Markus Suckut returns with his second EP on 'made of Concrete'. Named after the Ruhr area, one of the densest regions in Germany, 'Ruhr' shows off the mesmerizing skillset and versatility of the producer. His hometown Düsseldorf is one of the three major cities on the Ruhr map and has brought up its very own Düsseldorf-sound within German electronic music, with local heroes Kraftwerk paving the way in the 1970s. The twists and turns of the Ruhr river and the musical paths that electronic music has taken all come together in this EP, which steers from techno to electronica with ease.

While 'Tunnel' is a rather straightforward minimal techno banger, the title track 'Ruhr' is almost melancholic. 'At The Park With Friends' ventures into the realms of ambient. The 5-tracker is accompanied by a technoid remix of 'Smoke' by Markus Suckut's longtime friend Thomas Hessler. More

Rekids regular Markus Suckut drops his third album entitled ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind’ this September. Here is a limited edition 10” of extra two tracks from the album. ‘We Will All Disappear One Day’ is a syncopated ominous beast if a track complete with purring bassline, on the flip is the moody two-step number entitled ‘Death Is Not Final’ with twisted sequences and trippy effects. More

Rekids regular Markus Suckut drops his third album entitled ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind’ this September. When not helming his own imprints, SCKT and Pattern Research, the Du¨sseldorf artist has been releasing on Rekids since 2015 and is now a core member of the label’s family. Earlier this year saw the arrival of ‘New Life EP’, a mesmerising release exemplary of the producer’s knack for making imaginative house and techno complete with a compelling groove. No stranger to the long player format having released two albums previously, Markus Suckut returns to Radio Slave’s label with a quality nine-track album. From the word go Suckut’s album demonstrates his versatility as a musician, initiating with a beatless intro named ‘Escape’, before ‘Breeze’ comes into play with its skipping percussion and loopy atmospherics. Crunchy snares and crystalline synths make up ‘Sun’s Out’ whilst ‘Future Is Not Always Bright’ drives forward with its sultry low-end, ethereal pads and sci-fi bleeps, leading into ‘Take A Break’ and its medley of elaborate drums, living up to its name. ‘Above The Clouds’ is comprised of intricate notes and soothing chords whilst the machinelike ‘Orchid’ features electro inspired melodies, contrasting to the album’s title track, ‘Heaven Is A State Of Mind’, with its bumpy bass and warping textures. ‘Wonderland (Version)’ is a ghostly acid cut which suitably closes the album. More

German producer Markus Suckut returns with a mesmerising techno release entitled ‘New Life EP’, a precursor to his forthcoming album on Rekids. First appearing on Rekids in 2015, Markus Suckut has since become a vital member of the Rekids family when not running his own labels SCKT and Pattern Research. Pounding drums and atmospheric effects initiate ‘New Life’ before a groove laden bassline and scintillating synths ebbs into the mix. ‘Mistakes Are For Everyone’ then generates an oscillating aesthetic whilst syncopated kicks join echoing nuances, leading into the rattling sounds of ‘Shimmer’ with its ghostly chords and tantalising melodies. With Suckut having released two albums already the Du¨sseldorf artist is no stranger to the long player format making his forthcoming album on Rekids all the more exciting. More

Rekids regular Markus Suckut returns to Radio Slave’s renowned imprint with a solid techno two-tracker this November. Recent years has seen Markus Suckut’s distinguished career enter its next phase, whether playing a role in the relaunch of Steve O’Sullivan’s Mosaic imprint, debuting on Rekids, or pioneering his own imprints Exile (alongside Johannes Heil) and SCKT. In his next outing on Rekids the German DJ and producer demonstrates functional techno from the off, initiating with the cavernous and uncompromising ‘10 Y’ which forges a swelling tension using echoing stabs and rolling kicks. On the flip, the groveled ‘Zero Nine Six’ meanders forward with subtle bass tones as mesmerising synth throbs gradually ebb into the mix. More

Following a stellar contribution to Radio Slave's Clone Wars remix package, Markus Suckut makes his full Rekids debut with the Heat On Feet EP. The three tracks on offer capture Suckut's ability to marry intensity with groove, with the toughness of his iron-forged techno breakbeats and ambient textures. The A cut, Untitled #1, is perhaps the EP's most instantly ear-catching, framing itself around a swinging hardcore break with a bubbling acid bassline coming to the fore over the course of the track's seven-minute running time. #2 opens the B-side with a fast, stripped-down, atmospheric techno tool, while #3 closes the EP with a pounding 4x4 melting away to reveal a romantic star-gazing breaks & pads combo. The EP marks the start of a new phase in Suckut's already illustrious career, which has seen the German release on many of techno's most respected labels. More Rekids releases are in the works, plus 2016 will see the resurrection of his own SCKT imprint, with the two labels together becoming the producer's main outlets.
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Steve O'Sullivan recently resurrected his much loved Mosaic imprint, and with it comes the Red Label Series. Following on from a first release by Ben Sims comes this new three track EP by Markus Suckut. In the last four years, German Suckut has established himself as a fine techno producer with credits on labels like Stroboscopic Aretfacts, Figure and his own SCKT. His grooves are tight, atmospheric and expertly crafted for maximum impact.
This EP kicks off with 'Turn On', a hunched over, hurried and minimal techno shuffler with doom laden spoken word snippets beaming in over the rubbery kicks. 'Tune In' is less direct, instead seeming to rock back and forth in one sport, with feint industrial sounds and distant rumbles permeating the thick groove, before finally 'Drop Out' is another dubbed out, shadowy and oppressive groove riddled with muted sine waves and rippling chords. Hugely textured, humid and inviting, these are three more killer tracks from Suckut and Mosaic. More

Tracklisting
A1 Taupe - Deep Water
A2 Taupe - Still
B1 Taupe - Tempest
B2 Taupe - Arctic
B3 Taupe - Abyss

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Taupe's debut release on Sungate is a clear declaration of intent. 5 cuts of atemporal electroid sonics that travel from Neptunian landscapes to the depths of the deep-blue-sea. We are pulled suddenly into a hyperspace informed equally by the Detroit masters and Rotterdam electro authorities. Truly a journey. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Volpe - Continuous Interaction
A2 Johannes Volk - Improvised Variations
B1 Deano - 140Dub
B2 Taupe - Stone Circle

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Sungate's new V.A. record, "Killer Loops", is a testament to the musical talent of Volpe, Johannes Volk, Deano and Taupe, delivering four captivating, dubbed-out and grooving tracks. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Nuno Dos Santos - Backside Disaster
A2 Nuno Dos Santos - Backside Disaster (Moy Santana remix)
B1 Nuno Dos Santos - Sayne
B2 Nuno Dos Santos - Nonskier

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Sungate is proud to present Nuno Dos Santos' first release on the label, a three-track EP that showcases his unique brand of cosmic techno, featuring powerful bass sequences and driving rhythms. Label boss Moy Santana rounds out the package adding a mind-blowing remix. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Deniro - Primary Waves
A2 Deniro - Secondary Waves
B1 Voiski - Through The Night, Softly
B2 Voiski - The Kind Lady Of Baltimore More

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Tracklisting:
A1 Jozef K & Tin Man - Perfectly Symmetrical Acid
A2 Jozef K & Tin Man - Perfectly Symmetrical Acid (Evigt Mörker remix)
B1 Jozef K & Tin Man - Nice Acid
B2 Jozef K & Tin Man - Nice Acid (Voiski remix)

Release Note:
- 2022 repress -

Futuristic Acid tracks by Jozef K & Tin Man remixed by Voiski and Evigt Morker. More

Tracklisting:
A1 Estrato Aurora & Siarem - Zeta II Reticuli
A2 Estrato Aurora & Siarem - Nostromo
A3 Estrato Aurora & Siarem - Mother
B1 Estrato Aurora & Siarem - Alien
B2 Estrato Aurora & Siarem - Alien (VC-118A remix)

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Oscillating bass tones, off-kilter drums, velvety pads, melancholic synths, ambient soundscapes. Four timeless cuts by Estrato Aurora & Siarem plus an outstanding remix by VC-188A. Everything we dreamed of. More

Hiver and Moy Santana sign their split EP "Planetary Society" to Sungate, featuring 4 original timeless tracks that explore the edge of House and Techno. This versatile record draws on intelligently crafted sounds powered by layers of warm pads, cosmic synth textures and irresistible percussive rhythms. More

Conforce signs "Wavetable" to Sungate - an energetic and diverse four-track EP produced using mostly wavetable synthesizers. These chord-driven tracks showcase a sophisticated danceable approach with proper groove. Rotterdam techno in its purest form. More

Stojche and Deniro join forces on Sungate to create "Pressure", a split EP with four original tracks that showcase their unique way of understanding music. An exquisite selection of captivating, tripped out, effective techno productions. More

Skudge's passion for machine driven music and his artful approach to loops get reflected in this new release for Sungate. "Grain" and "Anyon" are two hypnotic, warm and dubbed out original tracks lying in that undefined area between house and techno. Smooth dub contours and slippery grooves for your enjoyment. Stojche's interpretation of "Grain" completes the release with an excellent dreamy and dancefloor-friendly remix. More

Sungate's 5th release is titled Magnetic Field #1, a V/A made up by Artefakt, Conforce, Exos and Hiver. A magnetic field can be defined in several ways based on the effects it has on its environment. In this case, the environment would be represented by the listener, and the Magnetic Field would be the record. Coincidentally, there has recently been renewed interest in the effects of magnetic fields on biological cells, so be prepared to see where this EP takes you. More

Echoplex signs his "Entering the Sky" to Sungate as the third release of the labels catalogue. Echoplex, previously known for his vast label appearances across the world, now delivers a beautifully crafted four track original EP. This record balances smoothly between a forward thinking and highly effective Techno tracks. Specially envision for the body and soul, for the dance floor and for the home listening pleasure. More

Eduardo de la Calle signs Sungate's first release, an original four track EP which overall concept takes inspiration from Hindu mythology and comes alive through four balanced, elegant and strong productions. Analog sound with hypnotic cadence, futuristic personality and Eduardo's unique personal trademark.
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