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We kick-off the week with new music from UK don Russ Brooker who features on Galway-based imprint, Rua Sound. We premiere ‘Breathe’, an infectious symphony of jazz-licked percussive grooves accompanied by intrinsic synth hook that sounds like it was recorded deep in the amazon. Next up on Galway label and party, Rua Sound is Russ Brooker. The enigmatic UK producer has been working in the shadows,...

Ethereal Skies have recently announced their new venture from a club night that now covers the areas of a mix series and label too. Their inaugural label release is titled 'Aerga' which translates to 'the air or the ether' as Gaeilge, comprising of 21 track contributions from a vast range of Irish and international artists from Dublin and afar in an attempt to platform compelling avant-garde elect...

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NANCY Live provides a new behemoth double-sided single titled ‘Psymon Psays’, forthcoming on Juliet Fox’s label @tregambe NANCY Live (Lauren) caught Juliet’s attention a few years ago; her energy and crazy amount of creativity being the main hook. One thing which particularly stood out for Juliet was a video of Lauren using her nose to trigger a drop on a piece of hardware while playing a live set...

This week's entry to the Local Selection welcomes Dublin-based DJ, producer and Hearpro boss Jamaal Eydan under his newly formed moniker focused on the lighter side of techno. This recording is inspired by summer adventures and features a flurry of fitting selections in the process. Jamaal's foothold within the Dublin dance community has only grown stronger in recent times as the individual behind...

We kick off the week with some fresh sounds from Dublin-based techno DJ & producer JAMAAL under his newly coined monarch, Posterboy. We premiere ‘Let Go!’ a rhythmic slice of tribal techo that dives deep into the epicentre of the Posterboy project as the Hearpro boss blurs the lines between techno & house. Dublin native JAMAAL recently announced his latest creative venture, under the name, Posterb...

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We premiere new music from revered house producer José Cabrera as he releases his Le Bateleur LP on his A Harmless Deed imprint. We feature ‘A Track for Clau’, a Detroit-laced house groove that is rolling in futuristic funk. Accomplished Spanish artist José Cabrera enters a fresh creative chapter with the new album Le Bateleur. The storytelling and hugely personal record arrives on his own A Harml...

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This week’s Local Selection Mix comes from Limerick-based Magoo as the youngster supplies a steamrolling entry to our mix series. The Touch of Techno resident rolls up his sleeves and gets straight to work on this one as he blitzes through a selection of 90s-inspired techno cuts while pairing contemporary new-school flavours to devastating effect. Magoo has proven himself to be one of the most pro...

It’s Wednesday which can mean one thing, it’s our long-running Local Selection Mix Series, this time we welcome an extra special B2B recorded live in Dublin’s techno basement Cellar, as DJ Chargesheet and Dploya come together for an hour of madness. The live recording features two of Dublin’s wildest parties, Slither and Lost as they came together for a night of B2Bs as the two collectives went he...

Today’s premiere showcases one of Ireland’s most promising techno DJs and producers Aero as he releases on the acclaimed Dublin-based imprint Research Label, titled ‘Through The Cracks’. This sonically varied composition highlights Aero’s capability for creating consistently top-drawer dance music ideal for dance floors far and wide. Aero, who has become one of the most prolific Irish techno artis...

We premiere new music from rising techno producer JASØN, as he features on Transmission Rec. ‘Nibe’ is a locked groove that takes inspiration from the golden age of techno, as JASØN hones in on pulsating bass rhythms and syncopated tribal shuffles to devasting effect. Diving deep into the pulse of electronic soundscapes, JASØN emerges as a visionary artist, crafting sonic journeys that transcend b...

We premiere fresh music from Berlin techno pioneer, Marcel Fengler, as the former Berghain resident returns to his IMF imprint. We premiere the industrial-tinged ‘Cautio’ as Marcel keeps things locked, rolling & gritty, supplying a hard-edged dancefloor destroyer. There’s no denying Marcel Fengler’s profound impact on the ever-changing techno landscape. A pioneer in his own right, Fengler’s works...

This week’s contribution to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes FENSKA to the series as she showcases her ecstatic dance-themed style of techno as part of her newly formed alias. Formerly known as SYMØNE, FENSKA will now be an outlet for all things techno-related. Over the last number of years, Enigma founder and resident FENSKA (fka SYMØNE) has accomplished a wealth of things both at home and...

New music coming from Porto-based label Kokölò as Alfonsvs steps up for a 3-track EP. We premiere ‘Trouble in Paradise’, a dub minimalistic dub techno affair, bursting with Detroit futurism. Portuguese label Kokölò has been turning heads with stand-out releases since its inception in 2022, the label’s journey has been defined by definitive ecstasy-laced anthems from the anonymous Rave Child and Al...

We premiere some new acid-submerged techno, as n_o returns to his Manual Smiles imprint. ‘Definitely One Of The Songs’ is a heads-down churning acid groove that pays homage to mid-00s rolling Berghain-affiliated cuts, while also extending an arm towards contemporary sci-fi focussed Aussie drifting prog house. n_o returns to his own Manual Smiles label with two percussive acid tracks alongside a 30...

Berlin-based ZentaSkai presents ‘The Architecture Of The Mind LP’, the debut album on MASK. We premiere ‘Structural Understanding’, a stripped-back house groove that leans on dub traditions and chilling hazy atmospheres. ZentaSkai undertook a period of research into the underlying structure and organisation of the human brain before writing ‘The Architecture Of The Mind’. The Berlin-based artist t...

Out of Place Records is thrilled to present its 25th release, a mesmerising compilation of tracks from a diverse array of artists. Featuring both emerging talents and established figures in the electronic music scene. Insolate's Out Of Place Records has been on a roll as of late, featuring standout EPs from newcomers to the techno scene, Teo Harouda & Bruno Caro. In previous years, the label showc...

Next up on the Four Four Local Selection, we welcome the immensely talented Surka. Having burst onto the Irish dance scene over the last few months performing a slew of festivals and club shows across the country the Tipperary-born DJ has provided us with a jam-packed house trip for the next hour! Surka comes in as the 219th edition of the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series as she showcases her...

We premiere new music from Swiss bass boss Hermeth as he features on LA based Dionysian Mysteries for a 4-track EP. We host ‘Do Ma Ting’, an earth-shattering electro rhythm that is accompanied by glitchy hip-hop vocals and alarming synth lines. Hermeth is one of the charismatic and encapsulating figures in contemporary electro &broken club. The masked DJ and producer delves into the powerful sides...

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 release...

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 industria...

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 hal...

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. ‘R...