Discrete Circuit – Machine Code EP [INERTIA005]

The Inertia sub-arm of Dutch label Delsin is back. Inertia-5 introduces Discrete Circuit with a fierce three track EP. Connecting Berlin with Detroit, their EP kicks off with ‘Machine Code’, a frazzled techno cut with bleeps and alarms, sirens and rusty synths that all make for intense listening. On the flip ‘Recursive Descent’ is even more unhinged, with a see-sawing, saw-tooth synth line ripping up frantic hits and loopy drums and getting right into your brain as it does so. ‘Compiler’ is a more subtle, stripped back and seductive techno roller with supple synths undulating above rooted, rubbery kicks and woodpecker like percussion.

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Discrete Circuit – Machine Code EP [INERTIA005]

Bleak – Bloodline EP [TR006]

Technorama is back with a new release by Swedish techno producer Santiago Naura aka Bleak. His personal style of techno is of the deep, hypnotic,hardware-based variety ; that engulfs you and never let´s you go. Here you can find three brilliant mixes, a real package of hard driving, deep, raw and analog techno bombs, including a powerful remix by upcoming talent Stefan Vincent.

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Bleak – Bloodline EP [TR006]

VA – De Niro Is Concerned [TRP002]

Second release on Trip with great tracks by our former intern Deniro, Icelanders Bjarki and Exos, Proper records veteran Steve Stoll and others.

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VA – De Niro Is Concerned [TRP002]

45 ACP – Change Of Tone [LIES061]

Known for his work on the Antinote label as DK, 45 ACP is the alias of Parisian producer Dangkhoa Chau. Having seen prior releases on Italian label, Dog in the Night Records and French label Odd Frequencies, 45 ACP has caught the attention of L.I.E.S. Records where we see him issuing his debut six track LP. Not straying too far from his prior works, we get a wide yet cohesive grouping of tracks throughout the record. Sounds ranging from the slo-mo cosmic chug of 7th Circle, to the percussive boogie leaning Ground to Ground or the Sakamoto-esque lush b-side opener Hidden Garden, 45 ACP delivers start to finish proving equally effective on the dancefloor or in your headphones.

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45 ACP – Change Of Tone [LIES061]

Compassion Crew – V.H.S.S. [DOLLY022]

Dolly brings us two absolute wicked floorburners from the somewhat mysterious Compassion Crew, with this slightly tribal hypnotic feel. Redshape on remix duties takes things to the techy side of life with a smooth & extended techno rework of V.H.S.S.

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Compassion Crew – V.H.S.S. [DOLLY022]

Jann – Report Into The Riots EP [LOD005]

Jann is back on Land Of Dance Records with a new EP including four tracks full imprinted of his chicago-acid sound. Different mood shaped by mental attitude, electronic sound and power grooves. Pure analogue music coming from his machines. Andreas Gehm aka Elect Pt. 1 is present as remixer in this great release.

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Jann – Report Into The Riots EP [LOD005]

Raw M.T. – Abductions EP [WB016]

For his comeback release on Ukraine’s Wicked Bass label, the gloomy producer hiding behind the alias Raw M.T. presents another set of trippy, yet noticeably simplified masterpieces of 90’s E-werk informed analog techno. ‘Falling Into Nowhere’ with its melancholic xylo drops and Twin Peaks infused pads takes us to a setting of descending sadness, while random peak leads and swinging hats on ‘Abductions’ and ‘Essense’, in contrast, contribute to a much more dancefloor-friendly and optimistic picture. Three fine cuts that will work both at peak and afterparty time.

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Raw M.T. – Abductions EP [WB016]

Mono Junk – Prince Of The Night [FP008]

Given their obsession with the analogue-rich, stargazing sound of early ’90s intelligent techno, it seems fitting that the latest Forbidden Planet release sees the return of Mono Junk. Predictably, the veteran producer is on fine form, delivering cuts bristling with yearning, sci-fi tinged melodies, restless arpeggios, far-sighted electronics and raw, stripped-back drum machine rhythms. While much of the EP is bold, melodious and intoxicating (see “Prince of the Night”, for starters), Mono Junk also indulges his rarely seen dub techno influences on “Channel B (Remix)”, before reaching for the stars with the Legowelt-esque synth beauty of “Maalisku”.

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Mono Junk – Prince Of The Night [FP008]

Pev & Hodge – 21 Versions / What Your Heart Knows [LIVITY016]

Frenetic, intense and fully Livity Sound in style, these definition defying tracks are the results of several jamming sessions between label mainstay Peverelist and rising star Hodge.

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Pev & Hodge – 21 Versions / What Your Heart Knows [LIVITY016]

Roberto & Jamie Anderson – Billingsella Corrugata [FAUK 002 ]

For the second release on Roberto’s new Fossil Archive imprint, he teams up with Artform’s Jamie Anderson. ‘Billingsella Corrugata’ is an intensely catching, beatsmart roller coaster of nimble basslines and 4/4 muscle power.On the flip side, ‘Corrugata’ has plenty of grab, nurturing a deep, melody-fractured trip through machine-made music.

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Roberto & Jamie Anderson – Billingsella Corrugata [FAUK 002 ]

DimDJ – Guilty Pleasure [JUNE007]

June Records presents Guilty Pleasure mini LP by DimDj. DimDJ is a recording artist from Thessaloniki, Greece and a veteran DJ in the Greek underground scene. He is also a member of the groups Anopolis and Audio Atlas. Live acid house recordings by this Greek producer with on the A side while on the B side the atmosphere is more cosmic.

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DimDJ – Guilty Pleasure [JUNE007]

Lockertmatik – Lockertmatik #005 [LOCKERTMATIK005]

These signature Lockertmatik sound sculptures defiber in their own space and time until their structure is most fragile only to collapse immediately in an uniform endeavor to push, abound in energy forward looking only. For these inexorable dark techno tracks stagnation is not an option.

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Lockertmatik – Lockertmatik #005 [LOCKERTMATIK005]

ASOK – Future Wars EP [MOSDEEP024]

ASOK - Future Wars EP

After EPs on M>O>S Recordings and his own well formed Scenery label, Liverpool producer Stu Robinson aka ASOK now steps up with a solo release on M>O>S Deep. With an analogue sound full of nostalgia, emotion and subtle shades Chicago, he perfect fits on this most considered underground label.

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ASOK – Future Wars EP [MOSDEEP024]

MB – The Miracle Sign [RHYTHM014]

MB’s debut for Bio Rhythm… ‘The Miracle Sign’ hit us by surprise… Title track is a beautiful and epic journey in techno soul quite rare to hear these days, reminding a bit of early nineties Detroit/UK techno and even some of the early Speedy J works, all with nowadays production skills. Stunning contemporary techno the classic way. Then from heaven to hell with ‘60606’, an evil distorted 606 drum track guaranteed to damage kids brains worldwide… But no time to think long anyway cause there’s ‘We Only Have’, an autistic out-of-the-box jack track providing a sneaky tool for the more adventurous dj. This will separate the gurners from the dancers. Top-notch showcase by the unstoppable man-machine that is Marco Bernardi..!

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MB – The Miracle Sign [RHYTHM014]

Shin – Matriarch EP [AAL002]

9300 Records returns with the first EP by Shin, a relatively unknown, Belgian producer duo. They gave birth to three solid tracks with low kicks and raw bass chords, synths that are highly 90’s trance influenced and some acid vibes on the B-Side. The cherry on top is a remix of ‘Mistress’ by none other than Legowelt.

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Shin – Matriarch EP [AAL002]

Cate – Heavy Breathing [DOGE002]

Doge’s arch enemy Cate has infiltrated Doge HQ and has secretly pressed up his own dark, twisted, melancholic form of house music. Purring pads, breaded drum patterns and pitter-patter percussion lines that could break Doge’s rule of the meme world.

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Cate – Heavy Breathing [DOGE002]