Techno

Premiere: Pig&Dan combine with Mark Reeve for label landmark 100th release
ELEVATE, the label started by Pig&Dan focuses on releasing music to make the listener feel just that – ‘elevated’. Since its inception in 2012, its seen a stream of hits climb the Beatport charts, featuring artists including Amelie Lens, Monika Kruse and Julian Jeweil. Not forgetting the smash hit No.1 techno track from Aitor Ronda... Read more »

Premiere: Thomas Schumacher returns on Noir Music with a fresh new release
After Thomas Schumacher’s succesful “Natural Rhythm” trilogy on Noir Music, the Berlin-based producer now returns with a fresh new release. Continuing on from last years trilogy, Thomas created this 90s rave inspired “Embody Paradox” release. Both tracks are geniusly crafted and a tribute to warehouse moments from the early 90s with a twist of Thomas’... Read more »

Premiere: Pursuit Recordings boss Rob Hes returns to the label in new collaboration with The Southern
Pursuit Recordings is the recently founded label of techno producer Rob Hes. Their next release is a collaboration between The Southern and the boss himself. The Italian producer keeps going from strength to strength, which didn’t go unnoticed by head honcho Hes. Their collab evolved quite organically and is one big mesmerising melodic affair, catering... Read more »

Premiere: Markantonio & Atroxx join forces for big EP on AnalyticTrail
The new release on Markantonio’s label AnalyticTrail is a three track techno EP and a collaboration between the label boss himself and Atroxx. Markantonio is a leading figure in the Italian music scene and along with releases on his own labels, his back catalogue also includes the likes of Sleaze (UK), Drumcode, Harthouse and Brood... Read more »

Premiere: Carl Cox returns with massive remix of Monkey Safari’s ‘Energie’ on Hommage
What makes everybody’s darling duo Monkey Safari so special is surely their authenticity; with their striking debut album ‘Odyssey’ , this meant producing the same kind of tracks they were playing as they toured nightclubs and festivals around the world, rather than simply a listening album. The result was a dance floor artwork. And while... Read more »

Premiere: Napoli’s Phobiq hosts dynamite collab from The Reactivitz and Atroxx
Lyon’s own The Reactivitz combines with Montreal powerhouse Atroxx on a brand new EP for renowned Napoli imprint Phobiq this month. Follow: @thereactivitz // @atroxx7 // @phobiqrecordings

Premiere: Dosem delivers “Just In Time” as UK label Toolroom celebrates 15th anniversary
The UK is celebrating 15 years of one of Dance Music’s most recognisable an international independent labels this month: Toolroom. Avoiding a retrospective reflection of the label’s classic tracks, achievements and catalogue, Toolroom are set to present an album of all new exclusive material written by some of House music’s established favourites. Joining the celebration... Read more »

A Night in Review: Photon at Printworks
Printworks was back. And back with a bang. The new opening took place on the 3rd of March, seeing Kerri Chandler and John Talabot grace the venue, courtesy of London party-starters The Hydra. Fast forward a few weeks, and the same team were bringing back a techno party that had a heavyweight impact upon its... Read more »

Desert Hearts brings Damian Lazarus, wAFF, Egyptian Lover, and more to Spring Festival
Desert Hearts announced that they will return to Los Coyotes Indian Reservation on April 27th-31st for another 80+ hour stint with some of House & Techno’s most cutting edge acts. Joining the billing for this year’s lineup is Damian Lazarus, wAFF, Egyptian Lover, Anabel Englund, Serge Devant, Kevin Knapp, Doc Martin, Matt Tolfrey, and many... Read more »

Premiere: Argentina’s Jonas Kopp remixes AFFKT on Suara
Next up on the burgeoning Suara imprint is Spain’ Affkt, who is releasing a two-track EP with remixes from Jonas Kopp, Desert Sound Colony and Bnjmn. In his own words, Affkt describes the vision behind his EP : ” Fosc is a track that arises from my fascination for Bugge Wesseltoft’s music. I really like his compositional... Read more »