Reviews

New school Italian techno sensation Alignment is back with a third thrilling EP for on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT label that once again stands him apart. Alignment’s previous outings on the label – the Time EP in April 2020, then his Nothingness EP in November 2020 – made huge impacts. They are standout techno offerings... Read more »

Fatboy Slim’s iconic 2001 ‘Weapon Of Choice’ gets a huge remix from Bulgarian techno producer, and live performance perfectionist KiNK. Released two decades ago to a fanfare of hype, particularly from the now iconic Spike Jonze-directed music video starring Christopher Walken flying around the lobby of the Grand Hotel in downtown LA, ‘Weapon of Choice’... Read more »

Globally-renowned DJ-producer duo Mind Against have unveiled new EP ‘Changes’, out 25th June on Afterlife. Tapping into the trademark Mind Against sound, title track ‘Changes’ combines rich melodies, fleeting vocal samples and fluttering synths, delivering a graceful electronic creation that’s steeped in otherworldly emotion. On the flipside, ‘Closer’ is characterised by its stunning breakdowns and... Read more »

LA based Producer and modular synthesist David Castellani catapulted into our world this week with two elegant cuts of techno and a sumptious remix from the one and only Redshape. Italy born David Castellani steps out solo with the launch of his Noetic imprint and the first instalment of a series of EP’s due for... Read more »

The world of dance music 25 years ago was a different place from the one we now inhabit. Rave transitioned through Hardcore into Drum & Bass whilst UK Garage was brewing nicely and the UK pop charts were full of underground dance records. The likes of Mo Wax, Ninjatune and Compost were pushing away from... Read more »

Simon Doty is back on Anjunadeep with ‘Solaris’ – four distinct tracks that together evoke summer, and the long-awaited return to clubbing. ‘As with all of my EPs, versatility was one of the priorities – I want to have something for everyone across the four tracks.’ Following the standout ‘The Beacon’ (Knee Deep In Sound)... Read more »

Under Darkening Skies – the eagerly anticipated sophomore long player from German singer-songwriter, producer and multi-instrumentalist Monolink – is out now via Embassy One, Ultra Records (N&S America) and Sweat It Out (Aus & NZ). Monolink’s second full-length musical opus, which follows on from the critically lauded release of his debut LP Amniotic back in... Read more »

The influential Ukrainian duo ARTBAT has been enlisted to bring their unique melodic sounds to a new remix of Röyksopp‘s 2005 smash ‘What Else Is There?’. The iconic original has been streamed 10s of millions of times and ARTBAT are contemporary electronic tastemakers with a global fanbase, so this is a perfect pairing of two musical giants. Despite only... Read more »

Adam Beyer invites the legendary DJ Rush to make his Drumcode debut, as the pair link for a stirring maiden collaboration, ‘Restore My Soul’. The DC boss holds a deep respect for the iconic Chicago artist, the relationship stretching back 25+ years to their time touring the German techno circuit in the 90s. The title... Read more »

Labyrinth: the London party starters that have been making heads turn in the capital since 2017. From E1 to The Steelyard, the crew have hosted sell-out takeovers in some of the UK’s most iconic venues, welcoming the likes of Gerd Janson, Fort Romeau, Pional and a myriad of other talents in recent times. Now, the... Read more »