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We premiere new music from one of the most exciting techno producers in Ireland right now Cult. The young producer carves out a classy ode to 90’s tribal cuts that is as menacingly funk fuelled as it is bouncy and melancholic. Rising from the shadows of Dublin City suburbia seemingly out of nowhere has been the young DJ & producer, CULT. His alias befittingly captures the phenomenon to which he has gathered momentum and built a legion of loyal listeners who have come to expect nothing but pure and proper productions, toggling between tribal and old school techno. Entering the periphery of many through a relentless onslaught of self-released rave weapons, CULT’s sound matured into one more in keeping with the classic, groove focused sound of techno which characterised the late 90s and early 2000s. Warm and punchy low end is a constant component of a CULT track, laying the foundations for the tribal drum demolition which often ensues amongst the mirage of deep pads, funky stabs and 909 rhythms. Ingenious and

We’ve got some fresh new techno from Buenos Aires based techno artist Joaquin Ruiz who features on formative techno imprint Molecular Recordings. We premiere ‘XX 13 B1’ a driving techno tool that features intricate bass rumbles alongside well crafted syncopated synth lines, creating a hypnotising club tool. DJ and producer Joaquin Ruiz hailing from the west side of Buenos Aires and resident of the well-known club Under Club is one of the most respected names in techno stemming from the Southern Hemisphere. His music has seen support from some of the world’s most treasured DJs including DVS1, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Sims, Kobosil, Dax J, Slam and more. Joaquin’s music can be described as the perfect blend of ambient & melodic whilst also retaining the physicality of brute-force of techno. His versatility, talent and graft in the studio make him a true representation of what the techno scene in Argentina stands for. The Buenos Aires techno boss now features on Molecular Recordings a pioneering techno

This week’s entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Dublin Digital Radio and The Midnight Disco Resident Sahana. The New York City-born and now Dublin-based DJ has supplied an hour-long recording that traverses a wide range of atmospheres and genres. Dig in! This week’s entry to the Local Selection Mix Series features an eclectic mix of house and techno from Dublin Digital Radio and The Midnight Disco Resident Sahana. She provides a stunning selection of quality dance music throughout as she gradually raises the energy during the duration of the recording, including a flurry of old-school techno gems that are full of flavour in the process. Sahana operates a monthly show on DDR titled ‘Mast Hour’ where she uses her platform to champion DJs of colour. Some of the guests on her show include reputable DJs Ricky Chong, Laurence Kapinga and JWY who have appeared on the show since its inception earlier this year. Sahana has also provided recordings of her own to the show as well as appearances

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We premiere new music from Alienate boss Pronto as he unleashes a rave-drenched anthem for free download. The Dublin techno boss infuses a multitude of influences on ‘Get Down’ as he shows shades of vintage UK techno, Chicago kissed house, and jerking Dutch acid in a juggernaut of a self-release. With over a decade of experience within the world of techno, Shane Berney better known as Pronto has a wealth of knowledge of all things fast & thumping. Recently establishing himself as a prominent figure within Dublin’s music scene, the Alienate boss is determined to pump some soul into his club-nights as he pushes a classic techno sound with an uncompromising view on a how a club should look, sound and feel. Over the course of the past 10 years, he has orchestrated and performed at numerous events throughout the city. Gracing Dublin’s most prestigious venues with the presence of renowned electronic music icons, including Boddika, LTJ Bukem, Mark Archer, CJ Bolland, and a myriad of other talented local and intern

Drazzit unleashes "Bloodborne," a track that embodies the raw power of Hard Techno. With its thunderous kicks, distorted synths, and relentless energy, this relentless sonic assault will leave a lasting impact. Drazzit --------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/drazzit IG: https://www.instagram.com/drazzitdj/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

We premiere some high-powered trance drenched techno from enigmatic London producer Pro-Tex. ‘Colombia’ is a euphoric journey within blistering club music that leans heavily on 90’s trance inspiration through ethereal strings & melodies. We welcome the mysterious London-based trance and techno wizard PRO-TEX to our premiere series. With a captivating sound that fuses ethereal melodies and pulsating beats, this producer remains a mystery. Embracing the unknown, their music creates an intimate connection that transcends conventions. Still remaining a fresh name within the club scene, Pro-Tex has been making a name for themselves through a slew of self-released edits and originals that defy genre limitations and can be categorised as delicate pieces of self-expression through an electronic lens. We premiere ‘COLOMBIA’ a mesmerising blend of trance and techno with enchanting synths and ethereal vocals. This celestial track transports you on a captivating journey, where pulsating drum grooves lay the foundation

We premiere new music from fresh-faced duo Wrank Fright comprised of Play Boy Joe and Celli G Husstle. We feature ‘Iconic Overcure’, a stripped back techno tool that plays homage funk-laced Chicago house while still packing a gritty techno punch. Wrank Fright is a musical collaboration between Play Boy Joe and Celli G Husstle. The pair combine their various electronic influences as they blending elements of house, dub, and techno, into a multifaceted body of work that belongs to the dancefloor. The pairs devotion to creating music that crosses borders and takes inspiration from various shades of club music means their art has a certain amount of fluidity that can often be absent in contemporary techno and house. Described as an electrifying & progressive interpretation of contemporary dance music – their second EP, “Ultimate Vitality,” perfectly showcases their unique approach. We premiere ‘Iconic Overcure’, a sizzling techno & house crossover that tips it’s hat to both Chicago and Detroit as Wrank Fright

We premiere new grassroots techno from Alan Martin as he presents his debut EP ‘Showdown.’ We showcase the title track as Alan exudes big-room stomping energy through striking dub chords and pounding percussive workouts. Alan Martin‘s electronic music journey began in 2006 when his father introduced him to Technics SL1200 and records. The youngster soon began experimenting with a ghetto blaster and this turntable and ended up making some decent-sounding mixes, according to YouTube user ‘ellaskins’ aka DJ. Tutor. Alan later purchased his own set of Gemini turntables before moving into the world of digital some years later. Outside of DJing Alan began making music in 2009 through FL Studio. Earlier tracks came in the style of hard house and abrasive rhythms associated with the old-school Irish scene. In more recent years Alan house & techno has moved into the world of house & techno taking inspiration from the European scene. We premiere the slick lead track ‘Showdown’ from Alan’s debut EP as he hones in on

We premiere new techno from Irish native Sean Daly as he supplies half-stepping piece hypnotic techno. Sean puts together an impressive package gelled with glitchy drums, pulsating bass and syncopated synth lines. Sean Daly is a producer and DJ from Dublin Ireland who has been steadily climbing the ladder in the local scene through his time hosting on Phever Radio and experience playing throughout many local clubs in Dublin. His first notable release Funk With Me, a French-House synth orientated track, released on the Irish label Doubleu, kick started his career and paved the way for future releases. Since then Sean has shown he is still forward thinking in developing his sound, while also paying respect to those before him, gradually gritting his sound and delving into harder-edged sounds, Sean takes his dancefloor experiences into the studio with him, displaying his appreciation for a wide spectrum of electronic dance music. Recent releases have shown a preview into further music progression, with a wider

This week's entry to the Local Selection welcomes upcoming DJ and producer Finn McEntee to the series. Supplying us with a stunning mix that is filled to the brim with old-school techno cuts and some of his personal favourites throughout. Get locked in as this bright artist brings you back to the 90s with this impressive recording. Dublin-based DJ and producer Finn McEntee has caught the attention of many since his short time involved in the Dublin dance community. Possessing a keen ear for quality dance music that spans beyond his years while also creating a selection of impressive productions is no mean feat. This has earned him lucrative slots with acclaimed parties Slither and Hidden Love and has seen him perform in the likes of Here & Now and Wigwam, supporting artists such as Tommy Holohan, Clouds and Partiboi69 in the process. His entry to the Local Selection is filled with an abundance of solid selections that are primarily groove-techno based although Finn does dabble throughout, switching it up wi

Our next premiere of the day features Irish DJ and producer BALMR with his track “Paths Unknown” featuring on Sofa Movements Records. The track is as introspectively deep-house as one can imagine. Drawing clear experience from Detroit which makes for top-tier listening. Get dug into this! Raised on the seemingly ingrained House sound of Cork and its heavy influence by renowned and revered House heads Fish Go Deep and their Sweat Nights at the legendary Sir Henry’s Club it was an inevitable progression for BALMR to follow the path of producer and DJ. In his own words: ‘It was difficult to escape the sound of House Music growing up in Cork’. Over the past decade, BALMR’s released material on Nordic Trax, Kolour Detroit, Expanded Records and more, while hosting his own Down Right Deep Show on Deep House Radio. Here, presenting his new latest collection of works, ‘Paths Unknown’ sees BALMR captures moments in time and individual journeys to paths previously undiscovered. BALMR always had a personal love for th

This weeks entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Soul Doubt. The Louth-based DJ, producer and live act has supplied us with a fierce recording of all things hard-techno, hard dance, hardstyle and more over the course of the recording with some edits and unreleased thrown in for good measure. Hailing from Louth, Soul Doubt is a 24-year-old DJ, producer and live act who has built a reputation for creating highly energetic techno and trance-styled tracks that typically include rattling acid basslines, thumping kickdrums and brutal percussion. Spanning years of production experience which has resulted in Soul Doubt receiving hundreds of thousands of plays on Soundcloud from a range of productions like 'Accelerator', 'Recollection' and even his flip of Example's 'Changed The Way You Kissed Me'. He has garnered a wide range of support from artists in the industry, most notably from Charlie Sparks. Soul Doubt has also earned himself some prestigious support slots from artists like I Hate Models, blk., C

Today’s premiere features Mezer The Architects’ latest release on POTOP. The Katowice-based label is home to Carti Summer Jam which combines elements of sun-kissed trance, rap and hints of euphoria resulting in his take on a modern-day party track. Hailing from Gdansk, Poland, Mezer The Architect is an accomplished DJ and music producer in the world of electro and ghetto tech. Boasting a residency with the Scottish dance music platform Project Radio. His productions have crept into a variety of sets all over the world and are a combination of booty bass, ghetto house, electro, breaks and hot g-funk native tracks which take inspiration from the West Coast. Recently he has taken a new direction by mixing elements of trance and ghetto in his productions. Initially beginning with uploading his music on Soundcloud, where he is known for his signature sound that combines a range of ghetto elements with vocal-lead samples, Mezer has released tracks alongside artists like Mell G, YTP, Club Cab, Raw Takes and 666uba

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We can confirm that jungle is alive and well among young Irish crews as our latest premiere from Dublin collective STINKAGE shows just that. Today we premiere 'Awareness', a liquid D&B trip by resident Cc0rm. The STINKAGE sound explores breakbeats over ambient soundscapes, bringing a mix of 90s intelligent D&B to meet modern breakcore and jungle. Associated with the skate crew Stink.Inc, their antics see them shoot videos, mix tracks, and release EPs under the STINKAGE guise, with plans to form a label in the near future. Inspired by their roots in skate culture, they are all about showcasing their community and the DIY approach that comes from that way of life. They currently host skate jams with live music and plan to run a night in the not too distant future. You can submit a mix via their Soundcloud for consideration ("sweaty mixes only" though!). 'Atmosphere' lays tribute to old skool sounds using a stripped back approach made up of cleverly chopped up vocals and breaks, a dark lead synth line that ju

We premiere 90’s soaked house from Belfast Martha Dark as she unveils her debut release, Promise, on theBasement Discos. The inaugural release calls on soulful Chicago energy as ‘Promise’ is steeped in gospel samples, anathematic piano chords, and funk-laced bass. We premiere a searing house music debut from Belfast artist Martha Dark challenges us to Promise to believe our instincts. Promise, the debut single by Irish artist Martha Dark, is a mesmerising ode to the classic era of Nineties-style Chicago house garnished with disco flavour. Martha Dark’s debut release is due to be released on the Valencia-based label, the Basement Discos – known for signing high-quality and niche underground house talent. Martha Dark’s ‘Promise’ perfectly encapsulates the label’s goal as it portrays the empowering message of gospel house. Promise commands your immediate attention with an instantly recognisable hook layered over a roaring funk-driven bassline that screams 90’s. The gospel influence is a merger between the sou

We’ve got new music from Dublin-based producer Hannah Worrall aka SPOOKLET. ‘AH SHIT’ is a left-field leaning piece of punk-soaked UK techno as the newcomer blurs the lines between glitchy electronica, grime, and hard-edged UK sounds. We welcome SPOOKLET to our Four Four Premiere series with a strong offering entitled ‘AH SHIT’. SPOOKLET was designed to delve into the depths of vulnerability, consume it, understand it, and grow old with it. She finds purpose in the amaranthine journey of self-discovery. AH SHIT encapsulates the fiery essence of SPOOKLET. In this track, she is faced with a whirlwind of emotions when she realises that her desire for someone is not reciprocated. SPOOKLET unleashes a smoldering slice of genre-bending left-field electronica as she tells a story of romantic frustration and the liberation of emancipation. Hard-edged and broken low-end punches play off a haunting droning bass and sinisterly overdriven vocals. Crawling and swelling effects & beeps roll through poignant strings for

We premiere music from Torino-based artist Ninja Exotic Machine as the duo debuts Early Reflex for their 14th release. We feature ‘Apple Brucho’ an intricate piece of deconstructed hard-drum heaven. The Italian experimental duo of Ninja Exotic Machine debuted on Early Reflex with their ‘Red Ant’ EP. The Pho Bho Records affiliates Matteo Confetti and Kakofonico showcase their deep love for off-kilter rhythms and cinematic style soundscapes on this one. ‘Red Ant’ was created in a slightly different mindset as the production process was based around the soundtrack for a visionary videogame. It blends various influences from riddim and dancehall which have been rearranged into a weirder and more unearthly manner through syncopated rhythms, stretched vocals, and deep basslines – bringing the definitive Ninja-Exotic-Machine-touch to this idiosyncratic project. We premiere Apple Brucho – a forward-facing take on tribal rhythms, fusing glitchy IDM crackles and swells with syncopated drum grooves. Low and punchy ki

We feature new music from London-based producer & Steppers Club founder @zeferuk as he delivers his debut LP with his ‘Before It Gets Too Late’ mixtape. We premiere ‘Games’, which sees Zefer team up with @tia-danielle-maria & Tidah for a soulful slice of UKG as the trio intertwine jazzy chords and R&B influences into a joyful celebration of the Steppers Club sound. London-based producer and Steppers Club founder Zefer releases his first LP with his ‘Before It Gets Too Late’ mixtape. The project boasts an all-star roster of 12 high-profile features, with Zefer recruiting a variety of rappers and soul singers (with 800,000 combined Spotify monthly users). Zefer arrives on the record fresh off the back of his hugely successful Shawty / No Future release on NewYork’s Nervous Records, with the A-Side track receiving extensive support on BBC Radio 1 & 1Xtra (Jeremiah Asiamah), Apple Music 1 (Joe Kay) and Soulection Radio. The Steppers Club founder has been in exceptional form in recent months, teaming up with No