Hello dear Machine girls and boyz !
Another deep dive in the techno culture with this time a Reboot of Joey Beltram's ANTHEM, "Energy Flash". I reworked it quite a lot, while still trying to respect the hell out of it and remain close enough to the original to keep its magical vibe.
Paired together with the excellent "Back to the Old Schoold from Turkish duo OZBEK & Zafer Atabey, I am quite proud of the result !
I hope you will like it as well, play it loud and spread the love !!!
As usual, the Reboot is available to download in HQ Wav quality directly here : https://soundcloud.com/im-the-machine
or here : https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rbdp9BVliar_nkJws-Dx3OFagm96Zh45 for you to make people dance !
Until next time, take care and have fun !

OZBEK & Zafer Atabey X Joey Beltram - Old School Energy Flash (The Machine Reboot)

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Internationally celebrated techno artist Victor Ruiz has enjoyed considerable success over recent years with his undeniably authentic strain of underground electronic music. A staunch contributor to the progression of the genre, Victor’s deft ear is guided by a sheer passion for evolution and artistic expression, making him one of the most dynamic contemporary talents on the circuit. Following a string of globally acclaimed releases in 2024, the Brazilian artist now unveils his most audacious body of work to date, delving into the archives of his un-released catalog – old and new – to form his latest medley of tracks, ‘This Is Not An Album’. Landing on Ruiz’s own imprint VOLTA, which now stands as techno’s fourth best-selling record label just two years after its inception.

In an era where music is often consumed with fleeting value, Ruiz challenges this notion head-on. His 8-track collection stands as a powerful statement against the conventional norms of the industry and serves as a bold, rebellious manifesto. 'This Is Not An Album' is not just a release; it is an artistic and conceptual project, deeply rooted in years of meticulous creation. The tracks – some dating back several years – have been carefully curated to form a sundried, yet cohesive body of work that defies both trends and traditional album formats, evoking a totally new listening experience for its audience.

Unlike conventional album arrangements, ‘This Is Not An Album’ represents Victor’s keen enthusiasm towards a plethora of genres, promising a slice of ear candy for each and every listener. Hosting sensibilities across the techno spectrum – from melodic, emotive and groovy, to the deep, dark and hypnotic depths of the genre – the mosaic of cuts aims to provoke a reaction from its audience that goes far beyond that of a commercialist music release. 
 
The release date for this collection - August 8, 2024 - also holds significance to its narrative; another intriguing facet to this conceptually-driven, artistic opus. Featuring 8 tracks, released on the 8th, and with the sum of 2024 amounting to 8, Victor sought to imbue his music with a sense of intentionality and depth, offering his listeners a meaningful and memorable experience tied to the alignment of numbers.
 
"This release is my way of pushing back against the transient nature of today’s music industry," says Ruiz. "I wanted to create something that would stand the test of time, that people could connect with on a deeper level. 'This Is Not An Album' is my revolt to a scene that often prioritizes quick hits over lasting impact.” He continues, “People may think that this has been a very elaborate project but it’s not. I just felt like releasing 8 tracks out of the blue and funnily enough the date aligned perfectly. I hope you enjoy.”
 
Victor Ruiz, known for his profound and immersive techno soundscapes, has crafted this collection to transcend the boundaries of commercialism and return to the liberative roots of dance music. 'This Is Not An Album' is not aimed at mainstream success; rather, it is a passionate expression of Ruiz’s artistic vision. Each track is a testament to his dedication to creating music that is enduring, evocative and deeply personal.
 
Fans and newcomers alike can expect a sonic journey that is thought-provoking, exhilarating and perhaps, at times, confusing. 'This Is Not An Album' encapsulates the essence of Victor Ruiz’s innovative spirit, producing with pure intent and unbridled creativity to deliver a listening experience that is as profound as it is joyously rebellious.

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ORIGIN

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Mark Reeve lends tough, techno touch to Roberto Pagliaccia's 'Nobody House,' via Gain Records.

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Premiere: Roberto Pagliaccia - Nobody House (Mark Reeve Remix) [Gain Records]

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Mosaic

The first single from Sian’s upcoming album, Chaos, sees Sian and Bobby Nourmand release their collaboration, "The Language" - a bold plunge into the visceral edges of indie dance. Anchored by a quaking bassline and crystalline synth stabs, the track pulses with raw, almost primal energy, tailor-made for sweat-soaked basement club dancefloors. Its ferocious rhythm and subtle textural shifts create an immersive narrative, while the lethal vocal evokes voodoo-like incantations. A standout track that demands attention from selectors aiming to bridge gritty techno with dancefloor hypnosis.

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Drawn from the ever excellent Senso Sounds series, these two tracks tease Level
13 of those compilations with two ferocious techno cuts. Zone Out by NoNamelLeft & Kate Hex sets the tone with the first track, a hard as nails, tight and primed cut that is destined to soundtrack peak time excess.

VYAPI’s contribution, Convolutions, delves into an innovative fusion of techno and
the rich heritage of Carnatic music (Indian Classical Music). His track is shaped by
expressive pitch bends to seamlessly bridge individual musical notes to create a
hypnotic melody. This distinctive lead melody, combined with the relentless energy
of peak-time techno, results in a mesmerizing auditory experience.

01. NoNameLeft & Kate Hex: Zone Out
02. VYAPI: Convolutions

Releasedate: 25.07.2025
Label: Senso Sounds
Cat. Nr. : senso120
Contact: kontakt@senso-sounds.net
Senso Sounds Level 13
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NoNameLeft & Kate Hex - Zone Out

Track: Incubus
Artist: Aidan Rudd
Label: Abstract Syndicate
Catalogue: [AT003]
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 15.12.2025
Mastering: AES Dana

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

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

PREMIERE: Aidan Rudd - Incubus [AT003]

Techno Loop - digital - but inspired by a amazing memory from my early "teenage
- technohead" years when i was cought by suprise, from the vinyl with embedeed techno loop in the middle the record - just a copuple of lines of pure techno madness and endless beauty ...it wassome undergroung techno track i din't remember that release but it was completely mesmerising ...Even that i'm Digital is Magical oriented techno type of person - i'm styll amazed by that mechanically engraved techno loops ...

Robotek - Dinamit (Techno Loop)

Uplifting and Energizing Melodies and Sounds with a solid kickdrum

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What is techno? Scientists and philosophers have long since pondered the concept of its musical definition since it burst out of Detroit in the mid-‘80s. Is it that notion of the “ghost in the machine”, of soul from electronics that its inventors elicited? Or is it more the repetitive throb and thump of 4/4 beats and slow-burning momentum that the Berghain generation are proponents of? Croatian producer Petar Dundov’s stunning music manages to marry both ideals in the most explosive of fashions.

To Dundov, “techno is music that precedes movement. It is dance music, solid enough to carry emotions through the dance floor and abstract enough to be a template for ever”. And indeed his breathtaking productions embody this ethos, serving the inherent function of making your body pulse spontaneously while also challenging your brain with its complex melodies and slow-burning, hypnotic progressions. It’s the antidote for anyone who thinks that techno is about senseless, dull looping.

Although maybe the word “techno” doesn’t give enough detail about his style, it’s probably the nearest ballpark to whose principles his music adheres – and he is keen to expand the horizons of what people know and expect of the genre. But it’s that sense of his tracks being alive, forever evolving and expanding and increasing in intensity, which gives his music its unique sound and has seen his work crossover into a myriad of different areas of the global electronic music scene. The last two years have seen his mind-bending single Oasis (played by everyone from Dubfire to Sasha to Ben Klock to Prins Thomas to Timo Maas) take the scene by storm with its intricate, ever-changing melodies, John Digweed snap him up for an epic rework of Alan Fitzpatrick’s Reflections, and Gregor Tresher squeeze a deep, mesmerising remix of his track The Life Wire out of him.

His music shows you that he’s a producer with more than churning out mindless, functional and dispensable drivel on his mind. There’s a philosophy entrenched in his productions that breathes the very spirit of life and dynamism into them: “My ultimate goal as a producer and musician is to bridge the world of inspiration and physical world to the extent where the listener wouldn't be able to distinguish between the two. Music has this unique property to communicate deep emotions that are inherently in all of us. We just forgot how to use them, and my search is an attempt to revive those emotions where we all resonate as one.”

Born in Zagreb in the early ‘70s, his career in dance music stretches back the best part of 20 years, but it’s only in the new millennium that he’s been using his own name for his productions. Over the years he’s graced many of the world’s most prestigious and best-loved techno institutions – including mega-festivals I Love Techno, EXIT, Awakenings and Wire, and cutting-edge clubs like Berghain, Matter (RIP), Womb, Air, Fuse and Space. He counts a longstanding relationship with Belgium’s legendary Music Man label amongst his achievements, an imprint that has also played host to releases by everyone from Jeff Mills (for whose label Tomorrow he created the Sculptures mini-LP) to Green Velvet to Robert Hood, and after completing his acclaimed debut album Escapements in 2008, he’s got the follow-up in the works (for completion by the end 2010).

Petar Dundov makes intelligent electronic music that breaks boundaries, moves feet and twists minds. He is without a doubt one of the most inspiring, original and daring producers in electronica, and with the likes of Sven Väth, Francois K, Laurent Garnier, Adam Beyer, Josh Wink, Guy J, Glimpse, Hernan Cattaneo, Brendan Moeller, and Danny Tenaglia amongst his fans, it would be hard to disagree.


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