Dax J’s Utopian Surrealism observes our transition into a new dystopian era. It reflects the strain in distinguishing truth and reality from the ever-growing radicalised networks of global manipulation, whilst extreme polarised realities, AI, deception, and mass poverty stay hidden away as we accelerate into the next stage of evolution.
Utopian Surrealism is Dax J’s 3rd studio album. Written during lockdown, Inspired by Yuval Noah Harari’s book Sapiens.

Tracklist

1. Universal Future Sound
2. East London Back Alleys (Jungle Techno Mix)
3. Opioiding (Fentanyl Mix)
4. The Second Renaissance (Final Dystopia)
5. Utopian Surrealism
6. Anthropic Demise
7. Industrial Cyber Technologies
8. None The Wiser
9. Simulated Reality (Terafactory AI Electronics)
10. Sentient Glory

All Tracks Written, Produced and Mixed by Dax J
Available on 2x12” Vinyl + Digital

MONNOM BLACK 026
Mastered By Dax J, Thomas P Heckman & Matt Colton
Cut by Simon @ The Exchange

Utopian Surrealism

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Dax J - None The Wiser

The EP kicks off with Thirty Against One, with a heart-wrenching bassline, distorted drums and a tense atmosphere. Nørbak pays tribute to the original, carefully using the stems and getting a powerful and direct remix.

Side A continues with Vertigo, a suffocating and anxious track, rising and becoming more and more tense as the track progresses.

On side B we find False Mirages, a hypnotic, distorted and direct track for the dancefloor. Positive Centre, with a sound design mastery, remodelled the track into heavy industrial vibes.

Finally, we also deliver a digital bonus track, Metamorphosis, ending the EP in a more atmospheric and hypnotic mood, providing a safe place for you to come down.

Written & Produced: Diego Amido Teijeiro
Remixes: Artur Moreira and Mike Jefford
Mastering: Paul Mac at Hardgroove Mastering
Artwork: Lydia Roberts
Layout: Vision Noires

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(IA022) IIXXII - V/A 
Incl.tracks by Michal Jablonski & VSK, Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell, Michel Lauriola & Fixeer, Cyb & Øblak.
Mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Audio Mastering, Berlin, in December 2022.
To be released by Immaterial.Archives in July 2023.
Limited vinyl edition 140 Gr.

VSK & MICHAL JABLONSKI - BASILISKS (Original Mix)

Label: Cumulonimbus Berlin
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno, Electro
Cat No: 13
Date release: 11.04.2024
Format: Digital
Mastering: Younes Jamil
Artwork: DJ DEKADENT, Mara Vorberg

Support the artist:
IG: instagram.com/_staox/
SC: soundcloud.com/staox19

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Wrong Assessment - Monosyllabic

@NX1-3 / @Earwiggle

Bandcamp - https://earwiggle.bandcamp.com/album/nx1-shaked-ear
Deejay.de - https://www.deejay.de/NX1_Shaked_Ear_EAR036_Vinyl__1085761
YouTube - https://youtu.be/esM9xiGduiU

Irish techno legend Sunil Sharpe founded the Dublin-based vinyl and digital label Earwiggle, which has released music by artists ranging from Paul Birken to AnD, Steve Stoll, Neil Landstrumm, and Manni Dee.

Having welcomed the Spanish duo NX1 back to the label after their 2019 Earwiggle debut, Samot and Surit are still steadfast in their dedication to intense sound warfare. The 'Shaked Ear' EP is a new follow-up to their recently released debut album on Nexe Records and they also list appearances on Oscar Mulero's PoleGroup, Andre Kronert's ODD / EVEN and Developer's Modularz.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "EW8" with a tough and industrial edge to its palette. Amidst the thundering kicks are abrasive, modular pulses and gritty percussion elements, that create an intense groove with plenty of venom, but still a raw and heavy dance floor worker.

LABEL: Earwiggle

CAT#: EAR036
ARTIST: NX1
TITLE: Shaked Ear

FORMAT: Vinyl & Digital

RELEASED:
Vinyl - 20 September 2024
Digital - 4 October 2024

01. EW5
02. EW6
03. EW7
04. EW8
05. EW9

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DT:Premiere | NX1 - EW8 [Earwiggle]

Alexey Dunchyk
The Knot EP

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Recorded Things

29.11.2024

The Knot EP

Surge Oscillation

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Captivated by the genre's entrancing, Raw unrefined energy, Nicko Shuo quickly developed a passion for its unyielding momentum. Eager to establish a unique sound, Nicko immerses himself in the scene, analyzing a variety of releases and advancing his productions across multiple labels, securing his identity in the underground techno realm. 

This release exemplifies gritty, modular-infused techno at its finest. Tracks transition effortlessly from modular-driven textures to dystopian rhythms, providing a captivating sonic trip. With pounding beats and gritty synth layers, it embraces an unabashedly over-the-top aesthetic. 


Premiere | Nicko Shuo - Mentasm EP [LTD064]

Hikikomori - King Of Pain

Inescapeable Impulse

SUPPORT ON BANDCAMP:https://blzs.bandcamp.com/album/hivemind-ep-blzs004

HIVEMIND EP By BLZS
Artist: BLZS
Label: Self-release
Genre: #Electronic
Style: #Techno
Catalogue number: BLZS003
Date release: 15.08.2025
Format: Digital
Mastering: BLZS
Artwork: BLZS

Tracklist:
BLZS - HIVEMIND
BLZS - PHANTASM
BLZS - SPECTRE
BLZS - POISSE

Support the Artist(s):
SC: @bhalesz
IG: www.instagram.com/bhalesz/

BLZS - PHANTASM

There are few artists carving out a legacy for themselves like Dax J is right now. The British DJ and producer from London has gone from pirate radio to magazine covers; from the backroom parties to headlining raves at every major techno institution the world over, all whilst staying true to the underground with an individual style all of his own. His technical skill, pure selection as a DJ and attention to high-end sound production has placed him at the forefront of a global scene, and established him as a singular presence within modern dance music.
 
Recent accolades for his unswerving devotion to his sound have included places in the top 100 DJs polls published by Resident Advisor, DJ Mag and Groove Magazine. Over the years, he’s also received nominations as Best Techno DJ, Best Breakthrough DJ and Best British DJ from Mixmag, DJ Mag and the DJ Awards. He's renowned for playing mammoth closing sets at monumental parties including 10-hour marathons in the world’s most notorious techno clubs, Berghain and Bassiani.

Also known as a prolific producer and successful record label boss, his trademark sound remains in constant rotation among the most respected DJs in dance music. It’s a style that has evolved over many years, but which was first fully recognised on his highly acclaimed 2015 album, "Shades of Black". Upon its initial release on his own Monnom Black label, Mixmag named it "Album of the Month", Hardwax described it as “brilliantly banging” and it also took the coveted No.1 spot on Juno Records. 2018 saw Dax release his multi-faceted second solo album “Offending Public Morality”. The record won support across the board, including that of BBC Radio 1 who picked it as their “Biggest Record of the Week”. By the end of 2018, “Offending Public Morality” also featured in the “Top 50 Albums of the Year” lists for DJ Mag, Tsugi and Apocalypse Mag. Two more events that crowned a year of great success were his enrolment into the BBC hall of fame with the release of his debut Radio 1 Essential Mix, and Be.At.TV’s choice of his 4-hour closing set at NeoPop Festival for their “Best DJ set of the year”.

Dax J - None The Wiser

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