Darwin Chamber X DJ Spun - Darwin Chamber X DJ Spun (Rong Music)

In a bold meeting of minds, Darwin Chamber and DJ Spun join forces for a four-track EP that pushes the boundaries of techno music. This self-titled release on Rong Music showcases the duo's combined decades of experience, resulting in a sonic journey that's nostalgic yet forward-thinking.

The EP kicks off with "Find The Missing Letter," a deep techno cut that weaves dub-inspired elements with hypnotic synth chimes. It's a crafty builder that sets the tone for what's to come. "Digits" follows, living up to its name with a relentless beat that evokes images of robotic revelry. This dark, driving track shows the producers' ability to create tension and release on the dancefloor.

"Do It All Night" emerges as the EP's sultry centerpiece; its pulsating rhythm and seductive groove are designed to keep bodies popping until dawn. The release closes with "Ants," a mid-tempo curiosity that crawls under your skin with its analog warmth and acidic undertones.

Darwin Chamber, aka Mark Greenfield, brings his extensive background in sound engineering and early contributions to breakbeat and trip-hop to the table. DJ Spun, the alias of Jason Drummond, infuses the project with his deep understanding of New York's club culture. Together, they've created a release that'll resonate across the DJ-sphere and club-land.

DJ H4L 9000 (VOlumens Festival) – “Finally a promo from one of the record labels that has fascinated me most over the last 20 years. Super as always!”
ROBOT84 / Scott Ferguson (Paper Recordings) – “Very cool tracks. I’m feeling them all.”
Sean Johnston (Hardway Bros) – “Oh, this is very good. ‘Ants’ is my favorite.”
Sumsuch (Colour and Pitch) – “Raw and fabulous!”
Jon Fugler (XLNT Radio Show) – “Loving ‘Ants’. Relentless and infectious – top notch! ‘Find the Missing Letter’ is, quite frankly, bonkers.”
Bruce Tantum (DJ Mag) – “Amazing record. A beautiful set of tunes from an iconic label.”

Available Now on Vinyl and Digital. Get it on Bandcamp.

KiloWatts & PointBender - Western Wolf (Harmonious Discord)

KiloWatts is best known for his immersive albums that fuse organic instrumentation and synthetic manipulation. PointBender has released a litany of remixes, albums, and singles across many of the industry’s silent giants. Both being no strangers on the HD imprint, it felt prudent to release their first collaborative vinyl release to celebrate Harmonious Discord’s 20th anniversary.

The genesis of the Western Wolf EP was formed in dark warehouses and dirt dancefloors in the late 1990s in Dallas, TX — a truly special time and location in electronic music. However, it wouldn’t be until tens of years later, after multiple individual albums, EPs, and back-and-forth remixes that KiloWatts and PointBender would write music together using the power of the internet.

The Western Wolf EP is a collection of songs marrying electronic synthesis, found sound recording, live instrumentation, and written melodies. The EP starts us off with “Circling the Crown”; a slow-building tease that navigates through all points deep. Fluid rattles and dulcet tones define the pace as layers drift in and out, ultimately rising to the introduction of perfectly tempered dub bass. “Western Wolf” turns up the tempo and energy with sharp percussive accents and subdued pads. The introduction of distorted bass slaps and arpeggiated synths start to steer the piece into stronger dancefloor territory when a breakout of melodic chords shifts the mood to lighter ground, showcasing a selection that sails through multiple moods. The Dub version of “Western Wolf” strips out the more overt melodic elements in favor of a slowly building track perfect for threading through abstract house and techno sets. The project ends with “Swangert,” the not so typical B-side. In this track, the duo explores parts unknown outside the confines of traditional dance music with a highly swung and constructively complex slow burn. Phased leads and short percussive bass accents flower this song, keeping the momentum solid until the end.

Look for more from this dynamic duo in months and years to come, including a follow-up remix EP featuring some very exciting artists.

Richard Hardcastle (All Out War) – “Heavy EP! Western Wolf Dub hits hard. Swangert is a real groover. Yeah!”
Jamie Kidd (BYC Music) – “Nicely produced. Western Wolf is lovely.”
Nick Warren (Hope Recordings) – “Circling The Crown is very cool.”
Black Mighty Wax (Irma Records) – “A nice evolution of electronic dance.”
Sandro Bianchi (Ibiza Sonica) – “Excellent release. Love it!”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Fantastic vibes from these 2 amazing producers.”
5volts (Social Isolation) – “Gorgeous sounds! KiloWatts has that special ability to create a sense of wonder through his music. This is no exception.”

Available Now From: Bandcamp, Beatport, Apple Music, And Spotify.

Nick Hanzo - Last Day, Miracle! (forTunea)

The never-at-rest fortunea label digs deeper into the Viennese scene to uncover a new EP from city denizen Nick Hanzo. In addition to his appearance on the fortunea 10 compilation, Nick has been active with Austrian club night Schmusesalon, the audio-visual collective Wiener Endorphine, and his own Belly Dance Services with his partner in crime and collaborator, Yaman. The evocatively titled Last Day, Miracle! EP is his full debut for fortunea and fits right in with four tracks of deep and unique sounds. “20:45” opens the EP with magical tones suitable for casting a spell on the dance floor. Jazzy keys and analog pads synergize with crisp rhythms in beautiful harmony. “Caroline” goes deeper with its ghostly vocal, splashes of guitar, and steady mid-tempo bump. “Your So, …” features layers of Rhodes riffs over snappy beats and vocal teases throughout. The EP closes with the title track, loosening a cut-up Chicago feel, and interspersed with curious breakdowns and moonlit samples. Indeed, it’s another top release from the reliable fortunea crew.

Dutchican Soul (Salted Music) – “Wow! Fresh sounds. I love the vibe on all of these.”
Mark Mac (The Sounds Collective) – “Very cool release guys, top vibes.”
Joey Silvero / Distant People (Seamless) – “The sound here is just fantastic. The contrast of the drums, chords and general feel is something else.”
Chris Udoh (Tigerhook) – “Nice vibe on this one.”
Billy Butler (247 House Records) – “These are really nice, carefully shaped tunes.”
Steve ‘Griffo’ Griffiths (Freak Da Funk) – “A tasty Viennese whirl of an EP.”
DJ Osric (Black and Blue Show) – “Quality house music that’s easy on the ears, heavy on the vibe.”
DJ Firefly (Couch Dancing) – “Love the jazzy vibes!”
Sparatikness (Synkotik) – “Sooooo Freaking Goooood!”
Pat Lezizmo (Conya Records) – “There is a nice overall vibe to this EP. Nice production, warm smooth atmosphere, and well produced.”

Available Now From: Beatport, Traxsource, Spotify, And Apple Music.

Fede Zerdan - Low Boost EP (Cymawax)

Cymasonic's offshoot vinyl-only label returns with the enigmatic Argentinian artist Fede Zerdan contributing to Cymawax's second outing. Originally from Tucumán, but currently living in Barcelona, Zerdan has established himself as a member of the Discos Paradiso Crew. It's always the heads-down types that are the ones to watch out for and Zerdan exemplifies letting the music do the talking. So what is he saying with the Low Boost EP? Techno is unrivaled when it's at its most deep and immersive.

The first track, "PTN-SONG", features a full-bodied bass that chugs away over atmospheric sounds. Pads establish the mood and delayed notes on the keys mesmerize the listener. "New House" follows with a dubbed-out sci-fi techno experience, depending heavily on the chords and reverb drenched build-ups of LFO synth tension. Continuing the futurism, "One Live Jam" and its acid squelches sound like the distant ping of satellite computers, washed over by a multi-voiced synth wandering through space and time. Finally, "Low Boost" wraps the EP up with its most hypnotic effort hammering the message home. The layers and interplay of the synth tones bring to mind a deeper, slowed-down classic, but really -- it's a work all to its own.

A must have … this techno artifact was meant for wax.

Tensnake - "Nice atmospheric stuff."
Nick Warren - "Excellent release … I love al the tracks."
Colin Dale - "Original sounding … refreshingly different."
Mark Farina - "I dig it."
Mathias Schaffhäuser (Ware Records) - "Good release, and 'PTN-Song' is very cool."
Severino (Horse Meat Disco) - "An amazing sound."
Jaymz Nylon - "'PTN-Song' is my favorite and I could just listen to it over and over again."
Linas Fresh Tee (Dubinsky / Drumpoet Community) - "Catchy grooves … this goes straight to my DJ bag."
Chris Fortier (Fade) - "These are so good."
Pablo Bolivar (AvantRoots / Seven Villas) - "I'm a big fan of Fede's music … this EP is ace."
Al Bradley (3am Recordings) - "Absolutely wicked EP … faultless as deep, analog sounds go. Timeless, classic-sounding tech-edged deepness."
Alvaro Hylander (DeepWit) - "Hypnotic and powerful sounds all around."
Vincent Kwok - "I love these dark tech beats."
Jarle Bråthen (Full Pupp) - "'One Live Jam' rocks."
Shane Johnson (Fish Go Deep) - "Great raw sound across the whole EP … all cuts working well."
Michael Fossati (Spirit of House) - "The tech-soul infused 'New House' is a sure-fire late night bomb."

Available now on vinyl 12" from Red Eye Records, deejay.de, Decks Records, and Juno Records.