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Evil Twin Share Stunning Video for New Single

Back in 2015, XLR8R released a track by Italian duo Evil Twin, pulled from AYIN, an album released on Italian/Portuguese label Shit Music For Shit People. The track presented a bass-heavy style full of ethnic rhythms, bass-heavy grooves, and rippling textures.

Now, the Berlin-based duo return to XLR8R‘s pages with their latest single, “Heaven,” a poignant track that is the bittersweet result of their need to find a bridge between “the rituals of the inner self and the cynical beats of the contemporary techno environment that surrounds them in the German capital.”

“Heaven” will be available on Spotify and iTunes from tomorrow, January 16, with the video for the single streaming in full via the player above.

Jeff Mills Partners with NASA for Six-Part NTS Radio Series

Jeff Mills and NTS Radio have announced a new six-part series titled The Outer Limits.

The Outer Limits, a “conceptual listening experience created in collaboration with NASA and Axis Records,” looks to redefine radio with six hour-long episodes exploring astrophysics and science fiction through abstract soundscapes and spoken word, with completely new and unreleased music by Jeff Mills and guest musicians from the fields of classical, jazz, and electronic music. Alongside the music, the series will feature theatrical science fiction narratives that will explore themes such as interstellar travel, theories of time, the mysteries of deep space, and the uncharted alien depths of the Earth’s oceans.

The first episode will be broadcast live on NTS Radio this Wednesday, January 17 at 2 p.m. GMT, with each episode also archived for on-demand streaming immediately after broadcast on the series’ website.

Melliflow Launches The Melliflows Side-Label

Vera and Alexandra have launched The Melliflows, a side-label of their Melliflow project.

Melliflow, launched in 2016 with a well-received Spacetravel EP, has since featured releases from Z@P, Binh (as DJ Nnamreg), VRAC, and more—becoming a well-known name in the minimal scene. Up next, after eight strong releases, is The Melliflows, a side-label aimed at showcasing and presenting new artists in a TV programme-like release format.

The first release, Season 1 Episode 1, comes in the form of a four-track 12″ from Uruguay’s Fede Litjmaer and follows on the heels of his breakthrough El Milagro release late last year.

Tracklisting

A1. Reviviendo Inspiracion
A2. Catarsis
B1. Brillo Interno
B2. Gracias

Season 1 Episode 1 will land on January 28, with a teaser video by Maayan Nidam streaming above.

Prague’s UP Festival Adds Apollonia, Praslesh, Bella Sarris, and More

Prague’s youngest festival UP has announced the second phase of artists to an already impressive inaugural lineup. Added names include Ellen Allien, Apollonia, Praslesh, as well as Bella Sarris, Molly, Anthea, Oshana, Topper, Varhat, Janeret, and Brothers Black. The news comes a few weeks after the festival announced headliners Magda, Sonja Moonear, and Ricardo Villalobos.

From May 11 until 13, UP Electronic Music & Arts Festival will take over Prague’s famous Vystaviste Holesovice for a weekend filled with top of the line art exhibitions and electronic music from some of the world’s leading artists. It will bring 72 hours of “nonstop quality underground music” brought by a vast array of established names in the scene as well as local talent. The main aim is to “create a musical utopia in a country that has been dormant in a rapidly evolving scene, putting the Czech Republic on the European festival map for once and for all.”

More names and information will be announced soon, with the current lineup listed in full below.

Oscar Mulero Reveals Experimental Album on Semantica

Oscar Mulero will head to Semantica for a new experimental full-length, titled Perfect Peace—his fifth album in total.

Mulero has shown before his interest in exploring an experimental approach of his sound with his previous albums Muscle And Mind (2015) and Grey Fades to Green (2011), and with his A/V projects Biolive and Monochrome. This new album displays a collection of tracks characterised by low BPM rhythms and deep sonic textures, conceived to be listened to as a soundtrack. We’re told to not expect “dancefloor burners” here; “this time the techno artist goes deep and low, exploring sonic textures, low BPM grooves, and the intelligent side of electronic music,” the label explains.

The album follows the Spanish producer’s Acceptance EP, which lands this week and will be available on vinyl 2×12”, CD, and digital formats. The CD tracklist will also include most of the tracks from Mulero’s previous EP.

Tracklisting

A1 / 1. Ataraxia
A2 / 2. Surrender The Soul
A3 / 3. On Eternal Power
B1 / 4. Unwavering Departure
B2 / 5. Ouroboros
B3 / 6. Embraced to the last breath
C1 / 7. Resolution
C2 / 8. Return To Ash
C3 / 9. Swathed In The Absolute
D1 / 10. The Arms Of Fate
D2 / 11. Finality Of Performance

Perfect Peace will land on March 16, with opening cut “Ataraxia” streaming in full below.

Nightmares on Wax Shares New Video

Celebrating the highly anticipated release of his new LP Shape The Future, his first studio album in half a decade, Warp mainstay Nightmares on Wax has shared a video for the album’s title track.

The visual cut is directed by RUFFMERCY, who has previously worked on visuals for Run The Jewels plus label mates Flying Lotus and Danny Brown. The stylized video features the director’s signature animated sketches, following the protagonist as he attempts to escape a recurring cycle.

RUFFMERCY says:

“An artist like George has managed to stay relevant throughout his career making uplifting music with positive vibes and I think that’s key to his longevity. He’s sincere and passionate about his music and that shines through and definitely an overriding reason why I chose to take on the project. The highlight of which has been working on the video for “Shape the future.” It’s a killer track with a positive message running through it.

“The track is an ode to humankind and the power of positive thought in shaping your destiny. The song is especially poignant as it features Nightmares main-man George Evelyn on vocals, something of a rarity from throughout his 25-year career.”

Tracklisting

01. Back To Nature feat. Kuauhtli Vasquez & Wixarika Tribe
02. Tell My Vision feat. Andrew Ashong
03. Shape The Future
04. On It Maestro
05. Tomorrow feat. LSK
06. Typical feat. Jordan Rakei
07. Tenor Fly
08. Citizen Kane feat. Mozez
09. Deep Shadows feat. Sadie Walker
10. Gotta Smile
11. The Other Ship
12. Citizen Kane feat. Mozez and Allan Kingdom (Rap Version) (Bonus Track)

Shape The Future will land on January 26, 2018, with the video streaming in full above.

Timsters ‘Gone’

With his works for Colorado, Praa, and Maximilien, French artist Timsters pushes a modern, singular sound made of different genres mixed together—a synthesis of electronic, urban, and pop music. He’s now just released a new solo single, “Gone,” a sensitive and personal track featuring rich retro synth swathes and a melancholic chill-out feel. The single is out now via his own Elephant & Castle and can be downloaded in full via the WeTransfer button below.

London’s 93 Feet East Confirms February Belong Schedule

Following the news that they are set to relaunch in January, London’s 93 Feet East has unveiled a forward-thinking February lineup for the newly launched Sunday club night Belong, with a series of diverse acts such as Fumiya Tanaka, Suciu, and, Ferro, spread across various dates throughout the month.

The next chapter of the iconic East London venue will come to life on Sunday, January 28, with its February calendar kicking off the Belong program schedule, focusing on the deeper end of the house music spectrum. The brand new series of Sunday daytime events will run weekly over the course of 18 exclusive Sundays from late winter into spring featuring a selection of leading artists, record labels, and international party crews. Each artist booked will be given the opportunity to dig deep into their record bags and productions and really open up, with longer sets being the order of the day.

The opening night on Sunday, February 4, sees a special extended set from elusive Dutch artist Ion Ludwig, as well as Dan Lively, and Marvin, while each event set to run from mid-afternoon until late. The program will also see Belong join forces with Dutch party starters VBX, welcoming resident Ferro, Mackim, and Reiss before rounding 93 Feet East’s comeback month with the help of Fumiya Tanaka and OdD.

Further talent and promoters due to play at the venue throughout the month of February include debut event series Parade which will see Steve Bug, Doc Martin, and Ceri confirmed to play on Saturday, February 3. The schedule will also herald the dawn of 93 Degrees, the new flagship night that will be at the forefront of 93 Feet East’s relaunch. Running on the third Saturday of every month, the in-house night will welcome Huxley and Miguel Campbell for their debut party while more acts are still to be announced. Elsewhere, Hector and his Vatos Locos crew will host a takeover on Saturday, February 10, while prominent Leeds promoter Set One Twenty will head to the capital for their first London show on Saturday, February 24.

Having first opened its doors at the turn of the millennium, 93 Feet East carved a reputation as an atmospheric bar, club, and live music venue, having previously hosted independent showcases curated by promoters, multidisciplinary art festivals, film screenings, fashion shows, and DJs—cementing the venue’s status as a social hub, as well as club, that is set amongst the backdrop of the capital’s most creative areas. Now reimagined for the next generation of clubbers, 93 Feet East’s reopening signals a new chapter for the venue that will act as a creative meeting place in the vibrant Brick Lane area.

February Schedule:

Sunday, February 4—Belong
Lineup: Ion Ludwig (extended set), Dan Lively, Marvin
Time: 2pm—midnight

Sunday, February 11—Belong x VBX
Lineup: Ferro, Makcim, Reiss
Time: 2pm—10.30pm

Sunday, February 18—Belong AM x Stump
Line-Up: Suciu, Cally, Robson + Special Guest

Sunday, February 25—Belong
Lineup: Fumiya Tanaka, OdD + More TBA
Time: 2pm—10.30pm

Launch Weekend info:

Belong Series Launch Party
Date: Sunday, January 28
Lineup (in alphabetical order): Jan Krueger, Molly, Rich Nxt
Time: 12pm—12am

Future dates will be announced soon, with more information available here.

Novation’s Next Beats and Bytes Livestream will Feature the Peak Synthesizer

At 4 p.m. PST on January 18, Novation will host a Beats and Bytes livestream focused on the Peak, an eight-voice desktop polyphonic synthesiser.

The livestream will feature an in-depth demo of the synth and its sounds, a crash course in how to program sounds using the features unique to Peak, and a questionnaire.

Beats and Bytes will run monthly over the next five months, featuring demos of the 64-pad Ableton grid controller Launchpad Pro, the Circuit sequencer, synth, and sampler, the Bass Station II, the Ultranova, and the Launchpad XL.

You can find more information on the series here.

Cómeme Announces Debut Album From Borusiade, Shares Track

Cómeme‘s first release of 2018 will be the debut album from Romanian artist Borusiade.

Titled A Body, the album follows a handful of singles on Cómeme and Correspondant and will feature seven tracks filled with “somber synthetic atmospheres, sparse and spatial rhythmical arrangements, strangely seductive melodies, and lysergically pulsating bass lines.”

Ahead of the release, Cómeme has shared the album’s first single, a slow-burning, new-wave-influenced cut, available to stream via the player below.

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