SoundArchive traces the true evolution of underground dance music – from cosmic disco in the 70s, through minimal electro and Italo in the 80s, to Chicago house and Berlin techno in the 90s, and Electroclash and post-techno sounds in the 2000s. This is not myth or nostalgia, but a collection shaped by real nights in the clubs, where these tracks actually defined the floor.

sound archive

A selection of my newest mixes – modern electronic Tanzmusik

tanzmusik

There are posters all over town
"The Sound"
Europe's most modern discotec
I wanna go there badly

(Christiane F., 1981)

modern discotec

This mix explores the sound of the mid-2000s, when classic techno had reached its limits and new hybrid forms began to emerge. Released on labels like Viewlexx or Clone, this wave of post-techno dance blended elements of electro, Italo, synth-pop, wave and even indie rock. Sometimes experimental and edgy, sometimes leaning toward disco and melodic grooves, these tracks captured a restless search for fresh directions on the dancefloo

post techno dance

pop show vol. I

This mix channels the spirit of Electric Kingdom — the Berlin-based label that championed Electro and Technolectro under the Low Spirit umbrella. 
Rooted in electronic exploration, it fuses crisp drum patterns, robotic textures and futuristic, 80s-inspired melodies into a set that bridges Electro, Techno and the genre’s bold fringes. A sound journey inspired by a label that remains iconic in Berlin’s electronic legacy.

electric kingdom (the whole story)

RaveNation 2.0 – Neo-Rave Body Techno for the End of the World.

RaveNation 2.0

Don't tell me how to live my life
Don't tell me what to do
Repression is always brought about
By people with politics and attitudes like you

pop show vol. II

Something for your mind
Your body, and your soul

It's the power to arouse curiousity
The Purpose
The goal which one acts on
A journey of force
Hot like the sun and wet like the rain

Rhythmatic movements in unison with others
Prolong an act of sensation with no limits or boundaries

Eternity is past
Wrong is right

It's the point of greatest intensity
Pleasures of the highest sense
Feelings of warmth and security
Willing and unwilling sensations of the mind

A condition

The ultimate seduction

The Realm

pop show vol. III

Untamed people in an untouched land
With pride in their culture and a pride in their clan

You know, it didn't take long before the word got around
First come, first served, just take what you found

They fought for their world and they paid with their lives
Stood proud till the end in the face of all those lies

The eagle flies across a blood red sky
Remind you of the past and brings tears to your eyes

pop show vol. IV

This is a deep dive into the roots of modern dance music, featuring early Chicago house tracks from the 1980s that shaped the genre’s foundation. Lo-fi drum machines and hypnotic basslines capture the raw energy of the era, transporting the listener back to Chicago’s warehouses where house first emerged as a cultural movement.

TRAXED!

Handpicked from 9000’s collection of 3000 italos, this mix takes you straight back to the early 80s. These sounds once inspired WBMX, Chicago’s legendary radio station and home of the Hot Mix 5, helping to lay the foundation for house music. A tribute to the roots of electronic music and the timeless magic of Italo Disco.

I T A L O M A T I C

Part 3 of the neonmix series continues the journey through Minimal Electro’s hidden history. Packed with rare tracks from 1979–1984, the mix blends quirky vocals, sharp beats and raw textures that channel Electro-Pop, Cold Wave and Post-Punk. With subtle nods to later Electroclash, it stays minimal yet vibrant – a retro-futuristic set that keeps the dancefloor energy alive.

neonmix 3

"Electroclash! The Whole Story" revives the energy of Berlin’s early 2000s club scene, where Electroclash fused techno,  synth-pop, electropunk and New Wave into a raw yet danceable sound.

electroclash! the whole story

meint ihr nicht
wir könnten unterschreiben
auf dass uns ein bis zwei Prozent gehören
und Tausende uns hörig sind?

meint ihr nicht
wir könnten uns im Äther braten lassen
und bis zum letzten Tropfen
dem Verpackungshandel fronen?

wir könnten, aber.....

INDIE MAX III

9000 takes you on a raw cosmic journey through the forgotten corners of the disco universe. 
Expect rare grooves, dirty edits and unpolished space-disco gems from the 70s — tracks that never made the spotlight but still burn with underground energy. 
This is not nostalgia: it’s a bold reimagining of disco’s wild, cosmic spirit.

disco 9000

The debut of the neonmix series uncovers rare Minimal Electro gems from 1979–1984 – raw, playful and truly non-Shazamable. Blending Electro-Pop, Cold Wave and Industrial, the mix captures the experimental edge of the era while keeping the energy sharp and danceable. Minimalist at its core, yet timeless in sound – a hypnotic trip that revives forgotten treasures for today’s listeners.

neonmix

This mix captures the authentic sound of Berlin’s early heyday, featuring tracks from 1991 to 1993 that defined the city’s clubs in the years just after the Wall came down. Raw, driving beats and hypnotic synths echo the atmosphere of a city in transition, where East and West merged on the dancefloor. These were the real anthems of the time—intense, unpolished, and filled with the spirit of a new era. 

The opening snippet comes from the SFB documentary “Technocity Berlin” (1993).

berlintechno 1991 -1993

TRAXED! 2 moves from the rough edges of 80s house into the deeper pulse of the early 90s. Tracks from MK, Tyree Cooper, Joe Smooth, and Nick Holder trace a shift toward hypnotic grooves and looping basslines — the sound of late-night floors where house found its modern form.

TRAXED! 2

ITALOMATIC 2 delivers a striking sequel that dives deeper into the underground of Italo Disco, unearthing rare, nearly forgotten tracks—many so unique they can’t even be found by Shazam. The "unshazamable" nature of the songs adds an exclusive edge, making the mix a rare gem in today’s digital age.


I T A L O M A T I C  2

NeonMix 8 offers a deep dive into the early West German underground: raw Post-Punk, icy Minimal Electronics and proto-NDW shaped by Cold War tension, No-Future attitude and neon-plastic aesthetics. Rare tracks from Westberlin, Köln, Düsseldorf & beyond capture a jagged blend of New Wave influence and uniquely West German experimentation—urban decay, nuclear anxiety, cheap synths and uncompromising energy distilled into one retro-futuristic mix.

neonmix 8  - ndw edit

9000 has been deeply embedded in the fabric of the global club scene since the mid-80s. At a remarkably young age, he found himself drawn to London’s vibrant nightlife, frequenting iconic spots like the Electric Ballroom and the Kit Cat Club in Westbourne Grove. These formative experiences laid the foundation for his eclectic musical tastes and relentless pursuit of sonic exploration.

Since 1991, 9000 has been a key figure in the nightlife of Berlin. His wide-ranging musical spectrum moves fluidly between new wave, post-punk, and Italo disco to techno, electroclash, and even the roaring sounds of the 2020s. As a resident of Berlin and a citizen of the world, 9000’s performances reflect his deep connection to both the local underground and global club culture. 

With over three decades of experience, 9000 continues his uniquely curated journeys that blend nostalgia with modernity, taking listeners on a timeless musical voyage.

9000

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