A selection from the four EPs on VAINQUEUR’s CHAIN REACTION—a project he formed with DJ PETE (SUBSTANCE), a resident at WAX TREATMENT—plus two takes of previously unreleased alternate versions of “Antistatic,” which was originally available only on CD. Its appeal remains as strong as ever. Techno. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

His first release, we believe, since the limited 2023 EP on 〈DISCOS CAPABLANCA〉. A new work from FLORIAN KUPFER, who cuts his own sharp path through the Berlin scene — another small pressing, but we've got copies! A raw techno record conceived to depict the introspective processes of the human mind. B1 "Unmasked" (sample2) unfolds its chords with d ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)elicacy, weaving emotion into hard, inorganic elements and vocal samples. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A1 “XTASY” (sample 1) is a beautiful, soulful European tech house track by up-and-coming Cologne-based DJ HOTLINE, featuring an incredibly cool percussion section in the second half; A2 “SO DEEP - REMIX” (sample 2) by Dutch veteran legend ORLANDO VOORN is an exquisite track that gradually draws you into its melodic, minimal funk. B1 “DISRUPTION” (s ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ample 3) by the masterful duo FRANKEY & SANDRINO, with its psychedelic, time-warping groove, is also fantastic. B2 “WHAT HATE DOES TO THE HEART” by TEE MANGO, featuring unique, hypnotic electro-funk tech; C1 “KOMM SCHLAF BEI MIR” by TEAM 85E, formed around JORG BURGER; the spacey electronic track “BURN ATTITUDE” (Track 2) by master craftsman MICHAEL MAYER—one of the label’s founders—a tribute to the lunar exploration mission “Artemis 2,” and from another label founder, the genius WOLFGANG VOIGT (aka MIKE INK), under his alias SOG: an ambitious, DEVO-esque experimental electronic boogie-woogie rocking techno track! Listen closely, and you’ll hear—believe it or not—a cover of The Rolling Stones!! Great!! ! C3 “SATISFACTION,” a dark, mysterious, minimal labyrinth of techno that’ll lock down the dance floor by the trusted genius ROBAG WRUHME; D1 “SABRAH DESAH,” D2 “JURGEN PAAPE feat. FENJA LUDWIG - UNTER DEM HIMMEL,” and D3 “BLOSS NICHT SETZEN”—a soulful, melancholic downtempo track at just under 90 BPM by REINHARD VOIGT, the younger brother of WOLFGANG VOIGT and a master of the mad—all seep deep into the chill-out vibe with intense coolness. Wonderful. This track alone makes this a must-buy. A masterpiece that excels both as a dancefloor tool in the KOMPAKT style and as an album for listening. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

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)

From Kompakt comes the long-awaited new EP by Extrawelt, the artisan duo who—since their 2005 debut on James Holden’s Border Community—have spent over 20 years continuously exploring and refining their unique progressive, experimental, techno, and psychedelic sound! First up, be sure to check out “HONEY HUNTER” (sample 1), a mysterious track at 121 ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) BPM that blends bossa nova and techno, leading you into a dark and mysterious realm! !!
BPM 124—A2 “HAZINGER” (sample 2), an elegant, architectural 4/4 techno-science-experimental-tech-psychedelic track with spatial aesthetics, BPM 131, “COVER BLOWN” (B1) (sample 3)—a left-field electro-techno track that showcases the artist’s mad scientist side, featuring a melancholic robotic voice that carries a faint sense of longing, BPM 129, with its meticulously crafted structure and European-dark, beautiful sound design, the progressive tech experimental B2 “BLACK BADGER” is both a floor-filler and a work of art. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A long-awaited comeback on NAAFI, home to talents like DENGUE DENGUE DENGUE who lead the deconstructed world music movement! The sequel to the futuristic Latin dance track by DEBIT, a Mexico-born, New York-based musician, has arrived. It docks a robust techno groove with the tresillo (3-3-2 accent)—the foundation of Latin club sounds and guarachelo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie). Masterfully weaving in sharp TB-303 sounds, fierce distortion, and syncopated basslines, the track showcases the evolution of “Latin Tribal”—a hybrid genre that could be described as a chimeric evolution of various styles. At first listen, the sheer sound pressure may feel overwhelming, but if you focus your ears, you’ll discover a unique sound where the complex rhythmic structure and underlying Latin rhythm become apparent. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

First up, Portugal's STCKMAN with "Signal Path" (sample2), minimal electro carrying nostalgia within its short, tight bass and cosmic flavor. Next, Italy's SIMONE ROSSARI offers "Nightwalk" (sample1), a progressive approach that lets his background shine through. Closing things out is Australia's GOOSEBUMPS with "Wasn't Supposed To do that" (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)3), techno gear housing high, deep low-end vibes. Each artist expresses their own musical backbone while firmly locking into the global progressive/hypno trend. Currently a vinyl-only release! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

BLU:SH is the popular project of the multi-talented producer Benoit B, who is the leader of BANLIEUE and also aspires to chill out under the name of TERRA UTOPIA. The new EP, "Loozin Control" (sample 1), is a brain-delirious play of psychedelic voice samples and the elasticity of the acid bass, cut short and pimped out. Move U" (sample 2) bounces w ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ith tight and minimalist drums, while the bewitching whisper samples and hand drums are cleverly used as subtle tricks. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A new entry in the curation series from THE THIRD ROOM, a crucial imprint that has previously lined up a stellar cast of veterans from OSCAR MULERO and EFDEMIN to BEN SIMS and KiNK! This time it's handled by D.DAN, a talent carving out his own path in the modern techno scene with a singular sensibility, known for deep techno work as FUGAL and a bac ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)kground as a drummer. The obvious highlight is "Gensou" (sample1), a collaboration between Bangkok SIAMESE TWINS psychedelic master SUNJU HARGUN and the globally rising DJ MARIA. — a psychedelic groover that reins in a tenacious acid loop while letting percussion and sound effects drift subliminally through the mix! From the music itself to the tracklist, the deliberately tight genre focus makes for a compilation that captures a true aesthetic sense and the very essence of techno. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

リヴィング・レジェンド・WOLFGANG VOIGTへのリミックスも悶絶のカッコ良さ、先日の来阪プレイもマジカルで素晴らしかったKOZEが自身のPAMPAカタログ003番としてリリース！ただ美しいだけなんかじゃ終わらない、ギリギリのラインで平衡感覚を保つようなメロディー・ラインを奏でるピアノ、背後で暴れるSE、ヴォーカル・サンプル、うねるヘヴィーボトムと、オリジナルな世界観が炸裂した1枚。

It’s a cut above their recent singles, and the diverse range of approaches is outstanding. This is cutting-edge Berlin techno—a psychedelic, pleasurable soundscape that’s sure to send dopamine surging through your brain. Nine tracks of meditative tripping. Includes a download code. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A new release from the cutting-edge dance label 〈BLANK MIND〉, home to technical masters like TAMMO HESSELINK, DJ OJO, and BIG HANDS! BENABOU makes his comeback with his first production since 2018, further evolving the precision of the rhythms that lie at the core of his sound. Highlights include “Projet G” (sample 1), a rhythmic workout that makes ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) full use of syncopation from the very start, with mysterious layers of the Korg Mono/Poly creeping in, and “Shift” (sample 3), which creates a hypnotic, sustained psychedelic groove through repeated percussion. It’s also wonderful that the production was designed with vinyl playback in mind, intentionally limiting the running time of each side to 15 minutes to preserve the warmth and fidelity of the sound. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A hypnotic acid production featuring a sharp synthesizer that drives the track forward with syncopation, paired with a plump dub bassline that contrasts with its intricate meandering From “Faceplant” (sample 1) to “Few Days Clean” (sample 2)—where hand-played-style percussive drums intertwine with mysteriously ethereal synths—these are intensely ra ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)w tracks grounded in the raw energy of club music. Highly recommended. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Dedicated to the historic luxury hotel Gstaad Palace in Gstaad, Switzerland, this release bursts with the overwhelming aesthetic unique to Wolfgang Voigt (Wassermann), blending Alpine scenery with 4/4 techno, experimental, contemporary, minimalist, and psychedelic sounds, at 128 BPM, along with three elegant, hypnotic techno homages brimming with sophistication. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A team-up between in-demand German artist LUDWIG A.F., who has long conspired with the Canadian scene, and Montreal talent PRIORI — we thought it was a one-off, but here's a welcome comeback! "IV." (sample1) pairs a garage-swinging beat with a straight-from-the-heart melodic landscape, playing like an homage to the nostalgia of electronica evolving ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie) into club sound. "I." (sample2) sets finely crafted, mysterious synthesizer work over a restrained dubstep beat — throughout, the record conjures a mood reminiscent of early Warp and Rephlex releases. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

STEPHEN BROWN, a talent strongly associated with BEN UFO's sets, once again takes aim at the floor with fearless sampling on this powerful record! He flips MIDWAY's "Set It Out" — famously used by OMAR-S — laying it thick over hard, bouncing drums on "Test 1" (sample1), an outright floor killer. "Move It" (sample2) dazzles with a raw, straight-from ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)-Chicago house groove that scrambles the brain with detuned hi-hats and a synth refrain. Three tracks that have already blown up plenty of dancefloors. Restocked. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

In addition to the artists mentioned above, the new release from legends THE ANALOGUE COPS—a high-tech beat electro bomb supported and played by tINI and FRANCESCO DEL GARDA, among others—is a standout. “The Only Season” (sample 1) features Detroit-style chord progressions infused with lively, bubbling acid and vocoder effects, and its melodic deve ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)lopment from the mid-section onward is downright dangerous. From “The Only Season” (sample 1), which captures the raw, exhilarating energy of their signature live sound, to “Formula Casino” (sample 3), where fast-spinning acid and deep vocoder sounds heighten the tension—the quality is so high that even the renowned artists supporting them would be impressed. (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)