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Today's entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Galway-based DJ Niall Kelly. The skilled selector has provided us with an hour-long 3-deck recording comprising a whole host of tribal, hypnotic techno tracks from start to finish. Niall Kelly marks the 189th entry to the Local Selection Mix Series. He has crafted a sensational mix for our listening pleasure with just shy of 30 stellar selections. Niall boasts an infamous reputation across the West of Ireland as one of the sharpest DJs that they have to offer—garnering support slots for Hector Oaks and Midlands League as well as a slew of local party bookings in the process. Additionally, Niall has earned himself radio appearances on Flirt FM and Project Radio with Kapri-Sun. If you are interested in listening to other Niall Kelly recordings there is a range that can be heard on his Soundcloud. Most notably, his 'Hardgroovin' mix series has amassed thousands of listens in total, showcasing a deep dive into his music library while highlighting his imp

We’ve got another funk soaked techno groove to round off a solid week of new music on Four Four. Chlär steps up to remix Alec Dienaar on Deadline Records, and the Swiss groove maestro is once again proving that he is one of the most clinical and prolific techno producers on the planet right now. Deadline Records present their first EP as a label following, a strong debut VA with tracks from The Chronics, Nicolas Volger, Specific Objects and more. The first EP ‘Perpetual Groove’ comes from Alec Dienaar, a fresh new name in the techno scene. Alec is a young talented producer and DJ based in Utrecht, the Netherlands. His unique style can be described as groovy, funky with an old school touch. You can hear his passion through out his sound as he likes to sample old tracks turning it into a new track. His inspiration comes a lot from the late 90s and early 2000s. With his groovy percussions, dirty basslines and unique chords, you will he is most definitely setting himself apart from the crowd. Also included are

We have the pleasure of welcoming back Crotian based techno imprint Out Of Place to our premiere series. The revered label hosts Berlin based Red Rooms for trippy yet pumping 4 track EP which features a remix from Annë. Out of Place‘s fifth & final release of the year comes from Berlin based techno producer Red Rooms. Following a well regarded release on Planet Rhythm the minimalistic techno mechanic delivers a mesmerising combination of trippy and melodic techno, while also keeping his foot on the peddle with pumping and stripped down techno sounds. To round off the EP, Out Of Place have invited a favourite of the label, Annë for a remix. The Out Of Place regular delivers a real club banger of the highest order as she calls on tribal grooves that have been attentively submerged within the elements from the original track. ‘Red Rooms’ is cutting edge bare-boned techno at it’s very best, as Red Rooms supplies a chilling locked groove. Pulsating bass rhythms give the track an intense yet jolting groove, whi

This weeks entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Irish techno heavy-hitter, Flores. Supplying just over 70 minutes worth of quality techno, traversing through funky and harsher sounding selections from the Tullamore native. Making for an acute listening experience. Dig into this! Today we welcome Flores to the Local Selection Mix Series. The budding DJ and producer has shown to be a force to be reckoned with as of late, playing an array of shows spanning all across the country, including Galway, Limerick, Offaly, Dublin and Waterford. Flores has had an exciting year, where he supported the legendary Mauro Picotto in Galway and sold out a co-headline Shed Residents show with Mav666 as well as a sold-out solo Cork headline show. This week he announced his Belfast debut at The Telegraph Building on St. Patricks Day next year alongside Mav666, joined by blk., Aeron XTC and more on the line-up. No doubt 2023 is shaping up to be a monumental year for Flores and we cannot wait to see him flourish. Addi

Our latest premiere is an absolute masterclass in jungle rhythms as Arcane pushes boundaries with his latest track 'Curse of the Pharaohs' from the EP of the same name. Due out Dec 16th on the mighty Irish label Rua Sound / Foxy Jangle listen to it hear first. His second foray into the Rua Sound and Foxy catalogue sees him push the boundaries of bass infused jungle rhythms, offering rolling breaks, alongside intricate melodies and percussive mastery. This outing is on the Irish label's stellar jungle series, Foxy Jangle, which has previously featured luminaries such as Sully, Tim Reaper, and FFF. On this double-A release, Arcane marks out his space in the jungle landscape: hard precise drum programming backed with swooping basslines, with bright melodic leads throughout. The Bristol-based producer is on a run right now, following the release of a collaborative EP with Jon 1st this month, and headlining the Rua Sound weekender last October. The double track release is out December 16th, with the pre-orders

We premiere an all Irish techno weapon from Rustal with Jon Hussey on remix duties for the newly formed Circuit Structure Records label curated by Offtrack. Jon’s remix is pure and pounding broken techno at it’s very best, hypnotic synth lines lay across hammering bass drum and percussion hits to brutal effect. Simple but effective the concept has been in label owner Offtrack’s mind & in the making for the last two years. Circuit – A synonym for Loop. Loop driven techno of many structures. All things bleepy with a hint of the sound from the 90s. Rustal’s sound is heavily influenced by authoritative techno figures, wether it be Claude Young, Steve Rachmad, Shifted or Moritz von Oswald, the Dublin native is known for extensively delving into classic and contemporary techno sounds. Peter’s obsession for cavernous techno experimentation has landed him in some elite clubs, cities, parties and played alongside some of the world’s finest. Jon Hussey creates expertly crated techno, that is categorically deep, roll

Today we host a premiere from Hykken's latest release 'Kill Shot' on Reboot Records. Kill Shot is easily defined as a peak-time jackin' house tool with a twist. Thunderous low-end accompanied by harsh stabs and progressive breaks can be heard throughout, driving the track from start to finish. Buckle up, this gets bumpy. Today's premiere features Irish DJ and producer Hyyken, who boasts over 10 years of experience with music production. He has since garnered support from Patrick Topping, Pete Tong, Danny Howard, TSHA, Meg Ward, Disfreq and so on through his releases over the years. Featuring on BBC Radio 1 with his track 'Meet Me Later' that also saw a release on Monki's & Friends imprint, as well as 'Flatbush AVE' that dropped on Edinburgh's impressive Fresh Take Records. Hyyken has earned slots at shows and festivals all around the country in recent years. Some of which include shows in Wexford, Waterford, Dublin and Louth all while supporting acts such as Shampain, Yasmin Gardezi, Obskür, Fionn Curran an

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We have a special Halloween premiere from French DJ & producer Hadone’s debut album on his new imprint ‘Things We Never Did’. The debut LP entitled ‘What I Was Running From’ showcases Hadone flexing his IDM and experimental production prowess, as well as his ethereal brand of slamming techno which has made him one of the most sought-after techno’s producers right now. Hadone is a producer, DJ, and live performer who expertly fuses contemporary and ’90s techno to create a distinctive raw sound. His anthemic melancholy has mesmerized people all over the world. Hadone is well-known for his distinctive musical style, and various illustrious labels, like Monnom Black, Taapion, Kaos, and Klakson, have expressed interest in his production abilities. November 2022 sees the inception of not only Hadone’s first ever feature LP but also his artistically driven and expansive label project ‘Things We Never Did’. Marking the first release on the imprint, ‘What I Was Running From’ spans nine individually unique records, i

This week’s addition to the Local Selection comes from Donegal native 666cmg. The young DJ & producer has supplied a trip through deep and heaving bass heavy sounds, showcasing grime, trance and two-step infused flavours. Needing little to no introduction due to his lengthy artillery of dancefloor weapons, 666cmg decorates the Speed Roster with unyielding unique styles and a clear cut vision on the perfect underground sound. Quick and careful percussion, uplighting synth-work and mind bending concepts, the Donegal assassin is firm favourite for lighting up dancefloors with his fevered energy. A flurry of free download releases and some notable appearances on Speeds Free Download series have mustered up a sizeable amount of traction around 666cmg. His most recent outing on Speed’s growing platform has nearly amassed 15,000 listens, and has acted as springboard for a busy few months of music releases. ​The young DJ & producer has showcased his comprehensive style of anthemic bass growling rhythms in an hour

Today's premiere is a breathtaking remix from AK Sports, as she put her own spin on Pagan's newest track from his mini EP release titled 'First Of The Season'. Sports does a fantastic job at putting her own spin on Pagan's interpretation of the tune, as she delves deeper into more melodic areas of the original. She introduces an array of chopped up breaks and slamming kick-drums too, making this remix entirely her own. Pagan's latest mini EP titled 'First Of The Season' sees him release two killer cuts, as he welcomes AK Sports onto the release for remix duties. After having a massive last few months performing at Life Festival, Otherside Festival and Electric Picnic's Anachronica, while performing at some massive Index and Centre Point shows with his Leeds debut taking place this evening. It's safe to say that this has been Pagan's biggest year yet. He welcomes AK Sports onto the release, tasking her with remix duties and she does not disappoint. Sports is liable for pioneering nu-rave with high NRG sets t

We start the week off with a bang as Madrid based techno assassin Rodiaz debuts on Marcel Fengler’s Index imrint for their 10th anniversary. The young and promising Spaniard has supplied an elegantly powerful techno anthem, which blurs the line between chaos & euphoria. Marcel Fengler presents “10 Years IMF,” an energising collection that celebrates a decade of his prominent label Index Marcel Fengler, the longtime Berghain regular begins a new professional chapter as 2022 comes to a close. A “heart project,” which took two years to complete, features 12 tracks that are exclusive to the collection and, in keeping with the imprint’s concept, brings together established and up-and-coming artists. ’10 Years IMF’ serves as Fengler’s own manifesto of techno and the aesthetic potential of the genre while also presenting tracks that span the complete gamut of the techno genre, from groovy to elegant, industrial to ambient or broken beat, straight up to the tougher techno variation. Functional and thrilling in equ

Today we premiere a track by Canada based DJ and producer Tommy Lewis. His track 'Guava' is part of the joint Playa EP with Irish starlet Dylan Fogarty. This 5 tracker acts as the fourth release on the newly launched PHTM label. With 'Guava' closing out the release in a steady, progressive manner. Tommy Lewis and Dylan Fogarty team up in bringing their two techno orientated styles together, which has resulted in their collaborative Playa EP that was released today on Tommy's PHTM label. With Lewis hailing from Essex, England and now based in Vancouver, and Dylan based in Dublin, Ireland. They have both come together to create a 5 track EP that is rich in depth and flooded with groove from start to finish. Tommy's work doesn't go unnoticed, with recent support received worldwide on his releases as a solo artist and his esteemed PHTM imprint. Having premiered a track from Dylan Fogarty on PHTM in the past, we are excited to see what the future of the project holds and witness the growth of the wider Canadian

Hardgroove operator and Izøtope resident DJ RAGUEL steps up for the 185th Local Selection Mix. The young DJs mix is littered with techno both old and new, forming a divergent world of dynamic techno grooves, complete with sharp-witted selections and striking selections. Limerick based selector DJ RAGUEL has been carving a name for himself within the treaty county, known for high octane selections and sharp skills in the booth, his set’s have caught the eye of many within the techno scene. Since joining izotope at the end of 2021 DJ RAGUEL has showcased his passion for the early 90’s/00’s rhythms with some clinical sets packed with raw and feverish energy. Time machines aren’t available yet, but let DJ RAGUEL transport you to a basement somewhere in 98, and let the rhythm consume you. DJ RAGUEL’s contribution to the Local Selection Mix is served up hot, smoking and dripping in unadulterated funk. The youngster is controlling rhythms like a seasoned veteran, not only picking the right tracks, but perfecting

This weeks Mix Of The Week comes as a pleasant surprise, as Carlton Doom has been so kind to share his recorded set from the 2021 edition of AVA Festival with us. What a way to kickstart your weekend! Carlton Doom needs little introduction, as he is one of the most talented artists that our island has to offer. Boasting an array of releases on labels that include Cheeky Music Group, Hypercolour, Hotflush, Deep Sea Frequency and more. He possesses a vast musical style, bundled with copious amounts of knowledge within music production. The genre-merging producer has become synonymous with experimenting in different styles, mood and colours, while still portraying a somewhat identifiable sound, through warping synth lines and funked up broken rhythms. This mix is a live recorded set from his appearance at last years AVA Festival, where Carlton Doom performed at The Baltic. At a time when this was the first proper outing for a lot of festival goers due to the covid restrictions that were imposed as a result of

We welcome back both Lars Huismann & Mutual Rytm to our premiere series as Lars returns to the label delivering the second instalment of his ‘Sounds From The Past’ trilogy on the imprint. We premiere ‘Nudge’ a militant rolling groove that showcases Lars’s ability to push the limits with tough rhythms and zipping synths. As SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint expands and grows it Shape expands and grow’s, the duo’s vision is becoming more apparent, and their core crew of artists affiliated with the label are going from strength to strength. One of the early standouts is Lars Huismann, who came in to produce a variety of powerful performances that drew inspiration from the golden years of techno in his own distinct style created through a variety of production methods. The Berlin-based artist returns this month with six brand-new tracks for ‘Sounds From The Past II,’ after appearances on the label’s first VA and the first EP for MR002, which garnered a ton of international attention. Lar’s recent ende

Our first premiere of the day comes from London based producers & MC’s Soulecta & Mighty Moe, as the pairing team up for a buoyant two-step garage groove. Sleek rhythms meet hearty chord stabs & crisp vocal’s for an infectious new-school take on classic garage. Soulecta has rapidly become one of the most talked about names from the new generation of UK garage artists. His remix videos have amassed over 3 million views across social media and he has received support from some of dance music’s leading tastemakers including DJ EZ, Skream, Danny Howard, Jaguar, Conducta and DJ Q. He has stacked up numerous mainstream radio plays across BBC Radio 1,1Xtra and Kiss FM and in May 2021 he released his debut collaboration album “Soulecta & Friends” which hit #5 on the UK Dance album chart. Following on from the success of his debut collab album, the UK producer readies the release of its dub edition on JS DUBS – no less than fourteen cuts of radiant UKG alongside some of the best emerging and established talent in th

Today we premiere a thunderous techno track from rising DJ & producer Jayne Veronica. The Irish native showcases her recent work in the studio with a gritty trip through acid and industrial sounds as a her track ‘Focus & Concentration’ features as a free download on our Soundcloud. The Irish born selector Jayne Veronica has a keen ear for the faster and harder sides of techno. Her sets are super-charged with acid and trance which evoke a nasty and tenacious side to warehouse affiliated techno. The young DJ has found inspiration from many of techno’s superstars of today, incuding; Nico Moreno, Ki/Ki, Dax J, VTSS and Kander to name a few. Jayne’s production levels have been rising as of late, and her growth in the studio is a testament to her hard work on perfecting her craft. 2023 is already looking bright for Jayne as she has a release planned for the first quarter of 2023 on one of her favourite London label. Jayne’s eyes are so set firmly on the completion of her first EP, which is planned for the new yea

This week’s Local Selection Mix comes from Belfast born, Berlin based talent AOIFE. Fresh off the back of a debut in Tresor, AOIFE has supplied a 90 minute thriller full of twists and turns from groove, loops, bloops, EBM and slamming techno. DJ, event promoter, international publicist and label manager- AOIFE has confirmed her own place in Europe’s dance music community. The Belfast born, Berlin based talent has firmly integrated herself amongst a variety of parties, starting a residency with Germany’s Ravescape and having regular appearances with UK party starters Ape-X. AOIFE has formed an unapologetic approach to DJ sets, focusing on the sounds of untamed techno, driving electro, ebm and dance floor euphoria. The self-taught DJ has already appeared on notable platforms like Rinse FM, RTE Pulse & Kanal 6. After being tipped as ‘One To Watch‘ on Behind The Decks in 2020, AOIFE made a move to Berlin and has continued on an accelerated progression, rubbing shoulders on line ups with the likes of VTSS, Mann