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Inspired by formative mid-‘90s mixtapes, Berlin-based @akua_dj records a double-sided vinyl-only mix for DJ Mag’s Recognise series, encompassing funk-fuelled jacking house on the A-side, and tough, roiling techno on the B-side. The Ghanaian-American DJ also speaks to Claire Francis about her multi-directional journey through techno scenes on both sides of the Atlantic, and her reverence for the genre as means of self-expression and exploration

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-115-akua

New York-born, Geneva-based @olivetonic returns to @cloudcreaked with a four-track suite of radiant house music that balances euphoria with intimacy, complete with a remix from Swiss stalwart @deetron.

Pre-order 'Light On' ahead of its release on 4th September here: https://olivet.bandcamp.com/album/light-on

Berlin house and techno stalwart and longtime @kater_blau resident @mira_kater celebrates 30 years of DJing with an extended mix exploring a lesser-known side of her sound rooted in electro, bass and breaks. The German producer also speaks with Megan Venzin about the patient approach and constant evolution that has guided her decades-long journey in music

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-114-mira

London-based label @onloopofficial is celebrating its 10th anniversary this year with two compilations of vibrant and varied house music. Alongside a mix of tracks from its catalogue, founder @djmoxie spoke to DJ Mag how her life as a DJ shapes the sound of the label, and how her unwillingness to rush ensures its music is held in the highest regard

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-loop-moxie

London house head @isaaccarterldn blends the rough with the smooth in his deep, rolling and impeccably vibey mix the Recognise series, and speaks to Kristan J Caryl about the considered approach behind everything he does, the youthful naivety that got him started, and refusing to compromise on his tasteful, stripped-back sound

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-113-isaac-carter

Since its first no-frills parties in Belgium a decade ago, @AMELIELENS’ @EXHALEOFC platform has grown in lockstep with her career into a global ecosystem that’s both supporting and shaping techno’s next generation. Rooted in connection and community, the brand now encompasses a label, events arm and flourishing artist roster, all guided by Lens’ hands-on approach.

Alongside a slamming mix of tracks from the label’s catalogue, Amelie Lens and brand manager Max Tassi reflect on EXHALE’s rise to major force in global techno

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/sound-of-exhale

UK heavyweight @hotsince-82 returns with a playful new dancefloor weapon ahead of his forthcoming album, ‘Obsessions’

The LP is out 4th September via @kneedeepinsound — have an exclusive first listen to latest single, ‘Wow’

Pre-save/stream: https://hotsince82.bandcamp.com/album/obsessions

São Paulo’s @rhrmusiq demonstrates his barnburning collision of electro, baile funk and techno for the Recognise series, and speaks to Michael McKinney about the influence of family and his hometown on his singular “ghetto” sound, collaborating with dance music megastar Skrillex, and uplifting the emerging producers he admires.

Interview: https://djmag.com/features/recognise-112-rhr

American techno titan @maceoplex pairs cinematic emotion with raw club power on a new two-tracker for his @ellum label

‘The Plan’ EP is out 24th July — listen to the title track, featuring Baby Monsta, now

Grab a copy: https://ellum.bandcamp.com/album/the-plan

@kiligsounds expands his emotive electronic world on his long-anticipated debut album, ‘Robots Will Take Over And Wonder Why We Have So Many Group Chats And So Few Hospitals’

Have an exclusive first listen to the track, ‘Whisper(1,2,3,4)’, ahead of the full album release on 23rd July 2026

Pre-save/stream: https://kilig.bandcamp.com/album/robots-will-take-over-and-wonder-why-we-have-so-many-group-chats-and-so-few-hospitals