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Where maturity evolves into a signature sound, the personal and musical journey becomes one. Chromadelia by Italian producer and live artist Ness refines two decades of precision and craft. It is techno reduced to its core logic - direct, functional, and self-aware. Ness process moves from spontaneous jams to detailed sculpting, a continuous sequence where improvisation gradually becomes structure. Randomness plays a role, but only as the foundation for his architecture. The result is music that feels both deliberate and fluid, shaped by intuition and refined through years of practice. Minimalism here isnt merely an aesthetic choice, but an organic conclusion -- drawn from experience and the trust that less can truly reveal more. The four tracks on Chromadelia extend this clarity onto the dance floor: sharp, beepy, metallic, rhythmically charged, yet open enough to let each element breathe. Introspection and club-functionality coexist seamlessly, each amplifying the other. In Chromadelia, Ness demonstrates that every tone, every pulse serves a purpose, offering a clear reflection of an artist who has learned to let precision speak louder than complexity.

Ahead of STAR_DUBs upcoming DUBWAX vinyl release we proudly present Winter Dubs on DUBWAX digital.

What happens if you let some of the chips fall where they may? Does it mean giving up command, or is it a way to reclaim it? Silent Logic, Marco Maldarellas second release on Omen Wapta, doesnt try to pose this question, it just answers it. With transitional potency. In a sincere and understated way, this is a project that demarcates life in flux. Not as a document, but by presenting music practice as a tool to catalyse transformation. Its an esoteric glimpse into an alternate universe where personal development book charts are topped by the greats of automatic writing. Rhythms as sigils, timbre as gnosis; some elements seize control, others unleash the subliminal. Over the span of an astounding twenty tracks, single-take synth excursions are combined with calculated rhythmic structuring. The patterns on Silent Logic start to live life on their own beyond the intentional accents in the grid. As a product of multiple manual drum phasings, different actors in the percussive section spindle around each other. The number of elements per track is restrained to an austere framework, but a rigorous eye for detail hands the compositions a level of depth that goes beyond immediate perception, nestling itself into the brain stem. Right in place for celestial expansion. Silent Logic breaks microtraditions wide open, but it doesnt break with them. Not only does it present a pivotal point in Marco Maldarellas discography and practice with its mammoth length and thematic depth; it traverses a junction within the Omen Wapta continuum. From a large base of source material is born a tracklist that swells, accelerates and comes alive as we progress through it. The result is a first half that flips tradition into nowness, elegantly bringing more conventional tempos home to the imprint. It wields the second and third act into a rip-roaring conclusion that presents life as being cyclical beyond mere duplication. This careful process ultimately leaves us with a very real artifact. On Silent Logic, the space between expressions prevents complete meaning from becoming unveiled. The impact of its sounds comes as the result of experience pursued to the end. The free-flowing mind is channeled into clarity. Its a testament to the power of straws pulled at random.

Dutch producer Troy steps up on Infrastructure with a forceful double pack of his highly effective techno. Over the course of eight tracks he flawlessly follows up his earlier outings on labels such as Klockworks, NON Series and KEY Vinyl and pushes his hypnotic, dense and punchy techno sound to the next level.

After collaborating with Answer Code Request on Delsin early 2024, Amotik now strengthens the relationship with a first solo EP for the Amsterdam based label. Delsin is known for working the sweet spot in between emotive electronica and dancefloor functionality, and it feels like the perfect place for Amotiks new EP Raat. The Berlin based producer has been pushing his highly effective techno tools via his own imprints for over a decade and doesnt make an appearance on external labels often. So for this special occasion he adds new layers of deepness and emotion to his palette. An effortless combo of punchy techno grooves and soothing pads together form a well rounded pack of dancefloor euphoria. The remarkable bleeps and playful rhythms of Amotiks highly effective techno are deftly transformed into four pieces of excellent eyes-closed techno felicity.

PRESS: 2025, the crew is sent back to the desolate planet—this time to recover the missing ships data core. The world feels changed: heavier air, watching shadows, a silence that trembles. Strange metallic structures rise where there was only dust before, pulsing faintly as the team approaches. Their fears return sharper, almost intentional, as if the force beneath the surface has learned them—now awakening with its own quiet, hungry consciousness. w&p by V/A Mastered at 12degree.east masterings Artwork by Oliver Rosemann

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French techno producer Sina XX enters 2026 with pulsating techno cut Tribalizer II out on 9th January via his subtyl imprint. The second single from his forthcoming album Let There Be Light which debuts at the end of the month, offers up a visceral, ritualistic techno work-out where pounding rhythms and hypnotic textures collide with relentless forward momentum.

Toobris arrives on Hayes with a collection of concise percussion pieces that revolve around mirrored phrases and responsive gestures. A tight study in structure and momentum.

*** Its been a tough fight worth fighting as we all drive along betting on another day. ***

Night Laboratory EP by Spaaax Artist: Spaaax Remixer: MZR, Mara Menace Label: Synergie Genre: #Electronic Style: #Techno Catalogue number: SYEP041 Date release: 09.01.2026 Artwork: Anna.tms Mastering: Fleggo Support the Artist(s): Instagram: www.instagram.com/spaaax_music/ Soundcloud: @spaaax_music Support the Label: SC: @kollektivsynergie IG: www.instagram.com/kollektiv_synergie/ Support the remixer: SC: @maramenace IG: www.instagram.com/maramenace/ Support the remixer: SC: @mzrmusic IG: www.instagram.com/mzr_syxt/

Press Release Label: Illegal Alien Records Artist(s): Allpa Puruma Remixer(s): N/A Album/Single: Yamandu Track(s): Sin Abejas Moririamos, Sabia Que Ibas A Venir, Un De Querer, Yamandu, Usted Tiene Derecho A No Ser Negativo Genre: Techno Format: Digital WAV/MP3 Catalogue Number: IAR390 Release Date: January 9th of 2026 Mastering by The Programnaitor Artwork Design by Rommulo We are proud to officially welcome Allpa Puruma to the Illegal Alien Records family. Following a series of strong and well-received releases on respected labels such as Hayes and Subsist., the Argentinian producer now makes his debut on our imprint with a compelling 5-track EP entitled 'Yamandu.' Showcasing a distinctive and raw sonic vision, shaped by driving hypnotic grooves and a forward-thinking approach, this release stands as yet another high-quality statement from one of the most promising young talents to emerge from Argentina's Techno scene. www.illegalalienrecords.com

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