Factory Floor
Debut album from London-based techno punks delights and disappoints in equal measure. Wed 2 Oct 2013
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The greatest techno albums you've never heard
Unsung techno albums you may not have heard of. Tue 8 Oct 2013
HOLOVR - Holo Earth
Immersive ambient techno album from Jimmy Billingham. Sat 6 Sep 2014
Round up
A few titbits from the last week that didn't make the main stream. Mon 22 Aug 2016
Shy Talk
Compilations are brilliant.For years I used to record the John Peel radio show and then listen through the tapes over the following days, editing Sun 16 Jan 2005
techno logic
This is the second in my series of compilations and it's called techno logic (read about my first compilation to get some useful background info.). Sat 30 Apr 2005
Compy 5
A new compilation!Some great sounds here with a distinctive acidy bent near the start, including the amazing Fake Blood remix of Mad Again by South Fri 11 Jul 2008
Compy 30
A compilation of some of the best tracks I've been listening to recently, includes Dead Fader, Max Cooper, Mark E and Jonsson/Alter. Wed 21 May 2014
Pattern Repeat
Excellent collection of singles from Kenneth Christiansen and Dennis Uprock. Mon 1 Sep 2014
Dasha Rush - Sleepstep
Spooky and immersive album of ambient techno from Russian producer. Wed 29 Apr 2015
Sicko Scholarship
Like Detroit Techno? Help the Detroit Sound Conservancy by supporting the Sicko Scholarship Wed 20 May 2015
8 Years Of Fachwerk
A new compilation celebrating eight years of Mike Denhert's label. Fri 11 Sep 2015
Label: Sound & Object
Sound & Object is a record label from Germany and Canada run by Michael Pettit, aka DJ and producer Mikaere. Thu 28 Apr 2016
Music Round-up April 2008
I've been listening to more music than ever this month. A lot of it has come in the form of free music, like the Resident Advisor podcasts and CDs Sat 3 May 2008
Music Round-up September 2008
September was a bumper month of music listening, taking in 5 Golden Years In The Wilderness, a 3 CD compilation celebrating 5 years of Buzzin' Fly, Sat 4 Oct 2008
The Mole - As High As The Sky
I discovered the debut album by Canadian Colin de la Plante aka The Mole in (at least) one end of year best-of list. Originally released Thu 12 Feb 2009
Kettenkarussell
Have a quick listen to Kettenkarussell. If you like the mix of techno and live electronics, then grab the mnml ssgs mix too. Fri 17 Sep 2010
Legowelt - The Teac Life
New album from Legowelt called The Teac Life. Download for free. Fri 26 Aug 2011
Elektro Guzzi
Elektro Guzzi present a tradiditonal setup as a band, yet make techno music. It has to be heard to be believed. Mon 5 Dec 2011
House of Black Lanterns
Debut album Kill The Lights from House of Black Lanterns is just wonderful. Thu 9 May 2013
Ian O'Donovan - 200 Techno Series - Episode 7
Deep, dubby techno mix from Ian O'Donovan. Brilliant. Tue 29 Apr 2014
Mike Dehnert - Lichtbedingt
Tenth album from techno stalwart is for the club and the headphones. Tue 10 Jun 2014
Scuba Death - Nitrogen Narcosis
An ambient techno concept album based on a near death experience. Mon 29 Sep 2014
SHXCXCHCXSH - This Hmming Reverie
Great melodic track from the recent SHXCXCHCXSH album Linear-S Decoded Mon 6 Oct 2014
Compy 33
A new selection of pop and techno including Martyn, Legowelt, JD Twitch and Weval. Tue 4 Nov 2014
aufnahme + wiedergabe - Secret Thirteen Spotlight
Punk, techno and industrial pop make up this rousing mix for Secret Thirteen. Sun 14 Dec 2014
Juju & Jordash - Clean-Cut
Jazzy third album of cosmic techno from the Israeli duo. Sun 11 Jan 2015
Agents of Time - Emperor
Massive techno anthem from Italian trio Fri 8 May 2015
Zenker Brothers - Immersion
Debut album from real life siblings ticks all the right boxes. Sat 9 May 2015
Aithale - Golden Thread
Greek producer debuts album of tough but melodic techno. Thu 28 May 2015
Mooryc - Take 'Em All
Strong 6 track EP from the Polish producer has crossover appeal. Mon 8 Jun 2015
Hauntologists - Hush
Driving techno with acid tones. Tue 7 Jul 2015
The Untold Story of London Techno, 1989-1997
The early days of Techno in London. Tue 21 Jul 2015
Psychick Warriors Ov Gaia - 1989
Great reissued track from the Dutch industrial noisemongers turned house pioneers. Tue 25 Aug 2015
Repeat - Tanks Ahead (The Black Dog Remix)
Listen to an early remix from The Black Dog. Thu 27 Aug 2015
Heathered Pearls - Body Complex
Beautiful electronic music, ambient and upbeat. Sun 11 Oct 2015
Farewell basic_sounds
After 5 years and 64 releases, dub techno netlabel basic_sounds closes it's doors. Fri 4 Dec 2015
Petre Inspirescu - Delir 2
Simple and subtle yet vibrant and heartwarming textures on new album. Fri 4 Dec 2015
Mechanical Techno - Ghost in the Machine Music
Can you make Techno with a record player? Yes you can. Mon 7 Dec 2015
New music #1
A quick rundown of new music worth checking out. Mon 9 May 2016
A few good tunes Vol 11
A mini compilation with some top tips, including Der Zyklus, E.R.P. and SHXCXCHCXSH. Tue 10 May 2016
THUMP Mix: Legowelt
A rare mix from Legowelt, one to savour. Thu 12 May 2016
Facticity
Boutique Techno label Infrastructure New York celebrate with a wealth of aural riches. Thu 23 Jun 2016
Body 2:2 Mind
Quality Dub Techno EP featuring Dorisburg & Efraim Kent, DJ Nobu, Iori and naturalelectronic.system. Mon 13 Mar 2017
Round up
A quick news round up for the last week in electronic music. Sun 4 Nov 2018
Leslie Winer - Witch
After the very first listen to this album I was disappointed. The height of expectation was too much. Of course if you're aware of my album rating Fri 28 Jan 2005
Alex Smoke - Paradolia
Quite a surprise this album. Having only heard the odd track beforehand and not being too impressed, this has turned out to be a rather spectacular Tue 4 Apr 2006
Fabric Live 28 - Evil Nine
What a stonker this compilation is. It's the epitome of these genre-mashups that are so popular at the moment. Evil Nine are Tom Beaufoy Wed 21 Jun 2006
Steven Tang - Little White Earbuds 173
Almost as good as his debut album Disconnect To Connect, this podcast from Steven Tang is smooth and luscious. Sun 25 Aug 2013
The Field - From Here We Go Sublime
The Field - From Here We Go Sublime Swedish artist Axel Willner describes his music as The Field as "somewhere between soundscapes and classic Sat 5 May 2007
John Foxx & Jori Hulkkonen - Evangeline
The perfect blend of eighties pop and today's Techno sensibilities. Fri 23 Aug 2013
Music Round-up October 2007
"Music Round-up" is a new column. At the end of each month I'll do a quick round-up of the new (and old) music I've been listening to in Sun 4 Nov 2007
Music Round-up February 2008
Justus Kohncke - DoppellebenIn preparation for his forthcoming Safe and Sound album, I picked up this previous Justus Kohncke release and Mon 3 Mar 2008
Akiko Kiyama
You can almost hear the classical music training in the sounds of techno producer Akiko Kiyama. Mon 31 Mar 2008
Music Round-up March 2008
undefined Miss Kittin - BatboxEasily the best album from Caroline Herve since her collaborative album Kittenz and Thee Glitz with Felix Da Housecat Sat 5 Apr 2008
Burial DJ Kicks
The next installment in the DJ Kicks series comes from dubstep dude Burial. There's no tracklist yet but here's the !K7 press release:Coup!!K7 Tue 22 Apr 2008
Richie Hawtin
To celebrate their 100th podcast, Resident Advisor present a mix by techno god Richie Hawtin. Mon 28 Apr 2008
Music Round-up July 2008
This month's music round-up includes third installment in the wonderful We Make It Good series (presented by Shilo) from Sinden and debut album from Santogold. Sun 3 Aug 2008
In Vitro
Wonderful ambient, techno sounds from In Vitro. Grab their Falso Self En Androides EP for free. Tue 3 Mar 2009
DJ Pete podcast
This week's Resident Advisor podcast is by Peter Kuschnereit, aka DJ Pete, and although I've still to hear it, the tracklisting looks Mon 23 Mar 2009
basic_sounds netlabel
Introducing basic_sounds netlabel, whose primary philosophy is:to expose the world to the music we love by promoting new emerging electronic Tue 24 Aug 2010
Compy 25
Compy 25 includes Claro Intelecto, Chord, Lawrence, Erich Schall, Andre Lodemann, Marc Houle, Mike Dehnert, The Black Dog, Delta Funktionen, Recondite, Voices From The Lake Feat and Textural Being. Wed 3 Oct 2012
Music Review 2012
My annual music review for 2012, covering best albums, singles/EPs, compilations and podcasts. Fri 28 Dec 2012
Laurel Halo - XLR8R Podcast 321
Enjoyable, lo-fi mix that expertly connects a range of musical styles. Recommended. Sat 16 Nov 2013
Best albums of 2013
Here's the albums from 2013 I reckon I will listen to again next year. Mon 16 Dec 2013
Terrence Dixon - The Mission
Solid techno from Terrence Dixon's recent album Badge of Honor. Tue 21 Jan 2014
Kangding Ray - Secret Thirteen Mix 108
Great mix of techno and guitar. The Nick Cave remix is a particular highlight. Mon 3 Mar 2014
Kangding Ray - Solens Arc
New album from Kangding Ray joins the dots between techno and ambient. Sat 15 Mar 2014
Vril - Torus XXXII
Tuneful dub techno from mysterious producer Vril. Tue 8 Apr 2014
Gesloten Cirkel - Submit X
Another amazing techno release in 2014... top work Gesloten Cirkel! Mon 19 May 2014
Matt Karmil - ----
Think The Field meets Actress and you're in the right ballpark. Fri 20 Jun 2014
Joey Anderson - After Forever
Not quite techno, not quite house, After Forever fills a space in between. Tue 29 Jul 2014
Objekt - Ganzfeld
Quality track from techno master aka TJ Hertz. Thu 7 Aug 2014
Aroy Dee - Until The Music Dies
Top track from Steven Brunsmann's debut album Sketches. Mon 11 Aug 2014
Answer Code Request - Code
Beautifully languid selection of tracks on Patrick Graser's debut album. Thu 21 Aug 2014
Vril - Smoke Machine Podcast 089
Just discovered this podcast from the mysterious producer Vril from last year. Fri 3 Oct 2014
Compy 34
Here's the last compilation for 2014, another selection of dreamy techno and uncompromising pop. Mon 8 Dec 2014
Ghostly Swim 2
Second free collaborative compilation from Adult Swim and Ghostly. Mon 29 Dec 2014
Head High - Hex Factor
Storming, rave-fuelled track from Head High, aka Rene Pawlowitz of Shed. Mon 29 Dec 2014
VLEK year 2
Belgium's premier underground electronic music label releases their second anthology... for free! Tue 27 Jan 2015
Dasha Rush - Micro Universe
Beautiful ambient sounds from Russian techno producer. Mon 16 Mar 2015
Matias Aguayo - El Rudo Del House
First in a four part EP series hints at great things Thu 19 Mar 2015
DJ Octopus - Purple Pills
From a very strong 4-track EP, here's my favourite cut. Mon 4 May 2015
Erich Schall - Dubcutan
Lovely dubbed out EP from the German techno producer Thu 7 May 2015
A few good tunes Vol 1
A few top tunes worth checking out, includes Efdemin, Lake Haze and Ruede Hagelstein. Wed 27 May 2015
DMX KREW - Keuswask
Amazing track from pagan-inspired techno reissue. Fri 19 Jun 2015
Dense & Pika - Lynn
Belting 4-track EP from London duo. Thu 25 Jun 2015
Function - Berghain 07
As Function, David Sumner delivers the seventh Berghain mix. Thu 9 Jul 2015
Jupiter Jax - Visions
Lovely debut album of vintage house vibes. Sat 25 Jul 2015
Lakker - Pylon
A monster of a track from a monster of an album. Sun 26 Jul 2015
Fake Blood - FABRICLIVE Promo Mix
Energetic selection from Fake Blood in advance of his FABRICLIVE show next week. Thu 30 Jul 2015
The Black Dog - Commodification
A particular favourite from the new album Neither/Neither. Fri 11 Sep 2015
A few good tunes Vol 5
Six essential tracks from Saab Knutson, Helen Hauff, Heated Heads, Adra, Gesloten Cirkel and Special Request. Fri 25 Sep 2015
Senking - Grolar
Top tough Techno tune from the new Senking album Closing Ice. Wed 30 Sep 2015
The Black Dog - Neither/Neither
A triumphant return to form for the Sheffield Techno trio. Sat 3 Oct 2015
Answer Code Request - MDR 18
Patrick Graser returns with a top quality four track EP. Wed 18 Nov 2015
isolatedmix 58 - Joachim Spieth
Seriously chilled-out affair from German Ambient Techno producer Joachim Spieth. Thu 10 Dec 2015
Kangding Ray - Cory Arcane
The sound of David Letellier taking Techno to another plain. Fri 11 Dec 2015
Mic Meimaroglou - Colonized EP
Not just a functional 3-track EP of dancefloor ready Techno from Greek producer. Sun 13 Dec 2015
Ancestral Voices Mix
Liam Blackburn mix under his Ancestral Voices guise for self-titled. Sun 3 Jan 2016
Spotify Dec 2015
Here's the best music I heard on Spotify during December (not counting the albums I bought). Tue 5 Jan 2016
Forthcoming albums of note
Some albums coming in the next few weeks, from Alex Smoke, Roly Porter, Junior Boys, Stillhead, Tiga, nonkeen and Andrew Weatherall. Sun 10 Jan 2016
Paula Temple - FACT Mix 532
An hour of pummelling Techno to massage your brain. Fri 22 Jan 2016
Compy 39
A nine track selection with my favourite Techno Pop from 2015. Thu 11 Feb 2016
Mike Dehnert - Echo 8
New EP of raw, floor techno from the Fachwerk label boss is his fourth installment in the celebrated Close Basement Series. Mon 15 Feb 2016
DUST - She Woke Up In Water
Techno meets Grindcore on this superb track from debut album. Thu 18 Feb 2016
Dax J - The Invisible Man
Ben Klock favourite with a new EP out on Monnom Black. Wed 2 Mar 2016
Dorisburg - Cirkla
Great taster from Swedish producer's stunning debut album. Tue 22 Mar 2016
A few good tunes Vol 9
More top tunes worth checking out, includes Anders Brorby, Secret Boyfriend, Grammar of Movement and more. Thu 24 Mar 2016
The Field - The Follower
Great opening track from new album of the same name by The Field. Tue 5 Apr 2016
Leafar Legov - Resident Advisor Podcast 514
A superb hour of chilled beats from one half of Kettenkarussell. Wed 6 Apr 2016
New SHXCXCHCXSH album on the way
New album from the Swedish Techno experimentalists SHXCXCHCXSH due in early June. Thu 7 Apr 2016
Drafted - Frames From The Lake
Debut EP from new Italian producer delivers blueprint Techno. Thu 14 Apr 2016
Henning Baer - Fighting the Dogs
Inaugural release on new label MANHIGH is from the label owner Henning Baer. Wed 20 Apr 2016
Urbano - 23
Brazilian-born German producer with mature debut album of Ambient Techno. Thu 21 Apr 2016
Borderland - Transport
Heavyweight duo collaborate on second album with sublime results. Tue 3 May 2016
Killekill - Megahits II
New compilation signals positive change ahead for the German label. Sun 22 May 2016
Iggie - Down The Stairs Mix Series 005
Silky smooth tunes from Sensu resident Iggie for 2sox podcast series. Thu 26 May 2016
In Æternam Vale - Clobenzorex
From his forthcoming career spanning album, an extended Techno and Electro monster. Sun 29 May 2016
In Æternam Vale - Pink Flamingos
New album of old material from criminally under appreciated electronic music producer, still cutting edge. Thu 2 Jun 2016
Leo Anibaldi - Aeon Fusion 1 (2016 Stretched Edit)
Early 90s remastered track from The Sound of Rome founder. Tue 7 Jun 2016
These Hidden Hands - SZ31X71
Experimental Techno duo return with single and new album. Mon 11 Jul 2016
Steven Julien - XL
One of many very pleasant tunes from the new album Fallen. Wed 20 Jul 2016
Round up
A brief round-up of news from the last week that didn't make the main stream. Sun 7 Aug 2016
Hologram Teen - Marsangst
Bouncy beats and catchy melody, what more do you need? Sat 13 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 16
Six tracks of electronic downbeat bliss. Wed 31 Aug 2016
Slam - Psalm
A massive, emotive tune from Slam's forthcoming album. Wed 5 Oct 2016
RVO - Taciturn Manner
Debut album of beautiful, minimal Ambient Techno. Wed 12 Oct 2016
Serena Butler - Gynoids Dryads Swim Alone
Mysterious Techno producer Serena Butler with excellent debut EP Mon 17 Oct 2016
Slam - Machine Cut Noise
Mature sixth album from the Glasgow duo packs a punch! Mon 24 Oct 2016
RX-101 - Like Yesterday
Rediscovered retro-sounding Aphex-style tunes. Tue 15 Nov 2016
Doka - KONSTRUKT 004
Up and coming Dutch producer with a sweet three track EP. Fri 18 Nov 2016
Maelstrom fabric x RAAR Promo Mix
French DJ and producer Maelstrom deliver a riveting mix for fabric. Wed 8 Mar 2017
Tracing Xircles - Gaia's Requiem
A welcome change of direction from Techno to House. Fri 24 Mar 2017
Ellen Allien - Nost
New album from the German producer sounds promising Wed 29 Mar 2017
Round up
Interesting music news from the last wee while... Thu 30 Mar 2017
nthng - It Never Ends
Warm and fuzzy retrospective feel to a monster Techno track. Wed 5 Apr 2017
Cassegrain - Trappist (The Mover remix)
Highlight from the new Arcing Seas (Cassegrain) remix EP. Sun 7 May 2017
Round up
Tiny newsworthy nibbles from the last week or two. Mon 8 May 2017
Ellen Allien - Mind Journey
Standout track from the German producer's new album Nost. Wed 17 May 2017
Rebekah - Fear Paralysis
Latest long player on Soma feels comfortably at home. Thu 18 May 2017
H&P: Clyde Built 3.0 Compilation
Superb selection from the Glaswegian label, cohesively providing a taste of everything! Wed 24 May 2017
A few good tunes Vol 26
Some recent decent tracks that you may have missed. Fri 26 May 2017
Formes Diverses de Vida
New label launch with free compilation... and it's good. Sun 28 May 2017
Spotify May 2017
A mostly downbeat selection this month includes Bochum Welt, Vatican Shadow, Sam Gellaitry and Selffish. Thu 1 Jun 2017
Ozel AB - Red Wet
One of three corkers from the London-based producer Luke Palmer. Mon 19 Jun 2017
Round up
Some recent news bytes you may have missed. Mon 26 Jun 2017
Terrence Dixon - 12,000 Miles Of Twilight
12,000 sketches for future development? Mon 3 Jul 2017
Indian Wells - Where The World Ends
Instrumental electronica jams, light as a feather. Fri 8 Sep 2017
Paul Birken
New to me, the satisfyingly massive Techno of Paul Birken. Sun 17 Sep 2017
Round up
Small bits of news you may have missed. Thu 21 Sep 2017
Round up
Small news for big appetites. Thu 5 Oct 2017
AVION joins Thomas Hessler on new EP
The Crossing label boss adds a touch of class to Hessler's EP. Wed 29 Nov 2017
Round up
Good news you may have missed recently. Sat 16 Dec 2017
Die Vergangenheit, die Gegenwart, die Zukunft
A Festive gift from Lakker, eight tracks they love but won't be releasing. Wed 27 Dec 2017
Floorplan - Made Up In My Mind
Massive tune from last year, highlight of Skream's recent fabriclive mix. Mon 5 Feb 2018
The Empire Line - Rave
Contemporary Rave culture gets its own soundtrack. Tue 20 Feb 2018
Wishlist tips and overlooked gems
So much music, so little time... Thu 22 Feb 2018
A few good tunes Vol 35
Mini compilation with eight recent tracks, includes Nathan Fake, Architectural and Varg. Mon 26 Feb 2018
Round up
News and links worth checking out. Wed 7 Mar 2018
A few good tunes Vol 36
A few (mostly new) tunes worth checking out. Thu 15 Mar 2018
Åmnfx remixes Beat Detectives
New Disco and Acid versions on Dancefloor Cuts Vol.1. Wed 4 Apr 2018
A few good tunes Vol 37
Eleven top tunes to check out at your earliest convenience. Sun 8 Apr 2018
Round up
A few miscellaneous links from the last wee while. Mon 11 Jun 2018
Blawan - Careless
High quality Techno workout from the UK producer. Wed 11 Jul 2018
Round up
News morsels for lunchtime nibbling. Wed 25 Jul 2018
Bjarki - 3-1 Tap Lush
Don't try to tell me Bjarki made this track without the use of recreational drugs. Tue 31 Jul 2018
Round up
Time to catch up, time to dream Fri 19 Oct 2018
Elektrochemie LK - Gold!
Difficult album to get into at first, which is usually a good sign. Elektrochemie hail from Germany and are lead by DJ / Producer Thomas Schumacher. Tue 14 Feb 2006
Compy2
Here's number two in my compilation series: Compy2. A quick run-through of the tracks: Commix are my favourite new band at the moment, their 'Call Tue 27 Nov 2007
Compy4
Here's Compy4. It's been over two months in the making, honing down a plethora of music, old and new, to produce this perfect sequence for Mon 7 Apr 2008
Shed - The Killer
In the face of stiff competition, third album The Killer from Shed is a surprisingly strong contender in the race for best Techno album this year. Wed 31 Oct 2012
Lassigue Bendthaus - Matter
Reissue from 1991, and still sounding fresh today, the first album from Lassigue Bendthaus, aka Atom™ Mon 5 May 2014
fabric Office Playlist with Dave Clarke
The Baron of Techno has put together a banging playlist for fabric. Wed 10 Sep 2014
Podcast roundup special
The last month has been packed with amazing podcasts... check these out. Thu 16 Oct 2014
Top albums of 2014
Here's my favourite albums of 2014. Mon 22 Dec 2014
Argy & Mama - Whoami?
Delicious pop from BPitch Control. Sun 1 Feb 2015
Tokyo Offshore Project - Theatrical Techno Illustrated
New collection of early 90's house tracks from Tokyo Offshore Project. Tue 3 Mar 2015
Compy 36
13 recent tracks I've been loving, compiled just for you. Sun 31 May 2015
Gemini Voice Archive - Ecleptica
Brand new EP from relatively unknown duo, out on Soma. Mon 22 Jun 2015
Compy 37
A new selection of hot Techno and cool Pop compiled for your illumination. Sun 30 Aug 2015
A few good tunes Vol 4
A few tunes that have piqued my interest recently. Tue 1 Sep 2015
Truss - fabric promo mix
Superb mix by Tom Russell, an hour of electro, acid and uncompromising Techno. Thu 1 Oct 2015
A few forthcoming releases
Some hotly anticipated upcoming releases to look out for. Sun 4 Oct 2015
Andrea - Rainbow
Best track from his recent Outlines EP out on Ilian Tape. Thu 8 Oct 2015
Spotify Oct 2015
13 tracks make up this month's Spotify list, includes Roseau, Zap Francis, Rival Consoles, Marco Bernardi, Isolée, Auntie Flo and Maceo Plex. Sun 1 Nov 2015
Spotify Nov 2015
A compilation of the best music I listened to on Spotify in November. Sun 6 Dec 2015
2015 round-up
My summary of the year in electronic music. Wed 16 Dec 2015
Top Albums of 2015
My favourite albums of 2015. Fri 18 Dec 2015
Xosar - Holographic Matrix
Free album of Ambient Techno. Thu 21 Jan 2016
Spotify Feb 2016
February 2016 proved to be an exceptional month for new releases. Tue 1 Mar 2016
SEMANTICA 10.I
Spanish Techno label celebrates 10 years with 10 releases. Thu 17 Mar 2016
Mod21 - Broken Things
Italian newcomer shows Techno chops on excellent free EP. Sun 20 Mar 2016
Lord RAJA - PARA
Second album from experimentalist brings consistency and accessibility. Sun 20 Mar 2016
Arad - Particles And Waves
Debut album from Dara Smith, one half of Irish Techno beasts Lakker. Sat 26 Mar 2016
Milton Bradley - Tragedy Of Truth
Dark debut album from the German producer. Sat 23 Apr 2016
A few good tunes Vol 10
Six top tunes worth checking out, includes Grace, Tuff City Kids and Ghost Culture. Tue 26 Apr 2016
Truancy Volume 143: BNJMN
Perfectly formed set from Ben Thomas for Truancy. Fri 6 May 2016
Spotify Apr 2016
Some of the best electronic music found on Spotify during April 2016. Sat 7 May 2016
The Lost Tapes 1
Superb eight track manifesto from German label CODE IS LAW. Wed 11 May 2016
Roly Porter- Solid Steel
The radical sound designer and Techno activist in the mix for Solid Steel. Wed 18 May 2016
Avondlicht - Disintegration Patterns
Third EP from Belgian producer is simply excellent. Sat 28 May 2016
A few good tunes Vol 12
Seven track selection featuring Function/Inland, In Æternam Vale, Tagwell Woods, Machine Woman, Lee Bannon, Avondlicht and John Frusciante. Mon 30 May 2016
Daniel Jacques - Discovery Change (Part 4)
Warm House and Techno on the second of four EPs from Daniël Jacques. Fri 3 Jun 2016
SHXCXCHCXSH - SsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSsSs
Third outing for Swedish duo ticks all the right boxes. Fri 10 Jun 2016
New music #2
A few upcoming releases worth getting excited about. Mon 20 Jun 2016
Aleksi Perälä
The Finnish producer's unique approach to making music is rightly gaining attention. Sun 3 Jul 2016
Compy 40
An hour of downbeat Techno and Electro Pop. Sun 10 Jul 2016
Time Traveler - I'm Made of Stars / Journal
Triangle Records boss Michele Pinna presents a new project as Time Traveler with an album and EPs forthcoming. Sun 17 Jul 2016
A few good tunes Vol 14
Six new tunes well worth checking out. Tue 19 Jul 2016
Ozel AB - Valis
Five Techno workouts that work from Lobster Theremin artist Ozel AB. Thu 21 Jul 2016
Leonardo Martelli - Previsto
Amazing mini-album from the Italian producer, balances melody and grooves perfectly. Wed 27 Jul 2016
Alden Tyrell - Clone Records Upfront 075
Superb selection from Alden Tyrell using tracks from Clone Records. Thu 28 Jul 2016
DJ Red - Underwater
Minimal Techno delivered safely and securely with two unexpected remixes. Fri 29 Jul 2016
New album from Slam
The Glaswegian duo plan to release their new album, Machine Cut Noise, in October. Fri 29 Jul 2016
Michael Mayer - Immer
Celebrating Immer, a pivotal compilation from Michael Mayer. Mon 8 Aug 2016
A few good tunes Vol 15
Some tunes that need listened to right away. Wed 10 Aug 2016
Sinfol & Octual - Traceless
New four track collaboration from Anagram artists Sinfol and Octual. Mon 22 Aug 2016
Faerber - Groove Am Deck 28
Superb selection from the German DJ, includes Varg, Borderland, Efdemin, Dasha Rush and Marcel Dettmann. Wed 24 Aug 2016
New Umwelt album
Days Of Dissent will be released on October 17th. Tue 30 Aug 2016
DJ Deep - Cuts Volume 3 - New Horizons
The perfect intersection of Techno and House. Sun 4 Sep 2016
OAKE - Monad XXIV
Punishing and rewarding in equal measure. Thu 8 Sep 2016
Kyoka - Electron Festival 2016 Podcast
Superb low-key selection from the raster-noton artist. Fri 9 Sep 2016
Shlomo - Vanished Breath EP
The French producer moves beyond Techno boundaries. Sun 18 Sep 2016
A few good tunes Vol 17
Seven tracks to titillate your tentacles, includes Minor Science, London Modular Alliance and MGUN. Wed 21 Sep 2016
Round up
Some of the best bits from the last couple of weeks that didn't make the main stream. Thu 22 Sep 2016
Time Traveler - I'm Made of Stars / Journal
The Triangle Records boss Michele Pinna with a tough but rewarding long player. Wed 28 Sep 2016
Round up
A few links that didn't graduate to full post level. Mon 3 Oct 2016
A few good tunes Vol 18
A tasty selection of music for your pleasure and delight. Mon 10 Oct 2016
Umwelt - Days of Dissent
The Frenchman's fourth album is a classic in the making. Mon 17 Oct 2016
Shifted - Appropriation Stories
Ex-Commix producer reinvents himself with complex minimal Techno. Thu 20 Oct 2016
HOLOVR - Anterior Space
Jimmy Billingham returns with a delightful new EP of synthesiser music. Sat 22 Oct 2016
FAR - Flash Point
Ambient Techno of the highest order. Wed 26 Oct 2016
Mooryc - Bad Luck
Great track from Maurycy Zimmermann's new album Wiped Out. Album good too. Thu 27 Oct 2016
Domenico Crisci - The Violinist
Three brilliant, head-crunching monsters to clear away the cobwebs. Sun 30 Oct 2016
A few good tunes Vol 19
A few recent tunes to salivate over, mostly tuneful house grooves and fine electronic music. Fri 4 Nov 2016
Ancient Methods - New Brvtalism No. 075
Hair-raising selection of Techno and EBM proving to be perfect companions. Wed 16 Nov 2016
Monoloc - The Untold Way
Murky melodic Techno to savour. Wed 23 Nov 2016
Edit Select & Antonio Ruscito - Visitors - Projection
Haunting Minimal Techno from Tony Scott and Antonio Ruscito. Fri 25 Nov 2016
A few good tunes Vol 20
Some top tips to check out from Daddy Long Legs, Glass Figure, CHPTR, hausfrau, Lamont Kohner, Ziur, SSTROM and a Ricardo Donoso remix of Recondite. Mon 28 Nov 2016
Stanislav Tolkachev - When You Are Not At Home
On his latest album, Tolkachev does the unexpected 19 different ways. Techno purists will loathe it... Thu 15 Dec 2016
OUT-ER 5 Years Anniversary
Solid nine-tracker celebrating five years of classy Techno. Mon 5 Dec 2016
трип
Superb mix from an unnamed DJ for Nina Kraviz's Trip label. Tue 6 Dec 2016
Apeiron Crew - Groove Podcast 85
Fun loving trio behind this Techno mix bring some colour back to the genre. Tue 6 Dec 2016
Illum Sphere, Riohv, Dreamy Harbor, Yotam Avni, Architectural and Reeko
A bunch of releases to get excited about. Thu 8 Dec 2016
A few good tunes Vol 21
A few decent tracks worth checking out incudes DJ Octopus and John Talabot. Mon 19 Dec 2016
Convextion - New Horizon
I keep coming back to this sublime track from Gerard Hanson's last album 2845. Tue 20 Dec 2016
Round up
Some tiny bits of news worth checking out. Thu 22 Dec 2016
Compy 41
To begin my end-of-year lists, here's an hour of the finest Ambient Techno. Sat 24 Dec 2016
Fav Music of 2016
My favourite albums and EPs released in 2016. Tue 27 Dec 2016
Fav Mixes 2016
My fav mixes, compilations and podcasts from 2016. Thu 29 Dec 2016
Time Traveler - Chapter V: Chronicles from 1957
Michele Pinna returns as Time Traveler with a no holds barred EP. Wed 1 Mar 2017
Claudio PRC - Volumi Dinamici
Prolific young Italian producer Claudio PRC is worth some attention. Mon 27 Feb 2017
The Black Dog remix 30drop
Camera shy producer gets helping hand from The Black Dog. Tue 3 Jan 2017
Romans - Valere Aude
Fans of Tin Man should be content with this. Fri 6 Jan 2017
Blue Twilight EP
Six Dub Techno delights from Russian label Summer Night. Sat 7 Jan 2017
VC-118A - Podcast de Onda
Electro, Techno and EDM packed podcast from the Dutch producer. Thu 12 Jan 2017
Blazej Malinowski - Profundity
Emerging producer with quality Techno, backed up by Edit Select. Thu 12 Jan 2017
Varg - Champagne Ceremonies
Prolific Swedish producer onto the third part in his Nordic Flow series, Champagne Ceremonies is the opening track. Thu 19 Jan 2017
Grebenstein - Gloss
"Non club tracks for open minded clubs"... says it all, doesn't it? Tue 17 Jan 2017
A few good tunes Vol 22
Ten tracks of Techno and Pop includes Throwing Snow, Kelly Lee Owens (ft. Jenny Hval), schlachthofbronx, Nathan Jonson and Lastrack. Fri 20 Jan 2017
Dreamy Harbor - Various
Tresor celebrate 25 years with an elite calibre compilation. Mon 23 Jan 2017
Black Marble - It's Immaterial
Lo-fi electronic pop on Ghostly. Thu 26 Jan 2017
Architectural - Metropolitan Opera
Vast cinematic soundscapes built on Techno. Fri 27 Jan 2017
Recon/Decon #2
Second in the provocative series of EPs where short lived super groups mate, spawn and then die. Fri 3 Feb 2017
Lockertmatik - Interlock One EP
Emotive Techno proving there's life in the old beast yet. Thu 16 Feb 2017
Echo Delta - Within
Relatively unknown producer with free album of quality beats. Thu 16 Feb 2017
Earthen Sea - An Act of Love
Dark waves from a sea bereft of tranquility. Thu 16 Feb 2017
A few good tunes Vol 23
A few crackers you need to check out at your earliest convenience, inlcudes nthng, Joe Goddard, Ghost Culture and Ulwhednar. Fri 17 Feb 2017
Lockertmatik - Interlock 4
Melodic Techno done right. Mon 20 Feb 2017
47008 - Various
Eighth release on 47 with Ancient Methods, OAKE, VSK and Tommy Four Seven. Wed 22 Feb 2017
Sigha - Metabolism
Techno artist exhibits his masterpiece. Fri 24 Feb 2017
Kangding Ray - Hyper Opal Mantis
A thousand volts of Techno power! Fri 10 Mar 2017
A few good tunes Vol 24
A selection of the finest Electronic Pop around at the moment. Tue 21 Mar 2017
Åmnfx - Moscow Beat
Emerging producer with album of undercover House. Wed 5 Apr 2017
New Broken English Club album
Broken English Club return with sophomore album about Dungeness. Sun 9 Apr 2017
Varg - Nordic Flora Series Pt. 3, Gore-Tex City
Swedish producer Jonas Rönnberg bolsters his Varg profile further. Mon 10 Apr 2017
Ozel AB - Hogtown
Third EP from Luke Palmer arriving soon on Lobster Theremin. Thu 13 Apr 2017
Yotam Avni - SlamRadio 237
Upcoming Israeli producer on the deck for Slam Radio. Thu 13 Apr 2017
BNJMN - Groove Podcast 103
Ambient Techno from Ben Thomas, includes Varg, Vainqueur, Silent Servant and Sigha. Mon 24 Apr 2017
Deepbass - Multiverse
Expansive soundscapes with deep bass, out on Kontrafaktum. Wed 26 Apr 2017
Marco Shuttle - Systhema
Hauntingly beautiful album of tranquil Techno. Tue 9 May 2017
Blue Hour - The Midnight Sun
New EP from Luke Standing hints at fresh perspectives. Sun 14 May 2017
3KZ - Not From Here
Summer has arrived already! Sun 28 May 2017
Blue Hour - Remixed 02
Second installment of Blue Hour remixes sees Mark Broom, Substance, Pangaea and VC 188A work their magic. Fri 2 Jun 2017
Slam - Age Of Intolerance
The Glaswegian Techno masters return with another sublime EP. Tue 6 Jun 2017
Remco Beekwilder - LSD
Debut Sun 11 Jun 2017
A few good tunes Vol 27
Some recent tracks worth some of your attention. Tue 13 Jun 2017
Mike Dehnert - Providing Home
Mike Dehnert does a vocal album? Techno? Pop? Yes! Sun 25 Jun 2017
Shinichi Atobe - Regret
Beautiful opening track from the Japanese producer's latest offering. Mon 26 Jun 2017
The Point G Experience
Retrospective compilation charting the dancefloor-focused work of DJ Gregory as Point G Thu 29 Jun 2017
Pact Infernal - Infernality
Moody, mediative music from a mysterious duo. Fri 30 Jun 2017
Kris Wadsworth - Cali EP
The Techno prankster removes his mask to reveal a more serious side. Wed 5 Jul 2017
Umfang - Symbolic Use of Light
Detached Techno. Wed 19 Jul 2017
Round up
Little bits of news you may have overlooked. Fri 21 Jul 2017
Slam - From Another Mind Podcast
New podcast launch with a cracker from Slam up first. Wed 26 Jul 2017
Dave Clarke - Charcoal Eyes (Glass Tears) feat Mark Lanegan
A taster from Dave Clarke's first album in fourteen years, with grizzly vocals from Mark Lanegan. Wed 30 Aug 2017
Valura - Exalted Encounter
Second EP in the Elements series on Rebekah's label Mon 4 Sep 2017
Skee Mask - Routine
Ambient Techno Breakbeat heaven. Thu 7 Sep 2017
A few good tunes Vol 29
Some new music from Rafael Anton Irisarri, Olafur Arnalds, Species Of Fishes, xex, Dj Spider & Phil Moffa and Derya Yildirim & Grup Simsek. Mon 11 Sep 2017
A few good tunes Vol 30
Seven sumptuous downtempo beauties to start your weekend. Fri 22 Sep 2017
Wnimanie - Locura Harmonica
Experimental music from Moscow. Fri 29 Sep 2017
Serena Butler - From The Cloud To Our Bodies
The high quality continues with second EP from mysterious producer. Sat 30 Sep 2017
Eight recent albums worth checking out
Music I've not been banging on about enough. Fri 6 Oct 2017
Johannes Heil - Gospel
A mixed bag from the veteran producer. Wed 11 Oct 2017
The Hacker - Le Théâtre des Opérations
The Frenchman returns with a new LP called Le Théâtre des Opérations. Sun 29 Oct 2017
A few good tunes Vol 31
A few good tunes with Hanetration, Kelly Lee Owens, The Hacker, Marco Bailey and more. Thu 9 Nov 2017
Serena Butler - KONSTRUKT 007
More throbbing, thrusting and thorough delights Fri 3 Nov 2017
Belief Defect - No Future
Really good Industrial Techno from anonymous duo. Mon 6 Nov 2017
Future Works vol. 3
Free download: a new compilation from UK label Natural Sciences. Wed 15 Nov 2017
Marco Bailey - Temper
Techno stalwart with 17-track magnum opus. Thu 16 Nov 2017
Z.I.P.P.O & Hiver - The Age Of Singularity
Something for everyone in this classy EP. Mon 20 Nov 2017
Anthony Rother - Omnitronic
The Electro Godfather is back with a scorching new EP Tue 21 Nov 2017
Round up
News bytes to while away a Sunday afternoon. You're welcome. Sun 26 Nov 2017
Various - Spheres
Spheres LP with These Hidden Hands, Mondkopf, SNTS, OAKE, Headless Horseman and Grebenstein. Sun 26 Nov 2017
Zanias remixed by Kobosil and Dax J
Ex-Keluar vocalist's debut EP gets the remix treatment. Wed 29 Nov 2017
A few good tunes Vol 32
A bunch of new tracks that yelled at me from across the street. I had to go over and say hello Thu 30 Nov 2017
Inigo Kennedy & Sigha - Minor Ascent
Highlight from the new Token compilation. Fri 1 Dec 2017
Momentum (10 Years Of Token)
Nine collaborative tracks celebrating ten years of Token. Fri 1 Dec 2017
Asquith - Crack Mix 177
The Lobster Theremin boss on the decks with a solid mix. Fri 8 Dec 2017
Dave Clarke remixes Time Traveler
The Baron of Techno contributes to the Time Traveler's Remix report II Sun 17 Dec 2017
2017, the year in music
A run through of all the best bits of 2017. Wed 20 Dec 2017
Fav Music of 2017
A focus on the albums and EPs that really shone for me in 2017. Fri 22 Dec 2017
Chase Smith - Sending You Some Lungs
Synth pop at its finest from US producer on Irish label. Sat 30 Dec 2017
Simon Haydo - Let Know
Swedish Techno head with taster from forthcoming album The Illusion of an Alternative Choice. Sun 7 Jan 2018
Oscar Mulero - Acceptance
IDM from a dark Techno perspective. Thu 18 Jan 2018
Aleksi Perälä - GBLFT1740067
One of the more melodic cuts from the Finnish producer's recent album. Mon 22 Jan 2018
Ténèbre - Territory III
Banging Techno with a Jungle vibe. Mon 22 Jan 2018
Cleric x Setaoc Mass - Isolate EP
Tight yin yang set from Techno pairing of Sam Coates and Jorden Hodgetts. Fri 26 Jan 2018
A few good tunes Vol 34
Nine blistering tracks to shake you to the core! Fri 26 Jan 2018
SSTROM - Vitriol
Second EP of forward-thinking Techno from one half of SHXCXCHCXSH. Wed 31 Jan 2018
Simon Haydo - The Illusion of an Alternative Choice
Deeply conceptual Techno. Fri 2 Feb 2018
JK Flesh - Pi04
When Industrial goes Techno... the transformation of Justin Broadrick. Wed 7 Feb 2018
Kaczmarek 'reworks'
Big hitters step up for 'reworks' EP Wed 14 Feb 2018
Janusz Jurga - Duchy Rogowca
Telling stories with cacophonous Techno. Fri 23 Feb 2018
Edit Select - Cyclical Undulations
Emotive Ambient Techno from Tony Scott with his solo long player as Edit Select. Fri 2 Mar 2018
Co-Ops Vol. 2
Sterling Techno compilation on Counterchange Recordings includes BNJMN, Cassegrain & Tin Man, Boddika and Inland. Mon 5 Mar 2018
DiNT - Hooker
Mini album of doom-laden Techno, gritty and wrought. Thu 8 Mar 2018
Oscar Mulero - Perfect Peace
Fleshed out version of recent Acceptance EP. Tue 20 Mar 2018
The Mover - Dark Comedown
New album of bangin' Techno and Electro from an underground stalwart. Thu 22 Mar 2018
Shlomo Remixed
Shlømo gets the remix treatment from Oscar Mulero, Johannes Heil and Tripeo Fri 30 Mar 2018
Chris Liebing - Novembergrey
The Techno stalwart signs to Mute with first new music in years. Fri 6 Apr 2018
Madben - Fréquence(s)
French producer does House and Techno with considerable flair. Sat 7 Apr 2018
Dax J - Offending Public Morality
Second album from the British producer and selector who used his recent notoriety as his guide. Wed 11 Apr 2018
Flowers From The Ashes - Contemporary Italian Electronic Music
Ten sumptuous tracks from Lucy's Stroboscopic Artefacts label. Thu 19 Apr 2018
Round up
Recent news bits-and-bobs worth digging deeper into. Mon 30 Apr 2018
Ancient Methods - XLR8R Podcast 539
Top quality selection, fine Electro and Techno offset with flashes of vocal melody. Tue 15 May 2018
BNJMN - Final Network
Understated EP of experimental Techno from the British producer. Sat 19 May 2018
Nur Jaber - If Only - A State Of Peace
Contemplative subject matter in the form of intelligent dance music. Sun 20 May 2018
A few albums to check out
Some album tips worth sharing from the recent onslaught of new music. Thu 24 May 2018
Inigo Kennedy - Strata
Techno stalwart delivers his best work to date. Sun 27 May 2018
SSTROM - Damm
Fine track from a debut LP that blends Techno, Trance, IDM and Electronic Pop. Mon 4 Jun 2018
Dez Williams - Hexciya
Immense 4-track EP from UK producer blends Electro vibes with Acid attitude. Sat 16 Jun 2018
JK Flesh - Wasplike
The JK Flesh Techno freight train keeps delivering the good stuff. Wed 20 Jun 2018
Varg - Nordic Flora Series, Part 5: Crush
The Varg juggernaut continues apace with possibly the final part in the celebrated series. Sat 7 Jul 2018
Shuffless - Vuosi
Classic Techno from Finland Sat 14 Jul 2018
A few good tunes Vol 40
Ten tracks to fall in love with, includes KYO, Kornél Kovács, T.Raumschmiere and Gui Boratto. Thu 19 Jul 2018
Maceo Plex, Emika, Sabriel's Orb, Adrian Rodd, Benjamin Brunn and Flat Maze
A bunch of new tunes worth hearing. Tue 24 Jul 2018
Serena Butler - We Want Neither Clean Hands Nor Beautiful Souls
Fifth EP from the mysterious, virtual illusion and fe/male reality Ms Butler. Sat 28 Jul 2018
Dj Balduin - Vvigmara
Tasteful selection of Techno and Ambient from new producer. Mon 30 Jul 2018
Paula Temple & Eomac - Gestirn
Mournful electronic music from two of Techno's top producers. Sat 25 Aug 2018
JK Flesh - New Horizon
A stormy first half followed by the calm. Fri 31 Aug 2018
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Blue Hour - Remixed [03]
Third remix selection featuring Ben Sims, Operator, Ctrls and Truncate. Mon 3 Sep 2018
A few good tunes Vol 41
Nine poptastic tracks to wrap your ears round. Tue 11 Sep 2018
Dekmantel 10 Years - The Collection
Amazing 35 track compilation from the Dutch label celebrating 10 years Fri 21 Sep 2018
Precipitation - Earth / Sky
Shimmering House and Ambient Thu 27 Sep 2018
The Field - Made Of Steel, Made Of Stone
Axel Wilner goes Ambient... sort of Thu 27 Sep 2018
Isabella - Whistle
Boston native Isabella Koen with a new EP of uncompromising Techno Sat 29 Sep 2018
Tips #1
A new irregular collection of tracks, podcasts and other music-related links worth checking out. Sat 29 Sep 2018
Ancient Methods - Walking On Cursed Soil (feat. Prurient)
Monumental track from the new Ancient Methods album featuring Prurient. Thu 11 Oct 2018
Saturn And The Sun - In Love With The Extreme
Guitars without riffs, Ambient guitar music par excellence. Fri 12 Oct 2018
Kaczmarek - K.A.C.Z.M.A.R.E.K
Shape-shifting Ambient with Jungle motifs on strong second album from Paul Ritch. Wed 17 Oct 2018
Chris Carter - Chemistry Lessons Volume 1.1 Coursework
Three high profile remixers step up for ex-Throbbing Gristle man's new EP Wed 24 Oct 2018
Dold - Express Route
After Tracing Xircles, Blue Hour introduces more new talent in the form of young Swedish artist Dold Tue 30 Oct 2018
Compy 43
My favourite Techno tracks from the last couple of years, includes Granary 12, Mariel Ito, Dax J, JK Flesh and SSTROM. Wed 31 Oct 2018
SHXCXCHCXSH - OUFOUFOF
An exercise in conceptual art as the Swedish duo reshape their sound. Tue 6 Nov 2018