Etapp Kyle shows how it’s done with a sleek new release on Ben Klock’s coveted Klockworks imprint. The Ukrainian-born, Berlin-bred producer is making waves in the scene through consistent show of merit. From bedroom music lover to master on the decks, Etapp Kyle has risen to stardom with recognition of his studio work by some of techno’s key players. The young producer is currently signed to Germany’s respected Ostgut Ton team. Read more
The Amsterdam-based man of many faces and many talents has brought forth a punchy double number on Drumcode Limited, the vinyl-only adjunct of Adam Beyer’s label. Signed to Get Physical Recordings and Rejected with over twenty years of experience on the decks, Steve Rachmad is a kind of musical chameleon when it comes to throwing down jams ranging from disco to house to his truer than true techno alias Sterac. Read more
Nobler in transcendent spirit than its graceful departure as one of the most prestigious techno imprints in our modern time, 50 Weapons lives on fittingly in the upcoming 12″ release of Oblivion by Dystopian’s own master of the drum RĂždhĂ„d alongside FJAAK’s Super Smash track. Settling in as catalogue number #049, this smashing pair of tracks is the last installment of a ten-part Debut series on Boiler Room. Read more
The word âlegendâ gets thrown into the mix often when referencing many pioneers of the dance scene. Ken Ishii is among the few artists that have truly reached this status, with that word acting as a good starting point to truly capture his legacy in techno. After all, Derrick May even stated that “everyone from Detroit respects Ken Ishii as a creative force and is one of [his] all time heroes” Read more
Awakenings is one of the world’s most revered techno brands, and it will arrive on the shores of New York for its first ever stand-alone American show happening on President’s Day weekend. 2015 saw Awakenings’ 15th inception in Amsterdam, and 2016 will see a continued expansion of the techno festival. Read more
When talent and passion combine, the result is extraordinary. Joel Mull has demonstrated this throughout his career appearing on esteemed techno labels and making frequent appearances at some of the most renowned events from the Klubnachts at Berghain to the marathons at Space, and even the occasional warehouse rave. Continuing his exposition of techno craftsmanship can be found in his recent Halogen EP on the freshly founded Swedish label, Parabel. Joel Mull’s vinyl-only release on Parabel is a sonically pleasing EP, and in true techno fashion, will certainly satisfy the dance floors for many nights to come.
The A-side of the release is dedicated to the title track, Halogen. A brooding atmosphere is complimented by a tense high hat arrangement, with epic pads and strings providing a serious sense of euphoria before giving way to the welcomed techno arrangement. Joel Mull follows up on the B-side with two equally alluring tracks. As far as techno goes, Joel Mull has a natural ability to convey deep emotions through these sounds, textures, and arrangements. Close the Curtains is a fine piece of work that covers these bases, and leaves the listener with a complete and contemplative feeling. GefaÌrlich is the closing track on the Parabel release, and if the translation is any bit correct, it really is dangerous (thanks again, Google Translate). Yet again, the feeling is one of tension, but with more of an “ebb-and-flow” type atmosphere. With several elements at work, each gives and takes in a way that provides the proverbial journey for the audience and listener.
To get a feel for the release, have a listen to the previews below. Halogen EP is available now on vinyl through Juno Records and Decks.de
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Brooklyn was a site to behold this past weekend, for it was the location of a tunnel into a peculiar dimension riddled with all things techno and the subtleties folded in between the tapestry of electronic music. My weekend excursion to New York for the second edition of Time Warp US was nothing short of eye-opening mind stimulation amongst the finest techno one’s ears could possibly commend on American soil. Read more
Following up with their initial first wave lineup announcement last week, Bloc Weekend has truly shown for the interests of the techno underground in their exceptionally mind-bending second wave A-list of producers and DJs that will take over the decks in the spring. Read more
Tucked away on the northern shores near Exmoor is a low-key English holiday retreat that will feature the most FOMO inducing electronic music lineup for early spring 2016. From March 11 to 13, Butlins Minehead Resort will showcase the crux of the world’s finest musical talent, you have to see it to believe it below because this massive lineup is only the first wave of artists to be announced. Read more
Oh hi, Desert Hearts! I’m so glad I met you, and this is crazy, but let’s be besties because I wanna keep that untz untz going.
One hundred hours of nonstop house, techno, and love at one of the most fun parties ever. Desert Hearts celebrated its third year anniversary with an unreal fall edition; this was my first Desert Hearts party and I was absolutely blown out of this mismatching psychedelic print universe with about a thousand variations of tech house popping at every minute. Read more
