Category: Figure

Artist:
Matrixxman x Setaoc Mass

Title:
Pitch Black EP

Label:
Figure

Cat#:
FIGURE87

Release Date:
05th June 2017

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
A1)
Vortex

A2)
Reckoning

B1)
Second

B2)
Pitch Black

Press Info:
We are excited to present the first outing of what might soon prove to be one of techno‘s most promising collaborations. While Seatoc Mass’ two pristinely crafted EPs have already left their mark on the label, Matrixxman has been turning heads across the scenes with his exceptionally prolific track record.

Drawing upon common thoughts on futuristic themes and their respective strengths as producers from different continents, their joint effort clearly conveys one distinct approach, yet unites the seemingly opposite. Regardless of being no-nonsense dancefloor-weapons, the four tracks still brim with detail, their vibrant elements communicating playfully.

On their shared EP these artists have struck a rare balance. They delicately hover between the spacious and the claustrophobic, the modern and the classic, the stern and the elated – while never losing focus of their mutual mission.

Listen:

Special:
“TW036”

Recommendations:
Matrixxman’s EP “Deep Mind” on Manhigh
Markus Suckut’s album “DNA” on Figure
A.Mochi’s EP “Black Phantom” on Figure

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Paramount Artists for Matrixxman
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Websites:
Matrixxman
Setaoc Mass
Figure

Artist:
Markus Suckut

Title:
DNA

Label:
Figure

Cat#:
FigureCD01

Release Date:
20th May 2013 03rd June 2013

Format:
CD, vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Path

02)
Dissociation

03)
Dust

04)
Rigid

05)
Shatter

06)
Doomed

07)
Stranger

08)
Vibrant

09)
Remains

10)
Places

11)
Mirage

Info:
In the last few years German producer Markus Suckut has built quite a following, thanks to his distinctive, raw and reduced modern techno sound. After several singles on the label, Markus now announces his debut full length, ‘DNA’, on Figure.

Rather prolific with his output of 12”s and remixes, Suckut’s previous releases on Figure stood out, with tracks like ‘Hunt’ on Figure SPC M really developing his command of intensely focused and powerful kick drums. A true follower and advocate of the more refined side of club techno, he has recently set up his own SCKT label, and travels more and more as a DJ.

‘DNA’ now goes even further in making a statement on his sound. There’s something of the classic German minimal techno lifeblood flowing through this album, and over 11 tracks (8 on the the double vinyl release) we are guided through very precise, tense and effective exercises in basement techno minimalism.

From the moody synths of ‘Path’, a fitting intro to the album, we are then dropped head-first into ‘Dissociation’ where only a handful of elements resting on a weighty kick drum build a certain sci-fi tension. This tension is maintained over the course of the whole album.

Heading into more trippy zones, ‘Dust’ and the acidic jack of ‘Rigid’ both demonstrate Suckut’s skills at telling a story with a very strict economy of elements. As paranoid tension establishes itself as a major theme further still, ‘Shatter’ unfolds in a dreamy, if not rather apocalyptic dub track of the highest order.

‘Doomed’ presents a brief respite from the tunneling bass frequencies, as serene synths float across a smokey backdrop, but then it’s back to business as ‘Stranger’ takes us deeper into the fog with its tripping beauty.

The more aggressive thump of ‘Vibrant’, with its urgent synth voices and dramatic arrangement are pure Suckut – taught, carefully executed and intoxicating on the dancefloor. We are then guided into a more heady, psychedelic mood with ‘Remains’, before the true dub of ‘Places’ eases us down, working glorious space between the groove. Finally the last stand arrives in the form of ‘Mirage’, where an undulating acid line and freakishly- timed percussion shake and rattle around a wonderfully submerged throb.

Markus Suckut shows us his true colours and talents with ‘DNA’ – a very focused, mature and honest portrayal of his take on techno for 2013 and beyond.

Listen:

Trailer:

Videos:
“Mirage”

“Stranger”

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Recommendations:
SCKT01
SCKT02
SCKT01R (Splice and Bleak remixes)
SCKT02R (DVS1 and ROD remixes)

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Booking:
Markus Suckut

Websites:
Markus Suckut
Figure

Artist:
A.Mochi

Title:
Black Phantom EP

Label:
Figure

Cat#:
FIGURE38

Release Date:
18th January 2012

Format:
vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Black Reigns

02)
Stray

03)
Phantom

Info:
Our Japanese master of the dark arts returns, with his next single following the excellent ‘C2M’ earlier this year. A.Mochi is a maverick in the techno world, pushing harder and darker with his super-defined trademark rolling bass.

The A Side shows Mochi at his most focused, with ‘Black Reigns’. A driving, devilishly monotonous techno pump is interspersed with snappy snare fills as a wave of sound fills the spectrum. Highintensity builds follow as the thunderous moment in peak time techno takes its course.

Mochi takes us into more cerebral zones with ‘Stray’ – snaking percussion leading our minds to a deeper place as his casually deadly bassline works the sub-aural zones.

Finally ‘Phantom’ looks back at A.Mochi’s more twisted past, as a heavily syncopated monster appears amidst the smoke of the dancefloor. Static hiss, crisp metallic rides and lusty energy drive this percussive killer.

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Websites:
A.Mochi
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Figure

Artist:
A.Mochi

Title:
C2M

Label:
Figure

Cat#:
Figure 35

Release Date:
25th July 2011

Format:
12 inch & digital

Tracklist:
01. C2M
02. C2M (Gary Beck Remix)
03. Unforgiven

Track 03 is a digital bonus track.

Info:
One of Figure’s central artists, Tokyo based A.Mochi is a leading proponent in a new wave of quality techno coming from Japan. After his defining moment with the “Primordial Soup” LP on Figure last year, the power-producer comes back with ‘C2M’, backed by a stunning remix from Gary Beck. Two cutting-edge techno tracks precision engineered for the worlds best soundsystems.

A.Mochi employs his trademark uncompromising bass and heavy percussion, along with spacey, droning tones and a haunting vocal sample that takes inspiration from the 90s rave days yet transports it straight into his apocalyptic future techno world.

Glasgow based Gary Beck lifts up the energy even further with his riotous remix that brings a big-room, festival vibe to the original’s monotonefunk. Heavy bass action, intricate builds and plenty of drama ensure this will work up a frenzy on the dancefloor in this standout mix.

A.Mochi also provides a pounding digital bonus track in the shape of “Unforgiven”. Immense rolling bass and tripping drum patterns urge forward in a perfect DJ tool full of drama.

Listen:

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Websites:
A.Mochi
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Figure

Artist:
A.Mochi

Title:
Primordial Soup

Label:
Figure | Music Mine

Cat#:
FIGURE31

Release Date:
October 2010

Format:
3× 12″ Vinyl, digital & CD (Japan Only)

Tracks:
01.
Restore

02.
Visible

03.
Alpha

04.
Bamboo

05.
Sandman

06.
Scream Of Silence

07.
Fastball

08.
Forced Run

09.
Dark Matter

Info:
Note: Album is released in parts over a few weeks.

Snippets:
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Websites:
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