techno
Function – Aeternum (Existenz) [TRESOR369]
Much like the fusion resulting in the output of light and heat within a star, the last seven years for Dave Sumner, aka Function, have been defined by immense change and an outpouring of creative energy. What began in late 2016 as a period of burnout from a relentless touring life became a catalyst for the most prolific recording era of his career. At the time, the studio became the only viable escape, a space to transmute exhaustion into a gestalt work. Aeternum (Existenz) serves as the missing element in this creative arc. It acts as the final chapter of a cycle, that began with the 2019 album Existenz and moved through Subject f (Transcendence), Awakening from the Illusory Self, and Green EP. Drawing inspiration from the seven stages of alchemy, this mini-album represents a cathartic process; a natural end point of a psychological cycle and the beginning of a new curve. Across the six tracks on the mini-LP, recorded 2016-2019, Function builds a unique world, one which underlines his place as one of the luminaries of contemporary techno.
Electronic Corporation / heimelektronik – Untitled 12” EP [MNQ165BONUS]
Among the projects that helped redefine European electro and EBM at the turn of the millennium, Electronic Corporation and heimelektronik remain essential references. Blending machine-driven rhythms, melancholic synth work and an instinctive understanding of the dancefloor, their productions captured a unique moment where classic body music was reimagined for a new era. Collecting four timeless recordings that move effortlessly between electro and EBM, this 12″ is driven by sharp sequencing, uncompromising drum programming and a singular vision of electronic music.
VA – NACHT001 [NACHT001]
The debut release from NACHT Label is out, featuring four strong analogue techno tracks. Hand stamped, vinyl only.
Damon Wild – Chaos Theatre [SG26107]
Techno architect Damon Wild returns to Sonic Groove with a masterclass in deep-space hypnotism. The Synewave founder bridges classic 90s grit with sharp, modern production across six tracks of driving, futuristic acid and mental, dubbed-out atmospheres. From broken beats to haunting vocal snippets, this is deep, spontaneous music from a true pioneer of the hypnotic sound.
Sound Synthesis – What Is Reality EP [SUB004]
4th installment of Sound Synthesis techno approach is on the way with his Submersive Underground. ‘What Is Reality EP’ features 4 perfectly executed and driving atmospheric bangers.
Steve Rachmad – 3-6-9 EP [DKMNTL121]
One of the true, undisputed pioneers of Dutch techno, Steve Rachmad appears on Dekmantel for an EP of peerless machine music. On the 3-6-9 EP, the artist also known as Sterac, Parallel 9 and many other names plies a powerful trade in funked up, gritty and soulful techno made the proper way.
VA – Mindwarp [NYH400X]
As part of the 13 years celebratory of broken gear and perseverance, New York Haunted compiled a compilation of heavy duty electro, electro funk, electro breaks for you. A top notch selection of dance floor oriented electro cuts from the likes of Cliff Dalton, Club Mayz, Jauzas The Shining or Nachtwald.
VA – Cold Voltage Vol. 1 [MTRONW012]
Introducing Cold Voltage – a new series wired for tension, circuitry, and raw machine emotion. This first volume sets the tone: cold, direct, and built for dark rooms. On the A-side, Elena Sizova opens with “The Balls”, an experimental descent of bouncing basslines and cavernous synth textures. Filmmaker follows, delivering his unmistakable dark wave electro signature – sharp, shadowed, and hypnotic. Violet Poison & Echo Protocol close the A side with “Into the Silent Blue”, an electro vocal cut designed to ignite the floor. Flip to the B-side: Jennifer Touch strikes with “Don’t”, a rolling, snare-driven machine track that hits without warning. Mr. Funghi pushes further into EBM/Techno territory with “Off for the Weekend”, a relentless piece built to tear down walls. Closing the release, The Spy delivers “Track Reaper”, a dramatic Italo wave finale that lingers long after the last note fades.
Ingo Hammer – Hammer to Fall [INDUSTRIALLIES005]
Ingo Hammer lands again on Industrial Lies with ‘Hammer to Fall’, the ultimate record for tough times. As the apocalypse approaches, the mysterious European producer drops the hypnotic techno of ‘Lucky’ and the pulsating, bass heavy ‘Tenth Gen’. Shifting focus, he delivers dubbed out sleazy disco on ‘Dirty Glow’ and explores gnarly, sewer electro with ‘Mind Control’. The world is burning and ‘Hammer to Fall’ is the soundtrack to the party at the end of the universe.
TigerMort – Trip To Vatican [BDMS058]
Estonian producer TigerMort joins Body Musick with ‘Trip To Vatican’ EP, a hard stomper 4 tracker of bass electronics and industrial electro.
VA – Chapter V: Fearborne [SHIVA010]
The fifth anniversary compilation, documenting five years of SHISHI. Including 30 tracks by a selection of artists shaping the label’s sonic direction: Alpha Sect, Damage Code, Egzotikka, Gegen Mann, Nightcrawler, Notausgang, Spammerheads, SMFORMA, The Hanged Man and more.
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”.
Andy Toth – Mind Lock EP [IT055]
For the second Interdimensional Transmissions record from Detroit’s Andy Toth, he explores a sci fi fusion of electro and acid, with a remix by BMG of Ectomorph fame. Andy Toth has a long history in Detroit Techno, from an engineering and mixing background where he mixed records for the likes of Mike Huckaby and many others, to co-authoring “Sandwiches”. For this record, Andy had the songs mixed on hardware by BMG in his studio, to give them an even more 3 dimensional sound and an even greater weight. The result for the “Mind Lock EP” is simultaneously hypnotic, acid, sci fi, and electro. The depth of tone, density of sound and maturity of concept come through the 4 deeply compelling tracks that you can just get lost in.
Luis Malon – Dr. Pain [OTH012]
Luis Malon returns to Overthink Records with a 4-track EP. Four cuts rooted in his distinctive, functional sound. Driven by raw drum machines, acidic lines and precise sequencing, the release moves between techno and electro with a direct, dancefloor-focused approach — tight, hypnotic and built for late hours.
Marcel Dettmann – EPM.200
Cirkle – Infinity Drift [FUSE13]
Fuse leans further into its proposed aesthetic of biting club tracks with a brand new release by Cirkle. ‘Infinity Drift’ balances powerful sound system sound design with lush ambiance, creating standout moments on a dancefloor with a taste of nostalgia. These tracks explore the richness in themes that techno can have when made by someone who’s spent years meticulously crafting it.
Gavelman – Orb Age [LF019/LF020]
“Orb Age” is a new electronic music release by Gavelman, released on Lifeforms.
Im Kellar – Amoniac EP [MST055]
Im Kellar ‘Amoniac’ is the fourth release of the band on Moustache records. Four tight EBM newave techno electro tracks made in a concrete bunker in Rotterdam by the infamous Im Kellar. This time with a rave feel, high energy dark and total underground.
Geistform / Half Mute – D91LINKSERIES_01 [D91LINKSERIES_01]
D91 LINK SERIES is a new split-record series by Distrito 91 focused on connecting artists, sounds and visions through the classic 12” format. Each release features two artists sharing one record, one side per artist, creating a dialogue between different approaches to electro and machine-driven electronic music. The first release bring together Geistform aka Univac and Half Mute aka Groof.
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