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Artist:
Axkan

Title:
Torment EP

Label:
Omen Recordings

Cat#:
OMEN005

Release Date:
28th February 2019

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
A1.
Torment

A2.
The Distance

B1.
Torment
(UVB Oestrogene Remix)

B2.
Torment
(Luis Flores Remix)

Press Info:
LA’s AXKAN releases two robust techno tracks on OMEN Recordings entitled ‘Torment’ EP including remixes from France’s UVB and Mexico’s Luis Flores.

AXKAN is certainly no stranger to the techno world with a reputation for devastating dancefloors as a performer whilst his stirring production style can be heard on labels such as Advanced (Black), Aerotek and Format. Following releases from Vlaysin, Ayarcana, Rendered and Draag he now debuts on his own label with ‘Torment’ including remixes from UVB and Luis Flores.

‘Torment’ kicks things off with heavy, syncopated drums scattered around haunting modulations and winding distortion and continues with a dirty, Prophet-5 string pad which gives the release its unique and melancholic character before ‘The Distance’ continues with thundering kicks, growling vibrations and storming resonations. Mord and Body Theory’s UVB remixes ‘Torment’ delivering dramatic soundscapes through powerful percussion and sinister lead synths, making way for DROID and CLR artist Luis Flores whose interpretation utilizes broken grooves, fluttering oscillations and machine-like tones.

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Full Track Streaming:
“Torment (Luis Flores Remix)”

“Torment”

“Torment (UVB Oestrogéne Remix)”

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Artist:
Rendered

Title:
Puppetskin

Label:
Omen Recordings

Cat#:
OMEN003

Release Date:
04th December 2017

Format:
vinyl & digital

Tracks:
01.
Puppetskin

02.
Nightmoves

03.
Puppetskin
(Black Asteroid Remix)

04.
Puppetskin
(Axkan Remix)

Press Info:
OMEN Recordings is off running to the industrial techno races again, and this third release has already been gaining traction around the globe with high anticipation and support from many respected producers and DJs alike. The Puppetskin EP, written and produced by German and French artists, RENDERED, with remixes by American producers BLACK ASTEROID and AXKAN, is off to a great start.

RENDERED starts off strong with the title track, “Puppetskin” (A1), with strong breakbeat kicks, thrashing snares and rich synth lines that are melodic and spacey. The dancefloor will surely love the Charles Manson samples. “Nightmoves” (A2) also heads the pack with shuffling kicks while rich, minor-tuned pads take you on a persistent journey. About half way through, you will be moved by a 4/4 pattern that sneaks in and will be a favorite for the dancers. BLACK ASTEROID’s remix of “Puppetskin” (B2) does not disappoint as signature Black Asteroid textures and rhythms come alive in this rendition. Although it has rounded, full soundscapes that sound perfect for a large venue, its pumping, hypnotizing bass lines and screeching sirens keep you pulled into the darkness. AXKAN stays in the pack with his earthshattering remix of “Puppetskin” (B1) by starting slow with a profound intro to then push the audio boundaries with his powerful kick and bassline, to gain more and more strength with vocal samples, distorted drums and FX. AXKAN uses every stem of the original in such a creative way to help win the race.

This EP, soon to be available on vinyl and digital formats, exceeds the expectations of sound design and techno together. No matter what time of night it is, these tracks can be played in a versatile way. While still employing darker textures, a breath of light creeps its way in. Listening to this EP start to finish is definitely worthwhile

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