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08/04/2024

Out now on Default Position: Stelios Vassiloudis "One Man Down"
Available on all good streaming and download platforms.

https://defaultposition.bandcamp.com/album/one-man-down

Known for his releases on prestigious labels including Bedrock, Anjunadeep, and Kompakt, Vassiloudis delivers a solid EP complete with dubby synth stabs, deep sub-bass textures, intricate percussion, and atmospheric pads.

“One Man Down” is a testament to his mastery of audio production and classically trained musicianship, elevating the classic dub techno sound with his distinctive style.

The EP has garnered early support from influential artists such as Andrey Pushkarev, Raresh, and Laurent Garnier.

Click the link below to listen and download.

https://defaultposition.bandcamp.com/album/one-man-down

2 track album

27/03/2024

A big warm welcome to , who’s making his debut on the label next month, with his new EP, “One Man Down”. On top of a packed international touring schedule, Stelios has released music on some of the most esteemed labels out there, including John Digweed’s Bedrock, O**m, Kompakt and Anjunadeep. It’s an honor to have him on board. Stay tuned for his new EP dropping April 5th!

01/03/2024

Once upon an Icelandic Highway, my Dad and I embarked on an unforgettable journey. With a camera securely mounted to our jeep, we ventured out into the vast untouched wilderness to capture Iceland's other-worldly landscapes on film. The rhythmic hum of the tires against the road became our soundtrack as the terrain unfolded. Each twist and turn of the highway revealed breathtaking panoramas - from rugged mountains and cascading waterfalls to frozen glaciers and majestic fjords. On our return, I got to work editing a selection of the best footage. Later, I created a track aimed at capturing the lunar-like surface of this incredible place and the repetitive rhythm of the car cruising along the road. In dedicating this release to my father, I pay homage to a man whose passion for the natural world was unparalleled. In loving memory of Brendan Joyce OBE.

Thanks for the premiere Delayed.

Out now on Default Position mastered by Salz.

All proceeds from this release will be donated to Action for Pulmonary Fibrosis.

Once upon an Icelandic Highway, my father and I embarked on an unforgettable journey.

28/09/2023

Throwback photo from 2014 with signing copies of the original Vedanta EP. Don’t forget, his ambient mix, recorded as a live jam at his studio in Rostänga, is now available in all formats including vinyl. You can find it at the link in our bio…↖️🔗

21/09/2023

[repost] proudly clutches his copy of Vedanta Remixed at his home in Denmark. If you haven’t had a chance to listen to his deep, organic, bass heavy remix head to the link in our bio…🔗

12/07/2023

Last month, Delayed magazine shared some nice words on Sebastian Mullaert's ambient remix of Vedanta. Full article below:

Sebastian Mullaert's reinterpretation of Joseph S. Joyce's 2014 dub techno hit, 'Vedanta,' breathes new life into the track with a mesmerizingly minimalistic approach. Stripping away the rhythmic intensity of the original, Mullaert crafts an ambient rendition that delicately balances tranquility and

03/07/2023

💿 Remixes to our 2014 dub techno EP “Vedanta” finally dropped on vinyl today. On this edition, we're joined by the mighty El Choop + Sebastian Mullaert, Van Bonn, Federsen and Paul 90. 🌲The EP delivers all flavors of dub techno, from the harder styles of Detroit to washed-out ambient echos and everything in between. Full release available here: https://ampl.ink/Da99e

Original artwork
Mastered by Salz
Released on

15/11/2022

Our latest recruit Andrey Sirotkin recently spoke to Ableton about how his music-making practice has been affected by the war and violence that has become part of his daily life in Ukraine.

https://www.ableton.com/en/blog/andrey-sirotkin-in-ukraine-music-is-my-shelter/?fbclid=IwAR38cp5k_oNIQBdwMgL76BBJdFZP9kAS9LSU2ZrSWJ4cGI_Pr0qEljP8zds

Kyiv-based producer Andrey Sirotkin talks about how his music-making practice has been affected by the conflict and unrest that has become part of daily life in Ukraine.

14/09/2022

Kyiv-based producer Andrey Sirotkin released his new EP "Dusk" with us this week. All proceeds are being donated to Red cross Ukraine.

Sirotkin started out in 2007 producing dubstep and drum & bass under his alias I Wanna Be. By the mid-2000s he took up techno production under the alias Shade Of Drums. More recently Sirtokin releases under his real name — channeling his fascination with modular synthesis into tracks that explore deeper, dubby aesthetics, with haunting pads and hypnotic percussive melodies.

Sirotkin’s latest four-track EP transports the listener into a spooky dark underworld, with its moody, acid-esque basslines, haunting pads, and mesmerising percussive melodies.

"In Ukraine, we have this trend of hard banging music", says Sirotkin. "Some people have difficulty appreciating deeper grooves. So with 'Dusk' it was about making something that could be experienced in more spiritual ways. It's for people who are maybe not into the hard dance experience but still love electronic music.”

As the conflict in Ukraine continues Sirotkin still works tirelessly on releasing music from his studio in Kyiv. Realising that nothing can be taken for granted, the volatility of the situation motivates him to persevere. "Music helps many people in Ukraine cope right now", he says. "But some people here also feel guilty about listening to or making music at the moment. But music works like a cure for me. It helps in the same way that meditation or physical exercise can help."

Dusk is available to stream or download from Bandcamp:

4 track album

25/08/2022

Groove Magazine recently caught up with our newest recruit Andrey Sirotkin for a talk about music-making, life in Ukraine, and a link to his new EP on Default Position...

EG caught up with Andrey Sirotkin to learn more about his current situation following the Russian invasion of Ukraine, the release of

09/08/2022

Still a banger: El Choop Heaven Chord 🤟

Please support the artist and consider buying the full EP:pro.beatport.com/release/a-jaded-city/17­09567Traktor users why not try out the STEMS version of th...

20/07/2022

Dear followers. Things at the label have been quiet lately due to family commitments, but I'm excited to welcome Ukrainian-born DJ producer Andrey Sirotkin to Default Position – with his forthcoming deep techno EP 'Dusk'. Despite living with daily conflict and unrest Sirotkin has managed to continue releasing music from his studio in Kyiv. I'm honored to be able to help him share his story. Stay tuned for more info in the coming weeks. In the meantime, here's one of his recent releases "My Shelter" made entirely on his low-performance laptop while he was staying in Lviv earlier this year.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8KrEsIYibr8

Joseph