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Intergalactic Gary – Dekmantel Selectors Podcast 002
UFOCUS – Guidance For The Puzzled [NW009LP]
Danny Wolfers aka Legowelt with a new project UFOCUS on his own label Nightwind Records. 11 Tracks with a mix of electronix and more club ready tracks, typical Legowelt style. A double-album set that explores the paranormal themes that were once a major part of the early ’90s ambient techno scene. Musically, much of Guidance For The Puzzled recalls those halcyon days, with Danny’s drawing inspiration from a mixture of classic Detroit techno, intergalactic electronica, intelligent techno, stargazing ambient house and – on the fine “Archetypes & Myths” – dreamy deep house/acid house fusion.
Svengalisghost – Digital Tsunami 099
Parrish Smith – Virgin Of The World [KH002]
For the next Knekelhuis chapter, there is Parrish Smith. In his wicked game of creation and demolishment he’s working on combining organic and mental material which brings him to his first full-length EP. His melted personal stories convey through rough mechanics and exuberant expressionism. This tells the story of fulfilment, development and setbacks. Mixing up illusional layers of metal drums with harsh and rough moving synthesis. Polyrhythmical electroniczzz for the mind.
Umwelt – State Of Matter [SHPRMX1]
Shipwrec rolls out its new remix series with a serious slab of electro red meat. The main course is served by a machine music master, Umwelt. And what else would the serving be but the rawest of electro, coarsened by surging acid and slicing snares. Accompanying the original are a triumvirate of talent: Ekman, The Exaltics and Eomac.
VA – Tusk Wax 20 [TW020]
Tusk says “I wanted to go back to the way the label started for the 20th release, so I’ve put together a VA which captures the way the label has moved in the past couple of years and will continue to shift”.
Delta Funktionen – Dekmantel Podcast 066
Paul du Lac – The Attic Podcast 36
Hunee – Hunch Music (Mick Wills / DJ Fett Burger Remixes) [RHM021]
Lengthy and weighty “Hunch Music” remixes by Mick Wills and DJ Fett Burger. After Hunee’s celebrated debut album “Hunch Music”, it’s time for these two remixes here… DJ Fett Burger inserts “Crossroads” into Boss Brian’s computer and takes it to an extraordinary new level, Mick Wills transforms “Hiding The Moon” into a throbbing and grinding floor cracker.
ASOK – A Mind Forever Voyaging Album Sampler [CR1291]
As an introduction to his upcoming debut album ‘A Mind Forever Voyaging’ Liverpool artist ASOK brings a teaser for what to expect.
Milton Bradley – Tragedy Of Truth [DNRTB010]
The German producer Milton Bradley presents his full-length debut on his own Do Not Resist The Beat label. Bradley has been one of techno’s key names for much of the past decade. “Tragedy Of Truth” incloses in 10 tracks, the full range of Milton Bradley Techno sound: dark, Industrial leaning to 1990s style Acid.
Johannes Volk – Asteroid Riding EP [PLTR014]
Johannes Volk returns to Polytone with his debut EP. Two excellent techno tracks are in place and a spaced out ambient piece called “It Could Happen” describes the mysterious view from a spacecraft cockpit into the wideness of the universe. On the A-Side Volk blows the whistle of the EP’s title “Asteroid Riding” with funky chords accompanied by a wide deep bassline, short samples, classic percussions and a cropped stomping kick-drum, that let you ride through the orbit. On the B-Side “Earthbound” pounds with a broad hollow kick, arpeggiated synth’s, alerting sounds and a harmonically settled type of string-line that eases the element’s diversity like the blue planet’s gravity. Within the tracks that have been built to transport the feel of time and space, Johannes Volk again pushes himself on the cutting edge of electronic music.
Keith Carnal – Aluminium [ARTS017]
ARTS objektive is to create unique playgrounds, and Keith Carnal is the right man for this work. We present you 4 cuts that are Atomic Weapons used in the right way, Emotional, Magical & Energetic.
Viers – Re-L [FIGURE076]
Amassing almost a dozen EPs and an impressive album debut all within three years, the production powerhouse that is Jordon Saxton finally hits home on Figure. While developing various sonic identities at once, his first outing for the label as Viers is a strictly no-nonsense techno affair. This already becomes apparent on ‘Lain’, which carefully navigates with sonar bleeps and scanner sweeps through of nebula richly detailed textures. ‘Infornography’ is muffled in thick murk, its metallic synths unceasingly chipping away at rocks of rumbling bass. On the flip Viers changes his game yet again, crafting a beautifully fluorescent and dubbed out loop, making ‘RE-L’ pulse just as gently as it is booming. Finally ‘Protocol”s militant groove closes things out on a tough note. Hammering kicks and cleverly twisted tribal percussion make this one a nasty surprise to drop during peak time.
Steven Tang – Future Grooves DJ Mix April 2016
Assalti Industriali – Otto Minuti [MRT005]
Assalti Industriali is a Roman triumvirate. Ruling over collapsed empires and concrete remains. As their name implies, their output is brutal, merciless, coldhearted. An EP that demands your attention, charges you full-scale, and leaves a metallic taste of blood in your mouth.
VA – Cititrax: Tracks Volume Two [CITI019]
Cititrax present the second in a series of four song samplers showcasing the talents of some of the most innovative producers of the moment. Tracks Volume Two features the fearless and ultra-talented Chinese producer Tzusing, the raw avant-garde electronics of London based producer L/F/D/M, creative West Coast powerhouse Silent Servant, and prolific underground French producer Maelstrom. The overall sound can be described as modern, uncompromising and guttural. Each artist reinvents dance music by bringing their own unique vision to the floor.
VA – Y/Z [SUBREC1338]
This various contains a dark, slow, atmospheric track by long date hunter, Drvg Cvltvre to introduce the record heavily and to conduct your dreams. Then, the break’ n’ experimental track by Goolyk is following on the Z side. About the Y side, two pure techno tracks for body & mind, between acidic lines from the satanic player Run X and some deconstruct music by the rAver Damcase.
The Hipodrome Of Music 