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out now: Black Asteroid – Grind EP [CLR]

Artist:
Black Asteroid

Title:
Grind EP

Label:
CLR

Cat#:
CLR071

Release Date:
15th November 2013

Format:
vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
A1)
Grind

A2)
Grinder

B1)
Black Body Radiation

B2)
Black Body Radiation
(Dub)

Info:
Black Asteroid is back on CLR with a challenging four track EP full of top notch, uncompromising Techno. The man who started his career as a sound engineer for Prince at the legendary Paisley Park Studios has once more created a cutting edge, exciting sound full of unrelenting energy and depth. For many years Bryan Black aka Black Asteroid has been touring the world’s most important festivals with his award-winning band MOTOR, sharing stages with bands like Depeche Mode, Daft Punk and Nitzer Ebb.

With his solo project Black Asteroid he manifests a modern yet timeless sound, fusing and enhancing the very root element of Techno with some of his pioneering technics and skills. “Grind”, “Grinder”, “Black Body Radiation” and “Black Body Radiation (Dub)” are the tracks on this brand-new EP, following up the project¥s acclaimed debut ìThe Engine EPî, which was released on CLR in 2011 and the five track ìBlack Acid EPî on Speedy J’s renowned Electric Deluxe imprint in 2012. Everyone on the label is very excited to release this new chapter in the musical history of one of North America¥s most inspiring and restless sound wizards. If you are into quality, dynamic Techno with a daring attitude, you should definitely pay attention to this impressive release!

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Special:
CLR Podcast 28th of October 2013

Recommendations:
“Black Acid EP” on Electric Deluxe
“Soothe My Soul” by Depeche Mode incl. BA Remix

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Booking:
Altar Agency for Black Asteroid

Websites:
Black Asteroid
CLR

out now: Traversable Wormhole – The Sonic Groove Remixes [Traversable Wormhole | CLR]

Artist:
Traversable Wormhole

Title:
Sonic Groove Remixes

Label:
Traversable Wormhole Records | CLR

Cat#:
TWRX 01 | CLR066

Release Date:
29th April 2013 (vinyl on Traversable Wormhole Records)
26th April 2013 (digital on CLR)

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01)
Worldline
(Orphx Remix)

02)
The Wormhole Nexus
(Monolith Remix)

03)
Subliminal Warp Drive
(Northern Structures Remix)

04)
Universal Time
(Dasha Rush Remix)

Press Info:
While we are already looking forward to the release of the complete Traversable Wormhole album in the beginning of summer, CLR is exited to present you this fascinating four track E.P. with remixes of original TW tracks by Northern Structures, Dasha Rush, Orphx and Monolith, four of the highly creative acts on Adam X´s Sonic Groove label. The New York born and Berlin based producer has been writing some of his most mind-bending music under the guise of Traversable Wormhole and had the entire techno scene stunned and bewildered from the moment the first of the anonymously produced, ink stamped white labels appeared in spring 2009. When he finally identified himself as the creator of those mysterious vinyls in 2010, one of the most intriguing secrets in the recent history of techno was lifted and the surprise was complete.

Adam X had done the kind of music nobody would have expected from him at this moment and had bypassed all possible preconceptions and prejudices by making it known without even mentioning it’s composer. Traversable Wormhole is a profound and innovative, genre-crossing mix of straight-up, post-modern, sci-fi laden techno and industrial music beyond trends and hypes. Northern Structures, Dasha Rush, Orphx and Monolith have done incredible jobs at remixing those timeless tracks, adding their personal handwriting while always respecting the experimental and hypnotic nature of the originals.

Snippets:

Recommendation:
Adam X’ “Coercive Persuasion EP” on SCR Dark Series

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Websites:
Adam X aka Traversable Wormhole
CLR

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.

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Trailer:

Video:
“Psychik”

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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.

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