Techno

秋の木漏れ日とカフェサウンド

Spiced Cafe Blues (KeyDb Ver.)

Premiere of "Jagad" by Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell, taken from "Parasit" EP, forthcoming on Lømsk Records

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Label: Lømsk Records
Artist: Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell
Title: Parasit EP
Track: Jagad
Cat.Number: LMSK011
Format: Digital 
Release Date: October 11, 2024

Expect tracks with dense rhythm workouts, wonky yet functional, and aggressive synth sequences. But also some stabby, funky grooves. All in accordance with our vision of playful & mischievous but always genuine techno.

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Parasit EP

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Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Jagad [Premiere I LMSK011]

You’ve been waiting for it, and so have we, RYC’s next frequency-jammer comes in the form of a heavyweight split 4-tracker, courtesy of two true techno pioneering figures: Mike Parker and Steve Bicknell. The continued influence of these two artists on both our early raving days and now as a team working on providing you the most exciting, boundary-pushing tech wares is second to none. As you’ll experience from the four jams constitutive of this unparalleled mindtrip of an EP, ‘In The Years Ahead’ is the living evidence the steadfastness of Parker and Bicknell's vision remains absolutely untouched. 

Zeroed in on taking ravers on an entrancing ride across pulsating corridors of whirring machine funk, sizzling acid and shape-shifting waves of sound, both sides of this EP share the best lot of both producers’ uniquely innovative approach to rhythm and production. Parker’s opening cut, ’Solar Limb’ is a textbook example of his complex, and heavily layered sound-design. An unflinching swing keeping time, brutal kicks punching holes in your head like giant steel hammers, the track may evolve slowly, repeating its post-industrial mantra over and over again, its flame doesn’t flicker one iota. Switching onto red-level dance floor menace, ‘Badlands’ pulls out the heavy artillery: an overkill bombardment of puncturing 909 drums, vortical winds blowing in the back like some solar storm of sorts, and this ebb-and-flow of FX-drenched synth ripples branded on your cortex like odd signs of cult belonging.

Bicknell’s takeover starts with the rugged and wild ‘Chaotic World’, whose title is definitely not usurped. Enter a blazing maelstrom of frantic synth assault knocked askew, intense bass tectonic movements and smashing arpeggios on the path of war. The track develops a massive momentum, swelling from primordial raw matter into weirdly arranged modular constructions, like that of Kubrick’s monolith emerging with ominous presence. ‘In The Years Ahead’ serves up a much distinctively elegant, glossy type of textural experience, synths playing pong in a hall of mirrors, interlacing and distorting as the percussive line unfolds its linear train-like groove. It dashes across landscapes of hypermodern glass and concrete with unrelenting horsepower, from techno’s early sanctuary right up onto tomorrow's temple of unmapped potentialities. 

*This much special release, so dear to our heart, comes clad in a beautiful piece of design by Atact, and will be pressed to 180g audiophile quality vinyl for an enhanced listening experience.

A1 written & produced by Mike Parker
A2 written & produced by Mike Parker
B1 written & produced by Steve Bicknell
B2 written & produced by Steve Bicknell
Distributed by Clone Distribution Rotterdam
Artwork & design by Atact.uk
Cat. no. RYCL022 – All Rights Reserved
℗ & © Reclaim Your City 2024
www.reclaimyourcity.bandcamp.com

RYCL022 - Steve Bicknell - In The Years Ahead

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Lidvall - Morphine - Symbolism

Continuing his exploration of intricate techno systems, their effect and direct perimeter of action, Peter Van Hoesen turns in his newest four-track piece, ‘Prime Directive’: a fascinating dive into the artist’s shape-shifting headspace and inner creative chaos.

Fuelled on a furnace-hot mix of abstract-leaning immersion and hi-octane rhythmic thrust, ‘Prime Directive’ looks at contemporary techno from the angle of experimentation and intuitive abandon. The result comes in the form of four distinct movements, each carving out their own logic and associated behaviour out an endless pool of potentialities. Here comes chaology unfolding in all its unadulterated, visceral glory.

‘Definition by Absence’ breaks the trip in to the sound of a faux-random symphony: its train-like swing and fiery bass seesaw coalesce through an elliptic fluttering of sorts, iterative and not, patterns moving in and out of synchronicity as Van Hoesen applies more or less pressure on both ends. All in gusty in-your-face-ness, ‘Variables Edit 1’ whirls and swirls like an ominous vengeance of nature; Its puncturing kicks and whistling menace set against stellar winds and rabid machinery on the prowl for its next victim.

An even more unsettling piece of disjointedly arrhythmic, anti-club music for the dance floor, ‘Prime Directive’ will have you zoning out like a bad dream, flush with metronome-faced monsters and molten clocks hanging from dead trees. ‘Morphology’ could be PVH’s attempt at giving his concepts a carnal carcass to hold onto. Here, rhythm becomes somewhat less erratic, offering his 360-degree vision more melodic surface and actual room for dispersion. One to keep the boundaries pushed and status-quo challenged, this is techno at its most entrancingly bold and fearless.

*This new monster four-track classic-in-the-making from Peter Van Hoesen comes draped in a fine piece of artwork courtesy of Atact, and pressed in 180g audiophile quality so you get to experience the Belgian master's chiselled sound design in all its glory.

Written & Produced by Peter Van Hoesen
Distributed by Clone Distribution Rotterdam
Mastering by Peter Van Hoesen
Artwork & Design by Atact.uk
Cat. no. RYCL023 – All Rights Reserved
℗ & © Reclaim Your City 2025
www.reclaimyourcity.bandcamp.com

Prime Directive

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RYCL023 - Peter Van Hoesen - Prime Directive

Artist: DJ Ali
Mastering by: MA Spaventi
Artwork by: Johann Freitas

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. 

Artist Social Media: 
IG: djali3313
SC: @djali3313

Label Social Media:
IG: bluehour909
SC: @bluehour909
BC: bluehourmusic.bandcamp.com



Premiere: DJ Ali - Genetic Code [BLUEHOUR030]

Release date: 05/08/2025

"The Feeling That Brought Me Here" is Ackermann's second album. Effortlessly drifting between techno and house, the album eschews his usual EP minimalism in favor of a bold, hookline focused album. Gritty chord stabs, chunky pianos and jacked up grooves dominate the palate, whilst Ackermann's signature sample manipulation fuses deconstructed vocal chops that are used more like instruments or percussion elements instead of being the centrepiece of a song with razor-sharp drum edits and intricate sound design.

While his debut album "Stadium Techno" saw Ackermann's teenage incarnation smugly manning the controls of his 2020s studio (where he is currently known for immaculate mastering and A-List mixdowns) this sophomore collection offers a polished weaponry spanning 3 years of focussed collaboration integrating this adolescent dynamist with the guiding hand of an elder reaching their production zenith.
"The Feeling That Brought Me Here" channels the intrinsic urge of embodied music creation - fiercely somatic, unrestrained, physical, immediate and kinetic. Rogue sketches and intuitive vibe snapshots resist genre constraints to favor a dancefloor defined by polished 'f##k-you' tectonics and sleekly engineered attitude.

From the unapologetic feel-good opener "Good Times" via tougher chord slappers like "Click" or "Alter", a casual techno banger exclusively made with jungle sounds ("Now you know" with Vinicius Honorio), the deep techno bliss of "Noha", the cathartic "Let Go" or the disco infused outro "Gratitude" its all unmistakenly trademark Ackermann productions and all the various styles are firmly held together by his emotion over function approach to music production.

BCCO Premiere: Ackermann - Jack That Way [SAFESP035]

Out now: https://orcd.co/rspx80

Japanese Techno pioneer Ken Ishii returns to Radio Slave’s Rekids Special Projects with the ‘Autopilot’ EP, arriving 22nd August 2025. It follows his first appearance on the label in 2023, where he collaborated with Dutch duo Kamara on the ‘Powerplay’ single.

‘Autopilot’ kicks oﬀ with an unsuspecting, rolling groove while playful synths sneak up and bounce oﬀ its rhythm. The trip continues with ‘Sunset Flight’, lush chords washing over deep, subby low-end, rising high before delving back into the background while delicious percs play between its pounding kick drums. Closer ‘Grid Bounce’ then returns to mischief, machine-like sequences tumbling over an unrelenting beat, excellently building pressure for maximum dancefloor wonk.

“With this EP, I wanted to combine the funky and happy side of my music with driving techno elements. The EP and track titles were inspired when I was on a long-haul flight. So happy to release these three tracks in one EP.”
– Ken Ishii

DJ and producer Ken Ishii is one of the founding artists behind the Japanese Techno scene, he debuted on R&S Records in 1993 and quickly rose to global acclaim, releasing on labels like Harthouse, Exceptional, and now Rekids’ RSPX oﬀshoot, while collaborating with artists like Jeﬀ Mills, who remixed Ishii’s 2019 ‘MOBÏUS STRIP’ album on U/M/A/A.

He is also the founder of the 70 Drums label, co-brewer of KIKK IPA, worked on theme songs for the 1998 Winter Olympics and the Japanese government for the 2005 World Expo, and continues to innovate through projects ranging from video game and anime soundtracks to collaborations with Jazz artists.

Ken Ishii - AutoPilot

Circular Motion

Harvey Mckay - Hook Up - Hardgroove

Confederacy Corps

The Unconstrained Avalanche

Out now on MB Elektronics!
https://www.beatport.com/release/dangerous-gap-ep/5159527 


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Raul Young - Dangerous Gap (Original Mix)

Fhase 87 - Minimalism 05 - Symbolism

Ego Conversion

Bouncy Bass

DER LIEBHABER (Techno 140 BPM)

Raul Young is one of the most promising talents in Hungary’s new generation of techno artists. He has performed at legendary events such as Hyperspace, Bónusz Electronic Music Festival, Sziget Festival, and Balaton Sound/B My Lake. Over the years, Raul has also received international bookings in the Netherlands (ADE, Techno Tuesday Amsterdam), England (EGG-London), Serbia (Drugstore-Belgrade), France (Downtown Factory-Toulouse), as well as in various clubs/festivals in Croatia (Boogaloo, Soundfactory-Zagreb), the Czech Republic (Beats For Love-Ostrava, Exit Club-Brno, Chapeau Rouge-Prague), in Greece and in Austria (Das Werk, Jolly Roger-Vienna). His releases are now managed by major labels such as MATERIA / MB Elektronics (led by Marco Bailey), Sam Paganini’s JAM, and the legendary Planet Rhythm, just to mention a few key labels in his career. Raul’s tracks have been played worldwide by some of the biggest names in the industry, including Richie Hawtin, Marco Bailey, Joseph Capriati, Dave Clarke, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Sam Paganini, Klaudia Gawlas, Cristian Varela, Karotte, Nicole Moudaber, and Joris Voorn. Beyond his work as a DJ and producer, Raul also organizes events in western Hungary under the Illegal Control brand.

booking/contact: krisztiancsamari@gmail.com

Gigs 2025:

01/01 Jolly Roger @ Vienna (AT)
18/01 The Print / Illegal Control @ Szombathely
01/02 Mimosa @ Zalaegerszeg with Marco Bailey
15/03 The Print / Illegal Control @ Szombathely
21/03 Arzenál @ Budapest with Richie Hawtin
05/04 Club Flash @ Kőszeg
26/04 The PRINT / Illegal Control @ Szombathely
10/05 Peak Time Boat @ Toulouse (FR)
07/06 Das Werk @ Vienna (AT)
03/07 Beats For Love Festival @ Ostrava (CZ)
05/07 Napközi X Illegal Control @ Perenye
12/07 Bloom Bar @ Keszthely
19/07 Sunder Club @ Szeged
26/07 B My Lake Festival @ Velence
22/08 Budapest Park @ Budapest
30/08 Emlékmű / Vasművek @ Szombathely
20/09 The Print / Illegal Control @ Szombathely
27/09 Kassa @ Budapest
11/10 Frequencies @ Thessaloniki (GR)
18/10 Akvárium Klub @ Budapest
01/11 The Print / Illegal Control @ Szombathely
14/11 Bónusz Festival @ Budapest
28/11 Signal Festival - Vienna (AT)
05/12 Aether Club @ Budapest

Raul Young - Dangerous Gap (Original Mix)

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