Insectorama proudly celebrates its milestone 200th release with a special Various Artists compilation that embodies the label’s deep commitment to dub techno. This landmark edition brings together eight exceptional tracks from a roster of visionary producers: Dubtrak, Depthbarhat, Markus Masuhr, Davor Tosovic, Leopoldolll, Lotech_Hijack, and Narcotic303 (Roman Ridder Remix).
Marking this occasion with a fresh perspective, each track has been reinterpreted and reshaped by Dubree into a set of exclusive edits that breathe new life into the originals. The result is a cohesive yet diverse sonic journey, where atmospheric textures, deep grooves, and hypnotic rhythms merge into a timeless dub techno experience.
A tribute to 200 releases of innovation and underground sound, this special compilation stands as a testament to Insectorama’s enduring dedication to the genre—a deep, meditative space where echoes and reverberations sculpt the future of dub techno.
Dive into the sound and celebrate with us!
Alexei Borisov – Guitar
Igor Levshin – Texts, Guitar, Keys (8), Virtual ANS, Voice
Pavel Bannikov – Bass
Suren Akopyan – Drums
Kostya Suhan – Trumpet
Mastered by Artyom Amatuni
Artwork by Natalya Levshina
Music / Performed / Recorded / Mixed : Fake Cats Project, 2021
AutomatA – Bento EP
Catalogue: DigitalDiamonds107
Format: EP
Released: January 2025
Introducing ‘Bento’, the highly anticipated debut EP from AutomatA on Digital Diamonds! Just like a meticulously crafted bento box, this release is a diverse yet perfectly balanced collection of techno flavors, designed to satisfy your sonic appetite.
‘Bento’ serves up five distinct tracks, each offering a unique auditory experience while maintaining AutomatA’s signature precision and depth. From hypnotic grooves and pulsating basslines to intricate sound design and unexpected twists, every track is a carefully placed ingredient that brings variety and harmony to your speakers.
Whether you’re seeking a main course of driving rhythms or a side of atmospheric textures, ‘Bento’ delivers a rich selection of techno delicacies. Dive in and taste the future of underground techno – prepared and served fresh by AutomatA.
Igor Levshin: Voice, Guitar, Bass, Virtual ANS Synth, Flute.
Kirill Makushin: Voice, Accordion (Bayan), Mouthorgan
Alexei Borisov: Bass, Guitar, Drums, Analog Synths, Tape Recorder.
Ilya Gnoensky – Piano
Pavel Sheveliov – Didgeridoo, Bass-Clarinet
Design by Natalia Levshina
Music / Performed / Recorded / Mixed : Fake Cats Project, 2016,2018
Shortcuts went on a beach holiday! They came back with an EP in their luggage, which is tellingly titled “Strand”.
It is sometimes about “lying in the sun” or “swimming in the sea”, “journey” in the literal and figurative sense is a recurring motif. But anyone who expects a kind of vacation report set to music or even concept music is thinking too short-sightedly.
There are a few things different on “Strand” than on the previous two releases. The record is not only the most electronic, but also the most guitar-heavy in the band’s history to date. The music is also much more straightforward this time, which brings the duo closer to their live sound. “Strand” is also the first Shortcuts record with completely German lyrics. Another special feature is that Jule does not play drums on any of the songs, as usual, but guitar.
The rest remains the same. On “Strand” Shortcuts again live up to their name: you can hear short, concise songs in which nothing more is said and played than necessary.
In October 2023, a number of artists submitted tracks for a compilation project intended to serve as a time capsule, set to release exactly a year later. While some artists drew connections between their work from the 1980s and the present day, others included messages aimed at the future, meant to be read in 2024. This project served as an exploration of timelessness, with each artist’s perspective on their work being deeply personal and not easily shared with the outside world. Their inspirations varied — some drew hope from the past, while others tackled their fears. For a few, it turned into an exercise in nihilism, as they stripped their work of all meaning to reflect their views on the world, offering a glimpse into their personalities. And, others expressed a desire for drastic changes to make the world safer.
Artwork & Mastering: Origin_Blueprint.
Layout: Aria Argento.
Igor Levshin – Virtual ANS, Guitar, Upright Electric Senkov Bass
Alexei Borisov – Various Synths, Guitar, Radio
Sasha Zayats – Toy Electric Drums
Kirill Makushin – Voice, Accordion
Music / Performed / Recorded / Mixed : Fake Cats Project, 2024
Many thanks to all artists who make this compilation something very special with their track.
In the symphony of a distant world, seasons were played in chords.
Spring arrived as a light, gentle hum, its notes shimmering through
the air like a distant echo. Summer roared with vibrant,
esonant chords, filling the sky with heat and harmony.
Autumn fell in rich, slow minor scales, leaves swirling
in its fading echoes. Winter, a quiet, hollow hum,
pulsed through frozen air, each note sharp and distant.
The planet turned, its seasons woven in endless cycles
of sound—chords stretching through time, echoes bouncing
softly across the horizon, never fading completely.
Cinnabar Club has returned with a four-song EP titled “Machine Magick”. The tracks have a menacing industrial atmosphere and strong motorik rhythms—first energising and then hypnotic—with a dose of satire and humour in the vocal performances.
The vocals and music evoke scenes reminiscent of a beleaguered dictator delivering a last frantic address from a barricaded radio station as ominous synthesisers and mechanical clangs signal the impending chaos. Cinnabar Club uses the format of electronic dance music to create a dramaturgy in which the keen listener can get lost.
![[Notsch] – Re-Rejected Works (22-24)](https://f4.bcbits.com/img/a3510954268_10.jpg "[Notsch] – Re-Rejected Works (22-24)")
A black drone ambient album inspired by traveling in the wilderness
Anton: guitars, drums, synths, samples, mixing and mastering
Martynas Laurids: keeper of the goat skull, art direction
live @ ultrablack interference of mille plateaux
Cologne, July 27, 2024
Wilfried Hanrath: live guitars and effects
