Amelie Lens’ EXHALE Records continues to deliver fiercely dynamic techno from the underground’s most promising, rising and established artists with its second VA compilation.

Following EXHALE’s first VA release in 2020, the party series turned label once again welcomes existing members, flourishing producers and blossoming new artists to the EXHALE family for its second various artists compilation.

Premiere: Trym - Kendall

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Release date: September 24, 2021

Italian powerhouse bastinov takes charge of the 29th release on Infinite Depth. The ‘Origine EP’ contains five diverse originals and two remixes from Paride Saraceni and VNTM.

VNTMs remix is a stomping reimagining of the original, taking subtle percussive elements and marrying them alongside sinister drones and driving sub bass.

Origine EP

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Premiere: bastinov - Azimuth (VNTM Remix)

Thai techno ambassador Nakadia joins the kraftek family with her absolutely massive single: The Red Queen. While the Berlin-based queen of positivity has garnered the support of the usual techno heavyweights, The Red Queen stands as a definitive statement of her production prowess. A driving low end, lush emotional pads, and some absolutely showstopping moments made this one of the releases we were most excited about but were forced to delay until live shows were possible again as this is most certainly a track that needs to be heard on a proper system to appreciate its visceral power. We proudly present, Nakadia's The Red Queen

Premiere: Nakadia - The Red Queen [Kraftek]

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Premiere: Regal - Fearful Nights (Boston 168 Remix)

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Premiere: Renato Cohen - Pontape (Robert Hood Remix)

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Premiere: Hush & Sleep - Omri

Respekt Reworks is a new remix series where we have asked a mixture of label regulars and newcomers to give us their take on some of the highlights from the Respekt back catalogue.

For Volume 1, we are extremely proud to present one of our producer heroes: Push, taking on Spektre's huge hit "Carnival of Souls". The track already blended elements of Techno and Trance, so Push was the perfect fit for the remix, and boy did he deliver! Taking gated vocal pads, and layering them with classic Push production touches for a fresh take on an old favourite.

The second remix comes from Ignacio Arfeli, with his twist on Gary Burrows' rave anthem "Burning", where he spins the vocal and breakbeat parts into a new structure entirely, with a blissed-out, euphoric organ riff taking centre stage.

Premiere: Gary Burrows - Burning (Ignacio Arfeli Remix)

To celebrate their latest Drumcode outing, https://soundcloud.com/bart-skils & https://soundcloud.com/iamweska team up for a one hour back to back session, exclusivly on Techno Cave.

Grab your own copy of 'Shades of Summer': https://www.beatport.com/release/shades-of-summer/3618302

Bart Skils b2b Weska [Shades of Summer Mix]

Premiere: VNTM & The Reason Y - Metaphysics

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From the first EP of https://soundcloud.com/boxia's new label Outer World, we have https://soundcloud.com/xelisabeex with her stripped back groover 'Travel To Light', exclusively on Techno Cave.

Premiere: Elisa Bee - Travel To Light

With a two year hiatus since 2020's Love in the Age of Machines album, Pleasurekraft's highly-anticipated return is finally here with a diverse two track EP. The title track sees the return of Mammal Hands' saxophonist Jordan Smart to the fold on yet another Pleasurekraft record; lush, narrative, and euphoric, Umbilicis Universalis  is symbolic of Pleasurekraft's continued expansion beyond mere dancefloor driven music. And on the EP's opening track Ritual,,Pleasurekraft deliver another sub-genre defining slice of cosmic techno sure to appease the peak-time masses. The EP's sonic range is a preview of upcoming material that will be further expanded upon leading up to Pleasurekraft's next album scheduled for 2023.

Premiere: Pleasurekraft - Ritual

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Pursuit welcome fellow techno connoisseur SAMA. The dutch native recently made the move to Berlin and we sure see how the city is rubbing off on his sound. After a string of strong releases on Kraftek, Noir and Elevate, Rob Hes’ welcomes SAMA with a killer EP including three originals and a deep sub shattering remix by Hatzler (Senso Sounds, Stil Vor Talent). 

We Thought We Knew, We Didn’t Know and We Always Knew all three bring you that peak time techno mayhem combined with that unique SAMA signature sound. Celestial brass sounds, hypnotising synths and filthy thundering beats will instantly bring you to a higher state of consciousness. Thank you SAMA for bringing us this piece of art.

Premiere: SAMA - We Didn't Know

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/track/syndicate-original-mix/11042190

After the succes of 'Extinction' released on Pan-Pot's Second State label, Rudosa and Hush & Sleep decided to craft a full collab EP. The EP delivers three stunning big room stomping tracks which have already recieved major support by the likes of: Richie Hawtin, Adam Beyer, Joseph Capriati, Charlotte de Witte and many more.

Premiere: Rudosa, Hush & Sleep - Syndicate

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/release/back-into-consciousness-ep/2440381

Following up on their now infamous "Another Life" EP, and their rework of Y-Traxx trance classic "Mystery Land", Spektre return to Kraftek with another statement release.  The signature drums, the infectious hook, the vocal mantra running throughout, it's textbook Cosmic Techno primed for dance floor euphoria. The flip side of the title track continues the peak-time energy, but with a retro twist thrown in.  Kraftek is proud to present "Back Into Consciousness".

Premiere: Spektre - Back Into Consciousness

Veerus is back with his latest 2 track EP ‘Ehm Phase’ for Monika Kruse’s Terminal M Records.

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Premiere: Veerus - Phase

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Phobiq hits 200 releases with a powerful four-tracker ep by the belgian duo Joyhauser.

Premiere: Joyhauser - Entropy

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Premiere: Alex Bilancini - Oblivion

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/label/kraftek/17363

Premiere: Spektre ft Juliet Fox - Thinking About You

Pre-order: http://bit.ly/OCVMondoshawan

For Respekt 170 we are pleased to have the company of our fellow northern scallywags OC & Verde, with the masterful "Mondoshawan".
The guys' trademark production quality provides the perfect platform for them to present a wash of delicate, scintillating arpeggios, tribal vocals, and thunderous bottom end. A perfect blend of brawn and beauty, this one is BIG!

Premiere: OC & Verde - Mondoshawan

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/release/reapers-theme/2600010

Los Angeles based Brennen Grey returns to the Cosmic Techno family here at Kraftek for his follow-up to last year's blistering "H is for Hercules" EP.  The new EP features 4 tracks showcasing Brennen's range in production style, from the big room and etheral Cosmic soundscape of the title track, to the much more stripped down but still highly visceral "In a Dream".  A relentless selection of tracks from a producer who has been turning heads of late with his unwavering work ethic and vision.

Premiere: Brennen Grey - In A Dream

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/track/dunkle-illusion-alignment-remix/12207068

Klangkuenstler first made his debut on Second State with his massive track ‘Continuum’ for the SUM 5 VA and now returns for his first solo outing on Second State with two absolute bombs primed for decimating any dance floor they encounter.

Alignment’s remix of ‘Dunkle Illusion’ sees the original reworked into a powerful display of devilish melodics while never losing the intensity and force of the original’s character.

Klangkuenstler - Dunkle Illusion EP

Beatport

Premiere: Klangkuenstler - Dunkle Illusion (Alignment Remix)

Pre order: https://www.beatport.com/release/spektre-remixed/2650478

For Respekt 172, we take a little dig into Spektre’s Respekt back catalogue, with a quintet of reworks from the scene’s finest.
OC & Verde kick things off with their super vibey interpretation of “Carnival of Souls” - a timely chaser to their huge Respekt hit “Mondoshawan”.

Next up to the plate is Harvey McKay, making his debut on the label with a characteristically stripped-back, no nonsense take on “Gates of Dawn”.

Manchester’s Rudosa transplants the melodies from “Forged in the Heart of a Laserbeam” onto his trademark heavy drums and rumbling low-end, whilst Hush & Sleep and Raito put their inimitable stamps on “Strobelight” and “Celeste” respectively.

Premiere: Spektre - Carnival Of Souls (OC & Verde Remix)

Pre-order: https://drumcode.ffm.to/dc211

Secret Cinema joins forces with SAMA who debuts on Drumcode, to unleash the beast that is 'Diviner'.

Release date: 23.09.19

A testament to the growth of Adam Beyer’s scene-leading label, Drumcode annual A-Sides Vol.8 is the brand’s
biggest yet.

The 25-track strong compilation features standout cuts Beyer has received over the last 12 months, but been unable to
find room for in Drumcode’s regular release schedule, such is the volume and high standard of music that’s submitted.
The highlight-rich compilation includes Jamie Jones & Darius Syrossian’s buzzy Drumcode debut ‘Eyes of the Night’,
Nicole Moudaber’s first DC release in 5 years with the mesmerizing ‘This Is Us’, Will Clarke’s bass-drenched re-work
of Adam Beyer & Bart Skils ‘Your Mind’ and Joey Beltram’s first Drumcode release in 11 years with the retro-tinged
‘Can You Feel It’.

The beloved Alan Fitzpatrick returns to the fold with the searing ‘Heiße Rakete’, alongside label mainstays Layton
Giordani, who drops the stirring chord-driven ‘Chrome’ and Wehbba with ‘Mantra’, combining techno classicism with
future-focused groove.

There’s a troupe of debutants donning the Drumcode jersey for the first time, including BEC, Shelley Johannson,
Anthony Castaldo, Avision, Zimmz, Woo York, SAMA (in a terrific collaboration with Secret Cinema) and Ilija
Djokovic, who delivers a shimmering highlight with ‘Aura’, a particular favourite of Beyer’s over the last year. Raxon
also debuts on the label after a couple of quality additions to the Truesoul back catalogue.

Exciting young guns Weska and Juliet Fox bring heat to the compilation, while Veerus and Timmo follow up strong
DC releases with a repeat dose. Elsewhere faithful contributors Ramon Tapia, Jay Lumen, Luca Agnelli, Marco
Bailey and Mark Reeve craft powerful dancefloor weapons.

Pre-order

Premiere: Secret Cinema & SAMA - Diviner

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/track/yuzu-original-mix/12472089

Release date: 20.09.19

A home grown product of the Frankfurt electronic scene, it’s only right that Michael Klein should find his way to Cocoon Recordings. After a string of releases on BLK DRP, Second State and Micro.fon, together with a DJ schedule that’s established him as a well known face on the European techno circuit, destiny has come knocking and the result is a two track EP
that will blow the roof off even the most sturdy of clubs.

Thunder clouds gather on “Yuzu“ - a full-on dose of headstrong, slamming techno. Rampant hi hats, a rasping bass and a frenzied acid riff conjure up a deliberately disorientating electric storm that takes a
certain amount of pleasure in battering the dance floor like a force ten gale. Plastik snare rolls dominate the breakdowns and whip-crack percussion prolong the audio beatings being dished out on
this ‘next generation’ acid-techno.

Klein adds some extra bounce to the raw, pounding beats on “Eureka“, creating a cavernous backdrop that transports you back to the heyday of E-Werk. Then, it’s all aboard the night train as the sounds
gradually morph into some kind of demonic locomotive, hissing and spitting out fire and smoke as it cuts a path through the darkness, hurtling full throttle into the abyss where at- mospheric tempo
changes to the main motif add an extra dimension of mayhem to proceedings.

Warning! Like a surfer waiting for the seventh wave you either rise to the occasion, get on top of these tracks and ride them ecstatically to the shore or you’re gonna find yourself crushed by the relentless
power and energy of Michael Klein’s music... and that’s just the way we like it.

Yuzu EP

Premiere: Michael Klein - Yuzu

Pre-sale: https://www.beatport.com/track/obsolescence-original-mix/12502562

Rudosa has been making impressions in the techno scene for over a decade by releasing an intelligent, yet driving strain of music on the likes of Intec, Second State and We Are The Brave. With the lead track of this first release being supported heavily by the likes of Amelie Lens, Richie Hawtin and Pan-Pot to name a few, starting his own label came as the natural next step for this well-honed sound smith.

‘Obsolescence’, a superb seven-minute cut with cosmic lead synths and hammering drums that drive you late into the night, with its intensity it’s designed for main rooms. Then ‘Isolation’ which is an all-out assault with more driving drum programming and edgy synths that keep you in suspense with a slick trance element, clever effects, fills and breakdowns that make this a real rollercoaster.

Obsolescence EP

Premiere: Rudosa - Obsolescence

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/release/pleasurekraft-presents-binaries/2748658

Label heads Pleasurekraft first release since this summer's massive chart-topping "Space Date" remix is a thick double slice of Cosmic Techno.  First up the collaboration with Argentinian Kraftek regulars Beico & Mt93, "A6 454", a subtle reference for those up on their sci-fi cinema game, followed by a second a-side (were this any other release), this one with Spanish producers The YellowHeads. Heavy, brooding, melodic, and ethereal, this is textbook Cosmic Techno.

Premiere: Beico & Mt93, Pleasurekraft - A6 454

Pre-order: https://drumcode.ffm.to/dc217 

Drumcode starts 2020 with a sterling EP from genre hero Thomas Schumacher, his first on the label after a long association with Adam Beyer. No ifs or buts , if you’re a techno fan, Thomas Schumacher holds a place in your heart - his 1997 classic ‘When I Rock’ still gets rinsed today. Thomas has a vast body of stellar work on his influential former label Spielzeug Schallplatten, including a release from Adam Beyer, and he continues to deliver pin-sharp productions via his Electric Ballroom imprint, including a scorching remix of ‘The House of House’, the 1994 classic from Cherry Moon Trax. The rework was first played by Beyer at Time Warp and has been a 2019 highlight. 

He first contributed to Drumcode in 2018 with ‘The Unseen’, a stirring contribution to ‘A- Sides Vol.7’, setting up a maiden EP with ‘Crimson’. Beginning with the brilliant ‘Feist’, it’s a no-nonsense brain melter, as 303 arpeggios bloom and recede, creating a thrilling rhythmic intensity throughout. The title track ‘Crimson’ is crafted around two minutes of tension-building synths, before a beat finally appears and a rasping deep bassline commands the dancefloor. ‘Anker’ brings the rave with eagle -eye focus, unleashing a wall of fierce acid to round out the pack. 

“Adam and I have both been producing and playing techno since the early‘ 90s. I have deep respect for him as a person and artist. It’s an honour to have the opportunity to collaborate in this way.” – Thomas Schumacher.

Release date: 6 January 2020

Premiere: Thomas Schumacher - Crimson

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/release/against-a-dark-background/2823698

Against a Dark Background – the full-length studio album from long-standing British techno duo, Spektre – will be released in early 2020 on Pleasurekraft’s esteemed Kraftek imprint.

Following their critically-acclaimed debut album Casting Shadows Without Light in 2010 and their sophomore outing Cyclic Operations in 2013, Against a Dark Background will be the third studio long-player from partners Paul Maddox and Rich Wakley, who have been producing together under the Spektre moniker since 2006.

Currently in the top five-selling techno artists worldwide and with over 500,000 streams per month on Spotify, Spektre have taken the electronic music world by storm over the past few years, with their forward-thinking productions and high-intensity live performances resonating with legions of loyal techno fans across all corners of the globe.

Now key ambassadors for British dance music on a global level, Spektre’s chart-topping productions have received high praise from the likes of Adam Beyer, Carl Cox, Pleasurekraft and Alan Fitzpatrick and the duo are often hailed as one of the most exciting acts to emerge onto the UK techno scene over the past decade.

Talking about the forthcoming album, Spektre commented:

It had been over 5 years since the release of 'Cyclic Operations' when we first started work on the new album in earnest, so we wanted it to be a representation of how our music has evolved in that intervening period. The writing process itself was a lot more reductive than the previous two albums. We holed ourselves up for a few months and hammered out loads and loads of ideas, then filtered and refined the pool through playing them out and getting feedback from a few trusted pairs of ears, until "Against a Dark Background" began to crystallise into its final form.

Premiere: Spektre - What Once Was Lost

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Out February 21st

After wearing the Drumcode jersey for the first time in 2019 and his impressive Beatport's number one hit-track 'Atom' ━Ilija Djokovic is back on Terminal M with a new two-tracker called 'Eris'. This year marks a very special 20th anniversary of Terminal M existence and Djokovic is excited to be a part of it.

This amazing release has already gained support from big names such as Adam Beyer, Danny Tenaglia, Pan-Pot and IlarioAlicante among others.

Premiere: Ilija Djokovic - Eris

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/track/dominance-original-mix/13121175

Rudosa returns to his own imprint Moments In Time with the acid storm  that is 'Dominance'.

Premiere: Rudosa - Dominance

Pre-order: https://lnk.to/REKIDS152 

Multifaceted artist Patrick Mason and Rekids boss Matt Edwards return with their next release as SRVD, entitled ‘Black On Black’. Since teaming up two years ago, Matt Edwards (Radio Slave) and Patrick Mason have continued to blur the lines between pounding techno and live avant-garde performance under their SRVD alias. Following performances in Barcelona, Melbourne, Berlin London and Tokyo, and with support from the likes of Sven Väth, Rodhad, Chris Liebing, Laurent Garnier and many more. The formidable duo now return to their home imprint, Rekids, with two tracks both recorded in Bordeaux in 2019, using only analogue gear, before being arranged and mixed in Berlin. 

‘Black On Black’ opens with thundering percussion, rising synths, rattling cymbals and alluring vocals from Patrick which elevates the energy and leads you into delightful darkness. On the flip, ‘USB’ pulses with a Roland SH 101 bassline and deep kicks while Patrick’s haunting vocal-work causes an unsettling rhythm that propels you into a warehouse space. 

SRVD ‘Black On Black’ drops on Rekids on 13th March 2020. 

Tracklist: A. Black On Black
B. USB

Black On Black

Premiere: SRVD - Black On Black

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Italian techno producer Alignment returns to Regal’s Involve Records with a heavy four track release entitled ‘1992’.  

When not making regular appearances on voxnox Records, Alignment has been releasing on Involve Records, Etruria Beat and Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT. His tracks have received regular support from the upper echelons of techno, including Richie Hawtin, Ben Klock, Chris Liebing and Amelie Lens, with the latter including his collaboration with Regal in her fabric mix compillation. Debuting on Regal’s label in 2018, he now makes a highly anticipated return to Involve Records.  

Opening with ‘1992’, a thundering cut with rave elements, crystalline stabs and indistinct vocals - this release is a white knuckle ride from the word go. ‘1993’ is next with its offbeat hats and infectous melody as kick drums pummel you into submission, followed by the murkier sounding ‘1994’ which features industrial sounds alongside various zips and zaps. Concluding the package, ‘1995’ is the most hypnotic inclusion courtesy of whirring synths that evolve into a screaming lead.  

Alignment ‘1992’ drops on Involve Records on 20th May 2020. 
Tracklist:  
A1. 1992  
A2. 1993 
 B1. 1994  
B2. 1995

Premiere: Alignment - 1993

Pre-order: https://dlvmusic.bandcamp.com/

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DLV is the driving force behind Acid Techno Techno Club and now self-releases three of his powerful dance floor weapons.  

Acid Techno Techno Club is an organization run by DLV that meets to discuss, show, and promote acid techno in a local community setting and it has given the Austrian artist and party promoter a cult following both locally and internationally. His hard hitting, no frills and direct sound is pure fire on the dance floor and can be heard on his remixes for KAS:ST and Hadone, in addition to his pounding sets at his parties. 

'Rave instructor' has lasers fired out of a gun shooting across a flat footed kick drum that prowls you forwards. Vocal stabs add fuel to the fire and eventually a frazzled synth breaks free to get hands in the air. The excellent ‘Space Machine' is another futurist techno banger, with twisted acid lines weaving in and out of the hammering drums while bright synth patterns light up the skies. Last but not least, 'Transmission' brings darker energies with its stomping kicks, industrial textures and old school breakbeat flourishes all making for a hugely physical and immediate impact.  

DLV ‘Rave Instructor’ is out on 24th July 2020. 

Tracklist: 
Rave Instructor
Space Machine
Transmission

Premiere: DLV - Rave Instructor

Pre-order:  https://www.beatport.com/track/planet-x-original-mix/13922322

https://soundcloud.com/space92 & https://soundcloud.com/the-yellowheads join forces for their latest outing on https://soundcloud.com/reloadrecordsoffical

Premiere: Space 92, The YellowHeads - Planet X

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/track/303-state-extended-version/13930638



https://soundcloud.com/saywhatrecords label boss https://soundcloud.com/ramon-tapia is back and this time in collaboration with a very known German producer https://soundcloud.com/kai-tracid-official, who has been in the business since the mid 90’s and is recognisable for his acid sound that made a huge comeback in recent years. With a mutual respect for each other they started working together and '303 State' is the result well seasoned with Tapia beats and Tracid acid.

Premiere: Ramon Tapia, Kai Tracid - 303 State

Pre-order: https://www.beatport.com/track/phobos-original-mix/14109015

Matt Minimal / https://soundcloud.com/space92  returns to his own imprint https://soundcloud.com/perfekt-groove-recordings with growling techno bomb 'Phobos'.

Premiere: Space 92 - Phobos

Pre-order: https://drumcode.ffm.to/dc232

Label: https://soundcloud.com/drumcode
Release date: 12 October, 2020

https://soundcloud.com/luigimadonna returns for his first Drumcode EP in five years, teaming up with fellow Neapolitan and label favourite https://soundcloud.com/robertocapuano.

We got our last taste of the creative synergy that marks Luigi Madonna and Roberto Capuano’s friendship when the pair dropped ‘Limitless’ in 2017, a brilliant addition to A-Sides Vol.6. Prior to that Luigi hadn’t dropped a cut on DC since 2015’s hook-driven ‘Magic Land’, while Capuano stands as one of the label’s most infallible contributors, last year’s ‘The Walker’ EP was typically impressive. 

Crafted between two studios in a pre-COVID-19 world, the three-track conceptual EP opens with ‘Mad World’, as masterfully layered industrial hits and rides depict it’s narrative, while a pulsating melodic lead ensures heavy impact. ‘System Alert’ is inspired by the destructive effects of climate change and the track’s composition mirrors this malaise, as a pitch-bending synth elicits rhythmic chaos alongside Luigi and Roberto’s deft drum work. ‘Headquarter’ is steeped in drama and cinematic charm, backed by a distorted vocal sample, stormy oscillating synths and a sharp percussive backdrop. 

Tracklist:

1. Luigi Madonna & Roberto Capuano – Mad World
2. Luigi Madonna & Roberto Capuano – System Alert 
3. Luigi Madonna & Roberto Capuano – Headquarter

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