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This episode of The Bunker Podcast comes from Brussels’ Fuse resident DJ and label co-curator @altinbas, who has been playing all over Europe lately. Through his excellent Observation Station imprint, and other labels such as Token, Non Series, and of course Fuse, Altinbas has released a ton of great music in a relatively short period of time. Altinbas makes his US debut closing out The Bunker at Good Room this Saturday July 20.

The BUnker Podcast 232

The Bunker Podcast 232: Altinbas

Karachi-born DJ and producer Fahad Ahmad, known by his alias Measure Divide, has been a transformative force in the global techno scene. After touring internationally for eight years as part of a DJ/production duo, Fahad launched his solo career in 2012, establishing a distinctive voice in techno marked by intricate details, textured soundscapes, and playful yet intense arrangements. In tandem with his solo career, he founded FORMAT, an events brand that revived Toronto's techno scene over the past decade. FORMAT has hosted iconic artists like Jeff Mills, Luke Slater, Blawan, and Stef Mendesidis, solidifying Toronto’s position on the global techno map. Its 10th-anniversary event, featuring Surgeon and Oscar Mulero, underscored FORMAT's pivotal role in the city's underground culture. Fahad’s artistry has brought him to renowned venues such as Berghain, K41, Tresor, and Boiler Room. As a producer, his tracks are staples in the sets of techno heavyweights, including Ben Klock, Blawan, and Rødhåd. After a hiatus, his 2021 releases, Green Parallel and Evidence of a Rhythmic Pattern on Clergy, signaled his powerful return to production. Grounded in passion and driven by a love for the genre, Measure Divide continues to elevate Toronto’s techno landscape, connecting the city with the global stage while inspiring a new generation of underground music enthusiasts.

@measuredivide/

DifferentSound invites Measure Divide / Podcast #321

Taking the helm of our next podcast iteration, Madrid-based DJ and producer Psyk jumps in with a beast of a two-hour jaunt into frantic techno hyperspace. Having dished out some highly magnetic floor wares for the likes of Tresor, Mote Evolver or Modularz and his own imprint, Non Series, Psyk sure knows how to steer crowds into some sort of super-conscious euphoria. Expert provider of big-room ready dynamics and paranoid narratives, Psyk flings us into orbit with his impeccably laid-down assembly of industrial-minded rhythms and murky, oomph-loaded grooves hatching out of the dark like alien eggs from a drifting Nostromo.

soundcloud.com/psyk

Reclaim Your City

Reclaim Your City 620 | Psyk

Kicking off 2025 in the best company as Tokyo-born, Amsterdam-based don Wata Igarashi takes over with a masterclass in pulsating futuristic techno and widescreen sonics. Through a flurry of top-of-the-range releases for the likes of Dekmantel, Kompakt, Figure and his own imprint, WIP, the Japanese producer has been cementing his position as a true innovator of techno music. His unparalleled knack for crafting big-room-ready tunes that engineer a complex cocktail of cutting-edge elegance, modular intuitivity and hi-impact punch has logically made him a much sought-after talent in the scene. Not departing from that polymathic approach, his RYC mix, recorded at the PURE G event at FINAL Taipei on December 7, treats us to a storm of shape-shifting grooves and brutalist fractals of sound. Beware, high voltage.

soundcloud.com/wata

Reclaim Your City 625 | Wata Igarashi

Pleased to share the whole recording of my Closing set at Tresor Berlin.
Recorded live on 16.02.2025.

For you Lea Rose 🌹🤍

@tresorberlin

Ræza @ Tresor Berlin 16.02.2025 I Closing

Modern hypnotics from a new techno star.

It's a tale as old as time: techno DJ moves to Berlin to chase a dream. Philippa Pacho is part of the latest wave of talent to tread that familiar path. But don't let that fool you. She's one of the classiest artists around—no TikTok gimmicks here.

Pacho's formative years were spent in her native Stockholm, navigating a vibrant DIY party scene that included warehouse raves and illegal parties. She eventually took up a long-standing residency at beloved local club Under Bron and the experience, as she details in this week's Q&A, sharpened her technical skills, teaching her to handle every type of set—whether opening with patience, supporting a headliner or closing with finesse. She also played with countless touring DJs, from Answer Code Request to Antony Parasole, which ultimately inspired her move to Berlin.

That relocation has firmly paid off. It's a testament to Pacho's talent that you'll find her playing pretty much every big club and festival across Europe, from Berghain and Dekmantel to FOLD and Monument (we were exhausted just looking at her upcoming listings on RA). Other recent highlights include closing out Bassiani's tenth birthday, and back-to-backs with Fadi Mohem and Sandrien. 

Pacho's RA Podcast showcases her preference for classy, hypnotic techno, striking a balance between muscle and subtle groove. Her aptitude for what makes dance floors tick is also evident on her two labels—Phorum Records and positivesource (co-run with Blue Hour)—both of which mirror her DJ style, blending intensity with delicate textures. positivesource has released several standout records, including this year's "Psycho" by BLANKA and Phil Berg's "Psyckik" (which you'll hear on this mix). 

Spanning 70 minutes, RA.980 is a window into Pacho's thoroughly modern sound (the oldest track is from 2018). And yet it retains a refined, sweeping quality. Give it a spin and you'll soon twig why she's in demand on dance floors worldwide. 

@philippapacho

Read the interview and find the tracklist at ra.co/podcast/980

RA.980 Philippa Pacho

Psyk @ UNFOLD 02-03-2025

For the 33rd episode of the Resilience podcast, we invite Border One.

Hailing from Belgium, Border One has amassed an irrefutable reputation in his home country and beyond since the release of his first 12-inch record in 2015.

Fuse resident Border One has long been a key figure in Belgium's techno landscape, steadily building an international presence through his distinctive sound. With years of dedication to his craft, he is recognized for his precision both as a DJ and a producer.
His releases on acclaimed labels like Token Records, KEY Vinyl, SK-X, as well as his own Border One Records-created as a home for his own productions-showcase his deep yet driving approach, where hypnotic textures meet raw, impactful grooves.

As a DJ, Border One constructs immersive journeys, layering hypnotic elements with sharp transitions and dynamic tension. His sets balance energy and depth, seamlessly blending functional club rhythms with atmospheric subtleties. With an uncompromising vision and a continuously evolving sound, he remains a defining force in today's techno scene.

@borderone
https://www.instagram.com/border.one
https://fr.ra.co/dj/borderone


Résilience Podcast 033 - Border One

For this next number comes Amsterdam-based DJ/Producer Grace Dahl, a top-notch talent with a techno heritage. Some of her early years were spent listening to her dad spin records in Spain (the place her rave-loving Hungarian father and Finnish mother then called home), a teasing precursor to subsequent chapters in her tale. A later date saw her move to the Dutch capital: here at 18, she started playing local venues, refining her method and catching the eye of stalwart party series Vault Sessions, where she took up a high-octane residency. In the decade since the pieces have really fallen into place: she’s played Berghain, Awakenings, Boiler Room and a notorious b2b set with her dad at Amsterdam’s Basis. She’s also released her debut EP Dark Side of Desire and a number of follow ups on labels like Amelie Lens’ EXHALE and Frenzy Recordings. Moving forward to the speed of her productions, her very own imprint SDT (Serial Disc Touchers) saw daylight in 2024, a channel for her unfolding prophecy, featuring familiar names like François X and Julian Müller. And it’s a good one. Her sound skims across hard groove and traditional techno, rolling bouts of rhythm and sound that offer a palette you have to feel in the gut. It’s hypnotic, powerful, frenzied stuff, a cavalcade of masterful beats that won’t slow down for a soul. For Bassiani Podcast 256, Dahl brings every one of her razor sharp wits to the table and delivers an hour long blend of staggering scale, pure-blood techno made to measure from her studio base.

@gracedahl


Bassiani invites Grace Dahl / Podcast #256

Berlin-based DJ, producer and curator, Mareena is renowned for her dynamic presence in the global electronic music scene. Her journey began in East Germany, but her moving to Berlin in 2004 represented a pivotal step which ultimately led her to achieve a residency at the iconic Tresor club.

Her DJ sets are characterized by rhythmic, non-linear beats that create an unrelenting flow of energy on the dancefloor, blending elements of dub techno and early 2000s productions. Mareena's credibility and authenticity, paired with her daring style, have established her as a key figure in contemporary electronic music culture, embodying an attitude that carries the spirit of music forward.

https://soundcloud.com/mareenaofficial
https://ra.co/dj/mareena_sonderbar
https://www.instagram.com/mareena_bln/

CLOSERcast #093 - MAREENA

Regis at Reaktor x Monnom Black NYE

Founded and curated by Pate Jaar since 2017.

DifferentSound invites Measure Divide / Podcast #321

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