Helmed by two longstanding legends of the scene, our next installment pays tribute to the Benelux techno connection as we welcome Dutch maestro Steve Rachmad under his Sterac alias and Token boss Kr!z to the fold. Each contributing a brace of the typically elegant hard-hitters they’ve become so widely reputed for, the pair has us swinging in balance between proper floor-destroying potency and mind-expanding otherworldliness. A homage to the uncluttered and beautifully escapistic vision they’ve advocated throughout their career and continue to push in their various endeavors, RYCL019 is a feast for the purists as much as a compellingly future-facing manifesto: classic in essence but vanguard in its quest.

Holding the reins of the A side, Rachmad gets the ball rolling pedal to the metal. ‘Muff Case’ is genotypic Sterac material with its surgical uptempo groove and malleable analogue membranes leaning against a sci-fi-indebted scenario. Twisting gridlocked 4x4 semantics whilst his trademark machine funk runs the voodoo down in euphoric style, the Amsterdam-based magician has us hanging onto each bar’s end as we’d be watching a thriller: eager and excited for the next shift of gears. A deluge of chromatic arps and subtle chord distortions agitate the sleek surface of ’Strike Icer’ - a euphorically effervescing and inch-perfectly built slice of liquid-like techno pyrotechnics, congealed into something of a classic for the future ahead. Lovers of Rachmad’s precise yet richly-hued blends shall rejoice, for the Dutch producer flexes the refined brilliance and implacable relevancy of his sound in an epoch not so highly regarded for its risk-taking, soul-searching qualities.

Cross the other side and here’s Belgian techno don Kr!z laying it down badman style. True to its name, ’Sorcerer’ is a spell of unrelenting techno boggle, tailored to withstand the heaviest DJ use without losing any of its punishing grit. As blunt synth arpeggios keep looping in and out of focus, from sub-end depths to foreground in-your-face’ness, Kr!z harnesses a wild bassy storm, inbound for total floor obliteration. Shifting the angle onto deeper envelope fine-tuning and lysergic mind-games, ‘Lightworks’ fuses a sense of weird acid sensuality with the incisiveness of crisp drum patterns and bass-heavy aggression. Shining through the squelchy layers of FX-laden baselines, Kr!z’s emphasis on textural interplays and rhythmic overlaps blazes to further devastating effect.

*This bad boy comes pressed on 70% blue 30% white marbled vinyl. Artwork by the talented Laura Arteaga Charlton. Design by Jillem.

A1 written & produced by Sterac; published by Steve Rachmad Publishing
A2 written & produced by Sterac; published by Steve Rachmad Publishing
B1 written & produced by Kr!z
B2 written & produced by Kr!z
Distributed by Clone Distribution Rotterdam
Artwork by Laura Arteaga Charlton, Design by Jillem
Cat. no. RYCL019 – All Rights Reserved
℗ & © Reclaim Your City 2023
www.reclaimyourcity.bandcamp.com

Lightworks

RYCL019 - Kr!z - Lightworks

Sound synchrony in each element is the key to harmonic synergy in this new release presented by CONCEPTUAL by NODE Recordings.

Produced by CONCEPTUAL
Mastered by: Giovanni Conti at Artefacts Mastering Studio (Berlin)
Photography by: Kim Uytterhaegen
Released by: NODE Recordings from Barcelona, Spain 
Release date: September 20, 2023

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𝐏𝐑𝐄𝐌𝐈𝐄𝐑𝐄 | CONCEPTUAL - Selva Oscura (Original Mix) [NODE Recordings]

Artist: d_func.
Title: Think:Breathe:Destroy
Remixes by: Kike Pravda & Ribé
Format: 12"-Vinyl & Digital Format
Label: Nachtstrom Schallplatten
Cat.-No.: NST177
Releasedate: T.B.A.

[NST177] d_func. - Think:Breathe:Destroy EP

Tracklist:
A1. Emulate 
A2. Developer
B1. Pulsation
B2. Survival Instinct

Mathys Lenne is no stranger to the hypnotic side of techno, and his newest release on ORBE's well known Orbe records label properly allows the French artist to do what he does best. Four tracks of deep, psychedelic techno, all slightly twisted and quirky in their own way, the entire EP is perfect for those headsdown nights deep in to the morning on the dancefloor of your favorite darkened club.

releases June 21, 2024

Written & produced and mixed by Mathys Lenne
Mastered & Cut by Tim Xavier at Manmade Berlin
Pressing by AFG
Artwork by Maryo

Developer

ORB014 - Mathys Lenne - Developer

Label heads Decoder and Jay York return to Toca with their second release, a split EP titled "Distance". This new collection of tracks aims to resonate with home listeners and DJs alike, offering a profound journey that balances introspective depth with dancefloor functionality. 

“Distance” emerges from the spaces between – the physical and creative distances that have shaped the music crafted by the duo for this release. Despite the miles apart due to their intense touring schedules, they have harnessed their separation as a source of inspiration, resulting in an EP that reflects the nature of their circumstances. While each track has its own unique theme, the tracks share a common motif with minimalistic yet emotive layers of sound that invites listeners to delve into more deeper and introspective ideas. Each piece within the EP exemplifies the artists’ ability to create a sonic bridge that serves as an auditory journal of their experiences.

Tracklist:
A1. Jay York - Peligro
A2. Jay York - En Medio
A3. Jay York - Untouched
B1. Decoder - Falling Flat
B2. Decoder - Riverside
B3. Decoder - I Am Nothing

Release Date: October 25, 2024
Distributed by: Triple Vision
Mastered by: Nicolas Vogler @ Vogler Mastering

Decoder & Jay York - Distance [TC02]

Label: Blank Code

Artist: Decoder
Title: Distant Beings
Release Date: Tuesday 28 January 2025
Format: Vinyl & Digital
CAT#: BCR014

01. Missing Sector
02. Strange Interaction
03. Farther
04. Elevation

Blank Code is a Detroit, USA techno outfit that have released music by artists like Bas Mooy, Mike Parker, Brian Sanhaji, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, and many more.

The newest Blank Code recruit is Decoder with his 'Distant Beings' EP, a fellow American from Dallas who has gained many devoted supporters from having releases on Jeff Mills' Axis Records, Amotik Records, TWR72's Float, Edit Select Records, Molecular Recordings, and Science Cult, amongst others.

Beginning with "Missing Sector," a dystopian and airy soundscape of captivating rattlesnake hisses and muted tones of melody and suspense amidst a stuttering kick pattern.

"Strange Interaction" follows with an abstract approach overall, but using a solid, rhythmic beat as a pulsing constant. Static crackles create mesmerising textures and light tom drums are met with wandering waves of analogue whispers and skipping hats.

"Farther" introduces deep and looping modular frequencies that dance around in a sci-fi aesthetic. This sublimely hypnotic track has an ethereal quality of patience and draws influence from dubby and atmospheric styling.

Finishing with "Elevation," it instantly has an experimental vibe that seems mysterious and menacing. Cyclical mid tones create a sonic suction before phasing pulses add even more tension to this esoteric adventure.

www.blankcode.com
Mastered by Anthony Jimenez @ 313 Mastering
Album Art by Cesar Acosta

BCR014 - Decoder - Distant Beings [Previews]

Casual Treatment - Orion

Artist Name: Various Artists
Release Name: HYS.K007

Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal
Release Date: 30th of May, 2025
Catalog Reference: HYSK007
Format: Digital

Release description:
A complete package sculpted for different phases of the night, tracing a path through pressure, release, and everything in between.

Tracklist HYS.K007:
1.Jonas Kopp - Code of Evolution
2.AgainstMe - Vibe With This
3.Unerwartet - The First Planet On The Map
4.Kaan Pirecioglu - Echo Tunnel
5.Red Rooms - Missing Link
6.Singular Anomalies - Goodbye Furry Friend
7.Kaan Pirecioglu - Spherical
8.Nørbak & Temudo - Rasteira
9.Cravo - Lambada
10.Falling Echoes - System Cycled
11.Temudo - Set The Tone
12.KRISSFA - Sonic Surge
13.Nørbak - Duplo
14.Vil & Autrane - Dale
15.Tarker - Moar
16.VIL & Cravo - Materia Prima
17.Zisko - Punto de Textura
18.Neen - Atry