liam blackburn’s transformative night of visions lp as ancestral voices forged a bold new sonic identity for an influential figure on the electronic music scene. from his groundbreaking work as indigo and onto the success of akkord’s hybrid electronic melting pot (with synkro), the quest for forward movement is intrinsic to everything liam produces. to further celebrate the night of visions lp release, we asked some of our favourite producers to reconstruct some of night of visions highlights in their own style.

london’s 22a follow up their sell-out tenderlonious / al dobson jr split ep with nine more exclusives from henry wu and jeen bassa. originally limited to just 100 copies, this has become a hugely sought after 12”!
henry wu applies jazz infused hip-hop sensibilities to these synth-boogie, and deep house tracks. this was wu’s debut release and set the platform for further massive releases on eglo and rhythm section. on the flip jeen bassa goes in deep with percussive house infused afro-beats laden with jazzy hip hop rhythms. haling from a family of talented musicians (mo kolours and reginald omas mamode iv) he has since gone on to similarly large releases, including last years sterling time waves ep on 22a.

population 50201 v1 encompasses dubspeeka s unparalleled status as underground music artist and in turn the fitting foreshadows his second ep on his own imprint skeleton. perfectly easing listeners through a chilling listening experience fused together by a crisp yet disported drum rhythm, this forthcoming ep and his album are yet a further presentation of dubspeeka s stature in the spectrum of underground music.

mr zanders returns with the second release on his own newly minted label the debut gained plenty of support, in all the right places, and further established this exciting new producer as a dependable go to for forward-thinking club jams ripley s voyage opens things up here, a beautifully crafted, sumptuously deep & gently evolving workout that fuses live and machine elements perfectly for a truly absorbing ride on the flip dexter s morning is an az slam dunk, as irresistible hooks get worked into a rock solid sample house joint that is a guaranteed floor piece. another sureshot

jonny nash remix! not an animal keeps up the pace and pressure with yet another high quality distinctive release, further cementing the labels specific sound and revealing more of the scope of its musical mission. machete savane are compromised of label co owner andy bainbridge and producer/composer saul richards. manticore continues with their instantly recognisable hi octane yet organic discofied sound, as previously displayed via their releases on cynic and redux. remix wise, there s a very much night and day choice to be had here, with johnny nash (land of light) providing his trademark blissed-out ambience to a beatless rendition and ian blevins taking the original even further into dancefloor territory, upping the tempos and evoking the drive of paperclip people.

one of the most intense tunes by sven sossong’s album „atropa is lifted for this remix-ep - „world . the original is warm and spheric breaks-techno piece of art, but now we are coming up with 4 strong remixes. frankfurt-based frank savio adds a solid groove and restages the main theme into a powerful peaktime remix. the welderz from paris give the next contribution. they released on labels like flash rec., analytic trail rec. and sleaze, and here they are in the game with a dark and driven interpretation. two further remixes are done by the close environment of sossong: kenny b and daniel cuminale. both catching up the epic mood and define the track newly by bringing in the personal notes. it rocks!

relaxer returns with the second installment on their eponymous label. heavy, virulent and filled with longing, relaxer draws us further into the artist’s fascinating & unique world. side a’s “hissing flora” unspools organically over ten minutes, its melodic tendrils wrapping around a corroded vocal atop a heaving low end. on side b, “weekend” drifts through a beatless mist, with flickers of venomous voices and crumpling synths that shine through drawn shades. “climate of fear” snaps the listener out their uneasy rest with stomping percussion, overflowing arpeggiations and keening harmonies.

following two radical reinterpretations earlier this summer from truncate and yaleesa hall, which earned plays from roman flügel, laurent garnier and ben sims to dusky and huxley, kameras ventoux ep is further expanded with two remixes that tastefully expand the producers original vision of uncompromising body music. festival and club favourite george fitzgerald is on hand first, delivering a blistering remix of cosignia, one of his personal favourite club records in recent times. here, fitzgerald continues his masterful streak of production, knowingly blending the somewhat menacing machine throb of the original with a suspenseful bassline, eventually culminating in a heavenly, ethereal breakdown, one thats certain to leave bigger rooms in throes. meanwhile, throwing snows remix of title track ventoux deconstructs the bright, idm inspired anthem into something equally frenetic yet utterly different. punchy live drums begin to escalate over a deeply satisfying electronic snarl, recalling throwing snows noted fascination with post-rock, while maintaining the tempo with naturally evolving elements of industrial and ebm

lithe clarinet dances around tranquil piano, relaxed guitar decorates velvet synth textures and unhurried percussion makes an occasional appearance, as if to remind us that times still passing. growing beards more like, proper deep one. tip!

two original tracks and two edits from detroit s up-and-coming talent: val g. her youthful fresh style shows she s learning to stand on her own two feet behind gear that s been around decades longer than she has.

for the second release on alex bradley’s utopia records we see the return of london based producer dominic jacobson aka ‘modaji’. dominic’s initial modaji and harvey lindo releases garnered acclaim from luminaries such as francois kevorkian, derrick may and gilles peterson and after 10 years away from releasing to concentrate on composing music for film and television, jacobson returns to the studio to delve further into his deep house and ambient soundscapes. the first of two ep’s, belle epoque touches on a more cinematic approach to production and showcases a warmer, more expanded sound. the aim is to create music that is as listenable during the dusky twilight hours as it is at sunrise. the rest we leave to your imagination and trust you will enjoy our offering. limited pressing!

when hitting a streak it s best to keep going. for a prolific producer like ubx127 one ep just wasn t enough to keep up with his continuous output of high quality techno. constant permutation part 2 picks up where its predecessor left off and provides for another batch of deadly club weapons. living up to its title, beatless explorations sends out eerie signals deep into outer space, anticipating with suspense to maybe find some life form s response. it arrives in form of driving track felt and its ricocheting, arpeggiated synths, which would aptly soundtrack the decent of alien attack ships on our planet. weighty, yet mysterious Örnsberg seems to echo with the cries of long lost souls that have been trapped eternally inside its icy caverns. the ep ends with a masterclass in immersive sound design, a constant ebb and flow of layers, winding their way into the listeners subconscious. filling up a pair of twelves to the brim with tunes this well thought out and executed, ubx127 further displays his vast potential and leaves us with excitement for whatever he might be coming up with next.

whiskey disco no.49, rabo & snob s 3rd ep on the label, is further proof that this tel aviv duo has their finger on the pulse of modern disco production. energetic arrangements perfect for tension building at any tempo. this duo have also recently released affiliated projects on mahogani, strictly rhythm - not to mention their previous work as soulico.

the smoke clears is the abstract ambient project of producer john daly (one track/izu/running back, feel) he debuted this alias with an eponymous lp in 2013 on further records and we re proud to present a part 2. following up his 2013 lp of the same name, this record builds upon it s predecessors ambient abstractions while adding another layer of nuanced melodic contemplation.

made of concrete release number 11 sees a joint effort from danny kotz and avi caspi in the form of an incursion into the deep end of spacious techno. reject unfolds steadily, as spatial loops intertwine with piercing zippy synths. the laid back melodic outline is aptly layered with sombre french vocals by laurie eve jasmine de larohe which giving the track a mysterious yet groovy appeal. starting off with a subdued bassline, canopy follows a slowly ascending groove, as progressive synths and wavy hooks further the track into deep tech territory. for the b side, myles sergé swiftly jumps in on the reject remix, stripping down its embellishing elements and shifting focus towards the bassline. what ensues is a compact backdrop where the bass and percussion take the lead, resulting in an intensely danceable reinterpretation of the original. stepping away from the murky ambiance present in previous tracks, karat boosts a slightly more vivacious range of harmonics. energetic synths set a peppy, 70sreminiscing mood, while the melody keeps the cut anchored into present day electronica.

early september will see the release of paulo olartes el escandalo de tus ojos lp via barcelonas galaktika records. columbian producer paulo olarte has been a long time friend and affiliate of the galaktika imprint having been releasing with the label since its early years a decade ago amongst further output for the likes of liebe detail and diynamic. here we see him back on galaktika with his new long player, set for release in september via a special vinyl edition with a digital release to follow.

mini lp , death & leisure. the new label from oliver ho. ‘….a place where absurdist melodrama meets vile electronics’ following on from the bleak synth sounds explored with his broken english club project, death & leisure will push further inward and outward to embrace experimental industrial music in different forms.
the second release is from zov zov, oliver’s experimental project with tommy gillard which saw it’s debut release last year via shifted’s label mira

popping up for the first time on figure spc y, it was the remarkable synth-work of ubx127 that instantly struck a chord with the labels demand for substantial techno. now the stockholm artist proves himself loyal and hits back twofold with a pair of eps that further highlight his mastery of both vivid modulation and effective sequencing. leading into this batch of new tunes are the crafty and beautifully fleshed-out synth-arpeggios of opener han, which ubx127 complements gracefully by adding tender touches of melody. a2 cut create and destroy displays a new side to the producer that verges on the manic, building upon a swirling theme that soon flies into a lunatic frenzy. soothing then are the spacious sounds of barabrus, a crisp piece of floating breakbeats and shoving sub-bass. living up to its name, swells starts as a bold synth-led groove and slowly grows into a romping beast that rebels against glistening sonic whiplashes. even in its own right constant permutation part 1 stands as a cohesive and compelling record that will add to any collection. but with its equally strong successor already waiting in the wings, it is ubx127 himself who will make a lasting impression.

fortuna co-founder kalbata takes the controls for this new, middle eastern techno banger! al-shark is a banging arab farfisa excursion played frantically on an analog techno rhythm section. it s the first release from the fortuna camp which is not a reissue, but worry not, this could easily be an ancient lebanese proto-house experiment unearthed from a dusty reel.for the b-side kalbata takes things even further with a tribal relick of the original, placing us in a voodoo ceremony where ghosts of sinners come to dance. already on heavy rotation by gilles peterson and acid arab, this anthemic 12- is not to be missed! limited vinyl!

fuckthegovernment.ltd, a.k.a. f.t.g (alfredo trastulli) and music box head honcho, marco riff, return to the skylax fold in 2016 with a cache of house nuggets for our listening pleasure. their last venture on skylax saw f.t.g collaborate with a bunch of his friends, resulting in some of the best tracks we’d heard all year, including the unforgettable fuckthegovernment theme. their tracks have been celebrated and hailed by some of the best djs in the game, names such as derrick may, ricardo villalobos, raresh, and dj harvey. the bar set by the first record remains sky high, and somehow, these two manage to raise the bar even higher. it may be the biggest cliche going when talking about an album, but the duo certainly do take us on a journey, through the past and present of house music. it’s a record not too dissimilar in tone to paranoid london’s from a few years back, but f.t.g and marco strip things back even further than those guys did, in our opinion, the sound is more raw with less frills, and no track names to predispose feelings in the listener either. this eight track project is cohesive and elaborate, with movements through sounds both acid and jazzy, minimal and maximal. it explores sounds that came to prominence in famous house locales such as detroit and chicago over in the u.s., but the underground european influence is definitely present, from paris to berlin, and of course f.t.g and marco’s home of italy. with this album, these guys add to the underground sound that has cultivated in the city of perugia for years now, a place that has seen the likes of simoncino and nicholas hone their craft.don’t miss out on a piece of skylax history

following on from march s shlømo remix package featuring donato dozzy, bambounou, shlømo and label boss kennedy smith, bright sound s second release of 2016 will new a brand new ep from sweden s andreas tilliander. with his releases on his own repeatle imprint and his tm404 alias s hardware-driven techno featuring on skudge white and kontra-musik, tilliander is among sweden s most versatile talents working right now. his arrival on bright sounds is of a piece with bsrx 004, last year s reissue of fellow swede henrik johansson s 1997 ep as smyglyssna. as with johansson s record, tilliander s stettin libau ep explores slower tempo techno, locating the moments of space and energy in between its rhythmic structures. this search is most keenly observed in knapp ledsyn , with its ever-shifting sonic landscape melting away at various points to reveal its unusual, skeletal beats and hidden melodic details, while the ep title track and nybliven lots apply that approach to what might at first be a traditional dub techno template, yet still offering further small moments of off-beat character. completing the release is a detox operation remix of knapp ledsyn from nonplace records chief burnt friedman, in which the german veteran strips things down to a gentle patter of drums overlaid with suggestive flashes of the original s rich atmospheric elements.

early september will see jorge savoretti release his river plate ep via visionquests special edition imprint, comprising three original compositions from the argentinian artist. having been involved in electronic music as a dj for over two decades now jorge savoretti is firmly cemented as one of the argentinas finest electronic music exports, starting from his humble beginnings in rosario he has gone on to release material with esperanza, claque musique and igloo-rec as well as touring the globe throughout. here we see jorge mark his debut for the visionquest special edition imprint with a new three tracker and taking the lead is title track river plate, radiantly showcasing savorettis dub-infused percussive led style with choppy swinging drums, ethereal pad swells a snaking sub groove and dub chords which ebb and flow throughout. following is parana high which takes a more refined, low-slung approach via soft chord flutters, bright stab sequences and bumpy sub hits while a shuffled percussive drive further fuels the groove. last up to complete the package is u-fonk which delves into darker territories with mind- bending glitch synths, robust rhythms and a vacillating bass lead running throughout its six minute duration.

deepa & biris black crow records further expands its horizons with its seventh release, welcoming another new artist to the family following appearances by 2030, aril brihka, hakimonu, luke hess, rod, inland and markus suckut. the analog roland orchestras label debut follows the widely acclaimed 2030 ep and shares with it a widening of the labels sonic scope to once again showcase deepa & biris desire to reach beyond techno and explore ambient and cinematic musical textures. michal matlaks analog roland orchestra finds the poland born & berlin based producer in the conductor role among an array of classic electronic hardware, taking on the role of shaping & directing a free flowing sound that moves across genres, whether in a studio or live setting. his previous releases for labels including ornaments, rotary cocktail recordings and pastamusik have seen the project indulge in an array of sounds across the techno spectrum. aftermath ii is no different, moving from the classic roots techno sounds of plant and father detroit, through the dub excursion of urei dub, to the cinematic, boards of canada & tangerine dream-recalling pair her and aftermath. for those with a taste for electronic musics widescreen possibilities, taros arrival on the tel aviv imprint will be a long term favourite.

emerging from the romanian underground scene, talented young artist dragutesku finds fapte records with a prepared artwork for this release and by coincidence the name of his 2 tracks match the already made picture, so we’ve called it coincidente. on a side is the psychedelic logo of the label matching the track halucinant, having a minimal creepy sound but with a groovy pleasing vibe in the same time, making one hallucinate when listening to it & looking at the spinning center of the vinyl. as for b side, were we can find the track pastel, we must say we barely found this pastel-painting by leonid a. who gave us the right to use it, completing the art for this release maching the colorful minimal sound of the track by dragutesku later on. these are the true facts and actions (en.trans.= fapte) we experienced and hope to transmit further along with this 180g limited vinyl.

dj shadow, widely acknowledged as a crucial figure in the development of experimental, instrumental hip-hop, will return with the mountain will fall worldwide on june 24 via mass appeal records, his first full length release since 2011. the 12-track album finds dj shadow exploring new realms in addition to the deep samples and kinetic soundscapes that helped to launch his career 20 years ago. on the mountain will fall hes shifted further toward original composition, a vast experimentation of beats and textures, synthesizers and live instruments including horns and woodwinds. the album features run the jewels, nils frahm, matthew halsall, ernie fresh and more.
the double vinyl release comes in a gatefold sleeve with download code included.

genius of time explore the cosmos further with the aid of synthesizers, drum machines, otherwordly soundscapes and irresistible grooves. tip!

the sixth release from hong kong/tokyo label palms & charms sees the return of barnaby bruce, and starts with a tale of daring escape. hearing the approach of a loping synth, the protagonist checks the window: mysterious people are gathering outside his house! as a somewhat gallic groove emerges, he and his girlfriend are in his car and heading south, driven on by the swing of the percussion. will he find his deliverance on the continent? next up, ruf dug steps in with a spacious electronic reggae-esque remix, leading up to a killer piano line which pushes the groove straight onto the autoroute. ces t magnifique. on the b-side, our erstwhile fugitive and partner awake by the side of a country road in southern france. a baguette, a bottle of wine and the sound of chattering insects. oh, for the cicadas! as they head ever further south, they begin to reflect on what other worlds await them at journey s end. on the car radio a band plays a curious but driving blend of disco and percussion, with a distinctly house-influenced melody. cette musique les deplace. was it all just a crazy dream? grab your suitcase, head to the coast and pick up a copy of this limited edition record to find out...

release & versand am 29.08.2016 dl/ms/ is the new project of dan lodig and martin sovinz, who have joined forces for a three-track debut of jacking analogue techno that brings both artists fortes to the table. dan lodig contributes the rhythmics and staggering arpeggios. martin sovinz complements this with the eerie keys and masterful effect use that show off his impressive skills of putting his analogue gear park to work. far from being a one-off project, /dl/ms/ have been working on their music over the past months, and further releases on pomelo, trust, and more are on the horizon.

federico leocata is an italian audio-visual artist who has exhibited in athens, thessaloniki and catania. later expanding his art into the field of sound based analysis of the human psyche. first discovered by heinrich mueller (dopplereffekt, drexciya), federico released his first ep in 2010 for the belgian imprint wemè records, attracting further interest from labels like frustrated funk and last known trajectory.
zunächst vocals by beta evers.

celebrating the 50th anniversary of the creation of the rocksteady music genre, 17 north parade presents -first class rocksteady-. the collection captures early work from some of the genre s defining artists, and here are further 24 hot tracks additionally to the tracks of the limited edition 7x7inch box set of the same name. available as double vinyl with deluxe printed inner sleeves featuring sleeve notes and images.

with the rising ep pirupa showcases nsltd002 on his own beloved imprint nonstop. with this new production he joins forces with bon homme aka tomas høffding the singer and bass player in legendary danish club rockers whomadewho. you will also find remixes from metodi hristov the bulgarian based experimental dj and producer and a further remix by brain zoo - pirupa’s alter ego on drumcode.

following his release on stockholm s bossmusik, kalawila s third release really makes mountains go boom! the strength in the second release on mountain explosion device is undoubtedly kalawila’s sense of rhythm, straight to the point, no bs grooves, that swarm to form total dj tools, plus a subtle atmosphere that will move this record from the shelves into the booths. clocked into a near 13 minutes journey, this monster a-side of a track feels like a celebration of everything that makes us gather during those late hours. paired with a sonic wall that resembles mid 90’s lust for experimentation, which marks the entire a side of kalawila’s second release on his label. on the flip you’ll find even further explorations into the same territory. rest assured that virunga’s less organic but more metallic approach will find a place in the hands of more daring dj’s and listeners. the final track is a remix from jana sleep: a long lost tale of hibernation that keeps most hypnotists on the edge for more. this is only the beginning!

nice price deal !!! shaded records present the first chapter of a melancholy tale, together with artwork from the beautiful city of saint petersburg. apocalyptic techno brings us closer to a precipice - in the forms of a collective march. everybody has been aware of that movement towards an abyss, but shaded records whisper insistently that we have to move further - towards the drop. we simply must dance.listen to events in the background: wars are ongoing, gods fall from the sky, and markets collapse. nonetheless, the march goes on. this is techno from a frozen megapolis for those who are willing to surrender all hope - but will never do so.

nice price deal !!! originally from outside boston, incyde first became involved in electronic music through his work at hotflush recordings while living in london on a university work program in 2007, where he began playing at clubs and radio shows around the citys thriving dubstep scene. in 2008 he moved to new york city and became a resident deejay of the nation s founding dubstep event, dub war, where he developed a reputation for his tasteful selection and genre-bending explorations into bass music. progressively focusing more energy on enhancing his sets, his productions were first met with support by mary anne hobbs of bbc radio 1 and scuba in 2010. his debut axis was released on hotflush s back and 4th compilation in april 2011. as a producer this is only the beginning of incyde s path, as he melts and reshapes broken beats and bass into his own signature concoctions. if otherworldly futuristic beat & bass explorations are what you are after, look no further.

nice price deal !!! new years deal - alleviated records is proud to present the first edition of underground files . we hope to introduce you to new artists/producers/technicians with this series. this first edition includes selections by 2 memphis-based dj/technicians/producers, adam arthur and michael kuntzman. side a features arkansas native adam arthur starting off with rogue intent . if you re looking for radical-pumping house, look no further to get your crowd going crazy on the dancefloor. next, we change the flavor a bit with flamenco for when you need some downtempo warm seductiveness. side b features 2 selections from memphis dj/producer michael kuntzman. first up is shutter with a bumping sci-fi-house flavor. then we have mondane with a pumping abstract-tribal-surreal tone.

while suspended in gaffa is a debuting name, the members are by no means newcomers. they sport an extensive past together as hinsidan, known for releasing albums on phisteria and remixing asche on ant-zen. further back, suspended in gaffas casper holm was member of the legendary post-punk band before. while dsm s early teenage years recordings as the product were re-released on vinyl a couple of years ago on the prominent us label dark entries.

nice price deal !!! superb new project feat great talents from two excellent labels battling it out on one piece of vinyl techments vortechtral delivering a very strong original sampling the chemicals block rockin beats vocal over a driving slab of club techno. audionauticas gray takes it further, clickier beats, big analogue stab very nicely done. flip for brazilian big gun elton d on the case, funkier, spacier, wicked. mixtape head honcho gus brown delivers the final mix taking a broken beat approach, different, excellent, rounding things off perfectly

2016 clear coloured vinyl edition ... played by dvs1, answer code request, ben sims, rolando, nick höppner, blawan, radioslave, zadig, heiko laux, franck roger, josh wink&#8232,,,...
a new re- issue is coming from merv! two old and lost tracks from merv from 1995 and 1998 are coming in a new re- issue! while deepchord in america, or the thule- crew from island have been inspired from the basic channel blueprint sound coming from berlin, tempted a small group of artists their own interpretation! the new and sounding like a manifestation from basic channel-sinewy, full of energy, strongly cauterized in mind, wanted to get rediscoverd! in the year 1995, arose * melted vein*! hypnotized, slowly but full of strength it became back to the theme. merv educed their own variation- their own soul. you can hear it by the track * dust*, from 1998 the further development! pads and melodies, from different galaxys, mixed with ascending chords, kept together with the 909. two tracks, two epic tracks- the pure merv- magic! both of them have been re-masterd at the traditionally berlin mastering studios d&m!

coloured vinyl edition ... played by dvs1, answer code request, ben sims, rolando, nick höppner, blawan, radioslave, zadig, heiko laux, franck roger, josh wink&#8232,,,,,,...
a new re- issue is coming from merv! two old and lost tracks from merv from 1995 and 1998 are coming in a new re- issue! while deepchord in america, or the thule- crew from island have been inspired from the basic channel blueprint sound coming from berlin, tempted a small group of artists their own interpretation! the new and sounding like a manifestation from basic channel-sinewy, full of energy, strongly cauterized in mind, wanted to get rediscoverd! in the year 1995, arose * melted vein*! hypnotized, slowly but full of strength it became back to the theme. merv educed their own variation- their own soul. you can hear it by the track * dust*, from 1998 the further development! pads and melodies, from different galaxys, mixed with ascending chords, kept together with the 909. two tracks, two epic tracks- the pure merv- magic! both of them have been re-masterd at the traditionally berlin mastering studios d&m!

with the distinct ethnic-driven sound of deep forest, eric mouquet belongs to the few unique pioneers of electronic music. his highly recognizable sounds defined the concept of world music and shaped the all-new sound of ethnic-electronica. deep forest’s latest releases include deep brasil, deep africa and deep india where eric mouquet explores the unique musical expressions of some exciting cultures.
on his new album “evo devo” eric mouquet has gone even further – and nevertheless simultaneously back to the “bohemian feel” of his early works. his tonal craftsmanship has developed into an own artistic language. every track explores a distinct emotion. you can almost feel and follow eric’s inner motivations and share his musical journey to the frontiers of contemporary electronic music and beyond.

resplendent in its simplicity, forever is the sound of emika boiled down to her steely essence. gated vocal snippets and haunting synth arpeggios give a nod to early-90s proto-trance, the arps filtering in and out of focus in tense fashion before unfolding into a dreamy melodic progression ‘never’ treads similar ground but takes a more direct approach, the tension building consistently in layers as more arpeggiated synths gently modulate in hypnotic fashion shimmering, icy sounds create a haunting, slow-burning atmosphere before the rhythm switches up for the latter half of the track, layers of gated white noise further punctuating the groove. emika deftly utilises each element for maximum effect, allowing each to breathe and shine by way of slick production and clever arrangement.

cocoon recordings presents a freaked out deep techno highlight by two masters of their craft: gregor tresher & petar dundov! especially the a-side spike is a crazy monster and we do not exaggerate by writing that we have never heard something like this by these two masterminds before. mental, hypnotic and with a neverending synth firework that modulates with an endless release effect. the two really pushed electronic dance music at least ten steps further. tresher & dundov second mutual work on cocoon recordings follows with differentiator. the two stick to the basic concept of spike however this time it is the good old arpeggio that keeps on modulating until eternity. differentiator almost flows with a little trance appeal and there is even a cool and driving acid bassline giving us the final push. tresher & dundov present us two massive techno tunes that will definitely play in their own league this season!

liam blackburn s transformative night of visions lp as ancestral voices forged a bold new sonic identity for an influential figure on the electronic music scene. from his groundbreaking work as indigo and onto the success of akkord s hybrid electronic melting pot (with synkro), the quest for forward movement is intrinsic to everything liam produces. to further celebrate the night of visions lp release, we asked some of our favourite producers to reconstruct some of night of visions highlights in their own style. each remixer chose their own track from night of visions to work with. the first name on our remix list was swedish producer and northern electronics label head - abdulla rashim. choosing invocations , his remix focuses on the hypnotic power of the original, turning the tune into a golden loop with subtle kick drum stabs, sweeping percussion and a dangling tension that hangs through the entire 7.33 minutes. asc & sam kdc chose feathered serpent and using just touches of the original tune have masterfully built an all new backbone that demonstrates clearly the ability of the grey area sound to work at 2 different tempo s and weld together with straight techno.

the second of this year’s smd singles on their own delicacies label is features another two original tracks, leading with the hypnotic, late night techno loping of “remember in reverse”, drenched in glistening synths. the second track, “soft attack” takes a much more direct approach, with a brash battering of crash cymbals on every 4th bar marking time as a sinuous synth melody curls around the rhythmatic trunk. “soft attack (drum version)” pares it down even further, excising the melody for a minimal dj tool. also included here is a remix of ‘remember in reverse” from 90s mid west techno legend, dj hyperactive, who we’re super excited to have on this release. he extensive 11 minute rework transforms the track, sprinkling it with subtle doses of acid. after a short hiatus following their modular-only, desert recorded last album “whorl”, during which smd s james ford found himself on production duties for everyone and their dog, smd are back with bunch of techno cuts on their own delicacies label. over a couple of months in jas shaw s newly re-located synth-dense studio in leafy kent, which saw smd once again experiment with live jams as the basis for their production, they’ve pulled together a selection of eight tracks for release as a series of four singles over the coming months. smd fans will note that the earlier naming convention of delicacies has fallen by the wayside – for the simple reason that we’ve pretty much run out of weird and wonderful food stuffs to steal names from. instead, a semi-random automated process has been used to create the track names.

pre-population 50201 encompasses dubspeeka s unparalleled status as underground music artist and in turn the fitting foreshadows his first lp on his own imprint skeleton. perfectly easing listeners through a chilling listening experience fused together by a crisp yet disported drum rhythm, this forthcoming ep and album are yet a further presentation of dubspeeka s stature in the spectrum of underground music. listen.

distant hawaii kicks into gear for the second half of 2016 with our first transatlantic artist joining in the shape of immense production and dj talent, garrett david.
already a prominent figure in the windy city scene via his residency at smart bar and working as a&r and in-house buyer at gramaphone records, garrett’s talents extend even further, right back to the lab, to the deep studio from whence all music grows.
his chicago-tinged-with-detroit blend of clean, yet warm and occasionally raw bumpin’ house tracks showcase a kaleidoscope of grooves backed by heavy-seated drum programming and glacial, almost-interspatial padwork.

following up on his exceptional 12&#8243,,,, debut numb (figure 73) earlier this year, seatoc mass delivers another ep of finely tuned and highly diversified techno deep space explorations. starting on an atmospheric note, cipher’s intricate melody winchingly twists its way under your skin while airy breakbeats faintly hint at the producer’s uk roots. in contrasting fashion the bleep- driven lost lakes sticks to its metronomic stomp, making for a simple yet utterly effective tool. choral howls and detuned synths merge on transform for a gentle yet trance-inducing introduction to the flipside. emotive highlight rain then sees the manchester producer sonically recreate a thundering storm, complete with flashing strokes of lightning and a downpour of celestial scale. the breakbeat returns on closer flying buttress, albeit now at much faster tempo, exploring the common ground between futuristic grime and techno. blending all these different styles and their distinctive tropes in a coherent statement is a feat not easily accomplished. yet here seatoc mass pulls it off again, developing further the confines of both his personal and the label’s sound.

here we see italian brother duo elia and niro perrone, release their debut long player in the shape of ‘pescaiola’ the name of the suburbs the pair grew up and paying homage to their musical roots growing up together. across the duration of the ‘pescaiola’ lp easy to remember serve up a amalgamation of raw and intriguing electronic, house and techno cuts. opener ‘hanckora’ lays down a lo-fi infused hip hop style to kick things off, while ‘checkma dem’ lies in similar territory with the addition of some vocal stylings as well. for the most part though easy to remember lay the focus on emotive house music, title track ‘pescaiola’ plays on multi-layered melodies and retro synths, ‘hijack percussion’ focuses on gritty rhythm and soft atmospherics and ‘try to escape’ brings to light ethereal synth leads and snaking bass grooves. the duo instil some funk influence into the lp as well via ‘feelings’ and some experimental touches as well with their giulio etiope collaboration ‘degolas’ amongst others. all in all easy to remember deliver a refreshing take on modern electronica across the project and further prove unclear is a force to be reckoned with in the underground.

bleed release a second ep of the year in the form of a third solo outing for label head volte-face, who also records alongside daniel avery as rote. recently featuring on semantica s latest nonnative compilation, you bury me sees volte-face further refining his hypnotic, atmospheric approach to techno. the a1, shirime , is dark and trippy, with a brooding atmosphere throughout. iori s remix on the a2 recontextualises the core elements of the original track with a broken-beat. the b1, you bury me , features a grindingly anthemic synth-line and marries it to a gothic ambience. dead cat on the dinner table rounds off the ep, an unapologetically straightforward beat underpinning some outrageous and unpredictable sounds. early support from dj nobu, svreca, daniel avery, tripeo and etapp kyle.