'V.A. - Ruff Hard Core' [Rave Radio Records]
Southern UK finest, Rave Radio Records, have unveiled their brand - new aspiring series titled 'RUFF HARD CORE'. It’s a fierce throwback to the golden era of early ‘90s rave culture, delivering 12 exclusive tracks that sound like they’ve been beamed straight from a warehouse party in 1992. Raw, gritty, and high-energy Hardcore, the release introduces the new sounds of Try Unity, Liquid Crystal, Al Storm & Euphony, Billy Daniel Bunter & Sanxion, and Tim Reaper, among others. The artwork deserves a shout too as there are some scintillating visuals by graffiti icon Aroe, who even took it to the streets with a massive mural outside across the Regent Street in Brighton. A must-have vinyl, dropping just in time to tease the forthcoming mega day & night Hardcore celebration at the Volks Club in end of August. (tickets)
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Radicall, returns with the second installment on his own Willow Street Recordings imprint. Hailing from the nu-rave city of Łódź in Poland, and with a strong foundation in Drum & Bass, Radicall brings years of production experience to the table - melding tough breaks, warm pads, and deep atmospheres into four perfectly crafted cuts. His new EP channels pure ‘92–‘94 energy, but with a clarity and emotional weight that’s uniquely his. After early vinyl outings on Cantina Cuts and creative breakthroughs while writing for Parallax Records, this self-released EP feels like a natural step forward providing a 100% rave character.
'Synthasy - Alpha EP' [Fundamental Frequencies]
Fundamental Frequencies continue to reign throughout this year, and this time they’ve delivered another rare gem with the reissue of Synthasy’s 'Alpha EP'. Originally a Breakbeat Hardcore debut that turned heads and quickly slipped into myth, this white label masterpiece was engineered by Jezz Wright - who’s behind some of the most iconic tracks of the era, like Liquid’s 'Sweet Harmony' and Lemon D’s 'Toxic Rhythms'. Recorded at Blockhouse Studios, the EP was self-distributed through London’s record shops before gaining additional exposure via Entity Records. As demand grew, a full-art repress was released, only to disappear again, cementing its status as a true collector’s item. Bursting with that pure 1992 energy, yet with a modern twist, this record feels crafted for the true heads by someone who is one of them.
A future artifact, already halfway there.
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‘V.A. - Remember The Future Part 3' [To Pikap Records]
Greek label To Pikap Records present the third chapter of 'Remember The Future' series - a genre-bending collection that pays homage to ‘90s rave culture while pushing the boundaries of the past into the future. From the euphoric, hands-in-the-air rave energy of Quazatron and DJ Tsoug to the dystopian, bass-heavy electro of BufoBufo and NOT_MDK, this compilation keeps the vibes varied and exciting. DimDj’s offbeat house cuts add a smooth contrast, while Damage Per Second brings the quirkiest IDM on the block. For those who appreciate the nostalgia of rave but are always looking for something new and fresh, 'Remember The Future' delivers a perfect blend of retro and forward-thinking sounds.
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'Bubblegum Crisis - Your Love (Remixes)' [Executive Oldskool]
Originally released in 1996 via Prozaac Records, 'Your Love' by Bubblegum Crisis makes a triumphant return through Aussie label Executive Oldskool - this time with a fresh twist.
The A-side features a modern rave-spirited Breakbeat Mix by label boss Haze, injecting new energy into the classic. On the flip, two remastered versions of Dr Pee Wee’s Referral Mixes (B1 & B2) are sourced directly from the original DAT tapes, with B2 being previously unreleased. This 'Australian flavoured' release is available digitally too via Bandcamp.
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