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out now: Atom™ – Ich Bin Meine Maschine [Raster-Noton]

Artist:
Atom™

Title:
Ich Bin Meine Maschine

Label:
Raster-Noton

Cat#:
R-N 146

Release Date:
10th February 2014

Format:
limited vinyl, vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
A1)
Ich Bin Meine Maschine
(Boys Noize Remix)

A2)
Ich Bin Meine Maschine
(Linear Remix)

B1)
Ich Bin Meine Maschine
(Function Remix)

B2)
Ich Bin Meine Maschine
(Album Version)

Press Info:
ich bin meine maschine is a spiritual track

ich bin meine maschine is a musical track

ich bin meine maschine is a scientific track

to underline this tryptic statement (and to demonstrate the diversity) of one of atomTM’s compositions that appeared on his 2013 “HD” album, raster- noton now releases a vinyl ep featuring remixes by boys noize, function and atomTM himself. “ich bin meine maschine”, in an elaborate manner, illustrates uwe schmidt ´s main musical concern – the exploration of electronics in pop music. inspired by a statement of the cybernetician heinz von foerster, atomTM constructed/generated a message that is playing around with a widely-cited kraftwerk quotation, turning “ich bin eine maschine” into “ich bin meine maschine” (i am my machine). besides the album version of “ich bin meine machine,” the ep features some dominantly techno influenced versions that perfectly connect the pop attitude of “HD” with dancefloor functionality. the boys noize remix shows off alexander ridha ´s deft skills for translating atomTM ´s futuristic pop into his own rough and driving electronic language. on the other hand, atomTM’s “linear remix” breaks down the original structure of the song and turns it into a reduced and much straighter, forward looking composition. function – one of techno’s true underground heroes – provides a remix that is breathing the air of solid and hypnotic club music, in which just the essential elements are streamlined and condensed into perfection.

all 3 remixers adapt the track to their particular universe. by doing so, they prepare the 12“ vinyl for its final destination – the club.

r-n146 is available as standard vinyl and as 180 gr heavy vinyl, limited edition, special cardboard box.

Listen:

Full Track Streaming:
“Ich Bin Meine Maschine (Boys Noize Remix)”

Related Release:
album “HD”

Special:
“GND 8, Live@Berghain, 25.05.2013”

Buy Vinyl:
Raster Shop
Amazon GER
Amazon US
Amazon ES
Amazon IT
deejay.de
Spacehall
decks.de
Juno
Phonica Records
Rough Trade
WOM
HHV
clone.nl
Boomkat
Norman Records
Bleep
Red Eye Records
Chemical Records
more soon

Buy Digital:
Raster-Noton Shop
Beatport Classic
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Booking:
directly via Atom™

Websites:
Atom™
Raster-Noton

[Special]: Luke Slater of Mote-Evolver launched radio show “The Spacestation”

Notes:
Luke Slater, head of Mote-Evolver and techno pioneer, started a new radio show to introduce stuff he likes, plays and also gives some previews for records that will be released on his own label.

Listen:

Websites:
Luke Slater
Luke Slater (German fanpage)
Mote-Evolver

out now: Sawlin & Subjected – Foreign Awake Part 2 [Electric Deluxe]

Artist:
Sawlin & Subjected

Title:
Foreign Awake Part 2

Label:
Electric Deluxe

Cat#:
EDLX035

Release Date:
27th February 2014

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Texture 1.1

02)
Texture 1.2

03)
Texture 5

Info:
‘Foreign Awake Pt.1’ set the tone with a series of strung out, spacy vistas. Three chillingly subtle and pensive pieces, far removed from the pair’s usual brew of anxious, distortion-heavy techno productions that can be found on their co-run Vault Series outlet. Using EDLX to step away from the dancefloor a little, ‘Foreign Awake Pt.1’ saw the Berlin-based duo tap into headier climes using loops and tingling atmospheres with the faintest of heartbeats. ‘Foreign Awake Pt.2’ picks up the pace, however, with three more “Textures” halfway between ‘Pt.1’’s ethereal wanderings and the pair’s deeper Vault Series offerings.

On the A-side “Texture 1.1” and “Texture 1.2” wraps typical Vault tropes with acid-washed melodies and grainy distorted pads, turning two rusty, hydraulic workouts into weirder and warmer dancefloor reliefs. “Texture 5” then, on the B-side, concludes with more yin and yang experiments, pooling ‘Foreign Awake’’s gentler, dream-like sentiments together with punishing bass, splices of hats and mechanical modulations that keep the reverie in check; a must for Sawlin & Subjected fans, and anyone who likes their techno a little on the stranger side.

Sawlin & Subjected – Textures – by EDLX’s in-house designer Jan Willem van den Ban
Consistent with their music and profile, the artwork for the Sawlin & Subjected releases had to be similarly dark and enigmatic. Revealing little of what’s inside, the cover gives only the slightest hint, but just enough to trigger curiosity. Dark and underground aren’t necessarily synonymous with black, so the insides reveal a world rich of sound and colour, step by step.

Listen:

Related Release:
“Foreign Awake Part 1”

Special:
Sawlin & Subjected – Inverted Audio Mix 119

Recommendations:
“Valut Series 10.0”
Subjected’s album “Zero” on Valut Series

Buy Vinyl:
Electric Deluxe Shop
Clone.nl
Juno
deejay.de
decks.de
more soon

Buy Digital:
Electric Deluxe Shop
JunoDownload
Beatport
more soon

Websites:
Subjected
Sawlin
Electric Deluxe

out now: Sawlin & Subjected – Foreign Awake Part 1 [Electric Deluxe]

Artist:
Sawlin & Subjected

Title:
Foreign Awake Part 1

Label:
Electric Deluxe

Cat#:
EDLX033

Release Date:
28th October 2013

Format:
12″ & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Texture 3

02)
Texture 4

03)
Texture 2

Info:
Forged in the pitch black recesses of underground Berlin, long-time conspirators Sawlin & Subjected have been making bold, distinct and largely faceless techno from the cloisters of their Vault Series home. Now comes the first in a two-part EP for Electric Deluxe, titled ‘Foreign Awake’, a much broodier spacy homage than we’ve yet heard from the pair.

Shying away from usual PR and biographies, Sawlin, Subjected and their third Vault Series member Mørbeck have been making names for themselves on the weight of their music alone. Raw, industrial hues, distortion and chest-caving basslines are some of the tropes that have coloured their anonymous ascension to date. While Sawlin has strayed a little from the Vault camp, Subjected has yet to release elsewhere. Until now. In April Subjected released his debut LP, ‘Zero’, which channeled his and the label’s respected tough and concept-free aesthetic into a fully functioning full length. But for Electric Deluxe they’ve served up something all together different.

Swapping their usual gung-ho floor artillery for swirling atmospheric vistas, subtle tones and cavernous empty spaces, ‘Foreign Awake pt.1’ sees Sawlin & Subjected paint chilling, post-apocalypse landscapes in three parts. Deep, dark and dangerously hypnotic, this is Sawlin & Subjected at their most compelling.

Listen:

Related Release:
“Foreign Awake Part 2”

Special:
Subjected in the mix for Brood Audio

Recommendations:
“Valut Series 10.0”
Subjected’s album “Zero” on Valut Series

Buy Vinyl:
Electric Deluxe
Clone.nl
Juno
HHV
deejay.de
more soon

Buy Digital:
Electric Deluxe
Google Play
JunoDownload
Beatport
iTunes
7Digital
Amazon
more soon

Websites:
Subjected
Sawlin
Electric Deluxe

out now: Marcel Fengler – Remixes [Ostgut Ton]

Artist:
Marcel Fengler

Title:
Remixes

Label:
Ostgut Ton

Cat#:
O-TON 74

Release Date:
January 2014

Format:
vinyl & digital

Tracklist:
01)
Sky Pushing
(Dave Clarke Remix)

02)
Mayria
(The Exaltics Remix)

03)
Trespass
(Aubrey Remix)

04)
Jaz
(The Traveller Remix)

Info (English):
Marcel Fengler can look back upon a very productive year as an artist. There was the ”Frantic EP” on Ostgut Ton, followed by DIN (a joint project with Efdemin) whose compositions formed one third of the ”MASSE” CD and ballet and then arguably his most creative and intense project to date: the release of his debut solo album ”Fokus”. For the remix EP accompanying this release Dave Clarke, Aubrey, The Exaltics and The Traveller were invited to place their focus on some chosen tracks.

Dave Clarke opens the 12” with his remix of ”Sky Pushing”, the forceful but tender character of the original track is overturned into deep distortion and systematically lead towards gentle chaos, the steady drive of this rework leaves no room for pause as it propels the energies set free.

The break techno of The Exaltics, whipped up with nervous bass and smoky drums, serves as one of the groovier additions to this EP. The massive beats that follow the break lift the track to another level and when the mellow vocals of ”Mayria” set in, things fall into place in perfect combination.

On the other side Aubrey redefines ”Trespass”. The absorbing arrangement combines unpredictable use of hi-hats and synths from the original with a dark and classic pumping beat and inspired flanger effects to diffuse the tension and create a balanced mix.

The final remix by The Traveller is also the greatest surprise, the track lures you in with a soft intro but soon develops into an old school techno stomper, the heavy kick and percussion is complemented by the reoccurring melody from ”Jaz” inviting you to immerse yourself in the sound.

Info (German):
Marcel Fengler darf als Künstler auf ein erfolgreiches Jahr zurückblicken. Angefangen bei seiner „Frantic EP“ auf Ostgut Ton, fortgesetzt durch DIN, ein Projekt mit Efdemin, welches auf der MASSE CD wohl eines der ausdrucksstärkeren Stücke repräsentiert und zum Ende das wohl kreativste und intensivste Projekt von Marcel Fengler, „Fokus“, sein Debüt LP Format und nicht weniger. Für seine Remix EP durften Dave Clarke, Aubrey, The Exaltics und The Traveller den Fokus selbst setzen.

Dave Clarke eröffnet die 12“ mit seinem Remix für „Sky Pushing“. Die einst kraftvolle Originalversion von Fengler, besitzt nicht mehr den sanften Charakter, sie wird jetzt hingegen in Verzerrungen gestürzt. Es scheint, als wenn alles sorgfältig und mit System ins Chaos geführt wurde. Der stetige Antrieb lässt keine Pause zum Luft holen.

Die Break Techno Version von The Exaltics wird mit nervösem Bass gepeitscht, der mit den rauchigen Drums den groovigsten Track der Remix EP darstellt. Nach dem Break schlagen betont wuchtige Drums ein, die einen wahrlich abheben lassen. Die zarten stimmen von „Mayria“ vollenden dann alles, wie man es sich nicht besser hätte vorstellen können.

Die andere Seite des Vinyls wird von Aubrey neu definiert. „Trespass“ ist durch die unvorhersehbar eingesetzten Hi Hats und Synth Sounds des Originals über die gesamte Spielzeit interessant arrangiert. Der klassisch und düster pumpende Beat wird durch den geschickt eingesetzten Flanger entschärft und arbeitet in der finalen Kombination perfekt zusammen.

The Traveller bildet das Schlusslicht der EP und damit auch die größte Überraschung. Das vermeintlich sanfte Intro entpuppt sich zu einer Techno Ansage der alten Schule. Harte Kickdrums und schlichte Hi Hats, die zusammen mit der immer wiederkehrenden Melodie von „Jaz“ verknüpft eingebettet sind.

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