Premiere: Chontane — Grounding Factor [MRV001]

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HATE exclusive premiere. Full streaming of the EP soon on our HATE YouTube channel. Support the label, buy it here: https://mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/ Mutual Rytm spawns new sub-label ‘Versus’ with debut EP from longtime techno associates Regent and Chontane. Artist: Regent vs. Chontane Title: Versus 001 Label: Mutual Rytm Versus Catalogue: MRV001 Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital Genre: Electronic Style: #Techno Release date: April 24, 2026 Follow #MutualRytm here: https://mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/ https://soundcloud.com/shdw-mutual-rytm https://www.instagram.com/mutual_rytm/ Follow #Regent here: https://soundcloud.com/regent_dj https://www.instagram.com/regent_dj/ https://www.facebook.com/Regentdj https://ra.co/dj/regent Follow #Chontane here: https://soundcloud.com/chontane https://www.instagram.com/chontane/ https://www.facebook.com/chontane/ https://chontane.bandcamp.com/ Tracklist: A1 Regent - Ephemera A2 Regent - Slow Burn A3 Regent - Afterglow B1 Chontane - Plaxaric B2 Chontane - Grounding Factor B3 Chontane - Mental Lab DIGI Regent - Control Room DIGI Regent - Rarely Enough DIGI Chontane - Escore DIGI Chontane - Outside In Continuing to expand its creative world, SHDW’s Mutual Rytm imprint now introduces ‘Versus’ - a new sub- label crafted for creative symbiosis between two artists across one shared release. Opening the series with authority, Regent and Chontane man the debut offering - two close friends and native Berliners who have been shaping techno for more than 15 years. Both long-standing members of the Mutual Rytm family, having released multiple times here before, the pair have always created music informed by life immersed in their local scene. Having both mutually influenced one another over the years, here they present their shared interpretation of techno with individual artistic DNA, forming a unified sound that represents the best of both worlds. Regent goes first, leaning towards functional, anthemic, dance-floor-focused techno. ‘Ephemera’ is tight, minimal but forceful; ‘Slow Burn’ has synth tension rising through the dark, next to glitchy percussion; and ‘Afterglow’ lets in more light, bringing otherworldly synths that hang above the groove and consume your focus. Chontane then explores a more musical and unconventional approach. ‘Plaxaric’ is supple, warm, and deep techno that tunnels into an abyss. ‘Grounding Factor’ is just as economical in design, but with introverted funk and evolving layers of sound. ‘Mental Lab’ spins out into complex rhythms inspired equally by IDM, jungle, and techno. It’s a mental workout as well as a physical one. Both artists add a pair of digital bonus tracks. Regent’s ‘Control Room’ and ‘Rarely Enough’ deliver elevated, hypnotic tools, before Chontane’s ‘Escore’ and ‘Outside In’ bring extroverted drum patterns along with contrasting melodic unease. ___ DISCLAIMER: All tracks are uploaded in a low quality for promotional purposes only and with buy links to respect label and artists. CONTACT EMAIL: [email protected] Follow us on INSTAGRAM and FACEBOOK for releases previews and news: https://www.instagram.com/hate_collective https://www.facebook.com/hatecollective/ Follow us on SOUNDCLOUD for exclusive podcast series: https://soundcloud.com/hate_music

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