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)

American-born Palestinian Maher Daniel, now based in Spain, heads up 〈The Other Side〉 and collaborates with a wide range of artists out of the minimal house scene. This is his first 12-inch since the trilogy with Ricardo, a team-up with Vancouver's charismatic Jay Tripwire. Dope sounds. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

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)

A new release from Italian veranda dub techno artist MARCO CASSANELLI has arrived via 〈ALT DUB〉. Led by the title track “Visions” (sample 1)—a deep dub techno track where a light, crisp kick drum pairs perfectly with soft, undulating synth ambience and sharp high-end—the release also features “Free To Fly” (sample 3), where a rhythmically bouncy ba ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ssline syncs with the synthesizer, and the standout track “Absolute” (sample 2), which features sweet female vocals—this release is sure to appeal not only to dub techno fans but also to followers of deep house and tech house. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Catalogue number 3 from Leeds, UK-based DREAM SPACE, also known for its MILES J PARALYSIS release! Host of the legendary "FAR AWAY" party back home in LA and a talent who has delivered work through heavyweights like INTERNASJONAL and LIVE AT ROBERT JOHNSON in addition to the above, COOPER SAVER makes a solo comeback. From "Depths Of Realit" (sample ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)1), which docks a driving acid bassline to synth design radiating cosmic mystique with high-toned brilliance, to "Glider" (sample2), layering a bottom end built on tribal percussion with a synthscape that spreads a sense of openness out in all directions. A worldview drawn with aesthetic sensibility plus groove power born from a real understanding of the dancefloor — quality as expected. (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)

Following the reissue of number 3, the cult techno classic played by QUEST and BEN SIMS, hard-to-find number 26 returns by popular demand! PLAYER is now a JON NUCCLE solo project, but it originally drew attention with MIKE HUMPHRIES and MARK TURNER on board. Led by "Player 026 B1" (sample1), which drops a bouncing funk bassline into a relentless lo ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)op of short, chopped guitar phrases, this record fuses techno, hip-hop sampling culture and disco. Still beloved by top DJs — don't miss this chance. (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)

MD (Marvin Dash), whose 2025 release on WORKSHOP came as quite a surprise. Experimental sequencing in the classic Frankfurt-scene manner — think LOSOUL — paired with a glossy house sheen. A remastered reissue of a masterpiece. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

The 18th outing on KIA's 〈ANIMALIA〉, a label whose roster has included the likes of LOU KARSH and COMMAND D. Kicking off with "Saense" (sample1), which docks a bouncing bassline onto staccato drum percussion, the record unfolds a series of rhythm experiments steeped in the essence of dub. From the mutant acid-laced minimal tribal breakbeat of "Exta ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)rnel" (sample2) on out, the craftsmanship in the rhythms and textures is astonishing. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

After 15 years of behind-the-scenes production work, he finally steps into the spotlight with a solo EP! It opens with "Sluhay & Dyakuy" (sample1), where a dub-inflected bassline unfolds over crisp drums, mysterious bells drifting through as it probes a deep mood; then comes "Taxi Clearance" (sample2), whose swing-laden hat loop tickles a plump bas ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)s; and finally "Any Word Should Suit" (sample3), a high-humidity minimal cut loaded with trippy effects and vocal hooks reminiscent of early VILLALOBOS. A minimal trip that seems like it should exist but doesn't, calming you with its surreal design. The first press sold out before we could even write a word about it — a rare repress for BASIC MOVES, which tells you all you need to know. Don't sleep on this one. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Up to now, the pair had only put out a self-released cassette, "view," in 2020, distributed by hand and through a handful of shops, and their activities were likewise confined to their everyday orbit: sessions at Harikuyamaku's studio, session-based live sets at local Okinawan events. The release of Bitowa - Septemba EP on this label in January 202 ...Read more5 opened the door to deeper ties between Okinawa and Hachioji, leading directly to this record. The tracks here weren't mapped out in advance either; they're built on sounds that emerged during sessions, with Harikuyamaku layering top-end textures over Bitowa's beats using mainly the Buchla synthesizer, treated with spatial effects to yield techno with an incantatory air. Mastering engineer Pole is a perfect match for dubby material, and this time around the running time per side was deliberately kept short to eliminate as many cutting constraints as possible \u2014 a spec decided with one priority in mind: shaking the dance floor with the highest possible sound quality and optimal volume.

A trilogy titled "Subtract Infinity." An experiment for the dancefloor. Five tracks built around the theme of dub. (Original Japanese text by Saito)

After a gap between releases the style feels a little different this time, but here's a minimal experiment from OUXH, who has previously appeared on 〈LKR RECORDS〉 and 〈SALT MINES〉. From "A Word from Daheim" (sample1), built on coldly automatic beats with stimulating electronics and eerie vocal samples woven in, the record pays homage to the sounds ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)that flourished at the turn of the millennium in the minimal-tech-to-microhouse era, yet remains wholly its own. Definitely one to hear on vinyl. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Eleven tracks in all, including "Slow Motion" (sample_1) with its beautiful, kaleidoscopically unfolding synth chord work, plus "The Level" (sample_2) and "Won't Forget" (sample_3), with their crisply snapping snares, chopped woodwinds and keys, and dizzying shuffle rhythms — a masterpiece that will captivate everyone from electronica listeners to ...Read more (Original Japanese text by AYAM)cut-up, glitch and minimal fans. A commemorative edition marking its 10th anniversary, pressed on 2LP black-and-white splatter vinyl. (Original Japanese text by AYAM)

From the opening cut "Se upp I backen" (sample1) by the brilliant DORISBURG — a producer behind numerous classics for JOHN TALABOT's 〈HIVERN DISCS〉, the esteemed 〈PHONICA〉 and his own solo output — this is stunning stuff: emotionally piercing melodic writing paired with dancefloor-minded percussive drums, leaving a powerful impression that could we ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)ll turn it into a floor anthem. On the flip, HUMAN SPACE MACHINE's "Lore" (sample2) ventures into classic progressive territory, dropping a driving groove over a dramatic synthscape. Short supply, and already sold out at the distributor. *Limited to one copy per customer. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

The A-side comes from POLYGONIA, a talent who has leapt to the forefront of the club scene with singles on MULE MUSIQ, BAMBE and ara, plus a full-length last year on the mighty DEKMANTEL: "Black Swords" (sample1) moves from liquid minimal synth loops and echoes of staccato bouncing kicks into a deftly executed breakbeat section ushered in by mystic ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)al synths. TAMMO HESSELINK, the man who defines the "Mantis" series on Dutch techno institution DELSIN, appears on the B-side under his MELATONIN MAN alias with "Timeless Time" (sample2), attacking with boosted acid under the influence of punkish rave electro. Even within the 4/4 format, the rhythm engineering and groove control are anything but straightforward. Already sold out at the distributor — don't sleep. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

MATA DISK, the rising talent discovered by the cutting-edge electronic label 〈NOUS'KLAER AUDIO〉, is making a comeback! The title track “MindBoggle” (sample 1) features a minimalist design focused on a solid, pared-down sound and the bouncy elasticity of the bass. Also featured is “South Star” (sample 3), a deep-style minimal tech track where the sy ...Read more (Original Japanese text by Akie)nthesizer lends a languid, sentimental tone. The realistic soundscapes and razor-sharp dance grooves stand out precisely because of the minimalist approach. (Original Japanese text by Akie)

Corpus Delicti EP is the first vinyl release from Mazlika, a Tokyo-based track maker and DJ who is also active as a dancer. Mazlika began producing tracks in 2017 and has since self-released albums via Bandcamp and streaming services, following up in 2023 with the cassette album "Texture and Physics." Dance has been the center of Mazlika's life sin ...Read morece childhood, and today, under the name Jasmine, they pursue their own "movement" through free motion unbound by existing forms or styles — what's generally called physical expression or contemporary dance. The music follows suit: a rhythmic sensibility that roams freely across the time axis without being tied to the concept of meter, paired with sonic textures that keep the listener's ears on edge, suggesting the possibility of sound that is abstract yet still functions as BODY MUSIC. Mastering/cutting by the master craftsman POLE gives the highs a finer delicacy and lets the lows dive deeper. A record we'd also recommend trying out at 33 RPM.
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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)