RADIOACTIVE MAN — Hole In The Fire

Radioactive Man – Hole In The Fire The new 12-inch from Asking For Trouble (catalogue AFT017) arrives as the label’s 17th outing, delivering a concise four-track techno EP that leans into a funk-inflected rhythm section. Titled “Hole In The Fire,” the record continues Radioactive Man’s partnership with the label, following a string of releases that have built a reputation for floor-ready, groove-centric productions. Within the Asking For Trouble catalogue, AFT017 slots after a series of Radioactive Man statements: the “Jam Out The Mix” double-12 (AFT014, 2025), the “Jam Out The Kicks” triple-12 LP (AFT012, 2025) and the collaborative “I Don’t Want This Sort Of Thing In My House” 12-inch (AFT011, 2024). Earlier that year the label also issued Pain Struck Stanley Dumb’s “Breakfast At Brian’s EP” (AFT013). This positioning underscores a consistent output of kinetic techno that the label has cultivated over the past two years. Side A opens with the title track “Hole In The Fire.” The piece builds a steady, rolling pulse that invites the dancer to lock into a hypnotic groove, setting a tone that is both propulsive and spacious. Its follow-up, “24 Hours in Farringdon,” maintains the momentum while shifting the rhythmic emphasis, offering a slightly tighter feel that works as a natural bridge to the B-side. On side B, “Footsteps In My Eyes” introduces a darker, more introspective mood, its stripped-back structure allowing the beat to breathe before the record accelerates into “Breakneck Speed.” The final cut pushes the tempo forward, delivering a relentless drive that caps the EP with a sense of urgency suitable for peak-time moments. These four cuts have been a staple of Radioactive Man’s live sets throughout the past year, suggesting they have already proven their effectiveness on the dancefloor. Within his own discography on Asking For Trouble, the tracks echo the kinetic sensibility of the earlier “Jam Out” releases while refining the funk-laden approach that has become his signature. For DJs, the EP offers a clear narrative arc: an opening that hooks the crowd, a middle section that sustains energy, and a closing that can be used to transition into higher-intensity moments. The tracks’ length and arrangement make them easy to mix, whether layered into a deep-tech set or used to inject a burst of momentum into a more eclectic lineup. Collectors will appreciate the continuity of Radioactive Man’s output on the label and the way the EP encapsulates his evolving approach to techno-funk. The record is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, housed in a white gloss cardboard sleeve with a paper inner and a front-sticker label, matching the aesthetic of previous Asking For Trouble releases. Radioactive Man – Hole In The Fire, Asking For Trouble, catalogue AFT017, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Radioactive Man – Hole In The Fire A2. Radioactive Man – 24 Hours in Farringdon B1. Radioactive Man – Footsteps In My Eyes B2. Radioactive Man – Breakneck Speed