A new recording from the long-established label 〈MONDO GROOVE〉—now a leading authority on reissues of a wide range of Italian sounds, from disco to jazz, and recently active in releasing new works by the master DANIELE BALDELLI! A tribute to the progressive sound of its heyday by Italian producer ANGELO BASS, who rose to prominence as a resident DJ ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) for the collective “Push.” “Incognito” (sample 1) layers a rumbling, growling bass and a hard-hitting kick with explosive tribal percussion rolls, topped off by sharp, airy psychedelic synth phrases. The B-side features a self-remix: “Kisses At Midnight” (sample 2), which opens with a retro-electro vibe before shifting to a 4/4 drive after the break, captivating listeners with its indigenous percussive development! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A must-have limited-edition series from SHKEDUL—a hypnotic techno artist whose works never fail to generate buzz—and MARCO MELLERE of O.M.M., featuring releases from his own label *NORD LTD* as well as EPs released via *PICNIC* and *LONEWOLF*! Tracks include “Question Of Life” (sample 1), which combines a thick, rumbling bass and layers of synths w ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ith breakbeats that add a light, edgy touch, and “Questions” (sample 2), featuring organic percussion with a strong progressive vibe. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The second release from Barcelona’s new label 〈DISKCLAIMER*〉! The deep electro track “Chasing the Mirage” (sample1) is an absolute gem, featuring dreamy arpeggios layered with floating pad sounds, all driven by a melodic acid bassline that moves in perfect sync. This compilation features tracks carefully selected from a vast collection of unrelease ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)d material, including the progressive track “Pluck & Growl” (sample 2), which incorporates the elasticity of tech house. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This is the third release in the catalog of 〈MARCO SHUTTLE PRODUCTIONS〉, a newly established platform dedicated to releasing his solo work focused on dance music. Although it’s been significantly shortened, I’ve managed to secure a copy. The tribal drums provide momentum, with amoeba-like synths clinging to them, and the way the rhythm cleverly vee ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rs away from 4/4 is masterful. Led by “Meteora” (sample 1), this release features two tracks that evoke the heyday of early ’90s Italian progressive while exquisitely capturing the essence of house and techno! We won’t restock until a reissue is available—it’s first come, first served. (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 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)

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)

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)

Catalog No. 11 from 〈PUNCTUALITY〉, the sister label of 〈SPRAY〉, featuring artists like EOIN DJ, MAARA, BLU:SH, and CIEL! Of course, it includes the much-talked-about track “Carousel” (sample 2)—which garnered numerous “ID wanted” comments after being played on DEKMANTEL’s RADAR STREAM by EVAN BAGGS and REY COLINO—as well as tribal-tech tracks that ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)roll along with light, rhythmic hand percussion “In Blur” (sample 1)—with its light, rhythmic hand percussion—is just one example of a lineup of groovers perfectly tailored for the dance floor, featuring organic yet club-ready percussion sounds designed for instant impact.
*Please note that the jacket has minor creases on the corners from when it arrived. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

〈TRANSMIGRATION〉—best known for its reissues of SUSUMU YOKOTA and COIL—launched in 2024, and we’re thrilled to welcome the return of “Global Dance Archive,” a sound archive focused on awakening that generated huge buzz and produced hits with its first release! The highlight, as expected, is “I See More Than You Do” (sample 1) from Dr. ATOM TM’s 199 ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)4 release *Morphogenetic Fields & Milagro*—a track that weaves meandering synth chains through an atmospheric ambient design designed to heighten immersion. Also included is “Cloudhopping” (1996) by ALIEN MUTATION VS. INDIGO EGG—originally a CD-exclusive track—which features not only the original but also a remix by Norway’s hypnotic wizard EKKEL, who infuses the track with a bouncy, driving groove. All of these tracks are making their vinyl debut. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

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)