KONCEPT Podcast

Recorded live @ Acid Garden Party
AND Club
Johannesburg, South Africa 
2021

Acid Garden Party JHB 2021

KONCEPT Podcast: 012 - Matt Halls

Matt Halls is a Cape Town based DJ/Producer whose involvement with music has spanned for over a decade since his music journey commenced at the tender age of 7.

Initially being a metal band drummer, he later transitioned his sound, gravitating towards electronica and dark techno, which led to his ability to unite a plethora of elements and genres throughout his current productions. His dark melodic sounds are distinctive, forged through a combination of digital, analogue and physical instruments sourced within his own studio. This admirable skill has earned him respect from numerous artists locally, as well as internationally. Matt has shared the stage with notable acts such as The Fogshow, Killer Robot, Just Her, Ryan Murgatroyd, waFF, Dubfire, Matador, GAGA, Paranoid London, Stimming, and Hvob, Just to name a few. 2018 also saw him performing at Rocking the Daisies - a definite career highlight.

In 2017 he officially launched his DJ project and from this point forward, Matt started producing sounds and music that shook the dance floor, yet bestowed captivating melodies and emotionally dark soundscapes, allowing people to create their own story within his productions. With a string of upcoming releases to look forward to, Matt Halls certainly has some exciting things on the horizon!

KONCEPT Podcast: 012 - Matt Halls

LoTech's Opening Set recorded Live At Live At HEX Festival 30 April 2022.

LoTech - Live At HEX Festival 30 April 2022

Dokta OOZ - Techno Mix | 1 Hour

KONCEPT Podcast: 030 - MERLINA

Merlina DJ/Producer, originally from Buenos Aires, Argentina, has forged an outstanding career in the music scene. Her initial forays into music date back to 2019, when she became involved in the production of events within the realm of underground techno.

In 2021, Merlina took a decisive step by starting her career as a DJ and music producer at the prestigious Arjaus academy, located in Buenos Aires. Her commitment to artistic excellence has led her to continue honing her craft, incorporating distinct hypnotic sounds and groove rhythms into her productions to date.

The year 2022 marked a milestone in her career, as she founded Ørnament, an event production company and collective of women artists based in Buenos Aires. This project reflects her dedication to promoting the female presence in the local music scene.

Merlina has left a significant mark on the Buenos Aires night scene, participating in various booths and performing in renowned clubs both in the city and in the interior of the country, including southern Argentina. His music has also transcended borders, reaching international audiences in Uruguay, Paraguay and Spain.

Currently, Merlina is part of the exclusive roster of MBA, a national artist agency that recognizes and supports her exceptional talent. Her continued commitment to sonic innovation and the promotion of diversity in music positions her as a leading figure in the contemporary electronic scene.

KONCEPT Podcast: 030 - MERLINA

KONCEPT Podcast: 031 - Ramsey Neville

The dynamic and relentless energy of Ramsey Neville's sound, whether on the decks or in the studio, skillfully traverses a unique crossroads of rhythmic drum grooves, enveloping soundscapes, and raw synthesis. His distinctive gritty, yet hypnotic style, honed through countless hours in the studio, has made waves at labels around the world, with releases on labels like Dubfire’s legendary SCI+TEC imprint, Cocoon, Unity Records, Ovum, Addeepted, and recently, on emerging New York label Agapē Records. Ramsey's artist collective and event brand, IMPULSE CØNTROL, is launching as a record label in late spring 2024, with other exciting developments on the horizon.

Having shared stages with industry heavyweights like Ben Klock, Amelie Lens, Marco Bailey, and many others — Ramsey's sets are a masterclass in rhythm and hypnotic grooves, keeping the dance floor locked in from start to finish. Ramsey Neville is set to continue his rapid ascent in the global scene in 2024.

KONCEPT Podcast: 031 - Ramsey Neville

KONCEPT Podcast: 032 - Sabrez

sabrez is a dj originally from Iran based in Tbilisi.

His passion for electronic music started at a very early age. He’s been experimenting with different genres and styles but his love for techno began in 2018 when he moved to Georgia - the major powerhouse of freedom in the borders of a small city (Tbilisi), with a deep historical background and obvious potential to become one of the greatest techno capitals. He started learning DJing at the music academy CES, where he graduated in 2019 and started chasing what he likes. His sounds represent a modern vision of those who are truly devoted to techno culture and progressive mindsets.

KONCEPT Podcast: 032 - Sabrez

KONCEPT Podcast: 033 - Tasha Safari

Originally from the small city of Ganja, Azerbaijan, Tasha Safari's musical journey embarked on a vibrant exploration of Azerbaijani culture. Growing up in a nation renowned for blending Eastern and Western influences, she immersed herself in a diverse soundscape, ranging from traditional Azerbaijani music to the echoes of psychedelic rock and post-punk, seamlessly woven into the rhythmic beats of folk instruments and the emotive melodies of mugham.

Enveloped by beats and groundbreaking sounds from an early age, Tasha Safari showcased a natural aptitude for music. Her fascination with electronic instruments and an insatiable thirst for rhythm and melody led her to experiment with synthesizers and drum machines.

As she launched her DJ career, Tasha Safari initially delved into hip-hop, effortlessly merging it with electronic music. In her pursuit of a distinctive sound, she continuously experimented with different music genres.

Her sets are characterized by hypnotic and groovy rhythms, expertly weaving together diverse subgenres of techno, guiding audiences through an exploration of the electronic sonic landscape.

Over the years, Tasha has graced numerous venues across Europe and CIS countries, collaborating with artists globally, enriching her sonic palette. A recent collaboration to watch out for is the upcoming 2024 release of "Bel Fort & Tasha Safari: Disorder EP."

Currently, she is deeply immersed in a collaboration with Alessandro Adriani of Mannequin Records, embarking on an innovative techno project. Together, they are crafting a cutting-edge album and gearing up for an emphasis on live performances.

KONCEPT Podcast: 033 - Tasha Safari

KONCEPT Podcast: 034 - ALI3N

Hailing from the techno mecca of Berlin, ALI3N emerges as a
captivating force in the underground electronic music scene.
With a distinct penchant for dark & progressive techno
sounds and immersive atmospheres, ALI3N orchestrates sonic
journeys that transcend conventional boundaries, leaving
audiences entranced and spellbound.
ALI3N's sonic signature is characterized by brooding
basslines, haunting melodies, and ethereal ambience—a
testament to their relentless pursuit of sonic perfection. With
an unwavering commitment to delivering exceptional
experiences for their audience, ALI3N's music transports
listeners to distant realms where the lines between reality
and imagination blur, and the only truth is the pulsating
rhythm of the beat.
BACKGROUND

ALI3N's Galactic Groove podcast has quickly become a cornerstone of the techno scene,
garnering over 15K total plays on SoundCloud and earning respect from industry insiders
and fans alike. In addition to his podcast success, ALI3N has also made waves with his live
performances. From legendary venues like HOER and Else to underground events like BCCO,
ALI3N's electrifying stage presence and expertly curated track selection have earned them a
reputation as a true visionary in the world of electronic music.

KONCEPT Podcast: 034 - ALI3N

An excerpt of my closing set this past Friday, this recording was from around 03:05 about 04:30, Was nice to get out some vinyls and play a few favourites, nothing like a TT closing, and not for the faint hearted ;)

Andi Dill Closing Set Excerpt TOYTOY Feb 2017.MP3

Johannes is a complex character, both as a person and as a musician. He simply doesn’t fit into any conventional pattern. His thoughtfulness manifests itself in his music, every album is a reflection of his very soul with musical experiences as diverse as Techno, Electro, Dub or Ambient. The feelings of his tracks are just as diverse, ranging from pure dancability to deep musical journeys, dark and mysterious on one hand, but bright and full of life on the other. 

Over this, he was our very first guest at Galva meaning he has a very particular place in our heart !

appearance at Galva : 001

sc : soundcloud.com/johannes-heil-official
fb : facebook.com/search/top/?q=johannes%20heil

GLVPDCST006 - Johannes Heil

The First half of Grant VR's closing set at TOYTOY.

Grant VR Closing TOYTOY 17/08/2018

Closing set @ ToyToy Johannesburg, recorded 26 October 2018

ToyToy Closing Set : October 2018

twenty-first of january.

Illing B2B Dogstarr from a sunset rooftop recorded by The Four Four Collective. 

Artwork by Joyce Lee.

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The Four Four Collective - Illing B2B Dogstarr

TOYTOY Invites Kai van Dongen 

"Capital Underground, Alex Theatre and 39a GwiGwi Mrwebi. Many nights were spent raving till the early hours of the morning throughout the various TOYTOY venues over the years. A slow and steady approach allowed for a solid subconscious sense of rhythm to be instilled deep within those of us that regularly stayed for the 2am-6am sets, that's when things would get really weird and you could feel the room swaying and breathing as the resident for that night would take us on a journey that would not simply feed our immediate need for a banging 4/4 stripped back Techno track but maybe delivering something that you didn't think would actually fit at that point in time within the evening and allowing yourself to let go, drift into the darkness and go along for the ride.

I've been living in London for nearly 3 years now and wanted to showcase a mix of music from a group of artists that I am really passionate about as well as including a couple unreleased and recently released bits from myself. The goal was to try and merge what I remember from my time on the TOYTOY dancefloor with the experiences and music that I have grown to love this side of the world and in doing so present a more rounded mix for the TOYTOY listeners.

Thanks for tuning in.  😊
If you dig the tracks, please consider heading over to the artists Bandcamp page and support them directly." - @kai_van_dongen

Tracklist:
1. DJ Dolfin Snare 808 Machine - It Was Yesterday [TAJR]
takeawayjazzrecords.bandcamp.com/track/it…esterday
2. Truncate - Timbre [Blueprint Records]
blueprintrecords.bandcamp.com/track/timbre
3. object blue - __unfoolish [Self Released]
objectblue.bandcamp.com/track/unfoolish
4. Anatoly Zorin - Control (Drvg Cvltvre's Rotterdam 1991 Mix) [NYH]
newyorkhaunted.bandcamp.com/track/nyh19…am-1991-mix
5. Black Lake - Emergent Behaviour [Unreleased]
6. Kai van Dongen - Siabasin [BLK DRP]
7. Rose Bonica - Pressure Cooker [Wet Dreams Recordings]
rosebonica.bandcamp.com/track/pressure-cooker-2
8. Asquith - Let Me (Thunder Mix) [Asquith]
asquith.bandcamp.com/track/let-me-thunder-mix
9. Kai van Dongen - Command [Unreleased]
10. Kaiser - Bring Me So High [KSR]
kaiserksr.bandcamp.com/track/bring-me-so-high
11. Violet - Never L8 [Naive]
naivetrax.bandcamp.com/track/violet-never-l8
12. Ben Sims - Free Jack [Lobster Theremin]
lobstertheremin.bandcamp.com/track/ben-…-free-jack
13. Kai van Dongen - Running Red At 12 Bit [Unreleased]
14. Ryan James Ford - Guzzi [Repitch Recordings]
ryanjamesford.bandcamp.com/track/guzzi
15. Sophia Saze - Dreams [Self Released]
sophiasaze.bandcamp.com/track/dreams
16. Deano - Seek [Knowledge Imprint]
knowledgeimprint.bandcamp.com/track/seek…iginal-mix
17. Kai van Dongen - Lost Count [Roses Are Red Records]
kaivandongen.bandcamp.com/track/lost-count
18. Anastasia Kristensen - Maxima [Houndstooth] 
anastasiakristensen.bandcamp.com/track/maxima
19. Minimal Violence - Virus Prophecy [Technicolour Records]
minimalviolence.bandcamp.com/track/virus-prophecy
20. Kai van Dongen & FRNGE - Where's My DX7? [Unreleased]
21. Kai van Dongen - Flutter [trau-ma]
trau-ma.bandcamp.com/track/kai-van-…r-original-mix
22. Truncate - Missing (Kai van Dongen Remix) [Truncate]
truncate.bandcamp.com/track/missing-…n-dongen-remix
23. Mor Elian - Move Like Atoms [Fever AM]
feveram.bandcamp.com/track/move-like-atoms
24. 2 Pisceans - Didn't Take Long [Graded Records]
graded.bandcamp.com/track/didnt-take-long-2
25. Seru - Falling (Kai van Dongen Remix) [I Suppose Ja]
isupposeja.bandcamp.com/track/falling…-dongen-remix
26. FRNGE - Roilerbroom [Swak Catalog]
swakcatalog1.bandcamp.com/track/roilerbroom
27. Kai van Dongen - Dolphin Therapy [Unreleased]

TOYTOY Invites

Support Your Local

TOYTOY Invites - Kai van Dongen

Daryn Steytler is a Techno producer from South Africa, Cape Town/Stellenbosch. His underground sound of production has seen this young talent play various spaces across the country.  Coming from a drummers background he uses interesting drum rhythms with raw ambiances, Modular sequences and tight percussions. Daryn Steytler is also the founder and director of LINKED which is an event company that feeds into the ever growing techno scene in Cape Town. He also runs his own independent label called KONCEPT which focuses on RAW/Deep/Hypnotic/Modular/Hard Groove/Dub production, inspiration coming from LINKED events and the sound that the event portrays.

Daryn Steytler has releases on:
- Trauma (Portugal)
- DUPLICITY Records (London, UK)
- Teknotribe Records (Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Underground Africa(Johannesburg, South Africa)
- Kopoc Label (Madrid, Spain)
- KONCEPT (Cape Town, South Africa)

Bookings: levi@tenfoldagency.com
Promos or Inquiries: info@linkedtechno.com


ARTIST HIGHTLIGHTS:
2024

08.06 TOYTOY - ft. Colin Benders
04.05 Mødular. Closing set B2B Kr!z
04.05 FUTURE FREQUENCY FESTIVAL
29.03 LINKED ft. MARCAL - Mødular.
23.02 TOYTOY
31.05 Mødular. B2B DEANO
09.02 KILLER ROBOT - Mødular. 
18.05 ELEVATION - Mødular
17.05 GARDENERS CLUB - HALO

2023

21.07  TOYTOY (JHB)
22.12 VAULT - Mødular.
23.12 Mødular. Tenfold
15.09 LINKED ft. MARRØN
14.09 LINKED - Mødular.
01.07  Mødular (Closing)
20.03 AND Club - Underground Africa (JHB)
14.04 KILLER ROBOT - Mødular
20.03 Underground Africa - AGOG (JHB)
24.11 WithYou Festival
25.02 LINKED/Gardeners Club ft. TERMINUS
17.02 LINKED ft. Galileo

2022

09.07 Mødular [VERSE]
24.06 LINKED / GARDNERS CLUB - WAREHOUSE RAVE ft. JED
31.05 Mødular (BIRTHDAY SET)
29.11  Mødular Closing Set ft. BOHO (GER)
28.05 SUB CULTURE ft. DOBE(GER)
28.05 RAVE CLUB
26.04 Closing Mødular 
19.03 LINKED (Open Air) ft. JULIET FOX [DRUMCODE/TREGAMBE]
23.09 BLUEROOM FESTIVAL
30.04 Tribal Groove ft. MATCHY (Berlin)
04.02 Rumours by the Lake/Withyou Festival
30.10 With you Festival ft. CARBON
01.04 Factory 7/With you Festival
23.07 SONAR
08.08 Mødular Night
30.07 FOOLS DAY OUT Festival
15.01 AXON ft. DEANO

2021

15.05  AND Club/Underground Africa (JHB)
13.11     AND Club/Underground Africa (JHB)
11.12     Mødular. Closing Set b2b with Matt Halls
20.11   DATABASE at Mødular.
11.12     BLUEROOM Festival
06.12 PLET RAGE (Canceled)
27.11 EXTRACTED (PE)
03.11 KONCEPT [KT/VA-001]
10.12    GARDENERS CLUB
16.10    BLUEROOM
02.10   BLUEROOM
24.04  BLUEROOM/ft. Dirty Doring
19.06  ACID Garden Party (CPT)
24.04  STEREO CULTURE
10.04  LINKED/ft. LADY M & B TYPE
27.12 AXON ft. DEANO
07.05  IN DAS WE TRUST/5 FM

2020

01.02  TOYBOX/ft. Matt Sassari
05.09  LINKED/ft. Mogey
21.02  LINKED/ft. Matt Halls
29.02  RESET/NO FLITER
06.03  LINKED

KONCEPT Podcast: 012 - Matt Halls

Daryn Steytler | KONCEPT Label

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