Over fifteen impressive releases into its existence, Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist Lee Ann Roberts' NowNow label continues to go from strength to strength with a relentless flow of breakneck Hard Dance offerings from some of the genre's brightest stars. The label's next release welcomes rising Irish star SMU for his NowNow debut with 3 original tracks on 'Keep Moving Forward'. The release is a blistering trio of original cuts bolstered by remixes from fellow Irishman Revoxx, Perpignan-based Klimax 82 and label head Lee Ann Roberts. 

'Active Shooter' kicks in the door to the EP, hitting you head-on with a fusion of rippling Psytrance, thrilling Breaks and potent Hardstyle nuances. Building around high-octane grooves and savage sirens, it's an undeniably head-turning signal of intent for the rest of the release. 'Energy' is next in line, bringing another fast-paced amalgam of Hard Dance subgenre goodness crafted from sinister synths, furious percussive drive, a catchy vocal hook and massive, climatic transitions. The title cut 'Keep Moving Forward' is the last of three originals from SMU, cutting a slightly different musical line to its predecessors. Slower in pace to its counterparts, it carries a potent core of thumping, driven drums and raucous hat grooves, orbited by cinematic pads, rave synths and an iconic vocal that leads into several piano-laced, happy hardcore-esque throwdowns.

Lee Ann Roberts' reimagination of 'Energy' leads the way with the remixes, putting a sinister spin on the original with screeching synth lines and an unrelenting tide of peaks and troughs to keep the dancefloor on its toes from start to finish. Revoxx's remix of 'Active Shooter' is next up, adding even more weight to the original whilst cleverly manipulating several vital elements to carve out an impressive peak-time stomper. Klimax 82's rework of 'Energy' rounds off the release with another captivating niche re-do, delivering an intriguing blend of Happy Hardcore, Psytrance, Hard Techno and everything in between.

06 SMU - Energy (Klimax 82 Extended Remix)

05 SMU - Active Shooter (Revoxx Extended Remix)

04 SMU - Energy (Lee Ann Roberts Extended Remix)

03 SMU - Keep Moving Forward (Extended Mix)

MUSICAL RECIPE 35 (Techno)

● Buy Link: https://www.beatport.com/release/africa-ep/5017825

● Artist:Lee Ann Roberts
● Track: Sabie Sunset
● EP Title: Africa
● Label: NOWNOW
● Genre: Hard Techno
● Release Catalog: NN020
● Release Date: April 24th, 2025
_________________________________

● Artist(s) Links: https://linktr.ee/leeannroberts?utm_source=linktree_profile_share&ltsid=cc65bb54-46dc-47a4-a1cb-8d0f874e9c11
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/leeannroberts
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/leeann_roberts/

● Label Links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nownowrecords
Instagram: https://soundcloud.com/nownowrecords
_________________________________

● Tracklist:
1. Lee Ann Roberts – Africa (Extended Mix)
2. Lee Ann Roberts – Sabie Sunset (Extended Mix)
3. Lee Ann Roberts – Africa (Acid Asian Extended Remix)
4. Lee Ann Roberts – Sabie Sunset (The Rocketman Extended Mix)

▪▪▪

Merciless is to support labels, upcoming/emerging artists from the techno scene. Please, don't rip the tunes, with respect to the artists and labels.

Follow on Soundcloud: @merciless_techno
Follow on Youtube: www.youtube.com/channel/UCdgIA24igyFgQ0c6y_rb4WA

Contact email for premieres: mercilesstechnopromotion@gmail.com

Support

PREMIERE | Lee Ann Roberts - Sabie Sunset [NowNow]

Inescapable Death

(HARDTECHNO) Inescapable Death

Buy: https://www.beatport.com/release/africa-ep/5017825

‘Africa’ delivers a track of trance and techno melodies following a sinister intro, whilst B-side ‘Sabie Sunset’ hits fast with turbo charged sonics throughout the body of the track, that lead onto its full throttle style percussion.    

Artist: Lee Ann Roberts
Title: ‘Africa'
Label: NowNow Records
Catalogue: NN020
Format: Digital 
Genre: #Electronic #Techno #HardTechno 
Style: Hard Techno
Release date: 24th April 2025

Tracklist:
1. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Africa’ (Extended Mix)
2. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Sabie Sunset’ (Extended Mix)
3. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Africa’ (Acid Asian Extended Remix)
4. Lee Ann Roberts – ‘Sabie Sunset’ (The Rocketman Extended Mix)

Follow #leeannroberts here:
https://www.instagram.com/leeann_roberts/
https://soundcloud.com/leeannroberts
https://open.spotify.com/artist/0vemAVjLY9Dbz229ZqRlT1?si=arQe06YnSLCKlJbmTTcDnw

Follow #nownowrecords here:
https://www.instagram.com/nownowrecords/
https://soundcloud.com/nownowrecords
https://www.beatport.com/label/nownow/94641

Premiere: Lee Ann Roberts - Africa

(HARDTECHNO) No

Born on August 17, 1998, in Rome, PISAPIA has rapidly established himself as a leading figure in the global neo-rave and hard techno scenes. Known for his relentless energy, industrial textures, and emotionally charged sets, he’s earned a reputation for pushing boundaries without compromise.

Following the breakout success of “Hybrid Boom” in 2023, PISAPIA returned in 2025 with “Hybrid Boom V.2” on the No Mercy label—an intense, suspense-filled track marked by haunting vocals, sweeping synths, and a ferocious drop designed for peak-time rave chaos. The release reaffirmed his reputation as an innovator and cemented his place at the forefront of modern techno.

PISAPIA’s signature sound has attracted releases on respected labels such as 9X9, Etruria Beat, Taapion, and Pushmaster Discs. His work continues to earn support from genre heavyweights including Amelie Lens, Nico Moreno, SHLOMO, and Lee Ann Roberts. 

The year has already seen PISAPIA deliver standout performances at major events worldwide, including a landmark set at CODE 166 at Madrid’s iconic Fabrik, where he played alongside legends like Richie Hawtin and Ben Sims. His global tour has taken him to India, Portugal, Spain, Canada, and a four-city run in Australia—culminating in a breathtaking hot air balloon set filmed against the country’s striking landscapes. In March, he went on his US tour and brought his signature sound to Miami Music Week, joining the lineup at the Domicile x HE.SHE.THEY party.

With a growing international presence and a packed schedule of upcoming releases and shows, PISAPIA continues to shape the future of hard techno. His commitment to blending orchestral elements with raw, high-BPM power marks him as one of the genre’s most exciting and forward-thinking talents.

PISAPIA True Techno Episode 89

el.rusolokooo@gmail.com

🇪🇸➡️🇳🇴

All my tracks are on spotify youtube instagram apple etc

Bakala rusitano español-noruego y santanderino-alicantino hago musica to guapa

El Rusitano ORIGINAL©

#Merciless: Landmark for carefully curated electronic taste

📥 Premieres or resposts / Get in touch: 
mercilesstechnopromotion@gmail.com

Request a repost or premiere www.linktr.ee/trueundergroundtu

True Underground (TU) emerged as a SoundCloud channel and has since evolved into a forward-thinking media platform, uniting all genres — together as one. Its mission: to break down barriers in the underground and fuse diverse sounds together in a single feed. 

Its flagship invite-only "ONE" podcast series, TU showcases leading electronic music artists across all-genres https://www.trueunderground.one/one-podcast/

Meanwhile, "True Techno Podcast" drills into the core of the genre, connecting its raw subgenres to erase divisions and ignite inspiration among true dance music heads https://www.trueunderground.one/true-techno-podcast/

Beyond its 82k follower Soundcloud channel, TU delivers curated travel guides, sharp interviews, underground news and premieres — all live across its site and socials. 

Visit www.trueunderground.one for all our latest content.

Independent Record Label
High energy dance music only ⚡️

WHEN IT COMES TO MUSIC I’M A TOTAL SLUT 😛.          
Vakfrau is a total music addict, his dj signature is an energetic, groovy sound with lots of vocals in house, tech house, melodic house & techno, progressive house and techno. Here to serve you absolute gems… 

Vakfrau has been playing in venues like Basis in Utrecht, Palace in Groningen, het Sieraad by Night, IJland, Recycle Lounge, De Kaap, Akhnaton, Westerliefde, Transformatorhuis, Club Church in Amsterdam and for parties like Funhouse, Superflirt festival, Headrush, Rubber, Misfit, Unhindered, Kernkraft, Alter Club, Krush and Invasion.
 
Every Saturday at midnight on SAM Ibiza Radio with my show Musical Recipe 😉 

Hope to see you on a dancefloor!!! 

Marinus Sanijs aka Vakfrau 

For bookings: 
marinussanijs@gmail.com

NowNow Records is inspired by a melting pot of communities and cultures, and a South African term used as an indication of time. Championing off the grid techno and founded by South African DJ and producer Lee Ann Roberts, it is more than just a label but a movement that allows you to travel without actually going anywhere. To be in that moment of time where the music takes you.

New tracks tagged #Lee Ann Roberts