The Brvtalist is proud to present a new track from Ben Reymann. This is our second premiere of the week (view the first HERE) off the huge new v/a compilation, Quantum Entanglement, which also launches the Unconfined imprint. Today we bring you “Occult Rhythm”, which is a forceful piece of haunted techno that is ready to destroy.
Releasing September 18th, you can pre-order the release now on Bandcamp and other outlets HERE.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Kujo. “Sense Report” comes off the forthcoming v/a release, Al-Ibtihal. out this month on Moroccan imprint Rhadâb. Derived from the Arabic word, Ibtihal, meaning a hard state to reach - a double edged sabre, Al-Ibtihal is an attempt to transcribe this feeling into the physical world through both visual and sonic mediums. The hour long album engulfs the two opposed sides of the same coin, depicted by the A-side and B-side of the tape. The selected artwork captured by the talented Hind Moumou and gracefully edited by Hagen Ebejer portrays as a reminder that the Hand is a strong symbol of protection, most notably in the North-African and Arab culture.
The A-side is a collection of electronic rituals where endless evolving drones meet ambient distorded soundscapes. The B-side consists of martial pieces dedicated to War deities, with the introduction of tribal drums and beats. Today we premiere “Sense Report”, a track from the B-side which is a powerful and haunting experimental work from Kujo.
The album is out on September 21st on cassette and digital. You can pick up the digital on Bandcamp and the tape HERE.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from E.L.I.A.S. “A Simple Disorder” comes off the big new v/a compilation, Quantum Entanglement, which also helps launch Glasgow’s Unconfined imprint. Handing over full creative control to their artists, Unconfined are setting out on an exploration of infinite sonic possibilities across the electronic spectrum. Born in Glasgow, but spreading its roots across the globe - from Turin to Taiwan. Founder and label head, Charl Fouche, believes the label’s criteria enables them to release a diverse selection of tracks: “There are so many varieties of techno. At the end of the day it is noises being morphed to sound a certain way. It all comes down to the individual listener and what sounds their ears choose to hear”.
A lot of thought and effort is put into making sure all the artists and tracks are somewhat complementing each other. Curating a label has been a goal of mine for years. Now I am finally able to create a movement which possesses infinite potential. Ultimately we want to help provide our artists - from the UK to South East Asia - with the ability to be heard worldwide.
This is the first of two premieres we will present this week and we start with this great, hard hitting yet hypnotic piece from E.L.I.A.S. which gives a taste of the compilations diverse set of sounds. Releasing September 18th, you can pre-order the release now on Bandcamp and other outlets HERE.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Gateway X. “Drain” comes off the new release, Sun Never Sets, out this month on Italy’s MarcoTerra Records. Gateway X is a duo merging industrial tribalism, ambient and experimental soundscapes, with roots in hardcore and punk. Prior to their first incarnations as TG Syndrome and TGS, they had separately been part of the emerging noise and London underground techno scene of the 90's and active till this day. With Sun Never Sets, we see them back in crushing form with five tracks exploring darker areas of the human psych, while often dissonant. Made of industrial/post textures, the music also falls into an atmosphere forged with metallic drones and noise often surreal, a thrilling combination, oppressiveness sensations and experiences that are so intense and immersive.
This is a great release to pick up on digital format and you can get yours on Bandcamp.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Apoc Krysis. The Atlanta-based rapper and producer has been one of our favorite artists to watch recently fusing hip hop, electronics and more with 666 themes. Produced by Deejayrust, “Targetspotted” comes off the new release, Age In Decline, a huge v/a compilation with marks the 50th release and fifth year of operation of Manchester’s Natural Sciences. The twenty track compilation consists of names from across the catalogue, unheard jams from the dregs of the internet & choice cuts from our future works series.
Out on vinyl and digital format. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is thrilled to be returning to Prague for Lunchmeat Festival 2020. After experiencing last year’s 10th Anniversary edition first hand, it quickly became one of my favorite festivals and is one of the best at finding the intersection of music, art, technology and more. Taking place from September 28th - October 3rd, this year is obviously like no other in recent history and the festival has delivered another stellar lineup while also implementing guidelines for the pandemic era in an effort to keep all guests safe. The festival recently made the second line up announcement (included below) and here’s what they had to say:
"We always consider Lunchmeat to act as a reaction to the club "schism" between the underground scene and dance music mainstream. By inviting both Sophie and Helena Hauff, we want to show that these worlds can co-exist and cooperate,“ says Jakub Pešek, the director of the festival. "Sophie played in our club NEONE in 2013 and 2014, at the very beginning of her career, that is why we feel a strong connection to her and her music. She is proof of how far a person can go, with beginnings rooted in niche music genres; making unique, even, extreme music“ says Pešek.
Sophie is now considered as one of the club music's biggest stars and she works with artists such as Charli XCX or Madonna. Part of the festival is influenced by the subject of dark and difficult times. Black Sunday is an AV project by 404.zero. They work with these themes in a similar vein to Helena Hauff’s dark techno performances. The duo´s apocalyptic dark ambient is accompanied by similarly grainy visuals. One of the big newcomers of 2019 – noise-techno duo Tittingur will play in collaboration with light designerbdy_. Producer Nina Pixel and visual artist Adrián Kriška in ‘AncestralArcheology AV live’ examine the connection of Slovak folklore and lived experience of the technology-influenced life of the early 21st century. Temple ‘Timbre Embers AV live’ mixes visuals of DevKid and music inspired by the magnificence, grandeur, and density of organ music made by Stroon.
The visitors of this year´s Lunchmeat Festival will also enjoy unique intermedia performances. Sam Rolfes will invite the audience in to the mutated visuals of his virtual reality 360°AV experience. In his acclaimed project ‘Corpus Nil’ asks Marco Donnarumma questions of the distinction between humanity and machinery.
Artists_:
404.zero presents Black Sunday
( AV live )
Anthony Linell & Ali M. Demirel present Winter Ashes
( AV live )
Dadub + FAX present Hypersynchronous
( AV live )
( World premiere )
Elektrabel & Æoe
( live )
( World premiere )
Helena Hauff
Lyra Pramuk
( live )
Maenad Veyl & Geso
( AV live )
( World premiere )
Marco Donnarumma presents Corpus Nil
Nina Pixel w/ Adrián Kriška present Ancestral Archeology
( AV live )
( World premiere )
NIVVA
( AV live )
( World premiere )
NONOTAK presents Shiro
( AV live )
Robert Henke presents CBM 8032 AV
( AV live )
Sam Rolfes
( 360° AV experience )
( World premiere )
SOPHIE
( live )
Stroon & DevKid present Temple Timbre Embers AV live
( AV live )
( World premiere )
Tadej Droljc presents Žarkolom
( AV live )
Tittingur & bdy
( AV live )
( World premiere )
& More TBA
Tickets are available now and you can get yours HERE.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Julian Muller. “Not Afraid” comes off the massive new LP, Playing With The Devil, from the Belgium-based French producer and his debut on UK imprint Lobster Theremin. Making his mark on the techno scene over the last few years, Muller initially stepped into the limelight as one half of 90 Process alongside Hadone, with releases on Pushmaster Discs and 10 Pills Mate before going solo and delivering material for the likes of Arts Collective, Blue Hour, Bipolar Disorder and of course Lobster Theremin which will release his inaugural long player here. Playing With The Devil blew us away on first listen with its menacing sound and diverse explorations of techno and beyond. Today we premiere the A3 track, “Not Afraid”.
Out September 25th and you can pick yours up on Bandcamp.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Shakti. The Seoul based DJ and founder of Hämmern is known for her intense, ravy tunes. She got the name “Shakti (Power in Hindi)” while studying in India and as the name describes, she delivers powerful energy to the floor. Her set usually is based on heavy industrial sound often combined with psychedelic synth, EMB line/wave, acid and vocals. We are thrilled to host exhilarating journey through her sound.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Unhuman + Petra Flurr. “Distraction = Destruction” comes off the debut full length album, Cause of Chaos (She Lost Kontrol) by the collaboration between the Berlin based producer Unhuman and the performer - activist Petra Flurr. The two artists return to the label after their single releases in the two volumes of Surviving in Europe and for Unhuman, after his mighty Aktion Mutante ep in collaboration with Violet Poison back in 2018.
Cause Of Chaos comprises eight tracks filled of energy and steeped in to gothic nostalgia and electronic body music. The well-known artists create a mix of post-punk and synthesizer electronics shaped by their uncompromised textures, that glides through genres with ease and combines modern style with retro goodness. An abstract style of contamination seldom seen within the modern music spectrum.
Out October 1st on vinyl + digital. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.
-JRS
The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Marcus L. The Seoul-based artist and resident of the city’s Faust club lands on SPFDJ’s Intrepid Skin imprint with Kimchi Slap, a wild four track EP that hits hard enough to be felt across the globe. After meeting each other in Seoul in 2018 the two went on to share bills in different continents and now Marcus is the latest addition to an already stellar lineup of releases on Intrepid Skin. Today we premiere the title track which is an outrageous dance floor destroyer about my favorite fermented cabbage dish which features vocals from rapper Kill.gone. The release contains two other originals plus a massive remix from Hadone.
Kimchi Slap is out September 18th on vinyl + digital format. Pick yours up now on Bandcamp.
-JRS
