Name: Marcel Fengler - Hidden Empire - IMF01 by Index Marcel Fengler in IMF01 - Marcel Fengler - Sphinx EP
Duration: 8 min 38 s
Description: The churning ten minute adventure of ‘Hidden Empire‘ begins its rumbling ascent in the paranoid depths of Fengler's more subversive electronic language. Fusing the attitude of punk with the metallic ring of industry, its lively synth play and heavy forward stomp make this a challenging and indeed rewarding find.

Marcel Fengler launches his own label - IMF with a rich, experimental and varied 3 track EP.


IMF01 - Marcel Fengler - Sphinx EP

Featured on Fengler´s ‘Berghain 05‘ mix, ‘Sphinx‘ takes a straighter path into the kind of sensory techno that Marcel is well known for presenting on the Berghain floor. Funky, playfully aggressive, heavily defined and certainly cosmic, a concerto of outer-space tones, static and filtered waves join the racing percussion in tense unison.


Sphinx

Marcel Fengler - Sphinx - IMF01

The churning ten minute adventure of ‘Hidden Empire‘ begins its rumbling ascent in the paranoid depths of Fengler's more subversive electronic language. Fusing the attitude of punk with the metallic ring of industry, its lively synth play and heavy forward stomp make this a challenging and indeed rewarding find.


Hidden Empire

Marcel Fengler - Hidden Empire - IMF01

‘Knavish‘ is a thick, textural and spacious piece of sound design that careers across the audio spectrum with stunning fluidity. Like a seductive opening chapter, it draws us in, yet leaves much for our burning curiosity to discover.


Knavish

Marcel Fengler - Knavish - IMF01

Support here: https://slam.fanlink.tv/DarkChannel
Slam - Dark Channel [SOMADA128]

Limited Dark Channel vinyls available on the Soma Shop - purchase direct from the Soma Shop and we will give you the full digital download version of the album for free

As electronic music pioneers and co-founders of Soma Records, Slam have continually shaped the landscape of underground techno. With their forthcoming album, Dark Channel, they present a raw, club-focused record that stands as both a reflection of our turbulent times and a celebration of the dance floor’s enduring power.

In 2025, the world feels fractured, dominated by division and extremism. Amidst this chaos, the dance floor remains a rare sanctuary—one of unity, self-expression, and collective escape. Dark Channel is an unapologetic tribute to this sacred space, where rhythm dissolves barriers and music serves as a universal language. Through relentless energy, deep textures, and hypnotic grooves, the album embodies the essence of club culture: a place where we reconnect with ourselves and each other.

Slam make no mistake when it comes to the sonic tone of the album as it opens with the tribalistic 'Use It, Lose It' before the discordant sounds of title track 'Dark Channel' hints at the relentless nature of things to come. The intensity continues with 'Parametric Factor' & 'Glide' - both pushing a pulsating, synth driven trip; the later leading on a more traditional Slam percussive workout. The dance floor warping 'Morganatic' pursues dark territory while 'Infinit Spaces' adds trippy FX to an already animated synth hook. The beautifully crafted 'Kuture Version' delves into a more immersive sound as more direct, chord driven elements take the lead. The pace quickens yet again with 'Ghost Dancer' highlighting sub tones whilst still crafting ominous intonations with its modulating FX. Approaching the conclusion, the ferocious 'Beat On The Drum' delivers a lesson in rhythm and energy before the contorted 'Irregular Object' completes proceedings in a suitably hypnotic fashion.

1. Use It, Lose It
2. Parametric Factor
3. Dark Channel
4. Glide
5. Morganatic
6. Infinit Spaces
7. Kuture Version
8. Ghost Dancer
9. Beat On The Drum
10. Irregular Object

Mastered By Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Mastering

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Dark Channel

Beat On The Drum

Slam - Beat On The Drum [SOMADA128]

Stream / Download: https://www.submithub.com/link/tr527

We are very pleased to have Ian O'Donovan back on Tronic with four powerful techno tracks! Ian is a master of Detroit inspired melodic house and techno. This EP ranges from Deep Chord driven to arpeggio energy laden tracks!

Sidewinder EP

Serpentine

Release Date: 16-05-2025


A shift in perception, a rupture in the known—Isabel Soto carves a new space within the abyss with Habitat Alteration. Sine Space 7 is very proud to present the latest EP by Isabel Soto, reinforced with a remix by the fantastic Elisa Batti. Available on vinyl and digital on the 16th of May. This latest EP is an exploration of tension, with the distinctive hypnotic pulses that are so characteristic of Soto.

With a meticulous blend of deep, rolling basslines and unsettling, high-pressure pad textures, Soto orchestrates an environment where time distorts and the senses unravel. The EP's sound design is razor-sharp, each element precisely crafted to immerse the listener in a state of heightened awareness—dark, brooding, and unrelenting.

Elisa Batti steps in with a remix that tightens the grip, amplifying the tension while injecting more rawness into one of Soto’s tracks. Sculpting the original’s ghostly elements into an even sharper and hard-hitting framework, Batti’s interpretation is a masterclass in controlled intensity, leaving no escape from the spiraling hypnosis.

This is techno for those who seek the darkness, a sonic habitat where alteration is inevitable.


Artist Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/isabelsoto
https://www.instagram.com/__isabelsoto/
https://isabelsoto.bandcamp.com


Label Socials:
https://sinespace7.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/sinespace7
https://www.instagram.com/sinespace7/

BCCO Premiere: Isabel Soto - Tunnel Ost

NRNT - Pace

NO.RUSH

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Klint returns to CLR with ‘Nebula of Orion’. His third release for CLR comes backed by a remix from label boss Chris Liebing.

Klint’s ‘Nebula of Orion’ sees the French producer return to Chris Liebing’s CLR this June. The single, which includes a remix from Liebing himself, follows Klint’s ‘Immersive Culture’ and ‘Kaos Temple’ EPs on the label, which won the support from artists like Dave Clarke, Rodhad, GiGi FM, Jako Jako, Daniel Avery, Alienata, and more.

In true Klint fashion,‘Nebula of Orion’ doesn’t lack in energy - the Kowboi Records founder fuses thundering kick drums with hard-hitting claps while searing high-hats ride the groove, piano stabs and a dark vocal sample taking turns cutting through. Chris Liebing, fresh from releasing his own ‘Phantom Rider’ EP, reworks ‘Nebula Of Orion’ into a deep and rolling rave offering, dub delays spreading the original’s sounds over its room-shaking rhythm to monstrous, mind-melting effect.

Founded by influential techno lynchpin Chris Liebing in 1999 and reemerging in 2021 after a five-year hiatus, Create Learn Repeat (CLR) has hosted a range of artists like Shlomi Aber, Dubfire, Flug, Bjarki, DJ Dextro and more while also focusing on developing newer acts in the scene such as Risa Taniguchi and The Southern.

https://chrisliebing.com/

Nebula of Orion EP

Nebula of Orion

🔥 Feel the energy and let yourself be carried away by the vibrations! 🔥

Celestial Silence

We are back with some fresh new talent from Finland - Kid93, who delivers a 4-track EP packed with driving low-end, funky machine funk, and vocal-laced tension that nods to classic warehouse energy while keeping things undeniably fresh.

The title track 'Master Blaster' opens the EP with a tight, rolling groove forming the backbone while metallic synth hits and warped FX textures rattle around the stereo field. It’s relentless but funky, pure stripped-down momentum with a late-night attitude, making this one a proper set-builder and floor-shaker.

'Machine Soul' goes deeper into Dub-indebted territory, fusing robotic swing with a soulful core. The beat is minimal yet warm, spiced with dusty drums and shimmering percussions, giving the track both mechanical precision and emotional resonance.

'Nocturnal Animals' is a percussive groover built around syncopated rhythms, vocal snippets, and melodic motifs that flirt with paranoia. It’s hypnotic and unpredictable with a unique flavour for a strobe-lit basement.

Closing out the EP with 'Down Dirty' - a rave-ready bomb equiped with the raw drums, crunchy snares, and a rolling sub. This is pure warehouse heat - nasty, funky, and impossible to ignore whether you're deep in a bunker or on a festival rig.

Enjoy

https://soundcloud.com/itskid93
https://soundcloud.com/mcspanishflyukg

Kid93 - Machine Soul



Release name: Phase Shift EP
Label: Rhythm Werk
Catalog: RMWKDGTL012
Artist: Ben Reymann
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 06.06.2025
Mastering: Paul Mac
Artwork: Henri Gimm


VARIA PREMIERE: Ben Reymann - Fear [RMWKDGTL012]

DifferentSound 31th release is presented.

We’re proud to welcome Kamen to our label for her latest release.

Hailing from Nantes, France, Kamen has carved a unique path through she musical evolution. She sound ranges from groovy and playful rhythms to fast-paced, tribal-influenced techno—always delivered with precision and a deep commitment to quality. With a clear passion for techno, she’s earned recognition as both a skilled producer and a respected DJ.

Get ready for a powerful release that captures the essence of her dynamic style.

Artist: Kamen
Title: Release; Ball Don't Lie
Label: DifferentSound
Catalog: DSDGTL031
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: July 04, 2025

Written and produced by Kamen;
Mastered at Hardgroove by Paul Mac;
Distribution by Triple Vision.

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CT Premiere: Kamen - Enemy Of The State [DSDGTL031]

IMF equals Index Marcel Fengler. After a string of releases for his up to now permanent address Ostgut Ton with Luke Slater’s Mote-Evolver imprint being an exception to the rule, Marcel Fengler establishes his own label to expand his capacity and give a platform also for talented producers or interesting collabos.

contact: mail@imf-rec.berlin

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