From: Strasbourg

For fans of: Alix Perez, QZB, Icicle

Key tunes: Skylark feat. LaMeduza ‘The Chase’, ‘Space Walk’, Skylark, Grey Code & Ewol ‘Daydreaming’

Our monthly label showcase, The Sound Of, puts the focus on the imprints we love; outlets that are championing new artists, dropping key releases and driving their respective scenes. This month, Ben Murphy catches up with Sheffield's Central Processing Unit, whose founder, Chris Smith, delivers a sprawling mix of futuristic electro, acid, bleep and bass from its peerless catalogue

As founder of Almaty's vital DIY club night, ZVUK, and as a formidable DJ in her own right, Nazira has fostered immense change in Kazakhstan’s forward-thinking techno underground. As her influence on the local and global scene flourishes, DJ Mag catches up with the ambitious selector as she delivers an hour of kaleidoscopic techno as part of our Fresh Kicks mix series...

Boiler Room X Ballantine’s True Music landed in Madrid last week for a celebration of the city's emerging reggaeton scene. The two day music event featured the True Music Forum – where the scene's leading faces debated the future of the genre – and a packed-out showcase event, featuring performances from local heroes Chica Gang and Kaydy Kain alongside international stars like Rico Nasty. Check out the highlights below...