A1 is “Butterfly (Swag’s Falling Further Dub),” a track he provided to a female singer named Kinobe in the early 2000s. It’s a deep house track with a floating feel, featuring ethereal vocals, emotional synthesizers, and a hard-hitting beat. B1 is an unreleased dub version of a remix provided for Shuffle Inc.’s “Remember Chicago”—a solid tech-house ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito) track with a groove that keeps the dance floor moving. B2 is reportedly a track released as “Drumprints Sampler One” on his own label, Primitive. SWAG, DUCKBEATS WORKS. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

As the mastermind behind the electronic jazz ensemble Soulstatejazz, as well as a drummer, percussionist, and bassist—this multi-talented artist builds a foundation of stable grooves with meticulously arranged drums and percussion. Warm, organic, psychedelic sonic fluctuations then add color to the soulful, jazzy, hypnotic, and minimalist soundscap ...Read moree, creating a unique atmosphere.
Track A1, “Extrasensory” (sample 1), features a pop-infused, soulful, and psychedelic sound that grooves between lightness and powerful momentum, creating a pleasant listening experience; Track A2, “Bring Forth” (sample 2), invites you into a deeper, more immersive world with strong dub elements; the dreamy and melancholic B1 “Be The Moment” (sample 3), and the B2 “Vividly,” with its meticulously delicate psychedelic soundscapes and characteristic European melancholy—all are wonderful.
A vinyl-only release from Slices of Life, a major label to watch founded by Berlin-based Barbara Preisinger, who co-founded SCAPE with Stefan Betke (aka Pole).

Xtal’s signature shoegaze-inspired electronic sensibility and experimental electronica-ambient vibe, combined with complex arpeggios, minimalist rhythm patterns, and a melancholic, dreamy melodic sensibility, hypnotic atmospheres, and meticulous, delicate sound design, all come together to create a smooth, unhurried, dreamlike unfolding of tech house and deep house. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

〈HEIST〉〈PHONICA〉 KASSIAN, a leading modern house duo that has made its mark at numerous prestigious venues such as 〈SHALL NOT FADE〉, revealed an introspective, listening-oriented approach on their debut album *Channels*, produced during the lockdown. Now, with their first full-scale live performance on the horizon, they’re shifting toward a hardwar ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)e-driven production style. “Ritmo” (sample 1) features a bouncy bassline paired with a rapid-fire Portuguese vocal hook, while “Sweat” (sample 2) features smooth, whispered vocals and a soaring melody. They’ve broken into new territory—one that retains their signature rich, substantial sound while also capturing the unique, living textures that can only be achieved with actual analog equipment. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A highly anticipated release from Acker Records, the sister label of 3000Grad, which uniquely develops its own take on Eastern European organic tech house and modern deep house. A masterpiece of organic modern tech house imbued with European angelic nostalgia, influenced by 80s and 90s new wave and electro acts such as Depeche Mode and New Order. I ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ncludes two original tracks, a remix by Dennis Reich, and an instrumental version. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

"Papi Pt. II" (sample 1) captivates listeners with a Detroit Beatdown-style pitch-down groove, interspersed with phone call samples, laughter, and mysteriously alluring sounds; the strong, mellow, and repetitive electric piano backing is also a delight. The B-side features a remix by WILL HOFBAUER, the boss of 〈THIRD PLACE〉, who infuses the late-ni ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ght-friendly original with an intense garage swing. And PATRICE MEINER—a talented artist who has released work on labels like 〈DRUZHBA〉 and 〈EASTENDERZ〉—shows off a tech arrangement with a solid 4/4 beat! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A reissue of a 10-inch record by EDDIE RICHARDS, who began his career as a house DJ in the mid-’80s, contributed to the establishment of UK tech house from the ’90s through the early 2000s, and continues to enjoy cult status among fans today! “Destiny” (sample 1), making its vinyl debut here, is a hypnotic minimal tech house track featuring eerie, ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)languid chords. The popular track “The Soul” (sample 2), which wraps crisp drum funk in a minimalist package, is also included here, remastered! Even within this genre, its solid, stripped-down, tight groove is truly unique. (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)

Mysterious’s *SORRY WE PLAY VINYL*—a brand-new release—has already arrived! From “EDIT13” (sample 1)—featuring a low-end groove perfect for warming up a party, sprinkled with soulful vocal sample hooks—to “EDIT14” (sample 2), which layers live drum breakbeats over a catchy funk bass loop. Rounding out the collection is “EDIT15” (sample3), an abstra ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ct minimal tech track that blends click-style stabs with mysteriously ethereal pad sounds—making this a release that adds a unique twist to your sets. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From hip-hop to disco to jackin’ house, BRETT JOHNSON and 20/20 VISION—who continue to enjoy a cult following by blending the traditions of U.S. house with an alternative approach—are making their long-awaited comeback after nearly 20 years! “Unstuck” (sample 2) features a minimal design woven from crisp hats and poetry, with a powerful, disco-insp ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ired bassline rising to the surface. Tracks like “Juiced” (sample 1), which whips the floor into a frenzy with sweet cut-up sample loops before breaking down into a minimal groove, are pure BRETT JOHNSON at his best—it’ll have you on the edge of your seat. With its bouncy energy, swing, and unique character, this return album from 20/20 Vision makes up for the 20-year hiatus in every way. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A popular track that graced Catalog No. 2 from the Brussels-based label 〈PARALLEL UNIVERSE〉—which has been on hiatus for some time—has been discovered in stock at the distributor, Warehouse. “Ephemeral Ecstas” (sample 1), produced by DYLAN FORBES—who has been releasing tracks from the front lines with labels like 〈HAŴS〉—features rave breaks driving ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) through a sweetly emotional synthscape. The release features tracks that are sure to remain in high demand, such as “Standardised Retro Argumentation” (sample 2), a body music track infused with progressive elements courtesy of MODEX. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Oslo-based talent ANDERS HAJEM, who has released tracks on labels such as 〈space lab〉, 〈FULL PUPP〉, and 〈SPECTRAL BOUNCE〉, presents “Vesen” (sample 2)—a track that blends a light, tech-house beat with distorted, trippy synth ambient sounds— “Simulation” (sample 1), which blends heavy, thumping bass with hypnotic acid elements—two psychedelic groove ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rs! From HENRIK VILLARD’s “Solar” (sample 3)—which evokes the raw, high-energy tech house of the early 2000s—to tracks that blend house-like elasticity with the immersive quality of techno, he explores a deeper, more introspective mood than on his previous work. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

“Justice For All” (sample2) builds momentum with a Latin-infused percussive drumroll while enveloping the listener in a deep, warm dub sound. “Love For Sale” (sample3) drops a unique break hook over a light, upbeat beat featuring hand percussion. The electro/body sound track “Violence & Perfume” (sample 1)—a collage of mysterious voice samples—stan ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ds out in particular, showcasing a playful use of samples and a wonderful sense of balance: while highly distinctive, it remains firmly dancefloor-ready. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

TOBI, a rising star whose releases on his own label, *NILA'S QUEST*, have already reached early adopters, has joined the *SLOW LIFE* family! From “Reencuentro”—which layers melodic acid over a groove built on percussion-infused drums and a powerful, driving bassline—to “Astrologico,” an acid progressive track that lures listeners into a trance-like ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) state with its mysterious high-pitched synths and bells. This release paints a positive picture with a multicolored sound palette, perfectly aligning with the recent SLOW LIFE aesthetic. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

This is the final installment in a musical series that has depicted the world of FANGO’s son, Carlo, through FANGO’s eyes, centered on the theme of “E Dee”—the first words his son uttered seven years ago in an attempt to communicate.
BPM 127, a sticky, funky, dynamic 4/4 minimal tech groove with a fat, heavy kick—A1 “Illu” (sample 1) features F ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ANGO’s signature noisy dissonance, creating an exquisitely psychedelic trip,
BPM 128—with a masterful “woodpecker tribal” development toward the end? As expected from FANGO, a one-of-a-kind, mysterious tribal invitation deep into the jungle on B1 “Cazia” (sample 2); BPM 134, a left-field, otherworldly, wired, and boundlessly free-roaming FANGO world in full swing on the trippy B2 “Wager” (sample 3). Great.
Once again, the artwork on the inner sleeve was created by his son. The record label side features his son’s hair swirl. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

“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)

An album that embodies a solitary musical quest within a restrained creative environment! “ID” (sample 1) is a dub techno track featuring a low end that’s both high-energy and powerful yet delivers a rounded attack, along with chord progressions steeped in a sentimentality that undeniably evokes Denmark—a track that feels like a slow, deliberate di ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ve into the deep sea. The B-side is even more aggressive: “DI. (DROGAS INTERNATIONAL)” (sample 2) features a robust acid arrangement driven by a 303 with flashy phasing and bolstered by dub stabs. Currently available exclusively on vinyl! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The title track of this house journey, “The Drip” (sample 1), features a bouncy beat that echoes the melodic, bouncy acid bass, with an emotional and dreamy synth loop layered over a cohesive bassline. The meticulous sound design is also a highlight, such as the subtly incorporated hand percussion in “Deep Breath” (sample 2), a heavy, bass-driven t ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ech house/electro track featuring dark and mysterious chord progressions. Vinyl-only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new release from REFLEX BLUE’s self-run label, which continues to churn out hits with tracks like 〈LIMOUSINE DREAM〉, 〈CRAIGIE KNOWES〉, and 〈KALAHARI OYSTER CULT〉! He teams up with minimal maestro OLIVIER ROMERO, who has been supported by artists like RARESH and GENE ON EARTH and has released tracks on labels such as 〈POLITICS OF DANCING〉 and 〈GET ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)TRAUM〉. “Track 2” (sample 1) features a stoically refined, elastic groove paired with keyboard work that’s almost dissonant yet perfectly integrated. “Track 1” (sample 2) features a jam session of retro-progressive leads and acid—two tracks inspired by each other’s sound palettes! (Original Japanese text by Akie)