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marc brauner makes his return to the label, this time collaborating with fellow berliner, ulrich harrison - better known by moniker tender games - on five summertime sweeteners.

symphonic music

vinyl only affair from one of the deepest of chicago.

weare proud to welcome marc antona as the newest member on the highgrade artist roster. unless youve spent the last few years living under a rock you will most likely already know his name! the french producer has recently put out releases on several hot labels like freak n chic, micro-fibres, sender and mobilee . the opening track, >red faces< instantly proves why marcs sound fits perfectly into the highgrade musical universe: highly energetic and hypnotic, it develops slowly but relentlessly into an irresistible groove. the first track on the flipside >wheel of chance< skillfully picks up this train of thought, throwing some more percussion into the mix, which next to some bleeping synth lines will guarantee effortless intoxication on the dancefloor. hustle< on the b2 grooves on relentlessly as well - with some slick seeded reverse claps and detroit inspired synth stabs. our hats are definitely off to this release, and we look forward to many more from mr. antona!

originally released in 1988, remastered version

limited expanded reissue on double vinyl.

2021 reissue

omar s reissues marc pharoahs detroit house classic soul sounds 3 which was originally released on mad mike s soul city label.

strongly limited to 500 copies
one of stephan and marc s biggest tunes ever, kerberos comes along with brand new remixes. diynamic s solomun teams up for the first time with johannes brecht and their debut convinces with driving beats, fresh sounds and a composition of synth lines which won t leave your brain anymore. on the flip side you can find two versions by andré hommen, who has been responsible for countless club weapons on labels like objektivity, poker flat and these eyes plus dublin s poster boy matador who recently delivered a master piece with his legendary remix of oxia s „domino“.

d’marc cantu’s second release on drone is an introspective, emotive piece of electro. with it’s deep pads, ‘omega red’ provides the soundtrack to a trek through the snowy wastes, never letting up and calling through the night. dreaming of a world beyond our own on a journey without end, waking to find fragments of that world still holding on.

marc antona has been always in the pursuit of new expressions within music as he has continually demonstrated with his work. following the jazz-infused adventures of the rattle snaps ep, he finally returns to his own turf to lay down another crucial exploration of beat science. hanging gardens is a masterclass in immersive programming, fusing the natural feel of live drums with crisp electronic tones that hover in a spacious mix. its the perfect angle at which to appreciate the subtlety of sound design that goes into every inch of marc antonas productions, teasing elements in and out of the mix so gracefully, its hard to tell where the joints are. the haunting touches of chords and lingering pad are deployed with poise, the intricate percussion progressively rising and falling throughout to create a truly immersive sonic journey. where the a side deals with angular rhythms and a shape-shifting atmosphere, unrestricted takes the sound palette of organic and electronic elements and feeds them into a rolling, technominded focus. the tribal thrum of the beat fills out an in-the room-ambience while the psychoactive synth flurries speak out the pulse of the machines. its a combination that makes unrestricted as intimate as it is exotic. in combining these disparate feelings within his tracks, antona once again brings a human feel to the technology, pushing the music into exciting new realms in the process.

having presented focused artist releases since the beginning, dissonant is proud to present its first ‘various artists ep. supporting new talent alongside well-established figures, this collection of tracks throws some exciting new names into the label. marc antona makes a welcome return with the thrilling spirit track, lord of combines. his refined drum science is carefully arranged with immersive organic textures creating a rising energy while maintaining the voluptuous appeal of the rhythm. jayro shows up a fearless imagination and serious studio maturity, psicodelica lives up to its name with all kinds of head-spinning sound effects whirling around a playful, snaking drumbeat. david gtronic makes his debut in dissonant with ‘rana where his sonic identity, builtup with organic textures and melodies, stands out in a perfect combination of subtle dub elements alongside strong rhythmic flow. counrad come across with the hypnotic rhythm of ‘the human centipede where the club oriented groove stretches out with restraint and increasing tension, blossoming outbreak energy engaged this alluring tech house trip. all four tracks have their own distinct qualities, but combined on one release, they reflect the vibe of the label perfectly.

for the latest release on dissonant, his founder marc antona presents two grand journeys that reach into the deepest parts of his musical psyche. in rattle snaps he turns out a seductive bass line and a captivating beat drawing on his strength in layering up ingenious sonic details.

after showcasing new talents, dissonant brings it back to the man in charge. marc antona delivers his latest forward-thinking rhythmic masterpiece ride safari. after his captivating last ep brush rush, he proves once again what a diverse producer he can be.

fellow marc antona brings it back home in a blaze of fearless creativity with this new ep for his own label. brush rush channels the loose, surprising rhythms of jazz into a celebration of percussion to test the most drum loving djs, while the hack fellow delivers a seductive hypnotic groove taking us into a truly addictive musical journey.

red axes packs quite some heat, with a weatherbeaten bassline & mixes by rebolledo and marc houle.

2012 was a ground-breaking year for dissonant. with releases from tini, re-up and leix, we continued to push new and exciting sounds, whilst building our very own family of artists. having kicked of 2013 with a fantastic debut from chad andrew, we ready ourselves for the return of label chief marc antona, as the gallic groove purveyor delivers yet another brilliant brace of tracks..

its been six months since we enjoyed the freshest sounds from dissonant boss marc antona. the release of his darwin ep for truesoul and our heavily supported in flagranti ep, bookended april of this year and saw marc preparing for his summer residency in ibiza.

the next chapter in truesouls evolving story comes from marc antona. with discography highlights that include releases for mobilee, highgrade, micro-fibers and, most recently, his own dissonant label, antona is an already familiar name to followers of quality techhouse and the deeper, groovier side of techno. impressive career credentials that have been galvanized by marcs appearances for cadenza as part of their vagabundos tours. with such experience behind the ibiza-based producer, it comes as no surprise that this ep brings the kind of sunshine sensuality to truesoul that has come to characterize the soundtrack of dance musics mecca with the sultry percussion and understated funk of >gloves off< or the perpetual bass groove and twitching rhythm of >darwins corner stone<.

having been wowed by tinis dissonant debut,label chief marc antona returns with his first new work since the november release of his fantastic long-player,rules of madness.a brand new double-header from the frenchman is lead by in flagrante. joining forces with aber costa, the pair present yet another joyful example of marcs innate ability to harness the most exotic of grooves whilst showering us with a dizzying array of sounds and samples.its nordic conversation is wrapped in beautiful organic percussion,as handclaps and rubbery basslines ripple throughout before ghostly chains ring out the closing beats.ipso facto on the flip is a pure example of stripped back house.beats, hats and an elasticated filtered riff open the show before the snare rolls usher in from the depths a throbbing wave of bass.

marc miroir teams up with andreas henneberg (voltage music), >faces< is the first single release of marc miroir s debut album >hitting home< and already djs secret weapon. the result of this killer collaboration is an exquisite tech-house floor-bomb with the miroir typical deep groovy bassline, most serious flutes, strings and delayed percussions.
on top there is a great remix by frankfurt based einzelkind, who is well-known for his collaborations with christian burkhardt. this 12 inch comes with the new paso artwork, and is the perfect tease of what can be expected from marcs album debut >hitting home<.

smoohs raisin theory, her debut for dissonant, is the first of tinis new productions and whilst the freshness of a new moment is evident in this funk driven number, her youth as a drummer and the early influences of a certain moodymann, can all be heard in the warm rhythms of the original. label boss marc antona takes the original on a trip with his outback mix. creating an ethereal atmosphere with his deep pulsing drums and bringing the vocal to the fore, marc creates a special moment for the floor. dissonants italian arm, re-up keep the funk and drive, whilst adding an array of crisp, clean percussion.

marc releases now the fourth and final vinyl extract, >rules of madness - part 4<, a perfect place for two uncommon creative tracks that reveal the very wide range dissonant can bring to your ears

for the third vinyl release of marc antonas >rules of madness< album, dissonant reveals three more unique techno trips. featuring >crush to pulp<, >guru< and >illegal<, this third vinyl extract from marcs album discovers new dimensions within each quirky piece and follows its ever surprising musical direction.

marc antonas >rules of madness< album on his own lovingly crafted dissonant label is in full force, its works now trickling through in vinyl packages. for tthe second installment leading track >all against the law< and his full-acoustic brother >spring pack< open the three vinyl release sequence that will bring the entire album to the decks.

killer french minimal techhouse / techno action

there is always an air of excitement in the office when the new dissonant drops with us. it may only be on its third release but marc antonas wonderfully fresh new imprint is making waves, and for all the right reasons. theres no relentless pr entertaining, popular genre chasing or laptop-loving >live< collectives here. no fuss, no bluster, just incredible music.

paso representer and long time buddy marc miroir strikes back with 2 sureshot techno bombs !

the owl, like its namesake, sits in the shadows. its deep, dubby bassline lazily rolls along, as our franco-italian alliance layer their percussive elements. string stabs usher in the smooth-keyed break, before that weighty bass drops back in. on the flip, txarco brings a sinister, somewhat industrial brand of funk, provided brilliantly by its growling, predatory bassline. as scything sounds, breathy vocals, and a variety of drums rolls lunge from the darkness, and fade just as quickly, we are constantly guarded by our bassline protector.

a cover of the teddy p classic from marc evans, produced by dj spen for code red.