The Groovemeister General: When Techno Had Groove [VINYL ONLY MIX SERIES]

sets 2025

I am happy to present Vol.03 of my vinyl-only mix series focussing on working through my collection of records from the early and mid-2000s when techno had a hell of a lot more groove than it does now! 

I also decided to record this set live for the first time, and will continue to do so for future volumes in the mix series. 

Check out the live recording via my You Tube channel: 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LUvNXEwp5gE&t=1505s

When Techno Had Groove: Vol.03 [VINYL ONLY MIX]

February's Live mix is here and it's a belter, this week we hear from Alex Blakemore otherwise known as 'Balrog' but on this occasion he assumes the 'The Groovemeister General' monika for just under 2 hours of House on steds, disco fuelled techno and tribal flavours sprinkled throughout, the 909 is strong on this one. 

Some words from Alex:

"This mix was recorded live from Eastern Bloc for the recent Northern Groove Association event which hosted Habgud the featured artist, The Groovemeister General (AKA. Balrog)

For his set, TGG focused on playing records from his substantial collection of house cuts and techno from the late 90s and early 2000s. This 1.45hr recording is from the final stages of his 3hr set, moving from some house edits into rolling techno grooves."

We hope you enjoy

EB x

EBR Podcast 081 - Northern Groove Association  w/ The Groovemeister General - Live 12.01.2024

Warning & Innovation. Recorded Live at The Junction, Cambridge.

MCs include Navigator, Skibadee (RIP), Shabba D, Dynamtie, GQ, Juiceman, IC3, Fatman D, Flux, Five Alive & Phantom.

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DJ Die Feat. MCs Dynamtie & Fatman D - Warning 6th Birthday

recorded live at fusion festival 2024  Räuber:innenhöhle
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Here is Vol.04 of my vinyl-only mix series focussing on working through my collection of records from the early and mid-2000s when techno had a hell of a lot more groove than it does now!

When Techno Had Groove: Vol.04 [VINYL ONLY MIX]

Live recording of The Groovemeister General (AKA. Balrog) playing vinyl only at Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester (18/01/2025).

N.G.A Podcast (LIVE): The Groovemeister General (AKA. Balrog) @ Eastern Bloc Records, Manchester (18/12/25) [VINYL ONLY]

•••Subfactory Radio #451 - 19th Birthday•••
Digging deep into February's waves of emotional energies as Subfactory Radio reaches the ripe old age of Nunah Nunah Nineteen! Where has the time gone!?
Join me as I freestyle through my vast collection of amazing Drum & Bass music, picking out some choice morsels to satisfy your hunger. All the while breakin' in the new Subfactory DJ kit. 

Next week we lay Al Pack to rest. He departed suddenly and way too early at 49, leaving behind a beautiful wife and a divine daughter. His friends have set up a Gofundme to raise some money to help his young family. If you have enjoyed Al’s music and can spare a few quid, please take a mo and give what you can.
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----Full Track List----
Don’t Cry - Al Pack
Brighter Days - Satl, Veda Black
Regent’s Canal - Monument Banks
No Sense - Calibre
Tempting ft. Niche - Dreazz, Mackadena & Emery
Star Trippin’ - DJ Marky
Waiting For a Wonder - SundayGrooves
Changes (Invadhertz Remix) - Subdue
Hour Glass - Matt View & Marvel Cinema
Sweet Lows ft. Chi - GLXY
Leaving - Nasz
Something New - Saikon
From the Start -  WUFO
Call to Prayer - Archangel
Chalwah - Furney
I Remember - Calibre DRS Tyler Daley
One Take - Sevin
Jazz Type Thing - Zero T, Onj
Don’t Mug Yaself (Al Pack Bootleg) - The Streets
Ghosted - Zoner
One Day At A time ft. Latin St. Juste - Nu:Tone
Far Side of The Moon - Tomoyoshi
Rewind (Makoto Remix) - London Elektricity
Tell You What I Did ft. Zitah - Pola & Bryson
Say Less - Clipz & Obi Franky
Make It Happen - Dash
We Are The People ft. MC Fats & Cleveland Watkiss - Break
Sun It May Rise - Lurch
We Gotcha Junglist - Velocity, MC Fats
Alarm - Sub Focus, MC ID
Cocooned VIP - Bungle
Hearing Is Believing (Serum Remix) - MA2
Roll The Dice ft. Stamina MC & Lilly Allen - Shy FX
Arctic ft. MC Fats - A Sides
Circles (Al Pack Bootleg) - Adam F

Subfactory Radio #451 - 19th Birthday

Promo ZO - Bassdrive - Wednesday 5th February 2025

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Warm Ears Show hosted by DUOPHONIX @Bassdrive.com (23rd Feb 2025)

Carl Cox Boiler Room Ibiza Villa Takeovers DJ Set

Live recording of The Groovemeister General (AKA. Balrog) playing vinyl only at Eastern Bloc Records in Manchester (05/09/2025).

N.G.A Podcast (LIVE) - The Groovemeister General @ Eastern Bloc., MCR (05092025) [VINYL ONLY]

SESSION MENERGY MIX 106.5 VICTOR ESTRELLA DJ POLYMARCHS

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Rizzle delivers us his Overview Sessions mix.

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Upcoming Dates (2025):
08/02 - Hi-Tech @ Beaverworks, Leeds
28/02 - Siah @ Bunker Club - Turin, Italy
11/04 - Northern Groove Association @ Mintwarehouse, Leeds
03/05 - Mint Festival, Leeds (Disco & House Set)
09/05 - Interuption, Dublin
10/05 - Twistd @ Lavery's, Belfast
30/05 - Poznan, Poland
20-23/06 - Collide Festival, Bristol
26/07 - TBC, Poland 
08/08 - Noctivus, Cardiff
09/08 - Techno Gathering @ Freedom Mills, Leeds
22/08 - Void Disco, London
05/09 - Northern Groove Association @ Eastern Bloc., Manchester
04/10 - Hi-Tech @ Beaverworks, Leeds
18/10 - Manchester, Stage & Radio
29/11 - London, Pinhole @ Low Profile Studios
12/12 - Manchester, Mechano @ Six Trees
28/12 - Manchester, Khazad Records Showcase @ The Bag Factory

The Industrial Groove Association…

Hailing from Leeds in the north of the UK, Balrog (Alex) is an artist whose style focuses on heavy rolling drums, driving bass lines, and distorted vocals. His tracks take influence from classic funky and groove focussed techno but with a fresh injection of modern industrial power. Focussing on this signature sound of industrial groove techno has seen him release on labels including Soma, Ear To Ground, Hydraulix, Crisis Of Man, Player, NAKT, Instruments Of Discipline, Moments In Time and Green Fetish.

The industrial groove sound also characterises Balrog’s high-energy DJ sets which have seen him headline events in cities such as New York, Berlin, London, Leeds, Manchester, Budapest, Glasgow, and more.

Balrog also runs his own record label, Khazad Records, which releases music from the very best industrial groove and hard techno talent around.

In addition to his Balrog alias, Alex also also plays and produces under, The Groovemeister General, focussing exclusively on moulding together deep, funky and grooving house and techno records. 

UK & International Bookings: ali@siahmusic.com

When Techno Had Groove: Vol.04 [VINYL ONLY MIX]

Balrog (AKA. The Groovemeister General)