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2008-07-01T00:00:00+02:00

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BTS Radio Show

2008-08-15T00:00:00+02:00

A new BREAK THE SURFACE radio show coming up this saturday. Metasound will be once again live on air for another 2 hours session in the mix with tech/minimal/deep house stuff.

Check the radio section for tune in links!

Body & Mind Remixes

2008-08-28T00:00:00+02:00

At the moment Con.struct and Metasound are working on a remix of Drumatic's "Body & Mind". As expected Con.struct is going to
reinterpret the tune in Drumfunk-style whereas Metasound is heading for something complete different. His remix will have a straight bass drum and will be more assigned to Tech and Deep House. These are also the styles BREAK THE SURFACE is musically moving to. Metasound is celebrating two premieres besides: not only that it is his first release as a producer, but also his debut on his own label BREAK THE SURFACE.

Release date: October 2008 // Audio-snippets will be soon available here in the release-section or on the BTS Myspace.

OUT NOW: Avani / Slippers (BTS003)

2008-09-02T00:00:00+02:00

After having released tunes that are on a very high level for a digital-only release, such as Drumatic's "Sleeveless EP" and Paul SG's "Lost in Halftime" & "Landslide", BTS003 comes up with two remarkable tunes, too.

"Avani" produced by CarlMatthes from Caracas (Venezuela) and Tyler Straub from San Mateo (California) is a Drum&Bass track that is characterized by its autonomy. So the beat shuttles between halftime and laidback but does not commit to one of them. A felicitous and impulsive groove is evolved in combination with Latin percussions. In addition, Indian influences and Asian vocals provide a deep aspect. When the bassline starts after the drop, the tune confidently threads a path between deepness and energetic rhythm.

The track already received DJ-support from London Elektricity, Fabio, DJ Flight and others.

The second tune is another musical contribution by BREAK THE SURFACE artist Paul SG. He provided a quite deep and slightly dreamy piece with "Slippers". However, the funky bassline functions as a good counterpart to the moody atmosphere and therefore the tune is not only intented for listening use but also meant to be played in the clubs.

Both tunes are now available at our own shop and also on beatport, digital tunes, junodownload...

pay easy with paypal

2008-10-21T00:00:00+02:00

ez folks,
we have great news for you: from now on you can also pay with paypal at our mp3 shop. Be sure to support the BREAK THE SURFACE empire. rock on!

OUT NOW: Body & Mind Remixes!

2008-10-28T00:00:00+01:00

With BTS004, we are releasing our first remix. For this purpose Drumatic's "Body & Mind" was selected and then remixed by Con.struct and Metasound.

Con.struct's reinterpretation is the right tune for the primetime in the club. He adds his flavour by using grooving drums and a raving bassline. All in all, this creates an energetic drive. Yet he manages to keep the deep vibe of the track. So he melts powerful beats and a deep atmosphere, which is typical for Con.struct.

Metasound headed for something complete different. His remix has a straight bass drum and is more assigned to Tech and Deep House. He left enough space for the sounds and used the samples of the track very sparingly.

In the future, rather 4/4 beats at around 125 bpm are going to be released on BTS.

Check the release section for snippets or surf directly to our shop...

BTS Radio feat. Douglas Greed

2008-11-18T00:00:00+01:00

For the penultimate BREAK THE SURFACE Radio Show coming up this saturday, we are really glad to get Douglas Greed in the studio for a set and off course a little interview. Douglas released on labels like combination or freude am tanzen. His latest release on lebensfreude is called Deadline featuring Kemo MC.

Be sure to tune in to the BTS radio show on air this saturday evening. check the radio section for tune in - links.

last BTS Radio Show on Air this Saturday

2008-12-19T00:00:00+01:00

After 4 years of doing radio metasound stopped this project to get more time for other things like making music and pushing the label.

Check the radio section for more information on the last show this saturday.

OUT NOW: EFKA - RDY FOR D.I.S.C.O. EP (BTS/NC001)

2009-03-18T00:00:00+01:00

After a short break of releasing, BREAK THE SURFACE is back to sneak into your ear with some new sounds. We used the last few weeks to realign the sound of our label. Now we move away from Drum & Bass and keep to our long secret love, the 4/4 time rhythms such as Electronic House, Techno, minimal sounds and everything in between.

Efka is our artist for the restart. He is a gifted producer who understands to create smart grooves. With this release he also debuts. It really is about time that his material gets public because a long process of ripening has to be rewarded with a large crop.

Check the release section for more informations.

southside of life

2009-02-25T00:00:00+01:00

Metasound is back with a new DJ Set. This 88:04 minutes long mix includes a lot of funky, housy, techy stuff and will brings you to the southside of life...

have a good time with it. download>>

rdy for d.i.s.c.o. pre-release

2009-03-10T00:00:00+01:00

hey everyone,
from now on you can buy efka's "rdy for d.i.s.c.o. ep" as pre-release exklusively at our ithink music store.

click here to grab your 320kbit quality copy!

full release is march 18th 2009.

OUT NOW: Arsen1Computerklub - Truebnfishn EP

2009-05-14T00:00:00+02:00

Arsen1Computerklub - a name that sounds complicated, but actually it is not. Since 2000 it stands for the unstoppable urge to celebrate electronic music. Who gets to hear Arsen1Computerklub will immerse in a wide range of sounds: from Minimal Techno, Trip-Hop and Nu Jazz to IDM or Glitch there is not a genre omitted.

With his first release on BREAK THE SURFACE called "Trübnfishn EP" he presents his very own interpretation of Minimal / Techno.

DJ support by someone else, laurent garnier, m50, franco bianco, jay mendez...

Go to Releases for more.

DJ Dates updated

2009-06-19T00:00:00+02:00

DJ-Dates are updated, for more Infos check the "Booking/Dates" Section!

Okoli Artist Profile Online

2009-06-19T00:00:00+02:00

Right in Time with it's debut release on BTS, Okoli´s profile is now online in the "Artist"-Section!

OUT NOW: Okoli - Moving On Bla EP (BTS/NC003)

2009-06-19T00:00:00+02:00

BTS/NC003 introduces a further member of the BREAK THE SURFACE family. Axel Thoma a.k.a. Okoli grew up near Mannheim and meanwhile lives - guess where? - in Berlin. Okoli is always in search of the perfect sound.

As you can hear on the latest BREAK THE SURFACE release, he returned from his recent soundscape explorations with four brand new tracks that perfectly achieve his aim.

DJ support by Mossa, Mark August, Richie Hawtin, Franco Bianco, m50, Chloe, someone else, Kasper...

Go to releases for more!

SPDT - BERLINBRISTOLBASS

2009-07-07T00:00:00+02:00

SPDT presents a DJ mix that heads for a slightly different direction than you might expect to hear from the BREAK THE SURFACE camp. The title, as inspired by a recent issue of Groove Magazine, hints at the selection of this mix. It is Dubstep minus distorted wobblers. It is accelerated Techno with walking basslines. Dubstep-Techno. Enjoy!

get that BERLINBRISTOLBASS >> download

OUT NOW: Metasound & Lucius14 - Travelogue EP

2009-07-17T00:00:00+02:00

Metasound follows his travel Ambition. Lucius14 yields light and the wide world. Together, the companions experience their first release on BREAK THE SURFACE and deliver a supreme quality “Travelogue”.

Their hand-picked destinies - some distant, others just around the corner - invite to dance and to listen to.

DJ support by Martin Eyerer, Brother's Vibe, someone else, Jay Mendez, Franco Bianco... Go to releases for more!

Fr, 09.10.09: Gusto EP Release Party at Elipamanoke

2009-10-05T00:00:00+02:00

Klangwagon meets BREAK THE SURFACE // Gusto EP Release Party feat.:

Arsen1Computerklub (BREAK THE SURFACE, esoulate / Berlin)
Metasound & Lucius14 (BREAK THE SURFACE - Leipzig / Frankfurt a.M.)
Efka (BREAK THE SURFACE, esoulat / Leipzig)
Bassnymphen (esoulate / Leipzig)

Date: Friday, 09.10.09 // 22 h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61 - Leipzig)

livestream via mottt.fm

OUT NOW: Arsen1Computerklub - Gusto EP (BTS/NC005)

2009-10-08T00:00:00+02:00

With his second release on BTS Arsen1Computerclub supplies us with new material out of his Soundlab.
With "Schweine und Diamanten" comes another Blues-Tech-House-Minimal-Tune that will make you throw up your Arms on the Dancefloor.
"Gusto" and "Wooden Roller" are havin the Arsen-typically Groove, without sounding too constructed, Timeless and Latesummer-sounding is "Wombat" lining up on this impish EP. Most of all characteristic is the subtle humorous and a bit comical mood as the recurrent theme of all the Tracks.
So again we can joyfully dance to a different tune...

DJ support by Troy Pierce, Dario Zenker, Makossa, someone else, Kasper, Richie Hawtin...

more infos: RELEASES

dreh bien°: BREAK THE SURFACE Spezial @ Radio Blau

2009-10-10T00:00:00+02:00

Following yesterdays rousing Gusto EP release party, the BREAK THE SURFACE camp gathers together for an aftershow broadcast.

Three hours BTS style are brought to you by Arsen1Computerklub, Lucius14, Efka and Metasound.

Be sure not to miss it!

Date: Saturday, 10.10.2009 // 21 - 24 h
Station: Radio Blau via antenna or stream.

http://radioblau.de/index.php?z=ar14
http://www.myspace.com/drehbien

BTS label portrayal on frohfroh.de

2009-10-24T00:00:00+02:00

frohfroh is a new weblog with focus on electronic music from Leipzig. As they publish from Leipzig, the posts / articles can be regarded as kind of an in-scene-perspective - including reviews, event announcements, profiles, gossip and more.

One of the latest portrayals features BREAK THE SURFACE. Learn more about how it all began, the concept, the geezers behind the scenes and future propositions. You might even win a copy of the latest BTS release there.

So go there, read the posts, add frohfroh-rss to your feed reader.

>> BTS label portrayal

click - brass - subs: a BTS mix triplet

2009-11-04T00:00:00+01:00

BREAK THE SURFACE rediscover the 1210s and roll out nearly 4 hours of splendid music in the mix.

Efka: Promo Mix Oktober >> download
Efka comes along with his Promo Mix Oktober - expect a minimalistic and straightforward selection here.

Metasound: The Summer Is Not Over >> download
Metasound is not willing to accept the summer being over. Therefore he squeezes the last sunrays out of the sky with his latest mix that provides a jaunty, jazzy flow to enlighten your head and move your feet.

SPDT: Boon & Bane >> download
The counterpart was recorded by SPDT. Stuck to broken beats, Boon & Bane is a dubstepesque electronic meanie that starts rather deep & moody. The second half though tears you out of that melancholy vibe again.

Enjoy!

Fr, 11.12.2009: Homegrown Session at Elipamanoke

2009-12-08T00:00:00+01:00

Klangwagon meets BREAK THE SURFACE // Homegrown Session feat.:

METASOUND (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE / LEIPZIG)
BASSNYMPHEN (ESOULATE / LEIPZIG)

Get up folks to catch this year's last wagon! KLANGWAGON meets BREAK THE SURFACE. Departure time is friday 10pm at Elipamanoke main station. Drivers through the night are Bassnymphen as well as BTS label owner Metasound. Expect a journey through various electronic soundscapes in a laid-back, familiar atmosphere with tasty drinks always at your fingertips. Sofas and fireplace included. Get on board and drift away!

Date: Friday, 11.12.2009 // 22 h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61 - Leipzig)

Girls of Death at Superplan

2010-01-05T00:00:00+01:00

Do you like the artwork of BREAK THE SURFACE just as we do? The designer behind the scenes, digitalink aka ink-a-zoid, together with Superplan Gallery (Berlin/Friedrichshain), present "1Size/1Prize Pt.2 - Girls of Death". Stop by and have a look at the 25 works by various artists from around the globe. If you can't make it there, you might gain a small-sized impression of them at store.superplan.net

GIRLS OF DEATH - group exhibition
12.12.2009 - 03.01.2010 at Superplan

FLYER (PDF, 1.7 MB)

Fr, 26.02.2010: Gusto EP Remixes Release Party

2010-02-23T00:00:00+01:00

Klangwagon trifft BREAK THE SURFACE // Gusto EP Remixes Release Party feat.:

ARSEN1COMPUTERKLUB (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - BERLIN)
EFKA (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - LEIPZIG)
METASOUND + LUCIUS14 (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - LEIPZIG/FRANKFURT A.M.)
SPDT (BREAK THE SURFACE - LEIPZIG)
BASSNYMPHEN (ESOULATE - LEIPZIG)

Date: Friday, 26.02.2010 // 22:00 h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61 - Leipzig)

BTS Label Showcase at Cafe Smart

2010-03-02T00:00:00+01:00

On February 14th, Efka + Metasound attended Café Smart on Air to give an insight into the BTS label catalogue. The showcase included more than three hours of splendid music, including a pre-recorded DJ mix by Arsen1Computerklub.

Listen again to the entire show on soundcloud!

The Interviews are even captured on video and uploaded to You Tube!

OUT NOW: Arsen1Computerklub - Gusto Remixes

2010-03-15T00:00:00+01:00

Arsen's excellent Gusto EP now receives BTS remix treatment. “Wombat” as the most catchy tune of the original release even gets served twice: First Okoli picks up its deep vibe. Adding kind of a sensual feel, he even provides a whiff of dirtyness. Second is Polarclouds with a more straightforward interpretation of the tune, leading to a Soul-Rave feeling.

Schweine und Diamanten” gets reconstructed by Metasound & Lucius14. The two of them provide what they do best: a grooving version with drifty percussions and a hint of Funk - not without taking a stop at the Blues Bar.

Last but not least Efka grabs for “Wooden Roller”. Even if that might sound trite: the words deep, dark and dirty describe best what happens here. This is definitely one for the minimal ghetto disko!

more info: RELEASES

Break The Surface switches distributor

2010-03-16T00:00:00+01:00

We are proud to announce finetunes being our new partner for distributing BTS releases to all major online stores. We are currently shifting all our tunes from the old distributor to the new one. In the meantime it might occur that BTS releases are not available in some stores for a short time. If that is the case, please visit our i think music-store, where all of them will still be listed. When all is up and running, you will be first to know!

Gusto EP Remixes reviewed by frohfroh

2010-03-17T00:00:00+01:00

The first address for electronic music from Leipzig on the web is frohfroh.de, a blog that frequently informs about artists, their releases, upcoming parties and more. Again they did a comprehensive review of a BTS release. This time: the Gusto Remixes EP.

Read on: http://www.frohfroh.de/?p=2293

2 Years BREAK THE SURFACE

2010-04-16T00:00:00+02:00

BREAK THE SURFACE celebrates its first two years with a double feature!

First: The Party

There is a birthday session at Elipamanoke, Leipzig. In addition to the label artists we have a special guest that night: Juno6. The details are as follows:

JUNO6 - live! (OH!YEAH!, FREUDE AM TANZEN / LEIPZIG)
ARSEN1COMPUTERKLUB (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE / BERLIN)
EFKA (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE / LEIPZIG)
METASOUND & LUCIUS14 (BREAK THE SURFACE / LEIPZIG - FRANKFURT A.M.)
SPDT (BREAK THE SURFACE / LEIPZIG)

Date: Friday, 16.04.2010 // 22h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61 - Leipzig)

In case you can't make it, there will be a live stream via mottt.fm.

Second: The Releases

We have a special giveaway not to be missed: the complete BTS new chapter series will be available for free download for 24 hours, i.e. from Saturday (2010-04-17 // 7 pm) until Sunday (2010-04-18 // 7 pm).

All you need is here:

Download site:	http://2years.breakthesurface.net/
Account name:	birthday@breakthesurface.net
Password:	7NRupsD3

DJ Mix, Top 10 and BTS/NC007 feedback

2010-06-03T00:00:00+02:00

Now as we recovered from our second birthday, here's some news for you!

First of all there is a new DJ mix by BTS founder Metasound. It is called "deep dive under the surface" and can be obtained via soundcloud:

deep dive under the surface by Metasound

Accompanying this, Metasound published his Top 10 of June on Resident Advisor.

And last but not least: are you curious to know what Ellen Allien, Laurent Garnier, Someone Else and others think about the forthcoming EP BTS/NC007, "From Lipsia with Love"? Read some feedback!

OUT NOW: Metasound & Lucius14 - From Lipsia With Love

2010-06-04T00:00:00+02:00

BTS/NC007 – "From Lipsia With Love" – is the latest EP by Metasound & Lucius14. This is their second release on BREAK THE SURFACE, including two previously unreleased tracks and two remixes from the recent Travelogue EP.

More info: RELEASES

From Lipsia With Love Release Party

2010-06-11T00:00:00+02:00

Klangwagon trifft BREAK THE SURFACE // From Lipsia With Love Release Party feat.:

METASOUND & LUCIUS14 (BREAK THE SURFACE, Leipzig / Ffm)
BASSNYMPHEN (esoulate, Leipzig)

Date: Friday, 11.06.2010
Location: ELIPAMANOKE (Zschocherschestr. 59/61, Leipzig)

livestream via http://www.mottt.fm

3 YEARS BREAK THE SURFACE

2011-03-16T00:00:00+01:00

The Leipzig-based label BREAK THE SURFACE awakes from hibernation. Metasound, the head of the label, assembles all the family to celebrate its 3rd birthday and the end of all the waiting! Fresh tracks are going to be played that give a hint at what's coming up next on BREAK THE SURFACE. That night Metasound will get support by conscious:mind and Efka from Leipzig, Arsen1Computerklub and Okoli from Berlin and Lucius14 from Frankfurt. A wide variety of 4-on-the-floor and related electronic beats – guaranteed!

Line up:

ARSEN1COMPUTERKLUB (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE -BERLIN)
LUCIUS14 (BREAK THE SURFACE - FRANKFURT A.M.)
OKOLI (BREAK THE SURFACE - BERLIN)
EFKA (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - LEIPZIG)
CONSCIOUS:MIND (BREAK THE SURFACE - LEIPZIG)
METASOUND (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - LEIPZIG)

Date: Friday, 18.03.2011 // 23 h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61, Leipzig)

livestream via http://www.mottt.fm

BTS Label Night @ Elipamanoke

2011-06-16T00:00:00+02:00

SUMMER BREAK? no! BREAK THE SURFACE? yes!
Succeeding the rousing 3rd year celebration (thanks again folks!), BREAK THE SURFACE does it again. Frankfurt-based Lucius14, who could not make it back then, will catch up on everything. Alongside his producer companion Metasound as well as label affiliate conscious:mind he will for sure give you a pleasant midsummer music experience.

Line up:
LUCIUS14 (BREAK THE SURFACE - FRANKFURT A.M.)
METASOUND (BREAK THE SURFACE, ESOULATE - LEIPZIG)
CONSCIOUS:MIND (BREAK THE SURFACE - LEIPZIG)

Date: Friday, 17.06.2011 // 23 h
Location: Elipamanoke (Zschochersche Str. 59/61, Leipzig)

livestream via http://www.mottt.fm

FREE METASOUND + LUCIUS14 TRACK!

2011-07-27T00:00:00+02:00

The Campfire Funk Pt. 1 EP by Metasound & Lucius14 will be released August 12th 2011 on BREAK THE SURFACE. To reduce waiting time, one of those tunes, "So What’s that all'bout", is available over a period of three weeks exclusively via our soundcloud!

more: BTS on soundcloud

OUT NOW: Campfire Funk Pt. 1 by Metasound & Lucius14

2011-08-12T00:00:00+02:00

With a gasp Metasound & Lucius14 realized that it's been a year now since their last EP came out. Hence the pleasure to release new tracks on their BREAK THE SURFACE imprint is now the greater.

Looking for inspiration, both of them reclaimed the warm and organic sound of earlier days. Never before their affection towards Funk, Jazz and Soul Music was as notable as on the new "Campfire Funk Pt. 1" EP. In particular, experimenting with the acoustic guitar led to an even more musical direction.

"Lingual Education" can be located somewhere between House, Funk and Jazz.
"All I Want", backed by the soulful vocals of singer Casey Keth, keeps that feeling up.
The guitar as mentioned above gets its big appearance on "What's that all 'bout!?".
"Echoes of a long lost Future" comes along rather dreamy, proving again how well the acoustic guitar aligns electronic soundscapes.

So don't burn your fingers at the campfire, right? May the Funk be with you!

more info: RELEASES

OUT NOW: Campfire Funk Pt. 2

2011-11-11T00:00:00+01:00

The Campfire Funk Pt. 2 EP by Metasound & Lucius14 directly ties in with the first part. Again, acoustic instruments and organic sounds play a major role in that release. The manifold influences include laid-back deepness, Funk / Jazz, Disco, cheerful Bluegrass / Folk and even Pink Floyd-like musical excursions. The two of them mix all that up to this EP's special groove, unified in 4/4 time.

More Info: RELEASES

New DJ Mix by Metasound

2011-10-27T00:00:00+02:00

Metasound - Golden Autumn '11 Mix Set by BREAK THE SURFACE