Category: HANDS

Artist:
Monya

Title:
Euphoria

Label:
HANDS

Cat#:
HANDSD314

Release Date:
05th April 2024

Format:
CD, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Keine Ruhe

02.
Extasy

03.
Meine Opposition

04.
Kleines Mädchen In Mir

05.
In Trance

06.
Rausch

07.
Rapture

08.
Stimme

09.
Ausgang

10.
Kleines Mädchen In Mir
(Years Of Denial Remix)

11.
In Trance
(Cervello Elettronico vs Ratio Strain Remix)

Press Info:
Since MONYA’s debut on HANDS in 2019, she has emerged as one of the most prominent and respected figures in the industrial techno genre. Known for her exceptional talent as a producer and captivating live performances, Monya continues to push the boundaries of sonic exploration with her latest album, “Euphoria” appealing to listeners on both an intellectual and physical level.

Featuring 11 tracks spanning a total of 64 minutes, “Euphoria” showcases MONYA’s adeptness at seamlessly blending personal and political themes within the realm of industrial techno. Each track is a testament to her unique perspective, with elements of EBM sequences, haunting vocals, and pulsating techno beats intricately woven together. Remarkably, these individual elements are allowed to stand on their own, creating a rich tapestry of sound that varies in speed and intensity.

Beyond its musical prowess, “Euphoria” serves as a deeply personal and political statement: Through her art, MONYA navigates the delicate balance between self-expression and social commentary, demonstrating that the two can coexist harmoniously. Each track is a reflection of her personal journey, resonating on both individual and societal levels.

Completing the album are remixes by acclaimed artists Years of Denial and label mate Cervello Elettronico, representing the extreme ends of the album’s sonic spectrum (i.e. dark and brooding and hard-hitting upfront). Their interpretations add an extra layer of complexity and depth to MONYA’s work.

Experience the euphoria of sound!

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Video:
“Keine Ruhe”

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Special:
“Amplify Series 071”

Recommendations:
Monya’s “Einweg Ausweg Ende EP” on HANDS
Monya’s “Political Revolution EP” on RND. Records
Monya’s “Steine Im Weg EP” on Corresponding Positions
Monya’s “Somatics” on Berlin Consumer Records
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Booking:
Altar for Monya

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Monya
HANDS

Artist:
Sonar

Title:
Future Cries

Label:
HANDS

Cat#:
HANDSD313 | HANDSV084

Release Date:
03rd November 2023

Format:
CD, vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist CD:
01.
Getting Closer

02.
Elevator

03.
Future Cries

04.
Hold On

05.
Lighthouse

06.
So Real

07.
Modern Touch

08.
Turn You On

09.
Tonight

10.
You Get Yours

11.
Not So Fragile

12.
Perfect Pictures

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Getting Closer

A2.
Elevator

A3.
Future Cries

A4.
Hold On

A5.
Not So Fragile

B1.
So Real

B2.
Tonight

B3.
Modern Touch

B4.
Turn You On

B5.
Lighthouse

Press Info:
Don’t scratch your eyes, the rhythm’n’noise bedrock that is SONAR is back, “Future Cries” on HANDS being their 8th studio album after a break of nine years. Dirk Ivens and Eric Van Wonterghem have lived up to a special challenge: The trademark dense crashing waves of noise leave not much breathing room, and while they surely followed suit in accordance with their own sonic legacy, they have created a fresh and considerably varied take on the SONAR sound.

It’s essential to acknowledge the rich history this duo represents from their roots in the collaborative project Absolute Body Control to their individual contributions with Dive, The Klinik, Motor!k, Monolith and Insekt.
SONAR itself have played a pivotal role in shaping the industrial music scene, beginning with their self-titled debut album in 1996, followed by a series of releases, including the highly sought-after vinyl remix album on HANDS in 2003.

With pride we present “Future Cries”, the first regular SONAR album on HANDS: 12 tracks that showcase the 2023 update of one of the most influential acts in the genre. Unmistakably recognizable from the first hard-hitting loops of “Getting Closer” there is this all-embracing hypnotic and repetitive style that Sonar has always been about. Find some sophisticated abstraction (“Future Cries”, “Modern Touch”), monochrome darkness (“Lighthouse”, “Not so Fragile”), upfront noise mayhem for the dance floors (“So Real”, “You get Yours”) and soothing bass tones (“Tonight”). An exciting and versatile album that lets you pick or works great savoured in its entirety.

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Recommendations:
Monolith’ “Concrete Playground” on HANDS
Monolith’ “Unnatural Bodies” on HANDS
Monolith’ “Time Running Out EP” on Sonic Groove Records
Monolith’s “Crashed” on HANDS
Dive’s “Dive Box” on Out Of Line
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Artist:
Templər

Title:
H.A.C.E.

Label:
HANDS

Cat#:
HANDSD312

Release Date:
21st April 2023

Format:
CD, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Global Interference System

02.
Athos

03.
Near Distant Future

04.
Teku (First Dose)

05.
Modus Operandi

06.
Boneshaker

07.
Smokehead

08.
Galaxy Of Nowhere

09.
Teku (Second Dose)

10.
Man Behind The Sun

11.
I Beg You Mountain

12.
Practise What You Preach

13.
The Hymn To Ninkasi

14.
Kageguchi

Press Info:
Hot on the heels of the 2021 HANDS debut “Myths And Consequences” comes this, the next TEMPLER album: This time around producer Thomas Chalandon renounces any collaborations and remixes and instead focuses on distilling his trademark sound, which is “old school with contemporary means”. With this agenda, he dishes out nothing less than an instant classic, filled to the brim with highly potential hit tracks – a dark, energetic and brooding rhythmic beast.

“H.A.C.E.” surely draws from Chalandon’s background as a techno producer and DJ, as it never ceases to push further, and this combines perfectly with his appreciation for timeless rhythm’n’noise sounds: It is based on slow, massively distorted and bass-heavy rhythms that slip from standard time signatures often enough to generate a heavy tribal atmosphere. Sometimes these rhythms come ultimately pronounced and pounding (“Galaxy of Nowhere”), sometimes ultimately “off” (“Man Behind the Sun”).

Also, Chandalon has a real knack for providing each track with an irresistible hook: Ominous ritual chants, ethnic sounds, hymnic choral, repetitive glacial synths, incomprehensible speeches and rants are used to great effect and generate a hypnotic atmosphere. The build-up of a track like “Smokehead” will linger in your earbuds for hours – earworm trigger warning! We recommend repeated exposure to figure out the favourite dance floor weapon of your choice.

Are you brave enough to lose yourself amid the mysterious haze?

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“Modus Operandi”

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Video:
“Near Distant Future”

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Special:
“The Forgotten CCXXXI”

Recommendations:
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HANDS

Artist:
Monolith

Title:
Concrete Playground

Label:
HANDS

Cat#:
HANDSD308

Release Date:
21st April 2023

Format:
CD, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Immortal

02.
The Hunter

03.
Concrete Playground

04.
Gallium

05.
Come To Me

06.
Push

07.
Termites Take Over

08.
Blade On Skin

09.
In Dark Times

10.
Revelation

11.
The Gate Of Light

12.
Blurred Exit

13.
Take Me High

14.
The Mighty Gods

15.
Gallium Element

16.
The Sky Turns Red

17.
Critical Revelation

Press Info:
A title suggesting urban brutalism, how fitting for the 5th MONOLITH album on HANDS – and his 12th in total – a very special addition to the eminent discography of Eric van Wonterghem. As passionate as ever, this is arguably the most comprehensive Monolith album so far, encompassing a wide range of moods and making the best use of his vast background in producing: Rhythmic and repetitive hard dance music, but also atmospheric and inspiring listening, truly intense 75 minutes.

The Concrete Playground has something to offer for everyone – dark and secluded tracks for contemplation like the opener “Immortal” or “The Gate of Light”, cheeky electro quotes can be found in “Concrete Playground”, “Push” or “Gallium Element”, and of course there is lots of industrial techno action going on: Some more on the stomping techno side of things (“The Hunter”, “Revelation”), some filled to the brim with industrial wails and screeches (“Blade on Skin”). What sets this album apart is the appearance of a lot of surprisingly nuanced and layered moments, such as when a melodic ambience comes hovering above the dance floor destruction in “The Sky Turns Red”.

Lots of variation in the drum programming, exceptional sound design and the embrace of the emotional: “Concrete Playground” works in a highly fascinating dissonance, and is set to leave a big mark!

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“Take Me High”

“Come To Me”

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Video:
“Blade On Skin”

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Special:
“Construct / Destruct ▬ Industrial Technoteka”

Recommendations:
Monolith’ “Unnatural Bodies” on HANDS
Monolith’ “Time Running Out EP” on Sonic Groove Records
Monolith’s “Crashed” on HANDS
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Booking:
Neuwerk for Monolith

Websites:
Monolith
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Artist:
Sans-Fin

Title:
Feuilles Fanées

Label:
HANDS

Cat#:
HANDSD311

Release Date:
21st April 2023

Format:
CD, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Imprimer

02.
Mademoiselle

03.
Survol

04.
Être Seul

05.
Inciser

06.
Sans Nuages

07.
Contrôler

08.
Surpression

09.
Faire Le Deuil

10.
Être Seul
(Greyhound Remix)

Press Info:
SANS-FIN establishes himself as a HANDS regular with this, his third album for the label, and continues his foray into the bleaker departments of dance music: Expect a good hour of visceral industrial techno with a definite emphasis on the industrial side of things, nine all-new energetic tracks and a remix by label mates Greyhound.

Feuilles Fanées, withered leaves, an image of an ending, preparing the origin of something new. An appropriate reference for this album, which shrugs off the IDM-ish subtleties of earlier SANS-FIN works and goes straight from A to B, with carving beats, harrowing sounds and trembling bass lines.

And yet there is emotional ra(n)ge you will encounter within this claustrophobic experience: A heavy industrial track like “Être Seul” at least offers a short moment of – albeit bleak – atmosphere, “Inciser” carries a nod-along-melody, and “Faire Le Deuil” features both.

The rest is all rhythm and noise, with a special focus on the bass drum, from piercingly firm kicks (“Mademoiselle”) to distorted thumps (“Sans Nuages”) and the result is a lot of underground dance floor material, like the album’s arguably most representative track “Survol”.

And the last word goes to HANDS veterans GREYHOUND, who (not surprisingly) render “Être Seul” even more intransigent and massive.
Time to pick up the withered leaves!

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