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Holden Federico Debuts on SK_eleven Sub Label SK_X with Deliverance EP
SK_eleven has signed the latest release by Holden Federico to SK_X. The Deliverance EP consists of dark, hypnotic and even melodic techno.
Alexander Johannson Teams Up with Mattias Fridell on the Simhall 101 EP
Alexander Johansson and Mattias Fridell have continued their long collaborative history with a “machine funk” effort, the Simhall 101 EP.
Abstract Division Deliver Sublime Hypnotic Techno in Anybody is Nowhere EP
The Anybody is Nowhere EP sees Abstract Division close the symbolic loop on a sentiment born of the indecision once facing techno artists.
Marco Bailey Releases Dart EP via His Own Techno Label, MATERIA
Out on his own MATERIA imprint is the Dart EP by Belgian techno figurehead Marco Bailey, which consists of four minimal techno cuts.
Reeko and Tensal Team Up on Hard Techno EP, Tremendous Satan’s Doom
Spanish artists Reeko and Tensal have released a hard techno EP titled Tremendous Satan’s Doom on the former’s imprint, Mental Disorder.
Karim Maas and Stave Release Texturological Techno EP, Godless
Collaborating once again, U.K. artist Karim Maas and Chicago’s Stave have delivered an experimental techno album titled Godless [UVB76-LP002].
Otik Releases Genre-Bending EP, Trifecta, on Club Qu
London producer Otik has channeled his sublime style into a genre-be-damned EP, the four-track Trifecta by way of Club Qu.
Black Artist Database Goes Multimedia with Black Creative Database
Following its May rebrand, Black Artist Database has now expanded outside of music with a new directory called Black Creative Database.
Andy Barker of 808 State has Died
Andy Barker, one of the members of late ’80s electronic music group 808 State, has passed away.
DJ Godfather Announces New Album, This Detroit Thing Of Ours
On November 12th, DJ Godfather will follow up his debut album with another longform work titled This Detroit Thing Of Ours via Databass.
19 COVID-19 Infections Tied to Berghain as Cases Spike in Germany
World-famous Berlin nightclub Berghain’s first recorded outbreak arrived during a surge of COVID-19 cases that followed Germany’s reopening.
Fundraiser for Former Fabric Promoter Shaun Roberts’ Cancer Treatment Exceeds Goal
Former Fabric promoter Shaun Roberts has launched a fundraiser to help cover his medical costs that exceeded its £75,000 target within hours.
Regis Concludes EPM20 Series with Surprise Techno 3-Tracker, Beyond The Reach Of Time EP
EPM Music has announced a full EP by U.K. techno figurehead regis. The Beyond The Reach Of Time EP will cap off their EPM20 series.
Luigi Tozzi Delivers Hypnotic Techno EP, Almost Blue
The latest release out on Manuel Anós’ Non Series imprint is a four-track EP by Italian DJ and producer Luigi Tozzi.
Tresor Director Dimitri Hegemann Speaks at BAM-C 3.0 on Sarajevo Hotel Transformation
Tresor Co-Founder Dimitri Hegemann participated in a panel talk at BAM-C 3.0 on how the disused Igman Hotel could be repurposed.
Baltimore House DJ Lisa Moody Passes Away
Baltimore DJ Lisa Moody – one half of DJ duo The Girl Squad and co-promoter of the Deep Sugar events – has passed away.
Finalversion3 Delivers Techno with Groove on Costilla de Adan EP
Finalversion3 has debuted on Devotion Records with the Costilla de Adan EP, a showing of his at once organic and corrosive style of techno.
Robert Hood to Revive Monobox Alias for Forwardbase Kodai EP and Regenerate Album
Robert Hood will revisit the Monobox alias with the Forwardbase Kodai EP in October and an album titled Regenerate in November.
Swedish House Mafia Named in Pandora Papers for Offshore Financial Operations
The Pandora Papers found that hundreds of wealthy individuals had started offshore companies – including DJ trio Swedish House Mafia.
Boiler Room Reportedly Acquired by Ticketing Platform DICE
Ticketing platform DICE has reportedly purchased broadcasting platform Boiler Room for an as yet unspecified amount.
Crystal Geometry Returns to Sonic Groove Records with Industrial Techno LP, Distressing Visions
Crystal Geometry’s second studio-length album on Adam X’s Sonic Groove Records is a ten-track LP titled Distressing Visions.
Revier Südost on Allegations of Racism: “We were Not Meeting Our Own Standards”
In total, at least five allegations of racist, homophobic and aggressive behavior have now been leveled at Berlin club Revier Südost’s staff.
Krenzlin Releases Just No Reasons EP via Warg
Krenzlin, has landed on Melbourne label Warg with his latest three-track techno record, the Just No Reasons EP.
Return of Ibiza Nightlife All but Confirmed, Pending TSJB Decision
Ibiza clubs are likely to reopen from October 8th. The final decision depends on whether the TSJB approves the use of COVID-19 passports.
Oxygeno Releases Techno EP, A Vicious Cycle, via Lost Verses
Spanish DJ and producer Oxygeno has followed up the first release on his new label, Lost Verses, with the techno EP A Vicious Cycle [LV002].
Traxman Returns to Moveltraxx with Freaky Brotha EP
Traxman’s four-track Freaky Brotha EP sees him once again bring his brand of ghetto house, juke and techno to French label Moveltraxx.
Dustin Zahn, Denise Rabe, Drumcell Feature on Arkham Audio VA Compilation
Less than a year after Cri Du Coeur launched Arkham Audio, the label has released its first VA compilation: Arkham Friends Part 1 & 2.
Tresor Records Shares “Diffusus” by TYGAPAW from Tresor 30
Ahead of Tresor 30, Tresor Records has teased an indelible cut by none other than American DJ and producer TYGAPAW.
Producer and Vocalist Yush of UK Garage Crew Anthill Mob has Died
Andrew Alcee, a producer and vocalist known professionally as Yush of UK garage group Anthill Mob, has passed away.