Four Four Magazine
Four Four Magazine is a podcast that supports dance music and emerging artists in Ireland and beyond. It features interviews, mixes, and discussions about the electronic music scene. The podcast aims to highlight new talent and provide a platform for Irish and international artists.
Episodes
Four Four Premiere: Shannen Blessing - Grumpy Pigeon (Original Mix) [KHAVA08]
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
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
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]
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]
"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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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Four Four Premiere: KASK - Choices [Xelima]
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
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]
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
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Local Selection 298: Uncle Moe
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]
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
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
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
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
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]
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
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
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
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
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]
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]
“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
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
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
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]
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]
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]
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
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
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
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]
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
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]
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.
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Local Selection 280: MILLS
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
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
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]
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
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]
"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
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
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
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
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.
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Local Selection 273: Laine
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]
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
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
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
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]
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Four Four Premiere: Bootleg Theory - Feel That Love
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.
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Four Four Premiere: FLAEN - React [KHAVA07]
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
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
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]
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
Four Four Premiere: Shannen Blessing - All I Need (GES Sunrise Mix)
GES goes full tilt with this high-energy flip of 'All I Need', rounding out Shannen Blessing’s 3-track EP in style. Driving drums, gated vocals, and uplifting synth lines create a powerful sense of euphoria - ideal for sunrise listening.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - STITCH
First up is STITCH, the alias of Joshua Neville, whose taste for underground sounds sees him blend leftfield bass, dubby wubs, and funk-laced elements into tightly constructed, high-energy sets. Both as a DJ and producer, STITCH thrives in genre-fluid territory.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - Ryan Smyth
Dublin-based Ryan Smyth brings the energy of a newcomer with the taste of someone twice his age. Inspired by deep house and the golden era of 90s rave, his influences range from Chris Stussy and Kettama to Kerri Chandler and MK. Armed with broad musical knowledge and a love for euphoric basslines, his sets draw from disco, trance, house, and beyond—vivid and floor-focused.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - KIVA
Originally from Dundalk and new to the Dublin scene, Kiva (Caoimhe O’Donoghue) channels her time immersed in Melbourne’s doof culture into rhythmically expansive sets. Her sound blends breaks, trance, electro, and progressive with an undercurrent of hypnotic techno, aiming to create meditative dancefloor experiences.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - Bláthnaid
A familiar figure in Ireland’s festival and club scene, Bláthnaid O’Toole is usually seen behind the camera, documenting nightlife as a filmmaker and camera operator. Hailing from Kerry and now based in Dublin, she’s stepping into the booth for the first time with this competition, bringing the same curiosity and care she’s shown through film to her DJ debut.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - Osaema
Born in Rome with Nigerian heritage, Osaema (Emmanuel Alonge) describes his sound as a cross-cultural journey. Influenced by tribal African rhythms and the pulse of European club culture, his sets are emotionally charged and storytelling-driven.
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Local Selection: On The Pulse - Kipunji
Producer and multi-instrumentalist Kipunji, real name Paul Jarvis, comes from a background few DJs can claim. After touring with Clannad and Moya Brennan, his solo project draws from ambient folk, downtempo, and electronic traditions. His breakout track “Fortress” racked up nearly two million streams, while recent releases have garnered radio and blog support across Ireland. His DJ sets mirror the
Four Four Premiere: cable.percussion - Jeph [Computer Controlled Records]
cable.percussion (Johnny McDowell) is a Dublin-based electronic music producer specialising in hardware-produced acid electronica. Active since early 2023, he is known for his energetic live performances and his unique style of psychological electronic music.
His music is brimming with playful melodies and otherworldly acid basslines over frenetic and often aggressive beats that defy the listener
Four Four Premiere: Invisible Operator - Hive Mind [Circuit Structure Records]
Four Four Premiere: Invisible Operator - Hive Mind [Circuit Structure Records] by Four Four Magazine
Four Four Premiere: Havik - High Wire Act [Circuit Structure Records]
Four Four Premiere: Havik - High Wire Act [Circuit Structure Records] by Four Four Magazine
Local Selection 267: JUSTDYL
This week’s Local Selection comes from JUSTDYL, who melds deep and gritty dubby cuts with fluorescent Balearic sun-kissed grooves, toeing the line between glossy progressive house and head-down rave energy.
Hailing from North Dublin, JUSTDYL has been embedded in music culture since his early teens. Now 24, his decade-long involvement with DJing has shaped a sound that’s as instinctive as it is co
Local Selection 266: KSARA
KSARA steps up to our Local Selection mix series with a high-octane journey through the many corners of techno, from meticulously crafted minimalism to hard-as-nails hardcore. Unpredictable and unforgiving, this mix swerves through styles with bold, deliberate force.
Based in Dublin, KSARA has been carving out her space in Ireland’s thriving techno underground. Her sound is fast, hypnotic, and un
Local Selection 265: Princess Glitoris
This week’s entry to the Local Selection comes from Belfast tribal techno and house-tinged techno connoisseur Princess Glitoris.
Emerging onto the scene in late 2023, the 25-year-old DJ has quickly carved out a presence with a sound rooted in percussive techno and hypnotic, groove-heavy club tools. Her sets carry a raw, kinetic energy, designed for movement but nuanced in rhythm and atmosphere.
Four Four Premiere: Sam Binga & Sister Zo - Let's Giggle [Pineapple]
'A Break From The Psychic Torment' encapsulates a lot about our collaborative, and somewhat contradictory, approach to making dance music together - it's wonky sound design meets joyous hooks and grooves. Basically, we take the fun seriously, because creating art designed for cathartic release in such challenging times requires commitment to joy.
Both 'Ooh Sorbet' and 'Prego' are designed for dar
