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The legacy of the UK’s prolific Alien Recordings lives on with another classy four track EP. Andy Panayi, Alec Stone and Rob Collman have been pivotal in shaping electronic music for decades. Their raw aesthetic formed Alien Recordings’ identity in the 90s, releasing timeless music from their several projects A², SKAT and Stopouts.The humble London collective are behind many influential records from tech-house’s golden era, pushing an infectiously groovy sound perfect for many scenarios. After connecting with the MASS crew in Leeds shortly before Andy’s passing, this release is a heartfelt tribute presenting four unreleased gems recorded between 1996 and 2010.

The first EOS show aired in the middle of the lockdown in February 2021. Since then, we have shared musical moments and spent a lot of time in front of screens. We also took every opportunity to go beyond the digital space and get radio out there. The debut compilation acknowledges what EOS is all about. Alongside an extensive digital version, this vinyl edition features four new tracks by fellow artists Paramida, Markus Sommer, KGA and n9oc.

Now in its tenth year, Frankfurt-based record label Die Orakel has earned itself a strong catalogue of classy releases in a distinct sonic and visual attitude, its latest being a compilation called Braindance.

“F. Free & H. Hand take control of HOTONES001, with a reissue of a not just rare but colossally fabled record that only ever made it to test press in 1995. Ten copies were produced of this three-track excursion into the analogue heavy echelons of a deranged technosphere.‘Headwash’ shudders through your body like electricity, off-kilter bleeps miraculously balancing the composition, while a menacing bassline inflates your lower body, and some. ‘After All’ drops the pace, employing the iconic Ensoniq DP-4 to create moist, meandering patterns that epitomise the 90s hedonistic German subculture in which the record was developed. The record’s finale, ‘J.S.B #2’ is the most ruckus cut of the lot, playing with heavy leads, synesthesia inducing scenes of strobe lights are inevitable - pair the two, and you have outright carnage.This is music for smoked out, fast and long raves. Do not sleep.”

Broken District is the new label launched by the creative minds of Jus Jam, Momla and Antwan. The project is born with the idea of exploring alternative music styles that blend the influences of the label’s creators, including Jazz, House-Music, Hip-Hop, Funk, Soul, and experimental music.In order to give a global vision over the label’s territory, Broken District is launching with a series of VA EPs.Momla is kicking-off the label’s first release with an instrumental Funk ballad. He is using Soul samples, synths and an electronic piano to create a smooth vibe, led by a catchy bassline.Up next, Hip-Hop producers Yepes & Plae Casi are stepping out of their favourite field to incorporate House-Music rhythmic elements over an old-school R&B flavour.Berlin-based producer Marian Tone is closing the first side with a laidback, jazzy Hip-Hop instrumental.The other side opens with the Copenhagen-based talent Jeppe Wolmer. “Normal Position” is a modern take on Disco & Boogie, with a rhythmic bassline and reverbing Rhodes, ending with acid infused synths.Concluding this first release, label’s co-founder Jus Jam gives us another glimpse of his musical talent through a dreamy journey that blends House-Music, Hip-Hop and Jazz together.Welcome to the Broken District.

Bassline technicality and production prowess by Fader Cap on his return to Craigie Knowes. 4 tracks that combine club-sensibilities with width and melody to transcend dancefloors to the outer realms. Echo Chamber provides DJs with a mix of club-focussed beats for all times of the night, strap in.