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As a follow up release to The System EP released in March, three remixes are presented along with a new original track.
“No Future” serves up dystopian new beat for 2021, an industrial club banger further building upon the themes introduced on The System EP.
“The System” gets remixed by San Diego’s Vaughn Avakian (Club Sabbat), hot off last year’s darkwave floor fillers for Famblood and Matte Blvck and his forthcoming remixes for Alien Sex Fiend.
“The Beat” receives two brutal techno treatments from Los Angeles based AXKAN (Omen Recordings). AKXAN inflicts his signature dark wherehouse sound in both broken beat and 4/4 flavors (Remix A and Remix B).
Press Info:
As a follow up release to The System EP released in March, three remixes are presented along with a new original track.
“No Future” serves up dystopian new beat for 2021, an industrial club banger further building upon the themes introduced on The System EP.
“The System” gets remixed by San Diego’s Vaughn Avakian (Club Sabbat), hot off last year’s darkwave floor fillers for Famblood and Matte Blvck and his forthcoming remixes for Alien Sex Fiend.
“The Beat” receives two brutal techno treatments from Los Angeles based AXKAN (Omen Recordings). AKXAN inflicts his signature dark wherehouse sound in both broken beat and 4/4 flavors (Remix A and Remix B).
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2021 sees EPM hit a new milestone as the digital distribution, rights management, PR company and record label celebrates 20 years of electronic music. The first part of the EPM20 celebrations sees a series of three multi-artist EPs released across the summer, each focussing on a different genre – techno, electro and house – the three main pillars of EPM’s musical heritage. Each EP features four brand new and exclusive tracks released digitally and on vinyl in specially designed sleeves.
The first of these EPs focuses on techno and presents new tracks from four of the world’s leading techno artists, Robert Hood, Ben Sims, James Ruskin and Mark Broom. The choice was an easy one for EPM, not only because of the artists’ excellent production skills but also because of a long working relationship, which includes the digital distribution of their respective labels – M-Plant, Hardgroove, Blueprint and Beard Man.
Robert Hood opens the release with ‘Shadows’. It’s classic Hood with a modern twist, as the minimal techno master segues between a tough line and delicate bells. Next, Ben Sims infuses ‘Xotnuc’ with all the upbeat energy and tech-funk he brings to his skilful DJ sets. James Ruskin then steps up, bringing a dizzying experimental edge to ‘There Was A Time’ that’s championed 25 years of his Blueprint label. Last but definitely not least is the UK techno icon, Mark Broom. ‘The Three Swords’ builds with a beautiful precision that will make you yearn for the dance floor even harder.
The second EP featuring four electro tracks follows in June, with the third, house EP in July. The compilation ‘EPM20’ will follow after the summer.
Full Track Streaming:
Specials:
Ben Sims – “Invite’s Choice Podcast 643”
Robert Hood – “Solid Steel Radio Show 9/2/2018 Hour 1”
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Glasgow’s Quail + AISHA return for 3rd Soma EP
Glasgow Techno stalwarts Quail + AISHA are back on home turf for their 3rd release on Soma with the Sunna EP. Following up last year’s ‘Leatherbound EP’ the pair’s collective works have brought around three new hard hitting, banging tracks that merge their love of Techno’s various disciplines into one cohesive pack.
Title track Sunna offers up the EP’s darker and more sinister tone. Heavy kicks and fierce rolling synths drive across this propellant track. Gower has a more upbeat feel but the duo keep things dance floor ready with their typically hard and fast style; layering up percussion steadily as a twisted synth hook steadily unfolds throughout. Stim closes out the EP and has the Glasgow based duo on a slightly more deeper and contemplative tip. Sturdy percussive workouts are the backbone of the track while atmospheric, morphing pads and synths take control as the soul of the track.
Release Date:
23rd April 2021 (vinyl)
21st May 2021 (digital)
Format:
vinyl, download & streaming
Tracklist: 01. Die Prophezeiung (Hadone Version)
02. Der Weg Des Kriegers (MRD Version)
03. Die Augen Des Teufels (Stigmata Version 1)
04. Blick Des Bösen (Exium Version)
05. Kein Entkommen (Héctor Oaks A K A DJKAOS11 Version)
06. Bisswunden (Introversion Version)
07. Verlorene Seelen (Ø [Phase] Version)
08. Feuersturm (DJ Boss Version)
09. Die Augen Des Teufels (Stigmata Version 2)
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From Another Mind celebrates its fifth anniversary with ‘Versionen 008’, a mammoth remix package of SHDW & Obscure Shape tracks from Héctor Oaks, Ø [Phase], Exium, and more.
Comprising nine remixes of the German producer/DJ outfit, ‘Versionen 008’ covers four sides of vinyl and features adaptations from a wealth of modern techno talent, rising stars, and scene veterans alike, with Hadone, MRD, Stigmata, Exium, Héctor Oaks AKA DJKAOS11, Introversion, Ø [Phase], and DJ Boss making contributions.
With the influences across the release darting between acid, techno, and rave, ‘Versionen 008’ is a no holds barred journey into the sounds of dark, cavernous rooms and sweaty basements alike, providing a keen insight into who SHDW & Obscure Shape are passionate about as artists.
From the fast-paced, dub techno infused MRD version of ‘Der Weg Des Kriegers’, the explosive energy in Exium’s remix of ‘Blick Des Bösen’, to the two versions of ‘Die Augen Des Teufels’ by Stigmata, who effortlessly provides a dose of early 2000’s nostalgia, all aspects of the pair’s musical tastes are covered. Héctor Oaks takes ‘Kein Entkommen’ in an otherworldly direction, painting the track with his signature voice, while Ø [Phase] brings his powerful and hypnotic sound to the duos ‘Verlorene Seelen’.
Elsewhere on the release, ‘Die Prophezeiung’ receives a shot of trancey energy from France’s Hadone and Introversion breathes new life into ‘Blisswunden’, developing the track into a melodic dream amongst metallic percussion. The penultimate ‘Feuersturm’ gets the DJ Boss treatment, as the Slovakian DJ/producer transforms the track into a dynamic late-night roller.
Taking in these variety of moods across the remixes, the compilation sways between different strains of techno, from anthems to DJ tools, covering both modern and vintage to provide a diverse compilation that will no doubt be warmly welcomed by DJs and listeners alike.
Favouring fiercely high-energy and gritty productions, the duo has used the label as an outlet for their dark, intense sound to the rapturous responses from DJs and dancefloors and ‘Versionen 008’ sees them celebrate five years of the imprint in typically uncompromising fashion.
