In recent years, Blackploid has come to be one of Central Processing Unit’s signature artists. The German producer has averaged more than a record a year for the Sheffield imprint since he first landed on CPU in 2021. This prolific run continues with Cosmic Drama, Blackploid’s second LP for the label. The album takes the baton from its predecessor Enter Universe in style, delivering twelve tracks of top-quality machine-funk that draw down from electro’s classic artists while also imbuing proceedings with a playfulness that very much gives things a signature Blackploid-ish flavour.

Cosmic Drama sets its stall out from the off. The opening run of ‘Alien’, ‘World Construction’ and ‘Virtual State’ all deliver piston-snapping beats which anchor pleasing melanges of B-movie synth lines. Alongside this, Blackploid adds little flourishes which add buoyancy to each joint - a syncopated bassline reminiscent of I-f’s late-90s classic ‘Space Invaders Are Smoking Grass’, crackling robo-voiced commands, skittering synth chords which wash across the mix and so on. It’s the work of someone completely at ease with their craft, comfortable enough to take risks without upsetting the apple cart of their sound’s core appeal.

Blackploid’s idiosyncratic approach to synth work is something which distinguishes Cosmic Drama from the pack. Electro has long been a genre which prides itself on innovation on the keys, but few producers are willing to push their sonics as far as Blackploid does - take the seasick churn of pads and processors on ‘Multiverse’, for instance, or the way John Carpenter-esque single-note lines dovetail with gurgling synthetic pulses and eerie, spacious chords on ‘The Lab’, a highlight of Cosmic Drama’s midsection.

Cosmic Drama skips along at club tempo throughout - every one of these joints will get bodies moving in dark rooms across the galaxy. However, even when tracks maintain their single-minded pursuit of machine-funk perfection, they never forget to deliver on the hooks. Blackploid has lead lines (and counter-melodies) to burn here, and each track knots them together in ever-more intriguing ways as they plough onwards. Drexciyan heads will be thrilled by the sci-fi delights of ‘Species’, for instance, while Blackploid brings melodies as cold as they are catchy on the aptly-named ‘Polar Dunes’. By the time Cosmic Drama hits upon the vroom-vrooming bassline line of closer ‘Contact’, you’re fully enthralled to the album’s combination of broken-beat heft and synthetic melodiousness.

RIYL: Drexciya, I-f, Cygnus, AFX

Cosmic Drama

Blackploid - Cosmic Drama

Pride Or Die is Dalmata Daniel’s new fundraiser compilation released in solidarity with Budapest Pride.

In March 2025 the Hungarian Parliament rewrote the country’s assembly law, tightening the rules for all public demonstrations — but with wording clearly aimed at shutting down Pride. The amendment threatens marchers and organisers with fines. It follows a 2020 ban on legal gender recognition and the 2021 law censoring LGBTQ+ content for minors.

Meanwhile, the government continues to target civil organisations more broadly, signalling an even darker outlook for the future of democratic rights and community spaces in Hungary.

To answer this attack on civil and queer rights, Dalmata Daniel teamed up with 34 artists from Hungary and across the globe to contribute with their tracks. The result is a diverse, powerful collection that channels solidarity, resistance, and care through sound.

All proceeds will be donated to the Budapest Pride Foundation.

• www.dalmatadaniel.bandcamp.com

@djchupacabras
@dalmata-daniel


Support for Solidarity

PREMIERE : Chupacabras - A Bit Faster [DDC08]

Lefrenk - Clocks (Vinyl, 12")  (Forthcoming July 25, 2025)
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Label: Gated [GTD 029]

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PREMIERE CDL || Chupacabras - Thanet Boogie |Hilltown Disco| 2025

Artist » Chupacabras - https://soundcloud.com/djchupacabras

Ep Name »  Persephone 

Label » Hilltown Disco - https://soundcloud.com/hilltown-disco

Dundee, UK

Format: DIGITAL ALBUM

Release date: August 01, 2025

💲 BUY HERE 💲  >>> https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/persephone

'"Hilltown Disco returns with their 12th Angel in our ongoing 'Angel Series', Persephone.

All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at:

www.artangeldundee.org.uk

Joining the label to help raise awareness and funds are; Ivna Ji, Chupacabras, Hayter, Crossover Network, Rapha, Romphea, and Marickville Electronique.

Artwork designed by Sarah Mattison, original piece by Art Angel participant - Mark Hamilton.

Released 1st August 2025
Mastered by Ben Pest.

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Art/Designer CDL by Rennst

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Persephone

PREMIERE CDL || Chupacabras - Thanet Boogie |Hilltown Disco| 2025

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Tired of it all? Dreading your routine? Try the all new second set of ears by Hayter! Contains eight unique treatments against fatigue and low excitement disorder. Ranging from Electro Groove to bit-crushed Industrial. For side effects, consult your sound engineer.


Hayter
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Clear Memory
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/clearmemory
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PREMIERE: Hayter - Canton (Clear Memory)

Owe Nothing To No One [Free Download]

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PREMIERE CDL || Hayter - Rhythm |Clear Memory| 2025

Artist » Hayter - https://soundcloud.com/hayter_cm

Ep Name » Second Set Of Ears EP  

Label » Clear Memory - https://soundcloud.com/clearmemory

Leipzig, Germany

Format: Vinyl and Digital

Release date: September 09, 2025 

💲 BUY HERE 💲>>> https://clearmemory.bandcamp.com/album/second-set-of-ears

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Artwork by Dr. Rekorder
Mastered by T I N
Distributed by Clone

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Second Set Of Ears

PREMIERE CDL || Hayter - Rhythm |Clear Memory| 2025

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Metroplex is proud to welcome Italian producers CEM3340 & 2030 to the label with the release of their new project "A Future Tribe"and their Machines Awake EP.
This five-track release delivers a bold and immersive journey into electro, blending razor-sharp production with deep atmospheres and driving rhythms. Produced at their headquarters in Bari, the EP reflects both artists' precise craftsmanship and forward-looking approach to electronic music.
With Machines Awake EP, CEM3340 & 2030 pay homage to the classic foundations of the genre while pushing it into new and exciting territory. Their sound aligns seamlessly with Metroplex's legacy of innovation, and we're thrilled to present this release as part of our ongoing commitment to groundbreaking electronic music.
Machines Awake EP is available now across all major platforms.

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CEM3340 & 2030 Pres. A FUTURE TRIBE - Machines Awake EP (Metroplex 052)

PRE-ORDER: https://marijns.bandcamp.com/album/digital-tears-ep

Marijn S is a Dutch producer and DJ who combines multiple contrasts in her raw, pure and timeless music. Embracing simplicity and tranquility, Marijn is also intrigued by darker, experimental, and complex music. Her artistic expression is characterised by the playful juxtaposition of these contrasts. 

She’s played notable gigs such as De School (AMS) Garage Noord (AMS), Dekmantel Festival (AMS) and recently made her live performance debut for Speedy J's STOOR / PINK NOISE during ADE, playing only with her so described ‘machine of self expression’. One hour full of her own creations, ranging from textured ambience and dreamy IDM to heavy distorted bass, abstract noise and heavy hitting electro & techno.

Her most recent EP, Digital Tears, is entirely composed and produced using the Elektron Machinedrum MKII. Some tracks, like Digital Tears and Soft Fall, were recorded in a single take to capture the raw energy, live vibe, and personal touch that come from working with analog equipment.

Marijn S - Digital Tears EP will be out on September 26th on Selvamancer.

Marijn S - Digital Tears EP (OUT ON 26.09.2025)

Excerpts from some tracks I made using only the Yamaha EX-5. The first one also uses samples of a DMX drum machine.

EX5 song demos

For the 33rd release of the Acid Avengers series, we invited two projects made by four veterans of the french electronic scene. Fondzyo, a new duo composed of John Lord Fonda and Kazyo (half of Teenage Bad Girl), is delivering here its first release. Nomenklatür, the pair formed by the founders of Elektrofon, is already known for bomb releases on Clivage records and Thisbe recordings. On this new split EP, both projects offer a 303 journey made with mental groove, deep rythms and of course some pure acid techno. Five tracks designed for the floor that are gonna kick your ass !

Nomenklatür
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nomenklatur
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Acid Avengers
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tripalium-corp
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