Melodic Techno

Premiere: Olivier Giacomotto is crafting a classy groove remix of 8Kays’ new track
With the 31st release at Eleatics, the label reveal another bright Ukrainian artist behind its’ creation: 8Kays. Ira 8Kays has come a long way, forming and progressing her sound into a distinctive fusion of heavy punctured bass leads, twisted together with melodic progressions and united with the powerful voices of the singers, whom she is... Read more »

Clarian puts deft Summer touch to Hoki ‘Almost Home’ in throwback remix
Stepping out into the Indie Electronic limelight, Montreal’s HOKI are set to release their debut single ‘Almost Home’ on July 12. The collaborative project fuses Varti Deuchoghlian’s diverse experiences as a producer with Australian vocalist Brent McCormick’s powerful songwriting. As somebody always at the forefront of fresh emotive productions, Clarian was a natural fit to remix... Read more »

Booka Shade, return to Bedrock to unveil their second EP for John Digweed’s imprint
The Berlin-based duo Walter Merziger and Arno Kammermeier, aka Booka Shade, return to Bedrock to unveil their second EP for John Digweed’s imprint. Coming from one of the finest pioneering electronic music acts of the past two decades, their excitedly awaited ‘Understanding EP’does not disappoint. Opening with the dark, enticing percussive pulse of ‘Understanding’, the masterful duo... Read more »

Premiere: Miss Melera at the helm of the new Warung Recordings release
Brazil’s leading label Warung is back with more essential house sounds, this time with Miss Melera at the helm. The Dutch artist is a regal at the club as well as others around the world and has released on some of the best labels of the day. Horizon opens things up here with a deep... Read more »

Tale Of Us release Afterlife “Realm Of Consciousness Part IV” compilation
With the fourth Realm Of Consciousness compilation, Tale Of Us shine a light on the artists whose work has shaped their sets in recent times. The sound encompasses everything Afterlife represents: introspective electronica, euphoric peak-time cuts and more subtle rollers. Twenty inspired interpretations of the sound Tale Of Us have developed. There are contributions from Afterlife’s longtime regulars like Recondite, Adriatique, Mind Against,... Read more »

Paul Nolan reflects on his considerable journey as he joins XYZ family [Interview]
There are many different ways to run a record label – artistic vision and musical direction are malleable pillars when developing a label’s role in the modern music industry. XYZ was founded, first and foremost, as an outlet for providing full creative control to the incredible personalities we had come to know throughout the years.... Read more »

Premiere: Emmannuella put her magic touch on ‘Riemu’ by Th;en on Mango Alley
From the banks of the Rhine and the confluence of the Main, cool, deep waters provide a powerful outlet for Th;en. The duo release a new track on Mango Alley. ‘Riemu’ cascades in glittering arpeggiated patterns. The breeze filters through verdant foliage in rhythmic patterns and a resonant bass is at one with the earth’s magnetic... Read more »

Premiere: Anii delivers a tasteful rework of Henry Saiz ‘Me And My Synths’ on Natura Sonoris
The second single off Henry Saiz’s ‘Digital Mirages‘ is here and we couldn’t be more excited for you to hear it. This time Natura Sonoris present ‘Me and My Synths‘ featuring a remix by the irrepressible Kompakt’s regular Anii. Always seeking personal connection through the music, ‘Me and My Synths‘ is yet another proof the... Read more »

Premiere: Mattia Pompeo is back to Sincopat with a solid four tracks EP
Mattia Pompeo is back to Sincopat with a really solid EP which includes also one great collaboration with AFFKT. The pack is called ‘Future Shapes’ and comes along an exquisite remix from Zombies in Miami. Born in Italy but established in Spain, Mattia’s production skills have been growing step by step having nowadays a unique... Read more »

Premiere: Sebastien Léger launches his new label Lost Miracle with a superb three-track EP
Globally renowned electronic tastemaker Sébastien Léger is on a mission to bring timeless club music back to the forefront. In a world of short lived hits and quickly passing fads, he is focussed on music with a more lasting impression on his own brand new label Lost Miracle. It kicks off with two standout originals... Read more »