These Ancestral Bones – title of the second release of the Berlin-based label Ownlife. It features two original tracks of Leiras and a remix by one of the key-names in the electronic music-scene, the multifaceted Peter Van Hoesen.
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Kwartz – Isolated Process EP [RSVD003]
A collapse of any truth, absence of light, and spectroscopic industrial manoeuvres in the dark: this is Isolated Process Ep realized by Kwartz. Isolated process is a robotic monotonic thought deep down the furthest abyss. Belling drums alongside drones and solid grey basslines appears on first Function and Second Function: two different points of view, two moments about the same hypnotic march. Milton Bradley’s remix is a slower exploration of what remains alive underneath the space. Slow and cyclical beats hits back the mind once lost in the ocean. Pure machine darkness.
Andrea – Space Forma [IT025]
Thrilling multifunctional space trips by Andrea on Ilian Tape. Blinding, effective, spaced out pure killer Techno EP.
Romansoff – Rage Machine EP [MRI002]
Plant43 – Scars Of Intransigence [SHIPLP002]
Plant43 is releasing his next album, Scars Of Intransigence, on Shipwrec. He has a strong artistic vision and that plays out in this carefully crafted album, which has been written as a coherent story that unfolds from start-to-finish. Rather than being purely a collection of DJ tools, Scars Of Intransigence has also been made with the home listening experience in mind so that the album works in both contexts equally well.
dynArec – Sunken Park [VW007]
Dar Embarks – Fleer [STILOVE4MUSIC043]
Hailing from Chicago’s South Side, the duo Dar Embarks lives in a world of underground techno and machines. Their debut album ‘Fleer’, was recorded live on hardwares, no keys were played, just the pressing of buttons and turning of knobs. Gathering its inspiration from records on the shelf, sci fi and comics, Dar Embarks remains steadfast in technotic efforts to interpret the future…our future.
Jerome Hill – Paper Bag Acid [SRTX002]
Super Rhythm Trax follows up with another smasher. Jerome Hill steps up and serves up 3 tracks of pure groove Acid music. Owner over at Don’t Recordings and Fat Hop, Jerome zones in on that ‘Ultra-Vibe’ and takes you back whilst keeping you up to date in a style all of his own. Never one to release music for the sake of it, Paper Bag acid is finally seeing a Vinyl release after being tried and tested extensively on the airwaves of London’s finest Rinse and Kool FM and in the clubs and festivals over the summer.
Steve Summers – Russian Torrent Versions 13 [CCCP013]
Steve Summers makes his debut on the shady Russian Torrent Versions imprint with a massive three tracker. Melodic, melancholy, and jackin this dusty platter will get you into the zone and is a welcome return of Mr. Summers to the floor. Heavy, rockin and rugged.
Tzusing – A Name Out Of Place Pt.1 [LIES054]
While industrial and EBM seem to be words buzzing around the media today, not too many artists associated with these words seem to be truly delivering. Tzusing, who resides in Shanghai has been a student of the game through the years, and has strived to execute his take on these sounds and does so with shining results. This four track ep is a testament to him transforming the metal beat into a sound of his own and running wild without limits.
TM404 – Skudge White 08 [SKUDGEWHITE008]
Mister Andreas Tilliander under his TM404 monniker, the man with more machines than you drops 3 tracks of syncopated science on Skudge.
VA – Pomelo 20 Years # 2 [POM037]
Vienna’s finest electro/techno label celebrates turning 20 with three exclusive trax by Tin Man, Elektro Guzzi, and Digilog. On the front, Tin Man does his best to distill the essence of ‘Detroit’ in a pounding, acidic night-flight. Flipside, techno mann-band Elektro Guzzi go thru the tight, driving drill of ‘Radicale’, and Digilog deals the lustrous minimal techno of ‘Mind Gap’.
Hesperius Draco – Cathar Rhytms LP [FRV016]
Few newcomers have created that stir that Italy’s Alessandro Parisi has caused. Following releases on Lux Rec, Minimal Rome and Flight Recorder this young producer has captivated audiences with his textured electronics and vivid soundscapes. It is to this bright talent that Frigio Records have turned to proudly introduce the label’s first full vinyl full length: Cathar Rhythms. Soundtracks have always been a focal point for Parisi, a core of his inspiration. This love of the analogue movie score permeates the six track album, fortified with a new toughened rhythmic edge.
Annanan – Lyser [FP006]
The sixth release on Jurg Haller’s excellent Forbidden Planet sees the Berlin-based newcomer Annanan at the helm. Lead track “124” booms and bristles in all the right places, with an intoxicating dub techno pulse at its core which resonates brightly with sonic intensity as the A side run out groove draws ever closer. On the B side, “ACIDz x2” fluctuates superbly between grizzled acid and saturated deepness, whilst the appropriately named “Satin” reins in the madness for a supple, widescreen journey into techno loaded with atmosphere.
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Steve Murphy – What Did You Just Give Me? [BASEMENTFLOOR003]
The Italian Stallion comes through with 4 killer cuts designed to destroy your ear holes. All jams made straight to tape, no fluffy ish.
D’Marc Cantu – Some Kind Of Strange [SEQ011]
Cantu’s electro-heavy sound is fleshed out here and while still lean enough for dance floors, it makes bolder moves into atmospheric and melodic territory. The A side, “Some Kind Of Strange…,” begins with long synth strains before one of his signature overdriven drum workouts immediately punches through the lush spectral melody. Cantu runs through the patterns on his 808, weaving a sort of broken beat track that cruises through acidic space time. On the flipside you’re treated to the electro/freestyle jam, “A Space Age Function.” There aren’t many surprises here nor is there any need for them: just pure and grimy electro joy…right down to the pitched down vocal sample and octave-hopping bassline. “September,” the beatless coda, is an echo from a childhood spent in dark cinemas with the sounds of Carpenter and Howarth. Tinkling FM bells dot the layers of rich ethereal pads and you can practically hear the clattering of the projector somewhere behind you in the dark.
VA – WeMe10ans [WEME10ANS]
Though many of the artists that have featured on WeMe Records have released with other labels, it’s fair to say the Brussels operation still retains a unique identity that has set it apart over the past decade. That’s certainly the impression you get from this 13 track compilation, issued to celebrate WeMe Records surpassing the 10 year mark, and a release that neatly documents the label’s commitment to electro and more esoteric fare. Entitled WeMe10ans, the compilation is filled with exclusive material and finds electro mainstays Der Zyklus, DJ Stingray and Global Goon rubbing shoulders with composers such as Francois de Roubaix and Giles Lamb and the singular Leyland Kirby.
Clock DVA – Re-Konstructor [ARMV001]
Earlier this year Anterior Research Media Comm label presented Clock 2, a USB stick of Clock DVA material that covered audio and video content. Fans of the iconic ’80s Steel City industrial act who prefer their Clock DVA in a more traditional format will no doubt be pleased to see that the label have pulled two of the reworks that featured on that USB for this lovingly presented 12″ release.
