DifferentSound invites Ken Ishii (Tokyo)

The DifferentSound Podcast #298 welcomes Ken Ishii!  
Ken Ishii: A Pioneer of Japanese Techno
Ken Ishii debuted on the renowned Belgian techno label R&S Records in 1993, quickly rising to Number One on the UK's NME magazine techno chart. His first album, "JELLY TONES" (1995), was critically acclaimed, and the video for the single "EXTRA" won MTV's "Dance Video of the Year" in 1996. Internationally regarded as a top pioneer of Japanese techno, Ken produced the official theme song for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. In 2000, he was featured on the cover of Newsweek, symbolizing Japan's dynamic new culture. His work includes producing the soundtrack for the Japanese hit film "Whiteout" (2000) and contributing exclusive tracks to the cult-favorite video game Rez. Ken has performed at iconic venues worldwide and won the Best Techno DJ award at the 2004 Dance Music Awards in Ibiza. He regularly headlines major dance festivals, including Monegros (Spain) and WIRE (Japan). As a prolific producer, he founded his label, 70 Drums, in 2002 and released several albums, including "FUTURE IN LIGHT" (2002) and "SUNRISER" (2006). In 2012, Ken launched the project Ken Ishii Presents Metropolitan Harmonic Formulas and released "MUSIC FOR DAYDREAMS." His recent highlights include performing at the Nintendo SWITCH Presentation World Premiere in 2017 and releasing the album "MÖBIUS STRIP" in 2019. In 2020, he produced the official theme track for PAC-MAN's 40th anniversary. Ken continues to expand his creative reach, composing soundtracks for Netflix's anime series "Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune" (2023) and the VR game "C-Smash VRS" (2023-2024). He has also launched a noh & techno collaboration performance series, TECHNOH LAB., with noh actor Manjiro Tatsumi. Beyond music, Ken co-brews his own craft beer, “KIKK-IPA,” with RISE & WIN Brewing Co., winning silver prizes at the International Beer Cup in 2022 and 2023. Currently, he is more enthusiastic about making music than ever, releasing new EPs, collaborating with various artists, and touring globally. He is working on a collaboration album with a jazz musician, set for release in late 2024.

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DifferentSound invites Ken Ishii / Podcast #298

This is the full set of BEN KLOCK (@ben-klock) at LOVELAND FESTIVAL 2024 recorded the weekend of 10 & 11 August in Sloterpark, Amsterdam.

You can find the video recording of this set on our Youtube channel: www.youtube.com/lovelandfestival

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BEN KLOCK | Loveland Festival 2024 | LL245

Adiel recorded live at Rebel Rebel Forte Antenne in Rome 
20th July 2024

ADIEL at REBEL ⚡ REBEL // Forte Antenne Rome 2024

"The set represents my way of visioning a journey through sound, rhythms and solid low frequencies. A  sonic exploration that leads to personal connection to the listener through my selection of favorite tracks and my most recent unreleased music".

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Based in Oslo, Kameliia has built her reputation on mysterious, hypnotic and atmospheric techno sets. Her sets are fuelled by driving beats, often characterized by rhythmic sub-basses and reverb-soaked percussion, guiding the dancefloor through a deep musical journey.

Kameliia’s career as a producer has led her to several releases with prestigious labels such as SK_eleven, Token, WSNWG and AMTK+, showcasing her sophisticated and elegant approach to techno. 
With her distinctive sound Kameliia has been captivating the dancefloors at some of the scene’s most respected venues such as De School, Tresor, Radion, essaim and notable festival appearances include Stone Techno Festival and Berlin Atonal.

Upcoming releases:
- Clergy 10 years anniversary  VA (end of Jan)
- EP on Sublunar Records (March /April 2025)

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IG: https://www.instagram.com/kameliia.p
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RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/kameliia


Awakenings Podcast S332 - Kameliia

Experience the energy of a truly exceptional techno set as DJ Nastia goes back-to-back with Greece’s rising star ANNĒ in this electrifying performance. Recorded live at a special collaborative event between NECHTO Records and RE/FORM, known for their innovative approach to DIY warehouse raves on the West Coast, this set captures the raw spirit of underground techno at its finest.

This session highlights techno producer ANNĒ’s powerful and dynamic style, influenced by Detroit and 90’s techno, seamlessly blending with Nastia DJ’s masterful selections. Together, the two deliver a journey through industrial techno, hard techno, and new techno music, unveiling the unique chemistry between these two DJs.

With ANNĒ’s remarkable contributions to NECHTO, including her standout vinyl EP and a track on Nastia’s NBE project, both released in 2024, this performance marks another highlight in her promising career. The mix bridges the fresh energy of new techno with the intensity of classic underground beats, creating a pulsating experience for techno lovers everywhere.

Dive into this powerful techno podcast to explore the synergy of two incredible talents and the signature sound of NECHTO Nastia. Whether you’re a dedicated fan of techno music or discovering the artistry of ANNĒ and Nastia for the first time, this NECHTO Kyiv collaboration promises a thrilling ride through the best of modern techno.

Nastia b2b ANNĒ @ NECHTO x Reform, 26.10.2025 LA

This is the CLR Podcast 409 with a set by FJAAK. Enjoy!

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Track list CLR Podcast 409 I FJAAK

1 SPANDAU20 - Come Closer_(Intro) (upcoming SPND20010) 
2 Bidoben - Reduce & Yearn
 3 Alien FM - Large Mechanics (Acapella)
 4 J.Manuel - Tufted (upcoming SPND20010)
5 Zisko - From The Ashes
 6 Dajusch - Split ( upcoming CROWD007 )
 7 Acapella - free energy
 8 Deetron - Move
 9 Vocal.Mod.glitch ( unreleased )
 10 FJAAK - unreleased
 11 ANNE - Storyteller ( CROWD005 )
 12 Claus - Q2 (upcoming SPND20010)
 13 FJAAK - unreleased
 14 Nathan Alexander - Drum Tool 10
 15 Bailey Ibbs - Manic Room
 16 Saison, Miss Yankey - Making Shapes (Acapella Mix) 
17 OFF - GRID - Lost In Pace
 18 FJAAK&Kink - unreleased
 19 Lars_Huismann - Portal
 20 Setaoc Mass, Cleric feat. John C. Lilly - Altered States 
21 Truncate - Dust 1 (Kai Van Dongen Remix)
 22 Dylan Fogarty & Cult - Untitled A1 
23 FJAAK - unreleased
 24 Phil Berg - Checkmate
 25 Aidan Rudd - Core Skills
 26 FJAAK - Unity feat Red Eye - Pad Version

CLR Podcast 409 I FJAAK

"This recording is strongly influenced by my recent debut at the ∄ Community Event, which took place last weekend in Kyiv, Ukraine. The set reflects my current perspective on diverse yet interconnected musical landscapes, grooves, and textures, all blended into a driving mix that perfectly embodies the energy I aim to bring to the dance floors".

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Techno is the first thing that comes to your mind when you think of Sept. He has always been far away from the mainstream beats. His DJ Sets are a musical trip and his sound has continuously evolved, always staying true to his Techno roots. In addition, Sept is showing a wide delicate mixture of darkness and light, creating a sonic musical journey that took him to play regularly in the most respected clubs around Asia, Europe, North and South America.

Beyond his artistic activity, Sept is a driving force in shaping the Polish electronic music landscape. From his earliest days, he has been deeply involved in event organisation and artistic direction, leaving a lasting imprint on the scene. In 2024, he took his vision a step further with the launch of OPUS, a multidisciplinary project uniting music and visual arts through a record label and event series.

Sept’s music has found homes on esteemed labels such as CLERGY, Bpitch, Flash Recordings, KYSH, and his own OPUS. His mixes have been featured in some of the world’s most renowned podcast series, including Boiler Room, Mixmag, HÖR, Vault Sessions, Slam Radio, and HATE.

With a sound that continues to challenge and inspire, Sept remains an enigmatic force, inviting audiences into a world where every sound tells a story.

RECENT HIGHLIGHTS:
∄ Community Event, Kyiv
Boiler Room Warsaw -  to be broadcasted in March 2025
Mixmag x Burn Energy Tour - broadcasted 
Tresor Klubnacht, Berlin

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Awakenings Podcast S337 - SEPT

Our big return to Bogotá at the end of 2024 was a multi-generational techno showcase including British legend Mark Broom and two emerging stars, RUIZ OSC1 and Zisko, who performed a hybrid set.

Mark Broom | Boiler Room: Bogotá

"Two hours straight of my own production".

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Exos, one of the frontmen of Iceland's techno scene, has released over thirty vinyl records and four albums, with notable contributions to labels like Tresor, Mutual Rytm, and Figure. His iconic album "My Home is Sonic" was reissued in 2015 and recognized as a modern dub techno classic, cementing his reputation in the global scene. This spring, Exos is launching his long-awaited single "Clean Cut" on his label Planet X, reissuing his classic album Strength, and later this year, he will release his 5th album "Sweet Dreams" on Mutual Rytm.

In this mix, Exos features 100% only his own music—old, new, unreleased, forthcoming, and recently released tracks. Some of these are unmastered and were quickly recorded directly from the project files. This is Exos' first online mix showcasing only his own music, featuring 66 tracks across a 2-hour-long journey, which includes collaborations and remixes with artists like Blawan, Jon Hester, Ruxpin, Electric Rescue, Nikita Zabelin, Gus Gus, Lafontaine,  Lars Huismann, Danny Wabbit, and Gus Gus. The mix starts with deep dubby grooves, transitions into more tribal rhythms, picks up speed, and ends in techno mayhem.

Tracklist 

1.Mocoa vocal
2.Arrive
3.Nikita Zabelin - Brooklyn Train (Exos Remix)
4.Five Star Mix
5.Always & Never
6.Dolf-hins 
7.Brandur
8.Untitled
9.Gus Gus - Rivals (Exos remix)
10.Pulp (Figure)
11.Exos - haus i krukku (laFontaine remix)
12.In all mindset
13.Hnjask (X/OZ Music)
14.D Cult
15.Spliffmatch2 (Mutual Rytm)
16.Sweet Dreams
17.Survivor (Force Inc) 
18.Hamm Kurl
19.Wish of 24 /Sungate)
20.Puzzle 1
21.7th Son
22.Dengsi
23.BrDBeat
24.Never Ending
25.Cano Cano
26.Af Hverju ekki
27.DjingDjon
28.Enter the danger (Mutual Rytm)
29.Walk of jazz
30.Bitte Schön
31.Harmony
32.Ruff Cut (Tresor)
33.Ysa
34.Of my Life
35.Clean Cut (Danny Wabbit remix)
36.Ruff Cut Sunday
37.Ruff Cut Monday
38.Wild Guess
39.30 JA
40.Radar 
41.Walk of the tribes
42.Kaldur Klaki (Mutual Rytm)
43.Exos & Jon hester - Range 
44.In my Dream (Planet X)
45.Wolfs
46.Dark Light (Tresor)
47.Cod
48.Mind of Yours 
49.Megashift
50.Alot
51.Track 9
52.ZycklusX
53.Bingo 2025 
54.Electric Rescue - Aygo - (Exos remix)
55.Time to time (demo mix) (Figure)
56.Open your mind (First render) (Bpitch)
57.The Run  (Evil Nation)
58.Tunis after dark
59.Fran Murder - Warning Acid (Exos remix)
60.Clean Cut - (Lars Huismann remix)
61.Attack (Evil Nation)
62.What kind a world
63.Exos & Blawan - Strobocop 
64.Cybercity (Mama told ya)
65.Survivor (Ruxpin Remix) 
66.Huldulækur (Figure)

Awakenings Podcast S342 - EXOS

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Sciahri - Pareidolia III - SUBL020

A1 No More Time
A2 Near The Bar
B1 Two Letters
B2 Hit and Run
Cat. SUBL020
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release date Vinyl & Digital: 09.05.25

After the success of the first two chapters, label owner Sciahri returns with the third installment of Pareidolia, further expanding the series’ distinct sonic narrative.

The EP opens with No More Time, a perfect balance of power and finesse, where hypnotic vocal loops elevate the tension. It then transitions into Near the Bar, a groove-driven gem with refined textures that make it simply irresistible.

On the flip side, Two Letters follows up on the iconic One Letter, bringing back its unmistakable, heavy-hitting bassline and perfectly placed vocals that make it truly unique.

Closing the EP is Hit and Run, a deeply hypnotic yet driving cut, blending mental intensity and epic energy into a captivating sonic experience.

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GTG Premiere | Sciahri - Near The Bar [SUBL020]

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OUT NOW: Chris Liebing 'Phantom Rider EP'
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Chris Liebing is synonymous with techno. His legacy is long assured, but his craft never stops evolving. Whether as label head, podcast curator, DJ or producer, he continues to challenge himself and his audience to explore new realms in the electronic world. And often ahead of the curve, too, from the early, hard-edged and loopy 90s sound which is back en vogue today, through his more stripped-back turn of the millennium minimalism and onto the cinematic atmospheres and broader alternative electronica of his latest albums on Mute. It's no stretch to say, then, that Chris Liebing's story is closely connected to the story of techno itself. 

Liebing is considered a global techno ambassador, but his ambitious album projects and direct club tracks excite and innovate as much as any new school star. A proudly forward-thinking attitude ensures that is the case as his DJ tools and studio setup constantly evolve. He continues to be an early adopter of emerging technology, too, just as he was with vinyl controllers, Traktor and when leading the way with full hybrid/live DJing. 

These days, Liebing incorporates an ever wider sphere of sound into his own work. After an eight-year break from full lengths, 2018's Burn Slow on Mute was a creative rebirth that received critical acclaim and confounded all expectations. It was a melancholic mediation on gothic moods, looming apocalyptic landscapes and optimistic broken-beat techno that drew from his childhood love of Depeche Mode, Gary Numan and the New Romantic movement. 

Remixes for Depeche Mode and Goldfrapp followed alongside a collaborative single with Charlotte De Witte, and 2021 brought a second album on Mute, Another Day. It found Liebing exploring all new ways of expressing both his euphoric and melodic side, all with high-grade technical skill and meticulous sonic craft with a range of collaborators from Miles Cooper Seaton to Polly Scattergood. This exceptional form continued into 2023 as he returned to the club with his Love Those Who Fight With Passion And Faith EP on CLR, a passionate and politically charged call to the dance floor that joined Liebing and Luke Slater’s remix of Depeche Mode’s iconic ‘Ghosts Again’ in the first half of the year. 

Born in Giessen and active ever since the 1990s, Liebing has always platformed the talent around him as much as himself: a long time before they were commonplace, he famously helmed his own CLR podcast. For many years, it was the scene's most influential series, with a who's who of international pioneers at the helm. After that came the equally important AM/FM radio show, but now following a hiatus, the CLR podcast is back and pushing a fresh techno agenda, as is his iconic label of the same name.

In its first chapter, CLR stood for Chris Liebing Records, then Create Learn Realize, and now Create Learn Repeat - a subtle evolution that is at the heart of everything Liebing does. The label will always be synonymous with exciting techno and is now back hosting parties and festival stages. 

Though his music is underpinned by pulsating menace and a stomping sense of drama, Liebing himself is friendly with a famous smile. It is the music that motivates him and the freedom that comes with increased experience. These days there are no limits, no expectations, but a continued love for the art and craft of techno that is taking him down all new creative pathways.