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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 style that is geared towards house music and its adjacent sub-genres. In doing so, she has earned the opportunity to play for a host of parties like Melodic, Lumo Club and Hidden Love, as well as venues across Dublin such as Tengu, Pawn Shop and Izakaya. Not to mention picking up a residency for one of Ireland's most exciting parties, Reclaim The Mainframe. These opportunities come as no surprise once you have gotten the chance to hear Laine play, as her library allows her to showcase a wide range of deep cuts right across the house spectrum. She has frequented DDR's airwaves on multiple occasions as part of Efa O N

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 Artwork by Nathan Clare TR ONE ------------ SC: @trone1234 IG: www.instagram.com/eddie_tr_one Four Four Magazine 
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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 on the acclaimed live-streaming platform Pattern Berlin, while garnering support slots for Dylan Fogarty, Jon10 and Puzzy Wrangler within a relatively short period. This success has led him to play for some exciting local parties such as The Shed Residents, Crush and Oblivion. These opportunities without a doubt, are linked to Cian's fine discography that he has built. Releasing multiple EPs on his SoundCloud, along with releases on Blurr, Fast Dogs and U-Traxx, has allowed him to express his vision for techno, while connecting with like-minded listeners. In particular, he has received notable support from Reformist

Azyr’s latest EP, I’m Here Once Again, is a high-octane statement of intent that channels the raw energy of his sets into six tracks built for peak-time chaos. Blending relentless percussion, driving low-end and flashes of rave-inspired euphoria, the record captures both the ferocity and precision that define his sound. With three solo cuts and three heavyweight collaborations, the EP not only showcases his versatility as a producer but also marks a pivotal moment in his evolution—cementing Azyr as one of hard techno’s leading new voices. AZYR --------- SC: @azy_r IG: www.instagram.com/azyr_music Four Four Magazine 
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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 journey through hard-driven pressure and unrelenting momentum. KIXN ------------------- SC: @kian-downes-241700535 IG: www.instagram.com/kixnnnn Four Four Magazine 
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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, emotive melodies. It’s a style that has captivated dancefloors from Ireland to Mexico, the USA, and Canada. Over the years, she’s shared the stage with heavyweights like Korolova, Dense & Pika, Truncate, Anyasa, Kasablanca, Gene Farris, Ardalan, and HNTR. Beyond the booth, CHACHØU is the co-founder of MINDSET, a collective dedicated to curating cutting-edge techno events in Ireland and Vancouver. With a focus on immersive, art-driven experiences, MINDSET reflects her drive to push boundaries and elevate club culture through both sound and atmosphere. Her Local Selection debut is a powerful journey through chugging, hig

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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 --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

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 premiere the 5th track on this huge VA from Irish DJ and producer, FLAEN. FLAEN ------------------------ SC: @flan-music IG: www.instagram.com/flaen_/ Label ------------------------ IG: www.instagram.com/khazad_records/ SC: @khazadrecords Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

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 already played across various acclaimed dancefloors at clubs like RSO, ÆDEN, Zur Klappe, Arkaoda, and Crack Bellmer, bringing infectious energy and a fearless sense of play to every set. A resident on Refuge Worldwide, hi.fí helms FLURFUNK, a FLINTA-focused radio show dedicated to amplifying fresh sounds and underrepresented voices. She’s also a co-founder of CALABADDIES, a femme-forward collective throwing purpose-driven parties and building spaces rooted in care, community, and collective joy, not just hedonism. This mix, in her own words, “represents my summer soundtrack so far: a collision of styles, sounds, a

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. Born in Siberia and now based in Ireland, Nastya has carved out her space in the country’s club culture. Since launching Nocturnal Animals with longtime collaborator Seboro in 2022, the pair have quickly built a loyal following, selling out shows and sharing lineups with the likes of Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, and Sama' Abdulhadi. Her usual sets are comprised of high-octane, no-holds-barred techno, but on this occasion, she shifts gears...Inspired by the hazy euphoria of open-air parties and the collective spirit of festivals like Beyond the Pale, Electric Picnic, and IYKYK, she leans into something more fluid, a son

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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. Shannen Blessing ------------------------ SC: @shannen115 FB: www.facebook.com/shannenblessing IG: www.instagram.com/shannen_blessing_ GES --------------------------- SC: @gesmusic FB: www.facebook.com/GESINHOOO Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/

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. STITCH -------------- SC: @st1tc5h Four Four Magazine 
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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. Ryan Smyth -------------- SC: @user-441641256 Four Four Magazine 
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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. KIVA -------------- SC: @caoimheod Four Four Magazine 
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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. Bláthnaid -------------- SC: @blathnaid-otoole Four Four Magazine 
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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. Osaema ---------- SC: @osaema-music Four Four Magazine 
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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 cinematic warmth of his productions, organic, melodic, and deeply human. Kipunji ---------- SC: @kipunji Four Four Magazine 
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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 to figure out its genre. Not afraid to experiment with different styles, his sound is forward-thinking, eclectic and unpredictable, but consistently held together by his signature brain-wiggling acid sounds and pummeling breaks-infused drum patterns. cable.percussion independently released his debut EP 'C.PERC' in August 2023, shortly after his debut live performance. He has since released the EP, 'Chrysalis' (Jan '24), and his first LP, '303 Mechanics' (Aug '24), with Dublin-based label Aduaine, as well as a 5-track EP called 'XYZ' with Icelandic label Intellitronic Bubble (Sep' 24), and has also recently had sing