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Kicking off from the momentum of Native Boundaries' latest VA, label head Lucid Distraction returns with his first EP since 2022 on Native, 'Twerk,' bringing in a fresh palette of seditious techno and dubstep along with a tag team of legends on remix duty.'Twerk' brings a proper introduction of Lucid Distraction's wonkier production, a tune electrified by sweeping bass and dirty vocal chops. Chicago staple and ghetto house legend, DJ Slugo, reconceptualizes it into a massive four on the floor remix with a serious intention to get any floor knocking. Slugo is a long-time pioneer of the ghetto house and juke sound influencing the likes of many including Daft Punk. The VIP delivers the more familiar side of Lucid Distraction's productions with an energetic electro interpretation. Next up, 'The Sound', is characterized by its tumultuous and thundering techno sound design. It is converted into an alternate warehouse weapon by Australia's envelope-pushing artist, Assembler Code.

Brazilian artist Tin God Comes to Nein with two killer tracks, Ackerman delivers a storming acid Electro version, and Funboys take it leftfield Mastered by K-Effect

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House Of EFUNK Records

First part of Cosmjn's Soul Things album, originally released on vinyl in 2020. Played by Raresh, Rhadoo, Petre Inspirescu, Priku, Sammy Dee and many others

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Javier Vidania, also known as BIHABI, is a young man from Santander, Spain, now based in Madrid. With a musical heritage rooted in jazz, the vibrant progressive rock of the 70s, and the club music of the 80s, BIHABI immerses you in a sonic journey that embraces diversity and fun. His skill is reflected in his ability to blend different genres and create soundscapes that transport audiences through time. "Dance, dance" is an idea that comes to me very early in the morning, on one of those nights that stretch into the day. Fascinated by electro, EBM inspired and robotic vocals, he let the first thing that comes to mind flow. To be honest, doing it almost without thinking usually yields good results.

Lumière Noire Records

2025 marked the revival of German techno giant Gregor Tresher's electro alias Sniper Mode - starting on the acclaimed label Rawax and culminating in a full-scale double 12" album on Tiga's Turbo Recordings, with more to come in 2026. Tresher and Björk first crossed paths in 2020 as colleagues within the Cocoon empire, a connection that later led to Björk appearing on Tresher's own imprint, Break New Soil. Under Sniper Mode, Tresher strips things back to a driving 808 electro framework - haunting stabs, hypnotic pads, and a locked-in groove. Minimal, clean yet deep, the production carries the precision of an artist repeatedly crowned Producer of the Year in Germany's leading music polls, delivering an electro journey where both bass and highs are dialed in just right. The track is part of the vinyl 12" SCHWARM REMIXES, featuring Alexi Delano, Martinou, and Sniper Mode, out May 2026 on Kranglan Broadcast.

For the second instalment of Pineapple's 'Fruit Salad' series, aimed at spotlighting exciting new talent we're buzzing about, we've got a full spectrum release, ranging from dark 140 techy vibes from Italy, through 150bpm loopy acid from Mexico, to speed-dembow from Florida and finally 160bpm turbo madness from LA. All tracks have been tested in sets across the globe, and all combine dance floor weaponry with that slight twist that keeps things creative :) 1. Fabio FC & DWB: Mai Lova Simultaneously moody yet groovy, the combo of intense bass pressure with heady atmospherics really works well on the floor and in the mix - when Sam Binga dropped it at the Warehouse Project last year, it really felt like that was the moment the crowd locked in fully. Spread across Como and Pesaro, both Fabio and DWB ('Dangerous While Bored') are key players in the new wave of Italian Dance Music, alongside fellow Pineapple members HLRTY and Coido. 2. 1OO1O & SLACK 1NE: Step Up Hailing from Xalapa, in Mexico's Veracruz state, 1OO1O has been on an absolute tear recently, delivering the 1010th edition of the Resident Advisor Mix Series, and the stunning 'Tribalista' EP on TraTraTrax. And if you've been to a Pineapple-related event in the last year or so, you've definitely heard his incredible 150pm 'Night' refix. On 'Step Up' 1OO1O keeps the tempo high, but the rolling grooves and trippy acid lines give this a wiggle rather than a stomp. Built alongside Melbourne's SLACK 1NE during one of his visits to CDMX, 'Step Up' is a great addition to that 150bpm world of global club music which is becoming so essential. 3. Ron Mercy: Bownce That Ron Mercy should be no stranger to fans of uptempo, booty shaking and grin inducing dancefloor bangers. His work on Moveltraxx has been supported across the board, while his EP here on Pineapple with Amy Kisnorbo combined Miami Bass with elements of Juke, Footwork and House - to great success! On 'Bownce That', cut-up dancehall elements combine with 808 bass, bouncing 909 toms and a supremely danceable arrangement. With dancefloor-focussed music, less really can be more 4. DOK G: Nobody Likes U ft DJ FUCKS HIMSELF There's a great history of contrarian vocal samples in dance music - how many tracks sampled Eminem spitting 'nobody listens to techno' back in the early 2000s? - and 'nobody likes the records that you play' fits right in. There's also a great history of tracks that start with one vibe, and switch halfway through, and the switch from spiky 160bpm electro to pounding 4/4 hardcore mayhem in here stands up tall in that lineage. Dok G hails from LA and founded the Elastic Rhythms label, while DJ Fucks Himself is part of Berlins's Raiders Records crew. Distributed by Label Engine - www.label-engine.com

After three earlier striking releases from various artists on the Doublecross imprint commonly known as the "Noise Trilogy", another chapter comes to a close: DJ Easy B wraps up his very own trilogy with the release of the EP: XX 666: Apetite For Distortion. This EP features 3 remixes from Easie's debut EP. None other than the mighty Umwelt delivers a remix of Streetlevel. Easy B himself joins forces with the legendary Freddy Fresh, straight from the USA, for a reimagined version of The Acid Game. On top of that, Easy B takes another deep dive into The Acid Game with his own remix. Crank it up. Feed your hunger

The 2nd in a series of single sided records that is cut inside out - it plays from the middle out.. :) 45 RPM cut for maximum volume. Holographic Label with no details other than my logo, hand stickered. Other side is blank with a black label . Limited to 150 copies. A taste of a forthcoming album from me..

Following recent EP releases from Cristian Vogel and Theiz, EPM continue their 25th year with another longtime collaborator, Belgium based Dany Rodriguez. Whilst focusing his time on the LINK Festival and his own LINK Audio label, Dany has become a versatile producer of note, switching from electro to techno and electronica to house with ease. On the album New Departure EPM collates a selection of his releases on LINK Audio, some only ever on limited vinyl, with a few unreleased tracks to showcase his studio mastery. Born in the early 80s in Liege, in the Retinne neighbourhood, Dany Rodriguez grew up in a Spanish-rooted family, surrounded by music from an early age thanks to his father, a guitarist, and the regular band rehearsals that filled the home. In the early 2000s, Sammy Goossens (half of CYRK) introduced him to Gregory Lacour (Audiopolis), leading to his first vinyl release on his own Destination label. Many collaborations followed, notably with David Carretta, Plastic de Reve, The Neon Electronics and The Hacker. He has since released music on respected labels such as Kombination Research, Bulletdodge, EPM Music, MB Elektronics and Materia, and performed in legendary clubs like Tresor (Berlin) and Fuse (Brussels), where he has been invited numerous times. His name has appeared on line-ups at major international festivals and venues such as BPM (Mexico), Sonar (Barcelona), Nature One (Mainstage), and Privilege in Ibiza. He has also played in Colombia, Austria, Switzerland, Luxembourg, Croatia, Czech Republic, Ibiza and many other countries. Today, Dany Rodriguez devotes himself fully to his projects LINK (event/festival) and LINK Audio (label), driven by a commitment to champion authentic music - culturally rich and free from superficial popularity. For him, music is above all a cultural and unifying act, a tool for empowerment and inspiration for both todays audience and future generations. This album represents the colours that resonate with most with Dany. It is an exploration of sound where emotion, texture and intention come together to form a coherent yet evolving journey. The idea was to bring something unexpected to the listener, productions that follow a particular direction while remaining accessible and enjoyable. Each track carries its own identity but always with a clear and positive message at its core. Musically, the album moves between electronica and electro, blending subtle atmospheres with more direct, rhythmic elements. There is also a conscious effort to preserve an authentic touch, something raw and sincere allowing the music to feel human, grounded and honest. The album is preceded by the single R3d Moon and is released on 15 May via EPM Music. Dany is currently working on new productions for EPM Music (alongside Oliver Way), Laurent Garniers COD3 QR and his own label, LINK Audio.

Deeb, born in 1986 near Turin in Northern Italy, developed an early passion for electronic music, starting to collect and play techno records at just 11 years old. Influenced by Detroit pioneers such as Jeff Mills, Richie Hawtin, and Underground Resistance, he soon moved from DJing to production, building a hardware-based setup centered around drum machines, synths, and sequencers. By 2004, he was performing in clubs around Turin, while his sound evolved from minimal techno into more experimental territories inspired by artists like Apparat, Telefon Tel Aviv, Aphex Twin, and Björk. Between 2006 and 2008, he began producing tracks across minimal, house, and tech-house, later introducing his experimental alter ego DEEB for ambient and glitch-oriented work. Deeb has released music on labels including Coincidence Records, Stardub Records, and Blueten, and explored cassette formats during the pandemic with a series of ambient releases. In May 2026, he returns with a new EP, *Advanced Semiconductor Materials*, on Electric Appliances via Moodmusic, marking a refined and forward-looking chapter in his sonic journey.

Neon Electronics presents "Liberation", the final chapter in the journey of Dirk Da Davoan artist who helped lay the foundations of EBM and post-punk. As co-founder of The Neon Judgement, he forged a sonic language that continues to resonate across generations. With Liberation", he brings that journey to a close, marking the end of an era with clarity and intent. Joined by longtime collaborators Glenn Keteleer (Radical G) and Pieter-Jan Theunis, this release captures the essence of his most vital years. It distills the spirit of the 80s and early 90s into a sequence of tracks that unfold like a collection of undeniable hitsdirect, timeless, and uncompromising. The record reaches its final form with remixes by Ancient Methods, a leading force in industrial techno, and Patrick Codenys of Front 242one of the few acts whose legacy stands alongside Dirks own.For the label ORACULO RECORDS presenting this final work on vinyl is both a privilege and a responsibility: a closing statement from one of the true architects of the sound itself, and the definitive work of Neon Electronics as a project.

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Italian artist Deeb premieres on Science Cult with a moving tribute to Arni Gretar (Intellitronic, Moatun7) who sadly passed away in 2024. The EP follows the unique sound often championed by Arni Gretar's iconic label. The IXIANS wrap the EP up in stellar fashion with their uplifting remix. www.sciencecult.com

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