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Our first premiere of the week comes from India-based Midnight Traffic as he serves up the first instalment of his new Option Paralysis series. We premiere 'Thaamara’, a moody electro cut that is oozing with bubbling textures and bone-shattering 808 grooves. Midnight Traffic is the alias of Hyderabad based Producer/ DJ, Rishi. He has been producing music for over 8 years now, with frequent releases on Indian label Qilla Records and imprints like Berlin based Charybdis and The God’s Planet from Italy, to name a few. Midnight Traffic's signature sound is a captivating fusion of techno's darkest depths enriched with modern sound design, hypnotic rhythms, and deep elements that possess a cerebral pull. The “Option Paralysis” series aims to showcase Midnight Traffic’s quest to experiment with his production process by limiting the tools of creation at his disposal. In a world saturated with endless choices and advanced digital tools, it's easy to become overwhelmed by the multitude of options. The concept of th

We premiere new music from up-and-coming techno producer Skenna. We feature ‘To The Moon’, a trance-infused techno track that blends 90’s nostalgia with contemporary psy experiments. We feature the third instalment of the Partygate series on Londam Records. Skenna rolls through with a two-track EP that showcases his ability to merge contrasting sounds and package them into a club-ready package. ‘Raveman’ blends techno and trance together in a deeply hypnotic fashion, while still keeping am eye on big room sounds. It brings a deep and unearthly energy, similar to music made for film, but designed for warehouses ‘To The Moon’ has a more heads-down gritty vibe, but Skenna keeps his finger on a futuristic tip as he prepares a concoction of dizzying drones and anathematic arps. Straight-to-the-point driving drums and hand-in-the-air style breakdowns make this a real stand-out from the EP, and a favourite for DJs. Skenna -------------- SC: @alfonsvs_fluxus IG: www.instagram.com/alfonsvs_/ Four Four Magazine 
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We premiere new music from Glasgow-based duo Céleste as they ready their latest release on Transition. The dynamic pairing conjures up an elated trance groove that pays homage to the fun-loving spirit of Scotland’s rave scene throughout the naughties. Glasgow-based Céleste are at the epicentre of a new generation of Glaswegian ravers, producers and DJs focused on bringing the joy back to their hallowed dancefloors and basement clubs. The pairing has become hometown favourites from holding residencies across two of Glasgow’s most established clubs Sub Club and The Berkley Suite. The duo have carved out a distinctive sound that is characterised by infectious rolling grooves, trance-fueled energy and tongue-in-cheek styled edits. With a treasure trove of unreleased music in their arsenal, the duo are locked and loaded with an amalgamation of genre-bending tracks that are set to launch their career into the dance music stratosphere. We premiere their latest offering, ‘UFO II’, a blistering trance groove that s

We premiere new music from Cork native Kerrie as she returns to her Dark Machine Funk imprint for its 4th release. We feature ‘Low End Behaviour’, a trembling bass-heavy techno weapon that leans cut-throat modular synth work and stomping percussive grooves. Cork native, Manchester based Kerrie returns to her Dark Machine Funk imprint with a four-track EP in her analogue techno style with industrial sounds and dystopian atmosphere. The latest release follow’s up two releases on James Ruskin‘s Blueprint label. Already a respected DJ who plays regularly across Europe and other parts of the world, she has played everywhere from Berghain in Berlin to the Freedom Medellín festival in Colombia. Kerrie has also been showcasing her art is a live capacity as she swaps the decks for hardware synthesisers and drum machines. We premiere ‘Low End Behaviour’ from her latest offering on Dark Machine Funk. The brooding techno tool see’s Kerrie go deep into her modular set-up, creating kaleidoscopic resonant leads, syncopat

This week's entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Dublin-based DJ and promoter Spek. Having started his musical journey a mere year ago the talented up-and-comer has done an impressive job at turning promoters heads across the city by means of winning various mix competitions for collectives in the city. Showcasing his funky style that is dedicated to sounds of the past in the process. Next up on the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series is Spek. The talented newcomer has already made a firm mark with numerous shows in the short span that he's been spinning at clubs in the city. Playing for parties like Slither, Somewhere Else and his own party Mystery Events in venues such as Cellar, Wigwam and Farrier & Draper in the process, where he showcased his in-depth mixing quality. His sound draws clear inspiration from the golden era of techno Spek does a fantastic job of fusing the old with the new in this mix as he features artists such as Dylan Fogarty, Cult, Jon10, DJ Swisherman, Funk Assa

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We premiere new music from emerging Dublin producer RUANAIDH as the young artist releases his debut track, ‘Shamisen Break’. The youngster blends leftfield percussive grooves with hard-edged techno grit to create an introspective club track that defies genre. RUANAIDH, the moniker of Dublin-based DJ Richie Rooney, is an exciting and innovative force in Dublin’s electronic music scene. Favouring a blend of bouncy rave and techno tunes, but also not shy to veer into ghetto, electro, jungle and bass, Ruanaidh tends to blur the lines of genre, and never stick to one sound. His versatility has earned him slots in many of Dublin’s finest venues, including Index, Wigwam, The Sound House, Bow Lane Social Club and many more. Additionally, he has held down support slots for big names like LaLa, Prozak, and Prince Prada. Making moves in the post-lockdown Dublin scene the past 2 years, and constantly exploring music for far longer, he is an exciting DJ to watch and will only rise further. The young artist now present

We premiere a special mix from Belfast heroes Hotline as they provide the 217th Local Selection Mix made up entirely of their own productions. The mix spans house, techno, trance and more, weaving through gritty warehouse cuts alongside sun-kissed festival weapons. Hotline first drew ravers’ attention with their residency at Shine; it was here that they cut their teeth in Belfast’s dance music scene. Since then, the duo has played at a variety of venues across the country, releasing a plethora of self-released singles that have garnered them cult status and praise from some of the most intriguing names in dance music. The genre-bending DJs are committed to having fun both behind the booth and within the studio, the pair refuse to commit to genre limitations or put themselves in a box. Their time as residents with Shine has seen them support all manner of DJs and play in a variety of scenarios, whether it’s a heaving basement or warmup slot at The Telegraph, Hotline are committed to letting their intuition l

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We feature new music from South African based BNinjas as he presents his latest release the ‘Shake EP’ on Dealt With Records. We host the premiere for ‘We Could’, a lush deep house exursion that leans on breezy organ chords, rolling bass grooves and silky percussive grooves. BNinjas (pronounced BEE-Ninjas), hails from the northwestern township of Kagiso – which translates to ‘Peace’. The realtively new name in house music, represemnts a new era for the genre, coming from where could argue is the new epicentre of deep house, South Africa. The unmistakable hallmark of BNinjas’ artistry lies in his ability to craft deep house soundscapes that defy convention. Characterized by distortions, atmospheric elements, and an experimental edge, his compositions exude an organic aura that captivates listeners. This distinctive feat is no small achievement in the modern world of house music, setting him apart as a true innovator. BNinjas’ Shake EP represents a boundless voyage through the realms of deep house, where he

We premiere new music from from rising Irish techno producer Black Traffic IRE as he features on Reboot Records with a 5-track EP. We premiere ‘Guess Who’s Back’, a hardcore tinged techno weapon that is made to shatter warehouses. Black Traffic returns to Reboot Records IRE with a full-fledged hardcore laced EP titled “All Of The Lights”. The 5 track offering is comprised of heavy hitting orginal techno weapons, specifically designed to make dancefloors quake. The youngster delivers a high octane 5 tracker that merges contemporary hard techno sounds with classic rave energy. “We have been working on this EP over the last 4 months. We feel like it really shows my growth as an artist in terms of my sound and we wanted to represent that with both the track selection and album artwork. I started out making edits just like the title track and those edits really gave my career a massive boost. But, I wanted this EP to show my more technical side as a producer, especially in the harder side of dance music. I like

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Hydra and his productions are an attempt to awaken the tribal and primitive instincts that sleeps in each of us. Oldschool groove techno combined with playful dub and jazz elements brings us back to the spirit of the 90s and 00s. His sets are direct crowd-galvanizers with technical and forward-thinking blends of grooves featuring loops of his own production. His new single „STRUDEL" is a perfect addition to his arsenal of tracks with its bouncy bass and funky percussions. HydraOnTheBeat -------------- SChttps://soundcloud.com/hydraonthebeat IG: https://www.instagram.com/hydraonthebeat/ Four Four Magazine 
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We feature new music from Simplexia Records as UrbnMowgli steps up with a six track EP accompanied by three originals and three reworks. We premiere Cyberflex’s remix as the enigmatic Berlin producer serves up an squelching electro rework that sounds like the soundtrack to dystopian nightmare. German electronic producer UrbnMowgli features on Simplexia Records for a striking debut on the label. The young producer has been carving out a name for himself as he seamlessly crafts music that defies genre expectations and has a talent for creating epic anthems while staying faithful to his infatuation with working his broken rhythms. The six track EP see’s UrbnMowgli join label and party Simplexia for the first time. The crew have been hosting underground parties since 2017 and releasing music since 2020. With releases from Vince Void, Francesco T, Naux and more, the label has been honing in on a euphoric and kaleidoscopic sound that challenges genre limitations. We premiere Berlin-based Cyberflex‘s remix as the

We premiere new music from Dublin-based Oaklee as the up & coming producer serves a dreamy free download. ‘Colour TV’ is a rolling house groove that pays ode to 90’s deep house, leaning heavily on low-end funk and trance-licked euphoria, while a poignant vocal ties the composition together. Rising through the ranks of The Camden Academy, studying under the watchful eye of Pusher, Oaklee has been carving out a name for himself in Dublin’s house music scene. Possessing shrewd ear for the house of yesteryear, the young producer strives to bring flavours of Chicago into music that is very much rooted around his hometown of Dublin. The relatively new name has been turning heads within the last twelve months, reaching a number of milestones in his career, from having his unreleased played on Rinse FM by Belfast native Holly Lester to receiving support from Hammer on BBC Radio 1, the budding producer has been ticking all the right boxes for a new producer on the scene. With new music forthcoming on Homage New York

We premiere new music from Toronto based modular synth artist and DJ WeTurnToRed also known as Shamanta Chandran. We premiere ‘Deeper High’, an electro bumper that see’s the Canadian based artist nod her head to Detroit influences while intertwining her South Indian roots. WeTurnToRed (a.k.a. Shamanta Chandran), a Toronto modular synth artist and DJ, gears up to release her latest EP Rogue Planet, a new offering that highlights that reflects her early life experiences as a South Asian immigrant who traveled from the Middle East to North America. Taking its title and leading theme of otherness from her late nights tuned into Youtube space channels, it spans ‘90s electronica, dub techno and an experimental nod to South Indian classical music featuring her aunt’s vocals. Coming via Toronto label Cosmic Resonance, it follows her inclusion in Planet E’s Detroit Love compilation series, MSTRKRFT’s ORO Records, and Detroit imprint PITS. A Syrian-born, Tamil-Canadian, Shamanta recalls often feeling like an outsider

We premiere new brute-force industrial techno as Tresor resident Esther Dune steps up to remix Dutch producer Harmoniser. The high-octane track is jammed with hypnotic arpeggios, metallic sound effects, striking kick drums and gritty percussive rhythms. Dutch purveyor of dark industrial rhythms,Harmoniser, features on Nijmegen based, Krachtvoer. Run by Kracht, the label has been home to a number of skilled industrial producers including KAYLAH, Olēka, Egotik, and more. Harmoniser now joins the fold with a six-track EP comprised of three originals and three remixes from Esther Dune, CYNKT, and label head Kracht. We feature Berlin-based Ether Dune’s refix as she showcases another high-class remix. Dune’s proficient skills as a DJ have landed her in privileged positions in Berlin’s capital as she’s earned residency’s at the mighty Tresor, Gegen Berlin & Intergalactic FM. Esther also regularly throws down at Pornceptual, De School, Unter NYC, Paradigm, Freerotation Festival, Elevator Shanghai, Panorama Bar to n

We premiere new techno from one of the most exciting dance music producers coming out of Los Angles right now, 1morning. The rising star releases his debut EP on Fixed Rhythms, showing his innovative production techniques as he harnesses a loop-driven sound that is oozing with 90’s flair & syncopated funk. LA based 1morning has been turning heads within the American techno scene as of late, and he’s set his sights on conquering European dancefloors. A recent stint on Hör alongside some dates around Europe and some notable appearances across Basement New York, Nowadays and more have been impressing dancers and promoters alike. The young producer has only sprinkled a small bit of music across the techno world but his debut self-released EP ‘TRANSITIONS’ was the perfect introduction to his vintage and locked groove style of production. 1morning also boasts a forthcoming split EP with Irish native Céilí on his impront Mála Ádh. Taking inspiration from the likes of Robert Armani, DJ Rush, and more, he captures a

We premiere new music from Irish techno mainstay Offtrack as he presents his 8 track album on his Circuit Structure Records imprint. We feature ‘Discolouration’ a slick entry into the world of minimalistic techno that leans on intricate rhythms and syncopated synth lines through this dizzying locked groove. Mullingar native Thomas Kimurray (Offtrack) has become a staple in the Irish techno scene within recent years through his work with Labworks as well as earning his stripes as a DJ across the country. Thomas’s skills in the booth has seen him share with some of techno’s most revered acts including; Sunil Sharpe, Paula Temple, Tommy Holohan, Cailín and more. Offtrack’s 8 track LP, A journey through loop-driven hypnotic techno with a 90s taste. Each track showcases Offtrack’s masterful production skills, combining rich intricate rhythms and pulsating basslines to create a immersive listening experience. The album’s seamless blend of rhythm, atmosphere, textures and hypnotic melodies creates a captivating li

We premiere some new deep and driving techno from Bristol based, Kelvin Belton on Transhuman Society. ‘Matter’ is a tunnelling techno trip that glides through spiralling string sections, futuristic synth sequneces and dynamic drum grooves. We feature new music coming on ‘Trasy – Transhuman Society‘. Trasy stands for Transhuman Society Transhumanism is a philosophical school of thought that seeks to extend the limits of human possibilities, whether intellectual, physical, or psychological, through the use of technological processes. The interests and values of humanity are seen as a commitment to progress. This latest EP on the label includes 6 original tracks from Kelvin Bolton, alongisde 1 remix from the revered producer, Casual Treatment. While in the originals Kelvin is introducing us his highly intense bass driven and more mystical mood with hypnotic loops and Big Room 90s techno, the remix is focusing more on a clean but intense rhythmic section building up blessed grooves. We premiere ‘Matter’ one of