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

Platform Minimal presents @Kranos9 Kranos

The Emergence

Nestled within the tranquillity of Seraphim, an extraordinary phenomenon unfolded where the very atmosphere responded to the positive energy of its inhabitants. In this unique town, the sound was not a product of conventional instruments but a harmonious symphony born from the collective reservoir of uplifting thoughts that permeated the air.
Every shared smile, each moment of joy, reverberated through the streets, transforming into an intricate blend of deep and minimal techno that softly echoed in the background. The heart of Seraphim beats to the enchanting rhythm of a musical genre crafted from the harmonious thoughts of its residents. In an intimate gathering space, hidden away from the mundane, a small group of enthusiasts discovered that the purest form of this positive resonance materialised in a distinctive fusion of deep and minimal techno. As individuals embraced mindfulness and nurtured positive energy, the beats and melodies that emerged from their collective consciousness took on a mesmerising quality.

Bio/
Kranos was born in 1990. At the age of 9, he began listening to Techno music. Since then, he has embarked on a detailed journey through various genres of electronic Dance Music, exploring Hardcore, drum and bass, Trance, and Trip Hop, encompassing almost every sample-oriented music style.
In 2007, he started DJing Drum&Bass, dedicating nine years to the craft as part of an active collective and performing in front of large audiences, bringing him complete pleasure. In 2016, his musical preferences evolved thanks to his favourite club, Elysia, in Basel, Switzerland, leading him towards ambient and deep techno. This began a new musical journey filled with various intense tunes.
Since then, Kranos has consistently sought pure bliss through stimulating hypnosis, placing this experience at the forefront of his musical endeavours.

Socials/
https://soundcloud.com/kranos9
https://www.youtube.com/@Kranos9

Tracklist/
Polar Inertia - Kinematic Optics
Feral - Three Faced Queen
Primal Code - Varanasi
Luigi Tozzi - Demersal Zone
Nils Edte - Sellenti (Tama rmx)
Smoley - Climat
The Alchemical Theory - Pyramidal Architecture
Post Scriptum - Constant Acceleration  Drive
Polar Inertia - Hell Frozen Over
Martyn Psch - Sacred (Dycide rmx)
Ariet - Pain Is Inevitable
Smoley - Reanimating Effect
Ariet - Path Towards
Petite Astronaute - Liar
Mod21 - World Doesn't Need Heroes

Artwork/
https://linktr.ee/Inzajeano

Kranos

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

Deep Repose

A Remix of my track Hellguard by TKKTNSH and XNK.

TKKTNSH profile: https://soundcloud.com/tkktnshmusic

Rapid Fire - Hellguard (TKKTNSH VS XNK Remix)

2025-12-14_ hilop

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