"Punk is more an attitude than a style of music. And I think that techno is way more punk than punk." The Spanish DJ discusses the ethos of the underground, vinyl DJing and more on this week's Exchange from AVA Festival.

Héctor Oaks relocated from his hometown of Madrid to study at "Berlin University"—the clubs, record stores and underground parties that would shape his career as an artist. After once famously saying he could "live in peace" if he could play Berghain just once, the techno DJ has since graced the institution's dance floor multiple times and earned residencies at Herrensauna and Bassiani. Now one of a handful of in-demand, vinyl-only DJs, he's also a prolific artist and the head of two labels, KAOS and OAKS.

What makes Oaks especially interesting as an interview subject, though, isn't his newfound popularity, but the underlying ethos that drives his music career. A self-described "techno punk," he reflects on what happens to the punk ethos around the underground once the underground becomes mainstream. "When you see that you've worked for the underground and then the underground becomes pop, do you want to fight against it, or do you want to be part of it?" he asks. "We're not only carrying the music, but we're carrying the values."

In this interview, Oaks also talks about the art of playing vinyl, his new hip-hop project, working for the now-defunct Record Loft and his forthcoming album and live show. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.665 Héctor Oaks

Albornøz | Aural x Knot en Municipal Música Viva | 05.09.2024

POST PARANOIA fights every day for a more aware scene, aiming to give value and spread ideals to those who love to dive deep behind the artist.

Navigating through moments of storms, veiled messages, and lost memories, his techno embraces a mysterious mental vibe which contrasts against groovy rhythms and solid bass-lines, driven by unconventional arrangements.

His goal is to bring back a vision more focused on the meaning behind the music, reclaim the attention to technical aspects and to the ideals that drive every artist to continue creating each day, aiming to join a solid community made of people with strong values.

FOLLOW POST PARANOIA: @postparanoia

OECUS Podcast 428 // POST PARANOIA

DifferentSound invites Symbolism (Berlin)

The DifferentSound Podcast #314 welcomes Symbolism! Symbolism, a Berlin-based Producer and DJ, is known for creating hypnotic soundscapes that captivate listeners. Starting his music journey at 15, he’s refined a style that blends eerie textures with intricate rhythms, crafting immersive audio experiences. His acclaimed EPs, like "Mind & Matter" and "False Reflections", showcase his talent for evoking deep emotion and intrigue. In his DJ sets, Symbolism effortlessly combines organic and modern elements, building atmospheric journeys that keep audiences hooked. His collaborations with various labels and distinct sound, characterized by hypnotic rhythms and pulsating bass-lines, have earned him a respected place in the global electronic music scene.

SC:@symbolismtec/
IG: https://www.instagram.com/symbolsaroundu/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/symbolism/

DifferentSound invites Symbolism / Podcast #314

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Resident DJ at the legendary Amnesia Ibiza for Pyramid, Katnada is rapidly emerging in the electronic music scene. With releases on Second State, Voxnox, Diffuse Reality, and Vitus Curse, her work has garnered support from artists such as Laurent Garnier, Ben UFO, D.Dan, Amotik, Chlär, Rene Wise, JakoJako and more.

Blending hypnotic grooves with ethereal emotional depth and her unique voice, she uses music as a transformative tool to inspire healing and unity. Her deep love for music and innate curiosity drive her to explore and transcend boundaries, creating musical experiences that connect to something deeper.

Drawing from her background as a dancer and piano composer, Katnada has a natural understanding of rhythm and emotions, which she integrates into her productions and sets. Her music evokes feelings that transcend the ordinary, blending dreamlike reverie with high-energy groovy beats that invite shared movement, fluidity and release.

Beyond her Amnesia residency, Katnada is part of underground collectives in Ibiza and Italy’s This Is Not. Her work represents a commitment to exploring techno’s boundaries while honoring its core essence. 

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Tracklist:
1. Djrum - Tension (On The Edge)
2. Nightlife Experiences - Rødhåd feat. Theo Nasa (fabric Records)
3. Hamsa - Eman (Autonome Records)
4. Mother's Return - Matrixxman (the Grid)
5. XO'ON - Marcelo Antonio (Bomphcast Audio)
6. Flight Deck - Takt (PRTL WRX)
7. ID - Katnada
8. First Light - Ignez (fabric Records)
9. EXPOSITION K - Volster (Secession)
10. ID - Mike Konstantinidis
11. Light Curve Hiss - Alarico (The Third Room)
12. The Way - Ian Lehman (Radial Records)
13. Lost In Fractals - HIGHLIMITER (fabric Records)
14. ID - Katnada
15. Sentinel (TWR72 remix) - Pierce (PRX RECORDS)
16. In the Darkness - Fumiya Tanaka (Torema Records)
17. Lost Souls - Michael Klein (Jeremy Caulfield remix) (BLK DRP)
18. Evil Eye - Kr!z (Blueprint Records)
19. Miasma - Metapattern (Mord)
20. I Don't Think So -Bjarki (trip)
21. ID - Katnada
22. Add This To Your Layer - KaioBarssalos (KYSH)
23. Sculptor - Willy Parker (Bipolar Disorder Records)
24. X Code - N.O.B.A (Vibes Addik)
25. Virgo - Tensal (Arts)
26. Tempest - Altinbas (Observer Station)
27. Tied Up (Stephen Disario Remix)- Katnada (DIffuse Reality)
28. ID - Katnada
29. Reach For The Dead - Boards of Canada (Warp Records)


Links Artists

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/katnada

Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/katnada/

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100065341936082

Bipolar Disorder Rec Podcast 035 // Katnada

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ EJA

EJA is the solo alias of one half of Duplicity, a now London based label and podcast series. As Duplicity, EJA emerged onto the local Scottish scene in late 2019, playing at events around Edinburgh and Glasgow. As Duplicity, EJA has spearheaded the label's overall sound through careful curation of podcast guests & artists for recent various artist releases, which have seen solid success. As the label continues to evolve, 2024 is shaping up to be a busy year with many releases in the pipeline. Since the pandemic, EJA has refined his own sound and general approach, focusing on deep, hypnotic, groovy and loopy elements, largely inspired by artists such as Rene Wise, Setaoc Mass, DVS1, MARRØN, Kaiser and has been working on his own productions, with a growing arsenal of unreleased works and a few select releases which have so far had support from the likes of Justine Perry, Lea Occhi, Border One, Kaiser, Annabel Arroyo and been released on Duplicity, .defaultbox, PRTLWRX & SOMA.

Follow EJA here:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/duplicityedinburgh
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/eja.duplicity
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/eja-duplicity

EJA - Tech Clubbers Podcast #375

[29JUN24] SAT // BRET 69HRS WKNDR
SAT 01:00 VSC
SAT 05:00 Philippa Pacho
SAT 09:00 Gordon Flash b2b Muski
SAT 13:00 Anabel Arroyo
SAT 17:00 Phara live
SAT 18:00 The Advent
SAT 22:00 Deniro
SUN 02:00 Alberto Tolo
SUN 06:00 Downside
SUN 10:00 Ketch
SUN 14:00 Stef Mendesidis Live
SUN 16:00 VSSR & Impulse
SUN 20:00 Lea Occhi
MON 00:00 Chlär (mystery guest)
MON 04:00 Yanamaste 
MON 08:00 Grace Dahl 
MON 12:00 Blasha & Allatt
MON 16:00 Kr!z
MON 19:00 Alarico
MON 22:00 END

VSC | Vault Sessions x 30 YRS Fuse, BRET | 29 JUN 2024

𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏:  004
𝘼𝙍𝙏𝙄𝙎𝙏:  MODE_1

Mode_1 is a techno producer and DJ and a resident for one of the most consistent collectives in Dublin, Subject. He produces various styles of techno; from deep hypnotic to peak time, having released on labels such as Naked Lunch, Knotweed Records and Berghain residents Fiedel’slabel, FiedelTWO.

● Instagram
https://www.instagram.com/mode_1_music?igsh=aXVmYnh2YXNwMm11
● Bandcamp
https://modeonemusic.bandcamp.com/
● Soundcloud
https://m.soundcloud.com/mode_1

𝙋𝙊𝘿𝘾𝘼𝙎𝙏  004 | 𝙈𝙊𝘿𝙀_1

Recorded live at Closer Milano [Masada] on 16.11.24

Enjoy 3hrs warm up trip!

Functional Disorder @ CLOSER 16.11.24 Masada

Stone Techno Festival 2024 - Yanamaste - ARTE Concert

K-H1 is a music project by Berlin-based Sergey Barinov. K-H1’s vision is to be boundary-pushing: weaving together pulsating rhythms and striking, tripped-out soundscapes to create a tight, yet distinct techno sound.

His sets mirror his bold production style. Oscillating between dark, vibrant, and cinematic themes underlined by heavy, driving grooves, he invites listeners to embark on a hypnotic journey together.

K-H1’s releases have garnered recognition and support from influential figures, and have graced venues such as Berghain, RSO, Bassiani, and Smolna38. Quickly establishing a unique presence on the techno scene, K-H1 is one to watch.

SC: @k-h1

IG: www.instagram.com/kh1_music/

BC: k-h1.bandcamp.com

BLURCAST 34 | K-H1

Music collective based in Bogotá, Colombia
Curated by Outrun & Nøaar