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We premiere new music from Amsterdam-based techno acts Argie as he features on JFNS. We feature a groove-laced piece of minimalistic techno that growls from the belly up as Argie keeps things locked, rolling, and icy. Electronic Pulse is a distinctive new EP that includes a range of emotions and auditory landscapes of modern techno. It showcases various artists’ ability to marry hypnotic rhythms with intricate soundscapes. Each track, from Serti’s entrancing “The Minimalist” to Dani Duran’s loop-filled “Drop that Beat,” contributes to a pulsating journey into the heart of electronic music. We premiere music from Argie – an Amsterdam-based producer fueled by his love and passion for electronic music. He has released his productions on a variety of labels, including Sensum Digital, Black line Recordings, SUBEQ Music, and more. Argie’s passion for sound engineering goes hand in hand with his love for live sets and the experimentation of live jamming. With many years of experience testing hardware and software

This week's entry to the Local Selection welcomes Speedy P to the series as he embarks on a sensual listening journey for the guts of an hour. You can expect fluid mixing from start to finish with a range of bassline and IDM fused together, resulting in a pristine listening experience. Next up on the Four Four Local Selection is Speedy P. The Midnight Disco resident possesses knowledge beyond his years when it comes to DJing. Some might say that this is down to his sleek mixing style and his keen ear for unearthing copious amounts of killer records and they might be right. This mix holds no bars, leaving everything to the listener as Speedy P transcends through an array of genres which reflect various emotions with ease. Possessing an arsenal of highly energetic cuts as well as a collection of sombre and introspective tracks in-between is delightful listening. Given Speedy P's killer repertoire as a DJ, this has lead him to support numerous artists across the dance music industry such as Nikki Nair, Alan Fi

We’ve got new music from avante-garde South African producer Da Capo who releases his ‘Bakone’ EP on Friday. We premiere the title track, which pays homage to his roots, infusing afrobeat traditions with house music power to create a carefully crafted piece of funk focussed club music. We feature music from Da Capo – a trailblazing name in the afro-house music genre, hailing from Seshego, Limpopo South Africa, who has built up a solid repertoire across dancefloors across the globe through his production prowess. The multi-award-winning DJ and producer continually pushes the boundaries of the genre with his distinctive and captivating sense of groove, mesmerizing melodies, and ability to breathe new life into songs through his remixes, which have garnered him many accolades. We premiere “Bakone,” which means “People from the North” in Sepedi (Northern Sotho), Da Capo’s latest work pays homage to his roots. This highly anticipated EP serves as a preview to his upcoming full album, which is set to be released

We’ve got some ethereal techno coming direct from France to kick-start the week. Purple Records present their debut VA and we have the pleasure of hosting a premiere for Corsen who sprinkles breakbeats across deviating arpeggios and euphoric string sections for a heavenly piece of ecstasy-laced techno. The debut release from French imprint PURPLE RECORDS lands later this week. The first offering is a VA entitled Auralite 23 and it showcases the label’s vision of portraying positive vibrations in harmony with body and mind through music. The label strives for authenticity and hopes that listeners and contributors will feel that from the moment it’s created to the moment it’s listened to, it becomes that outlet so sought-after by dancers. Music breaks down boundaries, creates encounters, and amplifies our emotions and thoughts: Auralite 23 is first and foremost a journey that we give ourselves, but that we need to share with others. Communicate, explore, and let yourself go! We premiere music from Brest-base

Dploya aka Conor Neacy is a DJ/promoter based in Dublin. He is the founder of LOST, a collective responsible for bringing over artists DJ Heartstring, Narciss, jamesjamesjames, Sara Landry among others to the capital. A promoter at heart, he has also DJ'ed for over 5 years and has recently enjoyed festival slots at Life and Forbidden Fruit this year. This week's entry to the Four Four Local Selection is a trailblazing entry for listeners who possess firm ideation of all things Eurodance, hard trance and energy-filled vocal-driven compositions from start to finish. Dpolya's dedication to dance music and the wider music industry in general has lead him to grace the ears of dancers across venues like Cellar, Here & Now, Bow Lane Social Club, and The Soundhouse during his time as a DJ while also accumulating festival slots at Life and Forbidden Fruit this summer. Being one of the founders of LOST, who are one of Dublin's finest dance music collectives which are responsible for bringing some of the freshest soun

We premiere new music from Kildare-based producer Porridge as he releases his new track ‘A Glitch In The System’. The young producer serves a dark and misty electro track that’s heavily inspired by sc-fi. Hailing from Kildare Porridge has been producing music for just under a decade, skimming through various electronic genres, but always finding comfort within the darker spectrums of electronic sounds, from darkwave, IDM, electro, and more. A Glitch In The System is a dystopian techno/house-style track. Pulling from dark themes and melodies inspired by Sci -Fi & Cyberpunk, reflects the complicated digital world that swallows us every day. Drawing from influences like Jon Hopkins, Deadmau5, and Rezz, Porridge blends a unique mix of industrial electro and house. Porridge certainly offers something fresh and exciting to the Irish electronic scene. With a full-length album and several remixes from Irish acts like Zapho, Dead Label, Jack Rua, Viscose & Restive Nation. Porridge certainly cemented himself as a p

We premiere a mind-bending minimal groove from Wyro as he features on his Engineer imprint. We feature the lead track from his Focus LP as Wyro tunnels down the rabbit-hole, showcasing grainy atmospheres and hypnotic sequences. Wyro‘s new collaborative 11-track LP, Focus, released via his own Engineer imprint see’s the seasoned artist stay true to his artistic vision, as he battles it out in the studio producing intricate hardware sounds to create an eccentric house LP. Some tracks smother house beats in warm synths while others take a more minimal turn, cutting through with skittish and unpredictable churning modular growls. Eleven moments of stunning, carefully considered electronic grooves made with one of minimal houses most exciting talents. We premiere the lead track, Focus, a chunky roller that leans heavily on crinkled sound design and zapping synths. Wyro sprinkles in some moody atmospheres in the shape of a stirring string section and descending sound affects that crash in like a laser beam over

We’ve got some glossy house music direct from Chicago as SaraProblem & Khadeeja Grace team up to pay respects to the roots of Chicago house. A rolling groove that takes elements of classic house sounds and intertwines them with progressive & deep soundscapes. SaraProblem pays homage to house music culture on her new collaboration with Khadeeja Grace. Inspired by memories of the dancefloor, this new single tells tales of a dancer and the importance of dancing spaces. The single is in honour of Chicago’s living and breathing dance music scene, as the pair conjure a rhythm that can be categorised by the musical roots of their hometown. “Love This House is not a claim to be House Music, but more of a love letter to one of the birthplaces of my favorite sound. I wanted to document the importance of this sound and the visuals that came along with it in a way the stepped outside of what I love to dance to most. Filmed in front of the legendary Warehouse, (which recently received its Chicago landmark status) Love T

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We’ve new disco-infused house music coming from rising Dublin-based producer Rory Reid. The young producer showcases a 90’s inspired house groove that leans on French funk traditions. In recent months Rory Reid has emergerd as a force to be reckoned with in Dublin’s dance music scene. cranking out high-quality self-released grooves. Finding inspiration from all over the electronic spectrum, the rising star has no qualms about producing music that differs from previous releases and instead relishes letting his thoughts out into the public. The young producer has been collecting little nuggets of inspiration and putting his own distinctive mark on numerous releases, that weave through house, techno, garage, trance, breaks, and more. Reid has clearly been influenced by certain current electronic music heavyweights, with elements of Four Tet, Mall Grab, DJ Heartstring, and others permeating his work so far. We premiere ‘Baby’ a super groovy filter ode to the French filter-house scene as Riory excellently sampl

We premiere some high-caliber techno from none other than London-based Cisco Ferreira aka The Advent who joins Synthetic Sounds for a five-track EP with a remix from DJ Dextro. We feature ‘Two Zero Four’ a quintessential Advent production as Cisco turns the swing right up and craves out a minimalistic piece of classy techno, further cementing his name in the history books of techno. Synthetik Sounds returns for its fourth release, following the release of Annika Wolfe‘s Saudade EP in early 2023. For the occasion, the team welcomes the UK-based Portuguese techno and electro icon The Advent, who brings The Plug Formation, a 5-track techno offering with a special remix by DJ Dextro. With a long list of classic techno records under The Advent, Cisco Ferreira & G Flame, the UK-based producer has become one of techno’s most fascinating talents and enigmas. Honing in on a locked and loop-driven sound that has inspired a new generation of techno producers, and his impact is still felt to this day. Formative release

This week's entry to the Local Selection welcomes Jake Fitz, who has provided us with an hour of groove-infused minimal house music. The man behind Omni, who also plays a pivotal role in both Bedlam and Otherside Festival has your Wednesday soundtrack sorted. Dig into this one. Today's entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series provides a showcase of quality house music, courtesy of esteemed Dublin-based DJ and promoter Jake Fitz. Jake goes out on a whim here, flexing his muscles as a seasoned selector by sharing a range of riveting tracks throughout. Lots of deep, techy, minimal and progressive goodness can be heard across this sublime recording. Supporting a number of top house music artists that include Traumer, Chris Stussy, Kolter, Julian Anthony and so on, it comes as no surprise that Jake is no stranger behind a set of decks. As the man behind Omni and also one of the primary individuals behind Otherside Festival and Bedlam Jake's experience in the music and events industry precedes him. Thi

We premiere new music from Bristol-based Ohm Collider as he joins Off-Switch Audio for a four-track EP. We feature ‘Fundamental Frequnecy’ a sci-fi focussed club tool that shows Ohm Colliders’ ability to match rubbery synth lines across the face of punishing crooked drum grooves. Off-Switch Audio welcomes Bristol-based producer Ohm Collider to the label with a four-track EP for the label’s next release in 2023. Ohm Collider has been making a name for himself across the Bristol scene, holding down a monthly residency on 1020 Radio while also co-running Area Code, a local grassroots club night and listening session. The young producer has also appeared on Moon Rack, a multi-genre digital imprint. These four tracks are all under 140 bpm and explore melodic and club-focused styles with distinct characteristic sounds. Ohm Collider takes a unique approach to music and art, heavily inspired by sounds around him, blurring the lines between sound design and off-kilter soundscapes to create an idiosyncratic palette o

We’ve got new music from Berlin-based FRCTLS as he debuts on Shapeless Culture. We premiere ‘Zeit’ a half-stepping trip through organic sound design and UK club-driven bass grooves. Enigmatic Berlin-based producer FRCTLS makes his Shapeless Culture debut with his new track ‘Zeit,’ the first single from his upcoming EP arriving later this year. The multidisciplinary platform is the perfect fit for FRCTLS’s artistry, as the German-based producer weaves together a flurry of influences making a unique debut on the label. FRCTLS is an artist who embodies exploration and experimentation, crafting a unique sound that defies categorisation. Seamlessly fusing infectious UK garage grooves, glitchy/organic elements, and a brooding foundation-shaking bass line. ‘Zeit’ is the perfect introduction to FRCTLS’ signature sound. A single that sets the bar high for his upcoming releases on Shapeless Culture and introduces listeners to a half-stepping sound that takes inspiration from the rainforest, dancefloor, and streets o

We’ve got new music from multidisciplinary Dublin-based artist Jakliu who unleashes a fresh EP. We premiere the title track ‘Don’t Forget, a melancholic trip through saunterings soundscapes and floating melodies, brilliantly blurring the lines between experimental and club sounds. Jakliu is a 27-year-old Electronic artist from Dublin, Ireland. Working from his bedroom, he aims to create music that is both melancholic and atmospheric, and utterly personal. Honing in on a deep and drifting sound he aims to take listeners on an emotional journey. Growing up in Dublin, Jakliu has taken inspiration from various corners of Dublin’s rich music culture. Jakliu has taken pockets of influence from contrasting sounds including classical music, nature, and electronic music, thus developing a unique sound that blends together different genres and styles to create something that is truly idiosyncratic. As he continues to develop his sound, Jakliu is poised to make a significant impact on the Irish music scene. His music

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Our first premiere of the day comes from rising Irish techno producer ‘Hunteryx’. The youngster offers up a tool focussed techno track that leans on familiar samples and shuffles to create a proper party track. Arising from the ashes of Louth’s rave scene Hunteryx has become a name to watch within recent months. The promising DJ and Producer from Drogheda is one of many DJs and producers shifting their focus to hardgroove and 90’s inspired sounds. Known for playing a party-focused brand on the loop-driven sound of hardgroove, Hunteryx has put his own spin on the sound, incorporating both rave and hip-hop-inspired samples. This party-orientated style of producing has seeped into his DJ sets and has earned him slots across Earth Nightclub in Drogheda, Centrepoint in Bowlane, and The Soundhouse in Dublin. He looks to add a nuanced viewpoint to groove-oriented techno, drawing inspiration from producers such as modern producers such as Dylan Fogarty and Tafkamp. We premiere ‘Rock Da Haus’ a funk-laced slice of

Liverpool based techno producer Molloy comes in hot and heavy with this absolute stormer of a track 'Stem & Leaf' packed full of rolling techno kicks with groovy rave piano stabs that would fit right at home in any DJ set. The latest addition to the Materialized label, the track is right at home in their selection of underground tracks. SC: @molloy7 IG: whttps://www.instagram.com/molloytechno/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/ Released by: Materialized Release date: 30 June 2023

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We premiere new music from one of the most exciting names in techno right now, RUIZ OSC1 who debuts on Suara with an impressive 4-track offering. We premiere the much-anticipated ‘Crunch Crush (Groovecore Mix)’ as the Columbian techno prodigy serves up an infectious rolling groove that features wandering chords, clambering rhythms, and an irresistible vocal. Erika Andrea Murcia Ruiz, better known under her monarch RUIZ OSC1 is a Latin DJ and producer born in Bogotá, Colombia, but now based in Columbia. She’s garnered a name for herself as a DJ that pays respect to the craft of techno, whether it be through her vinyl sets of all-encompassing hard-edged grooves from the golden era of techno or through her well-crafted productions that capture her brand of ‘Groovecore’. The young DJ already boasts an impressive back-catalog of shows at some of techno’s most formidable venues including – Tresor, RSO, Rex, Industrial Copera, Gotec Club, and Vault Sessions to name a few. Releases on Hector Oak’s KAOS imprint alon