This week’s Guest Mix features artist Francesco Ferraro. The artist of Italian and American descent curated an exclusive studio mix. Born in Santa Barbara, California, he credits Italy for driving his lavish sound. A land he describes as breathtaking and whose landscapes are rich in colors, smells and rhythm. Read more
Italian artist Egomorph combines minimal and psytrance in Deadtime Stories, his new EP via Shadow Wulf Records (out January 29, 2021). It continues in his trademark style telling dark and twisted stories inspired by horror movies with a psytech beat. His penchant for horror themes and dark atmosphere is prevalent in all of his music. The dark atmospheres he gravitates toward help him create a balance between seductive and aggressive musical textures and melodies. Read more
Corsican duo R.P.M. is releasing their Butterslice EP (Shadow Wulf Records) at the start of the new year. It features massive remixes by German producers Carbon and APHE, and fellow French producer Le Son Du Placard. Read more
Cedric Mokus a.k.a. Kadric is releasing his track “Convert” via Prospect Records as part of Phased & Confused Vol. 4. He’s played in various clubs all over Switzerland and also Germany. While DJing came first, he started producing because he wanted to reflect his character in his own music. He’s signed tracks on labels such as Reload Records, Gain Records, Layer 909 and Renesanz. Read more
This week’s Guest Mix features Dominican artist Jee Bear (born Juan Attias) who is known for his energetic, uplifting tech house sets. He’s at the helm of Yet Records, and his music also has other homes including Smiley Fingers and Piston Recordings. Jee Bear goes deep with a one-hour mix of groovy tech with a hint of minimal recorded in his home studio in Punta Cana. He also talks about the motivation behind becoming a label owner and how artists can take advantage of this downtime to continue growing in their careers.
The second output in the MAT editions series on CLIKNO is a bass-heavy affair over four sides by Dr.Nojoke, and it comes as a celebration of the label’s 15 year anniversary. Separated into the EPs Anonymity and Intimacy this release called AI is due to be released on August 7th, 2020.
The digital world and social media in particular change our perception and behavior; our values and morals undergo a transformation and shift. How much are we still anonymous? How much are we still intimate (with us/with others)? What does anonymity and intimacy mean to us today?
French artist Submarine FM premiere “Coquillages” marks his first single from his upcoming album Crawl. The album is set to release November 20, 2020 via the Slab Note Label. The single will be available on all digital platforms July 22, 2020.
Dubbed as one of SCI+TEC’s ‘next generation’ and counting names like Dubfire and Richie Hawtin amongst his ever-growing list of high profile supporters, Johnny Trika is a producer who has been hotly tipped since his first release in 2014. Backed by a weighty discography on SCI-TEC, May 2017 has seen him once again putting his mark on the industry with a brand new EP and a US/Canadian tour – delivered in a one-two punch that’ll leave people talking right through the summer.
As a producer who pursues quality over quantity, a new Johnny Trika release is something to get excited about, and the Fast Life EP on Oneself is no different. Release at the end of May, the EP features two brand new original productions from Johnny, backed up by a razor-sharp remix from Maksim Dark. The title track brings together a rolling bassline with warped, chopped up vocals and delivers a dark, progressive weapon that’s been tried and tested in Johnny’s sets for a while now. On the other hand, Dreamless King takes on a more ethereal approach to techno with an almost dream-like quality in the synths – a layered but considered sound that retains Johnny’s inimitable weighty bassline and drums.
Yesteday we hosted Johnny on our Facebook page where he performed LIVE from his studio. Admittedly there were some connectivity issues but his impressive work as a live act can still be watched, and more importantly listened to, regardless. Watch the video below and read on for our interview with the producer where he explains his vision for his Live shows as well as his setup:
There’s been a consistent topic brewing recently in the international dance community – “The Romanian Sound”. While it may be easy to generalize the warm bubbly tech grooves by the artist’s origin, it certainly extends further into the realms of minimal, house, and techno, and even experimental electronic music.
One label that prides itself on this high quality sound is Tzinah Records. Starting in 2010 under the guidance of Primarie and Adrianho, the two Romanians set out to deliver and create their musical interpretations to the world. Both were involved with the A&R process when establishing the sound of the label, but Primarie continued to develop the brand and larger creative vision for what would become Tzinah Records. Both climbing the ranks as DJ’s in the Romanian scene, it was a natural progression to start making music, eventually leading to where they are today with Tzinah Records, one of the most respected minimal labels in Romania.
In speaking with Primarie, his enthusiasm and sincerity is clearly evident, which is the only necessary explanation needed when understanding how the label has come to fruition.
“The best part of being involved with this is meeting people that are in the same frequency with us – Meeting people that we follow and that we respect as artists and starting to work with these people…Tzinah really changed my life for the best” – Primarie (Founder of Tzinah Records) Read more
