Melodic Techno

Mind Against drop surprise single ‘Dreamcast’ on Afterlife
Mind Against further their fruitful relationship with Afterlife as their cinematic, compulsively danceable single ‘Dreamcast’ drops on Friday 16th December, following their 2021 ‘Changes’ EP on the imprint. Already very much on the music map, the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo released their eagerly awaited ‘fabric presents…’ compilation in September to critical acclaim from the likes of... Read more »

Hyunji-A: “I suppose it came naturally, with time and experience”
There’s a hint of calm assurance in Hyunji Lee’s demeanor as we meet in the studio apartment she uses as both living and music making space. ‘It’s definitely more of a going with the flow thing. I go into it without expecting anything,’ she observes as we go through the path which led her where... Read more »

Premiere: Remcord unveils a new release on his label REBA
Winter is coming soon and brings with it long nights, moments by the fireplace and a new episode on REBA. This new EP is once again an opportunity for Remcord to express himself without limits, at the border of sound exploration and wild dance. This new chapter begins with a bass line that comes out... Read more »

Premiere: Jos & Eli presents a new remix for AÏA on Poesie Musik
Jos & Eli combine their talents for a fresh new remix on Poesie Musik. They bring their unique sound to a new version of AÏA’s ‘We Are Built.’ It is an immediately captivating tune with sweeping synths and rubbery drums. The hits power it onwards and the vocal is a spine-tingling one that brings real... Read more »

Premiere: Ae:ther creates a new remix for Mark Tarmonea on his label Eye And Eye
Mark Tarmonea welcomes Aet:her with a remix of ‘Run & Hide’ on his label Eye And Eye. Having released on labels like Aterflife and Siamese, Ae:ther is one of the most interesting and futuristic artists the electronic music world has to offer at the moment. The remix impresses with a driving bass, energetic leads and... Read more »

Premiere: Stil Vor Talent present their 14th installment of the Schneeweiss compilation series
Over the years, Berlin has been cited as Oliver Koletzki’s main point of reference and, more importantly, his endless source of inspiration. His albums Großstadtmärchen and Großstadtmärchen 2 are wholehearted tributes of the German capital, as its importance is continuously hinted and charted. Friedrichshain, one of Berlin’s vibrant districts, has always held a special place... Read more »

Premiere: Olivier Giacomotto drops a new remix for Himszlow on Dear Deer Records
The prolific and always-on-point Dear Deer Music is back with Himszlow’s new single ‘Custo’ including Robert Babicz and Olivier Giacomotto Remixes. This is a classy trio of cuts once more. ‘Custo’ is a beautifully downbeat tune. The heavy, slow drums are dubbed out and moody, with delicate melodies and synths up top adding to the... Read more »

Premiere: The Element on remix duty for Henri Bergmann & Wennink
Following up the indie dance future classic ‘Mind Control’, Henri Bergmann & Wennink return with the heavier club-ready dancefloor bomb ‘Simulacrum’ with remixes from The Element, Betical, and Murat Uncuoğlu. Big polyphonic bass synths, gliding melodic arps, and Wennink’s trademark emotive vocal drive the track relentlessly toward an epic breakdown. We wanna know the secrets... Read more »

Premiere: Armonica make their debut on Fur Coat’s label Oddity with their ‘Daydream’ EP
Øddity’s 40th release marks the debut of Italian duo Armonica, who are on a high after featuring on Afterlife’s Unity Pt.3 and playing for Tale of Us at Hï in Ibiza. The Daydream EP continues Andrea and Salvatore’s exploration of a darker melodic techno sound over three expansive tracks. Pulsating title track ‘Daydream’ immediately seizes... Read more »

Premiere: Julian Wassermann joins the Sinners adventure with his freshly forged ‘Mute’ EP
After releases on Watergate, Stil vor Talent & Suara, the Munich-based producer Julian Wassermann joins the Sinners adventure with his freshly forged ‘Mute’ EP. ‘Mute’ is one to surprise as its aesthetic chords progressions will accompany you throughout the entire experience. Julian Wassermann knew he wanted to disrupt the listener’s experience, leaving him waiting for... Read more »