Category: Techno/House/Trance

Artist:
Chontane

Title:
Manx EP

Label:
Tane

Cat#:
TANE002

Release Date:
04th October 2024

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.
Manx

A2.
Gazebo

B1.
Oolean

B2.
Isopode

Tracklist Digital:
01.
Manx

02.
Gazebo

03.
Oolean

04.
Isopode

05.
Thumb Print

Press Info:
Following up on last year’s debut release, Chontane returns with ‘Manx’, the second EP on his label, TANE. This five-track collection continues his exploration of sound design, moving into fresh territory while retaining the distinctive energy that marked TANE001. With TANE002, Chontane invites listeners into a diverse sonic landscape, emphasizing mood, texture, and the subtle intricacies of rhythm.

‘Manx’ marks a significant progression in Chontane’s artistry, expanding on the foundation set by TANE001, which echoed the nostalgia of 90s and early 2000s rave culture. While his first EP blended old-school, rave-inspired techno, atmospheric tracks, and a touch of jungle, TANE002 boldly ventures into new, uncharted territories. It challenges traditional genre boundaries, delving deep into the potential of sound design, and offering a forward-thinking perspective that feels attuned to the future.

The EP highlights Chontane’s dedication to capturing a wide spectrum of moods and textures within a single record. The title track, ‚Manx’, sets the stage with a dark, hypnotic presence. Rich in layered textures and atmospheric undertones, the track fuses a powerful kick with resonant toms, deep subs, and eerie pads. Haunting, glitchy vocal snippets add an extra dimension, making ‘Manx’ a compelling, immersive experience.

On ‘Gazebo,’ the EP’s A2 track, Chontane shifts the energy, delivering a composition that balances driving rhythms with a melodic core. The combination of dynamic drums with an epic, mystical theme creates a piece that’s both uplifting and introspective, standing out for its ability to evoke grandeur while maintaining a sense of optimism.

The B-side leans into a more shadowy atmosphere, with ‘Oolean’ blending metallic percussion and a throbbing bassline. The track’s ominous pads and powerful kick drum propel it forward, creating a narrative that’s intense and captivating.

B2 offers a fitting conclusion to the vinyl release, presenting a track that blends dreamy, atmospheric melodies with a robust kick and driving sub-line. The mystical qualities of this composition make it an evocative and memorable closer.

The digital-only track, ‘Thumb Print,’ rounds out the EP with a relentless, peak-time experience. Its hypnotic rhythm and expansive sense of scale make it a standout track, perfect for igniting dance floors and capturing listeners’ attention.

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Special:
“Awakenings Podcast S318”

Recommendations:
Chontane’s “Dream Speech” on Emerald
Chontane’s “Bygone EP” on Voltage
Chontane’s “Matter Of Time” on Lobster Theremin
Chontane’s “Permanent” on Mutual Rytm
Chontane’s “Sycamore EP” on Mutual Rytm
Chontane’s “TANE001” on Tane
Chontane’s self-released “Milk Tread”
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]

Buy Vinyl:
Chontane @ Bandcamp
Deejay
HHV
Clone
Red Eye Records
Decks
Hardwax
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Buy Download:
Chontane @ Bandcamp
JunoDownload
7Digital
iTunes
Hardwax
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Chontane

Websites:
Chontane

Artist:
madwoman

Title:
Guided By Shadows EP

Label:
Brvtalist Sound Recordings

Cat#:
BSR005

Release Date:
November 2022

Format:
vinyl, download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Are You Not Entertained

02.
Painless Eternity

03.
Painless Eternity
(Corroid Remix)

04.
Guided By Shadows

Press Info:
Brvtalist Sound Recordings is proud to present Guided by Shadows, the new EP from madwoman. Following up her smash debut LP, Psychedelic Force (Brvtalist S.R., 2020), the Berlin-based artist returns to label for her first vinyl EP and delivers her strongest work to date. With three original tracks of her signature powerful strain of industrial techno and one infectious remix by the one and only Corroid.

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Special:
“BPITCH 022”

Recommendations:
madwoman’s “Psychedelic Force” on Brvtalist Sound Recordings
compilation “We Are Not Alone (Part 8)” w/ madwoman track on BPitch
compilation “Pronomina II” w/ madwoman track on Substantiv
compilation “ISMVA002.1” w/ madwoman track on Ismus

Buy Vinyl:
madwoman @ Bandcamp
Deejay
HHV
Red Eye Records
Juno
OYE Records
Decks
more soon

Buy Download:
madwoman @ Bandcamp
Qobuz
TraxSource
iTunes
Beatport
7Digital
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Tidal
Spotify
Deezer
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Booking:
Bpitch for madwoman

Websites:
madwoman
Brvtalist Sound Recordings / The Brvtalist

Artist:
Snuffo

Title:
Otherness

Label:
Snuffo

Cat#:
SNU03

Release Date:
27th September 2024 (Bandcamp)
11th October 2024 (other digital services)

Format:
download & streaming

Tracklist:
01.
Theme From Otherness

02.
What’s Out There

03.
We Hide From The Lights

04.
Daydreams & Nightmares

05.
I Refuse

06.
Whatever Gets You Through The Night

07.
You Mean The World To Me

Press Info:
“Otherness”: An Intimate Invitation to Snuffo’s Inner Self

In lay-man definition of the word, “otherness” stands for the acknowledgement of the fact or the quality of being different.

And though the term has been mainly coined to applied sociology for identifying the social construction of different groups within society and the study of social identities in general, Benedikt Schmidt – Snuffo – takes the term inward and travels with it on a journey of self-reflection, both as an artist and a human.

The outcome of this journey is 52 minutes of musical output- seven tracks to be precise – in the form of a mini-album, titled, “Otherness”.

Schmidt grew up in a small village in West Germany during which he always felt a sense of otherness especially as a growing creative. This sense of otherness intensified within the confines of his small-town environment to a point where relocating to a new place that supported this otherness was almost imperative.

And it was Berlin. When the village failed to nurture Schmidt’s creative mind and soul, Berlin, with its like-minded souls, embraced him. During the 8 years he lived in the big city, Schmidt’s otherness wasn’t only embraced but rather celebrated. These major transitional phases in the artist’s life were reflected in his sound elements that constituted the album where each was a reflection to a certain emotion or state of mind he had experienced.

In a musical transcription, otherness was and still is Benedikt Schmidt’s creative dynamo. He creates without confinements of any kind except remaining truthful to his sound palette. Schmidt – as Snuffo and an artist – makes music out of a deep urge to create. The seven tracks on this album are the result of this freeform creation process – jamming with the gear and giving in to the flow.

The seven-tracker evokes a plethora of emotions and situates the listener in an aura of some sort.

“Theme from Otherness”, the opening title, feels like an instant propulsion into a cold and eerie spot in space; it paves eloquently the way for the tracks to follow. They are capable of capturing the listener with their grim, harsh tones or their oscillation between darkness and light. With “You Mean The World To Me”, Snuffo wraps “Otherness”, and the listeners’ journey alike, with a sense of deep melancholia that creates an impactful closure.

The tracks are an amalgamation of Snuffo’s unique vision on Techno, Experimental music and Electro.

Five years through, Schmidt resides in Mallorca, where he leads a withdrawn lifestyle enabling him to indulge more into all his creative endeavors and that includes his work with Stefan Gubatz where both produce and perform as Snuff Crew, known for their Acid/Chicago House sound and his more experimental work as Cellarkalt. In addition to music, Schmidt expresses his thoughts as a writer of both poetry and prose.

On his latest release, he says, “The tracks were made between 2023 and 2024 and are the childbirth of myself and the machines. The approach was intuitive. I get to my machine and work their magic and embrace their oddities. They deliver little imperfections each time and that is the appeal of live recording for me”.

He adds, “I had to learn to embrace my otherness in order to become an artist and make mistakes in order to grow. I want to create in order to express myself and not deliver”.
“Otherness” could be simply described as a dark shining on sonic tales.

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Special:
“Hypnotic Groove Mix #445”

Recommendations:
Snuffo’s “Coffee And Silhouettes” on Analog Records | Snuffo
Snuffo’s “Confessions Of A Live Act II” on New York Haunted
Snuffo’s “Confessions Of A Live Act I” on New York Haunted
Snuffo’s “In Restless Dreams I Walk” on Solemne Records
Snuffo’s “Twisted Mind Phone” on Analog Records
“Blaue Stunde, Kleidermann” by Cellarkalt aka Snuffo on Konglomerat
Snuff Crew’s “Still Doin’ It EP” on Next Door
compilation “Happy Jackin’ Birthday” on Snuff Trax
Cellarkalt’s “Blaue Stunde, Kleidermann” on Konglomerat

Buy Download:
Snuffo @ Bandcamp
Qobuz
JunoDownload
Beatport
TraxSource
iTunes
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Commercial Streaming Services:
Tidal
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Anghami
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Websites:
Snuffo
Snuffo @ Instagram