Following an impressive start to life in 2023, Marcel Fengler’s masterfully curated HARDPROOF series stomps forward into the new year with another hard-hittng edition. Coming in hot with an expectedamount of minimal techno potency, the fourth instalment of IMF’s HARDPROOF VA series welcomes Sons Of Hidden, Rey Brennan, JANEIN, Mathys Lenne and Jay York with five creatively crafted original tracks.

The VA gets underway with Sons Of Hidden and ‘Forgotten Garden’, diving straight into a pulsating flurry of fat, rounded kicks and hissing hat grooves alongside its relentlessly pumping low-end drive whilst glitchy vox shots, sensual vocal accents and sinister samples give it an eerily tribal/primal feel before Ray Brennan’s ‘Defender’ brings more savage low-frequency power from the outset. Riding a reeling vocal sample from the off, its progressive peaks and troughs, filled with corrosive melodic components, keep things on full intensity for the duration.

JANEIN comes next with ‘Perseids’ taking things on a hypnotic trip in this tribal-tinged kaleidoscope of dystopian synths and mind-bending modulation before Mathys Lenne’s ‘Lisa’ delivers more stripped-back ominous vibes alongside harshened industrial grooves and a rolling bassline. The release ends with Jay York and ‘Halsey’, which features a distinct alien feel from the outset and offers another solid exhibition of narcotic musicality set to the score of stadium-sized beats and a mix packed with fatiened frequencies from start to finish.

IMF Hardproof VA04 is available to buy/stream from 2nd February 2024 via IMF.

Artist Social Media:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/sonsofhiddenlive/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/sons-of-hidden
SF: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/47i1EBwKD20B2RnvmIOQxM

Label Social Media:
IG: https://www.instagram.com/indexmarcelfengler/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/index-marcel-fengler
BC: https://indexmarcelfengler.bandcamp.com/

HARDPROOF VA04

BCCO Premiere: Sons Of Hidden - Forgotten Garden [IMFHP04]

Tzunami is proud to present the eighth EP from talented Argentine artist JXXXO, based in Buenos Aires. 
With the evocative title "Sueños Pesados," this project stands out for its hypnotic blend of sounds and rhythms, taking the listener on a sonic journey through the depths of tribal techno.

Remixes by Franklin S and Human Safari add further dimensions to the EP, reinterpreting the original tracks with their distinctive styles. Franklin S takes a more minimal approach, emphasizing sonic details, while Human Safari offers an interpretation that explores dancefloor energy with driving grooves.

This EP is not just a collection of tracks but a journey through mind and body, Wish you all a good wave, TZUNAMI.

[TZNM008] JXXXO - Sueños Pesados EP 
(incl. Remix by Franklin S & Human Safari)

-JXXXO - Noches Buenas
-JXXXO - Ma§anas Tristes
-JXXXO - No Era Para Tanto
-JXXXO - Noches Buenas (Franklin S Remix)
-JXXXO - Ma§anas Tristes (Human Safari Remix)


Prod ~ https://soundcloud.com/joaquin-poletti, https://soundcloud.com/franklin_s , https://soundcloud.com/humansafarimusic

Artwork ~ Chris.graphicd

Mastering ~ GFS Mastering

Sueños Pesados EP

Mañanas Tristes

Buy Here

JXXXO - Mañanas Tristes

Support the label, buy it here:
mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/

ANNĒ & SERA J return for the second edition of their Symbiosis series on Mutual Rytm.

Artist: ANNĒ & SERA J 
Title: Symbiosis II 
Label: Mutual Rytm 
Catalogue: MR030 
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital 
Genre: Electronic 
Style: #Techno 
Release date: December 13th, 2024

Follow #ANNĒ here: linktr.ee/anne_musicofficial @annemusicofficial www.instagram.com/anne__gr_/ www.facebook.com/anne.musicofficialpage
Follow #MutualRytm here: mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/ @shdw-mutual-rytm www.instagram.com/mutual_rytm/
Tracklist: 1. Sera J - Your Soul Is Art 
2. Sera J - Illusions 
3. Sera J - Glacial Pace 
4. ANNĒ - Floating Waves 
5. ANNĒ - Planetary Dust
6. ANNĒ - Sweet Seventeen 
7. Sera J - Syncrosonix 
8. Sera J - Space Velocity 
9. ANNĒ - Gentle Loop 
10. ANNĒ - Starburst

ANNĒ, known for potent techno on the likes of Soma and Hardgroove, and Nechto and Life In Patterns associate Sera J, have had standout years that have seen them put out a stream of essential club tracks. They are partners in both life and music, and the first volume of ‘Symbiosis’ on SHDW's Mutual Rytm imprint was their first release together. Delivering an honest representation of their innermost feelings, having also contributed to the label's ‘Federation Of Rytm III’ VA in February, this new six-track EP (plus bonus cuts) presents a ‘mature and refined connection between their souls’.
The second instalment of 'Symbiosis' reflects not only their deep personal connection, but also their collaborative synergy as musical peers with the same goals. The EP captures the essence of their mutual artistic journey and showcases the strength of their bond both in life and through their shared creative vision - to create a storyline through sounds coming from their souls and convey a narrative that many listeners may find relatable.
SERA J kicks off with the lithe and melodically elegant techno of ‘Your Soul Is Art’ which will have both heart and heels dancing. ‘Illusions’ is a more heavy and dubby cut with paired back grooves and pulsing synths, while ‘Glacial Pace’ is an urgent deep techno roller with turbocharged stabs and huge icy hi hats locking you into a trance.

ANNĒ steps up on the B-side with ‘Floating Waves’ exploring physical, chunky drum funk and raw synth textures. ‘Planetary Dust’ is a dark and moody astral techno journey to the stars, before ‘Sweet Seventeen’ brings a more melodic cut with a sense of hope and joy in the bright pads that shimmer above the glitchy grooves.
Both artists also offer two digital bonus cuts with SERA J's ‘Syncrosonix’ and ‘Space Velocity’ delivering perfectly reduced minimal techno monsters, while ANNĒ’s ‘Gentle Loop’ and ‘Starburst’ are interplanetary trips with widescreen cosmic synths.
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DISCLAIMER: All tracks are uploaded in a low quality for promotional purposes only and with buy links to respect label and artists.

mutual-rytm.bandcamp.com/

SYMBIOSIS II

Premiere: SERA J - Space Velocity

We’re thrilled to wrap up the year with an extraordinary release! This time, we’re proud to present Nexium, a phenomenal EP crafted by one of the most talented producers of our time, Franco Rossi, in collaboration with Lyric—a dynamic Berlin-based duo.

Nexium is a masterpiece of sound design, featuring raw techno atmospheres and razor-sharp grooves that captivate from start to finish. It’s easily one of our favorite releases of the year, and we’re confident you’ll love it just as much as we do.

Thank you for your continued support—let’s celebrate this exceptional work together.

Lyric, Franco Rossi - Nexum III

OR Premiere: LUAR - Translate Me (Modēm Remix) [OREP003]

Purchase link:
https://syxt-official.bandcamp.com/album/syxt037

Press Text:
Pierce makes his debut on the label with three driving, energetic tracks that capture the full spectrum of his signature sound and aesthetic.

Tracklist:
Pierce - Accuro
Pierce - Attention Seeker
Pierce - Mecha

Artist Links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/pierce_e
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/pierce.prc/

Label Links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/syxt-official
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/syxt_official/


Premiere: Pierce - Accuro [SYXT]

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Tecnotecsi Records is turning up 6!
We’re celebrating with a release that’s essential for your DJ set.

This August, get ready for a powerful EP featuring 3 original tracks by Lucas Loyato and a massive remix by Bruno Caro. Hypnotic rhythms, solid grooves, and floor-filling energy from start to finish.

DJs: this is a must-have for your collection.

Suport from:

Remy Unger, R/D/V, Slam | Orde, Electric Rescue, Anton Banks (88.1FM, Connecticut, USA), Ket Robinson, Shlomi Aber, NIell, Vibrations of Gravity, Matteo, Takaaki Itoh, Richie, Hawtin, Antonio De Angelis, Rebar, Bohdan, Elvis, LAPIDVS,
Marcel Fengler. Ronze, CHICH/DJ TUTTLE MODULHERTZ REC, SLV, Echoplex and Richie Hawtin.



Lucas Loyato - Onda no identificada (Bruno Caro remix)

Release Date: 19/09/25

Mastering: ZNL Mastering
Artwork: Jan van der Meeren

Buy: www.antidote.bandcamp.com

Support the artist:
SoundCloud: @luartechno
Bandcamp: luartechno.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/luar.techno/

Support the label:
SoundCloud: @antidoteamsterdam
Bandcamp: www.antidote.bandcamp.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/antidoteamsterdam/


BCCO Premiere: LUAR - Eyes Closed [ATDVA003]

Release Date: 19/09/25

Mastering: ZNL Mastering
Artwork: Jan van der Meeren
Buy: www.antidote.bandcamp.com

Support the artist:
SoundCloud: @impulsetechno
Instagram: www.instagram.com/impulse.antidote/

Support the label:
SoundCloud: @antidoteamsterdam
Bandcamp: www.antidote.bandcamp.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/antidoteamsterdam/


BCCO Premiere: Impulse - Activation [ATDVA003]

Support here: https://vortex-kyiv.bandcamp.com/album/tributum-invicto-v-a-vortx022

Tributum Invicto VA brings together 12 standout tracks from some of the best Ukrainian producers, delivering pure, uncompromising techno at its finest.

Release Name: Tributum Invicto VA
Track Title: Dreamcatcher
Artists: Rudni, Vladyslav Deboshyr
Label: VORTEX
Catalog: VORTX022
Release Date: September 19, 2025
Format: Digital
Mastering: soundcloud.com/mython_music

Artist links:

Rudni
soundcloud.com/rudniii
www.instagram.com/a.rudni

Vladyslav Deboshyr
soundcloud.com/vladyslav_deboshyr
www.instagram.com/vladyslav_deboshyr

Label Links:

VORTEX
soundcloud.com/vortex_kyiv
www.instagram.com/vortex_kyiv
https://vortex-kyiv.bandcamp.com

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