Art Bei Ton Podcast 085: Vanta
( @vanta_techno )

For the 85th edition of our podcast serie we're happy to invite Leipzig-based DJ and producer, Vanta. He will perform at our next event in Berlin on the 28th of July. Take the chance if you're in town!

He made for us a vibrant vinyl-only set selecting some fresh hypnotic techno. 

Enjoy!

More info about Vanta:

Originally from a metalcore and hardcore background he has always enjoyed electronic and experimental music. Delving deep in the unknown space of impulsive rhythms, dissociative sounds and dark and eerie atmospheres, his goal is to mesmerize the listeners with his productions and DJ-Sets. 

He has been establishing his soundscapes in the local and international scene since 2019. Releasing on labels like Charybdis, Further Sessions, KVLTÖ, Records and Deflection Music just to name a few.

SC: vanta_techno
FB: https://www.facebook.com/vanta.techno
IG: https://www.instagram.com/v_ant_a/
BC: https://bandcamp.com/vanta_techno

Art Bei Ton Podcast 085: Vanta

Silent Servant is the primary pseudonym of California electronic artist Juan Mendez, who produces techno with a heavy post-punk/industrial influence. He first began releasing material as Silent Servant during the mid-2000s, when he was a key member of the influential techno collective Sandwell District. Following numerous well-received underground singles, he made a major impact on the techno world with Negative Fascination, his acclaimed 2012 full-length debut. Following Mendez's co-founding of the Jealous God label in 2013, as well as several singles and collaborations with the likes of Marcel Dettmann and Phase Fatale, Silent Servant released his second album, the more overtly EBM-influenced Shadows of Death and Desire, in 2018.  2023 sees Mendez continuing to Play the US and Europe, New releases On L.I.E.S., Tresor and maintaining his sixth year of the Optimistic Decay radio show on NTS. 
https://www.nts.live/shows/silent-servant/episodes/silent-servant-20th-september-2023

Silent Servant Presents: Optimistic Decay 200923

"As time goes by, you understand how a journey is crafted: intensity, balance, interpretation, melodies, broadening the musical spectrum... ultimately, years of experience and passion. This trip is an example of all that, with two turntables and captivation from start to finish. Exquisite."

Serious Cut (@seriouscut) is the project of Raúl Zapata, a renowned artist in the underground scene of Valencia. With an exquisite taste and enviable technique, his personal sessions explore the most daring styles of electronic music. Under the name "Serious Cut," he performs ambient and electronic music heavily influenced by the 90s.

HOCast #179 - Serious Cut

Jephta / Live recorded @ Focal Point. 03

Self-meditation is an important aspect of IFS (Internal Family Systems) therapy which had a profound impact on my life. 

Self is our internal energy, known as a source or soul. Self is in every one of us. It can't be damaged or broken. It's the source of our compassion, courage, curiosity, and connectedness. It has healing potential in all the parts of our psyche.

When we access more Self within us we can hear and connect with ourselves and with others. We are more grounded so to speak. 

Some time ago I stumbled upon this meditation by Darshan Stevens and as an experiment I put on a techno beat. After a year of this experiment, I believe it's about time to share this tune with you. 

Learn more about IFS:
https://ifs-institute.com/

Learn more about Darshan Stevens:
https://www.darshanstevens.com/

Free download available.

Free Download

Self Meditation (Original Mix)

Here we are, back on track with a fresh episode of our podcast.
In this session, we have Einox, who decided to record a live set for us.
The sound is captivating and crisp, with complex rhythms and a deep atmosphere.
It's a set that doesn't allow for breaks, continuously building with hypnotic waves.


This hardware live set maintains a foundational rhythm perfect for the dance floor, while simultaneously exploring various experimental possibilities with synthesizers. The synthesizer sequences flow organically through several bars, unifying the overall atmosphere of the set. Einox's distinctive synthesizer sound consistently imparts a unique quality to his music.


Einox is an electronic musician based in Seoul.
He explores various sounds and rhythms within the techno and IDM genres. He has released work on labels such as Affin, Semantica, and Subosc, and currently runs the local label GUCHUK in Seoul.

ΔLTROVΞ 028 Einox

Roman god of fertility, mirth, merriment, revelry, wine, wisdom, and
inspiration.

Bacchus was born of Zeus and Semele's union against the will of Hera, Zeus wife. When the jealous Hera learned of Semele's pregnancy by Zeus she angrily plotted against them. She disguised herself and came to Semele, telling her she should ask that Zeus appear before her in all his glory as the god of thunder.Zeus swore to grant whatever wish Semele might have. Forced to abide by his oath, he appeared to Semele as a display of lightening and thunder, which killed her. As Semele died, she gave birth to Bacchus, who died as well. Zeus restored life to him and sent the child to be raised by the nymphs, out of Hera's jealous eye.

As the god of spring, he is Bacchus is said to be in terrible pain during winter when the flowering plants and vines wither and die.
His followers were called bacchants. After reveling and overindulging in wine, they danced around in a craze often trampling and tearing people and animals to pieces. Bacchanalia was a festival held which involved excessive drinking and drunken orgies. Also known as Dionysus [Greek].

Cover By Evangelos Morph UK
Written and Produced by Van Morph
Mastered by Studio One UK
Quality 24bit 48000

Bacchus

NYP Release | Van Morph - Bacchus (Original mix)

For the fifth episode of our podcast series, we are presenting Mixtinct's two-hour opening set, recorded live at THEØFFICE on June 14th, 2024.
Introducing Mixtinct (aka mveq), his love and devotion to the electronic music scene are essential elements of his identity as an artist. Since the late 1990s, Mixtinct has been a crucial part of the development of club-culture in Armenia, cultivating a distinct and unpredictable style, drawing from a vast knowledge of electronic dance music, and an endless curiosity for exploring various genres. Through his music, he channels his innermost thoughts and emotions, providing a rare glimpse into the creative moments that are born within him.
In the hands of Mixtinct, the dance floor becomes a portal to another dimension, where sound and rhythm reign supreme. As an artist, he stands at the forefront of a new era of electronic music, continually pushing the boundaries of what is possible and inspiring others to do the same. Mixtinct's innovative approach to music creation is nothing short of awe-inspiring, and his performances are not to be missed.

@mixtinct

Artwork by @kazmir00

Back&forth Podcast 05: Mixtinct

We’re excited to present the fourth release on Serial Disc Touchers [SDT Recordings] — a label driven by artistic freedom and a passion for bold, genre-defying sounds.

For this instalment, we hand the reins to Michael Ius, who delivers a no-holds-barred Techno EP that goes straight for the jugular. Precision-built for the dance floor, these tracks channel pure, high-voltage energy with razor-sharp detail and depth.

To elevate the release even further, we've brought in none other than Lobster for remix duties. His reinterpretation twists the original into something raw and mind-bending, adding a fresh dimension while keeping the intensity intact.

This release is a tribute to the raw power of Techno. Intense, focused, and unapologetically driving, while continuing our journey of sonic exploration across a wide spectrum of electronic music.

SDT004 is a reminder that no matter the tempo or genres, we’re here to move you.

Track: Galloping Horse
Artist(s): Michael Ius
Label: Serial Disc Touchers [SDT Recordings]
Catalog: SDT004
Release Date: September 10, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering: STIPP
Artwork: SOLO 

Artist links
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/michael-ius-techno
Bandcamp: https://michael-ius.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.ius.techno

Label links
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/gracedahl
Bandcamp: https://serialdisctouchers.bandcamp.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/serialdisctouchers

Pre-Order Link: https://serialdisctouchers.bandcamp.com/album/rain-drops-ep

GTG Premiere | Michael lus - Galloping Horse [SDT004]

Inside the rusted cathedral of machines, the ritual begins.
⛧ MΛCHINΞ RITUΛL: STEEL SERMON ⛧ is an EP forged at 132 BPM — a relentless blend of industrial techno, hypnotic trance, and ritual minimal. Metallic resonance, tribal percussion, and trance arpeggios collide to form a sermon spoken only in pulse.

Tracks include: IRON CHOIR, CIRCUIT LITANY, MECHANIC PRAYER, CHROME ASCENT, RUSTED HALO, SYNTH REQUIEM, OBSIDIAN ALTAR, DATA INCANTATION.

▶️ Best experienced in darkness, on headphones, at maximum volume.

Genres: Industrial Techno · Hypnotic Trance · Dark Techno · Minimal Techno · Electro-Industrial · EBM · Experimental

#MachineRitual #SteelSermon #Apotheosis #ÆtherfluxRecords #IndustrialTechno #HypnoticTrance #DarkPulse #EBM #TechnoWithoutPermission

IRON CHOIR

dark mind - b2

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