Artist:
Various
Title:
Various Artists
Label:
Format
Cat#:
FR012
Release Date:
19th February 2018
Format:
digital
Tracklist:
01.
Mike Parker
Necklace Dancer
02.
TWR72
EXP19
03.
Juan Sanchez
Warthog
04.
Inter Gritty
112
05.
Flug
Do It
06.
ROD
Acine
07.
Jeroen Search
107
08.
Optics
Human Touch
09.
Mark Groot
Plan D
Press Info:
Following 11 hotly tipped EPs, Format now delivers its first compilation release, packed to the brim with bomb cuts from both veterans as new faces.
This first Format compilation is a prime example of the label’s signature sound. Featuring an impressive variety of musical perspectives, it’s a mint snapshot of Format’s ever adventurous view on techno.
Format lays down an impressive array of minimal-tinged and powerful dance floor techno laced with depth and atmosphere. There’s quite a lot to enjoy here to say the least; a very special appearance is made by legendary NY-producer Mike Parker, whose off-beat ‘Necklace Dancer’ perfectly reflects Format’s penchant for abstract techno. It nestles well among chunky four-to-the-floor material from various trusted label associates: ROD delivers a raw house-flavored banger on ‘Acine’, while TWR72’s ‘EXP19’ explores techno’s darker territories. Label curator, Juan Sanchez, also steps up to the game with ‘Warthog’, a high-octane piece of fiery techno that captures the man’s highly anticipated sound. Topping off, new label signees such as Mark Groot and Optics deliver intense cuts that already make us look forward to more of their studio output.
Format V.A. will be released on two separate vinyl releases, followed by a digital release featuring all nine tracks. The first 200 vinyl releases will be made available in transparent vinyl.
The release features artwork by DEFRAME, and is based on the refraction of light. It is meant to represent the illusion of a tiny hypnotic multiverse, where each plane exists in a different time and space.
This is the part of the digital edition.
Listen:
Full Track Streaming:
Juan Sanchez – “Warthog”
Mark Groot – “Plan D”
Specials:
Mike Parker – “Slash Dot Dash Podcast 029”
Inter Gritty – “Parabel Podcast #28”
TWR72 – “Into the Woods ADE Weekender 2017”
Mark Groot – “@ Tresor Berlin in November 2017”
ROD – “184 – The Boom Room”
Jeroen Search – “Odd Even presents: …”
Optics – “zenevloed 064”
Juan Sanchez – “NovaFuture Blog Visual Mix 002”
Flug – “Paradox Podcast 079”
Related Releases:
“Various Artists Part 2”
“Various Artists Part 1”
Recommendations:
Mike Parker’s EP “Spitting Electricity” on Mote-Evolver
Mark Groot’s self-released EP “IC149”
Mark Groot’s self-released EP “Influence”
Juan Sanchez’ EP “Despite …” on Format
Juan Sanchez’ EP “Qualia” on Format
Buy Download:
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Booking:
Aleatory for Mike Parker
Parabel for Inter Gritty
Gloam for TWR72
NovaFuture Booking for Mark Groot
Artist Alife Agency for ROD
Gloam for Flug
Gloam for Juan Sanchez
Triangle Agency for Jeroen Search
Websites:
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