Dublin’s most dedicated Detroit district has just assembled a fresh set of space shuttles ready to take off. Xistence Records is known best from its true to the cause, hypnotic rhythms forged to the ethos of the classic Motown techno. The label owner Phil Robertson brings three variations for galloping grooves on whirling synth fields, with pulsating percussion here, chimey chords there, and even French Kiss-esque stabs appear somewhere. Last but not least, John Beltran joins the show with a beautiful Transmatic acidic bliss as his reimagination of ‘Lonely Moments’. Mesmerising.

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The journey continues…fasten your seat belt and enjoy your galactic trip to the unknown.

Phil Robertson, the name behind Arbilla and his new vinyl release on Xistence Records, Movement EP features an original track and 2 remixes by the Australian masters Biz (Peter Elmaloglou/Cliq, Subjekt, Transmat) and Microworld (Philip McGarva/Styrax,Curle,Transmat). Each track brings it’s own special vibe to the listener, you can expect a truly adventurous record…

A side: original track is with nice 808 drum works what drives this one forward, hypnotic and soulful stripped back tune.

Biz remix definitely has energy and deep emotional content, melodic touches for the soul.

Inner track on B side from Microworld, deep and effective techno groove with distorted kicks what gives an extra character for the trippy sound.

Early support from Rolando, Colin Dale and Raresh

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Hungarian-born, Dublin-based Phil Robertson has some pedigree but Arbilla is a new name he's operating under, and indeed there seems to be a slightly more musical, less relentless angle to his once defiantly minimal sound to go with the new moniker too. He provides three of the four tracks here, from the chunky and dramatic 'Stranger Things' and the breezy, spacious 'Fragrance' to the EP's glorious title track, with its Plaid-like syncopation and spiralling melodies. Mysterious techno 'supergroup' from Detroit, Scan 7 remix 'Virtual Reality' and they whip it into thunderclapping Underground Resistance shape. Greatness in evidence whichever way you turn.

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Dublin’s most dedicated Detroit district has just assembled a fresh set of space shuttles ready to take off. Xistence Records is known best from its true to the cause, hypnotic rhythms forged to the ethos of the classic Motown techno. The label owner Phil Robertson brings three variations for galloping grooves on whirling synth fields, with pulsating percussion here, chimey chords there, and even French Kiss-esque stabs appear somewhere. Last but not least, John Beltran joins the show with a beautiful Transmatic acidic bliss as his reimagination of ‘Lonely Moments’. Mesmerising.

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The journey continues…fasten your seat belt and enjoy your galactic trip to the unknown.

Phil Robertson, the name behind Arbilla and his new vinyl release on Xistence Records, Movement EP features an original track and 2 remixes by the Australian masters Biz (Peter Elmaloglou/Cliq, Subjekt, Transmat) and Microworld (Philip McGarva/Styrax,Curle,Transmat). Each track brings it’s own special vibe to the listener, you can expect a truly adventurous record…

A side: original track is with nice 808 drum works what drives this one forward, hypnotic and soulful stripped back tune.

Biz remix definitely has energy and deep emotional content, melodic touches for the soul.

Inner track on B side from Microworld, deep and effective techno groove with distorted kicks what gives an extra character for the trippy sound.

Early support from Rolando, Colin Dale and Raresh

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Hungarian-born, Dublin-based Phil Robertson has some pedigree but Arbilla is a new name he's operating under, and indeed there seems to be a slightly more musical, less relentless angle to his once defiantly minimal sound to go with the new moniker too. He provides three of the four tracks here, from the chunky and dramatic 'Stranger Things' and the breezy, spacious 'Fragrance' to the EP's glorious title track, with its Plaid-like syncopation and spiralling melodies. Mysterious techno 'supergroup' from Detroit, Scan 7 remix 'Virtual Reality' and they whip it into thunderclapping Underground Resistance shape. Greatness in evidence whichever way you turn.

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Tracklisting:
A1 Albert Zhirnov - Panzertrain
A2 Albert Zhirnov - Tunnel
B1 Albert Zhirnov - JoyRide
B2 Albert Zhirnov - Shooter

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Tracklisting:
A1 Unknown - Law Of The Jungle
A2 Unknown - Inwards
B1 Unknown - Request Line 11
B2 Unknown - Sweet Terrorist

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Tracklisting:
A1 Albert Zhirnov - Switchback
A2 Albert Zhirnov - Distortion Forge
B1 Albert Zhirnov - Wooden Lessons
B2 Albert Zhirnov - Stoker

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Tracklisting:
A1 Unknown - Da Licence
A2 Unknown - Fallen
B1 Unknown - Kalima
B2 Unknown - Velvet Space

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- Vibez '93 sub-label -

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Tracklist
1.1Suzuki
1.2Annanas
1.3Orozco
1.4Busenfreund
2.1Honey
2.2Boss On The Boat
2.3John Tomes
2.4The Key
2.5Doris Dub

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A1. Robert Hood - Alpha Key
A2. Robert Hood - Future Remedy

B1. Robert Hood - Pathetic
B2. Robert Hood - Outsider

Following on from the special release of Robert Hood and Femi Kuti's live jazz set "Variations", Robert Hood delivers his latest Techno EP for M-Plant. This is the first new solo music from him since 2022's "Hectic / Amazon Dust" double-header.

Although Robert Hood should need little introduction, with his and his daughter, Lyric's Floorplan moniker riding high with a new album forthcoming on Classic, his Techno legacy should not be forgotten. Throughout the '90s, he helped pave the way for Techno to flourish - giving birth to minimal techno with his seminal album "Minimal Nation". Since then, he has been consistently forwarding electronic music culture with ground-breaking productions, sensational performances and his M-Plant label. His style is characterised by minimalist and experimental tones with an assertive groove.

His "Alpha Key EP" features four driving cuts of characteristically Hood music that prove when it comes to Techno, he's still a high-ranking master. The EP is out on vinyl and digitally 12 April.



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A1 Amotik feat. Tina Ramamurthy - Chauhattar
B1 Amotik feat. Tina Ramamurthy - Pachattar
B2 Amotik feat. Tina Ramamurthy - Chihattar

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For the 15th anniversary of this timeless classic, !K7 Records are re-issuing Tosca’s seminal album ‘No Hassle’ in an audiophile 3LP format.

Tracklist:
1.1My First
1.2Elitsa
1.3Springer
1.4Birthday
2.1Oysters In May
2.2Joe Si Ha
2.3Elektra Bregenz
2.4Fondue
3.1Rosa
3.2Raymondo
3.3Mrs. Bongo
3.4No Hassle

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Greg Foat's Greek Jazz quartet featuring Sokratis Votskos, Warren Hampshire and Ayo Salawu recorded live in Mykonos. Big fat Synth bass lines with Psychedelic Guitar, Hypnotic Bass Clarinet, mystical Flute and Killer Drums.

File under: Live cosmic synth jazz

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Finland's own Otto Taimela, a pro-skateboarder-turned-producer-pianist, makes his Cold Blow debut with "Sunflower Seeds”, merging jungle breaks with Boards-of-Canadaesque nostalgia with mesmerizing results. Led by the streaming hit "Sunflower," the EP feels like a hazy, late spring morning sun filled with childlike energy, abandoning the roots of its inspirations in favor of his native landscapes.

Limited to just 175 copies, this release is bound to be in high demand. Don’t miss out on the vinyl-only B3 track; grab your copy while you can!

Looking at Otto's discography, he could be described as one of the most versatile and prolific contemporary artists in Finland. His debut vinyl, "Kimmeltie," launched in 2020 under the famous avant-garde label Ultraääni Records. Word spread globally, and records sold out quickly, making Kimmeltie a rare collectible among experimental music lovers. Since then, Otto's cassettes and vinyl records have been distributed, sold and played all around the globe.

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Format: 2x12" + 7"

Tracklisting:
A1 nthng - Unfinished
A2 nthng - Son
A3 nthng - Subnautica
A4 nthng - Atlantis
B1 nthng - Wrath Of The Demon
B2 nthng - Sudden Life
B3 nthng - Disappeared But Not Forgotten
B4 nthng - Energy Reloading
C1 nthng - Our Time
C2 nthng - Deya Kingdom
C3 nthng - Saafe
D1 nthng - Soft Sea
D2 nthng - E Crusader
D3 nthng - Ending Theme
E1 nthng - Breaking The Waves
F1 nthng - Encounters At The End Of The World

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- Repress -

Themed around events in nthng's life, Unfinished is a deeply personal journey, yet there's something very relatable to the world he has conjured. Lockdown has forced us to look inward, explore realities within ourselves and the fragility of our forgotten world. The album is a series of peaks and troughs - hopeful words, ominous tones and other-worldly soundscapes, giving way to a journey in no way linear - but a true reflection of our times.

The title track sets the scene perfectly, while Son features deep bass notes, dreamy keys and spoken word - creating a visceral and unsettling scene. Subnautica resides in the fringes of ambient and techno - as tribalistic drums are suspended in our new rendered reality.

The marching bass and howling synths of Wrath of the Demon lull conspicuously in a vacuum, while the hauntingly beautiful vocals featured on Disappeared But Not Forgotten evoke a poignant, powerful reaction across the record's B-side -
"Everything stopped, you just disappeared..."

At its most tranquil Our Time offers a sense of rest - a space to appreciate, as we leave the window open, peer outside and feel the gentle breeze brush across our face. Saafe continues this theme, and feels like a warm embrace - "She saved my life in a matter of speaking, when she gave me back the power to believe."

Ending Theme is beautifully organic as you hear the sound of the piano pedal touch the floor, tones are introspective and vulnerable - while the looming presence of uncertainty subtly takes form in thinly layered pads.

The album also sees the release of a digi only bonus track Only a Flash of Light and invites you outside while the stars are at their brightest.



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Tracklisting
A1 Unknown Artist - Gotta Believe
B1 Unknown Artist - Rockin' the house

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