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Cardao is a Portuguese techno DJ and producer known for a hypnotic, driving sound that blends precision with raw energy. His music draws on deep, pulsating rhythms and evolving textures, balancing atmospheric depth with groove and impact. With releases on respected labels, he has built a reputation for studio craftsmanship and instinctive dance floor power. His performances, whether in intimate clubs or on large festival stages, carry a strong narrative flow that keeps audiences locked in from start to finish. Rooted in Portugal’s underground yet resonating globally, Cardao continues to refine his sonic identity while pushing the boundaries of modern techno.

In this set, Cardao delivers a groove-driven journey recorded in his home studio, reflecting his current inspirations. It blends tracks he has been drawn to recently with a selection of unreleased tracks, staying true to his hypnotic and driving style. The result is a focused, evolving mix that captures both his precision in the studio and his instinct for the dance floor.

@cardao

Track List
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Blenk – Lost
Cardao – Jupiter Lines (Original Mix)
Subradeon – We Are Still Struggling
Cardao – Dexter Circuit (Original Mix)
Jeroen Search – One Dimension
Cardao – Warehouse Chordx (Original Mix)
Jeroen Search – Snake Shifter
Cardao – Project X (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Cardao – 909 Zoomies (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Maccari – Tribal Feeling (Original Mix)
Maccari – Process 1 (Original Mix)
DJ Dextro & Cardão – The Secret (Original Mix)
DJ Dextro & Cardao – Na Corda Bamba (Original Mix)
Cardao – Planet Sequence (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Sev Dah – Makac (Original Mix)
Veiga – Turing Machine (Original Mix)
Blenk – Outline (Original Mix)
Truncate – Dust 1 (Kai Van Dongen Remix)
Dense & Pika – Pivot (Truncate’s Classic Mix)
Cardao – You Got Me (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Kuss – Dark Circles (Blenk Remix)
DC11 – Florus (Original Mix)
Cardao – Midnight Chords (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Cardao – Good Nights Are Glowin (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Cardao – Chords of Life (Original Mix) - UNRELEASED
Scandal – Fukumachi (Original Mix)

BCCO Mix Series 670: CARDAO

4h Recording set @ CDMX - MEXICO  16.08.2025 -  (IN TECHNO WE TRUST)
( Vocoder & Infonabeat )

Joton  @ CDMX - MEXICO  16.08.2025  (IN TECHNO WE TRUST)

"I think if you can imagine what you want to create, it means that someone has done it
already. I want to explore new textures, new sounds. It’s all about improvisation." So runs the creative mantra of Lidvall, an artist whose immersive and pulverising productions stands as among the most innovative in the contemporary techno scene. Hailing from St Petersburg and now living in Spain, Lidvall is one of the artists I had always wished to include in the DYSTOPIA series, owing to the outstanding quality and impressive consistency of his output. In this episode I frame his music with some thoughts on movement in aesthetics before we delve into an interview covering his musical methodology, his increasing embrace of dancefloor oriented productions, as well as some recent controversies he has encountered releasing his music on a very well known techno label. As always, the episode is capped with a 30 minute mix of his finest productions. Hope you all enjoy the episode, meeting Lidvall, and his incredible music.

Tracklist:
Above The System (MORD)
Ether (Gordo Trax)
Animality (Faut Section)
Pose (Signal Rec)
Wooden Crafts (Faut Section)
Sinus (Ucker)
Late Night Train (TMM)
Horizont (TMM)
Don’t Ask Me Anything (SMUTA)
Somewhere (Techno Tuesday Amsterdam)

DYSTOPIA 006: LIDVALL

This one's for the chord junkies and the stab fanatics: Steven Shade packs all of his soul into this beautifully selected power hour of groovy Dub Techno. Growing up with Schranz, Drum'n'Bass, Jungle and Techno, the Los Angeles native soaked up everything electronic early on. After his move to Germany, he soon became a vital part of the illegal rave community. Now based in Berlin, he runs the label Pass The Vibe Check and is a regular behind some of the city's most renowned decks. Thanks for this beauty of a mix! Vibe check: passed. 

ZEMENT podcast 072 | Steven Shade

Based in Berlin for the past decade, Tehotu's sonic
imprint extends to Berghain, resonating with the
iconic venue's ethos. As the founder of Sinxergy, he
has signed iconic techno figures, gaining support
from key players in the industry.

FOLLOW @amaru-tehotu

OECUS Podcast 466 // TEHOTU

Sanna Mun at RSO.BERLIN for export

MKA Podcast 012 | Mirko Antico

Spanish-born and currently residing in Metro Detroit, Víctor has over 30 years of experience in the electronic scene. He has been a key figure in the development of electronic music in northern Spain, playing a fundamental role as a resident DJ and programmer at some of the most influential clubs in Galicia, such as La Capilla, Las Torres, and El Manco.

Throughout his extensive career, Víctor has explored various genres but has always found his identity in the most underground techno. His main influences come from Detroit techno, Birmingham industrial techno, and German minimal techno. However, his versatility has allowed him to venture into other styles like electro, drum & bass, minimal, progressive house, and tech house.

His talent has led him to perform on prestigious international stages and festivals in countries like Portugal, France, Germany, and Mexico, including renowned venues and events worldwide. In Spain, he has made his mark at various prominent venues and festivals across the country.

In 1995, he founded the record store Renegade Records, and as a business evolution, in 1997 he created Fresh Records and the events agency Fresh Booking, which remains active after more than 28 years under the name Fresh Beats. Together with Fran Rodríguez, he launched the record label Blue Know Recordings, Galicia’s first techno label dedicated exclusively to vinyl.

In 2022 and 2023, he co-produced the outdoor festival Brétema in Galicia. Despite residing in Metro Detroit, he continues to contribute to the development of the electronic scene in Galicia and is currently involved in the production of Ardora Fest in Vigo. He is also responsible for the Podcast series for Fresh Beats.



Fresh Beats Podcast Vol. 011 - Victor Alvarez (Ardora - Fresh Beats)

Podcast 290 of atomar audio, featuring cutting edge techno artists. This week we present you STGNT from Bangalore, India.

STGNT:

SC:
@stgnt

IG:
www.instagram.com/stgntmusic

atomar audio:
www.facebook.com/atomar.audio
www.instagram.com/atomaraudio



atomar audio -290- STGNT

Children Of Tomorrow's Podcast 80 - ØLMØ

Download or Stream: https://hungrymusic.lnk.to/eternity

@joachim-pastor

Joachim Pastor comes back to his Hungry Music homebase with a brand new EP, which embodies once again so well the unique and well crafted Pastor touch.

"Eternity" is a dreamy piece built around a delicate xylophone theme. A heavy bassline, vibrant synth layers, and punchy hi-hats give depth and strength to the wide melodic aesthetic. The result is an hybrid banger that will never disappoint, whether you're at home or in a club.

Next up is the very ambitious and powerful "Millenium". Its main theme intricates perfectly with the more clubby elements of this techno anthem. As always, Joachim pulls off a perfect combination of sensitive synthesizers and catchy beats.

Download / Stream

Joachim Pastor - Eternity

Release Date: 03.02.2017 (iTunes, Beatport, Spotify, Amazon…)
Label: Balduin Music
Main-Link to all stores: http://www.2lin.cc/dizzyep

BALDUIN
➟ Facebook: fb.com/balduinmusic
➟ YouTube: youtube.com/balduinofficial
➟ SoundCloud: @balduinmusic

WOLFGANG LOHR
➟ Facebook: fb.com/wolfganglohr
➟ YouTube: youtube.com/wolfganglohr
➟ SoundCloud: @wolfganglohr

ALANNA
➟ Facebook: fb.com/alannamusicofficial

Dizzy

Deep Dizziness

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Balduin & Wolfgang Lohr feat. Alanna - Deep Dizziness (Radio Edit) - OUT NOW!

Carl Cox label Intec starts 2017 with new look artwork and a hefty release from Stephan Hinz. 2017 is set to be a big one for the Techno focused Intec and with Stephan Hinz coming fresh from a release on Pan-Pots label Second State, he was the perfect choice to kick start the year. 

Having also collaborated with Pan-Pot on a track called Tension, Stephan has a proven musical pedigree backed up by his back catalogue of labels, which includes releases on Nicole Moudabers Mood Records and Adam Beyers Drumcode. Returning to Intec for his second sole EP on Carl Cox's much famed imprint, Stephan has a background in making music for film and this love for cinematics can be heard in his dramatic production style. Whether it's an explosive and concise live performance, or a vibrant DJ set Stephan Hinz is a master at the controls, and his ever evolving production style fuses a variety of influences. 

The release opens with the mechanical rhythms of Off Numbers which has a menacing sense of intent, offset by dark undertones to create a nervous tension and spark frenzied excitement. Brought to life by the rising tones of the grinding bassline and the looped melody, the hard hitting drums make this Techno monster perfect for dark rooms and sweaty dancefloors. Track two titled Shaded is all about the bassline which bellows out from the bottom end to engulf the track in its devastating forward momentum. Patient and purposeful, the structure unfolds with the help of shuffling percussion that clacks and clatters like chains striking concrete, whilst the sinister melody part creates an unsettling sense of exhilaration.

Stephan Hinz - Off Numbers - Intec

Stephan Hinz -  Shaded -Intec

Wolfgang Lohr - Producer, DJ & Remixer 
Wolfgang began in the ska genre before producing Hip Hop, classic Trance and House. For fifteen years he was touring with live bands in Germany, playing the trumpet and singing background vocals.  He is one of Berlin’s most respected electro DJs and producers.
Facebook: fb.com/wolfganglohr 
SoundCloud: @wolfganglohr

Johannes Heretsch/Louie Prima
Also known as DJ Globalution, this Electro Swing and World-Beats pioneer started his career in 1987 at the Club Atelier 89 in the former East Berlin.
He was one of the first Electro Swing DJ’s in Germany and is also the co- founder of the Electro Swing Revolution parties (together with Wolfram von Dobschütz) at the clubs Astra and Frannz in downtown Berlin as well as The Electro Swing Revolution Radio.
Facebook: fb.com/DJLouiePrima
 SoundCloud: @louie_prima

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Zouzoulectric - Shim Sham (Wolfgang Lohr & Louie Prima Remix) [Radio Edit]

Sagrada EP

Robert S  - Sagrada (Arnaud Le Texier Remix)- Revolt

Children Of Tomorrow label owner based in London. He's been making people dance to raw techno and banging beats worldwide for the past 30 years with nothing getting in the way of his uncompromising vision for mind-expanding Techno.

Robert S - Sagrada (Arnaud Le Texier Remix)- Revolt

Arnaud Le Texier

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