Melodic Techno

Avant is a melodic techno DJ and producer based in Cologne. Recently, he released ‘Familiar Place,’ a collaboration with Solique on Adriatique’s esteemed imprint Siamese. Now, Avant is sharing a private edit of Monoloc’s legendary techno track ‘Trysome’ —a rework that pushes the original into new, cinematic territory by adding synth work and playing with... Read more »

We had the pleasure of catching up with Berlin-based analog maestro Hannes Bieger, who has recently unveiled his latest album, ‘Galaxies,’ on his own label, elektrons. This meticulously crafted journey through deep melodic textures and cosmic soundscapes sees Hannes embracing creative freedom after a period of transition. In this exclusive interview, we delve into the... Read more »

Amaeo is excited to share ‘The Remixes III,’ featuring fresh interpretations from Ede, INVŌKER, and Remcord, each bringing their own flavor to the originals. Ede reworks ‘Mysterio’ by co-label head Theologos, giving it a groovy, house-infused twist. His remix keeps the deep and mysterious vibe of the original but adds rolling snares and percussive energy,... Read more »

Belgian techno maestro Axel Haube features Chicago House legend Robert Owens on darkly sensual single ‘Rushing,’ his debut on Adam Beyer’s Truesoul imprint, out February 21st. Axel Haube offers ravers and underground fans melodic and cosmic techno, with darkly driving grooves and seductive synths echoing early trance influences. He’s played at Tomorrowland (Afterlife Stage), Circoloco... Read more »

Diversions Music are thrilled to welcome longtime friends and collaborators Wild Dark and Julian Prince to the label with their captivating new EP, ‘Schrödinger’s Cat.’ The duo’s story began at the legendary Club Twilo in New York during Sasha and John Digweed’s iconic residency, where a shared passion for music sparked their creative connection. While... Read more »

UK dance music antagonist, Works Of Intent (aka R.O.S.H.) is a vital voice in the underground who champions the sounds and stories of South Asian creatives in his role as Project Manager and Visual Designer for DAYTIMERS. Creator of dance music that hurts, he’s an expressive selector across four decks, and has played key clubs... Read more »

Barcelona-based Marginalia returns with the second installment of their ‘Bestiary’ VA series, featuring twenty-one forward-thinking productions from a diverse roster of rising talents. With ELIF at the helm, ‘Bestiary Vol. 2’ brings a fresh wave of modernistic underground house and techno to the dance floor. Highlights include ELIF’s ‘Being An Artist’ which features David LeSal,... Read more »

AVTEL is back with ‘Midnight Roses EP,’ their first EP of 2025, marking the beginning of a new trilogy. They deliver an immersive sonic experience where electronic music meets a captivating cinematic dimension. Including two tracks with distinct and strong identities, this EP oscillates between airy melodies and catchy drums, immersing the listener into an... Read more »

Los Angeles-based Iranian DJ, producer and Koncept event founder Mana Nabati, aka MANTI, is fast becoming one of the most exciting rising talents on the underground circuit. Crafting a unique and distinctive sound palette through an immersive education in Music Production and Sound Design at Point Blank Music School in LA, MANTi’s sonic journey is... Read more »

Momery is a Greek duo who have really made an impact over the last 18 months with releases on esteemed imprints like Siamese, HABITAT, ICONYC and more. We caught up with them recently to find out more about their journey, their local scene in Greece, and their plans for 2025… WWD: Your name, Momery, blends... Read more »