Avenue Red welcomes back Glasgow DJ & producer Chris Curtis AKA Theta Waves (moniker for his deep & moody production works). Here we have an immaculate and expansive 2+ hour mix session whose centre of gravity is firmly in the sphere of planet deep techno.

And here's some related news... We are hosting an Avenue Red event @ OverDraught in Levenshulme, Manchester on Saturday 10th May from 3pm-1am, where you can catch Chris playing alongside Dubrovnik (UK) (also travelling down from Glasgow for the occasion), Tomas Bexton heading up from Maidstone in Kent and Avenue Red boss Alec Pritchard all commandeering the decks. Get involved!

"Electronic music hasn't just always been a love of mine but playing a set has always been a great way to de-stress and focus on nothing but music for a few hours. Last year was a busy year as I kicked off a new night in Glasgow (Trace) which ran for 6 months, plus preparing the monthly subSine Sessions show takes some time, although it's something I love putting together.

A short while ago I had an opportunity to spend an evening putting a mix together with no reason other than getting into the music and seeing where the journey took me. As opposed to playing live, putting a mix together gives you a great opportunity to plan a set list that really evolves and puts thought to deep transitions.

Unlike most of my other mixes this one was totally unplanned. The only thing I had in mind was capturing the essence of a Trace night into a compressed set of around 2 hours, feeling the vibe as I went, so I guess this is more like a live set in some ways.

When I'd finished the mix I thought this would be a good contender for Avenue Red, I'm glad Alec agreed.

I use Traktor with timecode vinyl on 1210s. Although a pain sometimes in a club it's great for the home setup as it allows me to switch between digital tracks and vinyl without anyone noticing. This also lets me play loads of unreleased material on the monthly subSine show. The Pioneer DJM800 is my weapon of choice mixer-wise.

Delighted to be providing another instalment of Avenue Red. Thanks Alec. Full track list to follow. Thanks for listening." Chris Curtis, April 2025

https://soundcloud.com/theta_waves

subSine | Sessions
https://buenavida.co.uk/subsine-sessions/

Club Sounds Live
https://www.mixcloud.com/clubsoundslive
https://www.facebook.com/groups/clubsoundslive

See Also:
https://soundcloud.com/avenue-red/podcast-188-chris-curtis

Avenue Red Podcast #247 - Chris Curtis

ADS IV is a fascinating selection, effortlessly mixed by Berlin based Antony Cacharron who's the creative behind boutique label Ausblick.  It's always a pleasure to hear some diversity in Dub Techno moods and grooves and those in abundance with this set.  My caps doffed to Anthony who will also be appearing on the MLD Goes Live festival program in August.

***Please comment for IDs***

https://www.discogs.com/label/3001549-Ausblick
@anthonygeorgespatrice
https://ausblick.bandcamp.com
https://ra.co/events/2073786

VR - May 2025

Artisan Dub Soup IV - agp.ausblick

It is nearly impossible to get invited into the lodge of the Castafarian Keepers. Only the members of privileged orders or fearless warriors may find their names amongst the honored guests. However, there are rare purification sessions that summon musical healers — their role is to prepare the sensory environment for meditative practice.

It all begins with gentle swaying, as the local elders begin the process of mana restoration. The enchanting ritual continues until the rhythmic vortexes subside. This time, Ioann Texture has been requested to guide the ceremony. Behind closed doors, the chosen are gathering to taste the brew made from ancient ingredients, share experiences of telepathic communion, and call upon the Great Mind to protect their lands.

@xlqupnazqd01

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spclnch podcast #92 / Texture

Maidstone-based veteran selector Tomas Bexton - hot on the heels of his recent appearance at our last event @ OverDraught in Levenshulme, Manchester - here delivers his 3rd mix contribution for Avenue Red. This time Tomas is keeping things on the firmer side, with some icy blasts from the past in the world of deep, pulsating abstract techno. Feel the turbulence.

"Obviously delighted and honoured with a third appearance on the musical vortex that is Avenue Red! My intention was to do something different to my other Avenue Red sets and attempt a dub-techno mix. However, this was the result.

I went digging back into my humble techno collection, with some of the records featured purchased when I was still a teenager. Recorded in one take using 100% vinyl, this is about as hard as it gets for me. I hope that it resonates... big love to the global Avenue Red crew!" Tomas Bexton, May 2025

https://soundcloud.com/tomasbexton

See Also:
https://soundcloud.com/avenue-red/podcast-235-tomas-bexton
https://soundcloud.com/avenue-red/avenue-red-is-10-tomas-bexton

Avenue Red Podcast #248 - Tomas Bexton

The Quadrasphere 013 - Wilson

For our 13th Quadrasphere, we hand over to our very own Wilson who has kindly shared the recording of his set at Piccadilly Central last month! Its great to hear this side of him as his record collection not only stacked with Dub Techno and Detroit heavy tunes, but he has a wealth of more deeper Detroit house and laid back grooves which was the perfect soundtrack to this Sunday  party at one of the smartest spots in Manchester. 

Tracklist: 

Kerri Chandler - Mommy What’s a record (Downtown 161)
Alton Miller - Clone (Bass Cadet Records)
Dubbyman - Transmission 1 (With Brad P) (Inner Shift)
Aaron Carl - Oasis (AC's Original Mix) (Superb Entertainment)
Ron Trent vs. Lono Brazil - Manchild (In The Promised Land) (Ron Trent Full Vocal Version) (BBE)
Delano Smith - Ancestors (Deep Mix)(Kolour Recordings)
Brian Kage - Just the Groove (Milton Jackson Remix) (Michigander)
Jovonn - The Piano Fix (Nu Groove)
Omar S - Cant Explain (Omar S & TroiAlexis House Mix) (FXHE)
Waajeed - The Dub (Tresor)
Ron Trent - Black Magic Woman (Original Version) (Rush hour0
Kerri Chandler - Back to the Raw (Vocal) (Deeply Rooted House)
Chez Damier - Close (Derrick Carter remix) (Phonogramme)
Nenor - Work That (Razor N Tape)
DJ Deep & Jovonn - Back in the Dark (Clone Club Series)
Mike Huckaby - The Jazz Republic (Back to life records)
Omar S - S.E.X (C.G.P Remix) (FXHE)
Omar S - Thank U 4 Letting Me Be Myself (FXHE)
Hollis P Monroe - I’m Lonely (Groovin Records)
White Label (Unknown)
Black Eyes - Wisdom of the Stingrays (Lost Control)
OB Ignitt - Oh Jabba (FXHE)
Westbam Feat Nena - Oldschool, Baby (Fuck Reality)
Red 7 - I Lost My Shoes On Acid (White Label)

Here are a few words from Wilson:

"This mix is a live and uncut recording of my set from Nimbus Live @ Piccadilly central (4/5/25). 
Playing earlier on in the day, on a Sunday, gave me the chance to dig into loads of the deep house and Detroit leaning house records that I love and collect a lot of, but don’t get the chance to play out a lot. 

This mix was recorded using 2 x technics 1210's, 2x CDJ 2000NSX and 1x Pioneer DJM A9"

The Quadrasphere 013 - Wilson

More soup from Scott Braithwaite.   At a memorable all back to mine from FARR festival (some years ago) Scott Jumped on the decks and immersed himself in my dub techno records. It was soon apparent to me that he had a great affection for the genre and so a natural selection for this series. Volume V is laid down from his own, vast collection of deep and tasteful records!

Arne Weinberg - Electic Spiral.
Chaos In The CDB & Jon Sable -Te Puke Thunder .
OK EG- Duel Path.
Jeremiah R - The Deep.
Satoshi Tomiie -N01.
Move D - All You Can Sweep.
Snad - Stolen Stezz.
Monty Luke - Bob Molly.
Daniel Sefanik- Echoes.
Blackwall & Bookless-Morgans Freeman (Fred P Reshape)
DJ Deep- Swamps.
Russ Gabriel -The Multicoloured Mind.
Rogue Signal - Barrier Rhythms.
Save Your Atoll- The Big Breath.
Na Nich - Karpati
Kyle Hall- Crimson Clouds.
Laurent Garnier-  Resonances From The D.
Paul Bennett -After All The Tomorrow's Become Yesterday's.

VR 2025

Artisan Dub Soup V - Scott Braithwaite

Damo B brought the Innate boys Owain K and Gilbert up from Bristol to Manchester to help man the music stations @ Eastern Bloc! A wicked night that started with Damo B playing on a loosely B2B tip with Owain as they jointly delivered a smooth vinyl session deluxe, exploring their mad collections of deep, grooving, funky house music with a few techno licks thrown into the mix.

Gilbert then stepped up for a LIVE electronics set, performed off-the-cuff and exclusively composed of his own material. Astonishing music that will make you wish you were there!

https://soundcloud.com/damo-b
https://soundcloud.com/owaink
https://soundcloud.com/gilbert_sound
https://soundcloud.com/innate-recordings

Avenue Red Live Session #013.1 - Gilbert (Live) @ Nothing But The Truth @ Eastern Bloc, Manchester, UK (29-03-2025)

Volume 19 of the Vinyl Sanctuary Sessions is essentially a dedication to the legend that is Mike Huckaby. 

My favourite DJ, all-time Detroit legend, and a truly nice and gentle guy. 
RIP Mike. Every record in this mix reminds me of you. We all love you...

Vinyl Sanctuary Sessions Volume 19 - Nod to Huck

I will forever be a warm-up dj and have no regrets about it 

renate - the last dance

Hello Everyone. 
Im pleased to have Alessandro Crimi to the mix series. Definetly one of my favorite artists for a long time now. Im honored to Have him on my vinyl series . He has already one apperance and another is coming soon .. Feel free to ask for Track id´s .
Like always I start the first hour and Alessandro finishes the show with his set .
Enjoy

OHM Series with Alessandro Crimi

The fifth installment of the Cement Mix series is a seriously heads-down affair. A real trip. Get lost in it! No more words...

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01 Parallèles - Eclosion (nikosf. Loves The Zone Remix) // Lovezone (2010)
02 Jichael Mackson - Gedöns // Stock5 (2011)
03 Stella - Office And Store (Efdemin Remix) // Clouds Hill Ltd. (2011)
04 Even Tuell - Dramaqueen // Kann (2011)
05 Christian Burkhardt - Tres // Love Letters From Oslo (2009)
06 Sascha Sonido - You Are Loco! // Tronic Soundz (2011)
07 Art Bleek - Last Call // Night Drive (2010)
08 Avatism - The Slug (Clockwork c/w Remix) // Souvenir (2011)
09 Jeff Bennett - Tendrilz // Tanzbar Digital (2011)
10 Unbalance - Balance // Lessismore (2010)
11 Deadbeat - Cala's House (Efdemin Remix) // BLKRTZ (2011)
12 Piemont - Running Mirror (Salz Remix) // Telrae (2010)
13 Jichael Mackson - Venga (lo Que Venga) // Stock5 (2011)
14 DML - Sendling II // Broque (2011)
15 Jay Tripwire - Sad And Beautiful World // Save You (2011)
16 I:Cube - Un Dimanche Sans Fin // Versatile (2009)
17 Marco Zenker - Remain Silent // Ilian Tape (2011)
18 Daniel Dubb - The Deeper Side (Bigger Version) // Plastic City (2011)
19 Bas Amro - Everywhere (feat. Gina) // Katchuli (2010)
20 Forteba - Relax (feat. From P60 & Virag) // Plastic City (2007)

Alec Pritchard pres. Cement Mix 05 (25-11-2011)

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AVENUE RED: @avenue-red
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○ 2025
‣ Fri 05 Sep - Avenue Red @ SUPERMASSIVE, Manchester w/ @albradley3am, @alecpritchard, @robert-vigh
https://ra.co/events/2242940
https://www.facebook.com/events/2016334442519816
https://www.instagram.com/p/DNoEWkiI_Vb
‣ Sat 26 Jul - Kasia's 30th Birthday @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard, @robert-vigh, @quadrantsoundscape + co.
‣ Fri 18 Jul - Avenue Red @ SUPERMASSIVE, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard
‣ Sat 7 Jun - Kim’s Kitchen & Bar, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard
‣ Sat 10 May - Avenue Red @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard, @theta_waves, @dubrovnik_uk, @tomasbexton
‣ Thu 1 May - Kim’s Kitchen & Bar, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard
‣ Sat 12 Apr - Vinyl Stall @ Basement Wax @ Ramona, Manchester
‣ Thu 10 Apr - Kim’s Kitchen & Bar, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard, @damo-b

○ 2024
‣ Sat 28 Sep - Avenue Red @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard, @robert-vigh, @quadrantsoundscape, @lou-start
‣ Sat 6 Jul - 8-11 @ Hops & Boogie, Sale
‣ Sat 1 Jun - 40th Birthday thing: Avenue Red @ Disorder Manchester w/ @alecpritchard B2B @damo-b, @quadrantsoundscape, @user-565739154-531076511, @viperfisch, Sam Burton, Spillar [ https://www.facebook.com/events/826545836198783/ ]

○ 2023
‣ New Year's Eve - Alec Pritchard - All Night Long @ The White Lion, Manchester (7-2)
‣ Sat 23 Dec - Avenue Red @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @alecpritchard + Spillar
‣ Sat 11 Nov - Avenue Red @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @quadrantsoundscape + Sam Burton
‣ Sat 9 Sep - Avenue Red @ OverDraught, Manchester w/ @damo-b @lou-start
‣ Fri 7 Jul - Avenue Red @ The Talleyrand, Manchester w/ @joshlentink @slickyrik
‣ Sat 20 May - Woodland Festival, Thetford, Norfolk w/ @enclaverecs
‣ Fri 24 Mar - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc w/ @verdant-recordings
‣ Sat 4 Mar - The Prog Lag vs Avenue Red @ The Loco Klub, Bristol w/ @guy-j @budakid @avenue-red @owaink @tomb1986
‣ Thu 19 Jan - Café Bakeliet | Rotterdam 🇳🇱 w/ @michalensink

○ 2022
‣ Fri 16 Dec - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc
‣ Fri 30 Sep - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc
‣ Sat 6 Aug - The 212 Café & Bar, Leeds w/ @enclaverecs
‣ Sat 18 Jun - Avenue Red @ Movement Bar, Tib St, Manchester
‣ Fri 27 May - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc
‣ Sun 22 May - Woodland Festival, Thetford, Norfolk (Chill-out set)
‣ Sat 21 May - Woodland Festival, Thetford, Norfolk (Night time set)
‣ Fri 11 Mar - F L ō K Bar
‣ Sat 12 Feb - Lost Minute @ Edith | Budapest 🇭🇺
https://soundcloud.com/avenue-red/live-session-003-alec-pritchard-lost-minute-edith-budapest-hungary-12-02-2022?in=avenue-red/sets/avenue-red-live-session
‣ Thu 3 Feb - F L ō K Bar
‣ Fri 14 Jan - F L ō K Bar
‣ Sat 8 Jan - The Prog Lag @ Folklore | London

○ 2021
‣ Thu 30 Dec - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc
‣ Sat 11 Dec - F L ō K Bar + Wilson Logan [@quadrantsoundscape]
‣ Fri 10 Dec - F L ō K Bar
‣ Thu 2 Dec - F L ō K Bar
‣ Sat 27 Nov - @damo-b pres. Nothing But The Truth @ Eastern Bloc
‣ Sat 27 Nov - F L ō K Bar pre-bar for @damo-b pres. Nothing But The Truth
‣ Fri 26 Nov - F L ō K Bar
‣ Sat 13 Nov - F L ō K Bar + @asphalt_layer
‣ Fri 12 Nov - F L ō K Bar
‣ Fri 15 Oct - Dub Explorations @ Eastern Bloc
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Music collector, DJ and occasional artist/producer. DJ'ing since 1997, I play a wide range of music that is mainly focused on the deeper/dubbier shades of house, techno & electro. I also love all kinds of eclectic stuff including disco, boogie, Italo, synth pop, nu jazz, jazzdance, lounge, trip-hop, downtempo, dub, reggae, jungle, liquid drum & bass, IDM, electronica, Warp, Ninja Tune etc.

In summer 2013 I set up the Avenue Red (@avenue-red) imprint to push quality material from a wide plethora of DJs and artists who I have particular respect for in terms of their musical output, artistry and dedication to the cause.

Alec Pritchard pres. Cement Mix 05 (25-11-2011)

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