Øhmcast #028 - Stigmatique / SEELEN. & Distillery / Leipzig

https://www.instagram.com/stigmatique_____/
https://ra.co/dj/stigmatique
https://soundcloud.com/stigmatix-1-1
https://www.facebook.com/Stigmatique
https://www.instagram.com/sanity.lpz/
https://www.instagram.com/seelenrecords/
https://soundcloud.com/seelen-records
https://www.instagram.com/distillery_leipzig/

Tracklist :
Sigha - Down (Function Remix)
Kai Van Dongen - Panic
joseph! - [intro] hypotetical
Pause - Korriban
Lewis Fautzi - Symptomatic (Rødhad Remix)
Arkan - We Move
Virulent - Barren (Construct Remix)
Secus - Shadow Realm
Alex Asci - Cascais
Tunnel - Sustain System
Wlderz - Morphing Sequence
Lee Ann Roberts - Bad Blood (Jay Clarke Remix)
Lewis Fautzi - No Saint, I Know
BØHM - Molecular Geometry
Michal Jablonski - Live Session 01
BRÄLLE - The Things You Do Not Deserve
Kuvoka - Monolith
Inigo Kennedy - Tornado

Artwork by Nick David
https://www.instagram.com/nckda/

Øhmcast #028 - Stigmatique

Dirty Epic welcomes aboard @jia6am and @jonnymaven for its 114th episode of Amplify Series.

Although Jia and I have been working together at 6AM for over 10 years now, it is quite rare for us to play back-to-back, making it even more special whenever the opportunity arises. We are both DJs who take the art of the warm-up very seriously, and this set was a great chance for us to step back from the +140 BPM techno we all know and love.

The two-hour set begins with ambient soundscapes, gradually introducing subtle rhythms and melodic motifs that build a quiet but insistent tension on the dance floor. As the energy evolves, we weave deeper and more hypnotic elements into the mix, easing everyone into a collective headspace rather than catapulting them straight into peak-time intensity. This deliberate pacing captures the essence of a proper warm-up: guiding the crowd on a journey where each transition feels purposeful, ushering in anticipation for what’s to come.

Performing back-to-back fosters a special synergy between us, as our shared experience and mutual respect for each other’s style allows for seamless interplay throughout the night. While we both love high-BPM techno, there’s a certain magic in exploring the gentler, more spacious side of our sound. It grants us the creative freedom to layer textures and moods that might otherwise remain hidden when we dive straight into relentless, pounding beats.

Ultimately, this b2b set stands out as a testament to our evolution as DJs and collaborators—showcasing how the foundational warmth of a carefully curated opening can lay the groundwork for an unforgettable night of music. It’s in these moments that we remind ourselves and our community why we’ve been dedicated to the scene for so many years: it’s all about connection, flow, and the shared journey on the dance floor.

LINKS:

JIA:
Soundcloud: @jia6am
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jia6am
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jia6am
RA: https://ra.co/dj/jia
https://6amgroup.com
https://artistmapby6am.teachable.com

JONNY MAVEN:
Soundcloud: @jonnymaven
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonnymaven/

DIRTY EPIC:
Website: www.dirty-epic.com
Merch: shopby6am.com/collections/dirty-epic-collection
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DirtyepicLA
Twitter: twitter.com/dirtyepicla
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirtyepicla/

Amplify Series 114 - Jia x Jonny Maven

Episode 90 comes from rising talent, ESSENTIA 

Concise in content, exemplary in refinement, Essentia, is strategically planting his roots within the underground techno community. The Scottish born, London based composer/ DJ and co-founder of Duplicity Records, has embedded his meticulous sound on some of techno’s most respected and historical imprints including, ARTS, Soma, and Illegal Alien. Each release being a statement of time and dedication to pushing his sonic vision. 

Gaining support from the masters of dance floor narration, Essentia’s early discography has been supported by the likes of DVS1, Rødhad, and James Ruskin and delivered to some of the most demanding parties including Berghain, De School and Radion. As an artist and performer, his unique output comes only from attention to detail, respect, and time immersed within the underground club culture.


SC: https://soundcloud.com/essentiamusic
IG: https://www.instagram.com/essentia_music/

Animal Farm Podcast 090 -  Essentia

Mary Yuzovskaya unveils the ‘The More You Know’ remix EP on her vinyl-only Monday Off imprint, releasing 6th June 2025. Featuring reworks from Spain’s ORBE, 90s US Techno legend Mike Parker, Judas Records’ JUDAΣ, and Duna founder CONCEPTUAL, the release builds on an EP that won the support of artists like Daniel Avery, re:ni, Luke Slater, GiGi FM, Kr!z, and Jako Jako. 
First up, Token and Mote-Evolver artist and Orbe Records boss ORBE remixes ‘Ittiologia’, maintaining the original’s hypnotism by amplifying its eerie soundscapes for a loopy, deep space trip. JUDAΣ, shrouded in mystery yet known for his self-released EPs on his eponymous label and releases on ARTS, then revisits ‘Micologia’, completely reworking its tripped-out sequences into short bursts of droning synth work. 
Tresor, Semantica, and Prologue’s Mike Parker also provides a version of ‘Micologia’, with the US Techno lynchpin slowing down its rhythm while its weighted synthlines bubble up between its kicks and rides. Closing out this remix package, Italy’s CONCEPTUAL reworks ‘Ittiologia’, building tension via the original’s dark and shadowy atmospheres but switching up its low-end for an electric, late-night feel. 
Mary Yuzovskaya is a storyteller. Through delicate, masterful curation and a deep knowledge of experimental, trippy Techno, she weaves together sonic journeys - with ‘The More You Know - Remixes’ making for another excellent addition to her Monday Off label. 

Mary Yuzovskaya ‘The More You Know - Remixes’ releases via Monday Off 6th June 2025 

Tracklist 
01 Ittiologia (ORBE Remix)
02 Micologia (JUDAΣ Remix)
03 Micologia (Mike Parker Remix)
04 Ittiologia (CONCEPTUAL Remix)

Mary Yuzovskaya - Ittiologia (CONCEPTUAL remix) [Artaphine Premiere]

Here is the live set I played at RSO Berlin for the anniversary of Smile Sessions 💙
Raw energy, deep connection, heavy sound.
So grateful to have been part of this celebration.

Big thanks to the Smile Session crew for the invite and the trust.
Respect to everyone who came through and brought the energy on the floor.

See you soon — more to come.

DES - live @ JKS pres. 5 Years of Smile Sessions, RSO.BERLIN, May 9th 2025

AMTK+005 - D-Leria x Translate
AMTKPLUS005
30 May 2025 Vinyl
27 Jun 2025 Digital

A1 - D-Leria - Filterbank
A2 - D-Leria - Let It Be
B1 - Translate - Notation
B2 - Translate - Shifted Communications

The AMTK+ series on Amotik’s self-titled imprint gives room for friends and admired artists to present their futuristic take on techno. For the fifth edition, Italian producer D-Leria joins the team and presents two highly effective, booming techno trips. The first track, ‘Filterbank’ sets the tone with its punching kick-drums mangled in between buzzing bass lines. His second track, ‘Let It Be’ shows a rare side from D-Leria where he uses mesmerising vocal chops to create an immersive, driving techno tool. On the flip side, Argentinian artist Translate comes in with some excellent bleepy hypnotism on ‘Notation’, followed by the darker, pulsating ‘Shifted Communication’.

Artwork: Tina Ramamurthy
Mastering: Alain Paul
Distribution: Triple Vision

@d-leria
@etalsnart

Bandcamp

AMTK+005 - D-Leria x Translate (Preview)

VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series featuring Metapattern, an artist dedicated to weaving "patterns of patterns" from the rich tapestry of techno.

Their music draws inspiration from the genre's deep Detroit roots, seamlessly blending them with the diverse sub-genres that have emerged over the years.

Prepare for a sonic journey through techno's evolution. Metapattern's tracks range from deep, hypnotic grooves and infectious rhythms to introspective soundscapes and cinematic explorations. With releases on forward-thinking labels like FLOAT, Truncate, and MORD, Metapattern has quickly established themselves as a dynamic and innovative force in the scene. Their sound has evolved from a focus on harder, more mental textures towards a broader palette, prioritizing expressive tools to craft tracks that are both functional and deeply engaging.

Metapattern seeks a delicate balance between familiarity and innovation. Their goal is to push the boundaries of techno while honoring its roots, delivering music that is not only dancefloor-ready but also imbued with emotion and a profound sense of artistry. This deep connection to the dancefloor stems from the artist's lifelong passion for movement, translating that energy and expression into every beat.

Metapattern is also an Ableton certified professor, author of two books, "Secrets Of Techno," and a professional educator for nearly two decades.

We're also thrilled to share  that Metapattern has just released their second album, "Lost Tapes," on the MORD label.

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

Artwork by @gannein

@mptrn

https://www.instagram.com/metapattern_techno/
https://www.instagram.com/varia.berlin/

VARIA 005 - METAPATTERN

Franco Biglieri returns to Warm Up after his Black Tourmaline EP from 2022. This time he serves us eleven cuts digging deep into profound techno realms. The sonic voyage starts with Reflexión, a slow paced, heavy reverberated exercise ideal for setting the atmosphere in a proper club environment.

Voces means a transition to sci fi territories, more alien, a little bit faster than the previous cut and surrounded by shuffled rhythm elements and textures.Things get busier on Falla Gravitacional, again exploring into outer space, pushing the intensity further, adding distortion to the groove and deepness to the atmospheres, blending the physical and the mental into one entity.

El Títere is a radical twist in style, the main sequence goes crazy from the first bar, reverberation is boosted and the beat is submerged into the abyss. Paralizado explores gummy and elastic textures, increasing the hypnosis and releasing the pressure from the previous cut. Profound and diffused but still aimed at the peak time hours in the dancefloor.

Encarnación Interna follows, keeping the reverb wash as an integral element, adding obsessive sequences and precise percussive work to create a feeling of travelling through a black hole somewhere in space. Espíritu Danzante preserves the same approach, as a logical sequel of its predecessor giving way to an alternative version of El Títere.

El Ojo de la Tormenta keeps the pressure alive, with a relentless asymmetrical sequence as the main motif, twisted and mangled wisely over a complex rhythm programming.

El Presagio is probably the most aggressive slice of the sonic voyage, fast tempo, drilling synth riffs and again lots of reverberations and texture all mashed into a well done arrangement,

Finally, Surface Culture slows down the machinery, providing the perfect construction tool using well crafted dub chords and liquid atmospheres. 

Tracklist:

01. Reflexión
02. Voces
03. Falla gravitacional
04. El títere
05. Paralizado
06. Encarnación interna
07. Espiritu danzante
08. El títere (Original)
09. El ojo de la tormenta
10. El presagio
11. Surface culture

https://warmuprecordin

Preview: NWHR - Encarnacion Interna LP [WU104d]

Lonkey

Lonkey (original)

Alfrenk, Simon Ricci - Everything (Original Mix)

Mindchatter - Don't Trust a Thought (Böhr Remix) [Free DL]

Welcome to Dirty Epic's Amplify Series, a music podcast focused on elevating the underground from scenes across the globe. From techno to electro, and everything in between, our aim is to broadcast the music we love, from artists we respect, to people all around the world.

For more information about Dirty Epic and our mission, head over to Dirty-Epic.com

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