“SOUND MIGRATION,” a collaborative project by 〈SOUND METAPHORS〉 and 〈TRANSMIGRATION〉, has begun reissuing works from the dawn of early trance and ambient techno in the UK! The 1993 psychedelic trance-techno masterpiece “Voices Of The Rainforest” (sample 1) runs for over 10 minutes, weaving together tribal percussion and breaks with bewitching, myst ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)erious vocals and synths; The B-side features a 15-minute, kick-less live version. Amid the growing reappraisal of progressive UK techno, this record—once sought after only by dedicated diggers and now nearly impossible to find—has been flying under the radar! Don’t miss it. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Released by 〈Em Record〉, *Psycho Outs: Best Cuts 1995–2000*, released by 〈Em Record〉, was also a fantastic release. Now, Psycho Outs G is back with a new release from the Japanese independent 10-inch specialty label 〈ATM REC〉. It races through relentless Amen breaks, acid, and rave, and also includes the remix “Minato 303 (Kokushimusou Remix)” by t ...Read morehe unit Kokushimusou—released simultaneously on this label—which delivers a follow-up Amen assault. The cool, full-on nerdcore artwork is a collaboration between GraphersRock and yuki☆Chifukazawa.

This weekend, on Sunday, October 11, the label owner’s all-out event “Anthem” will be held at MAGO in Nagoya, featuring performances by Kokushimusou and Psyche Outs G, so be sure to check it out.

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"Mercury," which was included on ANDREW WEATHERALL’s masterpiece mix *Massive Mellow Mix* released in 1993, has drawn renewed attention with its reissue. “Mind Weeds,” another popular track from the techno duo “STATE OF FLUX”—comprising ROGER ELLIOT and DAVE CLARK—is finally being reissued! A hidden gem of rave techno that sweeps the dance floor wi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)th unbridled psychedelia, featuring a sample of San Francisco punk icon JELLO BIAFRA and a synthesizer refrain with a cheap, filtered sound. This reissue features two original mixes, a cassette demo, and a live version recorded in April 1994 at the “Oscillate” club event in Birmingham—all remastered for this release! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The latest installment of the wildly popular 〈TRATRATRAX〉 compilation, featuring pioneers of avant-garde modern world music! AQUARIAN (Bedouin/Dekmantel), a master of hybrid genres centered on rave sounds, delivers a high-octane rush of hand percussion in his 2024 track “Kool Ranch FM” (sample 1)—a high-pitched, tribal groover. “Miniteca Selvática” ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) by WOST and Entrañas—a track rooted in favela sound—has been remixed by HESSLE AUDIO’s PANGAEA, who retains the original’s punky vibe while rearranging it into an irregular bass-driven sound. This compilation features the label’s anthem tracks, including the massive US rave-tribal track “Perk” (sample 3) by the genius ANTHONY NAPLES! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

ロウハウス隆盛からレイヴリバイバル、時代の移り変わりと呼応しながらも独自の世界観を貫き数々の前線アーティストも輩出してきたUTTUこと〈UNKNOWN TO THE UNKNOWN〉なんと200作品目！攻撃的にヒットするドラムと展開錯乱型のアシッドをデザインしたウェアハウステクノ「EneGiZer」はキリ番に相応しい豪華リミキサーが集結。ハードウェアサウンドのカリスマLEGOWELTはZORLOK COMPRESSOR名義で登場、オリジナルの粘度高いアシッドを活用しつつ重厚なブレイクビーツへ。同じくレジェンドSHEDは個性あふれるリミックスでハイトーンシンセシスを神秘的に光らせたポリリズムテクノジャムへと再構築。東京のモジュラー・ダブ愛好家YASSOKIIBAリミックスも最高で、浮遊感漂う実験的なデジダブアレンジ。 (Akie)

Beyond the above, PHASE O'MATIC has worked his way through favorite electro labels like 〈PHILOXENIA〉, 〈REHEAT〉 and 〈LIFEWATER〉 — and here comes his noteworthy new release! "Repent" (sample1) opens with unabashedly cheesy early-electro synth phrases before unleashing an irresistible, mind-opening bass rush. "New Development" (sample2) starts with a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)horror-movie atmosphere before bubbling acid and samples interlock in comical fashion. Compared to his previous work, the arrangements swing more dramatically and the samples are more varied, resulting in a playful, mischievous record. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

グラスゴーの名物ベニュー”SUB CLUB”にてレジデントを務める傍らで大型フェスなどからも引く手数多に活躍する期待のニューカマーSTEVIE COXが〈KLASSE WRECKS〉2025年の幕開けを担当！ラウドなブレイクスとシンセべースの強力なボトムに、シネマティックに進行するキーを重ねた「My Lover Cindy」(sample1)。エモーショナルなメロディがリフレインする4/4駆動「Noot Noot」(sample2)など。ウェアハウス即応の迫力と曲としての完成度高い展開作り。 (Akie)

Four ferocious tracks steeped in an industrial minimalism that folds in breakbeat, jungle & hardcore, ragamuffin, dancehall, bass house and '90s UK rave, all futuristic float and negative space, riddim upon riddim, bass and ragga — plus remixes from LOW JACK and LORAINE JAMES. Recommended. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

At 〈FUTURE TIMES〉, he also participated in the dream project “Music People,” and has released standout tracks on POWDER’s 〈THINNER GROOVE〉 and 〈MOODHUT〉 〈PACIFIC RHYTHM〉, and 〈COUNTER 99〉—HASHMAN DEEJAY’s highly anticipated new project! Paying tribute to the old-school raves of the hardcore heyday in ’92–’93, he delivers intense breaks. Tracks incl ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ude “Newroomfreak [WIDE],” where heavy, driving breaks intertwine with mysterious synths, and “New Room Bass,” a dubby downbeat built from looped waveforms. The faithful recreation of that cheap, early-computer/oscillator sound really hits the spot. For early rave enthusiasts. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

BPM 125, a track that reinterprets the early breakbeat classic “Far Out!” by Son’z Of A Loop Da Loop Era, released in 1991. “Far Out!” released in 1991, serving as both a tribute to that era and a floor-filling track that cuts through the air—perfect for blasting arpeggio synths at full volume on a powerful sound system.
And on Side B, “I Need ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)Your Body” (sample 2) reigns with a commanding presence as an emotionally stirring floor-filling track, featuring a poignant vocal phrase—offering a glimpse into Rex The Dog’s introspective side—that is relentlessly repeated in an effective dub-style while pulsing with electro-tech rhythms. "I Need Your Body" (sample 2) also reigns supreme as an emotionally stirring floor-filling track with a commanding presence. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

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『The 3rd instalment of the heavily sort after Lextended series on M.A.D EDITS. As always its vinyl only and as always they sell out quickly so be quick. No one does edits like our boy Lex.』

EOIN DJ from Berlin, who has been presenting a sharp sound that evolved from rave trance while resonating with the D. TIFFANY area, has released a new album on the popular label BIG SALDO'S CHUNKERS, a fave of the PEGGY GOU and BRADLEY ZERO fronts. This is his first appearance on BIG SALDO'S CHUNKERS! The groovy acid bassline is the core of "Track ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)Like" (sample 1), which has just the right amount of rave essence and a jacking hook with his own vocal sample, and the top Butter Sessions act Jennifer Loveless has remixed it with a funky house feel. The remix is also good! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

〈KLASSE WRECKS〉〈PLANET TRIP〉諸作でも知られるNYのアーティストGEE DEE、今年自らで立ち上げた〈FREE UNIVERSE〉第三弾を発表！DJ/セレクターとして活躍してきたJÄK-87がプロデューサーデビュー！トランシーなシンセループに低速設定のビートでじっくり覚醒を促すサイケデリックダウンテンポ「Acid Bath」(sample1)は、ハウスユニットCARRY NATION所属のWILL AUTOMAGICがテンポアップでパーカッションもジャックアウトさせたリミックスも収録。オリジナルのレイヴ志向を抑えアナログシンセを駆使したミニマルアプローチが巧い「Re_Cognition (Gee Dee Remix)」(sample2)も流石です。 (Akie)

KLASSE WRECKS, helmed by LUCA LOZANO and MR. HO, launches a new offshoot: "CABBAGE TRAX"! "Buck We Get" (sample1) is ghetto electro built from tight, cohesive drums, distorted bass synths and a killer MC hook. The flip is handled by ANGEL D'LITE, also active on D. TIFFANY's PLANET EUPHORIQUE. "U Go Grrrl" (sample2) likewise packs a striking cut-up ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)vocal hook, racing along atop powerful rave breaks. A collaborative work in which each artist remixes the other's track! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

エジプト出身バルセロナ拠点レフトフィールド・サイケデリックなエレクトロニック個性派RAXONのKompakt Extraからの待望ニューシングル！！！Kompakt Ex 138番。レコメンド！！ (コンピューマ)

This new work "II" is a sequel to his debut album "Dentsu2060," a sound-image record brimming with the critical perspective only Tasho Ishi could bring: a musical translation and reconstruction of "techno-animism," the uniquely Japanese urban culture where para para dancing, anime voice actors, reality TV, epic narrative, advertising and rave all c ...Read moreollide. A one-of-a-kind near-future sci-fi Oriental worldview with a Tokyo sensibility bursts out of it, conveying the allure of a raw originality you simply can't put a name to — this is Tasho Ishi (BRF)'s electronic sound, techno and hardcore. Reportage, documentary. 12 tracks in all.
Mastered by Ten Eight Seven's renowned Beau Thomas, cover photo by MARIMO, known for skate photography for THRASHER and others, and pressed by Germany's R.A.N.D Muzik.

This EP features DJs and producers from the Argentine scene, including Lolu Menayed from Buenos Aires, who runs 44cupids records, as well as Lauti Mina and Rodri Messina, who are also signed to Nervous Records. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The first release of the year from 〈TONE DROPOUT〉, co-run by SWEEN and DAWL, who have long pursued the revival of '90s rave while linking up with the KLASSE WRECKS crew and others! Regular contributor SKYWAVE TRANSMISSIONS docks dub bass with rave acid house on "Alma Mater Theme" (sample1), while the golden tag team of label heads DAWL and SWEEN de ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)liver "Modular Therapy" (sample2), a modular workout loaded with luscious synthscapes and a powerful four-to-the-floor pulse. KWAKE, a talent who has also released on 〈NON STOP RHYTHM〉 and 〈UTTU〉, brings a fresh angle to the label with "Source Code" (sample3), a breakbeat cut packed with vocal hooks! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

電話トーン信号や録音サンプルでミステリアスな印象を与えるノスタルジックなエレクトロブレイクス「Broken News」(sample1)。BLEEP影響下の重低音ベースとシンセシスを駆使したブレイクビート「Pushing My Buttons」(sample2)など。躍動するブレイクビートとアシッドを強みに、90年代レイヴノスタルジーを昇華した４トラックス！ (Akie)

〈TRONIC〉〈PARTOUT〉などからリリースしてきたルーマニアはトランシルバニアの逸材RADU DRACUL！駆け抜ける16ビートと濁声ヴォーカルフックでパンピンに跳ねるレイヴテクノ「Pump-Matic」(sample1)や、シンセサイザーの美しいフロートを搭載したメロディックテクノ「Lightwaves」(sample2)など。 (Akie)