with hidden shapes ixel presents his debut album on wall music. eleven massive dancefloor oriented driving techno tracks that appear functionally especially uncompromising but multifaceted.
introducing felix leifur, dirt crews latest discovery, an all new, raw and savvy talent from reykjavik, iceland. reykjavik has a population of just over 120.000, so the disco, hip hop and soul sampling, house music community that felix rolls with is pretty tight knit, giving him a unique and inspired perspective on the sound. remixing is friend of the label, manchesters hidden spheres.
hidden traffic comes with its first reference matching with massa’s debut in the techno scene. two original tracks together with a great remix from the scottish producer deepbass define this ep. support from: claudio prc reggy van oers ness exium tensal tetsuo takaaki itoh angel molina paula temple slam regal krenzlin thomas hessler laurent garnier synthek donor wunderblock mas teeveh marco carola kike pravda and more.
berlin experimental techno duo these hidden hands recently teamed up with lucrecia dalt for a 12″,, on hidden hundred, these moments dismantled. the abstract sonic terrain plotted in the eponymous first track finds its logical conclusion on the b-side, where tension and release oscillate in a harrowing groove. the artwork, created by jesse draxler, adds another layer of apocalypticism to the package. (electronic beats)
2015 brought the trilogy of the dancer to ressort. now the labels core artists each remix their tracks in circles. while all of them aim for the dancefloor, ressorts core artists could not sound more diverse. ekserd and border one aim for the raw, the groovy and the pure while array access and glos lose themselves more and more in sound design and dreaminess. since the many aspects of art and music form a cycle of ying and yang, each artist shows the other an interpretation of what he might have missed before. be it a complete stomper or a light absorbing epos, a deep and groovy house and techno hybrid or a journey into the depths of space every artist made one of the well known tracks released on previous eps his own. it is a very colourful package that bares every moment the label tried to cover in it s series before.
with the release of this set of remixes figure head len faki reveals previously unseen shades of both the source material and his own musical identity. produced over the course of last year and originally never intended to come out, the hidden objects were to remain just that – hidden from anyone but faki himself who was privately developing a different side of his in the studio.
hidden truth is an open window to the occult knowlegde, an initiation into the hermetic wisdom. jonas kopp delves into his characteristic sound. direct, mental and mechanic in equal parts, the fifth release of this series comes full of classic and atemporal techno structures.
bordello a parigi is returning to where it all began. four years ago dj overdose inaugurated the label under his masked model man moniker. now he s back. missile crisis and intercepted communique, hidden waves collects six underhanded secret music documents of cold war espionage.
martinez on the 7th release, no need to introduce the danish producer. now head of the concealed sounds imprint. unsaid is a dubby organic journey that covers the a side for a 12 min trip into deepness, while on the b side untold offers us a bumpy floor shaking track tailored for club.
hidden recordings delivers another unique sounding and memorable four-track vinyl. yuuki sakai’s “ran tan” ep is unlimited in distinctive sounds, energy and vibe. these tracks are rare, like no other combining experimental design with controlled and well-thought out drumming. test your limits, teetering on the edge of madness as you try to decipher the dancefloor etiquette for each of these! complimenting the release is a rare and wonderfully percussive-full remix from the undeniable a mochi. a well established and respected techno vet who’s been deep in the tokyo underground for over a decade.
a new four track ep by hexagon aka conforce on his own imprint. doing what he does best. making deep imaginary techno music with otherworldly authentic atmospheres without any concessions. the title track sucks you into desolate interstellar territories paying hommage to 606 rhythms with emotive strings on top that determine the total atmosphere of this killer advanced electro cut. human meets machine in it s purest form. pitch black leans on accurate programmed heavy broken percussive patterns and is the most functional track of the ep. functional but it s haunting atmosphere lifts this to a different dimension. continuum dives deeper into sonic territory with a mysterious stealth missional vibe caused by it s unpredictable sparkling crispy effects and mysterious pads. systematic repetition leans on pulsating modular bleeps and dubby basses and is the most techno orientated cut of the whole ep. it wouldn t be a conforce record if there weren t any strings and pads attached to it.
the second predecessor to dj hiddens directive album showcases two dark, relentless drum & bass tracks. both designed for dancefloors and home listening alike.
following up his debut on the label, jc laurent successfully returns with this memorbable four tracker, “southside” ep. using his influences from deep within berlin and detroit, he resumes where he left off, continually blurring the lines between techno and house with an uncanny ability to make it look easy.
manchester producer hidden spheres blends the interesting elements he finds within recordings into soulful dance music suited for clubs and the living room. those influences combine jazz artists like sun ra, john coltrane, the art ensemble of chicago, and miles davis along with the modern sounds of detroit and german producers. having released individual tracks on dirt crew his first solo ep appropriately finds its way to moods & grooves, a label known its eclectic output. the bloos connects the musical dots of his influences while expressing a love for house music.
the next vault series episode starts with the mysterious hidden criterion of truth. nothing is known about him. a stranger, who is pursued by the government and the police. he knows the truth. welcome to world of vault!
after a prolonged absence, tom trago returns to the voyage direct label with his first solo single since 2013. *hidden heart of gold* is an expansive trip into intergalactic deep house territory that ranks as one of his most emotionally charged moments to date.
8th vinyl from gilesku series delivers another talent on display. a very intelligent work from one of the most promising slovenian producers you should pay attention to in the future - vid vai. a three track ep opens with an intelligent minimalistic track somewhere out there - this catchy bassline, wicked and smart game of beats will definitely open your mind and take you on a ride. eleos is uncompromising dancefloor bomb with strong acid line, accompanied with warm synth theme which will take you back in time. to conclude this amazing ep, here is hidden projections track, another acidish gem that proves how talented vid vai is.
pareidolia is a new project thinked for the electro modular lovers, the vinyl only record label debuts with the first ep from the wonderboy of the london modular alliance, pip williams! focused on the acid sound and 808 infected electro grooves, this ep rappresents the perfect essence of the spirit of pareidolia.
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metalogic is known from addon and hit the hidden agenda crew with this clink like four tracker.. plays by someone else, perc and alex bau
emerging nyc label lost soul enterprises present hidden city, their third 12 inch release and first single-artist ep. these four tracks by brooklyn native j slusher, made in collaboration with his fellow artists in the boroughs thriving experimental techno scene, are dark, menacing excursions into after hours territory. his previous work as a noise artist under various monikers (opponents, privilege, unstable systems) informs a uniquely uncompromising take on club music. slusher takes a stripped-down, industrial approach to percussion and populates it with otherworldly vocal snippets and growling synths. the result is hypnotic, evoking the severe moods and disused spaces so vital to the secret nightlife of the city.
these hidden hands is the collaborative project of uk stalwart, tommy four seven and alain, the berlin-based producer and mastering engineer at one million mangos. it is fair to say that techno is the main ingredient, served as uncompromisingly as possible. their debut lp showcases the duo’s love for cavernous, echoing drones and visceral, foreboding half-time beats - from the gnarly, distorted frame of *trelesire* to the dystopian, mutant dance of *diesel*, this album has it all and comes warmly recommended for fans of vatican shadow and the whole hospital productions camp.
limited pressing on 180 gram vinyl, download code included.
a staple within the techno / house community, hidden recordings continues to grow it’s well-respected legacy of pushing sonic boundaries with consistent and carefully curated release after release. the 32nd release (27th vinyl) release from the forward thinking nyc based imprint features another newly discovered talent to many, french producer flex with a beautifully brutal yet simplistic original named ‘black terra’. the b side features a rare remix from one of techno’s most respected and leading shining lights, truncate. respect! a colossal monster of a release, hidden recordings is excited to share these sounds with you.
fasaan records from malmö is back with another stunning 12 inch! prins emmanuel & golden ivy bring you the perfect summer vibe for your chilled beach party.
hidden orchestra sind zurück mit dem zweiten teil ihrer archipelago remixes-reihe, einer limitierten doppel-10 inch vinyl plus download card. *archipelago remixes vol.2* ist ein echter leckerbissen mit vier eklektischen remixes von dam mantle, mungos hi-fi, floex und submerse. streng limitiert auf 500 exemplare weltweit!
hidden fees is ivan berko and thomas gluibizzi, lifelong friends and conductors on new york citys underground dance music railroad. travellers in multiple decades of the citys ever-evolving time and space, the duo curate a perfect combination of grit and groove from each corner of the five boroughs and filter through the funky, spunky so what ep for beats in space records.
mary was first inspired by her love for lofi and electronica music, but also by the international deep & minimal house scene. in recent years, she developed her own style and produced her music from a unique blend. here she presents the hidden poetry ep 12inch vinyl of the debut album and was subsequently allowed by jamie robson aka magic panda make a beautiful remix of the track mountain lake. with chestnut tree and rocket boi you go through somewhere between a deep and trippy journey.bonus track is forest haze.
HAZE / I SEE THE LIGHT (IN YOUR EYES) (180G VINYL)
12 Inch, 180 g 30.01.14
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.
damian schwartz and jonas kopp, two old friends and part of the esperanza family come back to the label to deliver a split ep full of deepness and dubby yet summerish feeling. a side, hidden house its the deep cut of the record with a huge detroit feeling, analog synths, melodies, pads. chords, strings. jonas track on the b side is a great tool we have been using for years already, 100% his own unique stlyle of dubby techno. must have!
the manic brothers - voices huge hypnotic stabs generate a late night dub that uses sparse percussion and interesting delay effects to mesmerize the crowd. hidden history includes lots of snare rolls and a stab that is infectious whilst rolling over a heavy kick drum.
five more tracks of standout quality, differing shades of intelligent house & techno. timeless cuts of varying degrees of intensity to suit all intimate dancefloors. handnumbered limited copies. no repress. no digital. artwork designed by philip mitton. focus on quality.
plays and support coming from: luke hess, arnaud le texier, paer grindvik, lucy, psyk, chris liebing, rebekah, tommy four seven, drumcell, pfirter, jonas kopp, dvs1, inigo kennedy, etapp kyle, lewis fautzi, alan fitzpatrick, roberto figus, tom dicicco, milton bradley, urbano, krenzlin, dumani, jon asher and a lot more
VIRUS / EVIL HAS NO BOUNDARIESN (DJ HIDDEN REMIXES)
12 Inch 22.08.13
hidfr000 is a unique joint release by hidden tracks and freak recordings. for this special edition, dj hidden remixed two tracks by freak recordings artists dylan and cativo. doubled kicks and doubled snares make the virus remix an ultra violent, relentlessly dark rendition of dylans original and it has a breakdown bruce dickinson would approve of. the remix of evil has no boundaries has been destroying continents for some time now but never appeared on vinyl or anywhere for that matter. both tracks are now ready to fill record crates and hard drive space. just be careful of what you put near it - these remixes do bite.
local lads hakim murphy & ike velez are bringing the heat worldwide with their contemporary take on raw classic chicago house sounds. here they give us body flicker, fan nation, & outer path.
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