techno
Reka @ Boiler Room X Mzesumzira X KHIDI 13.09.2019
CEM3340 – 167 Zone [CRTSX001]
The first release on Curtis Electronix is from the label founder CEM3340. Includes 3 original tracks and a remix from The Exaltics. The label is inspired by Doug Curtis, father of “CEM” chip, synthesizer pioneer and innovator.
VA – Djax-Re-Up Vol. 2 [DKMNTL063-2]
The second edition of Dekmantel’s foray into the era-defining, trans-Atlantic, cult techno label that is Djax-Up-Beats, comes another re-issue of classic 90s cuts. Founded in Eindhoven at the turn of the 90s, Djax-Up-Beats quickly earned an international reputation for being a key source of Chicago house, acid techno, and floor-filling, heavy-hitting, straight up underground 12”s. It’s a sound that spawned the sonic aesthetics of today, and can be heard in the left field techno productions of the likes of Bjarki, Salon des Amateurs and other erstwhile analog junkies.” The second re-issue EPs, offer a more introspective look at the label’s earlier releases.
Random XS – Centrifuge [MOS027]
Dutch underground acid-techno act Random XS strikes again with two rugged and authentic dance floor rockers. After a long awaited re-release of their Djax-Up-Beats classic ‘Give Your Body’ last year on Delsin, they return with a pair of fresh and unheard acid jams on the closely related MOS Recordings. Both tracks recorded in the early ’90s, but only recently finalized and improved for heavy club impact. It’s an EP full with gurgling 303 grooves and raw energy in the traditional and energetic Random XS way.
AIR LQD – Repeat Itself [PRECEPT017]
Long overdue, here comes AIR LQD’s first full-length player, “Repeat Itself”, making up for the direct follow-up of his acclaimed vinyl debut released on the label in 2016. Mixing science fiction, social criticism and punk ethics in the most cryptic fashion, the latest entry in the discography of the taciturn Belgian groove-maker sees him pushing further his electronic experimentation. Delving into the meanders of the human consciousness through hazy and abrasive rituals, brainpowered by robotics, artificial intelligence and urban metamorphism. The weird looping echo of a man-machine drifting through a vortex of feral scratches and overworked machinery. Slowly moving towards the event horizon of a supermassive black hole, leading to unexpected aural aberrations full of hidden, past and new meanings. Giving a last disillusioned glance at our human condition facing technological progress and the toxicity of the outside world.
Amato & Adriani – NE294
Jungian Archetype – Gravitonpolarisation [HM12202]
There is no such thing as confused programming! Relentless, grungy dark Acid with an industrial feel at a reasonable pace by I-F as Jungian Archetype!
Adam X – Midnight Sun [BITE009]
For the next BITE release, techno legend Adam X makes a rare appearance outside his own seminal Sonic Groove Records with a new EP Midnight Sun. The NYC electronic music pioneer displays his singular approach to the dancefloor by combining old school, bass heavy grooves with forward-thinking cybernetic sound design. Throughout the EP, he lays out the concept of a dystopian timeline in which the Earth is knocked off orbit. Panic ensues as the earth moves closer towards the sun, annihilating all.
Andrew Red Hand @ Griessmühle, Krake Festival 2019
Chino – Cxemcast 065
Peter Van Hoesen & Atom™ present SYNC. @ Technoon (Brussels) 23.06.2019
Juan Sanchez / ROD – Uros / Sundt [NOV001]
Steve Bicknell – Story Character [126D-13]
Steve Bicknell has been at the forefront of the ever-growing electronic music since it’s infancy. His career spanning over 25 years, has seen Steve grow as a Dj and producer to one of the UK’s most established, accomplished and respected techno artists and credited by many as a true pioneer. After stepping away from producing and traveling as a Dj, in 2005, Steve resurfaced in 2013, producing three e.p’s for his Cosmic records imprint, exclusive tracks for Ostgut Ton, leading to the birth of 6dimensions and the collaborative project LSD with Function and Luke Slater., Now he returns to 6dimensions for his fifth release on the label, presenting a four track EP ”Story Character”, filled with crafted sound design, mind-shifting, dance-floor techno.
Redshape – Rise [B083]
4-Storie varied EP with classic Redshape tropes. From slow motion techno poems to clever DJ tools.
RA.692 Cashu
Elektronische Sequenz Proleten – The Heart Of A Man, The Desire Of A Monster EP [LESPOINTS015]
Elektronische Sequenz Proleten is the new project of Nicola Kazimir and Walid El Barbir -both are integral members of the Les Points collective based in Zürich. “The Heart Of A Man, The Desire Of A Monster EP” is their debut release under this moniker and balances somewhere between genre bending Acid-Techno and EBM. E.S.P. has no particular genre specialization in mind – but wants to explore a diverse, wide and mature range of sonic compositions in the next couple of years.
CCO / Narco Marco – Doubts Are Traitors EP [STRD-II]
For its second installment Subject To Restrictions Discs presents a split EP by two of Switzerland’s most underrated producers. First there is CCO. A modular wizard known from his involvement in groups such as Wavetest and Savage Grounds. He presents two Techno cuts that are bound in organic sounds and filled with driving energy. The three mellow cosmic wave tracks on the back are coming from Narco Marco. He’s active in Bern’s music and nightlife scene for almost 30 years. His music knowledge is legendary and shows itselfs in his productions which are filled with sparkling details.
Passarani – Ignition [NRTL001]
Roman producer, DJ and label head Marco Passarani’s rich catalogue of releases fuse techno, boogie, electronica and funk into evocative soundscapes. Here, on “6489 Golevka,” a murmuring bass rises under sparkling synth stabs, while on “Mesosiderite,” an acid bassline provides a gentle undercurrent to a deluge of iridescent synth washes. On “Exit Velocity,” an energetic beat propels nostalgic crescendos of melody; while “Roche Limit” is an agitated jack track that tumbles together sampled vocals and a dystopic circus melody.
Velvet May – Unknown Bodies EP [TWS002]
Velvet May returns on “ Tears On Waves” with the 4-tracker EP “Unknown Bodies”. This time he is joined by the live duo Years of Denial and the northern-irish artist Autumns who delivered their own interpretation and vision of the tracks in the B side.
The Hipodrome Of Music 