New Brvtalism No. 241 - Character Collapse

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Character Collapse. The alias of Alex Hall, he is also the founder of Manchester-based label Natural Sciences which has been a favorite label of ours to watch and is heading into its 50th release soon. This mix captures the North West of England as it heads into another stage of lockdown, bringing together a collection of odd ball post punk jams, Spanish minimal wave, proto-house and upcoming label jams from names that live in the shadows. We hope you enjoy this one as much as we do.

-JRS

Totvm - K o n t i n u u m Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere a new video from Totvm. "K o n t i n u u m" is the first single from the Danish artist’s upcoming sophomore album, following 2019's debut full-length Passage. At first glance the track is a radical departure from former singles, with lyrics in his native Danish tongue and a heavier, almost orchestral, electronic production. However, the signature dramatic songwriting and romanticism of the debut album remains uniquely Totvm. Filmed between Copenhagen and Moscow earlier this year, the video is an eerie yet hypnotic journey through the artist’s enchanting sound.

Available now as a digital single and stay tuned for more information on the album coming this Fall. Pick up K o n t i n u u m now on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Written, recorded & produced by Christoffer Bagge

Mix & Master by Philip at Copilco Productions.

Video by Christoffer Bagge

April 2020. Shot in Copenhagen and Moscow.

With thanks to Trina Echidna / Mouth Wound

The Definition Of Neorave (Rave Alert Records)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere three tracks off the upcoming compilation, The Definition Of Neorave from Rave Alert Records. The Belgian imprint has been at the forefront of the Neorave sound since the beginning and now the founder X&trick has compiled a 12 track v/a which features some of the best and brightest of the movement. Today we present tracks from VCL, Studio Dondert and Bangbass. Each track represents different elements that make up the neorave sound from VCL’s acid laced “Engergizer” to the hard dance punishment of Studio Dondert’s “Gabber Stanley” to Bangbass’ high tempo “Ether”. We’ve been fans of the label for a while now and this is another great entry to their catalogue.

Out August 6th on digital and vinyl as a Bandcamp exclusive and everywhere else on August 18th. Pre-order yours now at: https://ravealert.bandcamp.com/album/rave06-the-definition-of-neorave

-JRS

Track list:

1. Jan Vercauteren - Catch Me If You Can

2. X&trick - What Does That Mean

3. Jacidorex - Rotterdam Amsterdam

4. Clair - Anotherdream

5. Dyen - Strawberry

6. VCL - Energizer

7. Incident Prism - Speed Of Light

8. Studio Dondert - Gabber Stanley

9. Koszmar - Virage Sud

10. Murdër - Reverse

11. Bangbass - Ether

12. Lorenzo Papini - My Kick, My Rules

Curated by X&trick

Mastered by Alhek Mastering

Artwork by Phaze-one

Offermose - Sjælens Ruin Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere a new music video from Offermose. The Danish artist returns for his sophomore LP, Stilhedens Tårn, which is the powerful follow up to 2018’s debut album Mørkt Forår (2018, Third Coming, Pomperipossa). Today we present “Sjælens Ruin”, a looming work of dungeon wave and dark ambient synth abstractions which is as menacing as it is poetic. The video, created by Last Oblivion, is an aerial and dreamy descent reminiscent of the best work of the Berlin School.

Stilhedens Tårn looks to be one of the most anticipated releases this fall and it will be out on limied black and blue “Galaxy” vinyl, black vinyl, CD and digital October 16, 2020. Pre-order yours now from Bandcamp through Third Coming and Pomperipossa.

-JRS

<a href="http://offermose.bandcamp.com/album/stilhedens-ta-rn-lp">Stilhedens Tårn LP by Offermose</a>

The Brvtalist Premieres: Ingen - Bark Of Dog (Prospekt)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Ingen. “Bark Of Dog” comes off the new EP, Syrup Plate, which also launches the Cork, Ireland based label Prospekt. The techno collective has become known for their dedication to full throttle music production, parties and more and this EP captures their ethos perfectly. From the relentless punching of the title track to the churning, industrialized force of “Bark Of Dog” this is a stellar first release which also contains remixes by Joe Farr and Ike Dusk. Prospekt smashes down the door with this one and we look forward to more from the collective.

Out August 7th on digital formats. Get yours now on Bandcamp.

-JRS

New Brvtalism No. 240 - Red Nailmaker

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Red Nailmaker. The anonymous post-industrial project derives its name from St.Petersburg's steel-rolling factory, a monument of 1930’s constructivism. Following the ethos of the art movement, Red Nailmaker delivers a raw, abstract and mechanical sound. Pushing through a boiling brew of techno, EBM, industrial, rhythmic noise and dub. New Brvtalism No. 240 is an exceptional mix of some of our favorite concepts, themes and sounds.

-JRS

TRACKLIST:

1 Hypnoskull - You Hear Me (Talk Dilettant Strategies) - Folgsamkeitfaktor [#FSFR004]

2 Ahmad - Hollow (feat. Dreadmaul) - Tech Cycle

3 Fret - Helicopter Rig - Downwards

4 Peryl - Against Your Order - Lebendig

5 Developer - On The Hunt - Sleaze Records

6 Modular Phaze - Frame 24 - Mephyst

7 Olēka - Welter - Sticky Ground

8 RE_P - Electron, A Subatomic Particle - Blush Recordings

9 Peryl - Molotov Brutality - Lebendig

10 I Murdered - Blood In Blood Out (Orphx Remix) - Reclaim Your City

11 Max Durante - Sadness - Aufnahme + Wiedergabe

12 Synapscape - Soundcheck - Ant-Zen

13 Ansome - Pedal To The Metal - Perc Trax

14 Hypnoskull - The Sekret Part 3 (Two Enemy Machines Hard Drum'n Bass Edit) - Ant-Zen

15 Vlaysin - Fast Forward - RAW

16 Rendered - Seedex - RAW

17 Ornviom - Dopamine Rush - Insane Industry

18 The KLF - America: What Time Is Love? (Extended Mix) - KLF Communications

19 Hadone - Plague Of Intensity - Them

20 Red Nailmaker - The Pit Of Calamity Part 2 - Unreleased

21 Hypnoskull - The Trickster - Folgsamkeitfaktor [#FSFR004]

Positive Centre + Tullia Benedicta - Posture (In Silent Series X)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Positive Centre + Tullia Benedicta on In Silent Series X. Created by label head Positive Centre, In Silent Series X brings a huge batch of sounds for you to use in your own experiments. In this pack you will find hundreds of loops and sounds to serve as raw materials to be cut up, rearranged and manipulated to create your own tracks which you can submit to In Silent Series to be considered for a future compilation (next submission date is September 1st).

As a guide to these sounds, In Silent Series will be releasing a series of 4 track EP’s created by some of the most talented producers of the modern era using the ISS X Sounds. Today we present a stellar track from ISS founder Positive Centre and Italian artist Tullia Benedicta. The piece perfectly builds from haunting atmospheres to rhythmic experimentations for a powerful composition which lodges deep in the psyche. Further, the 10th EP on ISSX brings together some of today’s most talented producers including Stephanie Sykes, Ireen Amnes and Go Hiyama.

A great release out July 31, 2020 and you can get yours through the label.

-JRS

ISSXI.X | EP10

A1 | ISSXI.X | Positive Centre + Tullia Benedicta | Posture

A2 | ISSXI.X | Ireen Amnes | Hypochondriac

B1 | ISSXI.X | Go Hiyama | Byte Reminiscence

B2 | ISSXI.X | Stephanie Sykes | Mjøsa

Mastered at Dadub Mastering Studio

Artwork by Maria Mendes / www.mariacmendes.com

End Train vs. Flaminia - Sense Withdrawals (6SISS Remix)(Metempsychosis)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from End Train vs. Flaminia. The Londoners return to Metempsychosis for a new release titled Full Swap, a joint effort between Flaminia, End Train and Tapefeed with remixes from Swarm Intelligence, EOMAC and 6SISS. Today we present “Sense Withdrawals (6SISS Remix)” which puts a more menacing twist on the original and adds a seething industrial atmosphere. The rest of the release finds the trio in top form, playing off each other’s strengths and the Full Swap title couldn’t be more appropriate as we see the artists mixing and matching to create an exceptional release that covers a wide array of sounds that work on many different levels.

Out July 30th on digital formats. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Track list:

01. Tapefeed vs. End Train - Hornets and Headbutts

02. Tapefeed vs. End Train - Hornets and Headbutts (Swarm Intelligence Remix)

03. End Train vs. Flaminia - Sense Withdrawals

04. End Train vs. Flaminia - Sense Withdrawals (6SISS Remix)

05. Flaminia vs. Tapefeed - 137 Weapons

06. Flaminia vs. Tapefeed - 137 Weapons (Eomac Remix)

03. Artwork | Flaminia, End Train, Tapefeed, Eomac, Swarm Intelligence, 6SISS [MPSYEP008].png

The Brvtalist Premieres: Stave - Dead End (Voidance)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Stave. “Dead End” is the Chicago artist’s contribution to the powerful new v/a compilation, Travels To Sadness, Hate and Depression Vol. 2 (Voidance). The release follows up last year’s compilation and continues to expand on the label’s universe of sound which includes noisy landscapes, abstract techno/industrial and ambient compositions. Today’s premiere sees a Brvtalist favorite in top form with a heavy industrialized piece which shreds all in its path. The release also features great music by Nigh/T\Mare, Samot, Clarence Park and more.

Travels To Sadness, Hate and Depression Vol. 2 is on August 24th on limited tape and digital. Pick up yours on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Track list:

1. Nigh/T/Mare – Evocative Regression
2. Yuji Kondo – You Don ́t Care How It Hurts
3. Stave – Dead End
4. Samot – Aa
5. Blakk Harbor - Metalwork
6. Clarence Park – She Never Forgets
7. Meer – Eindama yasqut al ́abatira
8. Meta – The Yearning Of Ilona (Steps Of Light)

Meroitic - Every (Fallen Moon Recordings) Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Meroitic. “Every” is a track off the recently released EP, jovilabe, out on Fallen Moon Recordings. The alias of Jamondria Harris, an interdisciplinary artist and composer living in Portland, OR, their work uses words, sounds, wires, instruments, textiles & what falls into their hands to engage with blackness, desire, spirit/source, decolonization, fairy tales, & embodiment. Their sound art emerges from deep-listening fluidity between rhythm & source, engendering sonic cartographies woven from samples, feedback, the electromagnetic field of bodies & rooms and both digital and analog synthesizer soundscapes.

The video was created by musician, sound designer, and curator Patricia Wolf and takes us on a fascinating visual journey through abstract forms and transformative states. It is the perfect accompaniment to Meroitic’s hypnotic, ritual-like sound which exudes a quietly powerful message and creates an encapsulating atmosphere. Pick up jovilabe now on Bandcamp.

In addition, as this work features two Portland-based artists, we would like to stand in solidarity with all of those protesting police brutality, racism and hatred of any kind. With Patricia’s help we also updated our Social Justice Resources page to include non-profit links and information for those who want to engage or help more directly in Portland.

-JRS