The thirteenth release on the Gladio Operations label bears the signature of the great Spanish producer Boris Divider. This artist needs no introduction, as he is considered one of the pioneering producers of the electro scene in Spain, and active since the 2000s, releasing mainly on his label Drivecom. After betting in recent years on more experimental and hypnotic sounds close to IDM, Boris returns to the pulse of the rhythms more rooted to the dancefloor with this EP titled “In Fragments”.
Something different and special for Dungeon Module 008, Timothy J. Fairplay invites artists he admires both new and established for music on Working Overtime Volume One. The compilation begins with ‘Master Blaster’ by RZ-1 warrior and REALM resident Oyster, then Alex Israel keeps up the jackbeat intensity with ‘You Forgot The Briefcase’. Chupacabras is next with pressure building Thanet party electro jam ‘OFF Planet’. Hope Of The States frontman Sam Herlihy debuts his electronic project Total Mathematics with the cinematic ‘Warningcamp’ to close the side. ‘Set Phasers To Stun’ starts side B, analogue house by Computerdisco constructed in a workshop of vintage synths overlooking the Bristol Channel. Timothy first met Rebecca Goldberg playing at Tresor, ‘URNOTALONE’ is hypnotic Minimal Nation style Detroit techno featuring field recordings from her recent trip to Roswell. Alan Harman appears with ‘Blast Zone’ in his instantly recognisable and unparalleled cold wave style. Timothy J. Fairplay finishes the album with the lo-fi synth, melodica and Space Echo of ‘Night Warden Dub’.
Romanian producer and DJ Andrew Red Hand has carved a unique niche in the world of underground electronic music. His work stands as a tribute to the raw energy of Detroit techno and electro, yet it retains a deeply personal, emotional tone that gives it timeless depth. He returns to Time Passages with the four-track ‘This EP ‘For My Father’ EP, offering his most focused and expansive vision yet. Includes a remix from an icon of the scene, DJ Hell.
Forbidden Dance continues its story with Brazilian synth virtuoso Pedro Zopelar and his 4-track EP. Known for his genre-blending productions that traverse ambient, deep house and electro, Zopelar crafts tracks that are both pulsating and sensual. His latest work is a testament to his ability to merge the warmth of vintage rhythm machines with futuristic synth explorations, delivering a sound that’s both nostalgic and forward-thinking.
Fanzine Records present its 22nd release: “Heavy Mental”, the highly anticipated new work from the master of dark electro, Dark Vektor. Get ready for a sonic journey that fuses the raw intensity of electro with the depth of an introspective mental trip.
Minimum Syndicat presents the second chapter of the limited ”Mutant Signal” serie. A collection of sci-fi electro, cinematic industrial dance and cyberfunk tunes exploring a future that never happened.
“Speech synthesis, also known as text-to-speech, is the process of converting written text into spoken words using computer algorithms. The goal of speech synthesis is to create a synthetic voice that sounds as natural and human-like as possible, with the ability to convey emotions, tone and intonation.”
Mind bending UK influenced Rave meets Electro EP by Scottish producer Crossover Network who makes his second appearance on the Dutch label, Rotterdam Electronix. This time it’s full of splattering synth lines, ravey chords and arpeggio leads. One for the Grimey and sweaty nights.
Factory Floor return to Phantasy with a new single, ‘Tell Me’. As propulsive and direct as anything the cult UK electronic group has ever released, ‘Tell Me’ continues to perfect the dynamic in the band’s current lineup of Gabe Gurnsey, Nik Colk Void, and Joe Ward, with additional drum tracking by Stephen Morris of New Order. Situated between the sonic promise of enduring indie culture, yet naturally imbued with the band’s relentless forward-thinking ethos. Throughout, Colk Void’s inquisitive vocal guides the listener through an elastic square-wave bass groove that forms the rhythmic backbone to Tell Me, before Gurnsey and Ward’s frenetic drumming breakdown rains with pure abandon, exemplifying the band’s personal alchemy between genre, scenes, human, and machine.
Gravitational Waves proudly welcomes Mule Driver for a special 808 Day release – celebrating the iconic Roland drum machine that changed electronic music forever. Now based in the Netherlands, Mule Driver is the head of Confuse Machine Records, known for his raw, hardware-driven sound. The tracks on this release were originally produced between 2016 and 2017, capturing a pure, unfiltered energy from his archives. Revived and re-contextualized, they carry the spirit of the 808 in its most rugged and rebellious form. Mule Driver is thrilled to join the Gravitational Waves family for this powerful sonic tribute. All tracks were recorded around 2016-17. The release closes with an excellent edit by GW head DJ Nephil.
Influenced by the likes of Wanexa, Eddy Grant, and YMO, Legowelt teams up with synth-funk artist Shook for a colorful, fun, and melodic new LP on Nightwind Records. A raw mix of saturated Italo disco, city pop, and electro-funk — drenched in haunting melodies that will linger in your mind for months to come.
In anticipation of the highly awaited LP ‘Cafe Futuro,’ Franz Scala releases ‘Crush Test.’ This track features Charlie, Wrong Era’s own enigmatic electro icon. ‘Crush Test’ captivates listeners with Scala’s menacing bass arps and haunting whispers. Continuing their collaborative efforts, Scala and Charlie evoke the celebrated essence of the Neukölln melting pot, drawing a ballad on kindred memories and welcoming listeners into the atmosphere of before.
Hilltown Disco presents the 12th Angel in their ongoing ‘Angel Series’, Persephone. All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at: www.artangeldundee.org.uk
Joining the label to help raise awareness and funds are; Ivna Ji, Chupacabras, Hayter, Crossover Network, Rapha, Romphea, and Marickville Electronique.
Konerytmi is back on the Stilleben Records electro family with a new 5 tracker.
In recent years, Blackploid has come to be one of Central Processing Unit’s signature artists. The German producer has averaged more than a record a year for the Sheffield imprint since he first landed on CPU in 2021. This prolific run continues with Cosmic Drama, Blackploid’s second LP for the label. The album takes the baton from its predecessor Enter Universe in style, delivering twelve tracks of top-quality machine-funk that draw down from electro’s classic artists while also imbuing proceedings with a playfulness that very much gives things a signature Blackploid-ish flavour.
Rise Black with another release on his own label Another Perspective.
With Closer, TV.OUT deliver four tracks of sharp, elegant electro made for the dancefloor. It’s the kind of record that moves bodies without shouting — precise, deep, and full of character.
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