Melodic Techno

Electronic duo, Paul Deetman & Jelle Jansen have created something truly unique through their Huminal soubriquet. With an ability to transform listeners into another world with their aural artwork – mixing organic, analogue sounds and crisp rhythmic forms on a vivid sonic palette – the Dutch masters consistently produce dynamic and inspiring works that have lit up... Read more »

Moments of unbridled creation often manifest themselves in rather eccentric ways. Be it a sudden eureka moment, where the internal light-bulb flickers on sharply, or the seamless state of flow that appears when writer and pen are in-tune. But what about electronic musicians and that of the equipment around them? In Robert Babicz’s instance, the very sounds produced... Read more »

German techno and house composer Tim Engelhardt takes you on a deep dive into his peculiar-yet-relatable world of musical meanderings with ‘Idiosynkrasia’. True to the nature of idiosyncrasy, the album is more than the sum of its parts. It’s out this September on Stil Vor Talent. ‘Idiosynkrasia’ is an ode to the inspiration Tim finds... Read more »

The digital party lasted 10 hours and was held in partnership with Valhalla Music. On Saturday 12 and Sunday 13 September, Electronic Groove held its first digital festival with a lineup led by female talent from America and Europe. Artists from different corners of the world shared their sets recorded in Argentina, Spain, Turkey, Holland,... Read more »

Tom Zeta is one of the most exciting new live acts emerging from the Dutch scene. The Diynamic and Einmusika releasing talent started his career as a drummer and incorporates live drums into his performance of highly danceable and rhythmic melodic techno. Now he is coming with a Free Download on When We Dip called... Read more »

Öona Dahl delivers her debut EP on Watergate, continuing her fruitful partnership with Dance Spirit along the way. Last year’s memorable WhoMadeWho compilation saw Öona Dahl drop her first musical contribution on Watergate, collaborating with Dance Spirit for ‘Break The Stillness’, one of the highlights of the mix. The New York producer, DJ and sound... Read more »

For the next leg in the journey of Fur Coat’s imprint Oddity, Italian duo EarthLife step into the fold with a comprehensive EP consisting of four original tracks, and a remix appearance from Coeus. EarthLife is an artistic project born from the collaboration of Luca Garzione and Luigi Gargano. Developing a unique sound concept by... Read more »

Release number three from Istanbul’s techno power house RX Recordings comes from talented Brazilian producer Fred Lenix with three huge remixes from techno legend Radio Slave, French master Olivier Giacomotto and label boss Procombo. ‘Quantum Mechanics’ heads straight in to an agressive industrial inspired drive, assertively powering through as heavenly chords seemlessly guide you into... Read more »

All things considered, it’s been a pretty incredible twelve months for Ryan Murgatroyd and his Swoon Recordings imprint. Established in June 2019 as an outlet to champion South African talent and push the boundaries of traditional club music with its deep and soulful sonic leanings, Swoon has since forged itself a reputation as one of... Read more »

There is no name as synonymous with longevity and class through the lens of dance music as John Digweed’s. Twenty years ago, Digweed stepped into the radio world with a crate full of records, a sharp ear for blossoming talent, and an insatiable urge to share his arsenal of music with the world. Today, he announces the... Read more »