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Mule Driver – Past Hits Back [GRTW018]

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Gravitational Waves proudly welcomes Mule Driver for a special 808 Day release – celebrating the iconic Roland drum machine that changed electronic music forever. Now based in the Netherlands, Mule Driver is the head of Confuse Machine Records, known for his raw, hardware-driven sound. The tracks on this release were originally produced between 2016 and 2017, capturing a pure, unfiltered energy from his archives. Revived and re-contextualized, they carry the spirit of the 808 in its most rugged and rebellious form. Mule Driver is thrilled to join the Gravitational Waves family for this powerful sonic tribute. All tracks were recorded around 2016-17. The release closes with an excellent edit by GW head DJ Nephil.

Mule Driver – Past Hits Back [GRTW018]

Shook & Legowelt – Technolife Supernature [NW052LP] [FREE DOWNLOAD]

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Influenced by the likes of Wanexa, Eddy Grant, and YMO, Legowelt teams up with synth-funk artist Shook for a colorful, fun, and melodic new LP on Nightwind Records. A raw mix of saturated Italo disco, city pop, and electro-funk — drenched in haunting melodies that will linger in your mind for months to come.

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Shook & Legowelt – Technolife Supernature [NW052LP] [FREE DOWNLOAD]

Franz Scala – Crush Test feat. Charlie [SLOMO055S2]

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In anticipation of the highly awaited LP ‘Cafe Futuro,’ Franz Scala releases ‘Crush Test.’ This track features Charlie, Wrong Era’s own enigmatic electro icon. ‘Crush Test’ captivates listeners with Scala’s menacing bass arps and haunting whispers. Continuing their collaborative efforts, Scala and Charlie evoke the celebrated essence of the Neukölln melting pot, drawing a ballad on kindred memories and welcoming listeners into the atmosphere of before.

Franz Scala – Crush Test feat. Charlie [SLOMO055S2]

VA – Persephone [AS012]

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Hilltown Disco presents the 12th Angel in their ongoing ‘Angel Series’, Persephone. All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at: www.artangeldundee.org.uk
Joining the label to help raise awareness and funds are; Ivna Ji, Chupacabras, Hayter, Crossover Network, Rapha, Romphea, and Marickville Electronique.

VA – Persephone [AS012]

Blackploid – Cosmic Drama LP [CPU10000001]

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In recent years, Blackploid has come to be one of Central Processing Unit’s signature artists. The German producer has averaged more than a record a year for the Sheffield imprint since he first landed on CPU in 2021. This prolific run continues with Cosmic Drama, Blackploid’s second LP for the label. The album takes the baton from its predecessor Enter Universe in style, delivering twelve tracks of top-quality machine-funk that draw down from electro’s classic artists while also imbuing proceedings with a playfulness that very much gives things a signature Blackploid-ish flavour.

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Blackploid – Cosmic Drama LP [CPU10000001]

Plant43 – Feeding The Machines LP [PLANT43016LP]

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UK electro wizard Plant43 marks his 20th year in the game in the only way he knows how: with another wonderful album, his 10th overall. It comes on his own now five year strong Plant43 Recordings. ‘Feeding The Machines’ is full of signature excellence, from the lithe rhythms of ‘Information Decay’ to the jittery drums and introspective chords of ‘Anthropomorphic Algorithms’ via the dark, hurried urgency of the paranoid ‘Absolute Inertia’. This is another long player that is as adventurous as it is emotive and cinematic.

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Plant43 – Feeding The Machines LP [PLANT43016LP]

Sound Synthesis – The End LP [ORBITAL110]

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Here it is.. the final chapter from Orbital Mechanics. Founded by Sound Synthesis and JDSK back in 2021 and what a journey it has been. To finish in a nice way the 10th and final chapter is a double 12″. Transmission out…The End

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Sound Synthesis – The End LP [ORBITAL110]

The Advent & Zein – Elektronically Minded PT 2 [CE048]

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Following on from 2024’s ”Elektronically Minded EP’ the father and son duo The Advent and Zein Ferreira return to Cultivated Electronics for the second instalment. The pair turn in 3 stomping electro bombs aimed strictly at the dance floor. The EP is rounded off with a heady, trippy remix from CE head honcho Sync 24.

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The Advent & Zein – Elektronically Minded PT 2 [CE048]

Memory Operators – Dialogues EP [DIAL001]

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From Buenos Aires, Argentina, Dialektica Records presents its first release by Memory Operators, the duo formed by Mich & Vinz. Dialogues EP is a creation born from communication. Each track is the result of a deep exchange of words, sounds, and emotions. The record dialogues between genres such as Synthwave, New Beat, Electro and Techno, exploring sampling, mysterious melodies, high-energy arpeggios, and a nostalgic sensitivity. The EP closes with a remix by Dani Labb, who true to his style, managed to give it a fresh twist without losing its essence.

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Memory Operators – Dialogues EP [DIAL001]

VA – Red Laser Records LP [RL50]

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Red Laser Records switches on the smoke machine and strobe light, dishes out the high grade poppers and continues with the most unprofessional approach in the biz as they celebrate their FIFTIETH fuckin’ release – a double disc photon torpedo diving into the label’s roster and featuring all new tracks from RL stalwarts across the ages. Marking this half century milestone, their in-house graphics team have been on a strict diet of kryptonite and engine oil, conjuring up one of the most lavish (and budget destroying) gatefold sleeves to date; alongside personal insights (and an in-depth cigar review) on their 13 year journey from label heads Il Bosco and Pharaoh Brunson.

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VA – Red Laser Records LP [RL50]

Alden Tyrell – Times Like These (1999 – 2006) LP [CWCS026LP]

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Back from the Rendez-vous at Rimini… All the Alden Tyrell classics finally available on vinyl again. Remastered by the man himself to make his tracks, that inspired a generation, ready for the next decade.

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Alden Tyrell – Times Like These (1999 – 2006) LP [CWCS026LP]