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Ghostek

As the name suggests, a ghost in the technology or a subliminal phantom sound in your dream, but whatever angle you decide to take on this energetic and creative producer be sure you realize that this is without a doubt, music of the future.

Russia is a breeding ground for producing tremendously talented young electronic musicians at the moment and none fall short than Arthur Berlinn, who goes by the previously mentioned – Ghostsek guise.

Ghostek’s rise to success has been steady and very swift as he quickly built an arsenal of consistently amazing releases on labels such as – Other Heights, Shipwreck, Square Harmony, Origami Sound and our very own Silk & Solace. Each release tells an essential story, in that it takes the listener on a journey thru the mind of this gifted young producer and each and every track has something unique and stunningly beautiful about it.

Currently located in the arctic city of Moscow, Ghostek is a breath of fresh air to the sometimes stale electronic music scene. Making music for over 5 years and citing inspirations as deep as social problems, personal feelings and obscure techno records, Ghostek is on the path to greatness.

Ghostek’s second alias – Arthur Berlinn encompasses more traditional electronic elements such as 808′s and a brighter more uplifting sound and while still making his usual dark soundscapes under the Ghostek guise having a second outlet shows how versatile this producer can be.

Moving forward, Ghostek has a host of upcoming releases on various labels including his own – Square Harmony imprint, remixes for Silk and also a top secret project in the works for Solace. Working on game & film projects along with an endless supply of top quality music the future looks astonishingly bright for Ghostek.
You can check Ghostek’s full artist profile on katipoaudio here – GHOSTEK

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Silk Podcast Vol.21 Feat Forge

Silk Recordings podcast Vol.21 mixed by Forge. Please click the button to download and hit subscribe via iTunes link.

56:14 – 320 KBPS

Tracklist

1. Forge & ATP – Blind Love
2. Random Movement – Alone This Way (No Need To Stay)
3. Frankee – Flitstone
4. Skeptical – Blue Eyes (VIP)
5. Alix Perez – Playing Games Ft. Dablo
6. Ultracode & Stereotype Feat. Tiiu – Touch The Pain
7. Calibre – Simple Emotion
8. Technimatic – The Unspoken
9. Technimatic – Sheltered Storm
10. DJ Marky & S.P.Y – Last Night
11. LSB – The Hurting
12. Pattern – Draft
13. Skeptical – Frozen
14. Dub Phizix – Never Been (Feat. Fox)
15. Thing – Near Future
16. The Hybridz – Anograms
17. Mental Forces – Confusion

Bulb: Katipo Audio Mix – Vol.1

The brand new mix series from katipoaudio.com features the freshest talent in electronic music from across the globe. Kicking things off – Bulb, one of Russia’s brightest stars gets things underway with a mix of his influences and favorite tracks from the past 3-5 years. This mix covers a broad range of tracks and tempos and spans labels such as – NonPlus, Exit, Soul:R and Darkestral.

We’ve also managed to catch up with Bulb and have a quick chat to him about the mix, various upcoming projects and what the rest of 2013 will bring for this great artist. You can check Bulb’s full artist profile on katipoaudio here – BULB

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INTERVIEW:

1. Tell us what flavor the mix is and genres it encompasses?

As you can see this mix is not about dubplates. This is kind of look back and recollecting good minimal flows in drum and bass. Hope you enjoy my Time Mashine.

2. Why did u choose these particular tracks?


All these tracks are my personal favorites. In some degree i did this mix for myself to remember all this goodies.

3. How did you construct the mix, what technology did you use?

You may not believe me but i did all my mixes in FL Studio with help of EQ :)

4. Any new releases from yourself you can tell us about?

Yesterday came out our collab with Cutworks and Julia Marks on 12″ via Occulti Music.

(You can purchase the release here)

5. Are there any particular tracks/producers that are standing out for you at the moment.

I’m not really into watching at the scene at the moment. I found a lot of inspiration in indie, ambient and different electronica these days. And its mostly the music of previous decade or even century. The only thing that i watch – Auxiliary.

6. What does the rest of 2013 hold for you?

New cities and new music i guess. And i hope i will finish and show everyone something what i was currently working on.

7. If you could choose any city to live in where would that be?

I think I’m close to that I almost do not care where to live. I prefer traveling. And I really love my “village-like” city. But some think tells me that i move somewhere one day.

8. Whats your all time favorite food?

Oh, god, can i answer just “Food”? I really love to eat.

9. Where was you favorite gig you have played?

It was the great 22:22 gig in Kiev this winter. Great people, great music, great atmosphere.

10. Dubstep or Drum n Bass?

Electronica!

Download or stream the mix directly below:

Tracklist:

01. Paul B – First Picture [unreleased]
02. D-Bridge & Instra:mental – Blush Response [Exit]
03. Method One – Aquamarine [Enhanced]
04. Lenzman – Fade Away (ft. Jo-S) [Soul:R]
05. Zero T – Refusal (feat. Steo) [Integral]
06. Alix Perez – 1984 [Shogun Audio]
07. Spectrasoul – Melodies (feat. Mike Knight) [Exit]
08. ASC – Spectrum [Auxiliary]
09. Data – Vice [Horizons]
10. Instra:mental – No Future [Nonplus]
11. Triad – Last Gasp [Deep Soul Music]
12. Commix – Underwater Scene [Soul:R]
13. Rockwell – Underpass [Critical]
14. Helios – First Dream Called Ocean (Stray Remix) [Medschool]
15. Blu Mar Ten – She Moves Through (ASC Remix) [free]
16. Instra:mental – Photograph [Darkestral] [Bulb's all time fav rip]

You can follow Bulb here:

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Pre-Order The New Silk E.P On iTunes Now!

Label boss Forge & longtime producer friend ATP head up for Silk’s next release. Having been working together for over 2 years the duo have finally finished crafting their debut release. A stunning 6 track E.P full of lush vocals, warm subs and of course amazing music!

If you purchase direct from iTunes you can grab the pre-order now! The release will also be available from our store next Monday – 27/5/13.

CLICK HERE TO PRE-ORDER FROM iTUNES

Liquid Silk Vol.2

Label boss Forge & longtime producer friend ATP head up Silk’s next release. Having been working together for over 2 years the duo have finally finished crafting their debut release. A stunning 6 track E.P full of lush vocals, warm subs and of course amazing music!

PRE-ORDER STARTS FROM 27/5/13 IN OUR STORE

Forge & ATP – Liquid Silk Vol.2

Silk Announces Next Release

The long awaited E.P from from long time Melbourne based producers – Forge & ATP is now ready! Release date is set for 27/5/13 on the store and all other retailers will follow suit on the 10/6/13. A full review and press release is sure to follow soon. In the meantime enjoy the clips:

Silk Podcast Vol.20 Feat Forge

Silk Recordings podcast Vol.20 mixed by Forge. Please click the button to download and hit subscribe via iTunes link.

53:42 – 320 KBPS

Tracklist

1. ZigZag – Silk Road (Forge Remix)
2. 94 – 94
3. LTJ Bukem – Music (Technicolour 12″ Rework)
4. Nulogic – Everlasting Days (feat. Lifford)
5. Command Strange – Takeover
6. DJ Marky & Makoto – Bloody Mary
7. Forge & ATP – Untitiled
8. Alix Perez feat Dablo – We Could Have Been
9. Phil Tangent – More Than You
10. Forge & ATP – Far Away
11. Eastcolors – Watch Out (Enei Remix)
12. Pessimist – Hydraulics
13. Noisia & The Upbeats – Clamber
14. Forge – Silent Hill
15. The Hybridz – Indigenous
16. Furi Anga – Poison Flowers
17. Fanu – Abyssinia feat. Gigi
18. Furi Anga – Down Where The Whispers Scream

Solitude – Ambient Dubstep Vol. 18

Solitude’s amazing ambient dubstep mix series. Please click the button to download and hit subscribe via iTunes link.

Listen

140:55 – 128 KBPS

Tracklist

Jafu – No More
Formless & Noman – Encounter
Quantum Soul vs Lamb – Strong Root
Barefoot – Rising & Falling
Indigo – Golden Proportion
Congi – Jagged
Geode Feat Earl T & C Tivey – Ode
Vivek – Asteroids
Inkarv – Days Gone By
Perverse – Idle
Nanobyte – Another Promise
Clubroot – Serindipity Dub
3rdeye ft. Ozz & Akshay Kalawar – Voodoo Girl
Vaun – Listen
Formless – False Reality
Late – Dreams Are
Asc Ft. Riya – The Touch (Vaccine Remix)
Indigo – Neveah
Pheral – Residue
Inofaith – Many Nights VIP
Vaun – Optimism
Pinch & Distance – Terminate
Piezo – Isis
Klax & Disonata – Lost Souls
Kaiju Ft. Flowdan – Hunter
Demon – Degrees
SP:MC – Declassified
SP:MC – Air Lock
FNC – Code Signal
Feonix – Garmonbozia
Dubtek – Linear
Wayfarer – Shaman
Kaiju – Snagglepuss
Eleven8 – Nevertheless
Jafu – Afraid Of You
Mala – Changes
Quest – Stand
Synkro – Everyday
Pariah – Orpheus
Toasty – The Knowledge
Joy Orbison – Hyph Mngo

Ghosts Of Paraguay – Video Interview

We get the lowdown on Ghosts Of Paraguay’s brand new E.P – ‘Into The Light’ forthcoming on Solace via a video interview straight out of his London based studio. Check out the interview below via youtube.