The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from German Army. The enigmatic California producer delivers a mix of both new and unreleased original material. With releases on Discrepant, Yerevan Tapes, BFE and more, German Army crafts powerful works of experimental, ambient, industrial and cinematic soundscapes.
-JRS
Music and fashion often go hand in hand. One inspiring the other and sometimes the two collide perfectly, as they do with the new offering from Berlin-based fashion brand Söderberg and record label Instruments of Discipline. Coinciding with the launch of Swedish designer Richard Söderberg’s namesake line, the two offer a wearable USB necklace which contains a brand new compilation, Eating From The Orchard Of The Heart. From the label:
To celebrate our 4 years of existence we bring you this 24 track collaboration from artists we have released, artists soon to be released, friends, colleagues and those that we admire.
Laser engraved logos on an aluminum USB attached to a stainless steel chain fed with the comp make for an amazing accessory. The compilation contains the following tracks:
Verset Zero - Nergal / Töria - Fragments / Schacke - Obscure Alterations / Ciarra Black - Existence Grid / Blush Response - MERCHANT_OF_FEAR_ / Operant - 3D Printed Genitals / War Scenes - 420247 / Melania - Orden / BR1002- The Shadows Die Twice / Unconscious - Ghosting / Erstwhile - Bathos / Unhuman - Comfort feeling of isolation / Mai Mai Mai - kúanos (κῠ́ᾰνος) / Homoagent- TRUE GLOBAL DIRTY FLAG / Huren - DEVOCKIA / Last Days of Sex - Disrupt / Eexxppoann - 會者定離 (feat. 安允妃) / Ryuji Takeuchi - Moan / Espectra Negra - Voices of Horror / Hakai - Where Common knowledge is Distorted and Strange / Marc Ash- Velcro / Triames -Serpent / Monya - Politically Incorrect / VPR - Anger/ Ayarcana - Eargasm
The USB necklace is available in very limited quantities from the Söderberg webshop and the compilation you can pick up via Instruments of Discipline.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Gruth & Ikola. “Exhumed Black” is a crushing work off the new Befallen EP, out now on Sao Paolo’s Tormenta Electrica. Befallen is the sister piece to Gruth’s vinyl debut, Futile Demise, which came out earlier in the year. The new EP sees Gruth paired with a variety of artists for a versatile record that destroys all genres. From this collaboration with Finnish artist Ikola to other frigid tracks with Kamikaze Space Programme and KuJo. The video clip by Pekka Kokkonen pairs haunting visuals with the track’s heavy electronics.
Befallen is out now via Tormenta Electrica.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Sept. The Polish artist returns to Berlin’s Voxnox Records for a new 4 track EP titled Chaos Collider. As the name implies, this is weaponized techno equipped for the dance floor or heavy listening. In addition to two original works, the EP also features two smash remixes from Setoac Mass and Stroboscopic Artefact’s Pfirter. The record is out October 26th. Visit Voxnox for more info.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from SDX. The Berlin-based artist has been active for over 20 years, developing a unique sound with a focus on techno and electro spiced up with house and hip hop. New Brvtalism No. 160 is 90 minutes of industrial infused techno, infectious grooves and left field electronics.
In addition, SDX recently released the Nocturnal LP, a 12 track offering which also features remixes by 138 and SC-164 on New York’s Dusk and Haze. To coincide with the release, the label has also released new merch which elevates the basic offerings with striking accessories and more. Order the record here and visit Dusk and Haze for more.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from 51717. The New York-based artist has long been a fixture in the city’s DIY electronic music scene and has built a name for herself as one half of the duo, Shadowlust (L.I.E.S), as well as through 51717 releases on Jealous God and Total Black. The artist now returns to the L.I.E.S. imprint with her debut solo LP, Paranoia Star. The record is a collection of works composed at various times between 2013-2018 and inspired by travels and trauma. Her signature raw, minimal electronics and chilling vocals examine various states which are often disturbed, erotic and unnerving. Today we premiere the lead track, “Guide For The Perplexed” and also speak with the artist herself about her history, the record and more. (see below)
The Brvtalist: For those who don't know, tell us about the inception of 51717. What is meaning behind the name?
51717: The project began around 2005, in Washington, DC. I was studying koto and using a laptop to experiment with the instrument. Then, I finished school and moved across the country and on to Japan, then to New York. Along the way, the project became a personal diary. Shedding my possessions with each move, I shifted towards compact, electronic equipment. Coinciding with these events were regular, paralyzing panic attacks. Thus a consummation of my prisoner 51717 status.
Photo by Magdalena Krzyzanowski
TB: You've been active in NY for some time (with projects like Shadowlust, etc). How is 51717 a different outlet or evolution of your sound?
51717: 51717 is my world. The collaborations are sometimes conceptual and fantasy-driven, more playful, more gear-oriented.
TB: Tell us about Paranoia Star. What was your approach and any concepts or inspiration behind it.
51717: A meditation on trauma, alienation, and self-hatred, lust and memory. During the making of this record, I spent a lot of time with a book called “Shivitti: A Vision”. It is a memoir by Ka-Tzetnik 135633 about the LSD therapy he underwent in an attempt to recover from his time at Auschwitz. While he hallucinates, he goes into great detail about experiences he had there which were since repressed. It is a beautiful and terrifying book and it inspired a psychedelic trip to Sachsenhausen in summer 2016. That experience laid the groundwork for my live set at Berlin Atonal which opened up the gates of intent for this album. I revisited certain traditional Jewish songs and melodies to feel the sense memories wash over me. I wanted to encrypt the experience of my feelings.
The title Paranoia Star comes from the manga by Maruo Suehiro. It encapsulates the nebulous cloud of trauma, alienation and self-hatred, lust and memory..
TB: Love your use of ancient themes, whether it be Jewish mysticism, biblical elements or otherwise. Talk about the effect these things have on your output as an artist.
51717: I am trying to create a moment in which time does not exist.
TB: What's coming up next?
I will be performing live at the Hospital Productions Festival on December 8 in New York. Otherwise, internal martial arts and audio forensics!
Paranoia Star is out on November 1st. You can pre-order the album here.
-JRS
One of the best traits of any producer or DJ is their knowledge of multiple genres and how to fuse them together. Few are as good at doing this as REKA. The Spanish-born, Berlin-based artist has been active since 2004, building a name for herself through her vast and unique sets all over Europe and with a residency at the legendary Tresor. Now she comes forth with her debut EP, Diving the Innermost, out October 26th on BITE. The EP is an immense work, showcasing her varied tastes and ability to create the perfect atmosphere. Ahead of the release we asked REKA to select some influential tracks that have inspired her as a DJ and on this record. You can find her selections below.
Photo by Monochrome Laboratory
From the artist:
One of the (many) reasons it took me so long finishing an EP is the fact that I wanted to create something that didn’t sound like anyone else. I highly appreciate originality in all fields (although it's becoming more and more difficult for obvious reasons) and I never sat in the studio with the intention of sounding like a certain artist or a certain track. I would just put together whatever would came to my mind at that right moment. So when I was asked to select 10 influential tracks which could be reflected in this first record it was not an easy task. I had to do the opposite process and try to identify some of these influences while listening to the record. Needles to say that aside from inspiring the sound showcased by these 4 tracks, these artists/labels have had a heavy presence in my DJ career and that I have plenty of other influences not mentioned here.
In chronological order of appearance in my life:
1. Underground Resistance - The Final Frontier (UR). This must be my favourite UR track. It is so deep and emotional that gives me goosebumps every time, and in a weird way it even makes me wanna cry. I just wanna close my eyes and swing to those excruciatingly beautiful pads while feeling the acid in my guts and savouring that snare (one of my favourite percussion elements since ever). Masterpiece.
2. Ryuichi Sakamoto- Grief (Andrea Parker dmx) [Ninja Tune] - I absolutely love the gloomy atmosphere here, the very slow tempo, the chelo, the industrial noises in the background. Another master piece, and again, goosebumps…
3. Hadamard - A Cold Start [Bunker] - Continuing with electro, my first love as a DJ - this track represents one of the few styles of electro that I still enjoy playing nowadays. It’s dark, gloomy but beautiful and emotional. I love the distorted percussions and the sinister pad.
4. Byetone -Plastic Star [Raster Noton] - As a rock/punk/new metal head during my teenage years and early 20´s I automatically fell in love with the distorted guitar layered with noises and more distortion!
5. Surgeon - Bad Hands (Monolake Remix) [Dynamic Tension] - Well, I just love this bag of rhythmic noise. I love the omnipresent grit and the industrial vibe which never becomes too extreme (I don´t like when is too harsh). Powerful, dark and fierce piece of techno.
6. Traversable Wormhole - Traversing the Asteroid Belt - One of my favorite baselines ever. Very serious track.
7. Claudio PRC - Clear Depths (Silent Servant dmx) [Prolog] - Again the dark, deep and even dreamy atmosphere, strong but slow pace, slightly industrial but contained. It just sends me to an unknown planet.
8. Vatican Shadow - USS Carl Vinson Night Tide Funeral [Hospital Productions] - This track is also very emotional. The melody lures you in that high reverb epic sounding landscape and then disappears leaving you in a trance driven by few sustained distorted sounds and an unusual percussive rhythm without kick. Sublime……
9. Traversable Wormhole - Worldline (Orphx Remix) - Two of my favorite acts together, what can I say …. By now you should know I gravitate towards dark and or trippy atmospheres, slightly industrial sounds and a bit of distortion here and there.
10. SHXCXCHCXSH- Elocution - The melody, the intensity, wrapping sound, and of course, more distortion…
REKA - Diving The Innermost (BITE, 2018)
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Alvar. The Swedish band has just released their new album, I Sew A Blanket Of All The Broken Clouds, on Dirk Iven’s imprint Daft Records. Formerly a two piece, Alvar has now expanded to a quartet, adding Jimmy and Fredrik to the original duo of Johanna and Jonas. After a run of intense performances throughout Europe and a sold out Guilt Kollektion EP (Daft Records), Alvar returns with a massive new album fusing body music, industrial, noise, techno and more. Today we present the video for “The Fluid”, which is a fast paced trip of crushing rhythms and psychedelic visuals.
Recorded in Stockholm with the exception of a few tracks from a live performance in Moscow, I Sew A Blanket Of All The Broken Clouds is definitely one to pick up. Available now through Daft Records.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Nigh/T\mare. The Italian artist emerges with a pitch black mix of techno, ambient and of course nightmarish atmospheres. New Brvtalism 159 also coincides with the release of Nigh/T\mare’s new EP, Hypnagogia, out now on Brvtalist favorites Thrènes. The vinyl and digital release contains 4 tracks of dystopian electronics plus an excellent remix by Killawatt and sixth bonus track. You can pick up the release on vinyl and digital formats now through the label here. (Mix track list below)
-JRS
Track list:
Nigh/T\mare - Unknown [Forthcoming Thrènes]
Nigh/T\mare - Unknown [Forthcoming Thrènes]
MKFN - Resin [Touchin' Bass]
Steven Porter - Dwell In Hell [SNTS]
UVB-76 - Uwe [Midi Deux Entertainment]
Zosima - Collective Unconscious [Noiztank]
Second Spectre - Opale [Champ Libre]
Nigh/T\mare - Unknown [Forthcoming Thrènes]
Mas - VI. Sainte Guerrière [Champ Libre]
ZAGAM - Machoasis (Nigh/T\mare Remix) [Forthcoming INSTINKT]
Nigh/T\mare - At War With My Self [DVNTT]
Blacksun - Ibridation (Tomohiko Sagae Remix) [Genesa]
ANFS - Rashad [Vanila]
Lakker - Three Horses [Not on Label]
Nigh/T\mare - Leaving [VLWL]
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from TWINS. “Recoiled” is a bonus cut off the album, That Which Is Not Said, released in May on 2MR. “An album about learning to accept oneself within, and accept the reality of all that comes from without”, Atlanta-based producer Matt Weiner is also known for running the CGI Records label and co-running DKA records, releasing music from Boy Harsher, Profligate, Alex Falk, High-Functioning Flesh, VALIS, Scott Fraser, Beau Wanzer, Featureless Ghost, Golden Donna, and more.
“Recoiled” is a stunning work directed by Los Angeles-based artist Amanda Siegel. It is a song which captures the imminence of dread interlaced with feelings of hopelessness, paired with a video which suspends you in a dreamlike state.
Somewhere between light and dark, the video suspends viewers in a dizzying euphoria. Wrapped in its vortex are the tropes of 80s new wave videos, abstract experimental film, and constructivist painting. Director/editor Amanda Siegel's corroded layering and hyperpigmented industrial scapes transcend reference to linger like a lucid dream.
That Which Is Not Said is out now and you can pick up the vinyl here.
-Maria Bungau
