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.

 

Listen:

 

Video:
“Sky Pushing (Dave Clarke Remix)”

Video by Ra-Beat

 

Related Release:
album “Fokus”

 

Special:
Awakenings Eindhoven 08.02.2014

 

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out now: Savas Pascalidis – Level Shift [Non Series]

 

Artist:
Savas Pascalidis

 

Title:
Level Shift

 

Label:
Non Series

 

Cat#:
NON011

 

Release Date:
February 2014

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
Level Shift

02)
Intervoice

03)
Strange Days

 

Info:
Savas Pascalidis is back on Non Series with an outstanding 3 tracker. Hard hitting techno at its best.

 

Listen:

 

Special:
NovaFuture Blog Mix 2013-06-07

 

Recommendations:
NON006 by Savas Pascalidis | Oswld
Chevel’s album “Air Is Freedom” on Non Series

 

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out now: Planetary Assault Systems – Future Modular [Mote-Evolver]

 

Artist:
Planetary Assault Systems

 

Title:
Future Modular

 

Label:
Mote-Evolver

 

Cat#:
MOTE038

 

Release Date:
17th February 2014

 

Format:
12inch & digital

 

Tracklist:
01)
Future Modular

02)
Riot In Silo 12

03)
Serc

04)
Future Modular
(Subtracted Mix)

Track 4 is digital-only

 

Info:
Mote Evolver kicks off 2014 with Future Modular EP from Luke Slater’s Planetary Assault Systems alias, presenting sharp-as-ever fresh sound of P.A.S. that has enticed the audience as long as the mighty ‘Systems’ have existed. Never a stranger to a forward thinking sound aesthetic and with a title like ‘Future Modular’, P.A.S. packs the EP with 4 tracks (with digital-only ‘Subtracted Mix’ of the title track) that spark with Futurism and tightly channel the energy at the tip of the boiling point.

The title track sets the tone of the EP – positively powerful and playful – with its groovy bass drum and acid infusing an ample dose of funky rhythmic variations. But it wouldn’t be P.A.S. without the thrilling tension that locks you in, “Riot in Silo 12” on the B-side slips into the darker side, keeping the hats just below the surface and layer by layer uncovering the electrifying suspense throughout the track. “Serc” pops open with the bursting energy of kick drum then takes you to the uncharted realms of cold minimalistic drops reminiscent of early Sähkö purism, and masterfully brings a variety of moving elements and textures into dynamic captivating techno.

Future Modular is yet another top form techno EP full of ideas and dimensions from P.A.S., a superb successor to the constantly floor-stirring his previous No Exit EP to offer kinetic prowess that never diminishes.

Not only is 2014 going to be packed full of exciting Mote Evolver releases, but also legendary techno producer and label head Luke Slater will be kicking off his regular radio show, Spacestation, exploring the fields and minds of techno. Welcome To The Spacestation Episode 1 is now available for you to check out, featuring unreleased tracks! www.mote-evolver.com/radio

 

Listen:

 

Recommendations:
Ostgut Ton album “Unknown Origin” by L.B. Dub Corp
EP “No Exit” on Mote-Evolver

 

Special:

 

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out now: Ancient Methods & Orphx aka Eschaton – Eschaton EP [Token Records]

 

Artist:
Eschaton

 

Title:
Eschaton EP

 

Label:
Token Records

 

Cat#:
TOKEN38

 

Release Date:
27th January 2014

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
A1)
Age Of Iron

A2)
Degenerate

B1)
Kali

B2)
Seven Signs

 

Info:
Eschaton are Ancient Methods & Orphx.

“First, time will tumble and then the earth. The clouds begin to race, the earth boils over; this is the sign. This is the beginning of the end”

Those who are familiar with their techno will know that the genre doesn’t get much more intense than it does on the music of Orphx and Ancient Methods. The former are Canadian duo Richard Oddie and Christie Sealey, whose 20 odd years of experience has seen them release an extensive catalogue of albums, cassettes and EPs, most notably for Adam X’s Sonic Groove label. Formerly a two piece act, Ancient Methods meanwhile is the current solo concern of a Berlin-based artist who has worked alongside Adam X, Kareem, Regis and whose music is similarly relentless in tone.

The three artists unite now under the name Eschaton for this four track EP on Token.

 

Listen:

 

Videos:
“Seven Signs”

Video “Seven Signs” was created by the29nov films.

 

Special:
Orphx – Smoke Machine Podcast 066

Ancient Methods – Smoke Machine Podcast 085

 

Recommendations:
“Exstinctio Conscientia” by Ancient Methods vs. Kareem

 

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Websites:
Ancient Methods
Orphx
Token Records

 

“Age Of Iron”

“Degenerate”

Videos “Age Of Iron” & “Degenerate” by Patrick Vollmer.

out now: Subjected – Conquest One [Prosthetic Pressings]

 

Artist:
Subjected

 

Title:
Conquest One

 

Label:
Prosthetic Pressings

 

Cat#:
PP040

 

Release Date:
January 2014

 

Format:
12″ & digital

 

Tracklist:
A1)
Nastes

B1)
Conquest 1

B2)
Conquest 1
(Tuff City Kids Style Edit)

 

Info:
Conquest One is a pitch-black industrial powerhouse built to seek and destroy. Subjected uses heavy distortion and machined motifs to create a genuine warehouse experience.

Starting off is “Nastes”, a merciless and emotionally detached arrangement. Tailored to penetrate any Birmingham or Berlin style bomb shelter with heavy Panzer style kicks, explosive recoils and scattered metallic shrapnel. “Conquest 1” is a dreary aftermath filled with obscure hypnotic vocals and disfigured rhythms, blanketed in an electric dust cloud of complexities. Gerd Janson and Phillip Lauer’s “Tuff City Kids Style Edit” finishes up this full-fledge package with a less distorted, peak-time analog interpretation of the original.

 

Listen:

 

Video:
“Nastes”

Video created by the29nov films.

 

Special:
Sleaze Podcast 038

 

Recommendations:
Subjected’s album on Vault Series
“Vault Remix Series 1.0” on Vault Series
Joseph McGeechan’s “Failed By The Conformists” on Prosthetic Pressings

 

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Websites:
Subjected
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