Max HeyraudFrom gritty hard techno to nostalgic 90s-inspired house, Ireland’s dance music scene is having a real moment with fresh talent breaking down doors at home and abroad.
This latest selection highlights the range of producers defining the country’s club sound, from relentless club burners to melodic, groove-driven anthems. From pounding techno to shimmering disco-infused house, we bring you the standout tracks we uncovered lately.
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PLUS ONE – Bonk Remixes [Ar Ais Arís]
A defining Irish anthem of Summer ’24 returns with a 2025 rejig as Dublin’s PLUS ONE and Galway’s Ar Ais Arís team up, backed by heavy-hitters Breaka and Sputnik One on remix duties. The result is a set of glitchy, wonky, screwball remixes that bring fresh energy to this modern Irish classic.
Future FreQz – Bolder / Put Em Up [Tidy Traxs]
Sarah Lennox and Altered State reunite as Future FreQz to drop one of their biggest EPs yet on the iconic Tidy Traxs imprint. The release delivers two dancefloor burners that channel a distinct 90s vibe, featuring big piano hooks, catchy vocals, and slamming drums built to ignite the floor.
U96 – Club Bizarre (3.2KM EDIT)
3.2KM edits the 1995 German dance anthem “Club Bizarre” by U96, transforming the eurodance classic into a relentless hard techno weapon built to dominate colossal stages like Verknipt or Teletech.
cable.percussion – Acroplastics [Computer Controlled Records]
Johnny McDowell, better known as cable.percussion, delivers an 11-track body of work via Belfast’s Computer Controlled Records. This mammoth release diverges from the label’s usual electro sound, embracing a nuclear IDM approach that hits with devastating effect.
DJ Time of the Month – Heal
DJ Time of the Month’s latest release is a deep, winding down house jam that perfectly soundtracks the start or end of the night. Made for sunrises and sunsets, its drifting strings, soothing vocals, and arpeggiated synth lines carry you gently, like drifting side to side in a small boat on a river. It’s a track that puts you at ease and is definitely one to take into the summer.
Flores – Eyes in The Sun [Diffuse Reality]
Flores returns with a 7-track statement marking a clear departure from his previous work. Moving away from the in-your-face, aggressive 90s and early 00s techno he’s known for, he embraces a more contemporary, stripped-back approach that leans heavily on sound design. The result is a collection that maintains power and intensity but with a refined, sophisticated edge.
Jamal Sulaimani, Tales & Ahlam – Tabiaa (Moving Still Remix) [Nowadays Records]
Moving Still steps up to remix Jamal Sulaimani and Tales & Ahlam on Nowadays Records with a high-voltage Italo banger that fuses his Arabic influences with raw dancefloor power. True to his signature style, the track reinforces Moving Still’s reputation as a genre-blurring contemporary artist delivering electrifying and unique productions.
Brawni – Plonk [Reasons To Dance]
Hardware co-founder Brawni appears on Reasons To Dance’s forthcoming VA with his track “Plonk,” delivering a beat-up tribal groove that leans into glitchy futurism reminiscent of Batu. Hazy FM synth lines weave through jagged percussion and carefully crafted vocals while a rumbling bass underpins the track’s intense energy.
Luciid – Bye Bye [Taapion]
Monaghan’s Luciid appears on Parisian powerhouse Shlømo’s Taapion imprint, delivering his signature full-throttle techno. Among schranz and hard-techno producers, few match Luciid’s technical precision, and this no-holds-barred, trance-kissed schranz is built to tear up festivals all summer long.
Jazzy & ANKHOÏ – Closer to the Floor [Polydor Records]
Dublin-born Jazzy returns with her latest single “Closer To The Floor” alongside French DJ and producer Ankhoï, released on Polydor’s Chaos imprint. Arriving just in time for the sunshine, the track soundtracks that vibe perfectly with funk-laced drums, soft and lush chords, and a cheeky nod to a familiar Wiley sample.
Body Clinic – Why Don’t You Love Me [Suckerpunch]
Rory Gilmore, better known as Body Clinic, lands on Suckerpunch with a speed-garage weapon that stands out for its stripped-back, refined, and surprisingly proggy approach. Built around drowsy synth lines, hefty wubs, and high-energy drums, it sidesteps the usual formula for something a bit more thoughtful while still packing serious punch. You know the score, it’s a banger.
Sunil Sharpe – Yourba [RAVE OR DIE]
Sunil Sharpe continues his run of rave-soaked techno with a punishing new release on UMWELT’s RAVE OR DIE imprint, delivering a track that is raw, relentless, and unapologetically hammering. Known for his uncompromising approach, Sunil brings his trademark blend of weird, wonky, and high-impact energy, crafting techno that hits as hard in the booth as it does on the floor. Few producers so seamlessly align their productions with their DJ sets, but Sunil remains a rare exception, and this release is a testament to that.
Hunteryx & hellokt – low end
Hunteryx and hellokt have been serving up bite-sized slices of loopy techno soul for a while now, and if there’s one complaint, it’s simply that we want more. Their latest cut “low-end” sticks to their tried-and-true formula—no frills, no fluff, just straight-up percussive techno with a jackin’ groove. It’s a functional tool in the best sense, locking in from the first bar and riding a stripped-back rhythm that doesn’t aim for introspection but instead channels pure, old-school funk.
Hykken – Getta Move [Dance Trax]
Dundalk’s Hykken steps up on Unknown To The Unknown’s sub-label Dance Trax with a track that slots seamlessly into the imprint’s signature pumping house sound. Fusing ghetto house influences with slamming 909 drums and a bellowing bassline, it’s a chunky, no-nonsense club weapon built squarely for peak-time dancefloor damage.
James Cherry – Fury Surge [Syncopated Records]
Berlin-based James Cherry features on Syncopated Records with some of his finest work to date, delivering precision-engineered techno that hits hard without sacrificing depth or character. These are meticulously crafted tracks built for serious dancefloors, showcasing Cherry’s growing mastery of texture and power. The release is elevated further by two heavyweight remixes from Modularz boss Developer, adding a raw, hypnotic edge that seals the deal on one of the label’s strongest offerings in an already impressive catalogue.
Dave Kerr – Got Wood (Remixes) [HOTHOUSE LABEL]
HOTHOUSE co-founder Dave Kerr enlists a crew of Irish talent for a weighty remix package of his dancefloor burner Got Wood, landing as the fifth release on the label’s growing catalogue. Now, remixers KAYCEE & KRSN step in with fresh takes that channel emotional depth and club energy in equal measure.