Lory D, Wireblock Records Launch Party, Blackfriars, Glasgow, 11 May

The number one priority always has to be the music or else you're f*cked, Jackmaster tells us. Like many, he reckons that "most of the legendary techno labels of the 90s have slowly but surely shifted their priorities to money, and swiftly lost a lot of respect from the real music fans who don't tender to niches or trends." It makes sense, then, that this month sees the launch party of Wireblock records, a small-scale local label co-run by promoter Jackmaster, resident of Numbers/Seismic. Like many, Jack seems disappointed with the big names and big labels, and a small-scale label with an attention to detail, and an eye on the local scene has always been on the cards: "From the moment we started getting involved in music, the idea of having a label was firmly cemented in our minds. So the WireBlock has been floating around for around five years but only recently has it started to really take shape."

The first releases to roll off Wireblock will be three limited edition compilation EPs entitled the Audio Out series, featuring diverse and intriguing artists such as local boy Rustie and Aberdonian Redshift. There's also more recognisable names involved, with Audible, aka Bill Youngman (Tresor) and Bogger (Digital/ Gadget Front). "We are still looking for homegrown talent and always will be," Jack adds.

The latest news from Wireblock is that they've just signed Music At Nite, who settle into their new home with a four-track EP. This should have fans of all forms of electronic music drooling, as it's the renowned Dave Clarke (along with his brother), and Jack is chuffed to be releasing for them. "He was one of the first guys we had in mind to approach for a demo so we're over the moon to have him on board," says Jack. With any luck we'll see him at a suitably low-key Wireblock party soon enough. To celebrate all this, all round techno hero Lory D (SNS/Rephlex) and Automat join Jack and Rusty to celebrate, as loudly as possible, in Blackfriars. Jackin'. [Liam Arnold]