Ana Rs makes her debut on Float Records with Not Yet Born, But Heard, a four-track EP showcasing her distinct approach to techno. This EP serves as a reminder of the genre’s deeper, perhaps even forgotten, side. Each track unfolds like a journey, revealing new elements with every step forward. Expect smart rhythms, pulsating sounds, and immersive layers. 

Ana Rs - Not Yet Born, But Heard [FLOAT089] (previews)

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Brussels-based Niko Hoke has been shaping his musical identity behind the decks since the age of 13. After completing his studies in physiotherapy, he chose to dedicate himself fully to DJing and music production.

Rooted in the raw energy of hardgroove, Niko’s sets are a dynamic blend of percussive drive,
hypnotic rhythms, and unexpected twists. His sound draws from the technical finesse of artists like Funk Assault and is infused with the bold spirit of the emerging hardhouse scene, which continues to influence his aesthetic and creative direction.

Currently a resident at Leuven’s Rumba nightclub, Niko is also the founder of Loft Experience, a
collective and platform pushing fresh underground sounds and community-driven events.

TRACKLIST:

Gannein - Le temps passe et déforme 
Rill - Disruption
Rill - Fenz
Modēm - Heatwave
SMT - Overdrive is the joker
Modēm - Ghost Pepper
Gina Demarchi - Viuda Negra 
Dan Vaxx - Vortex Engine 
Gannein - Fever Visions
Alphatrax - Beta 
BAUGRUPPE 90 - Groove Constructor 
West Code - Gradient Consequences 
Alberto Tolo - Evil Mammal
Ned Bennett - TEAR THA CLUB UP 
Aloka - View Source
Joseph Spiteri - Notar (Original Mix)
Emilio Albert - Pistachio
Sera J - Ray Of Light
Formula303 - Love Sensation 
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ARTIST : Jack Fresia, DJ HI-C, Toru Ikemoto, TENO
LABEL：Aum Recordings
TITLE : Underdog EP
CATALOG NO. : AUM019
ORDER : Bandcamp / Beatport
FORMAT : digital streaming
RELEASE DATE : 31.July.2025 (Bandcamp)
14.August.2025 (Beatport)
Mastering: Toru Ikemoto
Artwork: TENO

Track List :
1. Underdog
2. Surface Tension
3. Downward Spiral
4. Underdog (DJ HI-C Remix)
5. Surface Tension (Toru Ikemoto Remix)
6. Downward Spiral (TENO Remix)

Underdog EP

"At first, you'll feel sad, but then you're gonna be happy about how good it all turns out to be.”

w/p: Hampus Andersson
remix contribution by: Malin Genie

design: Janu Krohm
mixing: Jan Goertz
mastering: Andres Klein @ Studio Pflug, Stuttgart
distributed by: Clone

This Little Life

ADILR - This Little Life (incl. Malin Genie Rework) [xdig01]

Support here: https://paulhauck.bandcamp.com/album/fang-ep-ph008

I made these tracks last year, and they still feel right to me. Each one came from a different moment, but somehow they fit together. I’ve kept coming back to them, so it felt like the right time to let them go. Hope you enjoy.

PREMIERE: Paul Hauck - Clerio [PH008]

Track: Glass Crashing
Artist: E2NMN
Label: Abstract Syndicate
Catalogue: [AE002]
Format: VA
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 08.09.2025
Mastering: AES Dana

Tracklist:
E2NMN - Glass Crashing
Soām - Skudar
SLANY - Distant Memories
44hz - Jellen

Artist links: 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/e2nmn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/e2nmn/

Label links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/abstract-syndicate
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/abstract_syndicate/


VARIA PREMIERE: E2NMN - Glass Crashing [AE002]

EarToGround Records
ETG062
Arkane
Enter Ruim

Release date: 26/08/2025

Next up on EarToGround is someone we have been wanting to release for some time. Set across five tracks Arkane’s sound is a perfect demonstration of Manchester Techno. All engulfing, dark and highly effective!

Arkane brings a commitment to quality and a sharp attention to detail establishing himself as a key influence in defining the new wave of UK Techno.

Written and produced by Arkane 
Mastering by Audiosculpture
Distributed by Triple Vision

Arkane - Enter Ruim - EarToGround Records - ETG062 - Audio Clips

the situation in palestine is urgent and heartbreaking, with so many people in need of medical and humanitarian aid.
I’m so grateful to be able to support this cause with something that truly comes from deeply inside

this project is a compilation curated by GEISTFREI to raise funds for gaza, and i’m honored to contribute my track Tohō

“Tohō” comes from japanese and can be understood as the sound of steps. for me, a manifestation of collective movement

all incomes go directly to the jordan hashemite charity organisation, which has recently been able to enter the country to provide urgent aid

full VA: https://geistfrei.bandcamp.com/album/with-you-against-silence 

you can also donate directly via https://www.jhco.org.jo

Tohō [With you - Against Silence]

Written, mixed and produced by Artur Moreira
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Released by NRBK, Portugal
Release Date vinyl & Digital: 26th of September, 2025
Catalog Reference: NRBK010

Release description: 
On Suave, Nørbak returns to his own NRBK to explore a wide range of the Techno spectrum.

Tracklist Vinyl:
A1.Nørbak - Suave
A2.Nørbak - Mudo
A3.Nørbak - Short Essay About a Legendary DJ
B1.Nørbak - Kimura
B2.Nørbak - Quadro

Tracklist Digital: 
1.Nørbak - Short Essay About a Legendary DJ
2.Nørbak - Suave
3.Nørbak - Kimura
4.Nørbak - Mudo
5.Nørbak - Quadro
6.Nørbak - Navalha
7.Nørbak - Arcada
8.Nørbak - Malandro
9.Nørbak - Imanari
10.Nørbak - Adeus
11.Nørbak - Augusta




Nørbak - Suave LP | NRBK010 | Previews

Fresko unveils Arena, refining a raw framework into precise dancefloor energy.

Written, mixed and produced by Francisco Barahona
Mastered by João Rodrigues at Tema Mastering
Artwork by João Frederico
Released by Hayes Collective, Portugal
Release Date Digital: 26th of September, 2026
Release Date Vinyl: 26th of September, 2026
Catalog Reference: HYSEP63
Format: Digital & Vinyl

Fresko - Arena EP | Preview

Arrabiata is a Paris-based DJ and producer with a strong connection to the city’s electronic underground.

Passionate about techno as both sound and culture, he creates and performs immersive journeys that balance precision, atmosphere, and intensity.

Guided by values of inclusivity and rooted in the local scene, his work treats techno as a language of collective expression, centered on the dancefloor as a space of connection and shared energy.

SC : @arrabiata_01
IG : https://www.instagram.com/arrabiata_01/

BLURCAST 65 | ARRABIATA

Techno collective | Talent management | Podcast series

Residents:
@baggatonite
@ohrwurm_music
@stevenosleeve

Booking: optimal.request@gmail.com

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