We welcome Italian, Alessandro Grops, for a four-track EP on Tronic. With previous releases on Sam Paganini's JAM label, Alessandro's direction is more towards the hypnotic driving techno side of things. With this single Alessandro showcases his passion for peak time, hypnotic techno!

Monosphere EP

Monosphere

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The Belgian powerhouse duo is back with a varied 3 track EP. ''Waveriders'' is an uplifting melodic track that has a nice euphoric feeling. ''The Sirene'' has a tribal-based groove with a, you guessed it, 'siren' in the break. ''Avalanche'' completes this EP and has a raw and tougher feel.

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After the devastating earthquakes affecting Turkey and Syria, Istanbul based Techno brand RX has teamed up with artists globally to release an exclusive compilation in order to help the people in need.

37 of the hottest names of the current techno scene have donated a brand new unsigned track, where all the sales and streaming funds will be directed to NGOs to provide support and assistance to earthquake victims both in Turkey and Syria.

We are grateful for the global unity of the techno scene for such an important cause.

Thanks to Temudo for his support on Mastering.

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Flug - Azedinha (Original Mix) [RX Recordings]

Misstress Barbara recently revitalised her longstanding record label, Iturnem, and she is back on the imprint with a peak time techno EP made in collaboration with Paul Nazca.

Born in Italy, but currently living in Canada, Misstress Barbara is an iconic DJ whose career goes all the way back to the ‘90s. She was one of the first female superstar DJs ranked inside DJ Mag's Top 100 chart.

Still getting booked to play headline DJ sets at clubs and festivals across the world, Misstress Barbara is also an accomplished producer whose back catalogue includes influential record labels ranging from Carl Cox's Intec to Christian Smith’s Tronic.

Paul Nazca is a French techno producer whose been releasing music for over a decade on labels ranging from Markantonio's AnalyticTrail to Ellen Allien’s BPitch. He also runs the highly respected imprint, Scandium Records. Along with the success of his many solo productions he has also collaborated on tracks with the likes of Pan-Pot, DJ Hell and now Misstress Barbara.

“Orange” has a hypnotic groove that’s augmented with explosive claps and a modulating synth line.

Misstress Barbara & Paul Nazca - Orange

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Premiere of "No Pain" by Israel Toledo, taken from "No Pain" EP, forthcoming on ITR Muzik

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Label: ITR Muzik
Artist: Israel Toledo
Title: No Pain EP
Track: No Pain 
Catalogue Number: ITR020
Format: Digital 
Release Date: September 16, 2024

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New release by Eva Bohnen, Rotterdam based underground techno producer, dj and co-founder of the label MEUK. With the Rave Me EP Eva shows her versatility in her unique raw and intense techno sound. From heavy industrial beats to hypnotic tendencies and with variations in offbeat grooves. 

Label: MEUK Collective
Artist: Eva Bohnen 
Title: Rave Me EP
Track: Neverending
Format: Digital 
Catalogue Number: MEUK004
Release Date: November 21, 2024
Mastering: Chlär
Artwork: Eva Bohnen

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Instagram: instagram.com/eva.bohnen

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Premiere: Eva Bohnen - Neverending [MEUK004]

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The Bells · Jeff Mills T.A.M.F. remix

Schranz and Its Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”

Connection to Jeff Mills’ “The Bells”: Jeff Mills’ The Bells (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002) isn’t pure Schranz but heavily influenced its development. Its raw, hypnotic loop and pounding 4/4 kick resonated with the harder, minimal techno sound that Schranz built upon. Here’s how it ties in:
* Influence on Schranz Producers: Mills’ use of repetitive, functional loops in The Bells inspired Schranz’s stripped-down aesthetic. Its 140 BPM tempo and relentless drive aligned with Schranz’s ethos, making it a proto-Schranz track for DJs like Liebing or Boris S.
* Club Play: The Bells was a staple in late ’90s hard techno sets, bridging Detroit techno’s soul with Schranz’s aggression. Its iconic bell riff added a melodic hook that Schranz often avoided but still absorbed as a reference for tension-building.
* Remixes and Legacy: Later Schranz DJs (e.g., Eric Sneo, DJ Amok) remixed or drew from The Bells’ energy. For example, the 2006 10th Anniversary The Bells 12” (PM-020) had a louder, Schranz-friendly master that fit harder sets.

Original Pressing Context: As mentioned earlier, The Bells appeared on the Kat Moda EP (1997, Purpose Maker, PM-002, 12” vinyl). Its raw production—gritty kicks, unpolished mastering—mirrors Schranz’s unrefined edge. Schranz DJs likely gravitated to originals or early represses for their analog warmth, though the track’s quieter mix (compared to 2000s Schranz cuts) required DJs to crank the gain.

Where to Find Schranz-Inspired The Bells:
* Original 1997 Vinyl: Hunt on Discogs/Reverb for PM-002 ($20–$50). Check matrix: PM 002-A/B (RE I) NSC.
* Streaming: The 1997 version (on Spotify/Beatport) retains the raw vibe Schranz fans love.
* Modern Schranz Comps: Look for The Bells in hard techno mixes or CLR/Tresor compilations. Check X posts or SoundCloud for recent Schranz sets featuring it.

Schranz Today (Oct 2025): Schranz remains a niche but vibrant scene. Recent X posts highlight new releases on labels like Schranz Total or Hard Drive, with DJs like Fernanda Martins and Luciid pushing 150+ BPM bangers. The Bells still gets play in retro sets or as a remixed bootleg in Schranz raves.
Want me to dig into a specific Schranz artist, label, or a The Bells remix in this style? Or maybe check X for recent Schranz chatter? Let me know! 🔔

Deep Dive: Schranz – The Hard Techno Beast 🦖
Since you’re doubling down on Schranz, let’s go full throttle. This is the raw, pounding heart of German hard techno—no fluff, just facts, history, essentials, and where to score it today (Oct 16, 2025). The Bells connection? It’s the proto-Schranz blueprint—hypnotic loops + brutal kick = Schranz DNA. Ready? Gas it up!

Schranz 101: What the Hell Is It?
* Born: Late 1990s, Frankfurt/Germany. Evolved from Jeff Mills/Rene Pawlowitz-style minimal techno into a weaponized sound.
* Tempo: 140–160+ BPM (faster = harder life).
* Sound: Distorted 909 kicks that hurt, razor-sharp hi-hats, zero melody (unless it’s a stab), industrial noise loops. Think: a jackhammer in a warehouse.
* Name Origin: Chris Liebing (2001) called it “Schranz” to mock haters saying hard techno was just “schrammel” (grating noise). DJs flipped it into pride.
* Ethos: Anti-EDM, sweat-soaked, 6AM warehouse raves. No peaks—just relentless drive.

Schranz vs. Regular Techno:
Feature	Schranz	Standard Techno
BPM	145–160	120–140
Kick	Distorted, punchy AF	Clean, groovy
Melodies	Minimal/none	Hooks & synth

Vibe	Dark, aggressive	Hypnotic, soulful
Clubs	Berghain, Tresor	Fabric, Output
Timeline: Schranz Evolution
Year	Milestone	Key Track/Artist
1997	The Bells drops (Mills). Proto-Schranz loop energy.	Jeff Mills – The Bells
1999	Frankfurt explosion. Liebing coins term.	Chris Liebing – American Madness


SCHRANZ ON! 🦖🔔 Drop the needle—let’s destroy some speakers.

Recording 16-10-25, 11.36.42 am

ANGEL

Knopfler started his journey through electronic music at an early age on a local radio station.
Driven by a strong passion for electronic music,finally,he released his first production on Stefano Noferini imprint "NoLabel Records", under the aka of F*Connection-Hold Me.
In 2015 he decided to create his record label, FPI Records, to push his view of electronic music.

He also released in 2019 on Combine Audio (Paula Cazenave imprint) Anno Luce Ep, that was played by several big names in the industry,like Sam Paganini,Dr Motte,Vinicius Honorio,Joseph Capriati.
June 2025 was an epic date: another track called "Adrastea" was signed on JAM (Four on JAM 13)
(Sam Paganini's label)
Plus, another ep "Deimos" was signed on Prospect Records (Hollen's label)
 

FPI Records I Combine Audio I JAM I Prospect Records

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