Fragile X "Damage Control" (Audio / Visual)

Damage limitation with this new A/V from Fragile X... "Damage Control" is taken from the "Static Control" EP. Available now on Bricolage.

SeekSickSound · [Premiere] Fragile X - Damage Control (out on Bricolage)

Bricolage Podcast #58 - Sceadu

We wrap up the first weekend of June with a new podcast from Sceadu, who once again emerges from the shadows to offer up a warm haze of electronics. An all vinyl mix containing 48 minutes of laid back electro grooves with sprinklings of ambient, breaks and acid.

As always you can listen below or at mixcloud.



TRACKLISTING

01. Nebenprodukt - Photosensitizer
02. Hamatsuki - Advanced Apathy
03. The Hidden Figure - Stolen Tears
04. Sound Synthesis - Magija Robotika
05. NDNM - Anti Movement League
06. Ninechecker - Mainline
07. Liam Fattori - I Create Chaos
08. Aquatronics - Arcadia
09. Tim Reaper - Final Destination

Fragile X and Esef "Static Control" (bc055)

Bricolage are proud to present a new split EP from the heart of Glasgow's underground as Fragile X and Esef offer up four bruising slabs of  bass driven techno and breakbeat. Both producers have dug deep into their respective sonic arsenals and retrieved the heavy artillery for this one. 

Gritty, loose rhythms and gurgling basslines buzz around the opening track from Fragile X before alien bleeps appear and carry the track to it's conclusion. Next up, Esef, brings that trademark percussive punch and weighty bass movements that set the scene for a melodic explosion.

For the remixes, Esef tackles "Damage Control" head on and starts off with a dark and ominous tone that incorporates the original bassline into something that little bit more sinister before flicking the switch and dragging us feet first into an uplifting techno anthem.  To round things off, Fragile X travels into the static with a hiss, before being joined by compact breakbeats,  chopped up hi hats, warped bass samples and furious acid lines.

"Static Control" has been in the pipeline since late summer 2019 and we've been patiently sitting on it waiting to unleash it into the world. We hope you can agree that it's been worth the wait.

You can purchase "Static Control" direct from the link below or at our bandcamp.

Fragile X · Static Control (bc055)

PREMIERE : Fragile X "Damage Control" (bc055)

Exclusive premiere of the new Fragile X track "Damage Control"is up now via our pals at Seek Sick Sound.

Heavy breakbeat rhythms and deep low end.

Read the article in full here.

SeekSickSound · [Premiere] Fragile X - Damage Control (out May 22 on Bricolage)

You can pre order the "Static Control" EP at bandcamp or below.

Bricolage Podcast #44 : The Jaffa Kid

April sees 'The Jaffa Kid' drop back in to Bricolage with a gift in the form of a new mix. It's been exactly two years since his last podcast for Bricolage and it's been more than worth the wait as he stitches together a dazzling array of gems both old and new that blur the lines between ambient, IDM, electro and old school techno.


As always you can listen below or on our mixcloud.



TRACKLISTING

Tipper - Relish The Trough
The Jaffa Kid - Mossmoss
Mescalinum United - Reflections Of 2017
Lloyd Owes Me A Packet - Untitled
T.N.G - Bass Kick (Original Mix)
Joey Beltram - The Trance
Frequency X - Hearing Things
Fatal Morgana - Attention
F.U.S.E - Approach and Identify
The Blapps Posse - Don't Hold Back
Dirty Mind - The Killer (Killer mix)
Dik Fozbee - Do It!
Shut Up And Dance - On A Street Level
Loose Bruce - Feeling Moody
Bleep - The Launchpad (Asteroid Flyby Mix)
Fade II Black - The Calling
Rhythmatic - Frequency (Depth Mix)
Altern 8 - Move My Body
Dream Frequency - Techno Worship
Virgo Four - It's A Crime
Roy Of The Ravers - 2 Late For Love (Part Two)
Scan 7 - System Work
Razor Boy And Mirror Man - Cutter Mix
Digital Domain - I Need Relief
Force Mass Motion - Annihilating
Aphex Twin - Untitled
Force Mass Motion - V.N.S(Thief Of Minds Mix)
Catalyst - The Chamber (Movement One)
DAC Robinson - Thousand One Night
DJ Dijital - Akroma
Aux 88 - Out Of Sight
The Jaffa Kid - Cosmic Raindance
Arpanet - Wireless Internet

"The Jaffa Kid" has been busy on the production front recently with new music popping up on Brighton based juggernauts, Furthur Electronix.

Bricolage Podcast #43 - Minerva

Our March podcast is a special celebration of women in the electronic music scene and comes courtesy of Minerva. The Hungarian producer is using her platform, as one of our figureheads, on Bricolage to exhibit a mix of her female peers and influences and help raise awareness and support for gender parity in music and beyond.

"For me, IWD is always a very important day. It can sometimes feel like a constant uphill fight to be seen as an equal in the male dominated scenes of electronic music. However the balance is slowly shifting. The balance is key and we, as woman with creative drive, can and should expect to be given as much recognition for our contributions to the world of sound.

Fortunately, I have found a welcome home at Bricolage among some other very talented female musicians like Minimal_Drone*GRL, Bedless Bones, Sulevia and more. There, we are seen firstly and simply as producers and friends. There is no reference to male/female. We are all humans. Humans making music. Unfortunately, the music scenes I interact in my day to day life are sometimes not always as kind and welcoming. This landscape is slowly changing however. And ever year I feel big steps are being taken. This encourages me. I hope this continues and one day we have the equality we deserve."

As always you can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.



TRACKLISTING

01. Julianna Barwick - Offing
02. Christina Vantzou - Homemade Mountains
03. Minimal_Drone*GRL - Bifurcated Worlds
04. Cruel Diagonals - Soporific Return
05. Penelope Trappes - Maeve
06. Holly Herndon - Interference
07. Andrea Parker - Empty Worlds
08. FRKTL - To What End
09. Nadia Struiwigh - PLCS
10. Jlin - The Abyss Of Doubt
11. Minerva - Brainstorm
12. ADT - Departure For Peace
13. Kaitlyn Aurelia Smith - Closed Circuit
14. Mary Lattimore - Never Saw Him Again
15. Kaerian feat Dee - Dunno

Bricolage Podcast #38 : Sceadu

Sceadu has appeared briefly from the shadows to take the controls for our October podcast. The mysterious German artist has provided a dense mixture of Detroit Techno, electro and dub techno. Mechanical patterns, space signals, futuristic ambience and deep bass rumblings throughout. The session is mixed as a 50/50 split of vinyl and digital and spans an almost 30 year timeline from the classic early nineties era through to more current releases from the newer breed. There’s a curve ball thrown in for good measure along the way....

You can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.

Arran Trax - Dämmerung (A/V)

Visual accompaniment for "Dämmerung" by Arran Trax.



ARTIST : Arran Trax
TRACK : Dämmerung
EP : Morgenlicht
RELEASE DATE : 25th June 2018
STYLE : Electro, Acid, Detroit Techno
CAT NO : bc036

TRACKLISTING
1. Arbeitstag
2. Dämmerung
3. Geisterstunde
4. Morgenlicht
5. Morgenlicht (Dreamland Fantasy remix)

Buy/Stream the EP in full exclusively @ the Bricolage bandcamp




"The 'Morgenlicht' EP is four audio slabs of acid/electro hybrids that are loaded with creativity, raw analogue power and an old school grittiness reminiscent of the experimental techno of the early 1990's. Acid bleeps and fuzzy basslines incorporated into intricate mechanical soundscapes that are complimented by meticulous drum work. The influences of the Detroit Techno era shine through on the EP but never threaten to engulf the overall sound and style that Arran Trax has tirelessly shaped for himself. 

The concept behind the music was to 'capture that special atmosphere when you come out of a club and it's just starting to get light'. 

We'd say Arran Trax has done that and more with this classy release that's perfect for peak time or that walk back from the club with your headphones on."

Arran Trax "Morgenlicht" (bc036)

Our first release of a busy summer at Bricolage sees Arran Trax release his long awaited debut standalone EP on the label, "Morgenlicht".

Four audio slabs of acid/electro hybrids that are loaded with creativity, raw analogue power and an old school grittiness reminiscent of the experimental techno of the early 1990's. Acid bleeps and fuzzy basslines incorporated into intricate mechanical soundscapes that are complimented by meticulous drum work. The influences of the Detroit Techno era shine through on the EP but never threaten to engulf the overall sound and style that Arran Trax has tirelessly shaped for himself.

The concept behind the "Morgenlicht" EP was to 'capture that special atmosphere when you come out of a club and it's just starting to get light'.

We'd say Arran Trax has done that and more with this classy release that's perfect for peak time or that walk back from the club with your headphones on.

The EP comes backed up with the bright and colourful Dreamland Fantasy remix of the title track.

You can stream and purchase the EP below or at our bandcamp.

PREMIERE : Arran Trax : Geisterstunde

The folks over at Loose Lips have today premiered the track, "Geisterstunde", from the upcoming Arran Trax EP on Bricolage. "Morgenlicht" is four slabs of electro/acid hybrids. Due for release on the 25th of June.



"Acid frenzy and gargantuan electro breakbeat"
Read more at their website.

Bricolage Podcast #34 - Arran Trax

For our first podcast of the summer we've snagged a hefty slice of refined electronics from, a man very much in demand at the moment, Arran Trax.

We've got a brand new EP arriving at the end of this month from the Hamburg based producer known predominantly for his massively melodic house and disco excursions but with an undeterred love for all things acid and electro. His upcoming release on Bricolage sees him return to those roots in stunning fashion and we're excited to start unveiling some more of the sounds in the coming weeks.

In anticipation of his new release, Arran Trax, has provided Bricolage with a robust 70 minutes where he wears his influences firmly on his sleeve with a surging set of old school electro vibes, Detroit Techno grooves, acid waves and winding, complex structures weaved together with extensive track layering. A truly captivating set full of deep and cultured sounds that are perfect for the summer evenings that lie ahead.

You can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.




TRACKLISTING

• 1Crossing Point by S.A. Fred
• 2Robotnik by Lou Karsh
• 3Corona Discharge by All Buttons In
• 4Telecom (Commuter remix) by Shit Japens
• 5Earhart by No Arrival
• 6Fade and Dagger by Akasha System
• 7Swab Funk by Ceephax Acid Crew
• 8Geisterstunde by Arran Trax
• 9Clickbait by Rhyw
• 10The Cave by Blue Notes
• 11On The Day Of My Suggested Departure by Belial Pelegrim
• 12Phase Shift by C.T. Schiller
• 13Limbosoup (Fit Seigel remix) by Orla
• 14Broke The Cycle by Hugo Massien
• 15Rise Above by Elektric Surgery
• 16Gamma Gulch by Mor Elian
• 17Reason by ATTHA
• 18Many Cats by The Oscilloscope
• 19Suspension of Disbelief by Versalife
• 20Andromeda Signal by Hugo Massien
• 21Televisor by Xenia Beliaveya
• 22Tactic by La-4a
• 23Camcorder (Larionov remix) by Tuneon
• 24Bow Down by Robert Babicz
• 25Morgenlicht by Arran Trax

There's still the chance to enter the remix competition for the "Morgenlicht" track and get yourself featured on the new Arran Trax release. The EP is out on the 25th of June with the competition closing on the 10th of June. The winner will be announced on the 17th. Grab the stems below and get creative.

An "Original Son"....

At the end of last month, Bricolage affiliate Suncastle released a mammoth full length LP on the fascinating Triplicate Records. "Original Son" is a 19 track electronic monster that acts as a sonic exhibit of what the Manchester producer is capable of conjuring up. We'll run you through our own track by track take on whats on offer in the album.

1. Vision Quest
The album opener starts things off with a blast. A melody soaked, broken beat epic.

2. Into The Trees
Plods into sight with a rumble and focuses more on this producers ability to create a slow burning atmosphere.

3. Carousel
Another slow tempo and deep bass that slowly gives way to a stuttering fun fair of chiptune sounds.

4. Low-Lands
A short upbeat funk based ditty.

5. Deer Archer
Carefully plucked melodics and a thumping kick carry this funk infused electronica gem from start to finish.

6. Nerikara and Tabasuko
More carefully portrayed melodics, this time with an Eastern flavour, and some playful sounds over a swift tempo.

7. Ley-Lines
Warm arpeggios and solid rhythmic patterns create an energetic number.

8. Sugar Cairn
Absorbing tones and textures that throw up sunshine vibes.

9. Dragon of Peat
An experimental interlude of sorts that leads into....

10. Forest Fire
A diverse and sonically challenging slice of electronica that never sits still.

11. Clive's Dream
Another short interlude, even more experimental than the last with bleeps and blips falling over each other in harmony.

12. Thorpe Cloud
Starts with what could be an almost trance like tone and slowly develops into a broken beat hybrid.

13. Treefortress
60 seconds of bright, ambient/glitch, sound design.

14. Friendly Bacteria
A rapid fire beat, warped bassline and a sumptuous ascending melody.

15. Sabilulungan
A beautifully constructed piece of nature themed ambient that conjures up images of a gleaming forest.

16. Ghosts in the Cabin
Field recordings and curious, haunting sound design.

17. Rabbit Dream
A perfect electro/8bit crossover that confidently bounces and sways along. Possibly my stand out track.

18. Drownhouse
The most calming track on the release. A quiet and ethereal slice of ambient that slows down the pace as we reach the end.

19. Under the Hills, Magic Remains
A superb closing track that somehow manages to take pretty much every musical ingredient from the album and cram it into 5 minutes. The precise way to close out a phenomenal release.

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Overall, "Original Son" is an expansive and eclectic body or work that shows a producer who is clearly in his element when given free reign to genre-smash and explore the many sounds that occupy his headspace.

Have a listen for yourself at the bottom of the page and grab a copy from the Triplicate Records bandcamp.



*EDIT: The folks over at Triplicate have been kind enough to offer up a few download codes for this phenomenal album.

To redeem one of the 8 codes just simply head to 'triplicaterecords.bandcamp.com/yum' and copy/paste in one of the following:

57bx-38tt gmds-hfu7 yrqp-5amv 2vrb-bb88 agmw-wh7n 8trq-h5pj 7f99-k5hx xw2u-yfap

Arran Trax - Morgenlicht (Remix Competition)

Later this summer we'll be releasing an EP from, Hamburg based , Scottish producer Arran Trax. He's currently concocting a dazzling array of electro/acid gems for the June 25th release. He's already unveiled the track "Morgenlicht" to give you an idea of what's in store come the summer. 

Tonight we're launching a remix competition for "Morgenlicht". You'll find the stems available as a free download through our Bandcamp. All you have to do is head there and grab the components and have a go at remixing the track. The winning remix will be chosen by Arran Trax himself and will feature on the EP release in June.

The competition officially launches tonight and will close at midnight on the 10th of June, a fortnight before the EP release. This provides a total time frame of 9 weeks for any potential remixers. The winning remix will be announced on the 17th of June."Morgenlicht" is in the key of Cm with a BPM of 132. Feel free to change either as you please.
Grab the stems for free download from our bandcamp or below.



Listen to the track in full on the AT soundcloud.




*Once you have uploaded your remix to Soundcloud you should PM the Bricolage page with a link to your track where we will proceed to repost your track and also add it to the specially made remix playlist.*

In The Loop : Episode 26

It's been a while since our last ITL so we're starting off February with a new episode that takes a look at what a few artists on the roster have been up to recently.

THE OSCILLOSCOPE

Some "new" old material has surfaced on The Oscilloscope page as the Swiss based producer changes pace from his usual acid sound and revisits a gentler sound with some ambient material. There's plans for a conceptual release in the works so stay tuned to his account for more details soon.



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BLUE NOTES

Fresh from his Tetrahedron album release on Bricolage at the end of last year, the young Glaswegian has kept his foot on the production pedal and continued to provide some excellent tracks for his followers. The latest offering being "Mnemonics". An atmospheric piece with some class ping pong style percussion littered throughout.



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SUBSEQUENT

"Revival of Interest" is a work in progress from the Dutch musician that is driven along by a strange, bubbling, melody, warped vocal, crisp, clean beats and a rumbling, sparse bassline.



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BELIAL PELEGRIM

The ever prolific Californian is always at the forefront of consistency and never disappoints with his eclectic skills. Newest track "And The Sun Went Out In The Sky" is a prime example of his ability to carve out soaring ambient soundscapes alongside a tight backbone of experimental elements.



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SUNCASTLE

"Deep Archer" is the first track from an upcoming Suncastle LP on Triplicate Records. . It's a warm breeze of slightly wonky electronica. Upbeat basslines and fluttering melodies supply the depth in a superb all rounder that gives an insight what to expect when the release comes around. Free DL so no excuses not to dig in.



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ARRAN TRAX

To round off the episode we have a sprawling acid-electro hybrid gem from Arran Trax. Building off the base of an almost tribal rhythm it slowly grows and grows into a monster of a tune that never sits still. There's a sweet melodic break halfway through that pops up to say hello before it gives way to the return of sonic chaos. "Morgenlicht" is up there with my own personal favourites from the, Hamburg based, Scottish producer and I'm delighted to reveal that we've started dialogue on a Bricolage EP from the man himself over summer. Expect more acid....



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Headroom 11 : Minerva presents "Founding Myths"

After a short break on the Headroom front we're back with a bang and a truly mesmeric and extensive mix session from Minerva. The Greek/Hungarian producer and DJ is in full on club mode as she takes you on a trip through some of the most recent additions to her expansive collection of music. There's an undeniably fresh feeling to the listening session due to the majority of the tracks being released this year. Minerva kicks off proceedings with a beautifully strange vocal piece from an unknown artist before launching into a rich variation of dancefloor ready house rhythms, stylistic melodic consistencies and plush pad swirls that are all laced with progressive tendencies. There's room for a flawless transition into some harder territory in the form of some grittier techno productions, although the overall deep vibe of the sounds on show remain at the core and then we find ourselves navigated back to the familiar hypnotic melodic elements from earlier but this time sandwiched in between them is some skewered rhythms, euphoric chords and lots of vocal cuts before we filter out of the mix on the same unknown acapella from the intro.

As always you can stream the mix below or at our mixcloud.




TRACKLISTING

1. Unknown Intro
2. Rafael Cerato - Koncept
3. Norris Division - Full Moon
4. Just Breathe - Free Your Mind (Rob Me remix)
5. Spektre - Holdin U
6. Ian O'Donovan - Voodoo Doll
7. AFFKT - Sunday Ghost (Dave Seaman remix)
8. Pleasurekraft - Tarantula (7 Year Itch rework)
9. Eric Louis - Danger (David Grylls remix)
10. The Montini Experience II - My House Is Your House (Tom Hades remix)
11. Oliver Koletzki - Iyewave (Hatzler remix)
12. Black Acid - Quasar
13. Gallya - Detroit
14. Dead Space and Dateless - Psychedelic World
15. Gabriel Moraes - Green Shelter
16. Frankyeffe vs Ithaka - So Get Up
17. Reiner Zonneveld - Dominance
18. Tube and Berger feat Richard Judge - Ruckus (Dennis Cruz remix)
19. Unknown Outro

bc029 : Dyadic (Promo Video and Album Preview)

"21 global electronic producers coming together on one album that roams through the electronic music sphere leaving no stone unturned...." In just over a weeks time we release the much anticipated Bricolage collaboration album, "Dyadic", in both digital and physical format. We gave Marcel the monkey a promo copy. It seems the collaboration between Devras Plexi and The Oscilloscope is his personal favourite.....
*ALBUM RELEASED 02/10/2017* For a preview of the full album head to Soundcloud or listen below. FULL TRACKLISTING 1. Figurate and Futurendeavours - Pale Blue Dot 2. Fragile X and Minerva - Dancing To A Different Drum 3. Dark Fidelity Hifi and Subsequent - Your Eyes That Say No 4. Bacteria (Blue Notes and Arran Trax) - Spore 5. Jaffa Kid and Leit Motif - Eeehran 6. Belial Pelegrim and Dark Fidelity Hifi - Numbers In The Mirror 7. Mister Left and Roy Or Bison? - Corporation Street 8. Devras Plexi and The Oscilloscope - The Chronic 9. Lo-Jacker and Loui Cleghorn - Turpitude 10. Get-Effect and Oscurito - Space Interpreter 11. ...From The Benthic Zone and Mute Branches - Outlines

Bricolage Podcast #20 : The Jaffa Kid

For our latest podcast we delve into the past a little with The Jaffa Kid. The Newcastle native is an experienced head when it comes to production and mixing and has provided us with a special Motor City mix of his from "years ago" which incorporates all manners of Detroit techno and electro together with elements of ghetto, trip hop and vocal cuts. All in all it's a supremely danceable, uplifting session that presents a unique look at bygone days of electronic music.

Stream the mix below or over at our mixcloud.