Stellar Systems at Benelux Bar

Saturday 30th of November, we’re at Benelux Bar in Amsterdam for Stellar Systems with Joren Edwards Live, Luna Ludmila, and Cleymoore.

Event:ra.co/events/2044902
Tickets:eventix.shop/7am3ryvd
Tickets are available at the door, limited capacity.

If you join our event, we’re giving the new Stellar Systems 001 from Michael Melchner to one lucky person.

Pick up at the venue during the event: ringsofneptune.bandcamp.com/album/system001-michael-melchner-archived-dreams

Join us for an intimate night from 23h at Gedempt Hamerkanaal 83, Amsterdam.
The kitchen is open from 18h by Itu Amsterdam, a pop-up restaurant serving Indonesian flavours.

 
 

[SYSTEM001] Michael Melchner – Archived Dreams

A1. Archived Dreams
A2. Decollage
B1. Berlin Phenomena
B2. OE Underground

Written, Mixed & Produced by @michaelmelchner.
Vinyl Cut & Master by Mike Grinser at Manmade Mastering, Berlin.
Artwork & Graphic Design by Max Binski.

Stellar Systems — A Division of Rings of Neptune.

Michael Melchner’s “Archived Dreams” EP will be available on vinyl worldwide on November 22nd, 2024. SYSTEM001, Germany, 2024 — Distributed by Another round by BRT distribution.

Web: www.ringsofneptune.com
Contact: info@ringsofneptune.com
Bandcamp: ringsofneptune.bandcamp.com
Retailer orders: order@brt-distribution.com

Stellar Systems, the latest imprint from the Rings of Neptune crew, readies its first release, “Archived Dreams” — a four-track EP signed by Berlin-based techno luminary Michael Melchner. Drawing influences between electro-charged techno and IDM-tinged minimalism, “Archived Dreams” explores cosmic, genre-blending themes through high-octane machine funk and tons of atmosphere. Crafted with pure analog equipment, the four tracks of the EP capture Melchner’s dedication to pushing sonic boundaries while channelling the raw energy of 90s electronic music.

The EP opens with ‘Archived Dreams’ (A1), a powerfully hypnotic track of pulsating drums and mesmerizing melodies, layered modular sequences and subtle percussion, setting an entrancing tone. Decollage (A2) dives into breakbeat territory, balancing intricate, syncopated rhythms with deep basslines and shimmering synths. On the B-side, Berlin Phenomena(B1) delivers a groove-laden, robotic vibe—a testament to Melchner’s knack for crafting infectious, funk-inspired rhythms. Closing out the EP, ‘OE Underground’ (B2) ramps up the intensity, blending raw, mechanical beats with intricate melodic threads to create an entrancing, slightly euphoric finale.

Stellar Systems emerges as an exciting extension of the Rings of Neptune collective dedicated to explore electronic music’s rich sonic landscape. From deep, leftfield groovers to dynamic dancefloor stompers, Stellar Systems aims to capture a galactic range of sounds and styles. Michael Melchner, with his body of work — spanning solo projects and collaborations like Omega Men — and his esteemed reputation in the underground techno scene, aligns perfectly with the label’s ethos.

 

ISH – Explorer of the Mind EP

Animals on Psychedelics welcomes Swiss/Tunisian producer Ish for its 9th release, with another suitably lysergic 3 track EP.

A1 kicks off with vintage Sci-fi mind exploration samples and quickly evolves into a pulsating and accelerated acid trance rumpus, with the sample weaving its way around the tracks main goan filtered synths and throbbing bass, for a perfect, reflective end of night closer.

Still keeping things pacey and sci-fi, B1 guides us into more traditional trance territory, with lighter 808 kick drums and a progressive arpeggiated synth line that links up with his paranoid friend half way through for some machine talk , before metallic bass and electric guitar mates comes barging in to abruptly end all chat.

B2 continues the trip and lands us on an unexplored planet deep in the outer universe. Pensive, melancholic and breaksy IDM frequencies transmit through our vessels radio, whilst a woman reminds us that we still have our ‘Body’s’ as we float in space.

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