For this new mix in the series, we had the pleasure of inviting Zaatar زَعْتَر, a dj and producer of Moroccan and Belgian origins currently based in France.

Zaatar زَعْتَر finds her inspiration in the post punk and EBM movement of the late 80’ and early 90’ and melodies and sounds inherited from her home country Morocco. 

Let her take you on a captivating journey from light to darkness, an oscillation between joy and melancholy sometimes punctuated by oriental melodies.

@zaatar_music
https://www.instagram.com/zaatar___/

Not Your Techno Mix #9 - Zaatar

Rinse France Podcast

Belaria - 15 Juin 2024

exclusive | SY - Feel The Rhythm | Rawax

Returning to Rawax for a third time, SY flexes his electronic muscles again, hitting home with a four-tracker of superb beats for the world's dancefloors. His "Feel Love EP" sits right in the centre of the "is it old or is it new?"-category, leaning back with references to older tracks, whilst also leaning forward with crisp, tight production, as it to be expected on SY's releases. 

The EP opener is "Feel The Rhythm" which, to these ears, has a chunky riff which is giving an audio wink to the early 90s rave classic 'Hardcore Uproar'. This is no bad thing, as the energy is there from the start, so as the track progresses into a stabby keys riff, also reminiscent of the aforementioned rave track, we're nestled right in the heart of the dancefloor, which is exactly where this track is aimed. And it's on target, no messing around! A great punchy start to the EP right here.

We then move onto "Is It Love (Amore Mix)", which is a more subtle affair, but equally floor-friendly. A staccato bass riff pulls you into the groove, softly pulsing bleeps give a more spacey feel in the track, with knocking perc sounds coming together to conjure a wonderfully deep and warm cut which would sound pretty much spot-on at whatever time you dropped it.

Flipping the 12" over, we're greeted by "Feel (Longevity Mix)", which ups the BPM slightly and comes direct with a heavier thumping kick, which has rattling percussion swimming around it. The nagging bassline is joined by neatly placed synths and pads, all coming together to create a vibe which is both tough at the bottom end, but warm and floating at the top. Again this has hints which lean to the mid-90s, it definitely wouldn't have sounded out of place on a label such as Guerilla or Limbo - high praise indeed!

Closing the EP is the "Paradize Mix" of "Free", which kind of is a continuation of "Feel (Longevity Mix)", it basically takes the main percussion of the track, tweaks them slightly, then adds a vibey organ riff into the groove, replacing the softer synths and pads from it. This gives a slightly more angular sound from the flowing "Longevity Mix", but loses nothing in terms of club-friendliness in its transition. 

As with previous SY releases, "Feel Love" is a fully-formed, dancefloor-friendly EP, which has tracks which will work in both early and later sets alike, something which has to be applauded.

Buy the EP: https://dbh-music.com/shop/release_view/15789

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Feel Love

Feel the Rhythm

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All four tracks on the EP are remixes of tunes from Briefly Eternal, a 2013 album from Marc Leclair (Akufen) as Horror Inc. German trio Brandt Brauer Frick's take on "Jhator" shares the A-side with a remix from Perlon founder Zip (as Dimbiman) of "Remembrance," with Canadian artists Magnanime and Stephen Beaupré supplying the two versions on the flip.

Horror Inc. – Remixed

The Sentinel (Stephen Beaupré remix)

testing...

warm up mix on a new controller and vinyl :)

tracklist:

1. [DIGWAH04]
2. [SUPA001]
3. [JOKER002] - B1
4. Nelly Furtado - Give It To Me (Lukea Edit)
5. [DIGWAH03]
6. [SE01] - B1

minimal deep tech (vinyl mini-mix)

Laurent Garnier has handpicked six fresh tracks for COD3 QR's first release of 2025: [QR]D.024.HDZ.25.

Dukwa kicks things off with “Waves.” A seasoned Italian DJ and producer, Dukwa has been honing his craft for over a decade. From his early solo work on Bosconi to releases on Don’t Be Afraid, Numbers, Shall Not Fade, and his own Dukwa Music, his sound has evolved into something raw, punchy, and always meticulously crafted with hardware, sampling, and editing.

Next up is Victor Santana with “Jilter All Day.” A Madrid-based DJ, producer, and multi-instrumentalist, Victor has always been dedicated to uniting the crowd through music. Having released on labels like Subsist, EPM Music, and Motech, he’s also the founder of Chaval Records, an imprint set to make waves soon.

Hard To Tell (Roy & Roi) bring the energy with “Feeling Alright.” Known for their hypnotic grooves, they fuse Detroit techno, house, new wave, and breakbeat dynamics into magnetic club bangers. Their tracks have been supported by Dixon and Âme, with recent releases on Secret Weapons, Sums Over Histories, and Siamese.

French artist Squal G brings a driving techno track with “Face.” Passionate about electronic music since the ‘90s, Squal G has dabbled in various styles while staying true to his roots in techno. As the producer and manager of Slates Records, his sound is versatile and ever-evolving.

Danny Daze follows with a gritty electro anthem, showcasing his risk-taking approach to music. A Miami native deeply influenced by the underground Dutch electro and Detroit techno scenes, Daze has expanded his reach beyond techno, working on runway soundtracks for top brands and producing for his label, Omnidisc.

The collaboration between Djoy De Cuba and Joyvan Guevara (aka Djoy De Cuba) brings the atmospheric techno drone of “Vertigo.” Born in Havana and based in Tampa, Florida, Djoy De Cuba is a pioneer of Cuban electronic music and founder of the ROTILLA festival.

Finally, French producer Marcelus (under his alias Rosegreen) closes the EP with the ethereal electronica of “Lotus.” A discreet yet respected figure in the techno world, Marcelus has built a strong reputation with releases on Deeply Rooted House, Tresor, and his own Singular Records, as well as a residency at Berlin's Tresor club.

This diverse EP represents the breadth and depth of COD3 QR’s ongoing sonic exploration, bringing together some of the most exciting names in electronic music today.

02- Victor Santana - Jilter All Day_PREVIEW

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Neon Silhouette  - Trance Dance Music  2025

Listen to a track taken from @ozelab's 'Valis' EP, out July 1st on @lobster-theremin.

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