That Eric Alper

There is a very specific type of musical DNA that comes from spending the 1990s tour-managing bands like Black Flag and Minor Threat. It is a DIY sensibility that prioritizes the raw and the experimental over the polished and the predictable. Manfredi Romano, the man we now know as DJ Tennis, lived that life before he ever touched a turntable in a professional capacity. He was the guy making sure the gear arrived on time for Sonic Youth and Björk. Today, he has been tapped by fabric Records to helm the latest edition of their iconic mix series, ‘fabric presents’. Arriving February 13, 2026, this compilation is a deep dive into a brain that has been collecting vinyl for decades. The mix features nineteen tracks that bridge the gap between early rave culture and modern sound design.

The announcement comes with the immediate release of the single “I Wanna Know,” a collaboration with London producer Ashee. This track serves as a concrete example of Romano’s ability to find the groove within psychedelic textures. He describes the mix as a reflection of how he learned to listen while getting lost on the dancefloor of Room 1. The tracklist includes a wide range of influence, from the heavy atmospherics of Djrum to an M-High edit of the Josh Wink classic “Higher State of Consciousness.” Romano also includes two of his own new original works, including the extended version of “Hello Hello.” This is music that functions beyond simple genre formulas. It is an assertive statement from a curator who has spent thirty years observing the intersection of underground energy and technical precision.

Beyond the decks, Romano remains a fascinating figure in the industry as a label founder, artist manager, and professional chef. He built the Life and Death label into a launchpad for boundary-pushing electronic artists and managed the rise of Tale Of Us. This diverse background informs the curation of the ‘fabric presents’ mix, which he views as an exposed look at his own memory and process. Following the release, he will embark on a global tour with stops in Tokyo, Dubai, and Los Angeles before returning to London for a headline set at fabric on March 21. Seeing these tracks in a live environment provides the ultimate context for his vision. It is a triumphant moment for a renegade who continues to reshape the global electronic landscape on his own terms.

TRACK LISTING:

1. Fordell Research Unit – Pothos
2. Djrum – Out of Dust
3. Rudy With a Hoodie – LOVE LOVE LOVE
4. Vitess – Insane
5. ID – ID
6. Klon Dump – As 2
7. Andre Zimmer – Simpli City
8. DJ Tennis & Ashee – I Wanna Know (Extended)
9. M-High – Intrusive Thoughts
10. Paurro – Bubbles
11. ID – ID
12. ID – ID
13. Mungo Sound Machine – Vamos A La Beach
14. DJ Tennis – Hello Hello (Extended)
15. Easttown – Bubblicious
16. Josh Wink – Higher State of Consciousness (M-High Edit)
17. Haris – Supadrug A
18. DJ Romain – Deep Reaktor (DJ Tennis Edit)
19. Daskal – Unbalance

TOUR DATES:

• January 17 – Phuket, Thailand – Circoloco Thailand
• January 24 – Tokyo, Japan – WICKED WITH DJ Tennis
• January 31 – Dubai, UAE – Ministry Of Sound 35
• February 28 – Los Angeles, USA – Skyline Festival 2026
• March 13 – Crans-Montana, Switzerland – Caprices Festival 2026
• March 21 – London, UK – fabric
• April 5 – Amsterdam, Netherlands – DGTL Amsterdam 2026
• April 12 – Cyprus – DJ Tennis x Mano Le Tough
• April 18 – Rome, Italy – MINÛ: DJ Tennis
• May 22 – Paris, France – Cercle Festival 2026