MALA—who, alongside COKI, has run DMZ and I & I Music, and has also been active beyond the boundaries of dubstep on Gilles Peterson’s Brownswood and other platforms—releases a new single via Deep Medi Musik. The track features Nigerian MC Magugu, who has made his mark in the UK funky, grime, garage, and African bass scenes. The killer track “Milita ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Saito)nt Don” has already been released across various platforms. The release includes the original, an instrumental, and an a cappella version. It’s a 10-inch record with a picture sleeve. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

『世界中を飛び回る彼のアルバム『Noches Sephardies』に続き、ココ・ブライスはこの3曲入りアルバムでも国際的な雰囲気を保ち、あるはずのない愛を歌ったギリシャのレベティコの曲、クレズマー・パーティーのジャム、そして80年代のドイツのシンセサイザーをそれぞれリワークしている。 (インフォメーションより)』

It’s as if you’re diving deeper and deeper into the depths of the ocean and outer space—a deep, dope, monochrome, meditative, atmospheric blend of roots and dubwise elegance that also touches on techno-experimental sounds. The cover of Bob Marley’s classic “Sun Is Shining” is also serene and superb. The sound quality and volume are spot on. 9 tracks in total. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

A remix by our close friends, the Deep Dub & Bass duo Babe Roots from Turin, Italy—a track that could be described as hypnotically awakening “New Roots Slow-Mo Dub Techno”— Featuring “Run (Babe Roots Remix),” this is a monochromatic DUB & TECHNO masterpiece centered around a BPM of around 120, delivering a pitch-down, meditative, atmospheric, and d ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)ope sound. Includes a total of 8 tracks. A highly recommended masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Rotterdam-based label and agency 〈ON BOARD MUSIC〉, which gained momentum last year following its anniversary, shows no signs of slowing down. Swedish dance-acoustic artist DORISBURG, who delicately infused HUMAN SPACE MACHINE’s “Dan27” with dreamlike percussion and synthesis. Then there’s Italian prodigy LUIGI TOZZI, who transformed POLYGONIA’s “Ma ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)gnetic Force” into hypnotic dub techno. Plus, PSYK—head of NON SERIES—who has rearranged VERA LOGDANIDI’s “Water Bubble Floating In Space” from experimental electronics into modern techno with driving 4/4 beats. This is an intriguing project that pits one master of technique against another! Master craftsman NEEL’s remastering contributes to this meticulous reinterpretation. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

MALTE SCHUMANN—who has been a key figure in the UK bass music scene’s experimental subgenre “WELL STREET” under the name LOOP LF, and has also released left-field techno as CALDERA on labels such as “NUMMER MUSIC” and “KIMOCHI”—is launching “VERSUN,” a label themed around “fictional worlds”! To kick things off, the mastermind behind the project—MAL ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)TE SCHUMANN—takes the lead as CALDERA with the opener, “Today” (sample 1), a track that features an interplay of aquatic synth textures and percussion, shifting into a 4/4 rhythm midway through to create a relaxing, swaying vibe. TRAEVOR’s “Reef” (sample 2) showcases an organic tribal dance vibe with dub-style bass and marimba. Also featured is the minimal dub track “Marimba Dub” by the eccentric genius STREETFAXX, who has also made waves on avant-garde labels like 〈TAX FREE〉 and 〈STROOM〉. MALTE brings together a collection of left-field dance and dub tracks that embody his unique vision—healing yet full of individuality. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

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『Synaptic Cliffs proudly welcomes Annie Hall for her label debut. With the Future Sports EP, she once again expands the boundaries between machine funk, speculative sound design, and forward-thinking club music. Delivering her signature fusion of IDM, electro, fractured breakbeats and experimental electronics, she sculpts a metal ...Read morelic, highdefinition vision that feels as though it has been transmitted directly from centuries ahead. Future Sports imagines the sonic landscape of sport in the year 3024. In a future where society has paradoxically stripped itself back to the essentials, aesthetics have returned to the elegance and restraint of the 18th and 19th centuries. Amid this cultural shift, fencing has emerged as the defining global sport, elevated from historical discipline to mass obsession. Throughout the EP, the sounds of these future arenas become musical raw material: the sharp clash of advanced foils, the resonant impact of engineered protective gear, the tension of ritualized competition, and fragments of other, unnamed sports from a distant age. Annie Hall transforms these imagined athletic acoustics into intricate rhythmic structures and futuristic melodies, allowing the machinery and choreography of competition to shape the record's sonic identity. The result is a vivid soundtrack to a world yet to come - precise, kinetic, and unmistakably futuristic, where sport, technology and sound merge into a singular vision. Future Sports is both a speculative narrative and a club-ready statement from one of electronic music's most distinctive voices. As a special bonus, the EP features an animated picture label. When played at 45 RPM and viewed under a stroboscopic light operating at 9 Hz, the artwork comes alive, revealing a hidden motion sequence. Blurring the boundaries between sound, design and optical illusion, this kinetic visual layer extends the EP's futuristic narrative into the physical realm, transforming the record itself into an artifact from the year 3024. 5. VITAL SALES POINTS: " transparent turquoise vinyl " exclusive animated design by The Infamous Image Division " mastered by the infamous Mike Grinser』

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『Bridging the sound of two distinctive auteurs within modern electronic music, Exhale is the natural convergence of Batu and Donato Dozzy's revered, distinctive sonic signatures. With techno in the broadest sense as a framework, the pair have created an immersive listening experience that celebrates the flashpoint of inspira ...Read moretion and thrives on experimentation.

As Batu, Omar McCutcheon has made a huge impression on modern club music by channeling the soundsystem-rooted principles of dubstep into inventive mutations that defy easy categorisation. Donato Dozzy has been a leading figure in European techno since the mid 00s, helping pioneer a culture of deeply immersive, subtle dance music charged with ambient atmospheres. The pair first connected in Japan in 2019, discovering a mutual appreciation for each others' work and a curiosity about how their distinct sounds might intersect.

In February 2025 Batu visited Dozzy's studio in Rome. Within that Aladdin's cave of hardware, the pair mapped out a continuous, instinctive flow of sketches that became the bedrock of Exhale.

Between Dozzy's gear-focused practice and Batu's detailed software manipulations a dialogue emerged between the duo's distinct styles, making space for each other and learning along the path to a record both unique and innately connected to their respective musical legacies.

The eight fully-formed pieces that make up Exhale bear the hallmarks of both creators in equal measure. True to their musical mission, there are no one-dimensional approaches taken throughout Exhale. Transcendental sequences are laser-guided by kinetic drum science, and even the most bruising moments are balanced with a delicacy that leads straight to the heart of both producers' profound appeal. The album that has emerged feels like an honest, instinctive celebration of Batu and Dozzy's respective strengths, made all the sharper in unison. 』

More than just jingles, these tracks serve as a space for musical experimentation; though composed solely of intros, build-ups, and DJ name calls, they overwhelm the listener with their sheer volume of information and intensity. It’s a raw, vivid expression—just a few seconds long—that imprints the identity of the crew and the community, capturing ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Adachi)territorial pride, rivalries, humor, pride, and the self-expression of female DJs. The mix by Akira Umeda, a Brazilian experimental musician well-known here at *Lugar Alto*, makes it even more intense. With references to *Star Wars* and sports commentary—even cheap sound effects—flying by at a dizzying pace, this is a powerful work that combines archival value with addictive appeal. It embodies the DIY spirit reminiscent of UK pirate radio while offering an even more vivid and chaotic experience of Brazil’s unique sound culture. A must-listen for fans of *Death Is Not The End*. Highly recommended!!! (Original Japanese text by Adachi)

FÉLICIA ATKINSON,LUCY RAILTON,PERILA,SARAH DAVACHIらが名を連ねるカセットエディション”DOCUMENTING SOUND”から変化球、意外にもDJ PLEADが登場！全編にわたりヤマハのキーボード”PSR-A350”のオリエンタルを使用。過去作と比較してもじっとり遅い速度とパーカッシブに刻んだダンスホールリディム。そこに自身のルーツであるレバノン伝統音楽を邂逅させたオルタナティブなダンスホール〜ダウンテンポトラックス！マスタリングはRASHAD BECKER。 (Akie)

Featuring the rich, romantic harmonies first showcased on the 2021 label anniversary 7-inch single, this special album captures a snapshot of PT MUSIK’s evolution as they navigated a major turning point in their lives following that release. Created using whatever tools were at hand—including cell phones and tablets—even as personal relationships a ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)nd computer systems broke down. Characterized by the beauty of melodies and harmonies that reflect the artist’s inner emotions, tracks like “Lembranças” (sample 1)—where light keyboard layers dance over a supple beat—and the keyboard-driven dance tracks “Não Acredito” and “Leave Me Alone” showcase a level of raw emotional expression rarely seen even in PRÍNCIPE’s work. It’s a masterpiece that combines a groove heavy enough to really get your heart pumping with a high level of listenability. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

While the first release—a compilation of tracks from the label’s inaugural Kuduro compilation, “Vol. 1”—generated a huge buzz, this new release features tracks unearthed directly from the crew’s archives. And the majority of the tracks are previously unreleased tracks produced in 2007! From DJ NK’s masterpiece “Semba Do Zagaza”—a unique fusion of U ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)KF and Digital Steppers—to the minimal, driving kuduro track “Macongos Graves” by DJ MARFOX and DJ NERVOSO. As with the first release, this album captures the raw, visceral sound of the prototype Príncipe-style kuduro—a style that’s now on the verge of becoming an academic subject—achieved primarily using the old-school drum loop software FruityLoops. This is a precious release that luxuriously compiles and brings together these tracks. As always, each copy features a one-of-a-kind, hand-drawn back cover. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Awesome!!! Three tracks brimming with excitement and timeless allure! "Stargate" (sample 1) features a variety of percussion that pulsates like living creatures through tribal techno breakbeats; "Teleported" (sample 2), a masterpiece of snake-charming, shamanic tribal techno breaks; and the percussive, tribal, polyrhythmic, and mystical "Atlas4088" ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA) (sample 3)—this release perfectly captures three tracks, each guaranteed to get the dance floor moving instantly. *Please note that the jacket has a tear on the spine from when it arrived, so we are offering it at a discounted price. We appreciate your understanding. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

サウンド・デザインされた空間的音響もダブワイズも非常に心地いい、ヘヴィーウェイト・ディープなSFスピリチュアル・ダークサイド・ダブステップ極上トラック（sample1）！！グレイト！！！
世界中のフロアを熱狂させてきたというサウンドシステム・キラーなストンプ・チューンSide-B「Low Tek」（sample2）もサブベース・エレガントに強力。
Mala、Youngsta、J:Kenzo、Distance、Mantraといった面々からのサポート！！ (コンピューマ)

BLACK ACRE's 100th release. The dubstep style of the late 2000s, in which the individual personalities of the two artists are exhibited, is reconstructed in a jazz-influenced half-step style, plus a science fiction abstract hip-hop universe with brilliant melodic melodies of electric piano and echoes of echoes, which is a unique originality that tr ...Read more (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)anscends categorization and is filled with a session that is a play between the margins and intervals, and a floor-focused effect. The result is dubstep future jazz that transcends categorization and is full of unique originality.
The modern dubwise dubstep meditative A2 "Deep Harbour ft. Alfa Mist (Misty Bay Mix)" (sample2), the drum 'n bass breaks delicate and introspective B1 "Deep Harbour ft. Alfa Mist (Misty Bay Mix)" (sample 2), and the rough and rugged B2 "Deep Harbour ft. (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

This is the second 10" remix of a track from Bristol roots reggae/dub duo DUBKASM 2018 album "Rastrumentals Brazil Roots Connection"! (It's called RAS03, but it's remix part 2.) (Original Japanese text by COMPUMA)

Out on London label PIRATE CUTS! It opens with "Obsessed" (sample1), an ultra-cool mid-tempo shuffler led by smooth jazzy keys and topped with vocals that carry a message, and continues with cuts like "Got Everything" (sample2), where dusty drums and a full-bodied bassline cut through a humid, mellow mood. It carries on the classic garage sound whi ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)le never falling into mere imitation, presenting an exquisite style all its own. Vinyl only! (Original Japanese text by Akie)

A second installment that combines and cross-pollinates four elements: reggae sound system culture, tribal rhythms, dub techno and contemporary bass music! Our pick is "Twenty Plus" (sample1), where richly textured drums and percussion dance against a backdrop of softly levitating synth ambience — the vivid movement of that percussion is something ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)you'll want to experience on a system. The willingness to ignore formats also hits hard, from "Dead Space" (sample2), which breaks the rhythm down into avant-garde abstraction, to "Ghost Notes (Watkins Group-Tempest Dub)" (sample3), an ambient dub piece where sub-bass rumbles through a subspace meticulously crafted from electronics. (Original Japanese text by Akie)