50weapons 41 ist die nummer zwei im grand finale des labels. kaum ist die nadel aufgesetzt, findet sich hier ein killer-paar von tracks, die auf nicht weniger abzielen, als den dancefloor komplett zu zerstören. mit tw33tz feiert phon.o den breiten katalog des labels von droniger darkness bis zu verschwitzter 10 uhr morgens euphorie. eine ganze spur darker als -tw33tz-, gießt paula temples superwaffe oscillate das destillat von techno in einen track mit einer kickdrum, die so staubtrocken komprimiert ist wie astronauten eis. eingebettet in einen magengruben subbass schält sich eine electro acid line in die gehörgänge und setzt sich im motorischen kortex fest.

on saturday the 13th of april de:tuned is hosting the multi-dimensional world event at petrol club in antwerp, belgium focussing on the best in old school techno, acid and rave. to beat the drum, de:tuned is releasing a very limited 12inch record featuring tracks by artists who will be performing at the event on april 13th. each artist is bringing his unique sound to the table, but with an added de:tuned twist. the result is a double a side release which will be available on heavyweight yellow vinyl.

following up the intrusion & paul st. hilaire project comes a new release from the intrusion imprint which offers a killa selection of steppas riddims and tropical grooves. intrusions >velocity in a minor< is all about being playful with a sequence, splicing a riddim, stimulating the mind while shuffling your feet. this concludes with the mysterious lo-fi soundsystem up next who make their first 12 inch appearance on intrusion (previously recording under a variety of names strictly on 45) their powerful >de lions den< has been given a second lease on life from its scarce 45 release, (which was only available at a few small record shops in jamaica) this island groove is filled with the dankiest skanks, a melodica on acid and a bassline deeper than the ocean. this mystical midnight groove is given a rework in a 4/4 rhythm and effects from deep space, behind the controls is intrusion front man stephen hitchell who leaves us with a tasty embellishment in fat riddims and icey cold electronics. the b side opens with mildious >de natura rerum< which crosses into territory comparable to intrusions >tswana dub< or the atmospheric dub side of rhythm & sound, a powerful mind melter which does all the rights things in all the right time. the closing >oceanview< paints a picture of just that, leaving you to wander off into the ocean breeze while sinking into its smoky green vapour haze.

placid alias paul wise ist der chef von we re going deep, einer online community und einem plattenlabel, das aus einer lebenslangen affäre mit den vielen schattierungen elektronischer musik und der besessenheit, seit 1988 platten zu sammeln, entstanden ist.

we are more than happy for nutia returning to tal der verwirrung with a gloomy, twisted yet hauntingly beautiful solo ep after his first appearance on the label in 2017. dreamy, distant bells and subtle, organic drums form the canvas for warm chords which nutia pairs with dubby bassline stabs and vocals of his very special vocalist.

maybe one of the bigger open air releases this year. slow motion minimal pop house at its best. having started to spin hip-hop records in his hometown frankfurt / main he finally ended up in berlin. his >mirrors< ep on katermukke and >akumal< on laut & luise, where released to wide acclaim and already show his versatility and finesse. his remixes and co-productions for instance with nu and acid pauli does confirm his musical pedigree and make us eagerly await all the marvelous things yet to come from this fledging artist.

fŸr die 13. saison auf ibiza und die dazugehšrige warum-up summer mix-cd sind fŸr euch dies mal cassy und joris voorn am start!