The story of the Nocturnal State label
In 2002 a small posse of techno heads from the Netherlands
bored of the same old sounds and feeling restricted in the scene that we
were caught up in decided to branch off and once again start over for ourselves.
Calling ourselves Nocturnal State we organized a few small parties in less than perfect venues, but at least we had the opertunity to play and a platform to do what we wanted. Although at first the events had limited success, in our own eyes the music was going in the right direction. We were able to give some of those around us who we believe in the opportunity to play as well as develop ourselves musically.
Pretty soon after it was decided to put out some records and so was created the label Nocturnal State. So far we have released five records from artists Serotonin, Subliminal Criminal, J.Mangle and Just Q.
We continue our musical journey, seeking a new way somewhere inbetween different styles and calling what we do 'industrial funk'. The I-Funk name came about because of the places we found ourselves partying in over the years, like old warehouses, old factories, ship yards etc.. basically many industrial places with a lot of funky vibes going down.
It was not long before we decided to push forward at full throttle and bring to the Netherlands what is in our eyes some of the cutting edge in dance music. And so was born the 'Industrial Funk' parties.
And so, with our own crew growing over time and now including members from the UK, France, the US as well the Netherlands, we venture forward into the unkown...
We will continue to release on the Nocturnal State label, although at this moment we are recording and gigging rather than releasing, waiting for the stars to align in to the correct position and the moment to be right for the next releases.
Nocturnal State 1 - (NOCS01)- EP 2003
Serotonin - Music for the creatures Nocturnal State 2 - (NOCS02) - EP 2003
Subliminal Criminal - Chemical Chaos
Nocturnal State 3 - (NOCS03) - EP 2004
Serotonin - TerratoÏd HumanoÏd
Nocturnal State 4 - (NOCS04) - EP 2004
J. Mangle - Dead City Swing
Nocturnal State 5 - (NOCS05)
Subliminal Criminal - i-Funk in da House
Nocturnal State 6 - (NOCS06)
Fatter Faction - The Great British Musical Companion E.P.
If everybody keeps moving nobody gets hurt
Calling ourselves Nocturnal State we organized a few small parties in less than perfect venues, but at least we had the opertunity to play and a platform to do what we wanted. Although at first the events had limited success, in our own eyes the music was going in the right direction. We were able to give some of those around us who we believe in the opportunity to play as well as develop ourselves musically.
Pretty soon after it was decided to put out some records and so was created the label Nocturnal State. So far we have released five records from artists Serotonin, Subliminal Criminal, J.Mangle and Just Q.
We continue our musical journey, seeking a new way somewhere inbetween different styles and calling what we do 'industrial funk'. The I-Funk name came about because of the places we found ourselves partying in over the years, like old warehouses, old factories, ship yards etc.. basically many industrial places with a lot of funky vibes going down.
It was not long before we decided to push forward at full throttle and bring to the Netherlands what is in our eyes some of the cutting edge in dance music. And so was born the 'Industrial Funk' parties.
Musical Inspiration.. the quest for fresh beats...
And so, with our own crew growing over time and now including members from the UK, France, the US as well the Netherlands, we venture forward into the unkown...
We will continue to release on the Nocturnal State label, although at this moment we are recording and gigging rather than releasing, waiting for the stars to align in to the correct position and the moment to be right for the next releases.
Be part of the machinery and not part of the scenery
Download the compilation Nocturnal
State Radio Mix here! (60 Mb)
Releases
Check the Store page if you wish to purchase any of these releasesNocturnal State 1 - (NOCS01)- EP 2003
Serotonin - Music for the creatures Nocturnal State 2 - (NOCS02) - EP 2003
Subliminal Criminal - Chemical Chaos
- Go back to church
- Totally lose control
- Boogie man
- Chemical Chaos
Nocturnal State 3 - (NOCS03) - EP 2004
Serotonin - TerratoÏd HumanoÏd
Nocturnal State 4 - (NOCS04) - EP 2004
J. Mangle - Dead City Swing
Nocturnal State 5 - (NOCS05)
Subliminal Criminal - i-Funk in da House
- Funny in the Head** with Just Q.
- 106 seconds of i-funk
- Drop out
- Psychotic
Nocturnal State 6 - (NOCS06)
Fatter Faction - The Great British Musical Companion E.P.
- Format
- Sad Case
- Crank Caller
- Loud with Bigmouthmina
