RVDIOVCTIVE Records round off an incredible debut year with the fourth in their compilation series, collecting 14 new and exclusive tracks from label regulars and newcomers alike, including GAWP & Zander Club, Devon James, Rupert Wall, Alex Amaro and James Ellington. Read more
Temple of Boom is an electro and breaks-focused duo comprised of Maison Fauna cofounders, Kir and Randall Self. The two are partners and curators on Slingshot Festival. After uniting on a remix project, the two have been attached at the hip, playing alongside acts such as Mall Grab, Nikki Nair, Fabric London residents, Tapefeed, and Tim Reaper. Expect a nostalgic dive into electro, breakbeat, and Detroit techno, seasoned with their own rave tools. Whether playing a warehouse, a backyard, or a dive bar toilet, the duo always brings it 100. Read more
Drum ânâ bass label, Metalheadz has announced the launch of its new imprint, HeadzState â which will showcase techno artists.
The new label is an evolution of the past 30 years of Metalheadz with influences from Reinforced Records and early work from Doc Scott, Nookie, and 4Hero. HeadzState will also be delving into “house and everything in between.”
Originally from the provincial town of Pervomaisk, Russia- Roni Rix was part of the local hip hop scene. After a small musical break and a move to St. Petersburg, techno became the focal point for Roni Rix. However, he does not believe in adhering to genres but focuses on experiment, futurism and sentimentality. In 2019, he began hosting an internet radio show on Radio Record Techno, called “Line Machine”. In St. Petersburg, Roni Rix organized nightly events, both techno parties and a series of drum and bass parties. His newest EP, Angst, is now available on MĂ„inmise Records.
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Washington DC-based producer, DJ, and event organizer, Furtive releases “Scofflaw,” a resonant psychedelic roller. Itâs a trippy, dissociated track with sharp, frothy percussive accents that pulls listeners through oil-slicked whirlpool wetness. A low-slung, gooey, and steadily progressing synth pattern delivers a sure case of lost-in-the-fog stumbling.
