Collection: Techno/Minimal/Tech-House

Patricia clocks back in at Acid Test with Y Try, a six-track Mini-LP, neatly packed, no detours. The brief was never complicated. Big room Patty business, plain and simple. The A-side aims straight for the main room, the flip takes things deeper.

A five track EP of introspective, transcendent electronics from Japanese techno icon DJ Nobu. Inspired by the Buddhist Brahmavihāras - joy, compassion, loving-kindness and equanimity - Shō unfolds as a meditative, emotional journey rooted in Nobu’s experiences of Tokyo, mindfulness and inner clarity. From kinetic renewal to serene minimalism, the EP channels presence, acceptance and the simple truth that breathing itself is living. Each track on ‘Shō’ marks a step in an emotional and spiritual journey, channelling the foundational virtues of the Brahmavihāras, which are the four ‘Sublime States’ of Buddhist practice: ‘Muditā’ (joy), ‘Karuṇā’ (compassion), ‘Mettā’ (loving-kindness), and ‘Upekkhā’ (equanimity). Together these principles form a path towards an open, boundless heart, which is mirrored in the EP’s unfolding sonic narrative. “In recent years I became overly sensitive to my surroundings and society, finding myself strongly affected by every daily occurrence. It was during this time that I discovered meditation. And beyond that lay Buddhism. Through this, my sensibilities became able to express themselves more naturally. I decided to portray my feelings, and the scenery in Tokyo, conveying what I was experiencing in real-time, as music. The EP title ‘Shō’ denotes views, thoughts, and actions aligned with Buddhist truth, and encapsulates my striving for presence, clarity, and acceptance. It also represents the conscious, mindful understanding that simply breathing is living.” DJ Nobu

With this confident and ear-catching EP, Montreal's NAFF Recordings introduces us to a new name: Glob Deejay, the musical alias of fantastically named graphic designer-turned-producer Stone Burleston. Deep, dreamy, dubby and informed by micro-house, Burleston's debut EP offers a fresh take on the kaleidoscopic, morning-ready Canadian deep house sound favoured not only by NAFF but also Mood Hut and 1080p. He sets the tone with the spaced-out, morning-fresh warmth of 'Clowns', before doffing a cap to dub techno on the billowing deep house headiness of 'Talking'. Layers of opaque melodic motifs and minimal house beats are the order of the day on 'Glob FM', while 'USwirl' is sparse, glitchy and hypnotic with some genuinely poignant piano motifs. Closing cut 'Sponj', meanwhile, may be the most picturesque of the lot - and that's saying something.

Since opening an at-request-only record shop in a Crystal Palace warehouse, Palace Vinyl have now offshot into sublabel Brixton Row. Here they welcome London techno god of decades Grant Dell for the new 'Purple Kutz' EP, and warning: the bass load here is not light by any margin. 'This Spiritual Muzik' will leave your legs shaking, and 'Masonic Mantra' only lets up the heft at the slight cost of extra snap. Then the bloody fantastic B-side: 'Still Letting Go' demonstrates how to have fun while plunging straightward into narrative darkness, a hair-flipping vocal line showing us "this is how I do it!". The music is confidently centred in its own swirling ruminance; DJs needn't fear phase issues.

NYC-via-Atlanta's Fugitive Artifact arrives with a quartet of cuts that live in the shadows between grimey tech, noir house and full-blooded Chicago jack. This is not just revival music because it respects the founders, nods to John Carpenter, and then does something distinct and fresh. The A-side is psychedelic and properly unnerving with driving basslines, syncopated claps and atmospheric swells that pull you down the wormhole into a world of in-salubriousness. The B-side pushes the tempo into techno realms before closing with an ominous grey dawn. Freaky, and we like it.

Built to shake dark sweaty basements as well as ignite those big warehouse raves, this record is pure dance floor weaponry. Blending raw underground energy with fresh sounds that push the SlapFunk style forward. Mella Dee flexes his sonic spectrum, serving up four heavy jams. Choose from a Warp-era inspired banger, paying homage to his Yorkshire roots and early influences. A deep, techy roller packed with a heavyweight Reese bassline. A driving, techno-infused thumper built for peak-time mayhem & chunky box workout with a fat square bass line… all designed to get the party popping and the dancers throwing some serious shapes.

SlapFunk return to the world of phonographic recordings with a mini album split into two ep’s from the highly regarded Tommy Vicari Jnr . Hailing from the steel city of Sheffield he forged a new bond with the label after a standout DJ set at one of our SlapFunk parties and then delivered 8 solid tracks to work the speaker stacks. Even with a minimal approach to the main ingredients in the productions, the results have been creating maximum impact on the dance floor, fully road tested at some of the best parties and festivals. Deep,moody, glitched out grooves collide with warehouse box jams that will soon get you throwing some serious shapes. We are thrilled to have such a talent appear on our label and are very excited to present to you this dynamite double disc release.

SlapFunk return to the world of phonographic recordings with a mini album split into two ep’s from the highly regarded Tommy Vicari Jnr . Hailing from the steel city of Sheffield he forged a new bond with the label after a standout DJ set at one of our SlapFunk parties and then delivered 8 solid tracks to work the speaker stacks. Even with a minimal approach to the main ingredients in the productions, the results have been creating maximum impact on the dance floor, fully road tested at some of the best parties and festivals. Deep,moody, glitched out grooves collide with warehouse box jams that will soon get you throwing some serious shapes. We are thrilled to have such a talent appear on our label and are very excited to present to you this dynamite double disc release.

These works by Dimi Angelis are a bit more than what they seem. More than music or something to dance to, the sense they give me is that they are sonic pulses or a type of language we've yet to realize

Samuel Jabba Hidden Dreams

"Sudd WAX is the vinyl only label of Sudd Records. Legend from Chicago, Gene Hunt comes up with classic and basic roots from acid, house and deep sounds, original from Chi-town. Energetic and versatile EP, playable full set time."

From the subterranean grooves of deep techno to the cosmic pulse of electro and IDM, Deep Space Protocol sees Japanese legend DJ Compufunk navigate a vast sonic universe with precision and feeling. A veteran of Osaka’s celebrated Compufunk Records scene — where he’s sold and spun cuts for nearly three decades — Compufunk seamlessly weaves together influences that span Detroit-infused machine rhythms, hypnotic electro textures, and the thoughtful intricacies of left-field IDM. Pressed as a limited vinyl release, Deep Space Protocol feels like both a nod to classic techno lineage and a forward-thinking exploration of sound — perfect for listeners who cherish the raw pulse of the dancefloor as much as the cerebral depths of an immersive listening session. With roots that include releases on Detroit’s Motech and connections to Underground Resistance figures, this is an album that bridges cultures and decades while leaving plenty of room for the future.

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