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The musical exchange between Paul Rose (Scuba) and Luke Slater began last summer when the Hotflush boss put his touch to Slater’s 1997 classic ‘Love’, dedicating it to London’s Kings Cross raving institution Bagleys, where he first heard the track. Slater’s gift back to Scuba is similarly stirring, taking his hand to the glistening This Is For You’, an early 2020 highlight.

The ‘Luke Slater Long Version’ serves as a proper electronic jam session charting a course from dubby techno climes, to ecstatic string-laden builds, jazzy introspection and dreamy pads over a thrilling 22 minutes. Epic in every way.

“I was honoured to remix the Luke Slater classic 'Love' in 2019, and in return Luke has delivered some amazing remixes under two of his aliases. It's great to have him on the label for the first time – it goes without saying that I've been a huge fan of his for many years and he's been a big influence on me both as a producer and a DJ.” - Scuba

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Shlomi Aber Kick off his new "Lost Episodes" vinyl only label with an industrial and dark sounding 4 tracker EP. Limited copies on this Must Have Release.

It's time now for Jimi Jules' second installment of exclusives from his recent Watergate Mix compilation and this one is heavily focused on Jules' collaborations, remixes and edits. Starting off with his collaboration with Jules & Jesaya +4 BPM edit of heavyweights Âme's 119 BPM, where hefty, pumping low end and slick, rigorous hats set the pace for a brutal but sexy bassline guaranteed to demolish any dance floor at any moment. Jimi Jules & Domenico Ferrari's 'Parkuhr' follows up with a focus on slick, low slung minimalism as a seemingly simple groove is highlighted with playful vocals, wobbly sonic effects and a real life conversation interjected as the break.

Changing gears, Jules takes a dive into the past on his remix of Egopusher's 'Flake' where cinematic storytelling and flickers of Italo Disco seem to blend seamlessly creating a timeless composition that will shine for an eternity to come. For the final cut of the EP, Jimi takes us back to a place we seem to know him best on his remix of Ed Ed & Petja Virikko's 'Sundroina feat Jinadu' where he creates wildly sexy cuts with his signature organic percussion palette, lavish keys and starry eyed vocals.

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This is the 22nd release on RIOT Radio Records, an independent techno label based in Scotland.

Moscow based Bermind AKA Ksenia Volker is a producer and DJ who’s known for her twisted, distorted and atmospheric industrial techno that often verges into the experimental realm. A tough kick, overloaded percussion and an all-encompassing ambience of agony permeate every track she creates while the DJ sets she lays down are overtly tough and powerful, showing no signs of mercy.

Continuing with our ‘Limited As Fuck’ series of 12”s, the menace that is Bermind brings her unique and insanely berserk sound to the RIOT label with full force on her first ever vinyl release.

There’s seven obliterating tracks on this incredibly scored industrial paragon including an intro and an outro with all Hell breaking loose in between. The full width of Bermind’s compositional excellence being exhibited is a startling piece of twisted production with sounds reminiscent of an Akula class hunter-killer attack submarine on the warpath in the deepest darkest recesses of the oceans during the Cold War. Full of dark ominous pandemonium from the get go, including a lethal remix by Green Fetish Records boss Mickey Nox, the sheer brutal power of this weapons grade release will having you running for fear you’re under nuclear attack, literally.

WARNING: THIS MUCH HYSTERICAL DELIRIUM WILL CAUSE YOU TO RAISE YOUR HAND ……….. AGAIN

Limited As Fuck black & white marbled vinyl 12” of 100 copies

This is the 21st release on RIOT Radio Records, an independent techno label based in Scotland.

Cymbol is the brainchild of a twisted mind-meld specialising in various forms of sonic manipulation via techno and fragmented electro. Formed in 2001 by former members of Wave 7 as a reaction to the generic club music of the era, their style is a fusion of intense polyrhythms and intricate synthesis composed with a combination of software and electronics ranging from harmonic electro soundscapes through to dissonant 'baby in the blender' doom montages.

Continuing with our ‘Limited As Fuck’ series of 12”s, Cymbol have come out of the shadows to unleash their first full release on the label after appearing on our ‘STAY TUNED Sampler Vol. I’ V/A triple vinyl album with ‘Transient’ a couple years ago.

There’s four utterly savage tracks on this wraith like manifestation. Starting off with the beat of heavy tribal overtones it twists and turns into a jacking frenzy, followed up by an intense militaristic march, ending with such annihilating terror it perfectly epitomizes the full spirit of bone crushing techno.

WARNING: BEWARE OF THE PHANTOM, IF NOT BANISHED IT WILL SEND YOU BERSERK

Having been one of the most in demand names across Europe and even further afield for quite some time now, KETTAMA has his sights set on cementing his status as an electronic big hitter entering 2021. Emerging from a crowded crop of producers in Ireland and in turn putting the country on notice to a crowd of hungry ravers and fans, his new label G TOWN looks set to bring those rough and ready sounds together in one place, while putting himself and Galway at the tip of everyone’s tongue in the process.

Launching with a robust three track EP that showcases the tougher elements of his production capabilities, we get a good idea of what we’re going to be hearing from G TOWN as a label itself.
Following on from a stacked catalogue of sporadic drops of more experimental and varied tracks over lockdown, GTOWN001 is a statement release from KETTAMA, with three of the most in demand tracks of the year finally seeing the light of day. Despite the lack of club play, plenty of airtime on Rinse FM and beyond have given each track more than enough time to familiarise themselves with a receptive fanbase, while looking to leave a dent in dancefloors globally come next year.

The EP kicks off with We Plant The Roses; a synth led, kickdrum laced anthem that sets the tone for what’s to come thanks to an unapologetic marriage of almost videogame-like sounds with unrelenting drums throughout. 5 Pound Spesh does exactly what it says on the tin, giving a clear scope of the KETTAMA sound right now, while we finish things off with the more uplifting and euphoric tones of Ski Mask.

All and all, GTOWN001 is a new beginning for one of electronic music’s most prolific and effective artists of the past couple of years, one that is going to kick off an expansive chapter in the months and years ahead.

HC Records, had previously published four compilations in digital formats with artists who fully matched the conceptual and musical ideals of this collective. Twelve of those tracks now see the light in the label's eighth vinyl reference, a special limited edition on double 12”, with the iconic Hypnotica colours: yellow and black.

First vinyl release from this label. The leaders Vegim & Flekitza sign this first reference. Industrial and techno music that will set the dancefloor on fire.

Blueprint welcomes Token's Kr!z to the label with his second ever solo EP.

Kr!z, hailing from Ghent (Belgium) has always had a strong empathy for the gloomier, dark, raw sound of techno with artists like Jeff Mills, Surgeon and James Ruskin playing a major influence in the 90's, helping him to define his musical taste and develop his own identity in the Techno scene. As a respected and established figure in Belgium for almost two decades, his DJ schedule takes him all over the world. In 2007 he launched his own label, Token, which he's rapidly established as a firm fixture with its timeless and powerful sound.

In 2019 he released his debut solo EP 'Mantra' on Token, and with James Ruskin being a big supporter we now come full circle with the release of his 'Neutrino EP' on Ruskin's own Blueprint.

This is the 13th release on RIOT Radio Records, an independent techno label based in Scotland.

Mickey Nox is a techno enthusiast, label owner, DJ and producer from Melbourne, Australia. His impressively unique style and attitude towards his constantly evolving productions and DJ sets is dark, menacing, and always maniacally exhilarating as he becomes progressively more entangled within his heavy hitting hardware.

This 2 x 12” vinyl has five original tracks and three insane remixes from a trinity of head bangers. Not only are all the original tracks on this release techno missiles solely intent on becoming club destroyers, but the additional remixes from Ayarcana, Myler and Ansome devilishly turn it into a weapon of true annihilation.

WARNING: THESE ‘FUCKING HAMMERS’ ARE INSTRUMENTS OF ASSAULT TO POUND YOUR SUBJECTS INTO SUBMISSION.

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This is the 20th release on RIOT Radio Records, an independent techno label based in Scotland.

Devoted to music from a very young age, Nomad has been writing electronic music and DJing for the last three decades. His DJing skills earned him gigs at many of Scotland’s top clubs and in Europe, eventually taking up residency at Edinburgh’s legendary ‘Dogma’ where he helped shape the infectious club with his rampant track selection and turntabalism. However, 2015 saw him change direction, craving something other than DJing in clubs, which resulted in the spawning of highly successful radio shows and record labels under the RIOT banner.

Continuing with our ‘Limited As Fuck’ series of 12”s, with his very first release on his own label, Nomad finally unleashes his instantly recognisable form of brain twistin’ techno with three screaming tracks, literally. Starting with a drilling acid workout that’ll rip your mind to pieces, it continues to send shivers down your spine as the howls of ‘Hannibal’ take you over the edge, plunging you deep into another brutal acid laden frenzy to finish. Definitely not for the faint hearted.

WARNING: IF YOU SCREAM!!! LOUD ENOUGH YOU WILL BE ABLE TO BANISH THE PHANTOM

Crafty dubbed out & carefully drifting House / Downtempo excursions, luxury gatefold cover.

One NL Mentalcore oldschool banger and 2 Experimenta lbroken tunes... What is underground ?

Tetrabass factory double LP compliation of praised unreleasqed tunes on vinyl !

Massive dancefloor weapon !

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Hand stamped limited press and as always vinyl only, Hut Vibez Records returns, Jase is back with a dreamy trip of lush minimal electronic on the new 12'', The full A side Metanoia is a stomper for anytime of the day or night and a joy on the ears with big kicks, catchy riffs & a neat bass.....B sides, Law of Nature takes a minimal 90s approach with a tight groove to keep you well locked in, and second track of the B side Nubigavant is a bassy, heavy breaks track, high above the clouds, with bass, dirty breaks and trippy vocals perfect for late mornings, the music speaks for itself & will put you in a good place.

I am happy to have the new talent Skober back on Terminal M. I love his deep emotional style. Enjoy the soulful techno tracks :-) (Monika Kruse)

Toma Kami returns to Livity Sound for a third EP of provocative, experimental club gear. At the helm of his own Man Band label the French producer continues to explore a hybridised style which favours fractured beats, playful samples and occasional psychedelic flourishes.

Compared to the busier sound of previous releases, minimalism informs Toma’s approach on LIVITY053 as he sits his crunchy drums and weighty low-end in a tangibly spacious mix on ‘Amapicante’. Even within a stripped-down context, his unique approach shines through as ‘Later To The Bone’ progressively ramps up in scratched and scuffed sonic interference and ‘Mzecal’ trips over its own fragmented found-sound drum formations.

Livity Sound is a label set up by Peverelist in 2011 as a vehicle for a raw and exploratory strain of UK techno, rooted in the heritage of UK dance music and sound system culture. It has since become one of the UK's foremost protagonists for cutting edge underground electronic music.

We are proud to have ‘Oleka’ apart of the Green Fetish brand. He brings his signature sound across 3 original tracks and really amplifies his own originality. All 3 tracks warp and distort the common sound of “techno” with sharp polished sound design stabs driven by break beat and off beat drum sounds. He really pushes and stretches different sounds past it’s limit but in such a unique way that it still fits into a realm of dance floor tracks that will keep the rave going. Adding diesel to the release, we have saucy remixes from Mickey Nox and the infamous ‘Lag’. All up this 5 Tracker is stacked with power start to finish. #fuckinghammers

Born in the US, Avernian grew up in a household that was a melting pot of cultures. With his mother being German and his step-dad being Peruvian, he was exposed to many different kinds of music from a young age. Cumbia, Afro-Peruvian and even Guaracha were constants in his life.

Fast forwarding to his late teens, Avernian moved to Germany to study and get in touch with his German heritage. By doing this, he discovered his love for electronic music and delved into producing. Over the years, he found that the UK sound resonated with him in ways that reminded him of his childhood and so he decided to move to the UK and immerse himself. Avernian’s music pays homage to all of these influences that have played a part in his journey. Elements from these influences can be heard clearly in his output. A sound that cannot be pigeon holed or defined by a singular genre.

Now living in Manchester, he runs his own label and party series by the name of Lurch, regularly inviting down friends and artists he feels a personal connection with in their music. On this debut album, Avernian wanted to showcase every different influence in his music; from Cumbia, Dancehall, UK Funky, Techno, UK Techno, Shaabi. It’s an accumulation of 2 years work also features samples from family recordings & videos to show the connection between Avernian’s music and childhood.

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The 8th offering in the PRRKWHT series is a 4-track counting slab of wax which offers both some top names from the Rotterdam scene as well as international house hold names within Techno music. For the A1 Rotterdam based artist Ben Buitendijk offers a dubbed out Techno cut that fits this branch of the PRRUK operation perfectly. ARKVS offer a staggering and deep Techno cut that would soothe any dance floor situation. Echologist and Matrixxman open up the B side with ''Threshold'', a funked out Techno cut that uses immense chords and a thumping bass. Steve parker closes down this well balanced VA with the excellent ''Destination Moon''.

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NCA frontman Brassfoot releases his first, eagerly anticipated full length project. ‘SWEAT’ aka NCA 005 delivers 9 volatile club tracks, perfectly curated for peak-time DJ sets, or sweat inducing gym sessions alike. Showcasing his signature sound, Brassfoot opens another chapter of this ever-growing NCA story.

(Part 2 of 2 ) The third release for NON series in 2015, are the Backward Loops Part I &II spread over two separate 12" singles from Italian producer Chevel (Stroboscopic Artefacts / Enklav)

Chevel's Air Of Freedom remixes comes from Happa, Leeds-based producer on the rise, and Parisian dance-floor prodigy French Fries.

Next on Psyk's non series, comes Distant Echoes, another techno innovator who has landed on Rodhad's Dystopian and the Out-ER label with this dark, bleak sounds.

StrMrkd label is for the forward thinking: Axis will aggressively release the like-minded people's music from the label. DJ Surgeles released "Something In The Sky Mix" (SITS008) and "The Betty Hill Case" (SITS012) under Axis Records so far.

East Man returns to HI TEK SOUNDS with something a little different… A foray into stompy mechanical Techno, as well as his own hybrid amalgamation of Grime and Techno, 8 Bar Techno, which he has honed over the last few years.

The titular track, Underground Software, opens with a burst of static noise before launching into a stomping kick drum and stab combo, gradually adding hi hats and snares as the track progresses, building into a funky mechanical groove.

The second track is something of a signature tune for East Man, bringing Techno and Grime together to create the hybrid genre of 8 Bar Techno. It fires out the gate from the off, doing exactly what the title implies. This is one for the Grime dances and the Techno raves.

The last track is Primary Source. A slower beat with a plodding thud that folds into a squelchy Techno groove. Full of funk and flavour this EP covers a wide range while maintaining a coherence that few others manage to pull off.

Non series welcomes Nastia Reigel for her first release on the label

Struck but not beaten, 777 crawls back out to present Nasty King Kurl's next mischievous achievement: Baba Bass Tunes

777_24! A barkin' bad electro bass release with five booty bustin' tracks leaving no body unturned!

Psyk releases on his own Non Series imprint for its 30th instalment, showcasing the label's sonic vision of contemporary techno with a perfectly balanced EP. Subtly blending thunderous and warm atmospheres with driving rhythms as the unifying structure, the release also includes the track 'Falling' which was featured on DVS1's recent Fabric mix.

Japanese Ryogo Yamamori releases his first solo ep on Non Series. Four Pure, Hypnotic and minimalistic cuts.

I started this album simply writing a script, I think it is important that an album has a continuity that gives the album a cinematic sense, basically this must to tell you a story. For this time I chose the topic of: the development of human evolution in the future.'
I find it interesting to experiment with the sound and textures of the classical music, but not with the idea of how to adapt a techno track with classical instruments, I prefer to writing scores from scratch for each of the instruments and adapting synthesizers as part of that orchestra. I think that all this brings us an epic ingredient, that from the beginning I think it was the link between classical and techno music.
Besides the classical music, I have been experimented with different kinds of recording and synthesis, also I created almost all the sounds from zero. I have included different fx sounds, developed it with techniques as morphing and overlapping layers of sound, all to setup the tracks with a complex and rich textures, but with care about do not obtain something pasty.
I worked a lot with the space' in the tracks, trying to place each sound in a particular three-dimensional situation with clean reverbs, also the feeling of tension' is highly significant in this work, but ultimately the most important thing has been to build on a script written -as I said before- so that the narrative is a fundamental part of the album.

'non' is the dance imperative incarnation for high-end tool techno. Raw analogous sounds for the underground with no regret.

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Out-ER is delighted to celebrate ten years with a peculiar compilation featuring a group of artists who contributed to create the label crew and sound. For the last years, we have been a recurring platform for the music of the founders and few label adepts, welcoming old school overseas artists as well as talented ones. This will be the last release of the OUT-ER label.

We will continue our sound research, releasing electro- acoustic music and ambient albums with our sister label Pregnant Void. An heartfelt thanks to every artist, friend, supporter and promoter for supporting and believing in our vision and love for music during last 10 years. The compilation will be released in digital format with a single tracklist while on vinyl it will be split on two records.

Fresh from the label's second release 'Robot Romance', supported by the likes of Laurent Garnier, Fred P, Jane Fitz, Jennifer Cardini, Rossko and more. David Agrella returns via his spaced-out house EP 'Freedom Unfolding'. Remixes are delivered by London favourite N-Gynn (Pleasure Club) known for drawing on left-field, ravey sounds and esteemed German live techno act and Muller Records/Acid Orange boss Beroshima.

Elastic basslines and tumbling percussion unfasten the A-Side with 'Walking Loud' as sinister synths convulse around the beat before N-Gynn provides a frisky reshape with sharp snares, golden keys and subtle, loopy vocal samples on a chuggier tip. The eclectic experience continues on the B-Side with title track 'Freedom Unfolding' as swinging basslines carry dream-like pads and fluttering samples, while Beroshima's acid-infused, broken beat rework provides an anthemic finale to the release.

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A fresh but already affirmed face, Joannes likes his techno solid. With Noordster he gives us a showcase of a certain aesthetic, which on a certain day, for a certain ear, on a certain floor is simply the shit. Spartan in his sparsity, varied in diversity, Joannes knows what he wants. With 3030 he takes us into a Millsian orbit warp, Whisper lands us on Hoth where ice and wind abound. Tripyness is the chugger here, deep and beautiful, like the sea in a storm. Wake goes down the quirky path, with small audio-phonic nuances piercing the air and the riddim holding the groove. And then, out of nowhere comes Ghetto bird, as soft and gentle as the Nightingale and the Rose. Wilde stuff. To top off the package, we go south, to the lands of sun, sea and dance with Housey Yo! Nice tribal atmospherics and smart Four Tet-like melodies. This one has that B-side moment. Let’s make it happen. All in all, a welcome addition to the label, bring on the sounds Johnny boy.

Leeds-based producer Krotone, takes the listener on a journey through the past, present and future of underground dance music, as he pays homage to his home city with Stranger, a 5-track EP that traverses the outer limits of UK club music.