilight zone and delivers an alternative trippy tapestry of jagged synth stabs and melodic bleeps with only waves of the vocal. luca cazals dub is a perfect late night builder with added sonic textures

paula ist david carriere, mitglied der band tops, deren allerseits bejubeltes debütalbum tender opposites letztes jahr auf arbutus recs. erschienen ist. david carriere aka paula präsentiert auf seinem soloalbum eine gut temperierte electro-popmusik, die absolut unfehlbar die aktuellen zeitgenössischen sounds verkörpert. limitierte vinyledition mit zwei brandneuen tracks, black aura und ethereal sequence

part 3 of the emotional relish series sees robi insinnas work remixed by a quartet of british producers. death in vegas overseer richard fearless tackles >be loved< starting with an ethereal loop that builds on top of itself before the beat kicks in and the remix heads for the dark (leather) dancefloor. mr andy blake channels the collective spirits of the slits, the pop group and killing joke on his space echo laden remix of >adolescent sex< whilst weatherall acolyte scott fraser returns to the relish cause with a typically chugging rendition of >turning< that has found favour from croatia boat parties to the catwalks of paris s/s 2013 no less (check youtube for evidence). cosey club founder richard d clouston slows down the tempo for a brooding, mind bending take on >blue girls<.

the heart melting, floor obliterating grooving beast when the mud falls is held with high regard in the gc stables. solidly built on a foundation of fat tuned kicks, curly sub and an uncompromising tour de force piano spiral. effervescently ethereal, bringing on vague recollections of 80s high-end synth led kosmische production

during the summer of 2012 before the rains came, the captain headed for the interior and in a lost valley far from the world of men he jammed with a tribe of initiates ... the valley people. the results were channelled via ether waves to ocean moon central aka the centre of sound where seahawks guided them to vinyl in their own sweet way. echoes of fern kinney on helium, nick nicely on mogadon, kraftwerk jamming in the jungle whilst aliens land their craft ready for a cosmic lounge party. listen out for ethereal soul sounds, island funk and dream wave ... ghost vibrations from beyond the reef where they dream of sliver rivers and sleep under the stars.
pressing on translucent, purple couloured vinyl.

coming correct from deep within the london scene, jonno & tommo consummate their production partnership with a return to ornate to delve further into the hypnotic, soulful end of the house spectrum. close the door stretches across the a-side of their new release, the tough demeanour of the drum-heavy intro giving way to a serene pad arrangement, setting the tone for a starlit workout bolstered by an infectious hook of dusty vocal and subtle sonic decoration that accentuates the groove. small stone represents a more reflective mood on the flip, steadily feeding in reams of rhythm and melody before fully blossoming into an equally seductive, bumping jam laced with a perfectly pitched acid line that nestles into the cosy confines of the track.secret weapon of the capitals underground house fraternity, miles sagnia steps up with a simmering remix of small stone that keeps the tension high and the textures roaming through a decidedly futuristic soundscape, while still retaining the ethereal tone of the original.

cover: hiss : 1292 - aetherius society epit was all unplanned : the duo even got its name after this first record got its mastering. hiss : 1292?s aetherius society ep is a powerful and passionate statement. the creative frenzy of two talented producers - one from switzerland 12?, the other one from the parisian suburbs 92? - stuck together in a studio in geneva, just a couple meters away from the roaring noise of a construction site. they ve been putting computers out of the picture, jamming on their machines, synths and effects, and thus creating both forward-thinking and retrofuturistic pieces of techno, with that special instant classic feel.

passarella death squad are back with an new ep and once again open up a world of brooding, twisted emotion brought to life by their unique sound. giant ep commences its twisted journey with french vocalist emilie albisser s style beautifully on blue lips running in parallel across thundering basslines, and clipped layered synth sounds. title track giant leads with a vangelis style combination of fear inducing sounds that entwine in perfect time with emilies ethereal voice, from a future where hope is dwindling the stars and stripes is an enigmatic homage to the home of electronic beats - detroit. where drexciya channels drone in a fiercely uplifting mantra to the power of america. giant ep ends with untitled which aptly wraps off this musical journey using metallic sounds melded together taking you back to that beijing smog with huge led screens and too many people.

more than six years into his career after several eps and a full album, there isn’t much known about ben gibson, and he is clearly keeping it that way with intent. gibson first emerged on jeff mills’ experimental, influential 6277 sublabel but then again vanished into the ether, he only reappeared three years later on perc trax, even more surprisingly with a full-length. since then, he’s gone on to steadily more notice with perc’s imprint, sect records, and most recently m_rec ltd in spite of the continuing lack of information. exposure isn’t the most important thing for us at chronicle though, and after hearing these five tracks, we saw exactly what it is that drew mills to him from the beginning. it is a sound that we find a perfect fit for the techno futurism of our chronicle series, and here we offer a platform for gibsons more sci-fi, ethereal sounding material, exclusively on vinyl for the fifth edition of our sublabel.

a heavy lead rhythm provides the foundation from which spiralling elements project. they coruscate, pulse with light and collapse inwards, until just the echoes of dub2 are left. rising from these depths, the sharpness of distribution theorys crisp hi-hats and snapping claps provide forward momentum to a series of stabs. the house element.
beginning as a mystery but ending as a certainty, the ethereal theme that opens untitled document gives way as it increases velocity, shaking and rattling under the strain. the apex. hands reach, seeking, the elusive moment has already passed, all left is pure. bliss. circumflex kicks hard, a final statement of intent. powerful. corrosive. this is late night techno, played over a system on which the squelching acid-lines converge within the mind. the body jacks.

believe delivers a consummate body of work with which nicoles considerable abilities in the studio are clear for all to hear. a wide-range of sounds that is sure to appeal to the idiosyncratic tastes of the various sub-sections of electronic music community. furthermore, it lives up to the high-standards of previous drumcode long-players and is an engrossing and impressive debut and one that offers a smooth segue into the next chapter of an already exciting career. sampler 3 kicks off with liberum spirita with its mazy ethereal breakdown on the flipside is the rhythmically entrancing yet uplifting fly with you.

adam beyers unique vision of the afterparty uses phased percussion, tripped out drums and an ethereal like pad and melody to create a stand out remix that blends together two unique ideas momentously. ben klock steps up to take on the afterparty too with the sound ever so synonymous with him. he uses rhythmic stabs and an unusual melody that works so well within the atmospheric landscape he has created.

xamiga are back - legowelt & xosar team up to deliver 3 tracks of deep aquatic techno and freaked out house jams for m division recordings! following their debut ep on rush hour, this 3 track super limited edition 10 inch on blue vinyl starts with the title track oceania. breakbeats meets ethereal chants and hazy aquatic synths, like a lost afx record from the early 90s. next up, atlantis force code - euphoric house chords submerged by a wet blanket of swirling pads. lastly, one strictly for freaked-out late night dancefloors - xosheeba - jacking beats, a tough bassline and a gnarled phantom vocal stabs.

after storming the charts in 2012 with mysterious 7 inch championed by todd terje & many others, zambon & kapsa - the guys from the very polish cut outs are back with more goods! following the successful debut, they bring us a delicious 12 inch release with 4 amazing edits based on obscure polish records from the 80s. a side is curated by ptaki, a mysterious duo hailing from warsaw. ptaki (which means birds in polish) fly high and want to keep their true identity under the radar. nevertheless, they serve two amazing cuts here, both based on obscure polish jazzfunk. krystyna is the choice cut, with its infectious vocal hook and irresistible groove. marek is a piece of wonderful balearic slow house with rich rhythm and crazy synth action in the middle. b side comes from maciek sienkiewicz, one of the finest purveyors of balearic grooves in poland. two tracks served here wouldnt sound out of place in alfredos set. song for mohindar is the lead track, with its ethereal new-age atmospherics and exotic instrumentation. syntetyczna kobieta lux is an electronic burner that you may (or may not) know from last years tvpc beats in space show.

scott mou, known as one half of the duo jane – the folk techno drone duo he had with panda bear - aswell as part of manhattans famous record store other music, debuts with his soloproject queens. johan jacobsen describes the wonderful music of queens in oxymorons, colorful monochrome, myopic depth, sad joy, driven slowness, enlightened darkness, universal intimacy, ethereal earthboundness ... as it should be. queens is one of those wonderful artists who are hard to catch on the fly, who escapes easy definition. his music is an unexpected and unimagined universe ready to be explored, and it s a universe that is wonderful to be in. when dial records david lieske and peter kersten listened to a performance of their new york based friend in 2009, it was one of those unforgettable unique experiences you only have once in a long while these days. the idea of releasing an album was born. the production of end times involved other labelmates such as phillip sollmann aka efdemin (recording), kassian troyer (mixing) and hendrik weber, who once joined a life performance on stage with scott mou in 2012.

brand new, london-based imprint, othertones, launches with a stellar three track release from dan farserelli and romanian artist mp, entitled fat cap and backed with a baby ford remix. the labels aim is pretty simple, tipping its focus towards releasing quality underground electronic music across the board from associates in the industry, while also welcoming established artists respected by the label-heads. here its inaugural release embraces a low-slung, stripped-back house aesthetic, with raw, gritty sounds and a profound depth instilled in the productions. baby ford adds a further weight to package with a dubbed-out ethereal interpretation of the title track. this is intelligent listening and a great indication whats to come, with this brand new imprint packing a punch from the very off. dj support: dice / tini / spencer parker / mr g / raresh / d julz / brothers vibe and more

after a series of releases on various record labels hydergine is back on separate skills recordings. of course again with melancholic atmospheres and darkness driven dub techno music. recorded on a tape machine and mastered by helmut erler at dubplates and mastering, sspt006 is strictly limited to 300 copies in 12inch vinyl format only.

26 year old julien perez was the former frontman of french band adam kesher (2007 - 2011). he writes and sings now in french. his songs are urban, ethereal, nocturnal soundscapes, infused with a sweaty variete touch. the way he builds his tracks is tense and sensual, reminding of christophe and la perversita lyrics, as much as of border community label and invisible conga people productions. perez will release his first ep in february 2013 on dirty. it has been produced by pilooski (discodeine, tristesse contemporaine), already supported by laurent garnier and tim sweeney.

samoyed kicks off vases 2013 with two undeniably brave tracks and a change in direction for the hyped producer. breaking into new territory for the u.k artist he kicks off with sloe eyes, an percussive builder of a track with rave stabs and a brilliant catchy vocal hook. utilizing his brilliant use of the ethereal he keeps the club edge on this track emotional and heartfelt. the b-side guts starts with a hypnotizing vocal loop that slowly transcends into almost autechre territory but with an ear for african house on the drums. dj support comes from hudson mohawke, pearson sound, krystal klear and benji b. samoyed starts 2013 with a bang

other heights return to its split format to present spacy techno works from huerco s. and lenta. huerco s. and lenta? who? precisely. even more so with its white label series, theres no agenda with other heights than to deliver fine, ethereal electronic music. to assiduously navigate the infinite pool of net-published material, stumbling upon delicious exotic gems—regardless of categorical boxes like genre or scene—to press in micro-runs and drop capriciously into the hands of like-minded aural adventurers.what is it that you seek,sonic traveller? to be led into those eyes-closed moments,to bask in sheets of dopamine-inducing chords? to become lost in the pulse, hypnotised by intoxicating rhythms and tiers of gently undulating timbres? for the time being, your search is over. huerco s.is from kansas city, usa—lenta, from russia. and other heights white label 009 is their record.

ethereal, haunted deep house music from beyond the grave, spirit-channeling from the deepest recesses of electro-spiritual obscurity. the slow to speak label presents its latest offering—a residual of the holy-era of the ny underground continuum, conjuring the ritual and pomp of the new electronic goth without abandoning its undeniable roots in the techno/deep house story. dark-matter melodies interlock in an ever off-centering orbit of sparse percussive return, while the distorted exhortations of some wandering intergalactic phantasm whisper menacingly just beneath the surface. trance-inducing, strangely unsettling and ultimately transcendent—further evidence that electronic music can transport its listeners into the fertile pastures of the sublime like any other high art. clear vinyl pressing with japanese obi.

more romanian talent up next on fear of flying. drona mixes things up with a heavy breakbeat mixed with subtle melodic touches to give an ethereal quality whilst oan freshens up the vibe with a shuffling slice of bliss.

without army nor rhetoric, dying & barakat are proposing nothing but the ethereal conviction of their senses. floating musical matter, strangely ligatured, convicciòn pours its complex epigenesis, reveals its wefts, searching for its most authentic form, loosing languages, only surrounding its audience towards its curious euphonia. a bizarre composition altering our perception, reaching each mans tempers, inviting into its chinks every sonic metamorphosis: from its aerials peels, oxidized by mtds industrial catabasis, from its chaotic progression, engorged into jeroen searchs inebriant loops, from its blueish layers thicken by mattias fridells cavernous tribal grain. supported by the kind sympathies of: eric cloutier, lee holman, thomas hessler, ben gibson, albert van abbe, philippe petit

manmakemusic kick-off 2013 with their housiest offering to date from two new label artists, natan h & amy jean. natan h made his debut last year with anton zaps ethereal sound and on this occasion collaborates with longtime creative partner for an ep of bumping, unconventional house music. title track, *for her*, is a beast of unrivalled warmth working a deep and steady groove to perfection. on the flip, *i know* is a soulful disco-infused workout while *rush* takes aim squarely at the late night raver with its enveloping pads and low-slung bass line.

garben eden aka peter uertz describes himself as a dancefloor inspired electronic musician. no surprise then that his debut on lampuka explores this environment but on both the lighter and darker sides of the 4:4 camp. tracks are brimming with what are often experimental sounds, yet with solid grooves and production techniques throughout. uertz has definitely honed his own recognisable quality and his live sets are keeping the toes tapping in his home city of düsseldorf, but with recent releases on anton zaps ethereal sound (russia) and us imprint ectasy records alongside vakula on …

vibe batti batti delivers the anticipated followup to basement tracks ep. continuing in its tradition, atmospheres ep brings together 4 artists who once again set their sights on varied atmospheres within the deeper sides of house and techno. owen jay & melchior sultana (underground quality / rawax), natan h (ethereal sound / manmakemusic), cleveland (batti batti) and bittersuite (finale sessions / swedish brandy).

the nippon express is a series of two releases by wellknown artists from japan. release two comes from miruga (drift deeper recordings, ethereal sounds) with an awesome attitude of dub techno.

the album >saru to banana< was released only at tower shunjuki. led by osamu furusato,>machi no akari< is japanese dream-rock drawing indelible parallels with sigur ross ethereal sound and melodies. remix by youngster crystal (crue-l). 180gr-vinyl!

following the great reception of hiverned 01 here is the second installment of hiverns edit series. in the a side, tbs >invitation to love<, a highly anticipated track that is finally released after becoming a fixture in john talabots sets. based on twin peaks osts >laura palmers theme<, the track rephrases angelo badalamentis clas- sic from an acid house perspective. adding analog rhythms and a crispy bassli- ne to the ethereal chords of the original composition, this refix manages to keep the dream-like atmospheres of the song while transforming it into dancefloor- ready groove. the idea is simple, the results are magic. on the flip, marc pinol repeats appearance on the series revamping some lost australian minimal-wave track. in the vein of his previous >wheels< edit, the track conjures gloomy atmospheres and sparse rhythms with gritty synth melodies. on the top of it, the barcelonian producer adds dialogues from spanish cult art-house film >arrebato< (hence the title) multiplying the obscure ambience of the tune. once again, the release comes in a limited edition 10 inch wrapped in a handmade silk-screened sleeve. no digital and no-repress.

dracula lewis unterschreibt bei souterrain transmissions! aber wer zur hölle ist dracula lewis? der aus transsilvanien stammende produzent bleibt vor allem in der blogwelt ein mysterium, und das obwohl eben diese blogs seine tracks fleißig posten. angeblich lebte er bis vor kurzem noch in einem besetzten haus in mailand, wo er an diversen kunst-installationen getüftelt und einen illegalen club betreibt (oder betrieb). dracula lewis hat ein eigenes label, hundebiss records, heimat für bands der stunde wie hair police, sewn leather und jaws. mit den hundebiss-signings jaws und sewn leather tourte er bereits durch die usa und europa. nun kommen wir mal zur musik. dracula lewis beschreibt diese wie folgt: >expansive, pseudo-horror-flick music that oscillates between ethereal ambience and grinding, zombie-attack noise freakouts<. da ist immer diese seltsame, dunkle magie, die über seinen tracks schwebt. mit >permafrost< erscheint nun zunächst eine auf 500 stück limitierte 12 inch, ein studioalbum ist für märz 2013 geplant.

it has been four long years since glissando released the critically acclaimed >with our arms wide open we march towards the burning sea< and the duo finally return this november with a new record >the world without us<. the new material bares glissandos trademark of ethereal voices and tip-toing piano melodies but the overall sound is richer and more expansive. epic swells of strings and guitars sore above the drones and field recordings to create an intense yet fragile noise. this lp is a highly limited deluxe package of just 300 copies, including code for free mp3 download of the full album.

hidden recordings presents the perfect soundtrack for the chilly, darker days of october. the month conjures thoughts of halloween and with it scenes of eerie, grim, and shadowy landscapes. it is the perfect time to showcase the latest addition to the hidden recordings family, american techno producer memnok who has become widely known for his ethereal sound full of heady grooves and self-reflective moments. on his debut his range includes spooky and gritty cinematic strains that would make alfred hitchcock proud. the pair of tracks each have a stand-out remix by techno fast risers – ascion who has worked in the past with labels such as drumcode, kiddaz, synewave, sleaze, and prosthetic pressings, and daegon who has graced releases from labels such as frucht, der hut, android musiq and silent steps.