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Local Selection 315: Elektra Sep 9, 2026 01:00:35 This week’s Local Selection comes from Elektra, formerly known as CATZA, the new project of Irish DJ and producer Catherine Verzanova. Bringing a fresh approach to the space between house and techno, she builds a deep, enveloping sound that sits towards the hypnotic end of the club spectrum. Originally from Wicklow and now part of Dublin’s electronic music scene, Verzanova has played at venues in

Four Four Premiere: cälpol - It Gets Lonely in Hyperspace [Free Download] Sep 3, 2026 00:02:30 Dundalk-based producer and DJ cälpol returns with It Gets Lonely in Hyperspace, a euphoric yet introspective cut blending hard house grooves with trance-influenced energy. Available as a free download. Driving 142 BPM drums, soaring stabs, fragmented vocals and metallic sci-fi FX collide with distant atmospherics, capturing the feeling of euphoria and connection against a backdrop of distance and

Local Selection 314: Connor Young Sep 2, 2026 01:05:25 Derry’s Connor Young digs deep into the darker end of techno for Local Selection 314, drawing on years spent chasing the sound across dancefloors. Rooted in the darker side of electronic music and shaped by years spent immersed in dimly lit rooms and packed dancefloors, Connor Young’s sound is driven by a deep connection to club culture and the energy of the dancefloor. His sonic palette is ecle

Local Selection 313: JOR Aug 26, 2026 00:53:03 This week’s Local Selection comes from burgeoning young artist JOR, who weaves potent strains of trance, techno and bounce into a high-energy package that nods to the past while looking towards where the sound can go next. JOR has been making his mark on Ireland’s rapidly evolving club landscape, with a growing presence across the country and a sound that brings together techno, trance and hard b

Four Four Premiere: Sharpson - Taste [Choki Biki Records] Aug 25, 2026 00:04:10 Sharpson returns with a Trance infused Speed Garage banger: Taste. The Irish-born, London based producer has drawn inspiration from classic trance acts such as Tiesto, Chicane and Underworld and brought it to the contemporary landscape of modern dance music with a high tempo Speed Garage bassline. Moving away from his usual Jungle and Breakbeat influences, Taste harkens back to his formative yea

Local Selection 312: The Dogfather Aug 19, 2026 00:59:02 For the latest edition of our Local Selection series, we welcome Dublin DJ Dylan Shields, aka The Dogfather, to the mix with a spinning selection of smoggy house cuts. At just 21 years old, Dylan has been behind the decks for nearly three years, developing a sound rooted in house music with a growing pull towards darker, deeper territory. His approach is as much about the people around the music

Four Four Premiere: Lorcan Kelly - Untitled Loop 3 [Safe Space] Aug 14, 2026 00:05:48 Lorcan Kelly is a young and fast rising talent from Ireland who comfortably sits at the inter- section between house and techno just like we love it and is delivering his strongest work yet for his Safe Space debut EP. 5 quirky originals with shuffled 90's and 00's rhythms and dubby chord stabs. Together with remixes by label boss Ackermann and Aero this pack leaves no prisoners and no floor nee

Local Selection 311: Karlaa Aug 12, 2026 00:58:53 Karlaa soundtracks Local Selection 311, bringing her lifelong connection to rave culture to the mix for a high-energy power hour. Hailing from Galway, Karlaa is a 29-year-old DJ who has spent the past two years carving out her place within Ireland’s club culture circuit. Her musical palette leans towards high-octane sounds, unapologetically anchored in the emotional side of rave, a sound shaped a

Local Selection 310: Nancy Wilde Jul 30, 2026 01:02:00 Step into Nancy Wilde’s deep, chugging and effortlessly tripped-out world as she soundtracks Local Selection 310: a hypnotic trip through rolling prog, psychedelic grooves and kaleidoscopic rhythms built for the dancefloor’s twilight hours. Nancy Wilde is a Portugal-born, Ireland-based DJ, radio host and curator whose sets drift between cosmic disco, italo, deep house, acid and more. She is renow

Four Four Premiere: AOIFE - Belladore [Incense] Jul 27, 2026 00:05:34 Emerging producer AOIFE announces the release of their debut EP, a dark and hypnotic collection that explores deeply personal themes through powerful low-end pressure, immersive textures and driving rhythms. Drawing inspiration from the techno traditions of Detroit, Birmingham and Spain, the record also incorporates subtle influences from the UK's broken beat and bass music scenes. The release is

Local Selection 309: Digitaldash Jul 22, 2026 00:50:17 Digitaldash takes on Local Selection 309 with a kinetic and genre-fluid excursion of sharp rhythmic impulses and playful selections. Digitaldash steps up for Local Selection 309 with a globe-spanning mixbag of club mutations, moving from the smooth, rolling swing of Chicago house to the percussive chaos of Brazilian baile funk, shuffled Jersey grooves and beyond. It’s a restless, high-energy jour

Local Selection 308: Oscide Jul 15, 2026 01:03:54 Oscide soundtracks Local Selection number 308 with an all-vinyl trip that hits the perfect sweet spot between garage and house, swung crisp drums, lush deep chords mixed with utter proficiency from a pillar of Dublin’s club culture Oscide is the alias of Dublin-born producer and DJ Craig Scully, whose approach has been shaped by nearly two decades behind the decks and in the studio. Moving fluidl

Four Four Premiere: Martha Dark - Emotion (Detroit Mix) - [Your Utopia My Dystopia] Jun 26, 2026 00:05:23 Irish multi-genre producer Martha Dark steps up for her debut release on Irish imprint Your Utopia My Dystopia, delivering a masterclass in late-night dance floor tension with her new single, "Emotion (Detroit Mix)." True to the label’s signature ethos of raw grooves and timeless club structures, the track is a powerful homage to classic Detroit techno. "Emotion" strikes a flawless balance betw

Local Selection 307: mkbest Jun 17, 2026 01:00:23 For the 307th edition of the series, mkbest delivers a deep and lush selection of rolling house, carefully shaped into a slow-burning, immersive journey. Belfast’s mkbest is an artist deeply embedded in the city’s club culture, an instinctive student of deeper, more refined strains of house music. Her sound is rooted in a stripped-back, patient aesthetic that prioritises atmosphere, progression,

Four Four Premiere: Shannen Blessing - Grumpy Pigeon (Original Mix) [KHAVA08] Jun 12, 2026 00:04:41 Khazad Records are proud to present the eighth instalment of our annual Various Artists compilation series. For the sixth consecutive year, we have assembled an amazing collection of young and exciting talent from around the globe. The compilation features both Khazad regulars and new members of the tribe who all share our vision for the future development of underground techno. Lock in for 14 r

Local Selection 306: Stephen Keddy Jun 11, 2026 01:17:47 This week’s entry to the Local Selection is a long-overdue mix from Stephen Keddy, a staunch supporter of Irish electronic music. Keddy has consistently championed Irish producers, often putting together mixes made entirely of Irish material, and this set is another strong example of that commitment. A veteran of the Irish club scene, Keddy began DJing in the late 1990s, holding residencies at ve

Local Selection 305: CIRCUITBREAKER Jun 4, 2026 01:06:21 CIRCUITBREAKER soundtracks the 305th with a breakneck one-hour journey through wobbly basslines, blistering amen breaks, and thundering UK hardcore weapons. Dublin’s CIRCUITBREAKER is co-founder and creative force behind Irish underground soundsystem collective ‘Injector Sound’, and a DJ who arrived on the Dublin club and rave scene with an unapologetically rave-soaked sound. Her career thus far

Four Four Premiere: Rebekah - Biggest Baddest Mother [Reckless Records] May 29, 2026 00:03:29 This May 29th, Rebekah returns with ‘Industrial Mind’, a new album that marks a turning point in her artistic identity and reaffirms the sound that shaped her to be released on RECKLESS Records. After several years spent immersed in the harder, faster corners of club culture, she reached a moment of clarity. “These influences opened me up to taking more risks with my own palette,” she says. “Ind

Four Four Premiere: Blaine Mason - Dust Devil [BKR002] May 29, 2026 00:05:26 "Our second release marks a bold step forward, welcoming Nashville-based artist Blaine Mason to the fold, joined by remixers FORUM and Freeman 713. This EP dives deep into trippy, psychedelic, and hypnotic sound design, where transgressive textures blur the line between atmosphere and intensity. Peak time and driving propulsion meet mind-bending soundscapes, while keeping the focus firmly on the

Local Selection 304: Jenn Hession May 27, 2026 01:00:43 This week’s Local Selection comes from Irish-Filipino DJ and promoter Jenn Hession, whose blistering, bass-heavy sound moves fluidly through hardcore, dubstep, jungle and beyond. Since launching her DJ career at the close of 2019, Jenn has steadily carved out a distinct place within Dublin’s underground circuit. Alongside her work as a DJ, she founded Instinct Society, originally a college collec

Local Selection 303: ERNƎSTAS May 20, 2026 01:01:48 This week's entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Meath-based DJ and producer ERNƎSTAS to the series. This upcoming tech and minimal house talent has been turning heads with an exceptional arsenal of unreleased material since surfacing and has racked up numerous gigs as a result. Lock in for the next hour and hear what ERNƎSTAS is all about. Ernestas has made a significant dent in Dubli

Local Selection: On The Pulse - RARO May 13, 2026 00:45:45 Dublin-based DJ RARO, raised between Lagos and Cork, is steadily carving out space across Ireland’s club and radio landscape. Fluid, playful, and driven by one mission, to make people dance, RARO’s sets blend hypnotic grooves with global rhythms shaped by her diasporic upbringing. Deeply connected to the cultures and communities that influence the dance floor, she channels an energetic and immersi

Local Selection: On The Pulse - Sh3goh May 13, 2026 00:44:28 Dublin-based DJ Sh3goh is an up-and-coming artist known for her cocktail of hardgroove, bouncy, groove-laden techno delivered with attitude. Drawn to the raw, driving side of techno while keeping things fun and dynamic, Sh3goh crafts sets filled with rolling basslines, punchy percussion, and high-energy grooves. Constantly digging for new sounds, she keeps her mixes fresh while staying true to the

Local Selection: On The Pulse - Hallster May 13, 2026 00:44:55 Sligo-born DJ Hallster is a 22-year-old artist with five years behind the decks, having played across Sligo, Dublin, and Galway. Along the way, he has supported acts including FJAAK and DJ Love, steadily building a reputation for his approach to 90-inspired techno. Beyond DJing, Hallster is actively involved in growing the scene in Sligo through the ATU Sligo DJ Society and his own collective, Sub

Local Selection: On The Pulse - BASIK May 13, 2026 00:46:42 BASIK has built a reputation for high-octane house and hard house sets that blend euphoric highs with deep, gritty bass grooves and a modern club edge. His sound threads the line between hard-hitting, driving moments and euphoric, soulful textures, creating sets designed to keep dancefloors moving from start to finish. Focused on atmosphere and connection, BASIK delivers energetic, no-nonsense hou

Local Selection: On The Pulse - Lana Hayes May 13, 2026 00:45:57 With an approach that fuses upfront dancefloor cuts with an experimental edge, Lana Hayes has become a standout name across the Irish scene over the past year and a half. She moves fluidly between bass-heavy, break-driven rhythms, electro, techno, and dub, often weaving in unexpected selections at the drop of a hat to shift energy instantly. By constantly testing the edges between genres, Lana bui

Local Selection 302: Elliott Craig May 6, 2026 01:02:55 For the 302nd Local Selection Mix, we welcome back a long-standing fixture of Dublin’s abrasive techno circuit. Making his return after time away from the spotlight, Elliott Craig delivers an hour of unrelenting, high-intensity industrial and hardcore techno. This mix channels the spirit of the Hangar, Reaktor, and Unpolished era, a time when hardcore, gabber, industrial, and schranz collided int

Local Selection 301: Laynee Apr 30, 2026 01:00:02 A veteran of Ireland’s underground with nearly three decades behind the decks, Laynee delivers a melody-rich house mix that blends old-school cuts with modern power. Laynee has been around the game for almost three decades, slowly building up her reputation as a loyal selector with old school credentials. She has graced some of Ireland’s most respected dancefloors over her journey, from Hangar an

Local Selection 300: Holly Lester Apr 22, 2026 01:28:38 We celebrate the landmark 300th Local Selection Mix with a juggernaut contribution from Belfast-based nightlife advocate, label owner, and one of the country’s pound-for-pound finest selectors, Holly Lester. As the boss of Duality Trax and co-owner of Terrazzo, Lester has long been at the beating heart of Belfast’s club culture. In a city that faces ongoing challenges in sustaining a healthy nigh

Four Four Premiere: Blame The Mono - Skip The Line [RAWV5] Apr 9, 2026 00:05:07 Pace Refinery captures Blame The Mono at a defining moment, sharpening their hybrid European identity into a focused and forward-looking statement. Across Red Coat, Vivelle Drop, Skip The Line and Space Rocker, the EP unfolds with precision and intent, balancing driving club energy with structural depth and refined textural detail. Built to translate seamlessly from peak- time floors to repeated l

Four Four Premiere: i decided - Original Sin Mar 30, 2026 00:05:35 Four feral and fiendish techno tracks from the minds of Stecks & i decided. Includes a relentless yet driving remix of “Original Sin” from Joey_M as well as a razor sharp remix of “Respect” from JR2k Mastered by Charlie Conway @ Disctrix Art by Blaine Mason i decided ---------------------- SC: @idecidedidecided IG: www.instagram.com/cormacfarlo/ Four Four Magazine  --------------------------- 

Four Four Premiere: KASK - Choices [Xelima] Mar 27, 2026 00:05:46 Berlin-based, Irish artist, KASK, releases his debut EP on Xelima Records, consisting of 4 original compositions which explore the themes of adventure, storytelling, hypnotic tension and dystopian release. Accompanied by 4 remixes from artists Ôneyra, Franco Rossi, Anteac & Pharmacy, taking each track in a different direction. This theme, running alongside the separate nature of each track, acts

Local Selection 299: Ali PJ Mar 25, 2026 01:05:04 The 299th edition of the Four Four Local Selection is coming in hot from Dublin-based multi-instrumentalist, DJ and producer Ali PJ. This contribution is a fine showcase of the upcomers' refined taste, which incorporates bustling house-oriented basslines and uplifting, playful vocals throughout. With a relatively short period of time, Ali PJ has made a strong mark through her involvement in Dubli

Four Four Premiere: Kask - Slither [ENC003] Mar 24, 2026 00:07:13 Encrypted returns with its third VA release, featuring nine forward-thinking techno tracks built for the dance floor. The compilation brings together a diverse group of artists pushing driving rhythms, textured atmospheres and deep hypnotic grooves Pre order now available with the full release coming on March 24th SC: @encrypted_irl IG: www.instagram.com//encrypted_irl Four Four Magazine  -----

Local Selection 298: Uncle Moe Mar 19, 2026 00:57:53 This week's Local Selection welcomes Belfast-based DJ, promoter and writer Uncle Moe to the series. The 298th edition provides an insight into Moe's three main sonic preferences: ambient, techno and percussive. This mix fuses these favourites in an eloquent, slick way. Uncle Moe operates at the intersection of Belfast’s grassroots scene towards a wider, global club continuum. As one half of the w

Four Four Premiere: Commissar Lag - Aim Without Mercy (Dylan Fogarty Remix) [Earwiggle] Mar 13, 2026 00:04:38 Irish wunderkind Dylan Fogarty reimagines Lag's “Aim Without Mercy” through a deep and psychedelic lens, layering textural collages over surging, jacking 909s. The 38th Earwiggle release comes from one of the label's favourite artists, and a debutant on the label, Serbian studio supremo Commissar Lag. The “Absolution EP” finds Lag delivering his playful vision of techno, dipping into the past whi

Local Selection 297: Nestor Mar 11, 2026 00:59:11 For the next instalment of the Local Selection, we’re pleased to welcome Sligo-born, Manchester-based DJ, producer and promoter Nestor to the series. The 297th edition shows an insight into Jack’s taste that has formed over the years. Featuring a strong selection of electro, UK techno and acid house. This week’s Local Selection comes courtesy of Nestor. Initially rooted in Sligo before making the

Local Selection 296: OneCanChan Mar 4, 2026 00:56:19 This week’s entry to the Local Selection Mix comes from OneCanChan, who delivers an hour of chugging, Italo-kissed, acid-drenched jackin’ house, an invitation into their expansive, dancefloor-driven world. A Dublin-based DJ with Chinese roots, OneCanChan’s musical aesthetic is shaped by years spent working in record stores, digging deep across prog house, acid, breaks, and global sounds. They als

Local Selection 295: POSER Feb 25, 2026 00:56:28 Our latest Local Selection welcomes Irish-born, UK-based DJ, live-act and producer Adam Kelly, aka POSER. For this instalment, he delivers just under an hour of carefully shaped selections that are warm, fluid and effortlessly controlled. The recording is one curated with intention, balancing subtle energy shifts with moments of real depth. Dial in for the next hour. POSER is the electronic music

Local Selection 294: Lunaks Feb 11, 2026 00:59:56 This week's contribution to the Local Selection features rising Wicklow-based DJ and producer Lunaks to the series. Lock in for the next hour as he shares his vision of techno through his lens via these stunning selections. Operating in the stripped-back realms of techno, crafting a sound defined by tension, release and restraint. His approach is rather uncompromising. Typically focused on deep g

Four Four Premiere: Faetch & Sunil Sharpe - Shinplant [HAVEN] Feb 6, 2026 00:05:53 HAVEN are back with their vinyl operation with a fresh plate of grubby Techno heat from Irish heavyweights Faetch & Sunil Sharpe on the Grotteca EP. Featuring 4 original rippers and a remix from Italian legend DJ Plant Texture of upfront club pressure, the NZ-based label are proud to transmit some of the finest in creeping electronics from across the globe. The A-side kicks off with ‘Bleed In’ wi

Local Selection 293: SEBORO Feb 5, 2026 00:55:48 This week’s entry to Local Selection comes from Seboro, one half of Dublin collective Nocturnal Animal, who delivers an hour-long live recording, guiding listeners through jackin’, rolling grooves, setting the tone to a perfect simmer. After relocating from Berlin to Dublin, Seboro has quickly established himself as a driving force in the Irish techno scene. Through his collective, Nocturnal Anim

Local Selection 292: Aoife Nic Canna Jan 28, 2026 01:01:25 This week's contribution showcases one of Ireland's longest-serving DJs, as we host Dublin-based DJ Aoife Nic Canna to the series. Lock in for the next hour as she exhibits her slick selections and effortless technique throughout. For our latest iteration of the Local Selection, we welcome a legendary Irish vinyl DJ, Aoife Nic Canna to the series. Her contribution acts as the 292nd edition, where

Local Selection 291: PINOT G Jan 21, 2026 01:30:57 Local Selection 291 arrives with Pinot G at the helm, delivering an hour of deep, tripped-out progressive sounds that pulls you into a hypnotic ride around his musical orbit. Hailing from Limerick, Pinot G is the founder of AT.IT Events and a rising force in Ireland’s club culture, carving out a space with his distinctive and earworming selections. Known for his inspired, genre-fluid approach, he

Local Selection 290: KEEVA G Jan 14, 2026 01:35:36 Introducing the first Local Selection of 2026, and the 290th edition of the series is Belfast-based DJ Keeva G, who has kindly contributed an hour of power which showcases her affinity for the harsher, mind-boggling edges of techno. A statement mix right from the off. No playing around here. Keeva G has steadily carved her place within the Irish techno scene over the last few years as a compellin

Four Four Premiere: Lorcan Kelly - LOOP 7 (MANIA MIX) [Hidden Love] Jan 14, 2026 00:07:00 Pleased to announce the first Hidden Love EP, courtesy of Lorcan Kelly, titled 'A Letter From Me To You', drops later this month on Thursday, January 22nd. This 4-track EP showcases one of Ireland's brightest prospects' range across the diverse realm of techno. 4 stunning tracks that each deliver different moods throughout the genre. This is a proud moment for us, as Lorcan initially contacted

Four Four Premiere: Blokes45 & Cody Wong - PUMPDATASS [Free Download] Dec 17, 2025 00:04:34 “PUMPDATASS” was born during a late-night studio session, starting out as a loopy, driving drum-and-percussion workout with raw high energy. It quickly evolved into a full-blown peak-time warehouse destroyer. This collaboration pushes Cody outside his usual production style, fusing seamlessly with the signature OG Blokes45 sound. The track came together effortlessly, and testing it on dancefloors

Local Selection 289: PANIC LOOP Dec 17, 2025 00:59:52 Up next on the Local Selection, we welcome Galway-based DJ Panic Loop to the series. This week’s contribution is a meddling hour of chugging techno that pays homage to various Irish producers throughout. Dial in for the next hour for this impressive showcase. For the 289th edition of the series, we host Galway-native Panic Loop, a DJ who made their club debut in September 2024, who has become a w

Local Selection 288: CAZ Dec 10, 2025 01:00:49 Wicklow’s CAZ steps up to the Local Selection plate, delivering an hour of irresistible house and loading the 288th edition with anthem after anthem. A rapidly rising force in Ireland’s electronic scene, CAZ has already amassed nearly 10 million streams across platforms, showcasing the momentum he’s built in just a few short years. His breakthrough arrived with “My Eyes,” released via Sony, a tr

Local Selection 287: SOPHIE Dec 3, 2025 00:59:53 Belfast’s SOPHIE steps up to the Local Selection with an hour of mind-bending cuts. Moving fluidly from low-slung bass grooves to shuffled Illian Tape-esque techno, hard-drum tribal weapons and beyond, firmly proving why she’s one of the island’s most exciting new selectors. The Social Sounds boss has become a pillar of Belfast’s current scene. She’s part of a new wave of artists steering the van

Four Four Premiere: CRYME - London Boy (Roza Terenzi Remix) [SEVEN] Nov 21, 2025 00:05:51 November 22nd 2025 is SEVEN's First Birthday! We are celebrating in style with an incredible remix EP of our label co-founder CRYME's amazing track London Boy. The Vinyl EP features remixes by three incredible artists who all love the original track and played in repeatedly in their sets. MCR-T, Roza Terenzi and Jako Jako all made us their own special spin on the original. Stef de Haan came in wi

Four Four Premiere: E.DN - Thank You For Your Submission [Animal Farm Records] Nov 20, 2025 00:05:01 AFR070: E.DN - No Further Action Required Scottish Producer E.DN delivers a massive debut on AFR for the label’s 70th release. Packed with his signature hard-hitting percussion and powerful synth work, the EP fits seamlessly into AFR’s distinctive catalogue. Track: Thank Your For Your Submission Artist(s):   E.DN Label:  Animal Farm Records Catalog:  [AFR070] Format:  Digital Genre

Local Selection 285: Mav [100% Production Mix] Nov 19, 2025 01:08:16 The 285th edition of our Local Selection mix series comes from Mav, who delivers a head-banging techno session built entirely from her own productions. Dublin’s Mav has become an essential force in contemporary Irish techno. Her approach stands apart from the conveyor-belt sensibilities often associated with the genre today. Instead, she delves deep into the world of live, hardware-driven perform

Local Selection 284: EMORE Nov 12, 2025 01:01:16 The 284th Local Selection comes from Drogheda-based rising selector Emore, who guides us through a slinky set of warping progressive house cuts, an hour-long trip into alien territories and hypnotic rhythms. Emore has quickly become a standout name in Ireland’s club circuit. The Drogheda-based DJ and promoter has earned a reputation for her expansive approach to selection, most at home within the

Local Selection 283: CIAN Nov 5, 2025 01:01:53 Belfast-based DJ and producer CIAN steps up for this week’s Local Selection, delivering a tasteful, deep, and driving trip through hypnotic techno, flexing his versatility and muscle in digging deep. The mix is a journey, blending screwball contemporary cuts with low-slung, heads-down grooves that lock you into a rolling, meditative flow. It’s an exercise in rhythm and restraint, showcasing CIAN’

Local Selection 282: GETSPART Oct 29, 2025 01:01:38 GETSPART, formerly known as Adam Talbot, is a Dublin-based DJ and producer championing the nu-school house and garage movement in the Irish capital. His sound draws from the deep, punchy, and swung textures that live in the space between house and garage, music designed for the dancefloor, but resonating on a deeper, emotional level. A graduate of the renowned DJ and dance music powerhouse Bray

Four Four Premiere: Kerrie - Recircuit [Tresor Records] Oct 24, 2025 00:04:43 Irish techno producer Kerrie returns to Tresor Records on 24th October 2025 with her second EP for the label. Entitled Echoes Of The Live Wire, this collection captures the beauty and essence of live performance — a moment in time never to be repeated. This fixing of time is also given a different meaning as the EP explores the ways in which intense moments in our lives, both joyful and painful,

Local Selection 281: YARIS Oct 23, 2025 00:49:09 YARIS is a new force emerging from Belfast’s supercharged local club circuit. As an ever-curious and adventurous selector and promoter, her mission is simple, to inject fun back into every space she steps into. Still fresh to DJing, YARIS brings a burst of raw, untamed energy to her sets. Unconcerned with rules, restrictions, or trends that often shape the scene, she thrives on instinct, that pur

Four Four Premiere: James Begley - The Wake [BKR VA001] Oct 17, 2025 00:06:15 The Wake by James Begley, from the upcoming Bare-Knuckle Records VA “Fractured Unity I”, is a raw and synth heavy chugger created for dance floor destruction. The evolution of the driving bass accompanied by pulsating synths, locks the listener into a deep groove eventually building to a monumentally euphoric crescendo. An effective weapon would be an understatement. James Begley ---------------

Local Selection 280: MILLS Oct 16, 2025 01:04:58 Dublin’s MILLS steps up to the Local Selection series with a rolling, high-energy house hour underscored by his signature techy, steppy minimal flavour. While rooted in minimal, MILLS doesn’t rely on its tropes; instead, he regularly turns the dial toward rave and jackin’ house influences, creating a sound that’s dynamic, unpredictable, and powerful. MILLS has cemented himself as one of 2025’s

Local Selection 279: KISST Oct 8, 2025 00:58:38 For our next Local Selection, we welcome KISST, aka Ste McCabe, to the series. The Shed Residents co-founder steps up for this week's iteration with a rhythmic contribution of knarly, introspective selections rooted in a gloomy, yet moving atmosphere. Our 279th edition of the Local Selection invites KISST to showcase his contribution to the series. The Dublin-based DJ, promoter and producer has l

Local Selection 278: DJ HUSHPUPPY Oct 1, 2025 00:54:50 This week's entry to the Four Four Local Selection welcomes Instinct Society resident DJ Hushpuppy to the series. The Mayo-born, Utrecht-based DJ has provided us with a phenomenal recording geared towards low-end enthusiasts for the next hour. Dial in. Our latest contribution to the Local Selection comes from Holly Foyle aka DJ Hushpuppy. With a deep admiration and passion for soundsystem culture

Four Four Premiere: Infiltrator - Endless [RYS22] Sep 29, 2025 00:04:24 Infiltrator steps into the Rave Your Soul circle with Temporal, a four-part dive into looping hypnosis and pressure-loaded groove. Built on rolling low-end, flickering atmospheres and a precision that never loosens its grip, the EP moves like shifting machinery: relentless yet fluid. Time folds and stretches inside these cuts, drawing dancers deeper with every cycle. A debut marked by focus and

Local Selection 277: KULE Sep 24, 2025 01:02:25 Our next instalment of the Local Selection invites Limerick-based DJ and producer Kule to the series. With a sound that is firmly embedded in euphoria, his contribution sees him skip through various shades of the emotion throughout this recording. Kule has received a steady flow of support from a range of artists across the dance scene in recent times. Some notable mentions include Kettama, Skin

Four Four Premiere: AnG - Recycled Cigarette [ANTIDOTE Records] Sep 19, 2025 00:04:07 "With our third VA album, we bring you a fresh selection of tracks by both new & familiar faces to the label. Expect a mix of minimalistic, bouncy and driving techno by twelve talented Dutch producers, ready to ignite the dance floor! Our mission with ANTIDOTE Records is simple: to create a platform that showcases the immense talent of emerging artists. We firmly believe that providing space and

Local Selection 276: NAOISE Sep 18, 2025 01:00:10 The 276th entry comes from Muintearas boss NAOISE, who delivers a broad-spanning mix of curveballs over an hour, moving seamlessly from grime to prog, house, techno, and back again. Dublin-based DJ and party organiser NAOISE has long had their finger firmly on the pulse of the city’s countercultural side of club life. They present a monthly show, Muintearas, on Dublin Digital Radio, while also ru

Local Selection 275: LAWRENCE Sep 10, 2025 00:58:42 Our next edition of the Local Selection welcomes Meath-based DJ and producer LAWRENCE to the series. The fast-rising artist has provided us with a live recording taken from his performance at this summer's Forbidden Fruit Afterparty in Wigwam, which took place in May earlier this year. LAWRENCE has spent the last few years meticulously developing his style as a DJ and producer. This has led him t

Local Selection 274: IKIGAI3000 Sep 4, 2025 00:57:53 Next up on the Local Selection, we welcome Ukiyo Lacuna resident IKIGAI3000 (aka Dylan Jones), who has provided a mind-bending recording for us today. His contribution is one filled with a fierce selection of energetic techno, scattered with dazzling moments of tension and release throughout. Although he is a relatively new artist in Ireland's techno scene, having just started DJing in late 2023,

Four Four Premiere: STITCH - Dunes Aug 29, 2025 00:05:42 This track is one of the most recent works I've done that features on my upcoming project "The Other Side of Place". After coming back from Gottwood festival, I had mad inspiration. I knew I wanted a gritty, bassy track with a lot of emotion. and I think that runs through. I got deep into my sound design with this one so I hope its a pleasure to listen to. STITCH -------------- SC: @st1tc5h Fo

Local Selection 273: Laine Aug 27, 2025 01:02:33 This week's entry to the Local Selection showcases Tipperary-born, now Belfast-based DJ, Laine to the series. This recording depicts Laine's cohesive and elegant mixing style, progressing eloquently throughout. Lock in for the next hour to hear this stunning mix, courtesy of the Reclaim The Mainframe resident. Laine has burst onto the Dublin dance circuit in recent years, encompassing a distinct

Four Four Premiere: Tr One - The Murk [Hidden Love] Aug 26, 2025 00:05:37 We are delighted to announce that Hidden Love Cracked Tracks Vol. 2 is set to drop later this week on Friday, August 29th! Tr One’s contribution 'The Murk' highlights his talent for crafting classic-sounding techno. This track in particular weaves in unsettling elements and textures that create a sense of tension, while maintaining a steady, driving momentum throughout. Mastering by Patrik Skoog

Local Selection 272: Cian Fox Aug 20, 2025 01:01:00 The next entry to the Local Selection Mix Series welcomes Kildare-based DJ and producer Cian Fox. For this installment, Cian provides us with an hour of no nonsense techno. Ranging right across the spectrum from stripped back to driving cuts within the genre. Cian Fox has begun to spark attention among the local and international dance scenes in recent years, with the 20 year old earning a slot o

Local Selection 271: KIXN Aug 14, 2025 01:04:13 This week’s Local Selection comes from one of Ireland’s most exciting emerging techno artists, KIXN, who delivers a no-holds-barred power hour steeped in the spirit of the early 2000s tribal techno scene. The mix channels the raw, hypnotic energy of tribal techno’s early-00s heyday, dense, interlocking rhythms, muscular low-end, and a constant percussive force that just rises and rises. It’s a jo

Local Selection 270: CHACHØU Aug 7, 2025 01:00:00 This week’s entry in the Local Selection Mix Series comes from CHACHØU, the French-born, Dublin-based artist known for her visceral, big-room techno sound. CHACHØU’s musical palette is wide-reaching, pulling inspiration from across the electronic spectrum. While techno, indie dance, and melodic techno form the foundation of her sound, her sets are marked by deep, pounding drums and sweeping, emot

Four Four Premiere: Offtrack - Constant [OFK002] Aug 7, 2025 00:05:21 Four Four Premiere: Offtrack - Constant [OFK002] by Four Four Magazine

Four Four Premiere: Bootleg Theory - Feel That Love Aug 5, 2025 00:03:48 Bootleg Theory steps out with their debut track "Feel that Love" - a warm, rolling piano house cut built around crisp percussion, deep grooves and delayed piano chords. Subtle vocal chops weave in and out, giving the track a laid-back energy without losing its dance-floor focus. BOOTLEG THEORY -------------------- SC: @bootlegtheory IG: www.instagram.com/bootlegtheory Four Four Magazine ------

Four Four Premiere: FLAEN - React [KHAVA07] Aug 1, 2025 00:05:30 Khazad Records are proud to present the seventh instalment of their annual Various Artists compilation series. "For the fifth consecutive year, we have assembled an amazing collection of young and exciting talent from around the globe. The compilation features both Khazad regulars and new members of the tribe who all share our vision for the future development of underground techno." Today we pr

Local Selection 269: hi.fí Jul 16, 2025 01:01:45 This week’s Local Selection guest is Berlin-based DJ hi.fí, whose high-energy mix crashes together rave nostalgia, trawling grooves, and dancefloor anthems in a genre-blurring, joy-fuelled ride. Based in Berlin by way of Dublin, hi.fí is a queer DJ whose sets are a joyous ride through rave euphoria, bass-heavy bops, and unpredictable sonic left-turns. Though only a year into her DJ journey, she’s

Local Selection 268: deni_sova Jul 9, 2025 01:04:12 The Local Selection returns after a few weeks off, with deni_sova of Nocturnal Animals kicking things off with a mix weaving over house, electro, disco, rave, and more, demonstrating the breadth of her sound palette in a seamless hour mix. We welcome deni_sova to the Local Selection, the alias of DJ, producer, and co-founder of one of Dublin’s fast-rising techno collectives, Nocturnal Animals. Bo

Four Four Premiere: Jon10 - Other Worlds [RAWSH6] Jun 27, 2025 00:04:44 Title (EP or Single): RAW Summer Hits 6 Track Name: Other Worlds Artist: Jon10 Label: RAW Catalog Number: RAWSH6 Release Date: 27.06.2025 Format: Digital Mastering by: Charles Accarisi Artwork by: FEMUR

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