Ellen Allien – Nost Remixes 2

Following the triumphant release of Ellen Allien’s seventh studio album ‘Nost’, BPitch Control proudly unveil the second wave of remixes from the LP. Bringing together four more underground heroes to reinterpret Ellen’s original works, this new batch of music is diverse and brings a whole new dimension to the album project.

This time around Truncate, Gerd Janson, FaltyDL and Kyoka are the cohorts who have been brought in to inject their style into three tracks from ‘Nost’.

Truncate is renowned for his remix work, hired by some of the most respected labels in the business to put his own deadly twist on a variety of productions. The LA-based powerhouse is also adept at creating his own solo cuts, carving out a sterling rep across the industry for his deep take on techno.

Gerd Janson is the man who always seems to have a smile on his face, his enjoyment of music is reflected in his killer DJ sets and stellar releases. Asowner of Running BackRecords he is also responsible for A&Ring impeccable music – a man of exquisite tastes he is a welcome addition to the ‘Nost’ remix team.

FaltyDL comes at music with a soulful intent, bringing sultry vibes and authentic eclecticism to his work. There’s emotion, mystery and inventiveness with each new creation from this accomplished Ninja Tune affiliate.

Last up, Kyoka the Japanese experimental producer whose spine-tingling compositions suck you into their sparse vortex and keep you locked in. Her innate talent makes her one of the most exciting artists in her field and it’s a pleasure to have her on board.

The remixes part II kicks off with Truncate’s version of ‘Innocence’, a stripped back, fidgeting interpretation that operates at a high BPM with plenty of low end.
Truncate lets the beats roll out, gradually adding new elements to enhance the potency of the percussion, meanwhile the original vocal floats in and out of the background adding an air of mystery.
Next up is Gerd Janson’s take on ‘Call Me’, summoning breaks and dirty synth stabs from the early nineties it’s a rambunctious affair which completely deconstructs the original. This is one conjures up images of a sweat-fuelled warehouse rave with strobes lighting up a packed dancefloor.
Gerd’s all-out rave remix is counterposed with FaltyDL’s contemplative reconstruction of ‘Erdmond’ which works from a two-step beat, with a deep meditative atmosphere. The overall feel is that of early dubstep, the kind of measured,sub bass powered music that was prevalent in the UK circa 2005.
Lastly, Kyoka demonstrates her prowess with a luscious, twisted incarnation of ‘Call Me’. The vocals are warped and indecipherable, the bass is menacing and the beats woozy and lethargic.

A special end to a very special EP that showcases the breadth of techno and its influences, while paying homage to Ellen’s stunning album.

Joy Wellboy – The Magic (Phon.o Remix)

BPitch Control duo Joy Wellboy released their second album ‘Wedding’, a “fine example of the wonderfully poppy, instrument-led music that they conjure up.”

One of the standout tracks of the album, ‘The Magic’, received some great remixes by the likes of Phon.o, Fred P and Maceo Plex & Shall Ocin. Stream Phon.o‘s edit below. ‘The Magic’ Remixes will be released via BPitch Control on November 9 through Beatport and everywhere else on November 20.

Video: Phon.o – Bodycheck

Bodycheck is taken from Phon.o’s “Velvet Rag EP” that is out on BPitch Control.

Carsten Aermes was never interested in following the conventional route. While he was shifting his stylistic course rather frequently, it would have been easy to get lost on the way. But instead Aermes found its own path. Ever since his releases on 50Weapons, the Berlin-based producer occupies this niche between future garage, techno and some dub exkursions.

The “Velvet Rag EP” is both Phon.o’s first release in 2015 as well as his debut on BPitch Control. He’s celebrating this matter by adding a beguiling sex appeal that is accompanying his still deep pore melancholy on “Bodycheck” – also because of that ghetto-like voice by masked multi-talent Born In Flamez.

The additional technoid Dark Club version solves the simple and splendid equation: one source, two killer tracks. Starting with a dominant kick drum pounding its way into melodic synths, pichted-down vocal cuts are buzzing around like lamenting ghosts. But it’s the armada of power pads that makes this energetic techno garage hybrid completely. Also “SOAG” with its Julio Bashmore’esque aesthetic points out that Aermes perfected his hybrid style. Phon.o isn’t following any trend, but continues to plots his points in an unexpected manner. Fade away in Phon.ography!

Video: Joy Wellboy – I’m Waiting For You

I´m Waiting For You is taken from the forthcoming Joy Wellboy album “Wedding”, out on BPitch Control on May 1st 2015. Video directed by Corentin Kopp. Pre-order here.

Video: Jesse Perez – THOT

Here’s the video for Jesse Perez‘ THOT, the title track from the producer’s latest EP, out now on BPitch Control Records. The video contains rare footage of a party Jesse Perez played at in his early years. It was all shot inside of the Florida City Outlet Mall Food Court on November 30th 2002 during Homestead Senior High’s annual Senior Breakfast.

Ellen Allien – Allien RMXS EP

ELLEN ALLIEN put her particularly multifaceted side on display once again in mid-summer 2014: Her last EP „Freak“ contained three tracks with three moving emotional states, each spreading uniquely positive vibes. Especially the track „Freak The Night“ – with its warm bass, 303 acid dabs, Roland piano sounds and Ellen Allien sending out rave signals with her insistent vocals – turned out to be a hit.

Now the Berlin artist has invited some friends to remix the playfully crea- tive track, alongside another track from the last EP, „Butterfly“. The latter opens the varied vinyl edition of the EP in a revised edition by the legendary Detroit Electro-Techno duo AUX 88. The two veterans have transformed the original into a magically dark rave monster, merging Techno with a deepness that gets right under your skin, charmingly connecting the 1990s with the here and now.

The Irish-born, UK-based producer EJECA, who recently debuted on BPitch with his EP „Space & Time“, then takes „Freak The Night“ and transforms the track into a futuristic Acid mons- ter whose twisted wizardry ensures absolute magic in the club.

Matt Edwards aka RADIO SLAVE, also had packed dance floors in mind when he reshaped „Freak The Night“ into a wild 14-minute House sensation, in the middle of which ELLEN ALLIEN‘s anthemic vocals swarm and scatter the senses.

For the digital release of the remix EP, RADIO SLAVE also delivers an a cappella version of „Freak The Night“ as a tool for creative DJs that contains all the right ingredients for an extra special mix. The digital edition is rounded off with a revision by another House, Acid House and Techno veteran: L.A. WILLIAMS. The version by the producer from Chicago is filled with nervous claps, fiery hi-hats and springy bass, adeptly bringing Acid-laden Electro into the picture without the forgoing the irresistible pressure of Techno. Here are four remixes, each of which encom- passes an original dance universe, all of which approach the original material in a manner that is anything but formulaic. And as a link there is also a bewitched a capella version, which can be used to seamlessly combine all four remixes into an epic version of „Freak The Night“.

Out on March 23rd 2015 on BPitch Control.

Video: Silvie Loto – Breeze

Here’s the official video for “Breeze” by talented Italian artist Silvie Loto, taken from her “Crying Love EP“. Out digitally November 28th on BPitch Control. Get it here. Video edited by Marco Polito.

Video: Camea – Moonwalk Away (Locked Groove Remix)

Since her first single "City Watch Over Me", Seattle-born and Berlin-based Camea is one of the most emerging artists on BPitch Control. After her dub/electronica contribution "Love On The Balcony" for last year’s "Where The Wind Blows" compilation, the latest "Neverwhere EP" encourages her sense of space-filling grooves and perfectly shaped melodies. Now appearing with four remixes, all interpreta- tions show and add new facets to "Neverwhere".

At the beginning, the Berlin-based Deadbeat provides "Black Sparrow" with a few sinister sounds- capes that wins in emerging from the background — despite the rudimentary acid hints. The straight rhythm sparked a dynamic aura that consists of both, shy chords and almost inter terrestrial sounds — a dub-infected fibrillation with minimal spleen. 

Camea herself shorten up the length of her own track "Neverwhere" without reducing the sex appeal of bass and groove. Her emotional DJ tool version let the love for melody-driven tech house remain — a jewel for the first rays of sunshine after a long night. 

Following some excellent releases on Hotflush Recordings, the Belgian Locked Groove not only loop Camea’s voice for his version of "Moon Walk Away", but also let the 303 make some sweet- talking circles. The acid spirals only deceive the muscle play, while the strings add some reverent grace to this piece. 

Finally Lee Jones radiates a profound magic that emphasizes the benefits of "Dream Of You". While a corrugated iron bass line enters into a dialogue with the illustrious semi- bleep-driven accents, the naturalistic setting takes us into a deep house meditation that embodies one thing for sure: sunken comfort.

Watch the official video for the Locked Groove edit below and preview all the remixes here.

Video: Dillon – A Matter Of Time

Here’s the official video of Dillon‘s new single ‘A Matter Of Time‘, taken from her new album ‘The Unknown’, out March 31 via BPitch Control. Pre-order ‘The Unknown’ here.

Video: Qtier – Anything Other

Here’s the new video for "Anything Other" by Qtier, a.k.a. Adam and Howard, two London-based electronic musicians who make beautiful, captivating music for the city. Having announced their arrival earlier this year with the massive Still EP, now they’re back with The Cards, a stunning collection of tracks set for release on BPitch Control, the prestigious Berlin electronic label responsible for releases from Apparat, Modeselektor and it’s esteemed label boss Ellen Allien. For Qtier, The Cards EP is about control, adoration and perception, all viewed through the prism of what electronic music means to them.