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Check Out Gatekeeper’s ‘Dimension Intrusion’ Mix

One of our Bubblin’ artists from earlier in the year, New York-based neo-industrial duo Gatekeeper, just dropped a fresh mix of hard-hitting remixes, fresh originals, and vintage jams for Dis Magazine. Alongside their own tracks, the pair mix in music from LFO, Prodigy, Future Sound of London, Polygon Window, Underground Resistance, Enya, Brenmar, and others. You can check out the artwork and tracklist for Gatekeeper’s Dimension Intrusion below, and stream or download the whole thing on Dis, here.

Gatekeeper feat. Ryan Trecartin – Katie
Klaus Schultze – Memory
Rammstein – Du Hast (GK Stadium edit)
ROBAK 99 – Amphetamine (GK mix)
Legowelt – Techno Madchen (GK mix)
Prodigy – The Heat (The Energy)
Drexciya – Sea Quake (GK Atlantis Edit)
Future Sound of London – Papua New Guinea
LFO – Frequencies
Gatekeeper – Serpent (Brenmar Club Mix)
Orbital – Petrol (GK edit)
White Noise – Concerto for Synthesizer No. 1
Magna Corps – The Hunter
Underground Resistance – Amazon
Enya – Boadicea
Magna Canta – Spiritus Sanctus (GK edit)
Jean Michel Jarre – Second Rendez-Vous Part 1
Forgemasters – Stress (GK Lost Knowledge Mix)
Jones & Stephenson – The First Rebirth
Polygon Window – Quixote
Pantera – New Level (GK Toltex Return 2012 Revenge Mix)

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Steve Moore “Frigia”

Steve Moore, the multitasking musician behind outfits like Zombi and Lovelock, has a fresh two-track single out now via NYC imprint L.I.E.S. Much like his other bands, Moore’s solo output relies heavily on vintage synth tones, driving beat work, and dense, hypnotic grooves. The b-side to his Zero-Point Field EP, “Frigia,” boasts those kinds of sounds in spades, as the producer thickly spreads out warm analog frequencies over the course of his 12-minute, Kraut-inspired epic—sounding as much like the pioneers of expansive electronic music as himself. And sure, we’re offering you a free download of this track here, but this is the kind of music meant for a proper spin on your record player. You can make that happen for yourself, and grab a copy of Moore’s 12″ in the US or elsewhere, here and here respectively.

Frigia

Robag Wruhme Thora Vukk

If you were lucky enough to catch a live Wighnomy Brothers set before their split in 2009, then you know that Monkey Maffia and Robag Wruhme were often deservedly called the best techno DJs in the world, spinning all-vinyl marathon sets on four turntables fueled by copious amounts of bass-heavy, soulful techno (and even more copious amounts of alcohol). On Thora Vukk, his second full-length, Robag Wruhme (a.k.a. Gabor Schablitzki) shows that while his techno chops are still intact, his penchant for atmospherics and found sounds has increased dramatically since his last album, 2004’s Wuzzelbud “KK.”

Part of the sonic change on Thora Vukk is undeniably structural; rather than cobbling together techno bangers, the record uses short bridge tracks to connect the longer, more raging pieces. For example, the complex rhythms and shimmering intensity of the title track are followed by a very live-feeling, meditative piece on a Rhodes piano, replete with bird sounds, button clicks, and Schablitzki’s breathing in the background. The record then continues onto the crunchy minimal tech of “Bommsen Böff.”

Perhaps what is most endearing about Schablitzki’s latest outing, though, is how the gentle vibes of the bridge tracks seep into the more club-friendly pieces. “Prognosen Bomm,” for one, is a synthesis of dishes clanking together, deep kicks, lush synth patterns, and high-frequency strings. And the final track features a fragile choir of human voices, gorgeous Rhodes keys, occasional kicks, and spontaneous human chatter. Thora Vukk couldn’t end on a more appropriate, uplifting note—this is one of the most human, most beautiful electronic records of recent memory.

Bubblin’: Submerse

Who:Submerse
Where: Cheshire, UK

Rob Orme’s melancholy productions often sound something like Play-era Moby making 2-step. That might sound like a dubious proposition, but it really works—check last year’s standout “Hold It Down” single on Well Rounded for proof. Nevertheless, the 23-year-old beatmaker—who cites both videogames and J-Pop as early influences—has been expanding his sonic palette as of late, dabbling in harder, bassline-influenced sounds. 2011 promises another Well Rounded EP, singles on new labels from Doorly and Kanji Kinetic, and a slew of other releases. You can also find him behind the decks at Sub.FM, where he hosts a weekly radio program.

Listen: “Hold It Down”

Listen: “Need to Know”

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Chad Valley “Fast Challenges”

If this MP3 post has a familiar ring to it, that’s probably because you may be experiencing some XLR8R déjà vu. Last week when we announced that summer-tinged electro-pop producer Chad Valley had plans to release a new EP this June, not only did we hip you to the details of the new release but we also posted a stream of this very track from the forthcoming EP (artwork above) too. Well, now we’ve got “Fast Challenges” here as a download, which we think you’ll agree entirely overpowers any lingering feelings of déjà vu. Furthermore, this luscious slice of warm, gooey dance-pop has us wondering what summer nights are actually like for the Oxofrd-based artist and if they usually end in the kind of carefree dance frenzy one imagines “Fast Challenges” would inspire. For now our questions will just have to go unanswered as we savor this small but intriguing bite of what’s to come when Equatorial Ultravox drops June 20.

Fast Challenges

Laurel Halo “Aquifer”

Laurel Halo‘s second release for the prolific Hippos in Tanks imprint is another EP, this one being a six-song offering called Hour Logic. That record’s opening track is the frenetic “Aquifer,” which balances its churning, hot-footed rhythms with a densely swirling ambiance and other glossy sound effects that bring to mind the proto-CGI landscapes of the early ’90s (much like this other jam from her forthcoming NNA Tapes cassette). Apparently, these sounds are “an ode to time leaping, designed to aid in moments of brain traffic and physical transit,” but they’d probably be equally helpful during the time spent traversing the 3-D planes of your favorite vintage computer games, too. And even though Halo’s lovely voice fails (yet again) to make an appearance on this particular production, we’re nonetheless excited to hear what the rest of her new EP holds when it drops on June 21. You can check out the artwork and tracklist for the Hour Logic EP while you wait for that day, below. (via Altered Zones)

1. Aquifer
2. Constant Index
3. Head
4. The Speed of Rain
5. Hour Logic
6. Strength in Free Space

Aquifer

Nab DJ Rashad’s Live Set From the FACT x Young Turks Party

A couple weeks ago, we re-posted the live mix by Jamie xx and Oneman from FACT‘s epic party with Young Turks at the beginning of April, and now we have another DJ set from that shindig by Chicago juke/footwork don DJ Rashad. You can stream and download the hour-long mix of hyperactive club music from the veteran DJ/producer below, and check out more info about it here.

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Bikini “R.I.P. (Grimes Remix)”

Brooklyn pair Bikini has a new 12″ of remixes coming out on June 7, which features the likes of Teen Daze, CFCF, and Win Win (you may have already heard that rework here). This alternate version of “R.I.P.,” which will sadly not be on the release, comes to us courtesy of one very of-the-moment songstress, Montreal-based artist Grimes (pictured above). The singer/producer gives Bikini’s track a rinse of ghostly R&B melodies, broken dance grooves, and hazy soundscapes—all crammed within about three minutes of poignant dream-pop. Grimes’ production may not get an official pressing, but it’s certainly another quality example of why she’s been commandeering a lot of blog feeds as of late. (via Gorilla vs. Bear)

R.I.P. (Grimes Remix)

Redshape Releases New Two-Song 12″

Using his own Present imprint, elusive techno auteur Redshape slid a brand-new 12″ right under our radar into retailers earlier this month. The two-song In Trust We Space record (pictured above) features the title track on its a-side, with “Laser!” on the flip, and is available in limited-edition white vinyl exclusively in the Delsin shop. You can check out more info, listen to clips, and nab your own copy of the 12″, here.

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Parisian Upstarts dOP to Release New Single “Your Sex”

Following the release of last year’s humbly titled debut album, Greatest Hits, on Circus Company, Parisian Trio dOP is preparing to drop its first follow-up single, “Your Sex,” on Supplement Facts. Continuing in the style of its idiosyncratic releases, “Your Sex” explores the sensual side of techno, highlighting the organic instrumentation, and live arrangements, that dOP has built its name around. In addition to “Your Sex,” the single is rounded out by b-side “Half Naked” and features a hypnotic peak-time remix by techno stalwart Paul Ritch. “Your Sex” comes out June 20, but in the meantime you can check out the tracklist and album art below.

1. Your Sex
2. Half Naked
3. Your Sex (Paul Ritch Remix)

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