Blueprint Records Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)

Following the momentum of his acclaimed Modern Fakery EP, renowned electronic music producer and Fossil Archive founder R.M.K returns with his next chapter for 2026: the striking new EP Maiden Voyage. Building on the sonic themes and forwardleaning ideas introduced in its predecessor, this release marks a continued deepening of R.M.Ks artistic exploration, reaffirming his position as one of technos most innovative and consistently evolving creators. Where Modern Fakery focused on contrasting structure and emotion, Maiden Voyage pushes further into uncharted territory. The EP unfolds as an immersive journeyconfident, meticulous, and expansive. Each track offers a distinct identity while remaining anchored in R.M.Ks trademark precision: tightlyengineered rhythms, immersive textures, and an undercurrent of raw, driving energy. The release showcases an artist not resting on previous achievements but actively advancing his sound into new dimensions. Reflecting on the direction of the new EP, R.M.K shared: Maiden Voyage felt like the natural next step after Modern Fakery. I wanted to carry forward those ideas but push them somewhere newdeeper, more exploratory, yet still emotionally grounded. This record captures where Im heading creatively, and Im excited for listeners to come along for the journey. Since its founding in 2015, Fossil Archive has cemented itself as a respected platform for cuttingedge techno, featuring work from artists such as Voiski, DJ Rolando, Sterac (Steve Rachmad), Roman Lindau, Robert Owens, Jamie Anderson, and many more, alongside R.M.Ks continually evolving catalogue. As both a DJ and a live performer, R.M.K has brought his sound to globally recognised institutions including fabric, Tresor, Berghain, and othersfurther reinforcing his reputation for delivering immersive, forwardthinking performances. With Maiden Voyage, R.M.K continues to expand the Fossil Archive legacy and carve out a space defined by innovation, depth, and unwavering artistic commitment.

Following the momentum of his acclaimed Modern Fakery EP, renowned electronic music producer and Fossil Archive founder R.M.K returns with his next chapter for 2026: the striking new EP Maiden Voyage. Building on the sonic themes and forwardleaning ideas introduced in its predecessor, this release marks a continued deepening of R.M.Ks artistic exploration, reaffirming his position as one of technos most innovative and consistently evolving creators. Where Modern Fakery focused on contrasting structure and emotion, Maiden Voyage pushes further into uncharted territory. The EP unfolds as an immersive journeyconfident, meticulous, and expansive. Each track offers a distinct identity while remaining anchored in R.M.Ks trademark precision: tightlyengineered rhythms, immersive textures, and an undercurrent of raw, driving energy. The release showcases an artist not resting on previous achievements but actively advancing his sound into new dimensions. Reflecting on the direction of the new EP, R.M.K shared: Maiden Voyage felt like the natural next step after Modern Fakery. I wanted to carry forward those ideas but push them somewhere newdeeper, more exploratory, yet still emotionally grounded. This record captures where Im heading creatively, and Im excited for listeners to come along for the journey. Since its founding in 2015, Fossil Archive has cemented itself as a respected platform for cuttingedge techno, featuring work from artists such as Voiski, DJ Rolando, Sterac (Steve Rachmad), Roman Lindau, Robert Owens, Jamie Anderson, and many more, alongside R.M.Ks continually evolving catalogue. As both a DJ and a live performer, R.M.K has brought his sound to globally recognised institutions including fabric, Tresor, Berghain, and othersfurther reinforcing his reputation for delivering immersive, forwardthinking performances. With Maiden Voyage, R.M.K continues to expand the Fossil Archive legacy and carve out a space defined by innovation, depth, and unwavering artistic commitment.

Blueprint Records

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.

Blueprint Records

Fossil Archive Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic)