Press Release Label: Illegal Alien Records / Illegal Alien LTD Artist(s): DJ Dextro Remixer(s): N/A Album/Single: Tantooine Track(s): Tantooine, Sintetico, THX, Transwarp Genre: Techno Format: Vinyl 12' / Digital WAV/AIFF/MP3 Catalogue Number: IARLTDT021 Mastering: The Programnator Artwork Designed: Rommulo Release Date: April 17th of 2026 DJ Dextro 'Tantooine' | IARLTDT021 A1. DJ Dextro - Tantooine (Original Mix) A2. DJ Dextro - Sintetico (Original Mix) B1. DJ Dextro - THX (Original Mix) B2. DJ Dextro - Transwarp (Original Mix) We are proud to announce the next limited 12' vinyl release on Illegal Alien Records, marking the return of Portuguese DJ and producer DJ Dextro to the label. This record is the first vinyl release of the year and also marks the beginning of the label's 19th year, reflecting the strength, consistency, and worldwide reputation it has built over time. With a well-established international career, DJ Dextro has released music on some of the most respected techno imprints worldwide, including CLR, Be As One, Mutual Rytm, and Planet Rhythm, among others. His sound is defined by solid grooves, raw intensity, and a strong sense of identity, earning him a recognized place within the global techno scene. This marks a special moment for Illegal Alien Records as we welcome DJ Dextro back to the label-this time through a carefully crafted 12' vinyl edition. The EP, titled 'Tantooine', is composed of four cuts, each built around tight rhythms, raw synth leads, and driving energy, fully aligned with the label's long-standing vision. With this release, DJ Dextro delivers a focused and timeless body of work, reinforcing both his artistic direction and his ongoing connection with Illegal Alien Records. Written & Produced by DJ Dextro Artwork design by Rommulo Mastering by The Programnator Vinyl Distribution by Triple Vision Limited Copies Illegal Alien Records 2026 | Published by Copyright Control www.illegalalienrecs.com

SHDW presents Federation Of Rytm IV: a bumper 30-track collection spanning the past, present, and future of techno. Offering powerful standalone club cuts and a cohesive deep-dive, the expansive VA lands on 24th October 2025. The fourth edition of SHDWs flagship Federation Of Rytm VA series has been carefully curated by the DJ/producer and head honcho over more than a year, with close attention to detail given to sequencing. It is a balance of label regulars and debutants that represents the past, present, and future, both sonically and through the generational diversity of the artists involved. There are plenty of surprises along the way while always remaining true to the Mutual Rytm ethos and reflecting the journey of the night from start to finish, whether thats in intimate, sweaty clubs or on big festival stages. Ive lived with most of these tracks for over a year, testing them on the dancefloor and fine-tuning the selection. Each comes from artists I deeply admire, making this compilation a snapshot of the labels evolution and a glimpse of whats next. Federation Of Rytm IV celebrates connection across generations, while capturing the sounds that inspire me most — telling a story from start to finish. – SHDW. Across 30 tracks in the digital collection and 24 on four sides of wax, the release explores the full breadth of the Mutual Rytm sound. Driving grooves and relentless percussion set the pace, gradually unfolding into hypnotic and atmospheric passages that invite deeper immersion. Pulsating low-end power alternates with eerie minimalism, while bursts of futuristic energy and cavernous kick drums keep the tension high. Elsewhere, dub textures and moments of introspection provide balance, creating a narrative arc that moves fluidly between intensity and release, atmosphere and tension, darkness and light.

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