Melodic Techno

Premiere: Axel Haube & Robert Owens Unite for Darkly Hypnotic ‘Rushing’ on Truesoul
Belgian techno maestro Axel Haube features Chicago House legend Robert Owens on darkly sensual single ‘Rushing’, his debut on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul imprint, out February 21st. Axel Haube offers ravers and underground fans melodic and cosmic techno, with darkly driving grooves, with seductive synths echoing early trance influences. He’s played at Tomorrowland (Afterlife Stage), Circoloco... Read more »

Premiere: Julian Prince & Wild Dark deliver captivating collaboration on ‘Schrödinger’s Cat’ EP, via Oxia’s Diversions Music
Diversions Music are thrilled to welcome longtime friends and collaborators Wild Dark and Julian Prince to the label with their captivating new EP, ‘Schrödinger’s Cat.’ The duo’s story began at the legendary Club Twilo in New York during Sasha and John Digweed’s iconic residency, where a shared passion for music sparked their creative connection. While... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Works Of Intent
UK dance music antagonist, Works Of Intent (aka R.O.S.H.) is a vital voice in the underground who champions the sounds and stories of South Asian creatives in his role as Project Manager and Visual Designer for DAYTIMERS. Creator of dance music that hurts, he’s an expressive selector across four decks, and has played key clubs... Read more »

Premiere: ELIF’s imprint, Marginalia, brings fresh wave of enigmatic underground sounds to ‘Bestiary Vol. 2’ VA
Barcelona-based Marginalia returns with the second installment of their ‘Bestiary’ VA series, featuring twenty-one forward-thinking productions from a diverse roster of rising talents. With ELIF at the helm, ‘Bestiary Vol. 2’ brings a fresh wave of modernistic underground house and techno to the dance floor. Highlights include ELIF’s ‘Being An Artist’ which features David LeSal,... Read more »

Premiere: AVTEL grace Gloire Records with cinematic dimension & dark romance on ‘Midnight Roses’ EP
AVTEL is back with ‘Midnight Roses EP,’ their first EP of 2025, marking the beginning of a new trilogy. They deliver an immersive sonic experience where electronic music meets a captivating cinematic dimension. Including two tracks with distinct and strong identities, this EP oscillates between airy melodies and catchy drums, immersing the listener into an... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by MANTi
Los Angeles-based Iranian DJ, producer and Koncept event founder Mana Nabati, aka MANTI, is fast becoming one of the most exciting rising talents on the underground circuit. Crafting a unique and distinctive sound palette through an immersive education in Music Production and Sound Design at Point Blank Music School in LA, MANTi’s sonic journey is... Read more »

Little Talk with Momery
Momery is a Greek duo who have really made an impact over the last 18 months with releases on esteemed imprints like Siamese, HABITAT, ICONYC and more. We caught up with them recently to find out more about their journey, their local scene in Greece, and their plans for 2025… WWD: Your name, Momery, blends... Read more »

Premiere: Thimble debuts on RUMMEL with divine rework of Zakir’s ‘Emotional Swing’
Hailing from south of Spain, a historic cradle of vanguard artists, Thimble, is an emerging name with a strong musical background and distinctive, avant-garde sound. His passion for electronic music and experimentation knows no limits, allowing him to transcend genres, from afro house, deep house or melodic-techno with indie influences. His music is loaded with... Read more »

Premiere: Simon Sizer inaugurates personal imprint, GAAL Records, with immersive, introspective energy on ‘Raise’ EP
GAAL Records proudly announces its debut release, ‘Raise,’ a two-track EP by label founder Simon Sizer. The EP sets the tone for the label’s vision: raw expression, deep emotion, and techno without compromise. With ‘Raise’ and ‘Drift,’ Simon Sizer delivers a powerful introduction to GAAL Records. The title track builds on layered melodies and pulsating... Read more »

Select Cuts 328 mixed by Erly Tepshi
Born in 1988 in Tirana, Erly Tepshi started his DJ career at the age of 15. Inspired by the new wave of electronic music, deeply, emotional and full of vibration, he was one of the pioneers of melodic house and techno music. Atmospheric pads and melodic warm synths with rich basses characterize his productions. Throughout... Read more »