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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 between dystopian machinery and soulful undertones. It opens with a brooding, hypnotic bassline that steadily stacks atmospheric tension, driven forward by a pulsing synth and futuristic, industrial soundscapes.

By stripping away unnecessary hype, Martha focuses entirely on pure dance floor utility. "Emotion (Detroit Mix)" delivers a dark, driving weapon meticulously tailored for underground DJs looking to anchor peak-time or after-hours sets.

Martha Dark
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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, and emotional connection on the dancefloor above all else.

Drawing influence from artists such as Malin Genie and Etzu Mahkayah, alongside foundational figures like Eddie Richards and Kerri Chandler, her selections bridge contemporary underground sensibilities with the classic lineage of house music. She moves fluidly between these worlds, navigating them with a subtle, deliberate touch.

This mix feels like a complete expression of her approach. Sound, pacing, and intent aligned. Each track is chosen with a clear rationale, reflecting a selector’s mindset that resists excess or distraction. Gradually, she turns the dial, moving through hazy, chord-led atmospheres and ambient-leaning textures into more functional, Chicago-adjacent rhythms.

There’s nothing overly attention-seeking here; instead, it’s cool, calm, and assured, much like the DJ at the controls. It sits in that sweet spot between the after-hours and the early morning, where the dancefloor breathes.

mkbest

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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 raw, driving and powerful tracks from artist who evoke the true essence of our signature sound of groove focussed industrial rhythms.

INDUSTRIAL GROOVE IN YOUR NOSTRILS
Mastering: Mickey Nox

Shannen Blessing
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SC: @shannen115
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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 venues such as the legendary Funnel Club and what is now Centrepoint. Alongside his club work, he has also contributed to short film soundtracks, blending experimental electronic textures with more dancefloor-focused production.

In the mid-2000s, he hosted Squiggles MindFunk Inc from Michigan, focusing on early dubstep and forward-thinking bass music. After a period away from music, he returned during lockdown with live streams and the weekly K0rOna Sessions on Wicked 107.2, showcasing new dancefloor releases with a strong emphasis on Irish artists. He now runs the bi-monthly Squiggles MindFunk Experiments, continuing his commitment to Irish electronic music while spanning IDM, UKG, breakbeat, techno, electro, acid, house, drum & bass, and industrial, often weaving in his own recently produced material.

Keddy remains a dedicated advocate for Irish music, and his Bandcamp profile, familiar to many producers across the country, reflects his reputation for early and consistent support.

This mix, made entirely of local artists, feels like one of the most long-overdue showcases from any Irish DJ. Here, Keddy weaves together a fluid but unpredictable blend of genres, soundscapes, tempos, moods, and textures, creating an all-out celebration of Irish electronic music. Moving effortlessly from house to breaks, techno to psytrance and beyond, it’s a combination that arguably shouldn’t work on paper, but in practice, it absolutely does.

It’s a bold, boundaryless selection that highlights both the depth and diversity of the Irish scene, and Keddy’s ear for stitching it all into a coherent journey. Hats off to an unsung hero.

Stephen Keddy

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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 spans highlights such as holding it down at Fuinneamh festival two years running, playing a stacked list of raves, and sharing bills with the likes of Samurai Breaks and Eugene McCauley. A roster of past appearances that speaks to her bold and brash commitment to the “fun” side of club culture.

Her approach leans into the chaotic side of the UK sound, through happy hardcore-adjacent cuts, speed garage, donk, and more, in her own words, “sounds that don’t take themselves too seriously.” It’s a wonky ride through free party sounds, tracks that sit perfectly in forest parties and warehouse raves, a homage to UK free party culture.

CIRCUITBREAKER

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SC: @circuitbreakr

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