Tracklisting
A1 Obscure Shape - Reborn Identity
A2 Obscure Shape - All We Imagine as Light
A2 Obscure Shape - Reborn Identity (DJ RUSH remix)

B1 Obscure Shape - Broken Circle
B2 Obscure Shape - Instinct
B3 Obscure Shape - Instinct (Volpe remix)

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The 8th Frenzy chapter is here, and we are elated to present a long-anticipated collaboration with none other than techno visionary Obscure Shape and his "Reborn Identity EP". This project has been brewing for a while, ever since Obscure Shape left a lasting impression on us with the music he created on his solo-journey, captivating us with his relentless, signature sound. Growing up amidst the raw power of the 00s techno era, Obscure Shape masterfully blends nostalgic elements with a modern, innovative vision for the forthcoming Frenzy EP - providing us with an 8-tracker including remixes from none other than the electronic music pioneer 'DJ Rush' and newschool sound magician Volpe, topping it of with 2 bonustracks.

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Tracklisting
A1 Hurdslenk - Pull Effect
A2 Hurdslenk - Mayhem
A3 Hurdslenk - Mayhem (Bailey Ibbs remix)
B1 Hurdslenk - Warriors Dub
B2 Hurdslenk - Onem
B3 Hurdslenk - Onem (Isaiah remix)

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Tracklisting
A1 Coyu - Drunk Calls
A2 Bailey lbbs - Manic Room
A3 Antigone - Push
B1 Hurdslenk - Starting Fresh
B2 Rebecca Delle Piane - Dulzura
B3 Dylan Fogarty - 4Am
C1 Steve Redhead - Pantonone
C2 Juri Heidemann - Kesema
C3 Chontane - Reoite
D1 Remco Beekwilders - Afsauzen
D2 Juan Sanchez - Miles On The Meter
D3 Vromo - Means The World

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Tracklisting:
A1 The Miller - Kartong
A2 The Miller - Apex
A3 The Miller - Apex (Rove Ranger remix)
B1 The Miller - Complied
B2 The Miller - Gate
B3 The Miller - Gate (ANNE remix)

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For Frenzy's 5th installment, we'll take the fusion of the past and the present even further. We present you a 6-track EP by Swedish DJ and producer 'The Miller', who was amongst the Nordic wave of early 2000s techno pioneers like Cari Lekebusch, Adam Beyer, and Joel Mull. Coming from an era where rave and nightlife escapism were blooming, The Miller possesses a vast backlog of old-school productions that embody the true Frenzy sound. We invited him to compile an EP with old and new material, accompanied by remixes from the up-and-coming generation to truly intertwine generations of dancefloor exquisiteness. Allow yourself to surpass the linear alignment of time within the next collision of decades on Frenzy 005. It's time to dance.

Starting out slow but steady on the A side, 'Kartong' gradually builds up the pressure with a playful mix of reversed phrases and thoughtful alignment of pitch levels. Tension transforms into motion as 'Apex' kicks in with big airy basslines and exotic drum elements that keep the early-day spirit alive. To complete the A-side, Stuttgart-based Rove Ranger presents a dub-influenced remix of Apex, accelerating the 00s story straight into the next decade. On the flip side, we go back to the old days as 'Complied' grabs hold of hips and minds with catchy repetition and a straightforward bassline. The Miller got us spellbound as 'Gate' follows up with a stripped-down steamy groover. To end the journey in full force, a powerful remix of Gate by the Greek-based ANNE is delivered, converting stripped down into the contrary for those big-room dancefloor moments.

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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.

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Tracklisting:
A1 William Arist - Chaka Chaka
A2 William Arist - Days
A3 William Arist - Chaka Chaka (VIL remix)
B1 William Arist - Tero
B2 William Arist - Gultural
B3 William Arist - Gultural (Kenji Hina House Remix)

Sales Note:
For Frenzy's third release, and the first solo release, the Uruguay-based William Arist is introducing us to his world of 'tribal techno'. Hailing from the city of Montevideo, this Southern-American-born artist already is a talent to watch overseas. Through their like-minded vision of electronic music, William bonded strongly with our Amsterdam-based Frenzy crew over the last couple of years. This warm connection evolved into Frenzy 03 - showcasing pure dance floor eclecticism that only William can deliver, including two remixes by no other than VIL and rising star Kenji Hina aka Alarico.

The A side instantly kicks off at full good vibe-throttle with two productions that reminisce about those iconic Love Parade moments during the very first days of rave culture. Balancing on the edge of house and techno, 'Chaka Chaka' loops the listener into a straight sense of movement. With rhythmic drums and uplifting vocals, 'Days' feels like stepping into an after hour dance-floor at the beach while the morning sun rises through the exotic vegetation. On the B side, William leans towards a more hypnotic sound. With a great tempo and a dark yet subtle mood, 'Tero' sets the tone for those murky clubbing moments where the boundaries dissolve and bodies merge. Slowly climbing out of the deep, 'Gultural' stays on the same energy level while adding dubby hints and a taste of freshness.

To top it off, the release is provided with two remixes that leave no room for interpretation. Portuguese producer VIL turned 'Chaka Chaka' into a true peak-hour beast while Italian multi-talent Alarico shows his versatile skill set with a speedy house remix of 'Gultural' under his Kenji Hina alias.

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Repress

Tracklisting:
A1 Verschwender - Slow
A2 Antonio De Angelis - N-Gram
A3 Samuel L Session - The Others
B1 Egotot - Moved Permanently
B2 Volpe - Determine Your Destiny
B3 Earwax - Zawiera
C1 Doug Cooney - Covalent
C2 Vil - Harshell
C3 Phil Berg - Devious Phantasies
D1 Rosati - Flash
D2 Rove Ranger & SYMON - Track 12
D3 Melier Avenue - Journey

Release Note:
The first Various Artist release from Frenzy. 12 tracks, designed by 13 artists, with the focus on the old school sound with a modern-day twist. Verschwender, Antonio De Angelis and Samuel L Session cover the A-side, Egotot, Volpe and Earwaxare on the B-side, Doug Cooney, VIL and Phil Berg on the Cside and Rosati, Rove Ranger & SYMON, and Melier Avenue on the D-side.

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Co-Accused return for their second release of 2024 with a hand picked V/A sharing sounds from some of
the label’s favourite electro and techno producers. Underground legends and fearsome up-and-comers
come on board to the Glasgow based label with Luke’s Anger, SOD-90, Steve Allman, Mal_Hombre and
Parand delivering tracks. CR006 VA is selected for the dancefloor, tried and tested in Co-Accused's own
DJ sets.

Luke’s Anger launches the EP with some up for it wonky business in ‘Choplifter’. From one of the
masters of the wonky techno sound Luke’s Anger continues in full form with his tight yet askew playful
beats. SOD-90 comes in next with ‘Saving Up For Botox’ with his fearless punk take on the electro sound
- his own brand of high intensity atmospherics mixed with distorted synth lines, vocals and kicking
breaks. Cultivated Electronics’ Steve Allman leads the B Side with ‘This Is Not A Dream’ calling on driving
hoover bass and haunting synths in classic UK electro style. For the B2 Mal_Hombre takes the EP down
a deeper and more spatial path with ‘Triangulation’ with delicately detailed and propulsive techno, a long
time friend of the label whose debut album Andromeda Outpost released on Jeff Mill’s iconic Axis
Records. Topping the whole thing off Berlin based producer and Avoidant alumni Parand delivers the final
hit with Bloc - a powerful, pitch black, driving heads down moment.

100 copies only.

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Tracklisting
A1 Scheermann - Monji
A2 Scheermann - Gaunt
B1 Scheermann - Bisu
B2 Scheermann - Nika

Sales Note
SAMMLER 03

Scheermann's third EP, self-released on his label SAMMLER, demonstrates his diverse skills as a producer and impresses with exceptional sound design.
On the A-side, Monji features a stripped-down, clean beat accompanied by captivating drones, while Gaunt engages with its looping chord sequence and dense hi-hat arrangements, making it ideal for a deep peak-time set.
The B-side offers a slightly more trippy experience: Bisu mesmerizes with a hypnotic and catchy loop, enhancing any set. Nika stands out with futuristic pads and a driving bassline, creating an immersive atmosphere on the dancefloor.
Scheermann's latest release adds a refreshing and stimulating touch to the scene, inviting enthusiasts and DJs to explore its innovative tracks.
A1 Monji
A2 Gaunt
B1 Bisu
B2 Nika

SMR003 Support:
DVS1
Marron
Truncate
Dustin Zahn
Ndrx
Phil Berg
Ignez
Shlomi Aber
Blasha & Allatt
Kanchelli
Lea Occhi
Kaiser
And few more

All tracks written and produced by Lucas Scheermann
Mastering and Cut by Tim Xavier @ Man Made Mastering, Berlin
Pressed @ intakt! Berlin
All rights reserved SAMMLER Records
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Next up on Breaker Breaker: 4 cuts of retrospective, video-game-inspired Jungle from Tokyo based Submerse. Across previous releases on Apollo (R&S), Hospital Records and Project: Mooncircle, Submerse's sound has traversed Jungle, UKG, Autonomic, HipHop / R&B and Footwork. Here, he comes full circle with a record named after the scarce and sacred space on a PS1 memory card. Fifteen Blocks scatters deftly cut breaks, convivial pads and tightly sprung bass tones with a clear sense of mastery and ease.

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cut-out label sleeve / printed inner sleeve / 180 grams

Tracklisting:
A1 Chlär - Early Morning Acceleration
A2 Chlär - Maximum Performance
A3 Chlär - Love Blaster
B1 Chlär - Night Genesis
B2 Chlär - Spirit Enhancer

Release Note:
Chlar delivers his debut record for SHDW & Obscure Shapes' Mutual Rytm imprint.

Emerging as artist of note for both now and the future, Chlar continues to craft and shape his sound as he curates his own high-octane approach to techno. Combining dynamic performances taking in three and four deck mixes with his own up front productions and his talents as a former mastering engineer, the Swiss talent has become a respected name amongst his peers. After releases on Lobster Theremin and his own Bipolar Disorder imprint, the Berlin-based DJ, producer and label boss heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape's blooming label Mutual Rytm to deliver six precise and powerful cuts across his 'Optimized Groove' EP.

"As the names states, 'Optimized grooves' is a collection of tracks designed to match specific parts of the event/night. From 'Night Genesis' at the origin of the night through to tracks like 'Maximum Performance', a peak time bomb, and 'Spirit Enhancer' - an uplifting and warm production elevating individuals to higher labels after hours of spiritual connection'" - Chlar

Opener 'Early Morning Acceleration' sets the tone early and dives into a looping ride through slinking hats and bustling arrangements - combining classic influences with forward thinking touches to reveal a dynamic slice of techno. Next, 'Maximum Performance' fuses swelling low-ends, sharp percussion and vibrant leads, while 'Love Blaster' delivers an all out fiesta armed with rolling drums, sharp whistles and rich chords. On the flip, B1 'Night Genesis' sees hypnotic loopy vocals balanced by tough kicks and luminous synths, before 'Spirit Enhancer' showcases a soulful trip as resonant electronics work around the track's tunnelling groove. The digital EP comes with a bonus exclusive production in 'Synaptic Discussion', a euphoric and impactful closer which brings things to a close firmly in the peak time hours.

Chlar 'Optimized Grooves' drops via Mutual Rytm on 9th September 2022.




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Tracklisting
A1 Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky - Energy
A2 Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky - Our Future
B1 Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky - Rhythm Parade
B2 Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky - Navigation

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Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky teams up on BAO093 with a rumbling and irrisistable 4tracker EP of well crafted spaced out absolute Techno.

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Next up on _NRV we have Alexis Cabrera, an artist who defies genre boundaries, and showcases his musical diversity. Each track on the EP is a testament to his innovative spirit and unique style. He takes us on a sonic journey that is both familiar and groundbreaking, transcending typical genre constraints.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Lars Huismann - Sounds From The Past III
A2 Lars Huismann - Fusion
A3 Lars Huismann - Shimmer
B1 Lars Huismann - Estar Farto
B2 Lars Huismann - Bittersweet

Sales Note
Lars Huismann is back on Mutual Rytm with the much-anticipated third volume of his 'Sounds From The Past' trilogy.

A core part of SHDW & Obscure Shape's ever more crucial Mutual Rytm imprint thanks to his timeless techno offerings as part of his ongoing 'Sounds From The Past' series, Berlin-based DJ/producer Lars Huismann's stock continues to rise release by release as a talent merging influences from the past with forward-thinking nuances of the future. Drawing on the early 2000 techno sound, he embellishes it with his own perspective, as evidenced by his earlier releases on the label. This latest six-track offering is another accomplished outing from this unique talent as he concludes the three-part series on the label in style.

The title track 'Sound From The Past III' opens up with a finely filtered chord groove that provides a smooth and hypnotising foundation. A subtle bassline, buoyant kick drums, and embedded vocal patterns harmonise with the synths, unveiling a smooth linear groove that soon sweeps you up.

'Fusion' brings more intensity with its barreling drum kicks, a dirty driving bassline, and melodies flashing by like headlights on an intergalactic motorway, with the overhanging pent-up energy inescapable. Next, 'Shimmer' rides on vast, heavy layered drums that are warm, and comforting as the track travels through a journey of diverse dub techno elements.

Like in 'Loucura', taken from 'Sounds From The Past II', Lars again showcases his strong influences from Brazilian and Latin music. On 'Estar Farto', the drums and bass are tightly interwoven, racing beneath bright and funky synth lines that bring ever-evolving shades of colour. A jazz drummer himself, the music transports into the groove via intelligent brass chord progressions and fine-tuned vocal and percussion elements.

It's straight dance floor business on the closing vinyl production 'Bittersweet', with its muted synth smears darting over more macho drum programming, while digital bonus 'Dusty Lick' is an unrelenting, jazzy, percussion-driven banger that hits hard and heavy in all the right places.

Lars Huismann' Sounds From The Past III' EP drops via Mutual Rytm on 2nd June 2023






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