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Casino Classix (Reissue)EXCLUSIVE
Review: Casino Classix is one of several aliases for legendary minimal man Baby Ford. Here it is also the name of a four-track EP that finds the long time UK underground operative working alongside fellow British techno luminary Mark Broom on a quartet of devastating cuts. 'Ringer' opens up with some dark and nimble baselines darting about beneath a dense layer of percussion and FX. 'Hoppa' is then a more precise and minimalist cut with wonky bass snaking down low beneath the icy hi-hats and jumbled toms. There is a warm dub depth to 'Hot Pot' and 'Beach Club' shuts down with a restless mix of synth daubs and deft percussion over an ice cold groove.
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IFACH 011
26 Feb 24
26 Feb 24
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Played by: Domenic Cappello, Monty Luke, FINGERMAN, Juno Recommends Techno, Lone D, Danijel Kevic, Avision, Mono/Loco
Review: Next up on Laurent Garnier's label is a split release that explores the deeper end of house and techno. DJ Deep is up first with "What's Going On". Powered by raw, tribal beats and featuring lush pads, it sounds like the veteran house head's tribute to Joe Clausell's organic sound. Avision's "Hold No Groove" is also inspired by house music, but on this occasion, Chicago rather than New York is referenced. Combining a snaking bass with busy, layered percussion, the result is mesmerising. Deetron ups the tempo but maintains a deep sound on "Pulse", its musical but insistent rhythm recalls classic Kenny Larkin.
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QR D 081 TSM 24
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
Various
Played by: Kraak & Smaak, Juno Recommends Deep House, Juno Recommends Techno, Yoshi Horino(UNKNOWN season)
Review: Nu Groove Records delivers another gem with "Nu Groove Edits, Vol. 4," a compilation that breathes new life into classic tracks from the label's illustrious history. This release spotlights the artists who shaped the legendary NYC label, offering re-interpretations by leading selectors of today. It kicks off with "Tonight's The Night" by NYC favorites How & Little (The Sound Vandals), given a fresh treatment by Italian duo NiCe7. The track retains its original charm while incorporating contemporary production elements, setting the tone for the rest of the journey. N.Y. House'n Authority's seminal "APT. 2A" gets reworked by UK deep tech aficionado Hugo Massien, resulting in a deeper, more introspective version that retains the groove of the original. The collection also features a remix of The Utopia Project's "File #3" by Mak & Pasteman, showcasing their signature blend of soulful vocals and driving basslines. Then it closes with a bang with the duo Honey Dijon & Luke Solomon re-imagining A.B.T.'s "Luv 2 Luv U." Their edit infuses the track with irresistible energy, making it a guaranteed dance floor mover.
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826194 633790
08 Mar 24
08 Mar 24
Review: The future of Argy has arrived in the Afterlife. With a strong connection to the platform of late with albums and releases like Tataki, Pantheon and Aria next to the collaborative gem Higher Power - Argy has officially arrived. With this album in particular pitched as the artist's magnum opus, New World proves to be a fusion of human emotion inter-mixed with and AI innovation. Going large for those Afterlife sets no doubt, a techno futuristic and modern melodic Argy sends in 14 large scale tracks for the stadium space - ie "No One's Coming" and "Higher Power" - to the bad ass vampire acid in "Wilderness" or Juan Atkins Cyberton reflections in Tibet - Rad!
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AL 090
15 Mar 24
15 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Len Faki's "Fusion Remixes 01/03" on Figure delves into the acclaimed album "Fusion," reimagining its diverse tracks through the lens of renowned techno artists. This release presents a fascinating exploration, showcasing contrasting interpretations and highlighting the versatility of Faki's original work. While remaining rooted in techno, the remixes delve into various subgenres, showcasing the versatility of the original tracks and the talent of the remixers. From the stripped-back industrial of O [Phase]'s "Temple" remix to the euphoric trance influences in Planetary Assault Systems' take on "Yantra," each track offers a unique perspective. Each remixer brings their own magic. rRoxymore's "Tor 8" remix pulsates with dark energy, while Djrum's "Don't Be Stupid Day" is a distorted, raw dancefloor weapon. Pangaea's "Space Cowboys I" remix adds a touch of light and groove, making it an infectious earworm.
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FIGUREX 39
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
Review: Honorio first made his name as a drum'n'bass producer, but as Endless Love demonstrates, he is also adept at making dance floor techno. The title track features Theo Nasa's ominous vocals unfolding over robust tribal drums and dynamic percussive twists, making for a moody techno track. "Gunz Blazin" is a house-influenced affair. Led by filtered samples and a rolling groove, it reveals a lighter side to Honorio's sound. On "Stabbed In The Heart", he opts for a deeper approach - focused on tribal drums and spaced-out synths, it's an expertly measured homage to Octave One. The release also features a sleek, steely take of the title track by label owner Len Faki under his Hardspace alias.
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FIGUREX 40
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Skov Bowden lands on Beard Man with a distinctive dance floor EP. "Squad" samples tribal chants and resounds to a ghetto swing. On "Class_C" and "Projektor", he opts for a different approach. Based on minimal rhythms, tweaked tones and utilitarian percussion, it is inspired by the 90s minimalism of Steve Stoll. "Unmute" also focuses on a stripped back approach - but on this occasion, Bowden layers insistent riffs that build and build over the angular rhythm. "Driver" is built on concrete kicks, which act as the basis for him to weave in tripped out vocal samples. Gene Richards Jnr delivers a raw and ready take on "Squad", which is led by a pulsing bass and jittery percussion.
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BMD 038
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
Various
Played by: DJ Mau Mau, Domenic Cappello, Juno Recommends Techno, Juno Recommends Minimal Tech, Rave Energy
Review: Laurent Garnier, Scan X, and Oliver Way's COD3 QR label remains fresh as ever with a new various artist release that brings eleven hand picked cuts from the likes of Bel Air Ltd., Tal Fussman and Jules Wells to Alex Troniq, Fanu, Voltaire, Carlos Nilmmns and Inner Ray! Lead cut "City Lights" kicks off with some deep and melancholic bassline house next to some moody techno reminiscent of early Ben Klock in "10247". "The Clap" delivers some footwork inspirations next to some spookier electro wares in "Neophile" - banging. "Pisecean" gets all breakbeat and new age in the mix alongside some warehouse techno in "Regular Disturbances" alongside some melodic 'Mathew Johnson' inspired sounds in "Old Paris". Closing out the EP is "What" - a British Murder Boys-esque slice of Middle Eastern themed gothic EBM.
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COD3QR 016
23 Feb 24
23 Feb 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: On Taken Away, MORD's offshoot continues its mission to deliver hard-edged but inventive techno. The work of Ruman, it applies experimental sensibilities to the dance floor. The brilliantly-named "They Were Dying of Old Age, That's It" is led by gnarly kicks and noisy percussion, with Ruman layering in intense bleeps. Similarly, "Faced With A Formful of Clever People" resounds to high-paced, bass frequencies. While the dense, rolling "Look At It" and the grainy drums of "10,000 Hours" both point to a clubbier approach, the overall approach is intense and visceral - most ably embodied by the grating riffs and high-paced industrial techno of "Mary Got A Quarter".
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KAZERNE 007
08 Mar 24
08 Mar 24
Review: Following releases on Be As One and Planet Rhythm, Dynamic Forces land on Hardgroove with a suitably club-friendly EP. "Glitter Skin" is uncharacteristic for a label that is synonymous with looped techno, and instead is focused on deep, ethereal sounds. The title track is more in keeping with the Hardgroove style as a repetitive stab is set to a lean groove. "Tempo" is tougher again, with the pair dropping robust drums, while a different approach prevails on "Raindance". Led by a loose groove and chilling synths, these elements make for a potent combination. "Invert" deploys darker musical elements, with ominous chords set to a rolling rhythm.
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HARDGROOVEDIGI 027
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
Review: Michel Lauriola is the latest artist to grace MORD sub-label Kazerne - and Calm Chaos is sure to appeal to fans of tough club techno. The release starts with the dense, rolling groove of "Complete" before Lauriola ups the tempo and intensity for "The Wait" and "Basic Solution". Led by pounding rhythms and grinding riffs, they are the very essence of uncompromising industrial techno. While it's just as pacy, "Returns" revolves around a rolling groove. Lauriola also shows his ability to venture down a more experimental path on the gnarly "Twang", where noisy sound scapes unravel over an offbeat rhythm. The title track is in a similar vein, with Lauriola dropping a dense groove that skews more towards the dance floor.
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KAZERNE 006
23 Feb 24
23 Feb 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Label co-owner VIL aka Nuno Costa returns to Hayes with a diverse four-track EP. Tribal chants and Latin influences bubble to the surface on "Summer Loop", where they are integrated into a lithe, rolling rhythm. Remaining in a similar territory, the title track delivers building, "French Kiss"-style chords against the backdrop of a high-paced groove. "The Rtm Is Burning" is also dance floor focused. But on this occasion, VIL's approach mirrors that of "Summer Loop", albeit with a deeper, more atmospheric sensibility. Rounding off the release is the Fireground remix of "Summer Loop", with the reshape focused on eerie synths and a dense rhythm.
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HYSEP 51
08 Mar 24
08 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Dynamic Forces follows last year's Hardride release on Planet Rhythm with this firing four-tracker. "First Day of Life" is a Purposemaker-style dense groove, replete with insistent stabs and vocal snatches. Clocking in at the 140bpm mark, it gets the release off to a frenetic - but funky - start. "New Set Up" resounds to a similar tempo, but on this occasion, atmospheric synths lend the arrangement a deeper edge. In contrast, "Plague" is all about its bruising drums, utilitarian claps and a pounding rhythm. Returning to Millsian influences again, Dynamic Forces drops "Tango". This time, the focus is on a white-knuckle ride through grainy, relentless minimalism.
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PRRUKBLK 102
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
Various
Review: Planet Rhythm continues its commitment to supporting new artists on this fine split release. Shabaam & Aladarus kick-start the EP with "Colossal", their debut for the label. Led by surging chords and tight percussive bursts, it lives up to its title. Lenny San's "Orbital" follows in a similar vein, albeit with a more intense take, as chords bluster and build over tough kicks and insistent hi hats. OFF / GRID, who has become a regular artist on Planet Rhythm, fuses tight percussion and steely drums with a looped synth on "Inner City Blues". Maintaining this tough but musical theme, Rove Ranger's "Onakum" integrates vocal snatches with hissing hi hats and dubby stabs.
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PRRUKWHT 013
15 Mar 24
15 Mar 24
Spencer Brown, Wilt Claybourne & Ladysmith Black Mambazo - "Awu Wemadoda" (&friends mix) - (5:01) 122 BPM
Review: The third and final set of Equanimity remixes sees Spencer Brown tap a variety of artists to rework tracks from the album. &friends impress with an understated but powerful version of "Awu Wemadoda". The combination of rolling tribal drums and subtle percussion with Ladysmith Black Mambazo's soulful vocals is nothing short of spellbinding. In stark contrast, Pig & Dan's 'Melodic' take on "Good Times" is a lush, woozy deep house track, powered by a resonating bass. The pair also drop a leaner 'Stripped' version of the track, which resounds to cacophonous filters. Changing tact again, Jamie Stevens' house version of "Papi's Cenote" is led by gently spiralling acid lines and plaintive piano lines.
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DIVLP 001R3
23 Feb 24
23 Feb 24
Review: Few producers can compete with Mark Broom when it comes to making techno for dark, smoke-filled rooms. On his latest release, the veteran UK producer effortlessly captures this aesthetic. Both "VV2" and "Listen" are driving, linear tracks powered by insistent claps and rolling snares. Meanwhile "Sound System" sees Broom deliver a more abrasive take on this style, with a combination of gated synths and tough kicks. "Pipz" is in a similar vein, with an added layer of militaristic percussion adding to its dance floor appeal. Rounding off the release is "Tool". As its titles suggests, it's a relentless, driving techno track designed to cause maximum impact.
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BMD 039
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: Returning to Damien Lazarus' Crosstown Rebels label, Jonathan Kaspar presents his latest EP, "We Come", delving into melodic techno realms. With prior contributions to other major indies like Cocoon and Kompakt, Kaspar's signature confidently navigates a big room, dubby trance, and crunchy electro sound with straight up house inspirations. Resisting easy classification, Kaspar weighs up his genres, taking in "Flash Point" as a standout track, with ducking and distortion, plus sidechain, central to the mix here next to some lovely syncopated stabs Additionally, Paul Brenning's rendition of "Transposed Sky" deserves some close attention for its unique flip treatment. In Crosstown we trust.
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CRM 306
15 Mar 24
15 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Minimal Tech
Review: This 2024 reissue of an all time and much love classic Raumgleiter by Der Dritte Raum presents an exceptional concept trance album that remains ahead of its time, defying the stigma once and sometimes attached to the genre. Highlighting tracks like "Hale Bopp" and "Polarstern," which made waves in big rooms at the time, the real gem lies in "Lava," transitioning seamlessly from acid builds to progressive trance, which then leads perfectly into "Hale Bopp." Der Dritte Raum's hypnotic beats and catchy melodies went far to transport listeners to other dimensions back in the day, and a fresh 2024 re-up does the same thing- groundbreaking stuff for trance enthusiasts.
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HHBER 083
15 Mar 24
15 Mar 24
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The Exhibit series aims to showcase emerging artists who operate at the raw end of the techno spectrum. While not a new act, label owners Slam get the ball rolling with their own "Exhibit 3", which revisits the raw, jacking sound of their Snapshots release. EJA's "Detachment Theory" represents a more contemporary take on underground techno. Led by a pumping, heads-down groove and relentless, doubled-up claps, it also features mysterious synth builds. Similarly atmospheric sounds inhabit Skjöld's "Stearic Acid" - but on this occasion, they are woven into a stripped back, percussive groove. Favouring a more abrasive direction, ANNĒ's "Keinlicht" revolves around a visceral rhythm and ominous synth lines, echoing vintage Steve Bicknell.
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SOMA662D
22 Mar 24
22 Mar 24
Review: For its latest instalment, Fuse enlists the services of Dold. Known for pure techno releases on Blue Hour and his own Arsenik imprint, Rider drops an excellent, diverse four-tracker. "Smile" is a lean, pulsating groove, peppered with acid squelches. Meanwhile on "Old News", Dold puts the focus on robust, steely drums - which act as the basis for a stripped back, rolling groove. The other pieces reveal a more musical side to Dold's sound and the insistent groove of "Rich String" resounds to a moody organ riff. Best of all though is the title track, a richly melodic Detroit groove that recalls Aril Brikha's futuristic leanings.
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FUSE 03
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
Review: Monty Luke's Nightdubbing project on Rekids was designed to showcase the Black Catalogue boss's deep love of dub-infused house and techno. This 13-track album combines previously unheard cuts with nine tracks previously showcased across a pair of EPs of the same name. It's a fantastic set all told, with highlights including the smacked-out electro-dub headiness of opener '40 Acres and a Terrabyte', the extra-percussive deep dub-house hypnotism of 'Bob Molly', the after-hours friendly minimalism of 'Star Storms', the Detroit-goes-dub techno pulse of 'New World/Old Future', the classic dub techno warmth of 'Dark Paradise', and the dub-wise deep house dreaminess of 'Avantgarde Dancehall'. Throw in a handful of tidy ambient and digital dub tracks, and you have a genuinely superb long-player.
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REKIDS 237
29 Mar 24
29 Mar 24
Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: The eighth instalment of Cocoon's Dots And Pearls compilation series starts on a light note. JOSS' "Assessing" is a melodic techno track powered by cascading snares and swirling pads. In a similar style is Emanuel Satie's "When I First Met You (I Knew You Were The One)", where angelic voices and soaring strings make for an uplifting track. There's an edgier sensibility on Denis Horvat & Skarn's chugging "Triii", reflected also on Aocram & Ramsey Neville's acid-led "Brooklyn Structure".
The mood continues to darken with the EBM influences of Alex Bau's grinding "Antidot", while the ever-reliable Redshape resurfaces with the pulsating "Ghost Story". But it's only a temporary situation and Harald Bjork's "Aluco" rounds off the release with an ominous tranced-out track.
The mood continues to darken with the EBM influences of Alex Bau's grinding "Antidot", while the ever-reliable Redshape resurfaces with the pulsating "Ghost Story". But it's only a temporary situation and Harald Bjork's "Aluco" rounds off the release with an ominous tranced-out track.
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CORLP 056DIGITAL
08 Mar 24
08 Mar 24
Digitally Mashed / Various
Played by: Juno Recommends Breakbeat
Review: This latest helping of futuristic goodness from the Top Drawer Digital team sees them dive into their third full length compilation drop, once again expanding the 'Abstractions' series with a solid helping of new school breakbeat flavour. Featuring 36 creations, this selection is a DJ's secret weapon for certain, with the likes of Kefford, Sub Fusion, Outrage, Sanxion, S.U.R.E and Nyxen alongside many more delivering top quality additions to the track listing. For us, this is a project best absorbed through the attached continuous DJ MIX, but our standouts would have to include the brain-boggling wave synth work of The Rumblist's 'Mind Blown', alongside the more throwback metallic dinks of Lucas's 'Light & High Beauty' original. Sensational stuff from all involved.
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TDMIX 003
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
Played by: Juno Recommends Techno
Review: Pushmann & Fixon's collaboration on RSPX merges the vibrant musical cultures of Spain and Mexico, resulting in a Rekids Special Projects release. Drawing from their collective experiences on labels like ANAOH and Pushmann's N&N, the duo delivers The Tribalism - four tracks of undeniable tribal techno - no joke. For fans of 2000s James Ruskin, Mark Broom and of course Robert Hood, there's touches inspirations from label like NON Series and the funkier side Token too. With some gospel inspirations making their way into 04, 01 runs the gauntlet with its looped vocal cut and tonal percussion next to the tripped out and druggy haze of 02, with 03 going big room, dubby and looped up. Detroit in house. UK in the building. Spain & Mexico to the world.
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RSPX 63
29 Mar 24
29 Mar 24
Review: Raffaele Attanasio delivers an impressive, expansive EP on SHDW's label. "Madrigal" kick-starts the release in full-blooded deep techno mode, with a high-paced groove, relentless hi hats and jazzy undercurrents recalling vintage Dave Angel. The title track explores similar territories and centres on emotive breakdowns and insistent stabs. "Heat" moves at a similar pace. Powered by rolling tribal drums and insistent metallic riffs, it also recalls the same heady techno sound of the mid-90s. "Aogiri Tree" is more menacing as a looped groove plays host to ominous sub-bass. On "Stratford Fog", Attanasio slips into house mode, but while the pace dips, the approach remains the same, with a focus on dense drums and vocal snatches.
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MR021D
01 Mar 24
01 Mar 24
