Tracklist:
A1. Arponoid A2. Elaysia
B1. All Through The Night B2. Proteus

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Luca Agnelli's Etruria Beat sees Italian artist Bastinov return with a fantastic full-length album entitled
All Through The Night, this Autumn.

Bastinov is a master-craftsmen who imbues his music with melody and spirituality. After first releasing on Etruria in 2013, his standout sound design and the richness of his synth-work has continued to catch attention from the likes of Adam Beyer, Sven Väth, Pan-Pot.

Across six superb EP releases, he has subtly developed his sound and now, on this debut album, makes his most complete and coherent musical statement yet.
'Deep Forest' majestically opens the album, raining true to its title is like a journey through a lush organic landscape. Bubbling synths and drums get you in a trance on 'All Through The Night' and the range of synths on 'Genesis', from smooth to pixelated to thunderous, lend the techno a truly immersive feel. Bastinov then expertly explores a range of moods on suspense-fueled ‘Eternia', over to darker and moodier on 'Hyperion' while 'Dantze' layers up scintillating cosmic keys above elongated grooves that all build and build to an intense peak.

The second half of the album is just as artful, with the surging Detroit styles of 'Evnt' and celestial melodic rain of 'Proteus'. The Veneti artist showcases his ability to make synths take any form as he skews and stretches them to the heavens, or breaks them into crystalline droplets on ‘Arponoid’ and ‘Elaysia’.
This intense, absorbing trip finishes with ‘Der Love Train’ and ‘Devine’ a in a set of highly emotive tracks that sweep to otherworldly spaces and back again with the euphoric vocals of experimental/industrial artist KnowKontrol featuring on ‘The Silence Of The Night’.

Bastinov ‘All Through The Night’ drops on Etruria Beat on 25th October (Vinyl) & 8th November (Digital).

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Tracklist EP:
a1 Space Programmer
a2 Cosmic
b1 Space Programmer ( Roberto Clementi Remix )
b2 Regis

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Bastinov is back on Etruria Beat with his new Space Programmer EP
The main title starts with an hypnotic synth sequence on a 909 based beat
Driving thru some drony sounds . Cosmic comes next with fat arpeggios , driving the song with melancholic vibes .
On the flip side Roberto Clementi takes the title track into darker zones with some distorted elements and drones . Last comes Regis , a Detroit influence track which reminds you of the glory days of the Motor City .


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Tracklist EP:
a1 Prisma a2 Triangle b1 Prisma ( Andre Kronert Remix ) b2 Sphere
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It is already release number 24 for Luca Agnelli´s Etruria Beat , what a long and exciting journey thru sounds . Along the way , the label had the chance to discover a few new talents and help develop them . Amongst them , Venezia resident Bastinov . For his second release with ETB , the young italian producer offers 4 amazing tracks : The ep starts with Prisma , a strong tune with a huge analogue synth repeating itself
over a swing 909 beat , until a dreamy pad hits the break to release some more action . This tune will be featured on Sven Vath´s Sound of the Season 16 on Cocoon ) . B2 sees Andre Kronert , the man behind so many labels ( most of them are a secret )on the remix duty of the title song . Andre chose to reinterpret the original in a very minimal way : an hypnotic chord , delays , a very strong Basic Channel influentced beat with a pad coming and going .
The flip side starts with Sphere : a solid tune based on a ring Modulator synth sounds thru tape delays floating over a very energetic groove disturbed by strong claps and effects . To end this story , Bastinov delivers Triangle which has a very techno flavour from the beginning . The beat is heavy , the kick is delayed , the hat is strong . After a few minutes a Detroit influenced chord develops and gives the tune a unexpected twist , the forefathers of techno are in the place . The music keeps on evolving with some classic strings and effects . A very strong release again for Etruria Beat thanks to our very own Bastinov !! that makes the rhythm obsessive and powerful. The second track is the original "Fly over", built around the melody and a solar chord hooked to a powerful 909 groove . It will be a nice breath of fresh air for the darkest consoles. The B1 is the track from which the EP take his name, "The Bridge", is nothing but search for the essential. Very few sounds that will make the atmosphere dark, an incredibly present kick and some 909 distorted hi-hats that ensures a breathless pace, until the last second. Finally, the "House" reinterpretation from the foot of Mount Vesuvius of the talent Dast, who comes up with his version , influenced by a synth full of atmosphere but time-pressing at the same time.. Get your smiles ready, package is served!
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UPC 827170572461 release date 27 october 2014
Tracklist EP: a1 Pentagon ( Luca Agnelli Remix) a2 Pentagon b1 Theorem b2 Ellipse ( Toms.due remix )
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etb019 - Bastinov - Pentagon
Bastinov (aka Diego Gennaro) is a Venice based young producer and DJ, following his last year release on Etruria Beat he is now presenting a more mature work, showing his artistic growth. This EP, the 19th of Etruria Beat Records and the 2nd release from Bastinov , is a path into techno and in its shades, starting from punching and rolling sounds and ending up with the addition of some melodic parts. Beyond the original mixes the EP is enriched with remixes from label boss Luca Agnelli, newcomer talents Toms:due and Proudly People. "Pentagon" is composed by an alternated hypnotic synth's melody and a vibrant groove based which will bring you into your deepest mental journey. Luca Agnelli's remix of "Pentagon" is a dub-techno explosive interpretation of the groove, spiced by a dark triplets synth and an amazing kick-dropping that will burn up the dance floors for sure! "Theorem", was created with an amazing and pleasant chord, a devasting groove and big-punchin kick made by analogic drum machines (as the vintage Roland CR5000). The second remix on the vinyl comes from Toms:due that moved the track down to the "Motor City's rules", adding a massive and dirty 909 groove and giving a special reinterpretaton of the original synth. A special digital bonus remix comes from Proudly People , composed by their unmistakable dark and deep techno sound, perfect for early morning djsets.

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Tracklist:
A1. You Can't Control Me A2. Red Alarm
B1. Focus And Concentration B2. In My Mind

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Alignment is back on Etruria Beat with a new 4 tracks EP, after his latest appearances on Charlotte de Witte's KNTXT, German "Voxnox" and the Spanish 'Involve" records.

The EP kicks off with “you can't control me”, a 4/4 stormer characterised by an energetic synth and a female vocal, contrasts but yet complete the peak time anthem, while the second track “red alarm”, leaded by a sharp synth and rumbling drums, purely made for a dancefloor destruction.

“Focus and concentration” opening the B side with an hypnotic, a rave influenced banger, while “my mind” closing the pack with melodic trance influences, perfect tool in the box for closing a dj set.






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Tracklist:
A1. Thermionic
A2. Thermionic (Nico Moreno remix)
B1. Free On The Dancefloor
B2. Wake Up

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"Luca Agnelli is back on Etruria Beat with "THERMIONIC EP" after his latest deep and dark "Source Drops” album, while closing 2021 with the long awaited track "FREE ON THE DANCEFLOOR”.

Produced originally in march 2020, during the first pandemic lockdown, and patiently waited for the restrictions to be over, the 4 tracker ep contains " FREE ON THE DANCEFLOOR", a spoken words anthem for clubbers who want to get back to the free world of dark and sweaty dancefloors, unites all together, and that's what this one is all about.

The entire booming EP is a 4 on 4 mix of powerful grooves, arpeggiators, atmospheres and heavy stabs.
Followed by a brilliant hard techno remix by rising star Nico Moreno! "





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Tracklist:
A1. Black Mirror
A2. Mutant Circle
B1. Balance
B2. Oxigen
C1. Source Drops
C2. Losing Control
C3. Omega
D1. Resistance
D2. Raw Surface
D3. Blow


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Etruria Beat founder Luca Agnelli unveils his long-awaited debut album, ‘Source Drops’ – presenting a ten-track journey through techno and beyond.
A name at the centre of Italy’s rich house and techno scene for over a decade, Etruria Beat head-honcho Luca Agnelli continues to showcase his talent as a leading DJ, producer and label boss on the international stage. With releases via a host of globally renowned labels, plus standout remixes including Moby’s iconic ‘Porcelain’, the Tuscany native’s reputation has seen him become of the genre’s leading artists when combining energetic, entrancing productions throughout his powerful DJ sets. Yet, the core of his work has always found a perfect home on his own Etruria Beat imprint, with July now welcoming the arrival of his highly-anticipated debut album ‘Source Drops’ – an in-depth musical story presenting growth, development, self-reflection and raw emotions via a collection of ten tracks ranging from powerful peak-time anthems through to EBM influenced cuts and slower, hypnotic productions.
“This is the journey that traces my musical evolution of the last 20 years, discovering more conceptual, deeper musical territories; taking inspiration from what influenced me in my career as a DJ and from my continuous research without musical barriers. A journey always in equilibrium, at times dark and sharp, solar and fluid, that develops a different creative vision in each track trying to convey my most intimate and strongest emotions". – Luca Agnelli
Opening via the slow-blooming builds and atmospheric and waves of ‘Black Mirror’, before diving into the heady and menacing tones of ‘Mutant Circle’, the ten-track project quickly showcases a wide-reaching range of influences and nuances central to Agnelli’s development as an artist over his career. Productions such as ‘Balance’ and ‘Oxigen’ contrast with one another whilst bringing space to proceedings, guided by breaks-influenced percussion, minimal arrangements and warping leads, whilst the driving ‘Resistance’ harnesses classic techno tendencies to provide an energetic and lively, snaking journey through rich soundscapes.
Title cut ‘Source Drops’ brings that trademark Luca Agnelli energy to the heart of the project, merging scintillating melodies, acid-tinged stabs and icy hats to unveil a high-octane ride into the peak-time, whilst ‘Raw Surface’ keeps the tempo high with sweeping leads, oscillating basslines and resonant lasers. Next, ‘Omega’ spirals into an off- kilter ride through glitchy echoed vocals, crunchy percussion and rumbling low-ends, with the epic ‘Losing Control’ welcoming an infectious lead melody at its core guided by punchy kicks and slick drum licks. To close, the package veers to an eerie yet ethereal close as hazy, celestial vocal chants meet panning sirens and swooping electronics – punctuating an expansive and diverse offering from the Italian favourite and shaping up an impressive debut LP in the process.






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Tracklist:
A1. Deeper into the night A2. Deeper into the night (Luca Agnelli remix)
B1. Deeper into the night (Radio Slave remix) B2. Radical wasteland

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After the first appearance on our Elements 02, and some massive releases around the world,
we are happy to present you Deep Dimension debut ep.
Two powerful tracks inspired from 90s rave sound.
To complete the pack we have 2 strong remixes from 2 artists who need no introduction,
Rekids's man Radio Slave and our label boss Luca Agnelli.





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Tracklist:
A1. Terraforma
B1. Greet Earthlings
B2. New Hope

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Etruria is ready to launch its new "Astral series", a new output of exploring the deeper shades of techno, new languages, new horizons.

debuting the series is the young french "Blicz" who brings a fresh take of modern techno with a 3 tracks ep.

"Terraforma" leads the EP with raw, ravy and percussive beats, reflecting Blicz vision of extreme techno,

while "greet earthlings" break beating the flip of the ep with an hip hop influence rhythmic, with an old school rave synth taking back to basics.

"New hope " closing the ep in a softer sentimental way of deep and percussive touches on a heavy low ends.



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Special remarks: white vinyl

Tracklist:
A1. Dangerous A2. High gravity
B1. End of time B2. Acidulous

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Etruria Beat boss Luca Agnelli returns to the label as he unveils four fresh originals in the form of ‘Dangerous’.
A leading name within Italy’s techno landscape and beyond, DJ, producer and label owner Luca Agnelli’s musical journey continues to surge with releases and remixes via the likes of Drumcode, Soma and his own Etruria Beat imprint. Having played a series of stand-out shows to close the year including Universe82 festival (Valencia), Duel (Naples), Die Rakete (Nuremberg) and Steam (Athens), not to mention a breathtaking performance from the top of Torre Del Cassero in his home region of Tuscany, early 2020 sees a welcome return to home turf as the Etruria Beat boss steps out to reveal his latest EP ‘Dangerous’, comprised of four commanding productions.
Title track ‘Dangerous’ unveils a high-octane ride through escalating synths, resounding kicks and menacing low- end tones, whilst ‘High Gravity’ utilises further infectious lead line work and slick, metallic drum licks. Next, ‘End Of Time’ sees the introduction of soaring melodies alongside off-kilter sonics and tripped-out vocal snippets, before closing proceedings with ‘Acidulous’, a driving acid-led effort that snakes through both tough and more melodic territories in impressive fashion.


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Tracklist:
A1. Arponoid A2. Elaysia
B1. All Through The Night B2. Proteus

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Luca Agnelli's Etruria Beat sees Italian artist Bastinov return with a fantastic full-length album entitled
All Through The Night, this Autumn.

Bastinov is a master-craftsmen who imbues his music with melody and spirituality. After first releasing on Etruria in 2013, his standout sound design and the richness of his synth-work has continued to catch attention from the likes of Adam Beyer, Sven Väth, Pan-Pot.

Across six superb EP releases, he has subtly developed his sound and now, on this debut album, makes his most complete and coherent musical statement yet.
'Deep Forest' majestically opens the album, raining true to its title is like a journey through a lush organic landscape. Bubbling synths and drums get you in a trance on 'All Through The Night' and the range of synths on 'Genesis', from smooth to pixelated to thunderous, lend the techno a truly immersive feel. Bastinov then expertly explores a range of moods on suspense-fueled ‘Eternia', over to darker and moodier on 'Hyperion' while 'Dantze' layers up scintillating cosmic keys above elongated grooves that all build and build to an intense peak.

The second half of the album is just as artful, with the surging Detroit styles of 'Evnt' and celestial melodic rain of 'Proteus'. The Veneti artist showcases his ability to make synths take any form as he skews and stretches them to the heavens, or breaks them into crystalline droplets on ‘Arponoid’ and ‘Elaysia’.
This intense, absorbing trip finishes with ‘Der Love Train’ and ‘Devine’ a in a set of highly emotive tracks that sweep to otherworldly spaces and back again with the euphoric vocals of experimental/industrial artist KnowKontrol featuring on ‘The Silence Of The Night’.

Bastinov ‘All Through The Night’ drops on Etruria Beat on 25th October (Vinyl) & 8th November (Digital).

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Tracklist:
A1. Interference A2. Interference (Regal remix)
B1. Interference (Luca Agnelli remix) B2. Turn off

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Berlin based DJ/producer Alignment returns to Etruria Beat this May to deliver ‘Interference’, accompanied
by two commanding and powerful remixes from Luca Agnelli and Madrid’s Regal.
With releases to date on the likes of Involve Records, Konstruktiv and Etruria Beat, with his last release on the Italian label coming in the form of his ‘Gravity’ EP in 2016, Berlin’s Alignment ranks amongst the shortlist of names to keep an eye on when it comes to emerging producers within the techno sphere. For his return to Etruria, the Italian steps up to reveal two high-octane cuts whilst Etruria founder Luca Agnelli and Involve boss turn in impressive interpretations of the lead track.
Opening the EP, title cut ‘Interference’ combines 90’s acid sounds with trance-tinged synths to reveal a production primed for the dancefloor, before handing over control to Luca Agnelli who introduces hypnotic and suspenseful builds and breaks to proceedings, whilst switching up the track’s lead lines to create a warping journey. Next up, Regal who raises the energy even further and reinforces the original’s acid patterns with his own trademark sonics before ‘Turn Off’ concludes the package as hypnotic synth melodies merge alongside powerful driving rhythms throughout.

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Tracklist:
A1. Oblivion A2. Segments
B1. Eternal Rise (Blicz remix) B2. Eternal Rise

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Alex Bilancini returns to Etruria Beat following the success of 2018’s ‘Crack of Doom’ EP, with his new ‘Oblivion’ EP featuring three cavernous cuts backed by an impressive remix from talented French producer Blicz.
One of Italy’s rising talents within Techno, guided by Etruria Beat owner and fellow Tuscany favourite Luca Agnelli, Alex Bilancini’s sharp rise has seen him gain the attention of many whilst performing across a number of his home nations key establishments from Tenax to Kindergarten. Having released his ‘Crack Of Doom’ EP on the label last year, here we see the young Italian return to Eturia Beat to deliver his second full EP on the imprint, whilst rising talent Blicz also makes a return to step up on remix duties.
Title track ‘Oblivion’ combines heavy kick drums and marching percussion, whilst sweeping builds and releases of energy and suspense throughout maximise the production's dancefloor impact, whilst ‘Segments’ is dominated by eerie and haunting pads, escalating in the break to provide an epic feeling to the ensemble. ‘Eternal Rise’ follows armed with dark synths, raw drums and sharp 909 rhythms that encapsulate Bilancini’s trademark style, before Blicz’s interpretation concludes the vinyl release package as the French producer expresses his own raw and powerful style, backed by a heavy groove and punchy drums to reveal an imposing drive throughout.
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Tracklist:
A1. Lost You A2. Layoff
B1. Lost You (Luca Agnelli remix) B2. Skodlex

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We are proud to welcome Nocow to the Etruria family under his new alias Tayut Ogni.

The consistent and intriguing St. Petersburg based producer who has released on labels including Figure, Rekids, Clone and Skrypton is the new protagonist of ETB051.

The EP is a long trip, matching cutting sounds, hypnotic synths and magic vocals with fast and involving grooves across four original tracks and a remix of ‘Lost You’ by Luca Agnelli, who infuses his energetic touch with the original vocal sample to create an explosive dancefloor moment.
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Tracklist:
A1. 7 o’ Clock (Luca Agnelli remix) A2. 7 o’ Clock (Under Black Helmet remix)
B1. 7 o’ Clock (Mikael Jonasson remix) B2. 7 o’ Clock (Dj Rush remix)

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Etruria Beat celebrates the 50th release on the label with a special pack of remixes of its first release, which was released back in 2010! After 8 years we have given a new life to “7 O’Clock” the first track from Luca Agnelli on his own label.

We have chosen four different artists to give different shades of techno to this release! One of the fathers of techno, Dj Rush, the industrial-laced techno of Lithuanian Under Black Helmet, the warm, pumping sounds of Swedish artist Mikael Jonasson's and lastly Luca Agnelli himself with his distinct, powerful style. No more words needed…


- Extended tour in the months, some gigs here:

22/09 Tanzhaus West – Frankfurt (Gwermany)
04/10 Kremlin - Lisbon (Portugal)
06/10 Cantieri - Pescara (Italy)
13/10 Cromie - Castellaneta (Italy)
20/10 Mind - Vinci (Italy)
26/10 Teatro Verdi - Cesena (Italy)
27/10 Salient Festival - Chiasso (Switzerland)
31/10 With Love festival @ Catania (Italy)
03/11 Database - Timisoara (Romania)
09/11 Under Club - Buenos Aires (Argentina)
10/11 Stereo - Montevideo (Uruguay)
16/11 Jko Evò - Cagliari (Italy)
17/11 Fabrik - Madrid (Spain)
24/11 First Festival - Genova (Italy)
30/11 Fedora – Terni (Italy)
07/12 Amnesia – Milano (Italy)
22/12 XXX – (Germany)
24/12 Industrial Copera – Malaga (Spain)
25/12 Cocoon – Riccione (Italy)
01/01 Fuoriorario Cosmo – Roma (Italy)
01/01 Pelicano – Coruna (Spain)
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Tracklist:
A1. Unconventional Spaces A2. Just This
B1. Unconventional Spaces (Luca Agnelli remix) B2. Span

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Reform, the Tuscan techno duo, make a return to Etruria Beat to follow up the success of 2017’s ‘Checkmate’ EP, remixed by Amelie Lens and their recent EP on Second State with a huge new offering - Unconventional Spaces.

Reform present three fresh originals, backed by a massive rework from Etruria boss Luca Agnelli.

Unconventional Spaces is a melodic and timeless work, perfect for a magic sunrise closing set. Luca delivers a heavier rework, creating a special atmosphere with powerful chords that drift back and forth.

Just This is characterised by a raw triple stab, a vocal laid down by the guys themselves and an emotional and mysterious break. Closing the EP is Span, which is composed of bouncing tom samples, straight hats and a moogy bass that develops throughout the arrangement, a perfect peaktime number and strong finalé.

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Tracklist:
A1. Raveolution A2. Forget It
B1. No Gravity B2. Shimmer


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Following his impressive remix for Mark Broom, label boss Luca Agnelli is back in full force on Etruria with his new 'Raveolution' EP.
With its 90's flavour kicking things off and its powerful 909 groove, 'Raveolution' opens the release in style. 'Forget It' heightens the rave atmosphere with its continual rolling stabs and a sultry vocals sample.

'No Gravity' takes us to the dark side, with its relentless groove and deep chord sequence creating an unforgettable hook. Luca closes the EP with 'Shimmer', a fresh and hypnotic tool of peak-time BPM perfection.


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Tracklist:
A1. Phalaina A2. Phalaina (Ben Sims "Jacking remix")
B1. Euphasia B2. Euphasia (Setaoc Mass remix)

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Having last graced Etruria Beat with his excellent 'Peruana' EP, backed by remixes from Twr72 and label boss Luca Agnelli and after a great ep on Pfirter's label Mindtrip record; home grown talent Diego Amura returns to Etruria with his 'Phalaina' EP, featuring two new originals backed by a brace of heavyweight remixes.

The title track with its violent kick and rough bass receives not one, but two remixes from UK techno pioneer
Ben Sims. Two different interpretations in his Spacey and Jackin' remixes that both deliver intense grooves, spacey synths and thumping beats.

Diego's 'Euphausia' with its strong 909 groove and hypnotic flavour is reworked by Figure, Clergy artist and SK_eleven boss Setaoc Mass, who delivers a stripped, but imposing offering that will ignite any dancefloor.

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Tracklist:
A1. Magma A2. Magma (Ambivalent remix) B1. Stratum B2. Stratum (Cosmin Trg remix)
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One Year later the italian duo Toms Due come back to Etruria , this time with "Magma" , groovy techno Ep composed by two banging original tracks and Mr. Ambivalent and Mr Cosmin trg remixes.
The first is the original "Magma" a powerful track with a big room kick and a old school melody that grows together with a simple one-note chord to create a destroying tool.
The second original is Stratum characterized by a power melodic chord and an energetic groove.
Then comes Ambivalent remix, a name who doesn't need presentations, dark synth in his full style, raw drum with sharp / pungent 909 rhythms.
Last but not the least Cosmin trg remix is a powerful techno tool, composed by a hypnotic chord wrapped by powerful techno drum groove.and space.

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Tracklist:
A1. Mirth A2. Mirth (Farrago remix) B1. Hysteria B2. Hysteria (Marco Effe remix)
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Next up on Etruria beat, is the Dutch duo Hush & Sleep who have been steadily making name for themselves in the past year. They deliver a stunning two tracks EP with Farrago and Marco Effe on remix duty.
The EP starts off on a joyous note with the track Mirth. As this is an old English word for gladness, the main melody takes you on a carefree ride supported by a stomping kick and dreamy pads in the back.
Farrago takes a more stripped down approach with his version. He builds on the dreamy pad, making it serve as a warm blanket over his signature tight percussion.
Contradicting Mirth, the second original slowly starts to drag you into a feeling of hysteria, hence the name. Taking their signature kick as the foundation, Hush & Sleep use a haunting melody that lingers on in the back and sets an eerie mood.
Marco Effe's remix is a deep stunning techno groover. Taking the main melody but twisting it into his own wonderful creation and sending you off on a journey into time and space.

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Special remarks :
12" VINYL Gold coloured.

Tracklist:
A1. Voltumna A2. Voltumna (Slam remix) B1. Aplu B2. Voltumna (Truncate remix)
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Fire in the hole! Luca Agnelli's Etruria Beat hits its 40th release and it's a truly historic affair with two very top remixers : Slam and Truncate!
Now seven years deep into the label's innovative techno trip, Etruria has made nurturing exciting new Italian talent one of its key signatures. Bastinov, Dast, Reform, Kaiser, Diego Amura and Toms Due are just some of the progressive creators Etruria have supported over the last two years alone. But for this release it's down to the label bossman himself... And he's made sure it's a deeply Etruscan affair.
Released in the wake of his mass-scene-supported 'Metamorphosis' EP and building on a body of work that boasts tastemaker labels such as Soma, Drumcode and Planet Rhythm, Luca lays down two slabs of absolute dynamite that not only bang, but also tie his sound, vision and inspiration back to his deepest roots with rich mythology…
'Voltumna' pays homage to the supreme god of Etruscan people. Not just in name and honour, but also in its powerful dynamic and touching balance of shades thanks to its atmospheric, rhythmic chord. 'Aplu' continues this spiritual theme with a dedication to another Entruscan divinity. An offering to the god of thunder and lightning, once again it lives up to its name with a barbed rolling dynamic that suddenly cracks open into a cosmos of light and emotion before hurling you back into the dark drum drama. Thunderous isn't the half of it.
It comes complete with two exceptional remixes of 'Voltumna' by Slam and Truncate. Soma bosses Slam add their signature Glaswegian grit with distorted textures that loop in a hypnotic frenzy while Truncate strips the groove back to a jacking dynamic that becomes progressively bouncier with raw machine funk insistency. Across the originals and remixes there's not a corner in techno that isn't exceptionally explored here; this is by far one of the biggest and most heartfelt releases Luca has given the world to date. Do not sleep on this one.
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Tracklist EP:
a1 Checkmate a2 Checkmate ( Amelie Lens remix ) b1 Queen Of Hearts ( Charles fenckler Remix ) b2 Queen Of Hearts

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After some releases on several interesting label in the techno scene, Reform make return to Etruria with their strong new ep called "Checkmate", which includes two remixes from the Soma talent Charles Fenckler and the Belgian Amelie Lens .
First original is a melodic track characterized by hypnotic synths which interchange everytime in the arrangement and also dirty and powered drums.
Amelie version's express exactly her style, giving to the tracks something magic with the vocals added, making a very true and enigmatic game of chess.
Second original instead is dominated by a strong pad, which fill up the mix, blowing up in the break and giving an epic feeling to the ensemble.
Charles's remix is techno with no excuses: raw powerful and groovy, is the perfect end for this pack, giving a much more underground touch to the release.
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