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Fire Hammer 3 & 4 out now via EPM

2 Weeks ago we announced that Fire Hammer Recordings had signed with electronic music distribution giant, EPM-Music. And on the same day had released their 1st 2 ep’s to all major shops on the world wide winterwebs. Well now number 3 & 4 are available in all those stores. 2 solo EP’s by 2 artists that are equally as monstrous in their own unique way. Number 3 is by the label’s boss ‘Fyerhammer’ and the 4th installment by ‘Monster X’. If you love techno or electro of any kind, we dare you to not enjoy these releases.

Fire Hammer Records signs distribution deal with EPM

Recently signing an exclusive distribution deal with EPM has been the best move for Fire Hammer Records as that company has it’s finger firmly on the pulse of music that is more than anything, forward thinking, and treats it’s partners as friends. Something very important to the label owner. The label itself though is ran by an artist that is more an overall force of nature than a regular composer or performer but has until recently kept his kraken like tentacles out of the more traditional techno movement, to a certain extent at least.

New Releases: 2Methyl / Monster X / End.User & Gore Tech

Some exciting new material is about to be unleashed onto your poor unsuspecting ears. End.User and Gore Tech have been chipping away at a new collaborative EP and Monster X’s new EP, Hunter, has been a long time coming but is finally ready to do you all some damage. But first, the debut full length album from bass maestro 2Methyl…

Varispeed at Urbfest 2015 – Deathmachine B2B Dolphin

It will probably go down in history as one of the hottest UK raves ever, the Varispeed takeover room at this years Urbfest was all killer and no filler, nor was there much air!!

Somatic Responses live modular synth expo at Cymru Beats 2015

Last Saturday we ventured across the border into the land of dragons (via an arduous train replacement bus service) to witness Somatic Responses deliver a rare performance with all their modular kit at this years Cymru Beats Modular Synth Exhibition in Cardiff. It was a treat to see their live modular manipulations so up close and personal.

Deathmachine & The Outside Agency – GEN175 #12

Can this really be the first time Deathmachine and The Outside Agency have collaborated on a release? It seems ridiculous that it hadn’t happened sooner…

Varispeed Showcase Events

June 2015 is upon us which means it must be showcase month! To get the ball rolling we have 2 events this month. The first is in our spiritual home of Bristol (UK) at this years Urbfest and the second is across the channel with our beloved brothers and sisters from Retox in Rotterdam (NL). Both cities have been synonymous with breakcore and hardcore over the last 2 decades, so what better locations to begin the Varispeed showcases.

Sickboy – Times New Roman EP – Out now

Belgium’s legendary breakcore pioneer, Sickboy, is back with a new EP on Japans Murder Channel Records.

Welcome: Switch Technique, 2Methyl & Algorithmic

Some more monsters of the true underground scene have joined the Varispeed family. It is with great pleasure that we can introduce you to Switch Technique, 2Methyl and Algorithmic. 3 very unique masters of their craft, all available to tour the globe and destroy its dancefloors.

The Teknoist – Balter Festival Promo Mix

In anticipation of the sonic destruction that will unfold across the welsh valleys in a few weeks, The Teknoist has recorded an exclusive mix of classics, new remixes and fresh dubs for your aural pleasure.