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Richie Santana’s trademark sound has been carefully crafted over a strong fifteen year career. His tough, driving tech house flows from from light to shade whilst always maintaining the powerful kicks that have won him favour from the likes of Steve Lawler, Carl Cox and SCI+TEC boss Dubfire. 

A key producer in DJ Boris’ label Transmit Recordings and Carlo Lio’s Rawthentic, 2015 has seen Richie taking darker musical tangents for his releases for Alleanza and the much anticipated debut with SCI+TEC. 

The ‘Venom’ EP is packing plenty of bite with four new powerful cuts from Santana. From the slithering  title track and snare driven funk of ‘Dirt Magurt’, to the moody head twister that is ‘Doom & Gloom’ and  electrifying closer ‘Cardiac’, we are treated to Richie at his darkest and best.


TEC149 - Richie Santana - GLOOM & DOOM

TEC149 - Richie Santana - CARDIAC - RSANTANA

Beatport: http://bit.ly/Fatalistic_bp
iTunes: 13.11.2015

Our new release sees two of our rising stars team up to deliver two brand new minimal moments as Ricky Ebner joins forces with with Stiv Hey on the ‘Fatalistic EP’. 

Russian sensation Ebner first sprang on to the SCI+TEC radar back in 2013 and label boss Dubfire was quick to snap up hs Trantola EP. March this year saw Ricky back on board with the stripped back beats of his Take The Cause EP. Following that up in May was Stiv’s label debut, his Objects EP, a release that saw him leap into the limelight. 

Both Fatalistic and Influential see Ricky & Stiv diving head first into their murky, minimal soundscapes. Pulsing, elastic basslines, demonic vocals and clean, sharp hi-hats are the skeleton to both, fleshed out by the a myriad of sounds, fx and touches.  




TEC142 - 2 - STIV HEY & RICKY EBNER - INFLUENTIAL

Beatport: http://bit.ly/DITDR_bp
iTunes: http://bit.ly/DITDR_iT

We’ve waited exactly one year for the return of Wigbert to the SCI+TEC fold and with 'Dancing In The Dark Room’, his latest EP for the label, our anticipation has been rewarded with, in our opinion, his finest work to date. 

Having already explored many musical paths in his career, Wigbert’s current sound is an impressive amalgamation of all that has come before, matched with a tougher, more driving dancefloor delivery. ‘Dancing In The Dark Room’ sees Wigbert roll out moody yet groovy synth work on the opening title track before shocking us with his devestating broken beats on ‘No Plan’. A track that confirms quite the opposite. 

Next up is the terrifying ‘Tinnitus’, a mind-melting mosquito of a track that is set to cause much late night mayhem. Finally, and thankfully for our eardrums, Wigbert eases us to a close with a far more soothing number in the form of the liquid delight that is Sunday Mood. 

TEC143 - 3 - WIGBERT - TINNITUS

Beatport: http://bit.ly/Barglom_bp
iTunes: 04.12.2015

It’s been a crazy but productive year for Marseille’s Matt Sassari. Having dropped releases on Kraftek, KMS, Bitten and Bouq, plus remixes for the likes of Tronic, Deeperfect and Form; the young producer is enjoying a rich and creative run that today sees him become the newest member of the SCI+TEC family with his label debut ‘Barglom’. 

The three track EP sees the Frenchman again showcase his deep, techy grooves as he opens with ‘You Know Chorus’ and its swollen pulsing bassline and fearsome rave stabs that jab throughout, breaking and yet enhancing the flow of the record. ‘Barglom’ kicks hard from the off but is tempered by subtle railroad horns that work brilliantly with Matt’s stripped beats to create a funky little engine. 

Final track ‘Harchinery’ sees Sassari team up with long time friend Matt Mor to create a darker and creepier finalé to the release while still maintaining the strong groovin’ backbone that runs throughout. 



TEC144 - 2 - MATT SASSARI - BARGLOM

TEC144 - 1 - MATT SASSARI - YOU KNOW CHORUS

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My 'Dimensions EP' is out now on Dubfire's SCI+TEC! Three fan favourites for you to rock out to this weekend and over the holidays!

Huge thanks to all of you guys who have supported me this year and hope to some or ALL of you on the dance floor next year!

Big Love, 

David x

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Beatport: http://bit.ly/UrbanNoiseEP_bp
iTunes: 26.02.2016

Wigbert had us Dancing In The Dark Room back in October of last year and makes a quick SCI+TEC return with his latest release ‘Urban Noise’.

Having already explored many musical paths in his career, Wigbert’s current sound is an impressive amalgamation of all that has come before, matched with a tougher, more driving dancefloor delivery. 

The German’s latest four track collection sees him present the gentle and yet electrifyingly ‘Unknown Intro’, a perfect set opener for all.  We’re treated to the intense acidic groove of the title track and are them ramped up further still with the twisted 
sounds of 'Moog Mood’, before a full throttle finalé with the tribal touch and thumping drums of the excellent 'Back To FFM’. 

Another excellent offering from Wigbert and further proof as to why he’s such a firm SCI+TEC favourite. 


TEC151 - 2 - WIGBERT - UNKNOWN INTRO

Beatport: http://bit.ly/ACIDSTAGE_bp
iTunes: 11.03.2016

Whilst he may be a fresh name to some, Russian producer Maksim Dark has already impressed the likes of Dubfire and Richie Hawtin with his fearless, groovy brand of techno, and the SCI+TEC boss has already tempted us with an early introduction to the ACIDSTAGE Ep via his recent Boiler Room set. 

Staying true to his name, Maksim Dark, our latest debutant has delivered 4 tracks of shadowy minimal goodness, each featuring the artist on demonic vocal duties. From the driving synth groove and white noise washes of ‘Bassewiser’ and the stripped bare, linear sounds of ‘Coneblower’ to the bubbling and yet biting sounds of title track ‘Acid Stage’ and sci-fi squeals and ominous chords of closing number ‘Harpsichord’, we’re given the perfect introduction to this exciting young artist.  


TEC152 - 2 - MAKSIM DARK - CONEBLOWER

Beatport: http://bit.ly/Goose_bp
iTunes: 08.04.2016

Ron Costa made a first label appearance back in 2013 with the dark groove and twisted vocals of ‘Berlidof’. The following year he was back, turning his remix talents to Paul Ritch’s ‘Pulse’. Today the Frenchman makes a welcome return with a brand new double-header - Goose / Erussel. 

Having had a global audience Dancin’ for the past twelve months Costa flies solo once again. Fresh from his excellent remix of Pig&Dan he delivers another brace of gripping techno tracks for SCI+TEC. 

The hypnotic Goose presents an almost asphyxiating groove that tightens throughout. One for the strobe-lit rooms, no doubt. Erussel on the flip is a different animal altogether. With its spacious beats and epic radiant rise, its a track that will have the dancer reaching for the celestial sphere. 

TEC153 - 2 - RON COSTA - ERUSSEL

TEC153 - 1 - RON COSTA - GOOSE

Beatport: http://bit.ly/InfiniteEP_bp
iTunes: 22.04.2016

With a constant eye and ear on new talent, SCI+TEC boss Dubfire uncovers his latest rising star and adds more young blood to the ever expanding label family. 

Our latest recruit is El Paso resident Raul Facio. Having already impressed with releases on Natura Viva and Deeperfect, Facio brings his fresh minimal sound to SCI+TEC on the Infinite EP. The four track collection dives us head first into a murky and mysterious techno underbelly. With their strong, driving basslines, all four tracks maintain a shadowy shroud, as rubbery sounds, piercing hits and wavelike washes appear from the darkness. 

A strong debut from one of techno’s most exciting young prospects. 

TEC156 - 4 - RAUL FACIO - NEVER ENDING

TEC156 - 3 - RAUL FACIO - FOOLED

TEC156 - 2 - RAUL FACIO - POLVO

TEC156 - 1 - RAUL FACIO - INFINITE

Beatport: https://pro.beatport.com/release/bad-girl/1729617

It’s been two years since our Sinisa Tamamovic last made an appearence on SCI+TEC with his Dirty Business EP. We’re excited to welcome him back as he returns, with what we feel, is his finest work to date. 

Fresh from a fine double-header on Sharam’s Yoshitoshi imprint, our Bosnian brethren serves us a triple treat in the form of his Bad Girl EP. Leading the release is the title track. A jacking techno hussle with an addictive bouncing bass groove. 

Old School rolls out its earth-rumbling bassline and angelic drops before Waiting For Sunrise closes the ep with its thumping metronomic beats, dancing keys and radiant strings.  

Welcome back Sinisa, we’ve missed you. 


TEC157 - Sinisa Tamamovic - Bad Girl - Sci+Tec

Beatport: http://bit.ly/DWS_bp
iTunes: 20.05.2016 

SCI+TEC welcome a new name to the label, but a very much established artist on the scene. Rumors, Get Physical, Saved and Akbal are just some of the labels to have released the music of Italian producer Lancaster, and his residency at Barcelona’s Macarena club, that now tops a decade, has lead to an unrivaled knowledge of how to exquisitely manipulate a dancefloor. 

This enviable skill for warming a room, building tension and atmosphere within the boundary of four walls, has transferred to Lancaster’s own productions. Intricate and precise, with minute and delicate movements, his music is perfect for those enduring and extended sets. 

His debut plunges us into the deep, as we go Diving With Sharks. Opener ‘More Music’ is a perfect, beatless intro that features the vocals of Mo Pink. Cymbals, synth and sirens, cascading and crashing in bombastic fashion. Quite the opposite is the deep, bubbling slink of the title track. Warm bass and fluid fx see the track flow, as a variety of vocal samples lap back and forth within the mix. The addition of stormy synth stabs however, keep us on our toes. 

Final track ‘Bubble’, is a sparse and spacey affair. The emptiness is filled with a solid kick-drum, echoing fx and a ticking clock. Which surely must be signalling the end of our debut with Lancaster. We can’t wait to have him back. 




TEC158 - 3 - LANCASTER - BUBBLE

TEC158 - 2 - LANCASTER - DIVING WITH SHARKS

Beatport: http://bit.ly/SurrealEP_bp		
iTunes: 03.06.2016

SCI+TEC explore new territories with their latest release by welcoming Hungarian producer and rising star AndReew to the family. Having already impressed with his releases for Form Music, Amazing Records and Deeperfect, the young man from Budapest readies the new four track ’Surreal’ ep for his label debut. 

AndReew’s brand of funky, minimal techno carries all the hallmarks of the SCI+TEC sound. The release is lead by the popping melody and rising rushes of ‘Pray’ and the efficient, linear, snare-driven tool that is ‘Connect’.

On the flip we kick off with the hypnotic, rubbery rises and staccato vocal stabs of the title track, before being stripped to the ‘Bone’, with it’s pulsing, twisted siren closing the EP.  A fine opening label salvo from AndReew!




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