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Today we premiere some big trance energy as PRAYER debuts on Galway-based Rob Rua’s SPHERES series, under his Rua Sound imprint. We feature ‘Break Through’ a celestial turn away from snarling jungle rhythms into a heavenly piece of soaring trance. We’ve got new music from London-based producer PRAYER as steps up with a genre-bending 4-track EP titled ‘Io’ on Galway-based Rua Sound‘s SPHERES series. Boasting an impressive back catalog of releases across Hooversound, Black Acre, and Grade 10, PRAYER has cemented his name within the UKs drum & bass community. Best known for creating atmospheric jungle with a focus on texture & emotion, his music lives happily in between cinematic and ecstatic. Althought the London-based producer has garnered a name for creating intricate and delicate drum rhythms and kaleidoscopic sonic pallets within the realm of drum & bass and jungle, PRAYER does his very best to shatter listener’s preconceived conceptions of his creative confines on the ‘lo EP’. The Londoner dives into a w

Today we premiere some screwface drum & bass from DJ Koncept X David Boomah via Vinyl Combat. The pair conjure a menacing trip through chunky 170 rhythms and punishing sub-lines – a dark and forgiving take on classic dub sounds. Vinyl Combat‘s 22nd release sees the debut collaboration between producer DJ Koncept and lyricist David Boomah. This release is a tip of the hat to definitive dub sounds while marrying soulful vocals and instrumentation with modern drum & bass power through slamming breakbeats and sinister synth lines. The label proudly presents a lyricist who needs little introduction as David Boomah is widely regarded as one of the most original, respected lyricists in the game. The seminal artist has become a byword for stunning vocals, ever since bursting onto the UK jungle scene alongside Shy FX with the 1995 classic ‘Who Run Tings’. We premiere ‘Run Choon’ which arrives as a murky club-ready roller on the flip of the dub anthem ‘Can’t Stop Me’. The B-side focuses on the darker corners of the

Our first premiere of the day sees two generations of techno join forces to showcase a hypnotic masterclass as Jereon Search & Pushmann release on N&N Records. Hailing from the Netherlands and Spain respectively, the pair lean on shuffling drum grooves alongside a whirlpool of swirling sci-fi-orientated synth lines for a transfixing techno tool. One of the leading lights in Spain’s contemporary techno scene Pushmann has put together a colossal various artist’s release with music coming from Alexander Kowalski, DJ Shufflemaster, Doug Cooney, Hertz Collision, Ken Ishii, Mike Storm, Ritzi Lee, The Advent & more on his label N&N Records. We premiere Jeroen Search & Pushmann’s collaboration. Hailing from Spain Pusmann produces a Detroitesque sound with a clear and strong influence from the cities of Berlin and Birmingham. His sound is widespread but often finds itself in the realms of fast-paced, industrial, and mechanical high-octane techno. The Spaniard’s releases have seen massive support from Ben Sims, Trunc

We premiere new music from Spanish-born techno producer Hurtado as he returns to UVB’s coveted imprint Body Theory for a 5 track EP. We premiere ‘Over The Sea’, a cathartic broken techno weapon that leans on definitive Spanish and Birmingham traditions as Hurtado explores the world of textured & splintered hard-edged techno. Berlin-based, Spanish-born Hurtado is one of the most promising techno acts to emerge from the Mediterian in recent years. Honing in on a classic Birmingham and Spanish-affiliated sound the young producer aims to breathe new life into an already exemplary era of techno. The youngster has already received high praise from techno stalwarts such as Regis, UVB, Dynamic Forces, and more, as he has had the pleasure of being remixed by both Regis and Dynamic Forces, while also releasing on UVB & Dynamic Forces labels. With close to a decade’s worth of experience in techno production and DJing the Hurtado’s influences come from various corners, but his deep fascination for Birmingham, Spanish,

Our second premiere of the day is an acid-soaked rework of Bon Voyag’s High Power from Manchester-born producer Andrew Sant. The pumping refix is made specifically for the early hours, as it comes loaded with punchy drums, menacing synth lines, and 90’s rave energy. Following the epic Bon Voyage 2023 rework of ‘High Power’, F*CLR presents part 2 courtesy of Australian via Manchester House fanatic Andrew Sant. Andrew says: “I was listening to a Colleen Cosmo Murphy mix on YouTube and she played the dub mix of ‘Makin Music’ by Gary’s Gang. The track really captured my attention and I wanted to try and make something in a similar vein – kind of futuristic electronic disco. So, I developed an instrumental, led by a driving arpeggio. I felt the track needed a vocal hook and as if by magic ‘High Power’ fell from the sky”. Mancunian DJ, producer and remixer Andrew Sant now resides in Adelaide, Australia. The founder of The Sweet Fantastic, releasing ‘Do It To The Music’ last year on F*CLR, Andrew has also releas

HomeLocal Selection Share Tweet For the next edition of our Local Selection series, we present a recording of ROWDIBOI & DECADANCE’s peak time set at Life Festival 2023. The two Thump founders/residents combine their rave and hard groove influences to create an eclectic, hard-hitting hour of power, featuring fast transitions and chaotic fader throttling throughout. For the 207th edition of the Local Selection mix, we present a special live recording from Life Festival as Thump residents and co-owners Rowdiboi & Decadance go full throttle on the Index stage. As the sun splits through the sky of Belvedere House in Mullingar, ravers begin to wander into the main arena as they face the final day of raving at Life Festival. The Thump DJs were sandwiched between District 8 boss Moduse and rising star MELTX, however, the pair held no qualms for the DJs before or after them, as after all it is a festival, and anything goes down. In Mullingar, there are no warmups. Rowdiboi & Decadance rush into a frenzy of swirling

Lars Huismann returns to SHDW & Obscure’s Mutual Rytm imprint for the third and final part of his Sounds From The Past EP series. We premiere the effortlessly powerful ‘Bittersweet’ as Lars calls on mutated dub chords and galloping low-end for a no-nonsense techno weapon. Berlin-based Lars Huismann has been a key cog in the Mutual Rytm machine since the inception of the label in February of last year. Lars returns for his fifth offering on the label, and his third solo EP as he signs off on the final Sounds From The Past EP of the trilogy. Lars continues to push his sound through each release on Mutual Rytm, working closely with SHDW & Obscure Shape to achieve a forward-thinking yet vintage package of contemporary techno funk. Lars perfectly merges influences from the past with forward-thinking nuances of the future. Drawing on the early 2000 techno sound, he embellishes it with his own perspective, as evidenced by his earlier releases on the label. This latest six-track offering is another accomplished out

We premiere new music from @exitus-records as HSKA joins the label for a 5 track EP comprised of three originals and two remixes. We host CTGL's remix a pummeling industrial techno banger, that leans on hard-as-nails kick drums, crisp textures, and gritty synth lines. Exitus Records is returning with a brand new hard-hitting industrial EP. This time, the Turkish artist HSKA provides three original compositions infused with his unique take on abrasive rave music. To round things out, remix duties are shared by Sine Die and CTGL. Spanish label Exitus Records has had a fruitful year as a label, with three successful releases thus far, and HSKA's marking the fourth. With previous releases from Sine Die and Distorted Orchestra the label is crafting a unique sound within the realm of high-octane industrial techno. The remix see's CTGL introduce idissonant synths and distorted vocal kick drums that add a haunting and eerie quality to the composition. The track's relentless rhythm persists throughout, providing an

Cork-based hardgroove specialist MUNK steps up for Local Selection 206. The Broadcast boss man serves up a thrilling hour of high-powered techno funk, the youngster dives deep into the shuffling waters of 90s-inspired grooves, showing elements of dub, tribal, and house weaved within the mix. MUNK formally known as Dylan Griffin is a Cork-based DJ and music producer. The young techno don’s knowledge of early 00’s and late 90’s techno reaches far past his years, giving him an upper hand against bang waggers in the 2023 hardgroove resurgence. Known as one of the many prospering young artists emerging from Cork’s techno scene right now, MUNK has been an avid techno digger for many years, earning him props from some of Cork’s most established DJs, promoters, and clubs. MUNK focuses on funk-driven techno, drawing inspirations from all around the techno spectrum but mostly focusing on tribal and swinging techno grooves. MUNK easily transitions between the new and the old, striking the perfect combination of vintag

We’ve got a heavy-hitting techno weapon from DAVE ERA to soundtrack the sunshine. Slamming bass drums, rave-soaked synth lines, and catchy vocals make this an instant dancefloor tool. DAVE ERA also known as David Shortt, is a Galway-based DJ/Producer. He co-owns Devoid Collective which aims to bring a refreshing take on dance music culture in the West of Ireland. He is slo a resident of A Collective in his hometown of Athlone. David has refined his sound over the last few years, bringing a fresh touch to his music, while remaining faithful to his roots which are embedded within the traditional aspects of house, techno, and rave. His sound is both raw & banging yet euphoric and melodic as he leans on uplifting melodies, breaks, stabs, and direct 909 power. Previous releases on Four Four, Zone Focus, Verve, Houz, CNTRL, and Rave Residence have cemented his name as an emerging producer with a distinct dancefloor-centered sound. His tracks have been supported by heavy-weight names such as Trym, Franck, Fjaak,

Our second premiere of the day comes from Glasgow pair Pentland Park, who feature on Everything Will Be OK for their biggest body of work, ‘Conscious,’ which includes four original tracks and four remixes. We premiere a misty jazz-inspired groove that is firing from all cylinders with soaring breaks and deep-set subs. Pentland Park is the Glaswegian duo of Rjay and Kris, who formed the alias after holding down residencies with their respective projects at Glasgow’s Don’t Drop party series back in 2013. Since then, the pair have featured on lineups across the UK’s most sought-after club spaces including Sub Club, Wire, and The Cause, as well as Berlin’s Burg Schnabel. Running off the back of the debut EP on La La‘s Brand New Records, the duo now head to Everything Will Be OK with a statement of intent as they put forward four original tracks backed by four remixes across their The project sees Lake People, Benjamin Fröhlich, Fort Romeau’s and Brigade on remix duties. We premiere ‘6am Again’, a murky trip th

We premiere new music from a bonafide techno legend, The Miller. The Swedish techno veteran pumps new life into 7 funk-driven tracks from his early 2000s vault via the Spanish imprint Bunkers Collective. We premiere ‘Tuve’, a high-octane hardgroove thriller that’s laced with punishing low-end and syncopated chord stabs. For Bunkers Collectives‘ second release, the Spanish imprint welcomes one of the godfathers of Swedish techno, The Miller. With more than 30 years of experience producing unadulterated techno funk, The Miller makes a triumphant return to our sound systems as the early 2000s sound has its day in the sunshine once again. and the EP is made out of 7 old tribal archive tracks that were cooked between 2000-2004. The title Hisingen is the island where he grew up and all the track names are places of the above the mentioned. The Hisingen EP is comprised of 7 old tribal tracks from his archive between 2000-2004. The title Hisingen is the island where he grew up and all the track names are places of

Today's premiere comes courtesy of newly relocated DJ and producer FXR. The aspiring artist who is formally part of the dance music duo 'FUAM', recently relocated to Australia where he has since launched his solo project for musical endeavours as he experiences life down under. This remix of an old classic is an insight into the direction FXR is heading for with his future productions as a solo artist. Conor Patten (FXR) has built up a refined taste in dance music over the years which derives clear inspiration from numerous artists such as Rodhad, Kaiser, and Lars Huismann. By means of this, he has carved out a sound based on a foundation of highly energetic, rolling techno that is deeply infused with rhythmic patterns, ambient textures, and distorted vocal grooves throughout his productions. All of which can be heard throughout this flip of Lullaby of Clubland. Since arriving in Australia, FXR has focused on familiarising himself with a slightly different way of life, which also includes fresh dance scenes

We premiere new music from Austrian artist Peletronic as he features on RFR Records for a 4 track EP featuring a remix from electro royalty DMX Krew. We host ‘Sry I‘m Dazed AF’ a vintage Miami-inspired electro cut that draws on gliding chords and pounding 808 punches. We premiere new music from RFR Records, one of the leading imprints in contemporary electro-funk. With previous releases from seminal artists such as DJ Hell, Zenker Brothers, Posthuman, Jerome Hill, and more, the label has been relentlessly pushing out top-tier electro and bass. The label now welcomes Vienna native Peletronic to the fold as he features with a four-track EP of slamming electro, and he’s not afraid to get down and dirty. Best known for his tender excursions in classy deep house grooves, Peletronic turns his head to the sun-soaked Miami coast for a rough-edged electro EP. Peletronic manages to intertwine the lush chords and rich synth sweeps of his house music roots into a grittier electro package. ‘Sry I’m dazed AF’ is a smoke

This week’s entry to the Four Four Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Dublin-born now Sydney-based DJ Eimear Gorman. Eimear has provided us with a dreamy recording that spans an hour in length, filled with luscious chords and soft vocals throughout which seamlessly traverses an array of house music cuts. Eimear Gorman acts as this week’s entry to the Local Selection. Coming in as the 205th edition to the series the fruitful DJ has spent years perfecting her craft which has seen her play a host of clubs and shows across Dublin that include Index, Tramline, The Grand Social, Bow Lane Social Club, Wigwam and so on. Not to mention various support slots for acts such as LF System, Chantel Kavanagh, Jen Payne, Cody Wong and Janeret during her time in Dublin. Other notable achievements from Eimear include her festival debut at BD’s Day of the Dead Festival at Glendalough House in Wicklow last winter where she played alongside some of Ireland’s finest house music DJs on the Chapel Stage as well as a debut mix on P

Our second premiere of the day comes from Cork-based techno connoisseur MUNK formally known as Dylan Griffin. The Broadcast boss kicks off his new alias with a jacking techno cut that is bursting with Chicago flavour – crisp percussive grooves, rolling low-end, and infectious vocals make this a potent DJ tool. MUNK formally known as Dylan Griffin is a Cork-based DJ & music producer. The promising techno devotee is one of the many young talents arising from the Cork techno scene atm. With an impressive resume of past gigs across a multitude of venues in Cork City and festivals across the country, MUNK has been turning heads with his deep knowledge of 90s and 00s techno cuts. MUNK is focused on the funk-driven style of techno, pulling influences from various corners of the techno spectrum, but mainly keeping his eye on tribal and swinging techno grooves. MUNK bounces between the new and the old effortlessly, finding the perfect balance of vintage warmth and modern power. Running Broadcast Events in Cork, the

Our second premiere of the day showcases a stunning, hypnotic techno track from Irish stalwart, Chaz Moloney. His latest EP titled 'Detuned Thoughts for Expansion' is made up of four killer cuts from the Limerick-based DJ, producer and promoter while we have the pleasure of showcasing his high-octane composition, 'NPK NRG'. Chaz Moloney has been at the helm of Limericks' techno scene for a number of years. This includes the running of Touch Of Techno as well as one-half of the esteemed electronic music duo Midweek with David Sheerin, resulting in an impressive full-time career in dance music. Having had great success with Midweek releases thus far, Chaz’s willingness to release new music under his own name slowed down, as the Limerick native wanted to craft an idiosyncratic sound that portrayed his music in an idiosyncratic light with banging intent. It gives us great joy to showcase some of Charlie's latest musical endeavours as a solo artist with his 'Detuned Thoughts for Expansion' EP. NPK NRG holds a pri

Our first premiere of the day comes from LA-based techno producer David Castellani as he returns to his Noetic imprint. We premiere the title track ‘Balloonatic’, a track that is tailored towards the LA warehouse rave scene as Castellani showcases growling trip through metallic grooves and snarling 303 lines. The LA-based artist David Castellani has been a driving force in the development of his hometown’s techno scene in recent years, pushing the limits of his creativity and ultimately inspiring those around him. A producer and live act running his own imprint Noetic since 2021, he channels a love for modular synthesis into creating his own sequencer module the ‘Precision Disrupter’. Meanwhile, his background in graphic design and passion for rave culture sees him handle the designs for fledgling clothing company After Infinite. David Castellani features on Noetic for his second EP of the year following his ‘Hyperstop’ EP which featured the legendary Ken Ishii on remix duties. David now looks to craft a ne

The latest entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Tipperary-born DJ and promoter OISINOK. The 712 resident has carved out a flaming mix filled with an array of fast-paced hypnotic and groove-infused techno from start to finish. Mesmerising stuff. OISINOK is this week's latest offering to the Four Four Local Selection. Having firmly solidified himself as a formidable disc jockey in Ireland's thriving music scene over the last year, OISINOK has supported a range of high-profile artists such as Charlie Sparks, Paula Temple, Nico Moreno, Tommy Holohan, Cailín, blk., and Fjakk. Spanning right across the country which is nothing short of impressive for this dedicated young artist. Additionally, OISINOK is set to make his international debut in Ibiza for Reboot's Outset Festival at Eden Ibiza alongside blk. at the end of May. With a style and sound that is entrenched in driving, murky techno territory he finds himself firing from all cylinders with this beefy recording. OISINOK takes no prisoners with th

We start the week off with some fresh techno from French techno producer Swooh who features on the Parisian-based imprint AREA. ‘Rythm Control’ is a glossy piece of pulsating techno, that is bursting with squelchy acid lines and thunderous low-end power. We premiere a funked-up piece of loop-orientated techno coming from French artist Swooh as she features on the Paris-based label AREA. ‘Rhythm Control’ comes on the label’s third installment of their VA series with tracks from Azan Caro, MZA, Ika Sile & Abr. X Sandrøse. Swooh has been enjoying busy in 2023, boasting a hectic schedule of gigs across Paris, Nantes, Zagreb, Rennes and more. The young producer has also seen releases on SEQUENCE, Agora Records & Elemento Records. Swooh’s latest offering is a powerful piece of dynamic techno that leans on eerie atmospheres, piercing acid lines, jarring percussion grooves, and roaring low-end precision. This is a stromg piece of contemporary techno, that references early 00s techno cuts while remaining avante-gra