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The IMF label closes out a superb 2024 with another vital collection of essential techno sounds curated by founder Marcel Fengler. HARDPROOF VA 07 once again follows its vision, bringing together the techno stars of tomorrow with some of the genre's most consistently innovative pioneers. Felicie is shaping modern techno on many different fronts: the Amsterdam-based Frenchwoman has hosted her own Fastgroove Klub project at Rex Club and dropped her hugely intense signature sounds on the likes of Exhale and Mord. Her fantastic 'Komodo' rides on dubbed-out drum loops with scruffy kicks and mind-melting percussive patterns adding to the intensity. It's fast but nuanced and packed with deft designs. Title: HARDPROOF VA07 Track Name: Komodo Artist: Felicie Label: Index Marcel Fengler (IMF) Catalog Number: IMFHP07 Release Date: 06.12.2024 Format: digital Mastering by: Gio @Artefacts Mastering Artwork by: rob___zer Track List: 01. Human Safari - Sunset in 93‘ 02. Felicie - Komodo 03. Regent - Cassius 04. Michael Kle

Back with the next chapter of our GRÜV journey! "For this second compilation, we’re proud to present 11th cutting-edge tracks crafted by some of the most dynamic talents in the scene. Get ready for an eclectic mix of pulsing rhythms and magnetic grooves, designed to take you deeper into the essence of GRÜV."

This week we welcome Dublin-based DJ and producer Jay Cullen to the Four Four Local Selection. Dial in for the next hour as Jay seamlessly skips through a range of old-school classics and bumping house. Heaters galore fused with an array of exceptional sounding organ house. Jay has tirelessly dedicated himself to carving out a niche as an emerging force in the world of house music over the last few years. This has led him to share the stage with some of the genre’s most illustrious acts such as Eats Everything, Sam Divine, Route 94, Danny Howard, Sosa and so on. Playing at international venues such as Mansion Mallorca and Plastik Ibiza, to a host of venues in Liverpool and every corner of Ireland which includes Belfast, Galway and Kerry, Jay has made a significant stamp in the music industry in his chosen scene. Despite being relatively new to the realm of production, 2025 looks promising for him to continue building on his current wave of momentum, we are excited to see and hear what the future holds for t

Our latest entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Aran Mannion (MANNIO) to the series. The 22-year-old DJ and producer from Galway has provided us with an hour long recording for the 255th edition, tipping his hat to his Irish roots as well as traversing through elements of techno and trance throughout. Coming from a singer-songwriter background initially, MANNIO is well versed in the realm of live music and instruments as he has experience in playing the guitar and piano, which has stood to him in discovering his distinct style in an electronic sense. Allowing him to switch between genres and view DJing through a lens that has less focus on barriers with certain sounds. MANNIO has also co-founded the Galway-based club night Tús (Irish for beginning) Collective just over a year ago alongside the parties other co-founder Dylan Buckley. During this time they have ran a host of parties across Galway in Cellar, DNA, Cuba and Electric. They've joined forces with Dublin-based party Instinct on multiple o

This week’s Local Selection Mix features a high-octane hour from rising artist FAXE ON FAXE, delivering a dynamic journey through hardgroove, euro-dance, and rave-driven, steamrolling techno. Dublin-based DJ and producer FAXE ON FAXE has been making waves in Ireland’s club scene with his eclectic and high-energy sets. Known for blending hardgroove, UK funky, euro-dance, and Latin house, he creates a unique sound brimming with percussive flair. His productions span a wide range of genres, earning him a reputation as an eclectic artist who seamlessly shifts between house, techno, trance, breaks, and more, constantly evolving his musical style. FAXE ON FAXE has been building a solid reputation within Dublin’s tight-knit club community, having supported artists like MCR-T, Miley Serious, Caravel, and Shadylines across various venues. His music has been regularly featured in District Magazine and Four Four Magazine, further establishing his presence in the scene. On the festival front, FAXE ON FAXE made his debu

Hailing from Ringsend in Dublin, Kayleigh Glynn has been a constant in Dublin's electronic music scene for many years. She boasts a decade of experience, where she honed her skills at Pierce Rooney's electronic music school RMS during this time. Kayleigh recently earned the status as an international DJ, as she played at Ibiza Rocks earlier this year alongside Irish chart topper and star, Jazzy. Not to mention appearances at Electric Picnic as well as frequent gig performances at Index, Hangar, Sin, Warehouse Dublin and Sexy Dancing over the years. Cementing herself as one of the most technically apt and varied house music selectors to come out of Dublin in recent times. She's also shared line-ups with some of the industries leading artists which include Belters Only, Franky Rizardo and Morgan Seatree which is a testament to her quality and consistent output as a DJ. Her recording for the Local Selection is meticulously done. Building the energy up for the duration right from the off. Making use of her vast

Our latest entry to the Four Four Local Selection is here and we are delighted to welcome Brazil-born, Dublin-based DJ Viki Dos Santos to the series. This addition to the Local Selection draws on a host of sun-kissed house anthems that is widely reminiscent of Viki's recent season in Ibiza. Viki Dos Santos has quickly established herself as a dynamic force within Dublin's nightlife scene, despite starting her DJ journey just over a year ago. This is a testament to her infectious energy and passion for music has quickly captivated audiences across Europe from Dublin to Andorra as well as the world’s most iconic music scene, Ibiza. In this brief period, she has shared stages with renowned artists DJ Swisherman, Janis Zielinski, Jude Bradshaw, Daire, and Mezer the Architect. This has also allowed her to play for a range of parties which include Reboot, Lost and Hidden Love. Her high-energy sets, fuses her love for a variety of genres that she’s constantly toggling between. Often hearing bits of house, disco,

The 251st Local Selection Mix comes from the rising duo and party collective, Nocturnal Animals, who deliver a powerful entry to the series. Their mix expertly weaves together a range of influences, from dark and dubby cuts to arpeggio-laced grooves and hard-hitting EBM weapons, creating a tunnelling journey through their expansive libraries. In just a short period, Nocturnal Animals have firmly established themselves as a rising force in Dublin’s highly competitive club scene. Since their debut in 2022, the dynamic duo of Deni_sova and SEBORO have made a strong impact with their multi-genre DJ sets, consistently selling out shows at various venues across the Irish capital. Their rapid ascent has also earned them spots alongside some of the world’s most renowned techno artists, including Marcel Dettmann, Charlotte de Witte, Len Faki, Ben Klock, and Maceo Plex. Drawing inspiration from Berlin’s revered dancefloors, their sound seamlessly blends a wide spectrum of techno—from hard-hitting industrial rhythms t

TineX, a name every lover of modern hardgroove should be easily familiar with features on Twice Infinity. Making waves with a constant stream of high-quality releases, the young artist from Slovenia quickly caught the interest of countless selectors worldwide in the past years. His Rave Package EP ticks off all the boxes that make his work so intriguing: clean and punchy production, mesmerizing grooves and a straightforward approach to arrangement. Made strictly for the dance floor, his three original cuts can’t be missed in every serious DJ’s bag. TineX ------------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/dj-tinex IG: https://www.instagram.com/tinexdj/ Four Four Magazine 
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Dublin locals FAXE ON FAXE and EDBOY have teamed up to bring you this energetic cut which blends aspects of hardgroove, acid and trance under one roof This free download is the first single from their forthcoming collab EP ‘FAXE n' ED Vol. 1’. Make sure to look out for the full project which drops on October 16th. FAXE ON FAXE X EDBOY ------------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/faxeonfaxe SC: https://soundcloud.com/iamedboy IG: https://www.instagram.com/joshallotey9/ Four Four Magazine 
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The 250th edition of the Four Four Magazine Local Selection is here, and we are ecstatic to showcase the Drogheda-based DJ and producer Hunteryx as the latest entry to the series. Find yourself encapsulated by his distinct style which stems from the house and techno era of the 90s and 00s. Having burst onto Ireland’s techno scene over the past 12 months, Hunteryx has impressed a range of dancers, DJs and producers alike with his fast-paced, nostalgia-driven discography taking inspiration from the golden age of dance music. Gathering support from the likes of Yasmin Gardezi, Skin On Skin and Shampain during this short span of time. Constantly improving in every way, Hunteryx found himself making his festival debut this summer at Otherside’s One In The Woods with Research and Slither while earning lucrative support slots for Sunil Sharpe, Fjaak and DJ Plant Texture too. This recording is a fine display of where Hunteryx finds himself stylistically at the moment. Quick, snappy mixing as he bounces between trac

This weeks Local Selection welcomes Dublin DJ and producer Daniel Mc Dermott to the series. This rising artist has supplied a resounding recording which showcases his sleek, groove-laden flavour of techno. Dublin-based Daniel Mc Dermott is our latest addition to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series, as he distributes a number of groove infused club cuts over the course of this gratifying recording. Daniel does a fantastic job at weaving this mix together in a technically excellent manner. He manages to keep the energy high and driving, which can easily imitate the atmosphere of a packed, dimly lit basement. Daniel has also recently started his journey as a music producer in recent times and has quickly managed to release two respectable singles in ‘Worked’ and ‘Northside’ more recently. Not to mention his involvement in Dublin collective Outmoded which is dedicated to highlighting the infectious old-school techno sound. As a producer, his sound focuses on dance-driven drum work along with choppy, gated

Today we premiere a track from SELLA, taken from the debut Hidden Love label release, a various artists compilation titled ‘Hidden Love Cracked Tracks Volume 1’. The compilation features some of Ireland’s finest producers to the Hidden Love label as the team branch into creating an imprint of their own. Our premiere features Dublin-based DJ and producer SELLA with his fantastic tune 'Boulevard' a track already receiving incredible support. The full tracklist for the Hidden Love VA features: Aero - Burnt Alive Chris Flannigan - Haus Rekord CULT - Anxious Finn McEntee - Wanna Freek U Jack Jennings - Back In The Day Sella - Boulevard Spedned - Hoodlum Havoc SELLA -------- SC: @user-828073147 SC: @hiddenlove Four Four Magazine 
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Marcel Fengler's agenda-setting HARDPROOF series returns to his IMF label with another well-curated mix of forward-thinking techno. The superb sixth edition features the sounds of Steve Redhead, Audioklinik, The Sixth Sense, vrov and a collaboration between OGUZ and STEYA. The five previous editions of this series have established it as a vital resource for those who like their techno skilled and uncompromising. It's offered a wealth of timeless tracks from carefully sought-out artists, all of whom fit with the label's mission to platform next generation stars and enduring innovators while also chiming perfectly with the signature sound of Fengler's own groove-driven sets. Steve Redhead brings a veteran's touch after more than 20 years at the forefront of the scene. He has worked under various aliases and put 40+ EPs that never do the same thing twice. Here he offers 'Even Ears' which is a serious wedge of tightly-programmed concrete funk run through with evolving synth lines. They make for a dynamic, ever-s

Limerick-based electronic duo 40hurtz and rapper Hazey Haze are gearing up to release one of the year’s most anticipated projects, a Berghain-inspired record, this Thursday. Known for their experimental approach, the collaboration fuses the bass-heavy energy of Limerick’s dubstep and grime scenes with the industrial, techno-infused sounds of Berlin’s Berghain. Inspired by a surprise booking at Berlin’s legendary Berghain, 40hurtz and rapper Hazey Haze dove into the studio to create a fresh batch of tracks, gearing up for their performance at the CTM Festival in February 2024. The result is an album that fuses 40hurtz’s hard-edged, groove-laced UK-influenced production with Hazey Haze’s gritty, hard-hitting lyricism. 40hurtz, known for his innovative and uncompromising production, has crafted a collection of tracks that push boundaries, delving into the darker, more atmospheric side of electronic music while preserving a distinctly Irish edge. Teaming up with Hazey Haze added the final touch, infusing the pr

For the 248th Local Selection Mix, we present London-based DJ-CK. Lock in for an hour of relentless, high-octane energy featuring bouncing techno, trance, progressive house, and hardhouse, all woven together in the spirit of the playful parties DJ-CK frequents. Ciara, better known as DJ-CK, is a Cork native who has been making her mark in London for the past three years. A respected figure in East London’s music scene, she is a resident DJ at the Queen Adelaide and a key member of the Tea Break group. DJ-CK also hosts “trans~late,” a monthly party that features both seasoned and emerging trans DJs, providing an inclusive platform for artists at all stages of their careers. DJ-CK has been racking up a nice CV of past gigs with performances at numerous prominent venues and parties within London’s queer scene, including Riposte, Dalston Superstore, and Joyride Rave at Corsica Studios. After making her Irish debut in December at Machina in Cork, she returned this summer for a standout appearance as part of the

Chaz Moloney has emerged as one of Ireland’s most exciting newcomers in 2024, despite having been a staple in the Irish techno scene for the past decade. Inspired by the many landscapes of underground culture, Chaz has tirelessly pushed the boat out for himself and his city. His bohemian attitude seeps into every facet of life, bringing a handcrafted approach to the many projects he’s been involved in throughout his years involved in club culture. Moloney has ditched DJing for the time being and pushed himself headfirst into live performance, creating yet another new challenge for an artist who thrives on adversity. Chaz’s journey from his studio to the stage has not been simple; after months of isolated discipline, Chaz can hold up his hands and say he has created a sound and concept that is truly unique, a sentiment that is dear to him. Chaz Moloney ---------------------- SC: @chazmoloney FB: www.facebook.com/chazmoloney IG: www.instagram.com/chaz_moloney/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- F

Although ranking tracks and declaring a ‘Best of 2024’ can be subjective, one thing is certain: whenever local legend Dan Ryan announces new music, he’s generally an overwhelming favourite. His most recent release, Cromags, may be his best yet. Ryan creates a true masterpiece by melding tribal rhythms with uplifting chords and poignant vocals, resulting in a composition that would feel right at home on a Hans Zimmer soundtrack. Electronic music has become increasingly flashy and performative, often lacking any mystique it once held. Our Instagram feeds are flooded with every detail of our favourite producers’ lives, many of whom reveal all their secrets in the name of ‘content.’ Yet, when a mysterious artist like Dan Ryan reveals a track of such high calibre, it feels like a beacon of hope. It reminds us that there are still artists out there making extraordinary music who prefer to remain under the radar. Whenever this Irish producer grants us a glimpse of his work, we stop, listen, and rewind repeatedly.

We’re excited to welcome Sean Daly, a Dublin-based DJ and producer, to our current Local Selection series. Sean, a rising star in the Irish scene, has been making an impact with his shifted sound, which seamlessly blends high-energy techno, bass-heavy rhythms, and novel genre flips. Sean Daly is a dynamic DJ, producer, and digger most known for his varied approach to music selection and outspoken attitude that transcends genre stereotypes. He has recently made waves in the local club scene, performing at a variety of venues across the Irish capital, bringing a diverse bag of dancefloor delicacies to each booth he enters. His ascent has been fuelled by Phever Radio presenting shows and gigs in Here & Now, Index, and Wigwam. Sean has played alongside Irish favourites Mark Blair, Chantel Kavanagh, and Obskür, always changing his weapons of choice for each occasion. Sean brings the same intensity and varied taste to the studio as he does during his live performances. Often incorporating inspirations from all ar

Kriptik are thrilled to announce the first digital release on Encrypted which comes in the form of an 8-track VA from a selection of Irish artists. Expect 8 techno tools which offer an effective, driving underground sound. Full release on September 9th. We premiere Havik's track 'Hidden Sector', a quintessential dark and smouldering cut from the rising Irish artist. Havik explores changing soundscapes and dense layers of rhythm, resulting in a wall of sound. He expertly makes drums and synthesisers talk to each other, resulting in an infectious groove with a genuine sense of movement and tension. Havik ---------------------- SC: @user-148002082 IG: www.instagram.com/havik.__/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/