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Yolek – Systems [Brainwaves]
Brainwaves is an electronic music label from Geneva, Switzerland. ‘4818’ is an epic plunge into the world of Yolek, deploying a kit faithful to its influences: sharp drums with a hip-hop groove, steady bass guiding the trance and mysterious synth lines. The dark yet driving character of this first track also demonstrates the simplicity with which Yolek takes us along: every sample is in its place, nothing sticks out, and it’s strangely beautiful. ‘Alice Soundsystem’ continues in full force: with an electro-downtempo rhythm and a cliff-hanger arpeggio, the track develops a tension worthy of the most difficult investigations to solve. The obscure dance continues amidst interspersed vocals and oscillators, as Yolek’s machines unleash their full potential to solve this case.
Shaknis – Neturi Vietos [MMS005]
Meta Moto presents the fifth solo album on their platform. ‘Neturi Vietos’ comes from Lithuanian producer Darius Siuipys aka Shaknis. Shaknis is a highly talented producer, mixing and mastering nerd, analog gear collector, Eurorack synth builder, and all-around genuine lad. His new album showcases a blend of pure electro with elements of breakbeat.
M.S. – Radiation Dance [MAINRECORDS12]
Mainrecords is back with the long awaited “Radiation Dance EP” by co-labelowner Matthias Schildger.
Dry_Feel – Your Body Kills The Rhythm [OR130]
Dry_Feel is the personal project of the Greek label founder Dystatik, encompassing various types of experimental and darkwave music. This is what you will find in his vinyl debut, which includes a collaboration with Fluora. You can expect extremely fresh minimal synth, synthwave, EBM, dark elektro, and new beat tracks, all created with a dancefloor riot in mind.
Dark Vektor – 3 De Desembre De 2023 [OR129]
With over 100 releases to date Dark Vektor, is considered by everyone in the industry to be the most respected Spanish Elektro producer. On December 3, 2023, Dark Vektor played a historic live set at Ombra Festival. This tribute record includes 99% of the playlist from that performance, featuring tracks from his most acclaimed releases to date.
Alpha Sect – Fragmented Reality [SOIL027]
Dive into the mesmerizing fusion of sounds with Alpha Sect’s latest vinyl release, ‘Fragmented Reality’, on Soil Records. Featuring remixes by the renowned talents of Curses, Local Suicide x Skelesys and Raw Ambassador, this EP spans the realms of EBM, Italo-Disco, Wave, and Techno. Each track invites you to journey through a sonic realm where pulsating rhythms and ethereal melodies converge, blurring the lines between genres. With Alpha Sect leading the way, immerse yourself in a hypnotic experience that transcends conventional boundaries. ‘Fragmented Reality’ is out now, offering a unique sonic adventure for the discerning listener.
Nomenklatūr – King Da Ka [SAM018]
Samo Records, the label run by Facets, presents a new release from French electronic duo Nomenklatür. Renowned for their innovative and genre-blending sound, Nomenklatür makes their debut with a captivating EP featuring three original tracks, each offering a unique sonic experience that pushes the boundaries of leftfield electronica. On the remix front, Karassimeon reimagines “King Da Ka” with a high-tempo twist, infusing the track with fresh energy and amplifying its dynamic qualities.
VA – Mars Defenders [MARS001V]
4 killer unreleased electro cuts from Mars Defenders Records, the label run by the spanish electro producer Robert Cosmic. Tracks by Robert Cosmic, Dark Vektor & Nea, Saigg and Dj Frankie.
KafkaCtrl / UHF – Split Machine Vol. 3 EP [GO010]
Gladio Operations’ tenth release touches down with the third volume of the Split Machine Series, which bears the signatures of KafkaCtrl and UHF and marks the end of this electrifying trilogy.
Electro Nation – Slave To The Machine LP [ACTREC008]
Right for the 30th anniversary of his Electro project Electro Nation, Thomas P. Heckmann returns with a brand new album on his mates label Activities Records from Brussels with a stunning album artwork by Elzo Durt. ‘Slave To The Machine’ is a full story throughout the album about an ordinary life that is down to all things being controlled by machines, internet and digits, just to escape and meet the machine at the end.
Dark Vektor – Las puertas de Tannhauser EP [MUSA007]
After almost one year of silence, M.U.S.A come back again with a live legend, a pioneer of electro in Spain, Dark Vektor. Three original tracks plus two remixes, one by Kan3da and one by Dj Maaco aka Detroit In Effect.
Body Mechanic – Electrosoul LP [DTR002/DTR003]
Body Mechanic has been turning out definitive Motor City techno on solid labels like Cryovac, and GASS for several years. This time out he lands-on Detroit Techno and serves up, well, some electro. It’s classic 313 tackle though – heavy on the kicks, snappy snares and filthy dirty basslines that make you want to move. Ghoulish vocals add extra grit to the opener and from there ‘Dance’ gets more playful with jittery drum funk and scratching, ‘Beautiful Bum’ has a gorgeously tender and reflective vibe thanks to the minor chords and smooth electro rhythms, ‘Magic (feat Tay) ‘ slips into a deep and soulful house groove and ‘Househead’ is jacked up, loopy and well swung amongst several more timeless cuts.
Underground Resistance – The Final Frontier [UR-003MCM]
Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. Essential 303 electro techno from Underground Resistance. Raw, intense and one of the outstanding and unique records in Techno history.
Waveform Syndicate – Live Sessions [BS1818-007.3]
Waveform Syndicate is a hardware live collab between friends Aztronouth, Luus and MachineFunk. Focussed on extraterrestrial funk, mindbending soundscapes and sometimes a slight touch of ghetto magic to bring some heat.
Adi – Dimensions Mix 311
LAB Personnel – Break Apart [SOT016]
Lab Personnel is an electro / EBM producer team from from Zagreb, Croatia, including Ivona Ivkovic, Marijan Katic, Nikola Kos, Luka Kurjan, Goran Lautar, Jasmin Mahmic, Dominik Sesek and Paul Genetik. Sons of Traders present “Break Apart”, an improvisation recorded live at “Synth Jam” improvisation session in Zagreb at Surogat Club, December 2023.
Filmmaker – The Iconoclast EP
Filmmaker returns with a sefl released 4 tracks EP on his bandcamp page.
Salomée – Delusions EP [EYA028]
The latest drop from EYA Records features Bordeaux based DJ/producer Salomée and a remix by synth wizard LVCA. ‘Delusions EP’ channels electro – techno energy and italo tendencies in its remix. Once again a compelling collection of tracks, superb.
Zeta Reticula – Binary Pair EP [WMR005]
Picture disc vinyl release of Binary Pair, which was previously released digitally on Umek’s 1605 label. Now available on 12″ with five new remixes from Human Rebellion, Code Rising, Robodroid, Spectrums Data Forces and DVS NME.
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