Spring has arrived with added fervour here at Darkroom Dubs HQ, as Parisien maestro Prinze delivers four jubilant tracks heralding his much-anticipated label debut. His 'We Are Free' EP is a bold clarion call to the dancefloor that gives a mischievous nod to early '90s UK progressive house and the halcyon days of acid and rave culture while fully embracing a defined and distinctively psychedelic sonic vision of the future.

2025 will undoubtedly continue to be an eventful year for Prinze as he duly prepares a fistful of cosmic missives for his own Epicure Records and remix collaborations with Rotten City head honcho Alvaro Cabana and Silicone Soul. The latter is an acid dub of REMAIN & DaWad's 'Comatose' and is due to drop on Bogotá's Kaputt.wav label in early May. Much love x

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We Are Free

Planet Trip

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PREMIERE: Prinze - Planet Trip [Darkroom Dubs]

INCOMING : Kate Stein & Lord Fascinator - Horse House (Captain E Remix) #EskimoRecordings
Release date : 23/05/2025
BUY : https://www.beatport.com/fr/release/horse-house-remixes/5054849

Its fair to say that in the hotly contested field of country tinged, equine themed underground club music this year has been all about Kate Stein & Lord Fascinators Horse House. With its galloping hypnotic house beat, pulsating synths and lonesome guitar twangs, it was always a clear favourite but even as clubs around the world are still echoing to frenzied chants of theres a horse in this house, Eskimo Recordings have introduced some competition with 3 new remixes courtesy of Fabrizio Mammarella, Hammer and Captain E. Leading the chasing pack is Italian DJ, producer and label boss Fabrizio Mammarella. With over two decades of releases under his belt on labels such as DFA, Permanent Vacation and his own Slow Motion Records, Fabrizio has solid form and saddles up to take us on the last horse to Trancentral, delivering a stunning remix that sees the tracks vocal refrain canter over killer club beats and a mesmerising synth riff. This is certainly no one horse rave though and coming up close on the inside is Belfast producer Hammer whose sabre sharp remix thunders along with a looping acid bass line and echoing percussion before it all dissolves into a blissful wash of warm pads evoking the wide open starry skies of Texas (or perhaps County Down) before the beat comes crashing back in to carry us over the line. Finally bringing up the rear but with the bit between his teeth is Eskimo Recordings own Captain E whose remix cracks the whip, upping the tempo and pairing its warehouse ready beats with rave stabs, a frisky bass line and just the occasional horse snort for good measure. 

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INCOMING : Kate Stein & Lord Fascinator - Horse House (Captain E Remix) #EskimoRecordings

INCOMING : Dina Summer - Promise Me feat. Curses (Boys' Shorts Remix) #IptamenosDiscos
Release date : 28/05/2025
BUY :  https://bfan.link/promise-me-boys-shorts

After the wild success of Dina Summer’s first bouquet of remixes from their latest album Girls Gang, they return with fresh cuttings.

First up are Boys’ Shorts—the Greek DJ/producer duo comprised of Vangelis (formerly of LAGASTA) and electronic artist Tareq. The pair have toured Europe and the US, performing at some of the most renowned club venues such as Berghain and E1. Their hyped, dance-ready sets blend elements of disco, slow techno, and acid house into a unique and distinct sound.

They take Promise Me and rip it from its roots as an early goth, coldwave track steeped in archaic gothic romance, then prune and propagate it into a futuristic house track—replanting it in a digital dimension. Boys’ Shorts use the chorus as the core element, and as Curses’ luxurious, decadent vocals unfurl, they spruce it up into a dance edit with shimmering snares, a bouncier bassline, and 4/4 drum patterns reminiscent of the Roland 808.

Released on Iptamenos Discos as part of the Gils Gang Deluxe version.

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INCOMING : Dina Summer - Promise Me feat. Curses (Boys' Shorts Remix) #Iptamenos Discos

June 6
Captain Mustache & Mel E. Logan (Chicks On Speed )“Pen Weapon"
1 - Pen Weapon
2 - Pen Weapon (Electrosexual Remix)

Beatport Link
https://www.beatport.com/de/release/pen-weapon/5088707

Smart Link
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Captain Mustache & Mel E. Logan & Drop Empowering New Anthem "Pen Weapon"
Following their previous collaborations ("Mentally Naked" and "Good Weather Girl"), Mel E. Logan (formerly of electro-pioneers Chicks on Speed) and Captain Mustache reunite for their latest sonic gem—"Pen Weapon."
A happy, melancholic tinged celebration of artistic empowerment, the track champions the unifying force of language and creativity—proving that words and music can forge bonds stronger than the weapons industry and the oppressive systems running rampant today.
With lyrics like “Hold me friends, I got your back / A curtain falls, take a look—it hung from a tiny hook,” the song reminds us that even seemingly unshakable structures can be toppled
departure from CoS:
Mel E. Logan steps boldly into her solo era, teaming up once more with Captain Mustache for a track that’s as uplifting as it is rebellious.
"Pen Weapon"—out now—is a call to arms (or rather, pens!) for unity, resistance, and the transformative power of art.

#PenWeapon #ArtAsResistance #CaptainMustache #MelELogan

Pen Weapon

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Captain Mustache - Pen Weapon feat. Mel E. Logan

After a number of acclaimed tracks and EPs, the southern newcomer on the French electronic scene is releasing his first album on COD3 QR, Laurent Garnier's label. A full-length album on which the producer establishes himself as the newcomer to watch in a techno revival.

The rise to fame has been a gradual one for the producer from the south of France, and the release of "Echoes" could well have a resounding impact on the French electronic music scene, which is beginning to take on a new lease of life. Passionate musician, head on shoulders and sharp ear, Voltaire has prepared the release of this long format with COD3 QR well. After several EPs and appearances on the label's famous compilations since 2021, plus a remix in 2023 of Laurent Garnier's "Tales From The Real World" that allowed a glimpse at his potential, "Echoes" now allows full appreciation of all of this musician's qualities.

The gradual disappearance of the album format versus the digital single has not dampened the determination of this artist and the label to impose a singular artistic vision on an LP: "After having produced a number of tracks, I was absolutely determined to create a story with all the pieces on this album", assures Voltaire. "I wanted to compose something that I don't hear anymore in today's music, something different from dancefloor techno. Echoes fully crystallises this desire."

The emotional eclecticism of this album comes as no surprise to listeners who have followed Voltaire's previous releases. "Since I started out, I've produced house, techno and electro tracks... this eclecticism is part of my personality as a musician. I love all facets of electronic music and I want to remain open to all influences."

"Echoes" features lush, lysergic techno (the phenomenal "Detune", "Echoes", "Human" and "Unity", reminiscent of Border Community), liberating forays into IDM ("Connection Lost", "I’ll See You Again", "Singular Pursuit", whose dreamy melody will inevitably bring Plaid to mind), catchy electro-techno (the aptly named "Dance!", "Wave Function", a model of mental techno), raw dancefloor accents and even a symphonic anthem to conclude (the luminous "Voltaire").

Through this frenzied eclecticism, Voltaire intends to put his signature: "the link between all the songs of the album is the precision of the rhythms, the choice of melodies, the metallic sound of cymbals…". Nourished by the electro of origins (Kraftwerk, Juan Atkins' Detroit, Robert Hood or Dopplereffekt) and the profusion of electro from the 2000s and 2010s, Voltaire is under the influence of an extremely productive retro-mania. With "Echoes", he offers a brilliant synthesis, in the precious setting of an irreproachable production.
(Hervé LUCIEN)

Echoes

Voltaire "Wave Function" - PREVIEW

HYPERFIXATIONS vol. 1 is the debut compilation from Portugal’s forward-thinking label Ritmo Futuro, showcasing tracks they’re obsessively drawn to—music that demands attention and lingers long after the party ends.

Curated by Rick Offen, this first volume captures the immersive state of sonic hyperfocus, where rhythm overtakes thought and music becomes pure sensation—like the trance-like focus of Formula 1 drivers.

The compilation spans hypnotic minimalism, percussive intensity, and futuristic textures—each track a moment of deep, instinctive connection.

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@ritmofuturo

Mel Souler - Transmutation [RITMO FUTURO]

It’s twins! Following the birth of his first child, and a failed (yet noble) bid for the Papacy, Bawrut returns with Papa Bawrut Part 2, the second holy chapter in his ongoing musical sermon. While fatherhood may have brought sleepless nights, it’s also delivered wild inspiration, with this EP offering up a brace of fearless, genre-defying cuts.

Leading the release is La Notte, a creative late-night jam inspired by an hypnotic performance of “Klan” by Italian pop star Mahmood. “I had forgotten how amazing the the repetition of ‘La Notte’ sounded, so I used it as the foundation for the track,” Bawrut explains. “Because when do we all come together to dance? La Notte, of course.”

Next up is Vibracall, a bold middle finger to lazy nostalgia. “A lot of club music today sounds like it’s stuck in the year 2000,” says Bawrut. “If I’m going to use the past, I want something iconic.” Enter: the vibration tone from the first-gen cell phones. Reimagined, repurposed, and flipped.

Closing the EP is a deeper, darker reinterpretation of La Notte from Irish producer and friend Hammer. With bubbling synths, ghostly vocal textures, and precise percussion, it adds a moody exhale to Bawrut’s high-energy offering.

Papa Bawrut Part 2 is untamed, unpredictable, and undeniably him.

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Bawrut - La Notte (Hammer Remix)  [Pets Recordings]

We’re excited to unveil the third chapter in our Various Artists series. A vibrant reflection of our ongoing musical journey and ever-evolving vision.

This latest release is a tribute to artistic expression, bringing together a dynamic lineup of forward-thinking producers. Each track tells its own story, shaped by unique sonic perspectives and creative energy. With this compilation, we invite you to dive into a rich tapestry of sounds that highlight individuality, innovation, and the spirit of exploration.


DCLVIII OFC & Alex Mendes - Astral Drift [YCTVA003]

Mango Alley
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Kasey Taylor
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Jamie Stevens
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Premiere: Jamie Stevens & Meeting Molly - Illusionist (Kasey Taylor Remix) [Mango Alley]

Morn [Minimal Groove Concept]

Citrinitas

MUSIC DIVERSITY IS OUR STRENGTH.
Label run by Laurent Garnier and Oliver Way.
Curating for the curious, the seekers, the adventurers and the brave. Cod3 QR is about going back to basics. About that feeling of discovering hidden gems and long sought after oddities. If it’s good, it’s good. The music is the message.