#16 Feat. Staff Picks in Hard Techno

STØK Recordings presents Become Valiant, a powerful back-to-back hardtechno assault from ARRISHA and MarAxe. Ukrainian-born, Latvia-based producer ARRISHA steps onto the label for the first time, delivering a decisive debut that showcases her raw energy, precise sound design, and rising signature within the hardtechno sphere. Her contribution to the EP is a fierce, driving weapon built for peak-time impact - a statement of intent from an artist rapidly carving out her space. On the flip, STØK founder and Swedish techno connoisseur MarAxe fires back with a hardgroove infused crusher. Known for blending oldschool grit with modern pressure, MarAxe brings his trademark momentum: rolling percussion, heavy funk, and relentless propulsion. Together, Become Valiant forms a dual strike — two distinct voices meeting in a shared dedication to unapologetic, high-octane techno. A back-to-back release that bridges backgrounds, cities, and influences while staying laser-focused on the dancefloor! Enjoy!

ARRISHA, MarAxe

#17 Feat. Staff Picks in Hard Techno

Bankai 2 is the explosive debut of GUX, a promising talent emerging from Georgia. Although he has only released a few underground tracks, Bankai 2 marks his first fully official and internationally positioned release - an arrival thats been long overdue! The original mix showcases GUXs raw intensity: heavy, drive, gritty industrial edges, and a fierce momentum. To round out the release, MarAxe steps in on remix duty, delivering a powerful reinterpretation that pushes the energy even further with his familiar no fucks given techno. With Bankai 2, GUX makes a bold entrance onto the global hardtechno map, and this is only the beginning! Enjoy!

GUX