To say this release is enigmatic would be saying too little; it’s pretty much what The Zenker Brothers are describing it as: “exotic pungent basement rebellion.” We couldn’t agree more, fellas. Check out Roger 23 “L o w Reshape” – our pick from this release as a perfect preview as to what awaits you.
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Premiere: Monogenic – Binz
Inaugurated with a debut EP from label mastermind Adryiano in the early days of 2016, Cologne-based imprint CESTRAW is about to make a splash with its second instalment ‘Quite Good Tracks Vol.1’, a four-track compilation featuring contributions from Monogenic, Kastil, D.J. Shmugs and Adryiano himself.
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.
Boiler Room x Native Instruments: Dasha Rush & Dino Sabatini Live Set
Exploring the limitless capacities offered by Native Instruments’ flagship Reaktor platform, which she adopted in its early stages, Dasha Rush performed a world-first by creating an extended and entirely improvised jam on the tech provider’s software solution, alongside Dino Sabatini and a mountain of hardware.
IORI: Cold Radiance
Cold Radiance is a series of reflections on the nature of space – from the cold to the radiant. It’s a soundtrack like work, which isn’t afraid to show two sides of an idea, the light and the dark, the living and the empty.
DB set to release ‘Hornets / Footprints’ on MIXED-UP
Following up to releases from Isorinne, Loudtone and Leonardo Martelli, Danilo Betti’s now set to drop his second personal instalment ‘Hornets/Footprints’ via MIXED-UP on June 10th.
Terraforma (Milan) reveal lineup – Donato Dozzy, Biosphere, Lee Gamble
Milan-based festival Terraforma have revealed their lineup for 1-3 July 2016 – featuring Charlemagne Palestine, Donato Dozzy, Bisphere, Lee Gamble, Healing Force Project, Francesco Cavaliere, Adrian Sherwood and Paquita Gordon
Listen back to Antepop’s Easter Special radio mix on Balamii
Antepop’s 2-hour live radio mix ventures through atmospheric dub techno, deep house and raw techno.
Premiere: Mattia Trani ‘Iron Engine’ + ‘Iron Engine (DJ Hyperactive Remix)’
We’re premiering two cuts off Mattia Trani’s raucous ‘Frozen Injection’ EP including an insidious remix from Chicago based DJ Hyperactive – Buckle up this is pure warehouse-dedicated weaponry.
Best Albums of 2015
From hallucinogenic ambient techno to jazz-infused electronic and bold lo-fi house groovers onto unearthly deep-house gems, these are our favourite albums of 2015.
Holger Records premiere ‘The Gospel Of Matthew’ by Lianne van de Laar
Leipzig-based imprint Holger premiere their music video for Vai’s “The Gospel Of Matthew” directed by Lianne van de Laar.
Roberto Clementi
Flexing in between hallucinated echo-chambers and murky basement-like sonic habitats, Italian producer Roberto Clementi delivers an abysmal-deep dubby masterclass.
Sa Pa: Fuubutsushi
A brittle, broken audio hallucinogen – mixing the outside world with the club and creating a compelling netherworld in the process.
Heathered Pearls: Body Complex
From start to finish, “Body Complex” is a work of art, full of imperfections and beauty, to be digested and viewed from differing angles. **ALBUM PREMIERE**
Premiere: Ikpathua ‘Tape Paranoia’ – Directed by Peter Kunz
Today, we’re glad to bring you the exclusive premiere of Ikpathua’s music video “Tape Paranoia” directed by videographer Peter Kunz – If you’re a fan of Chris Cunningham’s Rubber Johnny…delve in.
Premiere: Stream Arcarsenal ‘Hoodoo Spell EP’ on Bass Cadet Records
Arcarsenal’s new EP entitled “Hoodoo Spell” focuses on the deeper side of the dance floor spectrum, enveloping rich melodic atmospheres; intense rhythmic patterns, dubby textures, and a touch of Omar-S induced psychotic photosynthesis.