The long-awaited reissue of ‘Another Song’ by Music Service, one of the finest Italo-Disco tracks goes to Antony Soumas, the amazing Greek DJ owner of Disco Time Records in Athens.
Music Service – Another Song [DTR003]
Tokio – You Cant Stop This Game [INDX116]
In the mid 1980s, it wasn’t just Italian producers and artists making distinctive, US-influenced electronic disco records. As Blanco Y Negro’s ongoing reissue series shows, plenty of Spanish acts made inspired and ear-catching blends of synth-pop, freestyle and Hi-NRG too. Tokio’s 1986 jam ‘You Can’t Stop This Game’ is a terrific example. Taking cures from NYC/Miami freestyle, the productions of Arthur Baker, Bobby Orlando’s Hi-NRG and big synth-pop acts of the period (think Pet Shop Boys for one), it’s a jaunty, attractive and thoroughly synthesiser-powered affair. This reissue naturally features both mixes from the original 12″ – the vocal mix and superior instrumental take – as well as the punchier and shorter radio edit.
VA – Dam Swindle x Salsoul Remixes Vol. 1 [ABSALSDS1]
Dutch duo Lars Dales and Maarten Smeets, better known as Dam Swindle, are the latest in a line of decorated contemporary producers taking on rework duties for legendary New York disco label, Salsoul Records. On this volume the pair provide fresh takes on the classic ‘Let No Man Put Asunder’ by First Choice and a funky edit of “War Dance” by Kebekelektrik.
Black Light Smoke @ KALEIDOSCOPE
VA – Personal Panorama [GO015]
The fifteenth release from electro label Gladio Operations once again brings us a multi-artist format, featuring new faces and a distinctly Spanish flavor. This EP opens with the return of producer Cycloplex, with his characteristic minimalist sound and continues with Gerona producer David Pasajero. On the B-side we find Barcelona producer Dark Vektor, a Spanish icons of electro sound, and the Spanish duo Slit Observers. The EP closes with a collaboration between German producers Intergalactic Noize Commander and Elektrotechnik.
Fabio Monesi @ HÖR (Berlin) 17.03.2026
Tom Carruthers – Feel It / The Tone [RYDM208]
Tom Carruthers continues his highly prolific production strikes with a new release on his label Non Stop Rhythm.
Mystery Friend – Dance [RYDM206]
Non Stop Rhythm presents a new release from Mystery Friend, a producer based in Buenos Aires. His search and musical selection delves into the origins of House music, reviving the nostalgia of the club sound of the 80’s and early 90’s, but maintaining that youthful freshness of the new generation.
Boo Williams – The Recovery [RHM051]
The very special return of Boo Williams on Rush Hour. A trip from the Strictly Jaz Unit member that reflects on the sound that has been and where it’s going. Timeless house music from Chicago that draws heavily on Boo’s styles and influences from the past, fusing it into a completely idiosyncratic style that is paying tribute to past yet simultaneously looking to the future. As deep as it gets without losing form for the dancefloor.
Lebanon Hanover @ Control Club (Bucharest) 18 & 19.03.2026
VA – Former Friend [HUNGER005]
The ‘former friend’ V/A compilation sits with friendship in all its forms. Pure, ecstatic, everlasting. Ruptured, slow drifting, fast drifting, pretending to be strangers. Some things don’t last forever but this collection of unhinged West Coast energy, occult alchemy, and swampy electronics, just might.
Scan 7 – Resurfaced LP [TRESOR121X]
As the label turns 35 years, Tresor Records’ ongoing reissue series comes round to Scan 7’s 1999 album, Resurfaced. A true exemplar in the canon of Detroit techno, the LP is a further reminder of Scan 7’s confidence to patiently let the music unfold, never needing to overplay their hand. This is demonstrated from the first second as Random Soul opens with a slow downbeat and soft, almost imperceptible synths before quickly settling into a perfect groove whose power is present without the need for a hard edge. This strategy is utilised throughout the album in tracks like Black Wall and Unit Seven, while Invisible Invasion and Twisted Groov add in some intensity for deeper moments in the club.
Terrence Dixon – When Stars Remember [TRESOR384]
Detroit original, Terrence Dixon, returns to Tresor Records to kick off 2026 with ‘When Stars Remember’. Despite his thirty-year career, Terrence has always managed to keep a lower profile than his peers; he has given few interviews, preferring instead to speak through his music, with cryptic song titles hinting at the thoughts swirling around their creation. However, ”When Stars Remember” finds him stepping forward. ”I wanted to get closer to the dancefloor. I consciously made this one feel louder. Made with Tresor specifically in mind.” And the EP does just that: whilst many of the hall marks of a Terrence Dixon production are present, the drums are more forward, the synth arpeggios so bold that ”monumental” seems a better descriptor than ”minimal”.
Phonic Riot V @ Faust Lounge (Sibiu) 21.03.2026
Marcus Paulson – Public Housing EP [MOS038]
Marcus Paulson returns to MOS with four cuts of raw, emotive jacking house from Manchester to Amsterdam. Carefully selected and road tested by Aroy Dee we got a mix of good vibe melodies with a proper 90s warehouse feel.
Eden Burns – Big Beat Manifesto Vol. XI [PP121]
Eden Burns is back with another (un)holy 4 Track Ep. You can not stop the Big Beat Manifesto, it is here to capture dancefloors across the globe, gaining new followers by the minute. Give in to it, surrender to the beat & move your feet. Bless you in the morning. Peace and unity.
Toddsonic33 – Animal [RH-STOREJAMS031]
Chicago beat mathematician Toddsonic33 flipping it real dirty with 4 tracks that are part machine yet fully fused with soul, a sound that feels as authentic Chicago as it can get. With 2 featurings from fellow Chicagoan Don’s Mark Grusane and Darryn Jones, this is a real deep dive into the jackin’ drum sound from the windy city.
Defekt – Adaptive Fiction [RTTD029]
Helena Hauff’s Return To Disorder keeps it disordered with legendary producer DeFeKT next up with his vision of twisted electro. ‘My Mother’ has a dark undercurrent but is doused in synth radiance that provides great comfort, so if you ask us, it’s a fitting title. It’s texture that again stands out on ‘Disastrous Infinity which has a squelch, acidic lead wriggling about the mix, pounding drums and crispy percussion that all pull back to reveal pixel-thin and eerie pads. ‘No Coffee’ is a dense and gauzy world of ice-cold melody and rigid grooves, and ‘Soaked’ turns the same vibe up to 11. ‘Phaser’ and ‘Early Morning Tea’ close out with opposing energies – raw and prickly, then more smooth and serene.
Lerosa – Blinded By Thinking [AS-31]
Italy-born, Dublin-based Lerosa is back after eight years on Assemble with his second solo EP. This release features four tracks crossing deep techno, acid, electro and breaks.
Sinitsin – Nonlinearity EP [TWDIG06]
Nonlinearity EP from Sinitsin explores asymmetry and controlled deviation within his electro mechanical framework. Kafkactrl reshapes the title track with fractured breaks and acid sequences. With this release, Tiger Weeds also launches a limited edition lathe cut series as an optional physical format. 12″ heavy weight 180g, crystal clear vinyl with full colour labels, housed in a transparent plastic sleeve.
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