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Trontsephore – Elephant EP [SCART01]

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SCART records begins its journey with music from the mind of Trontsephore. Hailing from the wild side of Dublin, Trontsephore cites influences such as Skee Mask, Om Unit, and Al Wooton as inspiration, and his music is certainly crafted with the kind originality and quality those artists are known for. The Elephant EP exudes breakbeats of finesse and sonic electro experiments, as we journey deep into the realms of the subconscious. On the B-side, ‘Elephant’ is twisted into a heavy techno mammoth, with remix from the mysterious INVNTR.

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Trontsephore – Elephant EP [SCART01]

Legowelt – The Sad Life Of An Instagram DJ [SLVMNCR006]

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Pioneering electronic artist Legowelt delivers a sonic masterpiece with his latest EP, “The Sad Life of an Instagram DJ”, released on Barcelona’s imprint Selvamancer. This 5-track release offers a captivating glimpse into how Legowelt’s ideal rave would sound, blending techno, acid, and electro elements into an immersive and fun sound journey full of trippy bangers. Each track on the EP is meticulously crafted to evoke euphoria, showcasing Legowelt’s unparalleled creativity. Like a tear rolling down a cheek in a moment of nostalgic introspection, only to spiral towards the dancefloor.The moment the tear hits the floor, together with the heavy kicks and smooth synth action, it launches your mind back into the ongoing rave.

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Legowelt – The Sad Life Of An Instagram DJ [SLVMNCR006]

Identity Theft – Omnia Vanitas [OR122]

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Identity Theft is the solo electronic music of Michael Buchanan, commencing in 2011 with the album Night Workers. Rooted in Düsseldorf-school electro with strong leanings towards the more abstract Krautrock origins of the genre, “Omnia Vanitas” presents the listener with a narrative arc moving beyond the ‘modern problems’ which previous Identity Theft work was concerned with (e.g. themes of surveillance and paranoia).

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Identity Theft – Omnia Vanitas [OR122]

VA – Electric Program l [GRTW011]

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New compilation on Gravitational Waves. 6 tracks tell the story of what is considered classic electronic music in their own fashion. The artists established all in their respective niche join for an energy driven interpretation of what would otherwise fall through the cracks in the ongoing decay of techno music culture.

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VA – Electric Program l [GRTW011]

Legacy x Sky Above – Nightriders EP [LGYXSKAB001]

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Six driving electro tracks by Legacy and Sky Above. ”Exploration mission passed. The two d(r)ivers have joined forces to build the new formulas. Six high-octane fuels for nightride engines. Release valves, ignite decoders and spin loud!”

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Legacy x Sky Above – Nightriders EP [LGYXSKAB001]

Human Rebellion – Light and Shadow EP [LDI012]

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Electro duo Human Rebellion delves into the timeless conflict between light and darkness. As our world gradually descends into shadow, they emerge as advocates of free will. Their mission: to infuse the digital landscape with a distinctly human essence, like flowers growing in a digital wasteland. Their latest creation, the “Light and Shadow” EP (LDI012), is not just an electro release. It is a sonic manifesto. A testament to their vision. As their story unfolds, American artist Terrestrial Access Network provides the final twist: A remix that echoes across the binary expanse.

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Human Rebellion – Light and Shadow EP [LDI012]

VA – AirFunk 004 [AF004]

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Maxime dB and Aline Brooklyn’s AirFunk label serves up five fresh ones in their usual vein of French pop and electro-influenced dance music. The fourth edition in their V/A series makes for no less than a masterclass in such inherited arts; the A-side comes packed to the brim with airy, upper-echelonic, sophisticated but not-tryhard electro-syntheses, from the introductory chord bursts and catwalk kick-claps of ‘Nrj’ to the lippy new wave lasers and speak n’ spelled interjections of Electrodynamique’s ‘That Is Right’. The B adds depth to the A’s surface tensity, with La Gugga’s ‘Gogo Danca’ and Paul Cut’s ‘Shoes’ lending a fashionista’s verve to stringing, saxophonic deep house and bass-driven Oizo-esque flat beats respectively.

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VA – AirFunk 004 [AF004]

Anbau – Mortirolo ’94 EP [BAP200]

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Barcelona’s Anbau debuts on Bordello with a Giro d’Italia themed EP. Dedicated to its heroic riders and specifically the late Marco Pantani. He broke through in 1994, winning one of the hardest Giro climbs with an incredible time record; the Passo del Mortirolo. He eventually became second in the final rankings of this legendary tour of Italy.

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Anbau – Mortirolo ’94 EP [BAP200]

Mascarpone – Combustion (Remixes)

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Combustion is a hard-hitting raw EBM track created to put fire on the dancefloors. Mascarpone has taken his influences and crafted a homage to the power of the synthesizer, especially the Korg Monopoly, which is the main bassline sound we can hear. Includes remixes by Commuter, Vondkreistan, Saigg and Sisyphe.

Mascarpone – Combustion (Remixes)

VA – Acid Reflux by Acid Adams [UV060]

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Acid Reflux is an EP compiled by Acid Adams that focuses on acid sounds from different times, genres and genders. The journey starts with the deep and melodic excursions by Nihilist and softcoresoft before we enter a sweaty basement to get lost to rough and punchy tracks by ADSX and Ida Bux. On both sides, a track from the 90s (which has never been released on vinyl before) is followed up by a new composition that was inspired by its predecessor and has been produced especially for this release. Since the 90s-tracks are exclusively by male producers, the concept tries to balance this era-inherent state of affairs with the fact that the new tracks are solely by finta* artists. On a meta-level, this release is about connecting times, genres and genders, beyond forms of binary thinking.

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VA – Acid Reflux by Acid Adams [UV060]

Carl Finlow – Heed [SYNCRO47]

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Syncrophone presents Carl Finlow, an artist whose craft demands the utmost acclaim. Renowned for pushing the boundaries of electro, Finlow’s musical ingenuity takes the spotlight once more. The upcoming EP, featuring tracks like ‘Heed,’ ‘Overlord,’ and ‘Expansion,’ perfectly encapsulates his signature style – a harmonious blend of pulsating beats and forward-thinking electronic exploration.

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Carl Finlow – Heed [SYNCRO47]