[NR020] VA FUNK TITLES VOL 1

Nektar Records have curated this high energy, groove-infused Various Artists for you, consisting of some of Australia and Europe's best hard-groove artists.

Bandcamp Buy Link: https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/nr020-funk-titles-vol-1-va

FUNK TITLES VOL 1 - VA [NR020]

Ralph Cunneen - Rhyme Offender EP [NR030]

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Joining us for our 30th release on Nektar, @ralphcunneen provides us with a 4-track groove EP. Following a successful 2023 year with a number of successful EP and Single releases and support from industry heavyweights, FJAAK, DJ Heartstring, OTTA, Franck + many more, Ralph looks to expand his sound into his already worldwide audience.

Tracklist:
01. Adrock
02. FOUR78
03. Tempo Flow
04. El Ritmo

Stream/Buy - Link in bio

Buy Full EP

Ralph Cunneen - Rhyme Offender [NR030]

Aidan Rudd - Still a Buster EP [NR031]

Naarm / Melbourne based producer 'Aidan Rudd', returns for a electric 6- track EP consisting of solid drum loops and voltaic stabs for any type of movement.

Buy All

Aidan Rudd - Still a Buster EP [NR031]

Benjamin - Bear Witness EP [NR033]

First Track to our Series and its massive. 
A huge edit of Kylie's best song by far. Thanks to Ralph Cunneen from Naarm/Melbourne.

Free download available.

Free DL

NR001 - Ralph Cunneen - Get Kylie Outta My Head [FREE DL]

Next track to our series involves HYU's edit of Drake's 'Know Yourself'. 

HYU starting producing at just 15, while consistently making drill beats, his first big involvement in the music scene was when he produced the intro to Horrid1 and Sav'os latest album 'Violent Siblings'. He later moved onto house/techno, releasing tracks on Soundcloud and to eventually bring you this slappa. "I'm looking forward to where music can take me next."

With a hard, punchy kick and rugged bass line, this track is guaranteed to bring excitement and energy where ever you are.

Free Download Available

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NR002 - Drake - Know Yourself [HYU EDIT]

Our next track of the series is @SVLT 's edit of Skepta - Nasty.

Born and raised on the Gold Coast, SVLT (pronounced SALT), has extensive experience in the industry totalling 10 years. He fell in love with Electronic music at a young age and worked hard to grow and perfect his craft. SVLT's track selection, skills, and music production has developed and advanced over the years which now sees him playing much larger scale gigs, ranging from festivals to international radio stations. SVLT’s music portfolio is diverse, covering, drill techno, high energy techno and Trance. His stage presence is electric and you can see how passionate he is about this craft in every show.

With an electric bass line and a delicious melody. This buzzing track will certainly have your head bobbing and your feet moving.

Free Download Available

NR003 - Skepta - Nasty (SVLT EDIT)

Next track to our series is re-release from local DJ/producer 'SUGAR' called 'Mind of Mine'

Originating out of Mt Macedon, Sugar started out producing house/techno at the start of 2019 then finally deciding to start DJing this year and in a short amount of time found his way into the scene. He is known for playing at Melbourne's most loved clubs such as Revs and is excited for what the next year holds for him. Sugar focuses on producing tracks that "gives the listener something different to the norm and playing around with all genres from inspiration through all music from 90s disco even rock to hard techno and trance".

With a hard hitting kick and melodic synth, Sugar has brought this blissful track to your ears and plenty more to come.

Purchase via Bandcamp available

NR005 - SUGAR - Mind of Mine

Next up to our series is another local Producer/DJ 'Sixten'

Sixten is a Melbourne/Naarm based DJ originating from the outer eastern suburbs. Sixteen gathers inspiration by drawing from classic techno and trance sounds, which makes his sound unique as well as giving listeners nostalgic techno sounds. 

Sixten’s style consists of fast tempos, rolling bass lines, and saturated leads, this is showcased in his new edit Here ‘Heads Will Roll’, which comes at a perfect time for your Friday night. 

Free Download Available

NR007 - YYY - Heads Will Roll (Sixten Edit)

Next up to the series is another familiar face @sixten

This trancey track will uplift any feeling you have and make you move no matter where you are. 

Free DL Available

NR013 - Sixten - It's Ok Your Ok

Next up to the Nektar Track series is a big one, Newcastle/Steel City local, DAVYROE, with his debut track, Step Back.

Finding the love for DJing in lockdown, Davy found his way in production just recently and has already started with a bang. Focusing on Techno/Breaks last year, Davy's moment of turning to the new Fast House, high energy techno scene came when he attended local newcastle event 'Daydreaming' and came to the liking of SWIM & CRUSH3d.

Branching through popular Newcastle events and playing some heavy sets as of late, Davy looks to extend into new areas this year. He hopes to be able to release plenty of good tracks and "gain traction through my music". Also founding the event space, 'Kree8productions', located in the Steel City as well, a big year is coming up for Davy.

NR014 - DAVYROE - Step Back

Next up on our Nektar track series we have Guigak 🔱.
An established producer who has been working on his craft since 2016.
Guigak focuses majority of his music dedicated to tech-house, however he recently has enjoyed differentiating through different genres and plans on producing all kinds of music this upcoming year. 
“London Scammer”, is a UK edit, of a tune he stumbled across and thought would fit into his fast paced producing style. 
We are excited to share this banger with you all!

NR0015 - London Scammer (Guigak Edit)

BEADS - Absolution [NR016]

BEADS - Music is Pumpin [NR016]

NR019 - Hit It - @harryconnell

Nektar welcomes hard hitting, Djilang/Geelong resident, Harry Connell for this heavy, groove-infused release.

Harry Connell brings a colourful and energetic style to his production and DJ sets, infusing elements of 90s rave and breakbeat with a love for old-school grooves. Hailing from Geelong, Harry discovered his passion for production in the midst of the pandemic, honing his skills while locked down at home.

With a number of releases scheduled for this year, he plans to hit the ground running in 2023 and beyond.

Harry Connell - Hit It [NR018]

Ned Bennett - Above [NR020]

Makk - OG Dance Machine [NR020]

DJ SWISHERMAN - MEET ME AT THE CLUB [NR020]

Chris Flannigan - Always [NR020]

OLLIE LISHMAN - BEST KEPT SECRET [NR020]

6 SENSE - Bust It ! [NR020]

GES - New Beginnings [NR020]

Hayden Trotter - My Money [NR022]

Available to buy via BANDCAMP:
https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/track/my-money

Djilang/Geelong DJ Hayden Trotter blends much loved aspects from multiple Techno genres into one, making his sound unique and one to keep an eye on. With a huge focus on groove infused stabs & funky basslines, Hayden has a strong emphasis on a full floor. He has big plans for the summer with multiple releases and sets planned, meaning he is not one to miss.

INSTAGRAM:
instagram.com/therealhaydentrotter/

Hayden Trotter - My Money [NR022]

Aidan Rudd - Kill Em [NR023]

Buy Link:
nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/track/kill-em

Aidan Rudd, a techno artist hailing from Meanjin/Brisbane, has recently found his artistic focus in the realm of hard-groove techno, a departure from his earlier work in tech house. While initially receiving support from notable labels within the tech house scene, it is within the dynamic landscape of the Australian techno community that Aidan found a true sense of creativity and purpose.

With upcoming releases slated on renowned Australian techno labels, Aidan is poised to contribute to the vibrant electronic music scene in the country. The support he has received from emerging
talents within the community serves as a testament to his growing influence and potential impact within the industry.

Aidan Rudd - Kill Em [NR023]

JAJ - Mufukr (WOLTERS Remix) [NR025]

SIXTEN - Maybe It's Luv [NRFD001]

KE-YEN - God Made Me Funky [NRFD002]

Title: Psie Pole 
Artist: Tekknik 
Label: Synapsa 
Format: Digital 
Tempo: 142 BPM 
Key: Gm 
Artwork: Ola Wolan

Artist Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tekknik_music/
Artist Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tekknik916

Synapsa Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/synapsa.music/
Synapsa SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/synapsamusic

The entire ep "51.1079° N, 17.0385° E VA [SNPS001]" is a collection of unique tracks named as different districts of Wrocław. All the artists of the tracks live in Wrocław. We wanted to focus on showcasing our immediate community.

PREMIERE: Tekknik - Psie Pole [SNPS001]

Title: Fast Lane
Artist: WILS*RISH
EP Title: All Bark, No Bite
Full EP Release: 20/05/2024
Catalogue Number: N/A

Socials: Soundcloud - @WILS*RISH
Instagram - @wils.rish

PREMIERE: WILS*RISH - Fast Lane

Ralph Cunneen - Rhyme Offender EP [NR030]

BUY LINK: https://ralphcunneen.bandcamp.com/album/rhyme-offender-ep-nr030

Rhyme Offender

Ralph Cunneen - FOUR78 [NR030]

Ralph Cunneen - Adrock [NR030]

Ralph Cunneen - El Ritmo [NR030]

Ralph Cunneen - Tempo Flow [NR030]

TITLE:  ROKK THA DISKO
ARTIST: djvehement
FORMAT: Digital

PREMIERE: VEHEMENT - ROKK THA DISKO

Artist: GOVNAH
EP Title: V.A IV
Track Title:  GROOVE MECHANIC
Label: PA$TI
Catalogue: PA$TI008
Format: Digital
Genre: Techno
Style: Hardgroove
Release date: 19/06                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                         

Social media links Artist:
https://www.instagram.com/govnah_/
https://soundcloud.com/user-557532689

Social media links Label:
https://soundcloud.com/pasti-recordings
https://www.instagram.com/pasti.records/

Master: https://www.instagram.com/pasti.records/

Artwork: https://www.instagram.com/cybergotik/

PREMIERE: GOVNAH  - GROOVE MECHANIC

Lorcan Kelly - Floorplan Never Grow Old  (Hardgroove Edit) [NRFD005]

DJ SCHEMA - LEMONADE (TRANCE EDIT) [NRFD006]

Aidan Rudd - Still A Buster [NR031]

Aidan Rudd - Rinse [NR031]

Aidan Rudd - No Crust [NR031]

Aidan Rudd - Drum Patina [NR031]

https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/aidan-rudd-still-a-buster-ep-nr031

Aidan Rudd - Cold Sweat [NR031]

In the anticipation of our next show at The Third Day, we invite Naarm/Melbourne techno queen, Laura King for the next edition of our Nektar Mixtape Series [NMV019]

Consisting the unique rolling, high energy direction that Laura is known for, expect plenty of this + more from Laura King on September 13th.

Nektar Mixtapes - Laura King [NMV019]

Benjamin - Bear Witness [NR033]

We are thrilled to present Naarm/Melbourne Resident @Benjamin for an extreme 4 - track Ep 'Bear Witness'. 

Buy Here: https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/benjamin-bear-witness-ep-nr032

Benjamin - Bear Witness [NR033]

Benjamin - Vicenza [NR033]

We are thrilled to present Naarm/Melbourne Resident @Benjamin for an extreme 4 - track Ep 'Bear Witness'. 

Buy Here: https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/benjamin-bear-witness-ep-nr032

Benjamin - Vicenza [NR033]

We are thrilled to present local Naarm/Melbourne producer Pat Bannister, with his mega 4-track EP Rhythm Dancers. His debut on Nektar showcase an array of on point percussion use, mixing in with Pat's unique sound making an outstanding well rounded EP. This one is for all ears.

Pat Bannister - Bailarín Ritmíco [NR032]

Benjamin - BACK 2 THA STREETZ [NR033]

We are thrilled to present Naarm/Melbourne Resident @Benjamin for an extreme 4 - track Ep 'Bear Witness'.

Benjamin - Back 2 Tha Streetz [NR033]

Benjamin - Dis [NR033]

We are thrilled to present Naarm/Melbourne Resident @Benjamin for an extreme 4 - track Ep 'Bear Witness'. 

Buy here: https://nektarrecords.bandcamp.com/album/benjamin-bear-witness-ep-nr032

Benjamin - Dis [NR033]

LEPSI - In Love With You [NR035]

LEPSI - Don't Depend [NR035]

Title: TUESDAY
Artist: YUNGMANGMANG
Label: Self-Release
Format: Digital
Mastering: YUNGMANGMANG
Genre: Trance
SoundCloud: soundcloud.com/yungmangmang
Instagram: www.instagram.com/yungmangmang

PREMIERE: YUNGMANGMANG - TUESDAY

Edit of John Summit & Sub Focus's "Go Back" ft. Julia Church

Title: Go Back (2010 Sunset Mix)
Artist: Oliver Luke
Label: Self Released
Mastering: Wayne Sunderland

Instagram: www.instagram.com/oliverlukeee/
SoundCloud: shorturl.at/8r3uk
Spotify: shorturl.at/hLwa7

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PREMIERE: Oliver Luke - Go Back (2010 Sunset Mix)

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Title: TAKE IT 
Artist: adam amata
Format: Digital
Genre: Techno
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/adamamata/
Instagram @adamamata

PREMIERE: Adam Amata - TAKE IT

Black Dave - Summer 96 [NR036]

Black Dave - Daydreamer [NR036]

Nektar Free Download Series
JimmyGilmartin - Yaacid
Catalogue Number: NRFD008
Free DL Link: https://hypeddit.com/nektarrecords/jimmygilmartinyaacidnrfd008

JimmyGilmartin - Yaacid [NRFD008]

Dan Paradise unveils his latest single, Take You High, a refreshing departure from his usual high-energy productions. Leaning into a chill, happy piano house vibe, the track embraces a slower, more relaxed groove that radiates summer energy. With warm piano chords, uplifting melodies, and a laid-back rhythm, Take You High is meant for a sunset drive or relaxing on the beach.

PREMIERE: Dan Paradise - Take You High

Artist: GIMELA
EP Title: SHOT TO THE TOP
Track Title: HOT IN HERE
Buy link: https://gimelacartel.bandcamp.com/track/hot-in-here
Label: GIMELA
Format: WAV
Genre: TECHNO
Style: HARD HOUSE
Premiere date: 29.10.2025
Release date: 07.11.2025
Social media links Artist:

https://soundcloud.com/gimela
https://www.instagram.com/gimelacartel

Buy Link

PREMIERE: GIMELA - HOT IN HERE

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