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Drumatic - "Sleeveless EP" (BTS001)

Sat, 01 Mar 2008 00:00:00 +0100

Digital-Tunes, Beatport, Junodownload...

Tue, 08 Apr 2008 00:00:00 +0200

(Pop UP

Tue, 13 May 2008 00:00:00 +0200

OUT NOW!! Paul SG - lost in landslide (BTS002)

Tue, 03 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

Avani / Slippers (BTS003)

Thu, 26 Jun 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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Tue, 01 Jul 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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BTS Radio Show

Fri, 15 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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

Thu, 28 Aug 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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)

Tue, 02 Sep 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0200

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!

Tue, 28 Oct 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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

Tue, 18 Nov 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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

Fri, 19 Dec 2008 00:00:00 +0100

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)

Wed, 18 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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

Wed, 25 Feb 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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

Tue, 10 Mar 2009 00:00:00 +0100

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

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Okoli Artist Profile Online

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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)

Fri, 19 Jun 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Tue, 07 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Fri, 17 Jul 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Mon, 05 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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)

Thu, 08 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

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

Sat, 10 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

BTS Gusto EP aftershow broadcast at Radio Blau

BTS label portrayal on frohfroh.de

Sat, 24 Oct 2009 00:00:00 +0200

behind the scenes of BTS

click - brass - subs: a BTS mix triplet

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 00:00:00 +0100

three mixes from the camp

Fr, 11.12.2009: Homegrown Session at Elipamanoke

Tue, 08 Dec 2009 00:00:00 +0100

Party announcement: Homegrown Session at Elipamanoke

Girls of Death at Superplan

Tue, 05 Jan 2010 00:00:00 +0100

Ausstellung von BTS Chef-Designer digitalink

Fr, 26.02.2010: Gusto EP Remixes Release Party

Tue, 23 Feb 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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

Tue, 02 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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

Mon, 15 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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

Tue, 16 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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

Wed, 17 Mar 2010 00:00:00 +0100

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

Fri, 16 Apr 2010 00:00:00 +0200

2 years BTS double feature: birthday session and free downloads

DJ Mix, Top 10 and BTS/NC007 feedback

Thu, 03 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

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

Fri, 04 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

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

Fri, 11 Jun 2010 00:00:00 +0200

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