This week’s essential dispatches include Jeff Mills’ space odyssey, Bonobo’s global Ninja Tune LP, and sharp club 12-inches from Luxe and Facta.
Jeff Mills continues his celestial exploration with 'The Trip to Vega' on Axis. Dropping June 19, the solo LP is a 25-light-year journey into deep space techno—no singles, no teasers, just the full immersive narrative on release day.
Bonobo signals a heavy September with 'Distance In Static' on Ninja Tune. The Brighton native is blending dancefloor-focused DJ sensibilities with a global collaborative palette featuring Arooj Aftab and Joy Crookes. Expect an introspective but club-ready evolution of his signature sound.
On the club front, Facta follows his 2025 LP with the 'witness' EP via Wisdom Teeth, leaning harder into the room with low-end focused cuts. LUXE also returns with 'flow, out' on Mercury KX, further refining the bridge between orchestral textures and rhythmic precision.
Dirtybird’s 'Flock Tapes Vol. 1' highlights the label's recent writing camp, featuring Ardalan and Kevin Knapp, while Gaskin’s three-part 'Energy Crew' album serves as a high-energy tribute to his Newcastle roots and the Bass Jamz community.