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We premiere music from one of the leading names within techno today, Alarico. The Primal Instinct Records boss returns to SHDW & Obscure’s fabled imprint Mutual Rytm with an eight track EP, blending with his signature groove with new exceptional sound design and sharp minimalistic techniques. Alarico is back on Mutual Rytm with his ‘Drops Of You’ EP. The Italian’s return to SHDW & Obscure Shape‘s imprint see’s him breaks new territory once again as he flexes a wealth of intricate production technqiues across eight dancefloor armed tracks. The Milan-based artist Alarico has firmly established himself as one of the leading names within techno in recent years. Taking inspiration from the harder realms of techno from the 90s, he adds his own quirky rhythms and quickened sense of groove to showcase his modern take on the genre. He is one of the few new techno producers that has really a unique sound and charisma within his tracks. Using occult samples and granular synthesis to his full advantage the young produc

We premiere new music from Belfast party starters Hotline as they debut on Homage New York with a 5-track split EP with Housecat alongside a strong remix from fellow Irish man Pagan. We feature ‘Ex’s’ a sun-kissed techno track that leans into vintage trance euphoria while also paying service to Belfast’s rave scene. Hotline first caught ravers attention through their residency at at Shine, it’s here where they cut their teeth in Belfast’s dance music circuit. Since then, the duo has performed at numerous venues across the country, releasing a slew of self-released singles that have earned them cult status and acclaim from some of the most intriguing names in dance music. On the twenty-fourth release for New York based label HOMAGE, the Irish duo have teamed up with frequent collaborator Housecat, a DJ & producer who also pulls influences from techno and trance with the adrenaline meter turned up to 100. We premiere ‘Ex’s’ a sizzling big-room techno anthem that pulls inspiration from hazey trance & prog war

We premiere some new high-octane techno from Galway based up & comer DUPUY. The young producer serves up a blistering trance infused techno track that is hand-crafted for big stages. We welcome Donegal native DUPUY to the Four Four Premiere series as he unleashes his latest no-hold-barred techno weapon. Best known for his DJ skills as apart of the duo Benson and Wedges, DUPUY has been making a name for himself, playing shows across Ireland. The duo is hailed for their high-octane sets, which feeds into DUPUY’s vision for his fresh alias. Having frequently played across Donegal, Galway, and Vancouver the young DJ is well versed in what can ignite a dancefloor, and his DUPUY alias is dedicated to dancefloor destruction. His latest release is the perfect sonic embodiment of is his mission with DUPUY, hard-laced, euphoric and raw. Frenergy comes racing in at a relentless 145bpm, and it’s got one goal, to pulverise dancefloors. It comes packed with powerful punchy stabs, driving basslines, and ethereal female v

Next up as part of the Local Selection series is talented producer and DJ, Olympias. Her live and DJ sets are inspired by dub, deep house and techno, creating a warm and hypnotic sound which can be heard throughout this mix. Having grown up in Dublin, Olympias was drawn to the nightclub scene and began to learn about DJing at after-parties. She began playing piano from the age of 6, which saw her first foray into gigging playing piano bars in Dublin. Her skills behind the decks brought her to perform in clubs such as Radion and Sugarfactory in Amsterdam as well as shows in Hong Kong, Thailand, Germany, Italy, Spain and the US. She had a residency in Dublin with Division at Pygmalion and her radio show on InsomniaFM aired to thousands of listeners, earning her a spot after Chris Liebing’s AM/FM podcast. In recent years, she decided to focus more on music production, taking on a course with Elevator Program, and releasing her first EP 'Black Bird' with their label. She kept her training going and started 1

We premiere new music from rising techno producer Malditavista as they presents his latest release ‘Thor Lost Eye’. Malditavista’s latest release interwines nordic melodies with hypnotic techno rhythms to create a ritualistic club tool. Malditavista is a rising Techno artist that crafts themselves on creating a unique blend of hypnotic and industrial techno sounds, but also doesn’t let genre define their output. Their tracks are characterised by forcefully beats, distorted synths, and atmospheric textures that create a haunting and immersive atmosphere on the dancefloor. As a visionary audiovisual creator, Malditavista looks to goes beyond sound and create something that touches on textures & atmospheres, layering off-kilter samples with dark and heaving techno. The rising producer seamlessly fuses music with visual experiences, in an aim to make an immersive creative experience. ‘Thors Lost Eye’ see’s Malditavista blend nordic voices and big-room techno for a mind-bending trip. This is a deep dive into re

We premiere new music from Scottish hardgroove mechanic Arta Fact as he joins French imprint Thump Out Traxx for their sixth VA release. ‘Connection’ is a high-octane techno tool that is oozing with classic dub-techno flavour while also remaining funk-fuelled & playful. Parisian label Thump Out Traxx have been riding high within recent years, releasing a number of esteemed VA’s with music coming from David Moleon, DJ Ogi, Balrog, Isaiah, Concrete DJz, The Chronics and more. Label bosses Bours? & OFFËNSIV have long been pushing a groove focussed brand of techno, representing a new sound from the French capital. Their latest VA offering see’s music from Arta Fact, Bours?, Jon10, Loskatt, Outer909, & West Code. The EP pays homage to the mid 00’s style of techno that swept through Europe, yet takes massive influence from Latin sounds, often finding the style referred to as tribal techno or as Ben Sims coined it, Hardgroove. Jarring percussion, unapologetic filter-sweeps, cheeky vocal chops, and funk-laced bassl

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We premiere new music from Italian techno stalwarts Boston 168 as they unleash their Gigantia EP on Ellen Allien’s BPitch label. We feature ‘Hit By The Star’ an ethereal acid-soaked club tool that perfectly soundtracks a hazy festival sunrise. The Turin-based techno duo Boston 168 serve up a four-track EP of unfiltered techno euphoria on Ellen Allien‘s fabled BPitch imprint. Gigantia, slated for release on September 1st, expands on the sonic palette they’ve explored over three prior EPs on BPitch, as well as a 2019 debut on the widely tipped sub label UFO Inc. Having begun their musical explorations independently, old friends Sergio Pace and Vincenzo Ferramosca began making music together in 2014, birthing what would then become their highly acclaimed moniker of Boston 168 (a nod to the address of their first ever studio). Building a name for themselves from an expansive strain of techno with vast spatialities, the duo’s organic approach to production has guided their musical output ever since. With a pench

We’ve new music coming from rising producer Yak 40 as he releases his latest single ‘Swirls’. His new release comes in the form of a euphoric house groove that is bursting with resonant arpeggios, ethereal pads and crisp drums. We present new music from Yak 40, a.k.a. Egor Antoshchenko. The fresh name within the electronic music scene has been turning heads with releases like “Made In Nepal” and “Clapping,” which have ranged beyond ambient, techno, and house. The producer crafts a singular trip through sound waves using organic and ethereal soundscapes and sound design. The producer developed a love for electronic music early on, listening to artists like Matthew Herbert, Four Tet, Aphex Twin, and The Orb. His love for dubby ambiences and organic sounds, his music has naturally become extremely varied and genre bending. What unites his divergent compositions is ability to create emotional depth through music. We premiere is latest recent release, Swirls, an high-octane house track that is oozing with delig

We feature new music from Alan Martin as he debuts on Tekno4life Records. The seasoned producer turns his heads towards rolling big-room sounds as he conjures a trance licked piece of dancefloor driven techno. Alan Martin returns to our premiere series, further vindicating his prowess in the studio within recent times, however his journey into electronic music began much earlier. His path towards electronic music began in 2006, when his father introduced him to the Technics SL1200 and records. The youngster soon began experimenting with his home setup and released some quality mixes and podcasts. Alan then got his own set of Gemini turntables before transitioning to digital a few years later. Alan began writing music around in 2009 using FL Studio. Early projects are laced with strong relics of the Irish rave scene, as Alan took influence from hardhouse, trance and rave. Alan later went down the house & techno rabbit-hole, drawing inspiration from the European scene. We premiere Alan’s latest release ‘Dys

We premiere new music from Canoe label boss and ‘Adonis resident Nyra as he returns to his imprint with his latest single ‘Happy Highs’. Nyra keeps the sun-soaked house vibes coming as we approach the final days of summer, providing an uplifting piano anthem that was made for festival stages. London-based DJ/producer Nyra has been carving his own path on the underground since 2008, with his celebrated parties in hometown Sheffield, drawing guests including Ben UFO and Steffi. A move to London, and career switch from professional cyclist saw his profile rise further, with releases on labels including Secretsundaze and Domino, alongside his own imprint, Canoe – ‘Happy Highs’ being the respected label’s 15th release. Nyra goes big on ‘Happy Highs’, an infectious piano house cut that’s impossible to resist. Bright, uplifting and belting, it’s already been sending ravers into meltdown during the festival road-tests and is perfect for an end of summer tear up. “With Happy Highs, I wanted to create a track that

Our second premiere of the day comes from Rave Residence boss Cameron Glasgow as he features on his own imprint. ‘No More Tears’ is a sun-kissed rave anthem that leans on 90’s trance elements while still clutching onto blooming deep-house grooves. Hailing from Belfast, Cameron Glasgow has made a name for himself within the UK & Irish club scene. Dedicated to pushing new and emerging talent, the youngster represent a new generation of DJs and producers, blissfully blurring the lines between genres and breaking down barriers for newer name within the scene. The youngster is best known for his label Rave Residence which has built up a stellar reputation for shining a light on talented emerging artists within rave culture. To date, they have amassed 2m+ streams in tandem with their rapidly growing rave community on social media over half a million members. The label celebrates it’s 21st release with a single from their very own founder Cameron Glasgow. ‘No More Tears’ is a triumphant anthem that crosses border

We premiere new music from Dutch artist La Vie Sauvage as he turns his head to cavernous and slow-burning industrial rhythms on his new album ‘Sauvage’. We feature ‘Cold Sweat’ a twisted industrial rhythm from the depths of hell as La Vie Sauvage takes inspiration from the violent drama of filmmaker Gaspar Noé. La Vie Sauvage is a forward-thinking electronic music producer who draws on a range of influences to carve out a truly unique sound that he can champion as his own. The Dutch producer blends elements of French cinema, experimental pop, and industrial/deconstructed club music to create a rich, immersive sound that defies genre limitations. ‘Sauvage’ signals a monumental departure from synthwave-driven tracks into a dark, industrial and disinhibited sound. It is the conclusion to what La Vie Sauvage was working towards from the beginning and is the most exciting shift in the artists’s career. Drawing inspiration from the violent drama of filmmaker Gaspar Noé, La Vie Sauvage encapsulates an unadulterat

We premiere some slinky techno from Berlin based Lask as she features on W133. The diverse producer provides a wonky trip through FM synths and grainy atmospheres as she provides a club-tool that is both weird and wonderful. Lask and Prieste5s step up for an exciting new release on W133, releasing a split EP with two original tracks from each of these dexterous Berlin-based producers. The release drops both digitally as well as on vinyl with a limited run of dubplates. Prieste5s, a devoted live-coder, producer, and DJ showcases her passion for bass-heavy and breaky beats in her two tracks on Side A. On the B side, Lask proves her talent with her carefully crafted productions. We premiere MagPipez a fast-paced techno gem that boasts a wealth of intricate sounds and weird tweaks. Lask crafts a wonky synth line that lays over the top of rolling-bass and creaking effects. This is beautifully strange in the best kind of way. Lask ------------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/laskmusic IG: https://www.i

We premiere new music from one of the most exciting techno producers in Ireland right now Cult. The young producer carves out a classy ode to 90’s tribal cuts that is as menacingly funk fuelled as it is bouncy and melancholic. Rising from the shadows of Dublin City suburbia seemingly out of nowhere has been the young DJ & producer, CULT. His alias befittingly captures the phenomenon to which he has gathered momentum and built a legion of loyal listeners who have come to expect nothing but pure and proper productions, toggling between tribal and old school techno. Entering the periphery of many through a relentless onslaught of self-released rave weapons, CULT’s sound matured into one more in keeping with the classic, groove focused sound of techno which characterised the late 90s and early 2000s. Warm and punchy low end is a constant component of a CULT track, laying the foundations for the tribal drum demolition which often ensues amongst the mirage of deep pads, funky stabs and 909 rhythms. Ingenious and

We’ve got some fresh new techno from Buenos Aires based techno artist Joaquin Ruiz who features on formative techno imprint Molecular Recordings. We premiere ‘XX 13 B1’ a driving techno tool that features intricate bass rumbles alongside well crafted syncopated synth lines, creating a hypnotising club tool. DJ and producer Joaquin Ruiz hailing from the west side of Buenos Aires and resident of the well-known club Under Club is one of the most respected names in techno stemming from the Southern Hemisphere. His music has seen support from some of the world’s most treasured DJs including DVS1, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Sims, Kobosil, Dax J, Slam and more. Joaquin’s music can be described as the perfect blend of ambient & melodic whilst also retaining the physicality of brute-force of techno. His versatility, talent and graft in the studio make him a true representation of what the techno scene in Argentina stands for. The Buenos Aires techno boss now features on Molecular Recordings a pioneering techno

This week’s entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Dublin Digital Radio and The Midnight Disco Resident Sahana. The New York City-born and now Dublin-based DJ has supplied an hour-long recording that traverses a wide range of atmospheres and genres. Dig in! This week’s entry to the Local Selection Mix Series features an eclectic mix of house and techno from Dublin Digital Radio and The Midnight Disco Resident Sahana. She provides a stunning selection of quality dance music throughout as she gradually raises the energy during the duration of the recording, including a flurry of old-school techno gems that are full of flavour in the process. Sahana operates a monthly show on DDR titled ‘Mast Hour’ where she uses her platform to champion DJs of colour. Some of the guests on her show include reputable DJs Ricky Chong, Laurence Kapinga and JWY who have appeared on the show since its inception earlier this year. Sahana has also provided recordings of her own to the show as well as appearances

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We premiere new music from Alienate boss Pronto as he unleashes a rave-drenched anthem for free download. The Dublin techno boss infuses a multitude of influences on ‘Get Down’ as he shows shades of vintage UK techno, Chicago kissed house, and jerking Dutch acid in a juggernaut of a self-release. With over a decade of experience within the world of techno, Shane Berney better known as Pronto has a wealth of knowledge of all things fast & thumping. Recently establishing himself as a prominent figure within Dublin’s music scene, the Alienate boss is determined to pump some soul into his club-nights as he pushes a classic techno sound with an uncompromising view on a how a club should look, sound and feel. Over the course of the past 10 years, he has orchestrated and performed at numerous events throughout the city. Gracing Dublin’s most prestigious venues with the presence of renowned electronic music icons, including Boddika, LTJ Bukem, Mark Archer, CJ Bolland, and a myriad of other talented local and intern

Drazzit unleashes "Bloodborne," a track that embodies the raw power of Hard Techno. With its thunderous kicks, distorted synths, and relentless energy, this relentless sonic assault will leave a lasting impact. Drazzit --------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/drazzit IG: https://www.instagram.com/drazzitdj/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/