Schrotz – Schrotz
posted 01 January 2024
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xenoton – un
[tonAtom.145]
xenoton
“un”
un’ is built on a linguistic motif, with each track’s title (whether in German or English) beginning with the prefix ‘un’, such as ‘unRest’, ‘unStet’, ‘unBalanced’, ‘unStern’ and ‘unErwartet’. the album’s structure allows each track to function independently, while collectively forming a narrative that is intricately detailed and gains depth with repeated listening.
musically, this album marks xenoton’s shift towards more ambient and cinematic soundscapes. while it may seem like a departure from previous work, it maintains continuity with his artistic journey. “un” continues to blend deep, reflective soundscapes with his signature melodic style. the album echoes his previous works ‘crescent’ (2020) and ‘traveller’ (2015), but also explores new sonic spaces, offering a sophisticated and layered listening experience, a journey into the unexpressed and undiscovered in sound.
posted 01 January 2024
FABIO KEINER – in my brain
[ACP 1391]
FABIO KEINER
“in my brain”
posted 30 December 2023
Cement Tea – Chip Withdrawal
[P109]
Cement Tea
“Chip Withdrawal”
posted 27 December 2023
Lilac Complex – Lilac Complex – Tracks Fit For Permanent Deletion Vol. 1
[Wuerfel40]
Lilac Complex
“Lilac Complex – Tracks Fit For Permanent Deletion Vol. 1”
Holy cow, what’s broken? Have we taken leave of our senses? Quite the opposite: we know exactly what we’re doing and we sense (sic!) that this album by Lilac Complex (our new addition to the Würfel) will be huge. And we sincerely ask you not to take the title of the album as a call to action – or if you do, then simply delete all the other tracks in your music collection, except for Lilac Complex. Because this release takes no prisoners.
We hear digital-harsh drum’n’bass with a wonderfully outrageous retrofuturistic sound aesthetic. Wait, what does that mean again? Ok, glad you asked. One thing at a time.
„Retrofuturistic“ refers to a vision of the future from times gone by, in this case drum’n’bass from the 90s, as it was celebrated on countless Playstation 1 games. Everything tends to be 12 rather than 32 bit, with small glitches and a certain digital harshness, but getting the maximum sound out of the limited possibilities. Until the chips glow and the computer crashes. Cyberpunk is the word of the hour and the future will be breathtaking. Digital freedom galore.
“Outrageous” is of course an insinuation, because this “looting” in seemingly past worlds of sound is not done here naively reproducing, but with a keen eye and, above all, sharpened ears from the present day. In postmodern arbitrariness, not everything is arbitrary, but only available at the same time and invites you to hunt and collect and then sort in and out. Whatever is needed at the moment.
„Wonderful“ in the end is what has emerged here: a musical time machine. But the journey not only goes back to the 90s but also (yes, why not) into the future. Throw a little industrial, metal, glitchcore and bitcrusher into the maelstrom and let the machine run at maximum until it screeches and gives up the ghost. Only to then beg its owner to please, please not dispose of it. Fortunately for us, her pleas were heeded by Lilac Complex. We can only hope that this old, slightly broken machine (which has only just survived a nuclear explosion) will be started up again in the future. Regardless of whether this future is rosy or rusty.
Briefly about the artist: Lilac Complex lives and works in the south-east of the USA. That’s all that matters at the moment.
posted 25 December 2023
Sascha Müller – Back To The Funk
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Sascha Müller
“Back To The Funk”
Review;
Scheduled for release via Proper Cuts Recordings as a highly limited lathe cut vinyl on December 22nd, 2k23 is “Back To The Funk”, probably the final release of the year for the ever active underground production force that is Uelsen’s finest Sascha Müller. “Back To Funk”, the sole track on this one-sided 12″ release, caters a fast-paced, hounded and functional take on highly percussive ToolTechno which will most likely resonate with the seasoned and experienced DJ’s out there due to its main focus on pure efficiency and loop-oriented nature.
By nitestylez.de
posted 22 December 2023
TieFenRauSch – LSD Land EP
[00ff05]
TieFenRauSch
“LSD Land EP”
posted 21 December 2023
Goto80 – Bork 28
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Goto80
“Bork 28”
I am very proud that one of the biggest chiptune/micromusic artist “Goto80” from sweden has released his track “Bork 28” as double floppy disk (mp3 and mod file) on my label ghostfloppy recordings.
all rights reserved
posted 21 December 2023
LR FRIBERG – LIGHT EXPANSION
[ACP 1390]
LR FRIBERG
“LIGHT EXPANSION”
MUSIC: LR FRIBERG
ARTWORK: ARIA ARGENTO
ARTWORK: ARIA ARGENTO
posted 21 December 2023
Stanley Hottek – Celestia Rytm
Stanley Hottek
“Celestia Rytm”
Track written, produced and mastering in 2023 by Stanley Hottek
Celestia Rytm, that sounds like the galactic smoothie the time machine forgot! Imagine you’re on a dance floor in space, surrounded by fluorescent unicorns bouncing techno-house on their stardust trampolines. The beats are like interdimensional Jell-O explosions, and the synths are so colorful they’ll make the rainbow jealous!
posted 19 December 2023
2020 – 12
[2020-12]
2020
“12”
10 hours of pure meditation music.
posted 12 December 2023
Various – Noise Factory 2022 "klangstreu"
[ACP 1387]
Various
“Noise Factory 2022 “klangstreu””
Arne Heisch
Eike Kantzer
Greta Neven
Henning André Voss
Wolfgang Neven
Eike Kantzer
Greta Neven
Henning André Voss
Wolfgang Neven
posted 10 December 2023
SUGAR ROLLINS – THE GO SONG
[ACP 1386]
SUGAR ROLLINS
“THE GO SONG”
PRODUCED LIVE BY SUELA
posted 04 December 2023
RU Dead 42 – Acid To Acid EP
[P108]
RU Dead 42
“Acid To Acid EP”
posted 01 December 2023
fabio keiner – nowhere lands
[tonAtom.143]
fabio keiner
“nowhere lands”
introducing the long form: welcoming fabio keiner to tonAtom
after more than 18 months of silence, tonAtom is excited to announce its latest netaudio release, marking the beginning of a new series as we step into 2024. we kick off with the talents of fabio keiner, a name synonymous with depth and innovation in the ambient music scene.
immerse yourself in four uniquely crafted ambient meditations, each a journey in itself, ranging from 22 to 47 minutes of captivating audio created for the discerning ear.
each meditation invites you into a world of introspection and tranquility, making it the perfect companion for moments of reflection or deep focus.
embrace the long form!
posted 26 November 2023
Shortcuts – Maldonado
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Shortcuts
“Maldonado”
There are 13 songs on an album! And it only takes one take to record. Well, let’s say two! But then it’s done. On a left-handed guitar, the high strings are at the top, did you know? By the way, Depeche Mode would be even better if they counted like the Pixies. Playing on mobile? No, you don’t do that. Real men (and certainly real women too) always have a games console with them everywhere. By the way, you can also use it to build great beats!
Andreas and Jule recorded the record “Maldonado” in a relaxed manner one evening in the rehearsal room with half a handful of microphones. Always one song at a time. Of course, a maximum of one or two takes and beyond (see above). Beats and electro sounds come exclusively from the Nintendo Korg DS-10, the legendary plug-in card synthesizer for the legendary Nintendo DS. Just Gameboyboogiewoogie!
Sebastian then dragged the songs through his very own cocoa again and swung the egg shaker. Just Alternative Ohrwurms!
A record about football, interpersonal relationships (love), deep sea adventures and party visions. Well-chosen words in German, English and gibberish. Music with waving guitars à la The Smiths and pop appeal in Belle & Sebastian style. Then again punk as we know it and techno as we don’t know it.
Yes, Mr. Schulze clearly has principles. Fortunately, kin of unconventional ones. That’s a good thing, of course. For example for his music. It is always straight forward, without repetitions, short and to the point. When everything is said (and played), everything is said (and played). One album, 13 tracks and xx minutes of playing time. Just Shortcuts!
And the boy on the cover? Yes, that’s Rolf. He looks at his star. “Ein Stern namens Rolf” is the name of the little children’s story that Andreas wrote and which is available in a stylish edition, wonderfully illustrated by Susana Luis, together with the CD for the album.
posted 25 November 2023
posted 25 November 2023
Aerodroemme – Saturn Crisis EP
[DigitalDiamonds102]
Aerodroemme
“Saturn Crisis EP”
Introducing ‘Saturn Crisis EP’ by Aerodroemme: A Techno Odyssey from Canada. This release is not just a collection of tracks; it’s an interstellar saga, a testament to their artistry, and a call to all Techno enthusiasts to join them on this voyage. You’ll feel the intense gravitational pull of each track, drawing you deeper into the mesmerizing world of Aerodroemme’s sonic innovation. Get your spacesuit and propulsion ready, because this is a ride you won’t want to miss!
posted 20 November 2023
MaXX – Technicida
[BOMBA017]
MaXX
“Technicida”
posted 16 November 2023
Atheist – If Jesus Was A Raver EP
[DFS023]
Atheist
“If Jesus Was A Raver EP”
posted 10 November 2023
Jon Shuemaker – INNER WORLDS
[ACP 1388]
Jon Shuemaker
“INNER WORLDS”
Music composed and arranged by: JON SHUEMAKER
posted 09 November 2023
2020 – 11
[2020-11]
2020
“11”
posted 08 November 2023
Leisure-B & Julian Winter – Brothers
Leisure-B & Julian Winter
“Brothers”
As society gets more fragmented, the people it contains unavoidably get clustered into isolated pockets of opinions. This causes some of us to lose our empathy and makes us increasingly insusceptible to alternative points of view. Mutual understanding is key to gaining traction as a species, so Leisure-B and Julian Winter decided it was about time to compose another ode to this fundamental principle. Even though some of us sometimes appear to stem from other planets, we are, and will always be, all brothers.
posted 08 November 2023
Julian Winter – Slow Movement
Julian Winter
“Slow Movement”
Julian’s slow and cinematic debut EP eases the senses while taking you back to a time when things were easier and the world was a cozy and loving place.
The EP contains a lot of laid back tunes with minimal drumming, accompanied by a wide range of enviromental foley sounds, which even further give the impression of travelling through the memories of things that once were.
Alltogether a great EP for either listening or for use under video productions.
posted 08 November 2023
Julian Winter – Home
Julian Winter
“Home”
Julian Winter’s latest 5 track EP “Home” is a combination of autobiographical tracks, describing his short journey through Europe in the fall of 2018. Each city is portrayed by a flavor of its ambient sounds combined with Julian’s musical interpretation of the untangleable combination of a city’s impression and his own mind state at the given time.
Each track manages to translate a strong emotional impression, ranging from nostalgic up to a dramatic sense of being overcome by one’s own existence. This wild diversity of feelings enables “Home” to grab your attention, and pull you into the composer’s brain in order to get a clear view from his perspective, to take you along on his journey.
On a musical level, the depiction is realized by laid back guitar melodies and piano parts, which are accompanied by Julians trademark rhythmic variations using real percussion instruments. His use of post production and editing manages to give “Home” an extremely organic and up to date feel, thus making it qualify as a worthy successor to all of his previous work.
All tracks written, performed and produced by Julian Winter, except for “Paris”, which was written by a female member of Anonymous.
Mixed by Gerrit Elbrink.
posted 08 November 2023
