Steeped deep in the waters of memory, Privacy dreams up visions of electro music’s past, present and future on his inaugural EP for TRUST. The revered Australian producer (of Klakson and Klasse Wrecks fame, half of Negroni Nails with Steffi) channels the energy of his genre-busting DJ sets into four tracks that straddle a set of influences as diverse as discoid techno, West Coast electro, and far fiction dubstep in deliriously asynchronous fashion.
Dive into the ethereal realms of electronic soundscapes with Lake Haze’s first release of the year, ‘Ionosphere’ EP. Comprising four tracks, this sonic journey begins with ‘First Contact,’ an enigmatic exploration into extraterrestrial communication. ‘Nibiru Ritual’ follows suit, blending hypnotic electro beats and acid basslines with ritualistic energy. The titular track, ‘Ionosphere,’ takes inspiration from Earth’s atmospheric layers, crafting a dynamic sonic environment into a more futuristic electro. Closing the EP is ‘No Escape,’ a high-energy finale propelling listeners through an intense sonic vortex. Get ready for an intergalactic adventure as ‘Ionosphere’ EP unfolds its mesmerizing narrative.
A collection of electronic anthems for the SOIL, following the tradition of the Soviet Gym, composed with strong and resolute strokes and delivered with straightforward, accessible, and honest language. Unyielding storylines, free from fear or inhibitions, featuring explicit themes (bordering on the provocative), intricate developments, and satisfying progressions, designed to confront clubbing and its fringes as a captivating, sensual, and cathartic journey. Dim the lights and crank up the volume. In this gym, we are adept at navigating emotions.
After several releases focused on EBM and New Beat with variations adapted to the current sound, Aspeto Humano returns to Electro waves with a ‘Various’ entirely made by Spanish producers. The record is a 12″ with six tracks by six artists as Dark Vektor, Robert Cosmic, Gravedad Cinética, Mecanizados Colomer, Siarem and Florida Cancer.
Gladio Operations label presents its ninth release, with volume 2 of the Split Machine series, which this time features two new and recognised faces on the European and American electro scene, Greek artist Noamm and American producer Brice Kelly.
Hilltown Disco welcome’s the excellent Luxus Varta to the label for the effective and powerful ‘Retrofiction’ EP. A record with layers of intelligence and emotional synth work-outs. The sounds range from a melancholic A-side, touching on wave with more disturbed vocals on the B-side, all crafted with a woven spine of electro with serious pulsing basslines.
The Hacker and Italo Moderni join forces with a masterful electro EP. Infused with techno vibes and featuring a remix by the renowned Terence Fixmer, this EP is a testament to the cutting-edge fusion of styles. Drawing inspiration from Liaisons Dangereuses, The Hacker weaves intricate basslines and rhythms, exemplified in the track ‘No Señor.’ ‘Me and My Sequencer Part 1 and Part 2’ unveils a clandestine narrative, a hidden tale shared only between The Hacker and his synthesizers—revealing the magical connection cultivated over the years
Eivydas K, hailing from the underground scene of Vilnius, Lithuania, drops his debut EP on Sons Of Traders. Known for his gritty and unpolished sound, he’s a member of Digital Tsunami crew and a familiar voice on Radio Vilnius with his Eternal Sunshine show. This release is a raw, unfiltered foray into techno and electro, mirroring his no-frills approach to music and life.
Another episode of the notorious ”You Can Trust A Man With A Moustache” Series, containing 4 crazy electro house energising Nu-Italo top hits.
Chilean artist Magda Rot makes a head-turning debut here with some ice-cold electro rhythms on the Return To Disorder label which is now fast approaching a quarter century of releases. There is no messing with these sounds – they’re built on tight, kinetic rhythms with fierce sound designs and stark futurism. ‘Triads’ is a mix of crisp hits and gurgling synths with dramatic background chords. ‘Black Sense’ is a slamming cut with a twisted bassline and hammering drum funk and ‘Coincidences’ brings the chilliness with its frosted lines and cold waves of synth. ‘Unusual Theory’ shuts down with a far sighted sense of electro-techno doom.
Funktor with his debut EP ‘Emitter’ on Abstract Rhythm. His release contains 4 lectro tracks transforming electricity into machine funk heavy sound waves.
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The last of the Konduko series from Emotional Rescue arrives now. His ‘Fantasy’ saw him work with Larry Dermer aka Der Mer on what is an effective and catchy electro jam that operates at the higher end of the tempo chart with some classic vocoder vocal action to really make it pop. Despite being released originally in 1984 this one still bangs with its emulated TR-808 beats and nagging melodies. The instrumental heightens that and then the Jonny Rock Discomix shuts down with long-form rework that shows why the DJ, editor and all-round amiable bloke is so well regarded.
Belgium techno mainstay Elypsia Records from Brussels welcomes Carl Finlow with a six tracks mini album. Fierce electro tracks in the wellkown signature sound of Carl Finlow. He starts off with some fizzing and snappy action in the form of ‘Fractionality’ which has bounce and bite in equal measure. There’s a more zoned-out deep space feel to ‘Anomaly’ and a downtempo bliss to ‘Dust To Dust’. The flipside kicks off with some turbo-charged and ghetto-fried Motor Citry electro in ‘Visceral’ before two more electro gems get a little more atmospheric and deep.
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