Artist: Mex Title: Serenade In Space Label: Trapez Cat. #: Trapez 251 Release Date: 21. October 2022 Tracklist: 1. Serenade In Space 2. Tensity 3. Unknown
Mex is back on TRAPEZ!
After his “Hive Mind” ep in Oktober 2021 the German producer Mex returns with his powerful 3 – track ep “Serenade In Space”. Titel track “Serenade In Space” is a mighty bulldozer of a techno track. The track features no big stunts but places the emphasis on its evolving dark atmosphere. Relentlessly pushing forward, this track has the hypnotic dance floor factor we appreciate very much. “Tensity” is a funky heavy monster with some short intervals into other regions. The dark voice contributes to the steady coolness of this ep. It connects to the other tracks in terms of mood with sounds simmering to build up tension step by step. “Unknown” is an accelerating atmospheric techno track. Working with a skilled build up that inflates the sound side of things, the track pulls out all tricks including a powerful break to have all systems active and performing on a high level for the dance floor. This track is in its kind forceful and a real powerhouse.
Artist: Ian Pooley Title: Studio A Pt.3 Label: Rekids Cat. #: REKIDS208 Format: Vinyl / Digital Release Date: 16th September 2022 Tracklist: A1 PSS 480 A2 SP12 Electric Mistress B1 Viola B2 SP12 Electric Mistress (303 Version)
Ian Pooley returns to Rekids with Studio A Pt.3 this September.
The third and final entry in a three-part release series based on his studio, Ian Pooley’s ‘Studio A Pt. 3’ for Radio Slave’s imprint sees him drop yet another set of bumping, hardware-focussed tracks.
Leading the A-side, ‘PSS480’ combines swinging drums, modulated low end, and trippy bleeps for a party-starting house track. ‘SP12 Electric Mistress’ brings flanged-out drums and lush pads together for a wonky yet driving cut. On the flip, ‘Viola’ sees Pooley heading toward heavier territories with rumbling kicks and heaving synths forming a pumping techno track before the ‘303 Version’ of ‘SP12 Electric Mistress’ closes out the EP, introducing tweaked-out acid lines and freaky FX to the original version.
Active since the early 90s, the German DJ/producer has released on the likes of Force Inc, V2 Records, and his own Pooledmusic, remixing for the likes of Deee-Lite, Carl Cox and many more, as well as being one of the few to be remixed by Daft Punk.
Artist: Luca Donzelli Title: Danny Collateraly EP Remixer: Fabe Label: LOCUS Cat. #.: LOCUS020 Format: Vinyl / Digital Release: 16th September (EP) / 23rd September 2022 (Remix) Tracklist 1. Raver Danny 2. Danny Collateraly 3. Chromaphonic 4. Chromaphonic (Fabe Remix)
Luca Donzelli makes his LOCUS debut with his ‘Danny Collateraly’ EP, with Fabe joining on remix duties.
A DJ and producer at the heart of Amnesia Ibiza’s programming, Pyramid resident Luca Donzelli is stepping things up as an artist to take note of. Having touched down on labels such as Hot Creations, MicroHertz, ORIGINS RCRDS, Heavy House Society, the Morositas boss, and Wow! Recordings A&R now heads to LOCUS as he drops his ‘Danny Collateraly’ EP. Returning alongside him, Salty Nuts label head and Mannheim favourite Fabe also joins the party with a typically slick remix.
‘Raver Danny’ is a lively opener as Donzelli merges rumbling basslines with skippy drums and hazy pads for a powerful jump into the peak-time, while title cut ‘Danny Collareraly’ combines dubby pads with rolling percussion, zipping electronics, and vibrant vocal interjections. Next up, ‘Chromaphonic’ keeps the energy high with a spirited and peppery balance of rubbery bass licks, sweeping synths, and tough kicks, before Fabe’s take on the production marches forth armed with jacking drums, eerie interludes, and an infectious two-step groove.
Jon Hester returns to Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with a thundering four-track techno EP.
Previously appearing on Rekids with his two-part ‘Converge’ album released across 2020 and 2021 after multiple EPs on Rekids Special Projects, Jon Hester now readies his next release, ‘Action EP’. A no-holds-barred presentation of the Berlin-based DJ/producer’s latest upfront techno, the release shows Hester in fine form as he returns to the Rekids universe.
Leading the release, ‘Scrape’ sees densely reverberated hits spar with pumping kicks and rattling percussion, leading into the trippy metallic synths, textured claps, and sparse pads of ‘Blinker’. ‘Sirens’ ignites the dance floor with a cacophony of sirens and drum machines taking the lead, before ‘Arise’ rounds out the release with wonky low-end, FX-laden hits and vocal gasps.
“These tracks mark the return to our beloved dance floors. Direct, no-frills, punchy cuts to make you move. Action!” – Jon Hester
Artist: Voice Of Baceprot Title: School Revolution Remix EP Label: 12WIRED Release Date: Tuesday, September 20 2022 Tracklist: 1. School Revolution (Timo Maas/Andre Winter School’s Out Re-Bang) 2. School Revolution (Indra7 Remix) 3. School Revolution (SM Judge Us Mix) 4. Voice Of Baceprot ‘School Revolution Hyper’s Krakatoa’ Deconstruction 5. School Revolution (Winky Wiryawan & Evan Virgan Remix) 6. School Revolution (Feel Koplo Remix)
During the early days of Voice Of Baceprot (VOB), the rock trio from Garut held a collective displeasure towards the education system that governed schools across Indonesia. This notion left a mark not only in their minds but also through their debut single “School Revolution”, which voiced out their sentiments.
Released back in 2018, “School Revolution” has since been recognised as the definitive introduction to VOB, their unique sound, and their positive messages based on their experience and observations. It brought the band to the attention of the music industry on a wider scale as it powerfully expressed their stance as a band that will not back down under threats of bullying, unfounded judgments, and injustice. It is a stance that they have managed to maintain even to this day.
On its fourth year of release, VOB have decided to commemorate the single that kickstarted their journey by re-release it in the form of different remixed versions. The band reached out to six renowned DJs and producers from around the globe – each with their own different style of music – to refashion the song. All six remixes will be compiled into one electrifying EP and released at the same time.
Below are the DJs and producers involved in this EP and what they have to say about their participation:
Timo Maas & Andre Winter (DE) “When we heard the original song and also the story about VOB, it really was a no brainer to work on this and do a modern electronic re-interpretation. It`s a very unique project and the remix also works VERY well in clubs and on festivals!”
Hyper (UK): “When I heard this track and was told the band were an all-female three piece, prepared to wear confrontational outfits on stage to make a stand against oppression. I had to! Punk as f*ck!
The native chorus seemed, to me, to be the essence of the track, thus I added traditional Indonesian percussion instruments to the remix, to emphasise that idea further, and I love it.
I’ve already been playing this out to a great response on tour with The Crystal Method and can’t wait to see this out there finally.”
Indra7 (ID): “Remixing songs with common grounds of music with mine, i.e electronic music, won’t be as much of a challenge for me. But VOB’s ‘School Revolution’ was totally a different beast. It pulled me out of my comfort zone as a remixer/electronic music producer. Thus, I am grateful to be given this opportunity. Rock on VOB!”
Winky Wiryawan & Evan Virgan (ID): “When we we’re being offered to remix a song from VOB, me and Evan didn’t think twice to accept. Because I like rock/metal music myself and Evan also likes genre breaks. It was a new experience for both of us remixing a local rock band with a lot of weight. We hope a lot of success for VOB in the future!”
Sic Mynded (ID): “Sic Mynded’s interest in remixing ‘School Revolution’ stems from when Oddie, our vocalist, found a post from VOB on Facebook in early 2017 and was immediately impressed by the passion and courage these three musicians had in voicing their music and ideals. When offered to remix this song, Sic Mynded unhesitatingly agreed.
Lyrically this song really describes the inner voice of the members. What is rock music if you don’t have the guts to critique? Musically, Sic Mynded deliberately deconstructs this song so that it is reborn in a different beat without losing its soul. Because, ‘School Revolution’ is the epitome of VOB.”
Feel Koplo (ID) “We felt it was a calling. We felt a spiritual connection with Voice Of Baceprot in terms of our rip-roaring music’s ability to make people move, the way we do not differentiate people by class (everyone’s the same in metal and dangdut), and how we defy the status quo of the music industry and the music scene.
Musically, we think that “School Revolution” is a gem of a song already, so we took a different approach when it came to remixing the track. Instead of giving it a touch of dangdut, we opted to create a new dangdut song.”
Artist: D-Knox Title: The Body of Christ EP Label: Sonic Mind Cat. #: SM-42 Format: Vinyl / Digital Release Date: 26 September 2022 Tracklist: 1. Your Devine Self 2. Heart Chakra 3. Third Eye Chakra 4. Crown Chakra
There’s only one word for this vintage release from D-Knox (Donnell Knox), and that’s blistering.
‘The Body of Christ EP’ was originally released in 1997 as the first 12″ on Magic Trax – the label created by Tom Robbins to coincide with his Magic Feet fanzine. The EP delivers four magnificently tough workouts of raw techno from a master of the genre.
A few rare vinyl copies of the original 12″ will be resurfacing, alongside a digital release via Donnell’s own Sonic Mind label on September 26, which marks the first time that these tracks will be available for download and streaming.
Artist: Alexander Kowalski Title: They Came At Night Label: Break New Soil Cat. #: BNS081 Release Date: 10.10.2022 Tracklist: A1: Alexander Kowalski – They Came At Night A2: Alexander Kowalski – What’s Left Behind B1: Alexander Kowalski – Collapsed Transmissions B2: Alexander Kowalski – They Came At Dawn
We are more than happy to welcome yet another legend to our ever-growing artist roster – Alexander Kowalski surely doesn’t need any introduction at all, as he is one of the most consistent producers in the international circuit of Techno and a highly respected name for fans and colleagues alike. His modern, yet classic approach to writing music gained him a reputation of respect amongst the biggest names in the game and Alexander manages to cement it with every single release he puts out there. We are delighted to be able to release his newest EP „They Came At Night“ with 4 seminal Techno cuts on Vinyl and one Bonus track for the digital jocks. This time, we refrain from describing the tracks to you in detail, as the music really says it all. Welcome, Alexander! We are psyched to have you on board!
Joseph Capriati is to become a resident on the legendary BBC1 Radiothroughout November. Across 4 shows, the Italian will dig deep into his influences and inspirations and serve up music from his past, present and future to fans around the world.
Over the last decade-plus, Joseph Capriati has been on a constant mission to push forward as an artist. The Neapolitain’s sound is rooted in techno but is now also about so much more, as his wide-ranging debut album Metamorfosi on his own Redimension label proved. He has played major clubs and festivals all over the world from DC10 to Tomorrowland and proved his skills as a DJ with his seminal entry into the famous Fabric mix series.
This summer he hosted his own exclusive parties at Amnesia in Ibiza and again showcased that his influences range far and wide through many forms of house and techno. He has now made a lasting mark on the global dance music underground as he always builds on the past to take his sound, his sets, and his fans into the unknown.
This new residency shows that Joseph is a global tastemaker and will allow him to share some of the music he loves the most with the world.
Artist: Robotek Reagan Title: TRANSHUMAN AGENDA Label: Void Space Institute Cat. #: VSI-LP-00001 Format: Digital Release Date: 19th September 2022 Tracklist: 1. TRANSHUMAN AGENDA 2. simp4u 3. SAVE POINT 4. revelations 5. ʍօօռ Ɖʀɨք 6. Birds On Acid Lake 7. æ y t h e r ▁ ▂ ▄ β Ξ λ Ͼ Ϛ Η – feat. Dina Moursi
Electronic experimentalist Robotek Reagan dazzles once more with TRANSHUMAN AGENDA, a seven-track EP that marks his biggest musical statement to date.
Sci-fi anime obsessive Reagan has made an immediate mark since setting out on a solo mission once his Dance Spirit duo disbanded. His own Void Space Institute has been home to his high concept sounds which mix up techno, electro, IDM and plenty more into utterly unique and thrilling new musical worlds. After a series of singles and EPs he returns to explore a multitude of more pensive styles with a smattering of thoughtful vocal pieces.
Explains the artist of this new work, “On this EP cover we find our fully grown chimera nanodaptogen from the CTEN experiments on Island 33 in a scene where he’s just broken out of the abandoned underground facilities after being stuck for thousands of years alone in solitude. Freed by a man named Eon Æytheon, he dedicated his life to helping this mysterious adventurer, the first being to ever show it kindness, and help uncover the wild mysteries behind the universe they live in. Upon seeing the ocean and sunset for the first time, he gazes in wild wonder. Having only known infinity to exist in the lonely confines of his growth tank, this new scene showed him a new world of infinity consisting of hope, beauty, and desire.”
This collection opens with the soul-soothing and cinematic ambiance of ‘TRANSHUMAN AGENDA.’ Gorgeous pads and soft melodies drift over gentle rhythms to transplant you to a future world. There is more exquisite synth design on ‘simp4u’ as well as supple bass and skittish drum patterns. As they float amongst the stars, airy vocals add human soul. The fantastic ‘Save Point’ layers twinkling keys and bubbling synth sounds into suspensory ambient bliss and ‘Revelations’ then hypnotises over seven minutes of widescreen downtempo magic. The smeared pads, meandering bass and rippling chords are finished with more zoned-out vocal sounds.
The trip takes a turn into freeform jazz sounds and off-grid beats on ‘ʍօօռ Ɖʀɨք’ which is a woozy, lilting cut that conveys a sense of futuristic romance. The 303-laced ‘Birds On Acid Lake’ then heads off into deep space and pulsing techno territory with warm, powerful drums and last of all ‘æ y t h e r ▁ ▂ ▄ β Ξ λ Ͼ Ϛ Η’ feat. Dina Moursi is another stylish post-rave comedown with scintillating drum patterns and heart-melting vocals.
This is a spellbinding collection from the unique and hyperactive mind of Robotek Reagan.
Artist: Various Artists Title: Badabing Remixed Label: Badabing Diskos Cat. #: badabing06ep Format: Digital Release Date: 20th September 2022 Tracklist: 1. Frifot – I Built My Spaceship out of Cartoon Dust (Doc L Junior Lonely Space Dub) 2. Vinny Villbass – Trust (Frifot Rmx) 3. Boblebad – Ørken (Vinny Villbass Diversion)
Up and coming Nordic-disco label Badabing Diskos serves up a trio of new remixes from talented associates Doc L Junior, Frifot and Vinny.
Since launching earlier in the year, Badabing has already served up a series of standout early EPs from the likes of Vinny Villbass, Sommerfeldt and diskJokke. This latest offering brings a different perspective to some key tracks, all of which show off the label’s rich and musical mix of house and disco sounds.
Doc L Junior goes first with a Lonely Space Dub of Frifot’s ‘I Built My Spaceship out of Cartoon Dust’. It’s a brilliantly charismatic and cosmic cut with bouncing bass and humanoid vocals layered up with future synth sounds that brings some tripped-out fun to the dance floor.
Norwegian space enthusiast Frifot then steps up himself with a take on label mainstay Vinny Villbass’s ‘Trust’ tune. It shows off his synth mastery with mellifluous chords dancing above light and airy drums that suspend you in space. It’s a colourful groove with sprinklings of disco dust.
Last of all is Vinny Villbass, a pivotal figure in the Oslo scene as a DJ, producer and promoter behind several key club nights. His Diversion take on Boblebad’s ‘Ørken’ heads into the night with hip swinging claps and mysterious and enchanting leads over sleek space-house drums.
These are three more adventurous and vibrant tracks from the Badabing crew.
