005 - JAN GOERTZ

(interview & english version below)
Als fünfte Ausgabe unseres Podcasts präsentieren wir euch Jan Goertz. Jan hat sich in über zehn Jahren einen eigenen detailreichen Sound erarbeitet, der durch eine umfangreiche Collection an Tracks und Tools geprägt ist. Besonders bekannt ist er für sein 4-Deck-Mixing, mit dem er immer wieder die Grenzen des Technischen auslotet. Diese Herangehensweise hat ihn zu einem festen Bestandteil der Techno-Szene gemacht – als DJ, Produzent und als Veranstalter seiner eigenen Partyreihe. 

INTERVIEW
Du hast eine eigene Veranstaltungsreihe namens „Hyperfokus“, wodurch zeichnet sie sich aus?

Die Idee ist ein bisschen mit den gängigen Konventionen zu brechen, wenn es um das Cluberleben geht. Ich möchte gerne, dass Menschen für einen bestimmten Sound und den intimen Vibe, nicht für Headliner, zu uns kommen. Für das Booking liegt der Fokus vor allem auf Inhalt und Authentizität der Künstler*innen. Ein großer Dank an dieser Stelle an Sofi, die mich dabei unterstützt.

Welche Künstler oder Alben haben dich am meisten beeinflusst?

Das ist natürlich immer sehr abhängig von der jeweiligen Lebensphase und über all die Jahre ich hätte ich wohl immer wieder andere Antworten gegeben. Momentan inspirieren mich sehr: Polygonia, Quelza, DVS1, Malin Genie, Casual Treatment. Ein besonderes Album und ein Artist, von dem ich productionwise allgemein viel halte: Stefan Goldmann – Alluvium.

Gibt es ein Projekt oder eine Vision, die du eines Tages unbedingt verwirklichen möchtest?

Das gibt es und das verwirkliche ich auch gerade - seit einiger Zeit arbeite ich schon an einem ganz besonderen Projekt. Mehr kann und will ich zu diesem Zeitpunkt noch nicht verraten.
Und natürlich ist da noch der Traum von einer eigenen Location, das wird irgendwann ganz sicher auch passieren. Ob Club oder Off Location - das wird die Zukunft zeigen.


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(english)

For the fifth edition of our podcast we present you Jan Goertz. Jan has spent over ten years developing his own detailed sound, which is characterised by a vast collection of tracks and tools. He is particularly known for his 4-deck mixing, with which he constantly pushes the boundaries of technology. This approach has made him an integral part of the techno scene - as a DJ, as a producer and as the organiser of his own event series.

INTERVIEW
You have your own event series called "Hyperfokus", what makes it special?

The idea is to break with the usual conventions a little when it comes to the club experience. I would like people to come to us for a certain sound and the intimate vibe, not for headliners. The focus of the booking is primarily on the content and authenticity of the artists. A big thank you at this point to Sofi, who supports me in this.

Which artists or albums have influenced you the most?

That of course always depends on the phase of life and over the years I would probably have given different answers. At the moment I am very inspired by: Polygonia, Quelza, DVS1, Malin Genie, Casual Treatment. A special album and an artist who I generally think highly of in terms of production: Stefan Goldmann – Alluvium.

Is there a project or a vision that you definitely want to realise one day?

There is one and I am currently making it happen - I have been working on a very special project for some time. I cannot and do not want to reveal any more at this point.
And of course there is the dream of having my own location, that will definitely happen at some point. Whether it is a club or off location - only time will tell.

Jan Goertz
https://soundcloud.com/jangoertz
https://www.instagram.com/jan.goertz

Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 005 - Jan Goertz

Hyperfokus @ Neue Welle // 01.03.25

012 - BENABOU

(interview below)
- This set was recorded at Tresor Berlin -
Benabou emerged from Europe’s vinyl labyrinths into the vibrant world of techno. Influenced by labels like Token, Polegroup, and Hypnus, her experimental sound blends ambient, ethereal synths with early inspirations from jazz, soul, and psychedelia - drawing listeners into a dark, hypnotic realm. 

INTERVIEW
Berlin is such a heavy influence for so many artists. How has living there shaped your evolution - musically or personally?

As a DJ, being in the « core » of the electronic music field has been quite enlightening.
I’ve been exposed to a lot of different vibes, which has made me more aware of what I’m really sensitive to, what I truly like, and what I don’t.
I moved here mainly to grow as a mastering and cutting engineer, and I’m grateful because things are going in the right direction. I’ve already had the opportunity to work with great labels, to cut great music, and my knowledge keeps getting refined.


You’re a mastering engineer—doing something that’s often an invisible part of making music. How has that deep, technical listening influenced the way you produce music or your approach to selecting tracks to play?

I’m not sure if my work as a mastering engineer directly influences the way I produce music, and I don’t feel comfortable mastering my own tracks. However, it does somehow play a role in how I pick tracks to play. I’m naturally more sensitive to details and I do pay close attention to how a track sounds ; in my opinion, a great track loses 50% of its potential if the mix or mastering isn’t optimized for it.
I also always consider how a track will translate on a big sound system - and on which one specifically. For example, if a track has a particularly wide or busy low end, I’ll think twice before playing it, depending on the venue and its acoustics. Not all sound systems transmit sound accurately and it’s something to take into consideration


Your mix for 6D. comes straight from the floor of Tresor Berlin. What kind of journey were you hoping to create for the audience there?

It was my very first closing, and naturally I felt a bit nervous before. In the end I could play whatever I felt like playing, went with the flow and the vibe, picked my fav tracks.
That night I learned that: it doesn’t matter who plays before, at any BPM speed, any intensity, any kind of vibe: the closing - just like opening - is a slot that offers a lot of freedom, which makes it so special and exciting. It was such a rewarding experience. Hope you’ll enjoy the set !

@benabou

Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 012 - Benabou

Opening set at Tresor Berlin (09/04/2025). Thanks to @marsch_music for the invitation!

Paul Hauck @ Tresor Berlin, 09/04/2025 (LiveCut002)

Live recording of V:SONNTAG's gig at Trips on the 14th of April. 

V:SONNTAG @vsonntag is based in Leipzig and primarily plays techno. With a passion for Psytech and Psytrance, she explores the Psy scene alongside her usual sound. A soft spot for deep and intricate textures and soundscapes is always present as a signature element across all these genres in her sets. As part of the collective „Nebula,“ she not only performs as a DJ but also organizes events. She also hosts the FLINTA* podcast series @focus-is-on

Trip 15 - V:SONNTAG

Deano - Live Set | Vertigo Festival

Recorded live on the Mezzanine Floor at Vertigo Festival, 25.01.25

Deano took to the festival’s Mezzanine Floor with a unique DJ set that pushed the boundaries of his usual selections — weaving together raw drums with leftfield textures and unexpected turns. Known for his refined ear and deep-rooted presence in the global underground, the set reflects a moment of total freedom behind the decks —  focused and uncompromising.

010 - Deano | Vertigo Festival 2025

I dont often share recordings from my longer club sets but Open Ground is somewhere i instantly felt comfortable and I enjoyed these 6 hours so much that I felt compelled to share them with you.

Hands down, one of the best, if not THE best soundsystem in the world right now! If you ever get the chance to experience it, don’t miss out.

Enjoy! 

Rene Wise @ Open Ground | Closing Set | 22/02/2025

@New_Era_Sessions event series: Local Legends All Night Long - My first All Nighter resulted in a 9 hour guidance. Playing in a center setup with crystal clear sound from Sol Systems.

New Era Sessions || LLANL #1 | Thoms Traxx

dZb 983 - Ryo Kito - Blind Velocity (Original Mix).

My new tune out now. Smoth Minimal sounds meet Psytech.  ENjoy   

Artist: Synchrohm
Titel: The Massive
ISRC#:TCAJU2569154
Format: WAV
Genre: Minimal/Techno


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https://open.spotify.com/intl-de/artist/4UJVqfVjPA4NaIWCkqJu8D
https://www.instagram.com/synchrohm/
https://www.youtube.com/@Synchrohm

Artwork By: Synchrohm and Canva AI Support
Mastering By: Synchrohm

The Massive

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The Massive - (Tunecore Selfrelease) - Minimal / Psytech

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Techno event & podcast series made in Hamburg.

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29.10.22 6D. w/ ARTHUR ROBERT // MS STUBNITZ HAMBURG 
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