Melodic Techno

Soul Button talks about the concept of his new album ‘Phantom Existence’ [Interview]
Soul Button proudly presents his debut album, “Phantom Existence”. An expressive, conceptual work revealing a unique musical and artistic approach. Featuring 12 tracks of deep, reverberating tunes; each tells a different story while delivering a synonymous message of freedom. A masterpiece with a blend of melancholic rhythms and captivating vocals by Terry Grant, Mistier, Photographs.... Read more »

Premiere: Danish duo Baime release a new track on Radikon’s second compilation
Radikon’s annual Reto compilation celebrates its second edition with catalogue number 008. It’s been a year full of ecstatic highs and grueling lows, but most of all, great electronic music. Reto II is dedicated to everyone – fans, artists and collaborators – that helped make Radikon’s inaugural journey a year to remember. Reto II features... Read more »

Made in Paris unveils her new EP ‘Pursuit’
Deep inside the solitary driving force of techno, tech house and deep moods lives Made in Paris, a name in Australian dance music too infectious not to indulge in. A triple J and Australian festival favourite, Made in Paris has also caught the eye of Mixmag, Radio 1, Datatransmission, Ibiza Sonica for her smooth yet... Read more »

Premiere: Watergate’s new resident and agency signing Braunbeck steps up for his label debut
Braunbeck’s punchy grooves and tender melodies have been sound-tracking Watergate since 2017 when the Stuttgart native made an unassuming Wednesday night debut at the O*RS label event in March that year. Since then, the artist has built fans and cred in equal measures, playing regularly for WG, playing Circoloco in Ibiza and launching the fledgling... Read more »

Select Cuts 177 mixed by Ae:ther
Born and raised in Rome, with German DNA and a diverse musical palette Ae:ther is an artist who has quickly established his pedigree as a formidable producer and selector through scintillating DJ sets and a batch of stunning releases. Now based in Berlin, the 29-year-old has returned to the motherland where he is steadily cultivating... Read more »

Kadosh on his microcastle debut, the state of the industry and more [Interview]
Rising out of Israel’s electronic underground and making their microcastle debut are Kadosh & Nariz. The former sits as one of his country’s most highly touted artists. In relatively short order the Tel Aviv resident has found a home on Innervisions, Watergate Records and Aeon, while also receiving praise from Ame, Dixon, Adana Twins, Frankey... Read more »

Adana Twins celebrate the first anniversary of their label TAU
It’s been a year since the Adana Twins conceived their label TAU. In that time they have successfully signed and released a slew of tracks that have captured the imaginations of influential selectors and dancefloor lovers alike. To celebrate their first anniversary, and all the success it has brought them, the Adana Twins take charge... Read more »

Premiere: HOKI mark debut album release with powerful vocal cut ‘Wild Forgotten’
HOKI is a new collaborative project from Montreal producer and composer Varti Deuchoghlian and Australian vocalist and songwriter Brent McCormick. With nearly two decades of combined experience in music, the pair have come together to create an exhilarating album titled ‘Strangest Of Us All’. The 11 track album showcases their stellar instrumental skills and songwriting... Read more »

Premiere: Hunter/Game make their well-deserving return to Last Night On Earth
Milanese duo Hunter/Game make their well-deserving return to Last Night On Earth with a four-track EP of tasteful depth, packed with their refined productions that span a range of styles and moods. Title track ‘Lost’ is a slow-building progression that gives the haunting female vocals an impressive space to explore. Growing drum loops stack across... Read more »

Premiere: Jonas Rathsman drops a fresh new collaboration with Lazarusman
ELEMENTS label boss Jonas Rathsman drops a fresh new collaboration with the innovative slam poet and spoken word artist from Johannesburg known as Lazarusman. A tribal afro-infusion blending the sounds of Jonas’ crisp Scandinavian techno and the clever prose of the South African poet. Rathsman shows off his unique, driving club sounds, the revolving synths... Read more »