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Time Modem – Der Mantel Der Nacht [BOY8828-24]
Five Ten – Near End EP [FM006]
Flight Mode latest release comes from label co-founder Five Ten. This marks his second solo project, showcasing his evolving artistry and dedication to the craft. ‘Near End’ EP is a collection of four meticulously crafted tracks, drawing deep inspiration from old school sounds, delivering a raw and nostalgic yet innovative experience. Each track plunges into a dark and heavy atmosphere, where aggressive, pounding drums dominate the soundscape, creating an intense and immersive listening journey. Five Ten’s signature style shines through in this release, showcasing his ability to blend the essence of classic influences with a modern twist.
SILF – DDE07 [DDE07]
Dalmata Daniel, with the seventh installment of the lathe cut series, invites us on a time travel journey. 11 years ago, on a hot and acidic July evening, the SILF guys secluded themselves in the Ballacid studio in the concrete jungle of Újpest to dive into the night with their analog setup. During the jam session, led by the TB303 bass synthesizer, these two timeless classic acid variations were born from a single theme. ‘Tot-O’ is the darker, more rugged stomper, while ‘Tot-A’ is the lighter, more upbeat acid-house track, featuring the playful use of the TR707 and TR727 drum machines by the duo.
Subliminal – Inside The Wave [D91010]
Lithuanian producer Subliminal makes a compelling debut on Distrito 91 with a six-track EP designed for the dancefloor. Balancing between electro and techno, this release captures raw analog soundscapes. Each track features saturated four-on-the-floor drums, resonant basslines, acid flavors and dreamy pads, all crafted using hardware instruments. Pure club-oriented material recorded in analog jam sessions.
Skudge – Tryptic Remixes [MM-001-RMX]
French label Much More Recordings welcome back Skudge for their third vinyl release “Tryptic”. Temudo and Amarou are featured on the remix duties.
Anatolian Weapons – Desert Sun EP [TW02]
Sultry and slow moody house/acid jams from Anatolian Weapons on the second release by Croatian label Third World.
T&C – Immortal Sin 04 [IS04]
Tyrel & C.l.a.w.s. present a 4 track collaborative EP. Recorded in San Francisco. Mastered and cut by Dietrich Shoenemann. Pressed at Archer Detroit. “Take Away The Flesh, He Said” dedicated to Barrett Clark and Phil Western.
John Beltran – Androgyn / Rotterdam [UTRLTD002]
TANS – Save That Acid EP [SOT015]
Master Man Maschine at Sons Of Traders, also known as The Sympathizer, also known as Hannibal III, TANS presents here another “pushing boundaries” release with a 4 tracks digital EP full of madness.
Naiborg – Structure H / Holbox [SNUFFCUTS10]
Naiborg aka Naila Borensztein from Buenos Aires presents the tenth release on Snuff Cuts. Naila has a bachelor in Musical Composition with Electroacoustic Media and was part of a band for many years. Today she is mostly known for producing and performing totally hypnotic and psychedelic acid under the name Naiborg.
Acidulant – Sonic Expansion [GTD024]
The talents of Malta’s Neil Hales are on full display for this EP. This four-tracker showcases the different sides of Acidulant sound, with the A side ripper FunKT10n kicking things off with a heads-down party starter filled with acid stabs, before giving way to QuantumX, which is deeper but no less dancefloor in its intent, with an insistent bubbling bassline and dreamy keys. The B side brings out Acidulant’s melodic side, with the EP’s title track Sonic Expansion including possibly the most infectious 303 earworm you’ll have heard for some time, while Terrformatika rounds things off with a spaced-out acid machine jam.
Gavelman – Fata Morgana [DC025]
Glasgow’s Gavelman, head honcho at Lifeforms, hits Dead Channel with this raw blasted, blown-out acid electro future classic. Hot and hammered, this lo-fi seven track monster pulls no punches. Rumbling 808 kicks, dense decimating rhythms, and stretched out 303 insanity fuse for a head-spinning masterwork in mutant electronics.
Love Letters – Falling Star [IT054]
Swirling acid madness from the ever brilliant mind of Ridgewood, Queens’ Maxime Robillard, Love Letters’ “Falling Star EP” — the latest record on Interdimensional Transmissions — crawls inside your brain and takes many shapes as it brings you to ecstatic experiences on the dance floor. The B side contains 2 remixes by No Way Back resident Mike Servito and by IT founder BMG.
Machinete – Schei e Paura [FCT003]
Feal Colony presents Machinete, a collaborative project by Italians Marco Segato and TLXCO. All tracks were recorded in 2017-2018.
Zsa Zsa “La Boum” – Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas? [SMI-013]
A much needed release essential to any respectable New Beat record collection. The second and last single for the Zsa Zsa Laboum project, originally released in 1989, shortly after the prolific impact of ”Something Scary”, although a different formula, ”Tu Veux Ou Tu Veux Pas?” is deep in tune with the Belgian Acid aesthetic, but with a more industrial edge to it. Simplistic but effective use of vocals, streamlined to the basics of maximum club efficiency, dark and not trying to make friends – De Smet is here to sell records, and with much success at the time with his honed production experience from years in the studio. Own a very relevant piece of club history from a special time in rave culture. Topped off with a new remix by Anatolian Weapons.
Zsa Zsa “La Boum” – Something Scary [SMI-012]
“Something Scary” is probably one of the most representative examples of Belgian New Beat as the genre shifted to Hard Beat, by one of the key figures in the explosion of the early Belgian rave scene Rembert De Smet. Starting with the first few seconds of the track, the listener is presented with what could arguably be one of the most unforgettable New Beat acid bass lines to attack the human ear. Very much in your face, characteristic of a genre that emerges from studio experimentation during a time when Chicago Acid was establishing itself and already contaminating the UK. Although relatively simple in terms of production, the way De Smert employs all the elements at play is ingeniously effective, from the simple vocal sample placement to the bassline, propelling it timelessly throughout decades to follow as an iconic example of the Acid sound in Europe. Re-released with two new remixes by the masterful Anatolian Weapons.
VA – Collectio Vol. 7 [XRUST008]
The oldest Finnish electronic music organization (est. 1993) is back with another killer vinyl release. Once again they have put out a compilation of 12″ featuring fresh tracks from fresh Finnish talents Funktor, Arre, Doswon and Vapor. Music varies from tight electro tracks to acid house, certain to make every floor burn.
Sound Synthesis – Cosmic Dance [EUDEMONIA017]
Sound Synthesis returns to eudemonia with another stellar acid-infused Electro EP. This time the Maltese delivers four wonderfully crafted tracks that send you to the outer space.
Legowelt – The Sad Life Of An Instagram DJ [SLVMNCR006]
Pioneering electronic artist Legowelt delivers a sonic masterpiece with his latest EP, “The Sad Life of an Instagram DJ”, released on Barcelona’s imprint Selvamancer. This 5-track release offers a captivating glimpse into how Legowelt’s ideal rave would sound, blending techno, acid, and electro elements into an immersive and fun sound journey full of trippy bangers. Each track on the EP is meticulously crafted to evoke euphoria, showcasing Legowelt’s unparalleled creativity. Like a tear rolling down a cheek in a moment of nostalgic introspection, only to spiral towards the dancefloor.The moment the tear hits the floor, together with the heavy kicks and smooth synth action, it launches your mind back into the ongoing rave.
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