Ron Costa - Touma Perception

Ron Costa is a name associated with deep, fat grooves that make his tracks stand out in the techno scene. He now turns out the Touma Perception EP on Octopus, in which the title track provides the fun with very satisfying and melodic beats.

Vinicius Honorio - Ride the Lightning

Brazilian DJ and producer Vinicius Honorio works the grooves hard in Ride the Lightning, the third track off Locust, his new EP on Octopus Recordings. By building a canopy of sound that includes winks at the rhythms of his native Rio de Janeiro, he creates a truly engaging track that doesn´t let up and keeps you on your toes.

Teenage Mutants - Into The Rave

Teenage Mutants dig deep and come up with a synth riff that takes us back to the early days of rave, backed by a modern-day techno base. Their Into The Rave EP, released by Octopus, features three club-ready cuts and different vibes, with the title cut offering plenty of reverb and a monster breakdown.

Drunken Kong - One (Michael Klein Remix)

Having ruled over the Tokio underground since their first collaboration in 2010, Drunken Kong has then proceeded to release their music on international labels like Tronic, Terminal M and Transmit Recordings, which has, in turn, gained massive support from top players in the scene. The duo gained notoriety with their energetic DJ sets and quality productions, and a taste of their style is showcased in their Repeat EP, out on Octopus. Apart from three pumping and head-on original tracks, the release also features a remix from Berlin producer Michael Klein, who offers a raw, minimal take on One.

Hidden Empire - Again Again

German duo Hidden Empire have released music previously on labels like Suara, Stir Von Talent, Filth on Acid and, with the Again Again EP, on Octopus, so they´re no strangers to the techno scene. In this release, they tackle a spacey sound with plenty of echo and room to expand, backed by an almost easy-going beat that nevertheless gives the tune enough push to make it thump. Title track is a perfect example of this formula, with a remix by OC & Verde that tightens it up and brings the rhythm forward.