In addition to the above, LUCA PIERMATTEI has released a string of tracks on labels like 〈EYA〉, 〈CURE MUSIC〉, and 〈HARDWORKSOFTDRINK〉—names that will ring a bell with fans in the know. Having recently been focused on live performances, new technologies, and refining his gear setup, he has now returned to studio production. Tracks like “Beautiful Em ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)otions” and “Catch Me”—featuring a lead line laced with sentimentality and an analog-driven, elastic machine groove—offer a sound that stands out even within the trendy realm of hypnotic electro. The rave-electro track “Open Your Eyes” (sample 3)—which pits aggressive acid against repeating, raspy vocal sample loops—is absolutely cool; it’s a must-play track for any big room set. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This is the latest release from the highly anticipated label *LUNFARDO*, a physical release line launched by a Uruguay-based digital label, featuring artists ranging from PRINCE DE TAKICARDIE to MOLEN! Featuring ANDREW LAGOWSKI—drummer for the Ipswich, UK-based punk band SILENT COMMAND and a leading figure who has explored experimental post-punk so ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)unds using loops and drum machines in his solo work—this compilation brings together tracks from his CD release era alongside new material recorded in September 2024. Tracks like “SM8BB” (sample 1)—which lures you toward awakening with its finely undulating acid lines and layers of mysterious chords—blend Uruguayan techno&# x301C;electro, yet ŁAGOWSKI’s distinctive UK punk-inspired edge sets him apart—it would be fascinating to incorporate that subtle distinction into a set... (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A special full-length album from 〈THE COMFORT〉, a label that has completely captivated collectors with its reissue work—so compelling it makes your mouth water—and whose releases are consistently of the highest caliber! Utilizing neon-hued synthesizers, deep, thumping bass, and sharp, piercing drum hits, they seamlessly traverse a wide range of gen ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)res—from trendy electro to acid techno and body music—with a distinctive flair. Just when you think they’ve showcased cybernetic psychedelia in the mutant electro track “Meter Tired,” they generate powerful momentum in “Desolated Delay.” With meticulously crafted sound design that incorporates solid melodies, this is a work that operates on a whole different level from so-called “electro.” The first pressing sold out before I could even write this review—and I can’t blame anyone. This is a must-have. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From the underground electro-frontier label COSMIC TRIBE, based in Granada, Spain! We highly recommend “Interstellar Matter” (sample 1), which combines a clever electro-rhythm format featuring cowbells with cosmic soundscapes, acid elements, and mysterious arpeggios—a track that masterfully weaves together multi-layered tones and tricky shifts betw ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)een 4/4 and 1/2 time signatures. Their sound design—as heard in the dark electro track “Gravitational Disturbance” (sample 2), which masterfully manipulates heavy, high-pressure bass—features a retro texture with a modern twist. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from 〈BOSCONI RECORDS〉, which has long been at the heart of the Italian scene—and has recently been making waves with reissues of works by Italo disco legend ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK! LITTLE SEA has been revolutionizing 90s Italian progressive music for over 20 years. From the opener “Minx” (sample 1)—which features powerful basslines inte ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rwoven with percussive drums and adorned with mystical synths—to the title track “Ritmo Divino” (sample 2)—which contrasts soft, expansive pad sounds with a highly hypnotic bass rush—the album uniquely reinterprets the signature blend of toughness and sweetness inherent to Italian progressive music for the modern era. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From the incredibly strong label 〈MUSEK〉, run by legends FRANCESCO FARFA and HAMSA—who have been active since the ’90s and are also linked to the cult Italo-progressive house label 〈INTERACTIVE TEST〉, which is currently enjoying a resurgence in popularity! We’ve secured a highly anticipated new release from SHKEDUL, a key figure in the scene whose ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)releases—including those on his own label *NORD LTD* as well as on *BETTER SOUND* and *PICNIC*—sell out instantly. We present SHKEDUL’s hypnotic set: “Enter the Void” (sample 1), featuring amoeba-like, shape-shifting acid synthesis and a relentless, lightweight drum rush, and “Concentration” (sample 2), where sci-fi high-pitched synth chains prompt awakening! On the B-side, the duo INVISIBLE EUPHORIA—who emerged from the Italian underground—delivers tracks like “To Ride Shotgun” (sample 3), featuring a uniquely dark, melodic bassline. Their sound blends strong influences from retro EBM and new wave with a distinctive cosmic essence. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From “The Portal” (sample 1)—which blends hypnotic hypnocodes that align with current trends with a bassline rush reminiscent of classic Detroit techno—to “Rise Of June” (sample 2), where acid clings to the echoing, mystical high-pitched synths, and “Blind Karma” (sample 3), a hypnotic acid workout where the pitch is cranked up and the 16-beat rhyt ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)hm races along. Masterfully fusing site trance and progressive elements with a Detroit-inspired foundation, this new release delivers the high quality fans have come to expect. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

FILIPPO BOLOGNA is an Italian artist who has gained a cult following through his work under the name DJ ARP and as SUMMED & DOT—he is, quite literally, a prodigy, and his analog style of recording directly from the machine onto tape, without going through a computer, is simply irresistible. “471” (sample 1) features a lead line tracing downer chord ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s jamming with finely meandering mutant acid. “511” (sample 2) lures you in with its mysterious melody line before unleashing an intense acid rush. This is a vibrant acid production that vividly reflects his unique approach—this release is another masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The first release from FERPLAY, the new project of ARTES from Spain, who has also released on "O.C.D." as DERRAL, has arrived! This is the first release from the Fluxcode catalog, which is developed in a style that sincerely confronts underground rave culture. The slow-mo trance "Chronoflux" (sample 1) with acid lines that repeatedly rise and fall, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) "Ancestral Moves" (sample 2) that rocks the floor with spiraling hypnoacid lines and lightly bouncing drums, and the acidic "Ku" (sample 3) with its voice hook effect. rave breaks "Kuartz System" (sample3), etc. The rich variations are also appealing. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Active in the house scene under the name FULBERT, he has been exploring trance and techno under the name S.O.N.S. since 2014, This full-length album—the first in four years from TIMOTHÉE VICTORRI, who has been a leading figure in the Korean underground scene based at his own label, 〈JUNCTION FOREST〉—was once a legendary release commanding astronomi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)cal prices. JUNCTION FOREST, which rarely reissues its releases, has graciously made this reissue available. . A hypnotic effect seeps through the dark and mysterious chord progressions. Just when you think you’re hearing the standard 4/4-driven, catchy groove common to this genre, the album employs diverse rhythms—such as layering tribal percussion over an even beat—and ever-shifting song structures, leaving you amazed by the high listening quality of each individual track. A masterpiece where you can sense a refined aesthetic in the electronic textures and song structures throughout every track—clearly distinguishing it from the still-booming “hypno-body” sound. Honestly, it’s overwhelming. Vinyl-only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

We’ve received a new release from ACID FOR THE GRANDMA—a label whose every previous catalog has been a cult hit here, and whose bold labels have now become a familiar sight. “Hypnotic Evocation” (sample 1) combines high-pitched synths floating in a realm of fantasy and mystery with a languid, disjointed electro beat—a dangerous sound that’s sure to ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) get you hooked once you experience it on the dance floor. We also recommend “Loose Parts” (sample 2), a modular electro track with a deeply immersive groove and a highly energizing effect. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The third release from *CUSTOMS & FACES*, co-founded by IVAN SMAGGHE and NIV ARZI—a label I’ve personally been keeping an eye on for its release of trip-sound tracks tailored for the creek scene, such as the ROMAN FLÜGEL remix—brings the welcome arrival of SHONKY. Tracks like the tech-trip “Onthekoon” (sample 1)—which features processed vocal sampl ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)es and a melancholic melody chain that creeps along in an eerie way—and “Speak & Spell” (sample 2), with its signature tight, bouncy bassline and collage-style sampling, are both solidly good. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

D.C. SALAS—whose previous release, “Pixelated Dream Theory EP,” was beloved by industry icons like DJ MASDA and IVAN SMAGGHE, a fact well-known among fans—delivers his long-awaited new release via 〈HIGHER HOPES〉. Starting with the lead track “Darkest Dreams” (sample 1), played by ROZA, this is a deep and hypnotic electro masterpiece packed with won ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)derfully memorable, mysterious melodic phrases. Other standout tracks include “Classified” (sample 2), where the echo-laden lead perfectly complements the breakbeat-driven, danceable drumline. On “Fiesta Fiesta,” a track commemorating his 15th anniversary, he sings in Spanish himself. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Featuring artists ranging from Terran SEAFOAM to the cutting-edge VOLEN, the popular anonymous stamp label 〈UFO SERIES〉 delivers on the long-awaited new release after a long hiatus. Starting with the opener “The Titan Of Terror” (sample 1)—designed to awaken the senses with its sci-fi texture, writhing acid meanderings, and sharply bouncing electro ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) beats—the track keeps you on your toes with its powerful, shifting synth phrases. All the way to the dark tech track “Abracadabra” (sample 2), which masterfully combines a fine-grained rush of hats and synths with breakbeats—it was well worth the wait. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Now a signature series of the prestigious 〈20/20 VISION〉 label—which has released compilations featuring up-and-coming artists like SANSIBAR and XIAOLIN—comes a solo release from “EXIT PLANET EARTH”! KALCAGNI—whose tracks have been played countless times on the original radio project and who has released numerous tracks on electro hotspots like 〈CO ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)SMOBA〉 and 〈DISTRITO 91〉—makes his debut. Kicking things off with “Data Drift” (sample 1)—featuring intricate acid lines, sharply swinging electro beats, and killer trippy ascending scale phrases—he creates a sound rooted in electro classics that feels like a journey into the galaxy. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Recently, reissues by Italo disco legend ALEXANDER ROBOTNICK have been generating buzz, and here’s a new release from 〈BOSCONI RECORDS〉, which has long been at the heart of the Italian scene! A progressive journey that gently builds energy, guided by the TB-303: ANDREA MEREA’s “Stargazing” (sample 1). Also featured is “Strange Gift” (sample 2), whe ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)re a hypnotic synth chain intertwines with a powerful, driving bassline. While steering hypnotic grooves that are trending on the dance floor, the release also strikes a well-balanced blend with the retro nostalgia that lies at the label’s roots. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

OMAR AKHRIF, who has carved out a unique niche for himself through his production work centered on analog machines, has a new release out on 〈IDRA RECORDS〉, a label he helps run! Featuring tracks like the minimal techno “Just A Lamp”—which creates a mysterious, swaying atmosphere with ethereal, crystal-clear synth phrases, voice samples, and occasi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)onal bursts of electronic sparks—and the hypnotic electro “Slingshot,” where serpentine acid lines weave freely through the groove, The intuitive insertion of electronic pulses and subtle rhythmic shifts lend a wavering quality to the groove. This release is currently available exclusively on vinyl! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

In addition to the artists mentioned above, the new release from legends THE ANALOGUE COPS—a high-tech beat electro bomb supported and played by tINI and FRANCESCO DEL GARDA, among others—is a standout. “The Only Season” (sample 1) features Detroit-style chord progressions infused with lively, bubbling acid and vocoder effects, and its melodic deve ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)lopment from the mid-section onward is downright dangerous. From “The Only Season” (sample 1), which captures the raw, exhilarating energy of their signature live sound, to “Formula Casino” (sample 3), where fast-spinning acid and deep vocoder sounds heighten the tension—the quality is so high that even the renowned artists supporting them would be impressed. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

SUDDI RAVAL—whose rave classic “Hardcore Uproar” is still talked about today and who was part of the electronic music duo TOGETHER in the early ’90s—makes his debut on HELLOWORLDRECORDS! From the robotic electro track “Laser Beams and Mirror Balls (Justin Robertson Remix)” (sample 1)—in which UK veteran producer Justin Robertson elevates the track ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)to his signature cosmic synth-disco dimension—to the track featuring sharp stabs over a rumbling bass machine to the psychedelic-hued downtempo dub “Zub Sierra” (sample 3), these rave-electro productions showcase rich textures achieved using actual analog hardware. (Original Japanese text by Akie)