Maelstrom / CT Kidobó – DDS05 [DDS05]

MAELSTROM/CT KIDOBO - DDS 05

Maelstrom links up with newcomer CT Kidobó for a deep exploration of raw, violent analogue electro on the fifth instalment of the Dalmata Daniel Split series. The opening track sets the tone for what to expect in the next twenty minutes: 16T50 is like the soundtrack of a spaceship escaping from a cosmic imperial incident, trying to dodge the unknown anti-pleasures lurking in every corner of the dark nebula. RSZALCAXN then creates a strong gravitational field of confidence with its heavyweight instrumentation, sending the message that the desertion mission was successful but staying vigilant is still inevitable. CT Kidobó picks up where the Frenchman named after the wild vortex left off: the ever-tense Dark City wraps itself around a single powerful and metallic leitmotif, holding our attention while William Gibson nods appreciatively in the background, on the autumn streets drenched in tired neon lights. Finally, the Primer, which starts airy and gradually thickens, brings the calm and release we have been longing for all along, but which may not last long in this universe constantly shaped by gargantuan forces.

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Maelstrom / CT Kidobó – DDS05 [DDS05]

Unknown – 303 Third Pattern [ZC-303003]

ZODIAK COMMUNE - 303 Third Pattern

The 303’s Third Pattern contains even more acid and acidic techno masterpieces from Unknown Artists. Although minimalistic when quickly checked, these tracks contain immense depth when given a proper listen and you know a proper soundsystem will reveal all these so important details for sure.

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Unknown – 303 Third Pattern [ZC-303003]

Lime – Angel Eyes (Tiga Remix) [SPEC-1859]

LIME - Angel Eyes

As part of the legendary Canadian label Unidisc’s ongoing 40th anniversary celebrations, Lime’s 1983 HI-NRG masterpiece is back with a super-fresh 2021 re-rub from the one and only Tiga.’Angel Eyes’ was a hit notched up by husband and wife duo Lime (aka Denis & Denyse LePage), a driving vocoder heavy synth fest with whiplash electronic drums and serious attitude to boot that can turn any discotheque into throbbing sweaty hysteria. Rounding up the release is Tiga, whose darker edged and chopped up poppy remix takes ‘Angel Eyes’ into altogether different territory.

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Lime – Angel Eyes (Tiga Remix) [SPEC-1859]

Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Soulwax remixes) [SWRMXSYL]

SYLVESTER - You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Soulwax remixes)

Craft Recordings and Soulwax celebrate Pride by producing a fresh and joyful remix of Sylvester’s 1978 disco classic, ‘You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)’.

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Sylvester – You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real) (Soulwax remixes) [SWRMXSYL]

VA – Clear Memory 006 [CLEAR006]

INT MAIN/MAGNETIC/STRANDED WIRES/WESTLAKE/HAYTER/ALLEY X - Clear Memory 006

Deep down in the sediment – you will find the element – of human being error. CLEAR006 is the cure. The next edition of cooperations, cross-overs and contemplations on current events brings you the soundtrack for the basements in which you will be allowed to go to again soon. Enjoy this blend of dystopian funk, battle ship movements and laid-back tributes while it’s still cold (-80°).

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VA – Clear Memory 006 [CLEAR006]

Captain Mustache – Floorwax EP [RTTD019]

CAPTAIN MUSTACHE - Floorwax EP (feat Cardopusher & Hrdvsion remixes)

Captain Mustache is stepping forth with a new release on Return To Disorder, kicking off with the massive ‘Danger’ featuring certifiable legend Paris The Black Fu on vocal duties. ‘Floorwax’ is also packing some club scene clout into its electro fantasy, with the mighty Foremost Poets sneaking some spooky lyrics into the mix. On the flip, ‘Floorwax’ gets remixed by Cardopusher and Hrdvision, who respectively jack the track up and freak it right out, widening the scope of the record without leaving the seedy ambience Return To Disorder prefers to lurk in.

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Captain Mustache – Floorwax EP [RTTD019]

Let Your Hair Down – Waiting Room [COK009]

LET YOUR HAIR DOWN - Waiting Room

7 piece instrumental soul group from Melbourne, Australia featuring members from Karate Boogaloo, Surprise Chef and Saskwatch. Produced by Henry Jenkins, the recording mind behind Surprise Chef and Karate Boogaloo, Waiting Room moves deftly through moments of fuzzed-out psychedelia, dusty deep soul backbeat and incendiary minor key funk.

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Let Your Hair Down – Waiting Room [COK009]

Les Filles de Illighadad – At Pioneer Works [SS063LP]

LES FILLES DE ILLIGHADAD - At Pioneer Works

The first new album from Les Filles de Illighadad in four years At Pioneer Works is the highly anticipated new album by the Tuareg Avant-rock group. Les Filles de Illighadad recorded the album in Brooklyn at the tail end of a two-year-long world tour. At Pioneer Works finds Les Filles at the height of their powers, creating a sound that transcends all known genres. This is a heavy and meditative set of music from one of the world’s most exciting bands.

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Les Filles de Illighadad – At Pioneer Works [SS063LP]

DJ Steve – Secret Touch EP [WRECKS036]

DJ STEVE - Secret Touch

The question ‘Who is DJ Steve?’ gets closer to being answered with the exciting release of his second EP on Klasse Wrecks. WRECKS036 brings more of the heat that DJ Steve is becoming known for. Direct lines are traced to back the formative years of UK Rave and Bleep music, production techniques are kept stripped back and faithful to the classic combinations of those numbers 808, 909, 303 and 101. ‘Secret Touch’ is a melting pot of acid lines, perfectly placed chord stabs and atmospherics that wouldn’t sound out of place in a Sheffield warehouse in 1992. The three original tracks are backed up with a hypnotic and perfectly grooved-out remix from Klasse Wrecks boss Luca Lozano.

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DJ Steve – Secret Touch EP [WRECKS036]

Windy City – Acid Funk Vol. 3 [NYC010]

WINDY CITY feat MOOT BOOXLE - Acid Funk Vol 3

Here we have the 3rd & final installment of Windy City (Feat. Moot Booxle) “Acid Funk” series. Once again, Moot lends his amazing keyboard skills to Windy City’s space disco excursions.

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Windy City – Acid Funk Vol. 3 [NYC010]

Gensi – Primavera 707 [FBR081]

GENSI - Primavera 707 EP

Gensi AKA András Genser deploys a trio of smooth and inspiriting cuts on the ‘Primavera 707’ EP. The title track gets the remix rub from British brothers Decius. ‘Primavera 707’ is tinged with a gloss and sheen, and a pop edge, that stays on the right side of classy. Heavenly melodies skit around an effervescent vocal, as Gensi distributes bubbly acid lines and expansive synths that elegantly crescendo.

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Gensi – Primavera 707 [FBR081]

Ton Globiter – KITNL Dark Hour Reprise [OR94]

GLOBITER, Ton - Kitnl Dark Hour Reprise

Oráculo Records joins forces with Wrong Era to release the vinyl debut of the Lithuanian young act Ton Globiter. In between techno, ebm and new beat, his sound is fresh and overwhelming, ready to fire up any dance floor. It includes remixes by Kris Baha and Synths Versus Me to complete a ballistic weapon EP.

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Ton Globiter – KITNL Dark Hour Reprise [OR94]

ABRAXAS – Embrace Capitalism (Until It Strangles You) [OR93]

ABRAXAS - Embrace Capitalism: Until It Strangles You

ABRAXAS is the activist techno side project of Damià Llorens , alma matter of We Are Not Brothers. Self-defined as “activism trough music, promoting social, political, economical and environmental changes in our fucking capitalist society towards a greater good”, his vinyl debut is about real punk attitude on the 21th century. Including collaborations by Nightcrawler, Univac and José Rodríguez”.

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ABRAXAS – Embrace Capitalism (Until It Strangles You) [OR93]

HERE-X – You’re Coming Home LP [OR92]

HERE X - You're Coming Home

The debut album of the Greek one-man project HERE-X contains everything we could expect from a leading modern post-punk act. Cold wave ambiances fulfilled with sumptuous guitar riffs and beautiful synth lines surrounded by exuberant vocals.

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HERE-X – You’re Coming Home LP [OR92]

VA – Reticular Activating System LP [N2MU006]

VARIOUS - Reticular Activating System

For its sixth release, the Madrid-based label N2MU presents an eight-track Various Artists compilation featuring Ivna Ji, Teslasonic, and Larionov among others. A gathering of renowned artists able to convey a homogeneous music message without losing sight of their creative individual characters. As in the latest N2MU release, Xergio Córdoba (Eternal Midnight Mastering Studio) has been in charge of mastering duties, while the Galician visual artist, Plástica, has created the artwork for the project.

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VA – Reticular Activating System LP [N2MU006]

MSRG – Afterwork programming [BP010]

MSRG - Afterwork Programming

MSRG is back on Solar One Music’s Between Places sub label. Four funky spaced out electro tunes in the likes of The Other People Place. The mood over here is really positive, which is really refreshing. Bassline programming, melodies and beats fit perfectly together and give that special amazing vibe.

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MSRG – Afterwork programming [BP010]

Polytron / Two Witches ‎ – Electro Empire / Pimeyden Jousi [EE-007]

POLYTRON/TWO WITCHES - Electro Empire

For the first time on vinyl, German label Electro Empire rereleases Polytron’s crispy analogue produced and 808-loaded Electro Empire theme song from 2003. The Finnish ElectroBass cruiser is accompanied by another classic, the Polytron 2003 remix of Pimeyden Jousi (Bow of Darkness) by legendary gothic rockers Two Witches from 1988. With vocoderized Finnish vocals and dark synth work, this remix is pure Electro-Disco magic.

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Polytron / Two Witches ‎ – Electro Empire / Pimeyden Jousi [EE-007]

Kid Ginseng – Twenty One [KJ056]

KID GINSENG - Twenty One

Following in the tradition of artists like Detroit in Effect and DJ Di’jital, Kid Ginseng brings us another dose of classic, analog-driven electro with his newest EP, Twenty One. The EP features two versions of three hyper-catchy cuts, and both the remixed versions and originals are capable of holding their own.

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Kid Ginseng – Twenty One [KJ056]