Well, this is clearly one of these albums that does not fit any category. The latest release by Void Settler on TTM is one of a kind Hardcore that can be only experienced and not be described with words. “Withervane” is a raw journey through acoustic universes filled with uncountable influences from genres nobody would ever expect. However, if you are familiar with Void Settler, you might already have an idea that the next hour is going to be intense. The tracks on the album vary greatly from dreamy or moody to harsh, bouncy, extreme – sometimes all in one […]

Even though the previous I:Gor remaster came out not that long ago, he didn’t waste any more time and released this amazing remaster of some “Lost and Found” tracks. Again – believe it or not – this stuff is hard as nails and brings joy to every Hardcore head. The release includes twelve tracks from his early days. Recommended to basically everyone who’s into distortion. LOST and FOUND by I:GOR Records

After three already quite extensive remasters of his music, I:Gor released some further old music from his catalogue. This time the focus mainly lies on Breakcore and Speedcore stuff, but also some Dubstep made its way onto the release – and stuff you barely have words for. With 20 tracks in total on the release, you receive tons of quality tunes. Some have been exclusively available on vinyl until now. Everything on the album sounds unique even after more than two decades. These tracks all follow their own distinct style and never loose pace, also thanks to the amazing choice […]

Another totally unexpected release comes from one of Hardcore’s finest producers out there. Ophidian currently reboots the Blackbox series which was originally released on Enzyme. This series stands for some of the most interesting hard Techno, Hardcore, Industrial crossovers you can find. Definitely consider to also listen to the original Blackbox Series, if you haven’t already! So far there are two digital releases available (three more to come) with two tracks each. First thing you notice is the outstanding sound quality. As usual it’s so crispy clean, yet so dirty and rough. The tracks are a lot of fun, merging […]

A fellow DJ from our home area recorded a set for Bloody Feet. Motus is nearly deaf, but still mixes better than most DJs with an active sync button. The mix features lots of Drum and Bass but most of the time with an unhealthy dose of amen breaks. A mix for people who dig Tech Step and high-end drum programming. This guy is also doing live streams on a regular basis. Make sure to check this out, too! twitch.tv/motus_vinyl

After his latest EP on PRSPCT two years ago, Krytika returns to the label with a new three track release. The general vibe of the EP fits easily into the realm of Hardcore with a bit of Crossbreed woven into it. The two original tracks feature very atmospheric soundscapes spiked with high-end kickdrum assaults. Even the DNGNS DRGNS guys (Deathmachine and Dolphin) provided a fresh remix of “Infinite Nothingness” for the release. It is a bit more drum heavy and thus fits open-minded Drum and Bass crowds as well. Infinite Nothingness by Krytika All in all, every track on the […]

The latest release by Autist on Spirit of Progress consists of three proper Techno tunes that do not follow standard procedure. If you are into bleeps and bloops but also like your beats a bit more rugged, then this might be an interesting release for you. Every track heavily feasts on Acid, but also features industrial and noisy soundscapes. Les Fleurs du Mal by Autist

Well, talking about labels that we’ve never heard of… Iridium 77 Media or ir77 is an amazing new Australian Label that released two records so far, one by Overcast and one by Xylocaine. If you are familiar with Nasenbluten or Bloody Fist, you are aware that this means trouble. Both EPs are honestly great and totally worth every second of it. While the Overcast record is reminiscent of 90s darkside Jungle record with fantastic atmospheres and interesting breakbeat chops, the one from Xylocaine is just a super entertaining slab of wax. The records are as rough as it gets, each […]

So, imagine this. For no particular reason you like the weirdest sound anomalies that anyone can think of. And then, you find this and ask yourself: was I even prepared for this orchestration of synchronized chaos? Point Zero by Data Corruptor was released on Xtraplex Records and is more than a regular album. This is an uncompromising expedition into a futuristic world of machines, computers and lots of technical malfunctions, artifacts and glitches. A journey that is as colorful as it is dark – as it is barley comprehendible. A very nice stress test for your whole nervous system. Not […]

Every now and then a label pops up and you completely overlook it. Luckily, this one didn’t go unnoticed. MKNK is a decent example of a label that offers hope in a time of – well you know how screwed up everything has become… Anyway, MKNK is the imprint of Manu le Malin or at least he curates it. Moreover, there is a whole Hardcore squad involved from the Astropolis guys, Trasher, and also distros such as Triple Vision. The label also already has a distinct visual direction that really shines. But what about the music? So far, 2 records […]