The Mohs hardness scale is a qualitative scale that ranks minerals based on their ability to scratch or be scratched by another mineral. It ranges from 1 (softest) to 10 (hardest). As such, tracks get harder as the series progresses.

THE HARD SERIES

Playlist converted by Soundiiz from another music platform ! https://soundiiz.com

Tim on Rave

Dark Underground Techno

TECHNO🚨🔥FIESTAS

DISCOGRAPHY

The magic of Loops & Tings lies in its ability to evolve while staying instantly recognizable. Each remix reshapes its iconic riff, amplifying its energy in different ways. Some driving it into raw, peak-time territory, others taking a more restrained, hypnotic route. No matter the approach, the track’s pulse remains as strong as ever, proving that some grooves never lose their grip.

vinyls & more: https://linktr.ee/superstition

dive into our timeless classics catalog: https://on.soundcloud.com/RuQf8fNFD9ojitN78

Loops & Tings

JENS - Loops & Tings

Mohs 1 Talc: The Hard Series

Mohs 2 Gypsum: The Hard Series

Schmerz (Original Mix)

Bandcamp: https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/album/tiger-grass

Force of Nature" represented the link between life and nature and techno, a work that goes across 10 years of his career, label boss Emmanuel is back with a new release on the core label. "Tiger Grass" is the natural evolution of his sound, defining a concept of timelessness and modern sound design, now more than ever he is committed to raise the awareness of what techno as a cultural and art-form language should communicate to the dance-floor now and tomorrow.

Music and Artwork by Emmanuel.

░ A1. Emmanuel - Tiger Grass (ARTSCORE017)

Mohs 3 Calcite: The Hard Series

Mohs 4 Fluorite: The Hard Series

The vocals on this track are special, as they truly describe how I feel about connecting with music. I have always been a raver at heart, so when I say come dance with me, I mean it! Seeing so many familiar faces on the dancefloor this summer will bring a smile to my face.

Out now on @EXHALEofc: https://amelielens.fanlink.to/feel-it

After the huge single ‘Affection’ was released on the coveted Global Underground compilation last year, Amelie unveils her very first release of 2023, with the latest single ‘Feel It’. It sees her dive into a rich tapestry of interplanetary-tinged techno. A track that has been a staple in her sets since January, fans have been long awaiting the release of this beast.

Feel It

Amelie Lens - Feel It

First Generation

Fate Is Calling

Stream / Download: https://www.submithub.com/link/tr515

We are pleased to present you with a four-track EP by the Sao Paulo native Lorenzo Fasano. One of the very few true underground techno artists in Brazil, Fasano showcases his hypnotic raw side on this EP. We also have a dark and serious remix from Italian Pyramidal Decode.

The Way Of All Flesh EP

Dark Passenger

Recurrent Ressonance

The Hard Series

Mohs 5 Apatite: The Hard Series

Let's Go

Support here: https://floatrecords.bandcamp.com

Artist: Diepzeebeest
Title: Detox
Cat: FLOAT085
Release Date: 14th of March

PREMIERE: Diepzeebeest - Executive Dysfunction [FLOAT085]

Parsa Jafari - Anger

Hot Wheels

Following the 2024 rework of the early 2000s club classic originally released on Atmoz, Basstrain now receives a bold new interpretation by Teopass. Known for his atmospheric yet powerful sound, Teopass infuses the track with fresh textures, hypnotic grooves, and a deeper emotional drive — giving the classic a modern twist while preserving its raw energy.

Released on Spaced Out Recordings and available now across all major digital platforms including Spotify, Apple Music, and Beatport.

Discover this fresh take on a timeless anthem — the Basstrain keeps rolling.



Basstrain (Teopass Remix)

Live For The Weekend

Amelie Lens - Drift

Beatport: www.beatport.com/release/stay-with-me/2158128
Vinyl: www.decks.de/track/amelie_lens-stay_with_me/cb1-i8

Stay With Me 

Beatport

Amelie Lens - Follow

Order the vinyl here: https://bit.ly/2l04PtY

Giant Swan are debuting on Mannequin Records through the Death of the Machines serie, the dancefloor/experimental oriented side of the label, dedicated to new artists.

Robin Stewart & Harry Wright team up to create an acerbic marriage of energised, aggressive dance music, quaking bass and hypnotic electronic noise. Across a table of machines and pedals, incorporating abused guitar and liberal vocal manipulation, Giant Swan create a cross-breed of hypnotic bass, industrial percussion and disorientating energy delivered with telepathic intricacy.

Tracklist

A1 The Rest Of His Voice
A2 Architectural Hangover
B1 High Waisted
B2 Palm

Mastering by Rude 66, Amsterdam 2018.
Graphic design by Alessandro Adriani, Berlin, 2018.

High Waisted

Giant Swan - The Rest Of His Voice

Two contrasting remixes of ‘Space Date’ come courtesy of Pleasurekraft and John Monkman, as the three-way collaboration between Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani and Green Velvet continues to thrill. Joining the strong reworks is an unexpected treat for fans; a last-minute inclusion of a fresh new original track from the trio.

Drumcode got its first taste of Pleasurekraft’s unique production touch in 2016 when ‘Dopefield’ dropped on ‘A-Sides Vol.5’. The Swedish/American duo’s exploration of cosmic techno realms made them the ideal candidates to re-work ‘Space Date’. Their contribution is as visceral as they come; defined by a hypnotic vocal arrangement, a stirring call and response melody and propulsive galloping beats fashioned for peak-time moments. No surprise it was a highlight of Adam Beyer’s Ultra Resistance sets and gobsmacked Maceo Plex who requested a promo to play at Time Warp a week later.

Meanwhile Drumcode debutant John Monkman steps up with a very different, but not less deadly reinterpretation of ‘Space Date’. The Brit has impressed in recent times with strong releases on Ellum, Kompakt and his own Beesemyer imprint, and takes this form into DC207. His is a twisted intergalactic re-rub drenched in warped electro, blistering modular sounds and touches of IDM that manages the difficult task of taking the original to darker, more leftfield realms without ever losing its powerful dancefloor pulse. 

A new collaborative work ‘Data Point’ joins the pack, only completed by the trio of Beyer, Giordani and Green Velvet in late May in time for the Drumcode boss to drop it at IMS Dalt Villa during the sunset slot with Ida Engberg.

A new collaborative work ‘Data Point’ joins the pack, only completed by the trio of Beyer, Giordani and Green Velvet in late May in time for the Drumcode boss to drop it at IMS Dalt Villa in his B2B with Ida Engberg. The track’s sleek melodic grooves and hypnotic vox complimenting the sunset slot perfectly.

Buy all

Adam Beyer, Layton Giordani & Green Velvet — Space Date (Pleasurekraft Remix) — Drumcode — DC207

Southern Sun / Ready Steady Go

Ready Steady Go (Extended Mix) [feat. Asher D]

Movement

Fetish

Parade

Hard Sunset

Morning Flare

Womb

Buy: https://bit.ly/2kDZagO

Amelie Lens returns to her LENSKE label for a new four-track EP titled 'Little Robot'. The release is Lens' second solo effort on Lenske, and the imprint's fourth project of the year, following releases from AIROD, Farrago and Milo Spykers.

Ahead of its drop on September 13, Amelie Lens has handed over the gnarling and palliative EP cut 'Man Over Machine'.

Little Robot

More exclusive music

Premiere: Amelie Lens 'Man Over Machine'

Rules Of The Industry

Ambient Era

A2 Tim Tama & Remco Beekwilder - Ambient Era [DRMSCP002]

Hegstraction is a UK Techno Producer & Abstract Artist. Featured on Beatport Top 100, BBC Music Introducing & Awakenings. He also runs the Bad Haz Techno record label.

hegstraction@gmail.com
badhaztechno@gmail.com

HIGHLIGHT Track, Dark & Dirty Beats, played by Joris Voorn live at Awakenings New Year's Eve 22/23, Gashouder, Amsterdam.

ALBUMS Movement (2019) Light (2020/21) Space (2021) Dark Minimal Constructs (2023)

Currently releasing tracks for The Minimal, Melodic, Hypnotic, Industrial & Hard Series.

BACKGROUND Hegstraction grew up in the 80s & 90s heavily influenced by the emergent electronic music in Amiga, Nintendo & PlayStation video games & the movie soundtracks by electronic music pioneers Jean-Michel Jarre, Tangerine Dream, Vangelis & Kraftwerk. Recent influences from German techno DJ/producers Felix Krocher & Stephan Bodzin.

INSPIRATION His inspiration differs from most artists as it comes from the dance floor where he is most at home. From over 20 years experiencing DJ sets worldwide throughout Europe, Asia, South & North America, his ideas have been shaped.

METHODOLOGY He approaches each track as a mini set, building up slowly, using level changes, sounds that stimulate & energize, following Skeletalism (using closely related sounds) & Massification (layering sounds over time) methods.