Both artists have been central figures in the Norwegian electronic music scene for many years, and have known each other for more than two decades—but this is the first time one of their collaborations has been released to the masses.
The LP stemmed from a plan for Torske to remix Thomas’ album Principe Del Norte, but it morphed into the idea of a collaborative album between the two at the suggestion of Smalltown’s Joakim Haugland. “We agreed to this, and went in [the studio] with no plan and just recorded by pure fancy,” says Torske.
Tracklisting
01. On U 02. Arthur 03. 12 Volt 04. K16 Del 1 05. Steintongt 06. Kappe Tre 07. Arthur’s Return
Square One will see release on July 14 via Smalltown Supersound, with “Arthur” streamable in full below.
Anthony Linell—known to many via his Abdulla Rashim alias—hased released an LP under his real name for the first time.
The LP, titled Consolidate, is described by Northern Electronics—the label—as “dungeon synth,” a reference to an electronic, dark ambient-influenced subgenre of black metal. It comprises eight new tracks on a cassette which is also set for release out next week.
In addition to this, Northern Electronics will also release the debut of CA2+, a new musical project by photographer and visual artist Andreas Lübeck. The four-track EP, titled Gait Cycle, is due out on clear vinyl next week, limited to just 150 copies.
Tracklisting
CA2+ Gait Cycle
01. Gait Cycle 02. Hair Bundle Motor 03. Deleese 04. Hair Bundle Motor (Version)
Anthony Linell Consolidate
01. Royal Island 02. The Altar 03. Melt To One 04. Baptism By Fire 05. Seeking Immortality 06. Modern Templars 07. End Of Reign 08. The Earth Rises Again
Consolidate and Gait Cycle are both available digitally now, and you can stream them in full below.
Delsin Records has released a new record from Rhine, an unknown and unprofiled producer—although it is a “side project” of Artekfakt and the label says he/she has “roots in atmospheric techno.”
De Storm, a three-tracker, is the ninth release in the Duch label’s DSR-C series, and all three tracks “are characterized by a rather tender and reflective mood that makes them all the more unique.”
Tracklisting
A1. De Storm B1. De Bron B2. Het Meer
De Storm EP is out now, with the tracks streamable below.
With the Los Angeles scene continuing to rise up the ranks into one of the top cities for quality underground music, it can be daunting at times to choose which party (or parties) to attend. We suggest kicking off the weekend at the always reliable Dialogue, where organizers have locked in All Day I Dream co-founder Matthew Dekay for an extended headlining DJ set at a proper TBA warehouse location. With Desert Hearts mainstay Deep Jesus on the bill for opening duties, this one should last all night long. Tickets and more info can be found here.
And to close out the weekend, head over to the West Side for XLR8R’s second pool party this season in collaboration with Cyclone and Roam Music. Following last month’s superb edition with ReSolute’s Maksim and Discobar head Lamache, we’ve lined up another expert purveyor of groove-led house music: the Moscow native Andrey Pushkarev. The party, which will go from 2PM at the Liquid Frequencies pool at the Custom Hotel, also features performances from WXC and Cyclone resident Highkin. A limited number of tickets remain; get them via XLR8R by going here.
This weekend also marks the fourth edition of Fiber Festival, an experimental electronic music and arts series taking over the city of Amsterdam. The music and performance aspect of the program includes a collaboration with Amsterdam club Shelter, with sets on Friday and Saturday from Belgian up-and-comer Sky H1 and Recent Arts. The festival also features an extensive program of conference talks, a public exhibition, AV performances, and live electronic music, all centered around the theme ‘Prima Materia,’ which refers to “alchemical thinking and making in art, design and music.” More info and tickets can be found here.
Paradise City, the relatively new Belgian festival that has quickly become known for its picturesque location, top-notch musical programming, and sustainable ethos, has announced details surrounding its 2017 edition, set to take place between June 23 and 25.
This year the event will return to the Ribaucourt Castle near Perk—a village just outside of the Belgian capital with easy access to public transportation and the Brussels Airport. The festival site’s eclectic combination of architecture and ample grassy space, combined with the organizer’s commitment to sustainability and support of the local Belgian scene has resulted in widespread praise for the event since it’s inception in 2015.
For their third edition, Paradise City’s organizers have locked in a praiseworthy and well-rounded cast of DJs and live electronic acts to play the festival’s three stages. Artists booked to play live sets include LA-based hip-hop producer Nosaj Thing, Disco Halal boss Moscoman, and the always incredible duo of Sebastian Mullaert and Ulf Eriksson. Several international selectors from the likes of Âme, Jeremy Underground, Detroit legend Omar-S, and Swedish talent Kornél Kovacs are booked for DJ sets. Perhaps the most exciting aspect of this year’s lineup, however, is the Belgian stage, which will feature performances from Mickey, Fuse Brussels resident Pierre, and We Play House Recordings head Red D, among others.
More information about Paradise City can be found here, with tickets available for purchase here. You can read the full lineup for the festival below.
Paradise City 2017 Lineup:
Âme (DJ set) Sinners (Joachim Pastor & N’To) John Talabot Omar-S Recondite (Live) &ME Acid Pauli Agoria Andhim Audion (Live) Denis Sulta Frankey & Sandrino Gabriel Ananda (Live) Giorgia Angiuli (Live) HVOB Jan Blomqvist (Live) Jeremy Underground Kornél Kovacs Konstantin Sibold b2b Kosme Lakuti Lazare Hoche Moscoman (Live) Nosaj Thing Nico Morano Patrice Baumel Robag Wruhme Sebastian Mullaert & Ulf Eriksson (Live) Smallpeople Stavroz (Live) YokoO Vessels XXXY AMYN Antilope Attar! Bwana Caspar & Don Cabron Chantal Cosy Mozzy DC Salas DKA (Live) Exon Bacon Goldfox Harted Hush Hefner Indian Wells Konna Latence Mickey Miotti & Ramioul Pierre Raw District Red D Red-Out Sky H1 (Live)
Futureboogie label head Dave Harvey has shared an hour-long mix to celebrate his label’s 50th release.
Futureboogie marks a massive milestone with 50, a stellar EP from the label’s visual director and visionary Christophe, who has also dropped three releases on the label to date. The EP features four tracks aimed squarely at the dancefloor and making bodies move—a skill Christophe shows on the EP with assured confidence.
Dave’s mix follows in this tradition with an hour of raw and groovy records that will surely get the blood pumping. Outside of his label duties, Dave also programmes Silver Hayes (Dance Village) at Glastonbury and, as part of Team Love, is a co-founder of Love Saves the Day Festival in Bristol and Love International in Croatia, both of which are fast looming on the festival schedule.
You can grab Dave’s mix via WeTransfer below, with Christophe’s 50 available to purchase over at Juno.
Mahony is a well known figure behind the scenes in underground house and techno, sitting at the helm of the Romanian scene as the head booker for Sunwaves Festival and Kristal Club. Now a respected and well-known artist in his own right, Mahony has been touring with Hector and his Vatos Locos crew, playing at BPM, Sonar, and Club Der Visionaere, among many others.
For his latest EP, Clear Cut, Mahony presents three original cuts that pay homage to the sound of his Romanian roots, with one of these a collaboration with Clarkent. On the remix duties, Livio & Roby and Guti, who are both making their VL Recordings debut, provide rolling interpretations ripe for the floor.
In support of the EP, Mahony has passed over his collaboration with Clarkent as today’s XLR8R download, available via WeTransfer below.
You can pre-order Clear Cut now on vinyl and digital.
The latest outing from Niagara is the reality-bending Hyperland, an audio-reactive, multi-screen, and multi-user VR experience created in collaboration with Stefano Maccarelli.
Hyperland is a virtual space where a series of random, metaphysical landscapes endlessly morph and change to the tripped-out sounds of the Turin-based experimentalists. According to band member David Tomat, the virtual reality piece is an essential part of the Niagara evolution and their connection to the audience, as it immerses listeners and viewers in their universe.
To give an idea of the otherworldly Hyperland, Niagara have passed over ‘Firefly,’ a part of Hyperland created with the visual artist C : Pala that uses computer-modelled images of the artists themselves.
You can watch the video in full via the player above, with more on the project here.
GEM Fest—Georgia Electronic Music Festival—will return in 2017, this time claiming to be the “world’s longest festival.”
GEM Fest is an annual international event, held on the former site of Kazantip festival—a beach resort near the village of Anaklia, Georgia.
This edition—the third in total—will run from July 14 to August 14 and will offer over 3.000 performances on nine stages. 500 artists are scheduled to perform, with a mix of techno, house and more commercial electronic music on the program.
This year’s headliners are as follows:
Alexkid Aly & Fila Andrea Ferlin Andrey Pushkarev Angel Anx Anushka Audiofly Axwell ΛIngrosso Bacho Barac Bella Sarris Bill Patrick Boris Brejcha Carlo Lio Cassegrain Catz ‘n’ Dogz Cezar Cobert Dassana De Watchkamer Dennis Ferrer DJ Nikifor dOP (live) Doubting Thomas Dubfire Fernando Costantini Ferry Corsten Francesca Lombardo Gescu Gio Shengelia Gramophonedzie GusGus (live) Herodot Honey Dijon Hubble Hunter/Game Inland Ion Ludwig James Zabiela Joachim Pastor Julia Govor Justin Mylo Kollektiv Turmstrasse Locked Groove Mano Le Tough Marc Romboy Martin Garrix Martin Buttrich Mattheis Mattias Tanzmann Molly Nuno Dos Santos Oliver Deutschmann Paul Kalkbrenner Petre Inspirescu Praslea Priku Raresh Raz Ohara (live) Reboot Rhadoo Robag Wruhme Roger Sanchez Raustam Sander van Doorn Seb Zito Sofia Rodina Solomun Steroclip Steve Aoki Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Super Flu Swanky Tunes The Drifter Thomas Melchior Tin Man Topper Valentino Kanzyani Voigtmann Vava KLK Wolf + Lamb Worakl
This year’s edition runs from July 14 to August 14, with more information—including the schedule—and tickets available here.
Meanwhile, an after-movie of last year’s edition is streamable via the player above.
At the end of this month, Marlon Hoffstadt will launch his new Midnight Themes imprint with Midnight Themes MT-001.
The vinyl-only EP will feature four original cuts from the Berliner, who has been carving a name out for himself over the past few years with his Retrograde imprint and via his acclaimed collaborative works with Chicago House legend Paris Brightledge and, most recently, an EP on DJ Haus’ Hot Haus label.
To kick off his new imprint, Hoffstadt presents a varied sound across the EP’s four tracks, from the crunchy drum-machine rhythms and rolling acid lines of opening cut, “Cyclin Since 94,” to the hypnotic dub of “Chemical Romance” and the smooth, ethereal melodies of closing cut, “Mutual Desire.”
Ahead of the May 29 release, you can stream “Chemical Romance” in full via the player below, with Midnight Themes MT-001 available here.
