Reviews

First time on Adam Beyer’s younger imprint for friends and frequent collaborators, Toronto’s Carlo Lio and NYC kingpin DJ Boris link for a driving techno two-tracker, out now. Carlo’s mesmeric grooves and Boris’ drum-punishing sound produce the kind of infectious techno you can get lost in until before you know it it’s Monday morning. Linking... Read more »

Montreal-based artist Kora has shared an exhilarating first instalment from his debut album ‘Azimuth’, which will drop in four chapters across 2022 on his label Saisons. The first chapter ‘Nord’ is inspired by many childhood days spent deep in the Boreal woodlands of Quebec, and it brings together a beautiful collection of lush ambient pieces... Read more »

Markantonio’s AnalyticTrail presents a hard-hitting techno release featuring an original track by Sisko Electrofanatik plus a remix from Hanubis. Italy’s Sisko Electrofanatik has started to become a regular feature inside the sales charts of Beatport’s techno section. Known for his own label Gain Records, he has also featured music on other imprints such as Codex,... Read more »

In an era of music commodification, algorithmic playlists, fast consumption, and instant gratification DJ tools, SURRENDER by Alejandro Mosso proposes a lengthy music piece that allows for extended listening and direct engagement with the artist’s work. It is an opportunity for the artist to tell a longer story and offer a self-curated selection of interconnected... Read more »

ARTBAT returns to their UPPERGROUND label for a pair of standout new tracks in collaboration with Italian Dino Lenny. Ukrainian duo ARTBAT have started 2022 in superb style with an unforgettable, sold out show in Tulum and a remix of ‘Age of Love’ with Pete Tong that has already topped the Beatport Top 100. It... Read more »

Today, Hayden James released the next single from his forthcoming sophomore LP LIFTED. ‘On Your Own’ is a powerful collaboration alongside Grammy-nominated producer, DJ and mixing engineer Cassian, and Grammy-nominated vocalist and songwriter Elderbrook. Elderbrook’s soaring harmonies coupled with Cassian and Hayden’s punchy synth lines combine to create a flawless dance floor track. ‘On Your... Read more »

Worlds collide as Tiga’s Turbo Recordings brings two titans of the musical ecosystem together on ‘Consumed In Key’. Richie Hawtin’s seminal Plastikman album has been reimagined by revered pianist Chilly Gonzales and is set for a digital and deluxe triple vinyl LP release on April 1st, 2022. The precluding single ‘Contain (In Key)’ is out... Read more »

Marking a decade since the beginning of John Digweed’s “Live In” series and 3 years since the last edition, Live In Brooklyn (Output), John Digweed continues the series with its latest installment, Live In London, a recording of his most recent gig at Fabric London. Spread over 4 x CDs, the release features the whole... Read more »

One of the most exciting names to emerge on the techno scene in recent times, Lilly Palmer makes her long-awaited Drumcode EP debut. The Germany-born artist is a thrilling performer, who backs up her kinetic DJ sets with a quality body of production work. We got a taste of her talent when she contributed ‘Amnesie’... Read more »

Flow Music is an Australian music publication that recently launched a namesake record label, which has already featured remix contributions from the likes of GMJ & Matter, Madmotormiquel, and Dave Seaman. Now on its third release, the imprint’s latest offering features original music by Dole & Kom who are well-known for their deep and melodic... Read more »