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off the beaten track, into the Brussels basement

02/06/2023

Bandcamp in full effect!!! (almost)

1 track album

26/05/2023

In stock at Decks

Ildec - AHORA SI EP - Altered Circuits / ALT005 - 12 Inch Vinyl Record

17/05/2023

Out next week!

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19/04/2023

Release date: Mid May 2023

Distributed by Clone.

Tracklist:
A1. El Principio
A2. Modificación
A3. El break Del Día
B1. El Break De La Noche
B2. La Nueva Versión
B3. Grt Plschr.mp3

There's an obvious parallel between Ildec's DJ performances and his own music. Part of a scene with a focus on extended, broad-minded sets, the Ibiza-based artist lets his yearning to unearth and play obscure gems flood into his production process. The "Ahora Si EP" is testament to this adventurous spirit as it tackles a wide array of tempos, styles and moods.

Opener "El Principio" and closer "Grt Plschr" display Ildec's fondness of hazy, recondite atmospherics. With its sustained ambient chord, delay-washed newsreader samples and manipulated themes, the former sounds like a fever dream radio bulletin. On the latter, a broody motif meanders alongside loosely played drums, while a buried bass guitar occasionally reveals itself. "El Break Del Día" furtherly explores some of these elements, but this time with the dance floor front of mind. Languidly morphing bass sequences and staccato synth salvos build up anticipation. When a slowly emerging, ceaselessly arpeggiating organ lead finally materialises, the track explodes.
Natural flow is partly traded for sturdier form on the remainder of the EP. "El Break De La Noche" lets an ever-modulating lead groove alongside rigid, dry drum beats. Descending tom fills, truncated squeaks and a top layer LFO gone haywire complete this sparse yet exciting cut. "La Nueva Versión " has a similarly efficient bassline as its bedrock. An interplay of zaps, risers, transposed percussion, and other dusty cartridge samples pulls it left and right while subtle disorienting hints of speech thicken the mix. On "Modificación", Ildec moulds his take on progressive and tech house into its toughest shape. A druggy, bleepy lead twirls in and out of the track, carried by the road-tested combo of a taut drum pattern and a piercing backbeat bass. Ominous chords and equally menacing vocals mark its aim: to create tension in the club. It is a standout on a diverse, daring EP we are delighted to present as the fifth release on our label.

21/11/2022

Release date: Mid March 2023

Distributed by Clone.

Tracklist:
A1. This Is Belgium
A2. Eternal Voices
B1 The After Hours Club
B2. Ravesignal

Over the last years a rehabilitation of the New Beat genre has taken place. Short-lived it succumbed under its own immense popularity at the beginning of the nineties, watered down once producers with an eye for commercial success - and not quality control - joined in on its seemingly easy recipe. Below the surface a lot of highly original tracks remain to be enjoyed however: the sound, with its unique mix of amongst others Chicago acid house and Belgian EBM, reveals itself to be an essential node in electronic music's Trans-Atlantic trajectory.

Innershades has been a longtime enthusiast of the genre and made it a focal point of attention on "Heritage Vol. 1", the first part of a series that celebrates his inspirations and influences. Rather than making a selection of style exercises, he opts to subtly inject his tech and progressive productions with some of its tropes. It is a blend that comes naturally as menacing melodies and throbbing pulses are vital to his sound.

Monolithic drum sequences, consisting of propulsive four to the flour kick drums and gated snares, run throughout the EP. On "This Is Belgium" this clear-cut rhythm structure leaves ample space for the bassline to glide and glint against the frantic SH-101 leads, while a deadpan vocal points out the release's theme. In a similar way a 303 runs havoc on "Eternal Voices". Hazy pads and understated dashes of melody furtherly infuse the track with a sense of emotive call and response. Just like most of its source material, it aims for high NRG via a low BPM. "The After Hours Club" lets a gnarled square bass line and a resonance intensive lead interplay until they get interrupted by a possibly familiar sounding news bulletin sample. "Rave Signal" finally combines an ever-modulating, hypnoid lead, silky string layers and a slab of trusty solid bass. The energetic track epitomizes Innershades's contemporary palette - it is a fitting conclusion to a record that renders regard for its precursors into current day dancefloor fervor.

Release date: Mid March 2023 Distributed by Clone. Tracklist: A1. This Is Belgium A2. Eternal Voices B1 The After Hours Club B2. Ravesignal Over the last years a rehabilitation of the New Beat gen

19/10/2022

https://alteredcircuitsbrussels.bandcamp.com/album/innershades-faith-of-the-misbelievers-ep

5 track album

28/09/2022

26/09/2022

Already in stock at clone.nl !

DMX Krew has been turning out electronic music from his analog-laden studio since 1994. He has built a discography nothing short of prolific. He mixes tech savvy with a firm understanding of club music and a penchant for catchy and clever hooks. The Powerplay EP forms a great display of this, and we...

23/09/2022

Out next week in all good record shops!!!

Buy: https://clone.nl/item69980.html

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22/09/2022

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16/09/2022

Innershades has been keeping busy during the pandemic, working on side projects and Altered Circuits. His Groove mix is deeply atmospheric.

29/07/2022

Up next on Altered Circuits!

Dropping end of September.

Distributed by clone.nl

Release date: Mid September 2022 Distribution by Clone. DMX Krew has been turning out electronic music from his analog-laden studio since 1994. Having produced over a hundred EP’s and albums, he has

17/06/2022

Repress of ALT001 is out now in all shops!

Don't miss it, limited copies available. (and already sold out at distribution)

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23/05/2022

Live recorded at Rinse France Studio 21/05/2022

17/05/2022

Out now: Polarius - Inner Voices Of A Clown EP (Legowelt Music)

Link: https://clone.nl/item68452.html

Distributed by clone.nl (sold out at distribution)

10/05/2022

Extensive piece on Innershades by the folks over at Trommel 👌👌

We sit down with the Altered Circuits labelboss Innershades to discuss the evolution of his sound, Belgian’s musical history, and how he’s so much more than those peaktime bangers he’s become known for 🇧🇪 read more from link in comments

05/10/2021

Thanks Resident Advisor !!!

Silver-screen techno full of synthy drama.

14/09/2021

In stock at clone.nl

08/09/2021

Out on monday!

Order: https://clonedistribution.com/release/65128

SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL RECORD STORE!

Innershades - Faith Of The Misbelievers EP (ALT001) A1. Default A2. Two Worlds A Part A3. 850I B1. Faith Of The Misbelievers B2. Flying Birds In The Sunset Pre order: https://clone.nl/item65128.html

31/08/2021

Head over to GROOVE-Magazin for the premiere of "Default", one of the five cuts featured on Innershades's "Faith Of The Misbelievers" EP.

Das belgische Techno-Talent Innershades ist mit einer neuen, zeitlosen EP zurück. Hört hier unsere exklusive Premiere von „Default“.

03/06/2021

Excited and proud to launch the Altered Circuits record label.

The five-track "Faith Of The Misbelievers" EP by Innershades will be the first release.

The EP, set to drop on September 13, is distributed by clone.nl. Preview and pre-order via https://clone.nl/item65128.html

Cheers Mathias & Thomas