Groove Shack Records proudly presents Coutts, A&R for Keep On Techno Records, making his debut on the label with the scorching Acid Techno track 'Acid Test.' Packed with driving 303 basslines, pulsating beats, and sharp acid modulation, this track is a relentless ride through the depths of the underground.

On remix duties, Rory Hoy adds his signature high-energy twist, while MarAxe brings a darker, industrial edge, making for two standout reinterpretations that elevate the original into new dimensions.

Acid Test

Acid Test (MarAxe Remix)

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Coutts - Acid Test (MarAxe Remix)

About
Rhythmic Beatz Records is an independent techno label specializing in hardgroove and hard techno. It's known for delivering raw, hypnotic, and groove-driven music tailored for the underground scene. Expect heavy kicks, dark energy, and relentless momentum from its roster of cutting-edge artists.

Musical Vision & Style
Rooted deeply in hypnotic hardgroove techno, the label champions fast‑paced, percussive soundscapes built around tribal rhythms, Latin‑influenced patterns, and pulsating high‑BPM drive. The style draws from modern underground European techno while honoring classic groove traditions .

Swedish based Dj and technoproducer. 
Contact/Bookings: maraxe73@gmail.com

Suara/Planet Rhythm/Naked Lunch/Hydraulix/Soma/Sway & more!
 
Biography:

Swedish based deejay and techno producer Markus Axelsson aka MarAxe, has established himself as one of the top techno exports from the Swedish techno scene. With over 750 tracks released since 2020, he became one of the top 10 best-selling hard techno producers of 2024, making a significant impact on the scene! His productions are hard with classic hardgroove and hypnotic influences and he has had a slew of releases entering both Beatport and the Juno download charts. Senga Ep, released on Planet Rhythm (2023), made nr 1 on the Juno download bestseller chart aswell as his release Zulu Ep (2024) on Hydraulix. 

Ever since he was featured on the NL 500 compilation from Naked Lunch records early 2020, he has had releases out on a variety of labels such as Hydraulix, Naked Lunch, Planet Rhythm, Soma, Sway, Suara, Kne´Deep, Remain records - Just to name a few. As a deejay his style reflects the music he creates and he has been featured on both international aswell as domestic events sharing the stage with Axel Karakasis, D.A.V.E the Drummer, Deas, Aida Arko, Speedy J and more! 

Today MarAxe has support from top tier producers and deejays like Carl Cox, Dj Rush, D.A.V.E the Drummer, Rebekah, A.Paul, Hertz, Umek and many more and he is well on his way to make his mark on the global techno scene!

VALHALLA is a House & Techno DJ/Producer from Fife, Scotland. His passion for music led him to learn the art of DJing at the young age of 11. A year later, he began teaching himself how to produce electronic music.

In 2020, VALHALLA launched Groove Shack Records, earning support from the likes of Fatboy Slim and releasing music from top artists artists like Gunjack, Sandro M., Hans Bouffmyhre,  MarAxe & Jon10. The label also gained airplay on BBC Introducing and BBC Radio 6.

VALHALLA's album DNA topped the Norwegian iTunes charts, coming in at #1 in Techno Albums & #29 in Techno Albums in the UK.
The album's House single, House of Tribe, was also featured on Spotify's own editorial playlists, Friday Crate Diggers and Dance Rising.
In 2022, VALHALLA’s remix of Get A Little Deeper by The Rhythmic State hit #4 on the UK and #22 on the German iTunes Techno charts.

In 2024, he debuted his Hybrid Live set at Rezerection: The Homecoming at Ingliston Royal Highland Centre—the venue of his first big rave, marking a full circle moment in his journey.

VALHALLA regularly lands in Beatport’s Top 100, with Acid Storm reaching #9 on the Techno (Raw/Deep/Hypnotic) chart in December 2024.
His music has gained support from DJ Rush, Judge Jules, Mauro Picotto,  The Southern, Alex Di Stefano, Sonique, StoneBridge and many more. He also hosted The Residency on Beat 106 Scotland until the station closed on July 1, 2025.

Bookings: gus@grooveshackrecords.com
Label: grooveshackrecords.com

Coutts - Acid Test (MarAxe Remix)

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