Two of Techno’s undisputed titans, Umek & Beltek return to Toolroom Records with undoubtedly one of the most eagerly anticipated artist albums of 2011, “Out Of Play” released on the 7th of November. This dynamic duo has quite literally devastated dancefloors this year with their pounding techno productions cleaning up the download charts on countless occasions. More precisely, Umek has cemented his status as a Toolroom favourite, with his acclaimed ‘Toolroom Knights’ compilation and a forward thinking DJ set at TK5, two huge highlights in this hero’s illustrious career.

Both DJ, writer and producer, Antoine Clamaran is part of the circle of artists enjoying an international recognition. More dynamic and creative than ever, he continues to juggle his career and manage different labels. After the success of his album "Release Yourself", the album "Mix Inc.", the compilation "Dancefloor FG Summer 2006" that became a gold record, his singles "Keep on Trying", "Give Some Love", "Gold "and “Believe”, Antoine Clamaran sold a total of more than 1.25 million records! We discovered him in 1999 with his EP "Discoland", so it is now a great pleasure to interview him. This interview follows those of other French producers like Da Fresh, Lifelike or Rodriguez Jr..

I Love Techno 2011 is almost upon us. On Saturday, 12 November, many thousands of festival-goers will descend on Flanders Expo in Ghent. Electronic music, in all its genres and forms will be the main event. It's going to be a massive party. And... Out now, French duo Cassius, composed of Philippe and Hubert aka Zdar and Boombass, have mixed this year's official “I Love Techno” mix CD. This is the first compilation mix Cassius have ever done - in a career that has delivered classics “1999”, “La Mouche”, “Feeling For You”, “The Sound Of Violence” and this year instant classic “I <3 U SO”. The excellent mix-CD contains tracks from DJ Mehdi, Boys Noize, Zinc, Mickey Moonlight and many more.

“Systematic Colours Volume Three” mixed by Phonique is a not-to-be missed snapshot of Marc Romboy’s vision for his record label, Systematic Recordings. Mixing classic releases with newer material, it is an opportunity to revisit some memories and to look to the future. Taking the reins for the third in the series is Phonique. He deftly stitches the compilation together, blending tracks with a very nice effect. Don’t miss it!

DJ T. gave us his fine album, The Pleasure Principle last winter and here he’s back once again with a package of killer tracks. Since then T's given controls to top producers for high grade remixes. This time Daniel Bortz, Clockwork and DJ T. himself take on “Leavin Me” feat. Khan given birth to an excellent EP that has just been released under the German imprint Get Physical.

Myths abound in the north when it comes to techno ground zero, and they refuse to go away. Oliver Huntemann is one of a handful of children of the north who, for what seems like an eternity, add an element of credence to the mythology. He does not, of course, live in a snowy forest or at the edge of the polar oceans. The sun does, on occasion, shine down on Hamburg. Nevertheless, there is a tendenc...y towards hypothermic reduction in the rigourous efficiency of the Huntemann oeuvre. Images of cold storage warehouses, desolate heavy plant sites and blueish flesh are not entirely misplaced....

The musical integrity of Dennis Ferrer is unquestionable. With a career that spans over a decade and an immaculate discography that strikes fear in the hearts of his contemporaries, his modus operandi is quality over quantity, motivated by the desire to evolve with each new piece of music he creates. And so we welcome with open arms his long-awaited follow-up to last year’s The Red Room.  The track, titled “No Difference”, sees Ferrer collaborate with André Hommen, an integral part of the Objektivity label and a long time touring companion and has been released last week.