Proper techno tools by Johannes Volk on this smashing 4-tracker EP. Rolling drums, accompanied by well laid-out clubsynth. Birth of Frequency on remix duties with a minimalistic take on the original.
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Orion – Gravity [PLTR012]
Johannes Volk @ Polytone Labelnight, Silbergold (Frankfurt) 04.10.2014
Johannes Volk – The Awakened Guardians [EXP008]
High energy techno stompers by Johannes Volk on his own Exploration label. The Title track is a massive 7 minutes long journey, filled with a merciless bass, heavy dubs and a sinister atmosphere. Flip side gives us two effective percussive techno tracks.
VA – Genesis Tracks [SIS022]
Sistrum ventures ever deeper into the cold, dark nights of winter, conjuring the hidden warmth that lies within each waveform. Genesis Tracks showcases a collection of deep techno talents who aren’t afraid to stand their ground for purity of sound – featuring Modular One (Patrice Scott and Chris Mitchell), Johannes Volk, Marco Zenker, and Sharif Anderson.
Marco Bernadi / Johannes Volk – Glare / Never On A Monday EP [TIEF003]
Tief present a very special split EP from Marco Bernadi and Johannes Volk. Synth-led techno bombs rooted in the early Detroit tradidtion.
Johannes Volk – Beneath The Ice [EXP007]
The New Exploration contains 4 Jacking Stompers! Deep Under the Ice we explore sparkling piano riffs, adventurous synth sculptures and tons of rimshots, toms and bleeps! Get ready, its getting cold!
Johannes Volk – Cinematicpod 017
Johannes Volk – Desert Labyrinth EP [CINMV12004]
Cinematic label turns to German DJ, producer and Exploration label boss Johannes Volk for its next EP, with a typically idiosyncratic remix from Greek dub techno man XDB.
Johannes Volk – Invite’s Choice Podcast 115
Johannes Volk – Forgotten Planets [EXP006]
„Forgotten Planets“ is an adventurous voyage with heavy bass and storytelling synths, combined with hammering rimshots, snares and drums. After that we are „Surrounded by Fog“, experimental soundscapes generates a uncanny atmosphere. On the b side we have „Escape Mode“, a massive stomper with an industrial feeling and droning alarm signals. And last but not least „Ancient Spaceships“, a little time journey into the sound of the 90ies, no barriers between Detroit Techno, Rave, Breakbeat or whatever music was called in the past or will be called in the future. 365 copies black vinyl and 165 copies red marbled vinyl.
Johannes Volk – The Second Resistance [DOLLY013]
Firm yet seductive Detroit-rooted techno tracks by Johannes Volk all with his trademark 909 drum programming and hypnotic synth- & basslines, perfectly connecting past with the present. Deep, raw, stomping, grooving, rocking and no-nonsense. Featuring an even deeper & rawer remix by Unbalance.
Johannes Volk – Aquanautic Tales [EXP005]
Since launching his own Exploration imprint, Johannes Volk’s output has hit a confident stride which allows him to continue extolling the virtues of creative, imaginative techno in the classic sense of the word. With the colorful flair of earliest Detroit, “Submarine Funk” makes this point the clearest, but certainly there are rich melodies and weighty rhythms to be enjoyed across all three tracks. “Aquanautic Tales” is a more stripped and brooding slow burner, while “Newborn” glides on a thick bed of synth, but it’s the last track that brings all the elements together for a sci-fi jam.
George Apergis – Quelle [ME001]
Modular Expansion is a fresh new techno label, based in Athens – Greece. The label’s first release comes from the head of George Apergis. The debut single features the track “Quelle”, a Detroit-ish techno track, with a distinctive chord progression and solid bassline. The release also includes 3 striking remixes from international artists. The first one comes from the acknowledged German artist Johannes Volk, who re-creates a dub version of the original track. The second remix comes from the rising scene of Paris and Zadig, who evolves the track into a groovy and deep experience. Last but not least, the remix of Irish technohead Lee Holman introduces a darker approach, setting a minimal atmosphere with a unique vocal.
Johannes Volk – Cinematicpod 006
Johannes Volk – The Lost Signals [EXP003]
Somewhere between Detroit and Far Away Galaxies, Exploration brings you three pieces of electronic music. The title track is a hypnotic stomper for the peak time, designed for these magic moments on the dancefloor. The b-side contains two deeper cuts, full of raw grooves, synth riffs and sound research!
Johannes Volk – Beyond Deep Radio July 2011
Patrice Scott – Analog Dreams Reworked [SIS016]
Patrice Scott’s ”Analog Dreams” has rise again, refreshed, in the form of a remix project. Knowing the mixes had to be special while maintaining the authenticity of the original, Patrice tapped two of the worlds finest electronic craftsmen for the honor, both hailing from Germany – XDB and Johannes Volk. These talented artists bring forth just enough vibe from the original mix and offer their own unique interpretations, which are sure to delight those with a tasteful ear.
Johannes Volk – Across the Emptiness [EXP002]
Johannes Volk’s second release on his own label Exploration. “Energy Field” is a powerful peak time bomb, growing with each passing second! The title track “Across the Emptiness” comes with a wall shaking sub-bass, stormy chords and a retro-futuristic sound design. On the b side we have “Isolation”, a dub infected piece of music with complex organic textures. And finally “Devoted to Microgravity” with it’s heavy drums, toms and cowbells.
Johannes Volk – Interstellar Visions [EXP001]
The first release on this new label, Exploration Records, is coming from the German techno master, Johannes Volk.
The Hipodrome Of Music 