Believe it or not, it’s been 8 years already since we invited Mathlovsky to come to Erfurt in 2016. It was our first Ausnahmezustand party at AJZ Erfurt after we left Gera. So many things have changed since then for us but also of course for Mathlovsky. Reason enough to get back to him and ask him a few questions about what he’s been up to lately. And well, apparently, there is a lot to discover about his past, present and future! If you want to read more on his upcoming album, future art projects and lots of good music […]

Every once in a while, there is a release that simply sticks out. Here, it is not too difficult to see why. Starving Insect’s latest release on PRSPCT walks along a more holistic path than most hardcore producers. “Blind Idiot God” is an artistic statement that contains several layers of horror combined. All 4 tracks rely heavily on a dark, industrial, synth-heavy musical background. They simply sound outstanding and showcase once more the talent of Starving Insect. A very emotional trip into a realm of darkness that has not been revealed until now. He’s pushing hardcore into a direction that […]

The already third full album by Tripped features 10 solid bangers which are not restricted to contemporary hardcore at all. On the other hand, the album is as hardcore as it gets. The kickdrum design draws back to the old-school, while the sound design is classic Tripped style. With a ton of ultra heavy synth lines and hectic loops, you can get easily get hooked on the sound. The collaborations/remixes with Doormouse, Rabbeat and Celsius are also worth mentioning, adding another layer of insanity to this release. If you want to learn more about the album and how it came […]

Failed Units never fails to provide extraordinary odd music in a way no one else does. Aulic Veil came up with an EP that is hard to define with common concepts for electronic music. Luckily, it does not matter what it is, instead we can simply focus on the unmatched sound of the release. The soundscapes are dreamy, but twisted and dismembered at the same time. But, no matter how odd it gets, you can always find something that helps you feel the vibe. Rescue & Research Pt. 5: Aulic Veil by Aulic Veil

Again, the Silence strikes with a deadly and dystopic EP. After their phenomenal impact with their album, the latest EP finally features 4 new tracks. They basically continue where the album stopped. The soundscapes and structures are similar, but are also crafted with the same precision and ear for detail as before. The Breaking of the First Silence by The Silence

As you may know, Kilbourne recently launched her hardcore/techno label Hammerhead in January. The label is as uncompromising as her music, but does not feature only her own works. The latest release by RABBeAT is an excellent addition to Hammerhead’s discography. The third EP on the label envisions a new chapter of industrial hardcore that somehow traces back to the old sound we all crave. On the other hand, it develops into a new direction while keeping its core primarily industrial. But most importantly, it’s not cheesy or formulaic at all. Quite the contrast, you can feel that this guy […]

The latest EP on Madback by RZVX is clearly not for the faint of heart. The 4 track EP features also a collaboration with label boss Tripped and a remix. All tracks hit hard and seem to be made to cause severe damage on any dancefloor in sight. No more words needed to describe this madness! Tears In The Forest EP (MADINCH006) by RZVX

Pretty decent mix by Starving Insect. It features mostly slower Hardcore and hard Techno. The selection is really diverse and worth every minute.   HardSoundRadio · Starving Insect – From The Deep Part 10 On HardSoundRadio – HSR

Cloud Chaser by LabRot offers a bright perspective on – well what is this actually? Hmm, the release feeds on several styles such as techno, hardcore and industrial, but that’s apparently not all. It’s hard to find words for it, but it’s something else. Something partially truly broken und unheard before. In addition, the trippy sound design is never afraid to overthrow everything and to start anew. This makes the release an intriguing experiment without any foreseeable result. LabRot – Cloud Chaser by CORELIGULA

Well, the waiting is finally over! Even though the world is shattered to pieces, there are some things that help you deal with all the bullshit. And this album is definitely one of the silver linings on the horizon. After a slight delay, the Silence present their first full-length album. Words like mind-blowing couldn’t even describe what the album achieved. This is hardcore at it’s peak. It has everything, features old and new, and manages to be innovative at all points. The sound design is just brilliant. Distortion never sounded any better. This clarity and production value is outstanding. Apart […]

As probably everyone of us is now familiar with the disruptive power of AI technology, we entered a new stage of technical evolution. And this of course does not only concern visual arts (and everything else). Equally, you can now create music with the help of AI and even though the results vary a lot regarding quality, this has come a long way and will evolve much further in the upcoming years. So anyway, a few days ago we had an email from Low Entropy in our inbox. And while we are still wondering what AI can do when it […]

After his first album “Unboxed” on PRSPCT last year, Tripped came up with another full length release just recently. Even though the first release was very impressive, the second one lifts this bouncy in-your-face Hardcore style that Tripped is famous for on a new level. It’s great to see that his style develops continuously, but you can still recognize his signature sound. The album features 10 tracks, including a pretty noisy intro with a savory kick drum filter extravaganza. As this sets the tone for the rest of the album, the tracks on it cover a bright palette and include […]

Only few releases have the class to cast a spell over you. But luckily, there exist some breathtaking exceptions. Even though the name G.xist didn’t ring a bell or anything so far, the artist managed to produce an atmospheric trip into the unknown. With six utterly different tracks, G.xist pushed the boundaries of sonic exploration. The rhythms do not sound too alien, but still run differently than most electronic music. It therefore also questions your listening habits. But again, it’s not too far away, from what you maybe already appreciate. It’s absolutely worth checking out, especially on a rainy afternoon. […]

The Relic’s mix for Hidden Room nearly 4-hour journey into madness. The track selection is on point and the mixing is tight. The overall theme is dark and it’s packed with acid lines. In general the mix meanders between hard techno and rock solid hardcore. The Relic · Hidden Rooms' "Passion Doesn't Pay Mix P12" 01. Kontain – The Cold Face02. The Maxx – Cocaine (Umwelt Remix)03. 10 CLS – Screen 904. Restive Plaggona – Never Recovered05. I Murdered – Skin Jacket06. Ronove – Anarkhos07. AK-Industry – Dead Bird08. MRD – Lights09. A*S*Y*S, Kai Tracid, Tom Wax – Freedom Of […]

As for the start of a new mixtape series from the Disconnect/Praxis guys, Saxenhammer provided some carefully selected tunes. The set can be considered a rough trip through the electronic universe. Covering everything weird electronics have to offer – with tons of classic material in it! Praxis Records · Saxenhammer DJ SET 2023 – Exclusive new Mix 1. Lasse Marhaug – context 4 (Smalltown Supersound)2. Pure – accumulate depreciation (Stirpe999)3. Fret – the hill (L.I.E.S)4. AQXDM – ballad (Bedouin)5. Core-tex – destruction (Xpdigiflex)6. Giant Swan – IFTLOYL (Timedance)7. Vromm – bees (Over/shadow)8. Dint – shovel >Ontal remix< (Horo)9. Limbertimbre – […]

It’s rare that you come across some music and think: “Wow, that’s really something else!” of course “Sustained Resistance” by Maelstrom & Louisahhh is not entirely new music, but the way this duo combines different strains of music and weaves them together into a seminal piece of art (well, it’d dare to call it that way) is simply amazing. The tracks themselves are emotionally charged amalgamations of hard electronic music. You find traces of so many different genres here – luckily, only the good ones. No seriously, it’s absolutely worth listening, especially for those of you who are looking for […]

The new or more precisely first album by 10 CLS has been around for quite some time already, but there are tons of reasons to shine light on this outstanding release. The mastermind behind 10 CLS is also known to the broader public as Ophidian. And this alone should ring a bell. He is one of the most impressive electronic producers of all time and moreover always interested in creating more and more projects, diving deep and deeper into musical realms that take you farther and farther away from your genre specific comfort zone. But enough about the artist, what […]

The best thing about this mix is that it is exactly as it is stated in its title. Yep, you’ll like it if you’re into dark and hard Techno. Tracklist: Breakage – Acid Rain IntroOlēka – Zero HourJose Monsalve – TravellersJon Connor – Banged SenselessAnsome – VakuumThanos Hana – KLWG188Dahryl – Dub SmakSjush – MacheteAtze Ton – Monoid IIGhost in the Machine – Marked for DeathDahryl – Breaking Ice (Ansome Remix)10 CLS – Screen 9H! Dude – Tas de GraisseCircuit Breaker – Trac-XCancel – BluntCurious Kees – NL-D1U-22-01002Seven Tension – Dark CityScalameriya – GrapplerJon Connor – The ChaseGlenn Wilson – […]

Starting slow and ending fast? Yup, that’s the way it goes!

I think we don’t promote enough techno here. But from time to time, you deserve a fine selection of neat techno sets. Especially then when they are so close to hardcore as this monster here! Actually I don’t know if this set would be considered to be techno. I’m not familiar enough with the genre boundaries to define what is and what’s not.

Can the Outside Agency screw it up? I guess not. Obviously they didn’t! So enjoy an atmospheric 2 hour journey through the landscaps of techno, hardcore, crossbreed and faster core realted stuff. Tracklist: 00. Intro 01. The Outside Agency – The Wandering Mind 02. D00d – Reduxity 03. Ghost in the Machine – Beacon 04. Perc – Look What Your Love Has Done To Me 05. Dax J – Condition The Masses 06. Tymon – Godless 07. I Hate Models – She Said Fuck People I Have Drugs 08. Somniac One – You Don’t Belong 09. Mindustries – Tech Noire […]

It’s already a few months out there but still worth listening. The latest Album by KRTM on the infamous PRSPCT label is an outstanding piece of art. This is the epitome of hard Techno, in my personal opinion. KRTM succeeds in bringing eeriness and flow together like no other. From slow to a little bit faster and from straight to broken. However, if you bought tracks by KRTM so far you might have some of the tracks from the album already in your discography, since some were previously released on Madback Records. But if you didn’t there’s no excuse to […]

A more techonish mix from dataklism. Tracks are from 130-160 Bpm and as you might have expected and quite rough. Towards the end the hardcore elements definitely take over 😀 No Tracklist available, sorry!

One of the most important faces of hardcore. A true pioneer and master of his craft. Only this time with some hardtechno. If you need something else than the regular crap you might enjoy it! Sadly, no trackist on this one…:(

The one and only, another great mix by the DJ Producer which will be soon one of your favorites. Great build up, from hard to harder! Tracklist: 1. MINDUSTRIES – DEATH RATTLE — TTM 2. BIOMEK & DEMANUFACTURER – BEHEMOTH – DISCLOSURE RECORDINGS 3. DITHER & DEATHMACHINE – ENTROPY – BROADBAND NOISE 4. SOMNIAC ONE – LIMITED MINDS – META 4 5. MINDUSTRIES – OTHER DIMENSIONS – TTM 6. RUDE AWAKENING – STAALPLAAT — TTM 7. SOMNIAC ONE – MECHANIKS – META 4 8. DITHER & WAVOLIZER – TIME BOMB – BROADBAND NOISE 9. WAVOLIZER – FORECAST – TTM 10. […]

Something different this time. Maybe it’s time to expand your musical horizon. The mix starts a little slower with some dark techno but develops into disgusting stuff 🙂 Btw. some may like the Adam X album (the first track of the set is taken from that album). It is pretty impressive in my eyes and so far the only techno album/record I ever bought… just as a little recommendation from my side.   Tracklist: 1. Adam X – Catenary [Sonic Groove] 2. Blawan – Getting Me Down (Blawan Self-Released] 3. DJ Hesburger – Roll Up Your Sleeves, Welcome to the Dance [Turbo] 4. […]