Moodswing Music

Ostgut Ton

Debut album from Irrflug, the Berlin-based project of Mark Kanak. Irrflug is a changing artist group rather than a fixed band. In Silver its comprising Ian King, BoBo (Christiane Hebold) and Ella Sturmvogel and some others. 2 tracks feature Blixa Bargelds voice. Silver extends Sahko vocabulary into new directions. rhythmic studies of corroded atmospheres says Mark Kanak

Appendix.files rolls out its second LP with Irradiated, an eight-part excursion from Berlin-based sound artist and producer Kurt Reinartz. Its a record that thrives in the slipstream between dub-techno heritage and what he describes as ADHD-ambient, tracing radiant particles as they blur into textured depths. Reinartz sculpts a luminous but uneasy world, where melody flickers like static inside a charged atmosphere. With artwork by Montse Cruz and design by Amos Turner, Irradiated folds tactile craft into a patient, detail-driven approach to sound. It opens with A Point for Everything to Spread, a slow ignition steeped in the dubby depths of 90s German techno, vocoded swells pulling tension tight before releasing into wide-eyed gush. Empty Time (A Flowing Out) pivots to a boxy 4/4 kick whose elasticity could rival any fabric, mesh or rubber Gore-Tex, shot through with dub-techno tropes sharp enough to sit alongside a Chain Reaction platter. A Sponge and a Mirror floats on velvet sub pressure, its strange, fractured voices trying to seep through dimensional cracks, while Love as an Antidote to Fragmentation lets a shy warmth seep through the irradiated fog, tenderness glowing inside shifting sonic matter. Flip the disc and Empty Time (Leaking Skin) seeps outward, porous rhythms dissolving borders between inside and out. Things That Fall Right Into Place twists Amen breaks into a splintered dialogue, before climbing toward a lush spill of pads, hoover bass and gleaming arpeggios, rave euphoria replayed through a half-lit dream. Empty Time (Murky Dub) submerges everything in subterranean ooze, stabs of clarity poking through the haze. And then theres Telluric Murmur, rooted in hydrophone and geophone recordings from Berlins Kaulsdorfer See: a porous conversation between landscape, body and signal, an earthbound resonance vibrating just under the surface. Irradiated is a study in permeability, how emotion, matter and memory pass through one another, leaving faint afterglows. Its not an escape but an attunement, a quiet mapping of the radiation between inner and outer worlds. For media inquiries, review requests, or interviews, please contact: info@appendixfiles.com

Permanent Vacation

Andalusian emerging-talent producer GAZZI, a young yet influential figure within the broader Spanish electronic scene, presents an LP that feels like a quiet turning point in his career. Rooted in ambient and new-age minimalism, the record drifts through piano-based textures, soft pauses, and spacious moments that invite deep introspection. Across its delicate arrangements, GAZZI captures the sensation of slowing down in a world where everything feels fleeting. These tracks hold space for reflection-offering nostalgia, stillness, and the subtle suggestion that hope remains at the edges of even the most ephemeral moments. Each piece unfolds like a landscape suspended in time, shaped by restraint, emotional nuance, and a profound sense of presence. Presented by Glossy Mistakes, the release reflects the labels ongoing commitment to uplifting a new wave of contemporary Spanish artists, highlighting creators who are redefining the countrys sonic identity through experimentation, sensitivity, and forward-thinking sound design. In GAZZIs own words: These songs were made to sit with the wound - to let you drift, to feel scattered, contemplative; theyre meant to keep you from thinking too much - or maybe to make you think a lot. The result is a meditative, deeply personal body of work-one that not only marks a cornerstone in GAZZIs artistic path but also extends Glossy Mistakes mission to showcase innovative, emotionally resonant voices from Spains evolving music landscape.

Shadow Play

With the fourth part of The City Of Tomorrow, Lawrence finally closes his collection of miniatures, acoustic pieces and ambient works. The whole series will be released as an album later in 2026, both digital and on vinyl. The series is dedicated to Berlins modernist neighborhood Hansaviertel, built in 1957, the place where most of the tracks recorded.

The Second Circle continues the journey begun with The First Circle, celebrating Nerolis 25th anniversary and expanding the labels aesthetic into new musical territories. The album moves through still ambience, uplifting strings, quirky electronics, spacious fusion and deep, beatless Detroit-inspired textures. Featuring original, unreleased compositions by Nu Era, Lar Bartkuhn, Molinaro, Claude Young Jr, Joe Claussell, EDB, Jordan GCZ, Other Lands, Stephen Lopkin, Meftah, Zopelar and Volcov, The Second Circle offers an immersive and spiritual listening experience.

Lith Dolina

Iconic Icelandic techno mainstay Exos returns to Mutual Rytm with his fifth LP, Sweet Dreams. The 12-track record is the first album on SHDWs influential label and explores the past, present, and future of techno. Planet X label head and 20-year scene veteran Exos, hailing from Iceland, draws on his native countrys influences in his work, which explores the interplay between light and dark, warmth and cold. His high-octane sounds over the last 20 years have appeared on vital imprints like Tresor, X/OZ, and, of course, Mutual Rytm, with his releases for the label having been extremely well received, garnering support from the scenes key DJs. Whether dubby or hard, his techno is always authentic and channels the purity of the 90s style. This new album follows Exoss inaugural X- Release, the Infrared 10, the Icebreaker 12 from last year, and his track on the latest Federation of Rytm IV compilation. Its a real journey through all facets of his sound, including a trip back to his dub techno roots, ambient explorations, and emotional vocal pieces with lifelong memories fused into sounds that reflect the artists decades spent in Iceland. Sweet Dreams opens with an atmospheric intro in the form of a 28-year-old collaboration with his father. This full- bodied analogue ambient piece is rich with the mysterious tones of the Nord Modular and was recorded during their shared studio days at D17 in Reykjavík. The title track is a hypnotic, linear groove with icy synth modulations and glistening melodies. Hinn Víðförli then brings dub warmth while State of Mind recalls the spirit of the legendary Reykjavík club Thomsen, a cornerstone of Icelands late 90s underground scene. Glaður og Reifur and Fögur er hlíðinpay homage to the echoes of ancient Viking heritage, North of January conveys the cold of Exoss homeland, and Hvarvetna brings textured percussion and darker undertones before 101 After Dark slows to a bass-heavy broken beat exploration of texture and post-dubstep pressure. After the heady and atmospheric sound of The Dolphin Oracle, another key collaboration comes with Freefall, an emotional breakbeat piece featuring vocalist Amelia Rodriguez, who also lends her voice to Shock, a magnificent track that channels Exoss modern techno energy. The album closes with a haunting paradox, Paradise Lost, questioning whether our sweet dreams are truly moments of bliss or simply reflections of what weve already left behind. The three bonus digital cuts offer sleek minimalism, punchy deep techno, and suspenseful ambient.

Mango Alley proudly presents Leave The World Behind, the debut artist album from Maze 28 — a milestone that captures the evolution of his melodic, emotive, and rhythm-driven progressive house sound. Spanning 12 tracks, the album reflects the depth and maturity Maze 28 has honed over the years, with sound ranging from deep and hypnotic to dancefloor and vivid, perfectly balancing atmospheric introspection with confident, driving energy. The album consists of 6 original tracks and 6 collaborations featuring Ricky Ryan, Subandrio, Alex ORion, Weird Sounding Dude, GMJ, and Paul Thomas — names who have inspired Maze 28 and whose work he has deeply respected for years. Each of the established artists brings their own distinct touch to the release, expanding the albums sound palette with deeper grooves, captivating melodies, and refined dancefloor momentum. Leave The World behind is designed for both immersive listening and late-night club worlds. The heart of it is simple and sincere: a nod to the old-school roots — the timeless sound that continues to inspire and stays with us forever. This is where Maze 28 steps in and invites listeners to disconnect from the everyday noise and dive into a soundscape crafted with heart, precision, and purpose.

From light, to sound, to form. Beyond Light is a channeled transmission - a fusion where classic bass music roots (melodic dubstep, electro, trance) meet a vividly futuristic sonic palette. It radiates with color, intensity, and otherworldly vibrancy, as if sourced from realms just beyond perception. The EP opens and closes with ambient, meditative invocations - energetic initiations designed to attune the listener, preparing them for the full reception of the journey that unfolds between them.

NINETOZERO

KNTXT

INZO and Blookah expand their collaborative project with Nexum (Deluxe Edition), featuring the brand-new track Blue Skies. Blending glitch hop, future funk, downtempo, and experimental sounds, the Deluxe Edition elevates the original release with fresh energy while showcasing the duos signature groove and atmosphere. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

Modern Love

XL Recordings

Love is a sacred tether, untouched by time, unbound by space.

Celebrating a decade in electronic music, Keep Thinking proudly present Retrospect; a curation of some of our favourite tracks since our inception in 2015. ------ Curated by Four Candles www.keepthinkingmusic.com