As one of the few South African producers and DJ’s to break out of her country on an international level, Lee Ann Roberts dives into her roots, and childhood in Durban to deliver the next release on her NowNow label. The hard techno female, spoke about the uncertain, chaotic childhood she battled through, which lead her to find music, to channel her emotions and experiences, advising others that finding something creative can be an alternative kind of therapy. Her sound is tough, synonymous with her upbringing.

“I can create sounds in techno that almost emulate how I feel at times, it's a release, of all the stuff I have going on inside. I poured all my energy into something else, something that felt bigger than the pain” – Lee Ann.

Lee Ann will also be taking part in the Bridges For Music bike ride on the 24th April during IMS, the most prominent music charity in South Africa, they create opportunities for underprivileged youth to gain access to the creative world. The first step in a longer-term collaboration, Lee Ann will also be donating her proceeds of her ‘Africa’ EP to the charity, with more activities planned into 2025 to help fund raise and create awareness.

‘Africa’ delivers a track of trance and techno melodies following a sinister intro, whilst B-side ‘Sabie Sunset’ hits fast with turbo charged sonics throughout the body of the track, that lead onto its full throttle style percussion. Lee Ann also delivers a different version of ‘Sabie Sunset’ on this release, totally in its own trance era with a fastened pace and euphoric elements, it feels like a totally different track all together.

Acid Asian was one of the first Brazilian artists to release on KNTXT, as his name suggests, he predominantly uses elements of acid in all his productions, but combines with industrial techno, using Taiko, a broad name for a range of Japanese percussion instruments to compose his tracks. His remix of title track ‘Africa’ closes the release with a bang. The low-end of the original is pounded into by an aggressive intent that wasn’t previously present, whilst the vocal is chopped and left to warble against haunted rave chords and skittering, galloping drums.

To close the release, the somewhat elusive Rocketman, a DJ who’s career started out in 2019, during the pandemic, has managed to gain international support from Marlon Hoffstadt, Ki/Ki and Patrick Mason. He debuts on NowNow with his remix of ‘Sabie Sunset’ by adding layers of harder groove cranking each component to its maximum and breakdowns with a ruthless percussive edge, in order to drive the rip-roaring rework into a dizzyingly new dimension.

03 Lee Ann Roberts - Africa (Acid Asian Extended Remix) [NowNow]

KĀLMAN - AWAKENING [NR14] (FREE DL)

Awakening conclut le voyage avec une sensation d’élévation. Après la tempête et la lutte, tout devient plus clair, plus fluide. Les éléments sonores s’ouvrent, respirent, s’élèvent. C’est un moment de relâchement et de clarté intérieure, presque extatique. La matière brute laisse place à une énergie plus pure, portée par une dynamique ascendante. On ne subit plus — on embrasse. Le chaos n’est plus une menace, mais un souvenir lointain, nécessaire à cette renaissance.

Awakening closes the journey with a sense of elevation. After the storm and the struggle, everything becomes clearer, more fluid. The sonic elements open up, breathe, and rise. It’s a moment of release and inner clarity — almost ecstatic. Raw intensity gives way to a purer energy, carried by an upward momentum. You're no longer enduring — you're embracing. Chaos is no longer a threat, but a distant memory, essential to this rebirth.

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Label : @neo_records

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Alles Gut In Berlin - Lorenzo Raganzini, Paolo Ferrara, Angy Kore, Laura Mikus [HEX Recordings]

Infamia Records drops another heavy-duty double A-side with L.D.U. and Exercitor, two names synonymous with relentless energy and unapologetic underground attitude. Their new release "Acelerá / Harder" showcases the duo’s versatility across both Hard Techno and Hard Dance, delivering a no-prisoners, full-throttle experience tailored for the harder fringes of the rave scene.

“Acelerá / Harder” is a dual strike of precision chaos—bridging hard techno and hard dance in one of Infamia’s most dynamic releases this year. It’s for DJs who like their sound aggressive, their sets fast, and their crowds fully locked in.

Artist: Lucem Demostrat Umbra (L.D.U.), Exercitor
Title: Acelerá 
Version: Original Mix
Release Date: 30/05/2025

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Infamia Records drops another heavy-duty double A-side with L.D.U. and Exercitor, two names synonymous with relentless energy and unapologetic underground attitude. Their new release "Acelerá / Harder" showcases the duo’s versatility across both Hard Techno and Hard Dance, delivering a no-prisoners, full-throttle experience tailored for the harder fringes of the rave scene.

“Acelerá / Harder” is a dual strike of precision chaos—bridging hard techno and hard dance in one of Infamia’s most dynamic releases this year. It’s for DJs who like their sound aggressive, their sets fast, and their crowds fully locked in.

Artist: Lucem Demostrat Umbra (L.D.U.), Exercitor
Title: Harder
Version: Original Mix
Release Date: 30/05/2025

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No Mercy Radio 003: SCARLETT

- https://soundcloud.com/scarlettmusic

1. SCARLETT - Relent
2. SCARLETT - Nothing To This
3. Mr.Machine - New World
4. Temprano - Anvil
5. Drey - Soul Devoring Demon (TORRE [EYD] Remix)
6. SCARLETT - Feelings (Unreleased)
7. SWART - Can I Trust You
8. SR.LLOTH - It’s Over (ROTURA XXL Remix)
9. SCARLETT - Blood
10. CELEC - Inu Unz (URKE Remix)
11. Alex Bilancini - K999
12. SCARLETT - Sad Soul
13. AEREA - 10.000 Flores
14. SONDERLING - Eternity

No Mercy Radio 003: SCARLETT

Arweenn delivers a powerful and intense sonic experience with his new EP, The Rising Flame, released on Alderic Recs. This four-track release dives deep into the raw and relentless energy of industrial techno and hardtechno, blending dark atmospheres, crushing rhythms, and hypnotic synths.

The EP kicks off with Cosmic Love, a track that builds tension with eerie melodies and pounding percussion. The energy is pushed even further with a fierce remix by VENDEX, who injects his signature dystopian and high-impact sound into the original. Find My Way keeps the momentum going with a relentless groove and razor-sharp textures, while Queen Of The Moon closes the release with an epic, cinematic approach, perfectly balancing aggression and mysticism. The Rising Flame is a statement of intensity, movement, and transcendence.


Premiere: Arweenn - Cosmic Love

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Lukas Freudenberger - Brainiacs (Free Download)

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● Artist: Droplex, Mark Dekoda
● Track: Place To Hide (Original Mix)
● Album: Place To Hide
● Label: White Face Recordings
● Genre: Techno / Peak TIme and Driving
● Release Catalog: CAT1345531
● Release Date: May 30th, 2025
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