We start presenting our favorite tracks from 2024. More or less in a chronological order we present here the ninth set of tracks.
2024 Best Tracks part 9 (of 10)
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Tom Carruthers – Analysis [CJFD40]
Clone Jack For Daze on a roll with Tom Carruthers up next. Tom delivering trax that will make you jack all night long. The 4 track EP reflects a keen ear for detail and a deep appreciation for retro-futuristic influences that made the genre. No nonsense classic bleepy techno with lush strings and contrasting metalic basslines fierce enough to keep the energy flowing till sunrise.
Legowelt – A Field Guide To The Void LP [CJFD43LP]
Legowelt returns to Clone Records with yet another sonic journey that defies conventional electronic music boundaries, offering an album that is as eclectic as it is immersive. Blending different styles and textures seamlessly and proving that electronic music can still be creative and that function doesn’t always prevail style. He delivers a collection that transports listeners through a kaleidoscope of retro-futuristic sounds, deep grooves, and cosmic melodies. Despite being in the music game for more than 25 years the music from Danny Wolfers remains playful and refreshing. Stylistically taking elements from his whole musical career and not commiting to the latest trend or any genre specifically, and low-key taking the piss with everyone who takes themself to seriously. While many electronic music artists are stuck in their own void, busy pleasing the big room, Legowelt meticulously crafts rich textured soundscapes, balancing between cosmic exploration and the dancefoor, that evoke both nostalgia and futuristic visions. His ability to fuse elements of house, techno, disco and electro with cinematic influences results in an album that is not only ready for club use but also gratifying at home. Each track offers something unique–whether it’s the hypnotic rhythms, the lush synth lines, or the subtle, eerie undertones that creep in unexpectedly. Legowelt’s attention to detail and passion for his craft shine through, making this album a worthy follow up to his last album on the Clone Jack For Daze series.
The Exaltics – The Rising Sun [RRR010]
The Exaltics are back on Repetitive Rhythm Research with 3 tracks of intense, ravey, 90’s Detroit inspired dark, driving techno. Alden Tyrell & Serge add a razorsharp, expertly produced club friendly remix completing the 4 tracker.
Zopelar – Astral Dynamics [ROYAL057]
Zopelar makes his debut on the Clone Royal Oak series with a 4 track EP, delivering some of his unique blend of house grooves firmly rooted in the 90’s Chicago, New York and Detroit house traditions. Pedro Zopelar is a musical wizard from Sao Paulo and is twisting the classic sounds and production methods into a fresh sonic Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail.
Legowelt – DX Days / Bayville Cove [CWCS005RE]
3 classic Legowelt “Slam Jack Deep Chicago Ghetto Technofunk” tracks from the Clone Records vaults get the deserved remaster treatment. The early 2000’s Yamaha DX Synth tribute by Scheveningens Jackmaster never sounded better…
Hermit In A Rave Cave – Hermit In A Rave Cave Pt. 3 [CJFD39]
Part 3 in Legowelt’s latest project ”Hermit in a Rave Cave”. Even lower slung house tracks with a twist from the unpredictable and unparalleled brain that roams the dunes of the Hague. Also responsible for Salamandos, Squadra Blanco, Polarius and a swath of other mysterious aliases.
Dopplereffekt – Gesamtkunstwerk LP [C#CC005LP]
Originally released as three stunning 12inches on Dataphysix records in the mid ‘90s, the LP edition of ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ on Clone Classic Cuts is available again after being out of print for years – with new artwork for 2024. Including iconic tracks like ‘Scientist’, ‘Pornoactress’, ‘Sterilization’, ‘Rocket Scientist’, ‘Cellular Phone’ and ‘Speak & Spell’. ‘Gesamtkunstwerk’ is almost as important for the techno generation as Kraftwerk’s ‘Computerworld’ and ‘Autobahn’ were for many in the ‘70s.
Frits Wentink – Spiritual Basslines [ROYAL056]
Frits Wentink, known for his eclectic blend of house, techno, and experimental sounds, with his third release for the Clone Royal Oak series. Frits comes up with a 4 track EP with his signature intricate rhythms, lush melodies, and playful approach to production. Resulting in warm deep house tracks ready for the inbound springtime.
Frequency – Darkheart Energy Remixes [RRR009]
Taken from the Clone Records Sonic Transmutations compilation the trippy ”Darkheart Energy” by Orlando Voorn in his Frequency guise comes in the original instrumental and 3 remixes from Marcal, the Lady Machine and Lenson. Three different heavyweight techno bunker interpretations, all worthy of the Repetitive Rhythm stamp.
Adult. – New Phonies EP [CWCS024]
2000 Detroit. 2023 Still Detroit… Remastered and reworked art reissue of Nicola Kuperus and Adam Lee Miller’s Adult. classic.
The Exaltics – It Never Ends [RRR008]
2023 Best Albums
Here are our favorite albums from 2023 compiled in chronological order.
Continue reading “2023 Best Albums”VA – Sonic Transmutations [C#+31BOX]
Sonic Transmutations is an extended compilation album celebrating over three decades of Clone Records. Marking the 31 years – which is coincidentally the national Dutch telephone code – the 8×12 inch box set draws together veteran talent and emerging iconoclasts, transmitting a frequency rooted the imprint’s signature blend of essential dance music while journeying off into territories unknown. In a constant state of unfolding, morphing across phases of matter, Sonic Transmutations purveys an elemental energy that stands in testament to Clone’s enduring legacy and explorations of sounds and structures.
Felipe Gordon – No Words [ROYAL054]
Prolific producer Felipe Gordon back on Royal Oak with his signature deepness. Joined on remix duties by Byron the Aquarius for two versions of ‘No Words’ for different vibes.
Frequency – Turn The Light [RRR007]
Repetitive Rhythm Research mainstay Frequency returns to the series with ”Turn The Light”. Taking cues from classic Detroit influences, but taking it even deeper with trippy vocal edits and tight production. Alden Tyrell & Serge turn the lights up with a bottom heavy remix. ”Space Dub Work” closes in style with it’s deep dubby breakbeat.
Drexciya – Grava 4 [CAL009RE2023/C#25LP]
Drexciya presents Grava 4. Earth has finally discovered Utopia. (Drexciya Home Universe) Earth scientist discovered the home planet of Drexciya on 2-14-2002. Within moments Dr. Blowfin was given the orders to initiate the seven dimensional cloaking-spheres to hide the other three planets from earths view. The star chart is authentic; you will be able to find the star by using the coordinations on the star chart. The planet Drexciya can be found in the international star vault in Switzerland & recorded in the astronomical compendium. Updated artwork version for 2023, first limited run on translucent silver vinyl.
The Exaltics – The Seventh Planet LP [CWCS022LP]
Clone Records releases the new sci-fi electro-techno album by The Exaltics. Its the 3rd album project for Clone Records after the 2014 ”Some Other Place” and critically acclaimed 2019 album ”2 Worlds”. The Exaltics deliver an album full of futuristic modern techno tracks with beautiful distant atmospheres, alienating techno tracks and energetic robotic electro beats. Joined by Paris the Black Fu & Mr. Remy for a critical view on the current state of affairs on our home planet.
PRZ – Synthetic Man [CWCS020]
Powerful and alienating electro-techno tracks from PRZ. The ‘Synthetic Man’ gives us a little view of how his LFO brain works and delivers a fierce follow-up on his 1st release on Clone.
Alberta Balsam – 15 Billion Elektrovolt [DUB050]
Intuitive analog Electronix by the by the talented Alberta Balsam, one of Rotterdams upcoming talents.
The Hipodrome Of Music 