PICTURE—a pseudonym of CENTRAL, who not only serves as the flagship artist for the thriving label 〈SHORT SPAN〉 (home to charismatic acts like YU SU and SA PA) and is active as REGELBAU, but also continues to evolve independently in the Danish underground scene while running 〈HELP〉—has dropped a delightful new full-length album with a short runtime! ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) Tracks include “Ziiiiiiiii,” a minimal dub techno track set against a backdrop of soft, floating pad sounds, and “Ruuuuu,” a dub tech track riding a groove brimming with swing. While maintaining a dual focus on avant-garde machine minimalism and experimental dub techno, this release also showcases a refined floor-oriented approach. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

“Astral Passage” (sample 1) features rounded bass that gently caresses the eardrum, a stoically minimalist groove, and a dreamy synthscape that beautifully unfolds as the track progresses. Additionally, with its tightly honed bass and minimalist approach, and the pairing of synth refrains in the minimal dub-tech track “Pluto’s Last Breath” (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)2)—this is a delightful dance journey that truly lives up to its motif of “inviting the listener into a celestial corridor and guiding them beyond Uranus and Pluto”! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The EP from 〈DIAS DE CAMPO〉 kicks off with “Sway” (sample 1), a dub-tech track by the group JNJS—a hit at our store—that blends sensual whispers and melodica in a dreamy, swaying rhythm, followed by BRENNAN—whose releases on his home label 〈DUBBLE〉 sell out immediately upon release, commanding a premium—with “The Flow” (sample 2), where smooth ambi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ent pads envelop a bouncing bassline, delivering a deep, groove-filled sound! Limited edition. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

NICODEMO is making a comeback to 〈ALZAYA〉, which he co-runs with VOLANTIS—the group that caused a huge stir with its “monster alternative disco” sound blended with Japanese folklore! “You Are Sleeping” (sample 1) builds a multi-layered structure with a beat that pulses lightly against a backdrop of softly modulating synth ambience, interspersed wit ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)h samples that blur the boundaries between soundscape and rhythm. “Minor Haze” (sample 2) exquisitely blends the jazz essence of an electric piano with trance-like synth chains. A dubtech/left-field house masterpiece that consciously plays with spatiality and reverberation, where vocal samples function as signals that circulate like reverberations within the mix. DOMENICO ROSA and ALDONNA have joined as remixers! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

After 15 years of behind-the-scenes production work, he finally steps into the spotlight with a solo EP! It opens with "Sluhay & Dyakuy" (sample1), where a dub-inflected bassline unfolds over crisp drums, mysterious bells drifting through as it probes a deep mood; then comes "Taxi Clearance" (sample2), whose swing-laden hat loop tickles a plump bas ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s; and finally "Any Word Should Suit" (sample3), a high-humidity minimal cut loaded with trippy effects and vocal hooks reminiscent of early VILLALOBOS. A minimal trip that seems like it should exist but doesn't, calming you with its surreal design. The first press sold out before we could even write a word about it — a rare repress for BASIC MOVES, which tells you all you need to know. Don't sleep on this one. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

FARSA, a new addition to the 〈STEP BALL CHAIN〉 family led by the talented ROZA TERENZI—who has pioneered modern electronic dance music across numerous cutting-edge labels—has arrived! From ROZA’s remix of “Promiscuous Dubz” (sample 1)—which not only delivers the toughness demanded by this scene but also vividly showcases the beauty of the chords—is ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) truly captivating, and his remix, which swings widely from side to side, skillfully creates a completely different groove. I also highly recommend “The Sound On The Otherside” (sample 2), a progressive × dub techno track featuring ethereal dub chords. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Making its debut on the Modern House Frontline is the prestigious label 〈CRAIGIE KNOWES〉. “Holy Stab” (sample 1) is a deep and bouncy dub tech track that blends crisp, bouncy stabs and bass against a backdrop of rolling, shifting delays and smoothly repeating synth pads. Innovating on old-school garage house, “Legz & Soul (Dub Mix)” (sample 2) crea ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)tes a tight groove with short, resonant dub bass and a stripped-down sound—an irresistible combination of deep synthscapes and short, bouncy basslines that’s simply top-notch. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from Italian veranda dub techno artist MARCO CASSANELLI has arrived via 〈ALT DUB〉. Led by the title track “Visions” (sample 1)—a deep dub techno track where a light, crisp kick drum pairs perfectly with soft, undulating synth ambience and sharp high-end—the release also features “Free To Fly” (sample 3), where a rhythmically bouncy ba ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ssline syncs with the synthesizer, and the standout track “Absolute” (sample 2), which features sweet female vocals—this release is sure to appeal not only to dub techno fans but also to followers of deep house and tech house. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

PLACID—who has earned deep trust as a “DJ’s DJ” since the late ’80s—presents his latest solo EP on the label 〈WE’RE GOING DEEP〉, which has previously featured contributions from top-tier artists such as TIN MAN, LUKE VIBERT, and DEREK CARR! 〈PLASTIC CITY〉 Veteran KENNETH GRAHAM, who has consistently released music on prestigious house and techno la ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)bels such as 〈OVUM〉, 〈IMMIGRANT〉, 〈SPECTRAL SOUND〉, and 〈GROOVE ON〉. Starting with “Joshrip” (sample 1)—a raw machine jam that pairs a tightly repeating 303 with a two-step 808—and featuring tracks like the deep dub-tech “Greedworx” (sample 2), which layers an FM bass over a low-end, steady rhythm & groove layered with an FM bass—this is an album whose meticulous sound design sends shivers down your spine, revealing undiscovered details with every listen. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A repress of the inaugural release from EXTRA, aka CARL TRAUTMAN, head of 〈KIHON IDO〉, a label whose subsequent catalogue numbers 2 and 3 both scored hits. From "Visigoth" (sample1), where synths and bass pulse vividly inside a pleasantly noisy sound space that tickles the ear, to "Obscurity" (sample2), a deep breakbeat cut toying with syncopation, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) and on to "Full Circle" (sample3), the crowning acid machine funk in compound meter — an essential record that signals the label's direction of pursuing curveball leftfield techno. Vinyl only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

UK tech-house veteran LEN LEWIS—who has recently been steadily reissuing tracks on the 〈PHYSICAL EDUCATION〉 label and actively releasing new material—is now reissuing a previously unreleased track that had been shelved at the test-press stage with no title! This includes the left-field tech track “Violation (2002 Remix)” (sample 1), featuring percu ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ssive drums playing over a low-end, dubby, crawling bassline, and “Benis Die (2002 Remix)” (sample 2), which layers a rich bassline over a loop of comical sound effects. As Lewis himself remarked, “It’s like listening to someone else’s music,” making this a truly unique release. Vinyl-only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from ROB PEARSON, a figure synonymous with South London tech house—a genre currently seeing a surge in reissues of past works! This scene legend joins the ranks of GOODTUNES, a label featuring rising stars like BRENNAN and LOCAL DJ. “Odd Job Mischief” (sample 1) is a sci-fi dub tech track where a heavy, weighty bass rhythmically cuts ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)through a dreamlike soundscape created by echoing LFOs. The minimal dub-tech track “The Right Speed” (sample 2), featuring dark and trippy whispers by JAYSON WALKER, also delivers a tight, well-crafted beat that’s truly impressive. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

独〈KANN RECORDS〉傘下に設立された〈LONG VEHICLE〉ニューリリース！軽やかなレイヴブレイクスの導入からステッパーズ展開、連動して妖艶ダークなコードで跳ねるベース、サンプルやサイレンも妖しく差し込むダブテック「Favourite Worst Nightmare」(sample1)。ホーム〈BAKK HEIA〉や〈WISDOM TEETH〉で精密モジュラーハウスを展開してきたJORG KUNINGがリミックスを手がけるという異色な組み合わせ、ミステリアスなコードをそのままにグルーヴをミニマルにまとめて自身のフィールドで昇華。 (Akie)

Kicking things off with the masterful ANATOLIAN WEAPONS, this is the fifth release from London-based trance label PEOPLE & PLACES, which has continued to showcase left-field geniuses like Ukrainian techno artist SHJVA! The release kicks off with “Suspended Memories” (sample 1), a progressive dub-tech track that fuses a deep, ambient atmosphere with ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) an addictive bassline. Tracks like “Night Seeker” (sample 2) capture those early moments when the energy on the dance floor begins to build, driven by delicate percussion grooves and mystical ambience. Each track explores the dual axes of dub house and progressive in its own unique way. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The new release from DAYDREAM, a trusted label that always delivers great content, features a lineup of craftspeople who have pursued the minimal tech house sound in the orthodox sense of the word! The deep tech "Breathe Out" (sample 2) features a fantastically refrained synthesizer and funky bass. Note Control" (sample 3) is nostalgic for the gold ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)en era with its cohesive and bouncing drums. Deep Thought" (sample 1) is a sophisticated dub-tech track with a solid upper register and a groove concentrated in the low end! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The new release from FERG—a rising star who’s been making waves with his 〈DUBBLE〉 tracks, which sell out immediately upon release, and who’s breaking new ground in tech house with a tribal dub approach amid the electro movement—is here! Highlights include the dreamy dub house track “Know What I Want” (sample 1), which weaves a steppers rhythm with ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)percussion against a backdrop of a languid, ambient sub-space, and the dub-tech track “On The Heart” (sample 2), which uses bouncy tribal percussion to bring out the elasticity of tech house. Just like the BRENNAN solo release arriving at the same time, this is a limited edition—be sure to check it out along with the other release. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From 〈ALT DUB〉—the label run by San Francisco-based prodigy FEDERSEN, whose work appears on labels such as 〈LEMPUYANG〉, 〈STATELY〉, and 〈KORIDOR〉, and which has released collaborations with CV313, another key figure in dub techno! “Mareas Tranquilas” (sample 1) is a deep dub techno track where clicks and high-frequency hi-hats bounce rhythmically, w ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ith the synthesizer echoing in sync. Also featured is “Sombras de Ibiza” (sample 2), which gains a sense of dynamism from a melodic, bouncy bassline and rhythmic echo effects. This release experiments with rhythmic movement within the framework of minimal dub. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A dream collaboration on the Detroit-based label AE RECORDINGS, helmed by THOR, OCTAL INDUSTRIES, and OHM! This collaboration between LUKE HESS—a leading talent in the Detroit scene—and Icelandic techno legend THOR came about following a studio session in Detroit and was produced after several days of intensive recording. From “Third Wave” (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)1)—where soulful chords meet a tight, minimal groove—to “Induction” (sample 2), a dub-tech track that delivers a sharp yet deep sense of drive, these deep dance productions showcase the chemical reaction between the artists’ respective roots! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Catalog No. 8 from the highly anticipated new label “SPECTRAL BOUNCE,” founded by HYLKE—the mastermind behind the Amsterdam-based, now globally influential distribution label “ONE EYE WITNESS”! “Variations in Hue” (sample 1) is a psych-tech house track that masterfully employs mystical melodies and sonar pulses, contrasting them with the driving fo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rce of heavy drums and sub-bass. Also featured is the dub-tech track “Bloom” (sample 3), which deeply captivates with its Detroit-inspired expansive reverberations and ethereal synthscapes. These tracks combine beautiful, immersive high-frequency designs with grooves to create dance-scapes that draw you into their unique world. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This is the first release in the catalog of the new label "SPECIAL K.", curated by PAU PÉREZ himself and headed by CARLOS CABALLER! This is the first in a series of projects based on the theme of the "seven deadly sins" of Christianity. The album includes "Crowd Eater" (sample 1), a minimal dub-tech track with acid synths and sound effects mysterio ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)usly crafted on a dub bass with a floating sound image, and "Freezer Wire" (sample 2), a stepper-style dub-tech track with a downbeat attack. (Original Japanese text by Akie)