XLR8R — The music of Sascha Ring (a.k.a. Apparat) has reached a diverse audience through a number of projects over the years. Whether you know the name from his collaboration with BPitch label boss Ellen Allien, his work with fellow German production duo Mod... more info

Guardian Music — No Fear of Pop's Henning Lahmann picks his Berlin playlist, from Marlene Dietrich to Bowie to banging techno • As featured in our Berlin city guideEllen Allien – EinsteigenEllen Fraatz (aka Ellen Allie), who runs the famous Berlin techno label BP... more info

We Like it Lossless! — BPitch Control / 20031 part(s) WU, enjoy (by request) really nice! more info

We Like it Lossless! — BPitch Control / 20101 part(s) WU, enjoy another great album more info

XLR8R — Nicolas Jaar should be no stranger to XLR8R readers. The NYC-based techno producer released Space is Only Noise, his excellent debut LP, back in February, and has been busy running his Clown and Sunset imprint and touring ever since. It's safe t... more info

Guardian Music — Dalston Superstore 2nd Birthday, LondonIt's hard to believe that Dalston Superstore is only two years old, such is the effect it's had on the after-hours landscape of E8. Following in the wake of the now defunct Barden's Boudoir, the venue has helped... more info

Altsounds — This year's festival line-up is almost complete, and today's additions, like José González and Richie Hawtin are definitely something to look forward to. A few of last year's projects will also be continued this year: the Melt! Hote... more info

DrownedInSound — The year’s release schedule is warming up nicely. Without further ado, here are the records that have been constantly soundtracking recent weeks. There are quite a few of them, it’s been a good few weeks. Read the full story on DrownedinSou... more info

The Culture Of Me — Taken from the label-defining Werkschau compilation that she herself compiled (released last week), Ellen Allien's new song "The Kiss" (which is only available on the aforementioned disc) has a video that gives all of us everything that you and us an... more info

XLR8R — This year from July 15 to July 17, the town of Gräfenhainichen, Germany, will host the 14th Melt! Festival at the Ferropolis. Along with massive headliners like Robyn, Pulp, and The Streets, the festival will also feature live performances from Mode... more info