@airmax97 concocts rhythms and manipulates synths in weird and wonderful ways. His tracks are brilliantly curious and drip with personality while also making you want to move. He layers up textures and atmospheres like a painter spreads oil on canvas and does so with both eyes firmly on the future. Releasing mostly on his own DECISIONS label as well as the likes of Timedance, the multidisciplinary artist works across a number of creative fields from design and art direction to mixing music. Most recently, he has put out his 'Psyllium / Eat The Rich' release on Timedance featuring two highly detailed, sub-heavy bangers.

On this week's podcast, he threads together a diverse array of sounds. There are contemporary grime rhythms, heavy bass cuts and stripped-back techno twisters from the likes of Ikävä Pii, Azu Tiwaline and Ayesha as well as plenty of some unreleased exclusives and a host of his own remixes and originals. It's seriously playful and - like his more recent productions - grows increasingly minimal and skeletal as it unfolds, with devastating results.

Tracklist

Dekmantel Podcast 354 - Air Max '97

Atrice are Lino Schilling and Pablo Chacon-Pino, two composers, sound designers and artists from Zurich. The co-founders of the Miras Collective released a heavy record on Ilian Tape last year and there is definitely more heat to come. Enjoy!

ITPS079 ATRICE

Speed dembow originators @siumata and @amorsatyr bring the insistent torque in spades.

Read more: ifonlyuk.com/if-only-podcast-110-siu-mata-amor-satyr

If-Only Podcast #110: Siu Mata & Amor Satyr

🟢 Four Decks / Ninety Minutes 🟢
A recording of my set from Primavera Sound last month.
Some brand new Mumdance productions and remixes inside 😮
My first online mix in almost four years - I hope you enjoy it 💚

Mumdance / Primavera Sound 2022 / Four Decks / Ninety Minutes

Recording of Toma Kami's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2022.

Toma Kami at Dekmantel Selectors 2022

Parisian Low Jack saw out our birthday party at Manchester's SOUP with an hour of gritty, techno-inspired club music.

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RA Live - Low Jack - RA2122 Manchester

Family reunion <3 time for a b2b2b trip to the Kinder universe :)

http://www.instagram.com/kindergarten_ny/ https://www.instagram.com/ayescold/ https://www.instagram.com/sharusound/ https://www.instagram.com/despina_mp3/ https://www.instagram.com/drvmmy/ https://www.instagram.com/ma_sha_music/

Kindergarten with Ayesha b2b Despina b2b Drummy b2b Sha Ru @ The Lot Radio 01 - 14 - 2023

A fun filled multi genre 2 hour ride by the Mancunian Machine @henzotrax

Tracklist:
Eric B and Rakim - You Know I Got Soul (Acapella)
Truncate - Process
DJ Python - I’m Tired
Cassius Select - WHERE YOUR MONEY AT (remix)
Lurka - Wire
Yao Bobby & Simon Grab - Nunya
REZN - Clear II
Material - Ciquri
Gilla Band - Eight Fivers
Commodo - Living Bones
Yaleesa Hall & Malin Genie - 84
Beneath - Dark Waters
Dadan Karambolo - Braincage
Hebbe - Jah Seen Rastafari Dub
J:Kenzo - Kingston Hot
Abdullah Miniawy & Simo Cell
Paul St. Hilaire & Rhauder - Bendage
Facta - Mirage
Mafou - Khezu
Mor Elian - Chocolate Almond
Audio Injection - Operation A
Cousin - Flowstone
Kylie Minogue - Sometime Samurai (Don Atom Mix)
Claro Intelecto - Tone
Mosca - It’s Not What It Looks Like
Cyclephase - Trident Polymorphic Engine
Ehua - Piume
Scratchclart - Afrotek VIP (Fet. Mxshi Mo)
C Powers (Mx Mix) - Ride Swerve (Drumapella)
Anders Hellberg - Blend Over The Edge
Zebra Katz - ISH
DJ Boss - Spion
Henzo - Heathens Anthem
Girl Unit - IURL (Bok Bok Remix)
Kid D - Bar 4 Bar
Skepta - Gun Shot Riddims (Pulse Eskimo)
Slipknot - Tattererd & Torn
BLACK RAVE CULTURE - Moroccan Mist
Karenn - Strawbs
Headroom - Exu
Blawan - The Sithe
Georg-i - Stasis
Ruffhouse & Clarity - Aphasia
DJ APE & DJ OA$IS - Sleng Again
AYA - Tailwind 201117
Placebo - Pure Morning

PMx 7 - Henzo

Unsound 2022 brought together LCY and Lee Gamble to play a blistering b2b set exploring percussive techno, jungle, and beyond. Fortunately, we hit the record button, resulting in Unsound Podcast 87!
Lee Gamble creates genre-agnostic music, incorporating dub, garage, and jungle, bleeding into grindcore metal and machine-strength techno. LCY was born and bred in Bristol, soaking up the city's rich soundsystem culture, which still plays a crucial part in their music. Each artist is a fan of the other's work, feeding into this set's fantastic energy. Enjoy!

Unsound Podcast 87: LCY b2b Lee Gamble

He might hail from France but @simocell has always worn his love for UK music on his sleeve. It is no wonder then that his intricate broken beats, bass heavy grooves and halftime techno has come on vital labels like Livity Sound and The Trilogy Tapes. He is a frequent collaborator too, with everyone from Peter van Hoesen to Hodge, but his own signature sound design always stands out. The TEMƎT Music head's Selectors set from 2021 remains one of the most impressive multi-genre showcases we have heard and this week the Paris-based DJ repeats that trick once more. 

Over the course of 100 minutes, Simo Cell goes deep into everything he has always been about: heavy rhythms designed to move the body, heady synth designs that are intricate yet powerful, and a masterful control of energy and flow which means he can lock in a dance floor whether firing out high-speed juke or teasing with slow and supple dub. It's a whirlwind ride that will awaken every fibre of your being.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 422 - Simo Cell

Rinse FM Podcast

Nervous Horizon with TSVI & Air Max 97 - 20 March 2023

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