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)

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

Architectural - Amour

Artist: Bas Amro
Title: Imposter Persona
Cat: WLTD028
Releasedate: 15th of january 2016
Tracklist:
A1 Imposter Persona
B1 Dissociation
B2 Defensive

Bas Amro can be quite the chameleon as he has acquired a mastery over various sub genres of electronic music. Already a veteran of Wolfskuil Limited, Bas Amro returns for his sophomore EP on the label with 'Dissociation' which will be released on October 30. His sound is deep, profound and delicately crafted with the serious groove always residing in the underlying pulsating bass. 
'Imposter Persona' opens the EP with a melancholic energy exuding from its pores as the jumpy baseline provokes fancy footwork on the dance floor.
On the flip side 'Dissociation' unfolds gently, building slowly into a stride of quivering dub inspired chords, while the rhythmic pads of 'Defensive' on the other hand emanate vampy undertones which toy with the percussions of house track. All in all a contrastive energy from the Wolfskuil norm yet enthusiastically diversifying the label as a whole. 

Bas Amro - Imposter Persona - WLTD028

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

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

Benny Rodrigues & Darko Esser @ Free Your Mind Festival | 05.06.2010

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

artist: Amer
title: Cog In The Machine
cat nr.: WOLF023
format: 12” vinyl & digital
release date: 14th of may
file under: Freestyle Tech House
tracks: A1 Cog In The Machine
	B1  Cog in The Machine (Mr. G’s Machine Out Dub)

Bas Amro returns to Wolfskuil Records with a fierce piece of dancefloor music. He uses a new guise, since it’s a bit different from his deeper & moodier work. Amer is born and there’s simply no denying that we might witness the start of something really special.

Cog In The Machine clearly shows Bas exploring new territory without losing sight of the funk and soul we have come to know and love him for. This is peaktime EDM perfectly settled on the borders where house and techno meet, with a relentless energy that would top your average tornado. 

The gatekeeper of the Tech House borders is and always will be UK’s funk protagonist Mr. G. We are honored to have the living legend aboard for a rework. And what do you get when you have the funkiest man alive remixes an ultrafunky track? Please tell us, we haven’t found the right word for it yet. Simply irrestibable will do for now.


Amer - Cog In The Machine (including Mr. G remix) - WOLF023

Roger is about to unleash the ultradark dub tech on the Inked Jester EP on Wolfskuil Ltd. The right time to introduce him into the BALANS podcast series! He gave as perfectly balanced, slow paced mix gradually moving from ambient, drones and electronica into the deepest forms of (dub) techno and deep house. Stunning!

And nobody, I repeat NOBODY escapes our Q&A!

01.What is you relationship with Balans?

I'm a friend of Darko, did some releases on Wolfskuil in the past and I've
got a new one coming up in a  few weeks.

02.What do you do to try and stay in balance? Any tips & secrets you would
like to share with us night folks?


a bit cliche, but just do what makes you happy!

03.About the podcast, can you tell us the story behind the mix?


wanted to keep the mix slow and deep, so it would be a nice listening
experience when relaxing at home..

04.What gear did you use to make the Balans podcast?


2cdjs and a mixer

05.Were do you have in store for us (gigs/releases) the coming months?

Inked Jester EP is about to be released on Wolfskuil Ltd. and got some
nice feedback. There will also be a new release on ESHU Records, the label
I recently started with my fellow ESHU members.. Keep an eye out for that
one too!

BALANS015 - Roger Gerressen

Under Club presents the first EP on their eponymous label from their resident Tripeo

Tracklist:
A1 UC01
A2 UC02
B1 UC03
B2 UC04

Release date: 6th of april 2019

Tripeo - Kilombo EP - Under Club 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

The Leap = Tripeo & Doka live. Raw and uncut audio from our live show @ Tresor, Berlin. Enjoy :)

The Leap (live) @ Tresor, Berlin 28-09-2019

Artist: Tripeo
Title: Second Trip
Catalogue number: TRIP2
Releasedate: 28th of january 2013
Format: 12” vinyl only!
File under: Techno
Tracklist: 
A1: Untitled #3
B1: Untitled #4

Tripeo is embarking on his Second Trip. Untitled #3 dives deep into the darkest realms of dub techno. Not the warm-up or afterhour kind of dub, but peaktime hypnotism made for dark, sweaty basements. Untitled #4 sees him exploring off beat territories. It’s industrial, blistering groove is layered with washes of arps and strings to create contrast and warmth.

This series is VINYL ONLY, that really means no digital release.

DJ FEEDBACK

Ben Sims - "Yep, another solid 12'', untitled 3 is the cut i'll be dropping but both are quality. Cheers!"

Mark Broom - "A side is nice & uplifting with the string sequence & makes a nice first track of the set vibes, B side is a cool offbeat melodic number as well. all round uplifting vibes.. looks like this project is gonna be interestingJ"

Inigo Kennedy - "Been enjoying the second track the most and will probably use it in an upcoming podcast mix. All the best to Darko!"

Gerd - "Yeah you know i like this! Been playing it for a while now and it is a huge follow up to tripeo 1. TRIP03 is the one for me here. Great sounds and production again. Well done!”

Truss - "Sorry for the late reply, just catching up on my emails now after a Xmas break from the studio. #4 is wicked…LOVE IT!! Big support from me on that one! Thanks loads for sending."

Norman Nodge - "Yet more quality from Darko's alter ego. Both sound good but its #03 thats gonna get my plays. Great work!"

Samuli Kemppi - "Really like it! Especially #3. Will play for sure on radio and on gigs. Another solid one from Darko. Thank you for this!"

Brendon Moeller - "For me, this is not as instant as Trip 1. However, #4 is sounding pretty groovy. Definitely the strongest of the two tracks for me."  

Par Grindvik - "A new year approaching and a new tripeo to add to the crate J haven't got a chance to try it out yet but i'm feeling them both. i'm the type of guy that like a balance between "play out" tracks and things that is more the listening vain. great job, keep em coming!"

Cari Lekebusch - "Good stuff!!! I will play the --- Tripeo - Untitled #3 – TRIP2 --- ASAP!!! Sounds great!! J"

KiNK - "I’m a big fan of everything that Darko does, but the first Tripeo really impressed me. I’m happy to say that the second release is even more interesting! Tunes like these make me think I have to incorporate other people’s music in my live sets, I don’t dj that often and the good music has to be played out. I love both tracks, #4 is the winner for me:) I will try it out at the new year’s eve J"

Dimi Angelis - "YES YES YES!! Love both tracks!! Will play them both but the off beat is my favourite i think. 300% support! J"

Shifted - "Yeah, once again this is a great record.. Played the a side out last weekend.. Looking forward to seeing how this project develops." 

Funk D'Void - "Loved them both, sounding incredible to be honest, props to Darko for pressing such huge techno soundscapes to vinyl."

Pfirter - "Thanks for this, cool stuff again from Darko! Really different to most of the stuff i get. Will test them out!"

Marcelus - "The track untitled 3 is really DOPE! I'm really into this one!! Yep yep!! Another good Trip!"

DVS1 - "Both trips are great! Heavy, upbeat, hypnotic and right where they need to be!"

Laurent Garnier - "Support for Darko of course! Love both of these new Trips!!"

Dario Zenker - "Both of these sound great… really trippin' and lovely sounds. More please?!"

Marcel Fengler - "MASSIVE tunes once again from Darko!! Always my fullest of support J"

Locked Groove - "Great release again from Darko. At first sight a bit more 'tooley' than the first release in the best sense of the word. I can really use the a side in my sets and combine it with more melodic and bassline heavy tunes. Great great!"

Tommy Four Seven - "Great follow up to Trip 1 and another sure player for me! Nice to the see the broken vibe on the flip too. Full support of course!"

Len Faki - "Untitled #3 is really good.. has a great mood to it! Looking forward to testing this out on a system."

Rolando - "Awesome awesome release here!! #3 is my fav. I played it out last weekend and it went down VERY well!!!! J"

Luke Slater - "I'm gonna try these out. Not as immediate as Trip 1 but i still like it. Darko support as always!"

Tsugi Magazine, France – “The second cool release in the series.”

De:Bug Magazine, Germany – “Will consider for review.”

Paul Corey – (Resident Advisor/Ibiza Voice) – “A very nice pair indeed!”

Martin – (Raveline Magazine, Germany) – “Good tracks from Darko. Will consider.”


Tripeo - Second Trip - TRIP2

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

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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