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Coming off a massively successful 2015 techno veteran Marco Bailey, who runs his own MB Elektronics and MBR Limited imprints, the Elektronic Force radio show and Materia event series, swings into high gear at the start of 2016 with his upcoming Break of the Day EP.

We’re pleased to world premiere the Original Mix of the title cut which is exactly what you’d expect from the Belgian master—a devastatingly powerful big-room slab of cavernous techno fueled by sleek snares, bombastic bass and a hypnotic groove that just won’t quit. Hit the play button below and hear for yourself.

Marco Bailey’s Break of Day EP is released on his MBR Limited on January 15.

Check out Bailey in our massive year-end feature Big Shot Rewind: 210 DJs and Artists Look Back on 2015.

Swiss house masters Dario D’Attis & Reto Ardour swing into 2016 in high gear with their debut EP effort for Steve Bug’s mighty Poker Flat Recordings. The pair’s blindingly good Virtual Mood EP is a sleek three-tracker that pulls no punches and is chock full of sleek and sophisticated tech-house grooves. We’re thrilled to world premiere the title track which will no doubt get any party—virtual or otherwise—started right. Find out for yourself by hitting the play button below.

Dario D’Attis & Reto Ardour’s Virtual Mood EP is out January 15 on Poker Flat Recordings.

With 2015 almost in the history books, Slit Jockey Records, the bass label owned and operated by Starkey, Dev79 and El Carnicero, is already busy writing the 2016 chapter of their history. Recently the venerable imprint announced its first release of 2016 will come via Germany’s Bios, who many will know from his work running the acclaimed Hamburg-based Saturate! Records. We’re extremely pleased to world premiere “Septic Wind Variations” off Bios’ debut Ashki Chronicles EP. It’s an evocative dose of stark grime that’s properly accented with subtle tinges of techno. Now go hit that play button below and listen for yourself.

Bios’ Ashki Chronicles is out January 8, 2016 on Slit Jockey.