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Kameliia – Come and Find Me
NewsMar 18, 2026

Kameliia – Come and Find Me

Bulgarian‑born, Norway‑based techno producer Kameliia drops her second EP, “Come and Find Me,” on SK_X, following the 2024 “Arcanus” release. The record delivers propulsive, minimal techno reminiscent of Robert Hood, with dark, tension‑filled soundscapes across six tracks. Highlights include the...

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Priori – 9
NewsMar 18, 2026

Priori – 9

Montreal producer Priori has dropped the EP “9” on the Kynant label, following his standout contribution “Send Them” on Paul St. Hilaire’s *w/ the Producers* album. The new record deepens his foray into dub techno, pairing muscular basslines with crisp,...

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Blue Hour Has Better Taste Than I Do
NewsMar 18, 2026

Blue Hour Has Better Taste Than I Do

Berlin‑based British techno artist Luke Standing, known as Blue Hour, has spent over a decade carving a niche in the city’s electronic scene while running his own Blue Hour Music imprint. He has collaborated on projects such as Tracing Xircles...

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Paperclip Minimiser – II
NewsMar 17, 2026

Paperclip Minimiser – II

John Howes returns with Paperclip Minimiser – II, the second release on Brian Foote’s Peak Oil label. The album delivers seven tracks that fuse micro‑glitch rhythms, wobbling bass and glassy textures within a dub‑techno framework, offering both club‑ready weight and...

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Terrence Dixon – When Stars Remember
NewsMar 17, 2026

Terrence Dixon – When Stars Remember

Detroit techno veteran Terrence Dixon has dropped his new EP "When Stars Remember" on the iconic Tresor label. The record opens with "Mono Collapse," a relentless piano‑driven loop designed for peak‑time club slots. While the EP leans into high‑impact dancefloor...

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Unknown Mobile – Field Work
NewsMar 16, 2026

Unknown Mobile – Field Work

Unknown Mobile, the moniker of Vancouver‑born producer Levi Bruce, releases his first album on Pacific Rhythm in seven years, titled Field Work. Since moving to Whitehorse, Yukon, Bruce’s music has shifted from hazy house‑derived jams to stripped‑down, field‑recording‑rich compositions. Field Work features...

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Bill Converse – Zone Zone
NewsMar 16, 2026

Bill Converse – Zone Zone

Bill Converse’s new double‑pack "Zone Zone" blends aggressive electro, deep‑house, and a raw live set, highlighting Texas’s rising outsider dance scene. The A‑side assaults listeners with off‑kilter drums, 303 squelches and country‑flavored bass, while the B‑side eases into smoother house...

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Noémi Büchi – Exuvie
NewsMar 16, 2026

Noémi Büchi – Exuvie

Swiss experimental composer Noémi Büchi releases her new album Exuvie, a Latin‑derived title meaning “shed skin.” The record marks a departure from her academically‑driven Matter trilogy toward a pop‑infused aesthetic, blending late Romanticism with video‑game, anime, and hip‑hop references. Tracks...

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Sun People X Other Worlds – Endophyte
NewsMar 11, 2026

Sun People X Other Worlds – Endophyte

Sun People’s All Things imprint releases “Endophyte,” a four‑track EP co‑produced with fellow Graz DJ Other Worlds. The record fuses experimental techno with Warp‑era aesthetics, highlighted by the Aphex Twin‑reminiscent opener “Sunnyview.” Tracks such as “Psychicemotus” and “June” push the...

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Glob Deejay – Glob
NewsMar 11, 2026

Glob Deejay – Glob

London producer Stone Burletson, known for ethereal drones and trip‑hop, has debuted a new moniker, glob deejay, with the EP *glob*. The record leans into minimal techno, offering pastel‑colored synths, subtle drum taps and a whimsical, “minimal sweetness” aesthetic. Tracks...

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Those Who Walk Away – Afterlife Requiem
NewsMar 10, 2026

Those Who Walk Away – Afterlife Requiem

Afterlife Requiem, the new album by Canadian post‑classical composer Matthew Patton (aka Those Who Walk Away), serves as a heartfelt homage to his late friend, Icelandic composer Jóhann Jóhannsson. Patton incorporated two orchestras, lush strings, and “disembodied audio ghosts” salvaged...

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Crespi Drum Syndicate – Colada Talk
NewsMar 10, 2026

Crespi Drum Syndicate – Colada Talk

Crespi Drum Syndicate, the Miami duo of Jonathan Trujillo and Pablo Arrangoiz, have dropped their new album "Colada Talk" on the independent Cinnamon Disc label. The record fuses a junk‑yard percussion aesthetic with avant‑funk, early no‑wave references and subtle Latin...

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Kaval – Drum Answer
NewsMar 10, 2026

Kaval – Drum Answer

French producer Kaval released the Drum Answer EP on Bristol‑based label Club Djembe, reviving UK funky influences within a broader African‑Caribbean palette. The six‑track record opens with the breezy “Floating Island” and builds through percussive cuts like “Mechanical” and the...

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