"All I want to do is express what I love." The beloved Berghain resident talks about learning from failure, putting in the time and how good sound systems have changed his life.

Born and bred in Minneapolis, Zak Khutoretsky, AKA DVS1, has been throwing and playing raves for decades. Now 47, he's at the top of his game. As one of Berghain's most popular residents and a producer known for his deep and versatile sound, he's amassed thousands of followers around the world, releasing on Klockworks, Transmat and Ostgut Ton, in addition to his own label, HUSH.

Not just an artist, Khutoretsky has garnered a reputation for speaking critically about the challenges facing the electronic music community, notably through his essay about the battle between art and entertainment, and more recently through the inauguration of his revenue sharing platform ASlice. The organisation was designed in 2020 as an antidote to the pay disparity between DJ earnings and producer earnings, and its basic conceit is that DJs submit playlists of their tracks and share small percentages of their gig fees to be redistributed among the artists whose tracks they've played.

In this RA Exchange live from ADE, Khutoretsky talks with journalist Christine Kakaire about the platform and the impetus behind it, as well as his underlying tendency to be a "fixer,"  from the problems in his house to the issues he sees plaguing his community. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.689 DVS1

Orbe returns to non series with his 3rd ep on the label. Intense, driving, atmospheric techno weapons.

Orbe - Absolute Zero [nwhite018]

Music Collective and Label, Moody Rhythms immerses you into an atmospheric, dark, hypnotic techno soundscape.

Podcast 006 invites FAUX ARAB, taking listeners on a hour long musical journey.

Moody Rhythms 006 | FAUX ARAB

Support here: https://daswerkberlin.bandcamp.com/album/kompendium1

[Kompendium1] brings together 16 artists whose tracks intertwine melody, texture and atmosphere to create a unified narrative. It’s a carefully curated sonic archive that reflects the label’s aesthetic and the creative vision of its community.
music for the silent mind.

Track: 1111
Artist(s): AgainstMe
Label: Das Werk
Catalog: DWKOMP1
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Release Date: 13th of June
Mastering: Punktmidi
Artwork: Punktmidi

Artist links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/againstmesc
Bandcamp: x
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/againstme__/

Label links:
Soundcloud: @daswerkberlin
Bandcamp: daswerkberlin.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: www.instagram.com/das.werk.berlin/

Buy Link: daswerkberlin.bandcamp.com/album/kompendium1

PREMIERE: AgainstMe - 1111 [DWKOMP1]

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Track title: Pass The Aux 
Artist: Essio
Release date: 05.08.2025
Format: Digital
Label: Phosphate Records 

YouTube Premiere: youtu.be/d0TvW1iE-dE

OECUS Premiere | Essio - Pass The Aux

Sigvard is a techno artist and producer from Belgium. Grown from a project from artist Tom Hades, Sigvard has returned to his stripped down arrangements and use of limited instruments in the studio. This has led to a more focused and direct sound that still retains the power and emotion of his earlier work.
Sigvard's music is influenced by a wide range of artists, from early pioneers like Kraftwerk and Afrika Bambaataa to more contemporary acts like Underworld and Laurent Garnier. This diverse range of influences can be heard in his music, which often blends elements of different styles together to create something unique.

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OECUS Podcast 467 // SIGVARD

From the 'Signal' LP

𝐑𝐞𝐥𝐞𝐚𝐬𝐞 𝐝𝐚𝐭𝐞: August 22nd, 2025
Copyright © – Death Bell Recs

Artist @tootal | www.instagram.com/totalofficial

Label @death-bell-979515783 | www.instagram.com/deathbellrecords

Signal LP

AN PREMIERE 432 | Tøtal - Flux [DBR074]

Emerging from the underground of Pretoria, South Africa, D3ÅNX is a dark, raw, force in the techno scene. As both a DJ and producer, D3ÅNX has cultivated a sound that transcends the physical and penetrates the psychological—a relentless dive into the depths of human emotion and sonic obsession.
Known for his ability to craft immersive experiences, D3ÅNX doesn’t just play music—he constructs journeys. Every set is a hypnotic voyage into layered textures, brooding rhythms, and atmospheric intensity. His style bridges the primal and the cerebral, fusing deep, minimal percussion with cavernous sound design and ethereal 
D3ÅNX sculpts sound with surgical precision and emotional weight. Tracks often carry a visceral undertone, rich with tension and release, pulling the listener into a trance-state where time bends and consciousness fades.
Beyond performance, his releases speak volumes. Each project is carefully crafted, often exploring themes of isolation, power, identity, and transcendence. His studio work is a natural extension of his DJ sets: uncompromising, hypnotic, and hauntingly beautiful.
With a growing discography, an unmistakable sound, and an artistic vision rooted in authenticity, D3ÅNX is not here to follow trends—he’s here to bend reality. As the global techno scene looks for deeper, more meaningful expression, D3ÅNX stands as a torchbearer of underground truth, guiding listeners into the darkness—not to be lost, but to finally be found.

https://soundcloud.com/dj-bliss-929106450

https://www.instagram.com/d3anx._/

D3ÅNX - DBSTL 014

Support here: https://postparanoia.bandcamp.com/album/epilexia-ppep05

From “Epilexia” EP by POST PARANOIA

Track: Epilexia
Album: Epilexia
Artist: POST PARANOIA
Catalog: [PPEP05]
Format: Digital
Genre: #Techno
Style: #Mental

Full EP tracklist:
1. 118 (Bandcamp Exclusive)
2. Epilexia
3. Terapia Intensiva
4. No Excape
5. Medicinale Equivalente

Distributed by TripleVision
All rights reserved - POST PARANOIA ©

Support the artist:
@postparanoia
www.instagram.com/post.paranoia/
postparanoia.bandcamp.com/
www.youtube.com/@postparanoia

PREMIERE: POST PARANOIA - Epilexia [PPEP05]

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

Dark, emotional techno from the shadow self.
Raw textures. Haunting rhythms. Ethereal dissonance.
Each track is a ritual. A transformation. A memory of something forgotten.
I create to connect, to unravel, to rebuild. This isn't just music, its alchemy.

theyre watching me

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