For our 30th anniversary, we reissue three absolute minimal techno statements by Robert Hood. These tracks define the birth of minimal techno — reduced to rhythm, pressure and repetition. No ornament. No compromise. Just structure, tension and movement. Originally released on Logistic Records, they remain as powerful and modern today as they were in the early 90s. Functional. Spiritual. Underground.

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M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series continues throughout 2026 with Robert Hood's "Spectra" EP up next. Remastered once again by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann, the individual tracks have been dropping digitally through April and are now followed by a full vinyl release in June.
Robert Hood's "Spectra" EP, originally released in 2001, stands as a defining example of his stripped-back, conceptual approach to techno. It sees Robert Hood operating at his most stripped-down and hypnotic, built from tightly looped drum patterns and shadowy synth fragments that slowly evolve. Hood's precision is evident in every detail, as he balances repetition with crisp percussion and a tightly controlled groove.
More deep, immersive and hard-hitting minimal techno from the master.

Tracklist

A1. Robert Hood - Spectra
A2. Robert Hood - E. Dark
B1. Robert Hood - Untitled (Spectra)
B2. Robert Hood - Fiend



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(2026 reissue) Originally released in 1999 on the Duet imprint, Robert Hood's "Sophisticcato" stands as a concise but potent example of his late-'90s minimal techno philosophy. Built around four tracks, including the title cut, "The First Night" and two versions of "Cobra Seed", the record features his signature approach with stripped-back drum patterns and hypnotic loops that prioritise rhythm over unnecessary embellishment.
Throughout the year M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series has been releasing one track per week from Robert Hood's extensive music archive, remastered by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann. Alongside those weekly digital transmissions are accompanying vinyl drops, so following April's "Psychic / Pole Position" 12" is the "Sophisticcato" EP in May.

Tracklist

A1. Robert Hood - Sophisticcato
A2. Robert Hood - The First Night
B1. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed
B2. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed (Remix)



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(2026 reissue) Stripped-back minimal techno style that helped define the sound in the late '90s. Both tracks are built around hypnotic rhythms and sparse, precise grooves characteristic of Hood's influential production ethos. Originally released in 1999, the EP reflects Hood's focus on minimalist electronic structures and dance floor functionality, and has remained a sought-after piece among fans of the genre.
2026 sees Robert Hood going back to his minimal techno roots and then flip things forward with remastered releases from his ground-breaking label, M-Plant. Throughout this year the Perpetual Masters series has been dropping one track per week, digitally, from Hood's extensive catalogue with remastering by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann. Now coming to vinyl are two of these remastered tracks.



Tracklist

A. Robert Hood - Psychic
B. Robert Hood - Pole Position



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M-Plant's 2026 schedule starts as it means to go on with a blistering, adrenaline-charged Techno EP from the minimal master, Robert Hood.
Robert Hood's minimalist approach helped define Techno's evolution in the early 1990s, as he's continued to push a stripped-down, hypnotic sound. His solo work, marked by precise drum programming and deep grooves, has become hugely influential across modern Techno. While he continues to innovate through projects like Floorplan (with daughter, Lyric) here he returns to his roots on the "Soul Sonic Force EP".
From A-side opener "Insurrection" that blends a tough peak-time Techno sound with sweeping strings, to the reverberating tonal "Black Ops". Then flip to the AA-side for the relentless pared down groove of "Soul Protector", before "Warfare" with its layered precision. This is classic Hood in action; unparalleled.



Tracklist:
A1. Robert Hood - Insurrection
A2. Robert Hood - Black Ops
B1. Robert Hood - Soul Protector
B2. Robert Hood - Warfare




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Following a series of remastered gems from M-Plant's back catalogue for the "Perpetual Masters" series, Robert Hood now delivers his first new release since his 2021 Monobox album. The release features two peak-time heavy hitters, starting out with 'Hectic' and its siren-like stabs, building the tension throughout; a skill for which Hood has become well known for. Meanwhile 'Amazon Dust' takes things deeper and is somewhat reminiscent of the work on his Monobox 'Regenerate' album of last year

TRACKLISTING

A. Robert Hood - Hectic
B. Robert Hood - Amazon Dust

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Following a series of remastered gems from M-Plant's back catalogue for the "Perpetual Masters" series, Robert Hood now delivers his first new release since his 2021 Monobox album.

The release features two peak-time heavy hitters, starting out with 'Hectic' and its siren-like stabs calling out for people to join the dancefloor, while building the tension throughout; a skill for which Hood has become well known for.

Meanwhile 'Amazon Dust' takes things deeper and is somewhat reminiscent of the work on his Monobox 'Regenerate' album of last year.


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A1. Robert Hood - H-Formula
A2. Robert Hood - A-472.0
B1. Robert Hood - Virus-4-9K561
B2. Robert Hood - Dread

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Originally released in 1992 on M-Plant subsidery label Hardwax as one of Robert Hood's Underground Resistance alias: The Vision. Now 25 years later is resurfaces remastered by Thomas Heckman on transparent smokey vinyl. The vinyl is cut the same way as the original release with the A side running inside out.


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(2026 Remastered versions) Highly sought after Steve Rachmad classic finally gets a repress!

Tracklist
A. Parallel 9 - Dominus (Remastered Version)
B1. Parallel 9 - Ventris (Remastered Version)
B2. Parallel 9 - Vestras (Remastered Version)



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The two Ben Klock remixes and Steve Rachmad remix of the classic 'Virton' get a long awaited 2026 repress!
One of the ultimate Music Man classics re-worked by the master himself. Included are two different remixes by Ben Klock from Berghain and Ostgut Ton fame. Essential!

Tracklist

A. Steve Rachmad presents Ignacio - Virton Upgraded
B1. Steve Rachmad presents Ignacio - Virton Upgraded (Ben Klock Remix A)
B2. Steve Rachmad presents Ignacio - Virton Upgraded (Ben Klock Remix B)



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part 1 of 4

The Detroit connection

incl classic tracks by Blake Baxter, Suburban Knight, E-Dancer & Yvette



Selection of tracks from the 40 track compilation Boccaccio Life 1987-1993. Boccaccio has secured its place amonglegendary venues like Paradise Garage in and The Haçienda. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond.



Tracklist
A1. Blake Baxter - Sexuality
A2. Suburban Knight - The Worlds

B1. E-Dancer - Feel The Mood (N.Y. Groove Mix)
B2. Yvette - Pump Me (Mayday Mix)



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The Chicago Connection

incl classic tracks by QX-1, Fred Brown, Mr. Fingers & Laurent X



Selection of tracks from the 40 track compilation Boccaccio Life 1987-1993. Boccaccio has secured its place amonglegendary venues like Paradise Garage and The Haçienda. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond.



Tracklist
A1. QX-1 - I Won't Hurt You (I Swear)
A2. Fred Brown - Roman Days

B1. Mr. Fingers - I'm Strong (Instrumental)
B2. Laurent X - Machines (Apocalypse Mix)



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The New York Connection

incl. classic tracks by Revelation, Egotrip, 33 1/3 Queen & Bobby Konders

Selection of tracks from the 40 track compilation Boccaccio Life 1987-1993. Boccaccio has secured its place amonglegendary venues like Paradise Garage and The Haçienda. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond.

Tracklist

A1. Revelation - First Power (Original Mix)
A2. Egotrip - Dreamworld (World Of Dreams Mix)

B1. 33 1/3 Queen - Searchin'
B2. Bobby Konders - Let There Be House



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incl classic tracks by Steve Poindexter, Age Of Chance, LFO & Alice D In Wonderland

Selection of tracks from the 40 track compilation Boccaccio Life 1987-1993. Boccaccio has secured its place amonglegendary venues like Paradise Garage and The Haçienda. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond.

Tracklist
A1. Steve Poindexter - Computer Madness
A2. Age Of Chance - Time's Up (Timeless)

B1. LFO - LFO (Leeds Warehouse Mix)
B2. Alice D In Wonderland - Time Problem (Techno Speed Work)

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(10x12" box set, limited to 1000 copies, with premium finishing, uniquely numbered, incl. 10 records in individually printed sleeves, a booklet detailing the club's history & exclusive stickers) Boccaccio has secured its place among legendary venueslike Paradise Garage in New York and The Hacçinda in Manchester. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond.

Tracklist

Vinyl 1

A1. Blake Baxter - Sexuality
A2. Suburban Knight - The Worlds

B1. E-Dancer - Feel The Mood (N.Y. Groove Mix)
B2. Yvette - Pump Me (Mayday Mix)

Vinyl 2

A1. QX-1 - I Won't Hurt You (I Swear)
A2. Fred Brown - Roman Days

B1. Mr. Fingers - I'm Strong (Instrumental)
B2. Laurent X - Machines (Apocalypse Mix)

Vinyl 3

A1. Revelation - First Power (Original Mix)
A2. Egotrip - Dreamworld (World Of Dreams Mix)

B1. 33 1/3 Queen - Searchin'
B2. Bobby Konders - Let There Be House

Vinyl 4

A1. Steve Poindexter - Computer Madness
A2. Age Of Chance - Time's Up (Timeless)

B1. LFO - LFO (Leeds Warehouse Mix)
B2. Alice D In Wonderland - Time Problem (Techno Speed Work)

Vinyl 5

A1. Joeski - My English Lover (Acid Mix)
A2. Pleasure Zone - Fantasy

B1. Mellow Man Ace - Rhyme Fighter (House Dub)
B2. The Gherkin Jerks - Strange Creatures

Vinyl 6

A1. The D.O.C. - Portrait Of A Masterpiece (CJ's Ed-Did-It-Mix)
A2. Robert Armani - Circus Bells (Full Length Original Mix)

B1. Todd Terry presents CLS - Can You Feel It (In House Dub)
B2. Virgo - Free Yourself

Vinyl 7

A1. Tronikhouse - The Savage & Beyond (Savage Reese Mix)
A2. The Orb - A Huge Evergrowing Pulsating Brain That Rules From The Centre Of The Ultraworld (Orbital Dance Mix)

B1. Mental Mayhem - Where Are They Hiding
B2. Edwards & Armani - Acid Drill

Vinyl 8

A1. NJOI - Jupiter Re-Dawn
A2. Basex - U-R-SELF-GO (All Night Mix)

B1. A Homeboy, A Hippie & A Funki Dredd - Total Confusion (Heavenly Mix)
B2. 2 Men From Jersey - Track Werk (After Dark Mix)

Vinyl 9

A1. Human Resource - Dominator (Frank De Wulf Remix)
A2. Frankie Knuckles - Your Love

B1. Simon Sed - Criminal
B2. Tyree - Hardcore Hip House (Joe Smooths Too Deep Mix)

Vinyl 10

A1. Frankie Bones - Call It Techno (House Mix)
A2. Frank De Wulf - The Tape (Remix)

B1. A Guy Called Gerald - Automanikk (Derrick May The Force Be With You Mix)
B2. Sheer Taft - Cascades (Hypnotone Mix)




Belgian label Music Man Records presents Boccaccio Life 1987-1993, a new compilation offering a fresh perspective on the legacy of the iconic Belgian club Boccaccio - often associated with the short-lived New Beat movement. The 40-track compilation highlights the raw and futuristic early house and techno sounds that were heard in the pioneering club.

Located in rural Destelbergen (Belgium), just a stone's throw from Ghent, Boccaccio has secured its place among legendary venues like Paradise Garage in New York and The Hacçinda in Manchester. Its bold fusion of emerging electronic genres such as New Beat, Acid, House, and Techno was way ahead of its time, drawing music lovers and clubbers from across Belgium and beyond. Sundays at Boccaccio were unlike anywhere else-offering sounds you couldn't hear anywhere else.

Boccaccio Life 1987-1993 is carefully curated by resident DJ Olivier Pieters and club regular Stefaan Vandenberghe, standing as the ultimate testament to a club that was more than just a venue. For those who experienced it, it was a community - a way of life. Hence the club's full name: Boccaccio Life.

This compilation stands as a testament to an innovative time in electronic music, capturing the raw, futuristic sounds of early house and techno. It sheds light on another side of Boccaccio, one that goes far beyond the short-lived New Beat scene. A carefully curated selection of 40 tracks, resonating with those who were there by offering familiar classics, while also reaching a new generation-those who never experienced it firsthand.

With tracks from Blake Baxter, Virgo, Frankie Knuckles, Tyree, and A Guy Called Gerald, the unmistakable influence of black American pioneers is clear-the originators of the firstanalog house and techno sounds. On the other hand, UK sound innovators such as The Orb and LFO bring both sharp textures and rough breakbeats to the table.

Club staple tracks include dreamy excursions from Roger Sanchez under his Egotrip moniker, the relentless basement house of Circus Bells by Robert Armani on Dance Mania, an uplifting take on a hip-house cut from The D.O.C. (Portrait of A Masterpiece in the CJ Ed-Did-It Mix), a timeless remix of UK Formation's Age of Chance from 1994, and an alternate take on The Tape by Boccaccio club regular and Belgian producer Frank De Wulf, taken from his B-Sides project.

While not always the obvious hits, these tracks have gracefully withstood the test of time, and were exclusive to Sundays at Boccaccio. Now, they are finally available to experience together in one collection, offering a timeless snapshot of a unique era.







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Box set with Silver Foil finishing, limited to 500 numbered copies, includes 4 x 180 grams heavy weight vinyl records + 8-page booklet with liner notes. Music Man presents the ultimate compilation of the seminal B-Sides project by Frank De Wulf, originally released on the label in 1990.



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TRACKLISTING

A1. Frank De Wulf - Compression
A2. Frank De Wulf - Reforced
A3. Frank De Wulf - Just Another Beat
B1. Frank De Wulf - There Ain't Nobody
B2. Frank De Wulf - Electrain
B3. Frank De Wulf - Compression (Remix)

C1. Frank De Wulf - Magic Orchestra
C2. Frank De Wulf - Freestyle 909
C3. Frank De Wulf - Magic Orchestra (CJ Bolland Remix)
D1. Frank De Wulf - Latino
D2. Frank De Wulf - The Heat of The Moment
D3. Frank De Wulf - Butterfly

E1. Frank De Wulf - The Tape (Remix)
E2. Frank De Wulf - The Darkness Revisited
E3. Frank De Wulf - Foreign Trips
F1. Frank De Wulf - Orbital Ways
F2. Frank De Wulf - The Original
F3. Frank De Wulf - The Tape

G1. Frank De Wulf - Moribund
G2. Frank De Wulf - Imagination
G3. Frank De Wulf - Raise
H1. Frank De Wulf - Traffic
H2. Frank De Wulf - Moral Soundabuse
H3. Frank De Wulf - I Love You


INFO

Music Man presents the ultimate compilation of the seminal B-Sides project by Frank De Wulf, originally released on the label in 1990.

Frank De Wulf is one of the most influential and ground-breaking producers to emerge from the Belgian new beat and techno scene.

This box set includes all music originally released on The B-Sides volume I, II, III, IV, 'The B Sides Remixed' & 'Beyond The B-Sides', pressed onto 4 x 180 grams heavy weight vinyl records including a 8-page booklet with liner notes.

Limited to 500 numbered copies.


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A. Frank De Wulf - Magic Orchestra (PAS Live Jack Edit)
B. Frank De Wulf - Magic Orchestra (PAS Vortex Remix)

INFO:

Music Man returns after a long silence. In the run-up to the release of the B-Sides boxset in May, Luke Slater aka Planetary Assault Systems delivers 2 remixes of one of Frank De Wulf's most legendary tracks 'Magic Orchestra'.


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Petar Dundov returns to Belgium's iconic Music Man Records with his brand new 'Synesthetic Flow', a 8-minute melodic trance-esque journey that boasts a sublime evolving arrangement encompassing, a solid four-to-the-floor rhythm, intriguing percussive elements and a distinctive arpeggiated synth melody that takes centre stage. Patrice Baumel is on remix duties, adding his own unique style to deliver a fascinating club-ready framework that complements the original's lush melodies brilliantly.
TRACKLISTING

A. Petar Dundov - Synesthetic Flow
B. Petar Dundov - Synesthetic Flow (Patrice Baumel Remix)


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A. Isolee - Beau Mot Plage (Mental Overdrive Mix)
B. Auto Kinetic - Symetry (Sensurreal's Resong)
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Music Man celebrates its 30th birthday with a limited series of special coloured vinyls, containing 2 classic tracks that were important in the labels history.
Up next are are Mental Overdrive's remix of the Isolee classic 'Beau Mot Plage' (MMSPEC08, 2000) and Symetry (Sensurreal's Resong) (MMSPEC01, 1995).




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Fresh from releasing his DJ-Kicks mix in March of this year, Heartwalking is a two track EP playing with fast moving and melodic techno. The title track is a high energy cut which tumbles over precise drums patterns and thumping bass. Heartwalking AMversion adds a euphoric melody, guaranteed to keep people on the dance floor until the early hours. A perfectly composed set which continue his legacy of making thoughtful and skilful dance music.


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(180 gr vinyl, pearl-stripe label artwork!) The EP's lead track 'Dalmatina' kicks things off, taking the listener on a 9-minute melodic trance-esque journey that boasts a sublime evolving arrangement encompassing, a solid four-to-the-floor rhythm, intriguing percussive elements and a distinctive arpeggiated synth melody that takes centre stage.


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Frank Wiedemann from Âme and Howling fame is on remix duties for the first single from Petar's fourth Music Man album 'At The Turn Of Equilibrium'. Summer 2016, this is your soundtrack.


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140-gram 4xLP, heavyweight package including CD. One time pressing of 500 copies worldwide. The follow-up to highly acclaimed Sailing Off The Grid album



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It's been almost two years since Music Man released Petar Dundov's third album "Sailing Off The Grid" on CD and limited 4LP. He's been so busy touring and remixing that after last year's single "Origins/Rise", these are only the first two new Dundov tracks since the album. Petar's melodic signature sound in full effect. A must for the fans.


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It's safe to say that Terence Fixmer's track "Aktion Mekanik Theme", originally released on Music Man in 2003, was as much a landmark release for techno as the whole Aktion Mekanik compilation was for EBM as a genre. "As an artist who's been pushing EBM sounds into the modernity of Techno it was a logical step to do the compilation back then," Terence says. "I wanted to show my influences as a Techno artist, as Detroit sounds weren't my roots at all, but classics by Front 242, Fad Gadget, Nitzer Ebb, Crash Course In Science or Snowy Red. I met Music Man's Stefaan Vandenberghe through Emmanuel Top in '93, and of course I was a fan of his label. Music Man was obviously the perfect place for this EBM project: they are from Belgium, they knew the bands, many of them were proud of this sound. So I discussed my idea of putting out a compilation with some classic and landmark tracks from the EBM direction with Stefaan, and it got made." While Ostgut Ton now releases three new versions of "Aktion Mekanik Theme" by Kobosil, Norman Nodge & Marcel Dettmann, Music Man now reissues the original version on red 12" vinyl.





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Few producers embody the soulful heart of House Music quite like Move D. Being a
mentor of the label since day one, All That Jelly brings together two defining and desirable
cuts from David Moufang’s recent history to one record.
'To The Disco ’77' 2013 original version for the A-side and the 2017 live rework finds its
way to the B-side, both freshly remastered by the amazing and sought after Andreas
Kauffelt. 'To The Disco ’77', opens with a clean, electro-styled beat that has a restrained
power and a controlled tension that gradually blooms as the keys start to lift the mood into
something lighter. When the iconic 'to the disco' vocal sample cuts through, it’s like a wink
from the past, threading disco’s golden exuberance through the disciplined swing of
classic house. The track is a seamless blend of Funk, Disco, House and Electro with each
element raw yet playful, woven into a groove that never stops urging you forward. It’s a
masterclass in balance: sleek but deeply human, nostalgic but alive in the moment. It's like
listening to the history of dance music in one special track.
'To The Disco ’77 (Move D Live Rework)' stretches the idea out into something even more
fluid. The groove loosens, the funk rises to the surface and the extended runtime gives
space for guitar and bass lines to share center stage, riffing around each other with
organic warmth. The 'to the disco' mantra remains, grounding the track in its celebratory
intent. It’s the kind of tune that closes a night perfectly and makes you not want to leave
the dancefloor. Reissued together, these versions show Move D’s masterful ability to
bridge eras and genres, reminding listeners that the dancefloor is as much about emotion
as it is about motion.

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For our 30th anniversary, we reissue three absolute minimal techno statements by Robert Hood. These tracks define the birth of minimal techno — reduced to rhythm, pressure and repetition. No ornament. No compromise. Just structure, tension and movement. Originally released on Logistic Records, they remain as powerful and modern today as they were in the early 90s. Functional. Spiritual. Underground.

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(2026 reissue) Originally released in 1999 on the Duet imprint, Robert Hood's "Sophisticcato" stands as a concise but potent example of his late-'90s minimal techno philosophy. Built around four tracks, including the title cut, "The First Night" and two versions of "Cobra Seed", the record features his signature approach with stripped-back drum patterns and hypnotic loops that prioritise rhythm over unnecessary embellishment.
Throughout the year M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series has been releasing one track per week from Robert Hood's extensive music archive, remastered by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann. Alongside those weekly digital transmissions are accompanying vinyl drops, so following April's "Psychic / Pole Position" 12" is the "Sophisticcato" EP in May.

Tracklist

A1. Robert Hood - Sophisticcato
A2. Robert Hood - The First Night
B1. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed
B2. Robert Hood - Cobra Seed (Remix)



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(Long awaited 2026 repress, Black vinyl) While the original, 2013 version of Robert and Lyric Hood's bittersweet banger had already managed to leave tear stains on dancefloors across the globe, the 2014-released “Re-Plant” of 'Never Grow Old' has undeniably lived up to its name. As likely to be rolled out by Carl Cox as Ricardo Villalobos, 'Never Grow Old''s quickening synth stabs and piercing symbols wrap tenderly around a heart-wrenching vocal to make up a track that is both poignant and euphoric. It's the ultimate crying in the club track, the cheat code to getting crowds to embrace each other, and the track you'll probably want to ring your loved ones to tell them about, all wrapped into one.



“Never Grow Old” is one of the century’s best tracks according to Mixmag.



Tracklist

A. Floorplan aka Robert Hood - Never Grow Old (Re-Plant)
B. Floorplan aka Robert Hood - Phobia (Re-Plant)


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Another legendary R&S classic repressed in very limited numbers only on a one-sided 12" vinyl. The original 1992 release from Dutch producer Jaydee was a 10 minute long Hammond organ workout - many remixes over the years but you cant surpass the original!!!

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CHIWAX PRESENTS THE FOURTH RELEASES BY ROBERT ARMANI ON HIS OWN SERIES CALLED ROBERT ARMANI TRAXX SERIES.
THIS TIME IN THE REBOUND THE MASTERPIECE FROM 1996 FORMERLY OUT ON LEGENDARY DANCE MANIA 173
INCLUDING ROAD TOUR, ROAD TOUR (REMIX BY DAVE CLARKE), CLOCKWORK AND BOUNCING.
ALL TRACK ARE RE-MASTERED. THE VINYL IS EXPECTED IN NOVEMBER.

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M-Plant's Perpetual Masters series continues throughout 2026 with Robert Hood's "Spectra" EP up next. Remastered once again by legendary German producer, Thomas Heckmann, the individual tracks have been dropping digitally through April and are now followed by a full vinyl release in June.
Robert Hood's "Spectra" EP, originally released in 2001, stands as a defining example of his stripped-back, conceptual approach to techno. It sees Robert Hood operating at his most stripped-down and hypnotic, built from tightly looped drum patterns and shadowy synth fragments that slowly evolve. Hood's precision is evident in every detail, as he balances repetition with crisp percussion and a tightly controlled groove.
More deep, immersive and hard-hitting minimal techno from the master.

Tracklist

A1. Robert Hood - Spectra
A2. Robert Hood - E. Dark
B1. Robert Hood - Untitled (Spectra)
B2. Robert Hood - Fiend



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M-Plant's 2026 schedule starts as it means to go on with a blistering, adrenaline-charged Techno EP from the minimal master, Robert Hood.
Robert Hood's minimalist approach helped define Techno's evolution in the early 1990s, as he's continued to push a stripped-down, hypnotic sound. His solo work, marked by precise drum programming and deep grooves, has become hugely influential across modern Techno. While he continues to innovate through projects like Floorplan (with daughter, Lyric) here he returns to his roots on the "Soul Sonic Force EP".
From A-side opener "Insurrection" that blends a tough peak-time Techno sound with sweeping strings, to the reverberating tonal "Black Ops". Then flip to the AA-side for the relentless pared down groove of "Soul Protector", before "Warfare" with its layered precision. This is classic Hood in action; unparalleled.



Tracklist:
A1. Robert Hood - Insurrection
A2. Robert Hood - Black Ops
B1. Robert Hood - Soul Protector
B2. Robert Hood - Warfare




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