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Polytunnel

Machines, Plants, and Striking Sounds With Polytunnel

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Hailing from Kilkenny, Ireland, and now based in Glasgow, Scotland, Polytunnel (aka Peter Lawlor) is a DJ/Producer who has gained acclaim from the likes of Mixmag, DJ Mag, Inverted Audio, XLR8R, as well as gaining support from the great Andrew Weatherall on his show NTS. From creating genre-free experimental sounds to running his labels Moot Tapes and Made Magnetic, Polytunnel has definitely earned his stripes by being recognized and supported by fellow icons Laurent Garnier, Dan Curtin, Vladimir Ivkovic, nd_Baumecker, Ryan Elliot, Marcel Dettmann, Âme, Truncate, Chris Ssg, and James Zabiela.

As of late, Polytunnel has been keeping his 2022 busy with his releases — one of which was released in May of 2022 titled Gold Seal by Solkatt; an experimental Irish electronic duo that he takes part in alongside Leo Pearson. Recently in October, Polytunnel individually released his Bioacoustics EP — an EP that was focused on the concept of plants and horticulture. Once again in October, Polytunnel is wasting no time releasing his next EP Outer Earth on his imprint Made Magnetic. Outer Earth will be releasing October 19th and 26th, 2022 — the 19th with a remix from Denham Audio, and the 26th with remixes from fellow DJs Lighght and Jellypelt.

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Global Vibe Radio 299 Feat. Tunnel

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This week’s featured Global Vibe Radio mix artist is Tunnel, an anonymous DJ and producer that embodies his mysterious motto of, “Through the darkness, towards the light within.”  The mix is a live recording from Tunnel’s performance at Overlook NYE/NYD in Minneapolis.

Since 2013 the Chicago-born Tunnel (Ryan Miller) has released over 80 releases for record labels devoted to gritty, industrial-laden, innovative techno and experimental music – labels such as Gegen Records, House of Reptile, Etichetta Nera, and his own imprint, Webuildmachines.

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Premiere: Tunnel Releases “When Peace Descends” EP Including Luis Flores and Donor Remixes

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With his When Peace Descends EP Chicago techno producer, DJ, label owner and party curator Tunnel continues on his mission to create soundscapes that transcend the techno commonly found on dance floors world over. The package, which begins with four originals from Tunnel himself, takes listeners on a journey through the producer’s mind — a dark trip characterized by elements of ambient sounds, raw bass and techno that perfectly combine for a unique listening experience.

On top of four originals, the EP package contains five distinct remixes from Donor, Luis Flores, Axkan, NX1 and [wk]es.

Today, we are premiering two originals from Tunnel, “Peace” and “Finding Center” as well as Luis Flores’ remix of “When Peace Descends” and Donor’s remix of “Gratitude,” all of which you can stream via SoundCloud below.

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Q&A and Premiere: Tunnel Releases “Rave / Movement” Double EP on Webuildmachines

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Tunnel is a Chicago producer, DJ, label-head and Noisefloor party curator that has been sculpting a new wave of techno in Chicago — a city best known for its house music roots and legacy.

Unlike many other DJ and live acts, Tunnel exclusively performs his own original material or that of the ever-growing electronic music label he launched in 2013, Webuildmachines. The imprint has been the home of some fantastic releases, with support and high praise from established members of the techno community the likes of  Paula Temple, Dave Clarke, Surgeon, Ben Sims, Tommy Four Seven, drumcell, Electric Indigo, and Claude Young. A Tunnel original track was also featured on Richie Hawtin’s Essential Mix recorded live at Exchange in Los Angeles last year.

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