Fresh Picks: Week 19
New week, 8 new records. Plenty has been moving lately — from machine techno to warehouse rollers and Swiss precision on Ilian Tape. Below is a selection of the releases currently sitting on the turntable. No filler, only wax that matters.
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- Decka — When Time Stopped [SEMANTICA198]
Jack Wallis, aka Decka, returns with his most focused work to date on Semantica. When Time Stopped is a six-track LP that merges his roots in the underground. The record moves between cold industrial textures and unexpected emotional space. Dismantle and Vessel are straight floor tools, while Initialize leans more towards soundscape territory.
- Earwax — Change Setting EP [KAZERNE25]
Domenico Petrosino, better known as Earwax, is right at home on Bas Mooy's Mord / Kazerne imprint. The Change Setting EP is a compact but forceful collection of four tracks on vinyl, plus two digital bonus cuts.
- Deetron presents Soulmate — Sequence [IT078]
Swiss producer Deetron returns to Ilian Tape under his Soulmate alias with Sequence. Where his previous contributions to the Munich label already impressed, this feels like a refinement of that formula.
- KaioBarssalos – Whale EP
São Paulo-based producer KaioBarssalos lands on Berlin's Smile Sessions with the Whale EP. Known for releases on Planet Rhythm and Suara, he brings that same raw, hypnotic sensibility to this new home.
- Ben Sims – Snapshot 99 (ANNĒ Remixes)
Ben Sims needs no introduction. The veteran UK techno DJ and producer has been a cornerstone of the scene since the nineties. Here, his classic Snapshot '99 gets handed to Greek rising force ANNĒ for a full rework, and she delivers.
- Deano – Kazoo
Deano – Kazoo delivers a focused and understated approach to techno, balancing subtle tension with driving functionality. A refined record built for late-night moments and stripped-back atmospheres.
- Opal – The Dominator
The Dominator sees a renewed vinyl appearance, bringing one of Opal’s most recognisable cuts back into circulation. A driving and pumping release that blends modern warehouse energy with a raw, hypnotic edge.
- Ottagone – Selected II
The Ottagone series keeps delivering fresh, forward-thinking techno. After regular digital drops on Bandcamp, the Selected series now returns with a second vinyl release featuring six strong, playful club tools built for the floor.
