An old-school intricate mix from techno and trance aficionado BLAND!, DEFCON ONE is a lo-fi and modest to intense original track, blending pure energetic escapism with a slowly evolving industrial landscape of rhythmic hits and warped, playful layers of synth and exploration.
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Introducing a high-octane yet pristine debut from Trance and Techno producer MEK – Despegar is an unmistakable melodic dance tune, with a mighty presence that instantly connects.
Organic electronic rhythms both consistent and perfectly compressed for that tribal-hypnotic escapism of a timeless genre. D.J.NATHAN.FRIBERG captures the essence of old school house music, with the simplicity and slick appreciative style of Speaker Movement.
Finally something addictively brilliant in its organic simplicity. Budapest creatives The Hybrid Drummer Duo have built something of a cult following in recent years, their commitment to the rhythmic versatility of impassioned drum-work standing tall amidst a nostalgic and memorable approach in each and every case. Most recently, EH AH makes for a rather iconic independent hit.
Unsettle and entertain, be original but engaging and effective – provide unrivalled electronic escapism – boxes all finely ticked by the eclectic and bold repertoire of Ad al Maar.
Fiercely energising hyper-techno, carefully contrasting breathy and intimate vocals with relentless techno rhythms and old-school synths and samples – akin to the dawn of at-home producers. Lucy Duffner masters the space with confidence and character, for the nostalgic party anthem that is FRITTY BAR.
Introducing a completely fresh take on the limitless world of electronic dance music. Relentless kick rhythms and old-school synths present a sort of epic cavern of sound, as Mirosonic captures the space between two extremes, for the uniquely energising but haunting single CATWALK TRANCE, Galaxy Club Remix.
Clear a little floor space for this one, or get yourself some quality speakers or headphones for the full experience.
Amsterdam creative producer ShenniX captures an intoxicating balance between the looping intensity of techno and the artistic freedom of unlimited sound-play, with his latest unignorable release Let The Music Take You.
A long-time vocalist with a strong grip on the culture of dance and electronic music, Lee Tuan showcases the intricacies and depth of his approach to music production, with the soulful and addictive scope of his latest melodic techno release Azure Desire.
United Arab Emirates breakthrough house and techno producer Sarah R Jay recently launched the highly anticipated video for her evocative and epic single 300 Fallen Heroes.
Capturing a unique corner of Techno-Pop, Dubai’s Moonlit Glow is an intensely euphoric arrangement of synths, keys, rhythms and vocals, offering precisely the kind of drop into finely-crafted chaos and energy expected, alongside a poetic thread of images and ideas appreciating the late-night skyline of Dubai.
Souvenir is a dark and dystopian kind of hard-hitting dance track, but there’s also a softness and mystique to the vocal stylings and the underlying warmth of the mix. It’s a style of his own, in essence, and with the additional twists of flair brought through with the Ormus Remix, we’re reminded of the freedom of creative originality, and the true escapism of thoughtfully crafted electronic music.