Melodic Techno

Little Talk with OLING
Up-and-coming Vivrant star OLING is making moves. Not just with his brand new event series ‘Roots’ launched in November of last year, but also with his latest project ’Sonic Explorations’. A producer camp set out to take place in the abyss of the Swedish wilderness. OLING released his debut EP ‘Aves’ on Jeremy Olander’s Vivrant... Read more »

Argy & Goom Gum join forces to deliver ‘Pantheon’ on Afterlife
Afterlife’s 2023 campaign commences with a collaborative single from Argy and two-man outfit Goom Gum. The trio get together for the first time on this cut, pouring their respective energies into a powerful composition. ‘Pantheon’ utilizes a rousing vocal symphony, with a rolling bassline, an urgent melody and a goosebump-inducing breakdown to devastating effect.

Select Cuts 257 mixed by SHMN
Hailing from Ukraine, SHMN is a master at melding the gamut of styles and sonics across the spectrum of electronic music. His productions glue myriad moods, genres, and stylistic tricks but they all carry one consistent quality which is passion. Now – in a huge step forward for the multi-faceted artist, SHMN presets his debut... Read more »

Premiere: Joep Mencke presents his new track ‘Vedana’ on Chambord’s label Around Midnight
For its third release, Around Midnight chose to highlight the latest work of Dutch producer and DJ Joep Mencke. Since his debut in 2017, he has been gracing the decks of the Gardens of Babylon, ADE, Burning Man and Afrikaburn to name just a few, and released no less than 7 EPs and 1 album.... Read more »

Mind Against drop surprise single ‘Dreamcast’ on Afterlife
Mind Against further their fruitful relationship with Afterlife as their cinematic, compulsively danceable single ‘Dreamcast’ drops on Friday 16th December, following their 2021 ‘Changes’ EP on the imprint. Already very much on the music map, the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo released their eagerly awaited ‘fabric presents…’ compilation in September to critical acclaim from the likes of... Read more »

Hyunji-A: “I suppose it came naturally, with time and experience”
There’s a hint of calm assurance in Hyunji Lee’s demeanor as we meet in the studio apartment she uses as both living and music making space. ‘It’s definitely more of a going with the flow thing. I go into it without expecting anything,’ she observes as we go through the path which led her where... Read more »

Premiere: Remcord unveils a new release on his label REBA
Winter is coming soon and brings with it long nights, moments by the fireplace and a new episode on REBA. This new EP is once again an opportunity for Remcord to express himself without limits, at the border of sound exploration and wild dance. This new chapter begins with a bass line that comes out... Read more »

Premiere: Jos & Eli presents a new remix for AÏA on Poesie Musik
Jos & Eli combine their talents for a fresh new remix on Poesie Musik. They bring their unique sound to a new version of AÏA’s ‘We Are Built.’ It is an immediately captivating tune with sweeping synths and rubbery drums. The hits power it onwards and the vocal is a spine-tingling one that brings real... Read more »

Premiere: Ae:ther creates a new remix for Mark Tarmonea on his label Eye And Eye
Mark Tarmonea welcomes Aet:her with a remix of ‘Run & Hide’ on his label Eye And Eye. Having released on labels like Aterflife and Siamese, Ae:ther is one of the most interesting and futuristic artists the electronic music world has to offer at the moment. The remix impresses with a driving bass, energetic leads and... Read more »

Premiere: Stil Vor Talent present their 14th installment of the Schneeweiss compilation series
Over the years, Berlin has been cited as Oliver Koletzki’s main point of reference and, more importantly, his endless source of inspiration. His albums Großstadtmärchen and Großstadtmärchen 2 are wholehearted tributes of the German capital, as its importance is continuously hinted and charted. Friedrichshain, one of Berlin’s vibrant districts, has always held a special place... Read more »