Fellow Frenchmen The Hacker and Commuter take their inspiration from the TV series, Chernobyl to create an imaginary soundtrack for their collaborative EP on Cultivated Electronics, which has already been on full throttle in 2021 with releases by DMX Krew, London Modular Alliance, Morphology and Maelstrom across both CE and sister label, CE Ltd. Cultivated Electronics isnt letting up any time soon, with this new EP from two major forces of the scene who should need no introduction, having between them released over the years on labels including Zone, Mannequin Records, Klakson, Dark Entries, Bass Agenda, Elektrofon and too many others to mention. Here they deliver three new punchy electro tracks that convey their love of vintage electronics and machine funk, but with a modern touch that will hit all the right notes for electro fans, with names like Roentgen (a unit of measurement for the exposure of X-rays and gamma rays) and RBMK (Chernobyls nuclear power reactor). The EP includes the added treat of a remix by MMT-8, otherwise known as Ed Upton (DMX Krew) and label head Phil Bolland (Sync 24) who deliver an escalated reworking of RBMK.

Nobody's Bizzness Electro (Classic / Detroit / Modern)

Rekids Indie Dance

For its 25th release, LINK Audio presents a brand-new Various Artists compilation, opening with an exclusive track by Alexander Kowalski. (Digital Anhedonia) delivers a vibrant electro journey built around expressive string-like chords, evolving pads, and a narrative progression unmistakably rooted in Kowalskis signature sound. A vocoder-driven vocal lifts the atmosphere even higher, while playful melodic keys add a subtle touch of fantasy, giving the track its unique emotional color. The second track, (Better Way) by The Hacker & Neon Electronics, arrives in a freshly remastered 2025 version originally released in 2009. This cut carries The Hackers unmistakable imprint: a driving electro rhythm, a tight and punchy bassline, and flashes of white-noise bursts striking through the introduction like lightning. Neon Electronics, with Dirk Da Davos vocal also known for his work as part of The Neon Judgement brings a timeless, almost haunting dimension, reinforcing the raw and powerful energy radiating from the track. Closing the compilation, (You See) by Dany Rodriguez blends electro, bass, New Wave, and Disco influences into a hybrid groove that sits between acoustic and digital textures. A warm, emotional bassline anchors the track, joined by pads and evolving elements that gradually unfold into a story of their own. Throughout the piece, evocative vocals by Alberto Gonzalez Rosillo, combined with the guitar-like keys performed in various forms by Manuel, Danys father, shape the tracks distinctive atmosphere, rounding off this VA with depth and character.