#19 Feat. Hype in Electronica

Melbournes techno scene comes together with the Solstice EP — four tracks from Common Tribe and Ish Anja, plus a remix from Lost Memories, blending solid dancefloor energy, hypnotic flow, and distinctive vocal work. Common Tribe, made up of Peter & David, have built their sound around a flexible approach to techno, shifting between darker, driving cuts and brighter, melodic moments, always focused on movement and connection on the dancefloor. Ish Anja brings her own style — emotive melodies, heavy kicks, and vocals that add character and depth. A consistent presence in Melbournes clubs, she has supported artists such as Claudio PRC, Christian Smith, Tensal, Eric Powell, and Township Rebellion, refining her sound both as a DJ and producer. The EP opens with Solstice, an abstract, broken-beat introduction that evolves into a rolling, peak-time techno cut with uplifting tension. Backwards follows with a moodier, hypnotic groove that builds with patience and detail. Fraction adds a brighter, melodic edge, perfect for late-night sets, before Lost Memories closes the release with a high-energy rework built for maximum impact. Solstice captures four Melbourne-based artists combining their strengths with detailed production, strong grooves and tracks designed to connect with the crowd.

Common Tribe, Ish Anja

#59 Top Releases in Psy-Trance

A statement of solidarity, creativity, and global connection through music. Since 2018, the ALLIANCE series has emerged in moments that matter — not just as a collection of tracks, but as a cipher for the underground. Over the past seven years, it has introduced more than 50 artists to the Recovery Collective catalog, becoming a launchpad for fresh talent and diverse voices from across the globe. ALLIANCE 2025 hits harder and cuts deeper, echoing the raw spirit of resistance, unity, and collective power that lies at the root of not only electronic sounds but music itself. With 13 tracks from 15 artists across Australia, Brazil, Germany, South Africa, France, Russia, the USA, Canada and the UK, this is an international Alliance moving with one intention: truth through rhythm, story through sound. Spanning progressive, melodic, abstract and psychedelic styles, this collection offers a diverse spectrum of expression – something for every corner of the dancefloor and every shade of the inner journey. Compiled by label founder JYDN, this fifth volume is more than a celebration. Its a movement. A global call to stay raw, stay real and to move as one. At a time when the world feels increasingly divided, ALLIANCE remains a quiet rebellion. A tribute to unity, creative freedom and the unstoppable rhythm of connection. From the calm before the storm in 2018, to the isolation of 2020, the cautious return in 2022, the revival of 2024, and the fractured landscape of 2025 – this series has evolved with the world. And still, we move as one. We are greater than the sum of our parts. Stronger, Together.

Brett Kelso, Kommodo, Aender, Giaski (OZ), ROY (AU), Nostavalgia, Aztoria, Dora, Sputyan, Christopher Brooks, Stix, ShadowStar, Gone West, Joonmack, Lucca Tan