Animal Farm Podcasts

As we reboot the Animal Farm podcast, it's only right we start with AF resident Quail. Heading up the outfit since the beginning, Quail has spent over 15 years at the forefront of the Glasgow Techno scene. AFP001 is packed full of his typical hard hitting sound...

Animal Farm Podcast 001 | Quail [AFR / Soma]

Glasgow based b.mod drops the 2nd instalment of the newly rebooted AF Podcast. Expect highly charged electronics from the up & coming talent

Pick up his new Melrose EP on AFR here > https://animal-farm.bandcamp.com/album/melrose

Animal Farm Podcast 002 | b.mod [AFR]

Next up for the Animal Farm Podcast - we once again focus on an artist who is an ambassador for the Scottish scene as we welcome Acutek. Based in the rural highlands of Scotland, the ‘Flick’ frontman has been championed for his contribution to the scene in his hometown and further afield. With over a decade of musical experience, Acutek’s palate can be described as ethereal Techno with rough edges.

Animal Farm Podcast 003 | Acutek

For AFP004 we welcome Helrad !! Born and bred in Naples, Helrad has been a lover of electronic music for over 20 years. Since moving to Scotland 3 years ago and starting to produce, he has been meticulously developing his sound. Taking influence from producers such at Slam, Silicone Soul and Joe Farr.

Since starting his label Helrad Limited over two years ago he has collaborated with Steve Still, Joe Farr, Stanislav Tolkachev and Hans Bouffmyhre. Helrad has been working on a forthcoming EP coming out on Joe Farr's label "User Experience" along with a track on Jamaica Suk's quadruple vinyl album which will be released later in the year along with some very familiar names. 

This mix features tracks from Slam, Non Reversible, Quail & Aisha, Buried Secrets and Helrads upcoming EP

Animal Farm Podcast 004 | Helrad

24-year-old Glasgow emerging techno producer Katalysk has been a presence on the Scottish circuit for the past six years playing a host of reputable venues such as Club 69, La Belle Angele, Stereo, Biscuit Factory, La Cheetah and Flat o/1, along with a handful of undisclosed locations. Katalysk is in the process of developing his own sound which, like his playing style, is a coherent blend of tough and functional tracks that maintain hypnotic and rhythmic overtones.

Animal Farm Podcast 005 | Katalysk

We welcome yet more Glasgow based talent as resident and founder of White Rabbit, Error E, drops Episode 6 of the Animal Farm Podcast. Having worked his way round the local circuit of late, Error E has taken his hard hitting sound to some of the city’s best underground venues. This latest mix from the up and coming DJ showcases a solid background in fierce, uncompromising Techno.

Animal Farm Podcast 006 | Error-E

Episode 7 of the Animal Farm Podcast comes courtesy of Paulitical. A relative newcomer to the Glasgow scene, his aptly named ‘Quarantine’ events have ripped through the local scene with legends such as Thomas P. Heckmann, Inhalt Der Nacht & Bloody Mary joining him behind the decks at various venues across the city. Paulitical has steadily made a name for himself though his tough and uncompromising sets that take in Post-Punk, EBM, Industrial & Techno and taken him to venues across the country and Europe as well. Currently working away on his first releases, Paulitical continues to impress.

Animal Farm Podcast 007 | Paulitical

20 year old artist Miranda is originally from Glasgow but currently based in Edinburgh. She began DJing in early 2019 and over the last six months she has began to make her name in the capital by playing regularly in some of the city’s best techno venues. Miranda has plans to expand beyond Edinburgh in the near future, and is working away at production with aims of some releases by the end of the year. This mix demonstrates her influence of harder, faster industrial techno.

Animal Farm Podcast 008 | Miranda

Next up on the Animal Farm Podcast is Darrell Pulse. Having been at the forefront of the Edinburgh Techno scene for 10+ years, his event series Pulse boasts a huge selection of DJ’s including Blawan, Len Faki, Ben Klock, Paula Temple, I Hate Models and many more. 

While running Pulse Edinburgh it’s gave Darrell the time to solidify his signature Techno sound, taking inspiration form labels such as Peacefrog, Downwards and Tresor. 

Darrell recently made his Glasgow debut at our 'Local Heroes' event @ Sub Club in January alongside fellow Pulse resident, Sean Laird. Enjoy this hard hitting mix from one of Scotland's best DJs

Animal Farm Podcast 009 | Darrell [Pulse]

AFR010 comes from the latest signing to the label, Barcelona based DJ & producer, The Unborn Child. 

As he prepares to release his debut release with AFR, the 6th CMMNDMNT EP (inc Quail Remix) he delivers an exclusive mix to for the 10th edition of the AF Podacst. Taking influence from from artists like Setaoc Mass, Kaiser, Lars Huismann, Tensal, VSK among others, his potential is realised via his intense studio output and live performances. His definition of Techno is a fusion between aggressive percussive elements and organic atmospheres, creating expansive spaces that create a well refined and unique sound.

Animal Farm Podcast 010 | The Unborn Child

Polish-born and Edinburgh-based, ona:v began DJing years ago, but only started playing in Edinburgh clubs in 2019. Since then, she played in some of Edinburgh's best techno venues, as well as secured residency at Fnoob Techno Radio and Edinburgh's EH-FM community radio. She also founded an all-female electro/techno DJ collective EPiKA - their launch night, scheduled for the beginning of April, was cancelled in the face of global pandemic. While this mix is very much about techno, you can typically expect a healthy dose of electro in her mixes. As the lockdown progresses, ona:v plays faster and faster.

Animal Farm Podcast 011 | ona:v

AFP012 comes from one of Glasgow's top dogs, DSG. Proprietor of the legendary Palais De Danse record store in the city and part of the Missing Person's Club crew, DSG is quite the enigma of the local scene. Never held down by genres we're lucky for him to have settled on one and put together a finely picked Techno mix for us and any bugger that's wantin' it.

Animal Farm Podcast 012 | DSG

Episode 13 of the Animal Farm Podcast comes from Berlin-based STRISC.
He is a mysterious techno figure that has been making headlines thanks to an output of no-compromise productions that have garnered him the respect and attention of techno aficionados and peers alike.

STRISC. began releasing on Flash Recordings before launching his very own first imprint, named STRISCTRX. Now, he launches a second label called PURE HATE, and does it in style with Slave To Society aka Andrew Bowen, one half of AnD, providing the debut EP which includes a remix from industrial techno heavyweight Perc.

Animal Farm Podcast 013 | STRISC

AFR014 comes from a new arrival on the underground Glasgow Techno scene, KAI.  Having already played for the likes of Maximum Pressure at SWG3, Pulse at The Mash House and Eutony at La Cheetah and identified for his musical versatility that stretches from ambient, electro and hard-hitting industrial Techno. KAI continually strives for new soundscapes.

Animal Farm Podcast 014 | KAI

AFP015 comes from Seelen Records boss JANEIN. 

The young up and coming German DJ & producer has been making quite a name for himself over the last few years and has already found himself gracing some of Europe's best clubs from Berghain to Bassiani & Tresor.

Be it by running the SEELEN imprint, dismantling one of the stops on his quickly growing tour-schedule or delivering relentless, trance-tinged techno cuts with a clear nod to pulpy 80’s science fiction. His selection in his DJ-sets shows a particular sensibility to what makes Rave culture, with a unique take on Techno spanning modern chugger’s to old school EBM anthems.

Animal Farm Podcast 015 | Janein

AFP017 comes from label affiliate Lars Huismann.

Lars is no stranger to Animal Farm having appeared multiple times on the label with solo releases and remixes plus appearing with the crew at our first event in Berlin. His high octane sound has seen him work his way up the Techno ranks with solid releases on Voxnox & Soma. His most recent AFR release, Cyclops EP, has him further his hard hitting, percussive driven sound. This mix is a true representation of one of Techno's burgeoning talents.

Animal Farm Podcast 017 | Lars Huismann

Coninciding with here latest release, Hyperfocus, via our own Animal Farm Records, AFP016 comes from Canadien born, Berlin based Mary Velo. Having got involved in music at an early age. It wasn’t till the 80’s where she discovered Depeche Mode and got attracted to deep & moody sounds. In 2007, Mary Velo moved to Berlin where she got strongly influenced in the Deep House & Techno scene.

With a creditable discography which includes releases on labels such as Frozen Border, Semantica, Gynoid Audio & Diffuse Reality, Mary has proven that hard work gets you somewhere.

Tracklist
1. Magna Pia - Narcissist [Soma]
2. Sept - Hold The Trigger [Voxnox]
3. Mary Velo - Hyperfocus [Animal Farm]
3. Nur Jaber - Planet Freedom [OSF]
4. VØIDIST - Grind [Soma]
5. Héctor Oaks - Let It Guide You, Let It Burn You, Obey [OAKS]
6. Kontain - Spitting Blood [Clergy]
7. Mary Velo - Skid [Animal Farm]
8. D.Dan - Mutant Future [Lobster Theremin]
9. Mary Velo - Honour Bound [Animal Farm]
10. Sandro Galli - The Climb [Gynoid Audio]
11. Sept - The Art Of Compromise [Voxnox]
12. Farrago - Flavours Of Youth [Lenske]
13. Benjamin Damage - Signal Intrusion [ARTS]
14. VRIL - Psionik [Bad Matters]

Animal Farm Podcast 016 | Mary Velo

AFP 018 comes in the form of a full hardware live set from Austrian modular-head Anml Mthr.  Deeply focussed on the acid game this exciting live act let’s his 303 speak with some serious distortion work. 

His relentless pattern repeat and modulation over time lets you truly get into one of the initial ideas of Berlin’s underground sound from the 90s, meant to escape reality and leave out unnecessary changes, stereo tricks and decoration.

No Acid No Fun!

Animal Farm Podcast 018 | Anml Mthr [Live]

We turn our attention back to some homegrown talent as episode 19 of the AFP comes from Scottish artist Zan Heimer who is currently carving his way through the scene.

Zan has a unique approach to both his sets and productions, Influenced by sounds from early days of listening to electronic music. He has been seen playing in clubs with some of the most respected artists around. With solid support for his own productions from the likes of Oscar Mulero, Lars Huismann, Stephanie sykes, Swarm Intelligence, Ghost In The Machine and many more.

Also the Co-owner of his own imprint Roue Records, building up a solid foundation for like minded artists and his own productions. Pushing his sounds to unexpressed areas in the sonic territory and blending the line between experimental and four to the floor thrashing techno

Animal Farm Podcast 019 | Zan Heimer

Our 20th AF Podcast comes from Edinburgh based new blood Jon Krieger.

As an up an coming DJ, Jon has recently made appearances at local events such as Overground (Mash House/Bongo Club) & PULSE (Mash House), as well as playing at Terminal V + working on his own productions. He has also been recording a handful of mixes for the likes of Duplicity Edinburgh and WeAreNothing radio. He describes his taste and style as dark, relentless, chaotic and emotionally violent. Intergrating a range of genres into his sets in an attempt to push the boundaries of rave.

Animal Farm Podcast 020 | Jon Krieger

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