Music Man Belgium

Review: Ghent's I Love Techno festival is something on an institution; a messy celebration of all things techno that's been running since 1995. Ahead of this year's instalment - taking place on November 8 - French producer and Turbo regular Brondinski has put together this commemorative mix. As you might expect, it's a robust affair, mixing acid-flecked fare from Claro Intellecto and Alden Tyrell with the Detroit flavours of Planetary Assault Systems, the exotic rhythms of Acid Arab, the snappy box jams of Marquis Hawkes, and the booming, in-your-face throb of Robert Hood, Adam Beyer and Speedy J. As such, it offers a superb snapshot of energy-rich, floor-friendly techno in 2014.

Review: Croatia's Petar Dundov, as those in the know well know: is one of the original proponents of the 'hypnotic techno' sound and why he's such a favourite at events such as the iconic Labyrinth Festival in Japan. In a career that's spanned over 16 years, At The Turn Of The Equilibrium LP marks his fifth album. Half the tracks are some of the most captivating and immersive ambient soundscapes that will inspire you with awe; such as on "Then Life" and "Everlasting Love" but rest assured there's some sweet trance inducing grooves also, like "The Lattice", the positive and uplifting "Before It All Ends" and the sombre and mysterious "Midnight Orchestra" which have you tunnelling down the abyss gloriously.