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Support the project: Artists: Various Title: VOLUNTEERS vol.1 — BLACKOUT Label: Polygon Records Catalog: PLGN003 Release Date: 27th January 2023 Tracklist: 1. YUVI - Nardona 2. DJ Mell G - Illuminatic Vibes 3. Jensen Interceptor, Luz1e - Dominator 4. Bodro - Everything 5. RUSIIICK, Oi FUSK - Mycelium Gospel 6. Amadeeze - Hoes Mad (Instrumental Mix) 7. Dagga - Asako 8. Bejenec - Lick My Nipps 9. Kørper - Brainwaves 10. PAAT - Rave On Putin’s Grave 11. Manao - Salpicando 12. Distortion (UA) - Flying Round 13. Hermeth - Airport Bin 14. MAAT - PRSVT 15. BADWOR7H - 122 16. Monotronique - Watch Out! 17. SVZZ - DRUM 18. Selecta - Jungle 19. Kørper, Aerobiica - Bruja 20. Ryndin - Junkie 21. PAN4EZ - Pre HTNS 22. LeinaD - 18.9 23. human margareeta - Wow There’s More 24. MetaData - Cyber Cycle 25. SDKV - Trancemania This is the first release in a series of charity compilations dedicated to the indomitable spirit of Ukrainians. Currently, our families are facing challenges such as living in a total blackout, with no electricity, water, and internet for 40-60 hours or more, in cold buildings, wearing every piece of clothing we have to keep ourselves warm. These are some of the hardest times we have experienced during this war, but we will stand to the end. This release is also dedicated to all the people around the world who have helped us and to those who still continue to support us during these difficult times. That’s where the name of the series (“VOLUNTEERS“) and release (“BLACKOUT“) came from. Anyone who has supported Ukraine in any way is a volunteer. In the context of this compilation, every musician, mastering engineer, artwork designer, and person who buys the release or a track from it is also a volunteer. The idea for this VA (various artists) compilation was born at the start of the war, when I realized that my efforts should be solely focused on helping my fellow Ukrainians. My friend and I even started a bulletproof vest manufacturing company on the second week of the full-scale invasion, when all import and supply chains were completely disrupted. Our territorial defense forces were lacking equipment and were forced to fight back the aggressor almost in tracksuits. In my free time, I was searching for and contacting artists, trying to find a way to distract myself from the reality of the situation. After the supplement of equipment was restored and we stopped the production, I focused to what I do best: organizing different types and sizes of events. I continued to collect and listen to these tunes while hosting charity festivals and parties. Every party was aimed to raising funds for items such as pickups, sights, and thermal vision equipment. That’s why this release is imbued with the spirit of volunteering from start to finish. In addition to our charity mission, this compilation aims to draw more attention to the electronic music scene in my country, which I believe is very powerful but underestimated. I want to help young talents grow and give experienced artists the recognition they deserve. That’s why you’ll find almost unknown producers alongside big names (to whom I want to send a special thank you) on this release. The war has sparked a new wave of creativity in Ukraine. While working on this compilation, I’ve encountered many talented artists, some of whom will be featured at the upcoming festival “Art is a Weapon!“ that my team and I are organizing in Berlin on February 25th. The festival will showcase the diversity of modern Ukrainian culture through theater, exhibitions, cinema, a tattoo corner, and audio-visual performances. Bejenec Polygon Records