The Brvtalist Premieres: Pouch Envy - Sanjin (A003)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere the track "Sanjin" by Pouch Envy. His productions are hard-hitting and straightforward club tunes marked by his meditative touch. They strike a refined balance between the sexy and the thought-provoking while displaying his professional grasp on contemporary production techniques.

North American Amusement is Pouch Envy's debut EP, the first installment of his conceptual take on club and rave culture. Three original tracks inspired by New York’s rising rave scene and the sensation that lingers in your body after returning home from the club. A distinct state of consciousness in which most of the tracks on this EP were produced.

Barcelona platform Abundance is focused on championing local talent. For this reason, they have chosen three Barcelona based remixers for this release.

The release is out digitally December 4th on Bandcamp.

-Melanie Havens

New Haunts - Failing Me Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere a new video from New Haunts. The Bristol-based artist returns with "Failing Me", a new single and the first look at her upcoming album set to be released in 2021. Like many of us, the artist was holed up in isolation for much of the year and this song represents the bittersweet necessity of inhabiting the human form. Drawing from wave, synth pop, post-punk and more, "Failing Me" is a heartfelt, melancholic piece which shows why New Haunts is one of our favorite artists to watch.

The single is out December 4th (along with some new limited merch) and you can get yours on Bandcamp.

Video directed and filmed by: Alastair Power

Track mixed and mastered by: Marcus Dyer

Video edited and produced by: Alice Sheridan

Single artwork image by: Alastair Power

The Brvtalist Premieres: SNTS - Bacchanalia

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from SNTS. “Bacchanalia” comes off the masked artist’s third full length album, The Unfinished Fight Against Humanity. Following up on 2015’s The Rustling Of The Leaves and 2016’s Losing Sight, one of techno’s most mystifying figures returns with perhaps his most powerful work to date. These 10 tracks draw from references both past and present while also contemplating the effect our actions have on our existence. Much like the current era, we are thrust into chaos and destruction, while clinging to hope and optimism. From the ominous introduction of “An Era Of Absurdity” to the crushing sound of “Empathy over Indifference”, this is perfect soundtrack to a world on fire.

The album is out on 2x12” and digital formats and you can pre-order yours now on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Ryuji Takeuchi - Inner Justice (PH002)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere "Inner Justice" by Ryuji Takeuchi. Berlin’s PURE HATE delivers one more release for 2020 from Osaka’s Ryuji Takeuchi presenting his "Essentials EP", which comes in the form of 3 original tracks with a remix from D. Carbone. Renowned for his driving, hypnotic, atmospheric, raw, emotional interpretation of Techno Ryuji has released on some key labels over the years including Inner Surface Music, LK Rec, Arms, Clan Destine Records, Infidel Bodies, Instruments Of Discipline, 3TH Records, Carbone Records, Depth. Request and his own LSN & Hue Helix imprints.

The release is out 14th December digitally + vinyl on Bandcamp.

-Melanie Havens

Agency666 - Interlude666 (Electricity Is Humming Remix)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Agency666. “Interlude666 (Electricity Is Humming Remix)” comes off the huge new release, Fear Of The Unknown Remixes, a follow up to the artists debut album of the same name which came out in March earlier this year on Psychocharmant Records. For the remix album, Agency666 invited some of his favorite and most inspiring producers to reinterpret their visions of the tracks. Remixers include VTSS, PTU, Toh Imago, Camilla Sparksss, Can Bora Tanzer, Psychocharmant, and Electricity Is Humming. Each one brings something unique to the compositions and today we are thrilled to present the Electricity Is Humming remix of “Interlude666” which takes us on a hypnotic journey through the most diabolical depths of techno and beyond.

The full release is out December 7th on digital format. For more visit Bandcamp.

-JRS

Ahraam - Human, All Too Human (ABRX)

For the the past year, South Korean imprint ABRX has explored material which exists at the intersection of cinema and electronics. The latest release from the label expands on this concept even further with the debut studio album from Ahraam. Human, All Too Human is 10 tracks of dramatic, multi-textured compositions which weave in and out of genres, moods and atmospheres for a rich sensory experience. The track titles recall famous cultural works and Ahraam masterfully transports the listener into the song’s environments. Today we host, “Unchained”, which is one of our favorites of the album and a rhythmic episode of industrial flares and guitar feedback which makes for a epic journey.

Human, All Too Human is out now on 3x12” vinyl and digital. Get yours on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Vū+PRVNTK - Rapture (VūMantra Records)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Vū+PRVNTK. “Rapture” comes off the new album Lucubra (VūMantra Records), an 8 track release which showcases the duo’s powerful, ritualistic sound. The album contains for originals + 4 remixes from Nastika (Pact Infernal - Horo), Yøkaï, Ezaüf and Fangarm. techno drum machines clash against disrupted voices and percussion that are played live in order to keep the shamanic vibes. Vince Gagliardi (a.k.a. Vū) is a 3D artist and music producer. He is the founder of the label VūMantra Records, artistic director of the collective Modern Bön and creator of the audiovisual project The Nent (Cyclic Law), well-known for its impactful A/V live performances. Francesco Provenzano, aka PRVNTK, is a BMG music publishing songwriter and composer, as well as an artist and performer. He collaborated, as a producer, with Berlin studios such as Mesanic/Bewake studios, and shared the same stage with artists like Black Tiger Sex Machine.

Today we are excited to host “Rapture”, which is a heavy, slow burning work of hypnotic industrial rituals. Lucubra is out November 27th and you can pick it up on Bandcamp.

-JRS

Music Production by Vū+PRVNTK
Remixes by Nastika,Yøkaï, Ezaüf, Fangarm
Mixing/Mastering by PRVNTK
Artwork by Coito Negato

3D animation/Cover design by Vince Gagliardi

New Brvtalism No. 257 - LBEEZE

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from LBEEZE. The Melbourne-based artist has been making waves for some time now with his raw, unpolished vision of EBM, industrial, electro and beyond while also releasing some of the freshest and most exciting new material on his label, Up North Records. New Brvtalism No. 257 is a wild trip though various shades of the artist's vicious sound.

-JRS

Randstad - Peace Worker (VEYL020)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere the track "Peace Worker" by the dutch artist Randstad, the production and DJ moniker of the multimedia artist Thomas van Linge, co-founder of the record labels BAKK and Rubber and freshly relocated to Berlin. After first hearing his rhythmic drum workout on ‘Metalloid’, his contribution for this year’s ‘Still Life’ compilation, he releases his second EP ‘These Serpents’ for Veyl. Randstad is pushing his idea across the spectrum of industrialized beat music for this outright roaring 6-tracker ideal to tear down clubs when they finally re-open in 2036.

The release is out digitally + vinyl November 30th via Bandcamp.

-Melanie Havens

HAF HAF - Bonola (Gang Of Ducks)

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from HAF HAF. The artist returns to the Gang of Ducks imprint after 2014’s Notch helped define the sound of the label. Now the artist is set to release, Pattern In Chaos, an 8 track release which finds the artist in top form, traversing a diverse array of sounds, genres and atmospheres. The title sums up the release perfectly as it definitely feels chaotic at times but there’s always a common denominator and a thread that runs through the release.

Today we premiere the great track “Bonola” and to mark the release we also present a short interview with Gang Of Ducks - the Italian art collective that consists of musicians, visual artists and more. We talk about the label, working through the pandemic and beyond. (see below)

You can pick up Pattern In Chaos on 12” and digital formats. Out November 27th on Bandcamp.

-JRS

The Brvtalist: Gang of Ducks is a multi-disciplinary collective of musicians, visual artists and more. Tell us about the collective’s aim or focus with the record label?

Gang Of Ducks: Gang was born in 2013 as a platform/hub conveying the interests of the members of the collective. We wanted to focus on producing visual, editorial and music contents. Our first output came to life through the production of a vinyl ep and we realised this would be the perfect way for us to mix the production of music, artwork, video, press, live events. So we started focusing on the record production, keeping at the same time our interests towards other medias and ways of publishing alive through the creation of a series of ‘zines’ which we really enjoy. It’s highly possible that this editorial work will develop further in the future.

TB: So much of the output is diverse and undefinable (in a great way). What do you look for when decided on a release?

GOD: When we work on a release we search for a connection with the artist, we prefer to meet in person, to find a link with the territory or through shared experiences. Although this is not always possible, we feel that for us it’s a very important part of the process.

TB: Tell us a little about the HAF HAF release. “Pattern In Chaos” is such a fitting name. The release seems to follow no formula but yet there is still some order. What are you favorite parts about it?

GOD: Haf Haf has always been one of the most representative artists of the sound of the label. His music is able to communicate several feelings and emotions at once, it can be raw and sharp as well as extremely sweet and sensual, without ever following a trend. Haf Haf is a very definite tangent working through a chaotic environment.

TB: How has Gang of Ducks been operating during the pandemic? How has some of your work styles changed?

GOD: During the pandemic not many things have changed, we’ve kept on working on the web. The only repercussion is not being able to step to phase 2, the meeting, gatherings and human dimension.

TB: What’s coming up next?

GOD: We’re working on a really interesting record created by an artist from Turin called Sara, it will be a debut. We’re also working on some new tracks from Regno Maggiore, alongside other new projects which is too soon now to spoil.