Four x four hard driving, dancefloor shaking Detroitish electro-techno cuts by Ten Lardell.
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King Sporty & The Extra Funk Factory – Fantasy [ERC149]
The last of the Konduko series from Emotional Rescue arrives now. His ‘Fantasy’ saw him work with Larry Dermer aka Der Mer on what is an effective and catchy electro jam that operates at the higher end of the tempo chart with some classic vocoder vocal action to really make it pop. Despite being released originally in 1984 this one still bangs with its emulated TR-808 beats and nagging melodies. The instrumental heightens that and then the Jonny Rock Discomix shuts down with long-form rework that shows why the DJ, editor and all-round amiable bloke is so well regarded.
Carl Finlow – Fervent [ELY113]
Belgium techno mainstay Elypsia Records from Brussels welcomes Carl Finlow with a six tracks mini album. Fierce electro tracks in the wellkown signature sound of Carl Finlow. He starts off with some fizzing and snappy action in the form of ‘Fractionality’ which has bounce and bite in equal measure. There’s a more zoned-out deep space feel to ‘Anomaly’ and a downtempo bliss to ‘Dust To Dust’. The flipside kicks off with some turbo-charged and ghetto-fried Motor Citry electro in ‘Visceral’ before two more electro gems get a little more atmospheric and deep.
Afra @ Panama Racing Club Mad Wednesday 08.11.2023
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Die Gestalten – All die Leere Worte [DIEGESTALTEN2323]
Fierce electro and acid tracks by Die Gestalten. They continue their label series with a 3LP box set including a set of slipmats, A2 poster and stickers. The limited box sets contains 12 tracks influenced by the music and attitude of Underground Resistance and Mad Mike Banks.
Datasal – Totem Och Tabu LP [HNRLP033]
Höga Nord Rekords presents “Totem Och Tabu”, the debut album of Swedish electronic psychedelia artist Datasal. The sound is built around repetitive sequencer loops and programmed beats where electric bass, electric guitar and flute improvise around a theme, creating a sound that is best described as cosmic flute house.
Kwasir – Here Comes The Pain [OT-35]
Kwasir lands on earth with a full break ‘on electro EP, making you sweat till pass over, controlling the chaos on the society and ruling the way to new music flavors. Expect nothing less than heavy interstellar vibes and disrupted frequencies and let the sound drive you to madness. Comes with remixes from Larionov and PTHGN.
Josef Tumari – Sanoat Speedrun EP [FERMA013]
Athenian label FERMA presents the next digital EP which is straight from Tashkent, Uzbekistan, featuring Josef Tumari. Josef is gaining momentum in the underground scene with his distinct and eclectic style rooted in subtle speed, broken rhythms and sanoat (en. industrial) atmosphere.
The Hacker vs Stigma – Versus [SKM004]
The Sekhem Versus project unites two producers with the aim of creating an unprecedented, strong, yet logical synergy. The duo of The Hacker and Stigma open this new series. SKM004 is a 5-track EP filled with vintage warmth, featuring techno/EBM and magnetic electro. This release is crafted for heavy dancefloor use. Classic vibes in our modern era.
Anthony Rother – ROBO POP [PSI49NET] [Free download]
End of the year 2023 and Anthony Rother comes yet again with a new double electro/ambient album, called ROBO POP. Available as ‘name your price’ on bandcamp.
◼️ ALBUM ONE (Title 1-12) total playtime: 72 Minutes
◼️ ALBUM TWO (Title 13-25) total playtime: 59 Minutes
Model 500 – Classics LP [MLP093]
Juan Atkin’s masterpiece compilation, the blueprint of Techno albums…. the 1993 Model 500 ‘Classics’ compilation with some of Juan Atkins’ biggest early Metroplex milestones, with some of them in exclusive remixed versions. 3 decades later Metroplex is re-releasing this collection of hugely influential tracks for a new generation to play from fresh and clean vinyl!. Just like the recent 12″ reissue series, this album has been fully remastered with all the care and attention to detail you can imagine. Tracks like ,,No UFOs”, ,,The Chase”, ,,Techno Music”, ,,Night Drive (Time, Space, Transmat)” or ,,Off To Battle” are basically techno ground zero, with the electro influence of mid-80s to late-80s Juan Atkins productions still omnipresent. 30 years on since its original release on R&S records, ‘Classics’ is still as gritty and timeless a statement as ever.
Le Chocolat Noir @ bRave, Surogat (Zagreb) 15.12.2023
VA – Sonic Transmutations [C#+31BOX]
Sonic Transmutations is an extended compilation album celebrating over three decades of Clone Records. Marking the 31 years – which is coincidentally the national Dutch telephone code – the 8×12 inch box set draws together veteran talent and emerging iconoclasts, transmitting a frequency rooted the imprint’s signature blend of essential dance music while journeying off into territories unknown. In a constant state of unfolding, morphing across phases of matter, Sonic Transmutations purveys an elemental energy that stands in testament to Clone’s enduring legacy and explorations of sounds and structures.
VA – In The Dark Again 12 [DARK12]
After a long and forced break, In The Dark Again returns to record stores. On “In The Dark Again 12”, Aaron J. Cunningham, Gestalt, Night Caller and Lectromagnetique deliver five mesmeric tunes between tough Electro and bitter sweet Electronica.
Oppenheimer Analysis – Oppenheimer Analysis [MW001X]
Eighteen years ago, Oppenheimer Analysis made its indelible mark with the iconic track ‘The Devil’s Dancers,’ heralding the birth of the Minimal Wave label. Founded with a singular mission, the label set out to share this musical gem with the world. This historic release graced the world on December 6th, 2005. Remarkably, this EP has been elusive for a decade now. In an exciting development, the fifth edition of the Oppenheimer Analysis self-titled EP, is presented as a loving tribute to Martin Lloyd (1950-2013 R.I.P.), one half of Oppenheimer Analysis. The EP showcases select tracks from the 1982 Oppenheimer Analysis cassette titled “New Mexico,” the original remastered version of ‘The Devil’s Dancers’, along with two previously unreleased gems.
Dircsen – Helical Structures LP [GTDLP9]
Germany’s Dircsen has a solid track record of 303 infused releases across labels like We’re Going Deep and Soundtravels, but this is his first full-length vinyl outing. Across these two slabs of wax he slips and slides between electro, deep techno, jacking house, and psychedelic live workouts, but throughout the eight tracks the silver boxes work their indefinable magic.
Interviews & FR Fels – The Adventures of Helmut Muten [BT95]
FR Fels and Interviews join forces for a collaborative 12” entitled The Adventures of Helmut Muten. Comprising four tracks, the duo navigate across genres with ease. Opening the EP with the late night bloom of Passage, followed by the rollicking groove of Drift, the scuffed beats of V5000 and, closing procedures, the beatless, brooding 3 Years.
FR Fels – Planet Fear [BT80]
Co-founder of art space and label Ortloff, FR Fels debuts on Brokntoys with Planet Fear. The Leipzig based producer presents five tense, melodic electro tracks drenched in reverb.
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