Ructions on the Way

Gavin Lynch, aka Matador, has announced the release of his debut album Ructions on his newly launched Rukus imprint. As a live performer, Matador has made his mark on the global techno circuit. His exceptional releases with Richie Hawtin’s M-nus imprint and remixes for the likes of Depeche Mode, Moby and Disclosure have set him apart: he is one of the world’s finest producers.

Ructions has been well over a year in the making, with Lynch adding a Rupert Neve Console to his already impressive analogue studio along the way. Matador’s growth as an artist is evident over the course of this 13 track LP, which is released on April 25. His album tour has already kicked off and will see him perform at Movement, Awakenings, Tomorrowland, DC10 and Elrow...

Hybrasil, a project that launched in December, has already featured in a live setting alongside Sven Vath, Marc Houle, Hot Since 82 and Hito. The outfit’s debut release with Loose Records is penciled for May 9 and features a remix by Mars Bill. A track has just been signed to Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint, placing him on a roster that includes Nina Kraviz, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock and Mr G. A follow-up EP will be rolled out by Bush Records – a prominent techno label since the 90’s responsible for releases by Carl Cox and Dave Clarke’s Red Series.

Grand Delusions, the debut album by Plutonic Dust, is already available on CD and digital download. Produced by James Darkin, it was launched at the Sugar Club in Dublin. Plutonic Dust are one of Ireland’s most prominent nu-disco/house acts and have set the festival scene here alight. Their fusion of heart-hitting synth melodies, sensual vocals and disco guitar underscored with punk/funk basslines and lo-fi analogue beats, has helped them establish a loyal following...

Krill.minima is the exotic ambient project of Martin Juhls from Dortmund, Germany, who also releases under the guises of Falter and Marsen Jules. Sekundenschlaf – on Psychonavigation – is his fourth album as krill.minima. Juhls names Brian Eno, Erik Satie, Steve Reich, Stockhausen, Pierre Henry, Sonic Youth, Autechre, Aphex Twin, Alva Noto and Rhythm&Sound as his influences for this project...

Psychonavigation have re-released the classic Russian Spring by legendary ambient producer Pete Namlook and New Composers. The album was remastered by Max Kondrashow and sounds pretty damn awesome. Check outpsychonavigationrecords.com’

Phraktal consists of Irish producers Christian Boshell & John O’Dwyer. Their Hanging Around Corners EP (238W Inc) has garnered massive support from the likes of Cevin Fisher, Danny Tenaglia, Nick Warren, Betoko and Phil Kieran.

Michael Lovatt plans to release his Jupiter EP on April 18 via Traxsource – and all other stores from May 2. This outing features vocals by New Yorker Shamari Rockca and a Sinan Kaya remix... Finally, Dolphin Friendly Tunage are releasing ‘On The Road’ through Spraoi Santos, and there’s a Various Artist EP on the way from Cork based label Vision Collective. And remember: put on those dancing shoes...