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 - Mood Elevator (2004)

XRchives Volume 2

Darko Esser - Antidote For Sundays (2003)

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

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

Wolfskuil can look back on a very succesfull year with very well received releases, a couple of clubhits and the first ever full length albumrelease on the label. Next year looks even more promising. We have many special releases lined up for 2010, including an impressive remix line up for Darko Esser’s ‘Balans’. But first things first of course: we kick off with this little gem from Dutch rising stars Taras van de Voorde en Jelle Kuipers. Both producers have been causing mayhem on the dancefloor with releases on Xceptional, Mood Music and Manual. They make their Wolfskuil debut with ‘Skylime’ a full on musical excersize, wich showcases their talent for creating complex layered melodies and irresistable funky rhythms. 
  On remixduties this time are our good friends from France: The Youngsters. These F-Communication heroes know their way around a melody or two, as they have proven allready for many years on several albums and classic releases on Ovum, 2020 Vision and afor mentioned F-Communications. The turn Skylime into a dancefloor bomb, keeping the intimacy of the original while adding trademark Youngsters basslines and hooks.

Taras van de Voorde feat Jelle Kuipers | Skylime (The Youngsters Remix) | Wolfskuil Ltd 008

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

Bas Amro - Dissociation (Master) - 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/xrIBu3O6Gl (expires 9th of may)

It's been a while since I've uploaded a DJ-set on SoundCloud. Most recordings I make, are being used for podcasts. But I've got good reason to post this one myself, because it's the time capsule of the most beautiful DJ experience of my life, which took place in Under Club, Buenos Aires. In 2 parts: first half today, the second half next week.

I can never thank you enough for letting me show you techno in all the colours I see it, moods I feel it and the history that shaped it. Truly unforgettable.

[ESPANOL]
Ha sido un tiempo desde que he subido un DJ-set en SoundCloud. La mayoría de las grabaciones que hago, están siendo utilizados para podcasts. Pero tengo una buena razón para publicar éste a mí mismo, porque es la cápsula del tiempo de la experiencia más hermosa de DJ de mi vida, que tuvo lugar en Under Club, Buenos Aires. En 2 partes: la primera mitad de hoy, la segunda mitad de la próxima semana.
Nunca podré agradecer lo suficiente para dejar que me muestro techno en todos los colores que veo que, estados de ánimo me siento y la historia que le dio forma. Verdaderamente inolvidable.

Tripeo 10 HS (Part 1) @ 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

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

Tripeo @ Tresor, Berlin 04-11-2017

Tripeo's debutshow was a surprise warm-up set for none other then techno legend JEFF MILLS. Not a bad moment to start a new alter ego huh? ;-)

Tripeo is 100% about hypnotism, mentalism, repetition, atmosphere, warmth & spaced out technology funk. 

Hope you like this as much as I enjoyed playing that night, it was very, very special!

Tripeo @ Planet Rose (warm up set for Jeff Mills) 28-01-2012

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

OUT ON APRIL 20th 2018 (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 Remixed EP (by Oscar Mulero, Johannes Heil & Tripeo)

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

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: Hemka
Title: Hunger Waves
Label: BALANS Records
Release: 6th March 2020
Cat. No.: BALANS001LP
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Tracklist:
A1 Discovery
A2 Golden Coins
B1 Emergency
B2 Mushroom Kingdom
C1 The Lost Levels
C2 Innocence
D1 Retrieved
D2 Hunger Waves
DX Unusual Situation

French producer Hemka delivers her debut album on Darko Esser’s BALANS Records imprint this March entitled ‘Hunger Waves’. 

Residing in Paris via Marseille, Hemka has been impressing in the wider techno scene following stellar releases on Radio Slave’s Rekids imprint, TWR72’s Float Records and Tripeo aka Darko Esser’s BALANS label. Hemka’s intricate yet vibrant productions with an emotional, hypnotic edge have garnered support from names such as Rebekah, Anthony Parasole, Truncate and Dasha Rush in addition to seeing her join the likes of Len Faki, Surgeon and James Ruskin in and around the Parisian
and European club circuit. ‘Hunger Waves’ sees Hemka drop her debut album on BALANS following releases from Mike Parker, ROD, 3KZ, label boss Darko Esser and many more.

‘Discovery’ kicks off the album with space-fueled modulations, sweeping synths and uplifting elements before ‘Golden Coins’ deploys shimmering rhythms, eerie yet enticing tones elegantly harmonising with undulant, low frequencies. ‘Emergency’ together with ‘Mushroom Kingdom’ and ‘Retrieved’ see the album gain momentum with three energetic techno rollers which balance tripped-out oscillations, unsettling atmospherics and reverberating weight bouncing off the throbbing kicks.

‘The Lost Levels’ keeps the energy flowing through growling synthesis, spiraling strings and headspinning grooves until ‘Innocence’ lays focus on syncopated 909 rhythms, tension-building melodies and bright, whirling bleeps throughout. ‘Hunger Waves’ moves into emotive territories gracefully fusing euphoric euphony, warm and progressive chords and wistful ambience until ‘Unusual Situation’ rounds
off the impressive package with gentle keys, bubbly drums orbiting around beautifully subtle themes.

Hemka ‘Hunger Waves’ drops on BALANS Records on 13th March 2020.

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Hemka - Hunger Waves (LP) - BALANS001LP

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

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

BIOGRAPHY TRIPEO // DARKO ESSER 2017

Still here

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