Our latest contribution to the Four Four Local Selection is Irish-born, Berlin-based DJ and promoter Taurean. The DOLLHAUS founder has provided us with a highly energetic recording which captivates her distinct approach to techno.

Taurean’s work with Dollhaus has shown that she is a fierce advocate for supporting FLINTA DJs and producers. She has done so by providing them with a platform to express themselves and provide a space for a vast amount of artists to flourish since the inception of Dollhaus. This

This mix is a fantastic display of Taurean’s vast discography, as she toggles between a range of driving and emotive cuts throughout. Over the hour-long recording, you can expect to hear elements of meddling percussion, fused with brimming basslines that weave everything together. Not forgetting certain nods to some old school influences which Taurean derives significant inspiration from.

TAUREAN

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SC: @taurean444

IG: www.instagram.com/taurean444

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Regulate - Touches on aspects of Dembow, with a chasing progressive synth.

Marko Polo

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Four Four Premiere: Havik - Spitting Venom [Undivided] by Four Four Magazine

This week’s Local Selection comes from Brazilian-born Ortega, who delivers an hours live set of stripped-back, powerful house. The mix weaves in and out of syncopated synth lines, swirling acid, and Drexcyian electro euphoria.

Ortega, also known as Boomtz Boom, is a DJ and electronic music producer from Taboão da Serra, Brazil. His journey into dance music began at the age of nine in 1993, eventually leading him to pursue DJing in 2006.

By 2012, Ortega had made his mark on São Paulo’s club scene and became a key member of the Smile Collective, where he immersed himself in the city’s vibrant club culture. In 2016, he shifted focus to production, blending elements of electro, house, techno, and acid with latin, jazz, funk, and disco influences.

Ortega has played at several notable festivals and venues, including Electric Picnic, Tengu, Wigwam, Fidelity, and Skol Beats Factory, sharing the stage with many of his musical idols.

His production highlights include the 2017 album Diggin’ For Beats Batuque with Beat Maker Rasec, and three EPs released between 2021 and 2023, including Tropic Lines, a collaboration with Bunny Kawaii. In 2024, Ortega was invited by Kawaii to run the label Canario Records. Under his Boomtz Boom alias, he has also released a series of singles on his Bandcamp.

Ortega’s live set is steeped in deep, rolling basslines and intricate percussive grooves, as he expertly navigates the journey through hypnotic, atmospheric breakdowns and nuanced, minimalistic power. The hour mix showcases a producer and performer who has earned his stripes, shifting through various moods and crafting a seamless journey where it was hard to tell where one track began and the next ended. The result was a persistent, organic flow that kept the crowd locked in, with each drift feeling natural and free-flowing.

ORTEGA

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SC: @dj_ortega

IG: www.instagram.com/ortegadiscodancer

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The IMF label closes out a superb 2024 with another vital collection of essential techno sounds curated by founder Marcel Fengler. HARDPROOF VA 07 once again follows its vision, bringing together the techno stars of tomorrow with some of the genre's most consistently innovative pioneers. Felicie is shaping modern techno on many different fronts: the Amsterdam-based Frenchwoman has hosted her own Fastgroove Klub project at Rex Club and dropped her hugely intense signature sounds on the likes of Exhale and Mord. Her fantastic 'Komodo' rides on dubbed-out drum loops with scruffy kicks and mind-melting percussive patterns adding to the intensity. It's fast but nuanced and packed with deft designs.

Title: HARDPROOF VA07

Track Name: Komodo

Artist: Felicie

Label: Index Marcel Fengler (IMF)

Catalog Number: IMFHP07

Release Date: 06.12.2024

Format: digital

Mastering by: Gio @Artefacts Mastering

Artwork by: rob___zer

Track List:

01. Human Safari - Sunset in 93‘

02. Felicie - Komodo

03. Regent - Cassius

04. Michael Klein - Hot Pot Smell

05. Oddible - Flamingo

Artist Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/felicie.music

SC: https://on.soundcloud.com/zfAPEM1ScftPHHJU9

SF: https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/1ioXGtrKnWiL9LpufDvlVt

Label Social Media:

IG: https://www.instagram.com/indexmarcelfengler/

SC: https://soundcloud.com/index-marcel-fengler

BC: https://indexmarcelfengler.bandcamp.com/

Back with the next chapter of our GRÜV journey!

"For this second compilation, we’re proud to present 11th cutting-edge tracks crafted by some of the most dynamic talents in the scene. Get ready for an eclectic mix of pulsing rhythms and magnetic grooves, designed to take you deeper into the essence of GRÜV."

This week we welcome Dublin-based DJ and producer Jay Cullen to the Four Four Local Selection. Dial in for the next hour as Jay seamlessly skips through a range of old-school classics and bumping house. Heaters galore fused with an array of exceptional sounding organ house.

Jay has tirelessly dedicated himself to carving out a niche as an emerging force in the world of house music over the last few years. This has led him to share the stage with some of the genre’s most illustrious acts such as Eats Everything, Sam Divine, Route 94, Danny Howard, Sosa and so on.

Playing at international venues such as Mansion Mallorca and Plastik Ibiza, to a host of venues in Liverpool and every corner of Ireland which includes Belfast, Galway and Kerry, Jay has made a significant stamp in the music industry in his chosen scene. Despite being relatively new to the realm of production, 2025 looks promising for him to continue building on his current wave of momentum, we are excited to see and hear what the future holds for this young artist.

While house tends to be Jay’s musical cornerstone, his sonic palette extends far beyond the genre. Having developed an eclectic ear attuned to the diverse tastes of his audience, he effortlessly navigates through a span of genres such as hard house, old-school, tech-house and more throughout his Local Selection.

JAY CULLEN

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SC: @jason-cullen-807191717

IG: www.instagram.com/jaycullendj

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Our latest entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Aran Mannion (MANNIO) to the series. The 22-year-old DJ and producer from Galway has provided us with an hour long recording for the 255th edition, tipping his hat to his Irish roots as well as traversing through elements of techno and trance throughout.

Coming from a singer-songwriter background initially, MANNIO is well versed in the realm of live music and instruments as he has experience in playing the guitar and piano, which has stood to him in discovering his distinct style in an electronic sense. Allowing him to switch between genres and view DJing through a lens that has less focus on barriers with certain sounds.

MANNIO has also co-founded the Galway-based club night Tús (Irish for beginning) Collective just over a year ago alongside the parties other co-founder Dylan Buckley. During this time they have ran a host of parties across Galway in Cellar, DNA, Cuba and Electric. They've joined forces with Dublin-based party Instinct on multiple occasions strengthening the link between Dublin and Galway dance music collectives while also welcoming acts like DATSKO and Tara Casey to their parties. Not to mention numerous other local artists in the process.

With his first release planned to release in early 2025, it will be interesting to see where MANNIO's musical journey takes him.

MANNIO

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SC: @arxnmannixn

IG: www.instagram.com/manniooooo

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This week’s Local Selection Mix features a high-octane hour from rising artist FAXE ON FAXE, delivering a dynamic journey through hardgroove, euro-dance, and rave-driven, steamrolling techno.

Dublin-based DJ and producer FAXE ON FAXE has been making waves in Ireland’s club scene with his eclectic and high-energy sets. Known for blending hardgroove, UK funky, euro-dance, and Latin house, he creates a unique sound brimming with percussive flair. His productions span a wide range of genres, earning him a reputation as an eclectic artist who seamlessly shifts between house, techno, trance, breaks, and more, constantly evolving his musical style.

FAXE ON FAXE has been building a solid reputation within Dublin’s tight-knit club community, having supported artists like MCR-T, Miley Serious, Caravel, and Shadylines across various venues. His music has been regularly featured in District Magazine and Four Four Magazine, further establishing his presence in the scene. On the festival front, FAXE ON FAXE made his debut at Beyond The Pale and Fuinneamh, marking key milestones in his growing career.

His entry to the Local Selection Mix is a dynamic journey through various club sounds, starting with funk-laden tribal techno before transitioning into the harder, more closed-fisted early 00s techno. As the mix progresses, FAXE ON FAXE eases up on the upfront intensity, allowing the melodies and euphoria to shine through with trance and euro-dance-influenced techno. The latter part of the mix stays in this euphoric realm, giving tracks space to breathe while offering a glimpse of his housier tip, all while maintaining a faster, more smouldering energy.

FAXE ON FAXE

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SC: @faxeonfaxe

IG: www.instagram.com//joshallotey9

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Hailing from Ringsend in Dublin, Kayleigh Glynn has been a constant in Dublin's electronic music scene for many years. She boasts a decade of experience, where she honed her skills at Pierce Rooney's electronic music school RMS during this time.

Kayleigh recently earned the status as an international DJ, as she played at Ibiza Rocks earlier this year alongside Irish chart topper and star, Jazzy. Not to mention appearances at Electric Picnic as well as frequent gig performances at Index, Hangar, Sin, Warehouse Dublin and Sexy Dancing over the years. Cementing herself as one of the most technically apt and varied house music selectors to come out of Dublin in recent times. She's also shared line-ups with some of the industries leading artists which include Belters Only, Franky Rizardo and Morgan Seatree which is a testament to her quality and consistent output as a DJ.

Her recording for the Local Selection is meticulously done. Building the energy up for the duration right from the off. Making use of her vast library, she incorporates numerous atmospheric selections and immersive tunes as the recording progresses, which ties in with this continual build in energy. This makes for a fabulously crafted mix from start to finish. Do check it out!

Kayleigh Glynn

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SC: @kayleighglynn

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