Modern techno music as we know it may have been pioneered by The Belleville Three in Detroit, however the foundation that Juan Atkins, Kevin Saunderson and Derrick May helped to build eventually spread around the world inspiring young producers in Germany, the UK and more, eventually reaching as far as Tel Aviv. Whilst Israel may not be the first country one may think of in terms of the genre, there are DJs and producers creating the music and adding their identity, spreading the sound to international territory. One of those producers are Nela. The Israeli-born artist is fostering a rich and astounding sound bursting with musicality. Already a fixture as a performer in her native Tel Aviv, the now Berlin-based act is establishing herself as a force in the electronic scene pumping out top-notch records and rocking the dance floor as a DJ.
Having made his rounds in the house scene releasing music on respected labels such as MadTech, Cajual and more, as well as his Origins imprint, Josh Butler has fired off an explosive round of 4x4 with his new EP 'Strategem'. Out on Rejected, the three-song record is a well-crafted array of deep, nightly grooves with a notch of tech stirred in the mix. The EP follows Butler's 'Heroes Of House' series, which included collaborations with house music pillars Todd Terry, Marshall Jefferson and Robert Owens, as well as Sante, Darius Syrossian and Bontan. You can stream the 'Strategem' EP below.
The ever illusive producer Zomby brings back proper 90s raving vibes with his new remix of OLSSON's single 'One In A Million'. Incorporating breakbeat drums with piano riffs that are definitely synonymous with classic house and breaks records of the era, the track will bring back a wave of nostalgia for those who were around during those times to experience this golden era.
Producer Dale Howard reconnects with Audiojack's Gruuv imprint with his latest EP 'Music Out'. Comprised of three tracks, the release packs a punch with Howard delivering high-spirited 4x4 designed to penetrate the dance floor. Shaking things up with a mixture of driving house infused with funk and disco, Dale Howard also shifts into spacey tech rhythms for more of a moody ride.
German producer, now based in London, Maya Schenk is set to release her new 'Grey B.' EP via her Henri imprint.
Pulling out a heavy duty arsenal of 4x4 fire, the track which rattles with a husky bass line, swinging drum kicks and chopped vocal samples. Alex Blanco is called upon for a rework of the track, keeping the original idea in place but twisting it just enough to add his own personal spices. There is also a dub edit of the track included in the package.
Italian producer Niro is set to release his new EP 'The P Connection' on the 3rd of March.
Consisting of three tracks 'The P Connection' is a multifaceted journey through the realms of sophisticated and future-forward broken-beat, deep house and dark, experimental electronica which leap past basic structures opting for finely crafted compositions. 'Fill The Colors With Soen' plays with atmospheric synth layers and jazzy undertones, laid out like a soundtrack to an intergalactic journey. Niro takes his spacey sound to the dance floors with 'Train Of Vicissitudes', a 4x4 bit laced with an acid tinging. 'Reminescence' finds Niro venturing into an unorthodox form of intense electronica that punches with brutal force.
Jazzanova have played an intricate part in helping to build the nu-jazz, broken-beat scene in the early 2000s, with careers that actually span back to the 90s. As a collective, and frankly some of the best to do it, their 2002 LP 'In Between' was a game changer, meshing together everything from soul, house, future jazz, broken beat, Hip-Hop and more. The Berlin crew also founded the label Sonar Kollektiv which has been responsible for releasing cutting edge tracks by artists such as Clara Hill, Micatone and more
Canadian producer Sid le Rock will release his new 'Elasticity' EP on the 3rd of March via My Favorite Robot Records. Comprised of three tracks, the new work is an inner and outer experience of midnight tech house, dark and steamy for the late night dance floors.
Liverpool duo HALEM have unveiled their new song entitled ‘Ghost’, and it’s raving scorcher. Built …
Croatia’s premiere electronic event Sonus Festival is set to mark it’s fifth birthday in style this summer, uniting the best talent from the house and techno worlds in one place for five days and five nights of party. Returning to idyllic Zcre Beach, Pag Island between 20th and 24th August, the first instalment of names makes Sonus #5 the most monumental to date. From global players Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Loco Dice and Ricardo Villalobos to underground hero Sonja Moonear plus club takeovers, boat parties and more, Sonus Festival is THE go to event for any house and techno fan.
