Legowelt - Vaporware Tracks Vol. 1

Well, there you have it. 2015 hasn't even properly started yet but Legowelt is already rolling out his first solo release. With a bunch of Legowelt remixes, internet movies and a Order of the ShadowWolf cyberzine still needed to digest, the mighty Danny Wolfers from The Hague shows absolutely no signs of stopping yet. There have already been rumours of another possible Nacho Patrol album but ofcourse he wouldn't be Danny if he could not work on multiple projects at one time. This is one of the most hard-working electronic musicians we are talking about right here and it's good to see that he will return to the Creme Organization once again for his freshest 12" inch release.

Vaporware Tracks Vol. 1 will consist of four all-new and exclusive four-to-the-floor Legowelt tracks that are absolutely no exception to the producers overall sound. With 'Norwegian Crack Dealer' and 'Southwest British Airlines' on the A-side he adds two stunningly beautiful and colourful tracks to his amazing output. Hazy, trippy and hypnotic are the right words for these. But while the A-side clearly contains that unmistakable trademark Legowelt sound, it's actually the other side of the vinyl that delivers the ones for us.
'Satierian Moon Breeze' starts off with this completely steady and insane drum rhythm. It's sound is punchy and thunderous and extremely stimulating. Ofcourse lots of lush pads and saw wave arpeggio's are layered on top of it so that it successfully leads you to that other dimension. 'The Sea Is So Silent' takes you even further to a world that has a very futuristic and oriental feel to it. It builds even further upon that classic Legowelt palette and closes the release in a way that only Wolfers can do. It probably is our most favourite track from the single and certainly one of those instant Legowelt classics. With such a fine release coming up we can only hope that a volume 2 release will see the light of the day in a very near-future.

Creme Organization will release Vaporware Tracks Vol. 1 through Clone Distribution on black 12" inch vinyl somewhere in early February and can already be pre-ordered through the all-new Wichelroede web-shop that is now officially the place for Creme Organization releases. We are not sure about how many copies there will exist but if you are a true self-respecting space-age techno head you have already ordered your own physical copy.

LINK TO WICHELROEDE.NET (with audio samples)

Yør - Lack Of Beeing EP

DJ TLR's Creme Organization returns with a whole batch of new releases after the very succesful 'Innershades remix package'. First up, is this very destructive release by the mysterious Yør, who is, according to the press sheet, a Hamburgian Art School prodigy.

The 'Lack of Beeing' title track opens up with haunting pads that will go on for 5 minutes or so, before it's first bassdrum will kick in. Grainy percussion is layered on top of it's merciless 909 kick, that unveil it's filthy nature straight from the first kick and an amazing overdriven bassline takes that filth even way further. This track clocks in at almost 15 minutes, but it's full of balance, with Legowelt-like pads and harsh, distorted claps and enough variation in the composition to hold a crowd's attention, this will be a personal favourite of us for years to come.

The next two tracks continue very much in the same approach, with crazy, filtered and distorted basslines on 'Unbennant' and filthy, low-pass filtered pads on 'Torn'. While both tracks are absolutely mint, it is a bit of a shame that such genius has to suffer in length due to the limited runtime of the vinyl (they both end around the 3-minute mark).
It's closing track 'Apophis' however, is in a class of his own. It's housey/jackin' vibe is a very big contrast to the rude, indecent and muscular techno tracks that run before it. Such contrasts are always a bit risky on a 4-track compilation, but this track is very much welcome after the horrifying madness and we're sure this pumpin' slo-mo jam will find it's way into lots of DJ bags in the coming months.

The 'Lack of Beeing' EP will be released on June 9th, through the Godspill mailorder and we are sure it will find it's way into your favourite record shop not long after that. Pre-order now, cause this one's a winner!


LINK TO GODSPILL.NET (with audiosamples)

Nick Mackrory ft. Harry Collier

After the success of the 'Tatooine Moons' release last month, Forgotten Corner records already returns with it's third physical single containing the 'Lucky Charms' track by Forgotten Corner artist Nick Mackrory.
The track has been played for some time now, by artists like Joe's Bakery and Nancy Noise, so it might be familiar to some people. It's vocals by Harry Collier are instantly recognizable and are interwoven with some wonderfull, clever bass patterns on top of it. It has an amazing live feeling and bursts out in an epic synth jam, full of rich textures.

Realizing the vocals just might not be for everyone, the label included a 'forgotten dub' version of the track. A clever move, as it has been championed by many great DJ's in the Balearic fields, but also beyond. Some of you might remember this one from Disko Selector's exclusive deathmetaldiscoclub mix, it also received attention by guys like Craig Bratley and some of you dutchies probably heard Rogér play this one too. It has every potential to become a instant hit and we are very happy to see this finally hit the record stores on wax.

Forgotten Corner is releasing the 'Lucky Charms EP' around April 1st, so this should be out by now. Keep track on this through your favourite stores as it will be a limited to 300 copy's.
It comes in hand screen printed inserts on heavy vinyl. Link below!

LINK TO JUNO.CO.UK (with audiosamples)

Flight Recorder Special

Flight Recorder from Newcastle UK is a label that has been featured a lot on our blog and our guest mixes as well. A special with a strong focus on the label was inevitable, so eventually we reached out to Mick (Iron Blu), the label owner himself, for an exclusive mix and some information about the direction of the enigmatic imprint.

Flight Recorder had some seriously succesful releases in the past. It's original output has been supported by all kinds of selectors worldwide- from Jennifer Cardini and the Mutant Disco Radio Show, to Axis DJ's like Sean Johnston and Intergalactic FM associates like I-F, Casionova and Flemming Dalum, it's slow-driven proper space-age electronica have proved to be multifunctional in all kinds of directions. Since we have covered a lot of them in the past, we are going to focus on what will be coming your way in the coming months.

We were delighted to learn that the amazing Alessandro Parisi is next in line for the wax series. The Minimal Rome artist will be teaming up with Adamennon for two collaborative tracks and both have delivered one solo track. Mick assured us that this will be a great addition to the stalwart sound of the Italian producers.
We also received some hints about the follow-up to Space Consortium, the amazing electro package that came out last year. We are truly happy to reveal that Kid Machine and Casionova are both coming back on volume 2 and that Flemming Dalum will be doing remix duties once again. What's even better, they even have a volume 3 they are working on with the same line-up! The three volumes will eventually form a complete package in the colors of the Italian flag, making it essential collectors items.

We learnt that Mick has teamed up with James Todd (formerly of Global Underground) as well, who are officially co-running Flight Recorder together now. They even gave us a slight hint about some plans for a side-label, so that´s a great promise for Flight Recorder going full-on in the coming year since it´s a two-man spaceship now!

Last but not least, Mick promised us that Emile Strunz´s follow-up to his North Sea Body Music release is in the works and is currently on top of the priority list, so that is something we are very excited about too. To complement that news, Emile has delivered another exclusive mix for deathmetaldiscoclub as well, which will be out on February 14th, so that makes this another 2-part special!



If you aren't familiar with their current discography yet, you probably want to visit the label's Bandcamp. There's plenty of magic in there that will get you going. If you are, check out the deathmetaldiscomix Mick did. It's full of forthcoming Flight Recorder and unreleased works by friends and associates. If you are following this blog, you are definetly going to like this!

It looks like the Parisi record will be out somewhere around May, but we´d advise you to start following all the links down below, because you absolutely don´t want to miss out on the pre-orders. Enjoy.

Flight Recorder on Bandcamp.com
Flight Recorder on Discogs.com
Flight Recorder on Facebook.com

Cliff Lothar - Skudge White

Finally, Cliff Lothar returns with his much-anticipated new 12" inch after the highly succesful Viewlexx debut. This guy is actually just one of a few who are able to twist the techno genre into something entirely of his own.
We can try to describe and rate every track and name our favourites etc... But you'll just have to click on the preview down below and order this extroardinary piece of wax as soon as you can because this one is going to sell out mega-fast!!


We're just here to say:
'Cliff Lothar!! CLIFF LOTHAR!!! CLIFF LOTHAAARRR !!!!!'

LINK TO CLONE.NL (with audiosamples)

VA - Prologue Portefeuille 3

The German techno label Prologue has been releasing quality music since their very first release. Focusing on quality rather than on hit potential, they always make us eagerly anticipate every release. Coming up is the third ep in their Prologue Portefeuille series, showcasing three new names from the label’s impressive roster.
The opening track is by Etapp Kyle, an Ukrainian producer/dj who focuses on a somewhat subdued form of techno in ‘Lotos’. The track has an eerie feeling to it, caused by the ambient sounds surrounding the beats, that seem to be held back a bit. An undertow of brooding sensuality gives ‘Lotos’ a sense of mystery that is hard to get away from.

The follow-up track on the A side is ‘Ionization’ by Mod 21, an Italian producer who so far is cloaked in mystery, although this monster of a track might soon propel him to the fore of the techno scene. A modular and ever increasing pulsating throb is steering this track forward till the end, by which time the listener has no idea anymore where he or she is coming from or going to.

The closing track (side B) is probably the strangest one on this ep. Artefakt, a Dutch duo consisting of Robin Koek and Nick Lapien, seem to cater to both ends of the techno spectrum in ‘Twilit’. The bass ne the one hand and an extremely dry snare on the other start closing in on each other and slowly end up filling another up, resulting in quite a funky track. Albeit a funk that is drenched in hypnotism, one of Prologue’s trademarks. A Class A release!

Prologue is releasing the EP on vinyl on the 3rd of February 2014 through Word and Sound distribution and will be available digitally on the 17th of February 2014.

Antoni Maiovvi - Monoceroticism EP

Flight Recorder, the enigmatic label from Newcastle, returns in full force this month with the release of a new monster ep by none other than Antoni Maiovvi. The British producer is the founder of the Giallo Disco label, with which he aims to deliver 'horror disco' to the world. According to the label itself, horror disco is "an amalgamated genre taking influence from Progressive Synth, Disco, Italo, Electro, EBM, New Beat, House, Techno and the Film Soundtracks of the 70s and 80s." In other words: far fucking out.

Maiovvi's latest effort on Flight Recorder is called 'Monoceroticism' -an ep comprised of four tracks in which he showcases a musical journey through time and the multiverse. Maiovvi kicks off this 4-tracker with an euphoric track called 'Cold Confession'. It remains unclear what exactly is being confessed, but it sure seems to result in exultation and the feeling of being reborn in a smile. What follows is 'The King of Trash'. This track is a weirded out mixture between minimal elektro and chilled out disco and puts us in the most relaxed waiting room right before we take off with the next track. 'Black Flowers' sounds a bit more menacing, as if it urges the listener to move beyond the mundane, to look further. The traveling begins here earnestly and is taken to the next step in closing track 'The Unspeakable Void'. This song sounds as if ghouls are dancing in an interstellar wormhole, functioning as a bridge between our universe and other galaxies. Gregorian chanting performed by alien life forms -Maiovvi here shows to be a master of horror disco indeed.

Flight Recorder is has released the Monoceroticism EP on the 13th of January 2014 through dnp-music on 12" inch black vinyl and is limited to a 250 pieces.

LINK TO JUNO.CO.UK (with audiosamples)

The Clover - Processes

The Clover is an awesome electronic project from Italy, consisting of Antonio Pecori, Stefano Meucci and Andrea Giachetti. This wonderful trio of musicians first appeared under our radar through San Proper, who included the amazing 'Voices' collaboration in his deathmetaldisco-mix earlier this year. We were really happy to find a promotional package in our mailbox last week, which included their upcoming debut album on Bosconi Records called "Processes".

The first thing that comes to mind when listening to The Clover, is the live-feel of this band's music. There's a certain playfulness to their take on electronic music that really stands out. It really feels like all their tracks are polished live jams, and you can totally hear that they explored all the possibilities before arranging their tracks into their final form. Processes is no exception from that. This album is probably the freshest album in house music we have heard this year. Combining a free-jazz attitude with proper synth psychedelia has resulted in an amazing collection of tracks which are really hard to compare to eachother. Both in attitude and mood.
Though some tracks are not for everyone, we can definetly imagine a handful of DJ's right away who are able to work these tracks into their sets. Some of them are really deep and experimental like "The Black Hole" or "Break 4 Luck" (again with San Proper), while tracks like "The Gash" or "Phoenix" are definetly danceable. Subtly triggering lots of impulses with their experimental sides and the carefully programmed beats and bass. There's a lot of detail in the combination of the two, which adds a lot of human element in them. Ofcourse we can only applaud to the adventurous side that this record contains. It's really complex, but it's records like these that will continuously start to grow on you after every rotation and that will be hailed upon in years to come for their timeless quality.

Bosconi is going to release "Processes" on December 15th, with 10 tracks on the CD format and there's a digital release planned for December 21st, which has three exclusive tracks that come with it. Essential record for the hardcore psychonauts. Samples below!

LINK TO JUNODOWNLOAD.COM (with audiosamples)

KMTR - Disco Spectrum vol. 1

Do you remember that awesome guest mix that Konstantin Timoshenko did for us a few weeks ago? The response has been absolutely fantastic to that particular mix. There's two tracks in there that most of you people have been asking us for identification.
Well, we are really happy to tell you that both of these tracks have been included in his first disco edits release! We are talking about the 'Disco Spectrom volume one' on Kidnap Records from Amsterdam. It's officialy out today on digital formats through all major digital record stores, and we couldn't be any more pleased with such a fine first release for this Khazakstanian disco madman! We could tell you about the tracks and name our favourite and stuff, but this is an all-killer no-filler disco boogie release and we just want to advise you to check this one out while it's still hot. So go get it. Now!

Kidnap Records has released Disco Spectrum vol. 1 on December 2nd and is available now through all your favourite digital records stores. Juno, iTunes, Beatport etc.

LINK TO JUNODOWNLOAD.COM (with audiosamples)

Samanta Fox & Snuffo - Klaus You

Renate Schallplatten is the label of 'Salon Zur Wilden Renate', one of Berlin's most infamous clubs out there. Their 'La Paloma' release by Wareika was a real 2011 hit-single among the typical techhouse and deephouse DJ's, but their second single by Samanta Fox & Snuffo is from another galaxy.
The original mix of 'Klaus You' instantly reminds us of the acid house days. It's sound immediately reminds us of tracks by artists like Phuture and Juan Atkins' Cybotron. But leaning on a sound that has been fully developed before doesn't necessarily have to be a bad thing, when executed in a proper way. 'Klaus You' is one of those examples that real proper techno can still be alive. It's dark, gritty and the word 'filth' is just written all over it.
On remixing duty is Skatebård. The man behind Digitalo Enterprises. This guy from Norway ever gets things right. He always delivers something unique, while keeping the original vibe as intact as can be. This is one of the reasons why he's so in demand as a remixer and this remix is no exception from that. It's interesting to hear him play with such a creepy track, while keeping it so identical to the original version, it seems that Renate couldn't have made a better choice on remixing duties. Subtle remix, but ace for sure.

Renate Schallplatten is releasing 'Klaus You' on November 11th, so this single should be in your favourite record stores anytime soon. Make sure you're going to get this, because we're telling you, this one has every potential to be a serious classic. Vinyl only, samples below.

LINK TO JUNO.CO.UK (with audiosamples)

Funn City - All Night People

Startree is a new label from New York by Metro Area's Darshan Jesrani. The project was announced more than two years ago by Morgan Geist through Tim Sweeney's Beats In Space Radio. We've been waiting on news ever since and we were really happy to find a promo of it's first debut single at the headquarters over the weekend.
Funn City's 'All Night People' is a ten-minute track full of good fun. This track really justifies the project's name. It's uplifiting, it's fast, it's optimistic and a wonderful ode to life and late 70's dance music. And the energy that comes with this tune is damn well infectious. It is exactly the kind of music we would expect from a label by the name of Startree.
The Disco version combines it's funky backing track with encouraging vocals and choirs, encouraging you to just get up and dance. It's simply irrestible, especially every time when that groovy bassline kicks in. It's Dub version is an instrumental version of the track, which is a really nice addition, as this composition is full of joy and playfulness.

Startree is going to release All Night People on December 2nd through Word and Sound distribution and should be available on black 12" inch vinyl only. Top track to close off an amazing year for disco music!

LINK TO JUNO.CO.UK (with audiosamples)

Antoni Maiovvi - Tapehoarder EP

Craig Bratley's outstanding Magic Feet imprint has been widely known for it's own impressive take on the type of slower-paced dance music championed by artists like Andrew Weatherall and Felix Dickinson these days. Although it has been mosty leaning on the balearic side of the so-called 'nu-disco' genre, the Tapehoarder EP by Antoni Maiovvi probably marks a new era for the label's output.

The first thing that comes to mind is the very uplifting, housey feeling of the opening track, relying heavily on 808 & 909 percussion and claps, makes the track easily classifiable as a peak-time track. It's almost techno, very unusual for the label, but definetly a monster!
Scott Fraser has been on an amazing producing frenzy this year and we are starting to wonder if this guy is even capable of doing wrong. Finding his name on a piece of wax is already worth spending the money on and he delivers the remix on the opening track, taking the track to even further heights with his brutal, phat, trademark sound.

The B-side opens with Maiovvi's very interesting take on minimal techno. Not the kind of over-produced minimal techno that is dominating the clubs these days, but the proper kind hailing from the mid-90's. Combining hypnotising bass with carefully placed synth washes on the higher frequencies and really deep vocals to top things off, makes this a great tool for a very wide range of DJ sets. It's also a great resting point for the EP, as Maiovvi is going full-on again while closing the four-tracker with a really deep and cosmic banger. We have always tried to pick a winner from the releases that we present, but in this case we couldn't. Simply essential!

Magic Feet is releasing 300 copies of the Tapehoarder EP on black 12" inch vinyl through All Ears Distribution on November 4th . Be sure to set your reminders on this one! Samples below.

LINK TO JUNO.CO.UK (with audiosamples)

Clement Meyer - Modern Primitivism

Parisian techno-label Get The Curse returns with it's third single this year and it's Clement Meyer who serves the label's fifteenth release to the public.
The Modern Primitivism EP is a bit of an oddball. But it's a fascinating one. The 4-tracker is hard to categorize, with every track clocking in at a different tempo, but the three original tracks here do have one thing in common: they draw heavily on weird percussion. They walk a thin line between electro and techno and although they are not for everyone, they make great DJ tools for the expert DJ's.
The remix on this EP comes from Lumigraph and this is a hard one. It combines really agressive electronics with reverberated snare drums and steady 909 drums. A dangerous remix and a risky release, but certainly appreciated over here. We can definetly imagine this being played in dark places like Berghain or the underground Rotterdam/The Hague scene. Favourite track on this is probably the A2 track called 'Red Band Trailer'.

Get The Curse will release the Modern Primitivism on 300 black vinyl pressings around the 14th of october and they've handed over distribution duties to Syncrophone Paris.

LINK TO CLONE.NL (with audiosamples)

VA - Red Laser Records 003

Manchester's Red Laser Records has been making quite a name over the last period of time. Besides hosting their headstrong events in the UK, the italo disco/electro label is going to launch it's third EP pretty soon.
The 4-tracker EP opens up with the Flemming Dalum & Il Bosco collaboration called 'Manctalo'. The track has been making quite a  furore on the web lately and it's great to learn that it finally gets pressed on wax now. Second track on the A-side is another epic space ride from Kid Machine. Big percussive sounds and fantastic sound design on this one.
The B-side opens with a new track by Starion, who's also included in the other two EP's from the label's main samplers. The Night Flanger track fits in really well again with this EP and is said to be the soundtrack of a futuristic film about a pimpin' robot. We feel you, Starion!
Last track by Il Bosco is probably the weird kid on the block. It's not exactly italo/electro like the other tracks, but it's one hell of a futuristisc electro boogie jam. Funky stuff, indeed! The whole EP consists of tracks that we will definetly play for a long, long time and that's what makes this release an essential one.

Red Laser Records will release Red Laser 003 somewhere around the 26th of September through Clone Distribution. It's pressed on red vinyl and comes with the typical 80's Red Laser Artwork. Limited to 300 pieces and no digitals, so make sure you set a reminder on this one. Samples below!

LINK TO CLONE.NL (with audiosamples)

VA - Musik For Autobahns Sampler

Amsterdam's Rush Hour has released the Musik For Autobahns album earlier this year, a compilation that was compiled by Gerd Janson which had popular and less popular acts showcasing their "more contemporary" personalities. Now, they are about to release a sampler dedicated to that release.
The sampler contains five tracks from artists like Acoustic High-End Research, Osborne and Suzanna Kraft. Although not exclusive tracks (they were all included in the comp.), they do feel like the best tracks in retrospect.

In our honest oppinion, the sampler is nothing more than a 'best of' of the compilation, but it's a great release for those who don't want to spend their money on the full release. And to be truthful, Young Marco's 'In The Wind' still feels as mesmerizing as it did before! It is most definetly a great weapon to the ones who like to ride the more edgier sides of electronic music.

'Musik for Autobahns' will be released by Rush Hour somewhere in the month September on black 12" inch vinyl. An exact release dat hasn't been announced but it should be out anytime soon now. Essential!

LINK TO RUSHHOUR.NL (with audiosamples)

Alan Backdrop - VR Plan

For their tenth digital release, Prologue Recordings added a new artist to it's roster, called Alan Backdrop. The German label is famous for it's deep, hypnotic take on 4/4 techno, but decided to do things quite differently with this one.
Alan Backdrop's 'VR Plan' is a dark and brooding piece of experimental electronica. The 7-tracker is quite hard to categorise, but hangs somewhere between  ambient and experimental techno.

There is not a real concept between the tracks, every track feels like it stands on it's own as a piece of art. But that's what gives this release it's true power, a fantastic collection of carefully produced tracks with thoughtful sounddesign. 'Honok' is probably our most favourite track here, but the whole release is definetly a keeper.

Prologue will release 'VR Plan' digitally on the 30th of September 2013, but the release will have a exclusive release plan with Beatport, which will be launched on the 16th of September. Fresh release!

Aphex Twin - Selected Ambient Works 85-92

Big news for the vinyl heads. As of today, R&S will start shipping a full repress of Aphex Twin's 'Selected Ambient Works 85-92'. It's been years since the classic album got it's latest repress, while demand has only grown over time.
Official press kit states: 'We have 70 copies shipping now.... Once those 70 are sold, the vinyl product will be put on pre-sale and orders will ship next week.'

We are expecting that this will sell out over the weekend, so act fast if you want to obtain yourselves a copy.

ORDER AT BLEEP.COM

Mattheis - Isms EP

The Nous'Klaer Audio label is about to release it's first single next month and their debut is from Mattheis' hands. And this 3-tracker EP is definetly a nice start for the Dutch label.
The A-side contains two tracks called Prism 1 and Prism 2. Deep analog sounds combined with really raw & dusty drum tracks. Really great work. The B-side is of another level, a bit more difficult maybe, wonderful stuff, though! We are sure that there are DJ's around who can manage to work this and it's great to see that the label is already showing some balls. Though the opening track on the A-side is the definitive winner for us.

The Isms EP will be released through Clone distribution somewhere in September. Limited pressing of 300 pieces on 12" inch black vinyl, no digital. Samples below!

LINK TO CLONE.NL (with audiosamples)

Mark Maenad - Kompleks EP

Deathmetal-associate Mark Maenad is going to release his debut EP through Platinium Records later this month. The package consists of 3 techno oriented tracks.
First track is a typical offbeat stomper, which reminds us of T47's earlier works. Second one is more straightforward with lots of crisp paranoia going on. Our favourite track is the third one, the title track. A steady and bit more subtle quality stomper, loads of reverb and white noise going on.


Platinium Records is going to release the Kompleks EP on September 5th worldwide, but will be available exclusively through Beatport on August 22nd. Digital only!

VA - The Pink Collection

Belgian's finest, Eskimo Recordings, is infamous for putting out amazing releases and the wonderful compilations that came along. We were happy to find a promotional package in our mailbox earlier this week, regarding their upcoming 'The Pink Collection' compilation.
The album features 13 tracks, some exclusive, by artists like Kasper Bjørke, Holy Models, Brynjolfur and Majestique and the running order does a wonderful job on building intensity. Lots of balearic gems on this one again. We couldn't help but pick Ichisan's 'Jugoton' as a definitive favourite.

The compilation marks the beginning of a new series for Eskimo, based on colours. And as Maouris already pointed out, it’s reassuring to find that Eskimo still stands for timeless quality and originality.

Eskimo Recordings will release the 'The Pink Collection' compilation on September 2nd 2013 through N.E.W.S. Distribution and will be available on CD only. Must-have!