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SUPDUB 031LP
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DJ duo Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner present their second album called Lenz. In defiance of breakup rumors, their latest stroke of genius promises to arouse spring feelings for all electronic music fans. In the summer of 2011, acclaimed DJs Alfred Heinrichs and Sascha Braemer had already conceived the initial ideas of their new album. In the meantime, the pair kept busy working on solo projects and remixes for various DJs and labels as well as keeping active international careers. In spring of 2012, in order to increase and intensify the creative process of the project, the two Berliners expelled themselves from the noisy and restless metropolis to an isolated timberland bungalow. Leaving all forms of communication behind, they were delivered pure inspiration from the soft sounds and impressive backdrop of Mother Nature herself. An intimate bond was forged with her, bringing to life the tracks, "Sunrise," "Nature," and "Firewood," all of which evoke a vestal semblance, emulating the place of their conception. The debut album Dark Orbit (HIGH 062CD/LP) was characterized by penetrating underground techno combined with scattered dark elements. In contrast, Lenz shines in a whole new light with a more mature sound stemming from their previous natural limits of minimal and house, inspired by their tireless, yet motley work over recent years. Guided by the idealistic beauty of their setting, Heinrichs and Hirtenfellner knowingly combined their ideas and inspirations into a collaborative project, dyeing the color of their signature sound anew. Lenz arises more pleasant, reflective and brighter than its predecessor, with multifaceted and impulsive beats as well as a harmonious and melodious sound. The album also features collaborations with the soulful voices of Viviana Alvarez and Fabian Reichelt and masterfully harmonizes elements of genres ranging as far as soul and pop to create an atmospheric melody to mesmerize every ear.
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HIGH 062LP
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HIGH 062CD
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This is the debut full-length release on Highgrade by Berlin-based Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner. The duo asked the question: "Is there life in outer space?" and were easily answered by the sound-universe that they created on Dark Orbit. From the mesmerizing glitter of "Supernova," to the funky vocal cuts drifting through "Starry Fog," to the off-the-beaten-track explorations of "Hubble," this album maps out new galaxies and star systems of sound. "Quantum Jump" is a springboard to a parallel universe made out of pulsating bass and vocal sequences, echoing to us from the depths of space. The "Black Hole" in Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner's world works somehow backwards -- instead of eating energy, it spills all over -- making the impact of this track as powerful as a meteor storm. "Alpha Particle" sounds like a lunar probe on speed, while "My Gravitation" shows perfectly how to build massive club-hits from dreamy sequences. Despite all this journeying, Dark Orbit never gets lost: it remains a fresh club album that always shows a subtle grasp of humor, weird sounds, and small oddities -- the perfection of the added human touch. The CD version also includes small interludes which serve as anchoring, central themes, like map-coordinates on a pleasant flight.
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NEUM 035EP
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"Underthecarpethouse is back! The buzzing producer tag team and Supdub label owner from Berlin is dropping three quirky 'pick-me' tracks on their very first Neutonmusic 12" release. Weird vocal samples, syncopated beats, heavy rolling basses and irresistibly grooving drums is making 'And Drive' a funky fresh debut -- here to rock your block party!"
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KARATE 017EP
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"Big hit! Stunning minimal techno from Berlin's underground producer scene! The Supdub label owner and Berlin-based techno activists Heinrichs & Hirtenfellner, have already released numerous tracks and remixes on labels like Lordag, Supdub, Tonkonsum, Römer and freshly squeezed: KarateKlub! 'Violet Rain' on the A-side is a deep groovin' track with melancholic atmosphere rounded up with an amazing pumping bassline. On the flip 'Drop to the Warm Ground' is a funky and intense track accented with bleepy textures. For peak time play, no question about it! 'Under the Water Surface' starts with a smooth beat combined with nice melodic elements. But after the break: a dirty and pushing bass line rolls over the whole track -- the monster awakes and send the dancing crowd to the moon and back!"
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