out now: Markus Suckut – Ruhr EP [made of CONCRETE]

 

Artist:
Markus Suckut

 

Title:
Ruhr EP

 

Label:
made of CONCRETE

 

Cat#:
MOC030

 

Release Date:
02nd September 2022

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Tunnel

02.
Smoke
(Thomas Hessler Remix)

03.
Ruhr

04.
Smoke

05.
At The Park, With Friends

 

Press Info:
Markus Suckut returns with his second EP on ‘made of Concrete’. Named after the Ruhr area, one of the densest regions in Germany, ‘Ruhr’ shows off the mesmerizing skillset and versatility of the producer. His hometown Düsseldorf is one of the three major cities on the Ruhr map and has brought up its very own Düsseldorf-sound within German electronic music, with local heroes Kraftwerk paving the way in the 1970s. The twists and turns of the Ruhr river and the musical paths that electronic music has taken all come together in this EP, which steers from techno to electronica with ease.

While ‘Tunnel’ is a rather straightforward minimal techno banger, the title track ‘Ruhr’ is almost melancholic. ‘At The Park With Friends’ ventures into the realms of ambient. The 5-tracker is accompanied by a technoid remix of ‘Smoke’ by Markus Suckut’s longtime friend Thomas Hessler.

 

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out now: Local Suicide – Eros Anikate (Adonis Remixes) [Iptamenos Discos]

 
 

Artist:
Local Suicide

 

Title:
Eros Anikate (Adonis Remixes)

 

Label:
Iptamenos Discos

 

Cat#:
IDI007

 

Release Date:
16th September 2022

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Local Suicide & Lee Stevens
High Buildings
(Die Selektion Remix)

02.
Local Suicide & Lee Stevens
High Buildings
(Jennifer Touch Remix)

03.
Local Suicide & Curses
Whispering
(Cornelius Doctor Remix)

04.
Local Suicide
Hercules Adonis
(Rodion Remix)

05.
Local Suicide
Hercules Adonis
(Alejandro Paz Remix)

 

Press Info:
Following the success of their debut album, ‘Eros Anikate’, Berlin-based DJ and Producer couple Local Suicide return with the first of four remix EPs for their release, each named after an ancient Greek god.

The Greco-German duo is known for their wild fusion of new wave, acid, slow techno, EBM, and dark disco that has been driving live audiences into a frenzy across the globe. Their debut ‘Eros Anikate’ comes after 13 EP releases, which have received acclaim from the music press worldwide and earned them the title of key figures in the up-rising dark disco scene. The LP includes selected vocal features and collaborations from Lena Platonos, Curses, Theus Mago, Kalipo, Hard Ton, The Hidden Cameras and more. Earning immense support from the likes of Mixmag, Der Spiegel, Tsugi, Faze, Inverted Audio, Sonic Seducer, Starwax, Side Line, Ransom Note, Groove, The Sun, Kaput Mag, Electronic Groove, Deutschlandradio Kultur, Lifo, Spotify and Apple Music, ‘Eros Anikate’ marks the duo’s next step on their journey to a worldwide techno-disco takeover.

‘Eros Anikate – Adonis Remixes’ is a 5-track EP featuring two remixes for ‘High Buildings w/ Lee Stevens’, one for ‘Whispering w/Curses’, and two remixes for ‘Hercules Adonis’. The EP will be released on digital and vinyl formats via their Iptamenos Discos imprint on September 16th, 2022.

The EP opens with a remix of ‘High Buildings’ from the German cold wave band Die Selektion. The band, formed in 2010 from another experimental post-punk project, draws influences from new wave, orchestra, techno and 80s synth pop, creating a unique blend of styles that is both melancholic and danceable. Their use of the trumpet and deliberate choice of German-language texts sets them apart from other bands in the genre, earning them success in Germany and beyond. Their remix of ‘High Buildings’ is a faster, grittier and more aggressive rework of the original, contrasting punk style vocals and harsh, saw bass lines with the soft ambiences and vocals of the original track.

The second remix for ‘High Buildings’ comes from Berlin’s own Jennifer Touch, who adds arpeggiated acid-like synth sequences and warped vocals for an energetic and driving edit. Touch is known for her unique combination of vintage synths, industrial soundscapes and visceral post-punk snarl. Her music is heavily influenced by her memories and observations of the social climate during her upbringing in East Germany, filtered through a young and naïve mind. After the wall came down, her musical tastes expanded beyond 80s pop, and she embraced the bleak and rough techno of Berlin’s burgeoning underground, forming the post-wave, cold-pop acid sound she is known for today.

Cornelius Doctor’s remix of ‘Whispering’ strips back the guitars and staccato synth lines, opting instead for softer oriental style pads and drones, textures and percussion for a slowed yet bouncy and vibrant remix. His style sits at the convergence of cosmic, discoid and wavy sounds, with percussion, dark synths, psyche voices, breaks and bells as some of his best weapons. Since starting his Hard Fist label in 2016, Cornelius Doctor has been an advocate for an uninhibited and expressive approach to dance music, opening club music to world sounds and bringing back the essence of dancing together ritually.

Rodion, known as the ‘new genius of Italian Dance music’, offers the first of two remixes for ‘Hercules Adonis’. He is heavily influenced by soundtrack composers such as Morricone and Goblin, 70s Japanese sci-fi animation soundtracks, classical music and Balearic club culture, making emotional, freaked-out electronic music that sits somewhere between cosmic, synthesised funk and the dramatic soundtrack of an Italian horror movie. His remix of ‘Adonis’ is no different, adding frantic percussion and stuttered, choppy synths that build tension and drama.

The final remix for the EP is from Alejandro Paz, a DJ and producer from Santiago, Chile. His sets are recognisable for his energetic approach on stage, where he sings and dances, and his music selection that showcases the most recent productions of the Latin panorama. His upbeat remix of ‘Hercules Adonis’ brings in percussive rhythms, bouncy bass, and silky synth pads for a groovy and energetic tune that closes out the EP on a high.

 

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Related Releases:
Local Suicide’s “Eros Anikate (Aphrodite Remixes)” on Iptamenos Discos
Local Suicide’s “Eros Anikate (Apollo Remixes)” on Iptamenos Discos
Local Suicide’s “Eros Anikate (Artemis Remixes)” on Iptamenos Discos
Local Suicide’s album “Eros Anikate” on Iptamenos Discos

 

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out now: Kaiser & Matrixxman – Strapped EP [KSR]

 

Artist:
Kaiser & Matrixxman

 

Title:
Strapped EP

 

Label:
KSR

 

Cat#:
KSR009

 

Release Date:
16th September 2022

 

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

 

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Nanofactory

A2.
Distress Signal

B1.
The Fugitive

B2.
Armed & Dangerous

 

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Nanofactory

02.
Distress Signal

03.
The Fugitive

04.
Armed & Dangerous

05.
Escape Pod

 

Press Info:
Kaiser and Matrixxman introducing their first Strapped EP collaboration. Straight, effective Techno DJ tools.

 

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Matrixxman

 

out now: Denise Rabe – Blame Me EP [Arkham Audio Records]

 

Artist:
Denise Rabe

 

Title:
Blame Me EP

 

Label:
Arkham Audio Records

 

Cat#:
ARKIO16

 

Release Date:
02nd September 2022

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Blame Me

02.
1394

03.
Dosing Off

04.
Blame Me
(The Advent Remix)

05.
1394
(TWR72 Remix)

06.
Dosing Off
(Cri Du Coeur Remix)

 

Press Info:
Denise Rabe is back with a frantic industrial EP, Blame Me, via the Arkham Audio imprint. The aggressive techno release reflects her early influences from hip hop, drum ‘n’ bass and jungle, mixing heavy drums and tribal percussive rhythms with gritty industrial drones, arpeggiated sirens and machine fx for a dark and hard-hitting experience. The release perfectly embodies Arkham Audio’s signature sound that focuses on driving, club-ready industrial techno.

The EP begins with the title track ‘Blame Me’, which blends a frenzy of raw percussion, rough noise textures and an ever-evolving alarming sweep that builds tension throughout the track. The release follows with ‘1394’, a darker, rhythm-heavy tune with electrical buzz and mechanical hiss that groans, creaks and moans. ‘Dosing Off’ is the most melodic and minimalistic track of the EP, with a mellow, ambient lead pulsing over sweeping noise pads and sparse drums.

The release features a remix for each of the three original tracks, the first being Advent’s groovy interpretation of ‘Blame Me’, which brings in dub chords to replace some of the industrial hits and drones. The second remix is from TWR72 for ‘1394’, which adds tribal drums and textures for an upbeat, dancefloor-ready track. The final track is an upbeat, pulsing remix of ‘Dosing Off’ from Arkham Audio label owner Cri Du Coeur himself.

 

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out now: Blaxad – The Time We Can’t Control [Helrad Limited]

 

Artist:
Blaxad

 

Title:
The Time We Can’t Control EP

 

Label:
Helrad Limited

 

Cat#:
HD019

 

Release Date:
16th September 2022

 

Format:
download & streaming

 

Tracklist:
01.
Road To The Afterlife
[feat. Alice Ricau]

02.
Headache Relief

03.
Soon It Will Be Over

04.
Blind Drugs

05.
La Bandida

 

Press Info:
Blaxad joins us on Helrad with a solid five-track EP, taking us from the dark and raw territory into a euphoric and uplifting side of techno without any compromise for the dance floor. 

Opening the EP with a rolling, functional tribal and acid groove, Drugs paints a picture of what’s to come on this EP.

Headache Relief is a powerful statement track with a more driving and statement of tension. 

Next, La Bandida introduces doses of distortion and destruction taking us into deeper territory.

Road to Afterlife is a peak time statement with an infectious groove and uplifting euphoric vibe. 

Blaxad closes the EP with the solid, It Will Be Over Soon, another destructive and powerful dance floor track featuring a final thunderous closing statement and hypnotic groove.

 

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Special:
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