Darko Esser | XRchives Volume 1

Darko Esser - XRchives Volume 2

Darko Esser - XRchives Volume 3

Darko Esser - XRchives Volume 4

Darko Esser | XRchives Volume 5

I’m happy to announce the first volume what I’ve dubbed the ‘XRchives’ series. A careful selection of music my archives that (in my opinion) withstood the test of time. 100% of the proceeds will be donated to Extinction Rebillion aka XR. You see what I did there? ;-)

It seemed like a waste to never share this tunes, so it’s a form of recycling if you think of it. And from a selfish standpoint it helps me with my feelings of guilt and powerlessness to try and help people who are way more courageous then me in their noble fight to save us from extinction.

Thank you for listening and contributing, it means a lot!

Darko Esser - I Didn't Invite You Here (2004)

Darko Esser - Nightmute (2003)

Darko Esser - Joanna's Song (2003)

Darko Esser - Mood Elevator (2004)

XRchives Volume 2

Darko Esser - Little White Lies (2004)

Darko Esser - Antidote For Sundays (2003)

Darko Esser - Inferno (2003)

Darko Esser - Deja Vu (2005)

From my personal vaults. All proceeds of the XRchives series go to Extinction Rebellion (XR).

Darko Esser - Alchemist (Floor Mix) (2004)

Darko Esser - Alchemist (Chemical Mix) (2004)

Darko Esser - Linkjuice (2010)

Darko Esser - Paradise Lost (2006)

Darko Esser - Absolutely No Regrets (Alternative Version) (2005)

Darko Esser - Zondag (2008)

Darko Esser - A Dark Place (2005)

Darko Esser - QT (2009)

Norwegian based label Krill Music just dropped a massive compilation to raise funds for the people of Ukraine 🇺🇦

All proceeds will be donated to SaveLife and UAHelp, both verified destinations. Massive respect to this great label & Espen Lauritzen for putting it together on such a short notice!

Contributions include but not limited to Laura van Hal, Teebee, Egotot, Camila Villegas, Alarico, Nørbak, Setaoc Mass, RUIZ OSC 1, Projekt Gestalten, Wice, Splinter UA, Radical Softness and many more (40 in total). I contributed a @Tripeo tune is well ('The Reckoning').

Every contribution goes a long way. Thank you for your time & attention 💙💛

#StandWithUkraine I Fundraiser

Tripeo - The Reckoning

artist: Frits Wentink
title: Fluffy Tit EP
cat nr.: WLTD024
format: 12” vinyl and digital
release dates: 13th of january (vinyl), 20th of january (Beatport), 3rd of february (all other portals)
file under: UK Garage, House
tracks: 
A1 Fluffy Tit
B1 Zeltus
B2 Amasa

We welcome our fellow townsman, the man with the many monikers Steve Mensink aka Frits Wentink. He has been making waves for a few years now with his original take on house & techno and thru mindblowing livesets with handmade controllers. Recently he started his own imprint Will & Ink together with Presk for their techno output wich took the scene by storm.

As Frits he takes things on a housier tip as he showed the world before with beautiful releases on Fourth Wave and Triphouse. Bassheavy, UK influenced melodic gems are therefore featured on his brandnew Wolfskuil release.

Frits Wentink - Fluffy Tit - WLTD024

Darko Esser - Skeleton Key (2006)

Darko Esser - The Chi-Rho Page (2015)

Darko Esser - Inplant (2003)

Time Warp is one of the gigs I look most forward to every year . Had the honor to play the Dutch edition for the 6th time in a row, this year for the 1st time live as Tripeo. It was the most intense show of them all, what a rollercoaster ride.. Enjoy!

Tripeo (live) @ Time Warp Netherlands 2013

Thuishaven

Tripeo @ Thuishaven, 26-03-2022

artist: Benny Rodrigues
title: The Choice Is Mine EP
cat nr.: WOLF030
format: 12” vinyl & digital
release date: 1st of june (vinyl), 15th of june (all download portals)
file under: Techno
tracks: 
A1 The Choice Is Mine
B1 The Choice Is Mine (Rødhåd Remix)

Dutch legend and Wolfskuil inner circle member Benny Rodrigues returns to the label for a fresh twelve. In the DJ booth he has no equal and established himself as one of the world’s premier selectors. Besides his ominous DJ skills, Benny has been making waves in the studio the last couple of years as well. Wether it be as ROD or under his own name, respected imprints worldwide have embraced and released his productions with eagerness. Klockworks, CLR, Drumcode and Desolat are just a few of the labels he can call home now.

Wolfskuil wouldn’t be Wolfskuil if we didn’t pick the ‘odd one’ of the litter. The Choice Is Mine might be the most freaked out & modulated excersize Benny has yet to unleash upon the world. No 4 bars in this mental trip are the same, ever evolving around a sequence that brings old 90’s warehouse techno to mind. 

A peaktime monster like this deserves a royal rework. Berghain resident, Dystopian head honcho and man of the moment Rødhåd happily agreed to give his own and unique vision on the original. The result is stunning, psychedelic and with a little unexpected surprise in the final part of his remix and compliments the original in a perfect. Another Gem in our catalogue, we hope you will enjoy this as much as we do!

FEEDS

Samuli Kemppi – “Really like Rødhåd remix of "The Choice is Mine". Already played on the radio this tuesday. Will play that on gigs too. Great release.”

Brendon Moeller – “The original chugs along with a raw urgency, but its the finesse and build of the remix that end up being my fave here.”

Gary Beck – “Crazy stuff from Benny! Robotic madness. Really cool Rodhad remix as well. Support for both!”

Joel Mull – “Been playing the Roadhad remix a lot!!! Its just one of those tripped out journeys I love a lot.”

Mosca – “The Rødhåd version is great. Super-functional as ever but really exciting and ballsy when the 'melody' kicks in. Thanks for sending!”

Norman Nodge – “Two serious BANGERS here from Benny and Rodhad!! Supporting!”

Junior Sanchez – “This is TUFF!!!! I’ll be rocking this original out on my floors!! Supporting!”

Laurent Garnier – “Yes, YES, YESSSSSSSSS… Acid, Acid ACIIIIIIIIIIDDDDDD. Support from me for sure!!”

Shadow Dancer (Al) – “The Choice Is Mine is a barnstorming techno track! The remix is cool too. Strong release!”

Nuno Dos Santos – “Mindtrippin, Mind-Melting track and remix!! ☺ 5/5!!”

Anja Schneider – “I really like Benny’s stuff!! Thank you for the great music Mr Rodrigues!”

Ian O’Donovan – “2 good cuts here. Dark, cerebral stuff on the original and I like the added synth line on Rodhad's remix giving it an extra dimension. Will play, thnx.”

Audio Injection – “Both of these are nice cuts but it’s the Rodhad remix that suits my sets better. Support.”

Adam Beyer – “BIG! On first listen I prefer the original, but I know I have to hear the Rödhåd out to fully appreciate it.”

J.Tijn – “Yes! Both of these are gonna work for me… Proper weapons!!”

Dave Clarke – “Original mix is the standout for me to play here… Easter weekend here we GO!!”

Cosmin TRG – “Strong track! Both versions are gonna be great for me for different times!”

Psycatron (Paul) – “Woah, this is one total weapon, heads down, lights out pure trippiness. Great work Benny.

Doka – “Wow! Blown away! The choice is mine (original) starts very powerful and the mayhem that follows afterwards is really off the hook! Inspirational track! Also nice how Rødhåd succeeded in making a very strong remix! Thanks for this one! Can't wait to play.”

Marcel Fengler – “This is a strong record from Benny and I’ll be playing both versions for sure!!”

Sinden – “I LOVE both of these!! I’m definitely gonna be spinning these out!”

Andre Kronert – “Very nice release. Both tracks are ace but the stick out tune is the trippy monster by Rodhad. See me playing both. Top work!!”

Alan Fitzpatrick – “This is a wicked release from a TOP label and artist. I LOVE IT!!”

Strip Steve – “Rodhad remix is the favourite for me here, love the modular textures!”

Par Grindvik – “Sweet combination! Liking both the original and Rodhad mixes! ☺”

Mr Jones (Unsubscribe) – “Nice EP!! Rod/Rodrigues it’s now one sound. I like both of the mixes on this one. Supporting!”

Vince Watson – “I am loving the 88’ vibe of the original track from Benny… Will support!”

Pfirter – “I’m gonna play the Rodhad remix. He is on fire at the moment! Loving his dark and deep sound, killer!!”

Diversions – (CHRY Toronto, Canada) – “I like the swirling rhythms and acidic vibe of the original mix from Benny.”

Ceoltronic Radio – (RTE Pulse, Ireland) – “Rodhad remix is the one for me here. Sounding good!!”

Groove Magazine, Germany – “Considering for review.”

Fuzz Magazine, Belgium – “Tracks fitting the big names of Benny Rodrigues and Rødhåd!”

Scan Mode – (DJ Magazine, Spain) – “WOW!!! Killer of the Month! Rodhad remix is amazing.”

Philip Sherburne – (SPIN, USA) – “This is sweet! Love how bonkers the synth lead gets.”


Benny Rodrigues - The Choice Is Mine (incl RØDHÅD Remix) - WOLF030

Hailing from Taapion Records, based in Paris, France, co-label owner, Shlømo makes his debut on Wolfskuil Limited with ‘Avadon’ featuring a remix from none other than Antigone, one of Paris’ strong contenders who is also a part of the Taapion family releasing a track on its second release as well as recent EP on Token Records.

Shlømo, a young yet accomplished artist illustrates his maturity with complex rhythms in ‘Avadon Part 1’ by combining soft atmospheric textures with heavy pulsating bass and driving techno essentials. Conversely on ‘Avadon Part 2’ similar elements translate through more erratic and express percussions to introduce spatial effervescence sparking an expressive catharsis. In the Antigone remix of ‘Avadon Part 1’ the original track is flipped upside down as key components are more sensitive, purified and emotional leaving a lasting impression on the listener.

Both Shlømo and Antigone demonstrate their ability to stay true to their own personal style, a very key component in progressive artists.

Shlømo - Avadon EP (inc Antigone Remix) - WLTD027

The mythic Mike Parker is welcomed to Balans, making his debut on the label with a four-track EP exemplifying his abstract style of eccentric analog resonance.

‘Transgression and Punishment’, characteristic of Parker’s classic fluctuating rhythms he explores soundscapes in experimentalism.
‘Smoke from Burning Fields’ conversely opens with a solid striking bassline making this track highly suitable for a damp and dark dancefloor amongst its hypnotic drive.

On the flipside, ‘The Freezing Process’ dives deep into the unknown where frequencies, submerged underwater, travel through the unfamiliar depths of the deep dark sea. To close out the EP, ‘The Midnight Zone’ is launched into ceaseless high-pitched oscillations, with a marching beat propelling the mind into an unconscious mesmerizing state. 

The perpetually seductive Mike Parker delivers a remarkable performance with this solid four-track addition to the Dutch label Balans Records, continuously known for delivering modern classics. 

Mike Parker - Transgression And Punishment EP - BALANS018

Artist: Architectural
Title: Amour
Cat: WOLF002LP
Releasedate: 27th of november 2015
Tracklist:
A1 Aura
A2 Sapphire
A3 Il Mare
B1 Lacrimosa
B2 Delicatezza
C1 Preludio
D1 Cristallin
D2 Sentir

Juan Rico, a.k.a. Reeko and a handful of other aliases, is a consistent and reliable ambassador of a Spanish techno scene that has brought us everything from Oscar Mulero to Tadeo. In his Architectural guise (which is also the name of his personal releasing imprint), Rico has developed a penchant for perfectly interlocking sonic elements and for a structural sensibility that delivers on the promises of advanced engineering implied by his artist's pseudonym. The first result of his new alliance with the Wolfskuil label is a full LP that dispenses with the formalities of 'introducing' listeners to the artist, and simply dives straight in to depths of his active mind. 

So just what type of 'architecture' is in store for listeners on this album? One immediately gets the impression of something massive and towering, yet open to the elements and with a fascinating view of the surrounding landscape for miles around. This feel comes through especially clear on the opening "Aura", the poignant and chorally inflected "Il Mare," and the closing "Sentir" (in which a voice repeatedly intones "I'm looking down" to emphasize the feeling of being a visitor to a world of imagined architecture). In Rico's imaginary structures you can feel both the wind on your face and the steady, unfaltering pulse of the power grid. This is the case for the remarkably colorful "Lacrimosa," which is powered by a 'vintage futuristic' solo synth singing over a backing chorus of chopped and chattering electric current. It also holds true for "Delicatezza," in which a huge, yawning orchestral swell repeatedly crashes down like ocean waves upon the supporting structure of Rico's techno towers. 

These moments of cinematic and climactic beauty would, on their own, be enough material for an outstanding record, but there is still more: tracks like "Sapphire" evince a more straightforward hypnotic techno approach (only relatively speaking, though: in Rico's hands a "straightforward" track is still one that uses atmospheric subtleties, organic effects and a balanced EQ mix to maintain a healthy distance from more conformist exercises.) When Rico truly gives himself room to stretch out - as on the epic "Preludio" - he also shows how easily he can turn the challenge of a lengthy track into an opportunity for more innovation and further elaboration of his key concepts. This track acts very much as the centerpiece of the LP, morphing from a scintillating piece of celestial ambience to a busy groove train loaded with a cargo of unexpected percussive and melodic fills.

For listeners who value both lush musical dreamscapes and hard excursions into concrete reality, the new Architectural LP will be the perfect antidote to the conventional album, and a welcome companion for their own journeys into new dreams and realities. 

Architectural - Amour - WOLF002LP

Architectural - Amour

DVS1 on duty for episode 004 as he will headline the Balans event on september 30th in Studio 80. Minneapolis' prodigal son made it into a Dutch affair. In his own words:

"I decided to dig through a few stacks of records and grab all the DUTCH artists I could.  Then 1 take… Here is the mix!"
 
Tracks and remix’s from
 
ESHU
Tim Wolff
2562
Jeroen Search
Joris Voorn
Legowelt
2000 and one
ROD
Dimi Angelis
Speedy J
Steve Rachmad
Delta Funktionen
Conforce
Newworldaquarium

BALANS004 - DVS1

DOWNLOAD: https://we.tl/jFNCzVKYev (expires may 16th)

And here's part 2 of the longest and most beautiful session of my career at Under Club, Buenos Aires. Hasta pronto hermanas y hermanos!

[ESPANOL]
Y aquí está la parte 2 de la más larga y más bella sesión de mi carrera en Bajo Club, Buenos Aires. Hasta pronto hermanas y hermanos!

Tripeo 10 HS (Part 2) @ Under Club, Buenos Aires 23 - 04 - 2016

Since the debut of Shlømo on Wolfskuil Ltd in 2015, the young DJ and producer has taken off touring the world alongside techno heavy-weights and managed to put out a slew of twelve-inches on labels including Delsin, and Marcelus’ Singular Records to name a few.
 
September 16th will present the Frenchman’s sophomore release on Darko Esser’s Wolfskuil Limited series with 5 stellar tracks that emulate the beauty of depth of his productions.
 
‘Vanished Breath’ opens the EP with a beautiful introduction, smooth atmospheric pads transcend before the breakbeat inspired percussions of ‘The Ritual’.
 
On the flip-side Shlømo brings the heat with ‘Obsession’, a proper club stomper with its resounding bass kick and climaxing hi-hats, while ‘M.U.M.’ delivers a synth-heavy travel through space a time.
 
As an extra digital bonus, Shlømo includes another edit of ‘Obsession’ with the Drums Takeover Mix which replaces some light airy pads with a little extra punch.

Shlømo - Vanished Breath EP - WLTD029

Rome's Goa Club first choice Simona Calvani AKA DJ Red debuts on Darko Esser’s Wolfskuil Limited series with "Raw Cacao EP", following her brilliant "Underwater" EP on Speedy J's Electric Deluxe imprint, last summer.
Subsequent to Shlømo's stomper ‘Vanished Breath EP’, the limited series of its parent Dutch Wolfskuil imprint delivers a good showcase of DJ Red's refined, personal touch on one side, then altered in its basics within Ricardo Villalobos' unique sensitiveness on the other.
‘Raw Cacao’ opens the EP with a finely crafted production, which maintains its addictive groove and sensual attitude throughout the track, while on the filp side the mighty Ricardo Villalobos keeps working his magic on the rendition of DJ Red's original cut, offering a standout, lush remix that is hypnotic, atmospheric and playful, all in equal measures.

DJ Red - Raw Cacao (incl Ricardo Villalobos Remix) - WLTD030

DJ Red - Raw Cacao (Ricardo Villalobos Remix) - WLTD030

Releasedate vinyl/digital: 19th of may

The Dutch label Balans Records returns with it’s twenty-first instalment to the series that have previously seen releases by Mike Parker, Drafted & ROD among others. This time Darko Esser’s imprint presents a collaboration between Z.I.P.P.O and Kalean, under their 3KZ moniker. Having previously released on Z.I.P.P.O’s Fides imprint, 3KZ now bring their powerful four tracker ’Not From Here’ on Balans Records.

“Not From Here” opens the EP with its flowing grooves & eerie pads to create a beautiful techno track followed by “Nature Of Motion” that offers an astral like immersion to the listener with its haunting melodic rhythms. On the flipside “Circles” & “Times” switch up the vibe in a more intense & playful mood, resulting in a finely balanced EP of atmospheric driving techno.

All tracks written and produced by Giuseppe Maffei & Nicola Campanella
Distribution by N.E.W.S
℗ & © Balans 2017
Cat n° BALANS021 — All rights reserved

3KZ - Not From Here - BALANS021

Wolfskuil Records returns with its 39th release, presenting Dutch dance pioneer Marco V and his classic trance track “Simulated”, remixed for this special EP by fellow Dutchman and multi-faceted producer Bas Amro. “Simulated” notably influenced a new wave of producers such as Fedde Le Grand, Sander van Doorn, Hardwell and many others.

Bas Amro, having released on labels such as Bla Bla Records, Free Range Records and Wolfskuil Ltd, offers a fresh rework of this fifteen-year-old hit; updating Marco V’s classic trance vibes with his ululating sensual techno. The minimised arrangement of this remix pulls the listener deeper amongst the sounds of playful synths wavering throughout, driven by a crowd-pleaser of a kick. 

Last but not least, a special artwork has been created for the occasion of this vinyl-only release, making it a collector’s item, for both the trance & techno enthusiast. We can be sure that the rework will be the next hit of the summer and will be played across festivals.

Track written & produced by Marco V
Remixed by Bas Amro
℗ & © Wolfskuil Records 2017
Cat. No. WOLF039 – all rights reserved

Marco V - Simulated (Bas Amro Remix) - WOLF039

The Ltd series reaches another milestone with the 10th release on the imprint. Off course a special release will suit this special occasion. The label is further broadening the soundscope with Deventer (NL) resident Ferdi Blankena. This new cat on the block will not only have his debutrelease on Wolfskuil, but this will be his first ever release! 
Ferdi’s music got send to us through a mutual friend and his take on (deep) house, disco en electronic music was so original, fresh and energetic, that we had to seize this opportunity and sign him on the spot. On the vinyl you will find: Langkawi, wich sounds as warm and exotic as the island it’s named after. On the flip there’s Mother’s Son, a highly original and very catchy Nu Disco track with vocals and guitars paving the way for a summersmash. Seance is without a doubt the deepest one of the bunch, build around a vocal sample and percussion wich sounds like it’s recorded in another realm.

Ferdi Blankena - Mother's Son - Wolfskuil Ltd 010

Tripeo @ Tresor, Berlin 04-11-2017

Out on 31st of march (vinyl & digital)

Up next on Wolfskuil Records and as the title suggests we find some of Shlømo’s finest cuts on the Dutch imprint reworked by Oscar Mulero, Johannes Heil and Tripeo. 

Spanish techno master Oscar Mulero takes over the A-side, keeps the heat of the original and adds extra tension to offer a stand out rendition of ‘Obsession’, while in ‘Vanished Breath’ he goes deep and delivers fine electronica and a sophisticated, experimental remix where broken beats and haunting synths seamlessly blend to create ghostly atmospheres.

On the flip side Johannes Heil transforms the beatless, synth-heavy beauty ‘M.U.M.’ into an euphoric, driving techno track, right before Tripeo proves ones again his strong command on the dancefloor with a solid, twisted version of ‘Avadon Part 1’.

Shlømo - Obsession (Oscar Mulero Remix) - Wolfskuil Records

Full 5 hour recording of my set at Berghain from 0:00-5:00 last saturday. It was an absolutely AMAZING night, B'hain is one of my fav clubs to play and this time it was no exception off course. I feel like a fish in the water there. Crew, people, atmosphere, sound: it's all BRILLIANT!!

Since it's a 'warm-up' set I start of at a very slow pace with ambient/electronica/electro/dubstep slowly working from the deeper forms of house and techno to some banging freaky shit at the end. Hope you like it!


Darko Esser @ BH 09-10-2010

Artist: Architectural
Title: Beautiful Life After Death
Label: Wolfskuil Ltd
Catnr: WLTD034

A1 Beautiful Life After Death
A2 Piedras
B1 Luminous Path
B2 Gris

All trax written & produced by Juan Rico

Architectural returns to Wolfskuil Records with 4 exceptional cuts on his 'Beautiful Life After Death' twelve inch. Complex sound design and a warm and open atmosphere go hand in hand with the Spanish studio wizzard's sonic world. From lush ambient in the title track, the addictive groove in 'Piedras' to wobbly modular bass excursions in 'Luminous Path' and moody textures from the abyss in 'Gris'. Architectural covers a lot of ground in just 4 tracks. Diverse and coherent at the same time, few artists have such a recognizable sound signature as the Barcelona artist.

Architectural - Beautiful Life After Death - WLTD034

Snippet compilation of Bas Amro | Le Huitieme Arrondissement | WLTD012

artist: Bas Amro
title: Le Huitième Arrondissement
cat nr.: WLTD012
format: 12” transparant red pigmented vinyl (limited to 300 copies!!)
release date: 4th of october
file under: Freestyle Deep House & Tech House
tracks:   A1 Le Huitième Arrondissement
  B1 Le Huitième Arrondissement (Pitto Remix)
  B2  Sunday Rut

Our latest discovery is Bas Amro, a 19 year old wunderkind from Enschede in the Netherlands. Don’t be fooled be his age, there’s no doubt about the fact that his music sounds mature and developed. Bas has been DJ-ing and making music since he was 14 years old and has an extreme talent for making electronic music. He just gets it. The rights sounds, layering, arranging: it all seems to come natural to him. Titletrack ‘Le Huitième Arrondissement’ is examplatory for his talent. If Jimpster and Pepe Bradock would ever make a track together, it would probably sound like this. Beautiful, emotion ridden strings, organs are lushfully combined with a disco-esque bassline and solid house groove. A secret weapon for special moments if we dare say. We asked our good friend Pitto to reinterpret this tune and he managed to give the original moody vibe a dark little twist. Breakbeat and 4/4 are fighting over dominance througout, the atmosphere is irie, dark and a bit freaky without ever getting cold or mean. Fall and winter are coming and this is the prelude. ‘Sunday Rut’ concludes the 12th installment of the Ltd series. A no-nonsense tech house roller with a melodic surprise in the break and with that Bas reveals that he has much, much more in stall for us in the future!



Bas Amro | Le Huitieme Arrondissement | WLTD 012 (Snippets)

artist: Pitto
title: Richklap
cat nr.: WLTD019
format: 12” vinyl (limited to 300 copies!!) and digital
release date: 3rd of december
file under: Deep House
tracks: 
A1 Richklap
A2 Dusty
B1 Richklap (Jackmate Remix)
B2 Richklap (Viola Mix)

Good things come to those who wait. Pitto’s deep house smash ‘Richklap’ has been on the shelves for about 4 years since we first heard this little gem. Just like with good wine, some tracks need time to grow and develop before they reach their peak. Richklap is now fully developed and best enjoyed in 2012 and beyond. The track showcases Pitto in rare form and has one of the most beautiful melodies we have ever released on the label. It sounds like a tragic love poem, wich is emphasized by the beautiful female vocals wich fade in and out of the song.

Dusty and the Viola Mix of Richklap more upbeat, jazzed up disco and house influenced track along the lines of his 2011 album ‘Objects In A Mirror Are Closer Then They Appear’. Pitto can create hooks that are instantly recognizable, more often then not with the use of classical jazz and pop instruments. In these cases a saxophone and guitar are his weapons of choice.

Pitto’s first ever release appeared on Phil E, sublabel of the world famous house and disco label Philpot from Stuttgart. He and label head Jackmate aka Soul Phiction have been good friends for many years, so it made more then sense to ask Michel to reinterpret Richklap. He made a more solid foundation for the fragile original, without losing the intensity and atmosphere. 

FEEDBACK

Raresh - “Smooth release once again from Pitto! Lots here for me to play. Thanks.”

Jimpster - “Absolutely massive EP! Best Pitto stuf
f yet in my opini
on and the remixes totally hit the spot too. Big up Pitto!”

Maya Jane Coles - “This is a REALLY nice EP! Feeling everything on here... Support!”

Alix Alvarez - “Swag all the way thru!! Sweet EP!! Especially diggin the Jackmate mix. Thx!!”

Joel Alter - “I really like Dusty with it’s singing synths and consistent driving beats. Beautiful!!”

Alex Barck ( Jazzanova ) - “Wonderful EP. Richklap Is my pick of the bunch. Thank you.”

Sebo K - “And yet another dope package from Pitto!! Will definitely play all of this!”

Tom Findlay - (Groove Armada) - “Really LOVE this ep, especially Richklap which is really top notch!”

Patrice Baumel - “This shit jacks HARD! Pitto takes no prisoners! Love it! Jackmate maybe coming out on top for me personally, but all great!”

Basti - (Lovebirds) - “The originals are simply awesome!!! ☺”

Alland Byallo - “Woah that's one hell of a fat Jackmate remix!!! Dusty is the ill shit too. Weekend rotation ahead. ☺”

Nuno dos Santos - (Trouw) - “Cool ep from my homeboy Pitto! ☺ Dusty original & his Viola take on Richklap are fresh!!”

Joris Voorn - “Great tunes again!! Nice one Pitto.. Strong EP!!”

Rainer Trueby - “I like this ep a LOT!! Both the originals and the mixes. Strong release!”

Master-H - “Very good EP...Hard to choose here "Quality originals and amazing rework from Jackmate" Will play ☺”

Ripperton - “Great tune Pitto! Love especially the Richklap original and that huge Jackmate remix!”

Lee Jones - “Jackmate Remixing Pitto?!? What a dream!!! ☺”

Marco Resmann - (Luna City Express) - “WOW! Such a HUGE Jackmate Remix!!! Love it so much! Can’t wait to play it out.”


Tobi Neumann - “Good release! Nice mixes.. good package. Thanks Wolfskull for all the good music in 2012! I will order this on vinyl!”

Chopstick - “Amazing release!! The originals are fantastic.. as well as the Jackmate remix!!!”

The Revenge - “I am bang into that Jackmate Remix. Really feeling that!! Thanx for sending!””

William Kouam Djoko - “Richklap does it for me! Pitto really on top of his game ☺☺ thanks for this ish!!”

Luca Bacchetti - “This is a really beautiful record!!! Digging all the original tracks! Of course Jackmate remix is great! Caught a Massive Attack sample in the groove.. Am I wrong?”

Axel Boman - “Totally amazing originals and together with the jackmate remix it makes for one of my favourite releases 2012!!! Thanks ☺”

Brett Johnson - “I love this label, and this does not disappoint again. Great record guys!! Thanks!”

Thugfucker - “Really nice release here from Pitto!! We’re feeling this.. Everything works!! thanks!”

Ryan Crosson – “Jackmate remix is DOPE!! The Bass at 3.28 is KILLER!!”

Joe 90 (Futureboogie) – “Bloody good package this. Actually feeling all the mixes, but the Jackmate one nicks it for me, just! Great release!”

Tayo – “Didn’t get me till the Viola mix… will use that on the Fabric mix I’m about to do… vibes!”

Luke Solomon – “OH YEP… strong and KILLER!! Will play these loads!!”

Tom Breu – (WDR 1LIVE Germany) – “Nice stuff… really like the Jackmate remix!!”

Laurent N (Nice Radio, France) – “It’s a sublime release!! All of it works for me. Will play!”

Makossa – (FM4 Vienna) – Great deep music from Pitto!! Love it!”

Christillization Radio, Serbia – “Amazing sound from Pitto, so powerfull! Supporting of course, thanks for sending.”

Tsugi Magazine France - “Coool ep!!”

Trace A Line, France – “Richklap is a KILLER… deep and ghostly!!”

Soundwall, Italy – “Considering for a review.”

Clubbing Spain – “Jackmate’s remix is KILLER!!”

Magazine Sixty – “Great record… reviewing this for the blog!”

Glenn – (XLR8R) – “This is really nice…”

Mixside – “3 bombs for the dancefloor in here!! ☺”

Pitto - Richklap EP (incl Jackmate Remix) - WLTD019

Remix is did for my buddy King Roc a few months ago

King Roc - A Pocket Full Of Prose (Darko Esser Beat The Piano Mix) - Process

We are glad to welcome one of rising stars of techno for episode 28. Spanish supertalent Psyk has been making big waves the last couple of years with a string of amazing releases on Mote Evolver, Figure and his own Non Seris. He is a whirlwind behind the decks as well, as you will be able to hear in this mix.

Here's what he had to say:

1.What is your relationship with Balans?

I know Darko since I played at the great Doornroosje, of course I know his stuff much earlier. And as the label it is, Balans has a really great catalogue, I have played in my past gigs almost every of their releases.

2.What do you do to try and stay in balance? Any tips & secrets you  
would like to share with us night folks?

Well, watching movies and take a good time with family and friends is the thing that helps balance after the weekend. Im trying to make some sport again, I think thats a good tip for everyone.

3.About the podcast, can you tell us the story behind the mix?

Is a mix I recorded at Subsonic in Groningen on the Queensday weekend. There are just some tracks I really like at the moment.

4.What gear did you use to make the Balans podcast?

Mixed mostly with Cds, a sampler and a A&H mixer.

5.What do you have in store for us (gigs/releases) the coming months?

My last release on Mote-Evolver is out now, Arcade Ep. And Ill release a track on CLR soon for a very special compilation of his boss, Chris Liebing.

Regarding gigs this month Im playing in a Non Series Showcase with my buddy Henning Baer at Culture Box in Copenhagen, then later in one of my favourite clubs so far, Cassette in my hometown Madrid, and then at Rex Club in Paris. 25 of May I will play at Atlantico Club, in Rome.


BALANS028 - Psyk

Dutch rising star Mirella Kroes has been closely affeliated with BALANS for many years. She plays our events on regular basis, because well.. we are fans! It makes us happy that she is getting full recognition in Holland lately for her deep, hypnotic, dark techno sound. With gigs at Awakenings Festival, WTTF festival the future looks contrastingly bright. She delivered a fantastic deep mix for our series, enjoy!

Here's what she had to say to us:

1.What is your relationship with Balans?

I met Darko seven years ago (i think?) in Doornroosje. Over the last couple of years we have become really close friends.

2.What do you do to try and stay in balance? Any tips & secrets you  
would like to share with us night folks?

Juicing! Plus working out two times a week in a 60 degree cabin. I try to eat mostly organic and get a regular sleeping pattern during the week. 

3.About the podcast, can you tell us the story behind the mix?

There's not really a story, it's a mix of some new, old and in betweens. It's definitely a reflection of the more deeper side of things. 

4.What gear did you use to make the Balans podcast?

Two CDJ's and a A&H mixer.

5.What do you have in store for us (gigs/releases) the coming months?

Something i'm very excited about is my debut at Awakenings Festival and the opening spot at the techno area of Welcome to the Future Festival. I'm also really looking forward to Balans at the Melkweg 12th of july. 

BALANS030 - Mirella Kroes

As avid fans we are happy and proud to welcome mr. Mike Parker in our podcast series. There aren't many sounddesigners with a more recognizable soundsignature then the Buffalo producer. Or more hypnotic and estranging for that matter. His new album 'Lustrations' just hit stores worldwide and showcases better then anything else what Mike is capable of when he gets his groove going. He asked us if he could step outside the techno realms for this mix, something we off course encouraged. The result is nothing short of remarkable and gives an insight in his inspirations and influences. Enjoy!

Here's what he had to say to us:

1.What is your relationship with Balans?

I am honored to play an event for Balans on July 12th.


2.What do you do to try and stay in balance? Any tips & secrets you would like to share with us night folks?

I wish I had a universal answer, but for me there is the balance of creating music and making drawings. Sometimes they inform one another and sometimes they provide a release from each other. Also, I find that its good idea to avoid television.

3.About the podcast, can you tell us the story behind the mix?

The mix is the third chapter in a series of podcasts I have completed recently. The first for Smoke Machine Taipei, the second for EDLX, and now BALANS. Each mix emphasizes sound design and analogue sound creation. There is music from the past, representing my musical influences and music from today. There are some rhythmic tracks, but not neccessarily techno, rather "proto-techno".

4.What gear did you use to make the Balans podcast?

Two Technics turntables and one CD player.

5.What do you have in store for us (gigs/releases) the coming months?

Right now, there are some remixes coming from various labels and of course, my new Prologue album "Lustrations" is now available. Also, I invite people to check out a new label called Mariana Wax, which has just re-released an older track of mine called "Below Zero". This once rare tune has been re-mastered for vinyl and it sounded great when I played it on the Berghain system. More gigs in Europe and Japan are planned for this summer. When I return to the US in September, I will begin work on an EP for Semantica.

BALANS031 - Mike Parker

Aging DJ with an opinion.

I take care of my own bookings and I like small clubs, small parties, diverse line ups and travelling by train. DM for more info.

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