VOLTAGE Imprint closes of its single digit releases with a fine taste, club-focused EP by Altinbas & Cirkle: Cynical Moves.

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A1. Cynical Moves
A2. Dawn
B1. Divergence
B2. Nightwalker

Written & produced by Altinbas & Cirkle
Artwork by Studio Phazed
Mastering by Conor Dalton
Words by Michiel Demeulemeester

Altinbas & Cirkle - Cynical Moves EP (SNIPPETS)

Hertz - Box Head
Hertz - Freestyle Rhythm
Hertz - Rareworks (Mix 1)
Hertz - Rareworks (Mix 2)

After successful releases on Suara and Tronic, it’s time for another banger on SWAY. A solid 4-tracker-EP from Hertz!

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Hertz - Box Head - SWAY 39

Misstress Barbara is back on her record label Iturnem Music with a timeless techno EP that features three of her hard-hitting tracks.

Hailing from Italy, but currently living in Canada, Misstress Barbara is an iconic techno artist, and one of the first female superstar DJs. In the late ‘90s and early ‘00s she was consistantly voted inside DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs, and decades later Misstress Barbara still plays headline shows all over the world.

Iturnem Music is her classic record label that Misstress Barbara recently reinvigorated to become the main outlet for her own productions, but she has also released music via other prestigious outlets ranging from Carl Cox’s Intec to Christian Smith’s Tronic.

She chose her DJ name due to being a perfectionist who is constantly looking to improve and refine herself. Hence the combination of “Miss” and “stress” used to create a satirical surname which reflects the fact she is always stressing about her music.

“Your Eyes On Me” blends fast-paced percussion and a modulating lead synth with seductive vocals to create a hypnotic track with vigorous energy.

Pre-release out June 21st 2024
Release out July 5th 2024

Your Eyes On Me

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Planetary Assault Systems' latest offering, Deep Heet Vol 5 on Mote Evolver, marks a powerful return for UK techno luminary Luke Slater's enduring alias. True to form, the release delves into the shadowy depths of the club scene with relentless intensity. Side-1 kicks off with 'Clap Trap,' an otherworldly journey through techno's outer reaches with its uptempo alien soundscape and heavy, percussive beats that evoke a sense of impending destruction on the dancefloor. 

More from the label -https://www.juno.co.uk/labels/Mote+Evolver/

Deep Heet Vol. 5

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PREMIERE: Planetary Assault System - Clap Trap [Mote Evolver]

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South American artist and producer Marcelo Demarco is set to release his latest work, "Southbound," featuring three captivating tracks: "Eastside," "Westside," and "Downtown." With a career spanning over three decades, Demarco has made a significant impact on the electronic music world. Born and raised in Uruguay, he has been crafting culturally inspired dance records since the mid-'90s, earning a reputation for his unparalleled House and Techno cuts.

"Southbound" was produced in Demarco's two studios located in Ibiza and Punta del Este. The tracks reflect a blend of vibrant musical influences and scenic inspirations, merging the energy of Ibiza's electronic music scene with the coastal tranquility of Punta del Este. This release showcases Demarco's ability to fuse diverse elements, resulting in a dynamic and evocative musical journey.

Premiere: Marcelo Demarco - Westside [TEC256]

Axel Karakasis delivers a storming release on Remain Records, featuring four proper techno tracks with relentless energy. An astonishing EP with a lot of vibe and groove is here to excite you and thrill those techno-lovers. 

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Axel Karakasis - Back It Up

NANU No podes Fea y Mala LASADJ rmx

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Stereoimagery - Hood Cracked

TAOTEK is another of my old classic, free to download but only for the next 24 hours, enjoy it x

Mauro Picotto - Taotek (Personal mix)

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12. Jeroen Search - Vector Sum

Our newest De-Konstrukt release comes from a UK native, from Paisley named Ross Hillier. Ross who has had some great success recently, having been signed to labels such as Suara, Sleaze and Elektrax has graciously provided 2 original Techno tracks, that certainly made an great impression on us. 'Cosmic Transcendence' is the name of the EP, and we are delighted to have him on the label. His 2 originals are raw, driven and cosmic, as Ross incorporates Techno sounds that seems as though are being transmitted from somewhere out in the galaxy, beaming down towards earth. He does a magnificent job in carving out his own place with his uniquely diversified sound in his 2 originals. 

On the remix duties, there is no shortage of talent on this one. We are proud to bring you Ukrainian DJ and Producer, the widely popular Yan Cook, remixing the main track Cosmic Transcendence. Yan goes straight to it, and keeps the momentum going with his brilliant remix. Following right behind him, we have Argentinian producer Juan Trujillo, as he completely smashes 'Back To Reality' with his powerful rendition. Overall a stunning EP that we are proud to bring to you here. Enjoy!

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DKT140 : Ross Hillier - Cosmic Transcendence (Yan Cook Remix)

As the first Italian DJ to tour the world, he’s put his homeland on the global techno map. As the first DJ to mix live on the eminent BBC music show Top Of The Pops, he’s helped bring techno to the widest audience possible. As the man behind Meganite – one of Ibiza’s most successful and longest running nights – he has recruited some of the world’s most respected underground DJs as residents; Adam Beyer, Marco Carola and Chris Liebing.

This journey to legendary status began over 25 years, 700 releases and 7 million unit sales ago when he became the first Italian finalist in the world DMC championships in 1988. Galvanising this success the following year with a win on a live broadcast Italian DJ competition called The Walky Cup, his national crown as a premiership DJ was realised... And the world beckoned.

A string of sonic successes, dancefloor dominance and industry victories followed; early chart appearances as R.A.F and co- writing for myriad European house acts during the early 90s led him to become a partner Media Records, while his reptilian trilogy in 1998 elevated him to a global level; ‘Lizard’, ‘Iguana’ and ‘Komodo (Save A Soul)’ fused trance with techno on such a level they became hymns for the biblical superclub explosion during the last few years of the 20th century and charted in many countries. From this point onwards, the world could no longer ignore the dance music and techno phenomenon. And Mauro was driving from the front. As one of the most in-demand artists across the globe, he barely left DJ Mag’s illustrious Top 100 DJ list throughout the first decade of the 21st century.

Constantly searching for innovative developments – both musically and technically – Mauro expressed an early vision that is now common place within electronic music: his ability to bring the underground to the masses, to fuse melody, hooks and harmony with industrial strength drum dynamics, his innate understanding of widescreen DJ selections that cover the whole spectrum created a reputation that positioned him in all corners of techno.

This focus and attitude meant that as a DJ he’s been invited to perform the broadest possible range of peaktime sets from Berlin’s famed Love Parade to Turin Winter Olympics via Timewarp, Tomorrowland, MTV Festival, Awakenings, Sensation, Mayday, Ultra Music Festival, Space Miami, Ibiza and thousands more. As an artist this gave him the freedom to flex from major remixes of top tier acts like Freddie Mercury and The Pet Shop Boys while delivering extensive albums that explore every side of techno with daring experimentation with tracks such as ‘Baguette’, ‘Contaminato’, ‘Hong Kong’, ‘The Riff’ and ‘Asteroids’.

As well as his journeyman DJ sets and full spectrum productions, this vision is also evident in his two brands. Both established in the early 2000s and still going strong to date, his Meganite events and Alchemy label are both melting pots for evolution and development. Meganite at Privilege is one of Ibiza’s most infamous techno parties and has since gone on to take over clubs and arenas across Europe and the US while Alchemy has delivered cuts from the likes of Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriati, Paco Osuna, Popof, Sasha Carassi, The Advent, Steve Rachmad, Nicole Moudaber and many more. Not just a label, Alchemy has also given the world a successful festival in Mauro’s motherland Turin in 2010 and is the home to his hugely popular podcast series that is syndicated across the world and listened to by audiences of millions. 