Reviews

Jim Rider arrives on All Day I Dream with the sensational ‘The Final Straw’ EP
On the latest 2022 release from All Day I Dream, The Final Straw EP from the UK’s Jim Rider, the influential imprint showcases the heavier, upbeat side of its sonic spectrum. The title track opens an EP led by intention, accenting a time in the producer’s life where he was disillusioned with his day job... Read more »

Agents of Time release excellent new ‘The Mirage’ EP on Tale Of Us’ Afterlife
Agents Of Time return to Afterlife with two heartrending audio expeditions. The Italian act have established a sterling reputation over the years. Their mesmerising approach to club music blends emotive melodies and transcendent rhythms, with dance floor-centred beats. Agents Of Time is the project of Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo. A revered two man... Read more »

Dok & Martin Drop ‘Disaster Zone’ EP on Reinier Zonneveld’s Filth On Acid Imprint
Spanish duo Dok & Martin continue to take the techno scene by storm, coming good once again with a massive new EP on Filth On Acid. Disaster Zone opens up with thrilling stabs and rock solid kicks that could move mountains. The bass rumbles to build the pressure and there is no escaping the force... Read more »

It’s Good To Be A Tree present its new compilation
‘It’s Good To Be A Tree’ is a new organic house / downtempo label that caught our attention with its latest release. It’s an impressive mixed artist EP featuring track by Zoe Reijue, Yassen, Betelgeize, Waxwood, Needze, Last Gentleman on Playa, elzy padme, Isnomad and Sergey Pushkin. In recent times it seems that organic... Read more »

Psycho Boys Club debuts on mau5trap with ‘Rolling Thunder’
Composed of ferocious producers Juyen Sebulba and Stoltenhoff, Psycho Boys Club are the amalgamated ethos of “hi-tech” and “lo-life.” Taking to deadmau5′ iconic mau5trap label, Psycho Boys Club grows their repertoire with “Rolling Thunder,” available on Friday, February 4. Lucid purveyors of the sounds of the underground, Psycho Boys Club synthesize the human condition through... Read more »

Innellea returns to Afterlife with ‘Distorted Youth’
There seems to be no halting the insurmountable creative force that drives Innellea. From his early beginnings in the blossoming scene of underground melodic techno to the apex of avant-garde electronica where he now resides, the globally renowned German producer, live act and pioneering visionary continues to push the envelope in each and every aspect... Read more »

Adriatique unveil a majestic remix of WhoMadeWho ‘Silence & Secrets’
To say Adriatique have been on a prolific run of form over the past few years would be somewhat of an understatement. Laying claim to an abundance of internationally celebrated releases on some of the biggest labels in electronic music, the boundary-pushing Swiss producers have managed to carve out their own innovative sonic path since... Read more »

Canadian artist Mustafa Ismaeel drops his new ‘Right Here EP’ on Rebellion
Toronto-based talent Mustafa Ismaeel inaugurates Rebellion’s 2022 release schedule in January with the four-track EP Right Here. It marks his first output on the label and sets the tone for a highlight year ahead. Mustafa spoke on what the release represents, stating: “This EP captures the essence and versatility of the music I play and... Read more »

Brazilian artist ANNA releases new ‘Journey To The Underworld’ EP on Afterlife
Brasilian sorceress ANNA arrives on Afterlife with a tryptic of atmospheric ascendence. ANNA has risen to prominence as one of South America’s foremost purveyors of techno, headlining events around the world and delivering exquisitely balanced sets that merge emotion and intensity. “My new EP ‘Journey To The Underworld’ is a very special project to me,... Read more »

Monolink breathes new life into Zigan Aldi’s 2017 album single ‘Fidale’
Riding a remarkable wave of success following a hugely prolific year in 2021 – a year which saw the critically lauded release of his sophomore album Under Darkening Skies and one of his biggest-selling world tours to date – celebrated German artist Monolink now looks to inaugurate the New Year in the same emphatic fashion... Read more »