LDS takes no prisoners on this blistering new techno workout for Exos' Planet X & X/OZ labels. Opener 'Karplusfunk' is a 100-mile-an-hour assault with caustic hit hats over clipped, kinetic drums. Manic synth lines ride up and down and the energy levels are off the chart. 'Mvoper FM' is slightly paired back but is still warp-speed icy techno to take dance floors on a white knuckle ride through the cosmos. The Exos remix of 'LD5' has snares that sound like sheet metal blowing in the wind while solar clouds peel off the groove. The flip side offers two more cuts of head-melting techno experimentalism.

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Tracklisting:
A1 LDS - Texture Mapping (Avantgarde Radio Mix)
A2 LDS - Nord Dab
A3 LDS - GL03
B1 LDS - Digi Spa
B2 LDS - Fuenf Formen
B3 LDS - Texture Mapping (Thema Mix)

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LDS - Digi Spa

LDS returns to Monnom Black and hits a career high with his new ep, an astonishing take on modern dub techno featuring 6 tracks of futuristic grooves. LDS is an artist that stands at the cutting edge of technology, influenced by artificial intelligence and digital innovation. The ep showcases his unique production aesthetic, complex sound design and nuanced details that place him a cut above the rest. AI was used to create the artwork for the release, merging together the digital and physical realms, moving ever closer to the singularity.

Release Date Vinyl + Digital - April 21st 2023

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After successful releases on Transatlantic and Monnom Black, German FM synthesis wizard Luca Daniel Schwarz (aka LDS) presents his latest record ‘algo5’. The EP captures a wide range of sonic ground with innovative and futuristic edge.

’nbdfoil’ the opening track starts the voyage with mesmerising awe before sliding into ‘kizzt_VF’ where reality distorts and mind-warping events unfold. Closing out the A side the interlude ‘<13’ stumbles along with playful weirdness and explorative sonic gestures. Back in more familiar territory the B-side’s ‘fl+’ and ‘Vone’ propel dynamic rhythms through the ether until arriving at the final track, ‘mfäg’ where fragmented arps and cinematic ambience give an emotional sense of closure.

LDS’s ability to compose to a high level of depth and intrigue is unmistakably a significant feat for any electronic dance music producer and testament to the possibilities of modern sound design.

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Fine hand-stamped Dub Techno assault with a Detroit twist from LDS, limited copies...



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Tracklisting
A1 Lars Huismann - Functions
A2 Lars Huismann - Dominion
B1 Lars Huismann - Orbital
B2 Lars Huismann - Claws
C1 Lars Huismann - Somatic
C2 Lars Huismann - Aeon
D1 Lars Huismann - Metamorphosis
D2 Lars Huismann - Diffusion

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Berlin-based techno producer Lars Huismann makes his debut on Monnom Black with eight tracks crafted with meticulous precision, blending hypnotic melodies and intense dubbed-out grooves.

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New LP from Dax J - War is Peace, Freedom is Slavery, Ignorance is strength
Referencing the political slogans in Orwell's dystopian novel 1984, where language is manipulated to control and oppress, we find a stark reflection in modern society, where truth is frequently distorted, and freedoms are increasingly compromised-echoing the very tactics Orwell warned against

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Tracklisting:
A1 VILLA - Silhouetten der Nacht
A2 Chontane - Ceoid
A3 Levzon - Planga
B1 BENKHLIFA - Basikstruktur
B2 Umwelt - Echoes of The Storm
B3 Kashpitzky - Timeline Off
C1 Dax J - Passing Clouds
C2 LPV - Arrival
C3 Hadone - Euphoria
D1 Stef Mendesidis - Magma
D2 Chlär - Raw Audio Models
D3 Nnamael - One Step Closer to the Truth
E1 BENKHLIFA - Predator in the Zoo
E2 Selective Response - Mars
E3 Jehra - Take It Or Leave It
F1 Mattia Trani - Dreampunk
F2 VIL & CRAVO - Plane to Lisboa
F3 jadzia - Surface
F4 Pablo Bozzi - To the Edge

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The World of Monnom Black makes it triumphant return, unveiling the highly anticipated third iteration of its iconic release and ushering in a wealth of new artistic voices into its ever-expanding universe. Celebrated for curating the finest handpicked music, the series remains a beacon for championing the true essence of techno. Presented on triple vinyl and graced by 19 esteemed artists, marking this as the label's most innovative and important release to date. Welcome to The World Of Monnom Black 3!

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Tracklisting:
A1 Thomas P. Heckmann - Himmel Und Hoelle
A2 Purple Plejade - Realms
B1 Thomas P. Heckmann - EBM 1
B2 Thomas P. Heckmann - Teufelswerk
B3 Thomas P. Heckmann - Dunkel
C1 Drax Ltd. II - Amphetamine
C2 Drax Three - Phosphene
C3 Welt In Scherben - II-1
D1 Knarz - Tanzmaschine
D2 Knarz - Kind der Nacht
D3 Thomas P. Heckmann - Violent Stains
E1 Drax - Interior
E2 Drax - CPU 93 Moulder
E3 Drax - Virtual Plane
F1 Thomas P. Heckmann - Back Up
F2 Thomas P. Heckmann - Body Music (EBM 3)
F3 Drax Ltd. I - Parnophelia

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Monnom Black presents Legacy, an introspective look through the storied career of legendary German electronic artist, Thomas P. Heckmann. For the 1st time ever, Heckmann pulls together a lifetime compilation looking back through his multiple alias' and timeless tracks in one release, including those of Knarz, Age, Heckmann, Skydiver, Spectral Emotions, Purple Plejade, and the infamous DRAX (which celebrates it's 30th anniversary this year)

The release consists of a total of 23 tracks, 17 of them slated across 3 slabs of vinyl with 6 digital bonuses containing the best of Heckmann's underground hits like; Himmel Und Hoelle, Tanzmaschine, Teufelswerk and EBM1, as well as his more unknown gems like Chiswick Days and Parnophelia.

Heckman has flexed his prowess across multiple shades of electronic genres throughout his career, but it's his contributions to Industrial, EBM-Techno, Acid, and Experimental that has earned him his notoriety, and it was in 1994 when he dropped an acid-tinged 'Amphetamine' as DRAX LTD. II that shot him into being recognised as a global super power to be reckoned with.

The German producer released his latest studio album "Body Music" in 2018 on Monnom Black, and later featured on The World of Monnom Black compilations. He now returns to celebrate his Legacy with this special release!

Legacy will be made available on triple vinyl & digital in August 2023

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Tracklisting:
A1 LDS - Texture Mapping (Avantgarde Radio Mix)
A2 LDS - Nord Dab
A3 LDS - GL03
B1 LDS - Digi Spa
B2 LDS - Fuenf Formen
B3 LDS - Texture Mapping (Thema Mix)

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Release Date Vinyl + Digital - April 21st 2023

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Tracklisting:
A1 I Hate Models - State of Control
A2 I Hate Models - She Said Fuck People I Have Drugs
B1 I Hate Models - Emerald
B2 I Hate Models - Last Kiss Before Death

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"I Hate Models makes his debut on Monnom Black bringing his trademark sound and style, anthemic ebm, acid, rave, techno killers. Absolutely Essential!"

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A1 Christopher Just - Petra 02 (Dax J remix)
B1 Dax J - The Train

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Electronic pioneer, Christopher Just's initial music came out in 1993 under his own name and various pseudonyms, like "DJ One finger" and "ilsa Gold". The "Petra" project was originally released in 1996 showcasing the ferocious sound of 90's analog hardware. Over 25 years later Dax J presents his colossal remix of the relativity unknown and now unearthed gem that went under the radar for so many years. The B - side of the record comes with a signature Dax J deep percussive groove, "The Train".


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A1 Ryuji Takeuchi - Crevice
A2 Ryuji Takeuchi - Dignity
B1 Ryuji Takeuchi - Open Seam
B2 Ryuji Takeuchi - Enlightenment

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Legendary Techno artist from Japan, Ryuji Takeuchi, releases his first EP on Monnom Black. Generation Lost EP represents a new evolved sound from Ryuji, inspired from his roots, laying down his signature grooves of percussive driving techno and the classic sound that he pioneered since the late 90's and early 2000's!


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Tracklisting:
A1 Dax J - Brixton
A2 Dax J - Reshape the Future
B1 Dax J - World Deception Alliance
B2 Dax J - China White

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Dax J presents a new EP of advanced percussive, acid techno & warehouse grooves. Brixton EP

All tracks written, produced and mixed by Dax J, 2022

Picture shot by acclaimed photographer Masataka Ishida, in Brixton London, 1999


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printed slipcase / incl. dl code / inserts

Tracklisting:
A1 Fractions - Zero Ground
A2 DIMI - Drive Me Up
B1 Hadone - Hope Reminds Me of Her
B2 Tellurian - Big Bad City (Dax J Mix)
C1 VTSS - Atlantyda
C2 LDS - Algorithmic Reality
D1 Buried Secrets - Distant Voices
D2 UVB - God Knows You're A Cunt
D3 Zanias - Holocene
E1 Dax J - Zephyr
E2 Aahan feat. The Dag - Venting
F1 Vladimir Dubyshkin - Lorry
F2 Knarz - Kind Der Nacht
F3 Hive - Devious Methods

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To celebrate its landmark 20th release, Monnom Black invites you to enter The World of Monnom Black II - a return trip to techno's most uncompromising landscape. The triple vinyl release features 14 hand-picked contributions from the label's trusted collaborators alongside cutting-edge artists new to the roster; making this compilation one of the label's most varied and innovative collections yet.

On The World of Monnom Black II, new artists including VTSS, DIMI (AnD), Vladimir Dubyshkin, Hadone, Fractions, LDS, Aahan and Buried Secrets all throw down tracks which fuse tight machine rhythms with intricate detail. There's also a return for many establish- 2023 repress -ed label favourites such as UVB, Dax J, Zanias and Thomas P. Heckmann as Knarz.

To round out the compilation there's a re-release of the timeless 1998 hip hop cut, "Devious Methods", from legendary drum and bass producer, Hive, and Tellurian's hardcore classic, "Big Bad City", gets a new mix from Dax J.

This release further confirms Monnom Black's reputation for representing raw analogue music and cements the label's place as the home of some of the roughest and classiest contemporary sounds in techno.

Welcome to the world of Monnom Black.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Umwelt - Generation One
A2 Umwelt - Captive Universe
B1 Umwelt - Dead Eyes Society
B2 Umwelt - Brightness Falls From The Air
C1 Umwelt - The Lost Dreamer
C2 Umwelt - Codebreaker
D1 Umwelt - Light Chaser
D2 Umwelt - Dark Star Renegade
D3 Umwelt - Conversation In The Dark Waters

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Monnom Black presents Umwelt's new studio album "Dead Eyes Society", a stunning piece of work and the culmination of 30 years of artistic refinement. Umwelt is a truly rare underground electronic artist in the world of Techno and is without doubt one of the most important and prolific French electronic producers of a generation. A techno activist since the 90's boasting over 50 releases to date. Throughout his career he has crafted a pure analog, unmistakable, signature sound, mixing dark, cinematic melancholy with the electro-techno grit he is so renowned for.

The sound of the album is influenced by late 90's and early 00's techno contrasted with an avant-garde approach to recording and sound design. Throughout the album Umwelt lays down beautiful grooves and his space techno melodies in uncompromising fashion, blended with classic synthwork and run through his famous analog outboard chains. With "Dead Eyes Society" Umwelt has crafted his most powerful techno album to date and solidified himself as an exceptional artist and titanic figure of modern electronic music.

Picture by acclaimed photographer Cam Linh, her work has been featured across multiple Parisian exhibitions and has worked closely with Umwelt over the past years.



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Monnom Black 008 comes from Stranger, one of Rotterdams fast rising talents. Known for his love of classic Techno, Stranger delivers 4 peak-time Rave Acidic cuts, ready to do the damage. Highly Recommended!

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Tracklisting:
A1 Dax J - The Wonk
A2 Dax J - The Invisible Man
B1 Dax J - Wir Leben Fur Die Nacht
B2 Dax J - The Bounce
B3 Dax J - Surrender

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Dax J delivers The Invisible Man EP for Monnom black 009. Dark, acidic, 90's inspired rave cuts. Dax's 1st release after his critically acclaimed debut album "Shades of Black". Essential Selection!

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Tracklist:
A1 Dax J - Simulated Reality (Terafactory AI Electronics)
A2 Dax J - The Second Reniassance (Final Dystopia)
B1 Dax J - Universal Future Sound
B2 Dax J - East London Back Alleys (Jungle Techno Mix)
C1 Dax J - Industrial Cyber Technologies
C2 Dax J - Opioiding (Fentanyl Mix)
C3 Dax J - Utopian Surrealism
D1 Dax J - Fractalize
D2 Dax J - None The Wiser
D3 Dax J - Anthropic Demise (End)

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Dax J's 3rd studio album Utopian Surrealism LP, observes our transition into a new dystopian era, with a soundtrack of Techno, Acid, Amens and IDM. Essential Selection!



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Dax J returns to his label Monnom Black, bringing with him four cuts of pulsating techno!

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