A new chapter in the Spazio Disponibile story. Since 2016, Donato Dozzy and Neel released a wide range of their favorite electronics on their collaborative imprint. From here they inaugurate a new side branch named Spazio Nero, focussing on heady dancefloor techno only. First edition comes from Neel himself, his Movimente EP sets the tone for what to expect. Four cuts of flawless techno pressure for the late nights.
By introducing its latest ep to the world Swedish based Kvalia Records continues to cement its position as one of Scandinavia’s most influential techno labels of today. For its 10th release founder of Kvalia Records, Linny Hex, invites techno pioneer Jeroen Search. The 4 track ep ‘Conductor’ represents the perfect blend between Search’s genre defining, inimitable sound and Hex’s uncompromising curation of deep, hypnotic soundscapes. Adding flavor to the hypnotic elements on ‘Conductor’ does up & coming Swedish producer F.LJ with a perfectly executed remix.
Time Passages celebrates their ten years of existence with a stellar line up of artists; this is the full LP to complement a shorter EP. The mood on this one is decidedly hellish yet, of course, for that very reason, tempting to cop; this being the characteristic of the flagrant provenance of DJ and producer Binh, whose brand of sinister minimal techno and electro always turns up scorched, hardened into granite, by the embered airs of hardcore. The Berlin outfit welcome The Model and DJ Hell on the A1 side, with the first opening up his own private bacchanal into the hungry streets with ‘Eat More House’ – a motto we can really chew on – while Hell’s ‘Alienation’ plays on similar themes, with a central acid riff and sniper clap pattern. Barnt and Bezier steer and slow the B-side to a canter, the latter especially on the low-slung, ominously new beat-inspired ‘Roter Faden’, while the likes of Z@p and DC Salas go on to encrust the ensuing sides with a haunted clog of synthpop and new wave judder-offs.
For Fuse’s fifth release, Brussels’ Altinbas returns for a whirlwind of meditative and harmonious techno. Solidifying his identity of focused yet vibrant club music, the Fuse resident and label co-curator offers his second contribution ‘Sustain’ as a dancefloor-enveloping take on modern techno. Known for rich chords, whipping pads, and dry percussion, Altinbas proves once again that his touch as a producer revolves around balance and calculated effect.
Years of Denial’s ‘Suicide Disco Vol. 2’ album is receiving a well-deserved remix treatment from some of the dearest and most important artists in their circle. Featuring The Hacker, NEVER & Maenad Veyl, Phase Fatale, Kris Baha, Velvet May, Codex Empire, Geistform & Years of Denial’s very own Supreme Low, some of the most influential figures in the genre are offering their unique takes on their favorite tracks from the album.
Syncrophone Records present Dutch producer Jeroen Search’s brand new “One Dimension” EP. Across its 5 unreleased tracks, Jeroen Search pushes further his exploration of minimal textures and hypnotic rhythms. Opener “OneDimension” plunges the listener into a meditative trance with its lancing, repetitive groove. “Night Driver” follows with an obsessive bassline that seems to have no beginning or end. The atmosphere grows darker and more introspective on “Cypher”, before “A form OF” and “Snake Shifter” bring the EP to an epic, reverberating climax.
After a brief hiatus, Synapsis Records returns triumphantly with a captivating 12″ release by Iranian artist Siamak Amidi, accompanied by reinterpretations from hm505. Synapsis-019, titled “Crack A Love Ball,” showcases two original tracks from Amidi on the A side, while the B side features two mesmerizing reinterpretations by hm505.
Part 3 in Legowelt’s latest project ”Hermit in a Rave Cave”. Even lower slung house tracks with a twist from the unpredictable and unparalleled brain that roams the dunes of the Hague. Also responsible for Salamandos, Squadra Blanco, Polarius and a swath of other mysterious aliases.
Basic Moves is rounding off their release series with BM20, a final double 12’’ by one of the major figures from the Belgian underground: Circadian Rhythms also known as Dj Deg. BM20 is a sonic witness of Deg’s first musical encounters with his machines, revealing a withdrawn selection of six bedroom patchwork tracks produced between the years of ‘93 & ’99, a time without access to the internet or user manuals to help you solve the riddles of technology. Though only at the very beginning of his creative process, Deg’s unique personality is nevertheless already clearly identifiable: blending techno with jazz, where the sharp edges of 16-step drum-sequences are smudged and bent in different directions.
The long-awaited return of the techno trance wizard Asymetric80 is finally here. You can once again expect his unique vision of what a dancefloor banger should be: powerful low drums and mesmerizing melodies dancing around the perfect bass to energize any dancefloor.
Sciahri and his label Sublunar are thrilled to present “Veil Of Echoes,” a new project that brings together both emerging and established talents from the label. This release showcases a fresh dimension of techno and electronic music, celebrating originality by combining timeless cuts from the past with cutting-edge sounds of the present and future. Tracks by Temudo, Troy, Neel, Marcal, Kameliia, Kaiser, Roll Dann, Cirkle, Juri Heidemann and Kerrie.
With eight fresh tracks for the modern dance floor, Token writes another chapter of the Fuga series. Challenging new faces to complete the label’s sound, Fuga V is another focused compilation that balances spatial detail and rhythmic bite. Tracks by Singular Anomalies, Ketch, Justyn Nell, DHAEUR, Maasym, Ray Kajioka, Kameliia and Kashpitzky & Casual Treatment.
Beat machine freak duo Bill Converse and Patricia (Max Ravitz) present 380/750, a new EP on Acid Test that blends the two producers’ singular styles to form an emotive “introspection on the dance floor” experience across 4 tracks. Recorded at Ravitz’s Brooklyn studio over the course of two days, 380/750 features raw, no-multitrack, no-edit live recordings that showcase the duo’s intuition for expressive rhythm tracks. Considering Converse’s roots in the 90’s Michigan rave scene, and Ravitz’s Chicago upbringing, the midwestern strains really shine through. With rhythm-composer mutations, acid dripping over atmospheric synth textures, and the ever-present jack throughout, 380/750 offers a deep sound to get lost in that feels both new and classic at the same time.
Innershades presents some new tunes but old school sound, faithful to the New Beat and Belgian proto Techno sound, using a Roland JV 1080, D-50, Yahama RY-30, SH-101, TB-303 and a JD-800 to execute this magnificent EP.
Lab Personnel is an electro / EBM producer team from from Zagreb, Croatia, including Ivona Ivkovic, Marijan Katic, Nikola Kos, Luka Kurjan, Goran Lautar, Jasmin Mahmic, Dominik Sesek and Paul Genetik. Sons of Traders present “Break Apart”, an improvisation recorded live at “Synth Jam” improvisation session in Zagreb at Surogat Club, December 2023.
Filmmaker returns with a sefl released 4 tracks EP on his bandcamp page.
Anatolian Weapons, the alias of Aggelos Baltas, stands at the forefront of Greek electronic music. The release ‘Beyond’ is intentionally crafted for the dancefloor, featuring a collection of obscure techno tracks with a few unexpected twists. Following the release of Aggelos Baltas’ long-awaited second album under the alias Anatolian Weapons last autumn, he is now back with a collection of obscure dancefloor cuts. In his characteristic manner, Baltas weaves hypnotic melodies with driving beats, transporting dancers beyond thought and rationality into a liminal space outside themselves.
The latest drop from EYA Records features Bordeaux based DJ/producer Salomée and a remix by synth wizard LVCA. ‘Delusions EP’ channels electro – techno energy and italo tendencies in its remix. Once again a compelling collection of tracks, superb.
Picture disc vinyl release of Binary Pair, which was previously released digitally on Umek’s 1605 label. Now available on 12″ with five new remixes from Human Rebellion, Code Rising, Robodroid, Spectrums Data Forces and DVS NME.
Those buried in the soil of the red planet dance forever in the afterlife. You can hear their rhythm in the dust storms at night. Remastered 12” version of this all time classic from Detroit. A true Techno staple.
The Hipodrome Of Music 