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OUT: album 'Texturen I-IX+X+XI (2015-2025)' by Atom™

Atom™'s Texturen series was initiated in 2015, with its first three installments released on the now-defunct No. label until 2017. After a brief hiatus, Texturen IV, V, VI and VII were recorded in 2021, followed by the missing VIII and IX in 2024, completing the initial Ennead. Over the course of its nine years of production, the nine albums not only reflect Atom™'s musical progress but also an evolution in sonic textures—the core element of the series.

In response to technological advancements, the first three albums, previously available only in lower audio quality (Texturen I in 44.1 kHz/24-bit, and Texturen II & III in 88.2 kHz/24-bit), have now been upgraded to match the 96 kHz/32-bit resolution of the later releases.

For the first time in this digital box set, the newly revised, partially enhanced or remastered versions of all nine albums can now be experienced together. To further enrich the collection, two previously unreleased albums, Texturen X and XI, have been added, expanding the series even further.

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Pre-order Dreamfish I on vinyl

Pete Namlook, was one of the most ingenious musical minds that the ambient music world has ever seen and his sonic blueprint is undoubtedly part of the foundation of electronic music that we all stand upon today. He was a prolific pioneer and literally single handedly created and sustained the ambient movement of the 1990's and beyond.

Dreamfish was a brilliant ambient-techno project consisting of Mixmaster Morris and Pete Namlook. Listening “Under Water“, you can hear the music depicting the sea moving above and around you with sea-life rushing by as you are drifting deeper and deeper into a subtle tranquility. Swim with the music, let the deep sea ambient float out of your speakers and enjoy the waves in your room!

Pre-order here!

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Bandcamp about Amiga Hard Core

“For me, working on the Amiga is like coming back to ‘my instrument." says influential German hardcore producer Patric Catani. Read the full feature here. 

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New signing: Denise Herwig

Denise Herwig composes and writes impressive and catchy songs and performs them with her exceptionally intense and captivating voice. Her songs are as poetic as they are laconic; they deal with falling in love, losing oneself and the poetry of everyday life. The 19-year-old singer-songwriter from Eschwege is perhaps one of the biggest talents in the German music scene at the moment. From the first note she plays, she manages to cast a spell over every audience and never lets go - as soon as Denise plays live, the audience falls silent.

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ESNS with Ryvage

Taking place between January 15 and 18, 2025, the Eurosonic Noorderslag (ESNS) festival is set to shine as Europe’s first major music highlight of the year. Held in Groningen, Netherlands, the event will provide a platform for around 350 emerging European artists to showcase their talent. The festival is expected to attract an audience of around 40,000 visitors, alongside 4,000 music industry delegates, including representatives from 400 festivals. Renowned for its role in discovering and promoting new talent, ESNS combines a wide range of performances with industry-focused conferences, making it an unmissable event for artists and professionals alike.

From Luxemburg, electronic musical mastermind Ryvage will be part of the line-up, performing at Simplon UP on Friday, 17 January 2025, at 23h30. Blending ambient techno, synth-wave, and industrial-tinged electro, Ryvage continues to carve out his space in the electronic music world. Across three EPs, remixes, singles, and interdisciplinary compositions, he has refined his sound by balancing emotional resonance with sonic exploration, creating a distinct narrative approach to his craft. In 2024, Ryvage continued to expand his musical horizons with the release of a remix for Rome in Reverse, the soundtrack for the VR experience Errances, and his new EP 'Les Nuits II'.

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Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek announces new album!

Big Crown Records is proud to present Derya Yıldırım & Grup Şimşek’s latest album 'Yarın Yoksa'. The show stopping intensity of Derya backed by the psychedelic soul of Grup Şimşek with production by Leon Michels has yielded a stand out record that challenges genre with a broad appeal and a powerful message.

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Dr Walker announces new album.

Dr Walker's upcoming new album 'Da Dark Dada-ist' contains an insane 527 songs. He recently had a chat about it with Amazona.de. You can read the whole interview here (german only).

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OUT: album 'Roam' by Eliën

Eliën is an artist from the Netherlands. As a multilingual third culture kid, the singer and songwriter always had contact with different cultures and countries during her childhood. No wonder she made her first appearance in 2019 with an album that she wrote during a road trip through Europe. Her dreamy synth sounds, combined with soulful vocals and downtempo grooves, invite you on a journey through the depths of her thoughts. Eliën's songs recognise various influences. Somewhere between indie pop, classical music and alternative folk, the artist finds a place in the spectrum of music. With contemporary artists such as London Grammar and Florence Welsh as a guideline, the singer follows her own multidisciplinary path, always with a strong social motivation.

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