Playful, creative and intelligent, Niklas Wandt weaves a masterfully programmed tapestry of percussive dancefloor delights for Viscera Transmissions 003 with Mehr Phett.

Joyous and bright, Mehr Phett evokes a coconut flavoured sunrise on a distant desert island.

Skilfully intertwining modern drum programming with retroistic instrumentation, Feuerwerk der Rhythmen is a guided tour through the eras of house music and beyond.

Subcutaneous Dance is a whirlpool of interwoven synthesiser melodies. Submarine LFOs guaranteed to get underneath the dermal layer.

Music reorganisation adept Eden Burns flips Mehr Phett on its head, wonky space-toms complete the package.

Releases May 2nd, 2025

Credits to Niklas Wandt for the music, Heinrich Matis for the original mix downs, Eden Burns on remix duties, James Savage for the masters, Edward Tuckwell on artwork and to Jessica Lau on graphic design.

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Biotech, the lead single from Flug 8’s upcoming Skynet LP releasing in April, is a methodical & entrancing acid techno anthem featuring guest vocals from Hans Trapp. Looping 303 motifs & resonant drones work hand in hand with driving percs & filtered basslines to showcase the stripped back approach taken to the production of Skynet, with only a drum machine & analog synth, focusing first on the bare essentials

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The plane careered through the clouds, emerging through the fog into the deep radiant blue above. This was another world, the stresses of planet earth were left far behind as they sat aboard their flying vessel surrounded by the whizz and whirring of machinery.

Down below the waters raged and the planet fought amongst itself. Yet up here, in their little cabin they were munching upon snacks and cold beverages from a trolley on wheels.

Who cared for what was down below?

Not when they were this high.

The Magus Project remind us why the 90's was a better time as a new EP is unearthed showcasing the sound which accompanied the tail end of the century. Fast paced, driven by electronics with a raw underground edge.

As dance music should be.

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Two foundational releases from Toronto's Strobe Records get a well-deserved reissue on the Clone Classic Cuts series, spotlighting a pivotal moment in North American dance music. While often overshadowed by the Detroit and New York scenes, Toronto's underground in the early '90s was brewing its own potent blend of house and techno - and these tracks are prime examples of that cross-border synergy.

The Hayden Andre Project's contributions sit at the perfect intersection of tribal house rhythms and the emotive, machine-driven pulse of early Detroit techno. There's a raw elegance here - a sense of deep groove layered with just the right amount of percussive tension. It's no surprise that these tracks became staples in the crates of DJs both then and now. The production feels timeless, with hypnotic arrangements that still command the floor over three decades later.

On the flip, Kingdom Come, another alias of Ron Allen, delivers lush, blissed-out house music that channels the soulful energy of New York's golden era while adding a uniquely Canadian sensibility. Allen's piano work, layered with warm pads and swinging drums, gives these tracks an unmistakable vibe - equal parts deep house ecstasy and garage swagger. It's the sound of 3 a.m. euphoria, of packed dance floors and emotional peaks.

This reissue not only shines a light on the underrated Toronto scene but also remind us just how global and interconnected house music was becoming in the early '90s. For both collectors and newcomers, these are essential cuts - testaments to a moment when boundaries between cities and styles were blurred in the name of dance.

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Playful, creative and intelligent, Niklas Wandt weaves a masterfully programmed tapestry of percussive dancefloor delights for Viscera Transmissions 003 with Mehr Phett.

Joyous and bright, Mehr Phett evokes a coconut flavoured sunrise on a distant desert island.

Viscera Transmissions continue their VT series with some exquisite house, which is the 3rd release in the series following on from Latrec and Manami.

We’re premiering the title track, Mehr Phett and it’s a cracker.

Mehr Phett

PREMIERE: Niklas Wandt - Mehr Phett [Viscera Transmissions]

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Philoxenia Records, led by Luigi Di Venere, and Neu Verboten are kicking off anew era of dance floor heat with Fire Tracks Vol. 1—the first in a series of
compilations built for fantastic club moments. This selection brings together artists from across the world, all connected by one thing: their ability to set a dance floor on fire. From Japan’s Guchon to Mexico’s Nuevo Prohibido to NYC’s own Justin Cudmore, the lineup spans house, techno, and trance—each track blazing with heat as we move around the sun.

Visually, Fire Tracks Vol. 1 comes to life through the work of Johannes Bosisio, a contemporary artist whose striking artwork captures the pulse of the music. His vision turns sound into image, translating the compilation’s energy into something you can see with your eyes, and feel on your skin, as vividly as you can hear.

PREMIERE: Neu Verboten - Candas Soul

Peach Discs’ first EP of 2025 comes from DJ, producer, curator and all-round doer of great things James Priestley aka Secretsundaze.  Lead single "Mordisco” out June 6th serves to highlight both the UK x Colombia connection found in James' relationship to Paula, as well as his love for Latin American music in general

The Mordisco EP accumulates inspiration from James' past and present — releasing June 18th. 
 
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PREMIERE: Secretsundaze - Mordisco (Sansibar Remix) [Peach Discs]

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With our core team immersed in all aspects of dance music, we publish news, articles, and interviews covering the greatest in innovative, underground culture from across the globe. We offer regular, exclusive music and mixtapes from our favourite artists, and publish features shining a light on everything from the freshest new artists to the untold tales from rave history.

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