SL8 AUDIO PODCAST

Bethesda based North Wales techno DJ and event organiser SMA! starts off the SL8 podcast series with his raw underground, energetic and hypnotic set.

known for bringing the energy to dancefloors at the likes of 
Gottwood festival and the free party scene and various other events.

INSTA -
@samjohn.pesda
@industrial.sounds 

SOUNDCLOUD - 
 @SMA!

SMA! - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #001

Neil Thomson has been controlled by electronic music from an early age

First taking onboard hip hop and electro from the U.S   in the mid 80s were he got hooked on the Street sounds Electro compilations



Along came Acid House and techno in the early 90s when his D.J passion started to evolve......

Neils first night's in the early 90s was the Art of Noise at the famous Phoenix nightclub in Holyhead where they would have the finest U.K djs gracing the decks and would regularly have the residents from Orbit Leeds John Berry been one of them who Neil would get records off from the Manchester record shop Eastern Block Records showcasing the best techno

Alongside his night he would hook up with Richard Block(pitbull) at the bliss night's in Bangor were the likes of Adam Beyer would perform. 



2002 came time to visit the birthplace of techno Detroit where he would hook up and meet his heros like Jeff Mills,Juan Atkins and Kevin Saundrson At The Detroit Electronic Music Festival afterparty which has always held a special place for him.



Since then Neil has warmed up for djs such as Ben Sims and Joey Beltram and been on the bill with artists such as Bicep but also done some crazy party's including a Happy Mondays after party with Bez

 The British festival scene has also hosted Neil's talents including Gottwood,Electric Wave,Awareness festival to name a few..

Most recently Neil has been hosting the Alias Techno nights On Anglesy hosting international Dj artists Such as the Detroit Techno Militia from across the water.

Last year was a  an epic year Including performances at a couple of festival bookings in Slovenia

NEIL THOMSON - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #003

MaKabre focuses on the dark, high energy,hypnotic techno sound , specializing in 3 and 4 deck mixes to create a story and a journey into sound . MaKabre is signed to quitte a few labels now , labels such as Naked Lunch , UKR , DzB and ApeX to name just a few.creating dark soundscapes and heavy synthlines and his own twist on techno.MaKabre creates music for the dancefloors , real teachno for the heads with powerful kicks and cutting high ends.Find MaKabres music on all digital outlets and look out for his music going forward

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One half of JZ Groovers is Jago Lyne. 

After being inspired by watching local dj's at an early age, he bought his first set of technics learning to play on vinyl. Now, ten years since he's promoted various nights and played at some of North Wales' biggest events. Along with sharing stages at festivals alongside some of the biggest artists around. 

Now, he mainly plays as a duo, JZ Groovers, alongside Zak Williams. 

Together, JZ Groovers are starting a project / promotion called Borderline. They'll be bringing over North Wale's best talent over to Manchester for club nights. 

This is a mix of high-energy rolling groovy techno.

jGO - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #005

Z4K is a Manchester-based DJ with roots in North Wales, blending hypnotic grooves with rolling techno to create deep, driving journeys on the dancefloor. Known for his ability to connect raw underground energy with a playful, forward-thinking edge, Z4K draws inspiration from both sides of the border — shaping a sound that is both familiar and fresh. This exclusive mix captures his vision: techno that builds tension, releases energy, and keeps you locked in the flow from start to finish.”

Z4K! - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #006

Bio

Rob is from Scarborough in the UK and is a techno lover and DJ for about 30yrs, he was a regular at the world famous Techno night ‘The Orbit’ in Morley Leeds, one of the most iconic techno clubs in the world until it’s closed in 2003, he also used to do the outdoor free party scene in the late 90’s DJing and organising with the name FUNDAMENTALsoundsystem,
Before moving into clubs and venues,
Rob taught himself how to mix on vinyl and still has the same 3 x SL1210mk2’s all these years later.
He converted to the digital scene only in 2021 and loves mixing ‘Raw-Hypnotic-Pure Techno on 3 or 4 decks.
Is favourite producer today is his friend MaKabre who in Robs words “Produces the best proper sounding Techno” and RNDNZR from Austria who’s sounds are also awesome.
You can hear Robs sets monthly on the radio :
Passage Radio UK-the Betty Gees Techno show.. monthly resident.

Techno pulse Radio show.

French stations:
Militia Underground Radio-M.U.T.E. as a monthly resident DJ.

Collation Electronique as a resident DJ- 1st show this October 2025.

Had is own monthly 2 hour show on a Friday night called ‘The Sounds Of The Orbit’ where Rob used to play the tunes that he thought would be played in The Orbit if the night was still going today.

His style is Raw-Hypnotic-pure Techno on 3 decks. Check out his SoundCloud page.




ROB HANLON - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #007

Code-13 has been been on the north Wales scene since the early 2000s, performing at indoor events and underground outdoor raves across various genres including electro swing, drum and bass, and techno. With his diverse musical palette, he brings a dynamic and energetic vibe to every gathering, focusing on techno as his main style of production


SMA! - SL8 AUDIO PODCAST #001

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