Tracklist Vinyl: A1. Be A Rebel (Paul Woolford Remix New Order Edit)
A2. Be A Rebel (JakoJako Remix)
B1. Be A Rebel (Maceo Plex Remix)
B2. Be A Rebel (Melawati Remix)
C1. Be A Rebel (Bernard’s Outlaw Mix)
C2. Be A Rebel (Renegade Spezial Edit)
D1. Be A Rebel (Arthur Baker Remix)
D2. Be A Rebel (Mark Reeder’s Dirty Devil Remix)
Tracklist CD & Digital: 01. Be A Rebel
02. Be A Rebel (Bernard’s Renegade Mix)
03. Be A Rebel (Stephen’s T34 Mix)
04. Be A Rebel (Bernard’s Renegade Instrumental Mix)
05. Be A Rebel (Paul Woolford Remix New Order Edit)
06. Be A Rebel (JakoJako Remix)
07. Be A Rebel (Maceo Plex Remix)
08. Be A Rebel (Melawati Remix)
09. Be A Rebel (Bernard’s Outlaw Mix)
10. Be A Rebel (Arthur Baker Remix)
11. Be A Rebel (Mark Reeder’s Dirty Devil Remix)
12. Be A Rebel (Edit)
13. Be A Rebel (Renegade Spezial Edit)
Press Info:
‘Be a Rebel’ was released in the midst of lockdown in 2020 with a message to celebrate ourselves and appreciate what we have, even in hard times. Although the original track release was planned to coincide with dates that were subsequently postponed, the band felt it important to share new music with fans and now, as they ready their live return, the full set of remixes from some the best producers and DJs on the planet is released.
The 12” and CD both include previously unreleased remixes from Belgium producer and synth enthusiast Melawati – who records for Maceo Plex’s label – and Berlin based modular synthesist JakoJako as well as remixes and edits from Paul Woolford, Maceo Plex, Arthur Baker, Mark Reeder, Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris.
Press Info:
Luke Slater preps new Planetary Assault Systems album, Sky Scraping.
The iconic British producer, whose last LP arrived via Ostgut Ton in 2016, follows up this year’s Say It Loud on Token with a full length featuring a wealth of brand new material.
A figure who needs little introduction to fans of the genre, but whose consistency in the studio and on the road has repeatedly marked him out as true pioneer of sound design and performance with a singular vision, Slater first minted the PAS alias in ’93. Since then, a slew of singles and LP’s from the industrious artist have made sure Planetary Assault Systems has become a byword for hypnotic, funk-heavy Techno in a purist tradition. Toeing the line between heady, psychedelic material and all out main room fare – Slater’s work as PAS captures the very best facets of the genre, with economically selected parts exquisitely arranged and engineered with a shrewd and uncompromising ear for what really makes people move.
On the new LP, Slater draws on studio material but also components recorded during the PAS live show – and he’s keen to let fans know the focus is well and truly on the dance floor with this one: Sky Scraping is a loud and unabashed celebration of the formative and familiar environments so loved by the electronic music community, the dark clubs and festivals made special by their unique ability to bring like minded people together.
Sky Scraping kicks off in characteristically dense, psychedelic fashion with Labstract – a slice of classic PAS with cavernous low end and a tight, looping sequence doing the driving work while frenetic drum machine cuts and wide angle synth sirens shift the track onwards from one phase to the next. Follow up One For The Groove showcases the chunkier side of Slater’s production as PAS with an infectious 909 pattern propelled on in the high mids by a squelching synth patch. Bang Wap revisits the artist’s last outing on Token – a monstrous, unforgiving roller designed with peak time in mind. Say It Loud – the idiosyncratic proto-anthem that accompanied Bang Wap earlier in the year leads the LP onwards, before sequing into new recording Give In – a masterclass in dense, funky, face-melting Techno. Drums take centre stage on If I Die, as the artist returns to the 909 for a marginally slowed down cut that really highlights the artist’s connection to and natural affinity with groove and drum machine cuts. Coal thrusts the listener straight back down the wormhole – an extraordinary, driving piece propelled by a guttural lead synth sequence and ghostly drums, before giving way to Run – a dry, pared back recording with plucked, staccato synths that makes for a good contrast to its fathoms deep predecessor. Though not without moments of hysteria in its closing quarter, The Drag Train, featuring a classic, more mono finish begins the wind down towards the LP’s close. Nano Chameleon ties up Sky Scraping, a track as forceful as anything that has come earlier on the record – as it approaches its close, a warping lead powers the recording home with shuffling white noise percussion dipping in and out of the sonic main stage before giving way to a delicate, controlled chaos.
Press Info:
This album represents a new phase of human development. Different frequencies show the awakening of human consciousness. Like humans, all of the elements are constantly changing. Each sound is independent and creates a new way of living. I leave my soul and transformation process so that you can find and interpret yours. With a lot of energy, strength, and love, Gonzalo MD.
The Spanish producer arrives on the label with a brace of high energy, atmospheric dance floor cuts. Leaning tentatively towards a more booming, warehouse-ready finish, the four track EP channels funk, density and smart sound design in equal measure.
Tripping opener FM-2030 marries a bold, aquatic lead sequence with glassy pads set in the sonic periphery that serve to create a pleasing sense of suspension. Drum machine flourishes help guide the recording onwards, increasing intensity where required and exuberant synth hits wax and bend in support along the way, tying up a classy, rolling number. A-side follow up Extropy features booming, fathoms deep low end and that same sunk, introspective finish. Noisy percussive elements inject groove and dynamics to proceedings while a growling synth shifts in and out of view for added effect. The caustic Transhuman builds itself around a single warping lead, expertly tweaked and plied along its run time to generate a palpable hysteria. Buoyed by expertly centred kicks, it’s a powerful piece of off kilter dance floor material. Closing piece Posthuman Being drives the record home – an expertly executed slice of peak time Techno, complete with driving bassline and crisp atmospherics for added character.
Press Info:
Arkham Friends’ is a 2 part compilation with an uncompromising lineup of talent from the Arkham Audio family that have been making waves since the labels unveiling just over a year ago.
Part 1 is constructed of 10 quality tracks that speak many different tongues of techno. From Roman Poncet’s rhythmic, pulsing, hard energy approach, through to a percussively driven, bassline rich and highly addictive upbeat style from Insolate. Crashguard & Denise Rabe deliver riveting hard, dark and heavy approachs to the mix, while the likes of CYRK & DJ T-1000 fuse together eclectic elements to make tracks offering a unique left of centre approach that is full of surprises. Luis Flores lets everything breathe with his slow burn offering while J. Blofeld cleverly paints a world full of layered soundscapes. The multifaceted part 1 side is completed with Dustin Zahn & K-Ten producing lush synth fueled soundscapes which perfectly mix into this dynamic first part.
The second part of the compilation turns up the intensity to the maximum with 9 slamming club ready tracks. The man behind the label is Jerome D., aka Cri Du Coeur and he drops a delicious acid heavy track. His approach is supported by Marhu & Florian Meindl who also construct a world of acid-fueled mayhem. Drumcell continues to bring cleverly constructed chaos with a suspenseful array of hard sporadic energy.
An unrelenting flood of hard body moving frequencies is added by Zadig & Joe Farr before thick heavy basslines from Germany‘s Oliver Deutschmann fill out the spectrum. Kaiser and Madben’s gripping tracks are full of suspense and depth and round out this pounding second part of the compilation with a bang.
From top to toe this is a synergy of vigorous tracks that formulate to make an in-vigorating compilation from the Belgium based Arkham Audio which is releasing on September 3rd.
