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An elusive producer comes back with a new mantle: Ruff Cherry, last seen on the label in 2017, returns with an EP of shredded halftime drum & bass with jungle accents that etches out a dominating stance in the producer’s first foray outside the thresholds of techno. Hugely distant from a meager first stab at the genre, the Cork-based producer’s ‘Phantom Fortress’ EP proficiently demarcates a sparse battleground for conflicting and rhythmically harmonic drum flairs, enveloping bass, and taut sound design that is as compelling as it is exhilarating.

Words by Freddie Hudson

Ruff Cherry - Phantom Fortress EP
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D1. Livingdoom (Ruff Edit)

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Digital : 15th June 2022
Vinyl : 30 November 2022

Mastering by Neel at Enisslab Rome
Artwork by Jacopo Severitano

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n_o, formerly known as bad internet, drops new alias and label with two timeless acid tracks. We are happy to give one of the a premiere on Warning.

Recollecting my Protons (Mineral Mix) comes with organic rhythm, psychedelic leads and overhead acid soundscapes. It's building up to a modular techno rinse-out, the dubbed-out call of birds echoing in the distance.

n_o ‘Recollecting my Protons’ releases via Manual Smiles 12th May 2023.
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NEW HIT: n_o - Recollecting My Protons (Mineral Mix) [Manual Smiles]

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Getting started with no. 046 for our Berlin special week. Two individuals from two collectives representing on Blank Wave. First one up is T.H.B.X. from the Skarabaeus project, which is focusing on its very own event and podcast series. Skarabaeus' founding member T.H.B.X. is a musician who creates a unique connection between different genres through his DJ sets and live performances. His musical palette is so broad that it ranges from Ambient, EBM, Wave and Post-Punk to Electro and Techno while deliberately breaking down boundaries and creating captivating soundscapes.

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Full stream of Hidden Sequence's remix of "Polarity," taken from Positive Charge EP on Alt/Dub, out May 17.

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Four techno tracks representing different twisted moods, recorded during the summer of 2025.
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The 38th release on Cid Inc's Replug Records welcomes Chicola to the label for his debut EP. The Israeli artist began his journey into electronic music in the mid-nineties, at Tel Aviv's renowned 'Allenby 58, DJing alongside Laurent Garnier, Carl Craig, Danny Tenaglia and countless other top international talents. His pendant for all things house and techno led to releases on Ministry of Sound and Tommy Boy Records. A calculated career pause saw the Israeli artist return in 2011 with a new found focus and more than two decades of production experience. Recent studio work for Lost & Found, microCastle, Sudbeat Music and Plattenbank Records, along with one hugely in demand and unreleased piece 'Childhood', has propelled Chicola into one of electronic music's most intriguing and in demand artists. The long time favourite of Hernan Cattaneo, Nick Warren, Guy J and Guy Mantzur now makes his Replug Records debut with a brand new two track EP entitled 'Everything Is Broken'.

The EP begins with its title and showcase piece 'Everything Is Broken'. Highlighted by rugged rhythms, distinctive designs and a flair for the dramatic; Chicola's ability to write varied styles of electronic music has been wrapped up into one seven minute monster of a track. As mounds of bass roll forward the swing heavy groove gets adorned with fiery stabs and waves of drums. It's a techno state of mind with a progressive sensibility, all culminating with a Moog-tastic lead and sheets of white noise, leading to the ultimate dance floor moment. After receiving heavy play from Hernan Cattaneo all through the fall club season, including an airing at Creamfields, Buenos Aires, 'Everything Is Broken' looks to be one of Chicola's most sought after productions this year.

The companion piece 'Formidable' finds Chicola going deeper and more hypnotic. With a modern flair it's wonky designs, sleek flow and panning effects build to a fervour over an intense first half, with buzzing synths delivering a dynamic moment, as the track strips down into its second act. Highlighted by a striking, cinematic swell, the short and calculated break reveals a moment of calm, before the charismatic rumblings return for a tastefully twisted conclusion. A subversive piece with contemporary appeal and an ideal complement to the larger 'Everything Is Broken'. It rounds the release out in style, amounting to another stunning offering from Chicola who continues to impress as 2016 unfolds.

PREMIERE: Chicola - Everything Is Broken (Original Mix) [Replug]

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NEW HIT: n_o - Recollecting My Protons (Mineral Mix) [Manual Smiles]

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