Release Date: 28.02.2025

Germany’s underground techno label, ILLUSION Recordings, founded by renowned artist Klaudia Gawlas in 2023, proudly announces its first compilation, Rookie Selection 01. Known for its cutting-edge sound and Klaudia’s visionary productions, the label steps into new territory by shining a spotlight on fresh talent.

The compilation features 12 rising artists, handpicked by Klaudia Gawlas, to showcase their creative voices. From dark, hypnotic psy-trance to high-energy techno, Rookie Selection 001 offers a diverse and electrifying journey through the underground. This release reaffirms ILLUSION Recordings’ commitment to cultivating the next generation of techno talent.

Track 4 by French techno producer [Wex 10] "Tahannaout”  was inspired by a trip to Morocco, capturing the essence of the journey. The track blends cultural influences with driving techno rhythms, reflecting the energy and atmosphere of the vibrant landscape he experienced.

Full compilation out April 25th, stream one track a week or pre-order on Bandcamp or AC55ID

Mastering by Sneo, Artwork by Herbstreuth

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https://soundcloud.com/illusion_recordings



BCCO Premiere: [Wex 10] - Tahannaout [ILLU007]

Beni Jacksen is a DJ and producer from Zürich, Switzerland. 
He reached out to Djing at the age of 28 and since then never stopped performing in the city clubs to sharpen his skills and deliver his punchy style.
Founder of former club event Farbe.Form.Musik, his eagerness to provide the best gigs around town (Nordstern, Kaschemme) made him connect and learn more about what the crowd wanted.
He showcased in the infamous clubs that are Palais Münich, Kosmonaut, Rummelsbucht in Berlin.
Played at Salon zur Wilden Renate, Kater Blau, R19, Brunnen 70 (Berlin), Pygmalion (Dublin), Taboo (Madrid), Club 21 (Luxembourg).
Enjoyed playing for the festival crowds as per Plötzlich am Meer (Poland), Cesarhof (France), Waldbeat (Weimar - Germany), Badelatschen Open Air (Berlin), Gießgrübe (Berlin).
In 2018 he became a resident DJ at Viertel Club, one of the most acclaimed clubs in Basel.
Beni Jacksen’s touch as his recent productions, leans towards the eclectic and 80’s melodic side of electronic music.
No matter what genre he plays, his desire is to keep people loving the moment and enjoying dancing to his sound all night long.

Je suis amoureux de la musique électro  depuis plus de 35 ans😉￼

New and aspiring DJ in Naarm.
We'll go anywhere from House to Psytrance.

Come along on the journey with me

BCCO × SoundCloud New Faces Season 5

We are super happy to announce the 30 finalists in BCCO x SoundCloud New Faces Season 5. 

These 30 amazing artists were selected from 1237 applications from 276 cities and 60 countries. They represent the best new talent in our industry making incredible music from first class selection whist investing their time in their own career and in the scene they are part of.

Every weekend we will share the mixes from two new artists and you can read their story in full at https://bcco.berlin/blogs/bcco-soundcloud-new-faces