'Interlinked' is the fifth release on Emile Facey's new imprint, however the title track was originally written just after the UK's EU referendum in 2016. Having forged many strong musical ties with other European countries over many years, the UK's vote to leave the EU left him feeling disconnected and saddened. Now that the UK has left the EU and musicians try to navigate the impact on electronic music, a culture that thrives on being completely 'interlinked' he felt it was time to release this track that expresses that sadness but also conveys some hope for a future in which music can connect us all again. The B side starts with the driving urgency of 'Ancient Voice', future electro designed to move dance floors when they return. Closing track 'The Silent Flock' is a slower, more contemplative expression of discovery and hope.

Review: Even after his death, Tony Allen is still delivering ground-breaking and genre-bending releases. There is No End, a posthumous album largely recorded in 2019 but finished (with Allen's blessing) following his death by co-producers Vincent Taeger and Vincent Taurelle, veers away from the Nigerian drummer's Afro-beat, Afro-jazz and Afro-disco roots, instead combing his brilliant polyrhythms with elements of grime, dubstep, hip-hop, soul and funk, plus vocals from a veritable who's who of MCs, spoken word artists and singers. The results are hugely impressive and forward-thinking, offering a fittingly on-point post-script to Allen's exceptional career.

The Reasonaires is a fantastic collection of soul talents who have been involved in some of the genre's greatest modern moments. They are Sharon Jones, Charles Bradley and, Lee Fields and now they enlist the powerful vocals of Saundra Williams to brand out on their now. Their fantastic debut single 'Standing With You' oozes a timeless soul sound that could be decades old as much as it is brand new. The vocals are buttery smooth but with real gravitas, and the rhythms are raw and rolling. The deep cut and passionate 'Don't Let It Bring You Down' on the flip is just as essential.

Berlin based brit Youandewan's Small Hours returns with more classy house and tech sounds for exactly that time of the night. The boss himself offers the trippy melodic patterns of 'Aquapath' which rides on icy shining hi hats and old school baseline while 'Dog Brain' from Liquid Earth is a more scintillating tech-edged cut which hurries through raw percussion. Andy Hart's '155' pairs lovely skipping kicks with bright synth puddles and last of all Mculo layers up neon synth sequences with jittery claps and hits to make for a compelling bit of future funk. These always sell out in quick time, so do not sleep here.

London based DJ and producer India Jordan is heavily tipped as one to watch this year and for good reason. Their sound is an all out assault on the dance floor that collides rave, techno, breaks and video game sound designs into high impact, high octane tunes unlike any other. 'Only Said Enough' is a throwback, high energy breakbeat monster, and 'You Can't Expect The Cars To Stop If You Haven't Pressed The Button' has the same sort of adrenal as you might have if you were indeed in a car heading towards a wall at a hundred miles an hour.

Deep house favourite Trinidadian Deep can do no wrong when it comes to masterfully atmospheric and absorbing house for mind, body and spirit. This latest for Phuture Shock Musik is another gem that opens with 'Dub Rockas,' a meandering groove with spiritual synths, afro percussive patterns and layer upon layer of rich detail. 'Euston Street' is a little more driving and upbeat but no less charismatic, then closer 'Cultured Roots' lays back into a wide open and soulful groove, with astral pads and dreamy vocals whispers that make for a superb to the heavens.

After two sold out first volumes, Obscure & Obsolete are back with a third instalment in their new series. It might have been a while year since the last outing but the wait was worth it as these latest edits are on fire once again. Big Foot's 'Watch Your Step' is a funky disco gem with live drumming and loose perc, then Sehrazat goes for a tighter arrangement that reaches to the stars with its big synth work. The flip-side offers steamy, loved up and intense tackle from Leb Harmony, and there is still time for the jazz licks and clipped disco funk of Jean Musy's 'Danse Dans Le Cabaret.'

Steve O'Sullivan's Bluetrain alias is one of the most revered in techno. Its output spans multiple decades and the quality level has always remain high. It is a project the serves up precision minimal sounds, steeped in dub history and always designed for dance floor hypnosis. 'Relacion Especial' is one of the more playful cuts he has produced, with a catchy trumpet riff layer over silky drums and whimsical chords. With his remix, German wizard Move D blisses it out to make for a perfect early evening house jam, while Joaquin Lledo ups the pressure and brings sun worshipping synths to the fore. A tidy package indeed.