Markantonio has been active in international techno scene for years, and his story began long ago in Naples. The city Naples put itself on the map in the ’90s with pioneers like Gaetano Parisio, Rino Cerrone and Marco Carola, and Markantonio was right there with them. He picked up music
Sunil Sharpe is a leading figure in Irish electronic music, emerging from Dublin’s underground techno scene in the early 2000s. Renowned for his fast, technical vinyl mixing and dynamic selections, he has built a strong international reputation as a DJ, producer, label owner and nightlife advocate. With releases on
Italian DJ and producer M.I.T.A., originally from the island of Ischia, considers music a form of unrestricted self-expression. His sound draws inspiration from the groove-driven techno of the late '90s and early 2000s, blending tribal rhythms, funk-infused grooves and old-school influences with
Hashashin is one of the most respected names to emerge from Amsterdam's underground. Active since 2006, originally under the alias Ici Sans Merci, he has spent over a decade cementing his place in the Dutch techno scene while earning the respect of peers far beyond its borders. As
Manchester-based label Scrap & Delete is the home of Ireland-via-UK producer Dorbachov, focusing on groove-driven and peak-time techno with a strong underground attitude. The label has quickly built a solid catalogue featuring both established and emerging artists while maintaining a consistent dancefloor-oriented sound.
This week’s Fresh Picks (Week 23) brings together a selection of recent techno releases that move between raw, driving energy and more detailed, atmospheric moments. From stripped-back club tools to deeper, dub-tinged textures, the focus stays firmly on functional music built for the dancefloor, without losing subtlety
For the second edition of Curated By, Slin shares a selection of some modern new school records. Slin is a raw, honest groove seeker based in Berlin, Germany. Blending the sounds that started a couple of decades ago with modern, on-point techno, he stays fully committed to a vinyl-
This is a selection of recent techno releases, ranging from straight-up club tools to more deeper, atmospheric tracks. This week moves between raw grooves, dubby textures and more stripped, functional cuts, all aimed at the dancefloor but with enough detail for focused listening. → Listen to all tracks in your
Fresh Picks Week 21 delivers a tight selection of forward-thinking techno cuts, ranging from raw groove-driven tools to deeper, more hypnotic sounds. → Listen to all tracks in your browser
Week 20 brings a varied but focused selection. A debut label built on instinct, a split record between two Berlin veterans, a 30th anniversary appearance from a label cornerstone, and a few releases that simply do what good techno should, move you without overexplaining itself. 8 records worth your time.
For the first edition of Curated By, Comrade Winston shares a selection drawn from years of collecting and playing vinyl. After years spent digging through record stores, personal collections and forgotten corners of electronic music, Comrade Winston has developed a sound shaped by careful selection and a deep understanding of
New week, 8 new records. Plenty has been moving lately — from machine techno to warehouse rollers and Swiss precision on Ilian Tape. Below is a selection of the releases currently sitting on the turntable. No filler, only wax that matters. → Listen to all tracks in your browser 1. Decka — When