out for a while: Lobster | Juan Sanchez – Hybris Crux EP [Format]

 

Artist:
Lobster | Juan Sanchez

 

Title:
Hybris Crux EP

 

Label:
Format

 

Cat#:
FR029

 

Release Date:
20th June 2024

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Lobster
Crux

02.
Lobster
Crux
(Juan Sanchez Remix)

03.
Juan Sanchez
Hybris

04.
Juan Sanchez
Hybris
(Lobster Remix)

 

Press Info:
May 2014, the first release on Amsterdam imprint Format appeared. It was Amsterdam techno figurehead Juan Sanchez under his JSSL guise. Since then, he pushed an enormous amount of local techno talent alongside an impressive list of icons such as Mike Parker, Matrixxman, Truncate and many more. Over the span of almost 30 releases Sanchez has created his own vibrant world of hard hitting, deep tripping techno and he plans on keep doing so.

For FR029 he invited rising techno star Lobster for a fresh collab EP. The Hague-based producer makes big moves representing Vault Sessions and his DJ appearances around the world. Here he joins Juan Sanchez for his Format label debut in the form of the Hybris Crux EP where both producers present their latest take on rolling techno including a rework of each other’s tracks. It’s a strong representation of what Format is about and how it keeps dancefloors moving with its excellent energetic style of pure techno.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Specials:
Juan Sanchez – “at Orphic #11, Lofi Amsterdam”

Lobster – “#SlamRadio 590”

 

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Format

 

out now: Various – Never Enough [Murder Records]

 

Artist:
Various

 

Title:
Never Enough

 

Label:
Murder Records

 

Cat#:
MURDERD04

 

Release Date:
14th February 2025

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Wesley Wise
Rotary Needles

02.
Black Dot
Attachments To Lust

03.
Karassimeon
Healing Poison

04.
Nasdrowie
Overkill

05.
Revolt
Machine Cruelle
[feat. Kata]

06.
Rommek
Splinter

07.
Vulkanski
ustard

08.
Velvet May
Beneath The Tedium (Roses Bloom)

09.
NZM 99
2049

10.
DA+A & P.Y.M.K
Zip It

11.
Jero Clares
From Distant Galaxy

12.
Codex Empire
Lapis

13.
Ruben Seoane
Skyrmion

14.
Tiefton
Tal

15.
Hurtado
Nothing Is The Same

16.
3.14
Apophenia

17.
Gewaltem
Revenger

18.
Sob Story
Atrophy

19.
Charlou
Nervous Breakdown

 

Press Info:
After five years of existence, we are starting a new chapter with our most extensive compilation to date. Consisting of 19 tracks, ‘Never Enough’ explores a wide range of electronic soundscapes and underscores the label’s desire to bring together artists with different backgrounds under one roof.

The release opens with an experimental track from young Georgian producer Wesley Wise, passing the torch to Black Dot – a collaborative project of Christian Kroupa and Le Chocolat Noir, marking their debut on the label with “Attachments To Lust”.

Compilation sees a perfect continuation with the electro track from Karassimeon, followed by two stellar EBM cuts from Nasdrowie and fellow Ukrainians Revolt ft. Kata. The release slowly reaches its boiling point as artists Velvet May, Ruben Seoane, NZM-99, 3.14, Rommek, and Hurtado make their long-overdue appearance on the label, each delivering perfect EBM, techno, and industrial-leaning tracks for the occasion.

Worth mentioning are two new names on Murder tbs – Tiefton and Jero Clares – keeping the real techno spirit alive! And not to forget Vulkanski, Codex Empire, and Data & P.Y.M.K., making their return to the label. The release reaches its finale with one of the label’s favorite new names: Charlou, Gewaltem, and Sob Story, all delivering their euphoric gems where the sounds of electro, new beat, and Italo disco blend together in perfect sense. All tested and approved!

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Specials:
Wesley Wise – “DifferentSound invites … / Podcast #23”

Specials::
Black Dot – “Italo Moderni Showcase [03.02.2024]”

Karassimeon – “Corpo Tapes #4”

Nasdrowie – “Shishi Podcast 050”

Revolt – “Atrium Cast 031”

Rommek – “BPITCH 039”

Vulkanski – “Boiler Room X Khidi: Tbilis”

Velvet May – “Amplify Series 103”

NZM 99 – “Heptaseas 001”

Jero Clares – Klangangriff Podcast #107

Codex Empire – “鬼面 : Gwi Myeon Podcast 027”

Ruben Seoane – “Heptaseas 009”

Tiefton – “Nachtstrom Sessions #03 (18.10.2024)”

Gewaltem – “Rave Up”

Hurtado – “Archaic Podcast 474”

Alex π – “Orb Podcast 079”

Sob Story – “meanwhile FM 002: live @ meanwhile… 17/11/24”

Charlou – “Dedalo District Podcast Series 01”

 

Recommendations:
Rubén Seoane’s “Solstice EP” on Persephonic Sirens
Rubén Seoane’s “Disinformation EP” on Persephonic Sirens
Vulkanski’s “Skeptical Answers” on Bite
compilation “Shedding Skin” w/ Vulkanski track on Bite
compilation “Various Artists II” w/ Vulkanski track on KHIDI
Codex Empire’s “Protected By Rage” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe
Codex Empire’s “Kingsevil EP” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe
Codex Empire’s “Slow Erosion” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe
Codex Empire’s “Cutpurse EP” on Aufnahme + Wiedergabe
Codex Empire’s “The Bitter Glow” on Persephonic Sirens
Gewalt’s “What Can I Do” on NovaFuture Recordings
Gewalt’s “What Can I Do (Instrumental)” on NovaFuture Recordings
Gewalt’s “Synesthesia” on RND. Records
Gewalt’s “Perdu” on RND. Records
Gewalt’s “Rose Noire” on RND. Records
Gewaltem’s “Damaged Film EP” on Intervision
Gewaltem ‘s “Asphalte” on Second Sight
compilation “Die Erlösung (Kapitel 1)” on Crave Tapes
NZM 99’s “Human Traffic EP” on House Of Reptile Records
NZM 99’s “Crowning Oppression EP” on Soil Records
NZM 99’s “Requiem Of Art EP” on Khoinix
NZM 99’s “Analogia EP” on Persephonic Sirens
NZM 99’s “Disaster EP” on Nu Body Records
compilation “VA#02” w/ Nasdrowie & NZM 99 tracks on Wie Ein Gott
compilation “Die Erlösung (Kapitel 2)” w/ Nasdrowie track on Crave Tapes
compilation “SHARPVA003” w/ Nasdrowie track on Sharped Records
stuff on Murder Records

 

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Murder Records @ Bandcamp
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soon

 

Websites:
Murder Records

 

out now: NZM 99 – Eternality EP [VūMantra Records]

 

Artist:
NZM 99

 

Title:
Eternality EP

 

Label:
VūMantra Records

 

Cat#:
VMNTR#068

 

Release Date:
25th October 2024

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracks:
01.
Distopia

02.
Eternality

 

Press Info:
“Eternality” is an immersive musical project that explores the soundscapes of a dystopian society in decline. Through dark electronic textures, industrial percussion and unstructured melodies, the album depicts a world where illusions of progress have collapsed, giving way to a disoriented humanity. Each track is a chapter in a story where technology, isolation and resistance intertwine, inviting the listener to delve into a future that is both oppressive and strangely beautiful.

Emerging from the depths of the rave scene, NZM 99’s sound sorcery is driven by dark and acid techno, underlaid with heavy, powerful bass. His electrifying and skillful performances leave crowds spellbound. As the founder of Tjalk Records, a heartfelt tribute to the boat he resides on in Lyon, NZM 99’s numerous releases on esteemed labels like Persephonic Sirens, Khoinix, and Flesh Or Die have brought him to international stages, with recent shows in Poland, Germany, and Georgia. Inspired by legends such as Arnaud Rebotini, The Hacker, Terence Fixmer, and David Carretta, NZM 99’s passion for vintage synthesizers has been the driving force behind his artistic journey. Ever since he acquired his first analog machine as a teenager, he has continuously expanded his setup, delivering powerful live performances and mesmerizing DJ sets that blend techno with EBM tones, bewitching dancefloors.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“Heptaseas 001”

 

Recommendations:
NZM 99’s “Crowning Oppression EP” on Soil Records
NZM 99’s “Analogia EP” on Persephonic Sirens
NZM 99’s “Disaster EP” on Nu Body Records
NZM 99’s “Requiem Of Art EP” on Khoinix

 

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VūMantra Records @ Bandcamp
more soon

 

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Recommendations:
NZM 99’s “Human Traffic EP” on House Of Reptile Records
NZM 99’s “Crowning Oppression EP” on Soil Records
NZM 99’s “Requiem Of Art EP” on Khoinix
NZM 99’s “Analogia EP” on Persephonic Sirens
NZM 99’s “Disaster EP” on Nu Body Records

 

Booking:
NZM 99

 

Websites:
NZM 99
VūMantra Records
VūMantra Records @ Instagram

 

out now: Puritan – New World Order [Murder Records]

 

Artist:
Puritan

 

Title:
New World Order

 

Label:
Murder Records

 

Cat#:
MURDERD04

 

Release Date:
20th December 2024

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
New World Order

02.
Control Freak
(Nightmare Mix)

 

Press Info:
In response to the current events happening in Georgia, label head Puritan presents his 2-track EP New World Order covering ever-growing threat of authoritarianism with underlying messages against human inaction, thought control and government propaganda.

Sampled material include films: Equilibrium, THX 1138, 1984, Clockwork Orange and more.

 

Full Track Streaming:

 

Special:
“Closing Set At Khidi |18.10.2024|”

 

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Puritan

 

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Murder Records

 

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out for a while: Laurent Garnier – 30 [F Communications | Mute]

 

Artist:
Laurent Garnier

 

Title:
30

 

Label:
F Communications | Mute

 

Cat#:
F063CD | MUTE9236-2

 

Release Date:
1997 | 2004

 

Format:
CD, vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Deep Sea Diving

02.
Sweet Melow D

03.
Crispy Bacon

04.
Formax

05.
The Hoe

06.
Mid Summer Night

07.
Kall It!

08.
La Minute Du Répondeur Le Plus Casse-Couilles

09.
Theme From Larry’S Dub

10.
Feel The Fire

11.
Flashback

12.
I Funk Up

13.
*?*!!

14.
Le Voyage De Simone

 

Press Info:
Originally released on Laurent Garnier’s French label, F Communications, in 1997, 30 has long been out of print in the United States until now when Mute reissues it on January 27th, 2004.

30 is the follow-up to Garnier’s artist debut, Shot in the Dark (1995, reissued by Mute in 2001) and preceded the acclaimedUnreasonable Behaviour in 2000.

30 spawned the classic singles, “Crispy Bacon,” “Flashback,” and “The Hoe.”

Laurent Garnier and author David Brun-Lambert have written the book, Electrochoc, featuring stories and photos of Laurent Garnier’s musical journey while traipsing all these years between Tokyo, Sydney, Berlin and Manchester. It was published in France in the fall of 2003 and has sold 9000 copies.

Also in the fall of 2003, Laurent Garnier released the import-only, Excessive Baggage 5 CD box set thorugh F Communications.

Laurent explains,
“The whole box set idea came to me after we had been working for a few months with David-Brun Lambert (co-writer) on my book, Electrochoc. We wanted to somehow illustrate what we had been writing about, although with out being directly linked to it. Something urban, eclectic, timeless which would really define the music that makes my heart pound. I’ve chosen a few cities with which I have truly built a special relationship: Paris, London, Barcelona & Detroit. 4 countries, 81 tracks, 5 mixes recorded for 5 different occasions, in really different moods & atmospheres.”

 

Snippets:

 

Videos:
“Crispy Bacon (Video Edit)”

“Flashback (Video Edit)”

 

Special:
“Radio FG, Space Ibiza, 2003”

 

Recommendations:
all stuff on Mute & sublabels we featured

 

Buy CD:
originally released 1997/2004

 

Buy Vinyl:
originally released 1997/2004

 

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Qobuz
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Clone Digital
Bleep
Boomkat
TraxSource
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Websites:
Laurent Garnier
F Communications
Mute