Reviews

Simon Doty lists Peruvian-born, US-based producer Gio Lucca among his producers to watch in 2026, and taps him as the sole remixer on ‘Reup’ with this single. Gio is earning the ear of an increasing number of tastemakers with his eclectic blend of tech house, minimal, hip-hop and funk; we’re thrilled to welcome him to... Read more »

Stefano Mapo and Sound Shapes join forces on their Melody Lab debut with ‘Tell a Vision’, a two-track EP that showcases their tight production chemistry. The title track, ‘Tell a Vision’, unfolds with a steady low-end drive, vocals filled with emotion and an atmosphere that builds with purpose. On the flip side, ‘Chop That Sound’... Read more »

Electronic/live band Tinlicker’s fourth album (first as a live NL/UK trio) ‘Dreams Of The Machine’, an audacious and timely look at technology, is out now on Remember The Future/[PIAS]. The LP includes four previous LP singles and ten new cuts including focus track ‘Choosing Life’. With a new UK/EU tour starting March 3rd & NA... Read more »

‘Falling Into Acid Dreams’ sees Lens return to the nucleus of her sound: fast, precise, high-impact techno built for full-body immersion. Driven by a tightly wound 303 line that gradually intensifies, the track locks into a rolling, hypnotic groove before her instantly recognisable vocal cuts through the mix. Crisp percussion and razor-sharp low-end control make... Read more »

‘Haaa!’ is Eli Fola at his most unfiltered. Built around percussive Yoruba rhythms, sharp electronic tension, and an explosive vocal release, the record captures that involuntary moment when ceremony turns into pure, physical joy. Less meditation, more ignition – ‘Haaa!’ channels the raw laughter of the dancefloor into something ritualistic yet rebellious. Arriving via Tech... Read more »

Celebrating a decade at the forefront of emotive, electronic music for the closed-eyed dancers, Sum Over Histories marks its 10-year anniversary with ‘Path Integral X’ – the label’s first compilation of 2026 and a milestone release with founders Frankey & Sandrino appearing for the first time. Spanning nine tracks from a carefully curated mix of... Read more »

Solomun delivers a composed reinterpretation of Nina Simone’s ‘Take Care Of Business,’ presenting the classic recording through a refined club lens while keeping the original vocal firmly in the foreground. Released via Verve Records as part of its celebratory Nina Simone remix series, the release contributes to a wider effort to revisit her catalog through... Read more »

On his ‘Dirpy Dirp’ EP, the legendary German techno producer Marc Houle places bleep-heavy synth work firmly at the center of the frame. Playful yet precise, Houle’s synth lines lock into steady motion while continuously reshaping themselves through subtle modulation. Small melodic fragments surface, loop, and twist, generating momentum through evolution rather than force. The... Read more »

Label boss The Archer joins forces with Romy Dya on ‘Never Hurt Me,’ a fluid house cut wrapped in warmth and subtle emotion. Guided by Romy Dya’s tender vocal and a gently rolling groove, the track drifts forward with an unforced, almost weightless feel. Melodic and immersive, ‘Never Hurt Me’ favours mood over momentum, unfolding... Read more »

With ‘Space Where I Can Go Deeper,’ Solee returns with a track that perfectly balances drive, depth, and emotion. Built around a deep, rolling bassline and monumental percussion, the groove locks in early and never lets go. As the track unfolds, Solee opens up the space. In the break, an epic, oriental-tinged melody emerges, creating... Read more »