A darkly menacing atmosphere and pounding drums precede what is, by contrast, an intensely beautiful synth break on Ridney's debut on the alarmingly consistent Size imprint. As euphoric as it is gritty, it's a partnership that delivers the goods, and with the mysterious Size Mix on the flip - anonymously masterminded by one of the many Size regulars - adding a healthy dose of syncopated hats and pulsing bass to proceedings, it's a package that demands your attention.

The big single from Chris Lake & Marco Lys' debut album, 'Running Out', is coming out on Rising Music on December 6th along with remixes from Mind Electric, SABB & PRC Freaks, Jordy Lishious, LA Riots, and Redroche.

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The sixth installment in the acclaimed Strictly Rhythm's series features a selection of tracks picked by Ramon Tapia from the rich Strictly Rhythm back catalogue, spiced with exclusive edits and remixes from Tapia himself. Tapias blend of chunky house provides just the sort of quality that will appeal to traditional house heads, but also delivers a funked up groove aimed squarely at the dancefloor.

The track selection includes classics from legendary names such as Kenny Dope (The Untouchables), DJ Sneak, Mood II Swing and Kings of Tomorrow mixed in with Ramon's club hit 'This Groove', brand new single 'Year 3000' and exclusive new remixes of Ultra Naté's 'Free' and Armand Van Helden's 'Witch Doktor', all held together by his distinctive edits and funky swing. Bursting with controlled energy, the mix keeps it cool and credible with just the right blend of uplifting, floor-filling grooves to make for a new slant on the Strictly sound.

Spektre have unleashed a massive three-part remix package of their previous works, entitled the Recykled Project.

The first installment is a smasher featuring two familiar heavyweights, Phunk Investigation and Sasha Carassi.

Phunk Investigation have taken on the remix of "Kraken" and have given it the full treatment. As usual, the track comes complete with frantic percussion and rabid bass, making the mix instantly recognizable.

Sasha Carassi has remixed "Tesseract" and it's a darker and deeper approach, compared to the original. Cleverly utilizing the main riff while adding his own layers and rhythmic trickery, he has definitely taken the track to a whole new level.

Stay tuned for the next two parts of the Recykled Project series with more surprise remixers!

With a music career already spanning nearly two decades, comprising five albums and multiple singles, some could think that Robert Babicz would be ready to settle down for a quiet life, however, nothing could be further from the truth. He continues to reveal his talent and skill as one of Europe's most essential techno producers with every release.

Having released his first single on a UK label since November 1990 when his ‘Welcome To The 90’s’ track featured as part of the recent Bedrock 12 album project, he now returns with a brand-new totally essential double-header to round off what has been a year of superb releases for John Digweed’s Bedrock label.

From his techno output as Rob Acid in the early ‘90s to his stunning productions of today, Robert Babicz has always been a much revered and highly talented figure in the German electronic scene. As the trend for cool, melodic tech exploded in recent years with Booka Shade and the like, Babicz has found himself an increasingly sought-after force. Thanks to Joris Voorn’s stunning remix of his track Dark Flower in 2008, and his own attention to detail, love of strong melody and skill with a sexy groove, it’s hardly surprising that he is at the top of his game. Tie all this together with unrivalled skill and production techniques, an astonishingly well-trained mastering ear, and an ability to bridge the gaps between funk, groove, audio experimentation and atmosphere, and you have a master at work.

Straight out of Cologne in 1993, under the pseudonym Rob Acid, Babicz released his first single ‘Happy Answer’ on London Records, which unexpectedly became a huge club hit. With the rise of acid house influenced records dominating the charts, Babicz was able to ride high on this new wave of club culture. In addition to becoming an in demand live performer using one of his other name, Acid Warrior, Babicz started to release singles on high profile imprints like Kompakt, Treibstoff and Steve Bug’s Audiomatique, as well as his own label, Junkfood.

In what he appropriately dubs “the rave years” in the mid-nineties, Babicz was already playing all over the world. During this time he teamed up with Mate Galic and psychedelic sonic experiences of every kind followed, which Babicz says came as a result of “excessive sound-research and absurd parties… transistor radio and porn films on big screen”. His affiliation with Force Inc a few years later brought a series of more experimental, less dancefloor-orientated works, which suggested his theoretical musique concrete roots.

By the turn of the new millennium, Babicz was striving for a different sound and thus began a new label, Shortcut. At the same time, he received multiple requests for sound design from hard and software producers, most notably resulting in the presets he produced for Native Instruments. In 2007 Robert released his landmark record, ‘A Cheerful Temper’, on Systematic Recordings, which expertly moved between electronica, techno, minimal and classic house.

Playing ‘live’ has always been a key feature of Babicz’s authentic musicianship; improvising instead of reeling off pre-determined sets has made his celebrated shows unquestionably unique events. He consistently delivers astonishing performances of his own productions built around warm melodies, blissed-out atmospherics & analogue bass - sometimes jacking, but mostly tripping and always around the foundations of his first love: techno. Consequently, Babicz has more than proven his worth in the world of dance music and his right to the title of pioneer and innovator, whether producing tech house, minimal or acid techno.