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The Rotterdam-based label and agency On Board Music proudly marks its 10-year anniversary with a carefully curated compilation of likeminded artists. This milestone release showcases those who have shaped the label's sound and identity, while also setting the tone for the years to come. On Board 10 features nine tracks on vinyl, complemented by five exclusive digital bonus tracks.

The collection traverses a diverse spectrum: from the immersive depths of Altinbas' atmospheric journey Submersion to the intricate, rhythmic craftsmanship of Polygonia's drum-workout Broken Temptation, and from GiGi FM's ethereal dub-techno exploration Maova and Dorisburg's percussive, Nordic-techno gem Sensorik. The release blends introspective meditativeness with dancefloor-ready energy - a balance between home listening and club environments. It's atmospheric, trippy, dubby, broken, ambient, techno - all the sounds that define the essence On Board Music.

Release date vinyl/digital: March 31 / April 4, 2025
Distributed by: Clone
Mastered by: Enisslab Studio in Rome
Visual and design by: Artur Olès
© On Board Music 2025

Released by:
On Board Music
Release date:
4 April 2025

Laura BCR - 154 Bushwick Avenue

For the eleventh episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 60-minute studio recorded mix by Moksha.

Based in Paris and resident at Macadam club in Nantes, Moksha is an electronic music seeker. Master of a universe compared to none other, he weaves his dark aesthetic and tribal rhythm into an intense power. His DJ performances are characterized by a wide experience of the musical spectrum and as an invitation to a ceremonial approach of the dance floor.

Moksha:
SC: @mokshaandrogyne
IG: www.instagram.com/m_o_k_s_h_a_666

Artwork by @kazmir00

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FUR:THER SESSIONS : PREMIERE 257

Artist: Mown
Track: A Lift To Nowhere
Album: Cloud Factory
Label: Self Release
Cat. No.: MOWN005
Mastering: Luminescent Mastering
Artwork: ma7r
Format: Digital
Genre: Dub Techno
Release date: 13/03/2025

Buy it here:
https://mownofficial.bandcamp.com/album/cloud-factory

Tracklist:
01. In The Beginning, The Sky Created God 
02. Like Pieces Of Memories In The Sky 
03. Cloud Factory 
04. Paparuda 
05. Beyond Horizon 
06. A Lift To Nowhere 
07. An Endless Sweet Sweet Storm 
08. Haze view

Mown:
https://soundcloud.com/mownofficial
https://facebook.com/mownofficial

Fur:ther Sessions:
https://soundcloud.com/furthersessions
https://furthersessions.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/further_sessions
https://formaviva.com/furthersessions
https://facebook.com/furthersessions
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3irNAR4

Contact and Premiere Requests:
furthersessions[at]gmail[dot]com

Buy it here

PREMIERE: Mown - A Lift To Nowhere [Self Release]

STC001 Mind Archives - Morriña EP is out on vinyl (limited edition) and digital March 24th.

A1 - Morriña
B1 - Morriña (@atomic-moog Remix)
B2 - Emotions 2

Mind Archives - B1 Morriña (Atomic Moog Remix)

The twelfth episode of our podcast series welcomes RedPing, with a 90-minute studio recorded mix.

Based in Yerevan, RedPing is a relentless explorer of electronic soundscapes and a dramatic storyteller. With a signature blend of hypnotic energy and raw intensity, he crafts a sonic journey where deep, driving rhythms meet charged atmospheres. A selector with an instinct for the unexpected, RedPing guides the night with a profound connection to the heartbeat of the scene.

RedPing:
SC: @reeedping
IG: www.instagram.com/redping.pcm

Artwork by @kazmir00

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VALA 4

Release date: Vinyl early summer 2025 / Digital pre-order coming soon

A1. Kaspiann - Sammalkämmen
A2. Kaspiann - Sienikieli

B1. Kaspiann - Suohunaja
B2. Kaspiann - Niin vain

@soundsofkaspiann
 
On the latest instalment of his VALA series, Finnish techno explorer Kaspiann tunnels into heads-down, mind-warping rhythm tracks of the highest order. Alongside his appearance on respected platforms such as Delsin Mantis and Optic Portal (alongside Spekki Webu), VALA affords Kaspiann the space to explore the depth and breadth of his sound with steely focus. The four tracks on VALA 4 are teeming with tactile textures and intricate detail that feel familiar and abstract all at once, perhaps best described by the titles that indulge in a little Finnish word play. 'Sammalkämmen', literally translated as 'moss palm', feels like a fitting reflection of the spongy mid-range matter on the opening track, while the humid, dense atmosphere of B1 cut 'Suohunaja' could indeed conjure a sense of 'swamp honey'. From 'Sienikieli's tunnelling rhythmic intrigue to the intricately arranged, expressive percussion of 'Niin Vain', Kaspiann continues to broaden his vocabulary within the language of deep techno, triggering ineffable sensations from carefully sculpted sonic forms and strapping them to incisive rhythms.

VALA 4

Remixes from Shoal, Polygonia, Anthony Linell and D-Leria himself.

D-Leria - Alta Tensione Remixes [non066]

https://www.delayed.nyc/delayed-blog/label-spotlight-gifkikker

For the first of a new series highlighting record labels around the world, we bring you GIFKIKKER - a Brussels-based collective of friends birthed just after the pandemic. Their sound, imagery & adherence to a high level of quality piqued my interest right away when I stumbled upon their soundcloud a couple of months ago. There’s something very fresh about GIFKIKKER - their sound blurs the lines between high octane, driving techno & the more psychedelic, introspective & hypnotic side of things. And that logo.. it’s so compelling & describes their sound & ethos so well. They’ve made a big effort to foster an open-minded experimentalism while still holding onto a consistent mood & tone throughout their releases & their focus on lesser-known talent made them stand out to me right away, akin to a tide pool full of exciting new discoveries. In addition to being a label, they put on events in Belgium & also have a regular mix series ‘Dissection’ which features 20+ mind-bending sets from members of the collective & friends from the Brussels scene & beyond. 

Today we’re premiering a track off of their next release from Berlin-based Ryft who has had a couple of GIFKIKKER appearances over the years. Enjoy ‘Resonator Rythms’ below as well as our interview with the GIFKIKKER collective about how it all came together, their take on the scene in Belgium at the moment & their friendship with Ryft. 

Writeup by @aspetuck

Soundcloud: @pro_ryft
Soundcloud: @gifkikker-bxl

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ryft.music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gifkikker_bxl/


Bandcamp: https://gifkikker.bandcamp.com/music

Interview

PREMIERE: Ryft - Resonator Rhythms [GIFKIKKER]

For the thirteenth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 90-minute studio recorded mix by Kim Kenis.

Natural consequence is a key phrase for Brussels-born DJ Kim Kenis.  Raised by a drummer, it’s no coincidence that she easily stays in time as she strings together gems from along the genre spectrum. Known and loved as someone who pretty much can’t stop dancing once she starts, it was only a matter of time before she channeled this endurance behind the decks.  Whether sending stargazers into the ether with her ambient selections or getting hearts and bass thumping on the dancefloor with her minimalistic techno sets, Kim brings a bewitching tenderness to her DJ-ing that quickly caught the attention of the Belgian scene.

With the tenacity of a historian deep in an archive, she’s had a near-prolific output of thoughtful, studied radio mixes since 2019 (Refuge Worldwide FM, WAV, Radio Sofa) and an interesting club & festival schedule (Waking Life, Horst Arts & Music, Paradise City, Listen! Festival, Funke, …).

Kim Kenis:
SC: @kimkenis
IG: https://www.instagram.com/kimkenis_

Artwork by @kazmir00

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@eliasartist
Vinyl 12" release: 11/07/2025 (Bandcamp will be a bit earlier, 04/07/2025)
Digital release: 04/07/2025 (Bandcamp only)
Catalog number: MR03 / MR03LTD

After appearances on a.r.t.less (with Volpe), Ranges, and OHM Series, among others, we welcome Elias. to Mosae Records with a fantastic dub techno release. (Maastricht, 2025)

Mastering and lacquer cut by Stefan Betke (@pole-original) at Scape Mastering.

Available on 12" black vinyl or limited 12" yellow/orange transparent (marbled) vinyl.

Distributed by @triplevisionnl.

Elias. - Sound Fragments EP (previews) [MR03]

The fourteenth episode of our podcast series welcomes Paris-based DJ Maemm, co-founder of the collective "La Taquinerie" and a resident DJ at the Parisian club La Gare, Le Gore on Thursdays, with a 60-minute studio recorded mix.

Maemm shapes her sets with various atmospheres, aiming to create immersive journeys rooted in narrative.
Influenced by a hypnotic techno style with sometimes psychedelic overtones, she also draws inspiration from ambient music and more experimental genres. Her passion for exploring new sounds allows her to enrich her musical universe and remain in constant evolution. 
She has shared the stage with renowned artists such as DJ Nobu, GiGi FM, Zadig, or Kerrie and has recently performed at legendary Berghain.

Maemm:
SC: @mmaemm
IG: www.instagram.com/maemm___

Artwork by @kazmir00

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For the fifteenth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting a 75-minute studio recorded mix by hsnbr.

John Harutyunyan, aka hsnbr, is a producer and DJ crafting deep, hypnotic, and psychedelic soundscapes rooted in groove and subtle motion. His music is driven by atmosphere — textured, immersive, and slow-burning — inviting both introspection and dancefloor connection. With releases on Back&forth and Crescent London, hsnbr continues to shape a distinct sonic narrative that moves between shadow and light. This mix captures that vision: patient, trippy, and grounded.

hsnbr:
SC: @hsnbr
IG: www.instagram.com/hsnbr.uncertainty

Artwork by @kazmir00

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Minimal on the surface, massive underneath.
Each sound deliberate, each silence intentional.
Immersive techno shaped from modular synthesis, tape, and weight.
credits

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Roman Farov - Polarity

Dream Junkie

Storm Sky

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