Marcel Fengler have picked a better EP to make a statement with, with every track giving you the “yes mate” pursed lips and dimpled chin. While singling out a sole track for premiere was an unenviable task, the emotional weeping synths of ‘Shitau’ nudged it just ahead of the competition.
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Premiere: Troy Gunner – Bottle Bang
As Troy Gunner’s new single is about to hit the shelves via Boom Ting Recordings, we’re glad to present the slugging flip-side ‘Bottle Bang‘. This one’s going to hover in your mind like a bird of prey and trust us, it’s not about to let loose on you.
Premiere: Earl Jeffers – Return To Forever Part 1
Skittish drumwork forms the backbone to a heavily-filtered swell of sub-bass bobbing up and down the hardstand whilst tapered strings nicely counterbalance an untiring eddy of raw, unpolished claps. Overwhelming.
Premiere: Bjarki – Here It Comes Can You Feel It 92 Hoover 2
Today we are proud to present the premiere of Icelandic producer Bjarki “Here It Comes Can You Feel It 92 Hoover 2” – a track that is thunderous, mysterious and constantly keeps the listener in the dark until it damn well pleases.
Premiere: XXXV Gold Fingers – Galegos
Today we’re proud to stream XXXV Gold Fingers ‘Galegos’ in full, an effusive groover deploying a relentless drive of peppy bongos, interspersed with fuzzy organ stabs, African folk vocals and dopey synthlines rising from the deep basket like a charmed snake. Move and groove!
Premiere: Skatebård – Kapitalsystemets Belastning
Bergen-based imprint Ploink summons Sex Tags affiliate and Digitalo Enterprises honcho Skatebård for a deep, unsparing treat of shadow-crawling 4/4 rhythms and soaring strings, all draped in a muggy night veil.
Premiere: Minimal Violence – Under The Sign Of Saturn
Today we’re pleased to stream the sensuous ‘Under The Sign Of Saturn’, a killer halftone churner dipped in a dynamic pool of druggy, tape-saturated layers. Check that roaring blaze of debonair toms and hi-hats bursting over a light-hearted fluttering groove, whilst muted vocals keep sinking the track into a washed-out daydream. Exquisite.
Premiere: Lemme Kno – 1234567
We’re no short of proud to premiere the pumping closer, ‘1234567’, in full today – most certainly the track that fits Future Times cross-cut themes and jazzy dynamism like a glove here. A fertile ravey vibe doped on slashing drums and fierce snares, jump-roping bleeps and bloops taking care of the track’s melodic sublimation. Tasty as it gets.
Premiere: Marcelus – Transient
Today we’re glad to present ‘Transient’ in full stream form – a track which we feel summarises Marcelus’ dedication to forward-thinking techno – draping his deep-rolling, hard-kicking beats under flickering dubby textures.
Premiere: Lake Haze – S.M.H
Following on from releases by Mall Grab, LK and Steven Be Calm, the one year Shall Not Fade welcomes Portuguese producer Lake Haze to the family with the ‘Somewhere Between Shadows’ EP. Stream ‘S.M.H’ in full.
Premiere: TCP – Twonga
TCP ‘Twonga’ is a high-spirited Afro-funk ruffling of wailing synth vibratos, bouncy toms and acidulous bass fizzling out in an upbeat carnival of colours. Join the dance.
Premiere: Post Scriptum – Donbelief
The faceless producer descends into the nether regions of evil-minded dubby techno, dishing out an infamous 4/4 roller for stranded dungeons and big-room sound systems. Don’t trust these sensuous female vocals beaconing the path like frail flares, you’re being sent into the lion’s den.
Premiere: Nathan Melja – Gold Rings
We sat down with Nathan Melja as he reflects on his new ‘No No No’ offering, discusses his Dream Real residency, club and non-club music and teases us with some exciting plans for the Winter. Meanwhile, enjoy the moony ‘Gold Rings’ in full-stream – refashioning ‘Leo Draws’ emotional pads with a raw, protuberant drum programming and enhanced balearic feel. Let the charm act.
Premiere: Antonio ‘Clara’
Antonio EP features some seriously raw acid techno tonalities as in his first release on UN.T.O, ranging from ‘Danger’s’ apocalyptic melody to the minimalistic fast kick of ‘Rpk’. Today we’re premiering the electro tornado ‘Clara’.
Premiere: Sordid Sound System ‘The Baron’
Sordid Sound System ‘The Baron’ is a volatile love potion conjuring strains of Klaus Schulze’y synth lines with an Afro-futuristic lean, laying down some highly sensuous xylophone rides over a malevolent outer-space vibe. Implacable.
Premiere: OL – Jungle TV
Wrapping stealthy, predator-like bass moves, hissy hi-hats and granular claps around a psychedelic synth melody, ‘Jungle TV’ is an understated wonky melter. We got to discuss studio matters with Oleg and asked him about his hip-hop backdrop and further plans for the Summer.