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Clone Records began with a classic DIY story in Rotterdam in 1993: its founder Serge initially saw the label simply as a way to release his own records quickly, rather than relying on others.

The label’s name itself was meant as an acknowledgement: > I was inspired by Warehouse Records by Armando, Underground Resistance, Bunker Records, and had a lot of respect for Alleviated Records by Larry Heard < he once recalled, referencing his American inspirations. > There was a huge DIY culture back then — people doing something they loved on their own little platform. <

From it’s humble beginnings, Clone quickly grew into an international distribution business and a beloved record store in Rotterdam. Over the years, the label has released music by artists such as Legowelt, Drexciya, Alden Tyrell, ADULT. and Duplex, among many others. Yet contrary to popular belief, Clone was never just about electronic music. > We always tried to stock music from artists and labels that we liked or respected — whether it was dubstep, drum & bass, or obscure modern electronica that would never get played in a club, < Serge adds.

Now the label returns to Blitz Club. Alongside Serge himself – and you can trust a record store owner to have an informed taste, a good prerequisite for any DJ – the lineup features Dutch vinyl-only selector Afra, influenced by the sounds of Detroit, Berlin and her musical home: Rotterdam. She is joined by Marcel Dettmann and a live set from The Exaltics, whose appearance reflects the label’s long-running affinity for electro: > There was probably a certain melancholy to that music that influenced us a lot. < the labelowner remembers. Ostgut Ton affiliate Marcel Dettmann barely needs an introduction: raw and dark yet irresistibly swinging, there are countless facets to the Berlin techno paragon’s oeuvre.