Search dance music

Review: Derral is a young and exciting producer based just outside Barcelona. But if you didn't know that and were to judge purely off his music then you would assume he was some Italian producer from the 90s who had been digging in his archives for some unreleased material. These are lo-fi, dreamy house tracks with a real sense of bang but also quality emotional depth. 'Tree Man' is particularly glorious with its neon details and old school piano chords while 'State of Mind' brings a touch of acid to a jacked up Chicago house beat.

Review: Originally released in 2023, this record quietly turned heads with its singular blend of UK-rooted rhythms and forward-leaning sound design. Now reissued, it finally gets a second life and the wider attention it deserves. The producer, a longtime figure in the scene with more than twenty releases under different monikers, brings a depth and precision that only comes with years behind the boards. 'Fathom' opens with a fast broken beat that feels equal parts urgent and submerged. The textures are mechanical and murky, like a deep techno transmission beamed up from under the floor. 'The Cusp' follows with a completely different angle. This one leans into the IDM side of things. It's spare and skeletal, filled with deep bass swells and a structure that feels more like a shifting sculpture than a club track. On Side-B, 'Markers' blends fast dub mechanics with intricate programming. There's a trace of Autechre here, but filtered through a system more grounded in soundsystem culture. It rolls and unravels in unexpected ways. 'Trooper' closes it out with cinematic flair. Strange melodies stretch through space, evoking science fiction landscapes and distant worlds. It's not just club music. It's sound architecture for curious minds and adventurous ears.

Review: It would be fair to say that great Italo-disco albums are few and far between. Ago's 1982 debut album, "For You", is undoubtedly one of the rare examples of an Italo-disco artist getting it right across an entire LP. As this timely reissue proves, the artist (and his production team) was more heavily influenced by U.S disco, boogie and early electrofunk than many of his synth-pop and new wave-loving peers, giving the set an authenticity and warm instrumental feel often lacking in similar Italian exercises. You may find the accented vocals a touch tongue-in-cheek, but the choruses are great, the instrumentation brilliant and the production spot on.

Review: Oasis Records is a Portuguese label and artist collective based in Lisbon. This is their tenth release and their first on vinyl, and the music is certainly deserving of that treatment. The Vros is a collaboration between three Chilean brothers who use traditional instruments and synths to blend hypnotic sounds from House, Electronica and World Music. Each track symbolises an element Earth, Wind, Fire and Water. The tracks connection to nature encourages self-reflection, whilst the rhythms get your feet moving. 'Space Marimba' is perfect for outdoor dancing with its happy marimba melodies and elastic bass, 'Don't Be Afraid' is pure Balearic house bliss and 'Fusion' brings subtle trance inducing chords while 'Release Your Mind' is a deep, mind-bending opener.

Notes: ***B-STOCK: Box opened, product in perfect working order***


Huge power in a compact package with this upgraded 10-inch design from Alto's TrueSonic 4 range. Bluetooth connectivity and DSP give added control via the Alto app.

Supplier's Notes:
2000-watt 10-inch 2-way powered loudspeaker with Bluetooth, DSP & app control

TrueSonic TS4 from Alto Professional

Louder. Clearer. Smarter.

Where TS3 exceeded expectations, TS4 redefines them completely.

Building on the legacy of the best-selling TrueSonic speakers, the TS4 Series delivers increased power, clearer sound, and advanced Bluetooth functions including streaming, speaker linking, and App control.

Compact, lightweight, and designed for reliability, the new TS4 Series makes it simple to get great live sound at every event.

True Sonic Power

Whether you need a powerful vocal PA or club-shaking bass performance for a DJ set, TS4 speakers deliver loud, clear, room-filling sound for any application. With a 10-inch woofer, and a 1.4-inch compression driver, TS410 delivers 2000W of class-leading power and clarity in equal measure.

Free Alto App for remote configuration and control

Available free for both Android and iOS, the Alto App gives hands-on remote control over Bluetooth levels, Speaker Use Modes, Custom EQ and Sub Size selection. Further, True Wireless Stereo linking can be configured remotely via the app to save time during setup.

Built-In 3-channel mixer

Every TS4 features an integrated 3-channel mixer, with two Mic/Line input channels and a dedicated Bluetooth channel. The Mic/Line channels feature XLR/TRS combo jacks and can be used with microphones, instruments, and line-level signals without the need for additional hardware or adjustment. Just plug straight into the rear panel and you're up and running.

Simple Bluetooth Streaming & Speaker Linking

The ideal high-powered streaming solution, TS4's built-in Bluetooth connectivity makes it easy to pair your laptop, phone or tablet and get the music pumping in no time at all. With the True Wireless Stereo function you can stream Bluetooth audio to two TS4 speakers in perfect stereo without the need for any cables.

DSP Modes for the best sound in every application

TS4's three preset "Speaker Use" modes let you optimize the speaker for any application, so you'll get great sound every time at the touch of a button. For even more control over your sound, you can configure a Custom EQ within the Alto App and remote adjust the settings from any listening point in the venue. You can even save your favourite Custom EQ setting direct to the TS4 for easy recall whenever you need it.


Versatile and Reliable

From the high-quality drivers to the fanless class D amplifiers, every aspect of the TS4 Series has been designed for superb reliability, whether used for mobile gigs and performances or fixed installation.

Each speaker features a lightweight, sleek, black box design that can be used as the application demands - freestanding, as a wedge monitor, pole-mounted or suspended via the integrated suspension points.

Level up your live sound. Choose Alto Professional's TS4 Series.

Applications

Solo performers
Musicians and Bands
Mobile DJs
Gymnasiums, fitness centers, and dance studios
Houses of worship
Theatres
Bars, restaurants, clubs
Special events, presentations, and wedding

Specifications

Output Power: 2000W
Drivers Low-Frequency: 10.0" driver, 2.0" (50 mm) high-temperature voice coil. 1 x 650 W RMS @ 2 ?.
High Frequency: 1.0" exit ceramic driver with 1.4" (35 mm) coil. 1 x 350 W @ 4 ?.
Crossover Frequency: 2 kHz
Maximum SPL: 130 dB (peak), 127 dB (continuous) (dB-SPL @ 1 m)
Frequency Response: 57 Hz - 20 kHz (+/-3 dB)
Frequency Range: 48 Hz - 20 kHz (-10 dB)
Horn Coverage: 90- horizontal x 60- vertical (nominal)
Connectors: (2) XLR+1/4" (6.35 mm) TRS combo inputs (Balanced) (1) XLR output (Link) (1) IEC power cable input
Input Impedance Line: 10 K? balanced, 20 K? unbalanced, Mic: 1.2K
Line Gain/Volume Control Range: -? to 0 dB, +4 dBu nominal, +10 dBu for max output
Mic/Inst. Gain/Volume Control Range: -? to +50 dB
USB Charging Port: 5V 2.1A
Controls: Power switch, (2) gain control knobs (1 per input), (2) Mic/Line switches, Bluetooth volume control encoder, Pairing button, Stereo Link button, Sub Size button, Speaker Use button
Indicators: (1) Input Channel Signal/Limit/Clip LED (Green = Ch1/2 Signal) (Yellow = Ch1/2 Limiter) (Red = Ch1/2 Output Clipped), (1) Bluetooth LED (Blue), (1) Link LED (Orange), (4) DSP Presets LED (Green), (3) HPF LED (Green)
Power Connection: IEC
Voltage: 100-120V, 50/60Hz; 220-240V, 50-60Hz
Consumption: 900W
Fuse: 100-120V T10AL AC250V; 220-240V T5AL AC250V
Protection: Electronic clip, thermal, and transducer overdrive protection
Enclosure: Injected Moulded Enclosure and Perforated Metal Grill
Mounting/Installation: Standard 36 mm pole socket, flown application with integral M10 suspension points, or in a wedge monitor position
Operating Temperature: -10-C to 45-C (14-F to 113-F)
Dimensions (height x width x depth): 21.1" x 12.6" x 12.5" / 536 x 320 x 317 mm
Weight: 26.0 lbs. / 11.8 kg

Review: A fresh transmission from the Co-op camp, this two-tracker reframes soulful source material through the prism of West London's broken beat tradition and deep, jazz-inflected house. On 'Smooth Co-Operator', the velvet of Sade's original is reworked with restraint and flairisyncopated drums, funk stabs and hip-hop atmospheres merge in a smoky, low-lit groove. It's classy and confident, a subtle floor-builder that wears its edits lightly. Flip it over and the tempo shifts up: 'Dream Alchemy' dials in from a different zone entirely. A cinematic tech-house excursion, it accelerates with a cold clarityihovering pads, delayed keys and submerged A$AP Rocky vocals moving in step with a bassline that rolls like fog over city streets. J Diggns' ethereal melodic work floats above the pulse, while Whiskey Drop's grounding in UK club DNA gives it teeth. It's the kind of record that finds a home in the middle of a setibridging moods without breaking flow. Both sides manage to feel nostalgic and future-bound. A deft, compelling fusion from start to finish.

Review: There's something electric about hearing these live cuts pressed onto a lovely glossy picture disc. It's not just nostalgia, it's the grit and spontaneity of a performer who, even in the twilight of his career - these were recorded in 1974 and 1976 - could still bring a room to its knees. The energy is raw, the crowd reactions are real and the band behind him lock and step. These versions feel lived-in. 'Steamroller Blues' grinds forward with swagger, while 'Trying to Get to You' and 'You Gave Me a Mountain' cut deep with emotional weight. 'Hound Dog' still hits like a shot of adrenaline. The medley of 'Teddy Bear' and 'Don't Be Cruel' feels tossed off in the best way, like a quick smile to the audience before getting serious again. A snapshot of a performer still capable of surprises, even years past his peak chart dominance. For fans of the man's live sound, this one's a keeper.