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One of Italy’s most talented electronic music exports, Sardinian Dusty Kid makes a return with the re-issue of his 2009 classic Techno album – ‘A Raver’s Diary’. The audio will be made available on vinyl for the first time on 15th May. As well as delivering a number of remixes from a range of electronic producers, that breathe new life into the album. Paolo Alberto Lodde AKA Dusty Kid also releases a package of never before heard B-Sides and singles. To mark the start of the project, tracks ‘Moto Perpetuo (Heat Engine)’ and ‘Pluk’ (Nicolas Bougayeff Remixes), is available to stream now.

Since its release in the late ‘00s, ‘A Raver’s’ Diary’ his set the mark for groove ridden melodic techno LPs. As it surpasses its 10th Anniversary, Isolade help to deliver a full package on double vinyl. Set to include new remixes, versions and B-sides; never before heard.

First appearing in the early-00’s with a string of well-received releases, Dusty Kid was one of many sparks that helped usher in a new era for electronic music. With releases on globally esteemed labels such as Systematic, Bpitch Control and Mau5trap, he saw himself catapulted into the spotlight and saw support come from key international artists such as Richie Hawtin. Dusty Kid had grown organically into his global position and saw himself become a permanent fixture on the international touring circuit.

Upon its release in 2009, the album demonstrated Dusty Kid’s extraordinary flair for producing intelligent dance music. A truly versatile and classically trained musician, his eclecticism and ability to embrace diverse sounds is what has made his music so timeless and sees ‘A Raver’s Diary’ continue to electrify and inspire.

Merging direct dancefloor tracks with deep and hypnotic productions, ‘A Ravers Diary’ inspires trance-inducing atmospheres that make the music engaging from the first beat. ‘The Fugue – Contrapunctus X’ pays homage to Bach’s experimentation with monothematic instrumentation. The track directly references the theory as the basis to the track with two pieces of music occurring dependently together. Instantly commanding the attention of the listener with a melodic intro and austere bassline, Dusty Kid delivers this as a darker version of the original.

Reworking original ‘Moto Perpetuo’, Dusty Kid’s ‘Heat Engine’ rework reveals an uncompromising techno track laced with trance elements. Meanwhile, Freedom Fighters, adds progressive psytrance to his remix of ‘Moto Perpetuo’. The ‘Klin (Enaxri Point)’ rework is pitched up, embodying a deep electro beat, whilst ‘Amazon’ infuses ambient tones with emotive breaks. Filled with melancholy ‘America’ is a 17-minute-long opus – a lengthy piece that calls for its own ‘director’s cut’.

‘Cowboys Titles’ slows down the tempo on the album, layering synths amongst dreamy tone and edges down further with the Winter In June remix. Upping the ante, producer Ferlin’s remix of ‘Cowboy’s’ invokes acid lines whilst Andrea Cossu adds ambient and deep techno sounds. On ‘Nemur’ Dusty Kid utilises lyrics and vocals in a folk-pop techno crossover. The track receives its own acoustic cover on the project alongside a mystic remix from Grizzly and a classical ‘Walls Of Guitar’ version from Italian producer Odyzë.

Canadian Nicolas Bougayeff looks back at his roots in 90’s rave music with his remix of ‘Pluk’, delivering both his two ‘Journey’ and ‘Tool’ remixes. Italian composer and violinist Vito Gatto also remixes ‘Pluk’, delivering a string-heavy track. ‘Lynchesque’ also receives a trio of remixes from Italian electronic artist Marascia, Israeli Eitan Reiter and Acid Techno Pioneer, Robert Babicz.

2020’s re-issue holds a diverse range of remixes, new versions and remasters from both Dusty Kid and friends. ‘A Raver’s Diary’ is set to reaffirm the prodigal Dusty Kid and his abilities as an electronic music artist.

Listen to ‘Moto Perpetuo (Heat Engine)’ here.

Dusty Kid’s ‘A Raver’s Diary’ Vinyl Release will be available 15th May via Isolade.

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Having been involved in high-end audio for many years as an audio engineer, record producer, writer, and having garnered a reputation as somewhat of a contrarian when it comes to some well-established norms in our hobby, I receive a fair […]

A DJ, producer and teacher who left an indelible impact on dance music.

Techno and house maestro Mike Huckaby has died.

A force within Detroit’s scene for decades, Huckaby brought his sounds to Berlin and beyond in the ‘90s, following the release of his debut on Harmonie Park – Deep Transportation Vol. 1, as well as Deep Transportation Vol. 2.

In addition to his own producing and DJ work, Huckaby was also dedicated to teaching sound and recording to others, including via non-profit organisations reaching out to underprivileged youth in the community.

During recent months, friends of Huckaby had started a crowdfunding campaign helmed by Delano Smith, to help Huckaby with an undisclosed “medical setback”.

“The family of Mike Huckaby would like to thank you for your support, and acknowledges the outpouring of grief from his friends, mentees, collaborators and more. Please hold them in your thoughts in this difficult time. More information will be forthcoming,” shared @AdrielDetroit.

At the time of writing, the cause of Huckaby’s death is unknown.

Supporting LGBTQ refugees in Kenya and food banks across the UK.

Block9 co-founder and DJ Gideön is hosting a vinyl-only live stream in response to the Coronavirus pandemic, this Saturday 25th April – to support of Alight and #LIVEFORLOVE.

Read more: How record shops are getting vinyl to you during the Coronavirus pandemic

For the six hour, vinyl-only set, Gideön promises to dig into his collection of salsa, Northern Soul, roots, gospel and house records.

Funds raised will be donate to Alight – which has partnered with the Refugee Coalition of East Africa to support LGBTQ refugees in Kenya – and #LIVEFORLOVE, which is raising money to help food banks across the UK.

“Remember, social isolation doesn’t have to be physical isolation, so listen, enjoy, and remain connected.”

Head here for more info in advance of Gideön’s live stream on Saturday 25th April, 8pm-2am.

Alongside EBM and trance elements.

Boston-based producer Isabella has released her debut album, titled Melody Depleted, via iDEAL.

Across Melody Depleted’s 12-tracks, Isabella draws on elements of EBM and trance as she forges through “post-techno, industrial scares and academic noise.”

Melody Depleted follows Isabella’s Rodeo Sound EP on Börft in 2019,  as well as her Viscous Positions cassette on Jacktone in 2016.

Head here to purchase Melody Depleted, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. I’m Laughing
2. Roll Doll
3. Mnesia
4. Organ
5. Funny To Meet You
6. The Harm I Dream For You
7. Take One And Two
8. Send
9. Lap Talk
10. Through The Kitchen Window
11. Mind Tear
12. Hypnic Jerk

A dreamy, transportive set in Tokyo.

On the heels of Kikuchi Momoko’s release of her 1986 album Graduation Memories, she performed live at the Nippon Budokan arena in Chiyoda, Tokyo.

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After being scouted in 1982, Momoko began making TV appearances as a pop idol, and released her first single in 1984. Quickly rising to prominence, Momoko went on to release seven albums between 1984 and 1991, the last of which saw her shedding her mainstream-orientated image, shifting in sound and aesthetic to rock.

For her performance at Nippon Budokan, Momoko performed ‘Futari No Night Dive’, ‘Summer Eyes’, and ‘Blind Curve’ – which features on Light In The Attic’s second Pacific Breeze compilation, released this May.

Watch the show in full above, and check out the setlist below.

Setlist:

1. Alfa Flight
2. Dear Children
3. Calendar Initial
4. Evening Break
5. Adrance (Adolescent) Weekend
6. May Not Be Able To Get Any Further
7. Love of Projection
8. Southern Cross Dreaming
9. Futari No Night Dive
10. Graduation
11. Red lightning
12. Youth Of Trouble
13. I love snow on snow Love Letter
14. Summer Eyes
15. Dusk Exit
16. Broken Sunset
17. Boy theme
18. Eden of Galaxy
19. Ending (Adventure Overture)

With the original recordings alongside nine new interpretations.

Harald Grosskopf’s 1980 album Synthesist is being reissued in a 40th anniversay edition, via Bureua B this June.

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In the summer of 1979, Grosskopf holed-up in friends apartment to record Synthesis, armed with a MiniMoog and a Revox reel-to-reel recorder.

Marking his first solo album following his work with ’70s krautrock group Ashra and Wallenstein, Grosskopf originally released Synthesist in 1980 on Sky Records.

For its 40th anniversary edition, Bureua B have gathered new interpretations artists including Pyrolator, Paul Frick, and Thorsten Quaeschning.

Head here to pre-order a copy in advance of Synthesist (40th Anniversary Edition)’s 5th June release, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

LP 1

1. So weit, so gut
2. B. Aldrian
3. Emphasis
4.Synthesist
5. 1847 – Earth
6. Trauma
7. Transcendental Overdrive
8. Tai Ki

LP 2

1. Steve Baltes – Earth – 1847
2. Thorsten Quaeschning – So weit, so gut
3. Paul Frick – Synthesist
4. Kreidler – Earth – 1847
5. Pyrolator – Syntehsis
6. Love-Songs – Earth – 1847
7. Stefan Lewin – Synthesist
8. Camera – Synthesist
9. Tellavision – Emphasis

Carl Cox’s leading Awesome Soundwave label in partnership with Beatport is bringing together some of the best live acts in the game for a special online festival on April 25th. It will be streamed live via Beatport’s social pages and various other prominent online channels, with the boss himself appearing alongside label co-founder Christopher Coe and a host of other carefully chosen performers including Marc Romboy, Saytek, The Oolluu and Honeysmack and more.

Awesome Soundwave is a live electronic label with a big reputation for releasing music from the cutting edge. It is exclusively for artists who play and perform it live and recent times have given rise to standout albums and EPs from a host of the artists lining up for this special online broadcast.

The artists will all be playing from their own lockdown locations around the world, with Carl Cox and Christopher Coe playing an hour each from Carl’s studio in Australia and Hannes Bieger – whose recent new single with Ursula Rucker made a big impact thanks to its environmental message – playing an hour from his studio in Germany.

Elsewhere, The Oolluu, a two piece live act crossing over electronic fusion with live drums and amazing dynamics. They’ll be joined by the always on-point and legendary Marc Romboy, fellow live wizard Saytek and the likes of rising Irish live act Nancy and Australia natIve Honeysmack and you have an unmissable online party that will take you away from your lockdown woes for a few essential hours. This is a fantastic showcase of the Awesome Soundwave live sound that will keep us dancing and coming together through these difficult times.

Each performance will be 100% live with Carl playing a special set comprising an exclusive selection of ASW releases.

Awesome Soundwave stand in solidarity with their artists and, as such, have set up a donation platform whereby 50% goes to the artists performing and 50% goes to a grass roots aid organisation.

Also, this is only the start with Awesome Soundwave also promising similar events over the coming weeks. Keep it locked!

CONFIRMED acts Episode 1 – April 25 – start time 4pm CET, 3pm GMT, 12 midnight AEST

4pm Nancy – Ireland – 1 hour
5pm Honeysmack – Aus – 1 hour
6pm Saytek – UK – 1 hour
7pm The Oolluu – Aus – 1 hour
8pm Hannes Bieger – Ger – 1 hour
9pm Christopher Coe – Aus – 1 hour
10pm Marc Romboy – Ger – 1 hour
11pm Carl Cox – AUS (100% Awesome Soundwave set)

Donate here (50% to Awesome Soundwave artists and 50% to Crisis Kitchen Bali).

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Dynaudio stellt die neue Contour i Familie vor

Ein Update der legendären Contour Serie, mit neuem Hochtöner, verbesserten Tieftönern und mehr…

Rosengarten – 23. April 2020 Dynaudio enthüllt die neue Contour i Serie. Das kleine “i” kennzeichnet das Update der vielfach ausgezeichneten Modellreihe von 2016. Die Lautsprecher wurden vollständig überarbeitet, unter anderem erhielten sie Materialien und Technologien der Confidence Serie. Die klangliche Verbesserung ist deutlich hörbar, wie der Hersteller verspricht. Otto Jørgensen, Produktmanager bei Dynaudio in Skanderborg sagte dazu: “Wir haben die Contour nicht überarbeitet weil wir es mussten, sondern weil wir wollten. Das ist, was passiert, wenn man die Entwickler mit dem Lautsprecher alleine lässt – sie verbessern ihn. Wir haben so viele Neuerungen in der Confidence Serie, die wir sie unbedingt in die Contour bringen wollten.”

Das ist neu an Contour i

Allen Contour i Modelle besitzen den neuen Esotar 2i Hochtöner. Der ist mit dem genialen Hexis Dom ausgestattet, der Resonanzen minimiert. Hinzu gesellt sich ein stärkerer Neodym-Magnet sowie eine größere Absorptionskammer. Diese Maßnahmen führen zu geringeren Verzerrungswerten und einem gleichmäßigeren Frequenzverlauf. Die Tief-/Mitteltöner der Contour 20i, 30i und des Centers 25Ci haben eine Zentrierspinne aus Nomex. Das verhalf bereits der Special Forty und der Confidence zu Spitzenklang. Die Tieftöner basieren zwar weitgehend auf der Contour 2016, aber alleine das neue Nomex-Material führt zu einer verbesserten Klangqualität.

Die große Contour 60i verfügt über neue Tieftöner mit größerem Magnetsystem und einer neuen Schwingspule mit Glasfaser-Spulenträger – alles Neuerungen, die im Rahmen der Entwicklung der Confidence und dem technisch herausragenden Sub 6 Subwoofer entstanden sind. Das Ergebnis ist ein definierterer Tiefbass und ein größerer Dynamikumfang.

Ganz der Alte und doch neu …

Der Mitteltöner der Contour 60i wurde beibehalten, sitzt aber nun in einer vollkommen neuen resonanzoptimierten Kammer, basierend auf einer Entwicklung für die Core Serie, dem neuen Dynaudio Pro Referenzlautsprecher im Studiobereich.

Die Modelle Contour 20i, 30i und 25Ci verfügen über optimierte Frequenzweichen. Gemeinsam mit den verbesserten Tief-/Mitteltönern und dem Esotar 2i Hochtöner resultiert daraus ein gleichmäßigerer Frequenzverlauf . Wie bereits in der Confidence wurden die einzelnen Chassis so optimiert, dass keine zusätzliche Impedanzlinearisierung erforderlich ist, was eine puristischere Frequenzweiche zur Folge hat.

Evoke und Confidence standen Pate

Die Frequenzweiche der Contour 60i musste natürlich an die neuen Tieftöner angepasst werden. Dank der resonanzarmen Mittelton-Kammer und Nomex liegt ihre Übergangsfrequenz nun bei 300 Hz. Das führt zu einem gleichmäßigeren Frequenzverlauf. Sogar das Dämmungsmaterial im Inneren der Contour i Gehäuse wurde runderneuert – ebenfalls mit vielen Erfahrungswerten aus der Evoke und Confidence Entwicklung.

Und selbstverständlich habend ie Entwickler ihre Contour i im weltweit einzigartigen Dynaudio Messraum „Jupiter“ optimiert. Gefolgt von vielen weiteren Stunden in den Hörräumen des Dynaudio Labs.

3 Varianten

Zu guter Letzt hat Dynaudio die Gehäuseoberflächen verbessert. Die Contour i wird in drei Ausführungen erhältlich sein:

• Nussbaum: Ein offenes Holzfurnier mit einer noch natürlicheren Maserung und Anfass-Qualität
• Grey Oak Hochglanz: Ein Eichenfurnier mit faszinierender dunkelgrauer Einfärbung und verbesserter Hochglanzlackierung
• Schwarz Hochglanz: Tiefes Schwarz mit verbesserter Hochglanzlackierung

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Featuring spoken word poet Brother Portrait.

London-based musician Oscar Jerome is releasing his debut studio album, titled Breathe Deep, via Caroline International this July.

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Breathe Deep features contributions from members of Ezra Collective, Sons of Kemet and Maisha, alongside singer-songwriter Lianne La Havas and Steam Down‘s Brother Portrait.

The album sees Jerome working through issues of self-development and improvement, alongside political themes.

Breathe Deep follows his 2019 live album Live In Amsterdam, which was also released via Caroline International.

Head here to purchase a copy in advance of Breathe Deep’s 10th July release, check out the artwork and tracklist below.

Tracklist:

1. searching for aliens
2. Sun For Someone
3. Give Back What U Stole From Me
4. Your Saint ft Brother Portrait
5. Coy Moon
6. what’s up buttercup
7. Gravitate
8. Fkn Happy Days ’N’ That
9. Timeless ft Lianne La Havas
10. draggin’ my heels
11. Joy Is You