From Another Mind / Mutual Rytm

out now: Chontane – Permanent [Mutual Rytm]

Artist:
Chontane

Title:
Permanent

Label:
Mutual Rytm

Cat#:
MR014

Release Date:
07th July 2023

Format:
vinyl, streaming & download

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Graze

A2.
Cumaru

A3.
Schima

B1.
Lauan

B2.
Vevis

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Graze

02.
Cumaru

03.
Schima

04.
Lauan

05.
Vevis

06.
Makore

Press Info:
Chontane returns to Mutual Rytm with a more raw and aggressive sound than before across six powerful new tracks on his latest EP, ‘Permanent’.

Berlin-based Ukrainian DJ/producer Chontane has had a busy twelve months. Capped off by recently launching his own new TANE label, the exciting talent has been working hard to reinvent and refresh his sound in the studio. Mastering new techniques to push things to the next level, this EP and return to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm proves he has succeeded and then some. Where previous works on the likes of ARTS and Rekids were full and more melodic, here he has restricted himself and gone for a more visceral sound. Developed and built in all new ways with an innovative approach to sound design and arrangement, the tracks on the package showcase a more serious and harder-hitting side to his sound as he unveils his impactful ‘Permanent’ EP.

Opener ‘Graze’ has a monstrous feel to it, with ghoulish synth loops and industrial textures all coming on strong and heavy. As it bangs along, incendiary hi-hats and lithe pads all bring extra weight and detail. ‘Cumaru’ is a high-paced techno workout with a frenzy of synths and percussion, all making for dense layers of heavily textured sound. ‘Schima’ brings some big techno bounce in the drums and more hurried, rusty synth loops that lock you into the darkness. Showing yet another side, ‘Lauan’ is a little more paired back with pounding tribal grooves and bright synths, bringing relentless yet funk-fuelled intensity. ‘Vevis’ is the most melodic of the lot – a heavy track but with subtle optimism in the rising background synths that will surely get hands in the air.

Last of all is digital bonus ‘Makore’, a cauldron of intensity with scraping hits and relentless drums, vastly oversized hi-hats and slamming bass. This high-impact, beautifully brutal yet groove-heavy techno takes Chontane’s sound into new realms, and delivers an impressive return on a label continuing to push the genre forward.

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Recommendations:
Chontane’s “Sycamore EP” on Mutual Rytm
Chontane’s “Matter Of Time” on Lobster Theremin
Chontane’s “Perseverance” on ARTS Records
Chontane’s “Woodlands” on ARTS Records
Chontane’s “Healing EP” on Rekids
Chontane’s “Red Island EP” on THEM
“MP02” by J.Manuel & Chontane on Magic Power
Vermeer’s “Tokyo In EP” w/ Chontane remix on [selected]
all Mutual Rytm we featured

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out now: Various – Federation Of Rytm II [Mutual Rytm]

Artist:
Various

Title:
Federation Of Rytm II

Label:
Mutual Rytm

Cat#:
MR010

Release Date:
03rd March 2023

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Vil & Cravo
Funk Doido

A2.
Lars Huismann
New Way

A3.
Mark Broom
Ole Ole

B1.
Stef Mendesidis
Space Shark

B2.
Alpharisc
Flow

B3.
Fireground
Coastline

C1.
Steve Redhead
Faliekant

C2.
Beau Didier
Like That

C3.
Isaiah
Fuck Your Style

D1.
Chlär
Beat The Clock

D2.
Annē
Blind

D3.
Regent
Gradient

E1.
Stojche
Philadelphia

E2.
Shdw & Obscure Shape
Lost In Translation

E3.
Alarico
Keep Steppin

F1.
Raffaele Attanasio
Astray Red

F2.
Chontane
Jul

F3.
Invexis
Summer Night

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Vil & Cravo
Funk Doido

02.
Lars Huismann
New Way

03.
Mark Broom
Ole Ole

04.
Stef Mendesidis
Space Shark

05.
Alpharisc
Flow

06.
Fireground
Coastline

07.
Steve Redhead
Faliekant

08.
Beau Didier
Like That

09.
Isaiah
Fuck Your Style

10.
Chlär
Beat The Clock

11.
Annē
Blind

12.
Regent
Gradient

13.
Stojche
Philadelphia

14.
SHDW & Obscure Shape
Lost In Translation

15.
Alarico
Keep Steppin

16.
Raffaele Attanasio
Astray Red

17.
Chontane
Jul

18.
Invexis
Summer Night

19.
Sera J
Concord

20.
Glaskin
Woaza

21.
Zisko
Ritmo Dub

22.
Nicolas Vogler
The Final Chapter

Press Info:
SHDW & Obscure Shape and their “Mutual Rytm” imprint celebrating a first year anniversary with an outstanding 3 vinyls pack as their tenth release to date and the second instalment of their “Federation of Rytm” compilation series.

Being the buzzing German producers most prestigious project to date, their musical philosophy of “modern old school techno”, has been backed up by some of their favorite artists out there, from well-established to new upcoming producers, all contributing their music to take part in one of the most highlighted releases of the new year. The compilation features 22 tracks: 18 cuts spread over 3 vinyls covered with the label’s neat artwork signature, and 4 digital bonus tracks. This and more, sum up the musical vision of the German duo, going between early hours to peak time anthems and in between previously known artists to the label and new appearances of new talents, all together, symbolized by different generations and areas of techno-based music, backed up with the label head honchos SHDW & Obscure Shape’s wide community following, marking the calendar for an exciting game changer release set for February 2023.

The “Federation Of Rytm II” vinyl edition comes with a heavy inside-out cover, finished with a high quality logo hot foil print on the front, and printed inner sleeves. Strictly limited to 500 copies.

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out now: Raffaele Attanasio – Quasar EP [Mutual Rytm]

Artist:
Raffaele Attanasio

Title:
Quasar EP

Label:
Mutual Rytm

Cat#:
MR009

Release Date:
27th January 2023

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Quasar

A2.
Asterion

B1.
Blazar

B2.
Axial Inclination

B3.
Chara

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Quasar

02.
Asterion

03.
Blazar

04.
Axial Inclination

05.
Chara

06.
SGR

Press Info:
Raffaele Attanasio drops his first EP for two years as he heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm for his ‘Quasar’ EP.

A product of Naples’ rich techno history, Italian DJ, producer and musician Raffaele Attanasio is an artist who represents the city’s iconic sound while drawing from influences across the Atlantic and the genre’s home of Detroit. Garnering plaudits from artists including Jeff Mills, Len Faki and Ben Sims, while releasing on Mills’ Axis alongside Non Series, Third Wave Black, and his own Letter From Jerusalem imprint, Attanasio’s eclectic sound now delves into Italian techno of the early 2000s as he makes his label debut on Mutual Rytm – revealing his first EP in over two years and showcasing a new side to his sound with ‘Quasar’.

Title track ‘Quasar’ brings a tunnelling groove beneath floating melodies and zipping synths, before A2 ‘Asterion’ combines dubby stabs and punchy kicks effortlessly. On the flip, ‘Blazar’ is a squelchy acid-led trip guided by sharp metallic hats, with ‘Axial Inclination’ utilising jittering drums and slinking bass to keep the energy levels rolling. ‘Chara’ shapes up the physical package, a skipping, spirited and classy cut fusing hazy textures and crisp percussion, while digital exclusive ‘SGR’ sees things return to acid territories, with purchasers able to access a darker impactful take on techno.

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Recommendations:
Raffaele Attanasio’s “Credible Threat EP” on Letters From Jerusalem
Raffaele Attanasio’s “LFJ Remixes 1” on Letters From Jerusalem
Raffaele Attanasio’s “Lust It Fills The Space EP” on Letters From Jerusalem
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out for a while: Invexis – Odyssey EP [Mutual Rytm]

Artist:
Invexis

Title:
Odyssey EP

Label:
Mutual Rytm

Cat#:
MR008

Release Date:
23rd December 2022

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Silhouette

A2.
Non Return To Zero

B1.
Red Storm

B2.
Body Impulse

B3.
Odyssey

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Silhouette

02.
Non Return To Zero

03.
Red Storm

04.
Body Impulse

05.
Odyssey

06.
Transition

Press Info:
SHDW & Obscure Shape invite Invexis for his first 12” in almost 20 years as the German live act and producer returns to Mutual Rytm for his impactful EP, ‘Odyssey’.

With an ethos of merging the past with the present and future, harnessing classic techno influences and shaping them into the sounds of tomorrow, SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint has become an exciting home for rising talents of note and established artists to shine a spotlight on the genre. However, the next release on the label welcomes a long-awaited return from Georg Köhler, aka Invexis. Known for releases such as ‘Kalibreur’ on Salpeter Records and ‘Chiffre’ on Planet Rhythm Records, with further releases via Compound and Kazumi, the German talent crafted and shaped his own sound within the techno landscape in the early 2000s. Returning with his first EP release in close to two decades, late December welcomes a return to Mutual Rytm, following on from the inclusion of his track ‘Elektronenwind’ on the label’s ‘Federation Of Rytm I’ release, as he delivers a selection of dynamic, melodic and driving techno offerings across ‘Odyssey’.

‘Silhouette’ opens the package with authority as spirited drums and spiralling synths take hold of a twisting and turning lead effort, with ‘Non Return To Zero’ building a spiralling groove via frantic yet measured percussion, sweeping melodies and funky stabs. ‘Red Storm’ opens the B-side with a more up-front production combining harsher metallic tones with relentless drive and crashing hats, while ‘Body Impulse’ utilises dubby stabs and eerie atmospherics to balance light and dark. The title track ‘Odyssey’ closes the vinyl offering, with a euphoric and rapturous production harnessing resonant chords, looping drum grooves and elated leads to bring things to an impressive crescendo and deliver a record that will remain in the ears of listeners for a long time.

As always with the label, digital purchasers are treated to an exclusive track as Köhler combines zig-zagging grooves, refined synths and off-kilter glitches and bleeps across digital exclusive ‘Transition’.

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out now: SHDW & Obscure Shape – Vergessene Welt EP [From Another Mind]

Artist:
SHDW & Obscure Shape

Title:
Vergessene Welt EP

Label:
From Another Mind

Cat#:
FAM009

Release Date:
20th January 2023

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Planet Der Stürme

A2.
Der Urknall

A3.
Das Gefallene Königreich

B1.
Geburt Der Erde

B2.
Vergessene Welt

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Planet Der Stürme

02.
Der Urknall

03.
Das Gefallene Königreich

04.
Geburt Der Erde

05.
Vergessene Welt

06.
Die Zeitmaschine

Press Info:
SHDW & Obscure Shape return to their mothership label From Another Mind with their six-track ‘Vergessene Welt’ EP, signalling the first material on the imprint for 18 months.

Founded in 2015, the launch of SHDW and Obscure Shape’s label From Another Mind saw the Stuttgart-based DJ/producers establish themselves via a wealth of self-released material while welcoming a long list of high-profile remixers, including Rodhad, James Ruskin and Dax J. However, the pair’s evolution saw new ventures explored and attention focused wider afield with the launch of their second label Mutual Rytm in 2022. Utilising their A&R skills, the label has seen the duo curate and invite a selection of up-and-coming and established names while also delivering their first EP on the label in Summer, ‘Poetic Justice’. Exploring the techno sounds of tomorrow while drawing on influences of the past, the label quickly turned heads and has become a go-to for many. Following a brief hiatus, the attention is now turned back towards From Another Mind as the pair explore their origins and the signature FAM sound once again, opening the New Year with six fresh productions across their ‘Vergessene Welt’ EP.

Opener ‘Planet Der Sturme’ is an exhilarating ride through driving basslines, menacing synth lines and hard-hitting percussion to march towards the peak hours and set the tone for what’s to come. ‘Der Urknall’ is a trippy and murky dive through off-kilter textures and regimented percussion, while ‘Das Gefallene Konigreich’ ups the energy levels further with sharp metallic tones, skittering hats and subtle haunting melodies launching deep into the late night hours.

On the flip, ‘Geburt Der Erde’ brings a slice of paired-back, groove-led techno as a slick acid line takes control and ebbs and flows throughout the track’s six-minute duration, before closing the physical record via the delicate yet compelling sonics of title cut ‘Vergessene Welt’ – showcasing a deep dive into far-reaching corners of the genre.

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