Luca Maniaci, Carara - Atmospheric Roots, Part I

Luca Maniaci, Carara - Atmospheric Roots, Part II

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"Progress, far from consisting in change, depends on retentiveness…" (George Santayana)

For his 5th studio LP, Ø [Phase] explores notions of optimism in this rapidly changing and seemingly chaotic world...


Ø [Phase] has been a driving force in techno for over two decades, impacting the movement with his prototypical, stripped-back sound. Since cutting his teeth at Sony Music London as a mastering engineer in the late ’90s, he has paved his way unapologetically, often challenging audiences in his relentless pursuit of pure artistry.
His stark tracks exude an unbiased confidence that effortlessly commands the dance floor, ripening into quintessential classics. At a deeper glance, his music reveals an unseen complexity that seems to defy time and space—meticulously arranged and fervently produced with technical mastery.

Initially debuting on Steve Bicknell’s Cosmic Records, he became the principal artist of Token Records, eventually launching his own Modwerks label.
Besides a steady stream of critically acclaimed releases under his solo moniker, Ø [Phase]’s expansive projects include ongoing collaborations with Luke Slater as Roog Unit and Phyxix alongside Matrixxman.
He’s co-produced iconic tracks with UK legends Underworld and crafted definitive remixes for the likes of Robert Hood, Len Faki, and Rødhåd, but his momentum won’t stop there.
Catch him touring extensively, headlining events at ADE, Berghain, Dekmantel, Fabric, and diverse cities across the globe. Ø [Phase] maintains his position at the forefront of techno innovation, continually redefining the essence of underground music.

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Ø [Phase] - White Pills LP  _  promo _  [ MDWXLP014 ]

Digital + Vinyl Release 

Planet Rhythm & Derailed Records proudly present the next vinyl release in a series of four, this time featuring the highly respected artist Re:Axis.

We're excited to have him on wax and are truly pleased with how the release turned out.

Artwork: ANTM Digital
Mastering: Audiosculpture
Distribution: Triple Vision

Ancient Ways EP

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Re:Axis - Right On The Center

Artist: Michel Lauriola
Title: Touch Your Fear
Format: 2x12"-Vinyl & Digital Format
Label: Nachtstrom Schallplatten
Cat.-No.: NST207
Shop-Link: nachtstromschallplatten.bandcamp.com

[NST207] Michel Lauriola - Touch Your Fear (Album, 2x12")

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Arnaud Le Texier - Substance EP [SOMA686D]

1. Substance
2. Magnetic Tape
3. Space Funk
4. Orexis

Soma welcomes back longtime affiliate Arnaud Le Texier as he drops yet another storming 4 track release on the “Substance EP”. Arnaud has been one of techno’s most prolific producers and this latest EP demonstrates his unique ability to deliver consistently high quality, dance floor orientated tracks.

Title track 'Substance' is packed with groove and attitude from the outset a Le Texier drops an intense percussive workout to kick things off. 'Magnetic Tape' goes deeper with cutting stabs providing the depth throughout the track. 'Space Funk' brings yet more depth but with crunching and powerful drums pushing out high intensity vibes. 'Orexis' closes out the release with a looping and hypnotic sequence once again backed by Le Texier’s signature driving, percussive elements.

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Substance EP

Magnetic Tape

Arnaud Le Texier - Magnetic Tape [SOMA686D]

cndiy is a DJ based in Dortmund focussing on hypnotic and energizing techno.

In her sets she primarily aims for taking the listeners to a deep, yet uplifting journey through industrial and atmospheric soundscapes. Using melodious and flourishing parts to playfully tease out the elegance of rough and dark electronic music, she is always focussing on finding the right ratio between thrive, dive and fun.

Pursuing this approach she had appearances in local clubs in the Ruhr Area like The Gate Club (Düsseldorf), Junkyard (Dortmund) and Tresor West (Dortmund) and has played for the established Berlin based label BCCO on their New Faces Night at Tresor (Berlin).

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"Ve & Fasa" is a dramatic way to express shock, dismay, or deep fear, typically in an exaggerated or theatrical tone. It's often used to describe disastrous or overwhelmingly bad situations. It's a hilarious expression so we decided to make an EP based on the concept! With our usual cheeky, machine funk approach, we created four completely different tracks on the theme. All in accordance with our vision of playful & mischievous but always genuine techno.

Crafted by Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell
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released July 4, 2025

Published by Blueprint Publishing.

Ve & Fasa EP

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Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Ve & Fasa EP [LMSK014]

In my career as a music producer, I have only done a couple of collaborations with other artists, it's really rare for me. But when, a few months ago, I had the idea to add my touch to some tracks that my dear friend, veteran DJ and producer from Berlin, Carara, sent to me, he was immediately enthusiastic about. So this LP was born. 6 tracks totally thought for the dancefloor, a "different than usual" Techno, defined by someone. Out of the canons and the usual pre-established schemes that we often see, lately. As Techno music should always be. "Aftermath" contains the soul of two people, two different producers, who accepted this challenge and worked in synergy, merging their different ways of seeing Techno music, creating something new, something different... And we love it!

Artist: Luca Maniaci, Carara
Title: Aftermath
Cat No: LMLTD002
Format: Digital
Country: Italy
Release Date: 23.07.2025
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno

Track listing:
1. Aftermath
2. Atmospheric Roots, Part I
3. Atmospheric Roots, Part II
4. Avenue 404
5. Modular Subline
6. Secret Window

Written & Produced by Carara, Luca Maniaci
Mastering & Artwork by Luca Maniaci
Distributed by Triple Vision Record Distribution

© 2025 Luca Maniaci LTD

Out now: https://linktr.ee/lucamaniaci

@cararamusic

Huge thanks to @richiehawtin for tryin' out 'Modular Subline' at BBK Festival and at @awakenings Summer Festival last weekend!

Luca Maniaci, Carara - Aftermath [LMLTD002]

Support the label: https://sungaterec.bandcamp.com/album/alphabet-city

Track title: Familiar Place 
Artist: Raytek
Release date: 01.08.2025
Format : Digital
Label: Sungate Records

YouTube Premiere: https://youtu.be/WiA5PekCfjk

OECUS Premiere | Raytek - Familiar Place [SNG060D]

Butcher 🔪 - Contraolla (Original mix)

FEEL THE RHYTHM

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Electronic music artist and @mindgamesrec founder.

Luca Maniaci is a young artist from Palermo (Italy), born in 1990 in a small town near the Sicilian sea. Thanks to his mother, Luca grew up listening to quality music of various genres. It was during his adolescence that he discovered electronic music and started DJing, producing and releasing music, even on well established record labels. Over the years, his music has been played and supported by dozens of well known DJs of the electronic music scene. Luca is a very eclectic artist, year after year he produced different styles of electronic music, until he found his path in techno music, but he has a 360° musical culture: Apart from many different electronic music genres, he loves 60/70s Psychedelic Rock, Blues, Jazz, Classical music, Old School Rap and Hip Hop and so on. The older, the better! Luca is a huge fan of Pink Floyd and The Doors, just to name a few. In 2017 Luca launched his own record label Mind Games Recordings, where he releases his own music alongside well known names from the scene as well as new undiscovered talents that fit with Luca's concept of techno music. Over the years, Luca has also released his music on esteemed labels such as Ovum Recordings (for which he also remixed the legendary Josh Wink), Planet Rhythm, FLASH Recordings and several others. In the summer of 2025 he started his new label Luca Maniaci LTD, where he releases only and exclusively his own music, collaborations or remixes. As of 2025, Luca has more than a decade of musical productions behind him.

Luca Maniaci, Carara - Aftermath [LMLTD002]

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