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Shifted's 'Crossed Paths' is a record which pushes the formal possibilities of techno. 'Crossed Paths' is the first full length work to be released on Mote-Evolver and the scope of the album format takes Shifted's vision to the next level. Shifted furthers his exploration into ominous resonances which he began in 2011 on Mote-Evolver by the 'Control EP', a vinyl that seamlessly housed the unabashed peak-time 'Control' and the spatial 'Structure'. On 'Crossed Paths' the breadth of Shifted's ideas is both subtle and devastating. As a producer Shifted's methodology is like that of a sculptor, he works principally with textures knowing precisely when to leave edges raw and fault lines exposed. 'Crossed Paths' is constructed of 11 ominous cuts carved with precision and poise.

Luke Slater's coveted Planetary Assault Systems project continues its explorations into the outer limits with this first remixes package of the classic,Function 4'. Episode 1 features interpretations by two of Germany's techno-leviathan's; Marcel Dettmann and Chris Liebing.

Originally released through Peacefrog in 2000, the tracky, tripping metallic thump of, Function 4' is a great early example of Slater's pioneering droning, mesmerising musings as P.A.S. With its chattering hi-hats, gated snares and humming kinetic energy, the original is included here in all its re-mastered glory.

Berghain resident Marcel Dettmann turns in an urgent and driving remix, led by a meandering synth theme that modulates teasingly as the track build. The distinctive voice sample is transformed as if played through a interplanetary P.A, and Dettmann uses expert restrain in introducing the stuttering percussion lines and static FX.

The much loved Chris Liebing delivers a no-nonsense mix that stays true to the original while enforcing a heavy four-to-the-floor pump throughout. Engineered to excite with its dirty beats, hissing punctuation and subtle builds, Liebing is on form with this heavily functional reshape.

And a message from Luke: ,Chris sent me over a version of Function 4 he did earlier in the year, which Ireally liked and have been playing out a lot. As it turned out Function 4 was an old school favourite among other artists. At the time it was quite different not being a straight 4/4 record, so it's great to bring it out into the open in a way in 2011."

Tracklisting:
A. Function 4 (Marcel Dettmann Remix)
AAl. Function 4 (Chris Liebing 2011 Rework)
AA2. Function 4 (Original)

Mote-Evolver continues to push on into uncharted territories of electronic music with the "Parallel Series 1", the first in a new series where 2 artists are featured side by side - contrasting and complementing. A dedicated producer with over a decade of experience, British born ASC goes head to head with Luke Slater's rather rare L.B.Dub Corp guise over 4 tracks of vivid new techno.

ASC's textural, earthy and spacious "Slow Burn" does exactly that. Building from reduced layers of paranoid percussion and hot fragments of sound, he creates a bass heavy world of machine funk that leans pleasingly towards more abstract zones. The somewhat brighter "Transit" floats on a bed of liquid reverb, punctuated by jittering percussion, digital interference and brooding deep atmospheres. Certainly a trip into the outer limits, ASC's uncompromising sound continues to grow.

L.B.Dub Corp is Luke Slater's alias geared towards dub influenced jams which straddle house, techno and more experimental zones. Heavy on the static, tape delay and freaked-out melodic elements, what comes across initially as a carefully restrained DJ tool in "Lurcher's Dub", reveals itself to be an inspired fully-electronic jazz jam of sorts. The more grounded "Native Dub" laces a rubbery bell line amongst carefully placed layers of delay as elements build, then disintegrate with addictive hypnotism.

Tracklisting:
A1. ASC - Slow Burn
A2. ASC - Transit
B1. L.B. Dub Corp - Lurcher's Dub
B2. L.B. Dub Corp - Native Dub

Marcel Fengler doesn't mess around, and neither does he with his productions. Released in May last year, his "Thwack EP" showcased the kind of pulsing, throbbing techno sound that few other producers can equal in intensity. It was a perfect match for Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver imprint that continues a fresh and consistent release schedule of heavy, driving techno records. Whether marked by their distinctive "Berghain sound", their relentless intensity, or simply their affinity for the dance floor, Mote-Evolver's releases remain unmatched for their quality. Now, having gathered together some of the most seasoned techno producers, Mote-Evolver presents four remixes of Marcel Fengler's "Thwack."

The "Thwack Remixes" EP starts off with Norman Nodge's percussive and dubby re-working of "Thwack". Tense yet subdued, Nodge balances contrasting elements that bring the original recording into unseen new territories. Following second on the A-side is Luke Slater's remix as Planetary Assault Systems, which expands upon the intensity of "Thwack." Layered with thick, heavy bass, the PAS remix grabs hold with its entrancing low frequencies as well as its screeching and howling effects.

Mike Parker contributes his remix of "Thwack" on the B-side, which uses fuzzy effects and pulsing bass to create an atmospheric re-imagining of the track. Intriguing and mysterious, Parker's remix charges the dance floor with an electric-like current ready to be struck by metaphorical sonic lightning.

The digital release includes an additional remix by LB Dub Corp, the moniker used by label-boss Slater for his deeper productions. Swirling and hypnotic, LB Dub Corp's remix uses the pace of the original track and adds a bouncing bassline that rumbles forward, just as engaging as the original release.

Tracklisting:
01. Thwack (Norman Nodge Remix)
02. Thwack (Planetary Assault Systems Remix)
03. Thwack (Mike Parker Remix)
04. Thwack (LB Dub Corp Remix) [Digital Only]

All tracks written and produced by Marcel Fengler
© 2011 Mote-Evolver
Published by Mote Evolver

With his 'Control EP' Shifted's newest production brings no further clues as to the identity of this highly-regarded yet anonymous producer. Having established an relationship with Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver imprint, Shifted has been releasing some of the freshest and highly acclaimed techno tracks at the moment. What 'Control' does bring, however, is an impressive follow-up release to the 'Drained EP' released on Mote-Evolver earlier this year.

Composed of four minimalist yet thumping tracks, Shifted's Control release evokes an attitude towards techno that is raw and deep while also engaging. Beginning with "Control", the EP starts out energetically with a tribal rhythm that mixes in with spaced-out effects and plenty of grooving underlying bass. "Structure", takes a bass-heavy turn that carries with it an intense and ominous feel throughout. It moves forward rapidly with pulsing basslines that carry a distinct and focused intensity.

The B-side, starting with "Drifting Over" balances a deep mysterious driving attitude with a whole range of low sonic frequencies fine-tuned specifically for their resonance on any dance floor's sound system. "Resurface" pounds hard and mixes in atmospheric tones as it constantly builds momentum while reaching its climax.

Tracklisting:
A1 - Control
A2 - Structure
B1 - Drifting Over
B2 - Resurface

All tracks written and produced by Shifted
© 2011 Mote-Evolver
Published by Mote Evolver

Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver has been busy keeping the techno scene on its toes with a string of releases that have proven the credentials of the label and challenged the status quo. High profile releases such as Planetary Assault Systems Deep Heet Vol. 2 and the Jerome Sydenham vs Function and James Ruskin remixes of GT have set the benchmark for a release schedule that has seamlessly encompassed music from Slater and his peers as well as the best of the new school producers who are evolving the techno sound for the next generation.

One such producer who could be attributed to either of these categories is Cari Lekebusch. Often credited with serving as inspiration to a generation of electronic music producers, the founder of 'Swedish Techno' has earned a reputation as a diverse and evolutionary force within techno thanks to a steady stream of quality productions and so Mote-Evolver welcomes Cari back to the label for his second release with open arms.

Third Eye Vision, inspired by ideas of cerebral exploration, is one for the heads. Built around a building groove emitting a constant melodic hum; the effect is a disorientating hypnosis enhanced by psychedelic chimes and detuned reverbs.

Ana Kata, with its playful, off-centre styling, continues the EP's theme of other worldliness. Warm and enticing yet stark and challenging at times, the fusion of contrasting elements from both sides of the palette creates an alluring harmony.

Octave Mundi closes out the EP with an epic flourish. Part cinematic soundscape, part muscular rhythm track, the sonic alchemy at work creates a moment for the late hours; delivering in equal measures for the head and for the feet.

Tracklisting:
A1: Third Eye Vision
B1: Ana Kata
DIGI: Octave Mundi

All tracks written and produced by Cari Lekebusch
© 2011 Mote-Evolver
Published by Mote Evolver

DJ Feedback

Christian Smith
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great release. full support!

Gideon
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Paul Woolford
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Cari always brings the machine funk. Also digging the Shifted stuff from Guy and Deep Heet 2. Many thanks.

Mihalis Safras
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loving caris latest releases. support

Gary Beck
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TEV is great thankyou!

Adam Beyer
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Full support for Cari!

Tim Xavier
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I like the title track a lot, thanks :)

Jamie Bissmire
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yes please...all trax rocking ! Octave Mundi is sweet, be dropping this on the weekend ! very nice

Stuart McMillan (slam)
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Nice tracks will play!

John Digweed
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good stuff

Chris Liebing
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Chris Liebing

Xpansul
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Dope!! Support from me!

Nuno dos Santos
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Deep and haunting tracks here as only Cari can do it! love it!

Dustin Zahn
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nice new ep from the praying mantis! I prefer the latter 2 cuts!

Mauro Picotto
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Love third eye vision, cool track

Heiko Laux
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will play Ana Kata, cheers heiko

Karotte
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third eye vision is a good one for me. will play it.

Joseph Capriati
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great package from Cari! full support.

Paul Hamill/Psycatron
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another really strong release from ME.

Lance Blaise
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Great tracks!

Konrad Black
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Deep and weird, I love it...thaks!

Industrialyzer
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Great Release :)

Orde Meikle
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another strong release - will play thanx

Jesper Dahlbäi;ck
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gotta be the best lekebusch trax in a long while! perfect tooly bangers! awesome production!

Alan Fitzpatrick
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Amazing EP from cari! will hammer!

Tiger Stripes
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Another solid release from one of my fav labels! Go Sweden!

Pig & Dan
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Loving the whole release fat with a capital F!!

Bart Skils (District One)
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very cool and functional ep..full support!!

Phil Kieran
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sweet sounds great , cheers !

Damon Wild
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great ep as expected from both a quality label and artist. Like them all!

Having surprised everybody but themselves last time out with the Drained EP by Shifted, Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver is now ready to drop the gears and put the pedal firmly to the metal with the second installment of Luke's Planetary Assault Systems .Deep Heet' Series.

Volume 1 of Planetary Assault Systems .Deep Heet', released in March 2006, signaled the return of Planetary Assault Systems after a 5-year hiatus. The release of this second volume, exactly 5 years later to the day, marks the culmination of Slater's Planetary Assault Systems tour that began in 2009 with the release of the .Temporary Suspension' album on Berlin label Ostgut Ton.

Comprising three state-of-the-art expeditions into deep space techno, Deep Heet Vol. 2 takes techno back to its primitive roots, adding details inspired by yet-tobe- explored points in the galaxy; only visible from Slater's Spacestation Ø UK studio.

Sucktion opens the EP in glorious style. The basis being a powerfully hypnotic groove, the track evolves steadily, drawing the listener in completely before revealing its subtle, beautifully powerful, harmonic breakdown.

Mechanical and tense, Pow Wow combines the sonic dynamism of hollow reverberating rhythms with oscillating melodic loops which together create a tightly woven groove that ultimately implodes into a shrill explosion of frequencies.

Raid closes out the EP with its shimmering minimalism crafting a calm contrast to the rest of the EP. Pulsing melodies and echoing chimes attract the focus while a heavy flat kick and spurts of firing hats add the necessary dancefloor momentum.

Tracklisting:
A1: Sucktion
B1: Pow Wow
B2: Raid

All tracks written and produced by Luke Slater
© 2011 Mote-Evolver
Published by Mute Song

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Mihalis Safras
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The good old LUKE! will chart Pow track!

Lance Blaise
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solid techno!

Gideon
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Ricardo Rodrigues
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Great Release

Jesper Dahlbäck
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crazy fat shit! love it!

Jamie Bissmire
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Large !

Mauro Picotto
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techno bomb

Tim Xavier
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This is HOT HOT HOT!!! Rrefreshing to hear tracks like this....I love the absence of a punchy bassdrum, the focuss seems to be on the step seq and all of it's trippy qualities...Reminds me of the old u-turn label! This release is totally mind bending, druggy and totally playable....Big thanks!

Dustin Zahn
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Top notch mental techno from PAS, but I'd expect no less! Sucktion and Raid for me, with the former taking the top spot.

Adam Beyer
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fat as F, like and support.

Pär Grindvik
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great EP! feeling them all, thanks!

Luciano
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play !

John Digweed
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good stuff

Damon Wild
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Great release..Full support. Like them all!

Pfirter
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Great one again, will play and chart. Sucktion is a floor destroyer for sure, but i'm loving the deepness on Raid. Great release!

Joseph Capriati
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one of my favourite producers ever! bomb!

Nuno dos Santos
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fierce stuff! Sucktion & Raid!

Steve Rachmad
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Cool stuff, will try all 3.

Joris Voorn
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Awesome release! Full support for Pow Wow and Raid (Edwin Oosterwal/Rejected)

Orde Meikle
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excellent = playing

Alan Fitzpatrick
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superb release, WOW.. cant wait to play!!

Heiko Laux
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great simplicity, will use. cheers heiko

Tony Scott
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pas deliver yet again !

Shrouded in anonymity, Shifted's productions are fuelled by a personal passion for techno, this four-track EP for Mote Evolver represents an earnest expression of creativity from an enigmatic artist; freed from the restrictions of expectation and reputation.

Opening up with the kind of sparsely constructed but highly incendiary deepspace- techno that has characterized much of Mote's recent output, Drained is a thumping bass-driven ride through sinister moods and scratchy sounding effects.

Polaron brings an abrasive feel to the release, contrasting with the deeper moods found elsewhere on the EP, as heavy beats and mechanical percussion provide momentum while resounding chimes and shrill stabs add frenetic drama.

Futuristic and hypnotic, Bound combines the pacey dynamism of snappy rhythms with mesmerizing atmospheric loops which weave together to create a shifting melody; oscillating subtly against a backdrop of relentless percussion.

Junk appears as a digital only bonus. Tense and brooding, this pulsing, stripped back epic is centered on bleeping melodic lines and echoing chimes that fade in and out like distant code transmissions lost amongst the surrounding sonic hum.

Tracklisting:
A1: Drained
A2: Polaron
B: Bound
Digital Bonus: Junk

All tracks written and produced by Shifted
© 2011 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

Having made a debut on Mote-Evolver back in March, Finland's Samuli Kemppi returns with another stunning EP of ultramodern techno on Luke Slater's imprint. One of the key players in Finland's techno scene, Samuli Kamppi reputation for making forward-thinking, boundary blurring electronic music that blends the best of the past with cutting edge sounds has seen Samuli appear on labels as diverse as Ovum, Siesta, Komisch, Prologue, Perc Trax and Octopus; illustrating perfectly why Samuli's style has consistently drawn attention from all corners.

Quantum Mechanic's leads off this four-track EP. Inspired by the abstract ambience of the late night / early morning club experience, this is a deeply hypnotic voyage through bubbling acid patterns and swaying string melodies.

Complex Numbers retains this feeling of meditative otherworldliness but ups the ante with a challenging arrangement of animated, complex percussive rhythms that run energetically over a solid foundation of throbbing low-frequency bass.

Luke Slater makes an appearance via his Planetary Assault Systems moniker; drawing out a tense and incendiary Dub Edit of Quantum Mechanics that evolves the original into a sparse, futuristic-sounding, acid-soaked mechanical haze.

Linear Function closes out the EP with a poignant yet impactful piece. Playing with the contrast between light and dark, the track transitions from iridescent melodies and ebbing strings to disorientating off-key harmonics and back again.

Tracklisting:
A1: Quantum Mechanics
A2: Complex Numbers
B1: Quantum Mechanics (P.A.S. Dub Edit)
B2: Linear Function

All tracks written and produced by Samuli Kemppi
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

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Mihalis Safras
Favourite Track: Complex Numbers
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Comments: nice techoish beats. support from material crew

Adam Beyer
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: wicked shit as always!

Umek
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: quality music

Karotte
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: quantum mechanics & complex numbers are great. full support.

Dustin Zahn
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Proper head fuck techno from Samuli. I expect no less.

Nuno dos Santos
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Great to see how techno is constantly evolving.. Deep and haunting future stuff! Love all 4 tracks and will play them!

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: another great set of trax - from a cool label - playing

Konrad Black
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: ANOTHER BOMB! THANKS.

Dubfire
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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James Bissmire
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: going to give Quantum Mechanic’s a bump tomorrow night in Tresor ..

Mauro Picotto
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Good techno e.p.

Harri
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: loving quantum mechanics

Damon Wild
Favourite Track: Complex Numbers
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Comments: Great release..Full support!

John Digweed
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: good stuff

Camea
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Love Quantum Mechanics, always happy to find some techno with nice melodics!

Joseph Capriati
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: great package and quality sound!

Nihad Tule
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics (P.A.S. Dub Edit)
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Comments: The PAS Dub Edit is amazing, as is the whole EP. Love!

Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: massive release, love it!

Pfirter
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics (P.A.S. Dub Edit)
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Comments: PAS Dub Edit is my fav but all tracks are good, thanks!

Paul Hamill/ Psycatron
Favourite Track: Complex Numbers
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Comments: these are great, Complex Numbers most useful for me

Cari Lekebusch
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Love Samuli's outta sight Techno! Got every single track ever released - i hope! Allways full support, viva la Mote - Kitos!

Par Grindvik
Favourite Track: Complex Numbers
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Comments: like the whole release, samuli and luke is a great combo indeed! thanks

Styke
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: yeeeesss! from the opening track, i'm hooked. "quantum mechanics" is my fave here. moody as hell and still drives.

Paco Osuna
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: thank u, will play

Stephan Bodzin
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: love quantum mechanics! dark stuff for the good moments.

Anja Schneider
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: Quantum Mechanics is interessting for me !

Laurent Garnier
Favourite Track: Quantum Mechanics
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Comments: another strong dancefloor release on Mote Evolver - full support as always

Heralded as one of the more interesting newcomers to the underground scene, Lucy's refreshing style of intuitive dub techno has found a natural home with Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver label. Having come together earlier this year via Slater's remix of Gmork on Lucy's own Stroboscopic Artefacts imprint, this EP for Mote- Evolver showcases Lucy's affinity with the darkly elegant and warped atmospheres.

Shrewdly crafted with the intention of creating exhilarated mayhem, Beautiful People is a sonic bomb with a long fuse; steadily discharging intense waves of uptight energy before exploding into life via screaming sirens and raw kick drums.

Falling Empire blurs the line between techno and electronica as tough, rolling beats contrast starkly against a backdrop of weaving harmonic soundscapes to create a disorientating ambiance that is simultaneously energizing and dreamlike.

Happiness Is A Prison is included as a digital bonus, closing out the release neatly by drawing together both functional and abstract flavors evident elsewhere on the record in a marriage of punchy rhythms, abrasive bass and off-kilter keys.

Tracklisting:
A: Beautiful People
B1: Falling Empire
B2: Falling Empire (Bonus Beats)

Digital bonus track:
Happiness Is A Prison

All tracks written and produced by Lucy
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

DJ Feedback

Tony Scott
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Lucy's on fire, shakin.

Laurent Garnier
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Deep and dark techno. Love this.

Joseph Capriati
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: full support on this one! another strong release on M.E.

Nuno dos Santos
Favourite Track: Happiness is a Prison
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Comments: Dark driven techno as I like it!

Speedy J
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: proper stuff! will play...

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: fucking A - like this a lot - playing

Mihalis Safras
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: A Side is stomper! stripped down proper techno!

Lance Blaise
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Solid tracks!

Jamie Bissmire
Favourite Track: Happiness is a Prison
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Comments: Beautiful People works but Happiness is a Prison is the cut for me... good work.

Pfirter
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Great EP, full support.

Christian Smith
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: fuck me... this is some powerful shit! beautiful people rocks!

John Selway
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: heavily hypnotizing

Chris Liebing
Favourite Track: Happiness is a Prison
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Comments: great stuff!

Dustin Zahn
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Beautiful People is my pick. It's laid back but hits in the right places, thank you!

Troy Pierce
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Tough stuff, nice.

Paul Hamill/ Psycatron
Favourite Track: Falling Empire
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Comments: Nice work, liking Falling Empire

Gary Beck
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Beautiful People is for me! thanks

Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Massive EP, full support.

Stephan Bodzin
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Very good release!

Jesper Dahlbäck
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: I want this dirty fucker! Full support!

Nihad Tule
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Massive! Will be in my sets and chart! You nailed it once again!

Craig Richards
Favourite Track: Happiness is a Prison
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Comments: Excellent

Carl Lekebusch
Favourite Track: Happiness is a Prison
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Comments: Well nice and sinister off the wall type of goodies :)

Pig & Dan
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: AMAZING!

Gregor Tresher
Favourite Track: Falling Empire
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Comments: Another cool Mote Evolver release. Strong package, think I like Falling Empire best here.

Stryke
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Love it! Driving and very definitive of the sound of Mote Evolver. Simple and effective.

Konrad Black
Favourite Track: Beautiful People
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Comments: Bomb techno... I love it.

Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver label continues to enhance its enviable reputation amongst the techno ranks thanks to a consistently high quality output from acts whose musical range spans the techno genre. Recent highlights have included peak-time bombs from techno leviathans, Cari Lekebusch, Ortin Cam and Submerge as well as stunning EP of ultramodern techno from Finland's Samuli Kemppi; the deep- space-techno of and the slick styling's of Berghain tastemaker, Marcel Fengler.

Having taken a short summer break, Mote-Evolver is back with something very special. Luke Slater's Planetary Assault Systems alias needs little introduction having been at the very heart of techno since 1993. Taken from the first ever Mote-Evolver EP, GT is remixed and reworked to bring a classic bang-up-to-date.

James Ruskin brings his classic Detroit inspired sounds into the mix; creating a meandering journey of a mix; bringing out all the futuristic, industrial robot-funk of the original, piecing together the elements into one soulful and hypnotic whole.

Function & Jerome Sydenham continue their successful production partnership to create a dark and heavy rework. With both producers styles evident in the mix the melting pot of parts comes together as deep, abrasive warehouse techno.

Fittingly, Slater gets in on the act too, providing a selection of P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats and his own P.A.S. .Drone Sector' remix; transporting the original straight out of 2006 and into 2010 with all the mesmerizing exquisiteness the original still intact.

Tracklisting:
A: James Ruskin Remix
AA1: Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix
AA2: P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix

Digital bonus tracks:
1. P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 1
2. P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 2

All tracks written and produced by Planetary Assualt Systems
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

DJ Feedback

Hayley (Bigfoot)
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Adam Beyer
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: Amazing stuff cheers.

John Digweed
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: good stuff

Joel Mull
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: Function vs Sydenham is lovely. I'm also really into the Ruskin remix. And P.A.S Rhythm & Beats 2. Full support. Great techno release. Thank you for the music.

Tim Xavier
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: 6/5 Finally proper techno that doesn't make me crindge! Very very nice :) Full support, play chart, etc...

Damon Wild
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: great release..full support. Like the PAS remixes the best, but all are strong!

Lance Blaise aka Tattoo Detectives
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: Very solid!!!

Dustin Zahn
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: Got my hands on the F vs JS remix early. It does the damage without a doubt. Ruskin's remix is very solid too but a bit too similar to the original for me. The nice part about the Beats 2 tool is that its very close to the original but has a little extra umph in the kick drum department compared to the original version from 2006.

Jamie Bissmire
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: wicked ep ...play and support...fo shizzle Really like James remix ...off the hook

Dubfire
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: very good ep :-)

Nuno dos Santos
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: remix by function & sydenham is great! deep and peaktime :) Also really useable djtools by PAS!!

Terry Francis
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: hard to choose [the best] 1. tough!

Joseph Capriati
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: wicked release! will support this bombs for sure!

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: fucking A - brilliant set of mixe - all good - playing these

Gennaro Le Fosse
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: Luke is a pioneer, been supporting his tunes for years!! and will rock this for sure!! full support!!

Chris Liebing
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: cool, will play most of it...

Pär Grindvik
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 1)
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Comments: feeling the P.A.S. versions, ruskin's version is sweet as well! thanks

Speedy J
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: great stuff! love the PAS mixes and beats!

Marco Bailey
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: great and dark!

Troy Pierce
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 2)
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Comments: cool mixes

Jesper Dahlbäck
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 1)
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Comments: OMFG i love you luke! rhythm and beats is all i need god dammit!

Tony Scott
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: great release as usual, will play all especially the tools .=)

Rebekah
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: This remix is my fave...love it! Thanks

Carl Lekebusch
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: Topnice! Far out of range package. All tracks!

Tom Hades
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: Thanks for this one ! will be hammering it out ! supporting !

Nihad Tule
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Drone Sector Remix)
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Comments: P.A.S. edits are my picks here. Love and support! Thanks!

Michel de Hey
Favourite Track: GT (P.A.S. Rhythm & Beats 1)
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Comments: ukes remixes +ruskin 4 me!

Mauro Picotto
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: big techno room, great

Karotte
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: ruskin, function vs. sydenham are great. full support.

Markantonio
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: love it full support

Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: total bombs, love the whole package!

Filthy Rich
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: Some heavy guns here... awesome for our spektre sets! Full support!

Laurent Garnier
Favourite Track: GT (James Ruskin Remix)
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Comments: Yessss, this gonna sound great on a big system. Lovin' it.

Paco Osuna
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: thank u

Frederic Berger & Patrick Buck
Favourite Track: GT (Function vs Jerome Sydenham Remix)
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Comments: yeah nice stuff like it! thanks

Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver label is doing more than most right now to keep the techno scene as fresh and vibrant as it should be. Combining the contrasting styles of peak time party cuts from Cari Lekebusch with the brutally heavy music of Ortin Cam and ultramodern techno from Finland's Samuli Kemppi and American innovator Submerge; Mote-Evolver continue to bring fresh momentum to the scene by sticking to the twin values of consistent quality and varied content.

As a fellow OstGut Ton recording artist and Berghain regular, the connections between Berlin's Marcel Fengler and Luke Slater go beyond the usual mutual respect between artists. Strongly influenced by the heavier techno sounds of the early 90's, Fengler has released his inspiring tracks on OstGut Ton and has now found another natural home in Mote-Evolver for his mood-soaked, often-abrasive music.

With the clue to its inspiration in the title, Thwack is typical of the Berghaininspired music for which Fengler is known. A no-holes-barred ride through mechanical sounds and raw beats; the track exudes a purposefulness that conjures up visions of steam locomotives relentlessly powering through the night.

Sculptures flips the emphasis of the EP from heavy industrial atmospherics to a decidedly funky yet definitely twisted groove. Intense, energetic and hypnotic this is a full-force production that not only has the energy to move the floor but also the power to melt the mind as warped loops of plucked strings work their charms.

All tracks written and produced by Marcel Fengler
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

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Gary Beck
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: love thwack!

Tony Scott
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: already got this from luke :) love thwack. full support. thanks

Pfirter
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Great release as usual on Mote Evolver. Love Thwack, will be in my sets for sure! Thanks.

Thilo Schneider
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: great as expected!

Mauro Picotto
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: nice tracks or club tools

Heiko Laux
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: massive techno. love it. cheers hlx

Dustin Zahn
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Great stuff from Marcel once again. Can't wait to bang the fuck out of these.

Nihad Tule
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Absolutely mindblowing release. You have my full support, will chart, will play. Thanks!

Pär Grindvik
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: great one! ace for tonight, thanks

Lance Blaise aka Tattoo Detectives
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: definately old school!!

Jamie Bissmire
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: Absolutely banging trax as always with Mote Evolver .. really like sculptures , be dropping it this weekend for sure... BOOM !thanks, Jamie

Gregor Tresher
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: Classic and massive sounding, good stuff!

Laurent Garnier
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: perfect ....we need more strong funky numbers like that. Love both tracks

Tom Hades
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Wow, this is really pure stuff !! full support !!

Chris Liebing
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: nice one!

Kevin Gorman
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: sculptures is great!

Joseph Capriati
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: bomb!! full support.

Jesper Dahlbäck
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: such fine machine grooves!

Dubfire
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Adam Beyer
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Great stuff, will play.

Paco Osuna
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Nuno dos Santos
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: haunting!

Marco Bailey
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Gennaro Le Fosse
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: VERY NICE OLDSCHOOL FEEL..FULL SUPPORT!!

Michel de Hey
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: technoatomic bomb!

Jerome Sydenham
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Thwack really Thwacks! Well done Marcel!

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: nice old school Mills feel - playing - viva la techno

Kittin
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Love Thwack! Great sound...

Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: another massive Mote release. looking forward to doing a remix for the label and full support as always.

Markantonio
Favourite Track: Sculptures
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Comments: sculptures for me

Cari Lekebusch
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Comments: Great rough and stubborn attitude on these trax :D ill try out Thwack tonight in Italy, i believe it will work marvellous no doubt! /// PZPZ

2000 and One
Favourite Track: Thwack
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Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver stands tall amongst its peers as the labels' consistently high quality output maintains their current run of form. With standout cuts from scene legends Cari Lekebusch and Ortin Cam still fresh in the memory and a stunning EP of ultramodern techno from Finland's Samuli Kemppi about to drop, the label is pricking up ears with its varied and highly impactful repertoire.

One of the most exciting new techno artists to emerge out of USA in recent times, Submerge (AKA Orlando Solis) has built his reputation on being an eclectic and innovative producer capable of blending all styles of techno to create his signature sound. Currently drawing praise for his recent 2012 EP on his own Impact Mechanics label, Submerge is flying the flag for a new wave of producers bringing fresh energy and ideas in to the techno scene.

Title track Black Mamba leads off the EP with a bang. Bristling with energy and intensity, this is a standout peak-time cut that combines pounding beats, pulsing acid stabs, futuristic phaser effects, chopped up vocals and a riveting breakdown.

On the flip J-XX shows another side of Submerge's production palette with its steady, building arrangement making for a more linear vibe. Crunchy beats and swirling effects add a feeling of rawness to compliment the tense powerful groove.

All tracks written and produced by Submerge
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

DJ Feedback

Adam Beyer
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Black mamba is great will play and support!

Jesper Dahlbäck
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: black mamba is real machine happiness!

Stuart McMillan (Slam)
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Strong release

Harri (Sub Club, Glasgow)
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: black mamba is my pick

Lance Blaise aka Tattoo Detectives
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Loving the build!

Industrialyzer
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: good job

John Selway
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: I like Black Mamba, definitely off the hook.

Dubfire
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: no holds barred, heavy duty banger. love it!

Gennaro Le Fosse
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Killa EP for Submerge!!! Heavy Techno Full support!!

Tom Hades
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Top release !!

Tony Scott
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: nice old school vibe,thanks

Chris Liebing
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: Great!

Laura Heath
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Feeling Black Mamba, will play and support!

Kyle Geiger
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: J X X is the winner and I'm super excited to see this project coming from Orlando!

Markantonio
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: nce tune

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: great techno trax - straight in the crate - big tunes

Mauro Picotto
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: super solid tracks

Michel de Hey
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: solid techno!

Marco Bailey
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: LIKE J XX !! play for sure!

Joey Beltram
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Good stuff. will support

Luciano
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Stryke
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: big, big, big! will def support. peak!

Nihad Tule
Favourite Track: J XX
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Comments: fast and furious! both work in my harder sets, prefer J XX slightly over the mamba. thanks!

Xpansul
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Oh yeah!!!! Support!!!

Eddie Halliwell
Favourite Track: Black Mamba
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Comments: Support on both tracks!

Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver label is enjoying an impressive run of form. Having chalked up one of the standout cuts of the autumn in the shape of Cari Lekebusch's "Spindizzy" and dropped two floor-shaking futuristic techno megabombs from Ortin Cam ("Carnage" & "Felt") either side of the new year there can be little doubt that the long-standing label is as relevant now as it ever has been.

One of the key players in Finland's techno scene, Samuli Kamppi has a reputation for making forward-thinking, boundary blurring electronic music. Coming up to his tenth year as a producer, his knack for blending the best of the past with cutting edge sounds has seen Samuli appear on labels as diverse as Ovum, Siesta, Komisch and Prologue; providing all the credentials necessary to understand why Samuli's style has consistently drawn attention from all corners.

Dark Matter kicks off this EP of ultramodern techno. A futuristic and intense soundscape constructed from straightforward driving beats, low-down humming bass, wobbly stabs and haunting echo-laden effects. A deeply hypnotic record.

Wormhole continues the futuristic theme with a mesmerizing concoction of minimized techno ambience that builds slowly through steady pulsing layers of whispered melodies, droning bass and waves of thick, distorted squelchy sounds.

Structure Formation (listen on Soundcloud) sees Samuli Kemppi take a trip back in time to draw his inspiration from the stripped back punchy grooves and acidic loops of earlier techno eras. Structure Formation appears here as a bonus digital only track.

All tracks written and produced by Samuli Kemppi
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

DJ Feedback

Steve Rachmad
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Cool EP! My fav so far is Dark Matter but will try all 3 of them. Thanx

Pär Grindvik
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: amazed! samuli is great as always! thanks!

Nuno dos Santos
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Thats some dark matter for sure!! Love it!!

Stuart McMillan (Slam)
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: love this ,Proper techno !

Mauro Picotto
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Deeply and dark solid techno :-)

Konrad Black
Favourite Track: Structure Formation
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Comments: Space...I love it!

Lance Blaise aka Tattoo Detectives
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Nice late night sounds!

Orde Meikle
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Comments: cool darkness - moody grooves - like these - great label

Harri
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Comments: really like wormhole and structure formation

Troy Pierce
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: NIce dark techno.

Gennaro Le Fosse
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: nice release, totally different then the norm of todays sound!! well done really like Dark Matter!

Alan Fitzpatrick
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Comments: big fan of this label! enjoying every release.

Joel Mull
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Full Support on Dark Matter & Structure Formation!!
great release Thank you for the music Joel

Anja Schneider
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Dark Matter for me !

Joseph Capriati
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Dark Matter is my favourite!

Laurent Garnier
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: pure tripinto deep space. Will play of course

Kevin Gorman
Favourite Track: Structure Formation
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Comments: love the groove of structure formation!

Valentino Kanzyani
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: My fav its Structure formation very trippy old school sound... Val

Richard Hawtin
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Len Faki
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: deep dark explorer, play out for sure!

Tom Hades
Favourite Track: Structure Formation
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Comments: Structure Formation is the one for me ... :)

Paco Osuna
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: i like dark matter alot,will play for sure

Tony Scott
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Monika Kruse
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Marco Bailey
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Nice dark Deep tunes ! will play it !

Jesper Dahlbäck
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Comments: wormhole made my day!

Xpansul
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: Amazing track from an amazing artist on an amazing label. I love you guys! :)

Markantonio
Favourite Track: Dark Matter
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Comments: dark matter is the one for me thanks

Tim Xavier
Favourite Track: Wormhole
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Comments: This is great..nice and druggy! Reminds me of the all the good parts of 90's techno except slow and flowing... :)

Luke Slater's Mote-Evolver label pushes on to its fourteenth release with the momentum firmly behind them. With Cari Lekebusch's "Spindizzy" release riding high in the sales charts and attracting wide praise and excitement.

Having taken care of business in spectacular fashion with his "Carnage" track on Mote-Evolver back in September, Ortin Cam is back with more of his trademark floor-shaking futuristic techno. A significant force within Belgium's ever-reliable techno scene, Ortin Cam's rousing music has led him to be a regular contributor for leading labels such as Drumcode and Invasion. This EP on Mote-Evolver is further evidence why Ortin Cam's distinctive style is on the rise.

Felt - Part 1 is the sort of full-force techno which fans of previous Mote-Evolver release, Carnage, will jump at. Heavily industrial with a knock-out kick drum, the track progresses through a series of intensifying phases before bringing it all back together for a crescendo of disorientating madness.

Inner City rounds off the EP in fierce style with an almightily electro-techno hybrid. Intense and insane, the combination of the unique rubbery-sounding main hook, scratchy white noise effects and epic production make this a standout track.

Bonus track (Digital):
Ortin Cam - Felt (Part 2)
Felt - Part 2 retains the raw, industrial vibe evident in Part 1 but opts to channel the energy via a killer acid bassline. Pitched to a groovier tempo, the tracks more subtle approach, funky drum loops and arrangement still pack a massive punch.

 

All tracks written and produced by Ortin Cam
© 2010 Mote-Evolver
Published by Copyright Control

DJ Feedback

Gregor Tresher:
Both parts of Felt sound great, will play this on the bigger floors

Joey Beltram:
Very good release. Will support

2000 and One:
techno destroyer!!!

Slam:
tough, a = fucking excellent

Chris Liebing:
nice release!

Paul Woolford:
Both parts of 'Felt' really work for me - thanks !

Tiger Stripes:
Another fine Ortin Cam release!

Cari Lekebusch:
Heavy Techno with industrial elements - Fall P1 is my fave sofar

Stephan Bodzin:
OHHHHYEAHHHHHHHH ;-) will check felt in a few minutes at fabric. KILLER!!!!

Mauro Picotto:
wow great techno, full support

Joseph Capriati:
bomb! innercity is my favourite.

Kevin Gorman (mikrowave) :
savage ep!

Marco Bailey:
like Felt part 1 Full support !

Nihad Tule:
work really good for me! thanks ... can't really choose a favourite, all three have their strenghts. top notch!

Xpansul:
Top quality tracks. Full support from me

Kyle Geiger:
Inner City and Felt (Part 2) are the ones for me! They have a very Black Elvis feel to them!

Alan Fitzpatrick:
Full on energy here, love it! perfect for the harder edge sets!