Melodic Techno

Second chapter on the way towards the anticipated release of their third studio album on Stil vor Talent, ‘Momentum’, here comes Hidden Empire’s second EP, ‘Last Call’. Tapping in the duo’s trademark seam of EBM-laced techno bound for hi-impact dancefloor hustle and further far-reaching, cross-dimensional escapology, this second instalment delivers a serious amount of craggy... Read more »

Italian duo Moonwalk make their debut on Joris Voorn’s Spectrum label, presenting an impressive two-track salvo of emotional and expansive melodic techno. ‘Dark Waves’, a collaboration with fellow Italians EarthLife, fuses hammering, metronomic percussion and growling bass synths that build from a subdued rumble to an epic and melodic peak. A cavernous tune for those... Read more »

‘Euphoria’ is the infectious new single from the upcoming debut album ‘Born Digital’ by Tomorrowland mainstage artist Pretty Pink. The driving groove and infectious synths make ‘Euphoria’ an impressive production full of melodic intensity. Risen from the deep & dark woods of the Harz in Germany, Pretty Pink is a charming pink lady who made... Read more »

Mia Aurora is a London-based melodic house and techno DJ and Producer. Drawing on influences from labels including Afterlife, Anjunadeep and Bedrock, Mia’s DJ sets range from melody-driven house and electronica to darker, techno-influenced releases. Mia began her musical journey from an early age, becoming proficient in guitar and piano as well as songwriting and... Read more »

Riding high off the back of a hugely prolific inaugural year – a year which saw no less than four critically acclaimed label releases and a hugely successful debut showcase event in Tel Aviv – internationally celebrated record label and artist collective Scenarios steamrollers into 2023 with continued vigour, with the unveiling of its next... Read more »

Swedish producer Ivan Berggren, aka Paresse, returns to Eskimo Recordings with ‘Meat Robots’, an underground house number whose acid bass lines and ricocheting percussion will have even assembly line robots jacking as it builds to a hypnotic conclusion. The track was inspired by Berggren’s wrestling with the age-old question of just what we are, simply... Read more »

Gray Cosmo steps up to the leading RUKUS label with a new EP full of techno power. Born and raised in Turin, Italy, Alessandro and Andrea met in 2020 and embarked on a new artistic path as Gray Cosmo. Alessandro was producing and performing worldwide as Alex Mine, releasing his music on labels such as... Read more »

Final Request provides the first 2023 release for Øddity, Fur Coat’s unstoppable melodic techno force. This EP follows previous chart-topping works for the likes of Atlant, Dynamic, and Radikon. ‘Become Better’ gives further insight into Final Request’s undoubtable talent across four powerful tracks. The lead track ‘Become Better’ demands your attention from the first initial... Read more »

Up-and-coming Vivrant star OLING is making moves. Not just with his brand new event series ‘Roots’ launched in November of last year, but also with his latest project ’Sonic Explorations’. A producer camp set out to take place in the abyss of the Swedish wilderness. OLING released his debut EP ‘Aves’ on Jeremy Olander’s Vivrant... Read more »

Afterlife’s 2023 campaign commences with a collaborative single from Argy and two-man outfit Goom Gum. The trio get together for the first time on this cut, pouring their respective energies into a powerful composition. ‘Pantheon’ utilizes a rousing vocal symphony, with a rolling bassline, an urgent melody and a goosebump-inducing breakdown to devastating effect.