Premiere: Hear a Relentless Techno Cut From Buzzi

New York City artist Buzzi has dropped a new four-track EP on Pastel Voids.

Titled Ayni, the EP follows standout releases from Jonny Oso and Santiago Salazar with three original tracks and a remix from Xiorro. The EP looks to act as a call to unity in the NYC dance scene via the “concept of mutual reciprocity in the Andean understanding of community.” Buzzi delivers this message via three fierce and relentless techno tracks, from the rolling rhythms of opening cut, “Protection,” to the rave-infused atmospheres of “Thermal.”

In support of the EP, Pastel Voids has offered up a full stream of “Protection,” available via the player below.

You can purchase the EP here.

First Look: Roland TR-8S Rhythm Performer

Four years on, Roland has unveiled the successor to its AIRA TR-8 Rhythm Performer, which it’s dubbed the AIRA TR-8S. It’s the company’s new flagship drum machine and, as its name implies, it’s designed with live performance in mind.

The physical and UI design of the 8S is definitely in the same vein as the TR-8, maintaining a somewhat more subdued version of its signature green-and-black, “808 in The Matrix” stylings. The form factor is flatter and generally more symmetrical than its progenitor, if a bit bigger in terms of its physical footprint. The 8S sports a cleaner, more unified front panel design; while it has significantly more controls packed into a similar surface area, the 8S manages to look and feel cleaner than its forebear.

In addition to the tempo readout that graced the TR-8, there’s also a secondary LCD screen, which aids in scrubbing through the machine’s abundance of onboard sample content. To that end, the TR-8S is essentially a “greatest hits” of past Roland drum machines, bringing nearly all of the iconic TR drum sounds into one box. This includes recreations of the 808, 909, 707, 727, and 606, along with several modified versions of those machines. There’s a ton of additional onboard sound content, and the machine is equipped with an SD card slot for importing both mono and stereo user samples.

In terms of pattern generation, Roland’s “TR-REC” step sequencer returns with some modernizations—perhaps most notably a single, velocity-sensitive performance pad, which can be used to punch in patterns. The TR-8S sequencer can store 128 patterns, with eight variations and three fills contained in each; these patterns or variations can be triggered individually or chained together. The fills can be auto-sequenced at set intervals, or manually triggered via dedicated physical controls. Users can now save the tempo and kit assignments for individual patterns, along with knob positions and effect settings.

Like the TR-8, the 8S comes with onboard reverb and delay effects, the send mix of which can be handily dialed in per channel thanks to the aforementioned screen. A master global effect knob can be set to function as a filter, phaser, or any one of a number of punchy onboard effects. The Scatter section of the original TR-8 is gone, now essentially relegated to a single button on the bottom.

Finally, in terms of I/O, the 8S comes with balanced 1/4” mono and stereo mix outputs, as well as six assignable 1/4” audio outputs for externally processing and mixing its individual drum sounds. Modular users will be happy to know that there’s also a dedicated, sequenceable 1/8” trigger output; additionally, the assignable 1/4” outputs can be reconfigured to output trigger signals as well. Stereo audio inputs let users bring in external sound sources and, like the TR-8, the 8S also functions as a multi-channel USB audio/MIDI interface, with support for AIRA Link support (for those interested in daisy-chaining it with other AIRA gear).

All of the interface tweaks have clearly helped in terms of workflow: Combined with alternate “shift key” functionality for many of the buttons, the contextual menus allow you to quickly and easily swap between sounds and patterns, and there’s a lot that’s opened up in terms of customization because of this. Differentiating track faders by color helps with faster visual recognition in live performance, and the recordable Motion Controls are great for intuitively creating wild, evolving sequences (it’s also nice to be able to toggle this motion on and off with a dedicated button).

The TR-8S Rhythm Performer will be available later this month for $699 USD.

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L.E.V. Festival 2018 Adds More Names, Including Electric Indigo and Convextion

Laboratorio de Electrónica Visual (a.k.a L.E.V.) 2018 has revealed more names for its upcoming 11th edition—including audiovisual live shows, showcases, and workshops.

L.E.V., a project co-produced by the Government of the Principality of Asturias, Gijón’s Town Council, LABoral Centro de Arte, and Datatrón Collective will return to Gijon, Spain from April 26 to 29, featuring a lineup full of daring and innovative international acts that “aim to go beyond classic formats within the fields of sound and vision creations.”

After the first confirmation of first names, which included the likes of Atom TM, who will premiere his new work Deep State in live A/V format; Hiroaki Umeda, who brings his Intensional Particle performance; Italian artist Michela Pelusio; Loscil with one of his sensorial audiovisual live acts; and Ashes, the first collaboration between Martin Messier and Yro, L.E.V has now added a number of new names to the bill, including Sonic Robots, Electric Indigo, Murcof, Lucrecia Dalt, and Convextion.

To begin with, Sonic Robots will present his project Tripods One with the collaboration of Red Bull Music Academy. He will play new material that will be included in the first-ever electronic music album entirely played by robots. The compositions have been created with the collaboration of Andi Toma and Jan St Werner of Mouse on Mars.

Also included in the second lineup are Electric Indigo, Atom ™, Okkre, and Schwefelgelb—presenting four new projects and four different visions of avant-garde electronic music. The former will present 1 1 5 9 3, a live show specially designed for L.E.V. 2018, based on his new work in Imbalance Computer Music. It’s described as “a live show for the most futuristic dancefloors only.” Meanwhile, Okkre will debut Arkhé, which features 40 minutes of unreleased music structured in four acts, based on the representation of the four essential elements through sound, light, and color. Atom ™ will perform twice at the event, this time performing his regular live set; while Schwefelgelb will play in Spain for the first time.

In addition to this, L.E.V. has also added The Pueblo de Asturias Museum to the festival stages. Murcof, a leader in the field of ambient and neoclassical music, will perform with MimiCof, the alter ego of Japanese artist Midori Hirano, and Hungarian artist Norwell, who closes the venue lineup with a blend of grainy analogue synths textures and modern electronic music structures.

Performing in the Botanic garden will be Colombian artist Lucrecia Dalt, who will present her new project Anticlines, to be released on May 2018 by U.S. label RVNG Intl; and the fascinating layers of sound created by Canadian artist Jessica Moss.

In terms of installations, Children of The Light will premiere their installation Diapositive 1.2 at the Centro de Cultura Antiguo Instituto. This work described as “a black hole which defies our perception of space and time through luminous impulses.”

Finally, on Sunday, April 29, L.E.V. will celebrate its Closing Party with performances by Convextion (Live) and Komatssu.

Lineup 

Atom™ “Deeper State” (world premiere) [raster-media , De]
Hiroaki Umeda “Intensional Particle” [Jp]
Loscil live a/v [Kranky, Ca]
Martin Messier & Yro “Ashes” (world premiere) [Ca/Fr]
Zombie Zombie [Versatile, Fr]
Lusine [Ghostly International, USA]
Murcof & Jimmy Lakatos “Nebula” (world premiere) [Mx/Ca]
Rabit live a/v (w Cecile) “Les Fleurs Du Mal” [Halcyon Veil, USA/Fr]
Michela Pelusio “Spacetime Helix” [It]
Zan Lyons live a/v (world premiere) [Uk]
Lucrecia Dalt [RVNG Intl, De]
Sonic Robots “Tripods One” [De]
MimiCof [Alien Transistor, Jp]
Zan Lyons live a/v (world premiere) [Uk]
Schwefelgelb live a/v [EBM Fleisch, De]
Okkre“Arkhé” (world premiere) [Sp]
Jessica Moss[Constellation Records, Ca] Norwell [Hu]

Installations

Murcof & Jimmy Lakatos “Nebula”
[Mx/Ca]Children of The Light “Diapositive 1.2” [NL]

Clossing party:

Convextion live [A.R.T.Less, US] Komatssu [Sp]

and +++

This year’s edition takes place from April 26 to 29 in Gijon, Spain, with more information available here.

Lawrence Le Doux ‘Digital Butterfly’

After his well-acclaimed soundtrack LP on John Talabot‘s Hivern Discs, Lawrence Le Doux recently returned to his Vlek home base, this time with the Host LP.

The release sees the Brussels-based producer dive deep into the Belgian national history of electronic music, coming up with a sampler covering the various fields the Belgians have explored over the last 30 years.

In support of the release, and ahead of his performance at this year’s Listen! Festival in Brussels, Lawrence Le Doux has offered up album cut “Digital Butterfly” for free download via the WeTransfer button below.

This year’s edition of Listen! Festival takes place from March 29 to April 1 in Brussels, Belgium.

David August Returns with Ambient Album via New Label

David August has released his second album, DCXXXIX A.C., via his newly launched 99CHANTS label.

The release mark’s August’s first following a one-year hiatus during which he’s embraced ambient music and connected to his Italian roots. The hour-long release features 24 tracks and will “lead to a bigger picture, dedicated to a time and space unknown,” August explains. It comes with 60min long footage, filmed in a small Mediterranean town—”an unconscious perspective on a place yet so familiar,” he adds.

It’s the first release on 99CHANTS, a new platform through which August aims to put out 99 total releases (or “chants”).

Tracklisting

01. In Limbo
02. The Rite Of Spring
03. Fragments
04. Halo
05. 1999 D.C.
06. Echoes
07. Requiem For A Land
08. Y.H.W.Y.S.
09. Underground
10. Muses And Ashes
11. Light Of The Past
12. His Guide
13. Blue Arc
14. Theory Of Colours
15. Modern Testament
16. Pursuance
17. The Void
18. Venus
19. Gospel Of A Thief
20. Dorian Space
21. Lost Nile
22. Guardians
23. Torre D’Avorio
24. The Gate

DCXXXIX A.C. is out now on digital formats, with a limited vinyl edition landing on March 30. Meanwhile, you can stream the 60min footage via the player below.

Premiere: Hear a Sublime Psychedelic House Track from Edward’s Trelik Debut

Gilles Aiken (a.k.a Edward) will soon make his first appearance on Baby Ford’s legendary Trelik label with three tracks of reduced, refined, and psychedelic house music.

Aiken has been prolific since first emerging more than 10 years ago, initially releasing through White before joining the Giegling contingent. His acclaimed Desert Sky alias has been an outlet for more experimental fare on Assemble Music and PAL SL, but as Edward, he offers up a distinctive take on minimal house and techno that matches studio flair with warmth and personality.

He’s now set to debut on Trelik, a three-track P that “finds Edward at the top of his game crafting utterly workable club tracks for adventurous souls,” the label explains.

Tracklisting

A1. Mikko (Ogermania Mix)
B1. Lottery
B2. Groaning Ghosts

Rumours EP will land on March 26 via Trelik, with “Lottery” streaming in full below.

Soulection’s SOSUPERSAM Shares Alluring New Track

Los Angeles artist and Soulection member SOSUPERSAM has shared a new single from her forthcoming Priority EP, due out March 30.

“Drip” is the first taste of music from the upcoming EP, which follows 2016’s Garden. According to the press release, Priority is “a meshing of modern R&B and vivid life experiences,” while “Drip” recalls “the adrenaline rush of a misadventure that ended with skinny dipping as the sun was rising over Bangkok.” The sleek and soulful cut also features production by Southern Californian producer Nick Pacoli.

In support of the EP, SOSUPERSAM will head out on a ten-date tour across North America, the details of which can be found below.

You can stream “Drip” in full below, with purchase options here.

Tour Dates:

May 10 – Los Angeles – The Roxy
May 11 – San Francisco – 1015 Folsom
May 12 – Seattle – Barboza
May 17 – Calgary – Commonwealth
May 18 – Vancouver – Fortune Sound Club
May 19 – Orange County – Constellation Room
May 23 – Boston – Sonia
May 24 – Brooklyn – Baby’s All Right
May 25 – Chicago – East Room
May 26 – Montreal – Riverside

Premiere: Stream a Tough Drum & Bass Cut From Monty

Toulouse artist Monty will drop his latest EP on Alix Perez’ 1985 Music.

The EP drops fresh off the back of being nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2017 Drum & Bass Arena Awards, and will be his first EP of 2018, following last year’s offerings for Flexout Audio and 1985 Music. From the rippling bassline of the EP’s title track to the rolling grooves of “Magma,” Hypnotize is sure to please bass heads of all persuasions.

Ahead of the release on March 9, you can stream EP cut “Random Conduct” via the player below. You can pre-order Hypnotizehere.

Premiere: Stream a Tough Drum & Bass Cut From Monty

Toulouse artist Monty will drop his latest EP on Alix Perez’ 1985 Music.

The EP drops fresh off the back of being nominated for Best Newcomer at the 2017 Drum & Bass Arena Awards, and will be his first EP of 2018, following last year’s offerings for Flexout Audio and 1985 Music. From the rippling bassline of the EP’s title track to the rolling grooves of “Magma,” Hypnotize is sure to please bass heads of all persuasions.

Ahead of the release on March 9, you can stream EP cut “Random Conduct” via the player below. You can pre-order Hypnotizehere.

Lefto ‘Pechawar Express’

Belgium producer Lefto has shared a new, unreleased track ahead of his performance at this year’s Listen! Festival in Brussels. The track is an edit of Tafoo, a famous Pakistani tabla player. “It was supposed to be a track on my Karavan project with Free The Robots on the New Los Angeles label, but it never made the record in the end,” Lefto says. “I still play it in my sets from time to time, nice and raw recording just the way I like it. Could have been a track on Brian’s Awesome Tapes from Africa, haha!”

Ahead of the annual event, which takes place from March 29 to April 1, you can grab the track below.

Pechawar Express

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