Acacia LabelDetroit, MIhttps://acacialabel.bandcamp.com, Kelli Hand (K-Hand) has a label. Last year, drum & bass enjoyed an exciting state of flux as the dominant strains of detail-obsessed neuro and airwave-aimed vocal “commercial drum & bass” were overshadowed by much more underground fusion of jungle and jump-up elements. Last year’s The Remixes: Past, Present & Future is a great place to get acquainted with Monk’s sound, legacy and influence. Reminiscent 4. Reignited in 2014, Skeleton showed they could still rattle our bones with just as much clarity with a fine balance of contemporary takes on labels classics “Luv Ta Luv Ya” and “The Razor’s Edge,” and brand-new authentic jungle material from the likes of Tim Reaper, Threshold, Future, and Ricky Force. Launched in 2009 by Ben Repertoire and Law in Stevenage, U.K.—home of blueprint imprint Moving Shadow—Repertoire has smoldered from a strong spark to a raging jungle fire in recent years. Bandcamp might have a list of labels offering Black Friday deals too. Phobos Techno Samples Vol . Nachtstrom SchallplattenTübingen, DEhttps://nachtstromschallplatten.bandcamp.com. Eclipse of Mind 5. The label is armed with a focused signature that takes root in the classic abrasive hardcore elements and their early jungle mutations. When it comes to U.K. bass music, jungle is the mother genre. ValenceNew York, NY UShttps://valence3.bandcamp.com. The label resident of Berghain has a Bandcamp store. Maria Singer to Dave Tarrida, dark and delicious catalog from the place I know everyone thinks of as a music hub, Tübingen, Germany. Referencing and riffing off original rave and jungle visual ingredients such ’90s flyers and video visuals, the label celebrates the authentic source visually as much as it does musically. Illegal Alien RecordsMexico [by way of Florida and now… Berlin? Elsewhere, longstanding bastions of jungle fusion, such as Bladerunner & Serum, enjoyed their most successful year to date, and OG scene outpost Drum&BassArena commissioned a whole EP dedicated to the original breakbeat culture and briefed each act to return to the jungle melting pot and re-contemporise it. Techno Arab Aqua B ts 21 years (wow) after Bryn Jones death, and still unreleased tracks are popping up. Techno De Mesa EP by Longobardi, released 07 December 2020 1. His label Paradox Music reflects this spirit with every release. Just a huge back catalog here to mine. White Lines 9. My Techno Weighs A Ton. Phobos Techno Samples Vol . Inferno 6. Solidarity forever), SUB tlMadrid, EShttps://subtl1.bandcamp.com. Snork EnterprisesHamburg, DEhttps://snorkenterprises.bandcamp.com. It balanced the uncompromising, dark realism of the bleak late ‘80s and early ‘90s in the U.K. with an equally foreboding futurism that can be felt in every infinitesimally-edited breakbeat. Andy Skopes’s We Fear Change EP in particular has matured incredibly well over eight years with both “Jah Jah Man” and “Replicant” matching the muscle of any modern production. But, while drum & bass has since splintered into its own myriad of subgenres and styles, jungle has retained its defining original foundational elements: a frothing bull-charge of ruthlessly spliced breaks and samples, and a rough and ready finish that prizes vibe over production minutiae. The discography is awash with key cameos, too. Ostgut TonBerlin, DEhttps://ostgut.bandcamp.com. Oh yeah – that Transmat. Iconic drum & bass labels are representing it more, too. Techno Arabaqua by Muslimgauze, released 30 September 2020 1. Mona RecordsMurcia, EShttps://monarecords.bandcamp.com, I guess Spain is my next destination post-lockdown, but I just love this crew for their lovely rhythms and sounds. The Seventh Rider. Actually do believe the hype, generally – they’ve still got it, and jumping-off point to the sublabels is also here, so have at it because I think no one is getting back into the club for a while. Pan-European techno label aurora. Untitled I 2. Shoko Rasputin Hard&Dark Techno&ACID Techno DJ's name and Composer’s name is Shoko Rasputin. In many ways, the darker tones and aesthetic of jungle heralded the end of the halcyon acid house honeymoon that had taken the country by storm since the infamous Summer Of Love in 1988. Myor, a label based in the unassuming southern Netherlands town Breda, is home to some of the most inventive contemporary jungle being made right now. If you like the 90s Goa-techno, you should check ‘Extinction’ out. 2. Roadmap LP by Mood of Departure, releases 23 November 2020 1. Let’s start with techno. Irreverant, dirty, silly, raunchy – this is the underground side of German techno (and adjacent music) too many people fail to see. As with any musical movement, there were subgenres; ragga jungle became a particularly prominent strain with its heavy use of dancehall and ragga vocals (think Shy FX’s “Original Nuttah” or General Levy & M-Beat’s U.K. chart-topping “Incredible”). ";Roadmap" LP is crossing borders, forests, … Flat Maze - Petardo Boy 7. RIOT Radio RecordsEdinburgh, Scotland UK https://riotradiorecords.bandcamp.com/. Transmagnetic 4. hyper master recordersFuji, Japanhttps://hypermasterrecorders.bandcamp.com. Ditekt Records out of Columbus, Ohio is Plural aka James Johnson doing some crazy experimental crossover stuff, like this one out yesterday. Hard, weird, things that sound like the robots took over… Tar Hallow is inhabited by the likes of Rhyw and Thanos Hana and goes the expected places if you know those names. ... You can find a lot of great techno music from some of the best independent labels and producers across the globe. Berlin, Germany. madwoman - Psychedelic Force LP, released 11 September 2020 1. A devout soundsystem man who grew up to the tune of his father’s dub system in the ‘80s, he’s said in various interviews that his music is designed strictly to play loud through serious rigs and anything less is a disservice. PHSTS3-Fx25 6. Regis Regis is a British techno musician and record label owner. Version) 3. Futuristic adventurous outings from Ryuji Takeuchi and Nil and so on live here. Ellen Allien. 2014 was clearly a great year for the jungle revival as DJ Monk joined Monita and Bay B Kane with some major comeback moves. Hiro Kone New York based experimental electronic / techno producer and artist Nicky Mao. Variance. It was evident across the board, from Astrophonica’s contemporary beat-meddling (see founder Fracture’s Cold & Rain EP), to mainstream drum & bass monolith Hospital Records’ co-label Med School, where its young star Keeno celebrated with tracks on his album All The Shimmering Things. Attention must be paid. Every year sees them ramping up the releases with more and more new talent passing through their HQ, but the designs remain resolutely foundation with bold break fusions and crystalline atmospheres consistently creating the context. DAMNATION GALLERY "Broken Time" by Black Tears label, released 26 August 2020 1. Vanishing in ’96 as jungle mutated into drum & bass, he spent nearly 20 years in the I.T. Speaking of Detroit, while I mostly avoided artists for space – Alan Oldham has been everywhere since the Transmat days, and he’s dumping tons of vintage Pure Sonik, etc. Whatever it is, take a virtual trip to a Chicago warehouse. Every first Friday of the month this year they’ve done “Bandcamp Friday”, where the site waives their cut so 100% of the money you spend goes directly to the artist/label. Live In N.Y.C., released 19 July 2019 1. Footsteps 12. Phobos Psy-Techno Samples Vol . Tripalium CorpParis, FRhttps://tripalium.bandcamp.com/music. Tommy Four Seven’s label is nothing but the finest production work, when you want compilations and releases that trend very dark and goth-futuristic – but that you’ll still dance to. While that classic jungle vibe never entirely left U.K. bass music, it’s certainly not been as prolific or innovative as it’s been in recent years. Speaking of Beatport – one piece of evidence that it isn’t only about Bandcamp, I kept thinking for example one of my favorites, Tokyo’s Murasame Industrial Records, was on Bandcamp. 1, (M4A Black) Devid Dega - Zero Theorem EP, VA … Born out of necessity. Heavily characterized by fast breakbeats, innovative studio techniques, and a cauldron of reggae, dub, ragga, and hip-hop samples, jungle was the first truly U.K. black dance music genre, reflecting the sound of British inner city life. PHSPT1-Atmos10 3. Jack-y, dirty midwest techno, just as you’d expect from Ron S., veteran of that scene, and friends. The label of Ambivalent (founded in Berlin, now in NYC), aka LA-4A is the high-grade, thinking person’s techno label. H-ProductionsStockholm, SEhttps://h-productions.bandcamp.com. DJ Vapour’s 36 Hertz imprint has been unrelenting in its breakbeat assault since it launched in 2008. Decompression Therapy 2. 1 by Phobos Records, released 07 December 2020 1. Featuring exciting and avant garde artists like Core, Suario, Daniel Calvi, Fleur and more across 11 superb tracks, it is music to be heard during the calm of the early morning, or during moments of deep thought and solitude. The Brvtalist Mutant Metropolitan Culture. Rolling with a consistent theme of breakbeats and strong dub, reggae and soundsystem elements, the label has been a nurturing ground for new talent such as the rising likes of RMS, Epicentre, Galvatron, Kumarachi, DJ Cautious, and of course DJ Hybrid himself. DJ T-1000Berlin, DEhttps://djt1000.bandcamp.com/music. What you get on Bandcamp, then, is a particular character of music – typically stuff that resists easy categorization, and doesn’t show up as much on charts. AvianBerlin, DEhttps://avianstore.bandcamp.com/music. industry before returning to the game in 2014 with a new label named after his debut release. PHSTS3-Synthloop26 125Fmin 4. Transmat RecordsDetroit, MI USAhttps://transmatdetroit.bandcamp.com/music. There was darkcore, ambient jungle, jazz jungle, and, the most successful splinter genre of all, drum & bass, a sound that didn’t rely quite so heavily on sampled breakbeats (but still used plenty of them) and pivoted the sound on more of a punctuated two-step drum arrangement and more scientific, advanced studio approaches. PHSTS3 Drumloop125-07 Full 7. His alias began in 2014 as an experimental homage to original hardcore rave and jungle culture to re-inspire himself, but has since become his primary focus with a steady flow of break-blazed rave pieces (all sitting around jungle’s original 160BPM tempo axis) on the well-respected Ingredients label. Get all 105 Music4Aliens (labels collective) releases available on Bandcamp and save 60%.. Includes unlimited streaming via the free Bandcamp app, plus high-quality downloads of (Psy4Aliens) Ego1 - Centric EP, (FREE DOWNLOAD) VA - Aliens Selection 1, Moe & Melmixx - Leviathan EP (Music4Aliens), SAMPLE PACK M4AS008 - Minimal and Techno Vol. An icon in her field, Ellen Allien is a visionary artist who looks to the future for inspiration and presides over a highly-influential techno empire. PHSTS3-Atmos05E 3. I’m on this label mainly because I couldn’t stop listening to all of its releases. Music for cosmonautical moods. stuff alongside his new latest – so, for instance, you get this gem today from 1993’s Generator: https://djt1000.bandcamp.com/album/20-hours-to-paradise-ep. Casper Gjede Jansen. #HardTechno&;#Acidtechno&#Techno&#Trance and #Electronic, Submit your track : bit.ly/2XTPGg2 A special shout-out goes to the Bandcamp Techno group on Facebook, which is a community itself. The Second Masked Rider 3. Highlights include 12″s and LP’s for Peacefrog, Tresor and Planet Mu records and has recently released his tenth career LP , ‘Dragon Under’ on the UK’s Sneaker Social Club label. But shoot! Emenation 4. PHSTS3 Drumloop125-07 Nokick 10. Dedicated to the cause. Boss of the IDO label and known for his atmospheric deep techno sets, he brings a richly infused palette to his music. Enfant de Sodome 3. Perc Trax[undisclosed city], UKhttps://perctrax.bandcamp.comDiscount code: “may” [20% off]. Plus I really dig the creative approach of Tim Vitek. Acts such as Dom & Roland, Ed Rush & Optical, and Dillinja pushed their Korgs, E-MUs, and MPCs harder and harder for more complex results, during what is looked back on as the dubplate golden era. Semantica RecordsMadrid, EShttps://semanticarecords.bandcamp.com. Erring on the edge of the IDM axis of sense-blurring “junglised” beat-splicing, Myor fusions are consistently freaky and unpredictable as they range from illicit R&B bootlegs from the label boss Coco Bryce to all-out hardcore hammerings from longtime label mate Kid Lib. Black Friday Bandcamp Label Bingo. Underground techno labels: a Bandcamp guide May 1, 2020 Off By Peter Kirn It’s not quite the summer of love, but maybe it can be the summer of underground music downloading. Scan 2. And they’re 90% off the full catalog today, which means DJs can play a game of “how many FLASH tracks can I play in a row before someone notices. You think only you can be dark? TH ± Tar HallowRotterdam, NLhttps://thtarhallow.bandcamp.com. Each release is one gem, one interesting flipside (remix, etc.). Angoscia 8. The full title of the genre for many foundation purists is jungle drum & bass. 5. While not all Function releases are jungle in aesthetic (many could be categorized more as drum & bass and there’s some tasty 140BPM dub treats to be found in the discography, too), all of them are jungle in spirit because anything that Digital makes or releases is jungle by very nature. SYV (Le Code Remix) 3. The Bunker New YorkNew York, NY USAhttps://thebunkerny.bandcamp.com. go to album Memorex 4. Protective Wings 3. Dublin, Ireland. Debut release for this Tijuana label infonabeat but – hey, this trio is a good choice, and I’ve had good luck with Tijuana + Baja so shoot, let’s sign up and see what else they’ve got coming! Western Lore is a relatively new label from Dead Man’s Chest, a project by longstanding drum & bass artist Eveson. Second Skin Spazio Disponibile welcomes Valentino Mora for a new EP featuring four tracks of rhythmic exploration. Comparable to the sound and culture emanating from Detroit at the same time, jungle was the sound of the working class, maligned minorities, and cynical youth regrouping, redefining themselves, and pushing whatever hardware they could get their hands on to its limits. Breathe (Original Mix) A2. Techno De Mesa (Original Mix) B2. A movement that ignited around 1990-91, many genres branch from its sturdy trunk; drum & bass, U.K. garage, dubstep, grime, bassline, and breaks wouldn’t sound the way they do—or perhaps may have never even happened, if it weren’t for the influence of jungle’s melting pot mindset and dark dynamic. There was also jungle techno, a style that focused on synthesis rather than heavy sample use. ARTSRotterdam, NL https://artsrecordings.bandcamp.com/. Reminds me a bit of 90s Goa-techno like MFG, Shiva Space Technology and Astral Projection. Iceberg We are building a place where electronic music can thrive, and where creators can enjoy freedom of expression and experimentation in music. Enfant de Sodome by Techno Thriller, released 14 January 2019 1. You might know them from that circle logo, if that jogs your memory. Taine by Deemkeyne, released 08 December 2020 1. Svreca to Stanislav Tolkachev, gorgeous releases here. Louis, MO UShttps://anoderecords1.bandcamp.com. Now Kevin McHugh is back with his first solo music in a couple of years, which is not techno but some chilled ambient music to take your mind off the pandemic. Sonically flexing between jungle and drum & bass, whether it’s his and Nucleus’s own productions or occasional label cameos from the likes of French soul man Naibu or Swedish drumfunk maverick Seba, jungle soul and precision breakcraft are always the flavors in the forefront. Bavaria is back on Germany’s music scene in a big way – Alex Bau’s label pumping out classics being a good example of that. Better. 6. PHSPT1-Fx04 9. Fabrizio Rat, Gianluca Petrella - Turn 4. Chicago JaxxxChicago, IL USAhttps://chicagojaxxxtechno.bandcamp.comdiscount code: “anniversary” [50% off]. Positive Centre Positive Centre is the Experimental Techno alias of British born Michael Jefford. With dance genres, it has more competition – and I plan to revisit offerings like Beatport shortly, so stay tuned. See all artists, albums, and tracks tagged with "melodic techno" on Bandcamp. If breakbeat science is one of jungle’s foremost traits, Paradox is a true forefather. It’s true that sometimes it’s wise to look back in order to see where you’re going. Nominations gladly accepted. 3 by Phobos Records, released 12 August 2020 1. PHSTS3-Synthloop29 125Emin 5. Banging. Another Reminder 11. Beautiful stuff that will tickle your ears through headphones but also make your body move all over the place, with big-league collaborators like Takaaki Itoh and Oscar Mulero. Light and Shadow 6. His riotous remix of Bassflexx’s “One Amen A Day” is just one of hundreds of examples of label’s strict vision of traditional jungle elements. DTFA DTFA (Detroit Techno Funk Association) is not just a label, it's a movement. There’s always just beautiful stuff on Joton’s imprint, since 2005. We use cookies and other tracking technologies to improve your browsing experience on our site, show personalized content and targeted ads, analyze site traffic, and understand where our audience is coming from. Riga, Latvia. ), TruncateLos Angeles, CA USAhttps://truncate.bandcamp.com/. Grid Based BeatsChicago, IL USAhttps://gridbasedbeats.bandcamp.com. Anml Mthr – Anti Time EP (Bandcamp Exclusive) by FLASH Recordings, https://hypermasterrecorders.bandcamp.com, https://nachtstromschallplatten.bandcamp.com, Chi Jax by Lester Fitzpatrick vs Mark Beltrami, ARKVS / Thanos Hana – TAR005 by ARKVS / Thanos Hana, https://formatrecordings.bandcamp.com/music, The Lock (Fundraiser for COVID-19 Relief) by Altstadt Echo, https://illegalalienrecords.bandcamp.com/, https://transmatdetroit.bandcamp.com/music, ISSR A001 by Voca Negra, Luis Flores , Netika, 808303.studio is a 303 + 808 pattern visualization come to life in your browser, free, Terror, fear, techno: Femanyst’s Into Darkness comp is terrorcore for a new generation, Deep musical compilations persist in pleas for Beirut, Get your acid workout, virus be damned, with Detroit-Berliner DJ T-1000’s “Body Signal”. Everything is techno to us, because without techno there would not be all the great dance music genres we get to enjoy today. Neil Landstrumm has released records on a wide variety of electronic musics’ finest labels over the last two decades and is one of the true innovators in techno. The predominantly white European hardcore sound was splitting in two very distinct ways: in one direction, you had the euphoric piano vibes of happy hardcore, in the other you had jungle. Founded by Latvian born and Norwegian based Techno artist DarkMe in 2020 Since launching in 2012, the label, run by Double O and Mantra, has consistently delivered stark system melters from craftsmen old and new; Overlook, Digital, Spirit, and the Special Request-championed Forest West Drive are just the tip of the icy iceberg. And it’s executed in such a way it still sounds just as future as it did 30 years ago. CredoMunich, Germanyhttps://credo-rec.bandcamp.com/. Life Transpose 7. Techno De Mesa 4. Their browsing algorithms are pretty good, so I suggest you just dive into the techno tags. Deep In The Jungle is one of the most prolific new jungle labels to emerge in recent years. Over the years, jungle and drum & bass have become entities unto themselves, but essentially jungle is to drum & bass, what hip-hop is to rap—it represents the original ethos, spirit, and culture. PHSTS3 Drumloop125-07 Kick&Clap 9. There’s only one proviso: you have to sample them from vinyl like the forefathers did back in the day. Proper Paris warehouse dirt. Interlynx 3. It’s the type of night where every single person in the building is there because they know exactly what’s up, and you’re more likely to see the DJs on the dancefloor or at the bar then backstage. is proud to serve up the first in a series of contemplative compilations entitled Morning Rituals Vol. Beautiful stuff from this insanely prolific label and diverse roster. Mattia Prete, Uri Gincel and Daniel Calvi - Burning Man 5. The Fifth Rider. mordRotterdam, NLhttps://mord.bandcamp.com/music. The First Masked Rider. Until The End Of The World Mood of departure presents the 50th release of ORNAMENTS. Abstract Rave ,Industrial ,Acid ,Raw Techno and Electronica Record label. Transmagnetic by Valentino Mora, released 03 December 2018 1. With deep roots in the tree of Detroit Soul, we are proud to represent a new branch of sound in this new era of dance music. SYV (BRE:DEL Introspection Mix) One track, 5 versions : this is what Bruit Blanc offers with his track "SYV", remixed by 4 four talented dub techno producers. More on that label soon. I would probably have passed if it wasn’t for the beautiful hauntingly vocals. It represented a large section of the young population that had little money and little sense of hope for the future due to the country’s right-leaning Tory government, which seemed determined to quash the rave spirit with insane laws such as the Criminal Justice Act. Techno Arab Aqua A2 3. Constantly fusing and rewiring both eras, Ruff Guidance’s ever-growing back catalogue is a trove of timeless jungle documents. Al Wootton heads up the A-side with JL, a deep, dubby and minimal house/techno number. If London’s underground techno had a tourism board, this might be it – at least for us weirdos. Dark Ages 6. 1 Demo 2. Originally launched by DJ Monita in 1992, it ran for two years and helped shape jungle drum & bass with foundation setting cuts from the likes of DJ Monk, DJ Exodus, and Monita himself. Dollars 10. Wadsworth even started a subsidiary, TRANSFUSIONS, which he uses for new techno projects from producers he loves, like Mark Van Hoen of Seefeel and the Vancouver-based Derivatives (real name Josh Rose). Techno Arab Aqua A1 2. Everyone from Africa to Latin America to the Balkans to southeast Asia, I … kinda know where I’m starting episode II. JL 2. PHSPT1-Synthloop14 126F 11. Old Dreams and Memories, released 06 March 2020 1. Rotterdam has so much strange techno laboratory stuff going on, though – it’s not just ARTS. Another top-notch Chicago project – this one with a fascinating approach to tools (patterns, samples, and more). A tape where Bryn brings techno dance music, different from what we are used to hear from Muslimgauze, but not in itself. 7” are done in Iceland by vinyll.is - limited to 20/30 pressings for each release. Started in 2013, it’s been covering a terrific gamut of productions from Russia, Ukraine, and beyond. Here’s another tip: Their vinyl versions always sell out and seldom see represses. Hualien 3. And you can get the whole (very techno) catalog for $15. Straight out of Shizuoka – every end of the techno spectrum has been on a hyper master release, holding down a chunk of Japan’s best techno since 1998. Different. “Ghetto flair?” (Their words, not mine.) It’s not quite the summer of love, but maybe it can be the summer of underground music downloading. With a full range of techno to experimental and everything in between, this is a heaven for producer nerds. I Mandati (Original Mix) B1. Poison Tree Techno Thriller joins the Unknown Precept fam with a brand new mini-album, following the release of their eponymous full-length album a few months back. Pioneered by labels such as Reinforced, Ibiza Records, Moving Shadow, Suburban Base, SOUR, Basement Records, and Absolute 2, jungle was inherently DIY and just as obsessed with sci-fi and hip-hop as it was with roots and soundsystem culture. Some of the best of the Scottish underground. (Who? Stoned Bones 8. We Said No (Alt. I Mandati 3. Essential modern jungle. Now commandeering his own label, Eveson is able to combine his other artistic discipline as an illustrator through the label’s artwork. https://valence3.bandcamp.com. Nbaya 4. The antithesis to cheery, euphoric happy rave cliché, jungle was moody and confrontational. Blueprinter" 9. 7. Uncertified Music was originally established in 2009 with a short run of releases from new artists who’ve since gone on to flourish in jungle and drum & bass such as Andy Skopes, Villem, and Eschaton. Desert Dreams 5. This is Techno Jazz Vol 1 by Jazz-o-Tech, released 01 July 2020 1. PHSPT1 Drumloop126-08 Perc 6. Wandering in the Fog 7. The mighty Avian has an endless, sonically rich catalog. It’s something drum & bass has been guilty of over the years and many argue that the genre’s lost some of its soul as a result. Travelled Road 9. The Bunker is both a classic party and a perfect conduit between Detroit and NYC (and Berlin) – their label is every bit as vital. Truncate is both an alias and a record label – and Truncate (the guy) has really shown the rest of us how to do that. Digital - Spacefunk Remixes 2 x 12" Vinyl, DEEPIN042 - Jungle Wars: Episode II - Attack of the Breaks, One The fence / Intergalactic Space Robots, KLP RECORDS PRESENTS THE REMIXES PAST , PRESENT & FUTURE. It was a celebration of pirate radio, mixed races, cultures, and your parents’ old soul and reggae records. Yagya Yagya (Aðalsteinn Guðmundsson) has been creating atmospheres through melody and sounds for about two decades. Witches Never Die 5. Edge of a Broken Time 2. Artists include, Mael, Scalameriya, Scenedrone, Swarm Intellegence. SYV by Bruit Blanc, released 06 November 2020 1. Hamburg’s weird underground imprint I think I convinced (or more like “nagged’) to go on Bandcamp, so now let me urge you to go check out their catalog (not only mine). (In fact, it’s nice to see a common thread is the underground/emerging artists routinely teaming up with better-known names. Hey, Berlin. Chillan Longobardi "Techno De Mesa" EP A1. Goldie’s championing of Irish breaksmith Detboi is a perfect example. CD’s, or other formats, are done in larger quantities. The dancehall signature is still a driving force for his label KLP as he balances old and new with on-point remixes from the likes of Aries & Pappa G, DJ Hybrid, and premiership players such as Serum and Dread bass godfather Ray Keith. Tell me when you’re done. ]https://illegalalienrecords.bandcamp.com/, Let’s call it a “Mexican” label as its label owner does – this imprint is the creation of Ricardo Garduno. With major releases from people like D. Tiffany and a stream of unexpected delights, this is a Quebecois gem. His 18-year old Function label was asleep for a while, but has enjoyed major redevelopment in the last two years with a steady slew of system-primed dispatches such as his community-inspired Synergy album and the scorching VIPs EP. Hunting Night 3. Nearly Lost Releases this #BandcampFriday - 2nd October [MACH056] Emenation is the second EP release on Machine from Melbourne producer Ranjit Nijjer, featuring four tracks of highly structured deep hypnotic techno. Chroma The Unnamed (ft Steve Sylvester from DEATH SS) 7. Turkey Girl 4. Meditation 3. For some of these labels, there’s a mix of revenue between Bandcamp and a platform like Beatport (or even Apple, if they’re lucky with charts). A movement designed as an extension of Detroit's Black Techno Futurism by the descendants of Underground Resistance in the next generation of Black Dance Music [BDM]. Móatún 7 Móatún 7 is a record label, runned by Futuregrapher, focusing on releasing 7” lathe cut records and sometimes other formats as well. techno Label Medellin Paris Colombia France Techno Rave Industrial Bandcamp Coqman acid Fluctuat records Created by The French producer in Medellin, Colombia, in 2017, FLUCTUAT RECORDS attempts to make the connexion between Europe and Latin America. As co-founder of Downwards Records, O'Connor, alongside his label-mate Surgeon, was one of the originators of the Birmingham sound, forging a sound that blended Chicago house with darker European electronics. Oh, you need to go there now. Wonderful, terrifying stuff from Neil Landstrumm to Dave Tarrida and plenty of people you might not know outside Scotland, too. Other melting pot movements such as footwork and halftime have referenced jungle heavily, and since 2012, there’s been a groundswell of new labels emerging, old labels (and their founders) rising from the ashes, and once-fledgling labels starting to pick up pace.