Launched in 2025, this playlist is a techno-fueled trip with the occasional scenic wrong turn. One minute you're deep in a warehouse, the next you're lost in a glittery side alley of sound. Mostly techno. Some accidents. All vibes. Handle with open ears and a questionable sleep schedule 🥳

We call it...Techno?

Arkeo is my most eclectic and techno-driven album to date—a fusion of my love for subterranean aesthetics and my deeply-rooted connection to Detroit’s underground music scene. 
While always keeping the dance floor in mind, this album also reflects something more personal: my spiritual journey and how it applies to my daily life.
Arkeo represents the awareness that I have weaknesses, but rather than seeing them as limitations, I view them as opportunities for God's power to work through me.  It’s a reminder that my dependence on Him allows me to walk more fully into the abundant life I’m meant to live.
Jesus said, “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.” 
— 2 Corinthians 12:9
As you listen, my hope is that you don’t just hear the music, but that you feel a connection to something deeper.


Label:  DeepLabs
Artist:  Luke Hess 
Title:  Arkeo
Release Date:  9 May 2025
Format:  2x12” Grey Marble Vinyl, Digital


Tracks:
A1 - Dokimion
A2 - Perissos
B1 - Panoplia
B2 - Stoicheo
C1 - Skopos
C2 - Exousia
D1 - Ephraim
D2 - Hiketeria 
E1 - Metanoia - (Digital Bonus)

Credits:
Written, Produced, and Mixed by Luke Hess.
Mixed, Mastered, and Finalized by Brian Kage.
Artwork by Joshua Harrison.

bookings:  daniel@connectbookings.com

Please support the album by purchasing the vinyl at your favorite online record shop or digitally via Bandcamp:

https://deeplabs.bandcamp.com/album/arkeo

THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT!!!

MUCH LOVE FROM DETROIT!!!

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Subclub Glasgow Vibes - 3

M.I.T.A. - Saturday Night Cleaver

Gudu Records continues a busy start to 2022 with Italian due Hiver’s debut for the label - a high-definition EP that draws on classic electro and techno, following the group’s acclaimed past releases for Curle Recordings, Bokhari and Deeplabs.

A record that both marks and celebrates Hiver’s 10 years of operation, ‘Wave Sliding’ wears its influences on its sleeve: lead track ‘The Initiative’ is a “tribute to Detroit’s Hi-Tech Funk of the early 2000s”, lead by the sort of ostinato bassline and legato strings that have become Hiver’s trademark. ‘Vapour’ and ‘Entangle’ continue the EP’s retro-futurist outlook, drawing on sci-fi imagery and themes of travel, while ‘Stateless’ looks to the “easy-trance” sounds of 90s dancefloors for inspiration.

Together, the tracks mark a perfect summary of Hiver’s vision of the dancefloor - bound together by vibrant colours and a starry-eyed, utopian nature.

Hiver - Entangle

Conforce returns to Bright Sounds for this second outing on the label.
The ever prolific Boris Bunnik finds on Bright Sounds the perfect homebase for his more drifting dub techno sounds. Four powerful works aimed for the late night floors, atmospheric as ever but this time more energy arises from propelling deep driving grooves with a jacking touch.

It’s the first outing of his Conforce guise in the year 2022 and it shows an exciting wild side that’s ready to dance.

BRIGHT SOUNDS
Release Date: 4 March 2022

Conforce - Dispersion

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Those tasty Glasgow types Manakinz (Sub Club legend Harri and Max Raskin) are back with their third EP for Monologues, filled with another three beguiling, heavyweight, innovative belters.'Electric Bob' kicks off with the dreamiest of chords and heady vocal delays floating over a chugging groove, before 'Lovely Lugz' takes things in a moodier direction with Hamish Hay's infectious afrobeat-flavoured guitar licks, tribal percussive rhythms and a stomping bass groove. 'Nifty McPherson' rounds the EP off in tripped-out style, with hypnotic FX and bugged-out synths bringing a psychedelic edge to this varied EP.

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Manakinz - Nifty McPherson

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* Pre-order:  https://longislandsoundsos.bandcamp.com/album/lost-connection-lp

Dublin duo Long Island Sound present their first ever full-length “Lost Connection LP”, a dreamy and dynamic expedition of breaks, electro, techno and house.

Since breaking through in 2019, Dublin DJ/Producer duo Long Island Sound have cemented their roots in the Dublin scene. With an impressive back catalogue spanning the likes of Remmah, Body Fusion and Fabric Presents compilations, they now step up for their first full-length on their Signs Of Space imprint with the genre-bending “Lost Connection LP”. The album is brimming with emotion, seamlessly fluctuating through moments of intense euphoria, solitude and melancholy.

‘Ataria’ opens the record with airy synths and rippling, phased percussion. A deep UK twinged sub bass is introduced with a subtle burst, soon followed by gated vocals and crisp highs that transcend listeners into the album’s euphoric space. Truly embodying the theme of SOS productions is the celestial ‘Dusk’. Using stretched out reverbs, a hypnotic riff and washed out percussion, the cut is eerie yet beautifully ethereal. ‘Fragments’ takes the title as the most energetic track on the record - a wild SH101 jam with a brooding bassline and breakbeat elements. Gliding leads glitter above the chaos, creating a deep and textural stomper. Next up is ‘Every Time I See Your Face’. While romantic and dreamy, this is undoubtedly an old-school hip-hop & electro-influenced cut. The kick and bass inject a grooving element, with a vocoder effect on the vocals and atmospheric percussion again inducing that element of space.

On the flip is ‘Power’ - a bassline-driven production that ignites a swift change of pace. Dubby stabs combine with scattered percussion to create this 8-minute roller. The record crescendos with the trancey, techno-inspired ‘Turbulence’. Rhythmic chords bounce around driving percussion and distorted samples to create the record’s apex. Rounding off is title track ‘Lost Connection’ - an ambient, modular piece that uses sequences and layers to create the sensation of drifting before culminating in one final moment of relief as the album draws to a close.

Long Island Sound’s ‘Lost Connection LP’ drops on Signs Of Space on 13th May 2022.

Ataria

PREMIERE: Long Island Sound - Ataria

Lexicon Avenue – Why R U Here (The Hard Mix)

Soulmates

Luke Hess delivers his first solo "Psalm" EP on 200 Records! Three strong dubby Detroit Techno tracks on limited splattered eco vinyl. The tracks on this 12" reference to the Book of Psalms, which has been a constant source of comfort and strength in Luke's life over the years. Monument premieres track "Fortress (27:1)" from the release, which will be out on the 24th of February.

Buylink: http://www.200-records.com/

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MNMT Premiere: Luke Hess - Fortress (27:1) [200 Records]

Luke Hess delivers his first solo EP on 200 Records! Three strong dubby Detroit Techno tracks on limited splattered eco vinyl. The tracks on this 12" reference to the Book of Psalms, which has been a constant source of comfort and strength in Luke's life over the years.

All tracks written & produced by Luke Hess at DeepLabs studio in Detroit, MI USA.

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A1 Luke Hess – Fortress PREVIEW

Saaya EP

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Lasse - K2 [LASSE007]

Flits & Isaiah - MAC 1 [FRNZYTEP002]

Dokimion (A1)

Perissos (A2)

Panoplia (B1)

Stoicheo (B2)

Skopos (C1)

Exousia (C2)

Arkeo, Luke Hess's most eclectic and techno-driven album to date, out via DeepLabs on May 9th.

Pre-order: https://deeplabs.bandcamp.com/album/arkeo
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Premiere: Luke Hess - Perissos

Pre-order: https://shinedoe1.bandcamp.com/album/phunk-2025

In 2005, Innersphere (AKA @shinedoe) dropped 'Phunk' on Intacto Records, a track that became a classic anthem, setting dancefloors alight across festivals, clubs, and radio stations worldwide.

Now, 20 years later, 'Phunk' makes a powerful comeback - remastered, re-energised, and re-released on Shinedoe's label, MTM (Music That Moves).

More exclusive music

Premiere: Shinedoe 'Phunk 2025'

Velasquez - In The Groove (Original Mix)

Charly Dem - Blush (Velasquez Remix)[Steel Ground Records]

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Remixes

Ben Klock - Subzero (Function-Regis Remix)

Jeff Mills -  Casa

Full track stream of my remix for Blue Hour from the "Remixed 04" package on Blue Hour Records. 

Available at all major vinyl outlets for electronic music & the Blue Hour Bandcamp:
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Blue Hour - Front (D.Dan Remix) OUT NOW!

Lost In Ether | P R E M I E R E | Hioll - Model 500 [Bas Mooy Remix] ABS025

A remixed version of Hioll's "Pagan Tools EP" containing six unique interpretations of the original tracks. The artists in charge of shaping the material are Bas Mooy from Netherlands, Michal Jablonski from Poland, Temudo from Portugal, Lars Huismann from Germany and the Italians ArchivOne and Alfredo Mazzilli. Each one contributing with their well-know and respected personal sound and distinctive signature. Diversity and functionality are the keywords for this unique reference.

Tracklist:

A1 Model 500 (Bas Mooy remix)
A2 Picking up leftovers (Michal Jablonski remix)
A3 Make them listen (Temudo remix)
B1 Seems to be casual (ArchivOne remix)
B2 Playing nice (Lars Huismann remix)
B3 Sometimes i tend to (Alfredo Mazzilli remix)

Release date: 09 03 20

Lost In Ether | P R E M I E R E | Hioll - Model 500 [Bas Mooy Remix] ABS025

Dubout #3.13

Narrow Road (feat. Omar S)

Luke Hess
[DeepLabs / FXHE / Rekids / Echocord / Dolly]
Detroit, MI USA

Bookings Worldwide:
www.connectbookings.com
daniel@connectbookings.com

Born in 1980 and raised in the Detroit area, Luke Hess has harnessed a deep appreciation for electronic music and the expression of the underground movement. 

His background in mathematics and engineering has given him a scientific approach to the dance floor, using frequencies, tones, and soundscapes to transform surroundings and mood. 
In 2003 he recorded his first promotional mix CD release for UR/Submerge. Since then, his faith based music production has landed him a seat with FXHE and Planet-e in Detroit. 

His debut album was released in early May 2009 by Denmark based label Echocord. 
In 2010 he began his own interpretation of Detroit techno with his new Detroit project and record label - DeepLabs. 

His sophomore album “Keep On” was released on FXHE records in 2012 and received a Recommended 4.5/5 rating on Resident Advisor. 

Hess is regarded as a perfectionist in his live sets and behind the decks layering his tracks in a very detailed and hypnotic manner. 
He has played at notable venues and events such as Tresor (Berlin), Culture Box (Copenhagen), Berghain (Berlin), Unit (Tokyo), Detroit Electronic Music Festival (Detroit), Fabric (London), The End Up (San Francisco), Golden Pudel (Hamburg), Sirup (Zagreb), Weekend Club (Berlin), Cubic Club (Madrid), Space (Ibiza), The Bunker (NYC) and many other venues all over the world. 

Luke’s continued hard work in the studio and in his performances combined with his unyielding interest in technology and sound will no doubt stimulate the boundaries of electronic music.