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Wata Igarashi – Question and Answer EP [BK029]
Wata Igarashi with his second release on The Bunker New York. Igarashi is a lifelong musician and a professional sound designer by trade. Through decades of experience composing music he has developed a sophisticated and nuanced approach to production that allows him to evoke powerful moods and emotions. In recent years he has been applying his production skills to great effect, developing a distinctive brand of psychedelic techno.
DJ Bone – A Piece Of Beyond [SUB044]
As we step into 2018, DJ Bone brings another fresh fusion of funk and ferocity, Composed for deployment on his own Subject Detroit imprint, A Piece Of Beyond is a detailed and varied cross section of Bone’s multidimensional musical mind, journeying along a strong spine of Detroit Techno in all its many shapes, colours and textures…
214 – Ingalls Way EP [VIS303]
After previous outings on electro institutions Frustrated Funk and Central Processing Unit, Chris Roman aka 214 now appears for the first time on 20/20 Vision. From the atmospheric tones of ‘Potential Events’, the manic energy of ‘Windeye’ and the deeper grooves of ‘Back To Sine’, it’s an EP that leaves no stone unturned in the intergalactic sonic quest. On remix duties we have none other than Keith Tenniswood aka Radioactive Man, who also makes his first appearance on the label.
Conforce – Zero Point-Field EP [BSRX010]
French label Bright Sounds welcomes prolific Dutch artist Boris Bunnik for a new EP under his most celebrated alias, Conforce. The regular Delsin artist saves this project for his more dance floor driven work and that is the case across all four of the atmospheric tracks here.
Thomas Fehlmann / Terrence Dixon – We Take It From Here [TRESOR302]
Tresor Records announces a new commission, bringing together two of its most time-honored contributors. Berlin’s Thomas Fehlmann and Detroit’s Terrence Dixon came together in Detroit to produce this expressive album. An avant-premiere live performance of this album was presented at Tresor’s annual Detroit showcase in May 2017. Composed of six titles and exploring a wide range of rhythms and emotions, “We Take It From Here” is a celebration of resilience, patience, creativity and devotion.
Colophon – Heritage [DPTX-011]
The Harlem based producer Bas van Vuurde a.k.a. Colophon is back with a release on Deeptrax. The Heritage EP is a hommage to analog machine soul techno, as he calls it himself. Deeptrax is presenting future sounds in fresh modern cuts with a stunning electro-ish remix by VC-118A.
Jeff Mills – Lost In Space – Classical Debut (Toulouse)
We are heading to Toulouse this weekend to catch the last representation of Jeff Mills’ new conceptual electronic-classical project, ‘Lost In Space‘, which is a collaboration with Orchestre National Du Capitole De Toulouse.
Jeff Mills in cooperation with Orchestre du Capitole present Lost In Space
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BinarySystem01 – Quantum Theory EP [USR007]
EDO8 and Wavemechanic are coming together as BinarySystem01 to bring you this slice of analogue electro. This 4-tracker consists of chopped up grooves blended with deep melodies and basslines reminiscing of old school electro era. Wavemechanic’s skills on the Moog and E8’s attention to detail carefully crafted this varied ep that will work in many different situations.
Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff – Tesseract [128DSR]
Amsterdam figures Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff step up onto Delsin with a four track debut EP which includes a remix from the legendary Sterac. Jasper Wolff & Maarten Mittendorff are long time players on the Amsterdam scene as residents at De School, esteemed label bosses at Indigo Aera, and as producers with a richly atmospheric dub techno sound. Steve Rachmad aka Sterac joined the studio for the mix down of all tracks, and also provided a dub version of Tesseract. It completes a package of deep and artful techno that is laced with beautiful ambience.
Secret State – Zero Zero One [CPU00111001]
From another analogue basement, amidst paranoid conspiracy theories and wild youtube truths, the heat of a Tr-808 and Juno-60, and dreams of forgotten utopias, comes the first Secret State EP, an attempt to rise above the all pervasive, vacuous, decaying culture.
Human Space Machine – Ornithogallum EP [NR003V]
Human Space Machine steps up for the third Native Response release, including Eduardo de la Calle remix. Functional techno grooves with cosmic synths and arpeggios.
M.S.L. – Bellevue Resort [MF-004]
Bellevue Resort is sensual vacation music for humans and non-humans alike… Think of a slightly utopian place, in a future that has not lost it’s humanity.
Esteban Adame – Unofficial Discourse [DOLLY029]
Well respected Galaxy 2 Galaxy member Esteban Adame appears on Dolly with 3 strong, true and soulful Detroit House groovers supported by a Los Hermanos remix in full effect, strong package for all Underground Resistance lovers.
2000 And One – Belongings EP [DSR/X12]
Two Dutch institutions in Delsin and 2000 And One team up for a reissue of the 1994 EP Belongings. It was an early release on 2000 and One’s influential 100% Pure label and found him in full on space-techno. The EP has been fully remastered and sounds as gloriously futuristic now as it did more than 20 years ago. ‘It Belongs To Me (Version)’ is an intergalactic techno track with pads drifting off to an infinite horizon as a soft acid line burrows into the big, icy hi hats and punting drums. It’s perfectly spacious and sombre, while ‘It Belongs To Me (Reprise)’ is a much more downtempo and thoughtful version of the track where pained leads synths take the lead and the drums are off in the distance. It’s the sound of resignation and dejection in techno form. ‘Crystal’ then layers in new age harmonies as classic dusty break beats do their dance below. Again the synths are smeared and grand in scale and the whole thing feels like a blissful rave comedown. Last of all, ‘Bowed’ is a happy and manic melodic track with warped bass and fluttering snares that carry you away to the stars.
Disrupted Project – Silom EP [VAKUM006]
Vakum returns with their first full EP including their first ever remix. ‘Silom’ EP is a diverse story signed by Disrupted Project, an artist they had the chance to present on their very first Vakum back in 2014. Now he’s back with full EP which is rounded with a remix from Toronto’s finest – Basic Soul Unit. The tracks are ranging from detroit influenced electro and chordy big room techno to breakbeat rave like drums and melodies.
Robert Hood – Paradygm Shift. Vol 3 [DKMNTL055]
Following on from the 2017 LP Paradygm Shift by Robert Hood released on Dekmantel Records, the Detroit legend returns to the imprint to deliver the final installment in a trilogy of EP releases that initially began back in February 2016. Now based in Alabama, the Detroit-techno producer is returning to his roots. Embracing the trademark, minimal, funk techno sounds that defined his earlier career, Paradygm Shift Vol. 3 is classic Hood, operating in new, and uncharted ways.
Orbe – Laser’s Worldwar [PALINOIA003]
Orbe is no stranger to the hypnotic side of techno, and his newest release on Eric Cloutier’s recently created Palinoia label properly allows the Spanish artist to do what he does best. Four tracks of deep, psychedelic techno, all slightly twisted and quirky in their own way, the entire EP is perfect for those headsdown nights deep in to the morning on the dancefloor of your favorite darkened club.
Initial Programs – What Tomorrow Brings EP [FIRSTCUT003]
Initial Programs is a new project by respected ambient producer Mick Chillage. It is also Mick’s first ever vinyl release and sees the Irish artist focus on deep, acid-tinged techno and melodic electro.
Shawn Rudiman – Timespan [PGHTRXLP02]
Timespan is a carefully curated journey through almost 20 years of Shawn Rudiman’s music productions. The tracks collected here (the majority of which have not been heard outside of Shawn’s studio) showcase a producer with seldom matched knowledge of studio techniques, while also hinting at his world renowned live performances.
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