Hiss Is Bliss – Buy My DVD [MH015X]

Hiss Is Bliss returns to Modern Hypnosis with a solo 12” featuring his masterful techniques in forging dub techno and house music across three tracks. The mysterious French producer maintains a refreshing low profile, allowing the music to do the heavy lifting. They utilise analog synths, a Redson Echo EC 25, a Korg Signal Sd-400, and a DIY spring reverb crafted by the infamous ‘JB,’ while also running certain stems to tape to create immaculate soundscapes with low-end frequencies primed for sound systems.

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Hiss Is Bliss – Buy My DVD [MH015X]

Vakula – Cloud Bloom [7V200]

Vakula invites us on a sonic journey with his latest album titled “Cloud Bloom.” Composed of four tracks, this album explores the depths of deep and dub techno, creating atmospheres that envelop the listener in a unique experience. Most of the instruments are organic, complemented by analog synthesizers, giving it a warm and authentic touch. Each track is an exploration of sonic textures that evoke dreamlike landscapes and moments of introspection. It’s an ideal offering for those who appreciate immersive sounds and a hypnotic vibe.

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Vakula – Cloud Bloom [7V200]

Mick Harris – Culvert Dub Sessions Four LP [LIES-218]

The Birmingham master, Mick Harris, arrives with his first vinyl installment of his “Culvert Dub Sessions” series. Mick has taken to the studio desk with his live hands on mixing approach and conjured up 8 tracks of classic, deep, slow rolling dub techno in the traditions of the greats. Think heavy nautical dub outs, windswept delays, low ends to make you seasick, high freqs cutting through the scenery, this is Harris at his finest. No holds barred, sincere electronics from the gut in pure form. A perfect soundtrack for a chilly fall sunset on the river bank.

Mick Harris – Culvert Dub Sessions Four LP [LIES-218]

DYL / Tammo Hesselink – Moire Patterns EP [AS002]

Aura Sonora returns with a second release, bringing together two meticulous studio craftsmen, DYL from Romanian & Tammo Hesselink from The Netherlands. Their “Moire Patterns” EP kicks off with ‘Pattern 1’, a deep and rhythmic slice of rubbery techno that rides broken beats with atmospheric pulses up top. ‘Pattern 2 slows down to a predatory crawl with icy pads making a dystopian vibe then ‘Pattern 3’ brings a sense of mystic tribal ritual deep in some futuristic jungle and ‘Pattern 4’ closes down with more fantastically crafted, dubby, broken rhythms that are topped with organic percussion and almost impossible not to move to. Pure rhythm science brilliance.

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DYL / Tammo Hesselink – Moire Patterns EP [AS002]

Cosmin TRG x DYL – Manevre [DET008]

Cosmin TRG is a Romanian producer who crafted some of the underground’s most innovative sounds a decade or so ago, before going off to work in other creative worlds. Here, for the first time, he links with countryman DYL for a special EP that is decidedly futuristic. ‘Manevre’ is Romanian for ‘manoeuvres’ and comes in three different parts. Each one is fluid minimal sound with deft rhythms, fizzing pads, eerie melodies, sub-aquatic motifs and always absorbing atmospheres. Tammo Hesselink also adds a remix that has more prominent drums, lurching loops and menacing dystopian energy.

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Cosmin TRG x DYL – Manevre [DET008]

Session Restore / Bernhard Hudalla – Pathfinder EP [A.R.T.LESS2170]

At the end of the day, it’s about human touch, personal connection and emotional reactions. It is with great pleasure and more than happy to welcome Session Restore and Bernhard Hudalla to the family with a superb debut 12” for the Mojuba sublabel a.r.t.less. A friendship and collaboration that connects musical dots between Hanover and Leipzig results in the Pathfinder EP with four excellent tracks that range from the finest dubbed out to heartwarming, melodic deep Techno.

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Session Restore / Bernhard Hudalla – Pathfinder EP [A.R.T.LESS2170]

Conforce – Commuting Pt. 1 [SYNCRO49]

The prolific Dutch powerhouse that is Conforce (aka Versalife aka Boris Bunk amongst other things) is in dub techno mode here with this new green-marbled 12″ on Syncrophone. Commuting Pt. 1 opens with the quick-stepping and deep dub techno rhythms of ‘Octave Echoes’ which is delightfully fluid. ‘Stable Velocity’ then bids up impossible smooth dub loops and watery pads into something buoyant and stirring both physically and emotionally, and ‘Self Assessment’ then ups the pace with thudding, infectious kicks and plenty of rippling synth details. ‘Highway Hypnosis’ takes a more paranoid and stripped-back approach and closes out Conforce’s finest EP in some time.

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Conforce – Commuting Pt. 1 [SYNCRO49]

VA – Ranges 10 Years LP [RANGES016]

Deep dubby techno on Ranges, who are celebrating their 10-year anniversary with this lovely compilation album. It features tracks by JS Zeiter, Merv., Federsen, Gradient, Submoon, Ohm & El Choop, Tm Shuffle and Ixm.

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VA – Ranges 10 Years LP [RANGES016]

C3D-E, Hashman – Understood [BUG_241]

C3D-E and Hashman’s collaborative release, Understood, presents a exciting blend of dub and minimal techno across its two tracks. On the A-side, ‘Understood’ offers a clean and hypnotic dub techno experience tailored for the dancefloor. With its perfect balance between deep atmospheric elements and groovy rhythms, this track is enjoyable from start to finish. Flipping to the B-side, ‘Denoise’ takes a more minimalistic approach while still delivering a dynamic techno experience. Infused with sci-fi sounds reminiscent of an alien universe, the track maintains a strong and bouncy beat that adds a sense of fun and energy to its overall vibe.

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C3D-E, Hashman – Understood [BUG_241]

Ada Kaleh – Unravelling [RS2306]

Ada Kaleh, the Romanian composer and DJ, follows up on his recent releases for R&S Records and Apollo with a brand new single, ‘Unravelling’. Featuring the vocals of Fela Kuti at his most potent, ‘Unravelling’ also includes a featured performance from Eric Leeds, the American saxophone player most noted for his work with Prince, both in the studio and as part of the Purple One’s touring band.

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Ada Kaleh – Unravelling [RS2306]

Model 500 – Starlight [M024]

Metroplex continues its run of reissues with more seminal releases from the label’s essential back catalog. The long-awaited reissue of M024: Model 500’s eternal techno meditation “Starlight”, a mid-90s collaboration with dub techno maestro Moritz von Oswald of Basic Channel, Maurizio, and Rhythm & Sound fame. Remastered from original tapes and sounding super fresh.

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Model 500 – Starlight [M024]

Submoon – Illusory Motion [RANGES014]

Submoon’s debut EP is a collection of tracks that capture the essence of techno dub in modern key, with a sound that stands out for its depth and hypnotic atmosphere.The goal is to introduce the listener to a dense and enveloping sidereal sound world, melancholic melodies and static backgrounds with chords that disperse into the surroundings. The Conforce remix is an energetic concentrate, a key revisit to drag you with a more precise focus to the dance floor, fast-dub techno vibes and very liquid details that drag you into the deepest of abysses.

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Submoon – Illusory Motion [RANGES014]

VA – DBS Volume 1 [MOSAICDBS01]

Dub techno don Steve O’Sullivan’s Mosaic label is back with a new dubs series and vol 1 kicks things off with a real doozy on lovely red wax. The boss himself offers up a Bluetrain special edition dub of Hidden Sequence’s ‘Synapse’ which is all icy lines and liquid rhythms which make you think of some frozen lake on a misty morning. Sub Basics (Temple of Sound, Lion Charge Records) opens up with a fresh dub laden track with rippling chords, tons of echo and rolling drums on ‘Quarters.’ Both are timeless dub outings, as you would expect from this label.

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VA – DBS Volume 1 [MOSAICDBS01]

Skudge – Convolution (Levon Vincent Versions)[SKUDGE-LVRMX23]

Who would be better suited for remixing the Skudge classic? It’s not a far-fetched idea, as we now see the remix 12″ of Convolution featuring Levon Vincent. Classic late 00s Levon Vincent style of rhythm and pace meets Skudge’s hallmark sound.

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Skudge – Convolution (Levon Vincent Versions)[SKUDGE-LVRMX23]

Ultra Random Analog Orchestra – EP3 [3ELP2020013]

Ultra Random Analog Orchestra is a new project by Brendon Moeller. Starting by sculpting an audio collage in realtime, using a eurorack modular system, Brendon Moeller keeps randomness at the front of his methodology. Whether inputting found samples or designing sounds from scratch using oscillators and/or noise sources, he begins haphazardly sequencing, filtering, modulating and arranging the randomness. A spirit of experimentation and spontaneity drives these productions.

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Ultra Random Analog Orchestra – EP3 [3ELP2020013]