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Detroit legend DJ T-1000 lands on Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects, backed with a remix from Hertz Collision.

DJ T-1000, aka Alan Oldham, is a multi-talented artist, label owner and graphic illustrator who has taken his unique techno visions to the world's best clubs and labels since the ‘80s. He has helped to showcase theMotor City sound worldwide, with acclaimed releases on vital electronic imprints such as BPitch Control,Tresor, and his own labels Pure Sonik Records, Generator Records, and Xfive.

He kicks off his EP for Radio Slave’s imprint with 'Klendathu,' a well-swung, high-pressure techno track with supple drums and fizzing synth stabs. It's stripped back and perfectly designed to hypnotise. Fresh from killer releases on Truncate and CLR, Hertz Collision flips 'Klendathu' into a kinetic and energetic cut with darker bass, fierce vocals, and a tangible sense of tension.

'Functionality' brings trippy synth loops and belting drums together, custom-built for strobe-lit dance floors. The superb 'Hood Tactics' follows with deep kicks, hard hits, and pulsing leads. The atmospheric and reflective 'We Shared A Moment' is a slower affair with emotive synths, airy vocals, and smooth rolls to round out another standout release from both DJ T-1000 and Rekids Special Projects.

DJ T-1000 - Functionality

Donato Basile AKA DJ Plant Texture always wants his music to tell a story, and with his debut EP on Tresor Records, entitled Life, he’s now trying to tell the biggest story there is.

According to the artist, “Life is about the fear of growing up”; both the anxiety itself and acknowledging and moving past it.

This narrative seems to have struck a chord with those who have heard the track, “People want to reflect themselves in the music; something personal. Lots of people have been in touch after hearing it; I guess they feel something melancholic in it. Personally, I imagine the track is like the life of a person; going from being born through childhood and youth and onwards, so perhaps they hear this?”

Having used an MPC since the early 2000s, Basile feels an intuitive connection to the hardware he uses, and so the creative process is very spontaneous: “I know where everything is so the music is made immediately.  I make everything in the first ten minutes; after that if it’s not right then I just abandon it and start something else.”

This immediacy, and familiarity with his equipment is apparent on the A-side, where Basile’s previous life as a drummer comes to the fore and tracks like Cycles and Ripetivo display his native understanding of groove but also how to stir things up - the three A-side tracks find classic techno rhythms seemingly falling apart only to snap back into place even stronger.

The B-side finds Donato exploring more of his melodic side with WTT and the aforementioned title track showing Plant Texture’s love of breakbeat and classic techno.

The three digital bonus tracks continue this exploration of melody and syncopated beats - The EXP Days echos the wistful feeling of Life, as Basile meditates on the times spent at EXP, his record shop in Bari, which functioned as a meeting place for electronic producers in the area. 

Together the eight tracks show a breadth of knowledge and ability of an artist that has grown older and more experienced over time, and is ready to share his evolution.

Life

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DJ Plant Texture - Seq21

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Dajusch unleashes the 'Ambition EP', a raw and uncompromising statement of techno tradition. Berlin-based producer, DJ and sound engineer Dajusch returns with his latest four-track EP, a high-powered offering that channels the essence of Detroit and Chicago techno while pushing the boundaries of contemporary club sound. Known for his deep connection to electronic music’s pioneering roots and his work behind the scenes as a mastering engineer, Dajusch brings an intense and refined energy to this release.

The EP opens with the single 'No Mas', a relentless percussive workout where hypnotic synths intertwine with driving drum patterns, setting the stage for an unyielding ride. The title track 'Ambition' follows suit with a high-octane groove, combining raw machine-funk aesthetics with a pulsating bassline and intricate, evolving textures that command the dance floor.

On the flip side, 'Split' takes a darker and more cerebral turn, layering industrial-tinged sonics over a tight, rolling beat, blurring the line between peak-time energy and introspective depth. Closing out the EP is '36g', a heady, propulsive cut that builds into a whirlwind of syncopated rhythms and distorted stabs, rounding off the record with a powerful, no-holds-barred climax.

With Ambition, the Spandau20 artist Dajusch reinforces his position as a purist and innovator, delivering a release that feels both timeless and forward-thinking. Whether experienced in the heart of a sweaty warehouse or through the pulse of a late-night drive, this EP stands as a testament to the raw, unfiltered power of techno.

Dajusch - Ambition

Having come up via the queer music community of Hamburg and now based in Paris, French artist Sylvio B has built a name for himself across Europe playing line-ups at Thuishaven, Dalston Superstore, Macadam, and many more. The Parisian now lands on Step Recordings with the 'Body Control' EP.

A low-slung EP characterised by brooding basslines and slick acid licks. Sylvio B kicks things off with 'Beauty Inside Of Me' and 'Dream State'. Two dancefloor cuts filled with hooky vibrant chords and melody, both backed with a deadly acid undertone. The title track 'Body Control' drives the EP into a dark atmospheric distinguished by a growling bass, an eerie synth and an echoing vocal hook.

Body Control EP

Dream State

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Spandau20, an imprint named after the Western Berlin district and focused on artists from the area, delivers techno in all diverse forms – from warehouse and electronic peak time beats to breaks and IDM, balancing the old and new school sounds flawlessly. With a focus on vinyl releases, for the collectors, Spandau20 has lately also focused on its label nights, with showcases at Fabric, Bassiani and many others.

The label’s 10th release features 10 tracks that epitomise the musical diversity of Spandau20 and the progressive musical mindset of its roster, calling on the label favourites and Spandau natives to deliver brand new and exciting music. This special release even features one track that all artists have worked on together: ‘Come Closer’, a swarming, slithering beginning featured as the VA’s opener. Its barely coherent female vocal echoing amidst a cacophony of demon-like effects.

The chilling ambience captured at the offset transcends into the first full length track by Elli Acula, ‘Floating Eyes’, a cur characterised by an authoritative, pounding bass featuring calculated percussive rolls and metallic overtones to make for a face-scrunching opener to this devilish collection of works. FJAAK follow for the first of twin cameo appearances, partnering up with fellow live supremo and hardware aficionado KiNK. On ‘Overbridge’ the trio deliver a cavernous, rolling number driven by a deep thrumming bass in addition to a razor-edged lead synth, and pulsating technopattern. Dajusch is known for incorporating his years of classical study in with his immersive musical style – and with his VA effort the Berlin native neatly showcases this. Easing the energy slightly, ‘Move’ escalates from its warm, melodic intro into rumbling goliath of a beat comprising a looping, slew of gassy harmonics. 

The momentum of the release shifts considerably with the introduction of acutely versatile producer, DJ and sound artist Claus. The artist from Spandau leans his track ‘Bloomscroll’ towards sparse, dubby sonics in which he intricately ties together to form churning, burgeoning soundscape. FJAAK jolt proceedings back into the techno groove with their signature blend of arresting sub-bass and reverberating rhythms, which come thick, fast and heavy on ‘Jackfruit’. The abstract wonder of Anna Z’s broken-beat like stylings is fully explored on ‘Icy Liq’. It’s outlandish and amorphous in its execution, causing a clattering percussive chaos that’s choicely pieced together by the modular-extraordinaire. Nikk stealthy moves into breaks territory with his track ‘Down In The Shadows’, packing a trap-like snare with an acid-flecked melody and dawn-breaking, dream-like textures. The penultimate track on the VA is ‘Tufted’. J.Manuel expertly employs a chorus of robot-like sonics that course through a short-circuiting low-end to produce a pacy, inescapable journey via a whirling, merciless beat. He is joined by the legendary producer Tobi Neumann for their menacingly ambient number titled ‘Fennec.’ In parts a nod to UK dubstep, the duo concocts a fierce admixture of styles bolstering tribal-like components with industrialised overtones and methodically crafted drum-fills.

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Elli Acula - Floating Eyes

BKiND Round 58: https://soundcloud.com/gimena_music

"Hi, I'm GIMENA – a DJ and music producer from Argentina, currently based in Germany.
I started my journey in electronic music about three years ago, and since then, DJing has become the space where I feel the most free and authentic. My style is very versatile – I love being able to choose the right music for each moment, letting intuition and emotion guide every set I play.

This particular set was a very special one for me. It was both inspiring and challenging, as it came from a deep, emotional place – which is where all my music begins. For this set, I wanted to explore a theme that means a lot to me: women as artists.

I focused mainly on selecting tracks produced by women – something I hadn’t done before in such a dedicated way. The process was incredibly enriching, both personally and professionally. I felt deeply moved by the emotional, romantic, and expressive energy in the music. There’s a unique warmth and femininity in the melodies and sounds that truly resonated with me.

I hope you enjoy this journey as much as I did while creating it."

🎶 TRACKLIST:
Count to 4 - DOMINIQUE
Vuelo 30 - Melanie Massa
HAMY - Ennio, Chim Lac Dan, Garuda. 
Stayin In Touch (Tom VR Sunrise Mix) - Baalti
Origami - Anfisa Letyago
Unica - CC Luna
Surrounded - Melanie Massa
Gentle Monster - Partenope
The Abyss Blooms - Sole Dosi
Nacimos para estar juntos - Molle y Valentina Spirito

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/gimena_music
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/gimena_music/

Round 58: GIMENA for BKiND Music

Premiere of Blue Hour Music next release 💚

DJ Ali returns to Blue Hour Music with a collection of recordings in his signature raw and classic tribal style with hints of groove trance and dub-techno. 

Label: Blue Hour Music
Format: 12” Vinyl & Digital
Catalog: BLUEHOUR030
Release Name: DJ Ali - Genetic Code
Release Date: May 9, 2025
Release Link: https://bluehourmusic.bandcamp.com

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DJ Ali - Wet Flex [Blue Hour Music]

The 14th release is here and marks the beginning of a new era for the label. New design, easier to search in the bag, way more frequent releases and proper Techno weapons as always.
For this one we are proud to present one more huge V/A before focusing on solo & split EPs. ANA014 delivers a fierce combo of tracks, four top quality Techno cuts from Hector Oaks , Obscure Shape, Endlec & label head Jerm !

A1 @hectoroaks - Formal Básica
A2 @obscure_shape - My Muse Is On Vacation
B1 @jerm_oner - Forcing Function
B2 @endlec - Total Control

Mastered by : Hardgroove mastering
Lacquers by : Simon at The Exchange
Distributed by : Triple Vision
Artwork by : Hellopanos

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V/A (Héctor Oaks • Obscure Shape • Endlec • Jerm) [ANA014]

Free Download: https://hypeddit.com/arucal/tbcpremierearucalrulesfreedownload

Track: Rules
Artist(s): Arucal
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 05.06.2025
Mastering: TBC Hood Groove
Artwork: Arucal

Artist links:
Soundcloud: @arucalmusic
Bandcamp: bandcamp.com/arucal
Instagram: www.instagram.com/arucalmusic/

Label links:
Soundcloud: @tbc-hood-groove
Bandcamp: tbchoodgroove.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/tbc_hood_groove/

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Wax Assassin

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