Its time to celebrate another incredible year with a brand-new compilation and DJ mix from label boss Hertz, showcasing some of the finest highlights on SWAY. We stay committed to the true spirit of techno — and judging by the worldwide DJ support, the scene clearly agrees. This year we even hit the prestigious Number 1 spot on Beatports Techno Raw chart several times. Grab the full DJ mix or pick up the individual tracks to craft your own dance-floor magic. And as always, well keep delivering funky techno — built for the floor and wired for intelligent minds!

Fractious (SWAY, KD RAW, Planet Rhythm-Special Series) returns to RAW WORX with Focus Distraction EP, a precision-engineered statement rooted deep in the raw hypnotic techno continuum. Known for sculpting immersive, tension-driven soundscapes, Fractious sharpens his sonic identity here-delivering a release that thrives on contrast: control versus chaos, focus versus fragmentation. The EP unfolds with a deliberate sense of momentum. Driving percussion, looped motifs, and tightly modulated synth work create a hypnotic pull, locking the listener into a rolling, evolving groove. Each element is meticulously placed, yet constantly shifting-subtle automation and textural variation ensuring the tracks never sit still. There's an industrial edge throughout, but it's refined rather than abrasive, channelling energy through restraint and precision. Focus Distraction plays with perception. Rhythmic patterns tease the boundary between repetition and disruption, while layered atmospheres build a sense of pressure that feels both meditative and intense. It's club-focused, but equally suited to deeper listening-tracks designed to function as tools for DJs while rewarding those who tune into the finer details. Landing on RAW WORX, the EP aligns perfectly with the label's ethos: uncompromising, forward-facing raw techno with a hypnotic core. Fractious doesn't just deliver functionality-he delivers intent. This is music that commands attention while simultaneously pulling it apart, embodying the paradox at the heart of Focus Distraction. Label feedback & support comes from Chris Liebing, Truncate, Ben Sims, Drumcomplex, Pan-Pot, Ramon Tapia, Len Faki, Anthony Pappa, Anja Schneider, Slam, The Advent, Cristian Varela, Kaiserdisco, Hollen, Paco Osuna, Simina Grigoriu, Markantonio, Mauro Picotto, Sinisa Tamamovic, John Selway, Ignacio Arfeli, Irregular Synth, Electric Rescue, Steve Sai, The Southern and many more

Fractious (SWAY, KD RAW, Planet Rhythm-Special Series) returns to RAW WORX with Focus Distraction EP, a precision-engineered statement rooted deep in the raw hypnotic techno continuum. Known for sculpting immersive, tension-driven soundscapes, Fractious sharpens his sonic identity here-delivering a release that thrives on contrast: control versus chaos, focus versus fragmentation. The EP unfolds with a deliberate sense of momentum. Driving percussion, looped motifs, and tightly modulated synth work create a hypnotic pull, locking the listener into a rolling, evolving groove. Each element is meticulously placed, yet constantly shifting-subtle automation and textural variation ensuring the tracks never sit still. There's an industrial edge throughout, but it's refined rather than abrasive, channelling energy through restraint and precision. Focus Distraction plays with perception. Rhythmic patterns tease the boundary between repetition and disruption, while layered atmospheres build a sense of pressure that feels both meditative and intense. It's club-focused, but equally suited to deeper listening-tracks designed to function as tools for DJs while rewarding those who tune into the finer details. Landing on RAW WORX, the EP aligns perfectly with the label's ethos: uncompromising, forward-facing raw techno with a hypnotic core. Fractious doesn't just deliver functionality-he delivers intent. This is music that commands attention while simultaneously pulling it apart, embodying the paradox at the heart of Focus Distraction. Label feedback & support comes from Chris Liebing, Truncate, Ben Sims, Drumcomplex, Pan-Pot, Ramon Tapia, Len Faki, Anthony Pappa, Anja Schneider, Slam, The Advent, Cristian Varela, Kaiserdisco, Hollen, Paco Osuna, Simina Grigoriu, Markantonio, Mauro Picotto, Sinisa Tamamovic, John Selway, Ignacio Arfeli, Irregular Synth, Electric Rescue, Steve Sai, The Southern and many more

RAW WORX Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

RAW WORX Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)