In the ever-evolving landscape of techno music, few producers have recently carved out a niche as unique, fresh-yet-classic and compelling as @wtchcrft2. With his latest EP, "Wet Lung," due to be released on May 3rd via UMAY, the Brooklyn based producer continues to push the boundaries of what techno can be, while taking inspiration from classic and contemporary American Techno and House featuring fellow @dj-swisha on the remix side.

Anthony McLean, the man behind the moniker, has been making music since 2011, but it was during lockdown in 2020 that he made the decision to pivot from making trap, wave, and witch house to creating techno. The result is a sound that is both unmistakably his own and yet at the forefront of a rapidly changing genre, bound to New York’s re-emerging dance music scene creating constant new spaces for black and queer artists.

From the propulsive vocal driven lead single "Bagituh'' to the hypnotic pulse of "2 Myself", "Wet Lung'' is a masterful collection of five tracks that showcase WTCHCRFT's range and creativity. His rap roots and his love of vocal-driven hip hop blend seamlessly into his productions, creating a sound that is simultaneously raw, groovy and refined.  

But "Wet Lung" is more than just a collection of tracks. It is a statement of intent, a declaration that techno can be whatever we want it to be. With each new release, WTCHCRFT pushes the boundaries of what we think of as techno, and in doing so, he expands the possibilities of the genre further, from a new post-pandemic New York perspective in which creating spaces from the black communities becomes increasingly challenged by the growing gentrification of former black dominated neighborhoods. 

As we look ahead to the future of these communities, we can't help but feel extremely excited by what WTCHCRFT has in store for us. "Wet Lung" is a bold and visionary statement, from this emerging NYC scene and lines into an array of groundbreaking releases from fellow American artists hailing from the city, redefining its sound and breaking conventional influences from Europe.

"Wet Lung" will be available on all major digital platforms on May 3rd. The single ”Bagituh” is out now!

1. 2 Myself
2. Rain Delay
3. Bagituh
4. Bagituh (DJ Swisha Remix)
5. Dogfish

Mixed by WTCHCRFT
Mastered by Joel Krozer at Six Bit Deep
Artwork by Kyla Callista

Bagituh

WTCHCRFT - Bagituh (UMAY002S)

@tsvisions

TSVI - Mediterraneo EP
Cat. no: NHD012
Release date: March 8

https://tsvi.bandcamp.com/album/mediterraneo-ep

Nervous Horizon’s co-founder and label honcho TSVI is back with a new release, Mediterraneo, his first solo project on the imprint since his Sogno EP in 2021.

As a homage to the sonic legacy that influenced the artist’s formative years, the five track EP is inspired by the Mediterranean Progressive movement which became popular in Italy between the late 90s and the early 00s. At the time, italo dance music had a distinctive trance influence; producers like Gigi D’Agostino, Mauro Picotto and Mario Piú were among the most prominent artists of the scene.

On Mediterraneo EP, TSVI combines the elements of this iconic movement with contemporary drum patterns and his signature sound.

The opening track, ‘Progressiva’, features a synth line evocative of 00s dance hits like Sydney Samson’s ‘Riverside’ or Federico Franchi ‘Cream’. With its steady groove and hands-in-the-air emotional breakdown, it is destined to be a festival anthem.

‘Vitamina H’ and ‘HHG’ take a less emotional approach, focusing on raw club energy. Dark melodies and Italian vocal samples dominate in ‘Vitamina H’, building up to a climatic frenzy of percussive triplets in the second half. ‘HHG’ borrows elements from HandzUp!, a trance subgenre which was popular in Germany and in various parts of Europe in the early 2000s. Both tracks are influenced by Raptor house, a genre of electronic music that originated in Caracas, Venezuela in the early-1990s, and ‘HHG’ features one of the originators of the genre, Dj Babatr, who helped pioneer the sound and is a huge inspiration for TSVI.

The last two tracks, ‘Parhasar’ and ‘Ultimo Impero’, are named after two legendary clubs in Turin, where progressive trance and hardstyle flourished in the early 1990s. Unlike the first three tracks of the project, where the production is almost entirely sample based, in these final tunes there is a particular focus on sound design evoking a hypnotic energy which serves as the perfect closing for the record.

TSVI - Progressiva

LAP is gearing up to unleash another electrifying release from the depths of PAL's sonic labyrinth.
Prepare for a selection of four boundary-pushing artists, each weaving their distinctive sounds through
the realms of Techno, House and Electro. Drawing from the essence of the nightlife, this upcoming
offering promises to be a testament to the raw energy and innovation synonymous with PAL's notorious
dance floors.
LAP records is a division of [PAL].

Swooh [Brest]
https://soundcloud.com/swooh
https://instagram.com/swooh.music

Mastered by
https://www.mechanicalthoughts.de/alhek-mastering

Artwork by
https://www.instagram.com/l1fk4

LAP ISSUE V

Swooh - Introspective Development [LAP ISSUE V]

V/A - Applause - Various #1
Label: Applause (@applause-musicandshow)
www.instagram.com/applause_show/

Born from a desire to create a more inclusive scene, APPLAUSE, founded by Matteo in 2023, has launched a music label. Its first compilation, releasing on June 21, features 12 producers like Hey Bony, Maxye, and Lorkestra. Blending Afro-Caribbean and techno influences, this compilation embodies the diverse and vibrant energy Matteo aims to promote in the club scene.

Download

ERNA - Welt

Free download : https://hypeddit.com/dario/messor

@dario-minuitrapide

Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/__d_a_r_i_o____

Free Download

Dario - Messor (Free Download)

Brat / Nasty (Remixes)

Nasty (Pylot Groove Remix)

The Wych Elm

Back Surgery

CALMA BB

3 Grooves designed for the club.

A1: Fault
a2: Inhale
B1: Faltes Nunca

Available on Bandcamp now.

Fault

Download: https://jaymiesilk.bandcamp.com/album/missing-tracks-volume-1
Follow on Instagram: @jaymiesilk

Missing Tracks – A Musical Rebirth

Earlier this month, my apartment was broken into. My computer was stolen, along with months of work and seven years of demos and musical ideas.

Instead of dwelling on the loss, I chose to turn it into a source of strength. At a time when America fears the disappearance of TikTok and thousands of DJs rely on social media to make a name for themselves, losing everything reminded me of one simple truth: music must always come first.

Thanks to a few demos I had sent to friends and labels via email, I decided to release these tracks—songs that were never meant to see the light of day—under the name "Missing Tracks."

Volume 1 is the first part of a trilogy that will unfold over the next two months. Because music is meant to be heard, I’m giving you access to pieces that were never meant to be released—an intimate glimpse into my world, into my Missing Tracks.

Jaymie Silk - HardRoots

https://applause-music.bandcamp.com/track/valise-anadonda

Valise - Anadonda
Label: Applause (@applause-musicandshow)
www.instagram.com/applause_show/

With Anadonda, their debut single on Applause Music, VALISE craft a sensory deep dive where tribal percussion collides with the hypnotic acidity of old-school raves. Designed as an immersive journey through a mystical sonic jungle, the track weaves together organic drum patterns and corroded synth lines, evolving through a raw yet instinctive narrative. Balancing percussive groove with spellbinding atmospheres, Anadonda encapsulates the essence of the Rennes-based duo—a delicate interplay between raw energy and rhythmic finesse. Drawing from a spectrum of influences ranging from Amor Satyr to Von Riu, VALISE deliver a sound engineered for razor-sharp sound systems, built for the weightless hours when the club bends time.

releases March 21, 2025
Composition / Arrangement : Valise (@_valise)

VALISE - Anadonda

LAP records is a laboratory where unconditional music lovers can express their »NonTrend« time machine of sounds, which phases through clubs, bedroom studios and floors. Delivering the unexpected.

With a quite talented and radiant culture of residents at [PAL], we finally have an imprint to release some steam and thoughts. Also producers and friends of the international circuit will have their influence.

LAP records is a division of [PAL] Hamburg.

contact & demos
tobias.hacker@lap-records.com
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[PAL] Residents
aitch - Aliha - At.Avem - bobbie* - Blessing - Christopher Lawrenz - Cryptofauna - Eddie Ness - Epikur - Fabian Ziemer - Faerber - Haeder -  Harre - Jan Kinsey - Levente - Liem - LIFKA - Lucinee - Marc Schneider - Nute - Oskar. - Paul Omen - Romano Van De Mas - Sunny - Strathy - Stute - Vuuduu - Wrangel

No PAL minus the residents. They open and they close. They speed up and they slow down. They are catalysts. They are glue. Listen to their sound.