XXL Invites 011 | Antigone

At the forefront of the French techno scene, Antigone is today a leader and mentor for a whole new generation of electronic music producers and DJ's.

His entry into the world of electronic music has been highly acclaimed with his initial EP Forbidden Works published by Construct Re-form. Antigone followed his debut with the Menace of Species release on Concrete Music, offering him a warm welcome by his peers. 

His powerful DJ skills has guided Antigone to the doors of international clubs and festivals, rewarding him a residency for 5 years at Concrete, where he continuously gathered captived publics with a diversified and intense tracks selection, which definitely brought him a solid artistic reputation.

Musicwise, his meteoric ascent and the warm reception to all his productions make Antigone an emblematic player in the French Techno scene: The highly acclaimed Cantor Dust, establishing the beginning of a collaboration between Antonin Jeanson and Token, « We Move As One » on Dement3d, in collaboration with François X on Dement3d, his all-time complice or more recently, in 2017, his skills as a remixer have seen him rework Slam’s classic « Positive Education » for the 25th Soma Quality recordings anniversary amongst a remix for Carl Craig on Infine, and a first album « Rising « released  in 2018 on Token.

After a year break on releasing new music and working on the new path he wanted to give to his own career, Antigone has released his track ‘DANCE’ on Nina Kraviz’s Trip Recordings at the end of 2019- being the first French artist to release on Trip. Following this release, he has released tracks on Amelie Lens’s Exhale own label and Possession.

After months of work, he has just launched his own record label  - No Pain No Game.

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XXL Invites 011 | Antigone

▷ THE COMPOSERS 010: Giri

The tenth chapter completes 'The Composers' at the end of the year, with an impressive psychedelic outbreak that categorically illustrates the meaning of our being.

The piece is an authentic enthralling sail to the underworld, propelled highlighting beyond what you've heard massively, or what you could expect.

Giri manipulates our path through the controlled chaos. Harmonious introduction, triggering a hesitated sensorial development, static beats play gradually, while hypnotic percussion crafts between atmospheric loops and synthesized vocals in an intense abduction way.

Extensive drums, roaring kicks, and bass continuously surrounded by echoing voices like resonant spells strike among abstract effects, while a lasting swift rhythm advances. 

"For any conceivable purpose, designed and fabricated with a snap of a finger. Really, the forge it is more like a knowledge of craft virtual creativity."

Taking you somewhere, transcending you into a higher level, unconsciously, when you realize it, almost 1:30 hours will have passed as in another dimension. A masterfully balanced palette where the crunchy noise of the drums and rhythms will hook you wide awake with a dangerous and delicious dance.

Far away for a fast walk of fame, this is what Techno is supposed to be, and Giri demonstrates his domination of his conceptual sound, and how he can make it special and unique.

3, 2, 1... Dance the Mix!🧚‍♀️
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Giri, aka Gi Napoletano, started playing music at a very young age in his native city, Naples.

His approach to music production occurred with a makeshift DAW, a PlayStation videogame. Since then, he pursued both passions: synthesizers and sound design and djing and record collection.

Natural leanings guided him towards the purest Detroit techno of the second wave and the darkest UK scene; through time he built a personal deep timbre, a very raw and hypnotic techno groove, definable by a peculiar sound that is recognizable in productions and DJ sets as well.

Only vinyl sets and three decks sets aren't missing in his curriculum in which there are performances with artists such as Laurent Garnier, Steve Bicknell, Juan Atkins, Anthony Rother, Moritz Von Oswald, Octave One, Matthew Herbert, Scan7, Rolando, Recondite, Apparat e many others.

Most significant album and EP releases are on labels like Axis, Awry, Antiterra, Evod, No Signal, Labyrinth, Prophet, New Rhythmic, Srie, Ketra, and more.

In 2020 Giri founded Antiterra Records, which can mention in its catalog artists like Wrong Assessment, Divide, Decoder, Translate e Pulso, Aske, Marcelo Antonio, Booz, Joaquin Ruiz, Berkel, Black Hypnotist, P.God and Dez.

▪️ Tracklist:
Giri - Intro - Unreleased
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Schema Previsto - Immaterial Archives
Giri - Apathy - Awry
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Unreleased (feat Dez)
Giri - Unreleased 
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Gaia - Observant 
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Tyrann - Evod 
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Unreleased (soon on Molecular)
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - La Stanza nella Mente - Immaterial Archives
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Cinna - Evod
Giri - Bridge Manouver - Axis
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Ilizia 3 - Antiterra
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Schema Nascosto - Immaterial Archives
Giri - Unreleased (soon on Molecular)
Giri - Unreleased (soon on Molecular)
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Kwisatz Haderach - No Signal
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Unreleased
Giri - Pianeta Profitto - Depuratio
Giri - Unreleased (soon on Molecular)
Giri - Tremorzanna - Immaterial Archives

▪️ Connect:
Written, produced, and mixed by @gi-napoletano
www.linktr.ee/Giri.antiterra
www.instagram.com/giri_antiterra
www.facebook.com/giri.antiterra/
www.antiterrarecords.bandcamp.com/music

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The Composers: Giri

★ Giri

DGTL MIX SERIES #125 - NØRBAK

Now in its 200th instalment, this Podcast has given voice to a diverse offering of global talents across the musical spectrum, from the democratic rhythms of zeitgeist appropriate techno and house through to more avant-garde synthwork.

This next guest has cast a large shadow over the technosphere, so large in fact, that no introduction could fully encompass the breadth of his achievements. But in brief: Ben Klock is a titan whose formative years were spent playing marathon mixes to the crowds at Berlin’s (then recently opened) Berghain. Off the back of his endurance sets and the club’s success he became a household name whose influence grew to be felt across the world, with a body of work that includes appearances at an exhaustive list of clubs and festivals, a number of hot releases on Ostgut Ton and an equally respected self-run label (Klockworks) to boot. On this second imprint, his own productions have repeatedly seen the light of day, alongside those from the likes of DVS1, Sterac, Stef Mendesidis and younger talents like Temudo and Vil & Cravo. The sound, ubiquitous as it is, will be familiar to anyone involved in the world of electronic music and there’s good reason for that: Klock’s deep and percussive work and ability to pull from a wide range of influences have earmarked him as a unique agent for the techno cause. Atmospheric and delivered with hammering force, Klock’s refined palette for rhythms is as relevant now as ever. Bassiani Podcast 200 is a measure of driving loops and purist textures, dexterous and provocative techno from start to finish, simply put: a banger

@ben-klock

Bassiani invites Ben Klock / Podcast #200

Emerging as Phase Fatale in 2014, Berlin-based DJ, producer and label owner, Hayden Payne is rewriting the discourse of Techno with his cross-pollination of gnarly basslines, sensual narratives and mind-control mechanics. Demonstrating his vision through an authentic, highly curated sonic-lens of techno, Payne’s rhythmic excursions draw on both his roots in the New York and Berlin underground as well as his reputable experience performing to dancefloors globally. Exemplified by long-standing tenures as a resident for esteemed institutions such as Berghain as well as KHIDI in Georgia's capital Tbilisi, Payne demonstrates a resolute understanding of harnessing club synergy across his productions and DJ sets. 

With three full length albums under his belt, including the 2020 sophomore release ‘Scanning Backwards’ on Berghain’s Ostgut Ton, Payne’s sonic signature pushes the boundaries of techno sensibilities and reflects the zeitgeist whilst staying true to his own vision. Wasting no time since his solo project’s inception to showcase his expert sonic ability, Payne has toured globally performing at renowned clubs and festivals worldwide, releasing numerous records on labels including Jealous God, Ostgut Ton, and his own label BITE. 

Payne co-launched the BITE imprint in 2018 as a means to platform cutting-edge sound production across a diverse roster of international artists. Along with fellow Soft Crash protagonist Pablo Bozzi pioneering ‘Italo Body Music’, BITE’s seminal synthesis of curated techno solidifies the label as a tour de force taste-maker within electronic music with showcases worldwide including Berghain and their 5 year anniversary compilation ‘Shedding Skin’ in 2023. 

Hailing from post-punk roots, Payne draws on his depth of musical knowledge and multitude of influences. His merging of nuanced references and high concept narratives remain geared towards the dancefloor at its core, subtleties of his multifarious sonic palette act as the foundations for his layered wall of sound.

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#SlamRadio - 585 - Phase Fatale

Perc Spring Mix - recorded in London, February 2024

New Perc album 'The Cut Off' out now
https://perctrax.bandcamp.com/album/the-cut-off

1) Perc - UK style
2) Alarico - Push To Select
3) David Bau - Magnetic
4) Keepsakes - Industry Anthem
5) Alpharsic - Hot Morning
6) Dynamic Forces - First Day Of Life
7) Syncom Data feat. Saara Soini - Rumpukone (Perc Remix)
8) Perc - Static Dub feat. Sissel Wincent
9) Carl Shorts - Turn It Up
10) Dax J - Ares
11) Zero Dayz - Scared Business (D.A.V.E. The Drummer Remix)
12) Salat - Different
13) David Moleon - Heavy Machinery
14) A.P. - Oblivious
15) Body Snatchers - Systematic Failure
16) Perc - Imperial Leather
17) Tensal - Osara
18) Dan-Yo - Anxious Detachment
19) Ronze & Anteac - Fake Garage
20) Perc - Fett 23
21) ESM - Mad As Hell (Golpe Remix)
22) Acerbic - High Voltage
23) Lukas - Drop That Beat
24) Perc & Million - Rotopod
25) Robert Fabian - Twinkle Twinkle
26) Perc - Can You Imagine?

Perc - Summer Mix 2023
https://soundcloud.com/perc/perc-summer-mix-2023

Perc - Winter Mix 2022
https://soundcloud.com/perc/perc-winter-mix

Photo taken at Terra Furia, Cordoba, Argentina by Jere Mattea.

Perc - Spring Mix 2024

In certain enchanted clubs, artists have the ability to delve into self-discovery while fostering a dynamic, two-way communication with their audience. For me, Spook embodies that mystical space.

This particular set was captured on the evening of March 1st, amidst a dazzling night of dance, where I shared the stage with Chlär and Luke Slater.

Finalversion3 @ Spook Valencia 01.03.2024

Nortem

Our return to Lisbon last year featured some of techno's most exciting breakthrough acts including Nørbak, Grace Dahl and Rene Wise.

Nørbak | Boiler Room: Lisbon

JAZZY - DZ9 - Groove Sessions PILOT

Read our interview with @tokenrecords founder Kr!z and check out this mix's track list here: bit.ly/KrzPod

Nortem

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