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Returning to MindTrip, Marc Faenger delivers Protocol EP: a release driven by raw energy and modular precision. Built around physical rhythms and evolving structures, the tracks unfold with a focused intensity that prioritizes movement, tension, and forward momentum. Faenger’s sound remains uncompromising and direct, exploring the interplay between mechanical groove and subtle modulation. Each element is placed with intent, allowing the music to expand and contract naturally while maintaining constant pressure on the dancefloor. MT102 stands as a continuation of MindTrip’s commitment to stripped, functional techno — where sound design and rhythm merge into a singular, immersive force. This is MindTrip!

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Ben Klocks Klockworks imprint readies the debut from Shlomi Aber & Kashpitzky for a flawless collaborative three tracker on Klockworks 41. Centered around the driving lead cut Retrospective, the EP delivers hypnotic floor-focused techno marked by meticulous sound design with its two accompanying versions Retrospective (Intro Version) and Retrospective (Intro Tool) expanding the records functional range, while staying aligned with the Klockworks ethos of timeless, uncompromising music built for the dancefloor. Were excited to collaborate with Ben on this EP for his wonderful Klockworks label, the duo states, an imprint that stands for precision, and music that holds its weight over time. Working on this EP we focused on stripping everything back to the core, letting the deepness of the dark groove and tension do the talking.

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East London’s Command Control delivers Afterimage, his first EP on EarToGround Records. Blending euphoric tension with dub-infused harmonic textures, the release moves between propulsive techno foundations and breakbeat-leaning territory whilst remaining rooted in atmosphere and movement Afterimage invites immersion — music that unfolds through texture, space and tonal weight, reinforcing Command Control’s focus on feeling as much as function.

For the ninth installment of his Hardspace series, Len Faki once again dives into his personal vault to present four reworks that bridge the gap between raw funk and modern, high-impact club dynamics. True to the project's ethos, Faki has selected tracks that have been reshaped through his specific sonic signature to maximize their energy on today's dancefloors. A1. DJ Assault - U Can't See Me (Hardspace Mix) The release opens with a relentless edit of Detroit legend DJ Assault. Faki takes the raw Ghetto-tech energy of the original and embeds it into a massive, modern framework. While the iconic vocal hook retains its street-level grit, the Hardspace update provides a significantly tighter groove and a powerful low-end presence, propelling the track from the warehouse straight into the present. A2. Myles Serge - Trans Milenio (Hardspace Mix) With Myles Serge, Faki explores more hypnotic territory. He extracts the driving, repetitive elements of the original and sharpens the rhythmic angles. The result is a prime example of the Hardspace sound: a deep, almost meditative loop that gains entirely new spatial depth through subtle filter movements and a crystal-clear percussion layer. B1. Jad & The - Deep Dark Grimey Dancefloor Moment (Hardspace Mix) On the flip side, Faki leans into the brooding atmosphere of Jad & The. As the name suggests, this mix is crafted for the 'wee hours'. Faki amplifies the 'grimey' textures and contrasts them with a stoic, forceful beat. The trippy, almost menacing synth elements are rearranged within the stereo field, creating an immersive pull that is impossible to escape. B2. Deepchild - Baller (Hardspace Mix) To close out the EP, Faki brings the jacking spirit of Deepchild's 'Baller' back into the ring. Through meticulous re-arrangement and quantization, he gives the track the 'tightness' essential for a modern DJ set. The playful, bouncing synths remain, but are now grounded by a heavy-duty beat foundation. H009 is a hand-picked collection that demonstrates how Len Faki unites diverse musical personalities and eras under the Hardspace umbrella. Whether it's raw ghetto vibes or hypnotic deepness, every track has been transform

Arjun Vagale arrives on Perc Trax for the label's first single track release of 2026. Arjun is the undisputed champion of India's underground techno, taking his sound across his home country and around the world as well as recording for Semantica, Rekids, RSPX series, Mindtrip, Terminal M, Quartz, Planet Rhythm and his own Asymetrik imprint.'Reckless' is everything you could want from a modern techno track; a stomping kick and snare rhythm provides the perfect foundation for a grinding triplet synth line with just a hint of a human vocal element to it. Already a key track in Perc's club sets and online mixes it is now time to 'Reckless' to spread to the sets of discerning techno DJs around the world.

"Covalence Series 2 continues the exploration of molecular-scale sound design, bringing together artists whose approaches connect through subtle, intentional interactions. This second edition focuses on the reactions between textures, rhythms, and tonal structures, forming new sonic compounds shaped by both contrast and cohesion. Rooted in the same ethos of shared elements and mutual resonance, Series 2 expands the palette while maintaining a unified field of sound, a continuation that transforms energies, ideas, and frequencies into a new collective form"

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Next up on Amotik's split series he welcomes DHÆÜR. The Berlin based Italian is known for his powerful, detailed and primordial grooves and this is exactly what he offers on this edition. Two highly functional, percussive deep cuts with effective vocal chops make it a perfect fit to the series. On the flip, well-known Amsterdam nightlife figure Beste Hira steps up with two of her iconic dancefloor jams. With a precise eye for percussion and movement she presents two stripped down techno grooves, once again with excellent vocal use and playful rhythmic patterns it's an excellent addition to a pack that will come to use in many DJ sets.

Federsen's 'Deep Sequence EP' is a dubsoaked latenight weapon: smokedout chords, hypnotic subs and stripped drums rolling like fog on a concrete floor. Four cuts to zone out or lock in the mix, built for selectors who like it subtle, warm and seriously deep.

UK based producer Rkay makes an impactful debut on Float Records with The Power of 3-4, a three-track EP that pushes boundaries and defies expectations. Best described as sci-fi on steroids, the tracks are driven by raw, high-impact energy and a fearless approach to rhythm and sound design. Rkay seamlessly blends powerful, forward-thinking grooves with unconventional rhythms. The Power of 3-4 is a bold, unexpected EP you never knew you needed.

Ribé & Roll Dann serve up potent techno on Mutual Rytm with Virtus Occulta. Built around concepts of unacknowledged work and enduring merit, the release marks their first EP on SHDWs widely respected label. Based in Toledo and Madrid, Ribé & Roll Dann are exciting residents at Laster Madrid and Lanna Club, two of Spains leading venues. Emerging as driving forces in their national techno scene, they have also made an impact on the global landscape, making wider moves through collaborative releases on Klockworks, and individual outings on a number of other influential labels. Having previously featured in the labels Federation of Rytm IV compilation, the pair make their full EP label on SHDWs Mutual Rytm imprint to open March with a deep dive into their expansive sound. Opener Sub Terra is a pure club tool that is direct, physical and rooted in the underground with a seriously heavy low end. Extra Lumen is more restrained but still built on a steady, forceful rhythm with controlled energy that prefers to operate in the shadows. Ars Non Placens stays true to the idea that music is not made to please, but to exist on its own terms with hunched drums and dubby undercurrents. Next, Meritum Negatum fizzes with static electrical charge and minimal drum funk and is a direct reflection on overlooked skill and unacknowledged work, before closer Virtus Persistens delivers a continuity and a steady pulse rather than an explosive ending, keeping you locked throughout. In addition, three digital bonus cuts come alongside the vinyl package. Labor Inauditus speaks to hours of technique, production and booth experience that remain invisible. Next come the taught, rubbery rhythms and unrelenting atmosphere of Silentium Testium, while Sine Aplausu - which means without applause - brings a ghostly late night vibe that you will never want to end.

Amorphic opens the account for 2026 with a return to the sister label Morph, this time with 2 dubby inspired deep tracks, a more laid back and funky approach than the Amorphic label. Its been a while since 02 but there will now be more regular output on Morph coming this year and beyond. Amorphic road-tested these in Livesets at Tresor and Colombia at the end of 2025.

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Anton Kubikov present four tracks collections of classic marshy dub

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Japanese veteran DJ Sodeyama lands on Observant with DAGDA, the labels 26th offering, delivering a concise yet forceful statement shaped for dark, pressure-driven spaces. Known for balancing physical impact with precise control, Sodeyama strips his language to its essentials here with dense low-end weight, charged atmospheres, and restless rhythmic motion. Across the EP, electricity hums beneath the surface. Rolling momentum, skippy high-end movement, and bleep-laced percussive details lock into muscular frameworks that hit hard without excess. Rising synth tension and crisp basslines drive peak moments, while more tripped-out passages lean into detached vocal fragments and modulated tones, pulling the energy inward without losing grip. Sci-fi inflections colour the edges, adding character rather than spectacle. DAGDA is a focused, club-ready release—lean, physical, and finely calibrated—capturing Sodeyamas sound at its most direct while fitting seamlessly into Observants forward-leaning catalogue.

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