out now: Terence Fixmer – Oppression EP [Planete Rouge Records]

 

Artist:
Terence Fixmer

 

Title:
Oppression EP

 

Label:
Planete Rouge Records

 

Cat#:
PLR1801

 

Release Date:
02nd July 2018

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Oppression

02.
Ton Espoir

03.
Warm Leatherette

04.
The Weight of the World

 

Press Info:
During the recent years, Terence Fixmer kept on being prolific by producing and releasing his music output on well esteemed quality labels such as Ostgut Ton, Novamute, Jealous God and recently on Aufnahme+Wiedergabe. Following a constant workflow, Fixmer decided it is now time to restart his label Planete Rouge which he launched back in 1998 already but has always been irregular in terms of releases. The label will relaunch after a 4-year hiatus with his new 12”.

Terence Fixmer’s ‘Oppression’ EP is a great resume of his unique sound design signature, delivering a collection of four energetic tracks that speaks to the soul.

On top of it, as an homage to one of his all time favourite tracks of ‘The Normal / Warm Leatherette’ from 1978, Fixmer decided to rewrite this 40 year old tune from Daniel Miller as a a personal pleasure and fun. By using as well the Mini Korg 700 S Terence Fixmer recreated nearly the original sound, keeping a track that is loyal to his own sound as well as its original spirit.

 

Snippets:

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Warm Leatherette”

“Oppression”

 

Special:
“Dekmantel Podcast 162”

 

Recommendations:
“Force EP” on Ostgut Ton
“Dance Of The Comets” on NovaMute
“Beneath The Skin EP” on Ostgut Ton
“Relapse Vol. 1” on Planete Rouge Records
“A Journey To Uncharted Destinations EP” on Planete Rouge Records
“Pyschik II” on CLR

 

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Planete Rouge Records

 

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out now: Fixmer – The God [Aufnahme + Wiedergabe]

 

Artist:
Fixmer

 

Title:
The God

 

Label:
Aufnahme + Wiedergabe

 

Cat#:
a+w XXI

 

Release Date:
05th April 2018

 

Format:
vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
The God

02.
The Wall

03.
Exhalation

04.
The End

 

Press Info:

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“Dekmantel Podcast 162”

 

Recommendations:
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Dance Of The Comets” on NovaMute
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Force” on Ostgut Ton
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Beneath The Skin” on Ostgut Ton
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Aktion Mekanik Theme (Versions)” on Ostgut Ton
The Horrorist’ “Programmed” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe

 

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out now: Terence Fixmer – Dance Of The Comets [NovaMute]

 

Artist:
Terence Fixmer

 

Title:
Dance Of The Comets

 

Label:
NovaMute

 

Cat#:
NOMU180

 

Release Date:
03rd November 2017 (vinyl)
01st December 2017 (digital)

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01)
Dance Of The Comets

02)
Orion

03)
The Silence

 

Press Info:
After the re-launch of seminal imprint NovaMute with an EP from Nicolas Bougaïeff, Terence Fixmer takes over the reins.

Terence Fixmer’s career has spanned two decades with releases on many acclaimed labels. He has been accredited with pushing the boundaries of techno EBM and for the last few years has found a home at OstgutTon.

Having remixed VCMG on Mute in 2015 and Depeche Mode in 2017 Fixmer’s contribution to the NovaMute catalogue is a natural fit.

‘Dance Of The Comets’ is a three track EP exploring the fringes of techno and hypnotic dance music. The title track is the most dance-floor ready cut with a thumping bass drum and kick.

Orion’s sci-fi sequence uses mesmerising drones, whilst ‘The Silence’ is an eery exercise in which otherwordly whispers are centred by a compelling bass motif.

After a ten year hiatus NovaMute, the subsidiary of Mute (Depeche Mode, Goldfrapp, New Order, Liars, Moby) is back. Beginning in 1992 NovaMute released records from acclaimed electronic and techno artists such as Plastikman, Speedy J, Juan Atkins and many more.

Dance Of The Comets by Terence Fixmer (NOMU180) is released on 12” on November 3rd 2017.

 

Listen:

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Dance Of The Comets”

 

Special:
“Live in the Boiler Room Berlin”

 

Recommendations:
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Force” on Ostgut Ton
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Beneath The Skin” on Ostgut Ton
Terence Fixmer’s EP “Aktion Mekanik Theme (Versions)” on Ostgut Ton
Nicolas Bougaïeff’s EP “Cognitive Resonance” on NovaMute
all release on Liberation Technologies

 

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out now: Terence Fixmer – Force EP [Ostgut Ton]

 

Artist:
Terence Fixmer

 

Title:
Force EP

 

Label:
Ostgut Ton

 

Cat#:
O-TON 106

 

Release Date:
28th July 2017

 

Format:
vinyl & digital

 

Tracklist:
A1.
Force

A2.
Sidewalk

B1.
Melting Planets

B2.
Striking Patterns

 

Press Info (English):
Having remixed Depeche Mode and DJ Hell as well as releasing a new Fixmer/McCarthy single with Douglas McCarthy (of Nitzer Ebb), 2017 has already proven to be a productive year for Terence Fixmer. With the new Force EP, the Berghain resident follows up on 2016’s Beneath The Skin EP (O-TON 97), offering four stylistically different but congenial Techno scenarios for club use.

The record’s eponymous track on A1 doesn’t think twice: the initial signal horn starts as sudden as the staggered kick drum rhythm, reoccurring throughout the cut’s 6-minute playtime while sustained and oppressive screams from a synth, extra multifaceted EBM percussion and synth drones add to the overall sombre atmosphere of “Force”. The musical vibe distinctly changes with “Sidewalk” which puts more focus on synth melodies – like its predecessor a Techno cut per se, but with a stronger accent on hypnotic motifs.

On B1 “Melting Planets” emphasises the kick: clocking in slightly slower than the other three tracks – at 122 bpm – the bass drum here sounds extra vivid, ever-present and spot-on, just as if Terence was playing the drum kit sitting right next to you. With additional percussion and swirling melodies “Melting Planets” is a lulling, mesmerizing meditation in Dub Techno. “Striking Patterns” on B2 links to the best moments of Force EP’s A-side, combining bone-dry bass drum hits and distinctive brazen, banging noises, pulsing synths pads and sizzling surface sounds.

 

Press Info (German):
Nach Remixes für Depeche Mode und DJ Hell sowie einer neuen Fixmer/McCarthy-Single mit Douglas McCarthy (von Nitzer Ebb) hat sich 2017 bereits als produktives Jahr für Terence Fixmer erwiesen. Mit der neuen Force EP folgt der Berghain-Resident seiner 2016er Beneath The Skin EP (O-TON 97) und offeriert vier stilistisch verschiedene doch stimmige Techno-Szenarios zum Clubgebrauch.

Das titelgebende Stück dieser Platte auf A1 fackelt nicht lange: das initiale Alarmsignal beginnt so unvermittelt wie der die gesamte 6-minütige Playtime des Stücks prägende, versetzt angeordnete Kick-Drum-Rhythmus. Langgezogene, beklemmende Schreie eines Synths, facettenreiche EBM-Perkussion und Synth-Drones tragen zur insgesamt düsteren Stimmung von „Force“ bei. Der musikalische Vibe ändert sich deutlich mit „Sidewalk“, das stärkeren Fokus auf Synth-Melodien legt – wie „Force“ ein Techno-Stück per se, aber mit deutlich hypnotischeren Motiven.

Auf B1 betont „Melting Planets“ die Kick: langsamer als die drei anderen Stücke – um die 122 BpM – klingt die Bassdrum hier besonders satt, stets präsent und auf den Punkt, als ob Terence das Drumkit direkt neben einem sitzend spielt. Mit weiterer Perkussion und wirbelnden Melodien ist „Melting Planets“ eine lullende, faszinierende Dub Techno- Meditation. „Striking Patterns“ auf B2 knüpft an die besten Momente der Force EP-A-Seite an, knochentrockene Bassdrum-Schläge und markant-metallische, hämmernde Klänge, pulsierende Synthflächen und brutzelnde Oberflächeneffekte kombinierend.

 

Listen:

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Force”

 

Video:
“Force”

Video made by the29nov

 

Special:
“Container Podcast [26]”

 

Recommendations:
album “Depth Charged” on CLR
EP “Empire” on Planete Rouge
Remix EP “Aktion Mekanik” on Ostgut Ton
EP “Beneath The Skin” on Ostgut Ton
Fixmer/McCarthy’s EP “Chemicals” on Sonic Groove

 

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out now: Fixmer/McCarthy – Chemicals [Sonic Groove Records]

 

Artist:
Fixmer/McCarthy

 

Title:
Chemicals

 

Label:
Sonic Groove Records

 

Cat#:
SG 1777

 

Release Date:
15th March 2017

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
01.
Chemicals

02.
Chemicals
(Instrumental)

03.
Wrong Planet

 

Press Info:
Sonic Groove Records further ignites 2017 with the label’s second release of the year by FIXMER/MCCARTHY titled ” Chemicals.” The legendary Douglas J. McCarthy, founder and frontman of the seminal and pioneering EBM project Nitzer Ebb, continues his alliance with Contemporary Techno producer Terence Fixmer together lending to the electronic music landscape with their combined artistic initiative.

The A side of this 3 track e.p. presents the title track ” Chemicals ” in two forms; the original version and an instrumental version. The evolution of the sound that first surfaced in 2003 on Terence Fixmer’s own, Lille, France based imprint Planet Rouge is apparent on this new installment in the FIXMER/MCCARTHY discography. ” Chemicals ” original version is a triumphant echo of EBM/Techno fusion constructed with current innovative electronic music production that retains the aesthetic of the original sound of EBM combined with the power of Douglas J. McCarthy’s defining vocal style. The fine auditory balance is all the neural support needed to effectively compliment McCarthy’s deep and thunderous vocals. This track is reminiscent of the classics ” Murderous ” and “Join In The Chant ” by Nitzer Ebb but clearly light years beyond. The lyrical content references topics relevant to the forward thinking sect of the electronic underground, appropriately titled and are delivered with the magnified intensity McCarthy has draped the planet with for well over 30 years and for what he has become very well known for. The Instrumental version stands extremely strong on it’s own and is, for all intents and purposes, a defining example of EBM proto Techno of the futuristic kind.The inclusion of this version expands the releases appeal and will serve the desires of any twilight excursion through dark sonic techno domains.

Side B continues this transmission with another gem titled ” Wrong Planet ” that has been polished to near perfection in every way imaginable. This is a new development in sound that expands the horizon for this specific genre exponentially. Everything else happens from here on out specifically because this magnitude of output is truly unprecedented and expands beyond crossover range. Fixmer completely demonstrates his expertise while McCarthy’s inspired voice of fueled and cryptic conviction carries forth, a combination of perfect elements that give birth to an anthem for the rooms that deserve and can appreciate this. For DJ’s of this legion, it’s the perfect tool for peak time injection of auditory dissonance and streamlined cadence. For producers, has subtleties, production technique and sophistication that will have one back in the studio with their inspired hands challenged.

This is a unique and advanced release for Sonic Groove and in current dystopian and bleak times it is comforting to know that there are still possibilities such as this to deliver us from it all.

* Editors note: The releases artwork was designed by Douglas J. McCarthy inspired by a logo used for Industrial/EBM events throughout Spain during the early part of the 80’s.

 

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Video:

 

Recommendations:
Fixmer/McCarthy EP “Many Lies” on Planete Rouge
Fixmer’s remix EP “Aktion Mekanik Theme (Versions)” on Ostgut Ton
Fixmer’s album “Depth Charged” on CLR
Nitzer Ebb’s album “Basic Pain Procedure” on Pylon
Fixmer’s EP “Depth Charged (Remixes)” on CLR
McCarthy + Cyrusrex’s EP “DJMREX EP1” on Fold Press

 

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Fixmer/McCarthy
Sonic Groove