:: Beretta Music Ten Years of Techno Compilation

Established in 2002, Beretta Music is a collective from Detroit focused on the future sound of techno music. Soul Over Hype, is a guiding mantra of Beretta Music, the label that Brian Kage & Ryan Sadorus founded and it has played a very important role in helping to shape the self-fulfilling prophecies for each internationally respected artist on its impressive roster. Seth Troxler, Ryan Crosson, Jesse Somfay, Luke Hess, and Alex Israel many of whose talents were first recognized and developed by Brian at their side in the studio to produce key tracks that defined them as artists and unlocked the first doors to the paths of their noteworthy music careers. 2012 marks the Ten Year anniversary of Beretta Music, with the Ten Years of Techno Compliation! Featuring music from Brian Kage, Ryan Sadorus, Seth Troxler, Luke Hess, Ryan Crosson, Arthur Oskan, Keith Kemp, Alex Israel, Christina Chatfield, and many more!

:: New remix out on Klectik

Klectik010 is the ear pleasing "Little Talk" EP from Buenos Aires based artist, Gurtz. This is the second project for him on the Chicago - based label, following up the very successful Lotus / Brainbow vinyl release (with Dilo). The EP sees Gurtz furthering, developing and exploring his sound. The title track harkens back to an old-school Chicago acid house vibe, while at the same time maintaining a modern feel with disjointed melodies, plush vocals, and clean and crisp production. "On the Roof" features another injection of house infused tones with detuned pads that throb throughout the track which are carried along by a "tracky" beat. Beretta artist Christina Chatfield delivers a powerful remix that strikes a beautiful balance between the more rawer sounds of techno on the lower end with more sultry sounds on top featuring blissful keys working hand in hand with the vocal from the original. Take a listen, and check out some feedback for the EP on Resident Advisor. If you like what you hear, you can pick it up on Beatport.

Klectik010 Gurtz Little Talk EP W/ Christina Chatfield Edit by Klectik Recordings

:: Finite EP available digitally

Hello friends, 

My Finite EP with Beretta Music  is now available digitally, after selling out on vinyl. The digital release includes a new remix of "Hands" that wasn't on the vinyl release. Check it out now on Beatport. 

This year's Movement Festival is rapidly approaching, and I'll be going again for the first time in two years. I am very much looking forward to it! It's always like a reunion of sorts, with old friends from all over the globe getting the chance to hang out and catch up. I will also be playing the Beretta showcase at TV Bar on Friday night. Come on by if you're in the D!

:: Finite EP review on Infernal Techno

From the people over at Infernal Techno...

Detroit-based Beretta Music is now in its eighth year since founded by local Brian Kage. With sublabels Beretta Grey and Beretta Red, the label as a whole stands for techno and house music with soul and passion. An all-star roster of artists, both national and international, that all unite under the same common thread of sound gives this unique label a great sense of community within itself.

With its eighth release, Beretta Grey presents Christina Chatfield's inspiring dub techno. Growing up near Chicago and Detroit in Ohio and raised by classical musicians, it's no wonder where Christina draws so much influence from in her music. Now located in the heart of San Francisco, she currently works with mate Danny Patterson together and performs as part of the live act 'Monocle'.

The Finite EP features two emphatic originals from Christina and a complimentary remix from Beretta duo Reference (Brian Kage + Luke Hess). The self titled track, Finite, is presented on Side A with little time for the listener to pause, constantly building upon itself until tension release. The warm chords sit nicely on top of soft house rhythms, giving this track a perfect mood for the dance floor. Side B sees Christina work with similar sounds, yet the journey and vibe completely set itself apart from Side A. 'Hands' features filtered chord effects and syncopated claps, giving a nice rolling impression of the atmosphere. Keeping the patience and filling negative space nicely between both tracks, Christina brings her own version of Detroit techno to life. Track 2 of Side B gives Reference time to revise 'Hands' and add their own personal touch to the song. Like any true remix, Reference gives 'Hands' an original outlook, with classic percussion and luscious pads reminiscent of mid 90s Detroit techno.