Responsible for a handful of head-turning releases via the likes of MORD, Hayes and Float Records this past couple of years, on-the-rise techno producer Mathys Lenne clocks in our series with a mindtrip that’ll knock your socks off. Championing a sound both deep-diving, rugged and hi-intensity thru and thru, the Frenchman treats us to a storm of steely firepower and post-apocalyptic brainwaves. His mix of cerebral wares and shape-shifting, industrial-informed machine talk takes us straight back to the heyday of raving, when the sound we all love was not just a merchandise, but meant a whole new perspective on the world as we knew it.

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Reclaim Your City

Reclaim Your City 629 | Mathys Lenne

Whether you stand front and center, back right, or smoking outside, buckle up.

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FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 038 | https://soundcloud.com/thomstraxx

"After quite some time without recording podcasts, I wanted to channel all my energy from previous gigs into this 2h recording. In this mix I brought some more of my closing / high energy rhythms, with still my hypnotic footprint present." - Thoms Traxx


Thoms Traxx is an artist moving at the pinnacle of the Dutch techno scene. His intelligent and resourceful approach to his craft gained him a well-respected name in his city of birth, Amsterdam. Over the course of the years, he became a critical figure of the Orphic rave organisation, curating events and fostering a close-tied community at the forefront of the city's underground movement. Both as an artist and a personality, he has been captivating dancers, bookers, and music professionals across both established and new generations. Moved by curiosity and vigour, Thoms Traxx is an ever-evolving force that can’t be missed out on.

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 038 | Thoms Traxx

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VARIA is proud to present the third episode of its podcast series, featuring the brother duo Audio Units. Drawing inspiration from art, science fiction, and technology, they are devoted to an authentic, cerebral techno process, shaped by a pragmatic hardware-driven approach.

Known for releases on labels like Molecular, Newrhythmic, Dynamic Reflection, and Illegal Alien, Audio Units craft a sound defined by pulsating rhythms, omnipresent groove, and controlled power. Their sets, whether DJ or live (debuted in 2024), explore everything from subtle cadences to accelerated grooves, showcasing an instinctual ability to read the dancefloor and trailblazing mixing technique.

Beyond their own work, Audio Units actively enrich the techno ecosystem via their Observant label, their Beatworx school, and their Afterworx events.

Their approach aligns perfectly with VARIA's vision: highlighting deep, lasting electronic music. This exclusive mix offers a direct invitation into their refined yet powerful sonic world, further explored by their insights shared in answers to selected questions.

This episode continues VARIA's mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

Artwork made by @gannein

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VARIA 003 - AUDIO UNITS

013 - TEMASA

(interview below)
Temasa is a Hamburg based Techno DJ and Producer. As Resident of the renowned nightclub [PAL] he already made his way on the radar of the scene. In 2023 he launched his new event series 'NEOGEN' which focuses on emerging artists, who represent and rethink the genre's primal themes.

INTERVIEW
Tell us about your beginnings - how did your journey into music and DJing start?

My musical journey started very early - I started playing different instruments at the age of five. So music has always been an important part of my life. When I was 14, I discovered electronic music - especially minimal techno, dubstep and drum and bass. These genres immediately fascinated me and inspired me to become active myself. That's how I eventually got into DJing.

How do you envisage your sound developing over the next few years?

My sound is currently characterised by hypnotic, driving and groovy techno - and this core will remain in the future. At the same time, it's important to me to constantly evolve. I always want to have new influences to keep my sound modern and lively, without losing sight of the classic basic themes and the essence of techno as a genre.

If you could design your dream night - line-up, venue, vibe - what would it look like?

My dream night is not a classic headliner event. I really like discovering new artists and being surprised - that's why I appreciate parties where the line-up is carefully curated and up-and-coming acts are deliberately given a stage. If you avoid big names, the entrance fee can also remain more affordable, which in turn gives more people access to the event. I also like it when new venues are opened up or I can get to know new clubs. This mixture of openness, curiosity and community vibe often brings with it a very special energy and makes for the perfect night for me.

Artwork by Janu Krohm
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6D. Podcast 013 - Temasa

Recorded Sessions 012 - Studio Mix #6

Born in Costa Rica, producer and DJ Linear System bends sound with flawless precision. For #252, he delivers a fully live recorded mix that shows exactly why his sound stands out: intricate layers, sci-fi textures, crisp percussion, and brooding low-ends that pull you deep into his world.

His sets and productions move seamlessly from rough, floor-shaking cuts to clean, reverb-laced tools that twist your mind inside out. With releases on labels like Molecular Recordings, Planet Rhythm, and Modern Minimal he continues to shape a sharp, future-focused sound. Beyond DJing, his releases have received international acclaim and strong support across the scene. 

This is his first and only live set of 2025. 

We’ll let the snippets speak for themselves. 

Enter the current with #252.

Artwork by @ankhsious.

Vault Sessions #252 - Linear System

Caméléonx - Exit (Original Mix) [VTA007]

The third album composed by the iconic duo, The Stooners! This Album features some of our most loved sounds and we hope it is enjoyed as it is.

Glory

frequency system (original mix) mastered

.defaultbox is a Berlin based techno label, founded in 2014 by 10.000 BC. Built as a home for authentic sound, close friends and kindred artists. No hype. No gloss. Just pure expression - unfiltered and true.

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