Neon Eyes @ Body Heat XVII, Soup (Manchester) 16.01.2026
electro
Sinitsin – Temporal Paradox EP [ABSTRCTRTM013]
Sinitsin is back on Abstract Rhythm, this time with a full EP of six strong and versatile Electro tracks, called “A Temporal Paradox”. A Temporal Paradox is a hypothetical contradiction of cause-and-effect within a timeline. The tracks contain everything from deep and subby to higher frequency driving basslines, subtle to distorted acid sequences, warm pads and melodies to harsh percussion sounds, from smooth floating grooves to energetic, dancefloor ready gems, while overall having the ability to make you travel through time and space, bringing you closer to the Temporal Paradox.
Plant43 – Unknown Structure [PLANT43017]
Originally released in 2021 on Future Massive, now re-released on Plant43 Recordings for 2026.
Black Dot – Lust [KRI014]
Christian Kroupa & Le Chocolat Noir (Black Dot) return to Kri 3 years after their debut, picking up the thread where it all began. Since their first release, and outings on Mechatronica and Italo Moderni in between, the duo continues to refine their stripped, nocturnal electro sound – sharp, eclectic, and built for late hours. Duo’s signature futuristic melancholia on Lust EP includes six tracks ranging from EBM club domination to electro after-hours relaxation, laced with melodic synth lines, a haunting Slavic vocal, and spiced with club-ready remixes by Innershades and Charlie.
Suicide AFTR 7 – Static Linez [HP002]
Suicide AFTR 7 moves deeper into the shadows on this release, stripping things back while letting the groove hit harder. Built on pumping 808s, restless synth lines, and a subtle acid pulse, the project blends electro, cold wave, and leftfield instincts into something leaner and more focused than earlier records. There’s a proto-80s spirit running through it: raw, tactile, and slightly unpolished, where tension lives in the negative space and repetition becomes hypnotic rather than obvious. For the first time, real bass guitar and drums enter the picture, adding human weight beneath the electronics without diluting Suicide AFTR 7’s core identity. The result feels rawer, more intimate, and quietly confrontational. Music for late nights, dim rooms, and inward motion.
Francisco – Catch It [GNC003]
The thirds GNC Records vinyl release comes from Francisco. ‘Catch It’ sits right at the intersection between New Beat and Proto House, delivering an effortless fusion of styles. From serious old-school attitude to modern dancefloor energy, this record is a versatile essential for any bag – perfect for a club setting or an open-air festival. To round off the release, Phase O’Matic delivers his futurism reorder, injecting a fresh, forward-thinking aesthetic into the EP.
Kid Machine – You Cannot Be Programmed LP
“You Cannot Be Programmed” is an album focusing heavily within the EBM, New Beat areas with all of the usual Kid Machine touches.
VA – Clear 015 [CLEAR015]
Stop playing games and get your hands on this new 6-track Various Artists EP. From Electro-Wave in Dutch, to rolling synths in the club (anthem alert!), to Breakbeats that are hard to tame, to a contemporary version of the Moonlight Sonata, to a guided Tryp by Varum and Hayter’s freezing cold Fortune Four. What you want is what we got.
Protocol SysEx – Geometria Virtual [D91015]
“Geometria Virtual” documents a scenario in which mechanisms of control cease to function as external layers and instead become the very foundation of the system. The album does not propose a future dystopia, but rather a reality in which decision-making is automated and artificial intelligence is established as a structure of social control. Protocolo SysEx, a project by Fabio Vinuesa, is conceived as a narrative and sonic framework from which to examine the political and philosophical implications of a world governed by artificial intelligence. The release includes reinterpretations by Boris Divider and Heinrich Mueller and constitutes the first chapter of a trilogy focused on the progressive normalization of algorithmic control.
JSPRV35 – Transmission EP [ELECTRO003]
Amsterdam technomancer JSPRV35 pimps his spoilers and slams the accelerator, having overcome his identity transition and settling into regular ‘Transmission’ through Planet Rhythm. The new EP is great, occupying a frighteningly, urgently aggressive metal space, as we scrabble for a safe footing in which to dance between chattering gears, slamming pistons and free-flying swarf. Choice fave: ‘Endless’.
Marco Passarani – Continuum Episode 25
Analog 1 – Parallax EP [FE088]
J.S.Zeiter returns to Furthur Electronix after presenting the first release on the label back in 2017. A full circle moment as this EP continues where the previous one left off. Four Deep and well thought through Acid cuts that puncture the mind.
Silicon Scally & Fleck E.S.C. – Slip [CPU10000100]
Silicon Scally and Fleck E.S.C. need no introduction at this stage. Both artists are veterans not just of Sheffield’s Central Processing Unit label but of modern electro as a whole, with the pair having decades of skin in the game at this point. Their new release, a four-track EP entitled ‘Slip’ where Silicon Scally handles the first half and Fleck E.S.C. the second, carries itself with the adventurous confidence of a record made by masters of their craft.
LVRIN – Dark World EP [BL009]
Entering into the portal once again, The Black Lodge releases its 9th offering, this time a full EP from Russian hardware wizard LVRIN. 6 tracks of dark psychedelic electronics traversing through Jakbeat, Techno, Industrial and Krautrock sonics – guaranteed to take the dance floor to the beyond.
Renderer – Infodynamics EP [BDMS056]
Renderer is a new project from Columbian producer Filmmaker.
Vakula – Pulsation [PURE001]
Vakula presents a new 4-track release: fully-formed electronic compositions built with weight, depth, and intention. These pieces aren’t just for the dancefloor — but under the right DJ, they can still shift the room.
VA – Cartulis Music 15th Anniversary Compilation Part 1 [CRTL-SP01.1]
Record 1 of the Cartulis Music 15th Anniversary compilation, marking fifteen years of independent activity across club culture, events, and releases. This records includes tracks by S.O.N.S., Legowelt, Sohrab and Erika.
The Spy – In Line LP [OR152]
In just five years, The Spy has gone from underground newcomer to one of the most talked-about names in the European electro and EBM dark electro scene. Now landing on Oráculo Records, he presents his most wave-driven and club-oriented material to date: pure, physical electro built for dark rooms and late hours. Driving basslines and sharp machine rhythms—infused with subtle, classic post-punk tension—define a sound that connects the dancefloor with the shadows. This is music made to move bodies without sacrificing attitude—raw, confrontational, and far removed from formulaic club clichés. Five years in, the message is clear: this is not hype, but momentum—an artist fully in command of a modern electro language built for the underground.
Passarani – Analog Fingerprints Vol. 0 [NMBRS86]
Analog Fingerprints Vol. 0 is a compilation bringing together the early 2000s works of Marco Passarani under his Analog Fingerprints alias, collecting key tracks originally released on Rome’s Plasmek and Pigna labels.
VA – Xtrictly Elektro Vol. 4 EP [CT014]
The fourth chapter in the daring Xtrictly Elektro saga once again pushes the boundaries of the genre. Volume 4 delivers six powerful cuts that move from timeless electro foundations to futuristic, experimental territories — achieving a perfect balance between precision and raw energy. This release brings together familiar faces — Parand, ElektroTechnik, EC13, and X-Truder — alongside two new additions: Roi, a DJ and producer recognized for his sharp, detail-driven sound and modern take on electro; and DJ Overdose, the veteran force of Dutch electro. A tight and cohesive mini-LP that embraces diversity while remaining faithful to the spirit of electro: sharp rhythms, dark atmospheres, and pure machine funk.
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