Max HeyraudThis Saturday marks Record Store Day 2025, and we’re shining the spotlight on a collection of essential recent releases from Irish-owned labels and artists.
We celebrate the diverse and eclectic sounds emerging from the Irish electronic scene. From gritty techno to soulful house, these 18 records showcase the ever-growing creativity and innovation coming from our small but vibrant hub of talent in Ireland.
Kerrie & Dynamic Forces – K-llab-01 [Dark Machine Funk]
Cork native Kerrie’s split EP with Italian techno duo Dynamic Forces, released on her label Dark Machine Funk, delivers a smoldering take on gritty, Birmingham-inspired techno. This machine-driven release packs plenty of bite and raw energy.
Aero – Monoculture EP [Planet Rythm]
Dublin’s Aero returns for his second release on the esteemed Dutch techno imprint Planet Rhythm, offering a deep dive into spacey, early 00s techno while pushing his vision toward the future.
MMOTTORR – EP 1 [Intrinsic Rhythm]
MMOTTORR, a new collaborative project between Tr One and New Jackson, brings a fresh sound with their debut offering, blending influences from Chicago and ghetto house alongside deeper acid textures.
Conzi – AU2 EP ft Ambit Remix [Bait]
Ambit returns to Beatrice M.’s Bait label, this time taking on remix duties for Conzi. She brings her signature dark, murky flair, rolling through deep, foggy textures and drones with intense, nail-biting energy.
HR101 – Love Generator [Earwiggle]
Sunil Sharpe’s Earwiggle has become a hub for the weird, stomping, and rave-infused corners of the techno spectrum, and HR101’s debut on the Dublin label delivers just that. Anthemic techno and electro that nods to the 90s, brimming with ecstasy-laced glory.
Chris Flannigan – DW-06 [HARDLINE]
Belfast’s Chris Flannigan blends influences from techno, garage, house, and trance for Bristol-based label HARDLINE’s Drum Workout series. A 5AM-style euphoric record from an up-and-comer who is releasing music at a rapid rate.
Moving Still – Close To The Shams [Bordello A Parigi]
Moving Still drops his highly anticipated “Close To The Shams” EP via Bordello A Parigi, a SWANA-inspired record that seamlessly blends punchy Italo house with rich Middle Eastern sounds.
Or:la – Trusting Theta [fabric Originals]
Or:la released her debut album on fabric Originals last autumn, a conceptual work deeply inspired by both Irish and ancient Greek mythology. The album weaves a powerful narrative exploring themes of sapphic love, sisterhood, and resilience.
Collie – Scorched EP [Outstraight Records]
Dublin’s Collie dropped his debut at the tail end of last year, a proggy, sun-kissed 4-tracker made for big festival tents, boat parties, and open-air raves. It’s a nod to the Dublin of old from the Dublin of newschool.
Kerri Chandler – Lost & Found EP Vol 3 Ft Abbie Lee [Kaoz Theory]
Kerri Chandler returns to his Kaoz Theory label with the third volume of his Lost & Found series. Opening the release, Cork native Abbie Lee delivers Let It (Give Me Back My Love), a soul-drenched deep house cut laced with an unmistakable Irish touch.
Voodoos & Taboos – Time Out EP [Duality Trax]
Holly Lester’s Duality Trax has been gaining momentum, and her latest release comes from Voodoos & Taboos. The duo presents a soul-stirring 4-tracker that leans into a prog-oozing sound, merging 90s Ibiza vibes with gnarly, heads-down electro.
Invisible Operator – CSR 003 [Circuit Structure Records]
An all-Irish techno linkup as the unsung hero Invsible Operator joins Offtrack’s Circuit Structure Records with three stripped-back, no-frills minimal cuts, plus a remix from the label boss himself, Offtrack.
Shanti Celeste – Ice Cream Dream Boy (The Remixes) [Ft Saoirse Remix]
Shanti Celeste dropped an impressive remix pack of her track “Ice Cream Dream Boy” last year, enlisting house music’s finest producers, including MoMa Ready, Peach, Dublin’s Saoirse, and more. Saoirse’s rework is a deep, pulsating twist that pulls us into rolling tribal territories—some might even say Villalobos-esque.
Spektrum II, Featuring Dylan Fogarty [Life In Patterns]
Parisian techno imprint Life In Patterns released an impressive 16-track, 2×12-inch record featuring some of contemporary techno’s finest producers, each showcasing their take on seminal dub and loop-driven techno. Dylan Fogarty contributes with “One,” a no-nonsense, 90s-style techno track in the vein of The Advent.
Sally C & Eliza Rose – DR Pleasure EP [Big Saldo’s Chunkers]
An iconic collaboration as Belfast-born, Berlin-based artist Sally C joins forces with London’s Eliza Rose for one of last year’s standout house EPs. This record delivers straight-up party anthems, with cheeky, raw touches that channel a distinctly 90s-inspired vibe.
49th & Main – Happy Tears
49th & Main have been riding a wave of success recently, and their debut album Happy Tears is set to be their biggest and most anticipated release yet. Collaborations with Shee, mustbejohn, Brandon Nembhard, and A Little Sound add extra weight to an album already destined for success.
Spriitzz – Where R U [Spray]
Berlin-based Spray finally releases his long-awaited debut under the Spriitzz alias, an ode to the coppery early morning shifts on Ibiza dancefloors. It’s an unapologetically nostalgia-driven record that delivers exactly what it promises—and does it exceptionally well.
Dorbachov – Ellesmere Street EP [Scrap & Delete]
Irish-born, Manchester-based Dorbachov delivers steamrolling, high-energy, fast-paced 90s-style techno, with formative producer Invexis on remix duty. It’s upfront, relentless techno that doesn’t compromise on soul.
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