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microCastle’s first offering of 2024 welcomes Adrian Roman back to the label for his second artist showcase. Hailing from Spain, Adrian Roman first rose to prominence in 2021 with a string of superlative releases which redefined his sound, resulting in an aesthetic that was both cutting edge and effortlessly cool. Fully formed within the creative confines of his Castello studio, Adrian’s first microCastle project, 2022’s‘ Disturbing the Perception’ succeeded in showcasing his inventive approach to composition, while remaining club-effective, and in turn earning play from Aera, Fideles and Jimi Jules, amongst others. Moving forward the next eighteen months have proved to be impactful for the young Spaniard, recording standout projects for AZZUR and Sum Over Histories, releases which continued to build on his creative acumen, while remaining in the playlists of underground tastemakers Ame and Dixon. With 2024 beginning with Adrian’s latest Sum Over Histories vehicle ‘Oratorical Ability’, the Spaniard now makes a welcome return to microCastle with a six-track showcase entitled ‘This Is What I Was For A Moment’.

From the opening monochromes of ‘Le Sabbat’ Adrian’s craftsmanship reveals itself across this slow-burning piece, one where grating growls, granular flares and panoramic arps ultimately set the pace for the groove-centric ‘Customized Reality’. It’s here where Adrian puts a greater focus on the dancefloor, marrying hopeful vocal phrasing and silky chord stabs for a rejuvenating experience, while a drum-driven drop ultimately charts the course for a finale of deconstructed sonics and post-rave bliss. The haywire electricity of ‘Faces of Belmez’ finds the Spaniard once again flexing his creative muscles, as corrugated bleeps and cataclysmic rhythms provide a vast sense of space, creating the ultimate backdrop for distorted synths to propel choppy rhythms into dark underground passages, and perhaps onto some of the world’s most adventurous dancefloors.

The collection’s midway point is marked by the hypno-architecture of ‘Mind Design’. Trickling reverberations and long sighs of tonal tension wade through its pulsating framework, with frayed effects and thumping rhythms submerged beneath a buzzing panoramic glow. Played by Ame and sitting as one of the project's most enigmatic tracks is ‘TAGDI’ (They Are Gonna Do It). Tinted with contemplative synths and guttural vocals, Adrian’s unique emotionality peaks here, as he crafts a low-slung, slow-building dystopian romance, all while weaving in cerebral manipulations for an unforgettable ride. The mist breaks instantly on the collection’s final piece, as your thrusted into the muscular grooves of ‘Fear Track’. Horrifying vocal stabs strike, leaving the gauzy purple skies of ‘TAGDI’ behind for a more robust romp, one where anabolic basslines, retro-arps and off kilter percussion bring the release to a feverish peak. A fitting conclusion to a diverse collection of music, one where Adrian creates a journey that speaks to the complexities of life against an immersive and challenging backdrop.

Artwork: Mauricio Seidel
Mastered at Calyx, Berlin

Adrian Roman - Faces Of Belmez

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microCastle’s second offering of 2024 welcomes Upercent back to the label for a new EP. Since first appearing in 2011, Valencia based sound architect Upercent has developed a distinct brand of electronic futurism. An enthusiastic attitude towards experimentation, coupled with extraordinary creative vision has made the Spaniard one of the more unique artists to emerge in the last decade. Upercent’s first microCastle project, 2018’s 'Vuit', not only served as the imprint's second ever vinyl release, but continued the Valencia resident’s mission to create contemporary club tools and destabilizing sound explorations. Seemingly in constant motion moving forward, Upercent would go on to record projects for Diynamic, Kompakt and Watergate, amongst others, firmly establishing his place amongst the underground’s premiere talents. Now more than five years on from this elusive string of projects, it has been Habitat, Innervisions, Sum Over Histories and TAU which have been vehicles for his creative swell over the last two calendar years, reminding us of the niche he carved out during his initial rise, as he continues to maneuver himself through the confines of electronic music. With 2024 being highlighted by ‘Falling’, a two-track collaborative project with Germany’s Adana Twins, Upercent now returns to microCastle with ‘Persevere’.

Beginning with the organic monochromes of ‘Oracle’, Upercent’s craftsmanship reveals itself across the slow-burning piece, one where funked-up beats and rubbery basslines get peppered with skittering rhythms, thought provoking vocal samples and glitched-out electronics. Its subdued yet swing-heavy suspense while perfect for an astute dancefloor, also acts as an ideal segue into the hopeful qualities of ‘As It May See’. Paul Brenning’s vocals feature here, falling like raindrops atop woody kick drums and clustered sonics, eventually giving way to an interlude of soulful phrasing, coaxing beautifully with granular textures and ghostly swirls of wind, before tastefully moving forward as panoramic arps emerge for a mesmerizing finale.

Upercent’s distinct aesthetic continues on the fourth selection ‘Cult’. Perhaps the most direct composition on the EP, its six-minute running time quickly sets you adrift in a techno-inspired wasteland of deconstructed vocals and retro chord stabs. Both intimate and wide-ranging, it's a series of crystal-like drones which engulf your attention whole, creating a sombre, ceremonial backdrop for misty glitches and fog-like swells to create a scenic storyboard. Reverberating hits and twitchy rhythms fill the space of closer ‘Blau Cel’, a production where Upercent crafts a trek through mountainous dancefloor trails. Unbound by gravity, orchestral gestures sweep across mossy plains and frost-filled sighs, offering listeners another immersive journey into the uncharted realms of musical expression.

Artwork: Mauricio Seidel
Mastered at Calyx, Berlin

Upercent - Oracle

Surface Activation

Gary Beck returns to his label BEK Audio with the 5 tracker 'Surface Plant'. There's a lot of funk going on in this record, which has been tried and tested over the last year. Many of the tracks in the EP featured in Gary's recent Hör set. The track 'Just Keep Up' has been one of Gary's most requested track ID's. 

Gary Beck - Surface Plant (master)

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Victory

HNTR - Victory - Drumcode - DCX011

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Adam Beyer & Chris Avantgarde - Desolate Lands - Drumcode - DC329

MRS003 A1 Gary Beck - Hopper (MASTERED)

Dreaming Cat

Hold On

Tini Gessler - Come Around  (Extended Mix)

2PEOPL3 - INSANE (EXTD) PROMO

Fckng Serious 2025
Boris Brejcha, Frieder & Jakob - +100
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We’re celebrating a Fckng decade! German techno label Fckng Serious is turning 10 this August - and to mark the occasion, we’re releasing a very special EP unlike anything the label has done before.
6 artists, 3 tracks, 1 compilation EP. We had some fun and let the dice decide: our “Compilation Dice Roll” created three unique pairings and three brand-new tracks that couldn’t be more Fckng Serious. Ann Clue & Moritz Hofbauer - CPU Goes Wrong, Deniz Bul & Julian Wassermann - Code and Boris Brejcha & Frieder & Jakob - +100
Back in 2015, Boris Brejcha had a vision: to build a label where music is released exactly how the artist wants - no compromises. From day one, close friends Ann Clue, Deniz Bul, and duo Theydream were part of the label, shaping the Fckng Serious vibe with their music and crew spirit. Over time, the roster grew: Moritz joined in 2020, Frieder & Jakob in 2023, and in 2024, Julian Wassermann started releasing exclusively with the label. Fckng Serious has never been about one genre - it represents a broad range of electronic music.
Fun has always been the top priority. It’s not just about the sound - the crew energy is at the core. Over the last ten years, the label has grown into a major player with global releases, unique events, and its own merchandise line for fans around the world.
The label and its artists have evolved - and there’s still so much to come. Boris Brejcha and the whole Fckng Serious team have big plans for the future.
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Bushbaby
Pumpin Jumpin
(STPT035Xc)

RELEASE DATE:
Friday 15th August June 2025 (WORLDWIDE)

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There is no stopping Bushbaby in 2025. His run of heavy hitters continues with 'Pumpin Jumpin', a standout that pushes his sound into new territory.

This single is a clear marker of Bushbaby's evolution over the past two years, fusing energetic vocal chops, uniquely designed bass, and sharpened drum work for a vibe that's both mature and made for the rave.

What sets Bushbaby apart is his instinct for sound design, always dialling in details that other producers miss. With every release, he goes deeper, and 'Pumpin Jumpin' is proof that his creative streak isn't slowing down anytime soon.

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Pumpin Jumpin

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In Soft Power, Funk Assault turns their surgical precision toward the invisible forces that shape modern life - control not through force, but through aesthetics, etiquette, and algorithms. Across five tightly woven tracks, the duo dissects how obedience is engineered through desire, conformity, and digital seduction.

From the sterile luxury of Aesthetics of Desire to the algorithmic exhibitionism of Like Me, Watch Me, and the chilling calm of Obedience Spa, this EP is a reflection on how control has evolved -smoother, quieter, but no less powerful. Soft Power invites listeners to dance, reflect, and perhaps notice the strings they didn’t know were there.
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Artist: Funk Assault

Title: Soft Power

Label: Primal Instinct Rec.

Catalogue: PI09

Format: 12" Vinyl

Genre: Electronic

Style: #Techno

Release date: September 05, 2025
Mastering by Charles Accarisi

Artwork based on an idea by Cardle Design, made by Robert Radziejewski


Tracklist:

A1. Aesthetics of Desire
A2. Like me, Watch Me 
B1. Normal Is Weapon
B2. Obedience Spa 
B3. Terms and Conditions 

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Funk Assault - Normal Is Weapon [PI09]

Nicola Calbi, Rihen - Tribana

Big Zepper

A raw dispatch from the machine zone. This new 6-track EP captures the urgent, live-wired essence of an artist who's been with us since the beginning — shaping our sound with both music and visual work.

Crafted entirely in the moment using Elektron Digitakt, Behringer TD-3 and Soma Roat, the result is a relentless dive into monotone, forceful techno. Instinct and circuitry colliding in real time.

All tracks written and composed by David Mooni.
www.soundcloud.com/moondog83

Remix by Frank Borjak.
soundcloud.com/frankborjak

Mastering by Robert Kiss / Formal Method at Audioexit Studio.
www.soundcloud.com/formalmethodtechno

Art by Lunark9.
www.instagram.com/moonilunark9/

Catalogue number: Kall26

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Mooni - Familiar Anomalies

Premiere of "Silent Widow" by Linear Phase, taken from "Static Rite" EP, forthcoming on Spazio Magnetico

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https://spaziomagnetico.bandcamp.com/album/static-rite

Label: Spazio Magnetico
Artist: Linear Phase
Title: Static Rite EP
Track: Silent Widow
Catalogue Number: SPZMGN02
Format: Vinyl/Digital 
Release Date: September 12, 2025
Mastering: Daniele Serraino, Beatside Studio
Artwork: Daniele Serraino, Beatside Studio

“Static Rite” is the result of a sonic dialogue between two producers, D/n and Linear Phase, united by a deep, hypnotic, and physical approach to techno. The EP unfolds within the realm of hypnotic/RAW techno, where repetition becomes a perceptual language and sound turns into ritual.
Italian-born, Berlin-based D/n contributes the A-side with “Resonant Shift” and “Blind Motion,” two tracks built on dub textures, dark atmospheres, and broken rhythmic structures. His magnetic, slow-burning sound reflects years of evolution from the underground acid scene to immersive techno sets in venues like Tresor and Zur Klappe. D/n’s tracks have garnered support from renowned artists.
On the B-side, Spanish producer Linear Phase offers “Mandatory” and “Silent Widow,” showcasing his refined modular synthesis and deep sound design. With over 50 releases on labels like Drumcode LTD, Planet Rhythm, and Edit Select, his style fuses ambient depth with raw, hypnotic intensity. 

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Static Rite EP

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Linear Phase - Silent Widow [Premiere I SPZMGN02]

Rotterdam - Belfast EP part 1 is the result of two day studio session with Secret Cinema in Psycatron’s Belfast based studio. Two days of playing around with synths, recording everything that goes on and cutting and pasting it all into a big fat sounding project. The result was three absolutely banging tracks with a unique sound. Proper gems… 

Two of those tracks can be found on Gem Records. The third will be released on Psycatron’s own Inflyte Records towards the end of June as Rotterdam – Belfast EP part 2. The introduction of another quality techno label to the scene is very welcome! 

"Toy Soldiers" is best described as banging Detroit techno with lots of melody and lots of drive. The bright yet warm synths are a contrast to the heavy pumping kick and quirky sound effects. You’ve got to love this track’s uniqueness. "Nova-K" is more of a hypnotizing groove that features a mysterious sounding arpeggiator and a spacey soundscape over a funky rhythm and bassline. Both tracks are equipped with the tools to create some quality dance floor insanity.

Stephan Bodzin - "Will def hammer both of these tunes!!! Killers!!! Toy Soldier’s my fave here. 6/5."

Pig (Pig&Dan) - "WOW! Toy Soldiers is a real anthem!!!!"

Guy J - "This is such a GREAT release guys!! I am loving both trax here!!!! Thnx and good luck."

Laurent Garnier - "Ohhh YESSSSSSSSSSSS!! I am loving Toy Soldiers… 5/5!!”

Kenny Larkin - "Toy Soldiers is SLAMMIN!!! Will be playing these for sure guys!!”

Karotte - "Again a great release on Gem!! 2 great tracks from 2 big players from the scene. Love it!!"

Hernan Cattaneo - "Nova k is really REALLY good guys! Will be playing 100%"

Nick Warren - "Loving Toy Soldiers BIG TIME guys!!! Superb track!"

Jamie Anderson - "As to be expected from this collab - Both GREAT tracks!"

Mauro Picotto - "Great techno here!! What more can you say? Great tracks!”

Dosem - "Oh yessss.... Amazing tracks! PURE GEM LOVE!!”

Alan Fitzpatrick - "Great release, great artists, great music! Definite support from me on Nova-K."

Alexander Kowalski - "Brilliant teamwork!! I am totally in love with both tracks!!"

Steve Ward - "Fooookin S.I.C.K. Both tunes are as good as a pair of perfect titties!"



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