SHDW presents ‘Federation Of Rytm IV’: a bumper 30-track collection spanning the past, present, and future of techno.

Offering powerful standalone club cuts and a cohesive deep-dive, the expansive VA lands on 24th October 2025.
The fourth edition of SHDW’s flagship ‘Federation Of Rytm’ VA series has been carefully curated by the DJ/ producer and head honcho over more than a year, with close attention to detail given to sequencing. It is a balance of label regulars and debutants that represents the past, present, and future, both sonically and through the generational diversity of the artists involved. There are plenty of surprises along the way while always remaining true to the Mutual Rytm ethos and reflecting the journey of the night from start to finish, whether that's in intimate, sweaty clubs or on big festival stages.

"I’ve lived with most of these tracks for over a year, testing them on the dancefloor and fine-tuning the selection. Each comes from artists I deeply admire, making this compilation a snapshot of the label’s evolution and a glimpse of what’s next. ‘Federation Of Rytm IV’ celebrates connection across generations, while capturing the sounds that inspire me most — telling a story from start to finish.” – SHDW.

Across 30 tracks in the digital collection and 24 on four sides of wax, the release explores the full breadth of the Mutual Rytm sound. Driving grooves and relentless percussion set the pace, gradually unfolding into hypnotic and atmospheric passages that invite deeper immersion. Pulsating low-end power alternates with eerie minimalism, while bursts of futuristic energy and cavernous kick drums keep the tension high. Elsewhere, dub textures and moments of introspection provide balance, creating a narrative arc that moves fluidly between intensity and release, atmosphere and tension, darkness and light.

‘Federation Of Rytm IV’ lands as a 4x12” vinyl package and digitally via Mutual Rytm on 24th October 2025.

GTG Premiere | Klint - Quad [MR039]

Italian techno innovator SLV returns with second EP on Mutual Rytm,
serving up a blend of raw analogue power and cinematic depth.

Sicily’s SLV is able to merge technical mastery with emotional resonance. His potent techno sounds have come via the likes of SHWD’s Mutual Rytm and Slam's Soma, and unite timeless yet forward-thinking sonics.
On ‘Fleeting Dreams’, he continues to refine his signature sound while channelling introspection and intensity into a collection of meticulously crafted cuts that balance precision and feeling, energy and space. Each track reveals a different side of his sonic identity: hypnotic rhythms intertwine with evolving soundscapes, while layers of distortion and melody merge into a dreamlike tension between the mechanical and the organic.

‘Fading Moments’ kicks off with a sleek blend of driving, supple kicks and warm synth ripples, while a euphoric vocal cry is buried deep to amp up the emotion. ‘Scenario’ then brings icy hi-hats and sinewy synths bring a futuristic feel to the unrelenting, high-pressure drums down low. ‘Daruma’ has a darker energy with menacing textures and paranoid FX bringing the rolling drums to life, while ‘Bass Grit’ has a hunched up rhythm, with groaning pads and fizzing static electricity that charge up the party. To close, ‘Shimmer’ sinks down into a muscular and deep rhythm that's marbled with restless synths and ever-rising tension.

In addition, digital bonus cuts ‘Trust’ and ‘1990’ offer different perspectives with slamming drums, seductive vocals and feisty synth loops making for two more bold, immersive techno weapons.

SLV ‘Fleeting Dreams’ EP comes drops via Mutual Rytm on 21st November 2025.


GTG Premiere | SLV - Daruma [MR040]

Label: Frenzy Recordings
Catalog: FRNZYVA004
Artist: Sol Caballero
Track: Danza Invisible
Format: Vinyl & Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 31-10
Mastering: Koschitzky Mastering
Artwork: Janu Krohm

Support the artist:
Bandcamp: https://solcaballeromusic.bandcamp.com/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/solcaballero
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/_solcaballero_/?hl=en

Support the label:
Bandcamp: https://frenzyrecordings.bandcamp.com/music
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/https://soundcloud.com/frenzynl
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/frenzynl?igsh=MWZhN3ZodGx4aDd0Yg==

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FRENZY PREMIERE: Sol Caballero - Danza Invisible [FRNZYVA004]

Release: Ulysses Ep
Artist: Gisura
Label: Synthlab Records
Catalog: SLRX0031
Release date: November 21, 2025
Format: Digital
Mastering: Nicolas Vogler

Tracklist:
1. Satyr
2. Yachting
3.You Almost Convinced Me
4. Ulysses


https://soundcloud.com/user-840774798
https://www.instagram.com/gisura.ve

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SYNTHLAB RECORDS

Instagram: instagram.com/synthlab.records
Bandcamp: synthlabrecords.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: @synthlabrecords
Facebook: www.facebook.com/synthlabrecordsgermany/

Mastering by Nicolas Vogler
www.instagram.com/nicolasvoglertechno

Design by Cold Visuals
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Gisura - Satyr [SLRX0031]

Track: LXXXVIII
Artist(s): Noah Tauber
Label: Vulged Records
Catalog: VLGDVA001
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 07.11.2025
Mastering: Flits Mastering
Artwork: trrre.dj

Support the artist
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/noahtauber

Support the label
SoundCloud: @vulged
Bandcamp: vulgedrecords.bandcamp.com/album/vulge…artists-001
Instagram: www.instagram.com/vulgednl/


Noah Tauber - LXXXVIII [VLGDVA001]

Track: K-H1 - Ochainost [AKTIVV012]
Artist(s): K-H1
Label: AKTIVV
Catalog: [AKTIVV012]
Release Date: 26.11.2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering:  Patrik Skoog
Artwork: 2step.png

Artist links: 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/k-h1
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kh1_music/

Label links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aktivv
Bandcamp: https://aktivv.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aktivvlabel/

Buy: https://aktivv.bandcamp.com/

ANTIDOTE Premiere: K-H1 - Ochainost [AKTIVV012]

KOWBOI’s fifth release comes from Klint, delivering four powerful cuts built for the floor.
Each track combines raw drive, precise grooves and a deep industrial edge, pushing the label’s sound forward once again.
From hypnotic tension to full-impact rhythm, Calibre EP reflects both control and intensity, a clear statement of the KOWBOI aesthetic.

Artist: Klint
Title: Calibre
Label: KOWBOI RECORDS
Catalogue: KWB005
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: December 5, 2025

Artwork by Klint
Mastering by Lutgens

Tracklist:
1. Calibre
2. Noctra
3. Barlive
4. Overheat

Follow #Klint here:
@klint-artist
www.instagram.com/klint.music/
www.facebook.com/klint.klint.music/

Follow #KOWBOI RECORDS here:
www.instagram.com/kowboi.records

Premiere: Klint - Calibre [KWB005] KOWBOI RECORDS

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The Minimalist vs The Sixth Sense - She Left But Not Really

Support: https://meukrecords.bandcamp.com/album/chimes-ep-meuk014

Duplicity is proud to present “Chimes” by James Harbrecht. Forthcoming on MEUK Records Dec 16th.

Support the artist
SC: https://soundcloud.com/jamesharbrecht
IG: https://www.instagram.com/jamesharbrecht/

Support the label
SC: https://soundcloud.com/meukrecords
IG: https://www.instagram.com/meukrecords/
BC:  https://meukrecords.bandcamp.com

Support

PREMIERE: James Harbrecht - Chimes [MEUK014]

With the arrival of Oscar Sanchez, Meet Recordings proudly welcomes a newcomer who is anything but inexperienced. His debut single “Donkeyhead”, accompanied by “Forked Tongue” and “Yaco,” captures the unmistakable spirit of late-90s and early-2000s techno: raw, deep, rolling, and hardgroove-driven. It’s a sound that feels both nostalgic and fresh precisely the kind of energy today’s floors are craving.

From the first bar, “Donkeyhead” showcases Oscar’s signature touch: rugged drums, hypnotic momentum, and a timeless groove architecture that pays tribute to an era when techno was at its purest. “Forked Tongue” reinforces this direction with bold percussive tension, while “Yaco” brings a stripped yet infectious rhythm that DJs will immediately understand as peak-time material.
One thing is certain: clubs and DJs can look forward to serious, no-nonsense techno, exactly what you’d expect from an artist like Oscar.

About Oscar Sanchez:

Oscar Sanchez has been immersed in electronic music since the early 2000s. At just 16, he began honing his craft on Akiyama turntables and stacks of vinyl, practicing tirelessly in his room while recording and replaying Loca FM’s legendary “Techno Culture” program on his Walkman. These formative years shaped his deep understanding of groove, momentum, and the physicality of techno.

Throughout his journey, Oscar has shared the booth with some of Spain’s most respected names—Cristian Varela, Cristian Wünsch, Nuke, Pelacha, Raúl Parra, among many others. He has performed at emblematic venues such as Family Club and Área 42, and appeared at festivals including Oasis Summer Festival, solidifying his reputation in the central Spanish scene.

Since moving into production in 2017, Oscar has released on an impressive list of labels including Unity Records, Kneaded Pains, Dolma, Crash, Transfiguration, WRD, Vezotonic, Plastic Toys, Beats HD, Black Square, Elektrax, Xelima, Diffuse Reality, and has built strong collaborations with Kneaded Pains, MEUK, 09Recordings, The Acid Mind, Say What? and Sway. His catalogue reflects versatility, precision, and a deep connection to the roots of techno.

Conclusion

With the Donkeyhead EP, Oscar Sanchez delivers a powerful debut on Meet Recordings—a release that bridges eras, channels raw authenticity, and positions him as one of the most compelling voices in the new wave of hardgroove and deep rolling techno.
This is only the beginning, and the future looks incredibly promising.

Oscar Sanchez - Donkeyhead MEET056

December 12 Bandcamp Exclusive
January 3 Main Release Spotify, Beatport and more

Website: www.meet-recordings.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meet_recordings/

Yaco (Original Mix)

Contact:
contact@synthlabrecords.de
Demos:
demos@synthlabrecords.de