New Brvtalism No. 150 - Alienata

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Alienata. To mark our 150th installment, the Spanish-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer delivers an incredible 90 minute odyssey through electro, acid, body music and more. Active since 2004, she has shattered genre constraints across continents and her recently launched label Discos Antónicos materializes her various influences. One of our favorite DJs, her musical knowledge is second to none and this set showcases her prowess.

If you're in Berlin be sure to catch Alienata going b2b with Reka at Krake Festival Day IV & V on July 29th.

-JRS

*Photo by Ivan Chernov at Mosaique

Spoiled Drama - Interview + Track Download

Exploring sounds ranging from proto-techno to melancholic coldwave, chicago house, acid or anthemic body music and with releases on labels like Nous and Fleisch, Spoiled Drama is on a mission to seek change in a society where discrimination and oppression seem to take control of our lives. Ahead of Spoiled Drama’s appearance at Krake Festival 2018 Day IV, we sat down with the artist to talk about his sound, inspiration, and more. In addition, we are pleased to offer an exclusive free track download for "Why You?". (see below)

The Brvtalist: First off, who is Spoiled Drama? Does the name stand for something specific?

Spoiled Drama: The name, the age or the origin are not relevant. Spoiled drama is an answer to the stabilized system.

TB: Your online profiles describe Spoiled Drama as “Soundtracking dramatic scenes of a modern society.” What kind of dramatic scenes would you imagine to go well with your music?

SD: Nothing so out of the ordinary. Many of these scenes surround us, are part of almost everybody’s day life: Different kinds of discrimination, judgmental attitudes, oppression via power. Look around a bit and you will find tons.

TB: Would you ever consider making a movie soundtrack? What kind of movie would that be?

SD: I would love to, I guess Drama / Thriller would be the genre.

TB: How did you meet the Fleisch crew and how did you guys decide to collaborate?

SD: I've known Hayden (Phase Fatale) for a while. I was sending him music for him to play on his DJ sets. He put me in touch with the Fleisch crew. I showed them the music, and after some work together it was done.

TB: The title of your latest EP out on Fleisch is “This is Our Mission”. Do you have a mission or a purpose behind the music you’re making?

SD: I believe that at least in our subculture there might still be some faith: I’m surrounded by people who try not to be an active part of this system, people who are able to dig deeper, to ask their own questions and look for the answers, think outside the box, and believe that change – even if small – is possible. If my music helped just one more person to become aware of this, I guess I can be more than satisfied. If not, I’ll keep on trying.

TB: What are you listening to at the moment?

SD: The Smiths - There is a light that never goes out

TB: What else besides music inspires you?

SD: I'm just a kid from another time trapped in a millennial body. Attracted by 80´s fashion, vintage synthesizers, pop subcultures and flashy covered records that aimed for a future that will never come.

TB: Is the music you create an answer or reaction to your surroundings or more like an expression of what happens inside you?

SD: I guess that a mixture of both. My surroundings create a reaction inside me that pushes me to the expression. It’s constantly feed-backing.

TB: How would you describe your music to someone who’s never heard of you before and is considering checking you out at Krake on the Day IV?

SD: A peculiar vision of the body music: hyper-punk, avant-funk, tekkno with two K’s, sampledelia, dystopic-pop and methalophones. It sounds like a big salad, but when I put it all together, it feels like it’s just one. It’s decadent, it’s raw, sometimes sketchy, but above all it’s true and real.

-Maria Bungau

The Brvtalist - DNA Mix

The Brvtalist comes forth with a new mix for Madrid’s DNA. Prepared ahead of the upcoming Brvtalist + DNA event to take place in the Spanish capital in early September, expect current favorites and unreleased tracks for a brvtal trip. More details on the event coming soon.

-JRS

Track list:
Ontal and New Frames - Headspace
Swarm Intelligence - Creature
Addremove - Crie (JK Flesh Remix)
JK Flesh - Wasplike
Rebekah - Enigma
Broken English Club - Funny Games
Teste - Thieves Are Operating In This Area
Sarin - Jigar
Autumns - Reasons For It
VTSS - Versatility
MRTVI - Ibukron
Developer - Leather Corset
Black Asteroid - Metal Drums (Regis Remix)
DJ Overdose - Dark Spectre Echo

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Eomac - "Resist All Dogma" Video Premiere

Eomac's latest album, Reconnect, released on his own imprint Eotrax earlier this year explores themes of self discovery, dehumanization, death and more. The music comes as a blend of old and new, inspired by ancient ecstatic dance and Haitian voodoo drumming, combined with modern elements of electronics, samples and analog instruments.

Building on the idea of a self discovery journey, the video for ‘Resist All Dogma’ which we are premiering today ahead of the Eotrax showcase at Krake Festival, comes as a personal statement and a journey that's yet to be complete that Eomac makes in relation with the toxic masculinity that causes so much damage around us. By shedding the layers of everything that society conditions us to believe and by looking inwards before making any judgements about others, we might be able to reconnect with our true self, through music, dance and art.

From the artist:

The video is taken from the new AV show for 'Reconnect', which like the album, deals with the idea of reconnecting. In particular these visuals are about reconnecting to who I am as a man while waking up to the toxic state of masculinity and all the damage and violence we as men (particularly white men), continue to cause and perpetrate. It's fucked up but it's unavoidable and must be faced. So this work it is quite a personal journey and a search around this topic, through reconnecting to self, truth, facing up to prejudices and the dark parts of myself that I'd rather avoid and resisting external conditioning.

Make sure to attend Krake Festival Day II for the world premiere of the ‘Reconnect’ AV show, with visuals by Sal Stapleton.

-Marie Bungau

The Brvtalist Premieres: I Hate Models - "It Will Last Forever"

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from I Hate Models. One of the most dynamic producers in electronic music returns with a new EP titled Midnight Cults, on London's excellent Khemia Records. Following up last years Cyanure Dance, the French artist delivers two enigmatic offerings plus a wavey remix from DJ Varsovie. "It Will Last Forever" is the opening track and an epic narrative of blood pumping desire. Also featured on the release is a vocal appearance by Brvtalist favorite Zanias and stunning cover art by Mustafa Sabbagh. As usual, you can expect the unexpected as the release weaves its way through the infinite dance spectrum.

Out August 3rd on vinyl and digital. Pre-order the record here.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 149 - Konkurs

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Konkurs. The collaborative project of Sarin + Blush Response, the duo create crushing EBM and industrial techno bangers. The dystopian cyber universe of Blush Response combines perfectly with Sarin's menacing EBM to form one of the most electrifying projects out today. With releases on Veleno Viola and Aufnahme + Wiedergabe, and a full length coming later in the year, don't take your eyes of these two.

Upcoming dates include DJ sets at Upperberry (Berlin) on July 26th and Katharsis (Amsterdam) on August 4th.

-JRS

The Brvtalist Premieres: Autumns - "Fuck You, Autumns"

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Autumns. Following up smash material on labels like Amok Tapes, Clan Destine, Downwards and more, the Irish artist returns with a new 9 track mini-album on Brvtalist favorite DKA called, Alexthymia. Much like the title suggests, driving rhythms, infectious synths and haunting basslines make for a powerful and emotional journey through post-punk, EBM, techno, noise and more. "Fuck You, Autumns" is the final track on the cassette and a proper sendoff which sends you deep into the heart of darkness. Out August 10th on DKA. Pre-order the release here.

Also be sure to catch Autumns live at Ohm Berlin on August 10th for The Brvtalist x Orden event. More info here.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 148 - 138

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from 138 (onethirtyeight). The Los Angeles duo of Billy Garcia and Nathan Valle have been destroying dance floors from North American to Europe and beyond with their twisted take on techno, acid, rave and more. Their label TXTRL is also one to watch and this mix takes us inside the mind of the madness.

-JRS

JFK - "Secret Orders" Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from JFK. The British producer returns with another punishing new record with Weapon Design, a limited edition vinyl on Fourth Dimension Records. "Secret Orders" is the first single off the record and much like the name implies, this is military influenced electronics with a cinematic flair that acts as a war time soundtrack, perhaps unraveling layers of the current global conflict. The video, by Dominic F. Marceau, unleashes the perfect visual accompaniment to the track. Out now on Fourth Dimension. Visit here to pick it up.

-JRS

The Brvtalist Premieres: Esker - "Pleura"

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Esker. "Pleura" comes off the artist's debut EP, Destruction Time Again, out July 24th on Brvtalist favorite Voitax. A veteran of Melbourne's noise and experimental scenes, Esker is now based in Berlin where she produces stunning works of texture, rhythm and atmosphere. Forgoing traditional song structure, her tracks are put through a unique paradigm where she fuses field recordings, drum machines and more for a truly distinctive sound. "Pleura" is the opening track on the record and a harbinger of the experience to come. Out on 12" vinyl + download code.

-JRS