Artist: Omega Drive Label: Croatian Sound Factory Records Genre: Techno

Omega Drive deliver the goods once again for this Croatian label collective. Bright and energetic harder funky techno that rips along at light speed. Classy workout that's the highlight of the new four track EP from this excellent label.

Artist: Scoot B Label: Techno Artillery Records Genre: Techno

Yet another four tracks of supremely funky techno business from the ever reliable Techno Artillery outfit. Loops and basslines grooving away until we can't dance no more is the order of the day, week and year. Mixing tools.

Artist: Distek Label: Agro Records Genre: Techno

There's no Agro hear on this disco techno outing from Distek. Tight as you like, the percussion and funk loop drive this powerhouse like Lewis Hamilton. Distek from North Wales is making a big name for himself and here you can certainly see why! Proppa.

Artist: Alexey Gordiyenko Label: Techment Records Genre: Techno

A collection of five awesome funky techno outings from some of the scene's brightest stars. Each track comes bristling with energy and we love this Pete Tong sampling beast from Gordiyenko. Please take five minutes to check out the others particularly 101 Proof by K.e.n.y.u - mahoosive!

Artist: Cozmic Spore Label: Cozmic Spore Records Genre: Techno

Mike Brickner aka Cozmic Spore keeps it real with another four storming hard edged techno locked grooves. Pure vibes that we'd expect from a Detroit producer and we love it. This is our favourite alongside Studio 69 which comes packed with militant energy. Sounds like it's just rolled off the production line at motor city.

Artist: DJ Tetsuya Label: Technomat Records Genre: Techno

Incredible cut up party techno from Tokyo's DJ Tetsuya. Since 1989 he's been at the forefront of the Japanese electronic party scene and resident at its biggest club Velfarre alongside the biggest DJ's in the world. Here we're spoiled by three sample laden funky techno workouts for crossover dancefloors. Massive.

Artist: Shin Nishimura Label: Act72 Records Genre: Techno

Oh yeah, this is the shiz! Reversed stabs, mutant sub bass and clicky arps designed to warp the dancefloor and be layered over the top of about four other tracks. This is pure techno with aplomb! Shin Nishimura gives this some gold old fashioned Japanese precision and his eye to detail has created a masterpiece.

Artist: Malente&Dex Label: Exploited Genre: Techno

We love this old skool party techno workout from Malente & Dex. Classic rave pianos and fucked up vox hits over a chunky techno groove. Probably not one for the utter purists but definitely one for the dancefloor! Feels like Beltram and Dave Clarke way back in the day. Party on!

Artist: Zhe Label: DP-6 Records Genre: Techno

Taking influence from Mills, Rolando, Pullen, Larkin, Mull, Beyer and co, Russia's Zhe paints sound electronically. Pure techno futurism that rates up there with any of his heroes. This is a producer on a mission and he needs your support. Future hero.

Artist: FER BR Label: Tech Art Records Genre: Techno

Four incredible tough funky latin techno outings land on your doorstep and what do you do!? Well at TID we order in the tequila and throw samba shapes until we drop! Fer Br deliver these incredible latin flavours and Miche & Mirzinho are on remix duties. Reminds us of the golden years of funky trax a few years back. Wkd.

Artist: Wyrus and Dastin Label: Tech Art Records Genre: Techno

How funky is this!? We really can't pick between this and the two other tracks Petrol and Absynth so you must listen to them all! Disco flavoured pumped up party techno that is so delicious we've got them on repeat here in the office. Energetic and uplifting techno with a big fat smile on its face from the awesome Tech Art Records.

Artist: Menorah Label: CLAN : DESTINO Genre: Techno

Wow! Incredible pure techno from Menorah. Part 1 of three tracks out today from this Brasilian powerhouse and we just can't fault it. Futuristic production values with epic strings and loops that encourage us to put the track on repeat for ever and ever. Crispy and organic vibes from a future household name.

Artist: Chris de Seed vs Dave Schiemann Label: Full Tilt Recordings Genre: Techno

Well this has certainly woken us up here at TID Towers this morning! Proper full on techno but with a subtle and funky groove, some seriously sinister bass synths in the breakdown and the mother of all drops! Hold on to your hats and get involved with this one, wooo hooo!

Artist: Raul Mezcolanza Label: Keep On Techno Records Genre: Techno

This man just keeps delivering the goods and it seems he can do no wrong as he climbs that techno ladder! This is a totally rocking track that has Carl Cox written all over it; Tribal loops, funky bass and wicked production skills on show - What more do you need? Big, big tune!

Artist: DJ Pest Label: Penetration Nation Records Genre: Techno

DJ pest makes a nuisance of himself and serves up a couple of electro laced techno monsters that will see the likes of Axel Karakasis, Spiros Kaloumenos and Wehbba chomping at the bit to play! Rolling, funky and high energy techno, just what the doctor ordered! More on this release on offer too...

Artist: Reaky Label: Penetration Nation Records Genre: Techno

I seem to be warming more and more to Reaky as it is now apparant that he is a big star wars fan! Anyway, here he is with another storming techno track on Penetration! Part one of two, trademark pumping sounds that will work in techno and tech trance sets alike, awesome!

Artist: Reaky Label: Penetration Nation Records Genre: Techno

wow, what a great release this is! Two of the most impressive new artists on the techno circuit over the past 12 months Reaky and Peppelino, on the same release! Peppy delivers the remix which is as you'd expect a big tribal and funky affair with amazing production! Keep an eye on this label!

Artist: DJ X-Change Label: Databass Online Genre: Techno

The unstoppable march of Mid Western booty bounce ghetto techno continues apace with another album of pitched up electro and call and answer rap vocals. DJ X Change, DJ Nasty, Starski & Clutch, Motor City Electro Company and Databass Records camp all feature here in abundance so come on people - work that booty!!!

Artist: Inspirational Label: The Remix Label Genre: Techno

Bubbling away nicely for six and a half minutes, Right Side Up is a vocal techno outing that could have been made anytime over the last fifteen years - and that's a compliment! Hypnotic and lamenting it's from the classic Garnier or Soma camp and we can't get enough.

Artist: Wetworks Label: Damaged Trax Genre: Techno

Brutal pounding techno grooves from Dublin's Damaged Trax crew. Fans of Blackout Audio, RAW, Pounding Grooves and Hydraulix will love the distortion and locked vox of this warehouse rave stormer.

Artist: Z Faders Label: Royal Tracks Genre: Techno

Pure 909 funk from Royal Tracks. Chopped up vocal hits vie with swung percussion and timeless analogue beats and reverses to deliver a tasty groover in a Robert Armani style. The techno mark is twenty years old and still going strong.

Artist: Energun VS Logika Label: Audio Donor Records Genre: Techno

Awesome hard techno with an old skool filter edge from Energun Vs Logika. Reminds us of classic Advent looped grooves. Solid, pounding and very very good! An oasis of proper techno in a sea of minimal...

Artist: Hertz Label: Sway Genre: Techno

DJ Misjah gets in on the act here and gives us his rework of 'Kicks' as part of this Sway remix series that is taking the techno world by storm at present! Tribal, funky but with moments of deepness, this is an all round great techno track! Get this downloaded now and play it loud people!

Artist: Hertz Label: Sway Genre: Techno

Tech legend DJ Preach turns in this stunning remix on Hertz's mammoth Sway imprint! Part of the Sway remix series, this is number 4 in proceedings and is another corker to add to their already excellent catalogue! Be sure to look at the other 3 offerings on this release too.

Artist: Cozmic Spore Label: Cozmic Spore Records Genre: Techno

One of our top techno labels Cozmic Spore are upto their old tricks again and delivering the toughest and dirtiest tracks around town! Funky percussion with some dark sounds and fx, big bass synths rasping away and a relentless groove - We like this alot and we are sure you will too!

Artist: Simone Barbieri Viale Label: Keep On Records Genre: Techno

The Keep On camp provide us with another great release on the deep and funky tip! Tribal rhythms, groovy bass and some deep synths and layers ensure this to be a biggie! Part of a 3 tracker, be sure to give them all some attention and get involved with the techno beats!

Artist: Nortek Label: Semidetached-Music Genre: Techno

Nortek makes a return to his Semi-Detatched label with another double tracker! Steam is a full on tribal tech-fest with a twisted synth line, groovy bass and tight percussion! One for a bit later in the evening and one for the hard heads so if you fall into this catagory, be sure to check it out!

Artist: Basic Channel Label: Basic Channel Genre: Techno

Basic Channel is a history lesson in deep techno. During the mid Ninieties Maurizio and co re-shaped the scene with a series of deep voyages into minimal grooves which are still being aped fifteen years later. Pure time and space experiments. The whole catalogue is now available here so tune in and drop out...

Artist: Paul Mac Label: Stimulus Recordings Genre: Techno

Paul Mac has been a busy bunny of late and continues to serve up these tasty tech treats! This one comes on Stimulus and is trademark Mac with a tough and tribal techno groove, some deep synth layers and spot on production! Remix also available, check them both!

Artist: TheCrosh Label: StarsTraxx Genre: Techno

Here are another couple of techno producers that are more than delivering the goods at the moment, Mat303 & Josh Love! With recent outings on Teggno, Armada and now Starstraxx, they are set to do well! Groovy techno with a funk fuelled twist, we like this very much!

Artist: Monocore Label: Hardsignal Recordings Genre: Techno

This Hardsignal label has been running for nearly 4 years now and is still putting out constistantly great tracks like this! Part of a 3 track EP this is a rolling, slightly dark and full on techno club banger that will sounds just awesome at 5am on the dance floor! Take a look at the rest of the EP too...

Artist: TheCrosh Label: StarsTraxx Genre: Techno

Peppelino is an artist that has really impressed this year on the techno circuit. Here, once again he turns in a stunning remix that is funkier than a funky thing covered in funk! Trademark loops, groove galore and A1 production - This man is on fire! Check the original too...

Artist: Minus 3 Label: Sub-Reality Records Genre: Techno

Some seriously banging techno here from Minus 3 and this remix courtesy of Danilo Moton! Relentless tribal grooves, deep menacing bass and some industrial-esque sound fx and atmosphere! If you like it hard, look no further than this and get involved!

Artist: Cozmic Spore Label: Cozmic Spore Records Genre: Techno

If ever there was the question 'What would you least like to hear from someone you have just opened the door to' - This track title would definately be up there near the top! Banging hard techno with a groovy edge, this is one for the hard heads and not for the faint hearted! part of a 4 tracker, nice!

Artist: Vinicius Honorio & 76S Label: Techno Artillery Records Genre: Techno

Massive 4 track EP here on Artillery! The guys lay down some seriously funky grooves with tribal loops, crisp hats and some lush guitar licks that give a great summery feel to proceedings! Be sure to give this a go and check the other 3 tracks on offer too, weekend shizzle!

Artist: Zule Label: Stimulus Recordings Genre: Techno

There simply is no stopping Mr Paul Mac at the moment as he continues to lay down some seriously rocking techno tracks! This is a great tribal affair with some crystal clear loops, a funky bass line and a relentless groove! Check the Original mix too, both worthy of some loving!

Artist: Tribal Agent Label: Coraza Recordings Genre: Techno

Loving this little groover from Tribal Agent! A simple and straight forward funky bass line with tribal loops and more percussion is added by the bar as the track builds steadily! Take a look at this and 'Tragedy' on the same release.

Artist: Andreas Kremer Label: Naked Lunch Records Genre: Techno

Top selling TID techno label 'Naked Lunch' provide us with this 3 track EP from Andreas Kremer! This a full on, rolling techno track with a very crazy and very well produced breakdown that is guaranteed to make a few heads spin! More banging tracks on this release, check them out!

Artist: Sinisa Lukic Label: RE*PUBLIKA RECORDS Genre: Techno

Sinisa Lukic well and truly gets in on the act here with this 'Big and Brown' track! One of four available with this just topping the pile for us at TID. Minimal vibes with some tribal hits and plenty of percussion, this will sound awesome on the dance floor! Love it!

Artist: Hertz Label: Sway Genre: Techno

Cave return to the mighty Sway label with their donation to this already legendary remix series on Hertz's label! Trademark Cave here with massive chunky tech loops, bellowing bass line and some spot on production - Just what the doctor ordered, keep your eyes on this series!

Artist: Hertz Label: Sway Genre: Techno

Round 3 of this great Sway remix series and yet more rocking techno for your ears! Pratap sprinkles the remix dust over the already huge 'Priorities' with this funk fuelled romp being the result! Be sure to check the others on offer here, the previous 2 parts and keep your eyes peeled for the grand finale!

Artist: Cozmic Spore Label: Cozmic Spore Records Genre: Techno

New instalment here on the Cosmic Spore imprint that oozes energy and funk with tribal loops, vocal stabs and some great production trickery! 3 other tracks on offer here too ranging from funkier to darker sounds so make sure you give them all a good going over!

Artist: Michel De Hey Label: Hey ! Genre: Techno

Here we have the new release on Michel de Hey's own imprint and yet more slamming techno on offer! This is the 'Polder' remix and sits between funky techno and tech house very nicely indeed. Expect all the big guns to be salivating over this for the coming Months!!

Artist: Vortechtral Label: Techment Records Genre: Techno

We always have a smile on our face when we see a new Techment release and this is no different! As per usual they gather an A-List of techno remixes, including this chunky and funky effort from leader of the nu school 'Reaky'! Trademark grooves and energy here, check then other mixes too!

Artist: Alexo Label: Sound Evolution Records Genre: Techno

A positively pounding track here from Alexo! Tribal loops, crisp percussion, funky bass and some great production trickery that will cause havoc on many a dance floor! Straight up funky techno, delivered in style. Be sure to give this a listen, you will not be disappointed!