On June 27, 2025, a long-dormant signal reactivates from Hamburg's hidden places: Helena Hauff and F#X return as Black Sites with R4 on Tresor Records—their first full-length album and the first release under the moniker since 2014. Like a hieroglyphic recently discovered and translated, R4 feels more like a long-awaited resumption than a comeback.

Recorded to tape with minimal editing or post-production the record is a classic example of the symbiotic relationship that can come from the interaction of human and machine. This punk ethos isn't invoked through distortion alone, but through method; in the album's breaking from the received wisdom of hardness tethered to speed as most of the tougher pieces are lower BPM and vice versa (with one notable exception in the mind-melting stomp of BLOKK).

Across ten tracks, Black Sites traverse a landscape where genre dissolves into intention. It migrates through electro's danceability, acid house's corrosion, and into the liminal realm of machine funk—a genre coined by Andrew Weatherall, which sounds like the results of technology dreaming of soul where the emphasis is on live execution, on immediacy over perfection—a sound forged in the act of creating, not polishing.

In a 2013 interview, around the time of the first Black Sites EP, Hauff was quoted as saying that she wants "things to fit together properly, but on another level, I really want them to make sense together." That principle animates R4: The album's form reveals itself in time, with each movement echoing and amplifying the others to create a synergistic whole.

From the opening crawl of C4 (a name that like the music foreshadows the explosions to come) to the end-of-the-night bliss of MOTHERJAM via the intense peaks of BLOKK, 707, and classic acid track 3D it's clear that R4 is a work made with serious intent; a refutation of a world where streaming has made the two-minute single the dominant musical form again. R4 demands immersion, not just attention. It is not a collection of tracks, but a singular, recursive experience: a mirror in which sound and listener repeatedly rediscover one another.

BANDCAMP

Black Sites - II

Del Olmo - Explorations (SR010)
BUY LINK: https://sufrimientorecords.bandcamp.com/album/explorations-sr010
Label : Sufrimiento Records (@sufrimientorecords)
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Marking his debut on Sufrimiento Records, Del Olmo steps into a different sonic territory with four ambient and experimental compositions. Departing from his club-oriented work, he unveils a more introspective side—woven with celestial synthesizers, gentle piano lines, saxophones, and a strong undercurrent of jazz and broad musical influences. It's a deeply immersive offering that rewards close and repeated listening.

On the remix front, Pathfinder, Wretla, and wemory each bring their unique touch, crafting tracks perfectly suited for distinct moments on the dancefloor. Their interpretations maintain a delicate and emotional thread, wrapping up the release with a graceful sense of cohesion.

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PREMIERE : Del Olmo - Exp.1

Available at nplexrecords.bandcamp.com/

Schwefelgelb show their diversity in an impressive manner. A vibrant record with a very positive aura, which makes you want to dance with a smile. Minimalistic and clearly arranged, showing each element’s full potential. Unfolding dance music’s power with no distraction. 
„Ay“ is all about its irresistible groove, which is smooth but yet punchy. A compelling opener which reminds Leftfield House. 
“Randseiter” is an intriguing Techno track balancing stomping EBM rhythm and playful syncopic melody patterns.
With “Sie Lacht” we turn to a cheerful and uplifting combination of subtle Jungle rhythms, prominent bass and quirky lead, undoubtedly referencing UK Bass music. 
If you’re out for some rumble you’ll find it in JANEIN’s remix of “Ay”. Despite its Industrial darkness it’s not too shy to implement melodic parts. A haunting mix of pumping kick and funky stab sequences.
There isn’t really a box for Danny Daze’s remix of “Sie Lacht”. This digital bonus track is full of creative surprises.
“Marginale” will be released 5th of September on n-PLEX, 140 g colored vinyl including download code.

Marginale

Schwefelgelb - Marginale (preview, NPLX007)

V/A - EVVA002
BUY LINK : https://evolv3events.bandcamp.com/album/evva002
Label: Evolve (https://soundcloud.com/evolvelabel)
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Evolve was conceptualised out of a love for psychedelic electronic music. Genre-fluid and ever-shifting, EVVA002 presents a deeper, slower sonic palette that defines the label’s evolving identity. From goa-laced club tracks to warped breaks, leftfield IDM and dubbed-out prog and techno, each track adds its own twist to the psychedelic thread that runs through the heart of the label.

Produced by MBV
Mastered by Carlo Gaeta
Artwork by Anahi Valcarcel

PREMIERE : MBV - Wolf Cuts

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Sledgehammer, the new release by Berlin-based XTR HUMAN, blends industrial EBM, rave, and hard techno into a sound of raw physicality and industrial power. Relentless rhythms, hammering beats, and metallic textures forge a brutal dancefloor weapon. This release turns pure aggression into kinetic muscle music – a soundtrack for dancing with iron in hand.

The release is accompanied by a video featuring Eddie Dark, who is summoned by XTR HUMAN to master the art of sledgehammer golf in the industrial wastelands of Berlin.

Featuring remixes by Dancing Plague, Personal Offence, and Kris Baha, Sledgehammer drops July 18 via Wie Ein Gott Records.

Tracklist:

01. XTR HUMAN - Sledgehammer
02. XTR HUMAN - Sledgehammer (Dancing Plague Remix)
03. XTR HUMAN - Sledgehammer (Personal Offence Remix)
04. XTR HUMAN - Sledgehammer (Kris Baha Remix)


PREMIERE: XTR HUMAN - Sledgehammer [Wie Ein Gott Records]

TL Premiere #1960 (2025.07.14) : Ement - Choice Paralysis (Umwelt Remix) [PZ Records]

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For this 119th Premiere of 2025, we have the "Umwelt Remix" of a track by "Ement" titled ‘Choice Paralysis’ from his forthcoming EP "Choice Paralysis" on PZ Records.

The EP will be available from July 17, 2025 on digital on all platforms and from July 24, 2025 on limited 12'' vinyl. 

▶︎ Pre-order : https://linktr.ee/pz_records

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Release Info :

Ement – Choice Paralysis EP (incl. Umwelt Remix) [PZ Records // PZREC011]

Ement returns to PZ Records with a new seven-track EP that explores a dynamic blend of electro, acid, and techno influences. The release features a standout remix by underground electro pioneer Umwelt, who reimagines the title track Choice Paralysis with his signature intensity and depth.

Balancing dark atmospheres with raw energy, the EP builds on Ement’s previous work while continuing to evolve his sound. Rooted primarily in electro, it remains versatile throughout—blending experimental textures, acid grooves, and driving techno rhythms that reflect a broad sonic palette.

A personal yet club-ready release, Choice Paralysis will be available in both digital and limited 12" vinyl formats

Already supported by Dave Clarke, DJ Mell G

Preview EP on Soundcloud:
on.soundcloud.com/Z8CnnXLoOHLCRiI6VB

Tracklist :
1. A1 Ement - Choice Paralysis (4:38)
2. A2 Ement - Choice Paralysis (Umwelt Remix) (5:54)
3. A3. Ement - Remember (5:03)
4. B1. Ement - Wreckage (4:33)
5. B2. Ement - Sour Drift (5:05)
6. B3. Ement - Eyes On Prey (4:15)
7. B4. Ement - Haunted (4:25)

[PZREC011+LP] Ement - Choice Paralysis EP
Release date: 17th of July 2025 (all digital platforms), 25th of July 2025 (LP).
Graphic design: Tadas Karpavičius
Mastering: Ben Pest


PZREC011. Written, produced, arranged and recorded by Justas Džementas in Kaunas (Lithuania). Remix & additional production by Frederic Andre Bernard Poncet (A2).
Mastering by Ben Pest. Artwork and Design by Tadas Karpavičius.
Published by copyright control. (P) and (C) PZ Records, Kaunas / Cologne, 2025
pzrecords.bandcamp.com  

releases July 17, 2025

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Follow Ement :
Facebook : www.facebook.com/Ement11
Instagram : www.instagram.com/ement.music
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/ementofficial

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Discogs : www.discogs.com/artist/21833-Umwelt
Facebook : www.facebook.com/umwelt.raveordie
Instagram : www.instagram.com/fredumwelt
RA : www.residentadvisor.net/dj/umwelt
SoundCloud : www.soundcloud.com/umwelt-music

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Choice Paralysis (incl. Umwelt Remix)

Choice Paralysis (Umwelt Remix)

TL PREMIERE : Ement - Choice Paralysis (Umwelt Remix) [PZ Records]

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Berlin-based record label Wie Ein Gott prepare to unleash ‘Sledgehammer‘ from Berlin-based producer XTR Human...Our pick is Baha‘s version of ‘Sledgehammer‘ thanks to its warehouse-primed techno sermon infused in euro-trance sweat. Kicking off with smoked vocals and horror-score synths, the track plunges into a blackout of breaks. As the track evolves, thumping kick-drums intertwine with bleached arpeggios and decayed monologues, wrapping the audience in a climax of ecstasy.

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XTR Human - Sledgehammer (Kris Baha Remix) [Wie Ein Gott]

The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Italo Brutalo. "Memory Sync (Defex Remix)" is a fresh take on the original single out on Bungalo Disco. Transforming the track into an electrifying indie dance bomb, Defex infuses pulsating bass lines, harsh percussions and emotional synthesizer swells with dark elegance on the dance floor. This remix maintains the retro-futuristic DNA of the original while giving it a sharper edge, perfect for peak times and neon-lit nights. Defex brings his signature energy and precision, taking Memory Sync into bold new territory.

Memory Sync is out July 18th. Pick it up at: https://italobrutalo.bandcamp.com/album/memory-sync

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PREMIERE: Italo Brutalo - Memory Sync (Defex Remix)[BD019]

We're thrilled to premiere "Gone (Chinaski’s Main Mix)", the lead track from Cormac’s upcoming EP Gone, out July 25 via Polari Records. Known for his emotional, Italo-inspired sound rooted in queer expression, Cormac teams up with Italo maestro Chinaski for a shimmering, synth-driven mix that’s as nostalgic as it is forward-thinking. This track captures the heart of the EP—raw, romantic, and made for late-night dancefloors.

@cormac @polarirecords @southofmouth

PREMIERE: Cormac - Gone (Chinaski's Main Mix) [ Polari Records ]

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🛒 https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/persephone

Hilltown Disco returns with their 12th Angel in our ongoing 'Angel Series', Persephone. All profit goes towards the worthy mental-health project, Art Angel, who continue to change the lives of people in the Dundee area. The charity is run by those who have been through similar experiences, and offers a safe place for people to discover and rediscover themselves through many different art-forms. You can find out more at: www.artangeldundee.org.uk 

Joining the label to help raise awareness and funds are; Ivna Ji, Chupacabras, Hayter, Crossover Network, Rapha, Romphea, and Marickville Electronique. Artwork designed by Sarah Mattison, original piece by Art Angel participant - Mark Hamilton. Released 1st August 2025
Mastered by Ben Pest. Massive thank you to all those involved and those who continue to support the series.  https://hilltowndiscouk.bandcamp.com/album/persephone

PREMIERE: Rapha - Alien Control [Hilltown Disco]

WhyPeopleWar Fundraiser for Ukraine: https://whypeopledance.bandcamp.com/

The Why people dance question was asked for the first time in Lithuania back in 2013 but it gained a worldwide echo in its 8 years of existence. Run by @pauliuskamblevicius with the help of @experimentsserial and a network of collaborators, the online electronic music platform and label keeps its heart open for new friends and treasure finds but its filter tight and deep underground. Tune into WPD channels on Soundcloud, YouTube and Bandcamp.

PREMIERE: Rapha - Alien Control [Hilltown Disco]

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