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Rekids: A Forceful and Lasting Imprint in Techno.
ailing from the UK, Rekids isn't your average electronic label. Founded in 2006 by the collaborative minds of James Masters and Matt Edwards (aka Radio Slave), Rekids has carved a unique path in the scene within a short time.
Renowned for its cutting-edge sounds, the label champions electronic music that thrives both on and off the dance floor. They consistently push boundaries, releasing innovative tracks that resonate with listeners even in a relaxed setting.
Over the years, Rekids has become a breeding ground for some of techno's most exciting new voices. Artists like Lucy, Raxon, and SHDW & Obscure Shape all found a platform for their early works on the label. Rekids also wasn't afraid to collaborate with techno veterans, with releases from the likes of Robert Hood and Surgeon adding a touch of experience to the label's roster.
Over the years, Rekids has released a string of critically acclaimed records, solidifying its position as a leading force in techno. The label continues to push boundaries and discover new artists, ensuring its place at the forefront of the genre's evolution.
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This Is Not Happening EP
Traces To Nowhere - (5:55) 134 BPM
Paper Clip - (6:57) 133 BPM Hot
Wet Moon - (6:38) 136 BPM
The Struggle - (5:07) 135 BPM
Played by: S-File
Review: 2019 is shaping up to be a busy year for Adam Brocki and Jan W?ycicki aka Private Press - and Happening is their third release so far this year. It's the follow up to last year's Zero Sum EP on Rekids and once again, showcases their distinctive take on techno. "Traces to Nowhere" and "Paper Clip" are led by wiry, shuffling grooves that underpin insistent chord stabs and dubbed out bass lines. Both tracks come across like a fresh take on 90s deep house / deep techno. "Wet Moon" sees the pair head off in a more tripped out direction, led by a throbbing, jungle bass, while "The Struggle" is a more contemporary roller.
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REKIDS 138
31 May 19
Techno
Afra EP
Afra - (7:05) 127 BPM Hot
Source Vibration - (6:38) 126 BPM
Pallas Athena & Aeoleus - (6:36) 127 BPM
Bishop - (6:12) 125 BPM
Review: Following on from releases for Off and his own, self-titled label, Hybrasil debuts on Rekids. The title track is a pumping tribal affair that resounds to dramatic stabs, heavy kicks and a rolling rhythm. It's a lean, linear affair that showcases this emerging producer's prowess. On "Source Vibration", Hybrasil delivers another locked-on arrangement, with looped percussive chimes and a rolling groove prevailing. "Pallas Athena & Aeoleusc" centres on tough, dense kicks and a rippling bass as well as dramatic break downs. Last but not least is "Bishop", where sweeping, dubbed out chords unveil over a somewhat slower but equally effective clubby pattern.
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RSPX 13
24 May 19
Techno
Ground Control/Last Communication
Ground Control - (11:26) 128 BPM Hot
Last Communication - (11:43) 105 BPM
Review: The first Radio Slave material of 2019 also marks the start of a new chapter for Rekids, as it kick starts the Stranger In The Night sub-label. A vehicle designed solely for releases by label owner Radio Slave, Fred P, Anthony Rother and King Britt, it gets off to a great start with "Ground Control". Unlike much of Edwards' work, this is a dramatic, musical affair with dramatic synth stabs and tonal builds underpinned by a grungy bass and a loose, stepping groove. It comes across like Radio Slave's take on Underground Resistance. "Last Communication" is also atypical of the Radio Slave sound, with widescreen synths and woodwind unraveling over a stop-start groove.
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STR 001
17 May 19
Techno
Rave Slave
Rave Slave - (6:31) 130 BPM
Audio Space - (5:35) 128 BPM
Stronger Than Steel - (5:46) 130 BPM
Planet E - (6:08) 128 BPM
Planet E (accapella) - (1:09) 140 BPM Hot
Review: Deep Dimension follow last year's So 1992 debut release on Rekids with this similarly-influenced release that draws on sources from the early 90s. The title track revolves around hammering kicks and a wild rave sequence that references Riot-period UR. Similarly, "Audio Space" sees the pair chop up a vocal sample and loop it over a brutal, industrial rhythm. Meanwhile, "Stronger Than Steel" comes across as a modern take on Frankfurt Trax, replete with the seemingly solemn rapping that was the signature accompaniment for many of those iconic releases. Last but by no means least is "Planet E", where Deep Dimension deliver a discordant stomper.
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REKIDS 137
10 May 19
Techno
Moments Of Peace Within EP
Walked Into My Life - (6:12) 134 BPM Hot
What Could I Have Done - (6:56) 134 BPM
Wrong Muse - (6:29) 134 BPM
The First Vision - (6:41) 134 BPM
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REKIDS 135
12 Apr 19
Techno
More Stories From The Future
Modular Life - (7:45) 132 BPM
Iall Sit Back, Youall Jack - (5:47) 130 BPM Hot
Layers Of Fear - (5:31) 133 BPM
Hassling - (5:20) 130 BPM
Headless - (5:56) 133 BPM
Gate Closing - (7:21) 136 BPM
The Boxing Lesson - (6:36) 133 BPM
The Finisheras Heart - (6:24) 130 BPM
Played by: S-File, Spettro, Reeko
Review: FBK aka Kevin Kennedy put out an EP on Shake's Frictional EP back in the late 90s before reappearing nearly 15 years later. Happily, Kennedy has not lost his distinctive touch and this debut album marks him out as a master of raw house and techno. More streamlined than his colleague Shake, Stories contains bruising, visceral workouts like "Layers of Fear" and "I'll Sit Back, You'll Jack" and relentless looped workouts like "Headless". That said, this is not an entirely peak-time collection, and Kennedy also drops deeper Detroit techno like the subtle back beats and churning chords of "Hassling". It's the latest chapter in the resurgence of one of techno's unsung heroes.
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REKIDS 136
12 Apr 19
Techno
The Portrait Of Nina Sayers EP
DoppelgaInger - (6:29) 130 BPM Hot
Countdown - (6:20) 132 BPM
The Portrait Of Nina Sayers - (6:25) 131 BPM
Review: Hemka follows releases on Labrynth and Balans with this powerful three-tracker. "Doppelganger" is led by a spooky organ riff that is underpinned by rolling drums and powerful thunder claps. Meanwhile on "Countdown", the Paris-based artist delivers one-note bleeps and layered vocal samples over dense, driving drum patterns, in the process creating a peak time mixture of Ben Sims and Sandwell District. Changing direction once again, she drops the powerful title track, where insistent bleeps and waves of filtered percussion gradually reach a crescendo as they crash in over a driving rhythm. It rounds off a fine tough club techno EP.
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RSPX 12
29 Mar 19
Techno
Raw Files
The Yard Man - (7:30) 128 BPM Hot
Brotha - (8:25) 128 BPM
Review: Rekids boss Matt Edwards hooks up with emerging producer Patrick Mason for another outing as SRVD. "The Yard Man" is a banging affair, with a discordant riff at its centre, while deranged vocal samples and wild chants serve to add to the track's individualistic - and effective - appeal. "Brotha" is a less upfront affair, but once again the pair draw on reggae/dub influences, as a swirling, spacey filter underpins soulful vocals over a chugging dub techno groove. It's a laid-back counterpoint to "The Yard Man" and sets out this project as one of the most innovative in modern electronic music.
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REKIDS 134
22 Mar 19
Techno
Understand
Understand - (7:17) 125 BPM Hot
Where U At - (6:38) 126 BPM
Review: Nic Fanciulli's association with Rekids stretches back to 2012 when he remixed Radio Slave's "Grindhouse", but this is his first release proper for the label. The title track strikes a great balance between soul and force, with the Saved boss laying down a beguiling female vocal over a thumping club rhythm that is led by steely percussion and tough kicks. The inclusion of a pitch-bent male vocal adds some extra moodiness to "Understand". Meanwhile, "Where U At" is just as impressive; inspired by the tough tracky legacy of labels like Relief, Fanciulli drops a tweaked, analogue workout, replete with building chords and repetitive vocal snatches.
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REKIDS 133
08 Mar 19
Techno
Break 97 EP
Break 97 - (5:45) 128 BPM Hot
Heart - (6:07) 128 BPM
EFB - (5:53) 128 BPM
G Theme - (6:07) 130 BPM
Review: Mark Broom is primarily known for his techno work, but over the years he has also worked on funk and broken beat projects. The title track on this release for Rekids also marks another artistic departure, with the UK producer delivering a vocal-led, disco house groove. There's a similar dynamic at play on "Heart", where Broom drops a slightly tougher but still very soulful workout. Things get progressively tougher as the EP progresses and "Efb" sees him add surging chords and heavy kicks as the remnants of a vocal sample lingers in the background. Finally, "G Theme" sees Broom up the pace for a tough but soulful techno workout - replete with diva vocals.
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REKIDS 132
22 Feb 19
Techno
Let's Be Free EP
The Jester - (6:59) 130 BPM
Tonic - (6:37) 128 BPM Hot
The Days Are Longer Now - (6:29) 130 BPM
Let's Be Free - (4:01) 87 BPM
Review: Roberto aka Rob Kirkaldy has already gained recognition with releases on his own Fossil Archiv label, but makes the transition into the premier league with this outing for Rekids. "The Jester" starts off the release in epic form as chords surge and build over whiplash percussion and robust kicks. "Tonic" is just as impressive, with filtered stabs and chilling strings unravelling over a dense, linear rhythm, while on "The Days Are Longer Now", the emerging UK producer delivers a frosty melodic sequence against a back drop of steely percussion and tough kicks. Rounding off the release is the title track, an atmospheric, downtempo workout that has shades of Carl Craig
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RSPX 11
08 Feb 19
Techno
Walking Through Motown EP
Walking Through Motown (Part 1) - (7:45) 134 BPM
Walking Through Motown (Part 2) - (6:37) 132 BPM
The Law Is Spiritual - (5:59) 130 BPM Hot
We Will Still Resist - (6:25) 130 BPM
Review: Subradeon have already released on DJ 3000's Motech, but Motown is sure to garner them a lot of attention. It marks the culmination of the Italian duo's decade-long immersion in electronic music and sees them deliver an effortlessly executed EP. The 'Part 1' of the title track is a peak-time, dramatic banger, led by swirling, atmospheric synths and underpinned by resonating kicks. 'Part 2' sees the duo tease out a very different sound; led by more melodic keys and futuristic synth stabs, it draws on the heritage of early Detroit techno for inspiration. "The Law is Spiritual" is also musical, but it is led by a rumbling bass and its piano lines are accompanied by preacher man-style vocal samples. Last but certainly not least on this excellent EP is the uplifting Chicago house of "We Will Still Resist".
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REKIDS 131
21 Dec 18
Techno
Atoner
Atoner - (5:53) 125 BPM Hot
Complie - (7:17) 124 BPM
Dancerecter - (2:29) 122 BPM
Leto - (2:21) 87 BPM
Ostanovitsa - (6:07) 126 BPM
Starveme (feat Tayut Ogni) - (4:31) 131 BPM
Come Along - (4:49) 131 BPM
Delore - (2:35) 129 BPM
Melting Lights - (7:03) 132 BPM
Standalone - (4:24) 127 BPM
Neva - (5:29) 126 BPM
Can't Get Enough - (4:25) 130 BPM
Stonecold - (3:40) 122 BPM
Footer - (5:29) 123 BPM
Review: Saint Petersburg-based producer Aleksei Nikitin aka Nocow debuted on Rekids - the estemmed imprint run by Matt Edwards - last year with his impressive Samaya Dolgaya Noch EP, and has previously released on labels like Clone Royal Oak, Figure and Fauxpas Musik. His new offering Atoner will be his eighth full length and is a vibrant body of work which spans everything from hypnotic techno, smack electro, ambient and the zeitgeist of early 90s rave as well as raw house jams.
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REKIDS 130
23 Nov 18
Minimal/Tech House
Stories We Tell Ourselves EP
Nebula - (4:09) 125 BPM Hot
Sous Les Etoiles - (5:09) 55 BPM
Stories We Tell Ourselves - (6:49) 125 BPM
Pink Moon - (4:36) 118 BPM
Review: Sebo K has always had a knack of crafting emotive house and techno, so it's no real surprise that his latest release is shot through with atmospheric sensibilities. This aesthetic is audible from the get-go: "Nebula" is led by a tripped out acid line, but it's the booming hardcore bass and the jazzy keys that really push the listener back to a more carefree time in electronic music's recent past. On the reflective "Sous Les Etoiles", the German producer goes deeper again as wispy synth lines and ghostly melodies showcase his expertise. The title track sees Sebo map out a new direction thanks to the use of crisp break beats - albeit coated in soft focus melodies - while "Pink Moon" concludes the release again with breathy, effervescent sounds.
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REKIDS 129
23 Nov 18
Electro
Der Sturm EP
Der Sturm - (6:29) 133 BPM Hot
Zeit Des Erwachens - (6:08) 133 BPM
Tronen Der Sonne - (5:37) 134 BPM
Review: 2018 has been a standout year for Rekids, with the label championing emerging artists like P.Leone and SP-X. This approach continues on Der Sturm. That said, Marco Bl?si and Luigi Urba, the producers behind the release, had already appeared on Matt Edwards' label last year with Himmel Und Erde and also supplied a remix of the epic "Grindhouse" track. Given free reign to do their own thing again, they deliver the title track's epic chords and pounding kicks - which draws on 90s techno heritage. "Zeit Des Erwachens" also features tough drums, but this time they are aligned to a darker techno stab, while on "Tr?nen Der Sonne", the pair keep the dance floor pressure up with a rattling percussive banger.
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REKIDS 128
09 Nov 18
Techno
Synergy EP
Tripeo & Cadans - "Rave Tune" - (6:33) 128 BPM
The Leap - "Idiocracy" - (6:51) 131 BPM
Tripeo - "Need For Nuance" - (7:03) 132 BPM
Tripeo - "Zeitgeist" - (5:36) 134 BPM Hot
Review: On Synergy, Rekids delivers a killer release that focuses mainly on Darko Esser's Tripeo project . Tripeo & Cadans' "Rave Tune" is a tough, driving techno track imbued with dreamy synths, while in a similar style, Tripeo's collaboration with Doka as The Leap sees the pair unleash atmospheric textures over rolling, steely drums. Esser flies solo for the remaining tracks and on "Need For Nuance", drops the melodies in favour of a niggling, bleepy-heavy analogue techno workout. Keeping the audience guessing till the very last, "Zeitgeist" is a cool electro stepper that veers in and out of straight 4/4 kicks.
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RSPX 10
02 Nov 18
Techno
So 1992
So 1992 (original mix) - (5:47) 130 BPM Hot
So 1992 (radio Slave & P Leone remix) - (7:24) 130 BPM
Review: It sounds like Jeffrey Hek and Jimmy van de Geijn aka Deep Dimension spent the second year of the 90s dancing till the early hours at outdoor raves. The title track here resounds to pounding drums that support wild rave riffs and even a high-paced hardcore MC rap. It's rough, raw and successfully captures the wide-eyed sound of that era. Rekids boss Radioslave teams up with P.Leone to deliver a remix of the Dutch duo. Laying down chugging, tribal beats and turning the rave riff into a spooky synth riff, it's a tough house track that has more in common with the clubs of New York than the fields outside Amsterdam.
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REKIDS 127
26 Oct 18
Techno
Under New Light
Dystopian Lotus - (6:18) 135 BPM Hot
Breaths Of Separation - (5:55) 137 BPM
The Orbiter - (7:05) 135 BPM
Desire Of Invisibility - (6:49) 130 BPM
Review: With releases for esteemed techno labels like Komisch and Time To Express to his credit, Rekids might not seem like the most obvious home for SP-X. That said, Under New Light is part of the label's Special Projects series, which is designed to shine a light on underground artists. It gets off to a frenetic start with "Dystopian Lotus", where pummelling drums and SP-X's trademark snappy percussion underpin the kind of eerie synth sequence you might expect to hear on a Carl Craig record. "Breaths of Separation" is more frenetic and furious, with SP-X dropping lead weight kicks, pitch bent hats and gated synth stabs, while "The Orbiter" sees this highly talented artist return to the concrete drums and militaristic percussive volleys that pervaded on his previous Eps for a rousing climax.
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RSPX 09
05 Oct 18
Techno
Heaven Is A State Of Mind
Escape - (5:41) 163 BPM
Breeze - (6:50) 124 BPM
Sun's Out - (6:33) 128 BPM Hot
Future Is Not Always Bright - (5:58) 130 BPM
Take A Break - (4:00) 129 BPM
Above The Clouds - (5:33) 128 BPM
Orchid - (5:45) 128 BPM
Heaven Is A State Of Mind - (5:43) 128 BPM
Wonderland (version) - (7:00) 130 BPM
We Will All Disappear One Day - (6:07) 128 BPM
Death Is Not Final - (7:37) 128 BPM
Review: Dedicated to his deceased mother, Heaven is Markus Suckut's third artist album and his most impressive to date. It opens with the orchestral strings of "Escape" and the spacey, upbeat dub techno of "Breeze" before moving into the melancholic deep techno of "Future Is Not Always Bright" and the spaced out down tempo "Above The Clouds". It's not all reflective material however. "Sun's Out" is a more light-hearted track and sees the German producer drop a catchy vocal snippet, while on "Take A Break", he fuses a frenetic jazz break to a filtered techno groove. As these tracks and the niggling acid of "Orchid" all suggest, the sound track to the after life doesn't have to be sombre.
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REKIDS 126
28 Sep 18
Techno
The My Lita Project
My Lita (original mix) - (6:29) 130 BPM
Tight In The Pocket (original mix) - (7:01) 132 BPM
My Lita (Mark Broom remix 1) - (5:18) 128 BPM Hot
My Lita (Mark Broom remix 2) - (5:39) 130 BPM
My Lita (Spencer Parker Work mix) - (6:13) 130 BPM
Review: This is P.Leone's second release on Rekids this year and consolidates the US producer's reputation as a purveyor of forward-thinking techno. "My Lita" revolves around tough, steely kicks but also features dreamy synths and warm, vocal-soaked filters that recall the 90s disco house of Motorbass and Etienne De Crecy. On "Tight in the Pocket", he changes tact; centred on robust broken beats, firing percussion and a mean, system-levelling bass, it shows that the E-Missions boss is also adept at crafting tough techno. Rekids has tapped Mark Broom and Spencer Parker to rework the title track. The Beardman boss drops a sinewy bass workout on his first version and chord-heavy dub techno for his second take, with Parker delivering a firing, filtered rework.
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REKIDS 125
28 Sep 18
Techno
Elevate
Elevate (original mix) - (8:13) 126 BPM Hot
Elevate (Acappella) - (2:24) 160 BPM
Nasty (original mix) - (6:38) 130 BPM
Elevate (dub mix) - (7:10) 126 BPM
Review: SRVD is a new collaborative project between Radio Slave and the art director Patrick Mason, and sees the pair focus on tracky house. The title track is a driving, heads-down affair, with a hypnotic vocal refrain unfolding over tough drums and swirling synth lines. Both the original and the tough dub version are exactly the kind of tracks you'd expect Radio Slave to drop in a club. "Nasty" also features vocals, but on this occasion they unfold to the back drop of rolling snares, receptive whoops and crashing metallic drums. The result sounds like "Witchdoktor"-era Armand Van Helden on angel dust.
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REKIDS 124
14 Sep 18
Techno
Zero Sum EP
Miracle Man - (6:26) 131 BPM Hot
Becomes The Prime - (5:52) 136 BPM
Tooms - (5:46) 133 BPM
Clan - (5:52) 136 BPM
Review: The Private Press duo have already put out music on Indigo Area and now they bring their effective club techno to Rekids. "Miracle Man" is a lean, pumping groove that resounds to thunder claps and the kind of menacing chord sequences that made Dave Clarke's Red series so memorable. On "Becomes The Prime", the Polish act draws on Jeff Mills for inspiration, with an indistinguishable vocal sample low in the mix as a dense, filtered track plays out. "Tooms" also has a raw, 90s techno sound, albeit with grimy chords and firing percussion prevailing, while the pair deliver a pulsating, acid-soaked finale in the shape of "Clan".
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RSPX 08
07 Sep 18
Techno
Take The Throne EP
Take The Throne - (4:30) 130 BPM
Decorum - (5:01) 129 BPM
Nameless Midnight - (4:48) 135 BPM Hot
Subtle Flex - (5:17) 131 BPM
Review: Dustin Zahn has been flying the flag for uncompromising techno for the past 20 years, so it is somewhat surprising to see him appear on Rekids. The title track is typical Zahn: cruising along at 130bpm, it sees him marry tough drums with a repetitive riff. "Decorum", which is of a similar tempo, resounds to churning chords and pile-driving percussion. Meanwhile on "Nameless Midnight", the US producer pushes the tempo up further, but adds some extra intrigue with an instinct vocal loop playing out over a wiry rhythm and mysterious bass tones. Rounding off what is an unusual but welcome release for Matt Edwards label is "Subtle Flex", a chord-heavy affair that features a more stepping rhythm than the preceding tracks.
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RSPX 07
24 Aug 18
Techno
Justice
Find The Song - (6:20) 127 BPM Hot
Arcane - (7:27) 130 BPM
Justice - (6:14) 130 BPM
Layers - (6:16) 130 BPM
Played by: Alert
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RSPX 06
10 Aug 18
Techno
Odessa Calling
Odessa Calling - (9:00) 120 BPM
Numbers Station - (7:22) 124 BPM Hot
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REKIDS 123
03 Aug 18
Techno
Trans
Trans (Dixon Retouch) - (7:19) 125 BPM Hot
Trans (Underground Resistance Hamtramck remix) - (8:19) 125 BPM
Played by: ROTCIV, Carlos Nilmmns
Review: In its original form, "Trans" was one of the dancefloor highlights of Matt Edwards' second album as Radio Slave, 2017's Feel The Same. Here, the dark and stylish original - think alien new wave synth-pop from 1983 re-imagined as a Panoramabar-friendly workout - is given a makeover by two titans of the electronic music scene: Innervisions overlord Dixon and Detroit techno stalwarts Underground Resistance. Naturally, Dixon's rub is weightier and more obviously big room-friendly than Edwards album cut, with the foreboding original synth bassline and bubbly electronic flourishes being joined by weightier drum hits and bold new melodic motifs which fire "Trans" towards the stratosphere. In contrast, Underground Resistance's revision is fuzzier, wonkier and more hypnotic, albeit with a little disco surprise here and there.
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REKIDS 122
20 Jul 18
Techno
Chances We Take
Rose Petal Breaks - (6:12) 129 BPM Hot
Noon Service - (6:18) 127 BPM
Hold Me Down - (6:21) 131 BPM
Sometimes I Feel Strong - (6:21) 131 BPM
Review: Salvatore Carlino aka P Leone has previously released on Work Them Records and E-Missions, so this debut on Rekids does not come as a surprise. In essence, this is stripped back, heads-down dance floor techno at its finest. "Rose Petal Breaks" features lithe drums, a relentless rhythm and insistent stabs, while on "Noon Service", Carlino turns his attention to surging, building chords, croaking samples and pounding kicks. "Hold Me Down" is more visceral, as Carlino drops a grinding analogue riff over tough drums, while on "Sometimes I Feel Strong", he returns to the type of relentless, driving workout that "Rose Petal Breaks" inhabited. It's a release that's tailor-made for techno DJs.
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RSPX 05
13 Jul 18
Techno
La Tombee Du Rideau EP
Troisieme Acte - (8:32) 128 BPM
Abdos Fessier - (2:17) 144 BPM
Jojo On The Moon - (4:55) 125 BPM Hot
Air - (7:54) 130 BPM
This Generation - (7:52) 122 BPM
Review: Young producer Armless Kid was one of the underground deep house success stories of 2017. While he's not yet quite as well known as some of his fellow new wave French deep house contemporaries, he already has releases on Classic, Hustler Trax and Fina White to his name. There's naturally plenty of fine fare to be found on this Rekids label debut, from the bumpin', jazz-wise stomp of opener "Troisieme Act" and the slick, ultra-deep warmth of glassy-eyed highlight "Jojo On The Moon", to the far-sighted Motor City techno/crunchy deep house fusion of "Air" and retro-futurist breeze that is lovable, stab-heavy closer "This Generation". If that lot's not enough to excite you (and, let's face it, it should be), then take a listen to the jazzy, 144BPM madness of the suitably bonkers "Abdos Fessier".
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REKIDS 121
29 Jun 18
Deep House
Feel The Reverse (DJ Koze Edits)
Feel The Same (DJ Koze edit) - (6:52) 128 BPM Hot
Reverse (DJ Koze edit) - (6:36) 126 BPM
Review: Rekids features here two extraordinary re-edits of recent Radio Slave tracks by Pampa boss DJ Koze. Taken from his Feel The Same album, Matt Edwards has certainly received a brilliant rendition from the Hamburg legend right here.The euphoric remix of the title track still features the looped-up diva vocals of the original and is exactly the kind of track you'd expect him to drop on a Sunday night one of his his regular appearances at Panorama Bar. Then, the hard hitting and tunneling "Reverse" is more on the techno tip and originally appeared on 2017's Overdue EP. Both edits are secret weapons for any serious DJ's set.
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RSKOZE 01RSD
22 Jun 18
Deep House
The Revenge (Luca Lozano Remixes)
Revenge (Luca Lozano' How Bow Dis' remix) - (7:21) 125 BPM
Revenge (Luca Lozano 'How Bow Dah' remix) - (8:37) 128 BPM
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REKIDS 120D
15 Jun 18
Minimal/Tech House
Wire Head EP
Mobius Strip - (6:24) 131 BPM
Antikythera Mechanism (Part 2) - (5:30) 126 BPM Hot
Sub-Atomic Vibrations - (6:27) 128 BPM
Struggles With Phantoms - (6:28) 131 BPM
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RSPX 04
08 Jun 18
Techno
On My Way
On My Way (original mix) - (6:10) 127 BPM
On My Way (acappella) - (4:14) 165 BPM
On My Way (Addison Groove remix) - (4:29) 137 BPM Hot
On My Way (dub Acid Rework) - (5:40) 127 BPM
Review: "Way" is Faraone's second EP for Rekids this year, but prior to this, he had already built up a distinguished catalogue for labels like Drumcode, Ovum and Moon Harbour. It's not hard to understand the attraction of this record to Rekids. The title track marries the pumping Radioslave approach to techno with jacking Chicago beats, stuttering vocals and tales of music industry hubris. Aside from the a cappella, Rekids has commissioned Addison Groove to deliver a high-paced, footwork takes on the Italian producer's original version. If that's too frenetic, then the dub acid rework, with its tough kicks, searing acid line and filtered vocal snatches, will appeal for those who like it tracky.
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REKIDS 119
01 Jun 18
Techno
Good Luck (Butch Remixes)
Good Luck (Butch remix) - (5:18) 124 BPM Hot
Good Luck (Butch dub) - (6:21) 124 BPM
Good Luck (Butch Drum Tool) - (5:00) 128 BPM
Review: "Good Luck" was originally released back in 2004 and was used that year as the theme tune for the BBC's Euro championships coverage. Now it gets the remix treatment from the prolific Butch. The first take sees the German producer focus on the infectious chant and Lisa Kekaula's vocals that are at the heart of the original and use as a back drop a solid, steely rhythm. On the dub version, deep chords and crisp percussion are brought to the fore, with the vocal reduced to a looped snippet, while the 'Drum Tool' version goes a few steps farther. Focusing on grainy kicks, Butch drops a filtered, rolling workout.
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REKIDS 118
18 May 18
Techno
Parisian Kid EP
La Grande Brasserie - (6:32) 128 BPM
La Grande Brasserie 2e Service - (6:31) 128 BPM Hot
Paris Heartbeat - (7:24) 128 BPM
Chord Kids - (6:25) 132 BPM
Played by: Carlos Nilmmns
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RSPX 03
04 May 18
Techno
I Don't Understand
I Don't Understand (original mix) - (4:27) 122 BPM
I Don't Understand (Radio Slave remix) - (8:35) 122 BPM Hot
I Don't Understand (Ryan James Ford Akihabaraa remix) - (5:52) 132 BPM
I Don't Understand (Ryan James Ford Hopea remix) - (5:33) 131 BPM
Review: The Loose Control Band is comprised of Jonah Sharp and DJ Spun. The former has established himself as a veteran producer - running the Reflective imprint in addition to working on seminal projects such as Spacetime Continuum and as Reagenz with Move D. Meanwhile, Rong Music's Jason Drummond has been a stalwart of New York's scene, running his prestigious Warm Up Music series and All Night Rong parties with regulars like DJ Harvey. They team up for the wonky, dusty and downright harsh "I Don't Understand", a slo-mo techno experiment. Label boss Radio Slave's remix up next is a more lo-slung and groovier affair that lends those cheeky vocals a bit more room to breathe. Then SHUT boss Ryan James Ford steps in to deliver a couple of renditions too - but for our money it's all about the euphoric, breaks-driven rave odyssey as heard on his Hope Remix.
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REKIDS 117
27 Apr 18
Techno
New Life EP
New Life - (9:38) 127 BPM
Mistakes Are For Everyone - (7:04) 128 BPM
Shimmer - (5:48) 128 BPM Hot
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REKIDS 116
13 Apr 18
Techno
Galvanized EP
Inertia - (5:57) 127 BPM
On The Move - (6:31) 133 BPM
Short Circuit - (6:21) 131 BPM
Neurons - (5:35) 133 BPM Hot
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RSPX 02
06 Apr 18
Techno
From The Escaped Planet EP
You Are Not Fixed - (6:05) 129 BPM Hot
Dynamonium - (5:33) 129 BPM
Set It Free - (5:53) 135 BPM
The Final Escape - (8:03) 127 BPM
Played by: Catz 'N Dogz
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RSPX 01
09 Mar 18
Techno
Grindhouse (Redux Part Two)
Grindhouse (Slam 'Drum' mix) - (7:38) 130 BPM Hot
Grindhouse (Obscure Shape & SHDW remix) - (5:30) 132 BPM
Played by: Ellen Allien
Review: Following on from last year's remixes from Len Faki of Matt Edwards' 2008 Grindhouse come two new versions. First up are veterans Slam, who turn the track into a bleak-sounding but funky workout, the dense drums underpinning menacing bass tones, eerie vocal undercurrents and the sound of riotous war horns. The Scottish duo is always a hard act to follow, but on this occasion, Obscure Shape & SHDW acquit themselves admirably. For their remix, the German production pair up the tempo, lay down steely, urgent drums and a juggernaut rhythm that is sure to see "Grindhouse" careering into a techno club near you shortly.
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REKIDS 114
16 Feb 18
Techno
Maree Haute EP
Dorian (original mix) - (5:44) 128 BPM
208 (original mix) - (6:18) 124 BPM
Dorian (Margaret Dygas remix) - (8:33) 127 BPM Hot
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REKIDS 113
02 Feb 18
Minimal/Tech House
Samaya Dolgaya Noch EP
Soul Connection - (7:24) 130 BPM
Disappear - (5:54) 128 BPM
Samaya Dolgaya Noch - (5:19) 85 BPM Hot
Stop - (5:13) 128 BPM
Aesthetic Mind - (1:23) 141 BPM
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REKIDS 112
29 Dec 17
Techno
Patience
Paradigm Change (original mix) - (5:39) 63 BPM
Messier 78 (original mix) - (3:15) 79 BPM
Xhale (original mix) - (6:04) 125 BPM
Transitions (original mix) - (5:00) 123 BPM
Restless (Darkness mix) - (6:21) 122 BPM Hot
Eyes Wide Open (original mix) - (6:25) 124 BPM
Atlantis (original mix) - (2:46) 78 BPM
Review: Being in the game for over 15 years, Sebastian Kloft has a vast discography. A longtime stalwart of the Mobilee label, until spreading his wings and leading to some of his most creative and exciting output thus far. His vinyl only label Scenario has had releases from top producers such as Ian Pooley, DJ Honesty, Jus Ed, Dan Curtin and DJ Deep. Moreover the Berlin native's continual rise includes releases on Bass Culture, Robsoul Recordings and Tsuba. Which leads us to Sebo K's debut on Matt Edwards' esteemed Rekids imprint - which 'exhibits a refreshing sound from the established artist' and we couldn't agree more! The album is possibly a tribute to the many phases of electronic music he has lived through. The dubby breaks driven '90s electronica on "Paradigm Change" is reminiscent of Future Sound Of London or Sabres Of Paradise. "Messier 78" with it's sensual elements and rumbling sub-bass is like jazzy drum & bass from the same era: just minus the Amens. Elsewhere, "Xhale" channels the spirit of his hometown heroes Cabinet Recordings (namely the acid energy of the legendary Lemon8), while "Transitions" with its emotive and soulful tones channels the British IDM sound of early Peacefrog or Planet E.
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REKIDS 110
17 Nov 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Grindhouse (Redux Part One)
Grindhouse (Len Faki Hardspace remix 1) - (8:16) 129 BPM
Grindhouse (Len Faki Hardspace remix 2) - (6:06) 129 BPM Hot
Review: It's been ten years since Matt Edwards unleashed Grindhouse on an unsuspecting techno public. To mark the occasion, he has recruited Len Faki to rework it. Faki's remixes are the latest in a long line of fine reshapes of this modern-day classic - following in the wake of versions from Dubfire, Terence Fixmer and Nic Fanciulli - and he acquits himself admirably. The Berghain resident's first 'Hardspace' version sees him drop punchy drums and relentless, rattling percussion as an accompaniment to Danton Eeprom's slurred vocals and the track's eerie synths. A brooding foghorn pierces the arrangement on the second 'Hardspace' version. This time, the drums are tougher and more dense and the same eerie synth line is audible in the background.

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REKIDS 109
03 Nov 17
Techno
Let's Roll
Let's Roll (original mix) - (5:24) 127 BPM Hot
Tundish (original mix) - (6:30) 128 BPM
Let's Roll (Thor remix) - (8:17) 127 BPM
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REKIDS 108
13 Oct 17
Techno
Feel The Same
2nd Home - (3:26) 109 BPM
Forana - (5:25) 120 BPM
Feel The Same (LP version) - (5:16) 128 BPM
Trans - (8:16) 124 BPM
Draw - (7:27) 87 BPM
Axis - (12:35) 126 BPM
101 - (2:45) 51 BPM
Geisterstadt - (7:04) 128 BPM
Parallels - (4:25) 128 BPM
With U - (6:13) 120 BPM Hot
No Words/Just This - (8:05) 124 BPM
Rize - (5:05) 122 BPM
Gaikokujin - (7:36) 120 BPM
Review: Matt Edwards marked the 100th release in Rekids earlier this year with a release that featured "Feel the Same", and now he is putting out the debut Radio Slave album using the same title. It's a real mixed bag; "2nd Home" starts with gentle ambience and the dreamy breaks of "Forana", before the UK producer changes pace and drops the album version of the title track in all its vocal-heavy, driving glory. If its insistent riffs get too much, then there is the low-slung bass-heavy groove of "Trans" and the dubbed out abstractions of "Draw" to keep his audience guessing. Rekids may now be a house music institution, but as "Feel the Same" shows, it doesn't slide into predictability.
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RSCD 01
15 Sep 17
Techno
Feel The Same
Feel The Same (Floorplan remix 1) - (7:58) 129 BPM Hot
Feel The Same (Floorplan remix 2) - (6:29) 129 BPM
Review: Originally released earlier this year, Rekids now taps Floorplan for two brilliant remixes. ironically, it's Robert Hood's side project that has seen him receive the most recognition in recent years, and it's not hard to understand how this happened. The first Floorplan version of "Feel the Same" sees the Detroit producer deliver a jacking, grinding rhythm track, which underpins a lo-if riff and a female vocal intoning 'get back feel the same' on a loop. The second version is heavier and more suited to techno dance floors, as brooding chords swoop in over doubled up claps and the vocal is truncated to simply intone the track's title.
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REKIDS 107
11 Aug 17
Techno
Wulfman
Zeb Wayne/Ziwi - "Wulfman" (original mix) - (3:52) 118 BPM
Wulfman (Alva Noto remix) - (5:01) 118 BPM
Wulfman (Calibre remix) - (4:22) 118 BPM
Wulfman (radio Slave remix) - (10:09) 63 BPM
Wulfman (radio Slave dub version remix) - (12:20) 126 BPM Hot
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REKIDS 106
28 Jul 17
Balearic/Downtempo
Overdue EP
The Revenge - (7:14) 126 BPM Hot
The Reverse - (10:49) 126 BPM
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REKIDS 105
07 Jul 17
Techno
Himmel Und Erde EP
Himmel Und Erde - (6:04) 133 BPM Hot
Am Ende Der Welt - (5:37) 130 BPM
Gefallene Engel - (5:44) 130 BPM
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REKIDS 104
09 Jun 17
Techno
Bell Clap Hands (Tuff City Kids Remixes)
Bell Clap Dance (TCK mix) - (7:13) 124 BPM Hot
Screaming Hands (Dreamscape UK mix) - (4:31) 124 BPM
Screaming Hands (Krautdrums mix) - (10:59) 124 BPM
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REKIDS 103
19 May 17
Techno
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