Seeing Aussie producer Leo James land on the rising Vienna-based, Bauhaus-friendly label Neubau, is far from a coincidence and certainly a good occasion to see what he is up to once taken out of his antipodean comfort zone. Promises kept, the tantalising joint venture has confirmed to be a matter of heart and mind in equal amount.
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MOYO
Mind Records honcho MOYO takes the helm with a rough and rugged mix of gloomy industrial, off-kilter electronics and dystopian proto-tech blends. Since good things often come in twos, you can also check our quick fire Q&A with Abraham where we discuss the label’s neatly thought-out audiovisual designs and aspirations.
Variant
Part of the exciting new wave of talents that’s been unfurling over Montreal as of late and more notably the up-and-coming Temple label which they set up alongside Adam Feingold and R. Wong, Variant step up to deliver a ferocious mix of hard-nosed techno, industrial rhythms and dubby flexions.
Premiere: Jaures – Volto Notturno (qqq B. Jurnata)
Since they broke through in 2014, Jaures have been astutely navigating in the folds between industrial, no wave and techno, carefully polishing their craft whilst stacking up choice
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Neubau announce new EP by Leo James
Following on from a killer founding release by Aufgang B – the alias of Berlin pair Alexander Arpeggio and Cid Hohner, shortly followed by another grade A delivery
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Benedikt Frey
Benedikt Frey pays tribute to the past, present and future of dance music in this weeks mix through an enticing mosaic of 90s-infused breakbeat, industrial, acid and grim techno. We also had a chat to discuss production methods, influences and releases.
Karamika: BAU002
Here we find Karamika continuing their chaotic exploration of raw, obsessive kraut and industrial motifs. Like walking the last corridor to the big boss’ dungeon in a vintage platform game, it’ll leave you both excited to outdo your own egotistic self and afraid at getting back to the real world. Get strange.
Mr TC: Surf & Destroy EP
If C. R. Stecyk, III once contributed the Dogtown legend by sanctifying the now concrete-cast ‘Skate and destroy’ phrase in his famous article for Thrasher magazine, Glaswegian talent Thomas Lea Clarke aka Mr TC opted for aquatic obliteration with his second instalment for JD Twitch’s Optimo Music.
Avian to reissue Vereker ‘Grace’ on vinyl
Released last year on Ascetic House, Oliver Vereker’s ‘Grace’ tape is getting a reissue via Shifted and Ventress Avian label on March 21st.
Metrist to release ‘This Is For Sore Is Just There’ on Black Opal
Opal Tapes’ murky sub label Black Opal present their next 12″, ‘This Is For Sore Is Just There’, a burly and uncompromising 6-tracker courtesy of Brighton-based techno producer Metrist.
Tolouse Low Trax: Porcelain and Volcano
‘A Song and a Photo Novella’ is way more than your umpteenth arty variation on a dogmatic, ultra-codified genre such as techno.
Unsound Festival 2015
The combination of obscure venue locations, sophisticated lighting design and diverse programming carved out a strong aesthetic for the festival – Unsound impressed. Big time.
Xosar launches Gyrocyre record label with ‘Show Yourself’
Hyperspace envoy Xosar is now set to inaugurate her own imprint Gyrocyre with a debut EP courtesy of herself.
Neubau announce debut release ‘B-Ware’ by Aufgang B
Up-and-coming Vienna based label Neubau emerges with a debut 12″ from Berlin duo Aufgang B.
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.
Mix Tape: Inner Surface Music (AnD)
We caught up with production duo AnD to discuss the makings and operations of UK based techno imprint Inner Surface Music. AnD also select a 10 track playlist featuring music from Sunil Sharpe, Eomac, Grey Branches, Yuji Kondo and more.