She'd noticed a change in his temperament, it wasn't just the puffed up eyes and wet cheeks that were a giveaway. His door remained closed and his conversations had been reduced to one or two word sentences. She knew she didn't have to say much, she just wanted to let him know she was there; an ear for anything he wanted to divulge, whenever that may be. She didn't have all the answers but she had all the time in the world to listen to him.

To mark mental health awareness month, South London-based cassette label Sticky Tapes have rounded up several producers for a six-track mini-comp titled ‘hey, do you need someone to talk to?’. Known for their charity-indebted tape mixes, which have featured contributions from Violet and ELLES, CC:DISCO! and Barbara Boeing and many others, this new comp comes as a digital only release this time round and brings together the likes of Tim Reaper, Ell Murphy & Picasso, PRAYER, IN2STELLAR, Theo Everyday and Kitsta.

As always all proceeds from the release will be donated to charity, and this time round they're focusing on three mental health helplines, The Samaritans, SANEline and Switchboard, who are all doing incredible work for those who need someone to talk to when they need it most.

To raise further awareness of the helplines, Sticky Tapes will be posting 500 posters all over London that feature rip tickets with the helpline numbers.

PREMIERE: IN2STELLAR - Countertransference [Sticky Tapes]

Total psychedelic futurism with a signature South American flair, on Leeds-based label, @RealInteractions. 

With a trademark Montevideo urgency in its sound, promising Uruguayan newcomer, @EliasSternin, delivers sophisticated and paranoid dancefloor techno on A1 track, Saturación. Brimming with nervous jungle acid, razor sharp percussion and hypnotic melodic energy bubbling under the surface, this is urban animal music at the apex of introspective sci-fi Electro and Techno.

Expansive club tracks, for kings and demons alike. Independently distributed & out first week of December so keep your eyes peeled on which stores it’s to be stocked in. 

Available for pre-orders here: https://realinteractions.bandcamp.com/album/elias-sternin-virtual-analog-ep

PREMIERE: A1. Elías Sternin - Saturación (REAL002)

Dsum - Acid Delivery 
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Dsum's newest EP 'Acid Delivery', a trip that aims to send waves through the Acid House and Classic Techno scenes. This release whilst only being a single track takes you on a voyage into the realms of Acid, Groove, and Acid Techno, serving as a homage to the raw and unadulterated sounds that define these genres.

'State of Acid', is a mind-bending journey that showcases Dsum's prowess in manipulating the classic Roland TB-303 to create squelchy and hypnotic lines that will make any dance floor move in rhythm. The groove is undeniable, the acid is potent, and the techno roots run deep.

Artist Quote - "Dsum's 'Acid Delivery' serves up a substantial dose of old-school acid house, with 'State of Acid' as the prime ingredient for the upcoming digital release at Back Door Records."

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PREMIERE : Dsum - State Of Acid

Nestled within the musical landscape is an undeniable groove, skillfully crafted by the burgeoning talent of Cardiff-based producer @ioanr. In this sonic haven, divine inspiration manifests in every beat, confirming that God has bestowed upon us an innate funkiness.

Embark on an auditory adventure by acquiring the track "Phunky Enough" on Bandcamp through the following link: robson.bandcamp.com/track/phunky-enough.

PREMIERE: Robson - Phunky Enough [Robson]

@gestaltlabel @abdulraeva

Gearmaster aka Abdul Raeva land on Hidden Assets with 3 acid-heavy cuts, featuring remixes by Paperkraft, Marina Potion Club, Jeku, Reece Walker, Holly Lester, Faktor-C, Dzc., Pletnev and Tadan.

[PREMIERE] Sugarworld (Pletnev Remix) - Gearmaster | Hidden Assets [2024]

[PREMIERE] Mirage (Ring Mix Feat Lonho) - Sinqmin | Howl Records [2024]

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PREMIERE⚡️Staghorns - Safe Zone [Tomato Records]

As always, it’s dance floor-focused with a clear nod to the '90s — progressive, deep and dubby, transcending, and heavy on the 303s. Immersive, but never drifting. Direct, but never dry. Forward-thinking and expansive.

This lane’s locked down by Roza Terenzi, Cybernet, Aju, Kalani, Ash Is, and Xupid — each carving out their space with raw, floor-focused energy. On A2, Xupid slips in Raindanc94, a long-lost gem some might recognize from D.Dan’s 2021 Boiler Room. Unreleased until now, it's finally getting the drop it deserves.

Transcending? You know it. Trance mind-melters? Always. Plastic GRN channels that classic ’90s Xpander sound. Alfred Czital drops a dance floor annihilator, while Dutch duo Match Box keep it as bright and club-ready as ever. It’s a full spectrum of sound, each track weaving into the next with peak energy and timeless hooks.

Progression, progression, progression — it’s shaped the ND sound from the start. Uplifting, expanding, always pushing into the outer zones. DJ Life delivers a floor-heating bopper, while Aiden Francis heads into widescreen, emotive territory. Jeku, Tifra, Cosmic G, and Laars return to the label, each doing the business in their own unmistakable style.

No 6-year celebration of ND would be complete without a proper deep dive. Baumb, fresh off his second EP last month, returns with those trademark low-end orbs, guiding us through the fog with finesse. Glen S strips it back and locks into a tech-deep groove. Harrison BDP lands on F1 with sublime, heads-down deep house, built around that unmistakable sample finesse — pure signature gear.

Cosmic G - Tamas

Hunblastic - Apogee

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Craigie Knowes continue their long-running War Child fundraiser series with a new 2x12" release featuring tracks from Eluize, DJ Python, Stellar OM Source, Innnershades, No Moon, The Burrell Connection and more. 
From ambient and downbeat through to techno and electro, the release spans the sounds that Craigie Knowes have embraced over the last 5 years. 

The fourth installment of the project also sees a completely new sleeve and center label design by Kyle Morrison. All profits donated to War Child UK, a charity helping children in areas of conflict around the world.

Innershades
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Craigie Knowes
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War Child 4

PREMIERE: Innershades - Transition (Craigie Knowes)

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[PREMIERE] Sugarworld (Pletnev Remix) - Gearmaster | Hidden Assets [2024]

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