Techniques Berlin – The Extension of Machines [1985​-​1991] [MEC091]

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Formed by high school buddies Andreas Gregor and David Rout, Techniques Berlin started in 1984 experimenting with synthesizers, drum machines and guitars. In the early stages, the band was heavily influenced by UK new romantic acts The Human League, Visage, Yazoo, OMD and Depeche Mode, as well as rising Canadian synth-pop bands Rational Youth, Men Without Hats and Trans-X. It took them a few years to master their electronic toys and create a unique blend of addictive electro-pop melodies and beautifully crafted alternative beats. “The Extension of Machines” compiles 13 extra rare and unreleased tracks from the vault. 

Techniques Berlin – The Extension of Machines [1985​-​1991] [MEC091]

Dada Pogrom – The Black Light Spectrum LP [HERTZ069]

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After years of reluctance, finally a new album from Dada Pogrom. The Icelandic musician Kenneth Walter Balys has created a masterpiece of elaborated synth passages with wonderful pop melodies. His performances are few and far between, but in March 2024 he had already played some of the new songs in front of a full sold out house at the Kernkrach Festival. The audience was thrilled and demanded encores.

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Dada Pogrom – The Black Light Spectrum LP [HERTZ069]

WLDV – The Fifth Element [MUT001]

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The first release of Mutante Records comes from WLDV, the Spanish producer coming from Bilbao in the Basque Country. Navigating between genres such as New Beat, EBM, House and Techno with dark Spanish vocals to bring you a solid 4 track EP.

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WLDV – The Fifth Element [MUT001]

GǼG – Anarcho Disco Volume 1 [OM59]

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Optimo Music unleashes Japan’s GǼG and their Anarcho Disco volumes 1 & 2 into the world. The project “GǼG” was started by Disko Klubb boss Monkey Timers, who leads Tokyo’s underground disco scene, and Keita Sano. Using a variety of sampling and unique FX, thier music has created a unique GǼG sound that is psychedelic and anarchic, dance music for the open-minded and genre-free crews. This here is the first volume.

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GǼG – Anarcho Disco Volume 1 [OM59]

Mujahideen – Dead Language [CM​-​RE02 / NRR2]

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As the world got even worse in the past ten years, Mujahideen’s songs from 2014 about greed, vengeance, culture slaves and the human factor are more relevant than ever in 2024, as it seems that the world is trapped in a vicious circle, which summons new dawn of Fascism. Therefore, Dead Language still sounds like a prophecy of wrath accompanied by a shivering crossover of post punk, dub and industrial, inspired by bands like Suicide, P.I.L, The Fall, Mark Stewart & The Maffia, Section 25, Psychic TV, The Young Gods and The Chameleons, which offers a captivating but desperate introspection into the abyss of humankind.

Mujahideen – Dead Language [CM​-​RE02 / NRR2]

Mule Driver – Sequences to Activate Dormant Agents [CM24]

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Confused Machines presents another 808 day release. 7 Electro cuts using Roland TR-808, Roland SH-09, Korg MS-20, Korg MS-2000, Verbos Electronics modules and a few FX processors.

Mule Driver – Sequences to Activate Dormant Agents [CM24]

Roberto Auser – Data Desire Disorder [DDE08]

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Data Desire Disorder is Roberto Auser’s upcoming EP on the Dalmata Daniel label, part of their lathe-cut series. This four-track EP showcases Auser’s deep engagement with analog sound, blending noir, industrial, minimal synth, dark wave, and electro influences. Created largely during the lockdown era, it features vintage hardware and modular synths, crafting a sound that is both raw and meticulously detailed. Data Desire Disorder continues Auser’s exploration into dark, atmospheric soundscapes, offering a blend of cinematic tension and rhythmic pulse.

Roberto Auser – Data Desire Disorder [DDE08]

JR Disc – Ep 2 [DBS#2]

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Detroit Basics is back with more magnificent machine music. And once again it is JR Disc who is serving up the sounds. ‘Beautiful Blue Pillow’ kicks off and sounds like Kraftwerk making funk electro complete with vocoder vocals and silky grooves. ‘Mean Mugg’ is a more rough and ready deep house sounds with frazzled synths growing ever more prominent and last of all, ‘Under The Ground’ shuts down with some stomping drums and glistening melodic pixels that rain down the face for a futuristic feel.

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JR Disc – Ep 2 [DBS#2]

Jungle Wonz – Anybody Out There / 20 Paces From The Moon [NG157]

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Nu Groove presents ‘Anybody Out There / 20 Paces From The Moon’, a package celebrating the work of Marshall Jefferson as Jungle Wonz, featuring two fresh mixes from the legendary Mike Dunn and Steve Mac.

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Jungle Wonz – Anybody Out There / 20 Paces From The Moon [NG157]

Zenana – Witches [RHRSS37]

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Originally released on seven-inch by the tiny PRM label in 1986, ‘Witches’ was the product of a sister-brother songwriting team whose music was mostly recorded in the front room of a terraced house in Nanpean, a small industrial village in Cornwall, England’s most south-westerly county. While the single was infectious, impeccably produced and dancefloor-ready, it sold in limited quantities at the time. It comes backed by a brand-new extended ‘spell of love’ courtesy of Bristol duo Bedmo Disco, AKA music journalist Matt Anniss and DJ/production partner Gareth Morgan.

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Zenana – Witches [RHRSS37]

Nu-Cleo – Metamorphose EP [CHIWAX031.1]

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Bari-based producer Nu-Cleo AKA Michele Lamacchia returns to Chiwax, always bringing a tru-skool attitude to his vision of deep house where things can get crooked and nasty, but never at the expense of the groove. ‘Egotrip’ is a boxy, chirpy slice of acid house from the Marshall Jefferson playbook, while ‘Deep Code’ locks into a smouldering garage swing with some techy synths that wouldn’t sound out of place on Guidance. ‘Acid Excursions’ loosens up the nuts and bolts without derailing the soulful jack, and ‘Clouds’ is a heavy-lidded B2 joint to melt away to, stealing the show as the standout track of the whole EP.

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Nu-Cleo – Metamorphose EP [CHIWAX031.1]

Dan Andrei – Numan’s Touch [RBHLL001]

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Dan Andrei’s latest outing sees him inaugurating his own brand-new label alongside Claudiu Stefan. Rainbow Hill is a platform for their more personal ideas and starts with four more of Andrei’s brilliantly deft yet dramatic tracks. ‘Numan’s Touch’ kicks off with rolling drums and bass and a fine eco-system of cosmic pads, twinkling keys and fizzing synths that are theatrical and involving. ‘What Else?’ then gets darker and more intense with heady loops and wispy pads, and again the ante is upped and the darkness pervades once more on the tense and taught dub-tech roller ‘This Is What I See’. Last of all, ‘Bluer Than Ever’ floats above the floor with airy pads and radiant chords.

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Dan Andrei – Numan’s Touch [RBHLL001]

Decka / Roseen – Imaginary Places Remixed [FW04]

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From two recording sessions between Decka and Roseen in the summer of 2021, the results fused into an EP on Freddy Ks label, KEY Vinyl. They also kicked off a new label with an album from that same material. Now, they’ve dropped a remix EP featuring interpretations by DisX3 (aka Alexander Kowalski), Border One, and Don Williams, along with a new track from Decka and Roseen. The EP covers a broad spectrum of sounds, reflecting the philosophy that everything is a like yet distinct.

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Decka / Roseen – Imaginary Places Remixed [FW04]