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Chris Liebing joins for DifferentSound Podcast #209.

We are excited to present our next special guest in the mixtape series: the legendary Chris Liebing!
Chris Liebing has been a driving force in the techno scene for decades, creating a whole genre back in the 90s with hard, fast banging techno and continuing to push the limits of electronic music today, His infectious energy and friendly demeanor have made him a beloved figure in the industry, and his dedication to elevating other artists has helped the scene flourish

Growing up in the German town of Giessen, Liebing’s journey has taken him from a passion for early electronic music to opening a nightclub (“Spinclub”), working in the Eye Q record store and an acclaimed, lasting career in techno. Dedicating himself to a life of creating and sharing music, Liebing has pioneered the European techno scene whilst always staying true to himself.His DJ sets have forever been fast-paced and immersive, physical workouts, though in more recent years they have tended towards a deeper, hybrid approach of layering multiple recordings into something uniquely his. The track selection draws from an encyclopedic knowledge of the techno genre and its history; he interacts with the crowd, intermittently smiling and retreating deep into concentration. An extensive collaboration with DJ software developer Native Instruments has provided Chris tailor-made, DJ technology for himself, and his expertise has provided the same for DJs around the world. As well as club and festival performances, Chris has a weekly radio show called AM/FM; like his involvement in the NovaMute label, it’s one of many ways he stays ahead of the curve with new music.

Tracklist:
01.PWCCA - Intro (Original mix)	
02.Ryogo Yamamori - Venues (Original Mix) - Kagerou
03.DESNA - Bulls Eye Breaks 888 Hz	
04.Anna V. - Eridanus (Original Mix) - Voltage Records
05.Pfirter - Denial (Original Mix) - MindTrip
06.The Southern - Killa Jack	
07.Broken Robot - Letata (Original Mix)	
08.Drucal - Breathe (Original Mix) - Signal LTD
09.DEAS - Black Form	
10.DESNA - FOCU$ED ABUNDANCE 888 Hz	
11.Skryptöm Collective - B1-Skryptocol-Studio_5 [edit]	
12.Black Mirror Park - Reel To Reel (dotwav Remix)	
13.The Southern - Crakin Jack	
14.Truncate - User 7 (Drumcell Remix)  
15.Diepzeebeest & Voorman - Sanctify (Soul Stirring Mix) - Dust Trax
16.Bjarki - Ping Pong Ball Gag  
17.JSPR - Pleur 
18.Shlomi Aber - Righ 2022	
19.Kashpitzky - False Tales (Original Mix) - MindTrip
20.FJAAK - I Can't Even See Me	
21.Klint - Molecularized (Original Mix) - Truncate
22.DEAS - Praxis	

SC:@chris-liebing
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DifferentSound invites Chris Liebing / Podcast #209

Dr Banana is a name that commands a lot of respect in certain corners of the dance music world. The man has his Ph.D in record digging—not literally, mind you, but play along—and key to his success is the sense of fun, joy and ecstasy he brings to his DJing. UK garage historian? Sure. Blinding DJ? Definitely. He likes to play records you've never heard before, records that not only make you dance but might remind you of some of your favourite, formative records of yore.

The UK artist started out with a fashion line and some records and ended up an influential label boss, collector and DJ. He made his name with skippy, retro UK garage—sometimes from new producers and sometimes unearthed from the archives—and nicely coincided with the genre's explosion in popularity. Since then, he's highlighted everything from old-school German garage to new-school producers like K-LONE. His DJ sets have only become more adventurous and, crucially, even more bumping. Jungle, R&B, tech house, you name it. His RA Podcast zeroes in on a vintage-sounding, rollicking kind of house music, full of seismic disco basslines and quirky vocal samples. It's as celebratory as it is mysterious.

Once, Dr Banana was a not so well-kept secret for the heads—the kids in Berlin and London who were starting to realize the similarities between UK garage, minimal and tech house. Now, he's for everyone, and starting to earn the wider recognition he deserves.

@dr-banana

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RA.916 Dr Banana

_selector // セレクタ
>[ mi-el ]<

_bio // 伝記
A deeply personal selector - with radars for the wacky, the moody and the lowercase - mi-el’s style is a deft balancing act, from sung soundscapes and explorations of her heritage to contemporary bass, electro, and vanguard electronics.

Those who’ve caught her live will know the former MOT booker and now NTS resident is apt to blur the thinning line between selector and sound artist, having torn up countless great nights, venues and festivals in just a few years: dare we say Panorama Bar, Field Maneuvers, Boiler Room, De School, Big Dyke Energy and FOLD. It’s folk wisdom, almost a given at this point, that mi-el is killing it. 


_thought process // 思考プロセス
“I wanted to record something that sounded like how I’ve been feeling these past few months. Something slow and dark and deep and brooding.” 
					

_upcoming // 来たる
24.02.02 |: Wharf Chambers, Leeds
24.02.09 |: Peckham Audio, London
24.02.16 |: Josey Rebelle & mi-el, Ormisde Projects, London 
24.03.01 |: Hoe__mies 4 Palestine V/A Compilation
24.03.08 |: Dr Duplate Tour, Studio 9294, London 
24.07.>> |: B.A.D Synergy 2						
					

_link // 接続
>[ https://soundcloud.com/miellllllll ]<


_tracklist // トラックリスト
Benzo - Kumkanikazi 
Simo Cell - FARTS
Mia Koden - 10easy
Equiknoxx - Thingamajigama ft. RTKal & Rege SO$A
The Infiltrator - UR on MIR
JK FLESH - Nothing Is Free 
Salomon Faye & 22 - NOT HERE
Color Plus - Eat It
badsista - BALL NO LUAR ROCK BAR
TAH - FRONTIN
Krotone - Mash Down
Elpac - Hard Body
Nahash - Illuminato
Klein - DJ drop
Slikback - RUKIA
Cocktail Party Effect - Grims8
Air Max ’97 - Testrip
Mod-R - No Love (Jungilisation)
700 BLISS - Nothing To Declare

DUSK295 By mi-el

_selector(s) // セレクタ
>[ Olgica & Milès ]<

_bio // 伝記									
Originally from Serbia, Graz based dj and performer Olgica is one of the outstanding female djs when it comes to the underground music scene in Austria.
 UK, left field bass, dub, broken techno, experimental downtempo and dizzyng halftime tunes are attributes of her sets.
Olgica is also running her own event series in Graz and is part of disko404 crew and Interlude co-founder.										
Milès Borghese is a DJ, producer, and composer. He is currently studying computer music and soundart at the Institute for Electronic Music & Acoustics in Graz. He has been actively involved in the music and club scene for several years. His work primarily focuses on electronic music in the club context, as well as algorithmic and electroacoustic composition and its intersections.

_thought process // 思考プロセス
“a careful mixture of sophisticated and gloomy patterns floating into the hopezone.“

_upcoming // 来たる


_link // 接続
>[ https://soundcloud.com/olgica-peri & https://soundcloud.com/miles-borghese  ]<

_tracklist // トラックリスト				
Significant Other - Oblivion					
Emesh - Blow
OKEG-Reef1&Reef2
Voal - Carpet Crawler
Rimbaud - Indra
Sindh - Nun Kun
Bas Dobbelaer - Diversion
Launaea - Inírida
Forest Drive West - Phase Shift
Iro Aka - Ecozone
Luigi Tozzi - Narcoleptic
Terrain - Vintage
Kamoun - Naja
Forest Drive West - Static
XMXMXM- Pojoda (unreleased)
Lunar Convoy - Dee's Glyph
Dayzero - A Pure
Morphing Territories - Black Pearls
Strange Contents - Ad Punks
Sub Harmonix - Komplex
Liam Robertson - Wrestling Halfbeak Fighting Taxa

DUSK297 By Olgica & Milès

_selector(s) // セレクタ
>[ Mauoq ]<

_bio // 伝記
Mauoq (born Mauro Campana) is a London based DJ/Producer originally from Rome, Italy.After a few years spent in the early 90s playing italo-house and techno at student parties in Italy, he fell in love with the bass-rich breakbeat sound coming from the UK in the middle of the decade. Since then he has always pushed the deepest and grooviest side of the Drum’n’Bass spectrum and at the beginning of the new millennium he moved to London.Exposed to Dubstep a few years later, its dub-tinged sounds definitely caught his attention and redefined his dnb taste too, eventually leading to his bi-monthly podcast series (Mauoq DNBPodcast) aimed at showcasing the most recent and interesting evolutions of this bass-driven electronic music.

In terms of productions, he has been playing with basic music softwares since the late nineties but only took it seriously about ten years later and had his first release in 2011. Since then his most notable releases have been a single on Loxy’s Cylon Recordings’ sister label CX Digital (2013), a collaboration EP with Kolectiv and Dexta on DispatchRecordings (2014) and two solo EPs on Diffrent Music (2017-2019) as well as various releases on his own label Mauoq Music since the re-launch in 2015

_thought process // 思考プロセス
"thought process behind the mix was keeping sort of in line with the vibe of the series and try showcase some old and new catalogue people might have missed"

_upcoming // 来たる

_link // 接続
>[ https://soundcloud.com/mauoq ]<

_tracklist // トラックリスト
??? - ??? 
Fetus x Itti - Kyara [Onset Audio] 
??? - ???
??? - ??? 
Mauoq - Pace Of Bass [Mauoq Music]
Kolectiv & Mauoq - Data Vibe [Rebel Music] 
Shiken Hanzo - Cloud Of Sparrows [Samurai Music] 
Mauoq & Arkoze - Murmurer [Mauoq] 
The Egg - Planetary System [Syhda Music]
Mauoq & Bruno Sanchez - Baraonda [Paradise Lost Recordings]
Homemade Weapons - Omen [Samurai] 
Mauoq - It All Depends [Squares Music] 
Dreadmaul & Ahmad - Levitation [Paradise Lost]  
??? - ??? 
Mauoq - Scardub [Mauoq]
Javano - Warren [Peer Pressure Records]
DLR - Intermix [Dispatch Recordings]
??? - ??? 
Ewol - Hesitate (Survey Remix) [Flexout Audio]
Mauoq & I Wannabe - Bitclan [Mauoq]
Skeptical & Alix Perez - Taurus [Exit Records]
Mauoq & Bruno Sanchez - Sufferah [Paradise Lost]
Bungle - Elevate [Prestige Music] 
??? - ???

DUSK296 By Mauoq

_selector[s] // セレクタ
>[ Jaise ]<

_bio // 伝記
Jaise first became acquainted with the sound of drum n bass in the late 90’s, the infamous Torque LP cover art sparking intrigue and creating an instant desire to hear what was in the sleeve. As a 16 year old, the sounds within captured his imagination and this new aural awareness changed the way he saw and felt about music. The precision, feeling and vibe all culminated in an experience that would result in an unquenchable thirst to find more like it. Becoming an avid collector from that point, and having a solid background in traditional music, it was only natural that DJing and production became the next step and until 2006 Jaise immersed himself in the Perth DnB/rave culture, all the while honing his musicianship and technique as a drummer.

At this point, although still having a keen interest in Drum n Bass, Jaise took the direction of playing in various bands which brought vast knowledge and experience including studying composition at the Western Australian Academy of Performing Arts, working in the Australian concert touring industry, travelling Australia and the world as a musician and performing extensively both live and in the studio. It was through these recording sessions with world renowned producers that he developed greater knowledge and understanding of studio techniques.  Despite a shift towards band involvement, his passion for Drum n Bass endured, leading him back to production in 2018. 

Subsequently, he embarked on a prolific journey, releasing singles, collaborations, and EPs across diverse labels, culminating in notable recognition from Drum & Bass Arena and Beatport. His musical evolution included a deliberate stylistic change in 2020/21, focusing on a more musical approach and collaborating with industry stalwarts like Ant TC1 and Goldie. This resulted in multiple EPs, with significant releases on Metalheadz. His rise continued in 2022 with acclaimed EPs on METHXX and Rebel Music, further solidifying his status as a prominent figure in Drum & Bass, punctuated by milestones like hosting the 75th Metalheadz Podcast and achieving chart success on Beatport. Jaise's relentless pursuit of creativity establishes him as a respected artist shaping the future of the genre 

_thought process // 思考プロセス
“The mix is inspired by dark nights walking through the quiet Midland rail warehouses after night shift. My lone footsteps echoing off the buildings”
_upcoming // 来たる
24.03.15 |:  Manikin [Ekou]/Jaise [Metalheadz]
24.04.26 |:  Jaise & Guests
24.06.02 |:  DJ Trace - DSCI4 Australia Tour
24.>>.>> |:  Forthcoming releases on Dispatch, Dispatch Blueprints and Armory.

_link // 接続
>[ https://soundcloud.com/jaise-dnb ]<

_tracklist // トラックリスト
Jaise - Trick Of The Mind [Rebel Music]
Wasteman - Art of Technology (Park Shadow Remix)
Bruises - The Escapist [Lost Recordings]
Friske & Gremlinz - Lotus Blossom [117]
ID - ???
Jaise - Barely Functioning [Metalheadz]
Jaise - Locaste [Dispatch]
Hologroove - Immortality [DSCI4]
Jaise - Soulstice [Rebel Music]
Adred & Kalu - Orb [Metalheadz]
Jaise - Icaros For Rigor Mortis [Metalheadz]
Ant TC1 & Philth & Immerse - Dark 97 [Metalheadz]
Jaise - In Conversation [Metalheadz]
Jaise - Slow Mover [Dispatch]
Hologroove - Armitage [DSCI4]
Fade - Crashing Stones [117]
Gremlinz & Homemade Weapons - Scar [117]
Detboi - Sinai 
Detboi - Real Talk
Jaise - The Client [Metalheadz]
Jaise - Herein Lies A Liar [Dispatch]
Jaise - Take A Closer Look [Metalheadz]
Grym - Angel (Red Army Remix)
Jem One & SR - ???
Future Engineers - Disconnect [Transference]
D-Struct & Kemal - The Bridge 
Descended - Buunshin [Critical]
DJ Trace - Careless 
DJ Trace - Infinity 
DJ Crystl - Kyno

DUSK298 By Jaise

madwoman is the 372nd guest of our original Hate Podcast series.

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_selector(s) // セレクタ
>[ Neska ]<

_bio // 伝記
Neska digs deep to craft sets that enchant and surprise. The Basque-born DJ and producer with roots in classical, jazz and punk music, masterfully blends genres to create captivating musical experiences. Currently based in Amsterdam, the rising Spanish star has held it down at major festivals like Sónar and Primavera Sound, while also holding a residency at Human Club Razzmatazz. Out of the booth, she curates fauna & flora, a cutting-edge multidisciplinary event merging electronic music and art installations.

_thought process // 思考プロセス
“Dub infused diary of laser sounds and wiggly thoughts. Some of these tracks hold a very special meaning to me and have relentlessly accompanied me during the last months. This mix is the purest representation of my sound right now. It has a silver, grey tone to it, just like Amsterdam's sky in winter. Starting with a heartbeat and followed by a breath, it flows into atmospheric dub, house and techno territory, ending on a more abstract note, swinging between half tempo, assonant notes and arrhythmic patterns. It also features tracks by amazing Spanish late 90s artists such as Vanguard and Prozack which I recently discovered and I'm obsessed with.”

_upcoming // 来たる
24.03.02 |:  Dabadaba, San Sebastian
24.03.08 |:  fauna & flora x 4 girls 1 deck, Barcelona (El Pumarejo)
24.03.14 |:  Bar Theo, Amsterdam
24.03.28 |:  Future Intel, The Hague
24.03.29 |:  Radio Radio, Amsterdam 
24.03.30 |:  Kraft und Licht x Future Intel, The Hague (PIP) 

_link // 接続
>[ https://soundcloud.com/youngneska ]<

_tracklist // トラックリスト
Xenia Reaper - Continuation Shape
Special Guest DJ - Panoramic Deep Love Story
Mech - Skipping Ice
Juan Rivas  - En Tu Nuca (Vanguard Remix)
Matt Star - Keep On Groovin
Nathan Kofi - Reyoh
Ebende - Elevate
Motor - Eyeland (Janet)
Command D - Stat Point
Prozack - 2VC
Silvania - Mar Amar (Vanguard Remix)
Styward - Dub Cowboys
Megalon - Warloki
Malin Genie - Verlangen
Kin Teal - Hasonmás
Piezo - oh man, there was a lot of tiny weird animals
Pépe - unreleased
Azari - AQATETRA
Leese - Spin
Donato Dozzy - Messy Kafka World
Aleksi Perälä - FI3AC2410204
upsammy - Patterning
Jonny from Space - Dream Reality
Xenia Reaper - DREH03
Oscar Huang - Temporary's Snooze

DUSK299 By Neska

DifferentSound invites Mareena (Berlin)

The DifferentSound Podcast #278 welcomes Mareena! Trends come and go, but some music is simply timeless. This is where Mareena’s focus as an artist lies. As a resident at Tresor and label owner at Unrush, she continues to leave her unmistakable mark as an artist. As a DJ she is chameleon, carefully stitching together immaculate and immersive sounds that will quickly turn any discerning dance floor into a sweaty rave. Lush ambient sets create a balance within Mareena's musical sphere, and one can immediately sense that she feels at home no matter the setting.  However, her career encompasses much more than just DJing. In the last few years, she has also emerged as an adept producer, with releases on Muzan Editions, Tresor, as well her own label, Unrush. These releases display the refinement of her production skills, where her dedication to modular synthesis has transpired into a palpable passion for discovering new sonic pathways. Unrush has grown too. With over 60 mixes and 4 compilations released to date, the series has expanded to include a broad family of artists and shows no signs of slowing down. All of these achievements have established Mareena as a powerful artistic and curatorial voice within the underground electronic music scene.

SC:@mareenaofficial/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/mareena_bln/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/mareena_sonderbar/

DifferentSound invites Mareena / Podcast #278

DifferentSound invites Steve Rachmad (Amsterdam)

This mix was recorded live at Further @ Radion, Amsterdam, August 26th 2023

The DifferentSound Podcast #310 welcomes Steve Rachmad! We dive deep into the world of Steve Rachmad, an artist whose mastery of drum machines and synthesizers is nothing short of extraordinary. For nearly three decades, Steve has woven his unique talent into every beat and melody, establishing himself as a cornerstone in techno and house music. While the details of his releases and performances are extensive, the true essence of Steve's artistry lies in his unparalleled connection to his gear—his "musical telepathy" with machines like the Roland, Moog, and Linn. With a knack for constantly reinventing himself and blending past inspirations with contemporary sounds, Steve's work resonates across generations. Instead of listing accolades and achievements, we invite you to experience his music firsthand and discover why Steve Rachmad remains a timeless force in electronic music.

Ph: Sven Scholten

SC:@steverachmad/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/steve_rachmad_sterac/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/steverachmadofficial/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/steverachmad/

DifferentSound invites Steve Rachmad / Podcast #310

We’re thrilled to welcome @valentina-spirito, an Argentinian DJ and producer, for our latest podcast. The Founder of 999 Ciclo and N4IN9N4IN, she brings her deep connection to electronic music and her love for creating unique experiences to every set. During sets she has a dynamic approach. She loves to go with the flow, ensuring every performance is unique and fun.

Valentina’s message to the underground scene? It’s all about collaboration and authenticity, staying true to what you love and helping the scene and each other grow.

SYNOID Podcast 158 || VALENTINA SPIRITO

For the 159th edition of the SYNOID Podcasts, @raeldj brings a set full of deep, sexy basslines and upbeat, feel-good grooves in preparation for his appearance at our SYNOID Weekender – an irresistible vibe that keeps the energy high and the dancefloor moving.

"If I can have people dancing with a little bit of attitude and a lot of fun, then I know I’ve done my job."

A true raver at heart, Raël finds Berlin’s unique atmosphere of freedom and musical depth inspiring. With a crowd that’s deeply connected to the music, every set in Berlin feels like a shared experience.

Raël’s sets are a reflection of this dynamic energy, blending technical skill with emotional depth to create something unforgettable.

SYNOID Podcast 159 || RAËL

For the 160th edition of the SYNOID Podcast, @inverruf delivers a set that perfectly reflects the intensity and raw energy that defines his sound. 

Mixing emotional depth with energetic tracks, In Verruf’s music interacts deeply with his fans, often providing a healing escape during their difficult times. “I love very emotional tracks that trigger strong feelings in the listener,” he explains. “At the same time, a set should have very energetic tracks that provide a contrast to the emotional part.”

In Verruf’s sets are also defined by the variety of creating unexpected moments that keep the tension . This “.. is a key for me. I love adding twists and turns that surprise the crowd. As a raver, those moments were always the most unforgettable.”

For his podcast, In Verruf curated a selection of tracks that are highly attractive, from club bangers over streaming pleasers, giving a chance to relive the energy of his performances—just in time for his upcoming appearance at the SYNOID Weekender.

SYNOID Podcast 160 || IN VERRUF

For the 161st edition of the SYNOID Podcast, @hybral takes us back to our last Weekeder in October through layered and evolving soundscapes in their opening set. Hybral begins with deep, rolling sub-frequencies and adds textured percussion and dystopian atmospheres, creating intricate details that unfold over time. "For me, it’s all about the progression—the journey of crafting a mood and setting the tone for the night."

This set reflects Hybral’s love for opening sets, where the gradual progression from ambient, slower raw techno, and broken beats builds toward the intense energy of industrial sounds. The focus is on tension—not as simple build-and-release, but as an unrelenting, hypnotic rise that plays with the audience’s expectations. „I enjoy playing with the audience’s expectation of release, withholding it while the intensity continues to rise. It creates an obsessive and controlling energy, a subtle power play between the DJ and the audience. "

Enjoy the memories of our last weekender with Hybral’s dark, textured soundscapes and let the shifting nuances guide you through this deeply atmospheric set.

SYNOID Podcast 161 || HYBRAL (weekender recording)

SYNOID PODCAST 162 || AFRA

For the 162nd edition of the SYNOID Podcast, @aframusic presents a carefully curated all-vinyl set that embodies her love for storytelling through music. "I am passionate about creating a diverse and dynamic set—I don’t like to stick to just one style of music. For me, it’s all about storytelling through the music I select and play. Each set has a clear beginning, a journey to work toward, and a meaningful end." Her raw, gritty approach to mixing vinyl adds character and authenticity to the experience.

Preparing for this set, Afra focused on the context and energy of the moment. "Playing exclusively with vinyl means I need to plan carefully what I want to bring and play. For me, preparation is all about understanding the context—the venue, the size of the room, the DJs playing before or after me, and even the mood I’m in. I try to keep all of these elements in mind as I put together a set." This time, she’s bringing a mix of newer releases and timeless classics that capture the essence of raw, gritty techno. "My track selection is intended to create a shared journey, where the music becomes a catalyst for connection, freedom, and a deeper immersion into the energy of the dancefloor."




SYNOID Podcast 162 || AFRA

Kaleidoscopic psychedelia from one of Australia's finest.

While it might feel early to call bets on DJs of the decade, Kia Sydney, best known as Kia, is undoubtedly one of them. The Animalia founder began in Naarm's (Melbourne) underground scene in the mid-2010s, crediting a trip to the influential deep techno Japanese festival, Labyrinth, as the inspiration behind her sound.

Deep techno might not cut it as a descriptor for Sydney's sound, though. Hypnotic ribbons of steely techno mix with atmospherics and nimble grooves, drawing from IDM, dub and tech house, sharing as much with DJ Nobu and Donato Dozzy (try to find the track that overlaps with Dozzy's own RA Podcast) as well as modern practitioners like Priori and Beatrice M.

This distinctly Australian scuttling psychedelia has made Kia one of the most sought-after underground DJs globally. Her brainchild, Animalia, showcases a plurality of sounds and scenes, serving as living proof of the fruitful shift of the 2020s: less serious, perhaps, but with a sense of open-minded worldliness that offers a far more promising vision of what dance music can be and achieve.

Sydney's rare talent lies in forging connections, bringing people, sounds and ideas together with a distinct playfulness. Her RA Podcast showcases this alchemy in abundance, weaving classics like Monolake and Enya with peers such as OK EG, Cousin and Command D.

As she told us in her 2023 Breaking Through profile, "people tell me I have quite a distinctive sound but I can't tell so much because I hear so many different versions of it." RA.973 serves as confirmation that Kia's style is, to say the least, the mark of a generational talent.
 
@kia-sydney @animalia-label  @cirruslabel

Read more at ra.co/podcast/973

RA.973 Kia

Regis and Function's first mix in over 10 years is a unique paean to Silent Servant, heavy on unreleased material.

When it came time for RA to compile our Albums of the 2010s, one record with a tauntingly limited availability of 500 copies was never in doubt: Sandwell District's era-defining 'Feed-Forward'. Encompassing Karl O'Connor (Regis), Peter Sutton (Female), David Sumner (Function) and Juan Mendez (Silent Servant), Sandwell District had the underground in a vice grip for over a decade.

The collective imploded in 2013, with Sumner and O'Connor's relationship appearing beyond repair. And yet, an unlikely second phase is here, featuring imminent comeback LP 'End Beginnings' and their return to the RA Podcast after 16 years. In 2023, the trio of Function, Regis and Silent Servant had been performing and laying down new material before the latter's shock death last January. It's in the shadow of loss that this unique mix was forged.

Founded in 2002 as a spiritual sister to seminal Downwards, Sandwell truly began to hit its straps in the late '00s, as shadow-stalking cuts sliced through clubland orthodoxy like a switchblade. In parallel, the label's artwork—a noir recombination of Burroughs cut-ups, DIY zines and arthouse amour that Silent Servant made his own—helped fortify a movement which placed an aesthetic premium on grit, grain and sadism.

By the early 2010s, this fixation on the dark arts had utterly permeated the mood inside techno's masonic temples. Labels like Blackest Ever Black, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Avian and Modern Love were in their pomp, razorwire legends like Severed Heads and Chris & Cosey benefited from second winds, and it was briefly a jailable offence to not have a press photo in black and white. 'Feed-Forward' was the exceptional coronating statement.

RA.978 features a stack of unheard recordings from each of the trio, as well as close allies Stefanie Parnow and Tropic of Cancer, while also gathering many of Silent Servant's all-time favourite songs, including Psychic TV, Grace Jones and Galaxie 500. It's a strikingly vulnerable listen, one without many parallels on the Podcast. We're glad to run it. – Gabriel Szatan

Read more and find the tracklist here: ra.co/podcast/978
Read our new feature with Sandwell District here: https://ra.co/features/4426

RA.978 Sandwell District

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions ( March 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

SHED is the 434th guest of our original Hate Podcast series.

René Pawlowitz is a man of many aliases—SHED, Head High, Hoover, WK7, and Evil Fred—each representing a different facet of his wide-ranging musical identity. With a career rooted deeply in Berlin’s underground scene

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Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions ( April 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

Now based in Berlin, the Italian-born artist has built a reputation for hypnotic, high-intensity sets that balance emotional depth with raw power. As head of the K S R imprint and a regular presence in the European club circuit, Kaiser channels his passion for techno into a sound that’s both precise and profoundly physical.

Tune in and follow the signal, intensity awaits.

PoleGroup Radio - Kaiser 21.05.2025

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (May 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

A new studio set from one of the foundational icons of drum & bass.

Few names in drum & bass carry as much history as Peshay. Paul Pesce came up in the crucible of early rave and left fingerprints on labels like Mo' Wax, Good Looking and, most obviously, Metalheadz. By the time drum & bass was surging in the mid-'90s, he was bolted as one of the scene's most distinctive voices. 

Where others were pushing clinical austerity or waves of dark pressure, Pesce's ear drew him to featherlight, jazzy chords instead. The atmospheric drum & bass movement—or intelligent, as it's sometimes known today—cohered in his hands with timeless staples like "The Piano Tune" and "Miles From Home."

To a contemporary generation, he may now be best known for Studio Set, which caught alight as a prime slice of algorithm fodder on YouTube in the late 2010s, racking up millions of plays. Alongside Bailey’s Intelligent Drum & Bass, the mix has taken on a second life as a seminal document of a genre in flux. All of which made its removal from the internet, based around a spurious copyright strike, a hot concern.

Although a little tad reserved than some of the scene's most dominant names, Pesce has remained a loyal custodian and historian of the sound. While Studio Set was down, we offered him a crack at making something fresh, and though it's thankfully back up, the Kafkian nightmare galvanised his commitment to preserve recorded history.

Known as a DJ for his dynamic way with a groove, extended blends have long been Pesce's signature. You’ll hear plenty of those on his RA Podcast, as golden-age rollers and contemporary vocal cuts push in and out for up to four minutes, painting a portrait of the genre’s vitality from someone who helped define its terms. True to form, RA.993 carries the touch of a jazz conductor and the assured cool of a veteran who's been deep in the culture for over 30 years.

@peshay-official

Find the interview and tracklist at ra.co/podcast/993

RA.993 Peshay

Known for creating sonic spaces where rhythm meets emotion, Isabel Soto brings a mix that feels both intimate and expansive. Her selections unfold gradually —percussive, textural, and deeply immersive— guiding the listener through a world that’s as physical as it is introspective.

Step inside her sound 📡

PoleGroup Radio - Isabel Soto 18.06.2025

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (June 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

"Blending various shades of house and techno to create a consistent, groovy, and vibey flow throughout". 

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These past years Lucky Done Gone has been steadily paving his path towards being a
permanent fixture in the dj-scene. His contagious and energy driven sets, friendly vibe
and connecting powers have not been going unnoticed, even far beyond the Dutch
borders. Besides show-packed weekends in The Netherlands, Lucky played France,
Germany, Lithuania and he also did an Asia-tour last year.

With a unique blend of energy, passion, and technical skill, Lucky Done Gone consistently captivates his audience. His sets are a mixture of eternal sounds: house, 90’s techno, 00’s trance, Leftfield and anything fresh for the dancefloor he just dug up. Bringing the crowds modest vibes, but also the more emotional side of things. Ever since his first introduction to the audience, the special connection between the crowd and Lucky Done Gone has only grown stronger.

As a producer Lucky Done Gone has worked hard on his own music these past years. This has led to releases on DGTL Records in '22 and '24, his Brainwave EP on Paradiso Vinyl Club (2023), a remix for Jungle By Night ft. Merol (2025) and a remix for Brass Rave Unit (2024). With more releases in the planning, this part of Lucky’s path is set to see more highlights in the future.

The years 2024 and 2025 have been a special period so far. Touring Asia, followed by a tour around the Netherlands with TLM (Tjade, Lucky Done Gone, Moody Mehran) that visited renowned concert halls like Paradiso and 013, and sold-out faster than they would have ever dreamed of. The rest of the year was looking bright too, with a summer filled with festivals like Awakenings, Into The Woods, The Crave, Ohm, Down the Rabbit Hole, Orbit Festival, ZeeZout Festival, and, last but not least, the Bravo tent at Lowlands.

In 2022 Lucky Done Gone set-up his own platform ‘Modus’ at club Parallel on the north side of Amsterdam. It’s here that he can connect people and show his diverse musical taste in multiple ways, which goes far beyond ‘just’ house and techno. Looks like you don’t have to try hard to see or hear Lucky Done Gone, as he will be around almost everywhere this coming year.

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Awakenings Podcast S357 - Lucky Done Gone

Raised in Bristol, JackWallis earliest musical influences were shaped by
dubstep, punk, and UK techno, shown by his early releases on Darwin's label SPE:C.

Following his move to Berlin in 2017, he and The Lady Machine established Unterwegs,
an imprint to release music from like minded talents, including Decka's
pressurised, raw, and driving techno productions.

Since then, he has released on top-tier labels such as KEY Vinyl, AMTK+, TarHallow
and Reclaim Your City.

Pushing the boundaries of modern-day techno, the quality of his music is consistently
recognised with multiples old-out releases and a growing portfolio of remix
commissions for esteemed artists such as Dubfire. 

He now runs a second label with artist Roseen- Frameworks- where the duo released their debut album "Imaginary Places" in 2023.

His fervent love for analog in the studio translates behind decks. DJ'ing only with
vinyl since the beginning of his career, Decka’s sets not only highlight his clear-cut
technique but a refilled with moments of suspense and tension amidst high-octane
energy, drawing on his extensive knowledge of techno, never limiting him self to just one style.

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#SlamRadio - 652 - Decka

Born and raised in the industrial suburbs of Turin, Stenny earned recognition in the last decade as both an accomplished producer and DJ. Exploring club culture and sound art, his journey has been one of constant research and reinvention, avoiding trends and the demands of contemporary music consumption while embracing the slower and more deliberate nature of his craft. 

Stenny’s work traverses the full electronic music landscape. Whether embracing new narrative structures and compositional experiments or consolidating the immediacy of a dancefloor-oriented project, each release marks a point of departure. Familiar yet constantly shifting, his sonic language remains identifiable within the experimental techno spectrum but expands beyond genre boundaries. 

Currently based in Munich, Stenny is an Ilian Tape affiliate and a Blitz Club resident. His artistic expression consists mostly of DJ sets and live performances. Fearless in his approach, he ventures through his broad range of musical influences with spontaneity and control, committed to creating an ever-unique and immersive experience. 

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#SlamRadio - 653 - Stenny

An affection to vinyl at an early stage is most probably the best precondition to become somebody finally ending up playing those vinyls for people. Somebody with a musical background. Somebody picking the right record at the right time. Somebody serving and educating people at the same time. Somebody being called a DJ. 

This fascination for records, starting in the mid 80's as a collector, and later on in the early 90's as a DJ still is burns with Alex from deep inside. After years of touring th world, from Europe to Australia, Asia to America and back and all over again, and playing at countless clubs and festivals with a complex, digital setup, Alex decided to return to vinyl as a statement and confession to the basic art of Djing. Why? Because he can. And because of the fact that it`s the music that counts. It has to be seleced by the DJ, carefully curated and played on spot. It`s the music which has the impact on the visitors of the club or festival so that their reaction scales the intensity of this particular experience. It ́s the music which is the key element for a good performace and which has to be supported by a good, powerful soundsystem, a fitting surrounding and the technical way it is.

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#SlamRadio - 654 - Alex Bau

Known for sculpting shadowy and immersive soundscapes, Ana brings a set that leans into the experimental edge of techno: rich in contrast, tension and atmosphere. Pulsing textures, unpredictable layers, and a hypnotic undercurrent shape this mix into something that feels both precise and deeply instinctive.

PoleGroup Radio - Ana Rs 16.07.2025

"Wormhole psychedelia for the dance floor".

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San Francisco raised, Berlin-based artist Chloe Lula is a resident DJ and releasing artist at Tresor. She's played at Berghain, Boiler Room, Movement Detroit, and countless clubs, festivals and parties across Asia, Europe, and, North and South America, becoming known for sets that dig deep into the niche recesses of rolling psychedelic techno. She has released on Tresor Records, Blueprint, and Falling Ethics, and will release an LP on MORD in November 2025. 

In addition to her career as a DJ and producer, Chloe is a classically trained cellist, and uses her instrument to record deconstructed tones and timbres that form the textural and atmospheric character of her releases for the dance floor. She is also a composer and released her debut instrumental full-length on James Ginzburg’s Subtext label late last year. 

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Awakenings Podcast S358 - Chloe Lula

Drawing from a place of emotion, APRS delves into the rugged and radiant ends of electronic music, culminating in a powerful signature dotted with elegant motifs. With over ten years of experience producing music, the Berlin-based artist has formed a versatile blueprint that sprawls across deep and driving techno, emotive breaks and ethereal ambiences.
 
In the spring of 2024, Spanish label Sungate released APRS' debut EP, followed by a second EP on ARTS in early 2025. APRS' sound blends rich techno rhythms with balmy ambient notes, deep and warm basslines, and airy dub-infused melodies and textures, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
 
As a vinyl enthusiast, APRS curates his sets with meticulous selection and graceful flow, blending energetic techno beats with atmospheric elements. His approach invites subtle exploration and experimentation, resulting in cohesive journeys that integrate intense, visceral expression. He has soundtracked renowned venues in Berlin including a recent appearance at Tresor, as well as clubs and festivals in Europe.
 
Collaboration is also integral to his creative process, fostering sound research and enabling the discovery of new areas in electronic music. Working closely with harpist Tancrède, the pair produce live sets in smooth tandem, where the latter weaves the enchanting strings of the electric harp with APRS' machinery.
 
In 2022, APRS co-founded with Serenus the event series Lowpass, centred on the essence of electronic music and committed to diversity, self-expression, and artistic innovation. Lowpass invites established and local artists to perform in various venues across Berlin. In addition to curating the line-ups, APRS often warms up or closes on the night, adapting to transient and packed dancefloors, respectively.
 
Led by an unrushed, explorative approach in the studio, APRS merges emotional vulnerability with maturely crafted sonics, tracing an arc between soothing and searing sounds all the way through.

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#SlamRadio - 655 - APRS

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999999999 - Awakenings Festival 2025

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TRACKLIST:
Cara Elizabeth - Ay Mami (Radio Mix)
KTK  - IKARUS RYSING (Unreleased)
Dj Buona Sara - Spicy Bamba
Hot News - Wazo Picante (LVGŌ Remix) 
KTK – THE MOONRYSE (Unreleased)
SUMIA – Call Me Baby (Unreleased)
SUMIA – HARD DANCE (Unreleased)
HURTS & JOKESONYOU - Work 4 Me (Unreleased)
Triple Six Mafia - Nine To Yo Dome (Dice Edit)
Moxia – Disco Donut (Unreleased)
CHOPSTICK420, never AWAKE - Threesome Collab 
BOUNCE MC X DJ CARDIOSESSION - THEY DONT KNOW WHATS UP (Unreleased)
MC Kaique da VP - Taka a xereca pra mim (LVGŌ Edit)
SUMIA – NOT YOUR GIRL (Unreleased)
Mika Heggemann & DJ Guestlist - I Keep Going Till My Speaker Xplodes (Unreleased)
Armin Hermann,DJ Caline - The Hoover (Unreleased)
The Muffin Man - ACTING UP
LVGŌ - Enjoy Your Youth
PTK & Morelia - 2NITE (Unreleased)
DR. GRECO, SUMIA – CRUSH (Unreleased)
SUMIA – We’re Lost Forever (Unreleased)
DJ GUESTLIST - HERE 4 U (Unreleased)

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Awakenings Podcast S359 - SUMIA

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (July 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

Elisa Batti is an Italian-born multidisciplinary artist, DJ, producer, sound designer, and co‑founder of the Amsterdam-based techno label Immaterial.Archives. Based in Amsterdam and a resident of the Ypnotika collective, her creative practice spans electronic music, contemporary art, performance, and technology. Elisa’s activity branches across a wide spectrum of projects, all unified by one continuous thread: a deep commitment to electronic music. Her work often explores the boundaries of contemporary sound, blending it with other disciplines to create immersive, multidimensional experiences. Her sound design and tech-driven compositions have been featured at renowned venues and festivals worldwide, including Palais de Tokyo (Paris), Taiwan National Theater, Ballet National de Marseille, Kinetica Museum (London), Elbphilharmonie (Hamburg), ZKM (Karlsruhe), and Fusion Festival, among others. Elisa Batti has released her music on various electronic and techno labels such as Semantica,Qilla Records, Balans Records, NYXII, Diffuse Reality, Observant, and others.  As a DJ, Elisa Batti delivers sets that range from hypnotic and deep techno to driving, high-energy soundscapes. Whether performing live or curating mixes, she guides listeners through enchanting sonic journeys, infusing every set with her distinct artistic identity and emotional depth. For Elisa, music is art, music is culture, and this is at the foundation of her love for techno.

@elisa-batti


DifferentSound invites Elisa Batti / Podcast #341

FJAAK - Awakenings Festival 2025

A hypnotic, dystopian journey into the future of techno.

Translate delivers a set deeply rooted in the genre’s classics while pushing into pure underground territory. Skillfully mixed and charged with tension, his contribution to PoleGroup Radio is as dark as it is magnetic.

@etalsnart

PoleGroup Radio - Translate 27.08.2025

Phil Berg has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative producers in the contemporary techno scene. With a discography that spans some of the genre's most respected labels, his work is a testament to his refined sound and creative depth. Phil's vinyl EPs on SK_eleven and Phorum showcasing his ability to craft intricate, powerful techno as puristic as it gets. Additionally, his singles released on prominent imprints such as HAYES and Frenzy reflect his dynamic range and commitment to pushing boundaries within techno. Each release is a carefully constructed journey, balancing raw energy with hypnotic complexity.

As a resident DJ for the renowned collective Vault Sessions, Phil Berg's sets are a timeless, hypnotic, and driving techno experience throughout. His unique ability to seamlessly blend deep, atmospheric grooves with relentless rhythms has earned him a dedicated following across the globe. He has performed in some of the world’s most iconic clubs, including Bassiani, Basement New York, Tresor, RSO, Radion and BRET. Beyond these renowned venues, Phil’s relentless touring schedule takes him to numerous clubs across Europe on a weekly basis, where he continues to captivate audiences with his immersive performances.

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#SlamRadio - 661 - Phil Berg

The German minimal DJ returns to the spotlight with two hours of artfully subtle house and techno.

There's an old German proverb that goes "Der stete Tropfen höhlt den Stein." Literally, it means a constant dripping wears away the stone, but the point isn't about force but patience: slow, steady repetition can leave the deepest mark. It's an apt metaphor for the career of Kosta Athanassiadis, better known as XDB.

Active since the early '90s, first as a DJ and then producer by the decade's end, Athanassiadis has built a career less on hype than persistence. His catalogue spans labels like Dial, Metrolux and Echocord, alongside a steady trickle of EPs and remixes that have quietly cemented his reputation as one of minimal house and techno's undersung heroes.

That patience carries into his sound and production ethos. Where many of his peers embraced software upgrades and new workflows, Athanassiadis has long stuck to Cubase, a handful of trusty instruments and 30-year-old speakers he claims to have run "hundreds of thousands of tunes" through. He also still prefers to use inexpensive, straightforward gear—what matters, he insists, is not the tools but the feel. The result is a sound that’s stripped back, direct and enduring.

Lately, Athanassiadis has found himself back in focus. With minimal enjoying fresh attention, his calendar has filled, and with it a run of back-to-back sets—most often alongside PLO Man, a regular sparring partner this year. True to form, though, you won't find that his style has changed much. Over 30 years after his first gig, you can rest assured you'll still find him playing with patience, carving out long arcs rather than sharp peaks.

His RA Mix captures him in a reflective mood. Running just over two hours, RA.1003 is a hushed yet absorbing affair, moving seamlessly from the delicate atmospherics of Valentino Mora and Caldera to the machine funk of Robert Hood, Solid Gold Playaz and Marcellus Pittman. There are left turns folded into XDB's patient narrative arc, too: John Carpenter's brooding scores here, DJ Sprinkles' melancholic work with Will Long on "Acid Trax N (Acid Dog)" there.

It's the sound of a DJ who has been quietly chiseling away for three decades, and who understands the value of persistence as much as restraint.

@xdb

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RA.1003 XDB

Olivia Mendez is the 453rd guest of our original HATE Podcast series.

Olivia Mendez is a French DJ and producer based in Berlin, and the owner of the label Dust In Grooves. Deeply rooted in the queer underground, she is also an activist and community builder, creating safer and more inclusive spaces through projects such as her collective KONVENT, as well as the sub-label DIG Curated, which she runs together with Chami.

This vinyl-only mix takes you on a smooth, progressive journey where every track connects with precision and purpose. Groovy, sharp, and full of dynamic energy, it builds layer by layer, balancing intensity with uplifting freshness. Through fluid rhythms and subtle shifts in atmosphere, Olivia Mendez creates a flow of tension and release that feels both hypnotic and introspective. The result is a narrative that works on both body and mind, pulling you in from the very first beat and keeping you locked into its rhythm until the end.

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Function & Nastia Reigel are the 454th guests of our original Hate Podcast series.

Function and Nastia Reigel join forces for a special podcast, woven with their shared love for hypnotic techno and early ’90s trance – a timeless influence that continues to shape their vision today. The mix features cuts from upcoming Infrastructure New York releases, including Nastia Reigel’s album Identity and new music from Troy, and also unveils Function & Reigel’s collab works, giving listeners a first glimpse of their joint explorations.

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Function & Nastia Reigel — HATE Podcast 454

P.E.A.R.L. delivers a rolling, floor-focused techno session that is solid, raw and uncompromising. True to his style, the mix avoids spectacle and instead builds powerful moments with precision and intent, balancing tension and release through a deeply personal approach. It’s a snapshot of his artistry: unpretentious, deliberate, and fully committed to the culture of techno.

PoleGroup Radio - P.E.A.R.L. 18.09.2025

Augusto, known as Rorschack, was born in Taranto in 1985 into a family of musicians. Mastering keyboards and drums from an early age, he transitioned to DJing, refining his skills in Rome and Florence before joining the Timeless crew in 2013, as well as Subwoofer and LGBTQI parties. His eclectic style blends electronic, techno, fast future-techno, and psytrance, earning him performances at prestigious venues like FOLD London, Tresor, and Gare Porto. In 2015, he co-founded Closer Milano, reshaping the global techno scene. His performance at HÖR Berlin in 2022 marked a turning point in his career, followed by a standout set at Stone Techno Festival 2025, which brought him further international attention. With recent appearances at Closer parties alongside Bassiani, Tresor, Vault Sessions, Hayes and Meat Free Manchester, and releases on labels like Oecus, Out of Place, BCCO and Eram Records among others, Rorschack continues to inspire with his innovative productions and deep commitment to the craft.

@rorsch-ack_closer

DifferentSound invites Rorschack / Podcast #347

BLOCAUS PODCAST 25 | UNBALANCE

Welcome to the 25th session of Blocaus podcast. 
We receive as guest : Unbalance.

Unbalance debuted in 2008 as a DJ and producer. The in Russia residing dj is influenced by the Berlin and British techno scene. During his dj’ing and producing he began to experiment with his own sound. It took him 2 years to discover his own original style, combining the emotional and simultaneously technological vibe of the deep underground techno into his own style and tracks. In his DJ/Live sets Unbalance always stays loyal to his deep and pulsating sound, plunging into a hypnotic dance-floor euphoria. Enjoy! 

Tracklist : 
Sector Y - Germs
Architectural - Strain Tensor
JP Enfant - Sirens
I/Y - Bellwether
Teersom - Where's the Sun Pt. 2
Planetary Assault Systems - Pull
Roberto Clementi - Thousands
Nik Feral - Shattered through the bones of an Englishman
Volte-Face - Shirime
Shlomo - Vertigo
Par Grindvik - Headland
Conrad Van Orton & VSK - DP
Marco Effe - Unmanned Mission (Dustin Zahn Remix)
BNJMN - Droid (Inland Remix)
Joaquin Ruiz - Rhythm Soul
Tessela - Rub
Nima Khak - All Ways
Subdo - Alegra
Shlomo - Burned Hand (Emmanuel Remix)
Function - Colwyn Bay
Answer Code Request - Meta

Unbalance - Web Links
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https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/unbalance
https://www.facebook.com/unbalancetechno

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BLOCAUS PODCAST 25 | UNBALANCE

BLOCAUS PODCAST 31 | THOMAS HESSLER

Welcome to the 31th session of Blocaus podcast. 
We receive as guest : Thomas Hessler

Thomas Hessler is part of a promising new generation of Techno producers & DJs. Born and raised in East Germany, Hessler‘s inspirations are deeply rooted in his former home city of Berlin. Growing up during the time of the wall‘s fall and the resulting changes for Germany itself, his approach to production intends to reflect feelings of change. Within a short time Hessler‘s DJ sets have already made their mark at Berghain and various venues all over Europe. Returning again to the theme of surprise, he keeps dancers on their toes, leading them through atmospheric and intense journeys of techno and its history. Since his first record in 2012, Hessler has worked tirelessly to develop his craft and prove what he stands for as an artist. His dark, driven techno and deep, atmospheric electronica, informed by classic Detroit and Berlin sounds yet also exploring more experimental boundaries. His debut on Marcel Fengler’s IMF was the logical next step and his Perception EP gained deserved recognition from a wealth of contemporary DJs, while his contribution to IMF 004‘s various artists EP won praise from Resident Advisor as a ‚psychedelically epic‘ strain of techno. The way Thomas Hessler comprehends our fast-paced world is nostalgic but still with a glimmer of hope for the future. Always preferring quality over quantity in his productions, patience and perfectionism are two qualities he prizes over all else.

Tracklist:
Mark Henning - Expander Six I Soma Records
Reless - Cycle (Shlomo Remix) I World Talk Records
Patrick Siech - Tessellation I Parabel
Roberto - Square Alley I ARTS
Janice - B2 I Janice
Architectural - Cubismo I Architectural
Unreleased I Blocaus series
Sterac - Repaired I Token
Dettmann & Klock - No One Around I Ostgut Ton
Conforce I P.O.D. / Delsin
Cassegrain I Vultures / Arcing Seas
Octual - Escaping The Gyre I Anagram
Raiz - Cored 3 (Silent Servant Remix)I VRV
Thomas Hessler - Rise I IMF
Amotik - Biis I Amotik
Works Unit - Foundation Two (Dub Edit) I Works Unit
Barker & Baumecker - Encipher & Decipher I Ostgut Ton

Thomas Hessler - Web Links
https://soundcloud.com/thomas-hesslerberlin
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/thomashessler
https://www.facebook.com/ThomasHesslerOfficial

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BLOCAUS PODCAST 31 | THOMAS HESSLER

BLOCAUS PODCAST 38 | UMWELT

Welcome to the 38th session of Blocaus podcast.   
We receive as guest : Umwelt

Musician and activist since the first appearance of underground parties called Raves, Umwelt has never stopped to propagate a fierce, raw and analog sound supported by a voracious passion for electronic music. Founder of Rave Or Die and New Flesh Records imprint, Umwelt counts about forty releases to date, raising him among the most prolific French electronic producers. Long spent outside the radar, this adept of ferocious distortions tinted with sweet melancholy delivered in 2016 his second album, titled “Days Of Dissent” on Boidae. The opus was highly appreciated by the public and acclaimed by Press which considers it as an electro reference. Drawing his path with instinct, the Lyon based artist, a vinyl and analog freak, continues the work of early pioneers by a wild and straight on the dancefloor mode of transport, while progressively leading the listener into dark, melancholic, dancing and mental atmospheres, he alone totally controls the side effects. 

Tracklist:
SEER - Arrogance Into Humility - Machine Jazz
Parallx - Saro Vulfs - RLabel Group
Datasmok - 004 - Mord
Umwelt - Unreleased
Sansibar - Nonstop - FreiTanzPlatten 
De Sluwe Vos - Repave - Patron
RXmode - Decryptor - Bass Agenda
Umwelt - Outside Me - Shipwrec
Sophia Saze - Solace (Umwelt - into reality rmx) - Dusk And Haze
Silicon Scally - Das Hauss - Innerspace
One Day In Metropia - Homeless (Credit 00 Rmx) - Rat Life
Alessandro Adriani - Harvest - Jealous God
Pris - Monument - Semantica
ANFS - Olatatzi - Vanila
Ersatz Olfolks - Plasmatix Chambers - Cheap
Doubledutch - Surface On Fire - Marguerita 
ROD - Nitecollage - Klockworks
Space DJ'z - Side On - Ongaku
Umwelt - Stange Attractor - Falling Ethic
Encephaloid Disturbance - Renegate Ectoplasm - Dance Opera
Adam Beyer - Ignition Key (Speedy J Remix) - True Soul

Umwelt - Web Links
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/umwelt
https://soundcloud.com/umwelt-music

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BLOCAUS PODCAST 38 | UMWELT

BLOCAUS PODCAST 51 | HEADLESS HORSEMAN

Welcome to the 51th session of Blocaus podcast.   
We receive as guest : Headless Horseman

From the shadows to the stage, Headless Horsemans musical efforts are meticulously executed without compromise. The eponymous Headless releases sum up the modus operandi of this artist: dark, raw and rhythmic IDM flavoured Techno. His hardware only live sets at Berghain, Berlin Atonal, Boiler Room and worldwide have showcased the Horseman’s insurmountable skills as a producer and cemented his place in todays techno scene. Enjoy the ride!

Headless Horseman - Web Links
www.facebook.com/HeadlessHorseman1/
www.residentadvisor.net/dj/headlesshorseman
@headlesshorseman-1

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BLOCAUS PODCAST 51 | HEADLESS HORSEMAN

BLOCAUS PODCAST 55 | LUIGI TOZZI

Welcome to the 55th session of Blocaus podcast.   
We receive as guest : Luigi Tozzi

Luigi Tozzi has calmly cemented his position as a leading DJ & producer of the deep techno scene for his distinct brand of techno that merges the sound of hypnotic techno with organic grooves from ambient and dub techno. Raised in Rome, he takes influence from the timeless Italian sound, which he’s further developed with an emotional, swirling, dubby atmosphere. There’s an unmistakable texture to his productions. While prolific, Tozzi has kept his output within a close family of labels. Swedish label Hypnus is key here, having released a large number of the producer’s EPs as well as his acclaimed debut album, Deep Blue: Volume 2. Alongside Hypnus, Tozzi has worked closely with Mental Modern and Outis Music, releasing both solo as well as collaborative work with the label’s founder, Dino Sabatini. Tozzi’s unswerving commitment to his sound, alongside his pensive and considered development as an artist has brought him to where he is today, with a touring schedule that’s taken him to some of the finest clubbing establishments around the world. Within this, he maintains a residency at Khidi, Tbilisi, which in recent years has emerged as one of the best clubbing destinations in Europe and is often coined “the new Berghain”. It’s through this platform that he brings his unique hybrid sound as both a DJ and producer, and can evolve and experiment as an artist. Other notable events that have seen Luigi capture hearts and mind include Parallel festival, Waking Life and Modem. 

Luigi Tozzi - Web Links
https://soundcloud.com/luigitozzi
https://www.residentadvisor.net/dj/luigitozzi
https://www.facebook.com/LuigiTozziMusic

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