Max HeyraudFrom brooding industrial pressure to stripped-back, ’90s-leaning grooves, Ireland’s techno contemporaries continue to deliver.
Dara Lee – Unease [Perfect Dark]
Brooding, wiry techno from a rising force in Irish techno, Dara Lee delivers upfront pressure on Unease, released via California-based label Perfect Dark.
Justin Bank – Avion [Self Release]
On his self-released In The Jungle EP, Justin Bank flexes his timeless techno sensibilities. Avion is a passage into stripped-back, ’90s-adjacent Swedish techno, driven by reduction and precision.
Mav – Glitch [Revok Records]
Haunting industrial techno from live techno technician Mav hits all the right notes, evoking the darker strains of pre-COVID industrial techno. Released on London-based Revok Records, Glitch delivers raw, uncompromising intensity.
Chaz Moloney – Irritation Realm [Tar Hallow]
HARDWARE co-founder Chaz Moloney makes his debut on Thanos Hanos’ Tar Hallow imprint, serving up a masterclass in stripped-back techno minimalism.
MAV666 – Binary Feedback [Self Release]
On her latest self-release, Dublin-based MAV666 channels her trademark bouncing style, pairing driving rhythms with tripped-out synth lines and menacing sci-fi vocals.