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LPM is a diverse DJ and producer who has been a mainstay within the Irish dance music scene for a number of years now. He first broke through as a resident at the memorable Toast club nights many years ago. This allowed him to display his talent, knowledge, and depth as an artist all while experimenting with new sounds in the process. Ranging all the way from electro to jungle, garage to ghetto te...

Today’s premiere see’s Mexican based techno producer Fixon supply a rolling techno groove that lies in the perfect middle ground of stomping and jackin’ as he features on Volster’s ‘Secession’ imprint. Mexico has become a hotbed for a new wave of techno producers that are focussed on tradition, forceful intent and relentless funk. Fixon is leading the way in a new generation of Mexican produces th...

Today’s premiere comes from Bulgarian/American DJ and music producer Bad Boombox, in collaboration with American producer MC Yung Lil. Their collaborative EP, titled Bansko Boys Vol.1, acts as the second project that they have worked on after their hugely successful track Make It Wet that released last year. Bad Boombox is a Sofia-based DJ and Producer who has been releasing a consistent amount of...

This week’s Local Selection comes from Influence Collective boss Nat Type as the young selector provides a trip through hard edged & rave influenced techno sounds. The mix show’s Nat Type’s love for high octane techno that is made for warehouses. Hailing from Dublin NAT TYPE has built a solid reputation in the capital for his deep knowledge of new-age techno power that is heavily influenced by har...

2023 is all set to be the year of trance infused techno, and we're here for it. Today we premiere a track from Belgian artist OTON that ticks a lot of boxes across the spectrum of dance music as we share his track 'Belgam' from his debut album 'Re-Birth'. OTON, Belgian producer, DJ and founder of label and resident party starters at the legendary Fuse 'Alliance Club' delivers his debut album, Re-B...

Today’s premiere is a soothing downtempo track courtesy of dubstep and drum and bass artist ENiGMA Dubz, under his chilled moniker Itona. This alias tends to focus on the more relaxed and introspective house and electronica productions as opposed to his typical 140 bpm bassy cuts. Birmingham-based DJ and producer Itona has supplied us with a moving downtempo track that is part of his latest releas...

One of Italy’s finest techno exports Raffaele Attanasio releases his first EP in two years as he heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm for his ‘Quasar’ EP. We premiere ‘Axial Inclination’ a straight rolling techno groove that pays homage to his home of Naples, while showcasing his love for high-octane tools. A product of Naples’ rich techno history, Italian DJ, producer and musician Raffaele...

Today's premiere comes from Dublin DJ and producer Jamaal. His track 'SKY HIGH' is a blistering techno track that aims to explore all avenues of techno as he aims to combine groovy elements with the harsher side of the genre. Jamaal has provided us with today's premiere and it is a beauty. The talented up-and-coming DJ and producer has remained dedicated to his craft for quite some time now and th...

This week’s Local Selection is one of the most impressive contributions yet, as Samuel Powell steps ups with an hour mix fully consisting of his own original music. The Kildare native weaves through 60 minutes of euphoric & melancholic sounds, showcasing why he’s become a cult figure in modern Irish electronic music. Samuel Powell is a Kildare-born electronic musician who currently resides in Lisb...

Our latest entry to the Global Mix returns with a striking recording by Australian powerhouse AK Sports. The talented DJ and producer gifted us with a fantastic entry to the series, as she highlights her wild and erratic style all while exploring a variety of driving, bass-focused genres. Buckle up, this gets crazy. Sydney-born, Los Angeles, and London-based AK Sports found herself pioneering nu-r...

Today's premiere comes from Waterford native, now Dublin-based Mav666. The track is arguably her best work yet, as she provides us with a track that exemplifies grit, groove, and rhythm while still maintaining a clean and polished sound overall. Mav666 has kindly set this track as a free download too and can be picked up on our SoundCloud for your listening pleasure. Mav666 has taken the Irish dan...

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We’ve got some rave infused techno from Galway based hard techno guru ALX. The Uncertain Events boss reworks a rave classic with a some extra bite, as he provides a sinister interpretation of Irish warehouse nostalgia. SYNC Collective resident and Uncertain Events boss man ALX has been turning heads recently with his graft in both the world of music production and promotion, dipping his toes in bo...

SHDW & Obscure Shape return to their label From Another Mind with their six-track ‘Vergessene Welt’ EP, signalling the first material on the imprint for 18 months. Today we premiere ‘Der Urknall’ a gnarly piece of hardware heaven as the duo showcase a rough edged side to their production style. Founded in 2015, the launch of SHDW and Obscure Shape’s label From Another Mind saw the Stuttgart-based...

Today’s premiere is a no-nonsense techno remix from one of Belgium’s finest musical exports, Milo Spykers. He has flipped a track from one of Ireland’s most sought-after DJs and producers, best recognised as Aero. Following his latest release on the Parisian label KR Records. Aero’s first release of the year sees him make his mark on the impressive Parisian label KR Records, curated by Ket Robinso...

Our latest premiere showcases the return of Presswork from his 18-month production hiatus. Tom McGrath (aka Presswork), has supplied us with a gorgeous deep house flip of Irish duo Cedarwood State Traxs' track 'Come On Out'. Aiming for a more stripped-back approach that focuses on the vocal and saxophone melody throughout while adding some piano and 303 melodies for good measure. PRESSWORK
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The latest entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Jayne Veronica. She is an Irish-American DJ and producer who’s carefully selected some of her favourite selections in recent times, fusing together an array of techno tracks to form this compelling recording. Marking her as the 192nd admission to the series. Today’s Local Selection broadcasts a recording that was crafted with some of Jayn...

RAAB steps up for the 191st edition of Local Selection Mix with a tactile hour mix of techno power. Formally known as Rob Whittle, the Dublin purveyor of slamming grooves showcases his in-depth knowledge of no-nonsense techno in his offering to the Local Selection. RAAB hailing from Dublin, Ireland is known for his razor tight DJ skills and powerful productions. RAAB presents a new journey, bringi...

Stephen Mahoney returns to our premiere series with the title track from his debut LP on the coveted Diffuse Reality imprint. We premiere the title track ‘Revised Revolutions’, a gritty rolling techno groove that wastes no time in getting straight to the point, while poignant atmospheres slither around the dusty rhythm. Stephen Mahoney‘s graft in studio has resulted in a number of EPs, resulting i...

Today's premiere features Cork-Galway-based DJ and producer Uncle Knows as he debuts on Huxley's Dumb Safari imprint with a stunning 2 track EP. This acts as the label's second release, focusing on old-school rhythms and breakbeats while including a myriad of samples etched in rave culture history. DJ, producer, and Wisdom Records label boss Uncle Knows has provided us with a smashing release that...

Irish electronic music duo Boots & Kats are back with an amazing release titled ‘People’s Dance’ on Hammer’s imprint Remmah. People’s Dance premieres today as a single ahead of the full EP which is due to drop on January 20th, marking Remmah’s 10th release since its inception. Having formed Boots & Kats back in 2015, both Jack Keogh and Ciarán Martin have gone on to establish themselves as one of...

Today’s premiere is courtesy of Galway-Cork-based DJ and producer, MEJMI. MEJMI provides us with a track entitled ‘Warsaw Angels’ that is unlike her previous techno releases showcasing her diverse musical pallet. Spanning territory that sounds ethereal, and atmospheric, yet simultaneously introspective. Truly stellar stuff. MEJMI is originally trained in classical music but has been making a name...

Our first premiere of the week comes `rising Irish techno duo Blokes45. The pairing have provided a brutal trip through plunging synth lines and screwface rhythms on their latest self release ‘Paris’. The tough neck sibling pairing of BLOKES45 have been turning heads within Ireland’s techno scene within recent months. Appearing in clubs, festivals and collectives all over Ireland, the BLOKES45 pai...

The 190th entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Cavan native, Phacade. Now Dublin-based, the exciting DJ and music producer has marked his entry into the series by means of providing us with a solid workout that encompasses a variety of breakbeat and electro sounds throughout. Our latest entry to the Local Selection Mix Series is Phacade. The skilled musician has supplied us with a pace...

We start the week with new music from Limerick boss man Chaz Moloney as he debut on Obsuur’s sub-label Ótomo Trax. We premiere the Aeron XTC remix as he pumps some rolling rhythms into the original, serving up a pumping rework of Chaz’s original. Chaz Moloneys 4 track debut on Obsuur’s sub-label Ótomo Trax is comprised of 2 original tracks and 2 remixes from two Irish techno stalwarts, Aeron XTC &...