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Modus' new label Operandi

Modus’ New Label, Operandi, Debuts Compilation

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Techno producer Modus’ new label, Operandi, has recently launched and with it welcomes a delicious dark techno compilation. Born Joshua Garcia, the Los Angeles-native artist and now label head wasn’t always about the synthesizers, hi-hats or drum machines. Coincidentally enough, “Drum Machine Love,” aptly named, is his featured track on the label’s debut compilation. Before going down the electronic rabbit hold,  Josh admits he was more into rock, emo and underground hip-hop. However, that all changed at the ripe age of 20 that all changed. After attending his first rave, he knew it was love at first sound. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Clouds Announce New Headstrong EP “Sharp Like A Razor”

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The gritty UK outfit known as Clouds just released their latest offering, Sharp Like A Razor, a 4-track, high-speed maelstrom of sound. The second release on Headstrong, their co-owned imprint with frequent collaborator Randomer, this tetrad of productions combines dastardly drum sequences and formidable kicks into refined electronic expressions.

The hunt for the title track has been severe from frequenters of the World Wide Web ever since Randomer’s Boiler Room last summer, and is joined by 3 exceptional counterparts in “Another Day”, “Fantazia 2003” and “Arkhangelsk Nightmare”.

Clouds showcase their visceral club cracking edges by providing functional yet intriguing tunes to stimulate the dance.

The UK has a reputation for creating new genres, and Clouds tapped into that entrepreneurial spirit on “Sharp Like A Razor.” Elements of techno, leftfield, hardcore, jungle, garage and innumerable other sources of inspiration can be heard throughout, all with a certain flavor that Clouds have defined on their own. The pair recently ascribed to the philosophy of performing DJ sets comprised entirely of their original productions. This EP will have a welcome place in those sets.

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Win 2 GA Tickets to Prototype 057: Droid PRIME – Matrixxman, Randomer, Raíz + RUSE Techno

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On June 30th, Downtown Los Angeles’ Lot 613 will be hosting the 57th edition of Prototype, a PRIME showcase in collaboration with esteemed Los Angeles techno label and party curators Droid Behavior as well as fellow techno outfit RUSE Techno.

The lineup is big, with new to the scene heavy hitters Matrixxman and Randomer both making their Prototype debuts. Matrixxman’s steady growing discography on imprints like Dekmental, Ghostly, and Delft bring futuristic yet analog and acidic elements to the dance music genre. Big label releases and crushing performances at festivals around the world have put Matrixxman in high demand through out the DJ circuit. UK’s Randomer makes another fine addition to the Prime/Prototype roster of guests. This extremely talented and diverse producer has released his interpretations of techno and bass music on a wide range of labels including Hemlock, Hessle Audio, Clone and L.I.E.S. As a performer his ability to convincingly stitch together modern bass, 4 on the floor and broken beat tracks throughout his sets is second to none. Droid residents Raiz will be joined by the RUSE DJs Template & Kglndo to set the pace with style and grace.

Check out the FB event for full info. Tickets available on RA.

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Prototype LA bring Hessle Audio, Enzo Siragusa, Prins Thomas, Len Faki, Matrixxman to Los Angeles’ Lot 613

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The next month and a half is a stacked one for Los Angeles event curator Prototype LA.

The promoters call Lot 613 their home, a warehouse-like space turned venue located on the outskirts Downtown Los Angeles’ Arts District neighborhood. It is there that they will be hosting five diverse yet musically compelling events over the space of the next month and a half.

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