Techno has always moved in cycles, styles fade in and out of focus, but true character stands the test of time. As the genre enters its fourth decade, it’s fascinating to see how experimentation sometimes becomes formula, and how fresh ideas can either break the mould or quietly slide into the mainstream. This new compilation on Repetitive Rhythm Research explores exactly that tension. 12 tracks by 12 artists, ranging from rising talents to established names, each bringing their own distinct approach. This isn’t your typical ‘cut from the same cloth’ compilation. It’s a diverse journey through contemporary techno with all its depth, quirks, and raw energy.
Detroit meets the Dutch West Coast. When DJ Maaco (Detroit In Effect) teams up with Alden Tyrell, you know the result won’t be subtle. Banging electro grooves, early techno vibes, and pure machine funk—crafted with love and a healthy dose of fun in the studio. This is the sound of two producers letting loose, channeling the raw spirit of the underground with a playful nod to both Motor City classics and Dutch West Coast swing.
Bangkok Impact – alias of Finnish producer Sami Liuski – helped define the early-2000s Italo-disco and electro revival. ‘Missionary On Mars’ became an underground club hit across Europe with its spacey synths and retro-futuristic vibe, earning cult status among DJs. With Caro and La Musche his reputation for sleek, hypnotic grooves that bridged classic Italo influences with techno energy got cemented. Remastered repress for a new generation.
Back from the Rendez-vous at Rimini… All the Alden Tyrell classics finally available on vinyl again. Remastered by the man himself to make his tracks, that inspired a generation, ready for the next decade.
Future Past Techno from retro scientist Tom Carruthers. 4 tracks of jacked beats, bleeps, dark bass and soaring strings to rave till dawn like it’s 1989.
A classy new Format release, 30 years after the previous one. Three genre defying club grooves continuing where #3 left of. It opens with ”The Session Continues”, a track that captures the playful spirit of the ’91 Solid Session. Followed by the off kilter ‘Tjirp’ with a hook that will be with you for a while… closing out the EP with the introverted Detroit style deepness of ‘Safe Haven’.
Dark distorted acid, on and on 808 rhythm tracks and swinging 909’s. Zopelar for president! The Brazilian Jackmaster delivers a 6 track ep adding some samba to the Chicago influenced jack tracks.
Lake Haze delivers a powerful electro-techno experience with his debut on the Clone West Coast Series! This six-track EP blends deep, aquatic electro with Detroit-inspired techno, capturing the essence of the mid-’90s sound. Drawing influence from legendary producers like Optic Nerve, Drexciya, and Cybonix, Geonomic Fusion EP offers a versatile and compelling journey.
The prodigious producer Felipe Gordon returns for the fourth time on Clone Royal Oak. This time with an expansive six-track release that showcases his signature blend of rich, groove-laden tracks. The instrumental Profundo sets the tone for a fusion of jazz, soul, and vocal club-ready tunes. More than just a collection of tracks, Profundo is an exploration of Gordon’s inner world through warmth, emotion, and refined musicianship. Showing once again why Felipe is at the forefront of house music right now.
DJ Sotofett comes with a new album on Clone West Coast Series that showcases a playful take on electronic music. Immerse yourself in the vibrant world of DJ Sotofett & The Colours of Computer Generated Instruments. With 12 electrifying electro tracks that blend a wide spectrum of rhythms with 80’s Nintendo console vibes and holy grail analog vs digital synthesis, this album is a jubilant celebration of that sound.
Innershades comes with a follow up on his Clone Jack For Daze debut from 2019 with his buddy Betonkust. This time he digs in the local history from his homebase Belgium. The country that brought us the New Beat craze which had its breeding grounds in club’s such as Boccaccio. A venue which used to be one of the prime locations in the Benelux to hear the latest House and Techno releases in ’89,’90 and ’91. All the fresh new sounds from Chicago, Detroit, the big New York labels and producers, Early UK rave and of course the local producers from the Benelux. This Homage EP brings a collection of tracks drenched in bleepy acid lines, topped with choir pads and slightly detuned slowly phased chords and dominant mixed bass sections. Energetic tracks that capture the spirit of those days with a contemporary touch from Innershades. Tracks that fit perfectly to the Clone Jack For Daze series inspired by these early days, where people danced for daze on all these energetic and futuristic sounds from the underground.
Clone Jack For Daze on a roll with Tom Carruthers up next. Tom delivering trax that will make you jack all night long. The 4 track EP reflects a keen ear for detail and a deep appreciation for retro-futuristic influences that made the genre. No nonsense classic bleepy techno with lush strings and contrasting metalic basslines fierce enough to keep the energy flowing till sunrise.
Legowelt returns to Clone Records with yet another sonic journey that defies conventional electronic music boundaries, offering an album that is as eclectic as it is immersive. Blending different styles and textures seamlessly and proving that electronic music can still be creative and that function doesn’t always prevail style. He delivers a collection that transports listeners through a kaleidoscope of retro-futuristic sounds, deep grooves, and cosmic melodies. Despite being in the music game for more than 25 years the music from Danny Wolfers remains playful and refreshing. Stylistically taking elements from his whole musical career and not commiting to the latest trend or any genre specifically, and low-key taking the piss with everyone who takes themself to seriously. While many electronic music artists are stuck in their own void, busy pleasing the big room, Legowelt meticulously crafts rich textured soundscapes, balancing between cosmic exploration and the dancefoor, that evoke both nostalgia and futuristic visions. His ability to fuse elements of house, techno, disco and electro with cinematic influences results in an album that is not only ready for club use but also gratifying at home. Each track offers something unique–whether it’s the hypnotic rhythms, the lush synth lines, or the subtle, eerie undertones that creep in unexpectedly. Legowelt’s attention to detail and passion for his craft shine through, making this album a worthy follow up to his last album on the Clone Jack For Daze series.
The Exaltics are back on Repetitive Rhythm Research with 3 tracks of intense, ravey, 90’s Detroit inspired dark, driving techno. Alden Tyrell & Serge add a razorsharp, expertly produced club friendly remix completing the 4 tracker.
Zopelar makes his debut on the Clone Royal Oak series with a 4 track EP, delivering some of his unique blend of house grooves firmly rooted in the 90’s Chicago, New York and Detroit house traditions. Pedro Zopelar is a musical wizard from Sao Paulo and is twisting the classic sounds and production methods into a fresh sonic Brazilian Caipirinha cocktail.
3 classic Legowelt “Slam Jack Deep Chicago Ghetto Technofunk” tracks from the Clone Records vaults get the deserved remaster treatment. The early 2000’s Yamaha DX Synth tribute by Scheveningens Jackmaster never sounded better…
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