***ARTWORK WITH AUGMENTED REALITY ***

After a stellar debut release in 2023, vinyl-only label Dust in Grooves, sees its anticipated second EP Reclaim, showcasing one of Dublin’s gleaming underground talents Mode_1. Establishing DIG as a progressive sonic platform, founder Olivia Mendez is also curating a series of dynamic augmented reality covers for each EP. Adding more layers into the sound experience of the Reclaim vinyl is motion designer and visual artist from Los Angeles Omer Avarkan.

Mode_1’s dedication to uncovering layers of tough but rhythmic grooves, both as a DJ and a producer, has led him to make a mark on legendary techno imprints such as Knotweed, FiedelTwo, Truncate and Naked Lunch. Staying true to his advancing, dynamic sound laid with dexterous technique, Robert Kavanagh delivers a collection of four ominous tracks, pulsating with incandescent pads and pacey drums.

The EP opens with the relentless and driving Sigma, setting the tone for a swiftly moving ride across the record. With playful shifting of gears and jacking rhythms, the A2 flows into the next track Dusty Room, utilising the bleepy pitches in contrast to the expansive spheric tones, offering an energetic boost of a melodic techno...  more
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Words by Lora Mateeva, Orb Mag

Written and produced by Mode_1
Mastering Nihad Tule
Artwork Omer Avarkan
Graphic design Ferdinand Prat
© Copyright Dust In Grooves 2022

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Mode_1 - A1. Sigma [DIG002]

Track: Voidwalker
Artist: Motivo
Label: Xelima Records
Album: Thyella EP
Catalogue: XR450
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 31/01/2025
Mastering: Xelima Team

Tracklist: 
01. Motivo - Unrefined bolt
02. Motivo - Unrefined bolt (Modēm remix)
03. Motivo - Orochi 
04. Motivo - Orochi (LUAR remix)
05. Motivo - Slip up
06. Motivo - Middle man
07. Motivo - Voidwalker 
08. Motivo - Closure

Artist links:
BandCamp: motivotechno.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/motivotechno
Instagram:  www.instagram.com/motivo______/

Label links:
BandCamp: xelimarecords.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/xelimarecords
Instagram: www.instagram.com/xelimarecords/

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PW PREMIERE | Motivo - Voidwalker [XR450]

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Premiere of Counting Sheep - General Nobody [LBRT 56]

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/irrelevant/4927268

Artist: Counting Sheep
Title: General Nobody
Label: Liberta
Catalogue: LBRT 56
Release date: March 21st, 2025

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/countingsheep90
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/countingsheep-1

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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/libertarecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/libertarecords

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Counting Sheep - General Nobody [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

Premiere of MAWARI - Tezar [PRTL033]

Buy: https://prtlwrx.bandcamp.com/album/tezar-ep

Artist: MAWARI
Title: Tezar
Label: PRTL WRX
Catalogue: DPVAPRTL033005
Release date: March 28th, 2025

Follow MAWARI here:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/mawarim
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mawari___/

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/prtlwrx/
Website: https://prtlwrx.com/

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MAWARI - Tezar [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

For this new premiere, we are happy to feature Taaris with her upcoming track “Samay”, from the 5th instalment in Duplicity Records VA series “Quinctus” to be released on the 28/03/2025

Not holding back in size, yet still setting the bar high in quality, Duplicity Records present 42 of techno’s finest faces with a blend of formidable dance floor pieces, effective tools and elegant hypnotic compositions curated in the usual Duplicity style.


Release Date: March 28, 2025 
Label: Duplicity 
Track: Samay 
Artist(s): Taaris

Release name: Quinctus [DPVA005]
Catalog: DPVA005 
Buy link: https://duplicityrecords.bandcamp.com/album/quinctus-dpva005 
Format: Digital  
Genre: Techno

Mastering: Duplicity Mastering 
Artwork: EJA 

Support the Artist: 
SoundCloud: @taaris_music 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/taaris_music/

Support the Label: 
SoundCloud: @duplicityedinburgh 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/duplicityrecords


Quinctus

Samay

Elata Premiere: Taaris - Samay [DPVA005]

The Sixth Sense - Untitled 102 (Re-Edit)

Lucid Haze (Original Mix)

Malviaje en Detroit

"Space Kraft Selects" is a brand-new compilation series, launching now with Volume One.

This debut edition features eight carefully curated tracks from standout talents around the globe—some familiar to the label, others making their first appearance.

The release offers a fresh take on modern techno, blending a range of influences while staying true to the label's signature sound.

A special soundtrack to close out summer 2025 on a high note.

Download on Beatport

Sole Llorente - Oceane

This three–track EP dives into the groovier side of techno, carrying forward the sound we’ve been shaping over the past months. Each piece has its own pulse, yet together they trace the next chapter of our development — stripped back, driving, and built for long nights.

O002_Olive (free download)

One of the world's leading electronic dance labels, and one of the longest running. We have been putting out great music since 1991. Co-founded by Slam.

Counting Sheep - General Nobody [SOMA SELECTS Premiere]

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