Timothy J. Fairplay – Dungeon Module Volume Two [DGMD006]

Timothy J. Fairplay presents ‘Dungeon Module Volume Two’ is a follow up to last years Volume One and as before a ‘compilation of tracks made by occasional visitors, Alias’s, pseudonyms, mystery producers, assumed names and alter egos who make music in Timothy’s Dungeon Module studio. The compilation begins with ‘Bad Guys’ by Timothy himself, sounding like one of those minimal wave records that were popular in Italo clubs, and ‘Success’ by Tear Jerker is raw NO-303 Chicago House music. Bizet’s ‘Farandole’ gets a west coast rework by TJF, and ‘Iron Thorn’ by Leon Kaiser is part of the unreleased soundtrack for the Poliziotteschi film of the same name. Starting side B, Based in Dawson City, Main Street Mining are back from Vol 1 with ‘Its About Time’ followed by Media Attention who is Timothy J. Fairplay and Jamie Paton, ‘Golden Era’ is heavy New Beat influenced club music. Crunchy jack track ‘Not Licensed For Use’ by P2000M made entirely with Timothy’s Casio RZ-1, and the enigmatic Antoine Rouge makes his return from Volume One with ‘Pocket Keyboard’ to close the cassette. Finally there is a digital only bonus beat track version of Main Street Mining’s ‘It’s About Time’.

Timothy J. Fairplay – Dungeon Module Volume Two [DGMD006]

Rodion & Mammarella – A Corrente Alternata [SLOMODIGIT023N]

In addition to Fabrizio Mammarella and Rodion’s momentous album’ Musica E Computer’, Rodion provides a shimmering remix of the driving instant classic ‘A Corrente Alternata’. He re-imagines the original with an esoteric proto edge, maintaining the defined low end and re-harmonising the melodics. Cleansing chords warm the mix and elevate this remix’s energetic yet ominous emotions, giving ‘A Corrente Alternata’ a refreshing electro twist.

Rodion & Mammarella – A Corrente Alternata [SLOMODIGIT023N]

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.

Gavelman – Fata Morgana [DC025]

VA – Clear Memory 012 [CLEAR012]

Clear Memory presetns a 6 track EP with both new and familiar faces. From acidic Slow-Death-Funk to the resurrection of Cybotron to a ballad that has been delayed by Deutsche Post. Claim it before you are shown an error message.

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VA – Clear Memory 012 [CLEAR012]

Zobol – Retrofuturism EP [TGRWDS03]

Zobol’s Retrofuturism EP is a nostalgic yet forward-looking release that invokes past visions of the future. It features five original tracks, ranging from upbeat and energetic to more ambient and introspective. Crafted with both analog and digital machines while enhanced by modern production techniques, it epitomizes the main concept of Retrofuturism. The result is a series of warm, melancholic soundscapes where the past meets the future.

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Zobol – Retrofuturism EP [TGRWDS03]

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.

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Dopplereffekt – Gesamtkunstwerk LP [C#CC005LP]

Versalife – Technofeudalism [TRUST046]

Boris Bunnik aka Versalife returns to TRUST with a soundtrack for the algorithmic hellscape we live in. As neofeudalist power structures solidify around us, Versalife’s tracks remain in constant flux. Subtle tonal shifts and undulating synth currents create tension and beauty while crisp machine beats provide the clockwork rhythm for humanity’s march into the singularity.

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Versalife – Technofeudalism [TRUST046]

OTTO – Wir Kommen [EW12004]

OTTO is back with a Maximal Super Sound Maxi 12″ on Eine Welt. The label, run by Alexander Arpeggio concludes this 12″ series with an obscure banger by the Berlin-based Organ Band OTTO. On the A-side: Obscure uptempo Italo Madness, bassline-heavy, and featuring dirty vocoder Ansagen. On the other A-side: a driving and full of surprises midtempo groover with mysterious german voodoo ritual chants.

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OTTO – Wir Kommen [EW12004]

The Spy – Halt and Hack EP [KRI008]

The Spy is on a mission for the 8th Kri release and it ends with a bang. Hhis signature sound keeps evolving by melting electro, EBM and wave into a hypnotising dystopian soundtrack. His Kri debut is named ‘Halt and Hack’ and it ranges from melancholic EBM-ish slow burners to mutated wave-meets-electro anthems, rounded with a nostalgic remix by the mighty Zement operator Kluentah.

The Spy – Halt and Hack EP [KRI008]

Legowelt – Like A Song From Your Dream [LIES206]

Legowelt returns to L.I.E.S. Records with a new album full of ultra-RAW hypnagogic lo-fi electrofunk. Classic, murky, cold as ice Hague-style slammers from the king of Smack. These eight tracks go back to the essence of the Legowelt sound, cutting through the noise of modern dance music charlatans, taking them to school with his undeniable signature stamped all over this release. A dancefloor classic in the making.

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Legowelt – Like A Song From Your Dream [LIES206]

Mascarpone – Chronology Of The Universe [NOCT009]

The 9th release on Nocturbulous Records. Mascarpone explores the darkest side of Electro, experimenting analog sounds just like in a scientist lab in the 1960’s. Features remixes by Arpatronic and CT Kidobó.

Mascarpone – Chronology Of The Universe [NOCT009]

VA – Weaponized Fuel On The Acid Playa [KL-NR16]

Klakson drops another hot various artist EP with an ultra fresh team; Wachita China & DJ DISAPPOINTED, Driven By Attraction, Shcuro and Decent Damage & Shawn Cartier on duty. A heavy electro machine funk 4 tracker with serious weaponized fuel on your acid playa this summer.

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VA – Weaponized Fuel On The Acid Playa [KL-NR16]

CEM3340 – Future Tribe EP [CRTSX012]

The Curtis Electronix saga follows up with new material from its head and curator CEM3340. Despite keeping its roots firmly into the deepest depths of electro, Future Tribe EP moves slightly away from his usual purism and across the four tracks manages to strike a careful balance between beauty and austerity, harmonizing elegance and restraint with the booming energy of techno and funk.

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CEM3340 – Future Tribe EP [CRTSX012]

Ian Martin – Future Dawn [SHIP072]

Ian Martin arrives on Shipwrec with four tracks that make up Future Dawn. Cosmic Garden opens. A piece that blurs genre lines; soft synth-lines are coupled with ruffled rhythms that immerse the listener in gentle orchestral ebbs and flows. Sounds of isolation introduce Future Dawn, modulations reaching over an ever-widening expanse before strings descend. Drums arrive late in this atmospheric journey, one that pulses with a primal energy while conjuring vivid images. The ominously titled Dead Calm opens the flip. Soundtracks have always been an inspiration for Martin and the scores of the silver screen are at the forefront of this work. Brittle beat patterns are the bedrock on which melodies whirl – a bitter acid bass bubbling as tension builds to paranoic peaks. Darker skies loom with the marine chop of Phantom Machine finishing. A flotsam and jetsam of hi hats swirl in the liquid undulations of distorted bass and aquatic echoes, rougher rusted rhythms providing ballast to the eddies and maelstrom of Martin’s machines.

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Ian Martin – Future Dawn [SHIP072]

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.

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VA – Collectio Vol. 7 [XRUST008]