Techno

If you want a snapshot of where techno stands in any given year, and a preview of where it’s headed, look no further than Drumcode’s A-Sides compilation. Since 2012 it has marked the label debuts of countless vital Drumcode artists and affiliates, from Layton Giordani, Wehbba and Boxia, to Amelie Lens and ANNA, no less.... Read more »

Whilst Spain’s leading female techno spinner Fatima Hajji is currently on lockdown at home in Madrid, When We Dip caught up with her to discuss the change in her sound, her label Silver M and recent US shows plus much more. WWD: Hello Fatima, welcome to WWD! 2019 was a busy year for you and your own... Read more »

Alignment is an Italian DJ/Producer based in Berlin who is making a real name for himself at the moment with releases on Suara and Second State, and a very eagerly awaited ’Time’ EP soon approaching on Charlotte de Witte’s KNTXT imprint on 17th April. We spoke to him recently to discuss how it all came... Read more »

Sam Deliart AKA Farrago steps up with a new four-tracker on Amelie Lens’ imprint LENSKE. Kidney Shot is his third outing on the label following the very much revered Risin’ EP -which in 2018 inaugurated LENSKE including a collaboration with Lens and a remix by Kobosil- and the killer uncompromising Neontrance from last summer. Ahead... Read more »

Miami-based Jason Rault makes his debut on Analisar Records on March 30. The rising producer delivers a potent Industrial electronica meets techno blend, crafted with a deft dancefloor touch. The release features two original tracks in ‘Neutron’ and ‘Ratex’ along with a remix from BinaryFunction. Listen to the full premiere of ‘Ratex’ exclusively on When... Read more »

Dropping his third EP in just three months, Italian DJ/producer Frankyeffe boasts a work ethic unparalleled to the rest. Returning a mere weeks after his pounding ‘Insert’ EP, his brand new ‘Hear Me’ EP exhibits Suara’s iconic feline-themed artwork and sees the Italian techno typhoon revert to a more melodic standpoint. Frankyeffe, who also heads... Read more »

As a crucial figure in the history of the thriving Irish dance scene, and a favorite of the When We Dip team since their early formation in Dublin, Ian O’Donovan is an artist innately connected to the XYZ label. Through an illustrious career, he’s presented his unique blend of uplifting productions on behemoths such as... Read more »

Bastian Bux just unveils his new EP ‘Transition’ as he makes his debut on Monika Kruse‘s Terminal M Records. He drops three fine tracks that shows his mastery in the studio. The first track ‘Transition’ takes the lead of the EP. Its snow-plough kicks and off-beat bass notes bumping relentlessly in true techno style while... Read more »

Umek is back on his label 1605 with a two track EP made in collaboration with Cosmic Boys and Teenage Mutants. Based in Slovenia, UMEK boasts a career than spans over two decades, and his back catalogue includes many iconic anthems that have spanned generations. In recent times his music can be found on labels... Read more »

US producer Shaded makes a highly anticipated return to Tiga’s Turbo Recordings this month with a roaring two track EP titled ‘My Stimuli’. We’re very excited to present an exclusive sliver from the release in the form of a full premiere of the title track. We also caught up with the globe-trotting music producer to... Read more »