Four Four Magazine

Today we premiere a track from one of Ireland's fastest rising up and coming music producers, Dylan Fogarty. His contribution to the Canadian based PHTM VA is a solid, funky and bouncy techno track that focuses on getting the most out of a select few stripped back elements. Dublin based DJ and producer Dylan Fogarty has been making a name for himself of late, most notably with an impressive string of self releases on his Soundcloud that has garnered support from a number of artists. Some of which include Tommy Holohan, Kettama and Dustin Zahn. Picking up gigs in Fibber's Basement courtesy of LOST, and Bow Lane from Somewhere Else, as well as appearing on London based AAJA radio it's clear that Dylan is only getting started on his musical journey and you can expect to hear much more from him in the near future. Dylan's contribution to the PHTM various artists compilation joins him alongside 13 other artists from all across the globe showcasing their signature sounds. In this case, 'Problem Solved' is a groo

Our first premiere of the week comes from one of the most exciting names in techno right now, Chontane. The German native debut’s on SHDW & Obscure Shape’s Mutual Rytm imprint and we have the please of premiering ‘After Images’ which show’s Chontane flexing a soulful and emotive side to his production, while still holding onto his banging and shuffling repertoire. Chontane has been immersing himself in techno for many years, experimenting with various styles and niches, and evolving his eclectic palette for high energy electronic music. Growing up in Berlin Chontane found himself obsessed with techno’s underground subculture, the young DJ started playing regularly at the early age of nineteen kicking things off with a residency at the Krach nights in Humboldthain and then playing some of the cities most revered clubs, including: Tresor, :// About Blank and OHM. With his first record release in 2018 still receiving praise and support, Chontane has wasted no time in reaffirming his capabilities. With another

Today we premiere a thunderous industrial techno track from one of Cork’s trailblazers from a new generation of distorted techno, as BUCA supplies a free download. The young producer showcases his vision of techno which heavily lyes on brutal atmospheric grooves. Charlie Foley better known as BUCA has been steadily grafting within the Cork techno scene in recent years. Over the past 12 months the young DJ and producer has become a firm fixture in the city’s expansive techno circle, and has become the go to man for supplying cavernous rhythms and distorted mayhem. Cork’s appetite for techno remains unparalleled within the context of Ireland’s dance music scene, and the county seem’s to be spitting out some of the countries best techno DJs by the minute, with each DJ honing in on their craft and having a vast knowledge of the culture of their slice of techno. BUCA is one of the latest DJs to arise from the underbelly of pounding rhythms in the rebel county, and his appetite for industrial techno has seen him

Speed Demon's Stuart Cremin has provided us with a fantastic free download today titled 'The Fear'. This fast paced techno tool encompasses a vast amount of depth, swing and atmospheric textures that keeps the listener yearning for more. Fabulous. Stuart Cremin, who is part of the Dublin based hardcore techno family SPEED, who are liable for throwing some of the craziest parties in Dublin in recent years has supplied us with a flaming hot production filled with fierce energy from start to finish. Making appearances at Cellar, Index and Electric Picnic over the last few months, Stuart looks to continue this steady streak with a compelling track that can be found as a free download on the Four Four Soundcloud. 'The Fear' exemplifies a solid approach of a modern techno track that primarily utilises the golden era of techno for inspiration. Polished, driven and forward thinking production technique with a touch of flair to hook the listener in with its powerful groove is a real delight. Stuart Cremin ------

We welcome back Irish favourite Pagan to the Four Four Premiere as the Dublin based producer releases a two track EP which see’s the youngster dip his toes into the realms of menacing techno, with his signature ethereal blends of synth lines. One of the countries busiest producer’s and DJs Pagan is back with new music and this time the youngster presents a two track EP focussing on the harder ends of dance music as he flirts with techno. Previously known for his smooth blend of breaks, trance and electro, the Donegal native shows his range as he present’s a duet of techno rhythms. Riding on the back of an impressive 2022, playing headline club show’s and some of the most prestigious slots on the festival circuit all around the country, Rossa Doherty’s Pagan alias is flying high right now. Recent mixes on Rinse FM & Bicep’s coveted Feel My Bicep mix series, have cemented Pagan’s name as an impressive selector with a vast knowledge for all things grimey, trancey and banging. Pagan’s First Of The Season EP is

Today we premiere Detroit inspired techno from Berlin based duo Subradeon on Rekids. The pairing wear their heart on their sleeves when it comes to releasing music and this release is no different, as Subradeon pour their heart, soul & groove into a five track EP that represents techno at its core. Subradeon is comprised of Giuseppe Salone and Salvatore Iannotta and the duo have been releasing quality techno on some of techno’s most desired and honest imprints, including; Ben Sims’ Hardgroove, Deetron’s Character and many more since their 2017 debut on Motech. Now returning with a heavy five-tracker on Rekids Special Projects, the duo deliver a release that takes influence from the genre’s history in the Motor City while simultaneously looking forward. Techno producers and DJ’s first and foremost, Subradeon find soul at the heart of their work, be it via their productions or in their consistently evolving DJ sets, where the duo’s strong bond and years of collaboration make for an enigmatic mix of layered te

The Local Selection Mix returns this week with Fuaim resident and co-founder Becky. The young selector has provided an hour long mix showcasing her broad palette and knowledge for low end submerged dance music far beyond her years. Becky is best known for her work with her collective Fuaim who she co-founded alongside Feargal O’Connell, Sean Murphy & Sean Andrews. The crew of young DJs host a monthly show on DDR as well as their Fuaim Mix Series and hosting parties across Tengu & The Bernard Shaw. Having recently made her debut supporting Sharda, DJ Heartstring and local stars such as Dylan Forbes & Síofra, she is swiftly making a name for herself in the Irish music community. Her sets create a speedy blend through a variety of genres, often incorporating bass, breaks, garage, progressive house & everything in between. Becky is quickly becoming one of Dublin’s fastest rising star’s, as the youngster holds no qualms in being feverishly diverse in her output. Her commitment to heterogeneity show’s a maturity

Today we premiere new music from Thelma & Josh Coakley as London and Dublin meet up for rave soaked techno. The pair have created dance-floor bliss as showcase a big room techno anthem that is packed with rave stabs, pounding kicks, adjuring vocals and crunchy percussion. Two of the most exciting names in rave edged house and techno link up for a big and bold techno anthem. Both Thelma and Josh Coakley have been producing a concoction of infectious 90’s inspired cuts on various imprints, with key influences coming from their neighbouring countries, England and Ireland. A newcomer to the scene, THELMA has been making waves with her techno productions this past year. Growing up in Switzerland’s capital of underground music, Lausanne, and now living in London, she is constantly challenging herself to adapt her music to different audiences. The artist has played in renowned London venues such as Egg and Corsica Studios, quickly followed by performances in Paris, Dublin and Belfast. With exciting upcoming releas

Next up on the Local Selection series, for edition number 178, we welcome Irish electro champion and all round legend, Eliza. We've been big fans of her mixes for ages now so it's an honour to host her, and we can confirm, this one is tops. Hailing from Mullingar, Dublin based Eliza can be found playing alongside some of the best in the business, in recent times on notable lineups with Jensen Interceptor, Radioactive Man and Bill Converse, to name a few. Her dedication to crate digging comes through in all her sets as her ear for selecting tracks has honed a style that meanders through the rawer sounds of electronic music. Not one to be pigeonholed, you can expect her to weave though pulsating electro, acid and techno, hearing influences of Detroit to Den Hagg within her sets. She also hosts a monthly show with the mighty Dublin Digital Radio(ddr.), an independent, not for profit station where she takes a deep dive into her record collection. Another brilliant endevour are her vinyl workshops with Gash Col

Today we premiere two tracks from Irish techno imprint, Awareness System. Pineal Navigation and Daniel Andréasson join up for a split EP on wax as the pairing deliver raw and minimalistic machine driven techno. Swedish producer Daniel Andréasson focuses on experimental sides of dance music and forward thinking techno productions. His textured approach to techno has caught the attention of some of the industries most prominent names including Aphex Twin and more. Daniel is a regular on the Stockholm club scene, and has also graced the infamous Tresor Berlin. Pineal Navigation, a.k.a. Niall Dunne, is a name that needs very little introduction within the Irish techno scene. Niall is widely known as one of the best techno DJs in Ireland, and has a pedigree for raw and driving machine driven techno. His journey first began when he won a DJ competition with Mixmag UK, giving him the opportunity to play at the renowned Dance Valley Festival, Amsterdam where he shared the stage with techno legend’s such as Kevin Sa

Today we premiere two tracks from Irish techno imprint, Awareness System. Pineal Navigation and Daniel Andréasson join up for a split EP on wax as the pairing deliver raw and minimalistic machine driven techno. Swedish producer Daniel Andréasson focuses on experimental sides of dance music and forward thinking techno productions. His textured approach to techno has caught the attention of some of the industries most prominent names including Aphex Twin and more. Daniel is a regular on the Stockholm club scene, and has also graced the infamous Tresor Berlin. Pineal Navigation, a.k.a. Niall Dunne, is a name that needs very little introduction within the Irish techno scene. Niall is widely known as one of the best techno DJs in Ireland, and has a pedigree for raw and driving machine driven techno. His journey first began when he won a DJ competition with Mixmag UK, giving him the opportunity to play at the renowned Dance Valley Festival, Amsterdam where he shared the stage with techno legend’s such as Kevin Sa

Today we premiere a track by SONIA, titled 'Tiger Suplex'. Sonia has once again utilised his wealth of experience as a music producer and has coupled this with an extensive use of intricate samples in creating a track that possesses an abundance of percussion, resulting in a no frills approach that focuses on the groove. Did we forget to mention that it is also a free download? Sonia has had a busy summer, making his Life Festival debut as well as performing a headline show in Derry with Meltx. Not to mention a stellar Waterford show courtesy of Reboot Events and a very recent Cellar debut alongside Collie and Kaycee as part of her bimonthly invite series. Next up on Sonia's radar you can catch him playing in The Loft in Galway on September 26th with D2AL and in The Sound House in Dublin on October 14th with Phono Collective. Sonia is no stranger to creating dance music that spans across a wide spectrum of techno, hard house, donk as well as garage and house music that can also be heard under his Marcu

Today we premiere a track from dance music royalty, Dubfire. With a career spanning over 3 decades, the DJ and producer has won respect of dance music fans and colleagues all over the globe, known for producing a deep and dubby techno sound. Dubfire returns to his routes on ‘CHLLNGR 1.2’ as he supplies sunrise dub techno locked groove. Dubfire is known across the globe for his work across a multitude of genres spanning across house, techno, progressive, trance and more, creating a one of the most exceptional careers in modern dance muisc. Some of his most remarkable work came as half of the Grammy award (2001) winning duo Deep Dish, before embarking on a truly groundbreaking solo career in 2007, Dubfire has a career filled with timeless tracks include his early works ‘Ribcage’, ‘Emissions, ‘Roadkill’ and the highly acclaimed ‘Exit’ with Kiss Kitten. Collaborative work highlights include Luke Slater, Moscoman, Oliver Huntemann, Chris Liebing, Tiga and co-producing two tracks on the legendary Underworld’s ‘Bar

HomeNew Music Share Tweet We’ve got some new music from two of Ireland’s finest techno producers’s on one of Ireland’s most promising new techno imprints, as Doug Cooney remixes Offtrack for Undivided. Doug Cooney provides a menacing peak-time remix of Offtrack’s original, as the RLSD boss man lyes on shuffling rhythms and pulsating synth lines. Undivided was established in early 2021 by Dublin natives Amak & A PageOne, with a goal to showcase emerging local and international talent in electronic music. Together, the duo have created a stir with a series of underground events that have attracted a rapidly growing audience. Following on from the label’s previously strong releases from FYuN & Jack Nolan in 2022, they now return with yet another massive Irish releases from Offtrack, with Doug Cooney on remix duties. The 4 track EP is stacked with quivering synth lines, syncopated rhythms and kaleidoscopic shuffling soundscapes. Today we have the pleasure of hosting Doug Cooney’s remix. In recent years Doug ha

Today we premiere a track from dance music royalty, Dubfire. With a career spanning over 3 decades, the DJ and producer has won respect of dance music fans and colleagues all over the globe, known for producing a deep and dubby techno sound. Dubfire returns to his routes on ‘CHLLNGR 1.2’ as he supplies sunrise dub techno locked groove. Dubfire is known across the globe for his work across a multitude of genres spanning across house, techno, progressive, trance and more, creating a one of the most exceptional careers in modern dance muisc. Some of his most remarkable work came as half of the Grammy award (2001) winning duo Deep Dish, before embarking on a truly groundbreaking solo career in 2007, Dubfire has a career filled with timeless tracks include his early works ‘Ribcage’, ‘Emissions, ‘Roadkill’ and the highly acclaimed ‘Exit’ with Kiss Kitten. Collaborative work highlights include Luke Slater, Moscoman, Oliver Huntemann, Chris Liebing, Tiga and co-producing two tracks on the legendary Underworld’s ‘Bar

EPM Music celebrate yet another milestone, as they boast their 100th release. To commemorate a century of releases, the team have invited Shed, CYRK, Inigo Kennedy and Works of Intent to remix some tracks from the ‘EPM20’ compilation. Today we feature a bass heavy remix from UK techno titan Inigo Kennedy, as the techno pioneer gives a menacing touch to Bryan Chapman’s original. For EPMmusic’s 100th release the label throw it back to another milestone. Last year, EPM celebrated 20 years in the business of Digital Distribution and Rights Management with a series of vinyl EPs and a compilation on their in-house label. Now the crew enlist Shed, CYRK, Inigo Kennedy and Works of Intent – all artists who we’ve had the pleasure to work with in the last 2 decades – to remix some of those ‘EPM20’ tracks. Today we feature a remix from one of the most influential names in UK techno, Inigo Kennedy. The Asymmetric boss needs little introduction as a key figure in the history of UK techno. Having released under Reducer an

We premiere a track from Sync resident and Galway based DJ and Producer, Fearghal Feely aka Havik today. The young producer has provided a Free Download, that is dripping in 90’s tribal influences with a touch of modern power and plunging synth lines. Having previously experimented producing with a number of sub genres of techno from styles such as dark, industrial and ebm, Havik has always been drawn back to a raw, minimal, fast paced grooving style which sprung from the golden era of techno . After 3 or 4 years of producing and experimenting, the young DJ and producer finally found his style, taking inspiration from classic minimalistic techno, and squeezing forthright elements to their absolute most. “My style focuses on fast paced blitzing grooves , hypnotic synths and tight grooving low ends , there’s something about keeping that fast pace on the dance floor but keeping it groovy that just resonates well with me.“ A lot of my inspiration comes from sounds of nature and creating deep grooving atmosphe

Today we premiere Tyvion Valentine's take on Ariana Grande's track 'Breathin'. The Irish DJ and producer has done a fantastic job at flipping a well known pop track into an emotive house tune while staying true to his distinct sound. He has also been kind enough to set the track as a free download too. Tyvion has seen a sharp rise in popularity among the Dublin house music scene over the last two years. Boasting releases on Plain Sailing, W&O Street Tracks, Zone Focus and Plaza as well as earning support slots for some of dance music's most exciting acts in Mall Grab, X-Club, Skin On Skin, Effy and salute. 'Breathin' is yet another showcase of Tyvion's impeccable production skills. Meshing emotion with clever sound design that encapsulates a truly raw feeling, that draws the listener even deeper into his moving productions. The melody in this case drives the track as it gels with the vocal of Ariana ever so well. This is fantastic listening from start to finish. Tyvion Valentine ------------------ SC: @ty

Our first premiere of the week comes from one of the most exhilarating names in techno today, Chlär. Swiss native Chlär arrives on SHDW & Obscure Shapes imprint Mutual Rytm for a six track EP, comprised of futuristic grooves and tribal narratives. We premiere ‘Spirit Enhancer’ a high octane 90’s inspired cut, which draws on dub techno and disco flavours. Emerging as an artist of note for both now and the future, Chlär continues to craft and shape his sound as he curates his own high-octane approach to techno. Combining dynamic performances taking in three and four deck mixes with his own up front productions and his talents as a former mastering engineer, the Swiss talent has become a respected name amongst his peers. After releases on Lobster Theremin and his own Bipolar Disorder imprint, the Berlin-based DJ, producer and label boss heads to SHDW & Obscure Shape’s blooming label Mutual Rytm to deliver six precise and powerful cuts across his ‘Optimized Groove’ EP. “As the names states, ‘Optimized grooves’

Today we premiere some jazz soaked house from Jon Dixon, with vocals from Detroits own Kenny Watson. Glistening soulful house music never goes out of fashion, and Jon Dixon latest EP on 4EVR 4WRD captures jazz submerged house at its purest. Jon Dixon’s latest EP, Vocal Sessions Vol.1 is comprised of two original deep house jams featuring Detroit vocalists L’Renee and Kenny Watson, as well as a remix by Jimpster and an edit by Jon under his MinorInvention alias. Released on vinyl as well as digital on September 9th, the digital version will include the Brixton Remix as a bonus track. Jon Dixon is one of the city’s most sought-after musicians for every genre ranging from jazz to techno. He believes that the more versatile and open minded you are at your craft, the further it will take you. In 2015 he started an independent label, 4EVR 4WRD (Forever Forward) to focus on making electronic music fused with elements of jazz, hip hop and other styles of music. Jon has had the opportunity to not only lead the Unde