Forbidden Fruit Recordings founder Dark Room Robot makes music for dark, sweaty clubs. He rattles bass bins as he cooks up high-tempo weapons that have won him plenty of props from tastemakers like TSHA and Sarah Story, who have both supported on BBC Radio 1. On top of this, the man who is also half of S.N.U.S. has had tracks make their way into record bags belonging to DJs like Anja Schneider, Skream, Paul Woolford and Jamie Jones.

This latest essential volume kicks oﬀ with ‘Rhythmic Touch’, a masterful bit of drum programming with elastic bass and busy piano stabs that bring colour to the hefty low end. The fantastic ’Drop That Beat’ is another full fat-tune with muscular beats and raw, frazzled synths that pump up the energy. They bring a rave edge next to old-school vocals as the well-swung drums bounce on. Last but not least is ‘Work’, a corrugated rhythm with woodpecker-style hits, infectious vocal chops and strobe-lit retro stabs that will get hands in the air.

Dark Room Robot’s ‘Strobe Lights Vol. 7’ comes on Forbidden Fruit Recordings on March 14th 2025.

https://darkroomrobot.bandcamp.com/album/strobe-lights-vol-7

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PREMIERE: Dark Room Robot - Drop That Beat [Forbidden Fruit Recordings]

Four years after Algorhythms EP, the journey continues. This new vinyl EP from @tim-jackiw Manifests a high-energy fusion of fast-paced rhythms, melodic textures, and deep acid grooves- crafted for the dancefloor, designed for the underground. A relentless pulse of movement and emotion, pushing forward while staying true to the roots. Limited pressing. Just pure analogue energy. Coming soon on @baldo's Physical Education label.

Artist: @tim-jackiw
Label: @physicaleducationrecords
Buy: https://subwax.es/product/pe022/

PREMIERE: Tim Jackiw - Manifestation [Physical Education]

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Kulture Galerie returns with its fourth vinyl compilation, this time showcasing a futuristic collection of Techno and Tech House weapons with hints of Braindance, Electro and Acid. The compilation opens with tracks by London’s rising star YSANNE (Semi Delicious) and Rare Happiness, both delivering perfect dance floor destroyers, already tested in clubs around Europe.

Next, we have analogue enthusiast Perseus Traxx, with a relentless live jam packed of squelch and, on the flip side, Uncanny Valley’s Herzel who teams up here with North Macedonia's own L.O.V.D and together offer us a slow and chuggy Electro cut.

The compilation closes with Barcelona’s mysterious multitalented artist Sal Abi and his “Mariani”, a unique Machine made beat full of soul and magic. Following is the fast paced groove of “expandy” by acid maestro FLX and finally the record’s last track is the blissful and timeless “Parking” by Global Aphasia.

PREMIERE: YSANNE - There's Always Something

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Emerging from the suburbs of North London in the early 1990s, Hulusi was an experimental electronic music collective formed by four friends of multi-ethnic origin: Cypriot, Caribbean, Indian and English heritage.

Cultivating their musical practice within very specific parameters of time and space, Hulusi instills the essence and spirit of the acid house movement (and its aftermath) that had taken much of England by storm from 1988 onwards. The ‘Dream’ EP was the collective's first release of their self-funded and limited output, offering up a categorically elusive record that could soundtrack the most esoteric and life affirming club moments, whilst simultaneously satisfying the ears and obscure desires of those found dwelling in the heavily occupied ‘chill out’ rooms and nocturnal after parties.

As the emerging UK rave scene aligned with newfound accessibility of music production, the late 80s and early 90s became a fertile ground for experimental electronic music, spawning a generation of bedroom and basement producers interacting with and creating music for often the very first time. Like many, Hulusi was a musical project that connected the dots between DIY spirit, technological advancements and the burgeoning cultural phenomenon of acid house. The project operated outside of the then perceived, traditional band conventions, instead developing their sound and exchanging ideas through the format of demo tapes and floppy disks, nurturing their work through individual bedroom studios and feedback sessions.

Considered a crucial and possibly defining element of the record, is Hulusi’s unconscious exploration of the groups hybrid cultural identity.

Rooted in a shared desire for self-invention, the Dream EP reflects Hulusi's response to a world of rapid musical and technological change. Each track on the record draws inspiration from both Western and Eastern musical frameworks, symbolized through the record’s structure. The ‘Western Side’, featuring "Dream," echoes the ambient techno and acid house influences of early rave culture and bands like 808 State and Orbital. In contrast, the ‘Eastern Side’ of the record is highly decorated with samples, yet stripped back, through its purposeful use of organic sounds, reflecting the group's fascination with blending Western modernism with imagined Eastern themes.

Despite operating in near obscurity, Hulusi - The Dream EP acts as an audible catalyst to transport the listener to a different time and place, offering a lucid snapshot into the musical and cultural explorations of the past whilst simultaneously remaining a timeless piece of music.

PREMIERE: Hulusi - Dream (Effigy)

Nearly six months since his ND debut, Baumb returns with Slinky Wink — four standout club trax. His sound? Peak-time swagger — trippy, razor-sharp, and fully locked. Weighty low-end, chopped vocals, breaks & alien FX — all hitting in just the right way.

A1 Chop Stop has a mood. Echoing calls accelerate the dance floor, a track built on stripped-back, filtered breaks & a low-end orb guiding us through the smoke. A speed garage–inflected bassline throbs beneath it all — moody, sensual, restless. An intense vocal commands the space, not just leading but seducing, shepherding the listener towards ecstasy. It's a sound we’re still uncovering, but Baumb is beginning to reveal it.

Spheres is a bouncy gem, driven by sharp hats and crisp snares, with a throbbing bassline that teases tension on the dancefloor. The main element is a bouncy, acidic jaw-harpy sound that wriggles through the mix, injecting an uplifting energy. UFO-like FX swirl through, while a vocal chop drenches ecstasy. Dub techno–esque chords layer in, adding a dusty, atmospheric depth that keeps you locked in and moving.

On the B-side, first up we get a stripped-back but mind-bending track: Sug Nite. Squelchy low-end pressure and sci-fi pads stretch out wide, while a squelchy, confused bass writhes beneath — lopsided and psychedelic. Old-school vocal chops get flipped into something fresh, and bongo-leaning drums roll through the sides, panned for full effect. Minimal on the surface, but twisted deep within.

You’d need a track this big — and this weird — to carry a title like Reptilian Humanoid. Rolling and high-grade from the jump: punchy basslines, fuzzy yet bright chords, and propulsive drums. A groover at its core, while FX drip through like vintage sci-fi and a spacey arp colors the horizon. Warped vocals haunt the mix — off-world and fully club-tuned.

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PREMIERE: Baumb - Chop Stop [Neptune Discs]

There was nostalgia in the air. You could almost taste it.

From behind his sunglasses he watched as they danced in the thick haze of the sunset. The orange light was scattered over the rippling water as they moved by the pool.

They were in the middle of nowhere, the outback of a dream.

Some others lay on the grass in the distance, watching as they came and went. Each with their own story of the days and nights which had come before...

Mexico based producer Mahkina draws influence from the 90's with a stellar assortment of fast paced sounds which bang hard and are set to have the dancefloor bumping.

PREMIERE: Mahkina - Sacoodelo [Re-Leaf]

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Ulla Records is celebrating its 4th anniversary, and as tradition goes, it's time for a new birthday VA: “Plural Dances Vol.2”!

From familiar faces to new encounters, from well-established producers to promising newcomers, Charleeps, SLTBQ, Vasconcellos, Radio Cargo, Lavion, Ali Watts, Zeb, Xols, Oldvine, Odjo, and Naranja come together in this 10-track VA to showcase the diverse range of sounds the label loves.

Exploring the realms of italo, acid, progressive house, and trance, this compilation immerses listeners in Ulla Records’ ever-expanding sonic universe. It's a tribute to the dancefloor — an ode to plural dances.

PREMIERE: Naranja - Blooming

Flip The Lid launches as a record label with stacked V/A release ‘ROLLY BUMP: VOL. 1’, featuring a who's who of the current progressive house/trance eco-sphere...

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Flip The Lid

Release Date: June 13th 2025

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Premiere: Paperkraft - Parab [FTL001]

Flip The Lid launches as a record label with stacked V/A release ‘ROLLY BUMP: VOL. 1’, featuring a who's who of the current progressive house/trance eco-sphere...

Sonic practitioners - Aiden Francis, Bertie, Body Clinic, Kyra Khaldi, Match Box, Mixolydian, Paperkraft

The taste-masking Bloop Radio residents turned record label have been championing progressive and trance-aligned dance frequencies for more than a hot minute. They now turn their finely-tuned ear to presenting this lovingly curated various artists release, that gathers together a tight selection of jacked-up and rolling bumpers from the trance world's most cherished creators.

Every mood and dance persuasion is indulged across these seven gems - enchanted grooves, melodic effervescence, hypnotic peak-time elation. Each track embodies its own unique rave spirit.

Label: @flipthelid
Buy: https://flipthelid.bandcamp.com/album/rolly-bump-vol-1

PREMIERE: Kyra Khaldi - Fuzzybuzzy [Flip The Lid]

Peach Discs’ first EP of 2025 comes from DJ, producer, curator and all-round doer of great things James Priestley aka Secretsundaze.  Lead single "Mordisco” out June 6th serves to highlight both the UK x Colombia connection found in James' relationship to Paula, as well as his love for Latin American music in general

The Mordisco EP accumulates inspiration from James' past and present — releasing June 18th. 
 
Label: @peachdiscs
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PREMIERE: Secretsundaze - Mordisco (Sansibar Remix) [Peach Discs]

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Dundee’s legendary Hilltown Disco crew are back with a bang! If news to you then don’t be fooled by the name - as always you can expect a journey of next level electro as span by some of the finest in the game. This one see’s a 4 track sampler of the forthcoming LP ‘Spiral’ - 3 original jams and 1 remix by the 1 and only Privacy.

The Spy returns to the imprint and has truly gone to town on this one! In full you can enjoy the 8 track digital album with these 4 on the record. Submerge yourself in a luscious blend of heavy hitting electro, pulling strings down all the right avenues!

PREMIERE: The Spy - Never Do This Again

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