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Presenting the third volume of forward-thinking electronics and peerless Jungle / D&B expressionism from iconoclastic Bristol producer and DJ, Krust. An artist who has always been pushing the sonic envelope while keeping dancefloors fully locked. Introducing 'Irrational Numbers,' a meticulously curated collection of five parts, available on both vinyl and digital formats. This compilation is a treasure trove of hand-picked records and archival gems from Krust's extensive discography, thoughtfully remastered and presented anew for both devoted fans and newcomers. Learn More

Berlin’s SK_eleven label unveils a dynamic split EP featuring Confusion and Ebass. Confusion delivers high-energy tracks like "Reflex" and "Point Zero," blending driving rhythms with atmospheric textures. Ebass counters with "Anthem" and "Tears Of(f)," offering deep, hypnotic grooves that explore the darker side of techno. A compelling release for fans of contemporary, forward-thinking techno Learn More

New material from one of London's underground legends. This EP takes more of a 90's IDM approach, deep and harmonic soundtracks well executed. In my opinion, a culmination between Aphex Twin & UNKLE production styles. Learn More

A second appearance of Tammo Hesselink on the Mantis series. Fusing the spatial effects treatments of dub with the metallic clang of industrial percussion and the stark negative space of minimal, Tammo Hesselink's sonic practice continues to create compelling, complex forms. His exacting style toys with atmospheric processing and mechanised motifs in place of traditional melodic elements, unearthing nuanced expression from timbre and rhythm while delivering firm structures for advanced soundsystem immersion. Learn More

‘Spaces‘ is Horikawa’s new album, following from 2013’s ‘Vapor‘ released via London-based label First Word. This time the album is released on Borrowed Scenery, a new label setup by Horikawa and close collaborator Daisuke Tanabe to enable them to operate free of constraints. The album features 11 songs that combine field recordings and sound design with a range of stylistic touch points: the fluid intricacies of hip-hop, the precise efficacy of IDM, the euphoric physicality of dance music, the humanity of acoustic instrumentation. Each song blends a primary sound source with a certain style, with titles often hinting at the origins of the sounds – “Moldy Vinyl,” “Vietnam,” “Fluid,” “Swashers,” “Nubia” – or the mood the music evokes. What ties it all together is Horikawa’ s deeply personal understanding of what constitutes music, an understanding shorn from the commercial and stylistic structures of music as a commodity. Learn More

London label Footnotes turn the page on a bold new drop cap with Annotations, a handpicked compilation reflecting on the label's growth since its inception in 2018. Helmed by LSB, the project draws from a pool of core contributors - Alibi, Anile, Tokyo Prose, and Bazil - alongside fresh voices, all credited as shaping the current drum & bass landscape. LSB's interwoven originals pockmark further remixes and collaborations, presiding over a quality output emphasising nuance over impact. Learn More

Renowned among dancefloor aficionados, Arapu is undeniably a gem in the electronic music scene. Hailing from Bucharest, he's been crafting sonic journeys since 2011, rooted in a passion for music cultivated since his teens. Mastering the art of the decks, Arapu's soundscapes are marked by a direct yet alluring style, where catchy bass lines and hypnotic synths fuel the dance floor's fervor. Learn More

Norm Talley’s Upstairs Asylum nears its 20th release with another dose of deep, understated house. Black Eyes leads the charge, opening with the laid-back, groove-laden “Gerry The Fish Whisperer,” followed by the raw, percussive drive of “Valley Of Sharks.” “Soul Fish” rides on dusty kicks and subtle shakers, while “The People Want Hydro” closes with swirling pads and dreamy textures that lock in both body and mind. Learn More

Classic LP from DILLINGER / ROOTS RADICS / WE THE PEOPLE BAND. Re-issued by the mighty King Spinna! Learn More

Very proud to introduce the next Voyager Recordings instalment, a full on 9 track album from Spanish artist A4. Asier Morillas has had many releases on the hypnotic, sci fi and space theme, with such established labels like Axis Records, Warm Up Recordings, Evod, Illegal Alien and Subsist to name but a few. With this vinyl release, he takes his sound for a more dancefloor orientated outing, with his ever excellent use of drums, hats and groove on top of hypnotic synths. Learn More

Lake Haze delivers a powerful electro-techno experience with his debut on the Clone West Coast Series! This six-track EP blends deep, aquatic electro with Detroit-inspired techno, capturing the essence of the mid-'90s sound. Drawing influence from legendary producers like Optic Nerve, Drexciya, and Cybonix, Geonomic Fusion EP offers a versatile and compelling journey. Highly recommended. Learn More

In my opinion, Nebula is one of the best new producers for the atmospheric side of jungle & I've been a big fan of his work for years, following & supporting his music on Scientific Wax & Subtle Audio, so I'm very pleased to have a release from him on Future Retro London. When he sent me "The Future", it was originally for Meeting Of The Minds, but it was already so fully formed and finished, that I felt like it was better off being released as is, and so I did a VIP version of it to go on the b-side. Learn More

First Word Records areproud to present a new double-AA sided collaboration from [ K S R ] and Konny Kon (Children of Zeus) - 'Part of the Plan / Faded from the Jump', available on 7" vinyl and digital. Two of Manchester's finest r&b ambassadors, the duo team up for two tracks displaying very different styles of soul music. Learn More

"Low-key R&B legend" Eddie Chacon returns with Lay Low, out January 31st. Having collaborated with John Carroll Kirby on his last two albums, Eddie Chacon teamed up with Nick Hakim to produce this new collection of songs of loving and letting go. Learn More

Italian duo USAW join Fusion Of Thought for 'Not A Reason EP'! The prolific duo has gradually carved out a position in the modern techno space with live-performances at Tresor and OHM, as well as outings on established labels such as Clergy, ARTS, OECUS and their own USAW label. On 'Not A Reason', USAW deliver a distinctive slice of techno: unrelenting and forceful, yet with a particular sense for melody and hooks. Seasoned producer and Clergy label founder Cleric joins the cause with a remix, transporting original 'Illogical Behavior' to a new dimension. Learn More

‘Beauty In Industry’ EP is the 3rd release on Kerrie’s ‘Dark Machine Funk’ imprint W&P by Kerrie Mastered & Cut by Thomas Heckmann Original Artwork by Hankohooligan Record Design by Kerrie Learn More

Anyone that knows what I like and has been following Future Retro London over the years will know that I'm an avid supporter of Ricky Force's music. Having had him on the label in all the ways possible (a solo tune, a remix & a collab), I think it's fair to say that I'm a huge fan of what he does. Learn More

Floating Point and co's Melodies International label makes its first outing of 2022, and what a fine one it is too. It is a much needed reissue of two massive soul and disco gems by singer Al Johnson and Tom Fauntleroy, backed by a cover of the same tune by New York singer Tat Vega who had been active since the 60s and was big in musicals as well as singing to Berry Gordy's Motown. Her vision, a duet with George Curtis Camero, was actually released on her fourth solo album but now comes in handy 7" format for DJs. Learn More

Carl Craig back on Honest Jon’s, in devastating form: nervy and urgent, epic and apocalyptic, kicking and funky. Lagos re-tooled in Detroit. Learn More

The fifth release on BINÄR comes in the form of a dynamic remix EP, featuring four distinct reinterpretations. Efdemin takes on Decka, Amotik reworks Kameliia, The Lady Machine delivers her take on Kaiser, and Jeroen Search reimagines Border One. The result is a diverse collection that journeys from emotive atmospheres to deep explorations and peak-time intensity. Mastering is handled by Ricardo Espostio, ensuring top-tier sonic quality throughout. Learn More

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Released on February 26, 2021, Time & Space is a limited edition 7" vinyl (catalogue number LIONCHG7005) from UK producer Adam Prescott, known for his work with Reggae Roast. This release features two dubwise tracks: Learn More

Newcastle-born artist Edmondson has solidified his position as a fan favourite within the DJ community, earning praise from influential names like Ben UFO, Bicep and Moxie over the past decade. With an impressive back catalog featuring releases on Hypercolour, Me Me Me, and his own imprint Lissoms, Edmondson now steps into the spotlight once again with a 4-track EP slated for release on Seb Wildblood’s label, all my thoughts, on Feb 7th. Learn More

Opening DNO Records’ 2025, Clearlight returns to the label alongside new signee Sentient, bringing four creepy cuts of insectoid minimalism that reanimate the drum & bass exoskeleton Learn More

As we welcome Basic Rhythm to Artikal..! With close connections recently with Artikal head J:Kenzo we have been big fans of Basic Rhythm's work within Jungle / Drum & Bass for the past few years. Learn More

The Infinite Wheel are a visionary duo who emerged from the DIY and Anarcho-Punk underground of the early ’80s West Country scene. Both members have been deeply involved in numerous influential projects, releasing chart-topping music under names that are instantly recognisable. Learn More

More Water pairs the dancefloor stylings of Sub Basics and Witch Trials through the platform of Temple Of Sound. Beckoning the listener to the centre of the dancefloor with haste, there they will remain as the tracks appropriately travel from light, to dusk, to dark. All the while holding a high-paced tumbling percussion, encouraging complete expressive movement. Learn More

Hybrid is a word used indiscriminately in our daily lives. This record isn't a hybrid; it's beyond hybrid, post-hybrid, so to speak. Does this phrase sound complicated to you, and are you never overly convinced by music theory and its caricatural aspect? Then forget what you’ve just read and listen to both sides of this record. You'll soon realise that these tracks are deliciously deft, drawing their essence from dub while leaving room for some skillful jazz writing. For those of you intrigued by melodies, the art of musique concrète or the exploration of dub music’s deviant angles, this record will easily find its place on your turntable. Learn More

Decoder returns with a 4 tracker of deep and brooding Jungle. Technical Itch step in with a remix too!! Learn More

Limited one time pressing! Ilian Tape never fails to deliver top quality music this isn't an exeption. Learn More

'Theme' is a 1999 techno classic from Mion aka Edit Select that was originally released on Music Man. 26 years on, it still sounds future and chimes with the deep tech sound of now, so has been remastered and offered up alongside new remixes from Vil, Earwax and Deniro. The original is a textured, loose and chunky techno stomper with fuzzy pads and imperfect edges. Vil's version has wispy synths and static electricity fizzing around a deep mid-tempo groove and cavernous sub bass. Earwax brings a widescreen serenity and supple depth, and Deniro ups the melodic quota with shimmering synth modulations. Learn More

Tenderlonious follows up his essential 'Tek-88' EP with three deep, dream house tracks that nod to mid-90s Larry Heard and smudged, jazzy beatdown vibes in a Theo Parrish/Rick Wilhite/KDJ style - only 200 copies available on 12" vinyl, in a hand-stamped and signed sleeve. Learn More

This album has been many years in the making. We wrote a lot of our own material, but we never properly recorded it in a studio, we did however make lots of "one mic" recordings onto a mini-disk player. Tom kept hold of all of these recordings and in 2011 send copies of everything to the rest of the band. Learn More

‘The Weightless EP’ is Viewfinder’s third release on Rescan Records. Side A offers two straight-up house tracks featuring sampled percussion & stabs. The flip side takes a techno turn, with ‘Roxtone’ pushing the BPM to the EP’s peak. Mihail P provides the fourth track ‘Natural High’ – expect breaks, bleeps and ethereal pads. Learn More

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Space Ghost is excited to announce the release of Dream Tool, a four track 12” EP produced by Space Ghost himself. Dream Tool offers up four spacious house tunes exploring Space Ghost’s signature style of dance music. Each track is equipped with groovin’ drums, atmospheric pads, catchy piano melodies, and bouncy basslines. Dream Tool is the debut release of Space Ghost’s new label, Peace World Records. Learn More

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Gerd is a real daddy of the Dutch scene. He has never really fit into a box, never really had his hyped up moment in the sun, but just consistently delivers high quality music that does a brilliant job when played nice and loud. Frame of Mind houses his latest missive, which kicks off with the jacked up percussive house excellence of 'Brave New Era' before 'Drive' swings on 1st, dumpy kicks and is topped with fine analogue percussion, as is Gerd's trademark. There's a wiry synth energy to the sleazy 'Nexus', 'Nebula' channels deep, dark cosmic atmospheres and 'Droid Romance' is run through with the spirit of aliens. Learn More

'Roots Revisited' has heavy percussive mode while off-grid rhythms and a unique take on soul shining through. Learn More

Paul Byrne, known as Apiento, returns with a follow-up to his releases on Music For Dreams, World Unknown, and World Building, offering six tracks that dive deep into the realms of esoteric electronica and transcendent dance music for the collaborative Love International & Test Pressing label LIXTP. The journey begins with the hypnotic, celestial electro beats of Beau6, flowing seamlessly into Axis, a captivating track perfect for those early morning moments. On the flip side, Escape Light brings a more retro vibe, serving as an intelligent and introspective IDM offering, while The Us Frequency channels the soulful, high-tech sound of early Detroit. Learn More

The inimitable Noton-info label's only release of 2021 comes courtesy of AlvaNoto, with his 'HYbr:ID Vol.1' album, a collection of music composed for a choreographic piece performed by the Staatsballett Berlin in 2019. Learn More

Berlin-based producer Conceptual is back on PoleGroup with five tracks of immersive and forward-thinking techno. 'Approach Slowly' is a creepy and unsettling soundscape riddled with anxiety before 'Il Silenzio Degli Innocenti' sinks into a roll techno rhythm and 'No More Excuses' layers up pressurised drums with otherworldly synth modulations. 'Sand Fury' is beautiful techno abstraction and 'Thousand Miles Per Hour' is a minimal hypnosis. Learn More

Dark Machine Funk is delighted to welcome the first guest producer into the fold, Head Front Panel. A huge source of inspiration to DMF since those highly sought after HFP 12”s hit the record store racks in 2014, Head Front Panel delivers a superb well rounded 4 track EP titled ‘Tactile’ for DMF’s 5th release. Learn More

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This album fuses soul and psychedelia with stripped-back broken beats, dusty drums and lo-fi rhythms. Puzzle Dust is reportedly an album that was four years in the making and it comes on a lovely blue slab of vinyl. Learn More

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in-demand works of hypnotic ambient techno pioneer Wolfgang Voigt AKA Gas Learn More

Finnish duo Morphology, long celebrated for redefining electro over the past two decades, return with another sharp addition to their already stellar catalogue. Having released close to 30 EPs, this latest 12" shows they're still pushing the boundaries of futuristic techno without losing their edge. Learn More

"Gallows" is our third solo EP for Artikal Music, created in the middle of 2020. It started as a collection of 140bpm tracks exploring different styles, themes, and sound palettes, but with the aim of making sure they all flowed together as a cohesive EP Learn More

Juan Atkins’s legendary Metroplex label does techno lovers a favor by reissuing the long-lost Future Sound EP—a rare treasure from 1993 originally released on the UK’s Underground Level Recordings and Belgium’s Buzz. Never repressed until now, this slice of techno history features four essential cuts: the late Mike Huckaby’s lush and atmospheric “Urban Tropics,” Reel By Reel (aka Marty Bonds)’s deep, cosmic explorations “Sundog” and “Interpret,” and “Serene,” a soulful collaboration with Detroit pioneer Anthony “Shake” Shakir. Carefully restored and remastered, these tracks now sound more vibrant than ever, encapsulating classic Detroit futurism in a release that feels both timeless and vital. Learn More

The 2025 release, Obscured By Version, is a fresh collection of remixes from Dub Syndicate’s iconic era, spanning from 1989 to 1996. These remixes are part of a new box set that highlights this significant period in the band's history. Adrian Sherwood, the collective’s mastermind, returned to the original tapes from sessions of renowned albums like Stoned Immaculate and Echomania. He was joined by Cyrus Richard of the Dub Asante Band, who contributed new overdubs to enhance the sound. Learn More

The Highly anticipated Shush EP is the debut vinyl release for Surkul, San Francisco based DJ Producer rooted in left-field leaning breakbeat hardcore, jungle and drum & bass. Learn More

Enhancer Dub EP includes 4 tracks playing carefully with elements of Afrobeat, Dub & Techno. As a rare groove connoisseur and vinyl collector, Didier dlb has been delving into essential wax for almost 3 decades, navigating the underground music scene with a disregard for genre boundaries. Forget marketing hype – this is about the scientific exploration of sound, and an existential love for rave culture. In 1999, armed with a basic setup featuring an Atari, Akai MPC 2000, Yamaha DX, and Korg 770, he ventured into music production. No flashy equipment, just a raw passion for sonic experimentation and analog sound. As a result, releases on Sonar Kollektiv, Get Physical, Klasse Recordings & Rotary Cocktail followed. Didier dlb's undying dedication to exploration is reflected in his collaborations, residencies, and releases. He doesn't chase the limelight, instead immersing himself in the science of sound, shaping his own sonic universe. This is the story of an artist who has been shaping the underground landscape with a commitment to the art form. Learn More

Techno foundation 12". A slice of the Basic Channel legacy. Learn More

Naming his latest tunes 'Target Practice' and 'Improv', Spanish electro producer Kalcagni is determined to flaunt his care-less, unruffled streak, implying that the production of electro floor-haulage is a cakewalk. After all, the best among us eat bangers for breakfast! The A-siders rattle out like inexhaustible mags, as we hunt down bullet-holed cardboard cutouts of mortal enemies, spied in the reticle. It's only until after such an opening bloodbath that we find a moment to catch our breaths and put on a 'Clean Shirt', where rejuvenative acids resound between roomier beat. Finally, 'Drift N Shift' hears Kalcagni pack in his shift at the shooting range and steal away into a misty, chord-laden night, though the sense of urgency is not lost on us. Learn More

Vels Trio reap their jazz-fusion crop with a stellar 11-track debut album ‘Celestial Greens’ on Rhythm Section International. Wandering through their versatile musical vision, the LP represents the amalgamation of London’s finest jazz players; Jack Stephenson-Oliver on keys (Poppy Ajudha), Dougal Taylor behind the drum kit (Emma-Jean Thackray) and Cameron Dawson on bass (Puma Blue). The end result: 40 minutes of high-fidelity worthy audio elation, destined for the album of year lists. Learn More

Upsammy's ever mutating, morphing sound seems to melt before your very ears on this new body of work. A distinct beaty twang, and even drum & bass, comes into the mix as the Dutch maverick takes us on a unique trip. Highlights of her navigations include the deconstructed d&b of 'Relict' and the hypnotising chimes and shimmers of the title track which feels like a trip to a temple in Tibet while cruising the back pocket of an automaton. Powerfully mesmerising; minimal in dynamic, maximum in feels. Don't sleep on this one. Learn More

The official sales note and PR are fairly enigmatic and mysterious out of respect for the wishes of the artists, but it's fairly widely shared public knowledge that NRSB-11 is primarily a collaboration between Gerald Donald (Drexciya, Dooplereffekt, Arpanet, Japanese Telecom and many more) and DJ Stingray 313 (Urban Tribe, official tour DJ for Drexciya and acclaimed solo artist). Originally released as a limited edition in 2013 on Belgium's WéMè label, their sole album Commodified quickly went out-of-print and has been much sought after ever since - it's currently on 1,783 Discogs wants lists. For the initial reissue, we've produced a special transparent 2 x LP edition with the original album artwork screenprinted onto a PVC outer-sleeve, and two clear vinyl discs housed in transparent poly inner bags. This edition is limited to 2,000 copies worldwide and we don't expect them to stick around for long. There is also a standard CD edition containing 3 bonus tracks. If demand is there then we will follow up next year with a black vinyl 2LP in standard packaging. Learn More

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The second wave of remixes from J:Kenzo’s 2019 album Taygeta Code delivers a powerful clash of Drum & Bass titans on this two-track EP. Kid Drama injects dub techno vibes, groove, and soul into his reimagining of “Guilty,” blending smooth, drifting rhythms with gritty, filtered midrange textures. Meanwhile, the legendary DJ Trace brings a darker, more menacing twist to the tribal-infused “Token Image,” preserving its hypnotic percussion and dubbed-out elements while layering in raw, snarling synths that echo his iconic sound. Learn More

KZN005 sees Silas & Snare return to the Kaizen fold with the three-track 'Pressure' EP. Lead track 'Pressure' is a continuation of Kaizen's recognisably weighty bass-inspired sound, carried by hefty kicks and screwed synths after a lengthy cosmic build-up. A downtempo influence runs through 'Dreamscape', the floaty synths countered with skittering drums, while EP closer 'Whistle Blower' is packed with industrial percussion and creepy bleeps made for those heads-down, screw-face moments on the dancefloor. This EP comes three years after Silas & Snare's Kaizen debut, 'Biometric'. Gear up and get ready for some 'Pressure'! Learn More

First Word Records is proud to bring you 'Resonance'; a full-length album from Essa & Pitch 92. A lyricist, lawyer and a Londoner, Essa initially released music under the name Yungun in the early noughties, in the midst of UK hip hop's own "golden era". Learn More