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Birmingham's Jayson Wynters makes his second outing for Don't Be Afraid in under a year with four earth-shaking rollers from his Digbeth laboratory.

Across four tracks Wynters neatly surveys the state of the underground house and techno union in the UK and beyond, taking in the stepping, broken rhythms of Beta (Version), the dancefloor annihilation of One Hundred N Forty, and the frantic, Midwest rollage of Into The Void, before concluding on an optimistic note with The Kansei Method.

Also look out for Wynters' Café Artum project which launches in Birmingham soon, bringing a much needed hub for vinyl to the city thanks to last year's successful fundraiser.

Between Places proudly presents part 1 of a 2 part series from the amazing Obergman. Fresh 'n' deep robotic Electro tracks. Well balanced record and for sure soon in every collection of every Electro Lover. Tip!!!

Label and event series Courtoisy releases its first EP. Headed and run by the very talented Cynthia Spiering, this label focuses mostly on unknown producers capable of writing quality tracks.

COURTOISY01 is produced by 4 different artists; Vlackon, SWART, CYNKT and Cynthia Spiering herself. All tracks are handled with intense care and confidence. This first EP showcases the extreme diligence Cynthia handpicks the tracks with. This vision is a guarantee for succes in the future of her event series, but most of all, her imprint.

Barcelona-based radio show / record label Canela en Surco is proud to present the first compilation of the best early works of Alex Martin, a local hero and pioneer of the electronic music scene in Barcelona and a key piece in the development of dance music during the early 90's.
Producing under different pseudonyms (Sideral, A3K, The Fat DB, as well as his own name, Alex Martin), he has released EPs on iconic labels such as F Communications, Klang Elektronik, Minifunk, Boozo Music, as well as his own imprint Higlamm Phonographics.

This double compilation aims to capture the wide range of styles Alex has produced: from ambient, downtempo, and IDM (Elipse, Mare Nostrum, Butterfly) to NYC and Detroit-influenced house music (I Wanna Look To The Stars, Incognita, Can Make It) to minimal techno and early tech house (Planetarium, Twirl, Firewall), Alex has navigated an immense variety of styles, consistently maintaining a highly personal sound of impressive quality for someone so far removed geographically from the main centers of creation at the time.

Album comes with a double-sided insert with a photo of young Alex himself and liner notes from the artist and label owners. All tracks are officially licensed from the artist and remastered from the original DAT tapes by Simon Davey at The Exchange (London).

Cassegrain announce collaborative EP. The Berlin based duo of Alex Tsiridis & Hüseyin Evirgen will release new work recorded alongside DJ Nobu, Tensal & Lady Starlight via their own Arcing Seas imprint in September. Leaning towards the more heady, high octane end of the genre - the three track EP showcases the duo's natural affinity for collaboration, maintaining Evirgen & Tsiridis' characteristic finish and atten-tion to detail, whilst providing ample space for the guests to properly colour the work. CT01, alongside Tensal, marries caustic drones with a potent lead sequence to produce a perfect peak time roller; whilst CN01, with DJ Nobu, riffs on a more melodic, stepping approach - maintaining that same rousing energy, but with a more psychedelic bent. CLS01, the duo's collaboration with La-dy Starlight comes in at almost 11 minutes, an ambient Techno journey that warps and shifts organi-cally across it's extended run time - complete with beat-less intro and multiple segues that work to bind the piece and it's different sections into one, cohesive narrative. Effective and impeccably produced - but with a keen ear for new & exciting sonics within the genre - this first collaborative outing proves an enviable addition to the duo's already impressive discogra-phy.

2019 was the year of breakthrough for Amsterdam-based talent and De Lichting staple Eversines. Continuing on his ascension, we’re chuffed to welcome him to the fold with ‘Plooi’ – a stupendous mini sonic odyssey of sorts, taking us from vaporous skylines to brightly hued seascapes. Both captivatingly melodic and kinetic to the full, the four tracks composing the backbone to Eversines’ new jaunt into elegiac dance territories work their magic in the gap betwixt zen-like atmospherics, velveteen acid, sun-bleached electro and chiseled breaks that step up to the plate.


Whilst the OG version of ‘Plooi’ eases us into a shape-shifting environment, swinging the pendulum between nu-age infused / Sino-flavoured harmonics, lysergic bass phrasing and muscular breaks straight out the UK rave scene’s heyday, the remix from De School resident DJ Oceanic alters the original into a subaquatic dub weapon, navigating its way across frothing and bubbling synth lines to emerge in geysers of thermal bleeping and rhythmic outbursts. A more jacking affair, ‘Efbol’ carves out a lane of its own in between angular techno and playful, retro-laced electronica a la KLF meets James Holden in his ’Idiots Are Winning’ days. Completing the set on a more understated note, ‘Missing’ in collaboration with RDS promises to fill your headspace with thoughts of beauty and quiet. Merging FX-dipped piano chords, laid-back junglism and heavily verbed-out envelopes to form a well unique piece of ambient lushness, Eversines ushers us into a world of vibrant musical rapture, nestling away from standardized tropes and patterned behaviours.

Psionic returns with a debut release from label boss, Oshana. Three masterful cuts present a fresh perspective on the influences that shaped her musical journey. The EP opens with “Techno the Planet,” a dreamy techno homage to her Midwestern roots. On the flipside, “Back to the Source,” is a gritty, emotive acid-tinged approach to an explosive peak-time roller. Closing out the ep is “Mediation Meditation,” a delicate, new-wave introspection that hypnotizes with unremitting reverie. The result is a timeless collection of melodic techno groovers.

Non Series returns after a short break with Priss Flagrant Foul EP remixes including tracks by Hoedus, Svreca, Ruhig and Steve Bicknell.

Blueprint returns with its final release for 2020, which sees label head, James Ruskin once again join forces with long-term collaborator, Mark Broom. It's been almost 2 years since the last Ruskin and Broom EP ('Domwen' - BP053), and in that time these two UK icons have continued to dominate with astounding solo work as well as their more experimental project, The Fear Ratio, releasing their third stunning album back in March for Skam.

Returning to their Techno bunker, Ruskin and Broom now deliver four new tracks of 'Basement Jams' to close the year. Expect heavyweight basslines, sharp stabs, tough grooves and a high level of funk to the metallic sonics that sets them apart from other releases.

Label head Sam Paganini steps up to deliver his new EP for JAM021

Tom Wax presents Microbots - Cosmic Evolution (Remixes) (Bonzai Vinyl)

German DJ, producer Tom Wax is back at Bonzai, presenting his famous Microbots persona and the superb Cosmic Evolution which will feature remixes from CJ Bolland, Drumcomplex and Tom himself. First released in 1992 on Chip I as K.O.-Mix, the track got a reissue in 1998 in its original form and is hailed as a fine example of the harder edged trance/techno sound of the era. Tom has been a leading figure in the electronic music scene since 1988, he has inspired a lot of artists around the world with his unique sound. After more than 25 years behind the decks he is still on a mission as he releases tracks on labels such as Great Stuff, Toolroom, Bush, Bonzai Progressive and more. At the height of the European techno and trance era, Tom was responsible for a vast number of classics under his Arpeggiators, Microbots and DJ Tom & Norman guises. His tracks found their home on R&S, Harthouse and Overdrive Records. He partnered with Thorsten Adler and found international fame with It's Our Future on Plastic City. Cosmic Evolution will be cut onto grey 12” vinyl with a limited-edition marbled version for the collectors. Digital versions will be released on After Dark.

The legendary CJ Bolland is up first on the remix, taking up the A1 slot and setting the tone beautifully. What can you say about this guy? A celebrated artist who is responsible for a lot of wonderful tracks and who inspired a whole generation, and continues to do so. Techno runs through his veins and this is proven with every track he produces; you just know his soul is in there also. Always an exciting time when he gets in the studio. On the remix here, we’re treated to that classic Bolland sound, thumping arena kicks, sporadic percussions and a unique spring sound. Dark rumbling basses and hypnotic synths mark the era perfectly, sending shivers up and down your spine.

Drumcomplex aka German duo Arnd Reichow and Daniel Reichow are up next with a superb remix. Known for their energetic, crushing techno sound, the guys are well versed, releasing filthy cuts since 2002. Here, they get into the spirit of 1992 and stamp their contemporary mark on a classic. Pounding drums lead as chaotic, sharp percussions set the rhythm free. A dark, drum fuelled event, the synths fade in midway through, bringing the nostalgia to life. A stomping track not to be missed.

Tom Wax’s own remix lowers the tempo, beefing up the sound for a deep, bassy ride into techno. Nice chunky beats and that slow burning, gritty bass are joined by the distinct plucked synth note. The original melody comes through with subtlety and on the break the 303’s are let loose, raising the energy levels. A top-notch rendition, not to be missed.

The Original Mix is a pacey, techno/trance monster. Solid beats and murky basses see this one pound the speakers, contrasted with warm, melodic pads and sharp plucked synth notes. A classic with a powerful bite and always one to remember.

Following hefty releases for Karlovak and Bass Culture in 2015, Ben Sims continues to bring his Ron Bacardi alias heat with along with a remix from Borrowed Identity.

Dutch mainstay Jeroen Search is a true genius of building linear grooves, either subtly breathing or powerfully bouncing. His Figure release following the 2018 LP Monism reflects this aptly once more. Minimalistic, hypnotic loops simply introduce the varied 5-track EP, followed up some by some heavyweight acid-house punchlines.
The flip makes its name, changing course again in order to head deeper for a more heads-down exploration of the bleep-space nebula. Sitting firmly nestled in the center of the record, Magnet Tapes is that endless loop suspended in time and space, slowly working its way into one’s consciousness with every repetition. Search cleverly captures this moment to introduce some sounds beyond the structure of track and loop, challenging our conception of music yet playfully igniting the mind’s imaginations.
Aiming for the finish line, the EP comes to a halt only after another taster of Jeroen Search’s deadpan efficient loop science, effortlessly stacking layers of rhythms for an ultimate straight-up techno workout.

New label Magnonic Signals is proud to present MS001, Waves of Magnetism EP. After a recent well recieved outing on Distant Worlds and an equally impressive split on Verdant Recordings, Mihail P (+) returns with two superb techno tracks showing his depth of knowledge for Detroit's second wave and also for B12 and their emotive bleep techno from the 90's, all while putting his own distinct spin on things. It's sure to do the great work on the head as well as the feet.

Spin Fidelity (-) previous releases on Bass Agenda and RF (also due in 2019 to feature on Subwax Excursions & Parang). Here he delivers two deep brooding electro jams, mixing classic liquid electro with old school vibes, fuelled with deep pads, black box workouts and tb acid lines. Perfect for dark rooms and loud systems.

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The album opens with an abandoned soundtrack to a recent Hollywood movie, leading into an expansive score for Dutch National Ballet which premiered at the re-opening of the Stedilijk Museum Amsterdam in front of Queen Beatrix, with synths and live strings offering a sinuous melancholic path.

Side Two explores a deep sense of intimacy and reverberant space. Baltik Kitlab introduces a throbbing variation on chamber techno, with soft shuffling rhythms. The album concludes with a contemplative, cloistered and emotional piano piece, Dead Letter Office, with a strong emotional pull.

It’s music that is tender, elegant and heartfelt. The Signal of a Signal of a Signal is a mature work of contemporary electronica from an artist who has been re-inventing himself for nearly the last thirty years.

The Signal of a Signal of a Signal was originally released in an extremely limited CD box set on Touched Music in December 2019. It was accompanied by new albums from FSOL, Locust, Anders Llar and others. The box set sold out in 10 minutes and raised more than £10,000 for Macmillan Cancer Support in the UK. Interest in the album continued and so here is a special edition on heavyweight vinyl in deluxe PVC bag with flap, with all new artwork. It’s an exceptionally personal and fragile release, woven in with the deaths of his entire family to cancer. The album is both a rhetoric of mourning and a celebration of music to empower.

Nebulae’s new cosmic trip returns to the V/A format with a galactic selection of artists from around the planet. Expect the usual collection of dreamy textures, lushy pads, emotive synths, intrincated drum patterns and some occasional acid drops.

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More than 20 years after it first launched, and 15 years after the last release, Gaetano Parisio has revived his well regarded techno label Conform. Now back to take up its place at the heart of the international scene, The first release of the new era is the start of a new CONFORM RE-TOUCHED SERIES which will be released over the coming months and contain classic Conform tracks that have been re-edit by big techno artists.

The first release contains four tracks plus one digital only bonus with heavyweights Ben Sims, Mark Broom, James Ruskin, Truncate and Stojche all stepping up. UK techno legend and Machine man Ben Sims is up first. His Hardgroove edit of Gaetek's is a brutal track with driving drums and unrelenting synths that bring it into the present day with a real sense of style. Mark Broom is another long time techno titan who has released on the best labels from M-Plant to Blueprint and he edits the B1 from C&G Southsystem's Dual EP. The result is an edgy track with big hi hats and hammering drums all run through with some bright synths that melt your mind.

James Ruskin is another vital techno player who runs his own legendary Blueprint label. His edit of a track from Gaetek's Advanced Series Vol. 1 EP is deep and hypnotic, with wooden hits and warped bass wrapping round the toughened kick drums. Truncate then tackles the same track and is known for his focus on the deeper, raw side of techno on 50 Weapons and Soma. His edit is just that - deep and atmospheric, with subtle keys up top as the busy and hard hitting drums power the track along.

Last of all, Stojche's Re-Chord of Stanny Franssen's Between the Lines is a digital only that is designed to get whole clubs and warehouses on the end of their seats.

This is a fantastic way to relaunch a much-missed techno label and marks the start of a great new series.

In a year of global shift and continuous changes, Figure takes a leap of faith and extends its catalog by introducing a completely new compilation series to the label. The Open Space series will feature forward-thinking Electronica and Ambient from a well-curated list of seasoned producers. Compositions that invite to let the mind wander, weaving stories, and conjuring up emotions.
While these softer genres have already played a respected role in former Figure releases, for the first time in the label’s history they are now being given the center stage. Volume 1 sets the mark by providing producers whom we’ve come to love for their dancefloor-centric output with an open space to showcase another side of their skillset. Open Space remains open to various strains of Electronica and Ambient, ranging from the introspective synth-monologues (Sebastian Muellaert / Kirilik), drony dub-experimentalism (Moritz Von Oswald), alive and breathing takes on the genre (JakoJako), to singular compositions which slowly build their own lasting narrative and thus develop a genuine, emotive quality (John Beltran / Tin Man ). Len Faki himself proves the artistic breadth of Open Space, sharing a powerful and conscious message through a rare and delicate moment of him exploring the form of spoken words. Other contributions include Jesper Dahlbäck as The Persuader, Luke Slater as 7th Plain, or Ralf Hildenbeutel - a former production partner of Sven Väth and now a successful composer of film soundtracks. Unfairly reduced to background music, it is not the kind of Ambient featured on the Open Space series. It is an engaging body of music, bonded by its contemplative, enveloping nature. Open Space bands together an array of fascinatingly skilled producers, finally given the opportunity to present some of their most creative and emotional material yet to date.

The enclosure of night promises freedom of another kind. Subterranean fantasies are consecrated in flesh. The voice calls and is answered by a beating pulse. They swell and break in rapturous cycles. On Sombras, Dosis operates from this intimate space, conjuring electroid visions rooted in techno, zynth-pop and nuova-beat.

Superb epic acid tribe renewer... A modern and sophisticated sound. Defenitly full of story-telling.

One of the best record on this label.. .and in this style !

Fine techno cuts by new dutch producer.

Techno news groove research result. After some years of silence Force Inc is back !

Acid techno from Jacidorex... a pearl !

With the A-side offering an Industrial Dancefloor solid Hard techno Kick at a reasonable speed... B side opening with a loud bass kicker trippy acid techno... and last tune for a Dave Clarke kind of techno with a little pinch of Frenchtechno toutch.

A solid base for the dancefloor !

In The Face Of Devastating Violence, How Are You Responding. I Think Deeply About The Moment We're In And Am Searching For A Response That's Not Blatant Or Overt, But More-so Inviting The Listener To Contemplate Their Own Mindset. The Music Here Is An Expression, My Response To Surviving These Traumatic, Unpredictable Times. Most Of The New Sounds Came Out Of The Experience Of Living In Berlin And Traveling Around Europe.. "brâncui Sculpting Beyoncé In Gold Lamé" Is A Line From Mike Ladd's Song "blonde Negress" From The Album Negrophilia. The Album Was Inspired By Petrine Archer-straw's Book Of The Same Name (with The Subtitle "avant-garde Paris And Black Culture In The 1920s"). The Book Explores The Paris Art World's Embrace Of Black American And African Culture - And Its Co-option Of Black Art And Culture, Which Played Heavily Into Art Deco, Cubism, Jazz, Etc. I Read The Book Some Years Back, But I Love How Mike Ladd Warps It, Drawing A Long Line Between Beyonce And Brancusi, Whose Sleeping Muse Was Inspired By African Masks" Lamin Fofana Is An Electronic Producer And Artist. His Instrumental Electronic Music Contrasts The Reality Of Our World With What's Beyond And Explores Questions Of Movement, Migration, Alienation, And Belonging. He Is From Sierra Leone, Lived In Guinea, United States, And Currently Located In Berlin.

C50 tape recording by Lowtec live at Meakusma ́16, that lead to the 12” BLUNDAR1.1 release. 100 hand numbered copies.

Mystery man MW Parsons takes care of the A side with Altvornorge, a melodic somewhat melancholy journey. Followed by Kusanagi, a mean and quirky slow burner.

On the B side Gluten Vrij and Sushi Delight by party crew Marck bring a more straight forward, percussive and groove orientated approach to the table.

Split EP arriving fresh from Brooklyn record label and radio show Ethereal Beatbox. Patient brings ambient-leaning jungle heaters, while S.Knoll delivers heady, psychedelic Techno bangers.

These tunes were composed 200 by RADIUM !
the start of a new ceintury with a news sound from him... firest traces of his evolution into something more modern... more structures... HARDCORE NEVER DIE !

Another new artist out of the increasingly blurred lines of what is the American dance underground, Samantha Vacation appears with her first 12 inch release for L.I.E.S.
This release is comprised of two full side tracks which explore a loose yet complex form of mutated beat driven music which again may or may not be directed at the dancefloor. Subtle hints of the bass music and the twisted
remnants of Detroit techno are present in both tracks as they freely stutter and morph while the songs evolve. Challenging for the the dj and listener alike

2 sweet Pumper from UZI and one long psychedelic banger from Keja.

VAULT SERIES’ 25th release sees label owner Subjected collaborate with Andrejko to release four haunting cuts entitled ‘Vault Series 25.0’.

Founded by Subjected in 2010, VAULT SERIES’ first 25 releases have seen Subjected give a platform to artists such as Sawlin, Mørbeck and his own music focusing on the raw, industrial side of
techno with heavy distortion and experimental edged soundscapes. Over the past ten years VAULT SERIES’ consistent musical output of timeless releases made the Berlin label become a key player of
the techno community worldwide. ‘VAULT SERIES 25.0’ sees the label owner Subjected collaborate with Andrejko again following their ‘Format’ EP together on Subjected Systems last year.

‘Pitchfork’ begins proceedings with heavy, distorted kicks scattered around eerie modulations and winding elements before ‘Pain Management’ follows with sinister lead synths, growling resonations and brutal textures throughout.

On the flip, ‘On’ deploys shimmering percussion, hypnotic oscillations and churning murmurs keeping the atmosphere dark yet intriguing. ‘Medication’ then rounds off the EP with pacey, drum progression and fizzing synths fusing with machine-like sound design and energetic grooves.

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BNJMN returns to Bright Sounds with Sensei; following on from the foundations laid by his "Final Network" EP released in the spring of 2018 he again showcases the melodic, yet hypnotic and pulsating side of his sound that he has become renowned for.

Starting with the almost house-like "Soared Above" synths fly over syncopated rhythms which build and then descend into something harsher and earthier.

"Intercellular" goes somewhat harder, yet still retaining the hypnotism and lightness of touch which will suit most hours in the club.

The title track is an exercise in restraint, one for the early hours when everything blurrs and only the space in between the sounds carry you along.

"Walking Into Yourself" showcases the dreamiest side of BNJMN, in slowing down the BPM the producer shows the intricate details of his sound, letting the listener in on a dense forestlike journey.

Better Sound 06 with the debut of one of the hottest artist right now Corp and the magic Combo from Austria: Tonnovelle!

After K-rAd, Saverio Celestri, Dawl, Moxx, Steve Marie and the italians masters Astral Body & Franco Falsini, we got another great split EP.