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basel based experimental techno producer and amenthia label co-owner agonis steps up on midgar. the release is inspired by the astronomical phenomenon of gamma rays, the most energetic form of electromagnetic radiation. gamma ray bursts are associated with the core collapse of massive stars leading to the formation of a black hole or a neutron star, which releases a tremendous amount of energy, outshining entire galaxies for brief seconds.

montreal-based producer priori has a new release on the horizon with midgar’s “pareidolia.” the release coincides with the label’s 9th anniversary. the title is inspired by the phenomenon of recognizing familiar patterns in random objects, which priori artfully incorporates into his sound design. imagine anthropomorphic water droplets ascending to a higher plane of existence.

genre crossing release, from experimental techno to drum and bass

2021 repress, white vinyl

2021 repress

heavyweight remix package.

without full cover - ruff cherry comes back after probably too long on midgar, with forest of thorns ep. the record has been in the making since more than a year, but will finally hit the stores in a month. after the well received ritual ep (september 2015) the cork based producer delivers once again messages on behalf of some obscure alien civilizations.

the midgar family is growing larger. we are happy to welcome the italian duo natural/electronic.system, main ambassadors of the amazing moroccan label tikita and long time friends!

sound alchemist ground tactics back on midgar.

2020 repress - ruff cherry debuts on midgar with the retro-futuristic “ritual ep” delivering four spaced out cuts costantly spanning between dub, sci-fi ambient and deep techno. the first track ritual is a dubbed out concoction of african drums, solemn atmospheres and bleeping circuits of a meditative machine. the a side closes with the broken beat planet outlaw, a super chilled-out groove meets entrancing heavenly pads. mysterians on the flipside opens with a short intro before an eerie high pitched drum breaks in, embracing uplifting soundscapes and suddenly crossed by flying transistors. the last track on the vinyl is the deep and tribal endless world (future mix) bringin sounds from celebratory steps around the fire.

2020 repress , early support from abdulla rashim, iori, marco shuttle, dj nobu, fred p, go hiyama, samuli kemppi, svreca, sandrien, eric cloutier.
a diverse and elaborate ep from the seasoned producer wata igarashi to launch new imprint midgar records! composed of four tracks exploring the depths of deep techno and house, junctions is a restless concoction of halfway beats, which lays on background of pulsating noises and sound experimentations. fluctuating between machine stuttering techno and dusty acid-laced house.. a wicked start to the label!

forest drive west is gifting midgar with 4 dub cuts infused with warm, earthy tones and cosmic delightfulness.

prg/m releasing previously on midgar as member of r2&#960,, collective, is now on duties with an extended solo ep of 6 spellbinding techno cuts. 4 on vinyl and 2 in free download via xlr8r and monument. spellbinding techno by prg/m

nuel delivers a fat 4 tracker of groovy delightfulness for midgar records.

wata igarashi is back on midgar. this is part 2 of two mind-bending eps

wata igarashi is back on midgar. this is part 1 of two mind-bending eps.

after the recent collaborative library of babel ep alongside retina.it and prg/m as r2&#960,,, , ruhig is back on midgar with the 4tracker sleeping oracle ep, first instalment of a release trilogy. expect nice things!

ruff cherry comes back after probably too long on midgar, with forest of thorns ep. the record has been in the making since more than a year, but will finally hit the stores in a month. after the well received ritual ep (september 2015) the cork based producer delivers once again messages on behalf of some obscure alien civilizations.

delivering the super deep and trippy 4tracker library of babel ep. all of the tracks on the ep are a result of a spontaneous jam session between the artists, which has also since become a liveset.

wata igarashi’s ciphers ep (mdg006) out in march 2016 is getting reworked. the artist involved were carefully chosen together with wata igarashi after some friendly exchanges during his last visit in europe. we want to deeply thank nuel, yves de mey, orphx, shawn o’sullivan, r²&#960,,,,, and ruff cherry for taking part to this project and giving their amazing contribute! the black vinyl comes with full artwork cover.

wata igarashi’s ciphers ep (mdg006) out in march 2016 is getting reworked. the artist involved were carefully chosen together with wata igarashi after some friendly exchanges during his last visit in europe. we want to deeply thank nuel, yves de mey, orphx, shawn o’sullivan, r²&#960,,,, and ruff cherry for taking part to this project and giving their amazing contribute! the white vinyl comes with full artwork cover.

midgar is happy to welcome the byelorussian artist cliche morph with the moody 4-tracker escape from himself ep.

von grall is back on midgar with following the rules ep, a glacial excursion into the craters of deep techno.

midgar is finally reaching the 10th release with mdg008, a rich ensemble of live jams, adapted to the vinyl format by ambient specialist shaded explorer. the record opens with the bleeping saucer emerald weapon, activating hyperspace mode as the sidereal ambiances take over in the middle of the track. skyward follows up with thunderous kicks, adding consistency to the groove but keeping focus on windy atmospheres. the slow-builder shaded gems reset the pace on the b-side, where the italian artist fully express the solemnity of the machines. underwood ends the record with natural textures: a sonic representation of mother nature waking up the forests using bright pads and perpetual chirping.

materia ep is the second installment of ruhig s double ep, inaugurated with particles ep in january 2016. originally the records were supposed to be out in the same period, but due to problems with our ex-distribution, materia ep got postponed of few months. the release starts with the transcendent trento, respecting ruhig s tradition of broken beats idm deep techno leaning openers. consecutive cut the vector is a thumping mixtures of drones and heavyweight hihats designed with some attention for dancefloor. the slow-burner materia delivers some powerful mist-shrouded kicks on the b-side, that wraps up with sciame, a massive droning wave of electro wasps, which still keeps some classy chilled out elements somewhere in the background, behind the thunderous main drums. vinyl unfortunately left no space for the extra only digital track 1870, this last one is percussive retro-futuristic jam of psychedelic mouth arp and huge mallets drums. the track will be available for free download in the same period of the vinyl

midgar welcomes the bordeaux based von grall delivering four dense, immersive cuts. first of the list, *a secant line*, is an acidic and powerful mantra, opening the gates of sonic virtuality. in the second track, *the slope*, fast paced rhythmics and cold ambiances bring some severity to the record. on the bside, the melodic and slightly dreamy excursion *apply the definition*, while *limit value* close the record with a solemn concoction of offbeats drums and mechanic nightbirds.

midgar is very happy to deliver a new release by wata igarashi! anticipated since few weeks already, ciphers ep is a rich assemblage of deep sonic excursions showing throughout a strong coexistence of organic and virtual elements.

ruhig comes back after one year with particles ep as first installment of a double ep on midgar. the record opens with particles, an atmospheric detroit influenced cut made out of synthlines dropping like voodoo spells, epic pads and fragmented beats. eddying follows up with a more direct approach to the dancefloor, 4/4 stomping beat and thin hi-hats backed by lasers and passionate ambiances. etere on the b-side gives the records an halfway breath, sounds like a late afternoon walk in the fields of a southern countryside village (with constructions going on somewhere nearby), before to start again with the sweet and eerie perle, where droney pinching drums are flooded by a swarm of dreamy fireflies. idiom to close the ep with a fast syncopated cut, showing the approach of ruhig to any form of musical expression and genre, far from traditional ambient or deep techno and going further, to reach out daring and more demanding levels.

a remix package which well represent the multifaceted approach of midgar to techno. edit-select opens with a long and groovy rework of lost in the instability , keeps the peculiar synth & basslines of the original cut, and goes further, carrying those elements to deeper dimensions. synthek delivers a stabbing remix of nibelheim , a killer techno cut where powerful broken beats continuously crash into the heaviest sonic waves. alba was originally an interlude solely composed of ambient sounds and ephemeral voices, which evolved with luigi tozzi s interpretation into a sweet and melancholic trip. wata igarashi to close the record, re-imagines pulse width as a mind-stressing experience held in a frame of hollow drones.

midgar is proud to introduce a newcomer for the third release. a great debut for the maltese cloned, delivering not less than 4 cuts with sapphire 1990 e.p. the record, way more straightforward and groove centered than the previous midgar outputs, opens with sapphire 1990, track that sounds like very nostalgic memories from a timeless rave. thanks to a genuine simplicity and the great arrangement of its elements, this first cut has the perfect characteristics to become a dancefloor anthem. on the same side, a live out-take from cloned’s repertory, the pendulum swinging synth-lines which dominate pretty direct rhythmics filled with hi-hats and claps over a costant background noise. belgassem as the first cut on the b side, is an absolutely heavy one for the label’s standards, made of deep kickin’ drums and haunting voices empowered by a really strong and obsessive acid-line. closing the vinyl, the slow (and again really acidic) submerging is like a lysergic vessel headed to more comfortable dimensions, where groovy drums are embraced by very bright heavenly pads. sudden death is instead a chilled-out broken beat interrupted by confused speeches and detroitish pads, resulting as a modern ritual of ascension towards higher spheres. corel drives the release to the end, recalling most of its main features: a restless run through misty soundscapes along a path studded of bells and overwhelming, sharp hi-hats.

ruhig (audiolouis from natch records) debuts on midgar with a deeply atmospheric ep. crumbled beats, gloomy synths and meticulously crafted basslines are the order of the day here, resulting in some incredible introspective techno! the midgar imprint continues to explore the themes found in its first release whilst evolving to embrace a warmer, heated sound.