Tracklisting
A1 Chontane - Calade
A2 Chontane - Laurel
A3 Chontane - Izombe
B1 Chontane - Alerce
B2 Chontane - Gamma Whateela
B3 Chontane - Janto

Sales Note
Along with Chontane's debut on EMERALD he brings a booming revival of heavy looped percussion pressure and stylistic shifts. Every piece is executed with enough feel to cut through the layers and provide warmth and emotion with an updated formula on the earliest impressions of techno.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Chontane - Graze
A2 Chontane - Cumaru
A3 Chontane - Schima
B1 Chontane - Lauan
B2 Chontane - Vevis

Sales Note
Chontane returns to Mutual Rytm with a more raw and aggressive sound than before across six powerful new tracks on his latest EP, 'Permanent'.

Berlin-based Ukrainian DJ/producer Chontane has had a busy twelve months. Capped off by recently launching his own new TANE label, the exciting talent has been working hard to reinvent and refresh his sound in the studio. Mastering new techniques to push things to the next level, this EP and return to SHDW & Obscure Shape's Mutual Rytm proves he has succeeded and then some. Where previous works on the likes of ARTS and Rekids were full and more melodic, here he has restricted himself and gone for a more visceral sound. Developed and built in all new ways with an innovative approach to sound design and arrangement, the tracks on the package showcase a more serious and harder-hitting side to his sound as he unveils his impactful 'Permanent' EP.

Opener 'Graze' has a monstrous feel to it, with ghoulish synth loops and industrial textures all coming on strong and heavy. As it bangs along, incendiary hi-hats and lithe pads all bring extra weight and detail. 'Cumaru' is a highpaced techno workout with a frenzy of synths and percussion, all making for dense layers of heavily textured sound. 'Schima' brings some big techno bounce in the drums and more hurried, rusty synth loops that lock you into the darkness. Showing yet another side, 'Lauan' is a little more paired back with pounding tribal grooves and bright synths, bringing relentless yet funk-fuelled intensity. 'Vevis' is the most melodic of the lot - a heavy track but with subtle optimism in the rising background synths that will surely get hands in the air.

Last of all is digital bonus 'Makore', a cauldron of intensity with scraping hits and relentless drums, vastly oversized hi-hats and slamming bass. This high-impact, beautifully brutal yet groove-heavy techno takes Chontane's sound into new realms, and delivers an impressive return on a label continuing to push the genre forward.

Chontane 'Permanent' EP drops via Mutual Rytm on 7th July 2023.




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A1 Chontane - Ecosphere
A2 Chontane - Miaso
B1 Chontane - Our Desire
B2 Chontane - Ice Field

Release Note:

- 2023 repress -


Fresh faces are all about crafting and dedication but mostly soul. We are glad to present Chontane's debut on the White series of the label with a timeless record that collects all the great elements of house and techno in one single place, represented in a modern way. More

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A1 Chontane - Invisible Guest
A2 Chontane - Tarpene
B1 Chontane - Flux
B2 Chontane - Art of Survival

Release Note:
Growing up in Berlin immersed within underground subculture, Chontane started playing regularly at the early age of nineteen kicking things off with a residency at the Krach nights in Humboldthain and then playing some of the cities most revered clubs, including: Tresor, : //About Blank and OHM.

With his first record release in 2018 still receiving praise and support, Chontane has wasted no time in reaffirming his capabilities. With another successful collaborative release on Magic Power with WERK co-founder J.Manuel and a 4 track EP on the Special Projects sub-label of Radio Slave's Rekids imprint. The young producer is constantly blurring the lines between techno, breaks and electro in the capital; breaking down some of the perceived barriers that were once there.

Now Chontane brings his colourful and energetic brand of blurred techno to Lobster Theremin's White series with four hedonistic and mind-altering weapons. First up is 'Invisible Guest' where driving and primal percussion meet a kaleidoscope of colour; a menacing track that's perfectly balanced by soft edges and restoring pads. 'Tarpene' shows a different side of Chontane's productions altogether, a UK inspired cut of techno-stamped breaks that's both emotive and functional.

Then comes 'Flux' a sweat-inducing hypnotic roller that taps into our addictive qualities. Seductive chords mesh with galloping percussion in a trippy peak-time ride through the club's dark corridors. The record comes to a close with 'Art Of Survival', the Berlin based producer embraces his techno roots, with an added sense of largeness and fun.

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cut-out label sleeve / printed inner sleeve

Tracklisting:
A1 Chontane - Preserved
A2 Chontane - Arakis
B1 Chontane - Sitka
B2 Chontane - Laboe
B3 Chontane - After Images

Release Note:
Chontane delivers six dynamic techno cuts via his 'Sycamore' EP on Mutual Rytm.

A firm fixture of the VOLTAGE roster and a rising name originating from Ukraine making an impact, Berlin-based DJ and producer Chontane is quickly finding his feet following a string of EPs via ARTS, Lobster Theremin and Rekids Special Projects. Already playing key clubs at the age of just 18, blurring the lines between techno, breaks and electro with his growing trademark sound, his performances across Berlin and beyond have captured the attention of many as he showcases his up-front and powerful sound. Next, he heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape's Mutual Rytm imprint for the first time as he reveals his six-track 'Sycamore' EP.

Lead cut 'Preserved' is a rugged yet soulful opener, settling into a rolling groove guided by crisp hats and sharp stabs, while 'Arakis' propels into more eerie and menacing spheres as waling vocals emerge and disappear into the track's relentless dynamic. Opening the B-side, 'Sitka' fuses jacking drums with playful flute interludes for a production set to get dancefloors moving, while 'Laboe' keeps things fiery as a peppy track which launches into fiesta mode. Closing the flip side, B3 'After Images' reveals the most emotive production on the package,
balancing the hard-hitting kicks with soulful vocals and hazy melodies for a classy slice of techno.

Once again, digital purchasers are treated to an exclusive bonus with 'In Roots' raising the temperature and jumping right back into the action to serve up another energising anthem from a label and artist on the rise.

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German artist Chontane joins Rekids Special Projects with a twisted four-track release entitled ‘Healing EP’. Over the last five years the Berlin-based DJ has played many of the capital’s best clubs, including Griessmuehle, ://about blank, Suicide Club, Arena Club, and OHM. However, the last two years have seen Chontane breakthrough as a producer having dropped his debut release on THEM Recordings, followed by a collaboration alongside WERK’s co-founder J. Manuel on the newly launched Magic Power imprint. He now joins Rekids Special Projects succeeding appearances from P.Leone, Shinedoe, Jon Hester, and label boss Radio Slave himself. Opening the release, ‘Nam’ is built on an intricate rhythm and indistinguishable earworm vocal whilst a variety of tantalising elements ebb and flow from the mix. ‘Leto’ is then a dark and ominous number with an evil vox and delayed effects, before moving onto a percussive and synth-driven uplifting cut entitled ‘Exam’. Finally, ‘Gora’ concludes the release with its syncopated drums, purring bassline and soaring pads. More

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A1 Emmanuel - Illusion Of Choice
A2 Emmanuel - Lost In Translation
B1 Emmanuel - Analytics
B2 Emmanuel - New Media More

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A1 Boston 168 - Acid Arcane
A2 Boston 168 - Codebreakers
B1 Boston 168 - Impulse of Infinity
B2 Boston 168 - Depth Perception More

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A1 Klint - Gunslingers
A2 Klint - Paris Tokyo
B1 Klint - Chaotic Funk
B2 Klint - Undercover More

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A1 JUDAS - INTENSE I
A2 JUDAS - INTENSE II
B1 JUDAS - INTENSE II
B2 JUDAS - INTENSE IV More

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A1 Paul Roux - What Will Remain When We're Gone
A2 Paul Roux - Burning
B1 Paul Roux - You Know You Want It
B2 Paul Roux - Maybe Is Love
B3 Paul Roux - Stereo Love More

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A1 Tensal - Virgo
A2 Tensal - Molecular Base
B1 Tensal - Black Annis
B2 Tensal - Chromatic Aberration More

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A1 OFF / GRID - Strobe Light Memories
A2 OFF / GRID - Insomniac
B1 OFF / GRID - Patterned Vision
B2 OFF / GRID - No Need To Talk More

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A1 Introversion - Nostalgia
A2 Introversion - Mania
B1 Introversion - Burden
B2 Introversion - Burden (SAMA remix) More

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A1 Private Press - Usual Suspects
A2 Private Press - Credit 9
B1 Private Press - Just Give Us Time
B2 Private Press - Slyly Troopers More

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A1 Thimo Konings & Sama - Matic
A2 Thimo Konings & Sama - Sense of Dread
B1 Thimo Konings & Sama - B118
B2 Thimo Konings & Sama - Tumbleweed More

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A1 Alexander Kowalski - Lost In The Depths
A2 Alexander Kowalski - Elements
B1 Alexander Kowalski - Lights in the Darkness
B2 Alexander Kowalski - Promising Whispers More

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A1 VNTM - Remembrance
A2 VNTM - Breaching
B1 VNTM - Dissonance Is Bliss
B2 VNTM - Continuity More

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A1 Emmanuel - You Are In The Right Place
A2 Emmanuel - Turbolance
A3 Emmanuel - Retardant
B1 Emmanuel - They Control Us
B2 Emmanuel - You Name It More

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A1 Ecilo - Skyline
A2 Ecilo - Never Ends
B1 Ecilo - Manifesto Funk
B2 Ecilo feat. Donjoe - Golden Hours More

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A1 Regent - Quartz
A2 Regent - Actin Up
B1 Regent - Protocol
B2 Regent - Modes More

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A1 Deas - Format
A2 Deas - Burning Space
B1 Deas - Focus
B2 Deas - Vortex More

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A1 Roman Poncet - Walfisch (Robert Hood remix)
A2 Roman Poncet - Afterglow (Psyk remix)
B1 Dax J - Escape The System (Slam remix)
B2 Dax J - Escape The System (Dax J Dub Mix)
B3 Dax J - Escape The System (Acapella)
C1 Dax J - Escape The System (Par Grindvik 'I'm Going In' Rework)
C2 Dax J - 5th Dimension (Echoplex Soleil Remix)
D1 Roman Poncet - Walfisch
D2 Roman Poncet - Afterglow
E1 Shlomo - Burned Hand
E2 Shlomo - Burned Hand (Emmanuel remix)
F1 Kmyle - Capital
F2 Kmyle - Ora More

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A1 Tim Tama - Never Enough
A2 Tim Tama - Discordia
B1 Tim Tama - Unnerve
B2 Tim Tama - Skulking More

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A1 DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - I Wanna
A2 DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Barriers
B1 DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Braindance
B2 DJ Mudak 2000 & FTL - Chasing A Dream

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Braindance is the second, highly anticipated, collaborative EP from Irish producer DJ Mudak 2000 and French producer FTL, landing on their new label as the debut release.

Produced in Dublin & Paris, the two prolific junglists have encapsulated the intricacies of modern jungle while still highlighting the emotive elements of yesteryear.

The first track "I Wanna" begins as a fantastically light, classic jungle track with piercing soul vocals that unpacks into a soaring brawl of amens and intense 808s. A great representation of the duality of light and dark elements which make this whole EP a standout.

A2 "Barriers" is a driving, high tempo club ready cut. There is absolutely no messing about with this one, in your face reese business for the peak timers. On the flipside, title track "Braindance" is a complex yet ethereal roller carried along by hovering staccato vocals that are contrasted with a deep cutting sub that will hit you in all of the right spots.

The final track "Chasing A Dream" lives up to its name as its emotive synth lines and Sad Boys-esque cowbells will fill you with the tangible feelings of want and passion. More

Tracklisting:
A1 M4A4 - Import
A2 M4A4 - Stepgroove
B1 M4A4 - Friends
B2 M4A4 - Bhouse

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- Repress -

Dublin based producer M4A4 releases his debut 12" for Running Out of Steam, with 4 luscious cuts of NY House inspired goodness.

It's hard to believe that 'Forever Underground' was scene newcomer M4A4's first vinyl outing, the talented young Irish producer flawlessly blends the sounds of Deep House with those of Jersey & NY House, creating a record that's destined to make people dance.
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Canada's Solar Phenomena presents three DJ Sotofett remixes of Tokyo producer Mystica Tribe. With a unique and unpredictable approach, Norwegian DJ Sotofett who runs Sex Tags Mania, Amfibia and Wania opens the remix EP with "Ash of Dub Mix", and as the names suggests, a fat dub with huge rubbery kicks, oodles of echoing hits and a spaced out curiousness that sonically draws inwards. "Dub Lawn Dub" eight minutes strips it back with a meandering top line, whimsical, dreamy and encouraging synths contrasting the rickety drums tumbling below. Lastly, "Dub'right Mix" continues the producer trademark loose limbed and jumbled drums, working into a lather while synths squelches and wobbled pads parallely prospects other dimensions. Heavy deepness with percussive highlights. More

A continuation of the extensive research project initiated last year between Sound Metaphors, Transmigration and surviving eye-witness/historian Ray Castle. An in depth analysis of the dancefloor landscape that developed in Goa during the 80s' and early 90's well before "Trance" became the unfortunate dirty word it is today. Before "trance" was even a genre, Goa was brewing a scene with unparalleled aesthetics, with a constant influx of dedicated collectors and DJs coming and going to this tropical underground dancefloor haven, filtering through vast amounts of emerging electronic music of the times and distilling only the finest of "Special Goa Music". Here is another compilation of our chosen most impactful tracks that would have been soundtrack to a very special and pure moment of freedom in dancefloor culture before the bastardisation of what we now know as "Goa Trance". A highly sought after selection of New Beat, Proto Techno, early Progressive/Trance, Industrial, EBM and House Music. Featuring photographs of the events presented in a double LP gatefold with poster and liner notes by Ray Castle himself. Re-mastered at Manmade mastering in Berlin. A generous body of research essential to any well rounded record collection. More

Tempo Records sublabel TempoCore presents Pugilist & Tamen; with four True To The Core Jungle & Drum and Bass tracks. A diverse quality production with amens, drumfunk and heavy bass ingredients. This beautiful crafted LIMITED EDITION crystal clear vinyl 12? comes in a new designed Tempo Records "Logo" high quality "Kraft" outer sleeve + a white innersleeve. All tracks mastered by Stuart Hawkes of Metropolis Mastering, London. More

Following Chicago’s tradition in special edits and dj personal reworks to extend crucial parts and surprise the dancers, Theo Parrish has always sparkled his legendary sets with his own versions of classic and obscure disco, funk and soul cuts to maximum effect! Some of those were available to fans in mid 2000s via the Ugly Edits series, now it’s finally time for the LOVELY EDITS.

Officially licensed and using the original parts from the master tapes, here we have Theo’s takes on two absolute staples: BT EXPRESS ‘Peace Pipe’ and GEORGE DUKE ‘I Want You For Myself’. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Levzon - Mambata
A2 Levzon - Bang The Drums
A3 Levzon - Bang The Drums (Phil Berg remix)
B1 Levzon - Baraa
B2 Levzon - Baila
B3 Levzon - Baraa (RUIZ OSC1 remix)

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Seasons are changing - energy is shifting. The next Frenzy release is here, presenting the next-best-local talent on the block: Levzon. This born-to-be gearhead from the outskirts of Amsterdam began experimenting with electronic music as a youngster. Immersing himself in a variety of genres throughout his early years, he decided to take the next step and provide an output for his vision on techno as 'Levzon'. For our next Frenzy adventure, he is going all out for the first time, profiling his sound through a 4-track heavy-hitting EP with old-school-induced cuts and loopy basslines, including two remixes by like-minded associates.

Imagine an era where speed has no limit and the night knows no dawn. That's about the atmosphere 'Mambata' is creating at the start of the A-side. Followed by drum-led 'Bang the Drums', Levzon continues to ride the wave of heat, pressure, and movement. The adventure doesn't end here yet: talent on the rise Phil Berg is providing a perfectly executed dubby remix of 'Bang The Drums' Enter the B-side where a body-heavy peak time experience is awaiting you with 'Baraa'. A true weapon on the dancefloor. At the end of his story, Levzon leaves us with the beautifully composed 'Baila', casting a subtle rhythm of basslines with funk-induced vocals within a more subtle tempo. To close off the record in style, Ruiz OSC1' provides a remix of 'Baila' - throwing her 90s rave techniques into the battle. More

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Late nineties saw three releases of Boo Williams on Titonton Duvante run Residual Records. From these three eps we pulled the four best tracks, which make up this 'Residual EP'. Four times raw, deep, melancholic, late night grooves at which Boo is a master. Essential house music! More

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A1 Altinbas vs. Cirkle - Shagohod
A2 Altinbas vs. Cirkle - Enlightenment
B1 Altinbas vs. Cirkle - Bold
B2 Altinbas vs. Cirkle - Time in Motion More

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A1 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - Twerk Dat Shit
A2 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - Drive Me Crazy
A3 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - Pumping Bass
B1 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - XTC People
B2 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - Sendwhich
B3 TAFKAMP presents IRV DA PERV - Why u wanna playa hate

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A wild Paling appears! TAFKAMP presents Irv Da Perv coming thru with The Most Wanted Digital Dubplates Vol. 2 on the Paling Trax Limited imprint. A selection of essential ghetto-influenced bangers on this 6-tracker EP - all killer no filler!
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After releasing five sold out various artists EP’s featuring 25 artists, positivesource is excited to present a new chapter for the label with a diverse and anthemic EP from Berlin based producer Regent.

No stranger to the label, Regent contributed to src005 last year with his smooth techno roller ‘Off Agenda’ alongside music from Neri J, Alpha Tracks, Vil & Cravo. His tracks have featured heavily in DJ sets by label founders Blue Hour and Philippa Pacho over the years, naturally the idea to present the first artist EP on positivesource with Regent comes as no surprise. The record starts on a hypnotic tip with ‘Occult’, grooving along with an infectious bass-line swung beats and blissed out atmospherics before stepping up the energy levels on ‘Khmera’, a relentless chord driven percussive anthem with nostalgic vocals rising to new heights. On the flip the title track ‘Aphid Riot’ is bold and vibrant leaning heavily into UK flavours using sliced up vocals, breakbeats and a classic ‘Reece’ bass-line. Completing the record is a ‘broken’ version of ‘Aphid Riot’ highlighting an ethereal tonal melody with a deeper and more introspective take on the original. It’s a new sound exploration from the producer, demonstrating his versatility and perhaps a rare moment in his discography. More