Awakenings Podcast series

"Fafi Abdel Nour’s Awakenings Podcast dives deep into the essence of old-school techno. Featuring carefully selected and digitalized records, the mix blends melodic, dramatic, and energetic grooves that stay true to the genre’s roots".

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Fafi Abdel Nour finds beauty in the margins and the bliss in between - a passionate artist and community builder, on a mission towards imagining better futures through musical connectivity and understanding between humans.

Growing up as a first generation Syrian-born kid, the struggles of integrating into the Dutch society while balancing his Arabic heritage and burgeoning queerness proved to be a struggle - often finding himself in between worlds, caught amidst maintaining his inner pride and sense of self against a world that he strained to see himself in.

Through the desire to find harmony within a lifetime of dissonance, Fafi found dance music in his young adulthood. While his connection to the music was powerful and provided a necessary level of personal reprieve, he soon realized there was a need for more participation from artists and DJs of color in the scene. Fafi’s queer club nights at OOST in Groningen were born out
of this resolve to create community empowerment for marginalized people to transcend beyond the oppressive dominant
culture surrounding them.

As a DJ, Fafi never fails to captivate dancers into a sense of timelessness & otherworldly joy. His sets distill the liberatory kinetics of house music down to its very essence, embodying an era of music unaffected by genre-constraints or rules.

Dissolving boundaries between sound, movement and being, dancers can expect everything from spellbinding melodic passages, house-inflected body music and enchanted breakbeats melded into flourishes of ecstatic sensation.
Oscillating between jubilance and insight with a distinctive sense of narrative and technical finesse, Fafi’s selections expand the universe of mystic, passionate and evocative strains of house - tapping into the source of music’s fundamental ability to transform lives, through a deeply personal level of expression transmuted directly from his soul through the speakers.

Always encouraging us to connect with one another and celebrate the myriad of differences we share in our world, Fafi’s vibration has radiated simply by embodying his truth and encouraging others to do the same for themselves. Currently based in Amsterdam and with a slew of gigs only continuing to manifest throughout the world, his mantra remains the same no matter where the music is played - Love is the message.

Social links:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FafiAbdelNourDJ/?locale=nl_NL
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Awakenings Podcast S330 - Fafi Abdel Nour

« It is the life of the crystal, the architect of the flake, the fire of the frost, the soul of the sunbeam. This crisp winter air is full of it » 
"I have chosen to lead you into a realm where tension and mystery coexist in harmonious balance. Including my own creations alongside tracks from artists I love, this set becomes a reflection of what I strive to convey through art. To those who listen with an open heart, may you find resonance in its depths".

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Mathys Lenne is an artist brimming with energy and a relentless dedication to production, redefining syncopation with his masterful approach to 4-deck techno. His music radiates a fiery, frenetic quality, showcased in his recent 12” vinyl LP Carmen on MORD and his last two EPs on HAYES.

Known for his intense, focused, and visceral style, Mathys invites listeners to immerse themselves in the unique soundscapes he meticulously crafts during his sets. With a deep emphasis on the spatial dimension of his work, he skillfully weaves tension and introspection, creating a refined sense of order.

Mathys Lenne sets the pace, pushing melodies to their rawest edges and delivering a sonic journey that captivates and leaves a lasting impression. His artistry stands as a testament to his unwavering pursuit of musical innovation.

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Awakenings Podcast S331 - Mathys Lenne

"The set represents my way of visioning a journey through sound, rhythms and solid low frequencies. A  sonic exploration that leads to personal connection to the listener through my selection of favorite tracks and my most recent unreleased music".

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Based in Oslo, Kameliia has built her reputation on mysterious, hypnotic and atmospheric techno sets. Her sets are fuelled by driving beats, often characterized by rhythmic sub-basses and reverb-soaked percussion, guiding the dancefloor through a deep musical journey.

Kameliia’s career as a producer has led her to several releases with prestigious labels such as SK_eleven, Token, WSNWG and AMTK+, showcasing her sophisticated and elegant approach to techno. 
With her distinctive sound Kameliia has been captivating the dancefloors at some of the scene’s most respected venues such as De School, Tresor, Radion, essaim and notable festival appearances include Stone Techno Festival and Berlin Atonal.

Upcoming releases:
- Clergy 10 years anniversary  VA (end of Jan)
- EP on Sublunar Records (March /April 2025)

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Awakenings Podcast S332 - Kameliia

"The recording captures the vibe of KiNK and Raredub on stage. A good balance of party and heady music, a journey of funky techno and UK/bass music influenced beats. The selection includes some unreleased tracks by the duo and their friends".

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KiNK:
Say what you wanna say, but you have to give Strahil Velchev this: the man’s a powerhouse. Recording and playing live under the KiNK alias, he went on to become one of the finest purveyor’s of funk in techno and house. What it is, by definition, ain’t exactly clear. And that is the beauty of it.

KiNK’s music is unifying in the best possible way. Channeling the spirit and feeling of a time where it didn’t really matter who the faces behind the music were, KiNK plays with the elements of genres and sub-genres as if the future of it all is still wide-open. At the same time it could be accused of retro-fetishism, as much as the Pope himself is infallible.

The pure need to recreate moments, feelings and experience – rather than carbon copies of existing designs – was what started KiNK’s production work. Hailing from Bulgaria, it was nearly impossible to get your hands on all the records and music that fed into a system of raves, clubs and record shops that seemed far away from Sofia, and financially it might as well have meant another galaxy. Wanting to DJ without having access to the tracks that spun the carousel meant that you had to create them yourselves. So, here we go with a private bootlegger gone public mastermind and one of the loudest voices in house, techno and beyond.

From KiNK’s early productions with Neville Watson to his smash-hit for Ovum, a cerebral album for Macro, tons of remixes & tracks and his mind-bending live act, Playground seems to take all that into a blender. Simultaneously a sound- summary, the harvest of a field of ideas, and the exhibition of an artist in his prime, it also works as a sort of KiNK dictionary: avant-garde soundscapes stand next to boisterous bangers, classic club tracks and peak time emotions find their idiosyncratic and contemplative counterparts – all of it coming down like a torrent in a drought.

KiNK's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kink303/?hl=en
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kink
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kink303/

Raredub:
Raredub is a Sofia-based music producer and DJ. Known for his high-octane energy, he infuses every set with a distinctive and dynamic vibe, regardless of when he plays.

Drawing inspiration from the early ’90s rave culture, Raredub puts a unique spin on his tracks. His music pulsates with raw beats and cutting-edge grooves, making a signature and bold statement.

In 2021, he dropped his first EP on KiNK’s Sofia Records, stepping onto the global music scene. His work has gained recognition by artists like Paul Woolford, Fjaak, Paggy Gou, Partiboi69, Skin On Skin, just to name a few.

Raredub's social links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/raredub/
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Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Raredub/

Awakenings Podcast S333 - KiNK & Raredub

"It’s a studio mix reflecting our peak time performances including some new and unreleased Slam material".

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SLAM are a tour de force on the global Techno circuit. The duo’s unique, 6 deck, back-to-back DJ performances and explosive live sets have seen them amaze clubs & festivals across the world. Pioneers and innovators of the electronic music scene, Slam’s Orde Meikle and Stuart McMillan are renowned for their experience and powerful, contemporary sound.

Their iconic Soma Records label boasts more than 800 releases in its 33-year history, including Daft Punk’s first singles and Slam’s own productions as well as many of today’s most cutting edge artists. Co-owners of Glasgow’s Riverside Festival, the pair also host the legendary Pressure parties and have a longstanding RTM residency at the city’s Sub Club, dealing out a monthly supply of raw, hypnotic techno.

They also produce the respected weekly Techno podcast, Slam Radio, which has now surpassed over 600 episodes, demonstrating their continued conviction in providing an antidote to the mainstream.

News
Slam's brand new 3 track "Flicker" EP is riding high and another new EP and then an album coming out in early 2025.

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Awakenings Podcast S334 - Slam

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Born and raised in Thessaloniki, Greece, Annē began her music career in 2012 and has since emerged as a rising talent in the world of techno. Fully committed to her craft as both a DJ and producer, she transitioned from being a passionate raver to a driving force in her country’s techno scene, delivering a uniquely experiential approach to music.

Annē’s DJ sets are high-energy and dynamic, crafted to create seamless connections with her audience. In her productions, she draws inspiration from Detroit techno and the sounds of the ’90s and early 00s, channeling her emotions into tracks that resonate deeply.

Her music has earned widespread acclaim, with standout releases on renowned labels such as Hardgroove, Symbolism, Mutual Rytm, NECHTO, CROWD, Soma Records, and Out of Place. These releases have garnered significant support from major artists, with her tracks frequently charted and played across the global techno scene.

Annē’s talent has taken her to some of the world’s most iconic clubs and events, including Berghain, Bassiani, RSO Berlin, Radion, Fuse, Fold, E1, Exhale etc. She has toured extensively across continents, performing in South America, Africa, Australia,Asia and beyond. With exciting collaborations and multiple vinyl releases planned for the near future, her trajectory continues to ascend.

Her latest record on FJAAK's label, CROWD/SPANDAU20, is making waves on dance floors, marking a significant step forward in her career. Many more releases and new collaborations are coming in the near future.

For Annē, the DJ’s role is deeply intertwined with the audience. She believes the dancer is an integral part of the musical experience, with both performer and listener contributing equally to the atmosphere. This philosophy keeps her grounded—one foot always on the dance floor, the other in the booth.

Recent Highlights:
Berghain Klubnact
Dama Festival in Malta
Boiler room /Warsaw (broadcast in the next few months- set only with ANNĒ's tracks)
Stone festival b2b with Sol Ortega (recorded by Arte Concert)
Nechto x Reform / 6AM in Los angeles b2b with Nastia
Recent Highlight release:
Mutual Rytm Symbiosis Part II split ep with/ Sera J
Spandau20/CROWD - Chicago 1980 Ep
https://on.soundcloud.com/cVHQGHMqbLXp3hKw6

Upcoming Releases:
Ben Sims - Snapshot 99 ANNĒ REMIXES 9(3 remixes / 12'' release)
Vault Records (Vault Sessions) 10Years VA (12'' release)
Vault Records Solo Ep (12'' release)
Renegade Methodz Solo Ep (12'' release)
Emerald VA Essential Memories EP Part VI (12'' release)
Arsenik Records VA (12'' release)
NECHTO VA curated by ANNĒ
NECHTO VA (intro - outro project)
& more

Track list:
Puredata-Kamsar Archive [Sonntag Morgen]
MTRZ - Mental Ledge [T&NE Records]
FVKS - Heartbeat [OECUS]
Yanamaste - Swing [FUSE]
Phil Berg - Skid Row [Upcoming Vault Records]
rilé - Midnight Rituals (Original Mix) [Trau-ma]
Hemka - Rich Sex [Upcoming Vault Records]
K-Deey - Heliosphere [Void Rhythm]
STNDRD & Alexey Dunchyk - Track Title [Soma]
Alberto Tolo - Irrational Fear
The Advent - Quadrant One One Two [FUSE]
R.M.K - Keys [NECHTO]
Setaoc Mass - Blink [Upcoming Vault Records]
Endlec- Clockmaker [Upcoming Renegade Methodz]
ANNĒ - Dusk [Upcoming Vault Records]
Rebecca Delle Piane - Slush [Extrasenso]
Lidvall - He Scares Me [Symbolism]
Sons of Hidden - Soul Harvest [positivesource]
KOLO55 - SHE GOT ME UHHH [K55]
Eluna Vex -Shine Renegade Methodz]
Sera J - Unreleased
Gaetek (Gaetano Parisio) - Advanced Series Vol.1 (Truncate Edit)
Ben Sims - Snapshot 99 (ANNĒ REMIX) [upcoming Hardgroove]

Awakenings Podcast S335 - ANNĒ

"1 hour Live Production of Aida Arko Originals: I spent most of 2024 in the studio, and the result is an evolution of my sound. With this set, I aim to set the tone for what’s to come this year. I’ve collaborated with some of the most talented artists across the world, from Persia to Europe, and carefully selected, composed, and refined each piece to deliver a powerful, euphoric journey through the sound of techno. Melodic, magnetic, and an exhilarating ride—enjoy the journey!
Hugz, Aida x"

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Aida Arko, an Iranian-born electronic music producer and DJ, has become a prominent figure in the techno scene. Influenced by the Persian underground scene and her cultural heritage, Aida left her academic pursuits in biology to embark on a global journey in performance and music. After years of touring with Cirque de Soleil, she settled in Austria in 2016 and focused on her true passion - music. As a resident DJ at the renowned Grelle Forelle club, Gegen Collective and NoGender, Aida has earned a reputation for her distinctive hard-edge techno sound, characterized by groovy hard techno infused with percussive, industrial beats. Her career highlights include releases on HEKATE, GEGEN Records, Techno Germany, Sacred Courts. She is set to perform at Boiler Room Budapest, Verknipt Festival, Fury Festival Barcelona, Sara Landry’s Eternalism Tour & more this year. 

Social Media Links: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aida_arko/ 
TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@aida_arko 
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/5j2swFp6NPSDgQlCNUCj0v?si=w9fQEG6pS8O_Nq07X02bSQ 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aida-arko 
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/aidaarko 

Highlights:  
Highlights 2024: 
Releases with Techno Germany, GEGEN, Sacred Court, HEKATE and 808 Studios
Boiler Room Festival London, Terminal V Croatia + Halloween, Utopia Festival Marseille, Fabrik Madrid, Unreal at Bootshaus Cologne, Le Bikini Toulouse, RSO Berlin, KitKat Berlin +++
'Hedonistic Society’ was one of Beatport’s Top Streamed Hard Techno Tracks of 2024s
Residency at NoGender (Lille, Lyon, Montpellier), GEGEN (Berlin, Paris, Amsterdam +++) and Grelle Forelle Vienna
Selected for Beatport’s Artist Development Programme ‘Beatport NEXT 2024’, Artist Documentary watch here
Confirmed for 2025: 
Confirmed releases in Q1 on BPitch and EXHALE 
Boiler Room @Arzenal Budapest, AFAS Amsterdam (Verknipt presents Sara Landry’s Eternalism), MainStage Verknipt Festival 2025, Origins Festival 2025, Fury Festival Barcelona, ://about blank Berlin, Studio Saglio Strasbourg +++

Awakenings Podcast S336 - Aida Arko Originals

"This recording is strongly influenced by my recent debut at the ∄ Community Event, which took place last weekend in Kyiv, Ukraine. The set reflects my current perspective on diverse yet interconnected musical landscapes, grooves, and textures, all blended into a driving mix that perfectly embodies the energy I aim to bring to the dance floors".

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Techno is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Sept. He has always been far away from the mainstream beats. His DJ Sets are a musical trip and his sound has continuously evolved, always staying true to his Techno roots. In addition, Sept is showing a wide delicate mixture of darkness and light, creating a sonic musical journey that took him to play regularly in the most respected clubs around Asia, Europe, North and South America.

Beyond his artistic activity, Sept is a driving force in shaping the Polish electronic music landscape. From his earliest days, he has been deeply involved in event organisation and artistic direction, leaving a lasting imprint on the scene. In 2024, he took his vision a step further with the launch of OPUS, a multidisciplinary project uniting music and visual arts through a record label and event series.

Sept’s music has found homes on esteemed labels such as CLERGY, Bpitch, Flash Recordings, KYSH, and his own OPUS. His mixes have been featured in some of the world’s most renowned podcast series, including Boiler Room, Mixmag, HÖR, Vault Sessions, Slam Radio, and HATE.

With a sound that continues to challenge and inspire, Sept remains an enigmatic force, inviting audiences into a world where every sound tells a story.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
∄ Community Event, Kyiv
Boiler Room Warsaw -  to be broadcasted in March 2025
Mixmag x Burn Energy Tour - broadcasted 
Tresor Klubnacht, Berlin

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.am.sept/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/septonly/
FaceBook: https://www.facebook.com/SeptOnly


Awakenings Podcast S337 - SEPT

"In keeping with the cold season, I recorded a slightly darker set. My birth month January is the height of winter, so I immersed myself completely in this frosty atmosphere while mixing. Paired with a good dose of percussions and tribal elements, the result is a mix that is driving, sharp and yet melancholic and deep".

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ÜBERKIKZ combines driving kicks, tooly synths, and tribal and folkloric elements into a
hypnotic journey. With each kick, she tells stories that resonate deeply, encouraging a
confrontation with one's origins. Free from thought, almost instinctively, her sets are a call to surrender to the moment and experience all these raw emotions in its purest form.
At the heart of her sets lies the belief that we all share a common origin — beyond
nationality, culture, gender or sexuality. Music is the universal bond that unites us, and this is the essence ÜBERKIKZ aims to express through her art: the power of rhytms to bring us
together as a community and remind us of the unity of all humanity.

Latest Highlights:
BCCO NYE
Duro Festival
XXL Manchester
Intercell x BCCO @ ADE
Tresor

Awakenings Podcast S338 - ÜBERKIKZ

"A Techno set by Stigmata is characterized by a raw, industrial, and hypnotic atmosphere. Known for its driving, dark, and minimalist sound, Stigmata blends classic elements of early German Techno with modern influences. The sets often feature powerful, repetitive beats, dark synthesizer tones, and an intense energy that can transport listeners into a trance-like state. Stigmata’s sets are especially suited for underground clubs or festivals that focus on uncompromising, purist Techno".

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Stigmata started his career as a producer in the early 80s, influenced by bands like Skinny Puppy, Nitzer Ebb, and artist Isao Tomita. Using his first audio tools, an Atari 1040ST, he began experimenting with tracks and met musicians like Toni Rios, Marco Cannata, and Tommy Bingel. His early releases were on labels like Harthouse and Eye-Q. In 1994, he met Chris Liebing, and from that point on, André influenced every Liebing release. Together, they launched SOAP Records, with André using pseudonyms like "Noosa Heads" and "E.H.R."
Besides his work with Liebing, André collaborated with artists like Monika Kruse, Moguai, and Gayle San. In 1998, they intensified their partnership, leading to the creation of the AUDIO, CLR, and CLAU labels. André’s passion for horror films and mysticism shaped the STIGMATA project, which played a key role in modern techno’s evolution.
In 2001, André won the "Best Producer Award" at the German Dance Awards. In 2018, he returned with a new techno album under the Stigmata alias, and in 2022 and 2024, he released music on various labels e.g. Flash Recordings, Adroit & IMF.

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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/stigmata-aka-andr-walter
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/stigmata_live/

Awakenings Podcast S339 - STIGMATA

"Going through Downtempo up to Techno, diving into the different sonic realms to create a story with my latest productions."

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Francisco Fernandez Araya, or more succinctly and stylistically, Zisko (aliases Oksiz, Iksoz), is an Argentinian DJ whose percussive flourish continues to shape a community-driven, beat-centric sound worldwide. His childhood was spent learning to play the drums—watch any of his live performances today, and you’ll see it’s a habit he has no intention of breaking. And why should he? Years of dedication and practice have sharpened his instincts, making him the force he is today while building a deep connection with his growing audience.
Geography plays a role too. Beyond the well-traveled techno axis that crisscrosses the northern hemisphere, Latin America brings its own essence—what Zisko describes as an “emotional and ancestral link to rhythm, dance, and sound.” Following the release of The Skin of the Snake and Speak Your Truth with ongoing support from heavyweights like DVS1, Luke Slater, Truncate, and Ben Sims, his voice in the scene is only getting louder.

Zisko’s techno is plugged-in, body-focused, and relentless, moving like a surge of energy through the crowd. His drum addiction is infectious, powerful, immediate, and primal.

Recent highlights :
Zisko (Hybrid Set) | Boiler Room: Bogotá
Zisko - Speak Your Truth EP (Neighbourhood)
Zisko - The Skin Of The Snake EP (Mind Medizin)

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Awakenings Podcast S340 - Zisko

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Cloudy is quickly becoming one of the brightest rising stars in the techno scene, captivating audiences worldwide with her electrifying fusion of techno genres. Her sound is a unique mix, bouncy, groovy, yet hard-hitting and unapologetically schranzy. With each set, she brings a fresh energy that’s impossible to ignore.
When Cloudy steps up to the decks, expect nothing short of magic, she’ll set the dancefloor ablaze, blending sunshine vibes with thunderous beats that leave no one standing still.


Awakenings Podcast S341 - Cloudy

"Two hours straight of my own production".

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Exos, one of the frontmen of Iceland's techno scene, has released over thirty vinyl records and four albums, with notable contributions to labels like Tresor, Mutual Rytm, and Figure. His iconic album "My Home is Sonic" was reissued in 2015 and recognized as a modern dub techno classic, cementing his reputation in the global scene. This spring, Exos is launching his long-awaited single "Clean Cut" on his label Planet X, reissuing his classic album Strength, and later this year, he will release his 5th album "Sweet Dreams" on Mutual Rytm.

In this mix, Exos features 100% only his own music—old, new, unreleased, forthcoming, and recently released tracks. Some of these are unmastered and were quickly recorded directly from the project files. This is Exos' first online mix showcasing only his own music, featuring 66 tracks across a 2-hour-long journey, which includes collaborations and remixes with artists like Blawan, Jon Hester, Ruxpin, Electric Rescue, Nikita Zabelin, Gus Gus, Lafontaine,  Lars Huismann, Danny Wabbit, and Gus Gus. The mix starts with deep dubby grooves, transitions into more tribal rhythms, picks up speed, and ends in techno mayhem.

Tracklist 

1.Mocoa vocal
2.Arrive
3.Nikita Zabelin - Brooklyn Train (Exos Remix)
4.Five Star Mix
5.Always & Never
6.Dolf-hins 
7.Brandur
8.Untitled
9.Gus Gus - Rivals (Exos remix)
10.Pulp (Figure)
11.Exos - haus i krukku (laFontaine remix)
12.In all mindset
13.Hnjask (X/OZ Music)
14.D Cult
15.Spliffmatch2 (Mutual Rytm)
16.Sweet Dreams
17.Survivor (Force Inc) 
18.Hamm Kurl
19.Wish of 24 /Sungate)
20.Puzzle 1
21.7th Son
22.Dengsi
23.BrDBeat
24.Never Ending
25.Cano Cano
26.Af Hverju ekki
27.DjingDjon
28.Enter the danger (Mutual Rytm)
29.Walk of jazz
30.Bitte Schön
31.Harmony
32.Ruff Cut (Tresor)
33.Ysa
34.Of my Life
35.Clean Cut (Danny Wabbit remix)
36.Ruff Cut Sunday
37.Ruff Cut Monday
38.Wild Guess
39.30 JA
40.Radar 
41.Walk of the tribes
42.Kaldur Klaki (Mutual Rytm)
43.Exos & Jon hester - Range 
44.In my Dream (Planet X)
45.Wolfs
46.Dark Light (Tresor)
47.Cod
48.Mind of Yours 
49.Megashift
50.Alot
51.Track 9
52.ZycklusX
53.Bingo 2025 
54.Electric Rescue - Aygo - (Exos remix)
55.Time to time (demo mix) (Figure)
56.Open your mind (First render) (Bpitch)
57.The Run  (Evil Nation)
58.Tunis after dark
59.Fran Murder - Warning Acid (Exos remix)
60.Clean Cut - (Lars Huismann remix)
61.Attack (Evil Nation)
62.What kind a world
63.Exos & Blawan - Strobocop 
64.Cybercity (Mama told ya)
65.Survivor (Ruxpin Remix) 
66.Huldulækur (Figure)

Awakenings Podcast S342 - EXOS

"For Awakenings, I took it back to the roots with a 3-deck mix featuring a lot of old-school tracks released around the 2000s. The selection includes tracks from producers that are close to my heart and creates a nostalgic tribute to the glory days".

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Being inspired by the sound that was pushed in the 90s and early 00s, the young DJ & Producer Vromo tries to honor these roots in his DJ sets and productions. Bassline-driven club cuts and a possible sidetrail to ghetto & house are his signature and his attempts to infuse the classic sound with his own unique twist has earned him support from labels such as Revenge Techniques, Frenzy, and Bipolar Disorder and a residancy at Amsterdam’s finest collective: ANTIDOTE.

Upcoming releases:
Vinyl release on V35 Records.
First self release EP
Remix for Chris Flannigan on Suara
Remix for DJ Swisherman on Disintegrated Records

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Awakenings Podcast S343 - Vromo

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Blue Hour — a time of day similar to dawn, dusk and the three stages of twilight. It doesn't have one definition, and its colour is neutral, not blue. Like Luke Standing's alias 'Blue Hour' suggests, his sound doesn't slip into any one category.

The Berlin-based producer, DJ and head of the ‘Blue Hour Music' record label blurs the lines between Acid Techno, old school Rave, Breakbeat, Jungle and Leftfield to create a mirage of hazy euphoria and explore a narrative of timeless music unbound by geography and scene.

Hailing from the UK, Luke discovered dance music in Brighton and London where, as a teenager, the ferocious notes of DnB and Jungle drew him towards raves operating in each city. Quintessential artists and labels of time started the foundations of Luke's vinyl collection before reaching wider with UK Bass, Techno, Trance and IDM slipping into his record bag.

As a student in the thralls of Bristol's 2007 club scene, Luke started to DJ, promote parties and produce music under the names 'Furesshu' and 'Esoteric'. A handful of releases went out under these monikers marking Luke's entry point into production but as the Bristol circuit drew him into a cross-pollination of Dubstep and Techno, his ear inevitably turned. Catching the bug for Techno, Luke frequently visited Berlin to satisfy an urge to discover more artists and events aligned with the genre.

With a natural progression to the soundscape of Techno, Luke relocated to Berlin in 2011 and soon after launched the resolutely independent project 'Blue Hour' and label of the same name. Several years into the project, Luke has released pivotal records with a distinctive sound driven by the spirit and energy of the '90s, and in turn, welcomed into some of the most prolific spaces worldwide including Berghain, Fold, fabric, Blitz and Robert Johnson.

With an ethos to evolve and support compelling artists, the door of 'Blue Hour Music' opens up, releasing the work of Alpha Tracks and Dold along the way, as well as gaining the reputation of a respected and important outlet for Techno. The acclaimed 'Remixed' series on the 'Blue Hour Music' imprint saw Steffi, Pangaea, Hector Oaks and many more re-working his music. Now completed, new remix projects and collaborative ventures take focus in its place, including collaborative releases with Copenhagen's Fast Forward and UTE from Oslo. In late 2020, Luke reestablished the 'Tracing Xircles' project with Berlin-based producer A-JX, where the pair mutate UK and Detroit techno flavours with a retro-futuristic twist.

2021 signified the launch of a new sub-label together with Swedish DJ Philippa Pacho. The label called positive source "aims to push progressive attitudes in dance music while paying homage to our roots in early club culture.”

Luke's personal creative output continues to develop and expand with solo, collaborative projects, compilation contributions and commissioned remixes, connecting him to the ever-changing landscape of Techno and its sprawling sub-genres.

It's safe to say that the sound of ‘Blue Hour’ and his respective labels are weaved into the expansive realm of the electronic music community but Luke strikes an unparalleled chord within it.

Social links:
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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/bluehour909
RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/bluehour

Awakenings Podcast S345 - Blue Hour

"I want to invite you on a hypnotic journey where deep, textured techno and bleepy sounds come together in a driving mix. This mix is playful yet a raw exploration of rhythms, where I constantly try to evolve with new elements. I tried to balance between minimalistic rawness and 'eyes-closing' moments but also added unexpected twists. Enjoy!"

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Dutch-based Selene has a love for hypnotic, atmospheric, and driving techno, characterized by dominant groovy rhythms and trippy elements. Selene tries to build musical journeys by extemporizing and sensing the moment on the dancefloor, where she hides hypnotic yet powerful cycles. Her vision is always to reinvent herself as an artist, even when playing the same musical styles. She recently launched her podcast series, Selene Selects, where she highlights producers and music she loves & as co-founder of RIOT, she aims to widen perspectives by pushing female talent in the electronic music scene.

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RA: https://ra.co/dj/selene-2 

Awakenings Podcast S344 - Selene

"Tried to make a deep and energetic mix"

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Awakenings Podcast S346 - Moody Mehran

"For this podcast, I dove headfirst into a peak-time techno set showing the kind of energy I like on the dancefloor myself. It’s a ride through high-intensity club moments, featuring unreleased gems from artists I admire, alongside some of my own productions. Raw, driving, and built for movement, this one’s for the floor".

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Isaiah is a Dutch DJ, producer, and co-founder of Amsterdam based collectives Frenzy and Vulged. A lifelong musician who began playing piano at age four, he now channels that passion into high-energy, hypnotic, and loopy electronic music. His self-released tracks have earned global support, reflecting a sound that's both modern and deeply rooted in freedom and movement.

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Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/isajtd/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/isaiahtechno
Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/artist/3ahXO5tjZ4XDuQdHpKl174?si=1GiZNgBzQUmH2NHYE2Jtbg
RA: https://ra.co/dj/isaiah-nl

Awakenings Podcast S347 - Isaiah

Pegassi is the creative alter ego of Sam Huybrecht, an electronic music producer from Belgium, whose genre-defying sound is pushing the boundaries of eurodance, trance, techno and house. Pegassi’s journey to the forefront of the electronic music scene began with his remix of ‘No Type’, which shot to #1 on Soundcloud’s global charts, marking the start of a rapid rise.

His breakout club anthem ‘Yoyoyo’ continues to ignite dance floors worldwide, becoming a favorite among many of the scene’s top artists. Pegassi’s bold, energetic productions, spanning a wide array of genres, have garnered support from key tastemakers like Marlon Hoffstadt, Anetha, Trym, Bad Boombox, Malugi, Job Jobse, VTSS, Solomun, and many more. Recently, Pegassi collaborated with DJ IP on the well-received track ‘Wanna Feel’, and fans eagerly await his highly anticipated release ‘No Go Zone’, featuring Dutch hip-hop icon Bokoesam. 

Pegassi has performed at some of Europe’s most iconic venues and festivals, including Thuishaven, Mondo Disko, Junkyard, RSO, Tomorrowland, Else, Intercell, Modul’air, BCCO, Teletech, and a memorable Boiler Room broadcast that has garnered widespread attention.

Beyond his success as a performer, Pegassi has launched his own event series and label, Sweet Nothing, through which he plans to tour the world while releasing music from up-and-coming talents. With major projects on the horizon and his unique ability to blend genres, Pegassi is poised to leave an indelible mark on the global electronic music landscape.

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Awakenings Podcast S348 - Pegassi

"This set sustains and incapsulates his current love & admiration for full force intense schranz".

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Kander born and raised in industrial landscapes of Manchester has been a key figure of industry leaders Teletech. His music finds it home with Kobosil’s 44 Label Group with notable tracks such as ‘Don’t Say A Word’ ‘Creeper’ & Born To Fail.

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Awakenings Podcast S349 - Kander

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