DEAD CERT. Records is not only a standout U.K. techno label with a quality output including artists like Petter B, Roberto, Eomac, and DJ Spider, behind the label is also the highly respected deathtechno.com project that has been supporting the techno scene since 2010 with mixes, premieres, and a variety of exclusive content.
Known for his precision in ambient and experimental techno, Nørbakâs (aka Artur Moreira) productions have always been focused on quality over quantity. He incorporates detailed sound designs that hit a nerve of gravitation from any listener. The Portugal-based artist has always had a clear devotion to music. Even now, as someone who lives and breathes his craft, he continues to work hard in his studio day after day.
Buy Tickets – Nørbak’s live show at WORK 2022
Nørbak will also be showcasing at WORK, an event presented at 6AM and Synthetik Minds. WORK will be welcoming Nørbak for his Los Angeles debut on May 21, 2022.
INQUIETUDINE is the work that CRAVO has prepared for its first release in Cassette and Digital format on ANAĂH, an âAâ side with 4 original tracks, with a fine and complex sound design, focused on the track at different times, but without losing the forcefulness that in recent years has characterized the Portuguese artist. Short leads that resemble strings from another planet, deliver a hypnotic message accompanied by classic and well-defined grooves, accompanied by nuclear bombs disguised as kicks, close hi-hats in complex figures that come and go out of the classic, and posing a serious and forceful proposal.
The âBâ side of the release is made up of 4 remixes by artists of the highest quality and to whom we give a welcome full of love and gratitude. Translate & Pulso, NĂRBAK, Temudo and Fixon, have been in charge of rethinking the history of CRAVO from their particular perspectives, giving personal approaches to each of the tracks that make up this wonderful release, ranging from deeper versions, to tracks that hammer forcefully the mind of the listener.
The release is full of good intentions, work and love from everyone involved hoping to contribute to the art and continue to feed the soul…
Enjoy the exclusive premiere of the remix of CRAVO “QUI” by Temudo on INQUIETUDINE
More About CRAVO
The solo project of Pedro Cravo, member of the double -2 (menosdois) and one of the founding members of Hayes Collective.
From deep to hard, his tracks, sets and live acts are designed for dancefloor, pass between the various aspects of techno, house and electronic music. In order to take us on a journey full of groove and psychedelicism.
Track Listing:
A1. IN
A2. QUI
A3. E
A4. TUDE
B1. IN (Translate & Pulso Remix)
B2. QUI (Nørbak Remix)
B3. QUI (Temudo Remux)
B4. E (Fixon Remix)
CRAVO INQUIETUDINE EP including is out on ANAĂH Records and available on Beatport
Connect with CRAVO: Facebook | Instagram | SoundCloud
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We sat for an in-depth virtual interview with Portuguese sci-fi maker Nørbak, who is is back to Oscar Mulero‘s Warm Up Recordings home after his Faktor EP from January 2019. These non-clubbing days look like the perfect scenario for listening to long-distance works, so here you have this brand new album to enjoy at your private sound system.
Flesh to Ashes will be released both physically and digitally, with an extra track on the downloadable version.
Sehnsucht, the first release of lyree.records, a new born Berlin-based label, is a VA made up of four artists who distinguish themselves in terms of sound, mood and style from each other: VSK, Conrad Van Orton, Yanamaste & Nørbak.
Rising Techno star Nørbak makes a welcome return to Soma with his second release the Struggle In Vain EP. The prolific young Portuguese producer has had an incredible year so far in terms of releases and this 2nd release with Soma marks a decided upturn in showcasing his well crafted and defined sound. Adding to the EPâs already heavy sound is Spanish producer Kwartz who delivers an epic remix in his own inimitable style.
Subtlty and hypnotism are trademarks of Nørbakâs sound and opener “These Hurrying Years” is a perfect example of him using both of these to work in tension throughout. Title track “Struggle In Vain” leans on driving and direct elements that deliver on pure intensity. Listen to the premiere and you will see exactly what we mean.
“It Will Not Consume Us” works in broken beat rhythms allowing Nørbak to bring a sense of groove whilst more atmospheric elements evolve throughout. The Kwartz remix of “It Will Not Consume Us” closes out the EP with great depth as layer upon layer unfolds, utilising the originalâs atmospheres and melodic tones, creating a whole new entity.
6AM ¡ Premiere: Nørbak “Struggle In Vain” – Soma Records
More About Nørbak
Nørbakâs devotion to music production came early on in his life, a craft honed in through countless hours in the studio, day after day. His soundscapes vary from ambient to experimental but always focused on techno. His first releases came in 2016 on imprints such as Circular Limited and Illegal Alien, followed by globally-recognized labels the likes of PoleGroup, Warm Up Recordings, Semantica, Modularz, Affin, Float Records and more. Through this journey, his sound has developed further and further, now focusing on the mental and physical side of Techno, where he finds himself most at home.
More recently, Nørbak joined the Portuguese independent collective and label Hayes as an active member, working together with his label colleagues to push a new wave of contemporary Techno.
Altogether, his work has been supported by some of the most respected artists in the scene like Oscar Mulero, Jonas Kopp, Svreca, Dasha Rush and more, a testament to the maturity of his productions and DJ performances.
We featured Nørbak on our Global Vibe Radio mix series late last year. Listen to it here.
More About Soma
Soma Recordings is a Glasgow-based techno and house label co-founded in 1991 by the electronic music duo Slam. Now in its 28th year, Soma has a reputation for consistent excellence in the record industry, continually releasing quality electronic music. Soma is regarded as one of the top UK independent record labels, and one of Scotlandâs best musical exports. To date, Soma has released over 500 singles and 100 albums from some of electronic musicâs biggest international names.
Soma Records is inarguably one of Technoâs major forces in 2020 and since its inception on the streets of Glasgow, it has stood for uncompromising quality of the highest level in every area it operates.
Label figureheads Slam formed the label in 1991 together with friends Glenn Gibbons & Dave Clarke and subsequently forged one of electronic musicâs most widely known and well-respected labels. Soma quickly began to develop its own sound with classics such as Slamâs timeless âPositive Educationâ and helped launch the careers of many great artists like Surgeon, Envoy, Silicone Soul and Alex Smoke as well as the discovery of French duo Daft Punk who released their first rudimentary, raw outings on the label back in 1994.
Track Listing:
1. These Hurrying Years
2. Struggle in Vain
3. It Will Not Consume Us
4. It Will Not Consume Us (Kwartz Remix)
MindTrip relentlessly continues its journey and welcomes Portuguese producer Nørbak for his debut EP. Praying to Silence includes four signature tracks that extend Nørbak’s intensive production skills from across the whole record: Dark, deep and hypnotic productions filled with atmospheric elements and dynamic structures.
MindTrip relentle
Born in the late nineties, he is considered one of the most prolific producers at the moment with several releases on labels such as Warm Up Recordings, Modularz and Float Records. His devotion and hard work has proven his very promising talent around dark, deep and hypnotic productions filled with atmospheric elements and dynamic structures.
Praying to Silence includes four signature tracks that extend Nørbak’s intensive production skills across the whole record. Follow his journey into the darkness.
We featured Nørbak on our Global Vibe Radio mix series late last year. Listen to it here.
Adriana Lopezâs Grey Report label returns again with a four-track EP signed by rising artists Temudo and Nørbak, from which we are premiering “Carry Her Flaws.”
