Undeniably one of my biggest inspirations, the ever-talented @kondukukonduku presents a mix in his signature style, a unique soundscape of charming rhythms and melodies.

I've been a big fan of the Konduku ever since his debut album, Kiran, on @nousklaeraudio in 2018. Since then, Ruben has released an impressive and diverse catalogue on labels such as Spazio Disposable, Delsin & Idle Hands, often drawing on his Turkish heritage.

Beyond his incredible productions, Konduku is known for long, mind melting and crafty DJ sets & mixes. His closing set at De School for ADE in 2019 was one of my favourite DJ sets to date!

Thank you so much for putting this one together Ruben!

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Animix Sixty Six: Konduku

As we edge nearer to our 100th mix, we seek to Berlin for textural techno melodies from dutch producer and DJ Konduku aka Ruben Üvez. Having graced some of our favorite labels like Donato Dozzy's Spazio Disponibile, Nous'Klaer, Delsin, Midgar and more, Üvez has become a maestro in layering UK techno stylings with a European flavour, finding that perfect balance between space and drums. 
His wisdom in also finding tracks of this style have become an integral part of his DJ sets being incorporated beautifully to the point of losing yourself even in the more relentless parts. A journey to say the least that very few can put you on, displaying Üvez's approach that could be comparable to that of modern greats like Batu and Donato Dozzy. And that is what Konduku has done here on Phonica 99. Recorded live from a Midgar party in Berlin recently that transports you to that time and moment so alluringly, we have a chat to Üvez more about the concept and where his head was at during this set.

Phonica Mix Series 99: Konduku

pi/live: Aurora Halal b2b deep creep @ Mansions 02-16-2024

Recording of Jane Fitz's set at Dekmantel Ten

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Jane Fitz at Dekmantel Ten

Dekmantel Selectors 2024

Metz Attack at Dekmantel Selectors 2024

ninety minute recording of the sounds at Floresta, through all twilight stages until sunrise. 


the second part of the three hour set remains mysteriously missing to this day. it might find its way out of the lake at some point in time.

a. brehme at Floresta - Waking Life '22

Dj Maria. b2b Oceanic at Draaimolen Festival 2024

Ciao tutti 💖
So happy to share the recording from my last set at Open Ground from December 2024. 

It was an emotional journey ~ I wanted to tell a story of diving into underwater dream lands, where spirit guides and glitchy creatures meet and send us messages from the other side... where sound takes over the brain and opens something in the heart and body.
I waved through many genres ~ ambient, jungle, electro, dubstep, drill, jazz, techno and the wonky in-between. It felt like I had the chance to express a fuller spectrum of who I am as a music lover. 🙏

That night, I had the honour of opening for the legend Surgeon ~ someone who’s deeply inspired my path since the very beginning. Sharing that moment with him and connecting was just wow. 🥹

Open Ground truly is one of the most special places on earth ~ the care, the sound, the freedom, the community, the crew… just perfection. 

So grateful to be invited back this saturday ! (26.07.2025) 
Don’t skip ~ come sweat and feel with us 🌀💎💦

~ with love & gratitude ~ 
GiGi🧜‍♀️

GiGi FM at Freifeld / Open Ground 14.12.2024

Affective EP (2019) – Eine komplett unabhängige Produktion, von der ersten Idee bis zum finalen Mastering vollständig selfmade umgesetzt. Die Songs vereinen rohe Authentizität mit einem detailverliebten Sounddesign und zeigen, wie viel kreatives Potenzial in DIY-Musik steckt. Entstanden ohne äußere Vorgaben, reflektiert die EP eine künstlerische Phase voller Experimentierfreude, persönlicher Weiterentwicklung und dem Anspruch, alles aus eigener Kraft zu erschaffen.


Uran

lately so much new life situation are coming into my life - moving to Kyiv, creating a family with my partner and a bunch of other stuff which made it timewise difficult to put some tracks together but with working on the laptop and headphones I somehow transferred some of these new emotions into 6 tracks. The track names and the music speaks for itself so no long story here, just listen.

01 She Is On Her Way
02 The Traveller
03 Berlin Kyiv Express
04 Arriving In Podil
05 Brighter Days
06 Rain



04 Christoph Faust - Arriving In Podil (Original Mix)

DreamsOnTheFlight

Amsterdam based DJs, events company and record label. - support@dekmantel.com for all your webshop and label enquiries.