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"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 dance floor. Warped synths, relentless grooves, chugging percussion and unconventional sonic storytelling are the hallmarks of a Blaine Mason release, and this is no different." Blaine Mason --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/_blainemason/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/djblainemason Bare-Knuckle Records --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/bareknuckle.records/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/bare-knuckle-records Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 Dublin's house music scene in a relatively short span of time, in just over a year he has supported Alisha, Robbie Doherty, Cam Stockman, Tommy Phillips, and more. He's become a regular outfit for one of Dublin's leading parties, Omni, where he has also recently performed at their Open Air festival alongside Irish house music veteran Eric Brown. ERNƎSTAS also won the Four Four Mix Series Competition last October, earning the opportunity to play at Otherside Festival, which was his first festival appearance. Not to mention picking up his UK gig debut in Brighton, where he supported house music fan-favourite Laidlaw. His productions have gained notoriety right across the industry and has recently released on Belters Only We Are Active Records. Undoubtedly, there is much more to come from this bright talent and we are extremely excited to see where he ends up on his musical journey. For the next 60 minutes, dial into this funk-driven recording from ERNƎSTAS. Acid-tinged basslines, sultry vocals, and airtight drums can be heard in abundance throughout, alongside a number of unreleased gems from ERNƎSTAS himself. A truly big buzz from one of Ireland's hottest house music prospects, who keeps his foot on the gas from the off. ERNƎSTAS --------------- IG: www.instagram.com/user-166473598 SC: @ernestasdj Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 immersive sound that feels both contemporary and globally informed. RARO --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/rarosue/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-507637446 Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 intensity that defines her style. Sh3goh --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/sh3goh/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/naurcan Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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, SubStrukt, where he helps organise events and create opportunities for emerging artists and club culture in the town. Hallster --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/hallster___/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/hallster1 Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 house sets with a raw edge, consistently locking into the crowd and sustaining momentum from the first track to the last. BASIK --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/basik.wav/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-17231246 Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 builds dynamic journeys that keep dancefloors engaged while remaining unpredictable, fresh, and distinctly her own. Lana Hayes --------------- IG: https://soundcloud.com/user-922608881 SC: https://www.instagram.com/lana_hayes/ Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 into a ferocious melting pot. It was a reaction against the stripped-back, polished sounds that had come to dominate techno, pushing tempos beyond 140 BPM and breaking conventions in ways that felt genuinely exciting and rebellious. Elliott Craig has always embodied that ethos. A devoted champion of the era's raw energy, he continues to stand firm while many contemporaries have shifted toward more refined and accessible sounds. Craig remains committed to the uncompromising, brutal edge of techno and hardcore, rejecting the notion that intensity equates to gimmickry or poor taste, something often misrepresented in today's harder techno landscape. This marks his first mix in six years, and he returns with the same defiant attitude. It's a statement piece, an unapologetic dive into the harsher, anti-commercial side of the genre. Expect heavily distorted and compressed drums, pounding kicks, and gnarly saw-wave leads that tear through the speakers. It's a full-throttle assault on the conventional idea of “classy” techno. Relentless in its progression, Craig pushes the intensity further and further, culminating in full-blown Dutch hardcore euphoria. Strap in. Elliott Craig --------------- IG: https://www.instagram.com/elliottcraig47/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/elliottcraig?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=51CBCEC89ADE435AB4E59C780F1773EB&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 and Opium to The Button Factory and The Guinness Storehouse, alongside stints across Berlin's club circuit, with over 28 years behind the decks. Her résumé boasts support slots alongside the most formidable names across house and techno, demonstrating both her longevity and adaptability as an artist. Her appearances at MASS and Day of the Dead festivals only further cement her reputation as a seasoned DJ outside of the club and at big-scale festivals. Beyond the club, Laynee maintains a strong radio presence. She hosts Vibrations, a monthly show on Phever.ie, alongside her weekly Monday slot, Spektrum, on Biggest Disco Radio, platforms where her sound continues to evolve while staying true to its roots. This mix captures that balance. Across the hour, she threads together new and classic house cuts, leaning into melody-driven selections with a warm, summery feel, the kind of set that reflects both experience and instinct in equal measure. Laynee --------------- IG: www.instagram.com/djlaynee Four Four Magazine --------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 nightlife ecosystem, she has emerged as a commanding and essential presence. Through her relentless work as an artist, alongside her activism, she has played a pivotal role in raising awareness of the struggles and adversities facing the scene. In 2021, she co-founded Free The Night with Boyd Sleator, and together they have worked tirelessly to push for a better future for Northern Ireland's nightlife. A regular fixture at Belfast's AVA Festival, it was there she recorded her Boiler Room set in 2018, a breakthrough moment that saw DJ Mag and The Guardian cite her as a star on the rise. It was as a DJ that she first gained widespread recognition, becoming a staple at key institutions such as Shine, Chibuku Shake Shake, and The Warehouse Project. Since then, she has taken her sound across the globe, commanding dancefloors from Europe to Australia and Indonesia, with standout appearances in cities like Berlin, Amsterdam, and Prague. Holly marks the 300th Local Selection Mix as we move into Four Four Magazine's 10-year celebrations, an apt choice of artist to helm such a watershed moment in the series. Mix 300 captures a DJ firmly at the top of her game and delivers exactly what you'd expect from Lester: deep, chugging, poignant and proggy, with flashes of jackin' energy and soulful undertones. It's a carefully curated cocktail of nuanced selections from a DJ who consistently digs deeper, cutting through an era where club culture can often lean on the obvious or overly familiar. Instead, Holly meets that tendency head-on with a heady, rolling selection rooted in house music as its backbone, steering the mix with intent, patience, and precision. The result is a journey that could soundtrack a sunset at Titanic Slipways or the first light of an Australian morning rave. But right now, it belongs here, marking number 300 in style. We'll dance to that. Holly Lester ------------------ SC: @hollylester IG: www.instagram.com/holly__lester/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 listening, it reflects a confident evolution in sound and vision. --------------------- SC: @blame-the-mono IG: www.instagram.com/blamethemono RAW --------------------- SC: @rawppl IG: www.instagram.com/rawppl Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 as a symbol for the different choices we make in the lives that grant us endless possibilities.
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 Dublin's electronic dance music scene. She first gained attention following a standout DJ set on RTÉ 2FM's The Bunker Sessions late last year, and steadily built on that momentum with appearances at a range of venues including Tengu, Index, and The Workman's Club. In addition to her performances, she founded the BIMM DJ Society last year, which is an impressive accolade in itself. Further cementing her presence within Dublin's club circuit. A personal highlight so far has been her debut at Block, where she supported IDEMI during their Irish debut. Ali's groove-driven sets blend classic house tracks with a contemporary edge, creating a sound that feels both nostalgic and refreshingly current. Guided by instinctive, intuitive track selection and a seamless sense of flow, weaving together an array of vocal-driven EDM influences, punchy basslines, and carefully crafted melodic hooks. Not to mention, this mix features one of her own unreleased tracks towards the end of the recording - so do be sure to keep an ear out! The result is a dynamic, immersive mix that reflects her evolving sound and acts as a strong signal for a big 2026. Ali PJ ------------------ SC: @user-410578394 IG: www.instagram.com/alipjmusician Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 well-admired Plain Sailing—a DJ duo and club night that has become a fixture in the city's underground—he's built a reputation for thoughtful, forward-facing bookings, hosting artists across the spectrum of electronic dance music from DVS1 and D. Dan to LCY and Objekt. The project reflects a curatorial instinct grounded as much in community as it is in club functionality. This ethos extends into Uncle Moe Invites, a series of after-hours gatherings centred on intimacy and spontaneity. Hosted in low-lit, small-capacity spaces, the parties revolve around extended B2B sessions with local artists, prioritising trust, experimentation and shared energy over spectacle. Alongside DJing, Uncle Moe has emerged as a key voice documenting and amplifying Irish underground culture for some time now. Through writing for platforms including Clash Magazine, Resident Advisor and DJ Mag, they've contributed to a broader narrative around Ireland's evolving electronic landscape, bridging the gap between local movements and international recognition. This recording unfolds with a gradual, immersive approach. The first half is rooted in dub techno territory, with lush, spatial textures shaped by an array of percussive elements that tie in nicely with the mixes overall progression. There is a meditative quality to this opening section, a slow-building atmosphere that draws the listener inward. As the mix delves further, it transitions into more rhythm-driven territory, reflecting a deep affinity for soundsystem culture. Steppy, syncopated drum patterns begin to take hold, weaving together elements of dub, percussive techno, and bass music. Both carry a considerable amount of weight and movement, while remaining enveloped in hazy, dreamlike ambient layers. The result is a carefully balanced journey between introspection and energy, and we are all for it! Uncle Moe ------------------ SC: @plainsailingbelfast IG: www.instagram.com/uncle.moe.dj Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 while also pointing us to the future, all framed through an exquisite production gleam Format: 12" Vinyl / Digital Release Date: March 13, 2026 Artwork by Gavin O'Brien Mastered by Paul Mac Vinyl Cut by Simon at The Exchange Vinyl Distributed by Triple Vision
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 move to Manchester in 2022 to pursue music, he has had some glaring success in that time as an artist and promoter of Lace. From spinning in a wealth of Manchester's venues such as The White Hotel, Hidden, Stage & Radio, DBA and The Progress Centre, as well as picking up gigs in Leeds and Liverpool. Nestor has also had the opportunity to throw parties in the city alongside his partner Adam Hunter, and in doing so has welcomed a wealth of formidable artists to their party. Some of which include Bas Mooy, Peder Mannerfelt, Anabel Arroyo, Kerrie, Sunil Sharpe and many more artists over the last number of years. In doing so, they have acted as a beacon to platform Irish talent. Showcasing genuine effort to platform talented Irish artists and fostering collaboration among two of Ireland's most reputable parties, Encrypted and Hidden Love, further strengthening the links between Irish and UK-based parties. As a DJ and producer, Nestor demonstrates his versatility often, playing a broad spectrum of genres across his sets, ranging from high-energy, gritty techno to feel-good house, alongside some of the biggest names in the underground scene. In 2024, Nestor released his debut EP titled ‘Movement', which featured on RTE Pulse, SWU.FM and Crop Radio. In addition, Nestor also performs under his Paragon alias alongside long-time collaborator Louie. More recently, Nestor progressed significantly with the release of his debut album ‘The Ramblings of a Sligo Man which explores field recordings, electro-acoustic composition and experimental sound design, followed by his second album Digital Methods', as well as multiple releases on various labels and an appearance on the iconic Rinse FM. This recording is a fine display of the range in taste that Nestor possesses. The mix allows the listener to experience Nestor's progression over the course of the hour. Building the energy and intensity as he slides through a variety of genres and moods that touch on the journey-like aspect of mixes that many DJs try to execute, but so few do – a real reward for your ears. Dial in for the next 60 minutes below. Nestor ------------------------- SC: @jack-nestor-45467428 IG: www.instagram.com/nestor.ie Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 also co-run Shimmer Dublin, an open DJ and arts collective fostering community and creativity in the city. They've performed alongside some of Ireland's most respected collectives, including Foxgluv, HONEYPOT, and Club Comfort, and their mixes have reached both local and international airwaves. Appearances include Dublin Digital Radio, Refuge Radio Berlin, and The Cosmic Cast in Naarm. Recent highlights see them opening the White Claw stage at Electric Picnic, supporting Kapote and Cody Currie for Toy Tonics' first Dublin jam, and sharing bills with Moving Still and Coy Haste (Caribou). Their Local Selection contribution stays true to this all-encompassing approach, expertly sewing together slippery acid cuts, deep and lurching prog-leaning grooves, and dusky Italo-disco rhythms. It's a mix that resists introspection in favour of pure physicality, an hour that belongs entirely to the dancefloor. OneCanChan is a DJ who DJs to make people move, and here, bodies are very much in motion. OneCanChan ------------------------- SC: @kiwi-kan IG: www.instagram.com/onecanchan Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 moniker of Irish producer and DJ Adam Kelly, who has quickly emerged as one of the most promising names across the UK and Irish electronic scenes in recent years. Drawing influence from disco, hip-hop, house and modern club sounds, his output balances groove-led energy with an emotive edge. After cutting his teeth in Dublin's dance music community, Adam discovered a deeper passion for production during lockdown. His debut single, ‘Je T'aime', landed in June 2022 and picked up early support from BBC Radio 1 tastemaker Jaguar. Since then, a steady run of releases has seen him surpass one million streams on Spotify. Now based in London, POSER has immersed himself in the city's diverse electronic landscape, a move that continues to shape and refine his evolving sound while preserving his distinct musical identity. His momentum has been reinforced through his selection for the Roundhouse Resident Artist Programme and AVA Festival's Creators Forum, both of which played a key role in developing his live show. He has since performed live at Roundhouse, The Great Escape Festival and Culture Night Dublin. On the DJ front, he has secured notable support slots for Oden & Fatzo at Index, O'Flynn at The Racket Space and 49th and Main at The Bernard Shaw. POSER's contribution to this week's Local Selection is a refined showcase of his immaculate ear for French touch and groove-driven house, seamlessly weaving in a selection of unreleased original material. It's a mix that is equal parts uplifting and introspective. One that leads with emotion. Adam has kindly shared his tracklist, which can be viewed below: Entrance Places (ft. Saoirse Miller, Róis & Risteárd Ó hAodha) - Rory Sweeney Summerhill - POSER Alley Kats - Anish Kumar Truth (Main Street Mix) - Earth Trax & Newborn Jr. I feel so good - Marius Acke Vapor Cone - Swoose Phunkin (Miles Dyson's Retrophunk) - Filtered Phunk & Mix Master Moody Efficient - POSER (Unreleased) Reticular Groove - Anish Kumar Little Things (Floating Points Remix) - Jorja Smith Move it or Lose it - Papa Nugs Something About Us (Chediak UKG Flip) - Daft Punk Keep it Goin' - POSER (Unreleased) WYDK - POSER (Unreleased) POSER ------------------------- SC: @user-217918587-679385008 IG: www.instagram.com/posergram_ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 grooves and subtle movement, his productions aim to draw people in through hypnotic undertones. Having made recent gig appearances in Berlin, alongside Fuinneamh Festival and numerous standout sets at major Dublin parties, Lunaks has been steadily building momentum both locally and abroad. His productions have garnered support from a range of artists in the industry, such as future.666, Tommy Holohan, and Blasha & Allatt as well as a wealth of others that are keen on what's next to come. His recent EP for Research captures the direction of his current stylistic output, and accurately so. This recording firmly showcases Lunaks' techno philosophy. Eerie, polished, and contemporary sound design runs throughout the mix, while off-kilter experimental glimpses keep the listener on edge, constantly anticipating what comes next. Steady, sleek, and full of character, this one is a heavy hitter. Lunaks ------------------------- SC: @lunax123456 IG: www.instagram.com/lunaks.dj Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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' with its tough drum-work and hypnotising atmospheres eventually descending in to an all-out stomp with one of the filthiest synth-lines in the label's history hitting half-way through. This is followed up with ‘Test Breaks' - a broken-beat slammer with a ton of gritty synth design and rear-shaking rhythms. The first side is closed with DJ Plant Texture's remix of ‘Bleed In', where driving 909 hits combine with the original synth line for a club-ready weapon ready to get those feet moving. On the B-side ‘Vapornation' keeps the energy rolling with its rolling congas, heavy kick, and eerie atmospheres tailor-made for a concrete basement. Finally, ‘Shinplant' closes the record with full-steam-ahead drums and squalid synth rhythms to end yet another plate of dance-floor ammunition from the HAVEN camp. credits releases February 6, 2026 All tracks produced + mixed by Faetch & Sunil Sharpe Remix by DJ Plant Texture Mastering by Conor Dalton @ Glowcast Vinyl cut by Simon @ The Exchange Artwork by Marie Celeste Lawrence
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 Animals, he has cultivated a dedicated community centred on a signature dark and minimal aesthetic, a movement defined by an unwavering ‘music first' philosophy. 2025 marked a major milestone for Seboro: with two No. 1 EPs on the Beatport Raw Techno charts and debut sets at iconic venues such as Sisyphos, KitKat, and ADE in Amsterdam, he proved his sound resonates well beyond the local circuit. Seboro has also earned regular support slots for international heavyweights, including Marcel Dettmann, Len Faki, Ben Klock, Sama Abdulhadi, Alan Fitzpatrick, and Maceo Plex. This mix feels like a culmination of Seboro's various influences, where shades of house and techno collide to create a stomping yet thoughtful journey. Echoes of Berlin nights at Panorama Bar and Sisyphos shine through, while Saturday nights at Dublin's Index and Wigwam make themselves felt. The mix flows through long, seamless blends of lush chords, pummeling 909-driven power, and nu-school tribal and minimal sounds you might expect to dominate Berghain's main floor. It's a kaleidoscopic look at the influences that have shaped Seboro thus far. Seboro ------------------------- SC: @seboro IG: www.instagram.com/seboro/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 she sifts through her library, sharing various old school deep cuts in house and adjacent genres. A range of soft, elegant and warm selections can be heard over the course of the recording. Ideal listening for this glum Wednesday. Aoife has established a significant legacy during her 30+ years as a DJ. Acting as a central force in the Irish dance music scene since its first moves in the early 1990's. She was a founding member of the seminal Horny Organ Tribe. Dubbed the 'first lady of Irish house', she earned regular appearances at culture-defining nights and institutions like Cork's Mór Disco, Dublin's Temple of Sound, and Manchester's Hacienda. Continuing to hold several residencies across Ireland over her expansive career, she has, since Covid lifted, returned to playing regularly across Ireland. Some notable venues include Connollys of Leap, Opium, Hen's Teeth, Izakaya, The Bernard Shaw and Pawn Shop. Some other accolades include support for Inner City, spinning at Ealú le Grá and Paradise Lost in Ibiza, Carl Cox for District 8 and perhaps the biggest of all, supporting Soft Cell and OMD at St. Anne's Park to an audience of 20,000 people. Alongside DJing, in 2012 Aoife created and produced a six-part documentary on Irish club history called 'Folklore from the Dancefloor'. Listen here. This hour-long recording emits a metaphorical sense of fresh air, as Aoife shares a range of lesser-heard tunes with us for this edition. Fragments of punchy house tracks, some acid and slightly progressive, emotive selections in this mix, hitting all the right notes. Fortunately, Aoife has been so kind to share the tracklist for this mix with us. Aoife Nic Canna ----------------- SC: @aoifeniccanna IG: www.instagram.com/aoifeniccanna Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 seamlessly blends progressive house with textured, tactile more high-octane selections, creating a duality that has a distinct kind of jolting edge. This mix showcases Pinot G's signature style: predominantly progressive house, interwoven with subtle surprises, off-the-cuff mood shifts, and meticulously crafted transitions. Drawing from a wide spectrum of producers, both local and international. It's a hypnotic, heads-down journey filled with tracks that make you hit rewind to figure out what's happening, ear candy that teases, surprises, and rewards the attentive listener. It's a mark of a DJ who plays without fear or preconception, letting intuition guide the selection in ways that can't easily be taught. PINOT G ----------------- SC: @pinotpinotpinotg IG: www.instagram.com/pinotpinotpinotg Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 compelling, sought-after DJ. Recognised for her diverse sets that incorporate hypnotic soundscapes with raw, driving techno. Her love for the genre's foundations is unmistakable, with selections often nodding to old-school selections, drawing inspiration from the gritty, machine-driven sounds that defined techno's deep history. With a background shaped by years immersed in the dance music scenes of Amsterdam, London, and New York, Keeva has harnessed this time spent across a wide range of dancefloors and channelled her specific sound that is a staple in her sets, which is both dynamic and uncompromising. Fusing hypnotic textures with a relentless sense of movement, her sets balance the raw energy of classic techno with a modern, groove-focused flavour that typically draws influences from Bas Mooy, ø [Phase], and Sunil Sharpe. Having built a strong repertoire in a relatively short span of time, Keeva G has earned herself notable slots at Fuinneamh, Emerge, and If You Know You Know Festival. Not to mention Club M01 in Berlin with Nexus, as well as Belfast's iconic Telegraph Building, Banana Block, The Ulster Sports Club and Pawn Shop in Dublin. This recording applies tension right from the off, and continues to nudge at the ever-expanding intensity as the recording progresses. All while tapping into and embracing a selection of eerily hypnotic and ethereal selections, while keeping that consistent hard-edge at the mixes core throughout. KEEVA G ----------------- SC: @keeva-gallagher IG: www.instagram.com/_keeva_g Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 us with demos last year, so to see him release on our previous VA and now with this solo EP feels like a real full-circle moment. Long may it continue! Lorcan Kelly --------------- SC: @lorcan_kelly IG: www.instagram.com/lorcan_kelly Hidden Love --------------- @hiddenlove IG: www.instagram.com/hiddenlovedublin Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
“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 has been an absolute highlight - crowds have been eating it up. To kick off club season properly, we're premiering it as a free download. Turn it up and pump dat ass. Blokes45 & Cody Wong -------------------- SC: @blokes45 SC: @codywongg Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 welcome addition to the cities vibrant club scene, spinning a selection of techno and electro. Alternating between numerous all-night-long sets, B2B's with Data Ryder and __ in Electric. He's also had the chance of opening things up in Factory for Bastardo Electrico label-head and Irish techno aficionado Jamie Behan for Rave Culture, as well as an appearance for Galway electro outfit Deep Sea Dweller. This mix features a range of techno flavours currently on Panic Loops' periphery. A concoction of mature grooves that incorporates eerily dark, bleepy textures and a variety of hypnotic rhythms over the course of the recording. It is an excellent showcase of true techno. In a ritualistic fashion, incorporating shivering, murky undertones while elevating the energy as the mix progresses. The mix is also a slight nod to some of Ireland's most prolific producers, featuring Havik, Casey Fable, Aero and Offtrack. Wednesday soundtrack sorted. PANIC LOOP ----------------- SC: @ben-devlin-76116339 IG: www.instagram.com/panic.loop_ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 track that quickly became a defining sound of the summer after landing on Love Island. Heavy rotation on BBC Radio 1 and Capital Dance pushed the record beyond 2 million streams and marked CAZ as a producer with both mainstream reach and undeniable dancefloor instincts. From there, his trajectory only accelerated. CAZ cultivated a loyal following across SoundCloud and social platforms, eventually dropping “Sweet Tea”, a track that exploded past 4 million streams and caught the attention of Patrick Topping, earning a signing to his TRICK imprint. Its success as a Capital Dance Pick not only amplified his profile but also led to an official remix for Jazzy's “Make Up,” released alongside her album and further established CAZ as a key emerging player in contemporary dance music. Now, his arrival on the Local Selection series showcases another side of his artistry, his pedigree as a DJ. And while this mix isn't recorded live, the energy suggests otherwise: it feels ripped straight from peak-time at an Irish festival, a sweat-soaked tent bursting at the seams as CAZ unleashes banger after banger with unrelenting precision. The set is relentless in all the right ways, threaded with moments of brilliance and unexpected turns, yet anchored by a run of anthems mixed so sharply that even the most familiar tracks hit with refreshing surprise. As party season hits full stride, expect this one to become a staple soundtrack. CAZ continues to climb, and if this mix is any indication, 2026 is about to be a defining year for one of Ireland's brightest dance talents. CAZ ----------------- SC: @cazdjproducer IG: www.instagram.com/cazmusic_ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 vanguard of what can only be described as the city's new underground guard. Her party offers a true alternative: left-field, challenging sounds that never veer into self-indulgence. It's undeniably danceable, yet clearly driven by a desire to expand her crowd's palette, and that's exactly what SOPHIE has been striving for. Her DJ approach mirrors this ideology: a wide-ranging, genre-flexible sound that travels through techno, house, dub and beyond. Her selections lean toward the left-field and forward-thinking, shaped by a clear understanding of how to command a dance floor without relying on the obvious. This mix is an ode to that philosophy—nimble, light on its feet, but never treading lightly. She stacks one bass-heavy cut atop the next, whether it's an overarching sub-bass monster or a broken-techno, 90s-leaning UK thriller. It's a deliberate exercise in pushing the needle, channelling the spirit of artists like Skee Mask, a bold comparison, but one that feels earned. The mix shocks and surprises at every turn, unconcerned with whether something “should” fit. It embodies what a DJ should do: present the music you love in a way that makes sense, regardless of how unconventional the route may be. And when it comes to connecting the dots in this sonic jigsaw, SOPHIE pieces it together immaculately. SOPHIE ----------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/user208857923?ref=clipboard&p=i&c=1&si=C24A761766A0468FA4D3AE31BE6754A6&utm_source=clipboard&utm_medium=text&utm_campaign=social_sharing IG: https://www.instagram.com/sophieeshaw/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 with a wonderful remix as the digital bonus. Roza Terenzi supplies a sleek, modern club workout, reframing the vocal into playful rhythmic fragments and keeping the pulse elastic and unpredictable. Jako Jako strips it back with a floor-focused interpretation built on rolling drums and a bouncing bassline, carving space for a raw synth lead and chopped vocals that add a mischievous edge. Cryme, Roza Terenzi -------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/ccrryymmee IG: https://www.instagram.com/ccrryymmee/ SC: https://soundcloud.com/roza-terenzi IG: https://www.instagram.com/rozaterenzi/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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: Techno Style: Hypnotic, Driving Mastering: Carlos Koschitzky @ Koschitzky mastering E.DN -------------------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/e_dn IG: https://www.instagram.com/e.dn.sco/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 performance, crafting tracks that feel raw, tactile and intensely human, music where machine and body interact to create something visceral and physical. Though she may have only come onto wider radars in recent years, Mav has been a committed participant in dance music culture for far longer. She began DJing in the early 2000s, eventually finding her home in the alternative club scene, a space where she could explore her gender identity while refining her artistic voice. Her sound sits firmly on the dark and industrial end of the techno spectrum. With roots in rock and metal, Mav approached electronic music from an outsider's angle. Deep dives into industrial, darkwave, goth, EBM and aggrotech expanded her sonic vocabulary and continue to shape her creativity. She gravitates toward pounding four-on-the-floor rhythms, aggressive and hypnotic grooves, minimal melodies and deadpan vocals, elements that combine to set the stage for intense dance-floor journeys. This 100% original-productions mix is a testament to countless hours spent in the studio. Across an unrelenting hour, she showcases her physical, hands-on process: noisy, thumping, abrasive techno powered by raw emotion. It's music designed to be felt as much as heard, provoking a direct, bodily response. Fierce, impactful and brutalist yet textured, dynamic and tactile—this is Mav in masterclass form. Mav ----------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/djmavofficial IG: https://www.instagram.com/djmavofficial/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 twisted spectrum of house and techno. Beyond DJing, Emore is deeply embedded in the community side of club culture. She's been instrumental in reviving Drogheda's once-prominent nightlife scene, helping to shape some of the town's most formative collectives and parties, including Mood, Drogheda Groove Movement, and her latest project, Bubblegum. This mix feels like a culmination of her influences, a sound that could easily have emerged from the eastern edges of Europe's underground house scene. It's chugging, sci-fi-tinged, and priggish in all the right ways: weird yet controlled, experimental yet irresistibly danceable. That balance, where forward-facing music still translates to the floor, is difficult to strike, but Emore nails it. The energy builds and mutates, never tipping over, maintaining a tension that makes you wish it went on for another three hours. It's the kind of mix that keeps you tucked into the back-left corner of the dancefloor, drink in hand, locked in those infectious, bleeped-out rhythms. SC: @eimearsullivan111 IG: www.instagram.com/eimearsullivan_x Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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's ability to balance tension and release. Known for his eclecticism, CIAN has become a key figure among Belfast's new generation of DJs, artists who refuse to be boxed in by a single genre, scene, or label. He represents a dissident energy that belongs purely to the dancefloor and all the ways it can be interpreted. His taste when selecting is as broad as that spirit suggests: often spinning a dizzying concoction of house, techno, trance, garage, and beyond. Yet, despite the range, his transitions feel outrageously natural, a testament to his instinct and ear for flow. For this mix, CIAN leans into the techno end of his spectrum, layering percussive grooves with dubby, hypnotic influences to create a smooth yet propulsive rhythm that unfolds with purpose. This is CIAN in his element: broad-spanning, unpretentious, and uncompromisingly funk-fuelled. CIAN ----------- SC: @cian-395981628 IG: www.instagram.com/cian_____ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 Institute of Further Education (BIFE), GETSPART immersed himself fully in both the DJ Techniques and Music Production programs. Under the mentorship of acclaimed artists Sunil Sharpe and Doug Cooney, he honed his craft, delving into the subtleties, nuances, and mechanics that define high-calibre electronic music. As a producer, GETSPART has already made his mark with a release on Foundations Records, and he has two more forthcoming projects lined up with Talkbox and 9 Lives. His productions reflect a distinctive voice, a blend of rhythmic depth, groove, and character, inspired by legends such as Kerri Chandler, Todd Terry, Burnski, DART, Spray, and Jeremy Sylvester. His Local Selection mix embodies these influences, serving up steppy, rolling percussion layered with glossy, chord-driven lushness. It's a masterful balance between light and dark. Unafraid to explore the gnarly, murky ends of the house and garage canon, yet equally at home in the jazzy, floating sensibilities of classic Chicago house. GETSPART moves effortlessly between these worlds, keeping his sound balanced on a knife's edge, refined yet raw. GETSPART ----------- SC: @getspart IG: www.instagram.com/getspart1 Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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, are crystallised into memory — both beautiful and haunting — lingering long after they've passed. Layered meanings are employed throughout as Kerrie explores this idea: Live Wire draws connections between circuit boards and the human nervous system, whilst also toying with multiple meanings of the word “live”. Echoes Of channels classic Detroit techno influences, resonating with the distant hum of memories that refuse to fade, while Moment To Memory is a beatless, floating piece which slowly builds to an ecstatic crescendo. Digital bonus tracks Recircuit and Reclaim add further depth to the core metaphor: the former a driving, minimal yet building techno workout, and the latter a cathartic and emotionally open track that delivers intensity with vulnerability. Echoes Of The Live Wire reflects on memory as a complex, dual-sided force where joy and pain coexist with equal weight. Her creative process becomes a form of meditation and emotional processing — using machines to process, reflect, and let go. The result is a body of work that loops back on itself, telling a story of fleeting moments and their lasting emotional imprints. KERRIE -------------------- SC: @kerrie_dj FB: www.facebook.com/DJKerrie IG: www.instagram.com/kerrie_music/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 pure, early-stage spark that can't be taught. Despite her recent arrival, she's already left her mark across some of Belfast's most treasured venues and festivals, including Emerge Festival, Thompsons, Titanic Distillers, The Barge, Marcus Ward, Banana Block, and Ulster Sports Club. Beyond DJing, YARIS is the founder of Music Is Nonverbal, a project designed to help neurodivergent and socially anxious individuals connect, express, and heal through the universal language of music. It's an inspiring initiative, one that deserves far more recognition across Ireland. YARIS's Local Selection is a tribute to the fun-loving, spontaneous spirit that defines her approach. High-energy and fast-paced, it's filled with lush dubby chords, gnarly driving rhythms, and springy, shuffled techno tools. Rather than focusing on tension or intensity, it celebrates the playful, party-driven side of techno, almost leaning into a house sensibility. It does exactly what it says on the tin: pure,unadulterated fun. YARIS ----------- SC: @user-494873326 IG: www.instagram.com/yarisreynolds Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 --------------- SC: @jamesbegley IG: www.instagram.com/jamesbegley___ Bare-Knuckle Records ----------------------- SC: @bare-knuckle-records IG: www.instagram.com/bareknuckle.records Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 most exciting emerging house talents. His rise hasn't been limited to his own work as a DJ and producer; he's also established himself as a contemporary tastemaker, using both radio and social media to champion fresh sounds from Ireland and beyond. A positive and consistent presence in the Irish electronic landscape, his influence is rippling through the scene. Now a regular fixture across Ireland's top venues, MILLS has also made waves internationally — from Ibiza and Magaluf to Santa Ponsa and Liverpool — sharing stages with a roster of revered artists including Weiss, Ejeca (Trancewax), Shermanology, Biscits, Yasmine Gardezi, Morgan Seatree, Camrin Watsin, Evan McGee, Caz, and Jess Bays, among others. Earlier this year, he brought his rave-soaked house sound to Electric Picnic, which was met with high praise. That same energy carries into his Local Selection Mix, where he rolls through a multitude of anthems, from deep, subdued tech-house cuts to classic chord-driven grooves and bone-crunching, ecstasy-laced bangers. True to form, MILLS closes the loop by dipping back into his minimalist roots, delivering a set that's anything but linear, a journey built for big rooms, outdoor stages, and sun-soaked Ibiza sessions with MILLS in full control. MILLS ----------- SC: @mills_dj IG: www.instagram.com/millsofficial_ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 left an indelible mark through a host of memorable raves, parties and takeovers over nearly four jam-packed years. During this time, he has made festival appearances at Beyond The Pale and Fuinneamh while picking up support slots for Mac Declos, MCR-T and KiNK, with an upcoming main support slot alongside Yours Truly for Human Safari at the end of the month in Tengu. Things have been progressing nicely for KISST, namely due to his relatively recent undertaking of music production, in taking the next step in expressing himself as an artist. In doing so, it has been refreshing to hear the progression of his sound over time and, notably, where he is currently positioned. This point, where you can feel his recent discography fuses particularly well with his DJ selections is exciting, and I look forward to hearing what comes next! For this recording, KISST crafts a journey through shadowy, immersive soundscapes where deep, hypnotic rhythms collide with atmospheric layers and gritty textures. Infused with hardgroove elements and sharp percussive drive, this mix eloquently balances tension and release, pulling the listener into a state that's equal parts meditative and relentless. KISST ----------- SC: @user-973176349-280619260 IG: www.instagram.com/kisst.909 Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 and bass, Holly has been present in the scene for the last 2 years, sharing her preferred style of dubby, heavy headcore tracks that she's managed to accumulate during this time. In this short span, she's earned a host of impressive accolades that include playing a range of venues like Wigwam, Tengu, Pawn Shop, Connolly's of Leap and The Roisín Dubh and more across the country. Not to mention spinning for a host of parties like Echo Exchange, Honeypot, Starlight Project, Lost, Intoxica and AMPM too. While also picking up a string of supports for Prozak, Pegassi, Odymel and Juicy Romance in the process. She's managed to make her mark at some smashing festivals such as The Ritual and Fuinneamh Festival more recently. This stellar mix focuses on all things Latin groove, rumbling bass, and footwork-infused hardcore junglist selections. The recording, to put it plainly is buzz-driven, while taking mood, energy and tempo into account throughout. DJ HUSHPUPPY ----------- SC: @hollyfoyle IG: www.instagram.com/djhushpuppy Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 weight. Tools for the floor, carved with soul, designed for the underground. Mastered by Paul Mac (Hardgroove Mastering) credits
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 On Skin, LB ak Labat and DJ Love. All of which are a fan of Kule's feel-good take on production. He's built a strong discography of tracks on his SoundCloud, having also collaborated with Beads and Willy XO. Not to mention his house alias DJ Ether which sounds like a breath of fresh air in a world that feels drawn to faster paces over the last few years. Kule's contribution to the series finds him at a place where he's at ease. This includes plenty of euphoric synths, memorable piano lines and bustling basslines. Lock in for an hour of raw energy, nostalgia and a healthy dose of original productions from the man himself as he effortlessly blurs the lines between house and techno. KULE ----------- SC: @kule_1 IG: www.instagram.com//kule______ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
"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 support for local, upcoming talent is crucial in fostering a healthy music scene that thrives on creativity." AnG ----------- SC: https://soundcloud.com/ang076 IG: https://www.instagram.com/ang_mp3/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 running events under the same name. Both the radio show and the events follow no strict genre rules, instead embracing an eclectic approach that flows through bass, breaks, progressive house, and more. Curation lies at the heart of NAOISE's artistry. They are committed to shining a spotlight on emerging and marginalised artists, whether through DDR's airwaves or events across venues like Tengu, Wigwam, and other DIY spaces in Dublin. This mix embodies that wide-reaching approach, moving from heady two-step grime to bellowing, cut-throat breaks, relentless trance-tinged techno, warped prog house, and beyond. It's a movement, a dance, flowing through various formations, unafraid to drop the energy only to build it back up. It allows listeners to tunnel into the crevices NAOISE wants to explore, a journey designed to surprise at every turn. NAOISE ----------- SC: @naoisefalafel IG: www.instagram.com/naoisefalafel Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 to explore a vast range of avenues that tend to fall under the umbrella of underground as well as commercial-leaning sounds. This open-minded outlook saw him play right across the country in Dublin, Limerick, Carlow, Galway, Wicklow and more. Supporting Max Dean, Luke Dean, LB aka Labat, Sunnysoposted and Ammara during this period. LAWRENCE has consistently toggled between a mixture of club shows and raves, while never straying from his focus that is spinning highly energetic dance music. This presence is much the same when it comes to his productions; depending on the mood and atmosphere, he has constructed a discography that generally covers most soundscapes. Jumping across genres, some of which include house, techno, trance, breakbeat and beyond. He has amassed an excess of 300,000 streams currently, with clearly no signs of slowing down. This success has seen his productions earn notable support from LB aka Labat, Future666, Thelma and Faster Horses. LAWRENCE shared some insights regarding this Local Selection, noting that 'This set was super enjoyable for me, I spent my time in the booth feeling very in control of the crowd and receiving great reactions for each track that was brought forward. With LB aka Labat on after me, I wanted to raise up the energy of the room across my slot - punching in as many heaters as possible. The set lingers as possibly my favourite one to date, and getting to meet some of my heroes in the booth whilst playing was pretty cool too.' He has also provided a tracklist with his contribution that can be viewed below: Set List: 1. Vivace - Funk Phenomenon 2. Prizefight - Lick My Deck (Prizefight Refix) 3. LAWRENCE - Space Cowboy 4. Ned Bennett - Steppin' (Faked Up Funk Mix) 5. LAWRENCE - Horny Tool 6. 6Sense x Sam Alfred - Concrete Jungle 7. Onlywithyou, Entasia - Find Ya Way 8. Peterblue - Latin Ecstasy Club (Reformist Remix) 9. No Panties On (Acapella) 10. DJ Planet Express, Viva - Tell Me That You Need Me (Vivace Remix) 11. LAWRENCE - XTAL 12. Tommy Holohan - Iced Out 3D 13. Playboi Carti - Location 14. Behne & JOYC- Boost G2 (LAWRENCE Dub) (Unreleased) 15. Wiley - Step 20 (Acapella) 16. Stardust - Music Sounds Better With You (Hujus Edit) 17. Shuffa - Hands Up LAWRENCE ----------- SC: @user-778927531 IG: www.instagram.com/_lawrence909 Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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, IKIGAI3000 has had a fairly action-packed time as a DJ and producer during this short period. He has played shows all over, spanning Galway, Drogheda and Dublin as well as international gigs further afield in Manchester, Freiburg and Berlin. This also includes appearances on Galway's Skin Sessions, Limerick's Shed Sets, as well as the Drogheda Groove Movement mix series. His productions have been received particularly well, with releases on Space Records and IC Trax and an abundance of SoundCloud self-releases. Additionally, he's garnered support from a range of notable artists that include Uberkikz, Dax J, Daria Kolosova, Grace Dahl and Alarico. It's clear to see that Dylan's progression as an artist will undoubtedly continue to rustle feathers amongst his peers if he continues to build on this fine level of output and consistency. IKIGAI3000's mix for the Local Selection is best described as a personal journey through sound. This recording in particular showcases where he currently finds himself on his path as an artist, seamlessly weaving through tracks that complement one another in effortless fashion. Best characterised as a 60-minute immersion of no nonsense, serious techno. IKIGAI3000 ----------- SC: @ikigai3000 IG: www.instagram.com/ikigai3000k/ Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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 Neill's Out of Space series, as well as showcasing a guest mix for prog-house aficionados Fuaim. Her expertise in the booth has seen her perform at Beyond The Pale as well as Fuinneamh, with another appearance at the Dundalk festival locked in this summer. Laine's Local Selection focuses on an array of low-slung chuggers, rooted in deep, murky territory. Keeping things moody, slick and rolling for the duration of the recording, Laine does a fantastic job at flexing this side of her musical palette while introducing glimpses of euphoria throughout. Interestingly, this mix is ideal for casual listening, though it is something you could envision hearing in a smoke-filled, dimly lit basement somewhere, too. LAINE ----------- SC: @elaine-slattery-574462964 IG: www.instagram.com/elaineslatts Four Four Magazine --------------------------- FB: www.facebook.com/FOURFOURDANCE/ IG: www.instagram.com/fourfourmagazine/ Web: www.fourfourmag.com/
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