Set the Mood with Lenz!

I’m excited to introduce Lenz, who made a opening set as the 45th guest in the Set the Mood series. As a DJ and co-founder of the collective De After, he’s created a platform to express his vision of the underground. His passion for techno was born on the dancefloors of illegal raves, a love that naturally pulled him from the crowd into the booth. Musically, Lenz stands apart from current techno trends. He roots for hypnotic patterns, shadowy atmospheres, and relentless, percussive drive. His sound is rooted in the heavier side of early-2000s techno, and his signature style is layered, pounding, and immersive. This has made him a staple across the Netherlands, with appearances at clubs like Paradiso, Club Atelier, and Club Basis. This mix is a deep dive into that world, only as a opening set.

For Lenz, the perfect opening set walks a delicate line between dark, ambient textures and driving percussion. His aim is to draw listeners into a dreamy, almost trance-like state while still making them want to move. That’s when they hit "flow." It’s not about overwhelming energy from the start, but about a subtle progression that invites the crowd to surrender to the music. The goal? To make people dance, crave more, and still have enough fuel to last the entire night. With that in mind, he challenged himself to begin this mix as slowly and intentionally as possible, settling into a steady 130 BPM groove from the start.

Soundcloud: @lenz_dj
Instagram: www.instagram.com/lenz_dj/

📷 'Untitled' - Lotte Schoneveld (instagram.com/lotschoneveld)

Enjoy!

@Sklasi
Team Oefenmeesters

Tracklist:
1	Deluka - Transmission
2	Marco Bailey - Velvet Subsonic 	
3	Damon Wild - Downtown World Pt.3	
4	Assumption - Shift lll	
5	Reeko - Empty Streets
6	Ritual - Desolation	
7	Marco Bailey - Black Unit      
8	Axling - Passage	
9	Yan Cook - Lowlight (Wrong Assessment Remix)	
10	BRÄLLE - Abattoir (Connor Wall Remix)	
11	Assumption - Shift l	
12	Slam - Cirklon Bells (Edit Select Remix)	
13	Martyn - Is This Insanity? (Ben Klock mix)
14	Juri Heidemann - Neeem	
15	Alessandro - Feeling Deep 
16	Jonas Xenon - Tool 1	
17	Bidoben - Hyperblue
18	James Ruskin - Detached	
19	Dimi AngeÌis - Limbo 
20	CRAVO - TG03
21	El Joven Prisionero - Sin el Groove	
22	Cari Lekebusch - Wrong One	
23	Ø [Phase] - Human Error

Lenz - Set the Mood 046 (Oefenmeesters)

Label: Mord
Artist: Casual Treatment
Title: Sins & Secrets
Art by Samuel Horn
Cat No: MORDCAS008
Format: Cassette and Digital

Release date: 22.05.2025

A1 Passage Dans La Salle du Temps
A2 Voices From Beyond
A3 Upset at Symbols
A4 Sins & Secrets
A5 Requesting Quiet
A6 Pressure Unit

B1 Black Box Revelation
B2 Timeline
B3 While My Guitar
B4 Failure Analysis
B5 A Disenchanted World
B6 Illuminé
B7 System Integration

***
manufactured
in heaven
to create
your own hell
***

MORDCAS008 - Casual Treatment - Sins & Secrets [Previews]

VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series featuring Metapattern, an artist dedicated to weaving "patterns of patterns" from the rich tapestry of techno.

Their music draws inspiration from the genre's deep Detroit roots, seamlessly blending them with the diverse sub-genres that have emerged over the years.

Prepare for a sonic journey through techno's evolution. Metapattern's tracks range from deep, hypnotic grooves and infectious rhythms to introspective soundscapes and cinematic explorations. With releases on forward-thinking labels like FLOAT, Truncate, and MORD, Metapattern has quickly established themselves as a dynamic and innovative force in the scene. Their sound has evolved from a focus on harder, more mental textures towards a broader palette, prioritizing expressive tools to craft tracks that are both functional and deeply engaging.

Metapattern seeks a delicate balance between familiarity and innovation. Their goal is to push the boundaries of techno while honoring its roots, delivering music that is not only dancefloor-ready but also imbued with emotion and a profound sense of artistry. This deep connection to the dancefloor stems from the artist's lifelong passion for movement, translating that energy and expression into every beat.

Metapattern is also an Ableton certified professor, author of two books, "Secrets Of Techno," and a professional educator for nearly two decades.

We're also thrilled to share  that Metapattern has just released their second album, "Lost Tapes," on the MORD label.

This episode continues VARIA's mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

Artwork by @gannein

@mptrn

https://www.instagram.com/metapattern_techno/
https://www.instagram.com/varia.berlin/

VARIA 005 - METAPATTERN

Label: Mord
Artist: Various Artists
Title: Herdersmat part 45-48
Cat No: MORDH012
W + P by v/a
Format: 4x12" vinyl and digital

A1 Radial & Bas Mooy - Jacht
A2 Boyd Schidt - SAD VAR
B1 Müzmin - Crocket
B2 Michal Wolski - Flow

C1 Temudo - Leaving the Old Flesh
C2 Kerrie - Hidden Agenda
D1 Rommek - Vaporized
D2 Viels - Saturnalia

E1 Roll Dann - Human Furniture
E2 Endlec - Vomv
F1 Earwax - The Extraordinary
F2 Liza Aikin - Linden

G1 Shaney & Zadig - Downwards
G2 Operator - Vector Tunnel
H1 Mathys Lenne - The Road is Wider Than Long
H2 Time Traveler - Astaroth 4

BUY HERE

MORDH012 - Various Artists - Herdersmat Part 45-48 [Previews]

Continuing its tradition of unearthing neoteric talent, the Berlin-orbiting label proudly unveils the second full-length album: 

A transmission from a distant future. 
27.020 is a lost archive discovered in the ruins of a forgotten civilization. Oscillations swirl through nebulous textures, glitching synths pulse like flickering neon, and deep, hypnotic basslines trace the edges of consciousness.   

LVMINAL continues its mission: deeper, further, beyond.  
Along vast liquid dub and eerie synthetic atmospheres, Uno Technopuro crafts an arcane world where time delays, perception distorts, and sound becomes an endless horizon. Rhythms stretch into infinity, subharmonics dissolve into quantum noise, and alien intelligence reverberates like waves bending through spacetime. 

A study in sound as structure. 



Artist Profile: Uno Technopuro 

Hailing from the obscure terrains of Finland, Uno is not merely a producer but a sonic architect. As the co-founder of the Raami Collective, his artistry delves deep into the realms of hypnotic, dark, and atmospheric soundscapes. His compositions are a harmonious blend of cutting-edge sound design and elements of mysticism, science, and esotericism, resulting in minimalist, abstract, and profoundly immersive journeys. 

 LVMINAL opens another portal. Step inside.


w+p by 
Jarkko Toijonen, Espoo. 
Mastering by Dimitar Georgiev, Berlin. 
Artwork by Black Lotus, Berlin. 
All rights reserved — Luminal rec., Berlin, 2025.

Uno Technopuro - Gravion (Original Mix) [LVM27020]

Artist: Marc Faenger
Title: Juggernaut
Format: 2x12"-Vinyl & Digital Format
Label: Nachtstrom Schallplatten
Cat.-No.: NST206
Shop-Link: nachtstromschallplatten.bandcamp.com

[NST206] Marc Faenger - Juggernaut (Album, 2x12")

FUR:THER SESSIONS : PREMIERE 291

Artist: Pyramidal Decode
Track: Entrance
Album: 110724
Label: Prophet Recordings
Cat. No.: PRPH036
Mastering: PTTRNRCRNT
Artwork: Karembeu
Format: Digital
Genre: Techno
Release date: 23/06/2025

Buy it here: 
https://prophetrecordings.bandcamp.com

Tracklist:
01. 3.43
02. Entrance
03. La Cultura
04. Rosin

Pyramidal Decode:
https://soundcloud.com/pyramidal-track
https://instagram.com/pyramidal_decode/
https://facebook.com/PyramidalDecode

Prophet Recordings:
https://soundcloud.com/prophetrecordings
https://instagram.com/prophet_recordings
https://facebook.com/prophetrecordings
https://prophetrecordings.bandcamp.com

Fur:ther Sessions:
https://soundcloud.com/furthersessions
https://furthersessions.bandcamp.com
https://instagram.com/further_sessions
https://formaviva.com/furthersessions
https://facebook.com/furthersessions
YouTube: https://bit.ly/3irNAR4

Contact and Premiere Requests:
furthersessions[at]gmail[dot]com

PREMIERE: Pyramidal Decode - Entrance [Prophet Recordings]

Next up are Georgian artists Pierce and Highlimiter. Two rising talents shaping the pulse of their local scene. During their visit to the Netherlands for a special club night hosted by Podd, BeHærd, and Faction, dedicated to supporting communities in Georgia, Pierce and Highlimiter also dropped by the Vulged studio to lay down an exclusive set. The full set is also available on our YouTube: https://youtu.be/p2mOlgOOEow?si=PNWpj68071uaDHsr

YouTube

The Vulged Series #005 - HIGHLIMITER b2b Pierce

Duplicity 139 | @symbolismtec

We are super excited to present the 139th episode with a hypnotic and bleepy drive from Symbolism!

As usual, turn up the volume and enjoy the mix!
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You can check out more from our guest here: 
@symbolismtec

Instagram:
https://www.instagram.com/symbolsaroundu
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Check out our other podcasts and socials here:  
soundcloud.com/duplicityedinburgh/sets/duplicity-podcast-series

Instagram:  
www.instagram.com/duplicityrecords

Bandcamp:
www.duplicityrecords.bandcamp.com/

Duplicity 139 | Symbolism

Buy it here

Diepzeebeest - Magnapinna (HT095) out !

Label: Mord
Artist: PWCCA
Title: Dweller of Darkness
Art by Dennis Beutner
Cat No: MORD115
Format: 2 x12" and Digital

Release date: 22nd of August 2025

A1 Dweller of darkness
A2 Beings and prophecies
B1 Sprouts from the grave
B2 Alacife
C1 The Offspring
C2 Under the black tower
C3 The tree from its roots
D1 Legions and splendor
D2 Ashes of the coven

***
My heart is a thousand years old.
I am not like other people.
***


MORD115 - PWCCA - Dweller of darkness [Previews]

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. bred under berlin strobes  |  LVMINΛL

____label: http://lvminal.com
____artist: http://BLCKLTS.com

____management: info@lvminal.com
____booking: martje@primarytalent.com

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“Highly effective, driving and direct.” — HARDWAX 

Lauded for her unique studio productions, meticulously layered sound journeys and relentless energy on stage, one can expect an experience like no other. Romantically encrypted complexity.

. out now
"Depth Gauge Interpretation" (Marc Faenger/LVMINAL)
"Encontré Las 30 Monedas En Santiago Remix" (Narrativa/LVMINAL)
"Essence of the Mind" (w. Divide/LVMINAL)

. available on 12" wax soon
"tba Remix" (Jeroen Search/LVMINAL)
"Espace Fourier Remix" (Monolake/LVMINAL)
"8bit Romance Remix" (Florian Meindl/FLASH)
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all rights reserved.
photo: Yuto Yamada - Berlin.

Uno Technopuro - Gravion (Original Mix) [LVM27020]

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