Marco Passarani presents F.F.O.M. – Mirage On The Red Land [SWOB03]

SWOB returns and introduces a new artist to the fold. Several years after a 12” for the Unrelatable imprint, Marco Passarani opens a new chapter with F.F.O.M., a work of extra-terrestrial tales that feel grounded, where the hard, dirty work of the people continues on a different planet. The scenery changes, but the story stays the same: broken dreams on arid ground. Passarani blends experimentation with an unshakable sense of groove, weaving a more abstract narrative without losing the dancefloor pulse. While distinct from his Studiomaster output, the project shares the same DNA, fusing digital and analog textures until the boundaries dissolve.

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Marco Passarani presents F.F.O.M. – Mirage On The Red Land [SWOB03]

Iron Curtis – Dial Me In LP [HUDD073]

Hudd Traxx makes label history with its first-ever full-length album, Dial Me In, from long-time affiliate Iron Curtis. He delivers a rich and varied journey through deep house, ambient textures, and eclectic grooves, flowing effortlessly from club-ready jams to moments made for home listening. A landmark release for Hudd Traxx – diverse, soulful, and built for both the dancefloor and beyond.

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Iron Curtis – Dial Me In LP [HUDD073]

Trash Theory / D.F.N. – The Rejecteds [TRI004]

For this fourth release, The Rejecteds present their first official EP, a blend of sounds deeply influenced by the Chicago and Detroit scenes, channeling raw emotion and energy through hardware-only productions.

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Trash Theory / D.F.N. – The Rejecteds [TRI004]

Bryan Zentz – Barada Trax 7 [SG25100]

90’s techno legend Bryan Zentz, also known as Barada, is back on Sonic Groove with a killer mini LP release. Spanning a wide spectrum of classic techno sounds-from deep, dark, brooding acid, jacking techno, into beautiful, self-reflective Detroit techno-this record is a testament to his timeless artistry. If you’re a purveyor of American techno and acid rooted in tradition but modernized to today’s high-quality production standards, then this is a must-have release for your collection.

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Bryan Zentz – Barada Trax 7 [SG25100]

Ron Hardy – Classics #01 [RDYCS1]

The endless vaults of Ron Hardy continue to be mined, and continue to serve up timeless treasures that cut through as much ow as they did when the great man was tearing up the legendary Muzic Box in the Windy City all those years ago. Here we first get ‘Welcome To The Club’ edited by Hardy and awash with jazzy Rhodes jams and super raw drums. It’s the perfect mix of soulful spirituality and effective groove. On the flip is a classic amongst classics as ‘Peaches & Prunes’ rides on rugged drums and with fat synth twangs all loops, teased and layered up to great effect.

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Ron Hardy – Classics #01 [RDYCS1]

Tom Bolas – DB12 018 [DB12018]

Berlin-based Tom Bolas has long been one of the most reliable re-editors on the Duca Bianca roster, regularly delivering inspired reworks of Balearic obscurities, flea market record finds and under-appreciated gems. Predictably, there’s a similar sonic aesthetic to his latest collection of re-cuts, his first for four years. Four groovers of Cosmic, Disco and Italo adventures for all.

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Tom Bolas – DB12 018 [DB12018]

J.E. Movement – Ma Dea Luv [AFS057]

J.E. Movement’s groundbreaking ‘Ma Dea Luv’. Toward the end of the 1980s South Africa’s recording industry was booming. Searching for a sound that could cross over to all in the country’s segregated society while also eyeing international success, a new duo emerged that quickly rendered its ‘bubblegum’ predecessors obsolete. Drawing on international trends and crafting lyrics for local ears, J.E. Movement – a duo made up of James Nyingwa and Elliot Faku – exploded onto the local scene with their debut album, ‘Ma Dea Luv’. The future had arrived. The six tracks on J.E. Movement’s 1988 debut give firm nods to UK Street Soul, New Jack Swing and Stock Aitken Waterman’s ‘Hit Factory’ sound and infuse them with an African rhythmic flair and homegrown lyrical sentiment. 

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J.E. Movement – Ma Dea Luv [AFS057]

R-Zone – The Geometry of Shadows (12 Momentary Lapses)

For those of you that missed the memo the first time, we have compiled a selection of deep cuts from the mysterious R-Zone archives. See it as an introduction or perhaps a retrospective, depending on how long you’ve been around. R-Zone seeks to recapture the spirit of the original raves where faces mattered less than music and marketing and the cult of personality were not yet a thing. A simpler time some might say, but we know better. For when the lights are dim and the smoke and strobe rule supreme you might still transcend your daily grind and slip into the comforting womb of the R-Zone.

R-Zone – The Geometry of Shadows (12 Momentary Lapses)

Andrew Red Hand – For My Father EP [TP27]

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.

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Andrew Red Hand – For My Father EP [TP27]

Zopelar – Primal Vision EP [FD-011]

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.

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Zopelar – Primal Vision EP [FD-011]

Franck Roger – Earthrumental Classics 002 [EM002]

French house maestro Franck Roger returns with the latest chapter in his Earthrumental Music series.A standout 4-track EP designed for deep, late-night dancefloor sessions. A masterclass in groove and atmosphere, this is essential listening for discerning house heads.

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Franck Roger – Earthrumental Classics 002 [EM002]

Rick Wade – Disko Dust EP [UAR022]

Rick Wade on Norm Talley’s Upstairs Asylum are words that will excite any true school house heads. Wade is a production machine who turns out always no-frills, trusty and tracky grooves of the sort that are always essential for building a vibe in a set, and Talley’s a fellow Detroit head who has long been helping to shape the house sound. ‘So Juicy’ begins with a flourish, lavish strings and chunky drums that slide along nicely. ‘Midnight Hustler’ sinks into a slightly more steamy and deep sound with hints of 60s US soul and funky licks, ‘Turn Out’ is a more traditional deep house roller with a comic vibe and ‘Lonely Symphony’ brings some cinematic string drama to a breezy blend of house beats.

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Rick Wade – Disko Dust EP [UAR022]