Lower Tar - Rite It Off Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Lower Tar. Formed in 2016, Lower Tar is the project of Los Angeles-based musician and visual artist, Ori Ofir. He has released albums on Ascetic House, Ecstatic Recordings, and Night Gaunt Recordings, and has collaborated with Silent Servant on a duo project called Sterile Hand. He also co-runs the party/label L.A.U.R.A. as a new avenue that focuses on bringing the Los Angeles electronic community together. As an Israeli-American of Arabic descent, Lower Tar is a project that explores the complex power structures that revolve around identity and what it means to be critical of a society while still maintaining a sense of self.

"Rite It Off" comes off his latest release, “Abstract Parasite”, which also marks the project's debut for DKA. Recorded between 2018-2020, it combines 8 tracks of Ofir’s mix of hard hitting EBM, industrial, and spaced out electro. Inspired by the works of Mark Fisher, each track explores the systems that hold us back while trying to envision a way to rupture this omnipresent hold and cyclical complacency. Directed by Elran Ofir, the video's lo-fi, left field style is the perfect accompaniment to Lower Tar's works.

The release is out now on cassette and digital and you can get yours at: https://dkarecords.bandcamp.com/album/abstract-parasite

-JRS

Utopia Vanished: From Enslavement to Reiteration (Veyl)

Veyl, one of our favorite labels, recently released an absolutely massive compilation which showcases the imprint’s diverse sound and forward thinking approach. Utopia Vanished: From Enslavement to Reiteration contains 50(!) tracks in total, all from the label’s friends and family. From wave to techno, post-punk to experimental, it’s an amazing release with an unbelievable array of tracks. To mark the occasion, Veyl has also accompanied the comp with a fantastic custom swiss army knife which goes along perfectly with the ethos of the label.

Utopia Vanished is out now and you can get yours on Bandcamp.

Track list:

01. Maenad Veyl - Stranger feat. Years of Denial (Shifted Remix)

02. Arnaud Rebotini - Original Rockers

03. Arnaud Rebotini - The Face of Fu-Manchu

04. TV.OUT - Dave Hill

05. TV.OUT - All Out

06. LDWG - Kool-Aid Cyanide

07. LDWG - Headshot

08. LDWG - Locked

09. Blind Delon - Et C’est comme Ça

10. Blind Delon - Souffle le Vent

11. Job Sifre - Tear Down My Temples

12. Job Sifre - First Impress Yourself

13. Sue Lèwig - Slanya

14. Sue Lèwig - Stellan

15. Sue Lèwig - Lestoi

16. Exhausted Modern - Rhododendron

17. Exhausted Modern - Regular Wacko

18. Exhausted Modern - Two Thousand Words

19. Cardopusher - Nowhere to Run

20. Cardopusher - False Perception

21. Filmmaker - Forbidden Research

22. Filmmaker - Collapser

23. Years of Denial & Alexey Volkov - Confess (Alternative Version)

24. Years of Denial - Done and Dusted

25. LOFN - Wicked Game

26. LOFN - Child in Chains

27. Autumns - You Dance like a Prick

28. Autumns - Laced in Gold

29. Contre Soirée - Back from Hell

30. Contre Soirée - I’m Nothing

31. RNXRX - Movement on the Floor

32. RNXRX - Altair

33. December - Who Are You When No One Is Watching

34. December - The Gut Song

35. Prequel Tapes - No More Ignorance

36. Prequel Tapes - Sink Space

37. FSS - Brace

38. FSS - Char

39. War On Heaven - Watching the Earth Escape

40. War On Heaven - Cloaca Maxima

41. Harlem - Safe Bet

42. Harlem - Stringer

43. Fade Accompli - The Gifts

44. Fade Accompli - Feral Friends

45. NEVER - 430

46. NEVER - XWL

47. Verge - Jacknife

48. Verge - Apprehension

49. Verge - Balm

50. Verge - Replenish

PREMIERES: Bodywork Selections Vol. 1 [Miseria]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere "Ghost" from MVQX Ft Negative Datura and "Insideout" from Dmentia Coil. The tracks come off the upcoming compilation on Carlos GrabStein's (aka 89s†) Berlin/Mexico City based imprint Miseria, out December 17th on Bandcamp. The V.A. 'Bodywork Selections Vol. 1’ is the second part of the label's first compilation 'Upperwave Selections Vol. 1', featuring 11 tracks from the hottest artists of the EBM/Industrial/New Beat spectrum. Today we present the scorching body music works from MVQX Ft Negative Datura & Dmentia Coil.

Pre-order here now.

-Melanie Havens

BESTIAL MOUTHS - OUR SOULS TAKE (REIMAGINATION by SRSQ) Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new video from Bestial Mouths. This powerful work comes on the heels of Bestial's most recent creations - the INSHROUDSS EP and the RESURRECTEDINBLACK LP, are the phoenix cries of the project's rebirth under the guiding hand of vocalist Lynette Cerezo, melding noise and dark wave pop into a theatre of skin-shredding catharsis that brings the project’s post-punk roots to new levels of club-ready destruction.

On the heels of the above offerings, the project delivers, THOUSANDNEEDLES, a warped reimagining of both releases, from a diverse selection of artists in the dark underground. Each remixer brings their own unique touch to the originals, spanning EBM and industrialized techno, fog-shrouded darkwave dives, cosmic washes of synthpop bliss, or soul-smashing noise dredged from a sewer cathedral.

A perfect example is our premiere today which is the SRSQ re-imagining of "OUR SOULD TAKE". Singer Kennedy Ashlyn enchants with her haunting, yet blissful remake of the song and the video sends us further down into the dark ritual world of Bestial Mouths.

THOUSANDNEEDLES is out now at: https://bestialmouths.bandcamp.com/album/thousandneedles

-JRS

Director/Editor: Andrea Soldner
Art Direction: Kennedy Ashlyn
Cinematography: Leigh Violet, Andrea Solder
Grip: Dan Phillips
featuring Lynette Cerezo, Kennedy Ashlyn
Assistance: John Welch, Matthew Moyer

Dress & Headpiece: It Is Known Chainmaile

PREMIERE: Jerome - DRBS [Maple Death]

The Brvtalist is proud to premiere "DRBS" from London based Jerome. Bolognas' based Maple Death Records presents its second LP named "LP2" by the Italian/Swedish/Greek duo of Annalisa Iembo and Stella Mathioudakis. This LP was recorded over a period of 5 days locked in a small room in the Italian flatlands and then further developed and refined between Italy-Sweden during the pandemic.

‘DRBS’ is a parallel party where the better parts of Kraftwerkian Detroit techno are sped up and spit out with shards of noise and cowbell action.

Out November 19th digitally + vinyl. Pick up the release now: mapledeathrecords.bandcamp.com/album/lp2

-Alisa Chepel

PREMIERE: The Balanced - Egoxiety

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a self-released debut track of Kyiv based DJ and electronic musician Dmytro Sydelnykov aka The Balanced. As the artist describes, The Balanced combines two opposites in one - dark and bright, joy and sadness, action and creation. The idea is about self-control and directing yourself only to where the soul calls, discovering new manifestations.

Creating music since 2011, Dmytros’ taste has been shaped by the different sounds of funk, jazz, soul, disco and old school hip-hop. Also, the producer finds his inspiration in the soundtracks of movies and video games, identifying himself with the characters of cinematic pieces.

In the last months, the artist has settled himself in old school Chicago house and Detroit techno, which significantly influenced his music taste while creating the composition “Egoxiety”, an energetic techno banger with an original authentic sound using synthesizers and drum machines of Chicago & Detroit eras, delivering nostalgic vinyl moods with a modern touch. Combining vocals with melodic elements from different music genres, this track immediately takes your mind and body to the void of the mystical cellars of underground realms. Also, it harmonically sounds on both high and low bpms, making you plunge into sweet dreams and joyful spiritual euphoria.

As the artist describes, “Egoxiety” is a newly created tool to perceive the world and yourself within it. It’s about the “right now” feeling, letting go, releasing your mind and being here and now.

Out on Bandcamp in digital formats. Make sure to get yours.

- Alisa Chepel

Support the artist on SoundCloud.

The Brvtalist x Krake Festival presents: Annechoic (Mix + Q&A)

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Annechoic. This is a special edition mix in collaboration with Berlin's Krake Festival which is taking place this week from November 11 - 14. The annual fest has been an integral part of Berlin's event scene for several years, utilizing the cities diverse array of venues, clubs and talent.

After last year's fully digital fest, Krake returns this year with a hybrid event - existing both virtually and IRL, with a massive club event happening on Friday at Anomalie Art Club with a huge lineup. Ahead of the festival's opening we are thrilled to present this special mix from the great Annechoic, showing off her electro-infused skill set and diverse sound selection. We also present a great Q&A with the artist who is playing Friday night! (see below)

For Krake Festival info + tickets visit: https://krake-festival.de/

-JRS

The Brvtalist: Tell us about the mix you made today.

Annechoic: Hey, firstly thanks for the invite! This mix is pretty much what you can expect from me in a club at the moment. It starts on my dreamier side and develops into darker percussive moments, a kind of atmosphere with the energies i'm currently into.

Although I'm probably more known for electro productions and edits, and have been sometimes pigeonholed as an electro dj only, the truth is that I like to play all kinds of music and my sets are quite varied. This one is basically the kind of music I love to hear in a club and it's what makes me sweat on a dance floor.

TB: I would also love to know what kind of tracks/sounds are you enjoying playing out in clubs these days?

A: Well, I think with my mixes you can get a little bit of an idea of what I like to play. A bunch of electro, acid, breaks, techno... new and old stuff.

Talking about records that I have in my record bag for my last few gigs? Interviews, Terence fixmer, 4cantons, The advent, Arcanoid, Serge Geyzel, Maenad Veyl, Sansibar, Planetary Assault Systems, Disx3, , Ultrahigh, Maelstrom, Phuture 303, An-I, Morah....

TB: You've been active since the early 2000's involved with different labels and projects, working a lot in the background. Do you still prefer this role vs. being more of an artist in the spotlight? (P.S. the former is definitely my preference!)

A: Certainly, the former is my preference too! I can be extremely shy and I don't like being the center of attention...I've even spent many years playing at home or with friends, just because I liked it, without having the need to get on stage or show my face to the world.

Times change and offers have been good; but yes, I've been fighting even with myself just for the fact of having this interview haha!

TB: How are you feeling now that more things are opening back up? Do you think in some ways we had a necessary reset?

A: Well, it's a weird but nice feeling. I do have to say that I felt completely overwhelmed the first time I went to a party - having such a crowd of people around but at the same time it's nice to be able to be back in a bar/club chatting or having a beer with your friends.

And yes, I think in a way we had a necessary reboot. Like rethinking our priorities or having more appreciation for the little things in life (like the need for a simple hug or going to a bar with your friends). Or new creative ways of showing/enjoying different types of art like music. How life has taken a 180-degree turn in many ways is an interesting phenomenon.

TB: What can we expect at Krake on Friday?!

A: I'm pretty excited about the upcoming set now! I'll play before FM Einheit & Caspar Brötzmann's live set so it's one of those times when you get a chance to play the things you love that you can't normally play in a club. Expect more of a listening set than a body music set.

TB: What's coming up next?

A: Well, the last few years have been pretty hard for me, especially the last one and not just because of the pandemic, but more on a personal level, so I'm still struggling/overcoming a lot of things and slowly getting back to normal.

However, now that all the storm is passing I’m returning with enough energy to finish the many projects I have pending (finally!).

I can't reveal much of what's coming with Annechoic but I'm working on more music (after a frustrating break due to an accident and having lost practically all my old files) and there will be more projects coming on different labels. It is also true that having a full time job I haven't had much time to dedicate to this either so everything comes slowly.

On the other hand, I'm working on a couple of projects with good friends, for example another alias with my dear Manuela Mayoral and although this has just started I'm very excited to be part of my new Enigma family. So for the moment I'm looking forward to all the new things to come.

New Brvtalism No. 305 - Michael Klein

The Brvtalist is proud to present a new mix from Michael Klein. Based in Berlin by way of Frankfurt, the BLK DRP boss recently released a great EP, Nokaut, on Second State which follows up his powerful EP from last year. Today we are thrilled to host this razor sharp mix of mind melting techno and hypnotic grooves to get your weekend started.

-JRS

@michaelkleinberlin

Tracklist:
Forward Strategy Group - Infinity Circuit
Arthur Robert - Friendship
Planetary Assault Systems - Devotion
Vinicius Honorio - Le Boi
Sandro Galli - Data Binding
TWR72 - Coco
Truncate - First Phase
Michael Klein - Material Wave
Temudo - E08
Michael Klein - AAA
Radial - Hormigon
Ribé & Temudo - Ngaro
Phil Berg - Checkmate
Stef Mendesidis - Stalker

Recent Arts (Tobias Freund & Valentina Berthelon) The History of Darkness Enigma AV Podcast | Ep. 03

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere Episode 03 of the Engima A/V podcast series. “The History of Darkness” is an Audiovisual installation that takes you on a trip into a universe of astronomical images and sounds. The visual work is mainly based on old photographs, drawings and diagrams of the cosmos taken from old astronomy books. The work highlights the beauty and simplicity of low-fidelity material by using images created without the technological tools available nowadays. Visual representations of the universe have the power to show stages of our evolving self-awareness as a species. Starting from this idea, the artists talk you through different chapters about the never-ending impulse to understand ourselves and the universe that surrounds us.

Recent Arts is a duo conformed by visual artist Valentina Berthelon and musician Tobias Freund. Together they build live performances using video projections and experimental sound –charged with symbols, stories and poetry– thus generating sound environments that invite to enjoy the music while deeply connecting with our perceptions of the world and our sense of realities within it. The soundscapes are not based on concrete musical structures but rather on experimenting and improvising.

For more visit: https://www.enigmamusicart.com/

VELVET VELOUR - PEARLAMUTROM Video Premiere

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere the new music video from VELVET VELOUR. “Pearlamutrom” is the first single in which she sings in her mother tongue, Russian. It’s a rare specimen of stylish electronic noir and immaculately elegant visuals. This time the Moscow synth diva investigates nacre sea-dreams and crimson deeps of passion – classic and quite kabbalistic duality of strangers’ inland oceans hidden inside their solid coquillages. Sensual vocals, pulsating rhythm and seductive melodies included.