despite my set being delayed at spiltmilk in march, i wanted to kick off a mix series called 'partitions' which will be primarily focused on techno and other bits in-between that i really enjoy listening to. hope you enjoy :)

1. blawan - trampelpfad
2. egbert - hal9000
3. wehbba - glasswerk
4. mark reeve - temptation (egbert remix)
5. anna - rememberance
6. gregor thresher - a thousand nights
7. joseph capriati & adam beyer - congenial endeavour
8. wolfgang gartner & francis preve vs. la roux - yin for the kill (steve angello & dave spoon bootleg)
9. ant brooks, matt sassari - airglow
10. armand van helden - i want your soul (enrico sangiuliano remix)
11. victor ruiz - vertigo
12. architectural - thermal equilibrium
13. radiohead - everything in it's right place (bad disk edit)
14. bad disk x blawan - why they hide their bodies under my id
15. deadmau5 - avaritia
16. deadmau5 & imgoen heap - telemiscommunications (bad disk remix)
17. architectural - rhythms & souls
18. bart skils, weska - lost on you
19. enrico sangiuliano - a further existence
20. above & beyond - good for me (matt lange remix)
21. deadmau5 - deus ex machina
22. wehbba - third wave
23. architectural - fantasy elements
24. sleeparchive - papercup
25. no mana - laserbeam
26. polar inc. - regal

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Bad Disk is a South African electronic music producer and DJ based in Cape Town, known for his meticulous sound design and genre-fluid approach. His music blends techno, glitch, electro-house, and experimental bass, emphasizing clarity, depth, and innovation. With releases on respected labels like mau5trap, Emercive, and Tasty Network, he has built a diverse catalog that highlights different facets of his sound while maintaining artistic integrity. Bad Disk balances structure and experimentation, crafting tracks with intricate rhythms and layered textures that reward attentive listening. As a DJ, he curates immersive, genre-blending sets focused on flow and atmosphere. Avoiding trends and hype, he prioritizes long-term artistic growth, earning respect for his technical skill and authenticity. Emerging from South Africa’s electronic scene, Bad Disk offers music that combines substance, innovation, and a fresh perspective.

João Rei Lobo, also known by his artist name Rei, is a musician and sound engineer from South Africa with Portuguese heritage. He began making music at the age of 13, using equipment given to him by a friend of his brother. He later learned to use FL Studio and became a sound engineer for local churches. He has a degree in Music Technology and is proficient in playing the piano, drums, and using hardware synthesizers. These skills are evident in his productions, which are currently created using Ableton Live and often incorporate hardware synths. Currently, Rei is a resident sound engineer at a theater.

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A Producer creates music with design.
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