It's a big pleasure for us to welcome back Mario to the label after a long while. He delivers four raw cuts of harsh techno, crude, direct to the bone but always with a wise use of the elements to make things intelligent and intrincated.

First cut "Pattern execution" proves all this as a statement. Obsessive sequences, distorted groove elements, tension all over an ever changing arrangement.

"Path of authority" reminds the early Birmingham days, again using distortion as weapon. Bringing the heritage of the best records from the nineties to this dystopian present we live in.

"Balance of power" runs over similar parameters than the previous two, increasing the BPM rate and delivering more intricate sequence lines and paranoia.

"Frontline" closes this crude exercise, still fast, still hard but yet mental and futuristic. More

After his debut on PoleGroup last year with a track 'Hate' selected for the compilation release Unknown Landscapes - EP 1, Kwartz makes a proper return to the label with Form and Void EP. Hailing from Madrid, DJ and producer Kwartz started his career in 2011 and within fairly a short time he has developed and refined his own hypnotic, dark and enveloping techno. Amongst notable releases to date is his first vinyl EP Fenomen (2013), a joint release with Pole Group artist Exium on their Nheoma imprint. Form and Void EP features two strong originals and two equally powerful remix supports from the label mates and core members of Pole Group, Reeko and Exium. The title track 'Form and Void' kicks off with straight forward 4/4 rhythmic groove that gradually builds up layer by layer in to the darker shade to meet the mysterious break, followed by heavy brooding bass tones slashing through the kick drums, deepening the atmosphere with the hollowing echoes. Reeko's remix elevates the dark mood of original while pumping in even more energy with rolling kick/hat combo and psychedelic swirling chaos of synth that intensifies throughout the entire length of the track. 'Breakage' on the flip side possess much more hardened groove, pounding out the drums packed with blinding force. Exium's remix takes the tension-filled doomsday feel of original to another level and gives a new dimension to the heavy merciless percussion by adding haunting howling echoes that growls like that of ghosts combined with more muted drums and subtle layers of stabs of kicks and effects. Kwartz holds nothing back with Form and Void EP, delving in to the darkest and deepest realm of subterranean pulses that fit perfectly for the dance floor with dimmed light and big sound system. More

Tracklisting
A1 Obscure Shape - Elemental
A2 Obscure Shape - Die Huter Des
B1 Obscure Shape & Parallx - Im Lauf Der Zeit
B2 Obscure Shape - Seiten Des Lebens
B3 Obscure Shape - Der Pfad

Sales Note
Obscure Shape joins Clergy with his first full EP since starting his solo adventure. B1 also sees Lui collaborate with good friend Parallx. More

Tracklisting
A1 Kabay - Amnesia (rework)
A2 Kabay - Dukkha
B1 Kabay - Tribe of Liberation
B2 Kabay - All in
B3 Kabay - Breakpoint Ritual More

Tracklisting
A1 Bidoben - Substance
A2 Bidoben - Empreinte
B1 Bidoben - Telluric
B2 Bidoben - Telluric (Cleric remix)
B3 Bidoben - Entropy Running Backwards More

Tracklisting
A1 Habgud - Jaws Leanin'
A2 Habgud - Locked in pt.1 (Locked Groove)
A3 Habgud - Desire
B1 Habgud - Gold Hands
B2 Habgud - Locked in pt.2 (Locked Groove)
B3 Habgud - XXS More

clear vinyl / stickered sleeve/ incl. insert

Tracklisting:
A1 Cleric - Validation Machine
A2 Cleric - Menai Bridge (Locked Groove)
A3 Cleric - Validation Machine (Second Dose)
B1 Cleric - Fixation
B2 Cleric - Untitled Vox (Locked Groove)
B3 Cleric - Saber More

Tracklisting:
A1 Albert Zhirnov - Switchback
A2 Albert Zhirnov - Distortion Forge
B1 Albert Zhirnov - Wooden Lessons
B2 Albert Zhirnov - Stoker More

Tracklisting:
A1 Felicie - The Halo Effect
A2 Felicie - Shadow Works
B1 Felicie - Detached
B2 Felicie - Golden Shower

Sales Note
Paris-based artist Felicie delivers her first solo vinyl release on Manchester's imprint Clergy.

'Art of Detachment' is composed of four original tracks, focusing on the fusion of hardgroove with an edge of 90's inspired energy, while blurring the line with Felicie's more current fast paced rhythms.

Opening with 'The Halo Effect' strong oldschool vocals and groove-ridden drums, setting the tone for a straight-forward desire to make nothing but dance, with its energetic and punchy stabs.

Followed by 'Shadow Works, a powerful drum work tool weapon where the breakdowns focus on bringing the right tension on the dancefloor, through its questioning yet captivating percussions and subtle melodies.

Through 'Detached', each rhythmic element falls into place giving birth to a deep and driving peak-time oriented dancefloor killer.

Golden Shower closes the EP by blending dynamics drums and celestial chant vocals, cultivating an EP made of four different sonic palettes.

All tracks written and produced by Felicie
Master by Conor Dalton at Glowcast
Cover Art by Jorden Hodgetts
Cat. No. CRG029 - All rights reserved
P & C 2023 Clergy Records More

Tracklisting:

A1 Stef Mendesidis - Critical Ratio
A2 Stef Mendesidis - Interlynx
B1 Stef Mendesidis - Memorex
B2 Stef Mendesidis - Chroma

Sales Note
- 2023 repress - More

Tracklisting
A1 Kontain - Fear Is Your Only Darkness
A2 Kontain - Execute
B1 Kontain - Violent paradise
B2 Kontain - Violent Paradise (Cleric remix)

Sales Note
- 2023 repress - More

printed sleeve / incl. insert

- 2023 repress - More

Tracklisting:
A1 Albert Zhirnov - Panzertrain
A2 Albert Zhirnov - Tunnel
B1 Albert Zhirnov - JoyRide
B2 Albert Zhirnov - Shooter More

Tracklist
A1 Cleric & Azrael - Addicted To Love
A2 Cleric & Azrael - Revival
B1 Cleric & Azrael - The Importance Of Success?
B2 Cleric & Azrael - Cannon Fodder More

A1 Jokasti & Nek ? Grained
A2 Reizemann ? Skirmish
A3 Kwartz ? Common Black
B1 Roman Poncet ? Traw
B2 Tensal ? 33

CRG020V1 and CRG020V2 are the vinyl samplers of the mix Cleric made for its 20th release.

To celebrate hitting their 20th release, Cleric's imprint pulls together 23 talents for a various artist mix compilation including tracks from the likes of Rebekah, Cleric, Stef Mendesidis, Remco Beekwilder & Stranger, Endlec, Kwartz, Setaoc Mass, Roman Poncet, Slam and many more.

Clergy has become synonymous with a balance of atmospheric and hard hitting brand of techno ever since 2014. The boss's own music has been key to that, with carefully curated releases from guests such as Dax J, Kwartz, Reflec and Cleric himself. Helping to make the label an underground favourite. "Clergy Visions 01" sees Cleric invite an array on techno heavyweights to contribute to this compilation that's mixed by the label boss himself.

The mix opens up with the bleak ambience and fizzing electric cables of Jokasti & Nek's "Grained" then Sept's "Artifical" lays down a tunnelling techno groove that immediately locks you in. The mysterious alias, Reizemann heads off to a cosmic realm with its deep space pads slowly building the momentum throughout the drums. The energy levels then stay high throughout tracks from Roman Poncet, Kwartz and Setaoc Mass, then leading onto the groove of Stef Mendesidis.

Testament to Cleric's skills as a DJ and sequencer is the fact this journey is constantly evolving while remaining coherent. A mid-section featuring the likes of Endlec, Sleeparchive and EAS keeps you on your toes with perfectly stripped back but hard dynamic drum programming and intense melody work. Remco Beekwilder & Stranger bring a more hard hitting and industrial style before Slam calm the fires once more allowing you to sink into a smooth, elongated roller. It's left to the dystopian darkness of Rebekah and atmospheric techno brilliance of Lerias to close out this most adventurous mix in real style. More

A1 Deapmash ? Penta (Cleric remix)
A2 Endlec ? Trickster
B1 Remco Beekwilder & Stranger ? No Limit
B2 Stef Mendesidis ? The Secret Agent's Blunder


CRG020V1 and CRG020V2 are the vinyl samplers of the mix Cleric made for its 20th release.

To celebrate hitting their 20th release, Cleric's imprint pulls together 23 talents for a various artist mix compilation including tracks from the likes of Rebekah, Cleric, Stef Mendesidis, Remco Beekwilder & Stranger, Endlec, Kwartz, Setaoc Mass, Roman Poncet, Slam and many more.

Clergy has become synonymous with a balance of atmospheric and hard hitting brand of techno ever since 2014. The boss's own music has been key to that, with carefully curated releases from guests such as Dax J, Kwartz, Reflec and Cleric himself. Helping to make the label an underground favourite. "Clergy Visions 01" sees Cleric invite an array on techno heavyweights to contribute to this compilation that's mixed by the label boss himself.

The mix opens up with the bleak ambience and fizzing electric cables of Jokasti & Nek's "Grained" then Sept's "Artifical" lays down a tunnelling techno groove that immediately locks you in. The mysterious alias, Reizemann heads off to a cosmic realm with its deep space pads slowly building the momentum throughout the drums. The energy levels then stay high throughout tracks from Roman Poncet, Kwartz and Setaoc Mass, then leading onto the groove of Stef Mendesidis.

Testament to Cleric's skills as a DJ and sequencer is the fact this journey is constantly evolving while remaining coherent. A mid-section featuring the likes of Endlec, Sleeparchive and EAS keeps you on your toes with perfectly stripped back but hard dynamic drum programming and intense melody work. Remco Beekwilder & Stranger bring a more hard hitting and industrial style before Slam calm the fires once more allowing you to sink into a smooth, elongated roller. It's left to the dystopian darkness of Rebekah and atmospheric techno brilliance of Lerias to close out this most adventurous mix in real style. More

First up on the new series is Roll Dann, an artist who has paved his way successfully with releases on Soma , Modularz and Pole Group. This EP gives the artist a chance to showcase his harder side to his productions. More