out now: Traversable Wormhole – Traversable Wormhole Vol. 6 – 10 [CLR]

Artist:
Traversable Wormhole

 

Title:
Traversable Wormhole Vol. 6 – 10

 

Label:
CLR

 

Cat#:
CLRCD012

 

Release Date:
19th April 2013

 

Format:
CD (mixed) & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
Centauri Dreams

02)
Negative Energy Density

03)
Four Dimensional Manifold

04)
Present Hypersurface

05)
Subliminal Warp Drive

06)
Worldline

07)
Universal Time

08)
Eternalism

09)
The Wormhole Nexus

10)
Paradoxical Consequences

Press Info:
Traversable Wormhole returns to CLR after a huge success in the techno scene with the digital releases and remixes of volumes 1 – 5. The present offering on CLR contains all songs from volumes 6 – 10, originally released on 12“ vinyl only.

The first anonymously produced ink stamped vinyls under the mysterious guise Traversable Wormhole appeared in the global techno scene in spring of 2009. At this time nobody knew who was behind the project and the mystique continued to grow with each new record until volume 6, when Adam X finally revealed himself as the creator of the much hailed productions in a Resident Advisor interview in 2010.

One crucial anecdote which eventually led to the digital releases and the massive remix project on CLR took place at the Berghain club in Berlin, where Adam met Chris Liebing and asked him about some highly positive remarks he had made about the mysterious act on Twitter. Chris immediately guessed that Adam was the originator of those tracks and insisted until he actually had to admit it – making Chris one of the very first persons to know the key to the mystery. It´s quite significant that this conversation took place at the Berghain, as it was the club and its infamous residents that originally inspired Adam X to write this music.

The story of Traversable Wormhole is the remarkable story of a well-known artist who successfully bypassed all possible preconceptions by just bringing out the music he wanted to hear in his favourite club under a new and unknown moniker. The concept worked smoothly, as he had the complete scene stunned and wondering about the origin of this exiting sound from day one. He had instantly convinced everybody with innovation and quality, even those who might not have given him as the artist Adam X a proper chance at this very moment. It´s simply one of those stories of doing the right thing, the right way, at the right time.

Needless to say that the quality of the tracks continued to be consistently excellent and the genre-crossing mix of straight-up, post-modern techno and industrial music beyond trends and hypes works just as well in the present volumes 6 – 10 as it did in the volumes 1 – 5. Stripped-down, sci-fi laden productions with unconventional beat structures, bass, rhythm and noise – a formula that has in one way or the other always been the essence of Adam X´s artistic output.

The latest endeavors from Traversable Wormhole will now be available for the first time on digital format. Included in this digital foray of sound will be a full length CD of all the latest TW songs mixed by Adam X. CLR is very exited to present you this new chapter of one of the most striking tales in the recent history of techno.

 

Listen:

 

Special:
Adam X – “Inciting Mix”

 

Recommendation:
ADMX-71 – “Second System”

 

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Websites:
Adam X | Traversable Wormhole
CLR

 

out now: Terence Fixmer – Psychik EP [CLR]

 

Artist:
Terence Fixmer

 

Title:
Psychik EP

 

Label: 
CLR

 

Cat#: 
CLR065

 

Release Date: 
11th February 2013

 

Format: 
12 inch & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
Psychik

02)
Psychose

03)
Lovesick
[feat. Cormac]

 

Info: 
Another intriguing release by one of France’s most distinctive and prolific electronic music artists is coming out on CLR. On the present EP Terence Fixmer delivers three brand-new tracks which vibrate with imagination, quality and depth, proving once again why he has been at the forefront of the Techno scene for more than ten successful years.

The first track and a-side of the vinyl entitled “Psychik” is a straight forward, ruthless piece of Techno, fulfilling each and every need of the dancing crowd. With its dark, hypnotic and unrelenting vibe it simultaneously challenges, pleases and releases body and mind. “Psychose” is the more moderate but equally strong counterpart, carrying on the deep and mesmerizing atmosphere of its predecessor. The slower groove leaves loads of space for the individual elements to unfold and every single sound acts and shines with its particular texture. And if this would not be enough, in the third track of the EP Terence Fixmer surprises with a completely different facet of his versatile musicianship. “Lovesick” is not only another slick production but also features the sensual and haunting vocals of Cormac, resulting in a unique Techno song which talks about love and pain in a very personal, disarming and poetic way.

Apart from the ever-present focus on musical integrity, also the overall sound has received close attention. Each one of the tracks sounds crystal-clear and deeply absorbing, which is partly due to the fact that Chris Liebing took care of the mix-down and Brian Sanhaji added the finishing touches in the mastering. This common CLR in-house practice has already generated numerous top-notch releases and these tracks are no exception. It has been said that Terence Fixmer´s music appeals as much to the dancing feet as it does to the searching soul, and the present EP clearly confirms this statement.

 

Listen:

 

Trailer:

 

Video:
“Psychik”

Video created by the29nov films.

 

Special:
CLR Podcast 208

 

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Booking:
Terence Fixmer

 

Websites:
Terence Fixmer
CLR

 

out now: Motor feat. Gary Numan – Pleasure In Heaven [CLRX]

Artist:
Motor featuring Gary Numan

Title:
Pleasure In Heaven

Label:
CRLX

Cat#:
CLRX04

Release Date:
29th October 2012

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Pleasure In Heaven
(Drumcell Remix)

02)
Pleasure In Heaven
(Xhin Remix)

03)
Pleasure In Heaven

Tracks 3 is digital-only.

Info:
Another limited edition picture disc with brand new remixes of the latest MOTOR single, taken from their recent milestone album “Man Made Machine” is coming out on CLRX. The featured vocalist on this fourth edition of the series is none other than Gary Numan, a true legend and another undisputed electronic music pioneer. He is equally known for his chart-topping hits in the 70s and 80s as for his signature sound of heavy synthesizer hooks and massively processed guitars who inspired countless acclaimed musicians of our time. MOTOR feat. Gary Numan “Pleasure In Heaven” is an encounter of two generations of gifted electronic musicians and could be considered a little piece of electronic music history itself.

For this challenging task the Singaporean dj/producer Xhin and the South Californian Drumcell, two cutting edge techno artists have been called on the remix duties and have delivered highly powerful and thrilling versions of this song. While Xhin uses Gary Numan’s vocals predominantly as atmospheric elements, enriching and enchanting the deep and driving track, Drumcell’s mix is almost like an alternative full vocal mix with a slow and mesmerizing yet raw and uncompromising approach.

Supremely honoring the innovative techno roots of MOTOR, both versions show a lot of the artist’s outstanding production skills and complement one another perfectly in their dissimilarity. Apart from the strictly limited collector’s item picture discs, CLRX4 is also available as digital downloads in all the popular online shops.

Listen:

Unofficial Video:
“Pleasure In Heaven (Original Mix)”

Related Release:
“Man Made Machine” album

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Websites:
Motor
Gary Numan
CreateLearnRealize

out now: Motor feat. Douglas McCarthy – The Knife [CLRX]

 

Artist:
Motor featuring Douglas McCarthy

 

Title:
The Knife

 

Label:
CRLX

 

Cat#:
CLRX03

 

Release Date:
24th September 2012 (Beatport)
15th October 2012 (vinyl)

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
The Knife
(Brian Sanhaji Remix)

02)
The Knife
(Peter Van Hoesen Remix)

03)
The Knife
(DJ Emerson & Angel Costa Remix)

04)
The Knife
(Original Mix)

Tracks 4 and 5 are digital-only.

 

Info:
Once more CLR pays respect to the intriguing music on MOTOR’s recent “Man Made Machine” album and releases another exiting remix package. This time the featured vocalist is none other than legendary Nitzer Ebb’s lead singer Douglas McCarthy, definitely a great honor and joyful challenge for the artists in charge of the remixes.

On the A side of number three in this series of limited edition picture discs, a deep, hypnotic and uncompromising version of MOTOR feat. Douglas McCarthy “The Knife” by Brian Sanhaji slowly unfolds over the time-span of ten and a half minutes. The acclaimed live artist once more proves that he is not only a skilled producer of original tracks, but that he can also do an equally accurate job on other artists’ music and vocals. The usual sonic brilliance of Brian Sanahji’s productions is something we already take for granted when a track of this mastering expert leaves his studio, and he surely lives up to the high expectations again.

The B side of the vinyl contains a faster, pleasantly driving take on the MOTOR track and shows at least two of producer Peter van Hoesen’s biggest talents. On the one hand he is known for his ability to combine the best of many musical worlds and on the other hand he can reliably deliver what has been called “straight-up dancefloor jackin’ techno”. The treatment of the vocals is excellent, and in spite of the raw power of the track, it adds an almost mesmerizing vibe. The Berlin based sound designer from Brussels has definitely left a recognizable handwriting on this remarkable production.

 

Listen:

 

Unofficial Video:
“The Knife (Original Mix)”

 

Related Release:
Motor album “Man Made Machine”

 

Recommendation:
first solo album “Kill Your Friends” by Douglas McCarthy

 

Buy:
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Websites:
Motor
Douglas McCarthy
CreateLearnRealize

 

out now: Motor feat. Billie Ray Martin – Hyper Lust [CLRX]

Artist:
Motor featuring Billie Ray Martin

 

Title:
Hyper Lust

 

Label:
CRLX

 

Cat#:
CLRX02

 

Release Date:
30th July 2012 (Beatport)
24th August 2012

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
Hyper Lust
(Pfirter Remix)

02)
Hyper Lust
(Monoloc Remix)

03)
Hyper Lust

 

Press Info:
For our new CLR release two artists from the CLR family went on individual missions to remix the MOTOR track Hyper Lust (feat. Billie Ray Martin), taken from the recently released and critically acclaimed album Man Made Machine. One of them is Monoloc, a very talented dj and producer who is currently finishing his debut album for the upcoming release on CLR. The other one is Juan Pablo Pfirter, an internationally respected Techno ambassador from Buenos Aires who has been working with the label for years. Each one of them has taken this honorable task as serious as anyone could imagine, and each one of them has created a unique, exiting and dignified remix of the original track.

Monoloc’s take is a rather slow half-beat approach with a thick and well-defined bass, chopped up vocals and innovative effects. It shows much of his characteristic trademark style and has a simultaneously pleasant and slightly alarming vibe. Pfirter delivers the straight forward, yet atmospheric and groovy Techno mix of this EP, and just like Monoloc he does it with excellence. The choice of sounds, the highly creative programming and the quality of the mix are simply faultless.

The album release of Man Made Machine has crowned the launch of CLR’s new sub-label CLRX, and like the recently released remixes of the title track by Radio Slave, Black Asteroid, Chris Liebing and Luke Slater’s Planetary Assault Systems, this brand new release also pays massive respect to the work of this pioneering Techno duo by the name of MOTOR.

 

Listen:
@ deejay.de

 

Full Track Streaming:
“Hyper Lust (Monoloc Remix)”

 

Related Release:
Motor album “Man Made Machine”

 

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Websites:
Motor
CreateLearnRealize