"All I want to do is express what I love." The beloved Berghain resident talks about learning from failure, putting in the time and how good sound systems have changed his life.

Born and bred in Minneapolis, Zak Khutoretsky, AKA DVS1, has been throwing and playing raves for decades. Now 47, he's at the top of his game. As one of Berghain's most popular residents and a producer known for his deep and versatile sound, he's amassed thousands of followers around the world, releasing on Klockworks, Transmat and Ostgut Ton, in addition to his own label, HUSH.

Not just an artist, Khutoretsky has garnered a reputation for speaking critically about the challenges facing the electronic music community, notably through his essay about the battle between art and entertainment, and more recently through the inauguration of his revenue sharing platform ASlice. The organisation was designed in 2020 as an antidote to the pay disparity between DJ earnings and producer earnings, and its basic conceit is that DJs submit playlists of their tracks and share small percentages of their gig fees to be redistributed among the artists whose tracks they've played.

In this RA Exchange live from ADE, Khutoretsky talks with journalist Christine Kakaire about the platform and the impetus behind it, as well as his underlying tendency to be a "fixer,"  from the problems in his house to the issues he sees plaguing his community. Listen to the episode in full.

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Groove Podcast 401

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Groove Podcast 401 - JakoJako

Neo & Connor Wall @ Angel Music Bar 3.11.23

The 85th episode of Syntop Audio is presented by @hitam-electronix

After a deep dive in his collection, Hitam delivers a high energy mix to close off this year. A sacred cadence pulsates through the organically crafted layers, where hints of the new directions he’s taking can be found. Containing some of his hidden gems, new inspirations and unreleased tracks from the past year, this vibrant selection is bound to bring you adrift.

Syntop Audio 85 - Hitam

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I hope you enjoy my closing set from Studio31's party at Couple from December 2023. 

It was a lovely experience hanging out with the Studio31 crew and their friends. They put on a home cooked meal for around 30 of us at the venue which was a wholesome way to begin the evening. It was a good chance to connect with people and to get to know Biemsix and Ignez.

The crowd was really fun and receptive to me playing my style. Thanks to everyone who came and especially to those who stayed until the end. Coupoleis a great venue and a true pleasure to play in. Having such massive subs right at your back was a full body experience to say the least.

There were some pre-set nerves prior to playing. For me, this set was important as it was my first booking since moving to London. I wanted to make a good impression whilst maintaining an authentic and experimental sound. After the first few mixes, I had found my groove and were we’re off and flying, and a I achieved what I had set out to do.

Closing set from Studio31 @ - Coupole - 29th Dec 2023

Reclaim Your City 576 | Dold (Stockholm)

One of Sweden’s most monitored prospects within the techno realm, Dold has been making waves thanks to a stream of boundary-pushing rippers for the likes of KEY, Float, MindTrip and his Arsenik label this past couple of years. Adding his playful spin to the gridlocked tech continuum, Dold - real name Patrik Eriksson - embarks us on a bumpy, unrelenting ride across jagged IDM scapes and electroid reliefs only he knows the path to. Enter a trip bound to have you headbanging to a never-ending assault of heavily trippin’ four-to-the-floor, arpeggiated zen-like cascades of sound and other nimble junglistic pleasures, perfect to keep everyone guessing what the next bar holds. Keeping it fresh no matter what. 

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Reclaim Your City 576 | Dold

Atsushi Maeda’s a name that’s been making ripples in Japan and beyond for over a decade, diligent behind decks and intimately connected with the Tokyo scene and its usual roster of clubs past and present (Contact, rural festival, et al.). He’s the founder of party series addictedloop as well as Rural, a festival that’s invited a crowd out for a summer escape each year for the past 16, including some formidable names in the techno field (excuse the pun) such as Jane Fitz, Wata Igarashi, DJ Nobu, GAS, Higher Intelligence Agency, DjRUM and more. From Taipei to Berlin, this seasoned selector has made a habit of delivering only the finest cuts, with a highly calculated and brain-stimulating brand of techno that’s apt to take his listeners on an alien trip. Bassiani Podcast 202 is an hour-long pitch from this polyrhythmic master, packed back-to-back with rattling basslines and discordant beeps, a symphony of laser precision for the most pious of ravers.

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Bassiani invites Atsushi Maeda / Podcast #202

Mix 006. This one is really special to me as it represents a sound I’ve been searching for as a DJ/producer/listener for a while. Too often in techno these days, the term “dark” gets mixed up with the word “hard.” In my eyes, they mean something very different. This mix represents my vision for the dark, driving techno I love to play and listen to. “Dark” techno, for me, accesses the full range of human emotion. Austerity and mechanized coldness mixed with fleeting moments of yearning and beauty. Not just grooves, but tracks with great melodies that suggest more beneath the surface. Put another way—dark, driving techno done right is layered and subtle, something that rewards you the more you listen. 

I’ve included a broad mix of tracks I’ve been feeling from across the decades. Thanks for listening. Link to the full mix in my bio. 

-Holden

90s Techno Redux - Mix 006

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@Altinbas is a Techno producer based in Belgium. His discography includes releases on reputable labels such as Token, Float, SK11, and his own Observer Station. As a DJ, he's a resident at the legendary Fuse in Brussels. In this episode, @Altinbas explains his roots in Turkish psychedelic rock music, the studio process, and more.

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Train Wrecks #064 - Altinbas

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