[NTCLASS 008]
Quadraphonia - Warp Factor 1 On Lunar Acid [Nocturbulous Records]
The Q is back, and this time, a long-lost treasure finally steps into the light after 32 years in the shadows. Recorded in the electric haze of 1992–93, this unreleased album captures Quadrophonia’s raw alchemy of acid basslines, breakbeats, and euphoric synth energy that defined the dawn of rave culture. Now resurrected on Nocturbulous Classics as a limited double-vinyl edition, it stands as a time capsule cracked open, delivering 15 exquisite tunes by the duet of Lucien Foort and Olivier Abbeloos. Fans have instantly embraced the news, rallying behind this long-buried chapter of Quadrophonia’s story – a proof that the Q’s spirit still thunders on.
Dream Frequency - The Unreleased Collection [self-released]
UK dance pioneer Ian Bland, the visionary force behind Dream Frequency, is rewinding to the golden rave years of 1990–1995, breathing new life into the anthems that once shook warehouse walls and festival fields. Alongside remastered classics, Bland has unearthed a treasure trove of 16 unreleased live tracks, recorded at legendary venues such as Pleasuredome, Amnesia Wedding, Kelly’s, Bowlers, The Orbit, and Rezerection – each of them lovingly remastered with the same precision and passion. Highlights include 'Electricity', 'Feel the Music', 'The Creator', and 'Your Love Is Real', all capturing the euphoric pulse of early ‘90s rave culture. As one of the founding figures of UK dance energy, Bland’s luminous productions now return in an enormous remaster project available exclusively through his Bandcamp page.
[CTH008]
Various Artists - Ruff Hard Core [Rave Radio Records]
'Ruff Hard Core' hits like a time machine to 1992, reviving the golden age of rave with furious breakbeats, dark stabs, and raw warehouse energy, wearing a slick modern twist. Curated by Rave Radio Records, this limited-edition 12” vinyl bursts with 12 exclusive tracks that channel the wild heart of early hardcore and jungle while pushing the sound into the future. Big names such as Pete Cannon, Tim Reaper, Stu Chapman, Try Unity, but to name a few, deliver ruffness to those who crave that naughty edge where euphor'a meets chaos. With graffiti legend Aroe’s 15-foot street piece gracing the sleeve, “Ruff Hard Core' stands as a proud piece of Brighton’s rave history. Until the next Calling The Hardcore madness drives you ruff again…
[CPX010]
Ceephax Acid Crew - Slam Zone [Walter]
Ceephax Acid Crew recent album detonates with manic 303 squelches, glitchy breaks, and pure analog chaos, a masterclass in acid-fuelled nostalgia. Each track twists between euphoric highs and playful mayhem, a signature blend of retro rave spirit. Like a warehouse full of synths gone rogue, 'Slam Zone' feels alive, messy, and absolutely unmissable. It’s definitely one for the fans that chase some pure analogue hardcore-inspired electronics in the 21st century.
[HE114]
Various Artists - Hardcore Energy Vol.6 [Hardcore Energy]
The ever-driven Hardcore Energy crew ignite the engines once more with their explosive sixth instalment, introducing thirteen tracks that channel the pulse of the modern rave underground. This latest edition spotlights a new generation of producers ripping up conventions and fusing jungle grit, hardcore tension, and techno muscle into something raw, vibrant and unpredictable. Restless at its core and heavy on emotion, “Vol.6” stands as a snapshot of the scene’s forward motion. It’s a vital bridge between breaks and house, hardcore and techno, past and future.
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