Le Souffle du Soleil is a carefully curated journey through different shades of electronic music, brought together by Cris Rosales for Droid9 South America. Rather than being defined by a single genre, the compilation moves naturally between Ambient, Organic House, Progressive House and Melodic House & Techno, exploring different moods, textures and levels of intensity while maintaining a strong musical connection from beginning to end. Across eight tracks, DUSQ, Rebus Project, Marcos Calegari, Shell Robinson, Havjers, Franco Arc and Gibsom bring their own distinctive perspectives to the collection. From introspective and atmospheric moments to organic grooves, hypnotic progressions and deeper dancefloor energy, each piece reveals a different color within the electronic music spectrum. Curated by Cris Rosales, Le Souffle du Soleil celebrates diversity without losing coherence — bringing together a carefully selected group of producers and allowing their individual identities to coexist within one evolving musical landscape. A collection designed not around genres, but around feeling, movement and musical storytelling. Droid9 South America Music Has No Genres. The More Original, The Better.

All That Remains by Pascal Faerber

Barra Uno

Marshan Records

This Never Happened

Up The Stuss

light-years

The collaboration between John Plaza and Mod.1 in 4 Cuts creates a powerful sonic narrative. It builds a hypnotic and immersive journey through shifting atmospheres and textured noise. credits releases August 21, 2026 W&P by John Plaza, Mod.1 Mastered by John Plaza Artwork by Rocío Barrio Distributed by Pressology - www.pressology.net

JCHUP

UK techno lynchpin James Ruskin celebrates 30 years of Blueprint with a remastered edition of his Further Design LP, releasing 4th September 2026. Founded by Ruskin and Richard Polson in 1996, the influential label has spent three decades documenting uncompromising techno through releases from the likes of Rommek, Kr!z, Truncate, and many more, with Further Design originally landing in 1998. The anniversary celebrations have already seen Mark Broom revisit seminal Regis recordings on the Power Is Neutral EP, with further releases from Kerrie, Nastia, and more to follow, alongside a merchandise run later this year. James Ruskin has been a constant presence in techno for over three decades. He defined the sound of British techno through his DJ sets, productions, and the releases on his influential Blueprint label. His stripped-back, functional, and forward-thinking sound has remained utterly uncompromising, with performances at clubs and festivals around the world while never straying from underground ideals. Substance over trends has always been his MO, through a catalogue spanning Blueprint, Tresor, and numerous collaborations that remain timeless. The purposeful titles of the tracks on this essential album hint at the minimalist approach to sound. This is bold, linear techno with 'Enter, 'Below, and 'Indirect World' kicking off with rolling low ends and smart sound designs that even now sound futuristic. The likes of 'The Divide' bring spangled synths and crunchy percussive textures that jerk you into motion, while 'Time And Place' is an immersive cosmic odyssey and 'Unknown Destination' melts the mind with liquid synth work that loops around hypotonic rhythms. 'Work' is another perfectly calibrated cut with meticulous percussive placement and the shimmering of bells that dissolve space and time. It is testament to Ruskin's original vision that Further Design remains as evocative today as it was upon its release, full of otherworldly imagery and grooves that continue to move dance floors around the world. James Ruskin Further Design (26) comes on 2 x LP and digital 4th September 2026 via Blueprint Records releases September 4, 2026

Moodfamily

Stone Seed presents Unlearn Everything; an album by Tom Baker. Unlearn Everything is an introspective look at Tom Baker's musical journey since his debut album. Determined to evolve his sound beyond the boundaries of any one genre, the record draws from a wide range of influences while remaining rooted in the psychedelic, intricate style that has become his signature. Led by curiosity rather than habit, the writing process saw Tom experiment with new sound design techniques, challenge his creative instincts, and break away from familiar patterns. The result is a natural evolution of his sound with a broader palette and a greater willingness to take risks. Tom's evolution from both a creative and engineering stand point shines across this body of work. Absorbing influence from the groove and grit of minimal techno, the warm enveloping motion of progressive and encapsulating storytelling of ambient electronica, Tom continues to weave a wondrous tone.

Studio Barnhus

Ghostly International

Egohunter Recordings Presents : \n\nPostrauma Returns with a 3rd Studio Album ,Nine Exclusive fresh Psychedelic Dance-floor Anthems that will blow your mind !\n

Making a bold change of direction as he toasts 45 years working in electronic music, Steve Rachmad dials up the symphonic dimension of his musical practice for Light and Time a widescreen trip to techno's outer reaches. As one of the true originators of Dutch dance music, Rachmad brings a wealth of experience to his first album for Dekmantel even as he adopts new production methods to create his most ambient body of work to date. A strong melodic sensibility runs through all of Rachmad's work. His 1995 album The Secret Life Of Machines under his Sterac alias remains a landmark of lush, emotionally charged, deep-diving techno, while classic workouts like 'Helix' and 'Gnosis' (as Parallel 9) foregrounded powerful synth lines. Up until the upheaval of COVID, Rachmad's studio practice had been squarely focused on synths and drum machines, but when (along with the rest of the world) he was stuck at home reevaluating his situation, he found himself exploring the world of film scoring. Experimenting with Native Instruments' sampling software Kontakt, Rachmad taught himself how to arrange and layer orchestral instrumentation. Having rarely used sampling in his music before, the distinct fluctuations of recorded orchestral players opened up a new dimension that has become the foundation of Light and Time, the first of many albums Rachmad has ready to go in a more downtempo, home-listening vein. Throughout Light and Time, harmonious passages take centre stage as Rachmad audibly stretches out. At times the orchestral samples arrive in a pure, organic form, while elsewhere they merge and mutate into synthesised elements. His techno legacy manifests throughout, in abstract form. In lieu of strident beats, we're offered fractal, scratchy rhythms guiding uniquely shaped noise and natural sounding percussion with a human lilt. These fluctuations are no accident they're a result of Rachmad playing much more of the album by hand after years in thrall to the precise machine pulse of arpeggios and sequences. The album never feels restricted by one dogmatic approach. At times, Rachmad's embrace of moody soundtrack composition fills the whole picture, as on haunting string piece 'The Field Of Reality'. Elsewhere he dips into low-slung electro soul for 'Invisible Warriors Of Light' while 'Cosmic Memories' revels in alien synthesis with a dramatic bite. 'Encrypted Instructions' tweaks and processes string samples through angular prisms to close the album out with an experimental flourish. Rachmad's long and winding history in electronic music naturally folds into these new modes of expression, and the end result is a sumptuous, many-sided album that showcases the hidden depths of a techno legend's musicality.

XL Recordings

Casual Chill (Be Yourself Music]

Armadillo Records

Music From Memory