• CF Premiere: SAP – Helguera [Subsist Records]

    SAP is the promising electronic music duo based in Buenos Aires, Argentina, formed by Santiago D’Agostino and Martin Prodan. Their sonic identity centers on the uncompromising use of analog instruments: modular systems, samplers, and synths that lend an organic texture and a palpable warmth to their techno. For their anticipated debut long-player, they present «Trovador»…

  • CF Premiere: Juan Campos – Etalon [Arido Records]

    One of our favorite labels, the unmistakable “desert label,” Arido Records, returns with a new reference that solidifies its sonic vision. This time, the label presents Spanish producer Juan Campos, who delivers «Etalon,» a powerful collection of five original tracks marking the fifty-fifth (55th) reference in the Arido Records catalogue. This number symbolizes not only…

  • CF Premiere: Mario Tishok – Aquel Campanario [Arctronic Records]

    There are visions of techno that transcend music to become a way of life—a pursuit of authenticity and pure presence. This philosophy, embraced by Mario Tishok, a native of Seville, is the essence he channels through his atmospheric and minimalist sound, deeply rooted in underground culture. Tishok is not merely a producer; he is also…

  • CF Premiere: Mike Inzinger – NY Tunnel [MIR Records]

    We conclude our journey through the latest release from the Austrian master of electronics, Mike Inzinger. The track «NY Tunnel» brings the final curtain down on his EP «Eyes Wide Shut,» released on a beautiful vinyl edition via his own label, MIR Records. This closing piece is an exercise in experimentation, tribulation, and a robotic,…

  • CF Premiere: Mike Inzinger – Flatliners [MIR Records]

    We continue our sonic journey with Austrian producer Mike Inzinger, who presents his new release through his own label, MIR Records. The EP is titled «Eyes Wide Shut» and is released in vinyl format, offering a concise collection of four tracks that explore the immutable essence of underground Detroit techno. It is a project dedicated…

  • CF Premiere: cat can do – Family Time [Diffuse Reality Records]

    Our favorite cat returns to one of his homes. We’re talking about cat can do, who presents his latest release on Diffuse Reality Records, a regular on the Spanish label. Currently based in Alicante, Spain, this cat from Canada has amazed us with his boldness in production and his clairvoyance in the use of analog…

  • CF Premiere: Yoikol – Loose Fit [RI7MO]

    Hailing from Toledo, Castile, in Spain, Yoikol consistently aims to move and entertain the audience by going beyond the famous 16-step rhythmic standards and betting heavily on a concept that is as complex as it is fascinating. His approach prioritizes an emotional sonic narrative over formulaic production. For one of his most recent releases, he…

  • CF Premiere: Syen & Mente3000 – Ex-eee2 [Infinito Audio Network]

    The creative minds behind Syen and Mente 3000 return to the Infinito Audio Network label with their latest collaboration: «Ex-eee2.» This track is a vibrant explosion that fuses the frantic rhythms of Jungle with the experimental noise and complex textures of IDM (Intelligent Dance Music), serving as a clear homage to seminal acts like The…

  • CF Premiere: K U R I R – New Mail [Tlaloc Records]

    One of our favorite labels is back. With a finely tuned curation that is unpretentious, simple, direct, yet excellently executed. We are talking about Tlaloc Records, based in Mexico, which presents the Swedish artist K U R I R. This is a distinctive, raw techno project featuring powerful rhythms and industrial elements. It is hypnotic,…

  • CF Premiere: Bautek – Back to the Disco [Detroit Classic Gallery]

    The Argentinian label Detroit Classic Gallery is delighted to present its new release: «House Teks’,» the debut EP from the promising emerging artist Bautek. This solid release includes five original tracks along with a powerful remix from respected label collaborator, Marcos Fagoaga. Fearlessly fusing essential house elements with the structural force of techno, the EP…

  • The Anatomy of Hopelessness: A Review of ^L_’s NO_HOPE.TOR

    The hopes of humanity and of each individual can manifest in at least two ways: actively and aggressively, or passively and calmly, or some combination thereof. In the case of Luis Fernando, also known as ^L_, one of our favorite producers, it is always a combination of both. Xanax Manifesto is the track that opens NO_HOPE.TOR, his release…

  • “Fake Lines: Sono Levant” – A Sonic Front of Solidarity and Shared Identity

    In a global landscape scarred by artificial borders and the brutal legacy of colonialism, the act of creating music becomes more than an artistic pursuit; it transforms into a vital gesture of defiance and reconnection. “Fake Lines: Sono Levant,” a monumental 36-track compilation, emerges not merely as a collection of songs, but as a powerful,…

  • CF Premiere: Mike Inzinger – Memories [MIR Records]

    Austrian producer Mike Inzinger presents his third release, «Eyes Wide Shut,» a nod to the iconic 1999 Stanley Kubrick film. This EP is a carefully curated vinyl collection of four original tracks: three minimal Detroit Techno cuts that pay homage to the style of Robert Hood, plus an Acid House bonus track. Essentially, this is…

  • CF Premiere: Tony Miler – Mitsu [T&NE Records]

    One of the label heads at the French imprint T&NE Records steps up to the plate on his home turf. We’re talking about Tony Miler, a member of the label who began producing music just a few months ago and already promises tracks loaded with groove, emphasizing tribal sounds and minimalist leads. Four original tracks…

  • CF Premiere: XZXZX111 – Error Involuntario [091 Records]

    Two true sonic forces collide from Buenos Aires, Argentina. Producer Erica Strasnoy, better known as XZXZX111, presents her latest work, «Irreversible,» a powerful collection of three original tracks complemented by two explosive remixes. This release is more than just music; it’s a statement about the inherent tension between order and anarchy in contemporary techno. With…

  • CF Premiere: Mike Inzinger – Sinclair [MIR Records]

    The third release from Austrian producer Mike Inzinger is here, presenting «Eyes Wide Shut,» a clear reference to the film directed by Stanley Kubrick and released in 1999. This is a collection of four original tracks on vinyl edition, casting three Detroit Techno tracks in the Robert Hood minimalist style, plus an Acid House bonus…

  • CF Premiere: Purdy Rocks – Destroyer [Infinito Audio Network]

    Hailing from Vitacura, Chile, «the multiple projects of Caterina Purdy share one thing in common: they constantly challenge the limits of genres, conventions, and prejudices. A muse and an undeniable forerunner and pioneer of the new perreo dancehall boom and the extremism of her stage presence—even in her 2000s Electro project, Purdy Rocks—she holds mythical…

  • CF Premiere: PHYC – Chinese Fire Drills

    The new release from PHYC, based in Amsterdam, Netherlands, has arrived. PHYC is a dynamic Portuguese DJ and producer who is highly versed in the ever-changing Dutch techno scene. He began his career in London, England, with performances at the emblematic Ministry of Sound, and has since taken his energetic sound to audiences worldwide, including…

  • CF Premiere: Nuke – Ava [Illegal Alien Records]

    Rodrigo Bermejo, artistically known as Nuke, is a foundational figure in the techno scene of Madrid and Spain as a whole. His prominence is due not only to his musical skill but also to his role as the resident DJ and manager of CODE since 2003, one of the capital’s largest and most influential techno…

  • CF Premiere: The Last Postman – Fake Freedom [Fake Lines]

    Faced with the social reality that Gaza has endured since the middle of the last century, on October 7, 2023, a pro-Palestinian military coalition launched a defensive attack against Israel, which has been illegally occupying Palestinian land for more than half a century. This attack led to an intensification of the Israeli entity’s genocidal policy…

  • CF Premiere: Neik – Sacred Symmetry [Rauschtrax]

    A few months later, the next release from Rauschtrax, the new Argentinian label from Buenos Aires, has arrived. It is the new Various Artists compilation, «Chief Board,» this time in its second edition. This compilation features ten tracks from ten different artists, one of which we present here: «Sacred Symmetry» by Colombian producer Neik. Santiago…

  • CF Premiere: Aureal, Eduardo Criado – Entropic [Subsist Records]

    The next release from the cutting-edge Spanish label Subsist Records presents a collaboration between the mysterious project Aureal and the DJ/producer and Urban Groove artist, Eduardo Criado. Titled «Fractured Memories,» it’s not just an album but a sonic odyssey that fuses minimalism with science fiction in the vast galaxy of techno. The result is a…