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FACEBOOK : www.facebook.com/claptone.official
TWITTER : twitter.com/Claptone_

We are back in 2013.
Beginning of 2012 a new name appeared on the international dancefloor: CLAPTONE (artist of the year 2012 in German Trendcharts DCC).
The track ‘CREAM’ became the worldwide Top Track (No.2) of Beatport in the category Deep House and was among the Top 10 of the most charted tracks for 2012 on Resident Advisor.
The new year brings 2 more surehots for the clubs: WRONG & NO EYES featuring JAW from dOP.
Early support by Tensnake, Solomun, Noir, Laurent Garnier, DJ T…

In a now long forgotten world, many generations ago, a bird like shape emerged from wooded darkness, floating and fluttering, drifting and dreaming. Backlit by a bright glow of iridescent light, the undecipherable form wore a dazzling golden mask. Its long beak swooped down like an inverted horn and since then, people have referred to the mythical being simply as Claptone.
Years spending wandering medieval landscapes have informed Claptone’s view of the world, experiencing both magical mystery and muted melancholy he enchanted onlookers with occult instruments and beguiling sounds. Forever surrounded by a sense of intrigue, the world soon cottoned on to the elusive yet enchanting musical powers of this otherworldly beast. The results are that today his shamanistic sonic powers take him all around the world.
Whilst Claptone has continued to roam in his own circles, 2012AD proved to be a year dominated by his infectious ‘Cream’ track. It became an immediate hit, topping new world charts at Beatport and RA, whilst the sonic conjuring of the ‘Night On Fire’ EP also lured all those who heard it, with the result another Top 20 hit. But that’s not all, for the creativity flows freely in our hero, and his ‘Another Night’ also proved to be just as successful on the dancefloor. Deep and woozy, the Claptone sound pairs theatre with tragedy, feel good vibes with acute melancholia and imbues each groove with a Rhodes laced funk, an organic string hook and myriad earthy elements.
Up to the present day, Claptone releases have been birthed on Germany’s influential Exploited label, picking up props from the likes of Pete Tong, DJ Sneak, Soul Clap, DJ Hell, Jesse Rose, A-Trak along the way. Who or whatever Claptone is, it is alive, with a life of its own, evolving and revolving in equal measure, exploring new sounds naturally and forever taking inspiration from long gone and occult worlds.
So far, esteemed and influential dancefloors at clubs in Berlin, London, Paris, Melbourne, Shanghai, New York and many others around the world have fallen under the sonic spell of this secretive alchemist. The future is unpredictable for Claptone, but a new release ‘Wrong’ including the track ‘No Eyes’ with the inimitable JAW from French funsters dOP is on the horizon. Beyond that, your guess is as good as ours…

Some early feedbacks:

DJ-Mag: Part transcendental house, part pop. Lush!

Tensnake: Two tracks that will sure fill the dancefloors. Great piano/strings breakdown always work in a club.

Noir: Both tracks are good. Claptone keep the quality high.

Round Table Knights: Bang Bang!!! No Eyes is sooo good! Claptone as always on fire!!!

Ralf Kollmann: Wow! Mutig, aber spielbar und wird funken. Hot! Hot! Hot!

Andre Crom: And another 2 massive bombs. Love it, Will chart and play both tracks.

Laurent Garnier: Wrong is a cool track.

Waifs & Strays: Both tracks are killer...thanks!

Freeform Five: No Eyes is great.

Kasper Bjoerke: Mainfloor Bomb!!!

Munk: Works well for sure.. :) Cool.

Zombie Disco Squad: Claptone always deliver.

Jesse Perez: Wrong sounds dope! Nicely produced.

Jerry Bouthier: Nice melodic vibes. Supporting.

Doctor Dru: No Eyes is mine! Cheers to Claptone. Looking forward to play.

M.in: Great release! No Eyes is pretty cool!

Kiki: Heard both by the man himself on NYE and yeah - they both rocked! Wrong is fun!

Hannah Holland: Wicked release. In love with Jaw's vocal.

Thyladomid: No Eyes!!!:)

Acid Pauli: I have No Eyes, but there's nothing wrong about it...I still can dance.

Wildkats: Badboy!

Sinden: No Eyes is the jam for me here.

Tom Flynn: Thanks, will try out for sure.

Stefano Ritteri: Wong is SO good!! Claptone dont miss ze beats!!

Homework: The whole Chris-Isaak-Wicked-Games vibe on No Eyes is absolutely fantastic.

Fred Everything: Nice EP

The Mekanism: Nice!

Karmon: Great!

La Fleur: Cool release, will try it out this weekend! :) Thank you!

NTFO: Wrong is so good ! Solid pack again from Exploited thank you!

No Eyes ft. Jaw | Exploited

Hailing from Dublin, Aero has rapidly established himself as one of Ireland’s most vital techno artists, carving out a distinct identity grounded in the ethos of purist techno. His sound—a fusion of hard-edged grooves and funk-infused textures—has been a driving force on Irish dancefloors for over half a decade, reflecting a deep understanding of the genre’s lineage.

Aero’s productions channel the raw energy of 90s and early 2000s techno, reimagined with a modern sensibility. Releases on respected imprints like Planet Rhythm, Index Marcel Fengler, and Entourage Concept have showcased his ability to craft precision-engineered tracks, built for peak-time impact. Supported by figures such as Amelie Lens, Freddy K, and Richie Hawtin, Aero’s music speaks to both the genre’s roots and its forward trajectory.

As a DJ, Aero’s adaptability is his hallmark. Whether commanding a warehouse with relentless multi-deck intensity or carefully calibrating selections for an opening set in a low-lit basement, his control of atmosphere and energy is what sets him apart. With an extensive knowledge of techno’s past and present, Aero is as much a selector as he is a craftsman, positioning himself at the forefront of Ireland’s contemporary techno scene.

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1. KAFKACTRL - Hashing Technic (Gladio Operations)
2. Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Funk Spitter (Trust)
3. KAFKACTRL - XOR Calculator (Gladio Operations)
4. Maelstrom - Ascii Twins (Cultivated Electronics)
5. 5ZYL - Reese Dreams (PZ)
6. Maelstrom - Permanency (Cultivated Electronics)
7. CALAGAD13 - S-Cape (Cosmic Tribe)
8. CALAGAD13 - Unconscious Self ‘Erhalder Rmx’ (Cosmic Tribe)
9. Drivetrain - That Detroit (Soiree)
10. CALAGAD13 - S-Cape ‘Wicked Wes Rmx’ (Cosmic Tribe)
11. Minimum Syndicat - Silicunt Valley (Minimum Syndicat)
12. CALAGAD13 - Non-Duality ‘Creasol Rmx’ (Cosmic Tribe)
13. Acidulant - Gateway to Acid (Fanzine)
14. KAFKACTRL - Hadron Cascade (Another Perspective)
15. KAFKACTRL - Integer Corruption (Gladio Operations)
16. KAFKACTRL - Kuramoto Model (Another Perspective)
17. 5ZYL - Xklusive Style (PZ)
18. KAFKACTRL with Modular K - Weird Particles (Another Perspective)
19. 5ZYL - Ouzo (PZ)
20. Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - Neuromancer (Trust)
21. L.F.T. - Cursed Ship (Mechatronica)
22. CALAGAD13 - Biomantics (Cosmic Tribe)
23. Parand - Outsiders Chain (New Flesh)
24. Assembler Code & Jensen Interceptor - NRG LVLS (Trust)
25. HR101 - Watch The Collapse (Earwiggle)
26. Hermeth w/ Stelmakh - Fvck War (Tripalium Corp)
27. Kashpitzky - System Error (Be As One)
28. Hermeth - Bababoy ‘Ben Pest Remix’ (Tripalium Corp)
29. Ben Pest - Who Would Have Thought I’d Be (Cultivated Electronics)
30. Minimum Syndicat - Marauders (Minimum Syndicat)
31. Ben Pest - 26 Hybrid (Cultivated Electronics)
32. Zeta Reticula - Dial That Number (Mechatronica)
33. Orlando Voorn - Need for Speed (Nocturbulous)
34. Umwelt - Transmission From Hydra (New Flesh)
35. CALAGAD13 - Non-Duality ‘5ZYL Rmx’ (Cosmic Tribe)
36. Umwelt & Parand - Time Paradox (New Flesh)
37. Annie Hall - Atomic 20 ‘Kodah Remix’ (Natural Selection)
38. Umwelt & Parand - Spaceshifters (New Flesh)
39. HR101 - Nocturnal Beings (Earwiggle)

Warehouse Manifesto Vol. 47

I had the honour last year to contribute a mini-mix for Jenny Greene's "The Greene Room" show on RTE 2FM, one of the few presenters and hosts on mainstream Irish radio championing underground electronic music. Here it is with an extra bonus track that wasn't aired live. Hope you enjoy!

Jamie Behan Guest mix for Jenny Greene's The Greene Room on RTE 2FM

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For the inaugural edition of the Bastardo Electrico Radio series, we thought it fitting to kick it off with a mix from our new resident Mejmi, one of the best DJs emerging from Ireland's thriving electronic underground.. Recorded live at The Pav, Cork City, Ireland supporting Ben Sims on 14/03/2025.

Blending hypnotic, rhythmic techno with spectral atmospheres and old-school influences, MEJMI crafts a sound that honours the roots of the genre while pushing its boundaries. Using vinyl and digital formats, her sets offer immersive journeys that embrace both past and future.

Founder of Club Economy, MEJMI also holds a residency at Bastardo Electrico, one of Ireland’s most respected techno platforms. Her productions have appeared on Harmless Records, Faoi Thalamh, Encrypted, Airtexture, and Delinquent Delivery—showcasing her skill in fusing drive, depth, and atmosphere.

Her artistry has made a lasting impact on Ireland’s underground scene and is steadily expanding across Europe, with multiple performances in Berlin, Warsaw, and Lublin and more to com


Tracklist

1 Ladybird bowl project
2 Orion M42 Audio Resistance
3 Far Away OTG
4 Trip Sitter Obscur Human Target
5 Linear System - Suffocation
6 Declan James - Alternating Current
7 Can You Hear Me Tino Trøster Initiation Ritual EP [MLKL039]
8 Human Target Obscur Human Target
9 Murram - Ikigai
10 Hooligan - Ransom
11 TITAN ECLIPSE MAL HOMBRE
12 AAA+ - Recycled Stamm Club
13 Lost in Shadows Jacom RVA004
14 Doiléir - SOTY
15 Pierce - Vitality (Cirkle Remix)
16 Floating Waves ANNĒ Symbiosis II
17 L.Fricii - Cold Drop Stamm Club STMVA002
18 Gentle Loop ANNĒ Symbiosis II
19 Egotot & Indirect Movement- Stamm Club STMVA002
20 Bob Semp - Prowl RVA003
21 Hush Up Glaskin Inertia of Motion
22 Space quest Hioll Access Point LP
23 Mejmi - No Pressure x

Bastardo Electrico Radio 1:  MEJMI

For the second edition of Bastardo Electrico we welcome another one of Ireland's best electronic DJs & selectors NEZ and he has delivered an hour & a half of power for you, fusing dark machine funk and heavy, hypnotic techno. Enjoy!

Nez is a Belfast-based DJ and founder of Computer Controlled Records, a label dedicated to the rawer, darker edges of techno and electro. Over the past 2 decades, he’s carved out a distinct voice in the underground scene, both as a selector and as a curator, driven by a deep respect for the roots of electronic music and a hunger for its future possibilities.
Known for intense, tightly crafted sets, Nez brings an uncompromising approach to the dancefloor. His selections speak to years spent digging, listening, and understanding how music moves people physically and emotionally. There's a clarity of intent in his sets: no gimmicks, no trend-chasing, just pure, high-voltage energy built for dark rooms and late hours.

Through Computer Controlled Records, he’s released music from like-minded artists who share a passion for hardware-driven sound and DIY ethos. The label has become a trusted outlet for heads seeking depth and authenticity, reflecting Nez’s commitment to keeping the underground alive and vital.

Outside the booth and studio, Nez remains active in the Belfast scene, supporting local talent, hosting events, and helping build a space where music can thrive on its own terms. Whether he’s playing to a packed club or championing a new artist, the goal stays the same: to serve the music and the people who live for it.

Bastardo Electrico Radio #2: NEZ

Next up for BE Radio is Gamadon. Probably one of Ireland's most underrated DJs this man can play techno, electro, house, you name it, flawlessly all on vinyl (I've seen his record collection!)  From his early days supporting The Prodigy around Europe as a teenager to his the now more seasoned man, releasing killer records on his own label "Warehouse Manifesto", Gamadon is one of Ireland's most timeless electronic talents. Whilst this mix is a full-on techno & electro assault, I have heard this man transcending genres & decades, and he is in my top 5 Irish DJs of all time. So check this out and check out his releases, podcast/mix series and label "Warehouse Manifesto"

Tracklist
1. GAMADON - Daleks In The Dancehall (Warehouse Manifesto)
2. JSPRV35 - Da Chevy (Planet Rhythm)
3. JSPRV35 - Intergalactic Funk (Planet Rhythm)
4. PRZ - Domestix (Mechatronica)
5. Deano - Tension (Knowledge Imprint)
6. Netty Hugo - Ecxtrem (Planet Rhythm)
7. William Arist - Like Everyone Wants Now (Knowledge Imprint)
8. Shekon - Hypno ‘Phara remix’ (Planet Rhythm)
9. Yant - Mantis (Knowledge Imprint)
10. YetiMindTricks - We Ain’t Like Them (Further)
11. Hurdslenk - Warped (V35)
12. Atonism - At The End of the Corridor (Vault Series)
13. Hurdslenk - Recheck (V35)
14. Atonism - Virtual Reality (Vault Series)
15. Hurdslenk - Vyrex (V35)
16. Hurdslenk - Server (Hayes)
17. Hurdslenk - Rider (V35)
18. Gene Richards Jr - Ride This D ‘Mark Broom remix’ (Frenzy)
19. JSPRV35 - Planet Express (Planet Rhythm)
20. PRZ & Unklevon - Interaction (Mechatronica)
21. JSPRV35 - Intrakt (Planet Rhythm)
22. Obscure Shape - What Connects Us? (SEXYRECS)
23. Endlec - Total Control (Analogue)
24. Roll Dann - The Black Orchard (Mord)
25. Marco Bailey - M8 Dusk (Tool) (Frenzy)
26. Gunjack - He Who Has No Sin (House of Jack)
27. Eluna Vex - Fire Load (Renegade Methodz)
28. Invexis - Waterpipe (Hayes)
29. Eluna Vex - Inside War (Renegade Methodz)
30. Obscure Shape - My Muse Is On Vacation (Analogue)
31. Eluna Vex - In a World of Hate (Renegade Methodz)
32. Roll Dann - Paradox Of Desire (Mord)
33. Invexis - Instinct (Scrap & Delete)
34. Obscure Shape - Sanjuro (Mitsubasa)
35. Invexis - RS (Scrap & Delete)
36. Marco Bailey - Relic (Frenzy)
37. UUN - Truth and Absolution (Mord)

Bastardo Electrico Radio #3 : GAMADON

A sample from Klaina (Subject Detroit, Motor City Sounds- Belgium) forthcoming album on Bastardo on release in July

Klaina - Unlocated people (Unmastered) (BEDLP008)

Short techno mix recorded at the JDP night in Dublin's Kitchen nightclub

Francois Recorded Live @ JDP, The Kitchen, Dublin

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Release: January 2010
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