A remix collection from the trance unit OMFORMER Masterpiece, which has gained a following through releases on 〈UTE.REC〉 and performances around the world! From EKKEL aka ALVAR.—a regular artist on S.O.N.S.-run label 〈JUNCTION FOREST〉—who creates remixes that retain the original’s emotional chord progressions, to member MIKKEL REV’s acid arrangemen ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)t that slows down the original’s tempo, this collection fuses the core essence of the originals with each contributor’s unique sensibilities. It’s also great that the overall tempo has been lowered to a more laid-back pace. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The legendary track that closed out JANE FITZ’s iconic set—which has now been streamed over 110,000 times—is back! Originally released in 2001 on the MARC ET CLAUDE label, the cult classic “Electric Nite” (sample 1) had gradually become increasingly rare and hard to find. Spanning roughly 11 minutes, this deep trance journey creates a sense of open ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ness, with a powerful 4/4 beat cutting through beautiful, ethereal synths that exude a sense of mystery. While Side A tends to get the most attention, the B-side “Atmospheric” (sample 2) is also fantastic—featuring a deeply pulsating bassline—and remains a classic that continues to be played in many underground DJ sets. Don’t miss it! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The latest release from (EMOTIONAL) ESPECIAL—a label known for showcasing alternative talent behind numerous club hits—features 53x (J. LYDÉN), a Finnish hardcore artist whose previous release, “Zen ’23,” became a cult hit at our store. Tracks include “Dust,” a collage of syncopated synthesizers, spiraling drum loops, trippy samples, and floating s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ynths, and “Sanctuary,” where acid elements and monotone vocals swirl within a heavy 4/4 beat. This enigmatic masterpiece showcases intricate, interlocking synth and drum programming that truly shines at slow tempos, along with meticulous sample craftsmanship and a sense of production refined over time. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

しばらくセルフレーベルにてパーソナルに音響テクノを深掘りしてきたSINDH、新作はブリストル拠点にプログレッシブトランス＆ディープテクノを探求してきた名レーベル〈space lab〉から！これまで磨きかけてきたフィジカルに訴えかける力強い低音グルーヴはそのままに今回はサイなトランスモチーフ。精密なシンセテクスチャとフロアを蝕むようなシーケンスを掛け合わせた「Vagali (live version)」(sample1)や、サイファイなシンセループが重なり推進する「Quarks」(sample2)など。パーカッションとシンセサイザーの生々しいテクスチャ、ディティールも拘り抜いたフューチャリスティックサウンド。＊入荷時よりジャケットに若干の角折れございます。予めご了承ください。 (Akie)

〈TRANSMIGRATION〉—known for reissues by SUSUMU YOKOTA and COIL—has once again unearthed an underground treasure! The original was released by the Frankfurt-based label 〈Z-SCHALLPLATTEN〉 and is now a collector’s item. A bottom groove with exquisite weight, paired with loop techniques designed to induce a trance-like state. Tracks include “The Fire Fa ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)tima” (sample 1), which syncs mysterious vocal samples with percussive drums, and “Jutta Von Orleans” (sample 2), where rapid-fire drums race against a backdrop of psychedelic synth tones. A bizarre masterpiece that blends the minimal techno format with trance psychedelia and a faint hint of Middle Eastern mysticism. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

We’ve rescued 90s archive tracks from the DAT tapes of the charismatic DAN PIU—who continues to release music on labels like 〈CARTULIS MUSIC〉 and 〈OVNIE〉 and is currently active in his project “THEORY OF MOVEMENT” with GRANT, delivering top-notch tracks! Highlights include “Galapagos” (sample 1), a progressive-leaning track featuring organic-soundi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ng drums, and “Danger Zone” (sample 2), a minimal, boomy track stripped down to the bare essentials—a quintessential BLEEP crossover sound that epitomizes DAN PIU’s style. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

VOLTA CAB名義ではオルトディスコシーンなどで活躍、本名義でも〈TEST OF TIME〉〈SPACE LAB〉などに作品を残す実力者RAMBAL COCHET。神秘主義とSFが交錯するシンセスケープ、独特でありながら親しみやすいメロディーセンスが光る「What is Psy-House」(sample1)。レイヴフューチャリズム滲む脈動するリズムとアシッド使いの「Dark Matter」(sample2)など、全曲死角なしです、良。 (Akie)

A masterpiece from AQUATHERIUM—the main project of BRENDAN MCCARTHY, who has been active in the U.S. underground and rave scenes since the early ’90s—the now-hard-to-find progressive gem “Full Moon EP” is finally being reissued! Featuring a contrast between a bleepy, heavy sustained bassline and the driving energy of a 16-beat rhythm, along with tr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ippy, shimmering synth motifs, “Full.Moon” (sample 1)—a masterpiece that fuses progressive house and trance—is an epic, anthemic track perfect for dropping during peak time. The B-side, “Luci.In Deep Hypnosis” (sample 2), is another fantastic track that blends the heavy texture of tribal techno with bleeps to create a dark, immersive atmosphere. Given that the original has skyrocketed to prices that are out of reach for most, this reissue is a welcome treat—don’t miss it! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

RAMBAL COCHET is a talented artist who has made a name for himself in the alt-disco scene under the moniker VOLTA CAB, and has also released works under his own name on labels such as SPAZIOTEMPO and SPACE LAB. "Brainticket" (sample 1) drags you in deep with its eerily subdued tempo, monotonous bassline, and psychedelic distorted synths. "Dimension ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) Drift" (sample 2) is a danceable track featuring his signature tech-house fusion and bouncy drums. A unique blend of goa, psychedelic, and progressive. Currently available exclusively on vinyl. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

CROMBY主宰〈POTENCY〉カタログ8番！90年代アンビエントテクノ、トランス、アーリープログレッシブハウスを、夢心地なアンビエントコードと輝くアルペジオで結びつけた「Run Of Deluxe」(sample1)はもちろん、ブリーピー&ファンキーなベースの動きとエコーに揺れるソウルボーカルサンプルでトリップする「So What Mojo」(sample2)など、既にあらゆる大型フェスを沸騰させている楽曲揃い、お早めにぜひ。 (Akie)

▫️information▫️
『Second Circle returns with a reissue of ‘Rainsong’ by Gus Till, presented here alongside a new remix from Japanese producer Kuniyuki Takahashi.

Originally emerging from Melbourne’s post-punk and new wave underground in the late 1970s and early 1980s, Gus Till has spent more than four decades navigati ...Read moreng a remarkably diverse musical path. From early electronic experimentation with Third Eye alongside Ollie Olsen, through a pivotal role in the formative years of the global psy-trance movement and collaborations with artists including Michael Hutchence, System 7, Manu Dibango, Todd Terry and Bim Sherman, Till’s work has consistently resisted easy categorisation, moving fluidly between ambient music, downtempo, house, trance and psychedelic electronica.

First released on Japan’s Dakini Records in 2006, ‘Rainsong’ captures many of these threads in a single expansive composition. Built around a pulsating bassline, layered live percussion and soaring vocal elements, the track sits comfortably between the dancefloor and more immersive listening environments. Unfolding patiently across nearly thirteen minutes, it combines hypnotic rhythmic momentum with a rich sense of atmosphere and musicality.

For the B-side, Kuniyuki Takahashi offers a distinct reinterpretation of the original. His remix gradually unfolds from a patient introduction into a deep and richly textured exploration of the track’s core themes. Subtle spatial processing, nuanced arrangement shifts and his unmistakable sense of atmosphere transform the source material while preserving its emotional core.

'Rainsong' will be released digitally and on vinyl through Second Circle on July 29th. Sleeve art and design by Michael Willis.

』

『ローマン・フリューゲルが、マシン・ファンクとダンスフロアの陶酔感との絶え間ない愛の物語の新たな一章を携え、Running Backに帰ってきた。『Garden Party』から最近の『Dusty Jukebox』EPに至る一連のリリースに続き、この最新作もまた、紛れもなく彼独自の道を歩み続けている。ここには何の制約もない。 たっぷりと盛り込まれたベースライン、レイヴ・シグナル、ブリープ音、そしてリズム・トラック。これらすべてに、ローマンのプロダクションを「今ここにある」と同時に「時代を超越した」ものと感じさせる、本能的な音楽性が重ねられている。 初期のレイヴ・カルチャーの精神は、ノスタルジアとしてではなく、生き生きとしたインスピレーションの源として、ハウス・ミュージックが持つ喜び、驚き、そ ...Read moreして共同体の解放感という無限の可能性に注ぎ込まれ、今もなお指針となっている。いつものように、その目的はシンプルだ。その瞬間を祝うこと。できれば大音量で、できれば皆で、そしてできればたっぷりのアイシングを添えて。 (インフォメーションより)』

A new release from 〈BONKERS MUSIC〉, an imprint drawing attention for its alternative line running from slow house to the EBM revival! The major collaboration between RADIAL GAZE, DUCATI FLUX and PERSONA RS delivers "Nebula" (sample1), an ethno trance-disco cut where hypnotic melodies weave through dark synth textures. Guadalajara-born allies LEONOR ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) & LUDVIQ offer "Capybara Trance" (sample2), subtly slipping in sci-fi and tribal elements. For followers of trance-leaning alternative disco. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

From SUBJECT TO RESTRICTIONS DISCS—a label home to musical geniuses with roots in Krautrock, such as ANATOLIAN WEAPONS and ANNA VS. JUNE—comes the debut release from the producer duo MARC FELDMANN & DOMINIK ANDRÉ. Kicking things off is the hypnotic techno track “Natural Oscillation” (sample 1), which blends flowing percussion with delicate trance e ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)lements, followed by “A Breeze of Mistral” (sample 2), featuring halftime hooks and subtle melancholic chords, and “Discernible Rhythms” (sample 3), which docks 80s-influenced synth sounds with a tricky breakbeat foundation. Also includes a remix by Swiss techno artist AUDREY DANZA! (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)

A rare gem of ’90s Canadian cyber-trance, created by ZULU MATRIX—a one-off collaborative project by TOM GERENCSER and MASSIMO ROSATI, both of whom have also made their mark as engineers—is finally being reissued... The popular original mix “Hyperspace (Supernova Mix)” (sample 1), clocking in at over 11 minutes, features sci-fi synthscapes, acid lin ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)es, and a dynamic, driving synth bass that propels you toward a state of awakening. The remix, helmed by S.O.N.S—who has been making waves in the Korean underground scene in recent years through his label JUNCTION FOREST—showcases a modern take on trance with its floating ambience and tense vocal refrains. Additionally, the release includes a self-remix by TOM GERENCSER, which unfolds a deeply spacey, swirling retrofuturism. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The album kicks off with “Lilja” (sample 1) by Helsinki-based sound craftsman KASPIANN, who masterfully employs his honed techno techniques to blend shimmering synthesizers with precise, multi-layered rhythms. The compilation also features a remix of the previously unreleased 1996 track “Radio Silence” by DEVIANT ELECTRONICS—the main solo project o ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)f CIARAN WALSH, who was at the heart of the 1990s British trance and free party scenes—reworked for today’s dance floors while retaining its progressive chord progressions and sci-fi vibe. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A highly anticipated new release from SHJVA, whose EP on London-based label 〈PEOPLE & PLACES〉 became a cult hit! From the meticulously crafted acid design and looping techniques of “Zumi Tek” (sample 1)—a modern trance track that dives deep and discreetly into a state of awakening—to “Celestial Dub” (sample 2), which fuses dub techno and ambient ho ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)use, these tracks offer a sophisticated, immersive experience born from their subdued tones. Fellow London-based rising star JEKU takes a completely different approach, showcasing a boosted psychedelic sound. (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)