Following hits from HARRISON BDP and MILÈS BORGHESE, here’s the third track in the catalog! Tracks like “Man In The USB” (sample 1), which masterfully blends progressive trance with a perfectly percussive drum beat and a bouncy tech house vibe, and “The Optics” (sample 2), which incorporates mid-90s progressive house synth motifs into modern house. ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) While staying true to the psychedelic, spacey sound the label has pursued so far, it also showcases its signature house-style bounce! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

As a producer, he is best known for “Furby / Floppy,” released in 2008 on CADENZA, which captivated artists ranging from RICARDO VILLALOBOS to LUCIANO. His talent as a curator is also extraordinary—ALEX PICONE, who pulls the strings behind the scenes of the electro-tech house scene, is now in the spotlight with his new project! He has released a re ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)cording of a live jam session from “Small Black Dots Studio.” The 2023 session “Magnetic” (sample 1) with TC80—co-founder of 〈SEQUALOG〉 and a familiar face from various 〈CABARET〉 releases—features a perfect blend of uplifting progressive elements and a bouncy groove. This is a series to watch, brimming with the energy and creativity unique to live recordings. Get yours soon! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Following last year’s EP on 〈SAKSKØBING〉, here’s a welcome new release from a legend who has built a career spanning decades in the Italian electronic music scene! “KatMan” (sample 1) hypnotizes the dance floor with thick layers of sound, meticulously layering samples and pads over a high-pressure, relentless bass groove. Other tracks include “Data ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) Transfer” (sample 2), which takes his signature progressive sound and polishes it to a minimalist sheen, and “Black Droni” (sample 3), which docks hypnotic chords onto a bouncing bottom driven by a tight, funky bassline. A masterpiece that shines with diverse genre-spanning inspiration backed by a seasoned career, combined with a sharp sense of style perfectly suited to the present. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From the opening cut "Se upp I backen" (sample1) by the brilliant DORISBURG — a producer behind numerous classics for JOHN TALABOT's 〈HIVERN DISCS〉, the esteemed 〈PHONICA〉 and his own solo output — this is stunning stuff: emotionally piercing melodic writing paired with dancefloor-minded percussive drums, leaving a powerful impression that could we ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ll turn it into a floor anthem. On the flip, HUMAN SPACE MACHINE's "Lore" (sample2) ventures into classic progressive territory, dropping a driving groove over a dramatic synthscape. Short supply, and already sold out at the distributor. *Limited to one copy per customer. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

CERTAIN MUSIC—the influential house label headed by JOSÉ GONZÁLEZ (a.k.a. CERTAIN PEOPLE), who is of course featured on this anniversary compilation, and which has hosted over 40 events across Spain—is celebrating its 10th anniversary! (Since the release was slightly delayed, they’re calling it the 10+1-year anniversary.) A look at the tracklist re ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)veals an impressive lineup of top artists from the scene. It includes collaborations by popular artists, such as the ethereal, trippy ambient house track “New Moon,” a joint effort by PARAMIDA and E-TALKING! Each artist shares the label’s signature trance-like euphoria and house vibes, and with its DJ-friendly 2x12-inch format, this is a luxurious compilation with no weak spots! You can preview every track from the tracklist. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

COSMIC JD, whose work has appeared on MELCURE, VARME, and SUBSEQUENT, and whose own party and label, HYPNOTIC MINDSCAPES, is also doing well, has released a new album on a hot label! From "Key To The Abyss" (sample 1), which is based on dark progressive tech and features a unique high-pitched vocoder, to the electronic funk "Book Of Life" (sample 3 ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)), in which acoustic drums and bass respond to each other in a freeform manner. It is good to see the band absorbing trendy tastes while bringing their own unique sense of style to the fore. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

PIEZO—the multi-talented artist known for his genre-blending bass music, whose collaboration with DJ PLEAD and DJ PYTHON as PPP is still fresh in our memories—is making a comeback with a new album! Drawing inspiration from early Italian trance to progressive and IDM, he fuses these elements to create dance music that transcends the dance floor. Tra ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)cks include “Bardo Climax,” a slow trance track featuring acid lines spiraling at low frequencies, and “Vimelodica,” where enigmatic, majestic synths are pierced by high-pitched, intricate broken beats. From 4/4 time to polyrhythms, the album alchemizes genres and rhythms while sharing a mystical worldview—a design that’s truly a programmer’s dream. Though this might stray from the concept, the album features a carefully curated selection of tracks, making it perfect for the dance floor. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

TOM DREW, who has also contributed to label samplers, has released a solo 12-inch! The track features a conceptual theme, incorporating sampled sounds and ambient noises that explore those concepts. “Astral Plane” (sample 2) features a minimalist take on a contemporary progressive house foundation, delicately layered with ethereal synthscapes. Feat ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)uring tracks like “Changes” (sample 1)—a tribal ambient house track where mysterious vocal samples cascade over organic-sounding percussion rolls—this is a thought-provoking dance landscape with a warm, psychedelic flavor. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

活動初期（90年代初頭）の発掘復刻と同時進行に、現在も〈CARTULIS MUSIC〉や〈OVNIE〉といったレーベルからリリースを続けるカリスマDAN PIUがINSTINCT LUV名義でニューリリース！AC$やMIKIの登場する名レーベル〈O.C.D.〉新作。星空を彷彿とさせるシンセサイザーの音色に乗せられるSFプログレッシブテック「Sonic Distrust」(sample1)に始まり、煌めくオルガンシンセがレトロフューチャーな魅了を秘めたディープテックハウスボム「Noche Magica」(sample2)、催眠コードのオルガンハウスのスタイル「Let Yourself Fly」(sample3)。多作なイメージの彼が今作制作には時間がかかったとのことで、三曲全てがセットの主役を張れるアンセミックな仕上がりに。 (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)

EKKEL—one of today’s premier psychedelic masters, whose works under the ALVAR moniker and as part of the SHADOWMAGES duo with S.O.N.S. quickly become highly sought-after—has a new release on the rapidly growing techno label 〈EARTH DOG〉! “So Quiet” (sample 1) perfectly captures this fusion of pulsating techno, the thrill of acid, and the mystical re ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)sonance of high-pitched synths. As the track progresses, the melody unfolds emotionally, culminating in a grand dance trip that serves as the climax of any set. It feels like the focus is more on melody and development than in his previous works. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

EOIN DJやMAARA、BLU:SHなども登場している〈SPRAY〉シスターライン〈PUNCTUALITY〉8番。〈NAFF〉〈PEACH DISCS〉〈!K7〉といった数々の名門を潜り抜けDJとしてだけでなくプロデューサーとしても現行シーンのキーマンとして信頼されているトロントのCIELと盟友MATHIS RUFFINGのコラボレーション！スタジオ実験/ジャムセッションで生み出された現代志向のテックハウス。メタリックでスタッカートが効いたドラムとシンコペーションするスネア、UKテックハウス血統のローリングベースも導入した「Hot Squid」(sample1)を筆頭に、90年代後半の黄金期にインスパイアされながら前衛的にテックハウスを実験。 (Akie)

A new release from the trusted Madrid reissue label 〈GLOSSY MISTAKES〉, known for its reissues of works by SUSUMU YOKOTA and FINIS AFRICAE! A reissue of a masterpiece by the UK techno unit DEEP SPACE ORGANISMS, active around the year 2000. “Inner Moment” (sample 2) layers light kicks and breakbeats with thrilling, racing drums and mystical ambient d ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ub. “Outer Moment” (sample 1) begins with a gentle, floating pad before settling into a comfortable 4/4 rhythm. It blends dub techno and progressive elements with an exquisite sense of balance, featuring the hypnotic warmth of floating synths and a light, bouncy beat that keeps dancers on their toes. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From goa trance to downtempo and breakbeats, this compilation features two carefully selected tracks from the archives of the Italian independent label HOLISTIC RECORDINGS, which was in full swing throughout the ’90s and pursued a free-form approach to music! CORRUGATED SILENCE’s “Elevate” (sample 1)—a psychedelic trance-techno track that creates m ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ulti-layered textures with voice samples sliced up by a slicer, synth refrains, and percussion—runs for over 13 minutes and features a powerful progression that even includes a precise beatless section midway through. THUNDERHEAD’s “Golden Eyed” (sample 2), a progressive techno track with acid-infused elements, is also a 10-minute-plus, mind-expanding journey. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

To coincide with the reissue of “Learn To Fly”—the seminal track that kicked off INTERACTIVE TEST, a benchmark for the 90s Italian dance scene that our label, SOUND METAPHORS, has been at the forefront of reviving—we’re also launching a remix EP! From A1, where the label’s flagship disco wizard TRENT injects a heavy percussive groove, to B2, featur ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ing HAMSA’s rhythmically intricate track. These four tracks rework the original—a hybrid genre blending proto-house and progressive—with a modern approach that preserves its alternative essence! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

"SOUND MIGRATION," the reissue line jointly run by 〈SOUND METAPHORS〉 and 〈TRANSMIGRATION〉, once again turns its attention to SHAVE YER TOUNGE (aka SYT), the unit made up of CHRIS HAYNE and SCOTT JAMES! On "School Of Thought" (sample1), addictive acid lines coil around spacey, psychedelic synthscapes, given a tribal, percussive rework by rave-disco ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)charismatic TRENT. E-TALKING, the solo project of EMMANUEL CORRE (one half of NUMMER), delivers a skillful remix that keeps the original's headlong momentum while offering a modern trance reading with a tightly assembled bottom end. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The final chapter of the “La Teoria Delle Stringhe” trilogy—a single series that the influential collective 〈SLOW LIFE〉, comprising LAURINE, CECILIO, S. MOREIRA, and SANTI URIBE, has been releasing since 2019! “Astromelody (Original Mix)” crafts an anthemic sound through emotion-driven melody-making and percussive drumwork (sample2) is a track that ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) crafts an anthemic sound through emotion-driven melody-making and percussive drumming; the alternate version, “Astromelody (Love Mix)” (sample1), which casts a spell on the dance floor with its mystical high-pitched arpeggios, is equally beautiful. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Starting with “Changing Lines,” which blends retro punkish disco with hypnotic acid lines, followed by “Beyond Flustakama,” a track with a strong progressive vibe driven by mesmerizing synth chains, and “Mindrift,” where lighthearted half-step beats intertwine with sci-fi cosmic synths. It skillfully balances the hypnotic vibe demanded by today’s d ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ance floors with cinematic soundscapes. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

VOODOOS AND TABOOS, who have been churning out hit after hit on labels like 〈PHONICA AM〉, 〈CWPT〉, and 〈BORDELLO A PARIGI〉, are back with a welcome new release on their familiar self-run label—this time taking a completely different direction with a deep, progressive sound! The release features tracks like “Nightshift,” a progressive tech track with ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) cyber synths interwoven with acid elements, and “Other Land,” which unleashes dark chords over a breakbeat. The closing track, “Silver Sigh,” showcases a mysteriously slowed-down acid trance, making this a truly ambitious release. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

〈SLEEVE RECORDS〉—which has also handled reissues of OPEN SPACES and INCENTIVE—has released its latest work after a long hiatus! Riding the wave of the Italo house revival, they’ve set out to reissue the cult classic DOLPHINS “Ocean EP,” which had been commanding premium prices. Highlights include the minimal Italo-progressive track “Spellbound (Tra ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)nce Tribal)” (sample 1), where tribal percussion and synth loops intertwine, and “Acquamarine (House)” (sample 2), featuring emotional organ bass and string lines that really hit home. A sound that distills the euphoria of ’90s Italian house—with elements of trance and progressive. It’s already sold out in stores, so be sure to grab yours soon! (Original Japanese text by Akie)