Melodic Techno

Premiere: Michael Mayer mesmerizes on Kompakt with quixotic, curious cuts across 9 track album, ‘The Floor Is Lava’
Michael Mayer albums don’t come round too often, which is one of many reasons why his fourth collection, ‘The Floor Is Lava,’ is a genuine event. It’s been eight years since his last one, the collaborative & released on !K7; its predecessors, Mantasy (2012) and Touch (2004), took their sweet time, too. It’s no real... Read more »

Premiere: Hrag Mikkel amazes on Amaeo’s ‘To Be Discovered’ VA with sharp synth work and organic drums on ‘Memory Lane’
Amaeo proudly presents its third compilation, ‘To Be Discovered,’ featuring nine diverse tracks from a mix of both new and familiar faces. This compilation showcases a wide range of styles, making it a versatile addition to any DJ set. The compilation kicks off with ‘Much Future No Present,’ a collaboration between Greek producers Mangata Projekt... Read more »

Little Talk with Alfred Heinrichs
German producer and label boss Alfred Heinrichs recently dropped ‘Regenbogenbrücke (Let Them Go)’ featuring Haexxa on his personal imprint, IAM MELODIC TECHNO. Having completed the next chapter of his emotional journey with his forthcoming album, ‘I AM YOU,’ which will be released later this year on the imprint- Alfred continues to channel his life experiences... Read more »

Premiere: I Promised Mom marks Marginalia debut with deliciously dark disco on ‘Phones Away’
Rising talent I Promised Mom returns to Marginalia with New York City spoken word poet and MC, David LeSal for ‘Phones Away’, following his release on ‘Bestiary Vol. 1’ earlier this year. I Promised Mom is a Paris-based artist who soon became an influential talent with support from many artists among the indie dance and... Read more »

Premiere: Stil & Bense enchant on Fenestra debut with exquisite electronica across 3 track ‘Love At First Sight’ EP
Fenestra warmly welcomes Stil & Bense with with an exciting new EP, ‘Love At First Sight.’ The title track enchants listeners with its exquisite melody, weaving a delicate and unique sonic tapestry that resonates deeply. ‘Run Run’ takes a different approach, delivering an electrifying Indie Dance experience with a hook line that grabs you instantly... Read more »

Premiere: Recondite impresses on Plangent Records with melancholic, minimalist atmospheres on ‘INDIFFERENT’ LP
Esteemed German producer Recondite set to drop the ‘INDIFFERENT’ LP, which he will be launching with a release party hosted by NDSM at ADE on October 18th. “The word INDIFFERENT reflects what I often felt in recent times. Not just a feeling but a desire for things less pointed. It seems to be a general... Read more »

Prima Lux mixed by Pattn
Newcastle native Pattn has established himself as a regular at fabric London, pushing a sound at the intersection of deep house, breaks and indie dance. Elsewhere in the capital, he has made his mark at FOLD, E1, HERE at Outernet, and Phonox. Across Europe, Pattn has performed at Berlin’s Sisyphos and the infamous Wild Corner... Read more »

Premiere: Mike Gannu marks Atlant debut with ancestral atmospheres & tribal elements on ‘Henko’ EP
Behind the alias Mike Gannu stands a DJ and producer celebrated as one of the most promising emerging artists in the melodic techno scene today. Since 2009, he has been deeply involved in the world of DJing, and more recently in music production. His musical approach is characterized by its energy, his ability to take... Read more »

Premiere: Auggië lends late-night, lush touch to Esoteric Circle’s ‘Missing You’ on Amaeo’s ‘The Remixes II’
Amaeo is excited to present ‘The Remixes II,’ a fresh take on two standout tracks from the label’s roster, featuring remixes by Mëhill and Auggië that bring new energy to the originals. First up is Mëhill’s remix of FAE’s ‘Nemesi.’ A familiar name at Amaeo, Mëhill returns for the third time, delivering a four-to-the-floor dancefloor... Read more »

Inspired by his children’s creative development, Lane 8 releases magical album ‘Childish,’ via This Never Happened
Lane 8 returns with his fifth full-length album ‘Childish’ on his own This Never Happened label. His first album of new music since 2022’s ‘Reviver,’ ‘Childish’ finds acclaimed electronic producer Daniel Goldstein merging his decade-plus work as Lane 8 with a personal life full of music, art, family, and the joy that creativity so often... Read more »