Techno
Laidback Luke Revives Techno Alias, Dark Chanell, for Sophomore EP: Listen
In February 2021, Laidback Luke unveiled his Dark Chanell alias with the release of the project’s pulsing debut EP, No. 1. The iconic Dutch DJ, whose self-professed first love is techno, has now revived his ominous nom de plume with his sophomore record, the two-track New York Five-O EP. Out now on Luke’s Mixmash banner, the menacing EP offers the dark underground warehouse sounds that longtime techno fans crave. Fusing elements of disco with vintage techno, “Foxy Town” applies sinister bass guitar licks and a thumping bassline. Balancing out the EP is its second track “Hutch,” which uses haunting vox and brooding, glitchy sound design. Check out the new EP below. FOLLOW DARK CHANELL: Instagram: instagram.com/dark.chanellSpotify: spoti.fi/3e5JnzY FOLLOW LAIDBACK LUKE: Faceb...
This Techno Artist Is Releasing His New Album As a Game Boy Cartridge
Fans of techno artist Remute may have to dig deep into their keepsakes for the proper modality to play his latest album. The innovative chiptune artist is set to release his upcoming Living Electronics album as a physical release exclusively playable as a cartridge on Nintendo’s iconic 8-bit Game Boy console. Remute is no stranger to porting his musical works on retro hardware systems, frequently retrofitting his sounds to work within the limitations of old technologies. His 2019 Technoptimistic album saw its physical release on the Mega Drive and The Cult Of Remute landed on the SNES a year later. “As with all systems I’ve done albums on before, it was quite challenging to compress my vision down to its pure essence,” Remute told NME. ...
Lane 8 Celebrates Summer 2021 With Dreamy 4-Hour Mixtape: Listen
How do you tell a new season has begun? Equinoxes and solstices? Leaves turning red, snow falling, flowers blooming, or the sun scorching? Well, if you’re a fan of Lane 8, there’s no better sign than the arrival of his seasonal mixtapes, a staple since 2013. The Colorado-based producer just released his “Summer 2021 Mixtape,” a 61 track house and techno exploration—including 22 IDs—clocking in at just over four hours. The mix starts relaxed and melodic, with sultry songs from Massane and a couple of remixes from Gui Boratto. A growling remix from Kasper Koman takes listeners into darker, deeper territory before Lane 8 leads the soundscape into melody-driven, dance-focused tracks. This ebb and flow between powerful, driving synths and soft, progressive melodies continues over th...
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Armin van Buuren and Sander van Doorn Join Forces for First-Ever Collab, “Jonson’s Play” [Premiere]
Sander van Doorn and Armin van Buuren, two illustrious electronic music vets, have joined forces for their first-ever original collaboration. Premiered exclusively today by EDM.com, “Jonson’s Play” is a juggernaut of a trance track that rumbles with the explosive sound design of the Dutch dance titans. It features layers of gritty bass, which churn along through atmospheric soundscapes in a masterstroke of production. Techno elements are the driving force behind the new collab, lending to a hypnotic arrangement that will shake bodies from the US to Amsterdam. “Jonson’s Play” could not have come at a better time considering the upcoming ASOT1000 Festival, which is scheduled for September 3rd and 4th in celebration of the landmark ...
DANK Links With Frankie Bones for Hypnotic Techno Track, “I Can’t Stop Raving”
After Brooklyn-based dance music veteran DANK previously mentioned that he’s “sitting on a wealth of new music,” that statement is proving to be true. Following the release of his rave-ready remix of Jason Cluff’s “Here For Music” just weeks ago, the techno titan has returned with an original track alongside Frankie Bones, another venerated New York techno tastemaker. “I Can’t Stop Raving” features a percussive four-on-the-floor beat, which churns along with thick kick drums. Heavy-hitting sonics coalesce with hypnotic vocoded vocals, with the earwork of a refrain chanting “I can’t stop” for a club-ready roller. In this composition DANK and Frankie Bones expertly channel the dark yet infectious energy o...
Gesaffelstein Emerges With Haunting Techno Single “Icia”: Listen
The Dark Prince of Techno has quietly emerged from the shadows with new music. Gesaffelstein recently unveiled his first single in over a year, and it’s nothing short of breathtaking. Never one to follow trends—and always one to set them—the French electronic music legend paints a cinematic portrait of isolation with “Icia.” It’s haunting and hypnotic, harkening to dark dancefloors and vintage acid house raves. Punchy drums and analog-driven sound design lend to an ambiance of urgency as robotic, phased vocals croon a melancholic refrain. Just as the listener settles in, Gesaffelstein suddenly switches to a moody chord progression before the track peters out to a subdued conclusion, engulfed in the silence of a rave’s end. “Icia” arrives via The Ha...
Chris Liebing to Star in Second Installment of Beatport’s “Game Changers”
Beatport has announced the next installment of its “Game Changers” series, a three-episode series of livestreams and mini-documentaries about the world’s most exciting electronic artists. The next featured artist in the project, which is produced in partnership with Microsoft Surface, is techno heavyweight Chris Liebing. The “Game Changers” series showcases epic performances from iconic locations. Liebing will use his slot to stream live from an abandoned Cold War listening station in West Berlin called Telufelsberg—also known as Devil’s Mountian—that has been converted into a street art hotspot. The stream will air on Wednesday, May 26th at 8PM CEST across Beatport’s socials including Facebook, Twitch, and Youtube. The special...
DANK Unveils Riveting Techno Remix of Jason Cluff’s “Here For Music”
With decades under his belt in the New York club scene, DANK has returned with his next hard-hitting techno track. This time around he lends his expertise to Jason Cluff’s “Here For Music,” dropping a remix packed with power and the potential to ignite dance-floors. Though minimalistic in nature, the energy of DANK’s new remix is palpable and will conjure imagery of dark underground warehouses, where nothing but strobes capture the movement of the crowd. It features steady, punching synth stabs and warbling bass that rumble with industrial flair. The arpeggiating chords that guide the melody are haunting and hypnotic, and sporadic vocal chops add a nuanced undercurrent. However, it’s the drops here that emerge as the song’s pièce de résistance. Just...
Movement Detroit Announces Free “Micro” Festival for Memorial Day Weekend 2021
While the techno community is still reeling from the late February announcement of Movement‘s cancellation, the show isn’t over quite yet. Paxahau Presents recently provided an update to fans revealing that Movement isn’t completely awash in 2021, but it will instead be operating on a “micro” scale. Taking place during Memorial Day Weekend, Micro Movement will see performers taking to three Detroit venues: TV Lounge, Magic Stick, and Spot Lite. A lineup has not yet been revealed. In the spirit of Movement, the music will be bumping from day to night and will feature showcases fleshed out with all Detroit talent. While venues won’t be charging cover, capacity is extremely limited. Once inside, attendees will be expected to continue wearin...
LINK’s “Turbo EP” Fuses Classic Rave Sounds With Forward-Thinking Production
Last summer, famed bass music producer LAXX announced the launch of a brand new alias called LINK. Since then, LINK has released a multitude of original tracks and remixes that pay tribute to the classic rave sounds of hard house, trance, and techno, including “Age Of Love,” “I Can’t Take It,” and a remix of Habstrakt’s “Show Me.” Now, LINK has returned with more of that modern yet vintage energy on his Turbo EP. Turbo features three previously released tracks: a hard house-infused belter called “Fader,” a nod to the arena trance of auld titled “Come Together,” and the most recent cut, “I Want You,” which builds on that trance-inspired sound. Three more previously unheard songs are also included ...
The Chemical Brothers Share Trippy Audiovisual Preview of New Song Dropping This Friday
The Chemical Brothers dropped a bit of good news this morning, sharing a preview of new music on the way. The legendary electronic music duo will drop a new single called “The Darkness That You Fear” this Friday, April 23rd. They took to social media to share an audio clip of the languid single, which sounds like it will contain the dark, spellbinding trip hop flair of a signature Chemical Brothers tune. The preview is short, but fans can hear the sultry vocal refrain, “Let your heart see the colors.” It’s also paired with a kaleidoscopic promo video, which offers a trippy audiovisual compliment to the track’s hypnotic soundscapes. Check out The Chemical Brothers’ official preview of “The Darkness That You Fear” below and pre-...
Charlotte de Witte to Stream From Prestigious Formula 1 Racetrack Ahead of New EP
Charlotte de Witte is giving her “New Form” livestream series a serious dose of adrenaline. The techno tastemaker is set to perform at the world-famous Autodromo Internazionale del Mugello racetrack on April 29th, 2021. Based in Tuscany, Italy, the track is owned by Ferrari and has been a classic home to F1 racing for decades. de Witte is celebrating the forthcoming release of her Formula EP with a special performance at the prestigious racing venue. The idea first came about when she first re-discovered DJ Visage’s “Schumacher Song,” a Eurodance-style track that revs to life with the heavy-handed use of racing samples. Considering her Belgian background, de Witte felt drawn to a similar creative headspace since the Belgian Grand Prix has ...
