James Ruskin – Further Design (2026 Remaster) on Blueprint Records

James Ruskin links up with Blueprint Records again for “Further Design (2026 Remaster)”, a 10-track techno (raw / deep / hypnotic) record that locks in from the first bar. Spanning 85–142 BPM across its 10 tracks, this release gives DJs flexible tempo options for different set moments.

Further Design (2026 Remaster) [Blueprint Records]

Behind the Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) : Release Notes

UK techno lynchpin James Ruskin celebrates 30 years of Blueprint with a remastered edition of his Further Design LP, releasing 4th September 2026. Founded by Ruskin and Richard Polson in 1996, the influential label has spent three decades documenting uncompromising techno through releases from the likes of Rommek, Kr!z, Truncate, and many more, with Further Design originally landing in 1998. The anniversary celebrations have already seen Mark Broom revisit seminal Regis recordings on the Power Is Neutral EP, with further releases from Kerrie, Nastia, and more to follow, alongside a merchandise run later this year. James Ruskin has been a constant presence in techno for over three decades. He defined the sound of British techno through his DJ sets, productions, and the releases on his influential Blueprint label. His stripped-back, functional, and forward-thinking sound has remained utterly uncompromising, with performances at clubs and festivals around the world while never straying from underground ideals. Substance over trends has always been his MO, through a catalogue spanning Blueprint, Tresor, and numerous collaborations that remain timeless. The purposeful titles of the tracks on this essential album hint at the minimalist approach to sound. This is bold, linear techno with ‘Enter, ‘Below, and ‘Indirect World’ kicking off with rolling low ends and smart sound designs that even now sound futuristic. The likes of ‘The Divide’ bring spangled synths and crunchy percussive textures that jerk you into motion, while ‘Time And Place’ is an immersive cosmic odyssey and ‘Unknown Destination’ melts the mind with liquid synth work that loops around hypotonic rhythms. ‘Work’ is another perfectly calibrated cut with meticulous percussive placement and the shimmering of bells that dissolve space and time. It is testament to Ruskin’s original vision that Further Design remains as evocative today as it was upon its release, full of otherworldly imagery and grooves that continue to move dance floors around the world. James Ruskin Further Design (26) comes on 2 x LP and digital 4th September 2026 via Blueprint Records releases September 4, 2026

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Release Tracklist

1. James Ruskin – Enter Remaster

   Ambient / Experimental | 140 BPM | G Major | 1:03

2. James Ruskin – Indirect World Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 85 BPM | D Minor | 5:10

3. James Ruskin – Internal Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 138 BPM | E Minor | 5:46

4. James Ruskin – Beginings Remaster

   Electronica | 92 BPM | F Minor | 2:47

5. James Ruskin – The Divide Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 103 BPM | Ab Major | 5:22

6. James Ruskin – Time and Place Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 134 BPM | Db Minor | 7:14

7. James Ruskin – Form Remaster

   Ambient / Experimental | 142 BPM | E Minor | 0:57

8. James Ruskin – Unknown Destination Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 136 BPM | F Minor | 4:43

9. James Ruskin – Work Remaster

   Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 138 BPM | G Major | 4:58

10. James Ruskin – Below Remaster

    Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) | 119 BPM | B Minor | 4:55

About James Ruskin – Techno (Raw / Deep / Hypnotic) Producer

James Ruskin 🇬🇧 · 30 releases

James Ruskin is a British techno producer from Croydon who co-founded Blueprint Records in 1996 with Richard Polson. His music spans peak-time driving techno and raw hypnotic styles across Blueprint Records, Tresor Records, and Clergy.

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