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out now: Border One – Cyclone EP [Token Records]

Artist:
Border One

Title:
Cyclone EP

Label:
Token Records

Cat#:
TOKEN105

Release Date:
04th February 2022

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
Cyclone

A2.
Halo

B1.
Stratus

B2.
Spheric

Press Info:
Token sees the return of Brussels-based Border One for 4 tracks of no nonsense, body focused music. This collection of tracks, meant to deliver uncompromising groove, affirms Border One’s sonic identity through his use of evolving yet persistent tension brewing above hypnotic elements. This signature storm adds a dimension to Cyclone that guides the listener between club and mind by adding this constant yet recognizable anticipation.

The EP opens up at full capacity with the title track; bent metallics over an intimidatingly deep kick are stalked and circled by a sinister pad that leaves only to release maximum tension. This peak-time cut is followed by the subdued A2 ‘Halo’ where, this time, melodic ambience is prioritized. Light toms drive us forward to undress a track with a patiently strained arrangement, partially through a filter only opening fully midway through, imposing the producer’s pace. Border One then lifts the energy with ‘Stratus’ through 1/16th rhythmics with an almost psychotic arpeggio and tunneling hi hats in a track that can be visually described as racing fractals. The invigoratingly hypnotic quality of ‘Stratus’ creates an ultimate closed-eye dance floor experience to then pull us into ‘Spheric’ that closes the EP out in an entirely new but familiar cosmic atmosphere. Space is given to this last cut, with short plucked synths resonating through vast soundscapes, giving the project an ethereal closing over lighter, bouncing percussion.

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Full Track Streaming:
“Halo”

Special:
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Recommendations:
Border One’s “Radon EP” on Token Records
Border One’s “Host EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Samadhi EP” on Knowledge Imprint
Border One’s “Restless EP” on SK_Eleven
Border One’s “Abyssal EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Insight EP” on Wolfskuil Records
Border One’s “Restive EP” on Escapism
Border One’s “Unspoken Voices EP” on Invite Records
Border One’s “Despair EP” on Form And Function
Border One’s “Throw EP” on Ressort Imprint

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out now: Border One – Radon EP [Token Records]

Artist:
Border One

Title:
Radon EP

Label:
Token Records

Cat#:
TOKEN96

Release Date:
16th October 2020

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
Tracer

A2.
Split

B1.
Nuclide

B2.
Radon

Press Info:
Border One debuts on Token with the Radon EP.

The artist’s first outing on the label gathers up four more floor focused recordings, whilst maintaining the rich, low-sunk atmospherics characteristic of so much of his popular work. Dense and propulsive, the EP majors on leftfield sound design, with synth abstractions underpinned by warm, pulsating polyrhythms.

Opener Tracer sets the tone for the record with sleek, swung sequences sparring and panning off one another. Each component shifts and develops neatly over its run time lending the recording an exciting live element. Split, the EP’s most obvious main room missive, strikes from the first kick drum – classy and well worked, the recording marries tight snare rolls & a tripped out breakdown without losing any sense of style. Nuclide opens the B side, and continues in this same, effervescent vein – channelling pure peak time energy. Title track Radon closes the EP – a stunning exercise in purist techno that places its emphasis on a single repetition to great effect, buoying the work with occasional flourishes that serve to propel the track on towards its end. A top tier release from a certified talent within the contemporary Techno genre.

Snippets:

Full Track Streaming:
“Split”

Video:
“Tracer ”

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Special:
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Recommendations:
Border One’s “Host EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Samadhi EP” on Knowledge Imprint
Border One’s “Restless EP” on SK_Eleven
Border One’s “Abyssal EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Insight EP” on Wolfskuil Records
Border One’s “Restive EP” on Escapism
Border One’s “Unspoken Voices EP” on Invite Records
Border One’s “Despair EP” on Form And Function
Border One’s “Throw EP” on Ressort Imprint

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out now: Border One – Host EP [Border One Records]

Artist:
Border One

Title:
Host EP

Label:
Border One Records

Cat#:
BORDER02

Release Date:
26th June 2020

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
Host

A2.
Spore

B1.
Clench

B2.
Burst

Press Info:
In quick succession to the launch of his own label Border One Records, he presents the second release ‘Host EP’. Four dancefloor orientated cuts with twists and turns that suit different moods and a plethora of times and places. An ever grooving yet tunnelling affair that will easily find its way into every DJ’s record bag.

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Special:
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Recommendations:
Border One’s “Samadhi EP” on Knowledge Imprint
Border One’s “Restless EP” on SK_Eleven
Border One’s “Abyssal EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Insight EP” on Wolfskuil Records
Border One’s “Restive EP” on Escapism
Border One’s “Unspoken Voices EP” on Invite Records
Border One’s “Despair EP” on Form And Function
Border One’s “Throw EP” on Ressort Imprint

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Border One Records @ Bandcamp
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out now: Border One – Restless EP [SK_Eleven]

Artist:
Border One

Title:
Restless EP

Label:
SK_Eleven

Cat#:
SK11X003

Release Date:
28th March 2020

Format:
vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
A1.
Crude 01

A2.
Crude 02

B1.
Derail

B2.
Restless

Press Info:
Third transmission of the SK11X series off-shoot helmed by Setaoc Mass comes via rising Belgian protege Border One. A staple figure of the respected Voltage Festival in his own country, Border One’s raw, insistent sound has seen him release on Key Vinyl, Form & Function, and his own self-titled imprint whilst also featuring on DVS1’s revered fabric mix. On the Restless EP however he hits his stride, steadily building intensity through restrained repetition and droning, hypnotic sound design on the opening pairing of “Crude”. On the B-side, “Derail” clashes harsher hi-hats to a looping, angst-riddled groove, whilst “Restless” releases the tension with its bouncier pummel and high-pressure torque.

Listen:

Special:
“Reclaim Your City 373”

Recommendations:
Border One’s “Samadhi EP” on Knowledge Imprint
Border One’s “Abyssal EP” on Border One Records
Border One’s “Insight EP” on Wolfskuil Records
Border One’s “Restive EP” on Escapism
Border One’s “Unspoken Voices EP” on Invite Records
Border One’s “Despair EP” on Form And Function
Border One’s “Throw EP” on Ressort Imprint´
Setaoc Mass’ “53 Degrees North (Part 2)” on SK_Eleven
Setaoc Mass’ “53 Degrees North (Part 1)” on SK_Eleven

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out now: Border One – Samadhi EP [Knowledge Imprint]

Artist:
Border One

Title:
Samadhi EP

Label:
Knowledge Imprint

Cat#:
K-I009

Release Date:
February 2020

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
Samadhi

A2.
Nirodha

B1.
Narakas

B2.
Jodoshin

Press Info:
With numerous releases already under his belt, Border One is no stranger to the scene. Yet as a young producer the quality and maturity of his output is like that of any experienced veteran. With a work ethic second to none, he has cemented himself as a favourite amongst some of the most prolific artists while still maintaining an identifiable modular-driven sound.

Title track ‘Samadhi’ is classic techno at its finest. With precise 909 drum programming, looping bleep patterns and haunting pads, it recalls the best parts of 90s techno but with its own contemporary, high definition character. ‘Nirodha’ gets things grooving with a call-and-response interaction between drums and synths. This one’s highly functional and a perfect tool for getting the room moving. ‘Narakas’ follows suit with a similarly infectious groove. Ramping up the energy even further, this track balances moments of simplicity with freneticism. Closing out the package is the synth-based thumper ‘Jodoshin’. With warm bass and undulating leads, the arrangement builds with the help of galloping drums and melodic bleeps eventually tailing off as elements patiently strip back.

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