VARIOUS — First Cuts Vol2.

Various – FIRST CUTS VOL2. is the latest 12-inch vinyl from Drei Vinyl (catalogue DRV010), arriving at the end of October 2026. The EP continues the label’s commitment to fresh underground sounds, gathering techno, house and hardgroove under a single, vinyl-only banner. By spotlighting producers making their first appearance on record, the series offers collectors a snapshot of emerging talent at the point of debut. Within Drei Vinyl’s recent output, FIRST CUTS VOL2. follows a string of diverse releases that have built a reputation for forward-thinking dance music. Earlier this year the label issued LA REUNIÓN 2x12" (DRV008) and the Pergo-led Ritmo Especial Remixes (DRV007), while the 2025 compilation Another View (DRV006) and the 2024 Pergo project Piensa mientras bailas (DRV005) set a precedent for eclectic, DJ-oriented programming. The 2023 Decades Of Techno (DRV004) further cemented the label’s techno credentials, making this new volume a natural continuation of that trajectory. Side A opens with “Bengalo – Caveman”, a track that leans into the series’ techno focus, delivering a steady pulse that suits both early-night grooves and deeper, more hypnotic moments. Its placement next to “Ayra Nishati – A Slug In The Forest” on the same side creates a subtle shift; the latter title hints at a more organic, perhaps forest-inspired ambience, offering a contrasting texture that can be used to transition from a driving rhythm to a slightly more melodic interlude. Side B begins with “Cenk Tripper – Champion Risk”, a title that suggests a bold, forward-moving energy, fitting for peak-time moments where a DJ wants to raise the tension. The final cut, “Nina Casth – Welcome”, provides a welcoming resolution, its positioning as the record’s closing statement allowing for a smooth wind-down or a springboard into the next selection in a set. The First Cuts series is deliberately designed to give these newcomers a platform, and the selection here showcases a range of approaches within techno’s spectrum. For DJs, the EP offers four distinct entry points: a solid techno opener, a more atmospheric second cut, a high-energy third track, and a versatile closer that can be mixed either forward or backward depending on the set’s narrative. Collectors will appreciate the concise format and the label’s ongoing documentation of emerging producers, making the record a useful reference point for the scene’s evolving sound. The release is pressed as a 12-inch vinyl, matching the format of the label’s recent compilations and EPs. Its straightforward presentation aligns with the series’ ethos of highlighting the music itself without superfluous packaging. Various – FIRST CUTS VOL2., Drei Vinyl, catalogue DRV010, 12-inch vinyl, four tracks. Tracklist: A1. Bengalo – Caveman A2. Ayra Nishati – A Slug In The Forest B1. Cenk Tripper – Champion Risk B2. Nina Casth – Welcome