Kid Machine flies deep into the unreleased vortex and discovers ten heavily spaced-out Italo, Electro, EBM, New Beat edged chuggers.
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A.M.Q.N. – Barna Beat EP [IM022]
A.M.Q.N debuts on Italo Moderni with Barna Beat, a masterful new‑beat/trance EP that channels the raw spirit of the Raval streets of Barcelona, through its distinctive vocals and razor‑sharp synth work. Ahora Más Que Nunca stands as a synonym for his strongest record to date, marking a creative peak in his trajectory. The release also brings back to vinyl his cult hit “Es Martes y Te Vas a Liar”, a true anthem across dancefloors.
Das Komitee & Toygun @ Phonic Riot IV (Sibiu) 13.03.2026
Mick Wills & Blackmoon77 – Split Series 01 [EOD003]
Ediciones Espectro Oculto returns with EOD003, its third release and the opening instalment of a new Split Series — a side each for two artists who deal in the shadows: Mick Wills & Blackmoon77. Mick Wills handles the A-side in familiar territory, mining the margins of European DIY synth culture for cuts & edits. A1, “Six Six Six Sex,” resurrects a forgotten wave track laid down in 1983 by Venlo duo Carin & Henk, Carin Kollenbrander’s conspicuous, sexed-up vocals carrying the unmistakable spirit of the early-’80s minimal synth underground. A2 cuts “New York” by MCL a new beat staple first issued on German’s Boy Records, tightened into a playful, dancefloor-ready tool. Closing the side, Mick Wills turns to Folkvett’s “Kommando Kamprad” — originally out on Pater Noster Ltd. in 2012 — an ethereal, out-of-body drift that pulls the mood inward. On the flip, Blackmoon77 doubles down on her signature across three originals: dark, raw and hypnotic wave built for bold & audacious DJs and fierce dancers.
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VA – BOY Records – Timeless Technology 2 (1989-1993) LP [MEC109]
Following the success of the first volume, “BOY Records – Timeless Technology 2 (1989-1993)” delves even deeper into the catalogue of one of Germany’s most influential independent techno labels. While the first volume focused primarily on the label’s formative years and its pioneering tekkno traxx, this second chapter explores a broader spectrum of the BOY Records sound. Alongside overlooked classics from the 1989–1991 period, it extends the scope up to 1993, years in which the label embraced the rapidly evolving electronic music landscape. As the sound matured, the raw energy of early German techno began to merge with harder techno rhythms, acid-infused productions, and the first waves of European trance. Featuring 24 carefully selected tracks, many of them long-forgotten gems, “Timeless Technology 2” captures both the diversity and forward-thinking spirit that made BOY Records a key player during the golden age of underground dance music, while documenting the label’s continued evolution and lasting contribution to the scene.
Mystery Friend – Loco Buenos Aires
“We learn to live in chaos. It’s where our resilience is tested and we confront all the nuances of life. And what better place to experience it than Buenos Aires, a city where things happen that reflect this feeling at every moment. Through sound, I manage to express how my loved ones, my experiences, and this urban madness influence me.”
CYRK – The Future [TZ004]
Berlin-based duo CYRK bring their hardware-driven homage to New-Beat ‘The Future’ to Wrong Era. This is a blistering 4-track release with all their enticing hallmarks. It includes a remix from Belgium’s Shero. The record blends their unmistakable take on electroclash and proto-house. The title track, ‘The Future,’ kicks off the EP. Vocal chops and sizzling hats launch forward, laying a foundation for the crunch of a dissonant riff. A foreboding, eerie vocal commands the track with the contagious chant ‘keep moving’. Electro fizz keeps the energy high and nods to the underground corners of the 90s. Shero, featuring Ki Jeal who provides the vocals in the break, leans into this particular decade for her remix of the track. She reimagines ‘The Future’ with breaks-led instrumentation and tastefully softens the lead. A slowed tempo break allows her spoken words to further the ethos of the original. ‘De-program’ leans into CYRK’s acidic new-beat facets with their signature sonic muscle. Percussion and a bassline that hits the chest give ‘De-program’s proto essence an undeniably infectious feel. The aptly named ‘Collision’ brings the record to a close. Sauntering shakers and body music swagger dominates. Masterfully placed acid and dissonant stabs soar with elegance over tough, overdriven synth bursts. With this release, CYRK reaffirm their abundant skills and perceptive ear, broadening New-Beat’s horizons. ‘The Future’ is a bold, forward-thinking statement: immersive, dynamic, and primed to ignite dance floors while transporting listeners to their relentless flow state.
Scrot – Teufel & Mensch [MEC107]
In the early 1990s, at the intersection of New Beat, early techno and EBM, a wave of raw, experimental club music emerged from Germany—dark, mechanical and often strangely playful. Among its most distinctive voices was Scrot, the project of producer Lars Janzik (Base Scan, Decade V, Technoline). Originally released on ZYX Records, Scrot’s three seminal singles—“Teufelsrhythmus”, “Der Rhythmusmensch” and “Der Amokläufer”—captured a unique moment in early European techno. Built on hypnotic drum machine patterns, lo-fi sequencing and spoken-word German samples, these tracks combined industrial textures and unconventional vocal treatments with early techno production techniques and a peculiar sense of humor. “Teufel & Mensch” brings together some of the project’s most iconic tracks and remixes, alongside the previously unreleased Knauer Remix of “Teufelsrhythmus”.
Betonkust – Tropicana Tracks Two [ALT025]
On the 2024 Altered Circuits release ‘Tropicana Tracks’ Rotterdam-based artist Betonkust paid tribute to the former subtropical pool (now a circular entrepreneurship hub) Tropicana of his hometown. ALT025 ‘Tropicana Tracks Two’ is the follow-up: the fallen-from-grace swimming paradise again fuels a club-oriented selection, inspired by, in the artist’s words, “the electronic music from 1988 up until now”, more specifically “the Benelux-sound”.
Schrauff @ Mutant Radio 16.04.2026
A Split-Second – Balistic Statues LP [MEC103]
Belgian electronic body-music pioneers A Split-Second deliver an expanded reissue of their influential 1987 debut ‘Ballistic Statues’, a landmark of the New Beat and EBM movement. Blending dark electronics, cold-wave tension and precision-driven sequencing, the album helped define a pivotal moment in the late-80s European underground. This new edition brings together all tracks from the original album and enhances them with essential recordings from the same era, including the band’s complete 1986 debut EP (A Split-Second), the cult Smell of Buddha, and additional period material. ‘Ballistic Statues’ remains a defining statement—raw, innovative and far ahead of its time. This reissue brings together the core foundations of A Split-Second in one essential collection making it ideal for both long-time followers and new listeners discovering the band.
Total Network – 2226002 [2226002]
22Recordings present ‘2226002’ from Total Network, a Florence-based electronic duo. Rooted in a passion for sonic evolution, their music blends new beat, EBM, and synthwave into a distinctive sound that bridges underground tradition with forward-looking experimentation.
Scope – Die Zukunft [Mecanica]
At the dawn of European techno, before the genre had fully taken shape, a small number of records hinted at what was to come—stripped-down, machine-driven and forward-looking. One of those records was “Die Zukunft” by Scope, a project formed by André Fischer (Recall IV) and Holger Wick (Konzept). Originally released in 1989 on the now cult Suck Me Plasma label—founded by Talla 2XLC—”Die Zukunft” holds a special place in history as the label’s first release, marking a key moment in the transition from EBM and New Beat into early techno. This reissue of “Die Zukunft” brings together all original tracks alongside the iconic Cybotron Mix, offering a complete snapshot of Scope’s output at a pivotal moment in electronic music history.
Didier @ Mudee.tv x Lossless Room (Bucharest), 29.03.2026
Neon Eyes @ Body Heat XVII, Soup (Manchester) 16.01.2026
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.
Taboo – Techno Paranoia (Mike Sacchetti Edit) [AUFO018] [FREE DOWNLOAD]
Ghosting Corporation label head and esteemed producer Mike Sacchetti joins the ‘A UFO’ fold with his muscular edit of Taboo’s ‘Techno Paranoia’. The track is enveloped in swathes of smoke-drenched sleaze and Belgian body music, allowing Sacchetti’s sonic prowess to shine through. He enhances the original’s relentless energy with an overall crisp lift. The 1989 floor filler’s is given high-end effervescence contributing to the peak-time energy, giving the track a mechanical bite. Mike Sacchetti captures the feeling of the original while bringing it into the realm of today.
Mowgli B2B Krismika @ Time Waves 07.03.2026
