Vortex Traks presents 4-tracker of alien machine funk from the mind of Mesak.
001.Features
Jensen Interceptor – Carter’s Green Factory [CPU00110011]
Jensen Interceptor aka Mikey Melas returns to CPU with another brutal electro storm. The dance floor is never far from his mind with each track building upon his signature thunderous kicks and android basslines. Melas demonstrates his meticulous knowledge of the genre on this E.P. as he jumps between aquatic synths and no nonsense UR science.
Beta Evers – Eruption [SGX03]
The sub label of Sonic Groove, “Sonic Groove Experiments”, returns after a 4 year hiatus with a stellar re-release of the Electrowave classic “Eruption” by Beta Evers. Originally released as a Limited Edition 12” back in 2005 on Beta’s own Kommando 6 label. Now in 2017 the original pressing goes for quite a fortune on the record collecting market.
VA – Mexico Relief
Mexico was hit by a severe earthquake on September 19. The capital Mexico City, and many neighboring towns suffered massive damage as hundreds of buildings collapsed, thus trapping many people alive inside. The Mexican Red Cross is currently taking care of many of the victims and is need of any type of aid. In support of the crisis that our Mexican brothers and sisters are experiencing right now, some of the music producers in our community have put together a compilation with the purpose of donating all proceeds to the Mexican Red Cross. Internationally renowned producers, such as Legowelt, Silent Servant, Tevo Howard, Alessandro Adriani and Black Merlin have contributed with amazing music, as well as solid tracks from local talent like AAAA, Gsr.brg, Bad Name Roy and many others. With a price of 9.99 Euros, you can buy this compilation at the official bandcamp page; however, you can contribute with any higher amount by naming your own price. Help is always needed, especially in countries like Mexico. Show some love and enjoy 26 mind-melting tracks from Mexico and around the world.
S. English – S. English [LIES101]
Prolific and understated musician Shane English delivers a follow up 12 inch for L.I.E.S. after his powerful ”General Dimensions” LP from 2016. Once again the Austin based artist taps into the outer edges of the electronic world falling in a grey area somewhere between Muslimgauze, creeped tribal electronics or the tense beat experiments on Seico Corp Recordings. his is downed tree split open wire music, live to the touch.. free form open ended recorded music from one of the most interesting and best kept secrets in American electronics these days. Unending tension with every turn, this is not a record to miss.
Foreign – Redemption [EFAE004]
Intense drum arrangements, distorted bass lines and warm synth melodies mark the aesthetic of Foreign’s debut EP on Eye For An Eye Recordings. ‘Redemption’ reveals a punk approach regarding his ways of crafting music. From the non-conformist ‘Ignorance Amongst Us’, to the hopeful ‘Hope’ theme, ‘Redemption’ is a non-spoken manifest to a society on the verge of collapse.
WLDV – Retribution [GD026]
WLDV returns to Giallo Disco with their unique brand of Zombified Splat-alo. Four brand new tracks from the Basque DJ and producer taking in certified doom and club bangers alike. The decayed remnants of old churches, of countless unofficial Dawn Of The Dead sequels. Gore, disco pow(d)er, summer dresses soaked in blood. Stop screaming, grab the fire axe baby.
Byron – Too Much [BST-X023]
Official remastered limited edition of this down-tempo disco heaven from one-hit wonders Byron. Originally released in 1985 on the Italian label Golden Sound, ‘Too Much’ is a must for any discerning Balearic record bag. A side contains the original vocal version and on the B side there is the original instrumental plus the warmest Remix version previously available only on the rarest Byron Album from 1985.
Kasso – Kasso [BST-X022]
This new release from Best Record Italy contains for the first time the 3 tracks edited and mixed by John Jellybean Benitez between 1981 and 1982 of the Italo Disco songs by Kasso (the pseudonym used by Claudio Simonetti) who became a classic in the underground house music scene of N.Y. and Chicago.
VA – Klockworks 20 [KLOCKWORKS020]
Perfectionist comprehensive Techno compilation coming from the Ben Klock collective. Dance music of the highest calibre, from a collection of artists who have truly crafted a neat and elegant vision of techno music. There’s a mixture of old and new faces all coming together to showcase the sound they’ve been so close to over the years: Etapp Kyle, Jon Hester, Sterac, DVS1, Trevino, Heiko Laux, Ritzi Lee, Adam Craft and others.
Deniro – Mendoza [TRP016]
Rising Dutch talent Deniro (aka Reynier Hooft van Huijsduijnen) returns to with a double EP of original works. ‘Mendoza’ is an 8-track quest into the spheres of polarity and tension. Anxious distortions jitter in controlled spaces, angular melodies disfigure warm tones and frenetic cross rhythms flutter through minimalist forms. Contrasting messages are weaved together with precision to facilitate a dialogue where dancefloor function and cerebral stimulation interact. Deniro navigates his way round vintage gear with a meticulous accuracy, held together by an intuitive ear for timbre, an ingrained passion for Detroit soul, and a firm understanding of sonic balance.
Neel – Calcata [TOKEN076]
Marla Singer – Centric Rotations EP [PRRUKBLK023]
Marla Singer debuts on Planet Rhythm Black Series with a hypnotic, yet powerful, four tracker.
Jeroen Search – Continuum EP [ODDEVEN012]
Andre Kronert’s Odd Even welcome one of the most authentic techno producers and veteran. Known for his genre defining inimitable sound, and energetic performances, Jeroen Search is today where hes always been, at the very edge of contemporary techno.
Van Abbe / Pantone 32 – No Comment 9001 [NOCOMMENT9001]
Van Abbe’s fresh No Comment release presenting 2 originals, a remix by The Exaltics and a debut track by Pantone 32.
Echoplex – The Solar Experience [SOLAR001]
Solar Phenomena is a brand new label on an exciting astral crusade. The take-off pilot for our virgin mission is none other than decorated Polish producer Echoplex with an excellent remix by A Made Up Sound.
Trap10 – Three EP [ARTLESS2182]
Mojuba sub label a.r.t.less presents the second 12 by Munich Techno Duo Trap10. Three cuts of high quality Detroit influenced no nonsens Techno, ranging from heavy peak time action to subtle emotion ladden deepnes. Classy, driving, mid 1990s Detroit school reminiscent Techno.
Ephemeral – Sunshine After The Rain [BBC003]
Ephemeral’s second release, showcases his uniquely moody and emotional sound. Each track on ‘Sunshine Comes After Rain’ is undeniably deep and dubby while also incorporating jazzy elements. At times, Ephemeral creates a truly raw and gritty sound though his heavy use of filters but the vibe of the tracks is never brought down and stays fluid and groovy. Kez YM provided a classic house groove with a beautiful piano melody on his rework of ‘Sunshine Comes After Rain’ on the B side.
Chaos In The CBD – Comfort Zone [MULE217]
CBD is back on Mule Musiq. This time the New Zealand natives present different atmospheric spheres. The a-side tune “Comfort Zone” is a slow house burner enlarged with bird sounds, flute melodies and super warm bass power. on the opposite, their track “Educate The Hear” marries dub atmospheres and four-to-the-floor grooves, without giving up the hotness that dub music got to offer. Their third tune “Pressure” brings in, what is always needed in a club: funk that shakes the booty. This all wrapped in a gentle house track that stays calm while spreading hard to resist dance emotions.
Perseus Traxx – Drowning In Your Eyes [GNOSIS003]
Following well received EPs from Myriadd and Q-Chip, Gnosis are ecstatic to have prolific UK producer Nigel Rogers (aka Ellis De Havilland, Operator Tracey, Orpheus, Pagan Ritual, Sir Leon Greg etc.) on board for their third release. ‘Drowning In Your Eyes’ is a four track EP recorded under his Perseus Traxx handle.
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