Reviews

Italian-born, Berlin-based duo Alessandro and Federico Fognini are the unstoppable force known as Mind Against. Their rise comprises a series of compelling tracks on esteemed labels – Afterlife, Life & Death, Hotflush, Cocoon and Siamese. In collaboration with producer Dyzen, ‘Freedom’ is their exclusive track for the forthcoming compilation fabric presents Mind Against. It’s a... Read more »

Dance music titan Patrick Topping unveils new single ‘Shake My Booty’, out 1st July on TRICK and Ministry of Sound. Making a return to house music after his short exploratory period to techno, ‘Shake My Booty’ centres around vibrant vocals and the kind of driving, chunky bassline that Patrick has become known for in recent... Read more »

Today, UK duo Audiojack release their edgy two-track ‘Stay Strong’ EP, out now via Dirtybird, marking their debut release on the label. Embracing their unique deep house sound, ‘Stay Strong’ lives comfortably on festival main stages and underground dancefloors. Its titular track is an intricate soundscape complimented by layered synths and textured percussive elements. The... Read more »

Jacob Colon strikes back with yet another banger. This time, he releases ‘Open Gates’ through his own imprint ‘Made To Move’. The producer and DJ keeps showing off his skills and talent with his consistent stream of hard-hitting releases that get the attention of listeners all over the world. His characteristic sound that mixes elements... Read more »

Alignment is back on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label for a fourth time with his Attack EP. It offers four more forward-thinking tracks of trance infused techno. Berlin-based, Italian-born artist Alignment, whose real name is Francesco Pierfelice, has emerged as a real force in the techno world in recent years. He has had an outstanding... Read more »

KAS:ST premiered their new track ‘Leaving Earth’ released on June 23rd on Cercle Records during the Cercle Festival 2022. ‘Leaving Earth’ is a hypnotic, aerial track mixing melodic and powerful techno. The track offers a well-worked break, accompanied by Ki’s spellbinding vocals and co-produced by Gordo, the alter-ego of the successful producer Carnage. The emotion... Read more »

Ellen Allien and the ‘We Are Not Alone’ collective are back with a second edition of the ‘We Are Not Alone’ series. A 36-track compilation split into 3 parts, each consisting of 12 cuts, dedicated to the infamous ‘We Are Not Alone’ event series and the best of Berlin’s underground techno talent. Ellen Allien’s innovative... Read more »

Today, Jon Hopkins reveals a transcendent new collaboration with Brazilian techno producer ANNA. Evolving over a month-long trans-Atlantic collaborative process, “Deep In The Glowing Heart (Night Version)”, feels like an explosive release of energy, inspired by Hopkins’ return to regular DJing this year. With early versions of this track being premiered to huge crowds by... Read more »

A luminary of anthemic and melodic-driven techno, Enrico Sangiuliano’s path to the upper echelon of dance music has been a rapid, yet authentic one. Taking us on his newest exploration into the world of sound design and story-telling, the Emilia-native unveils the first chapter in a series of opuses under his time-limited NINETOZERO record label.... Read more »

UUUU – the eagerly anticipated new long-player from Danish band WhoMadeWho – is out now via Embassy One. A beautifully crafted record exploring myriad sonic palettes across a deftly considered offering of stirring vocal electronica cuts, UUUU is the band’s seventh full-length studio album since forming back in 2003 and marks another career-defining moment for... Read more »