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DVS1’S HUSH sub-label Mistress Recordings returns for its third release of 2021 — a five-track EP from Minneapolis-based producer and live performing artist, Autokinetic. Hear the swirling techno atmospherics on 'Dark Dialogue' now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-autokinetic-dark-dialogue

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Premiere: Autokinetic 'Dark Dialogue'

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Next up in our mix series is Zitto & Zurkin, two central figures and cornerstones in the Tbilisi-scene. Zitto is a resident at Bassiani, and is turning into one of the most intriguing figures for the local clubbing sphere, with his level of selection and world building. Zurkin is another central figure of the Tbilisi community, being the co-founder of Vodkast Records, both an imprint and Tbilisi vinyl oasis for fervid record lovers.

In this episode we are presenting a marathon live recording of their closing set from Bassiani, January 27th. Dive into this 9,5 hour ride, where they navigate between trance and psychedelic techno from the past three decades. Steering seamlessly through rolling chuggers, trippy euphoria and wormhole trance, Zitto and Zurkin are a truly fruitful symbiosis. 

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@zurkin

Ute Mix Series #88 | Zitto b2b Zurkin

oratorio in darkness

uncertain ground

Italian-born, Berlin-based DJ and producer Z.I.P.P.O delivers a deeply introspective release on Mistress Recordings. Blending raw electro rhythms, nostalgic soundscapes, and futuristic Detroit influences, "Mistress 17" is rooted in evocative emotion with the right dancefloor energy and cutting-edge production – the perfect return for DVS1’s sub-label.

Artist: Z.I.P.P.O 
Release: Mistress 17
Label: Mistress Recordings
Catalog Number: HU-MR17-SH
Release Date: 12th March, 2025

A1. We Need One Another (Original)
A2. Last Hope
B1. We Need One Another (Instrumental)
B2. We Need One Another (Bassapella)
B3. We Need One Another (Acapella)

MISTRESS 17 will be available at some fine record stores and on Bandcamp: www.dvs1mistress.bandcamp.com

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A1. Z.I.P.P.O - We Need One Another

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Ghost (Remastered)

Artist: Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell
Title: Bentik Zone EP
Label: Blueprint Records
Cat. No: BP082
Format: Vinyl / Digital
Released: 2 May 2025

Track Listing:
A1. Bioturbation
A2. Epifauna
B1. Mikrohabitat
B2. Nekton

Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell return for their third outing on James Ruskin's Blueprint Records to follow their "Geometriska Strukturer EP" in 2023 and "Marvatten EP" last year.

This Swedish duo have built an impressive reputation since their production debut in 2000 and have gone on to release music on labels including Audio Assault, Symbolism, Blueprint, H. Productions, ARMS, XXX Records, and their own Lømsk label which they launched in 2022.

Their new "Bentik Zone EP" features three peak-time assaults alongside a more experimental closing track, set for release on vinyl and digitally on 2nd May.


www.blueprintrecords.net

GTG Premiere | Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Bioturbation [BP082]

The original version of the song "UV" was released on the legendary label Ostgut Ton. In consultation with them I am now re-releasing the new edit of the track that has been a big part of my path that goes on til today. File available on my Bandcamp profile.

Also thanks to Mike Buhl for additional editing and mastering.

Cover design by the one and only Daniel Martin Diaz.
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Released February 1, 2025

Special thanks of course to Marcel Fengler for picking the original version to be part of the compilation "Berghain05" in the year 2012.

VRIL - UV (2025 Edit)

Throughout 2025, Tresor Records will reactivate Detroit house and techno originator Blake Baxter's vast Tresor catalogue digitally in chronological order, starting with 1992's Dream Sequence, closely followed by his 1995 album, Endless Reflection. 
To inaugurate and celebrate this retrospective of one the genre's true founders, an artist whose connections to Tresor go back to the very beginning, the label announces a special 12" release, Dream Sequence X, featuring remastered tracks from the early days and highlighting the harder side of his output.

Initially inspired by post-punk and funk, Baxter started making music as early as 1985. By 1991 he had already released several seminal records on classic labels like Underground Resistance, KMS, and Incognito, as well as providing multiple tracks to the groundbreaking UK compilation Techno! The New Dance Sound of Detroit, which was many European listeners' introduction to the genre, solidifying the term techno, and launching the international careers of many of the contributors.

1992 saw Baxter make the first trip to play Tresor, on the first UR Europe tour ever, thereby pioneering the now legendary Berlin-Detroit Connection. This visit led to a long and fruitful partnership with the club's new-fledged label beginning with Mills', Banks' & Hood's X-101 and Baxter's Dream Sequence, from which the first four tracks on the new 12" come.

Whilst he would become more renowned for his signature seductive vocals and a smoother music style closer to house music, these early tracks are heavier, classic 90s techno, revealing the influence of industrial, post-punk and pop of the time. 
Indeed the collection is something of a time capsule: jacking 909 drums, intense, ravey synth stabs, samples from classic soul breakbeat and the Speak & Spell voice synthesizer; classic sounds and styles of the era all make appearances on the record.
All tracks have been remastered by Manmade Mastering breathing a new vitality and sharpness for the modern dancefloor.

In a world where longevity is difficult and superlatives are too easily deployed, it is still difficult to overstate the long-lasting influence that Blake Baxter has had on modern music. His visionary output can be heard across modern electronic and pop to this day and with this series of remasters, there has never been a better time for the world to hear it at source.

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Blake Baxter - Dark Bässe (Remastered)

Strange Perception

https://nehzarecords.bandcamp.com/album/celestial

What happens when RONI @roni_nza and Dj Babatr @dj-babatr join forces? A pearlescent mutation called 'pearl touch' rippling with emotional hooks and raptor house flavours, courtesy of the genre's pioneer, Dj Babatr. Ideal for low-ceilinged raves with equally low ventilation.

On her first full EP, RONI curates and delivers nine club-driven tracks, tapping into gut-punching basslines, tingling textures and swirling melodies.

Inspired to make music to match her freewheeling DJ sets, 'celestial' features solo tracks by RONI, collaborative productions with Dj Babatr and Ma Sha, and exquisite remixes from Bitter Babe, Audrey Danza, Peder Mannerfelt and JKS.

Following contributions to Fever AM, Rhythm Section and Borne Fruits, 'celestial' marks RONI's debut EP.

RONI & Dj Babatr - pearl touch

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Toxic - House Time (1996)

A small recording from New Years Eve 1990 at the Eclipse club in Bradford UK on one of our first tours.  This is the only part of the set I have recorded and includes live versions of songs from Cybersonik and Circuit Breaker.  Also seems to include a weird interpretation of one of our favourite Robert Armani tracks. These live shows were basically a Roland TR909 drum machine, an Akai S950 sampler and (I think) a Sequential Circuits Pro-1 and I imagine a Roland TB303! Although I could be wrong!
Enjoy - Rich

Cybersonik Live (Daniel Bell & Richie Hawtin) NYE 1990 Eclipse Bradford UK

READ > https://inverted-audio.com/premiere-surrogate-alcantara

Whoever Surrogate is, they know their way around their machines. This is driving, deep dance music that feels both timeless and very contemporary. Out 22 February via @dvs1 Mistress Recordings.

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Surrogate - Alcantara [Mistress Recordings]

An Electronic Dance Music Originator 
from the 1st wave of Techno & House 
DJ / Artist & Music Producer from Detroit                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                 
Please visit: www.blakebaxterdetroit.com

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