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We premiere new music from Kildare-based producer Porridge as he releases his new track ‘A Glitch In The System’. The young producer serves a dark and misty electro track that’s heavily inspired by sc-fi. Hailing from Kildare Porridge has been producing music for just under a decade, skimming through various electronic genres, but always finding comfort within the darker spectrums of electronic sounds, from darkwave, IDM, electro, and more. A Glitch In The System is a dystopian techno/house-style track. Pulling from dark themes and melodies inspired by Sci -Fi & Cyberpunk, reflects the complicated digital world that swallows us every day. Drawing from influences like Jon Hopkins, Deadmau5, and Rezz, Porridge blends a unique mix of industrial electro and house. Porridge certainly offers something fresh and exciting to the Irish electronic scene. With a full-length album and several remixes from Irish acts like Zapho, Dead Label, Jack Rua, Viscose & Restive Nation. Porridge certainly cemented himself as a p

We premiere a mind-bending minimal groove from Wyro as he features on his Engineer imprint. We feature the lead track from his Focus LP as Wyro tunnels down the rabbit-hole, showcasing grainy atmospheres and hypnotic sequences. Wyro‘s new collaborative 11-track LP, Focus, released via his own Engineer imprint see’s the seasoned artist stay true to his artistic vision, as he battles it out in the studio producing intricate hardware sounds to create an eccentric house LP. Some tracks smother house beats in warm synths while others take a more minimal turn, cutting through with skittish and unpredictable churning modular growls. Eleven moments of stunning, carefully considered electronic grooves made with one of minimal houses most exciting talents. We premiere the lead track, Focus, a chunky roller that leans heavily on crinkled sound design and zapping synths. Wyro sprinkles in some moody atmospheres in the shape of a stirring string section and descending sound affects that crash in like a laser beam over

We’ve got some glossy house music direct from Chicago as SaraProblem & Khadeeja Grace team up to pay respects to the roots of Chicago house. A rolling groove that takes elements of classic house sounds and intertwines them with progressive & deep soundscapes. SaraProblem pays homage to house music culture on her new collaboration with Khadeeja Grace. Inspired by memories of the dancefloor, this new single tells tales of a dancer and the importance of dancing spaces. The single is in honour of Chicago’s living and breathing dance music scene, as the pair conjure a rhythm that can be categorised by the musical roots of their hometown. “Love This House is not a claim to be House Music, but more of a love letter to one of the birthplaces of my favorite sound. I wanted to document the importance of this sound and the visuals that came along with it in a way the stepped outside of what I love to dance to most. Filmed in front of the legendary Warehouse, (which recently received its Chicago landmark status) Love T

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We’ve new disco-infused house music coming from rising Dublin-based producer Rory Reid. The young producer showcases a 90’s inspired house groove that leans on French funk traditions. In recent months Rory Reid has emergerd as a force to be reckoned with in Dublin’s dance music scene. cranking out high-quality self-released grooves. Finding inspiration from all over the electronic spectrum, the rising star has no qualms about producing music that differs from previous releases and instead relishes letting his thoughts out into the public. The young producer has been collecting little nuggets of inspiration and putting his own distinctive mark on numerous releases, that weave through house, techno, garage, trance, breaks, and more. Reid has clearly been influenced by certain current electronic music heavyweights, with elements of Four Tet, Mall Grab, DJ Heartstring, and others permeating his work so far. We premiere ‘Baby’ a super groovy filter ode to the French filter-house scene as Riory excellently sampl

We premiere some high-caliber techno from none other than London-based Cisco Ferreira aka The Advent who joins Synthetic Sounds for a five-track EP with a remix from DJ Dextro. We feature ‘Two Zero Four’ a quintessential Advent production as Cisco turns the swing right up and craves out a minimalistic piece of classy techno, further cementing his name in the history books of techno. Synthetik Sounds returns for its fourth release, following the release of Annika Wolfe‘s Saudade EP in early 2023. For the occasion, the team welcomes the UK-based Portuguese techno and electro icon The Advent, who brings The Plug Formation, a 5-track techno offering with a special remix by DJ Dextro. With a long list of classic techno records under The Advent, Cisco Ferreira & G Flame, the UK-based producer has become one of techno’s most fascinating talents and enigmas. Honing in on a locked and loop-driven sound that has inspired a new generation of techno producers, and his impact is still felt to this day. Formative release

This week's entry to the Local Selection welcomes Jake Fitz, who has provided us with an hour of groove-infused minimal house music. The man behind Omni, who also plays a pivotal role in both Bedlam and Otherside Festival has your Wednesday soundtrack sorted. Dig into this one. Today's entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series provides a showcase of quality house music, courtesy of esteemed Dublin-based DJ and promoter Jake Fitz. Jake goes out on a whim here, flexing his muscles as a seasoned selector by sharing a range of riveting tracks throughout. Lots of deep, techy, minimal and progressive goodness can be heard across this sublime recording. Supporting a number of top house music artists that include Traumer, Chris Stussy, Kolter, Julian Anthony and so on, it comes as no surprise that Jake is no stranger behind a set of decks. As the man behind Omni and also one of the primary individuals behind Otherside Festival and Bedlam Jake's experience in the music and events industry precedes him. Thi

We premiere new music from Bristol-based Ohm Collider as he joins Off-Switch Audio for a four-track EP. We feature ‘Fundamental Frequnecy’ a sci-fi focussed club tool that shows Ohm Colliders’ ability to match rubbery synth lines across the face of punishing crooked drum grooves. Off-Switch Audio welcomes Bristol-based producer Ohm Collider to the label with a four-track EP for the label’s next release in 2023. Ohm Collider has been making a name for himself across the Bristol scene, holding down a monthly residency on 1020 Radio while also co-running Area Code, a local grassroots club night and listening session. The young producer has also appeared on Moon Rack, a multi-genre digital imprint. These four tracks are all under 140 bpm and explore melodic and club-focused styles with distinct characteristic sounds. Ohm Collider takes a unique approach to music and art, heavily inspired by sounds around him, blurring the lines between sound design and off-kilter soundscapes to create an idiosyncratic palette o

We’ve got new music from Berlin-based FRCTLS as he debuts on Shapeless Culture. We premiere ‘Zeit’ a half-stepping trip through organic sound design and UK club-driven bass grooves. Enigmatic Berlin-based producer FRCTLS makes his Shapeless Culture debut with his new track ‘Zeit,’ the first single from his upcoming EP arriving later this year. The multidisciplinary platform is the perfect fit for FRCTLS’s artistry, as the German-based producer weaves together a flurry of influences making a unique debut on the label. FRCTLS is an artist who embodies exploration and experimentation, crafting a unique sound that defies categorisation. Seamlessly fusing infectious UK garage grooves, glitchy/organic elements, and a brooding foundation-shaking bass line. ‘Zeit’ is the perfect introduction to FRCTLS’ signature sound. A single that sets the bar high for his upcoming releases on Shapeless Culture and introduces listeners to a half-stepping sound that takes inspiration from the rainforest, dancefloor, and streets o

We’ve got new music from multidisciplinary Dublin-based artist Jakliu who unleashes a fresh EP. We premiere the title track ‘Don’t Forget, a melancholic trip through saunterings soundscapes and floating melodies, brilliantly blurring the lines between experimental and club sounds. Jakliu is a 27-year-old Electronic artist from Dublin, Ireland. Working from his bedroom, he aims to create music that is both melancholic and atmospheric, and utterly personal. Honing in on a deep and drifting sound he aims to take listeners on an emotional journey. Growing up in Dublin, Jakliu has taken inspiration from various corners of Dublin’s rich music culture. Jakliu has taken pockets of influence from contrasting sounds including classical music, nature, and electronic music, thus developing a unique sound that blends together different genres and styles to create something that is truly idiosyncratic. As he continues to develop his sound, Jakliu is poised to make a significant impact on the Irish music scene. His music

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Our first premiere of the day comes from rising Irish techno producer ‘Hunteryx’. The youngster offers up a tool focussed techno track that leans on familiar samples and shuffles to create a proper party track. Arising from the ashes of Louth’s rave scene Hunteryx has become a name to watch within recent months. The promising DJ and Producer from Drogheda is one of many DJs and producers shifting their focus to hardgroove and 90’s inspired sounds. Known for playing a party-focused brand on the loop-driven sound of hardgroove, Hunteryx has put his own spin on the sound, incorporating both rave and hip-hop-inspired samples. This party-orientated style of producing has seeped into his DJ sets and has earned him slots across Earth Nightclub in Drogheda, Centrepoint in Bowlane, and The Soundhouse in Dublin. He looks to add a nuanced viewpoint to groove-oriented techno, drawing inspiration from producers such as modern producers such as Dylan Fogarty and Tafkamp. We premiere ‘Rock Da Haus’ a funk-laced slice of

Liverpool based techno producer Molloy comes in hot and heavy with this absolute stormer of a track 'Stem & Leaf' packed full of rolling techno kicks with groovy rave piano stabs that would fit right at home in any DJ set. The latest addition to the Materialized label, the track is right at home in their selection of underground tracks. SC: @molloy7 IG: whttps://www.instagram.com/molloytechno/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/ Released by: Materialized Release date: 30 June 2023

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We premiere new music from one of the most exciting names in techno right now, RUIZ OSC1 who debuts on Suara with an impressive 4-track offering. We premiere the much-anticipated ‘Crunch Crush (Groovecore Mix)’ as the Columbian techno prodigy serves up an infectious rolling groove that features wandering chords, clambering rhythms, and an irresistible vocal. Erika Andrea Murcia Ruiz, better known under her monarch RUIZ OSC1 is a Latin DJ and producer born in Bogotá, Colombia, but now based in Columbia. She’s garnered a name for herself as a DJ that pays respect to the craft of techno, whether it be through her vinyl sets of all-encompassing hard-edged grooves from the golden era of techno or through her well-crafted productions that capture her brand of ‘Groovecore’. The young DJ already boasts an impressive back-catalog of shows at some of techno’s most formidable venues including – Tresor, RSO, Rex, Industrial Copera, Gotec Club, and Vault Sessions to name a few. Releases on Hector Oak’s KAOS imprint alon

Our first premiere of the day comes from Ukrainian DJ & producer Re:drum as get’s ready to ready his mini-album ‘Digital Violence’. We feature ‘Spiritual Session’ a distorted piece of electro mania, as Re:drum blurs the lines between gritty electro & contemporary dubstep. We premiere music from YTPO resident Re:drum as he unleashes his next nonconformist piece of aggressive electronic mayhem. The Ukrainian producer has never been one to stay in one lane, often changing his sound and moving between techno, electro, dubstep, breaks and more. His new EP “Digital Violence” is his latest offering. His mini-album which is comprised of 5 tracks with overloaded and super energetic character in each composition. Re:drum showcases a new style that leans into the gnarlier territories of electronic music, putting an aggressive stamp at the forefront of his productions. We premiere ‘Spiritual Session’, a crunchy electro weapon and it’s about as in your face as it get’s. Re:drum utilises screeching samples, and squealin

We’ve new music coming from Bristol-based producer Borai who features on Vernacular’s sixth various artist release. We feature ‘Got To (Have Your Love)’ a quintessential look into Borai’s adoration for the UK’s rave & hardcore scene, as he musters up a club-ready tool that features razor-sharp amens, screeching vocals, and brazen rave stabs. After almost 2 years since away from releasing compilations, Vernacular Records returns with the sixth installment of its Vernacular Foreigners series. This time the label invites 21 artists from all over the European electronic scene, from Paris to Marseille, through Bristol, Montpellier, Sheffield, Plougrescan & more. We premiere music from one of Bristol’s most cutting-edge rave-inspired producers, Borai. The influential DJ & producer has been DJing for more than 15 years, bringing effusive energy to any number of styles from dancehall to dubstep through to house and of course his first love, jungle. This melting pot of inspirational reference points simmer into his

Today we premiere a track from one of the most exciting names in Irish techno, Dylan Fogarty. The youngster debuts on Parisian label and event series @rawppl with his new track 'Da Funky Track' - a raw and bouncing groove that tips a hat to the golden era of 90's techno. Dylan Fogarty debuts on RAW's infamous Summer Hits VA series for the first edition of the series that supplies all original tracks instead of its usual collection of reworks. The release calls gather a collection of techno producers from various corners of the world to supply some sun-soaked bangers that are sure to be on heavy rotation at festivals, club shows, and open airs this summer. With tracks from Hadone, Under Black Helmet, AK Sports, JKS, Pagan and more the compilation is a strong collection of bangers. Hailing from Skerries Dylan Fogarty emerged at the tail end of 2022 with a deep and lengthy amount of unreleased techno funk. The newcomer has quickly impressed with a flurry of self-releases as well as featuring on ASW, Rave Your

London-based electronic artist and creative elshuffles is back with his second album, ‘who bang the noise’. The new album is a deep dive into elshuffles creative inspirations as of late, weaving through dark and eerie ambient soundscapes to rave-affiliated techno nuances. elshuffles debut which came in 2021 was a collage of experimentation exploring different instruments and sounds. His latest offering who bang the noise takes a different direction, depicting the melting-pot nature of London life across influences from techno, ambient, drone, and electronica. From the dawning ambient splendor of album opener fading poetry, you’re immediately drawn into elshuffles deeply atmospheric vision. And though the tone shifts from light to dark multiple times over the course of its running time, that attention to mood and atmosphere remains in sharp focus. We had a quick chat with elshuffles about the release alongside hosting the premiere for ‘Give Me A Reason’. Can you explain the concept behind the album? I did

We’ve got a massive premiere to kick off the week as legendary UK techno producer Planetary Assault Systems steps up to remix Italian producer Mattia Trani. The Mote Evolver boss gives ‘One More Step’ the P.A.S. treatment as he steps up with a hammering rework, leaning on pummeling low-end and relentless percussive workouts. We premiere the track alongside the music video on our Youtube channel. Pushmaster Discs and Mattia Trani present one of the most authoritative techno remix LPs of the year as the Italian producer showcases a rework compilation of his last album “Scenery”. Mattia invited his favourite producers of the past and present to create their own vision of his music. The remix album is due 30 June and will be released on vinyl, split in 3 parts, and digital. The LP presents remixes from a broad spectrum of techno producers, spanning various sounds, textures, eras, and flavours, the LP is an all-encompassing look into Mattia Trani’s influences and vision of techno. The LP presents remixes from Ro