8KAYS & JUAN HANSEN - FALLING DOWN - WATERGATE
Currently shrouded in a haze of duality, melodic techno has peaked in terms of impact and reach, with titanic brands like Afterlife drawing huge crowds with their massive LED panels and over-stimulating visuals. However, the genre that was once coined as “man-trance” has also explored so much over the past decade, that breaking new ground today seems like a gargantuan task.
FEC - IT HAPPENS AT NIGHT - RENAISSANCE
Following a solid remix of Samar Soltan's “Damar” last year, Mexican DJ & producer Fec is back on the revered UK imprint Renaissance Records with the drop of his first solo EP, It Happens At Night. Entrancing, the three-track outing sees Anathema Records founder Fec treading new, darker waters, as he meddles with electronica, house, and a dash of Detroit-laced edge, warping sounds to his will in a pact with the late hours.
CRISTOPH & ADZ - SOLPAZ / FADING - FACTORY 93 RECORDS
For its third release of the year, Insomniac’s highly regarded Factory 93 Records returns to the fore with a narcotic two-track EP that finds superstar DJ and producer Cristoph linking up with fellow rising UK producer ADZ. Having previously collaborated together with Luke Coulson on the Consequence of Sound-released single “The Edge”, the Newcastle-based pair emerge from the studio with Solpaz / Fading, a rousing record where they converge for an electric and unadulterated assault on the senses.
PHRAKTAL - LYRA'S DREAMSCAPE - BAKROOM
To kick things off in 2024, we review a new release by Phraktal, an electronic music producer from Dublin in Ireland, who once again captivates us with his latest track, "Lyra's Dreamscape". This composition showcases Phraktal's masterful artistry and meticulous attention to detail.
JOHN TEJADA - WILD RIDE - KOMPAKT
John Tejada, a name synonymous with electronic music innovation, has once again captivated our ears with his latest EP, Wild Ride. With three mesmerizing tracks, including the standout “Vereor,” Tejada proves that his emotive techno productions are a testament to meticulous care and attention to detail. From start to finish, Wild Ride is a collection of fantastic productions that showcase Tejada’s unwavering commitment to the futuristic techno-house sound.
TSHA & NIMMO - ONLYL - MIND AGAINST REMIX
Mind Against, the revered Italian electronic duo, adds a new twist to TSHA & NIMMO‘s hit 2021 song “OnlyL,” originally first released by Ninja Tune. The long-awaited new version of “OnlyL” keeps NIMMO’s mesmerizing singing. It also turns the song from an artistic dance-pop song into a rich and layered cinematic piece. The remix adds deep, resonating bass and soaring, crunchy arpeggiated synths that take the cut to a new level.