Mala Herba - "Dawaj" Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new music video from Mala Herba. “Dawaj” gives a little taste of their upcoming vinyl debut on Aufname+Widergabe and the track, which is inspired by cold, hazy and mysterious landscapes of Eastern Europe, steers towards dark and industrial techno, merging darkwave and trance. However, the key elements of Mala Herba’s sound are still there: relentless bass lines, witchy vocals, and ghostly archival samples. Their music reimagines archives, in a hauntological manner. The video is a collage of the artist’s coded visuals and LdJ ghostly animated graphics, conjuring abstract, haunted landscapes. As usually, we were put under the spell of Mala Herba’s power, mystic sound.

You can pick up the single now at: https://malaherba.bandcamp.com/track/dawaj

-JRS

Credits:

Music by: Mala Herba @mala_herba_witch

Cover image: Zosia Hołubowska

Mastering: Rey K. Domurat (Uferlos Studio) @rey.uferlos.berlin

Video and Graphics: LdJ Studio @ldjstudio

Khazad V/A Vol. 1

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere two tracks from the first various artists compilation on Khazad Records. Today we present Samantha Togni’s “Sleet” and Balrog’s “Northern Steel”. Both selections exemplify the crushing, floor destroying works off this 22-track comp which also includes Brvtalist favorites OCD, Kaylah, Nanø Rinnegatø and more. We were instantly drawn to Togni’s high speed, mechanical madness and Balrog’s rolling, pulverizing rhythms which flatten everything in its path. This is a great introduction to the label and contains a full arsenal of weapons from the powerful European renaissance of industrialized techno and beyond.

Out April 9th on Khazad and you can pick yours up here: https://khazadrecords.bandcamp.com/album/khazad-records-various-artists-vol-01

-JRS

Track list:

1. Aeit - Spritney Brears [KHAVA01]
2. Balrog - Northern Steel [KHAVA01]
3. Colossal - Catalyst [KHAVA01]
4. Criticul - Are You Conscious [KHAVA01]
5. E.L.L.I.A.S - Ruggine [KHAVA01]
6. Ex_Machina - Skerrington Skag Boys [KHAVA01]
7. Grace Dahl - She Left Everything Behind [KHAVA01]
8. Isaiah - Tunnel Vision [KHAVA01]
9. Kaylah - War Cry [KHAVA01]
10. Less Distress - Control Freak [KHAVA01]
11. madwoman - Heart Splatters By The Thought Of You [KHAVA01]
12. Melissa D'Lima - Nothing Feels Right Anymore [KHAVA01]
13. Nanø Rinnegatø - Paralysis [KHAVA01]
14. Neagles - Technologic [KHAVA01]
15. OCD - Tantrum [KHAVA01]
16. RLHU - Fuck Your Opinion [KHAVA01]
17. S R K - Ascension [KHAVA01]
18. Samantha Togni - Sleet [KHAVA01]
19. SLLAV - Made In Nature [KHAVA01]
20. TIARNØLA - Bluetooth Selekta [KHAVA01]
21. Vere - Type B [KHAVA01]
22. Vishscale - You Never Heard Of Me [KHAVA01]

Tapefeed - Boldfinger (Killawatt Remix) (Metempsychosis)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Tapefeed. The London-base duo returns to Metempsychosis for the EP, Ruled By Blondes, a personal protest to a historical and political time of injustice and disunity. An act of rebellion toward unfair governments and the dishonesty who leads them. The EP contains two originals and two powerful remixes, by Answer Code Request and Killawatt, which we present today. Killawatt’s hard hitting grooves and signature splintered sound build on the track’s already great message and mood. This is a strong release to help us rally and unite against our oppressors!

Out April 2nd, 2020 on Metempsychosis. Pick yours up at: https://metempsychosisrecords.bandcamp.com/

-JRS

SDBX - "Stupid Sucker" Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere the music video for “Stupid Sucker” by SDBX. This has been one of our favorite tracks off the recently released Warhorse IV compilation which came out last month on Scuderia, and I was playing this one out quite a bit since I got my hands on it. Dripping with the label’s techno, hardcore and rave sounds, “Stupid Sucker” also has an iconic sample from a West Coast legend near and dear to our hearts. Directed by Malika Maria, the video is a relentless barrage of visual stimulants which will leave you entranced on a blood soaked floor.

Warhouse IV is out now and you can pick it up through Scuderia.

-JRS

Warhourse IV (Scuderia). Artwork by Blessend

The Brvtalist Premieres: Poima - "Backyard Hustle" (Pkge)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Poima. “Backyard Hustle” comes off the new V/A release, Selection Unnatural from Moscow’s Pkge imprint. For their contribution, the Russian duo deliver a strong display of fire electronics, infectious beats and computerized atmospheres which will stay with you long after you hear it. The V/A also contains great tracks from H Fourteen, Caprithy, Greenwald, and Dawn Razor & Archetech. This is a strong fourth release from a label who has carved out a nice place with homegrown talent and beyond.

Out April 1st, 2020 on digital format. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Berlin Collective Action: Nightlife Emergency Fund

This epidemic “is reminding us that we are all equal, regardless of our culture, religion, occupation, financial situation or how famous we are. This disease treats us all equally, perhaps we should too”. - Bill Gates

In these strange and difficult times, nightlife organization Berlin Collective Action, along with co-organizers and artists such as members of aequa, Berlin Strippers’ Collective, DOGMA, Host Aware, Lecken, POLY, Radiant Love, Room 4 Resistance, TS Raver and TUF have launched a fund raising campaign in response to the current COVOID-19 crisis. Its aim is to help and support the most vulnerable who cannot access other systems of support including women, queer, trans and non-binary people, low-income gig workers, non-EU migrants, BIPOC, sex workers, the immunocompromised, the disabled and those who are unsafe in quarantine.

Its purpose is to cover the most urgent living costs in particular food, medical expenses, household related bills, health insurance and rent.

These times are a reminder that something that affects one will impact another, so we are all connected and must exploit this to support one another.

If you wish to donate and/or apply for funds you can go on the following link:

http://bit.ly/NightlifeEmergencyBCA

-Daisy Sous

The Brvtalist Premieres: Alessandro Nero - "Take and Destroy" (Kindcrime)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Alessandro Nero. “Take" and Destroy” is a killer selection off the new album Mythologies of Violence in Post-Modern Media, out today on Kindcrime Recordings. The release is 10 tracks of crushing cyberpunk, raw techno which feels like it comes from decades past and monster rhythms of electronic warfare. Nero has crafted an electrifying record that destroys boundaries and leave nothing left alive.

Out today (March 30th) on Kindcrime Recordings. Pick yours up on Bandcamp. Also check out the video teaser below.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 223 - Znzl

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Znzl. The French producer and DJ has been active for some time, curating the Level 32 podcasts and then took part in the creation of labels Wrongnotes and Messe Noire before starting Demian Records with NN and Soundness Properties. Through his latest endeavor he seeks to forge a sound at the crossroads of cinematic and industrial techno, crafting sets and producing tracks which have been favored by many respected artists to date. His contribution to our series fuses the sound perfectly with a blackened mood, epic atmospheres and crushing rhythms.

-JRS

Imperial Black Unit - "Your Kind Is Extinct" (SOIL)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Imperial Black Unit. “Your Kind Is Extinct” comes off the new v/a compilation Valley of Tears Vol. 1, a new 12” only on Spain’s SOIL Records. The track is a mutant strain of EBM complete with acid melodies and industrial moods. This is the perfect way to start the release which also features a standout cast of projects which includes Fractions, Lvrin and Exhausted Modern. SOIL has been on a tear as of late and this is another excellent addition to the label’s discography.

Out April 3rd, 2020 on 12” vinyl. Get yours at: https://dearsoil.bandcamp.com/album/va-valley-of-tears-vol-1

-JRS

The Brvtalist Premieres: NeuGrau - "Beneath The Skin" (She Lost Kontrol)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a track from NeuGrau. A brand new project from Ingmar Pauli and Saša Rajković, their sound brings to mind rough 80s/90s dark wave with a punk/rock tinge and bass guitar as the lead instrument. The EP, Beneath The Skin (She Lost Kontrol), has a little bit of everything and can’t quite be categorized into one or two genres. From infectious body and wave elements, lead bass and Saša Rajković's signature vocal stylings, this took us by surprise in the best possible way. Today we premiere the title track and it’s an outstanding journey of nostalgic 80’s post-punk with an unmistakably modern story to tell.

Out April 1st on 12” pressed on black with a limited run of transparent available through the label. Pre-order yours now at: https://shelostkontrolrecords.bandcamp.com/album/beneath-the-skin

-JRS