out now: Chontane – Matter Of Time [Lobster Theremin]

 

Artist:
Chontane

 

Title:
Matter Of Time

 

Label:
Lobster Theremin

 

Cat#:
LTWHT032

 

Release Date:
02nd September 2022

 

Format:
vinyl, streaming & download

 

Tracklist:
01.
Invisible Guest

02.
Tarpene

03.
Flux

04.
Art Of Survival

 

Press Info:
UPDATE: re-released as EP “TANE001” on Chontane’s own label
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Growing up in Berlin immersed within underground subculture, Chontane started playing regularly at the early age of nineteen kicking things off with a residency at the Krach nights in Humboldthain and then playing some of the cities most revered clubs, including: Treasor, :// About Blank and OHM.

With his first record release in 2018 still receiving praise and support, Chontane has wasted no time in reaffirming his capabilities. With another successful collaborative release on Magic Power with WERK co-founder J.Manuel and a 4 track EP on the Special Projects sub-label of Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint. The young producer is constantly blurring the lines between techno, breaks and electro in the capital; breaking down some of the perceived barriers that were once there.

Now Chontane brings his colourful and energetic brand of blurred techno to Lobster Theremin’s White series with four hedonistic and mind-altering weapons. First up is ‘invisible Guest’ where driving and primal percussion meet a kaleidoscope of colour; a menacing track that’s perfectly balanced by soft edges and restoring pads. ‘Tarpene’ shows a different side of Chontane’s productions altogether, a UK inspired cut of techno-stamped breaks that’s both emotive and functional.

Then comes ‘Flux’ a sweat-inducing hypnotic roller that taps into our addictive qualities. Seductive chords mesh with galloping percussion in a trippy peak-time ride through the club’s dark corridors. The record comes to a close with ‘Art Of Survival’, the Berlin based producer embraces his techno roots, with an added sense of largeness and fun.

 

Snippets:
Listen via the re-released EP “TANE001” on Chontane’s own label

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Flux”

“Art Of Survival”

 

Special:
“Vault Sessions, BRET | 30 JUL 2022”

 

Recommendations:
Chontane’s “Perseverance” on ARTS Records
Chontane’s “Woodlands” on ARTS Records
Chontane’s “Healing EP” on Rekids
Chontane’s “Red Island EP” on THEM
“MP02” by J.Manuel & Chontane on Magic Power
Vermeer’s “Tokyo In EP” w/ Chontane remix on [selected]
all Lobster Theremin we featured

 

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Lobster Theremin

 

out for a while: J.Blofeld – 47 EP [Arkham Audio Records]

 

Artist:
J.Blofeld

 

Title:
47 EP

 

Label:
Arkham Audio Records

 

Cat#:
ARKIO11

 

Release Date:
27th January 2022

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
47

02.
47
(Headless Horseman Rework)

03.
47
(Mark Broom Remix)

04.
Batu

05.
Batu
(CYRK Remix)

06.
Obsidian

07.
Obsidian
(Kaiser Remix)

08.
Uranus

09.
Uranus
(Cri Du Coeur Remix)

 

Press Info:
J.Blofeld has been making waves in the underground scene for the past number of years and is now back with another deeply melodic yet powerful nine-track release titled 47. The project is backed by some titans in the techno scene, as it comes with remixes from Headless Horseman, Mark Broom, CYRK, Kaiser and Cri Du Coeur.

It comes under Belgian imprint Arkham Audio for the 11th installment of their ARKIO series. J.Blofeld has previously featured on Arkham Audio, contributing his track ‚Circles‘ to the Arkham Friends Part 1.

Having brought us his beguiling Nador EP last year, this latest release looks to encapsulate his mellifluous take on techno. The opening track, ‚47‘, introduces swarming yet wistful pads with emphatic kicks. The builds have evocative and resonating synths that come across as winding. It comes as a thoughtful yet gyrating beat with icy hats and plenty of drive.

The rework from Headless Horseman comes with his own unique stamp on the track. It reimagines the beats as stand-alone percussions to give them a new dimension. He maintains the emotive synths but brings new darkness with his destructive drum patterns. It kicks into gear halfway through with some darkwave elements.

The Mark Broom remix comes in typical Broom fashion. The legendary British producer has carved out a sound that is synonymous with his name. With plenty of body to shake your hips to and bouncing builds, it‘s a track for big sound systems. His use of claps and crisp snares are enchanting.

The second original track is ‚Batu‘. The production showcases J.Blofeld‘s production talents as it journeys the listener through a soundscape. With delicate and reverberating percussions, he drives the sound of a high-pitched synth through what feels like frozen mountains.

The remix from Berlin-based duo CYRK keeps the soundscape but gives it dense and changing drum patterns. It has rolling, zipping and shimmering sounds with some stabs thrown in for good measure.

The sixth track, but third original production, is ‚Obsidian‘. This cut is a thoughtful and purposeful techno production. It has oscillating synths that sound like counting down timepieces. It has curious beeps, robot bleeps, and the kick drum and hats keep the velocity.

It is remixed by Italian artist Kaiser. The Berlin-based producer is known for bringing out high-octane productions, and this one is no different. He keeps the quizzical nature of the track with the beeps but has added energy to the pacing. It has fast claps, sharp snares, chugging synths and punchy percussions.

The penultimate track, and final original production from J.Blofeld, is ‚Uranus‘. As the name suggests, it has a sci-fi feel but with emphatic builds. It feels like being in a spaceship, launched into space. The beeping and siren-like synths add a sense of alarm; however, it has a momentary blissful release before jumping back in with heavy sounds.

The last remix comes from Cri du Coeur. It has a robotic vocal, steaming synths and destructive percussions. It looks to end the project on a vigorous note as it has plenty of energy and force, a compelling finish to a powerful cut.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“MOD82 Series #048”

 

Recommendations:
J.Blofeld’s “Gulu EP” on Burial Soil
all releases on Arkham Audio Records we featured

 

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out now: Various – Two Thorns Together, A Hundred Tears Apart [KHIDI]

 

Artist:
Various

 

Title:
Two Thorns Together, A Hundred Tears Apart

 

Label:
KHIDI

 

Cat#:
KHIDIANIV002

 

Release Date:
16th September 2022

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Ancient Methods & OTHR
Vast Vanishing

02.
Roman & Boyd Schidt
Self-Deprivation

03.
Silent Servant
Manic

04.
Unhuman & Vulkanski
Mescaline Network

 

Press Info:
To mark the club’s 6th Anniversary, Tbilisi club KHIDI announces a series of three VA EPs with tracks from its residents and artists closely affiliated with the club.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Specials:
Ancient Methods – “Gegen Podcast Series >< #44”

OTHR – “HOUND Vol. 1”

Roman – “Abaddon Podcast 152”

Boyd Schidt – “Amplify Series 040”

Silent Servant – “PRLXMIXX09”

Unhuman – “16YRS Rote Sonne”

Vulkanski – “Amplify Series 017”

 

Related Releases:
compilation “Music Is Like Fire, Without It, Sheer Darkness And Cold” on KHIDI
compilation “A Minute Of Music Quelled A Whole Life Of Noise” on KHIDI

 

Recommendations:
Ancient Methods’ “The Jericho Remixes” on Persephonic Sirens
Ancient Methods’ “The Jericho Records” on Ancient Methods
Ancient Methods’ “The Asking Breath Comes To Each” on Candela Rising
Boyd Schidt’s self-released “004”
Boyd Schidt’s “Medievalist Warhead EP” on Sonic Groove Records
Boyd Schidt’s “Artificial Intelligence” on NovaFuture Recordings
Unhuman’s “Voices Of Distress EP” on Bite
Unhuman’s “Shadows, Fire And Spirits” on Strange Therapy
Unhuman’s “Devour Wrath Without Shame” on Instruments Of Discipline
all releases on KHIDI we featured

 

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KHIDI @ Bandcamp
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Red Eye Records
Decks
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out now: Various – Front Left VA 04 [Front Left Records]

 

Artist:
Various

 

Title:
Front Left VA 04

 

Label:
Front Left Records

 

Cat#:
FLRDGTL04

 

Release Date:
06th September 2022

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Elad Magdasi & Mathias Weber
Hit Me Baby One More Time

02.
Annē
First Time I Met You

03.
Cristian Marras
Voodoo Benin

04.
Gabriella Vergilov
Power To Survive

05.
Rill
Vadacon

06.
Sera J
Freedom To Love

 

Press Info:

 

Snippets:

 

Full Track Streaming:
Cristian Marras – “Voodoo Benin”

Elad Magdasi & Mathias Weber – “Hit Me Baby One More Time”

more soon

 

Recommendations:
Rill’s “Etmal EP” on MITSU2000
Cristian Marras’ “R.I.P. (Rave in Peace) EP” on Rebels Conspiracy
Elad Magdasi’s “Liquid Dreams EP” on Anagram
all stuff on Front Left Records

 

Specials:
Elad Magdasi & Mathias Weber – “Nyctophilia Podcast 035”

Gabriella Vergilov – “VSA Radio 27: live at Seaworld x Ved Siden Af”

Cristian Marras – “Voxnox Podcast 164”

Rill – “Loopstage Podcast 050”

Sera J – “Fever Recordings Podcast 026”

Annē – “Sonntagsinstitut @ ://about Blank, (28.07.22)”

 

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out now: David Löhlein – Barracuda EP [Lehmann Musik]

 

Artist:
David Löhlein

 

Title:
Barracuda EP

 

Label:
Lehmann Musik

 

Cat#:
LHMNNEP001

 

Release Date:
02nd September 2022 (Bandcamp & Spotify)
16th September 2022 (other stores)

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Barracuda

02.
Astro

03.
Skyra

04.
Dominica

 

Press Info:
After several digital Compilations, Lehmann Musik now kicks off their Vinyl Series with a powerful EP from David Löhlein that sets out its techno intentions from the off. EINS is the first release after his VIA TAYA Album and shows again his dance floor focussed side.

Barracuda is straight up techno with turbocharged bass and high speed drums. The vocals are edgy and bring the soul, while trance-like synths lock you in. Astro is another high intensity roller with slippery synths and caustic textures next to dark male spoken word vocals.

Skyra is a more silky and funked up techno number that’ll get you on your toes with its cosmic synth lines and hammering drums. It’s a really headsy cut with great designs. Last of all is Dominica, another classy and uplifting techno track with pinging drums, steamy female vocals and an alluring techno groove.

This is fresh as you like techno from what is sure to be a vital new label.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“Reclaim Your City 444”

 

Recommendations:
compilation “Schimmer 001” w/ David Löhlein track on Schimmer Records
compilation “Fundraiser #StandWithUkraine” w/ Löhlein track on Krill
compilation “Save Our Home II” on Lehmann Musik
compilation “Save Our Home” on Lehmann Musik

 

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Lehmann Musik @ Bandcamp
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Websites:
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Lehmann