#13 Top Releases in DJ Tools / Acapellas

Celebrating not just Ryan Elliotts faith in a vital new generation of producers and DJs, but five years of his own meticulously curated Faith Beat imprint, Have Faith is a bold new chapter for the Panorama Bar veteran. Before relocating to Berlin, Elliott cut his teeth spinning Detroit, so he pays it forward on this 34-track compilation, shining a dazzling spotlight on the local scenes and breaking new artists that promise to keep American dance music moving as it lurches towards a new era. When he was based in the US, Elliott realized how distant Europe felt for homegrown artists not just philosophically, but physically. Two years ago, he set about excavating the USs underground architecture, pooling contacts and tracks, and urging his wide network of friends to send over their best recommendations. The compilation coalesced organically, and pulls together a diverse canon of producers, offering them the global exposure they urgently need. Eighty percent of the tracks are from up-and-coming US-based artists from the Midwest and beyond, so with the 10th release on his label, Elliott lays down a glimpse of a possible future of underground house and techno that counters the scenes contemporary Eurocentricity. This music was born in the US, and its evolution might still be in American hands.

Christian AB, James Bangura, Sister Zo, Mystic Bill, Danny Daze, D33, AK, Pily & Nikes, Suade, Seelene, Aida, Sansibar, Simic, Miles Mercer, Marcel Dettmann, Ogazon, McLean & Mai, Juana, Jackson Ryland, Ladymonix, Michael J. Blood, Joyce Lim, 2Lanes, Evan Baggs, DJ Minx, Ryan Elliott, Sami, Rising Sun, The Oliverwho Factory, Vincent Desmont, Titonton Duvante, AceMo, musclecars, Sobolik, Dome Survey, Jacky Sommer

#16 Feat. Staff Picks in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

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DJ Sotofett, Felipe Gordon, Kingdom Come, Tom Carruthers, Format, Domenic Cappello, Martinelli, Zopelar, Lake Haze, quadratschulz, Aleksi Perala, Jeroen Search, Marcel Dettmann, Alden Tyrell, Detroit In Effect

#33 Top Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Celebrating not just Ryan Elliotts faith in a vital new generation of producers and DJs, but five years of his own meticulously curated Faith Beat imprint, Have Faith is a bold new chapter for the Panorama Bar veteran. Before relocating to Berlin, Elliott cut his teeth spinning Detroit, so he pays it forward on this 34-track compilation, shining a dazzling spotlight on the local scenes and breaking new artists that promise to keep American dance music moving as it lurches towards a new era. When he was based in the US, Elliott realized how distant Europe felt for homegrown artists not just philosophically, but physically. Two years ago, he set about excavating the USs underground architecture, pooling contacts and tracks, and urging his wide network of friends to send over their best recommendations. The compilation coalesced organically, and pulls together a diverse canon of producers, offering them the global exposure they urgently need. Eighty percent of the tracks are from up-and-coming US-based artists from the Midwest and beyond, so with the 10th release on his label, Elliott lays down a glimpse of a possible future of underground house and techno that counters the scenes contemporary Eurocentricity. This music was born in the US, and its evolution might still be in American hands.

Christian AB, James Bangura, Sister Zo, Mystic Bill, Danny Daze, D33, AK, Pily & Nikes, Suade, Seelene, Aida, Sansibar, Simic, Miles Mercer, Marcel Dettmann, Ogazon, McLean & Mai, Juana, Jackson Ryland, Ladymonix, Michael J. Blood, Joyce Lim, 2Lanes, Evan Baggs, DJ Minx, Ryan Elliott, Sami, Rising Sun, The Oliverwho Factory, Vincent Desmont, Titonton Duvante, AceMo, musclecars, Sobolik, Dome Survey, Jacky Sommer

#51 Feat. New Releases in Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Repetitive Rhythm Research presents: FW25/26 The sound of the season? Or a tongue-in-cheek reflection on fleeting trends? Techno has always moved in cycles, styles fade in and out of focus, but true character stands the test of time. As the genre enters its fourth decade, its fascinating to see how experimentation sometimes becomes formula, and how fresh ideas can either break the mould or quietly slide into the mainstream. This new compilation on Repetitive Rhythm Research explores exactly that tension. 12 tracks by 12 artists, ranging from rising talents to established names, each bringing their own distinct approach. This isnt your typical cut from the same cloth compilation. Its a diverse journey through contemporary techno with all its depth, quirks, and raw energy. From Marcel Dettmanns dark and spooky slow-burner This Is a Test, to Peder Mannerfelts forward-thinking Alternate Current. Force Reaction dives into trippy terrain with Mysteries Unfolding, while Sanna Mun and Dynamic Forces channel classic Detroit vibrations. Section 6 (a well-known Dutch producer) and Sonic Propaganda (aka Earwax and Rosati) deliver peak-time power. UFO95 takes you on an epic trip with Apollo95, while Conrad Van Ortons Plaintive Drift operates in a lane of its own, fast-paced, hypnotic, and emotionally rich. And then theres the ever-consistent Jeroen Search, the fierce energy of Kerrie, and the unmistakable sonic fingerprint of Aleksi Perala. Each contributes to this wide-ranging exploration of technos current landscape. This Fall/Winter 25/26 release isnt just another techno compilation. Its a curated statement that embraces contrast, personality, and forward momentum. Pick your favorites. Revisit the outliers. Let the rhythms unfold.

Aleksi Perala, Conrad Van Orton, Dynamic Forces, Force Reaction, Jeroen Search, Kerrie, Marcel Dettmann, Peder Mannerfelt, Sanna Mun, Section 6, Sonic Propaganda, UFO95