Underground Resistance out of Detroit. 

Most of what we think of as "techno" came directly from them. It's hard to think of a more influential, more powerful collective in all of electronic music.

Making music since 1990, a group of young men in Detroit picked up musical instruments, rudimentary drum machines, and early computer technology and fused it with an independent and political ethos that defines the genre to this day.

But the story doesn't stop there.

Alan Oldham a.k.a. DJ T-1000 (like the rest of UR) grew up in Detroit and was the collective's primary visual communicator - making art, logos, record covers for not just his own crew but also for Miss Djax and Djax-Up-Beats among many others. As Jeff Mills and Robert Hood stepped farther away from the crew due to increased demands from solo careers, Mr. Oldham became the crew's primary DJ, playing records on Detroit's WDET-FM. His own productions and releases increased in volume and influence, and by the late 90s he was releasing and playing regularly for Tresor in Berlin.

This 'Detroit to Berlin connection' cannot be overstated in terms of influence.

Mr. Oldham began to use Berlin as a base around a decade ago, and he tours and releases regularly - bringing authentic techno sounds and ideas to new generations of people. We were honored to have him in the THF Radio studio booth, playing some classic tracks along with some of his unreleased techno and electro productions.

This episode of Honest Work is hosted by @johncrosbyprojects.
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Honest Work feat. Alan Oldham / DJ T-1000 // 06.06.2025.

To go back to my old home town, Stockholm is always bitter sweet! Meeting so many friends and colleaques makes it truly special <3 Had a pleasure to close the Warehouse Stage after Richie Hawtin and Cari Lekebusch and the set got recorded!

Tracklist:
1. Mikrotakt – Is Everything Ready, Mikro WRX
2. Jon Hester – Free, Rekids
3. Ackermann – Feel Like Fucking, Rekids
4. Blaine Mason – The Laugh, H-Productions
5. The Southern – Myself Yourself, Iturnem Music
6. Rawdecks – Laser Focus, Point Nemo
7. The Miller – Roots (Cari Lekebusch Remix), H-Productions
8. The Miller – Roots, H-Productions
9. Ackermann – Try Battle The Best, Safe Space
10. Mython & Karenz – Rancid, Autonome Records
11. Orion – Onslaught, H-Productions
12. Mamwadi – Infinite Loop, H-Productions
13. Nørbak – Nove Zero Nove, Hayes Collective
14. Nørbak - Malta 6AM, Hayes Collective
15. David Bau – Father Fader, No Love
16. Kmyle – Expansion, Skryptöm

LIVE DJ set, Department Festival, Stockholm, June 2025

Red Room, Closer #104 Amelia, Milan, IT 24 May 2025

Speedy & Steve - Reddo (Mote-Evolver - MOTE065)
Justin Berkovi - Echoes Of Subversion (MB Elektronics - MBE190)
Dj Dextro - Vacuum Decay (CLR - CLR129)
Mark Broom - Flanger (Beard Man - BMD050)
Chris Liebing - Kaizen (CLR - CLR128)
Goran Kan - Sirens (TuneCore - 859797688959)
Robert Hood - Art Form (M-Plant - MPMD2502)
Ian Pooley - Celtic Cross (Len Faki Remix) (Figure - FIGURE 75.5)
Jackin Trax & Don Rimini - Red Alert (RSPX - RSPX76)
Lewis Fautzi - Modified Experiments (Faut Section - FAUT066)
Toni Alvarez - Groove System (Planet Rhythm Records - SPSERIES009)
Ø [Phase] - Nonphysical (Modwerks - MDWXLP000DD)
Dj Rush - Sex Me All Night Long (Charlie Hall Remix) (Pro-Jex - PROXLP4)
Mark Broom - Dated (RSPX - RSPX73)
Nastia Reigel - If So Then (Falling Ethics - FEX021)
Pres - Mutual Ideas (Kr!z Remix) (Evilgroove Records - EGLP002)
Björn Torwellen - March Of The Transients (Nachtstrom Schallplatten - NST184A)
Justin Berkovi - Rage (MB Elektronics - MBE190)
Risa Taniguchi & Black Asteroid - Gunk (CLR - CLR105)
D.A.F. - Der Mussolini (Turbo Turbo Remix) (CDr)
Burglar Tom - Means To The End (Burglar - BURGLAR003)
Emmon - Machines (Terence Fixmer Remix) (International Deejay Gigolo Records - GIGOLO366)
Steve Bicknell - Easing Into Tomorrow (KR3 Records - KR3016)
The Advent - Passive Aggressive (Truncate Remix) (Truncate - TRUNCATEDGTL44)
Jeff Mills - DNA (Sims JFF Edit) (CDr)
Dj Funk - Happy Feet (Remix) (International House Records - IHR9023-1)
Dj Geto Man - Acid Space (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR398)
Video Dave - Booty People (Wilko Remix) (Pimp Records - PIMP 007)
Dj Geto Man - Acid Space (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR398)
Gary Beck - Lost Angel (Code Records - CODE39)
Lester Fitzpatrick - Manipulation (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKRSS248)
Zoot Woman - Living In A Magazine (Paper Faces Remix) (Wall Of Sound - WALL T 072)
Rosa Damask - Adore You (Dave Clarke Club Solitaire Remix) (Downwards - DNDS1)
The Southern - B2basic (CLR - CLR126)
Pushmann - That Modern Loop (Truncate - TRUNCATEDGTL43)
Steve Bicknell - The Power Pyramids (KR3 Records - KR3016)
Bendik Baksaas - Do Easy (Lewis Fautzi Remix) (Snick Snack - SNACK042)
The Southern - Myself Yourself (Iturnem Music - IT35)
Renato Cohen - Pontapé 2013 Remake (Drumcode - DC108)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Surgeon - Soul Fire (Tresor - TRESOR373)
Harvey McKay - Addicted (BEK Audio - BEK062)
Bloody Mary - Reality Three (Slam Mix) (Dame Music - DAME050)

Closer 2025 (Exclusive)

Drawing from a place of emotion, APRS delves into the rugged and radiant ends of electronic music, culminating in a powerful signature dotted with elegant motifs. With over ten years of experience producing music, the Berlin-based artist has formed a versatile blueprint that sprawls across deep and driving techno, emotive breaks and ethereal ambiences.
 
In the spring of 2024, Spanish label Sungate released APRS' debut EP, followed by a second EP on ARTS in early 2025. APRS' sound blends rich techno rhythms with balmy ambient notes, deep and warm basslines, and airy dub-infused melodies and textures, creating a sense of depth and atmosphere.
 
As a vinyl enthusiast, APRS curates his sets with meticulous selection and graceful flow, blending energetic techno beats with atmospheric elements. His approach invites subtle exploration and experimentation, resulting in cohesive journeys that integrate intense, visceral expression. He has soundtracked renowned venues in Berlin including a recent appearance at Tresor, as well as clubs and festivals in Europe.
 
Collaboration is also integral to his creative process, fostering sound research and enabling the discovery of new areas in electronic music. Working closely with harpist Tancrède, the pair produce live sets in smooth tandem, where the latter weaves the enchanting strings of the electric harp with APRS' machinery.
 
In 2022, APRS co-founded with Serenus the event series Lowpass, centred on the essence of electronic music and committed to diversity, self-expression, and artistic innovation. Lowpass invites established and local artists to perform in various venues across Berlin. In addition to curating the line-ups, APRS often warms up or closes on the night, adapting to transient and packed dancefloors, respectively.
 
Led by an unrushed, explorative approach in the studio, APRS merges emotional vulnerability with maturely crafted sonics, tracing an arc between soothing and searing sounds all the way through.

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#SlamRadio - 655 - APRS

Fergus Sweetland is a Melbourne-born, London-based artist known for his wonky, wobbly, and rhythm-driven take on contemporary techno. Blending texture, atmosphere, and groove, his music crafts immersive narratives that tap into instinct and emotion. His DJ sets echo the same spirit—dynamic, playful, and always evolving.

A core member of the Hayes Collective, Fergus has released on respected labels such as Illegal Alien, NRBK, Connection Verified, and his own imprint, Pressure Systems. The label reflects his belief that sound is pressure, and music is its system—a platform for total creative freedom and raw self-expression.

This mix was recorded in July 2025 at The Glove That Fits as the closing set for Fossil Archive. The concept was to present an album in the context of a DJ set - something I’d been wanting to explore for a while. For this first attempt, I chose Spread by Heiko Laux. Heiko is like an older brother to me, so it felt special to honour his work in this way. You could say it was a Heiko Laux night.

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#SlamRadio - 657 - Fergus Sweetland

Jamie Anderson was born in London and raised in a musical environment, eventually relocating to Bristol in the mid 80’s, where he continued training in improvisation with jazz pianist Dave Buxton for several years. Whilst performing in local bands and working in a Bristol record shop during the early 1990s, he developed a deep love for electronic music and turntablism, fusing elements of acid house, funk, Latin, and Detroit techno into his craft.

In 1997, Anderson founded the label Artform, making his solo debut with the Prototype EP. In 2001, he released his first full-length album Blue Music on NRK, followed by the mix CD Nite:Life 013 and key tracks such as “Black Sun,” “Player Hater,” and “Rebel Sound.” His productions and remixes also appeared on respected labels including Rotation, Cocoon, Fossil Archive, 100% Pure, and Flash Recordings.

Throughout the 2000s and 2010s, Jamie Anderson became a fixture on the global DJ circuit, performing at major international events and building a devoted following for his energetic DJ sets and live performances. He collaborated with fellow artists such as Jerome, Dave Angel, Jesse Rose, K. Alexi, Lee Pattison, and Owain K—releasing standout singles like “Body Jackin’” and “Cyclone,” and refining his signature groove-driven sound.

With his Artform Studio based in Berlin since 2014, Anderson continues to evolve his craft—collaborating with artists including Robert Owens, R.M.K., Daniel Haaksman, and Kapote on numerous high-quality studio productions. He remains active as a DJ, performing across Europe and around the globe.

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#SlamRadio - 658 - Jamie Anderson

Jon Hussey is hailed as a pioneer of the Irish Techno scene, kick-starting the infamous Planet Dub night in ’94 at Columbia Mills / Waterfront, Dublin. Since then Jon has promoted and resided at many Techno clubs throughout Ireland as well as playing in many Techno havens across Europe including Amsterdam, Bratislava, Berlin, London, Leeds, Exeter, Turin and New York. 

In 1999 Jon was among the first group from Ireland to qualify for the Red Bull Music Academy held in Berlin where he showcased his Irish Techno skills. 

In 2001 he helped electronic music maestro and lecturer Kenneth Harte to setup and establish the first DJ techniques and electronic music production course in the ‘Bray Institute for Further Education’ BIFE which is still to this day the only full time course DJ & Music Technology courses in Ireland. 

A quote from the national Irish radio station 2FM in their Late-Night Sessions Blog stated “Jon Hussey is one of the longest serving true purveyors of Techno in Ireland, running nights in the early days of Dublin's dance scene, when techno to most people meant U96 or 2 Unlimited. Consistently one of the best DJs around, Jon never lets the side down” giving a rare insight into Jon's personality as a DJ! Jon Hussey is now playing Techno for 3 decades and is regarded as one of the longest if not the longest DJ solely playing Techno on the Irish scene. 

Jon Hussey has previously released with fellow Techno DJ Sunil Sharpe as part of a joint project under the moniker 'Tricaustic' with “the Caustophobic Pressure EP” on Komisch records, Jon has also released his productions on RLSD Records, Earwiggle, Ceili tracks, Circuit Structure Records and on the Netherlands based label R3volution Records for the Viktims Vol.1 EP alongside some excellent current producers like Linear System and Mattias Fridell. One of Jons most well received collaboration track Saol Fórsa a title he gave the posthumous work with dear friend Stuey Lyons (RIP) on Deliquent Delivery in ’22 was championed by many industry favourites including Ben Sims, Freddy K and Blasha & Alatt. Jons latest track ‘What if’ has just been released on a new Delinquent Delivery VA and he has also created recent remixes for Dublin band ‘Dumb Posh Hippies’ album track ‘Ego Ripper’ and also for Swiss based producer Maeksll for his ‘Staub 02’ album track have received excellent feedback from the Techno community. 

Further releases are planned for this year on Delinquent Delivery records and new Dublin based record label SCART

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#SlamRadio - 660 - Jon Hussey

@Truncate

Artist... http://deathtechno.com/artists/truncate-audio-injection/
Tracklist... http://deathtechno.com/2025/09/09/dtmix260-truncate/
YouTube... https://youtu.be/AdFCmN5eJ1A

Los Angeles-based Truncate is a techno spearhead whose raw, stripped-back and chunky sound has become a global staple. From his early days in Southern California's rave scene and event host, to releasing on labels like Droid Recordings with Drumcell, as well as his own influential Truncate Records imprint, David has built a reputation for relentless grooves and uncompromising energy. A perceptive professional who embodies the tastemaker tag, his music can also be found on leading labels like Sven Väth's Cocoon, Len Faki's Figure, Chris Liebing's CLR, Ben Sims' Hardgrove, James Ruskin's Blueprint, Kr!z's Token, and beyond. His DJing skill has seen him perform at iconic clubs including Berlin's Berghain and London's fabric, to festivals around the world, back to back sets with the mighty Ben Sims, undoubtedly cementing his place at the forefront of modern techno. This exclusive mix dives into everything you could expect, from raw, jackin' percussion, quirky modular sounds, growling basslines, deep atmospherics, hypnotic grooves, and of course, ripping dance floor energy. Tracks featured by Sciahri & Hertz Collision, Juri Heidemann, Hyden, Planetary Assault Systems aka Luke Slater, ORBE, Marco Faraone, Operator, and many more.

Tracklist...

01. Truncate - Nebula [?]
02. Sciahri & Hertz Collision - Kinesis [Sublunar]
03. Juri Heidemann - OLLLLL [Pengan]
04. M.I.T.A. - Money Driven (Elisa Bee Remix) [Chapeau Music]
05. Hyden - Swarm [Mutual Rytm]
06. Lego - Deviant [?]
07. Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Rävspel [?]
08. The Sixth Sense - Poleo [Planet Energy]
09. Invexis - Duex Ex Machina [Planet Rhythm]
10. Clone I.D. - Forth [Overdrive]
11. Planetary Assault Systems - Enter Action [Ostgut Ton]
12. Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Krokben [?]
13. Planetary Assault Systems - Raise Up [Peacefrog]
14. Envoy - Dig Deep [Soma]
15. Clemens Neufeld - Original Sin [Planet of Drums]
16. Nørbak - Sinal [HAYES]
17. Truncate - Pad Mode [Enemy]
18. Sciahri & Hertz Collision - Twin State [Sublunar]
19. ORBE - W9Y [Token]
20. Roll Dann - Paradox of Desire [Mord]
21. Lega - Serious Groove Ethics (Truncate Remix) [Planet X]
22. Nastia Reigel - End Up Here [Infrastructure New York]
23. Marco Faraone & Yoav Nizri - Enhances [UNCAGE]
24. Metapattern - Rockets [ANAØH]
25. Operator - Escape the City [Truncate]
26. Casual Treatment - Miles Away [EarToGround]

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DTMIX260 - Truncate [Los Angeles, USA]

Three hours of incendiary techno, as two veterans go head-to-head.

When Speedy J described his studio dynamic with Chris Liebing back in 2014, he put it bluntly: "I try to piss him off a little." The result? Dance music that's as functional and precise as Liebing demands, with just enough chaos to keep it interesting. That tension has defined the duo's partnership, Collabs 3000, since their first releases, and it's alive and well on their debut RA Mix. 

Both artists are techno heavyweights in their own right. Jochem Paap, AKA Speedy J, helped Europe slow down after the breakneck '90s, proving that techno could chug as well as pummel. Liebing, meanwhile, commanded his popular label CLR and went from transforming schranz into the hard techno sound that recently swept up a younger generation of ravers. 

As a pair, Collabs 3000 undeniably has its ear trained on the big room. Paap and Liebing are both former Berghain regulars, and the Berlin club's influence is clear across RA.1006: taut, muscular techno, or "effective and structured" in Liebing's words, with Paap injecting the right amount of unpredictability. Their 2005 full-length, Metalism, remains a landmark: polished, uncompromising and dynamite for any large sound system. 

With the album now remastered for its 20th anniversary, Collabs 3000's RA Mix brings that same ferocious energy into sharp focus: smouldering textures, peak-time pressure and three unrelenting hours of classic techno.

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RA.1006 Collabs 3000

Co-Accused, Platform, Glasgow, Scotland 04/10/2025

Risa Taniguchi - Break It (CLR - CLR134)
MaKabre - Alone 6 (UKR Special Series - UKRSS269)
Ken Ishii - Disturbance (Sway - SWAY73)
Underground Resistance - The Seawolf (Mark Broom Re-Edit) (CDr)
Envoy - Dark Manoeuvres (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA042)
James Ruskin - Work (Steve Rachmad Remix) (Blueprint - BPLTD 03)
Andrei Morant - Union (CDr)
Gary Beck - Video Siren (Bek Audio - BEK015)
Mark Broom - Dated (RSPX - RSPX73)
Dj Grant - Going Madd (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR416)
Perc - Tonight (Perc Trax - TPT103)
Depeche Mode - Dream On (Dave Clarke Club Mix) (Mute - 12BONG30)
Victor Fernandez - Flying To The Unkown (Anaoh - ANA134)
Dave Clarke - Thunder (2023 Remaster) (Skint Recordings - 4050538902891)
Marcelo Demarco - The Concept (Suraw - SUR276)
Kristian Heikkila & CDTRAX - Work (Sway - SWAY79)
Dj Urban - You Work It (Joey Beltram Remix) (Flux Recordings - FLUX 007)
Jeff Mills - Changes Of Life (S-File 2019 Remix) (CDr)
Angel Alanis - Squeaky Clean (Gettoblaster Remix) (Chicago Jaxxx - CJAXXX08)
Dj Funk - House The Groove (Dance Mania - DM 053)
Damon Wilde - Rotary (Slam Archive Edit) (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA525D)
Robert Hood - Art Form (M-Plant - MPMD2502)
Mark Broom - Peak (Machine - MACHINELP001)
Petter B featuring Arjun Vagale - Before The After (Arjun Vagale Remix) (Bond - BOND015)            
Fischerspooner - Emerge (Dave Clarke Remix) (International Deejay Gigolo Records - GIGOLO 105)
Meng Syndicate - Sonar System (Mike Humphries Re-Edit) (CDr)
The Southern - Myself Yourself (Iturnem Music - IT35)
Dj Grant - Bitch Track (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR416)
Ken Ishii - Grid Bounce (RSPX - RSPX80)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Dj Assault - U Can't See Me (Ben Sims JFF Edit) (CDr)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force - Renegades Of Funk (12" Vocal Version) (Tommy Boy - R2 73342)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Emmon - Machines (Terence Fixmer Remix) (International Deejay Gigolo Records - GIGOLO366)
The Southern - Particle (CLR - CLR115)
Vainqueur - Lyot (Maurizio Remix) (Maurizio - M2)
Robert Görl - Psychoring (Disko B - DB8)
Chris Liebing - Kaizen (CLR - CLR128)
Justin Berkovi - Rage (MB Elektronics - MBE190)
Dj Funk Feat. Dj Deeon - Work This Muthafukka (Dj Funk Mix) (Dance Mania - DMR1013)
Surgeon - Soul Fire (Tresor - TRESOR373)
Ecstasy Club - Jesus Loves The Acid (Acid Chant Mix) (Swordfish - Drop 1)
Surgeon - Soul Fire (Tresor - TRESOR373)
Shaney & Zadig - Downwards (Mord - MORDH012)	
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Jeff Mills - Untitled A1 (Axis - AX-008)
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Jeff Mills - Untitled A2 (Axis - AX-008)
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Klint - Nebula of Orion (Chris Liebing Remix) (CLR - CLR130)
Dave Clarke - What Was her Name? (Skint Records - SKINT94)
Klint - Nebula of Orion (Chris Liebing Remix) (CLR - CLR130)
Dave Clarke - Before I Was So Rudely Interrupted (Part 1) (icrunch - ICRUNCH001)
Fixmer & McCarthy - You Want It (Dave Clarke Remix) (Planete Rouge Records - PLR05002)
Collabs 3000 - Zwart (Novamute - 12NOMU200)
Arnaud Le Texier - Plaza (Materia - MATERIA092)
Ritzi Lee - Transit (Symbolism - SYMDIGI046)
Ritzi Lee - Meltdown (Underground Liberation - UL004)
Ken Ishii - Supergravity (Iturnem Music - IT39)
Florian Meindl - Assembly Line (Umwelt Remix) (Flash Recordings - FLASH358)

Co-Accused 2025 (Exclusive)

Recorded live at Aixa Galiana - Avila, Spain - 02.24.2006

Turbulence (2006)

No discussion of underground techno purism and technical DJ mastery would be complete without the mention of Dylan Drazen’s uniquely remarkable life and career, and the myriad of musical influences it has brought. Conforming to no one person, genre or entity, Dylan has fiercely charted his own path since his sonic journey began over thirty years ago.

With the outset of Drazen’s path arriving in the early 90’s at the age of 18, a crescendo would already manifest by the late 90’s when Spain took note of his visionary methods and pioneering sound during the earliest days of the Internet, and he quickly became an originating stalwart of its nationwide underground techno scene for years, putting in over a million air miles commuting from his New York base, crisscrossing the Iberian peninsula many times over, as fans couldn’t get enough of his relentlessly energetic, organic and authentic rhythms that were so novel to a generation of partygoers.

Yet at the height of all this in the mid 2000s Dylan became swept up in the worldwide poker boom and found himself at a crossroads with dual careers. Maintaining both for nearly a decade, he decided to relocate to South Florida in 2012 to take poker more seriously and music took a back seat. By 2020, Dylan’s poker talent would bring him over $1 million in cash and tournament winnings. Then the pandemic hit, the world ground to a halt and everything was reset as he noticed fans begging for his return, bringing him to yet another crossroads…

So let’s reset.

Dylan’s exposure to multiple forms of music began at the age of 16 getting his first job working at his local record store on Long Island, NY. He quickly gravitated to electronic music, heavily inspired by what New York’s FM airwaves had to offer well before the hiphop era would take over. That summer he would sneak out to NYC and into his first club experience, The Limelight, where he instantly fell in love with its debaucherous environment and DJ booth, which he vowed to get into.

By graduation in 1993 he was beyond hooked. Before heading off to college, he took that summer to intern at a few Manhattan based labels: Todd Terry’s Freeze Records, as well as Astralwerks and Instinct Records. All the while insatiably crate digging through NY’s various vinyl shops, Dylan’s teen self was already swimming in local contacts and influences.

But college awaited, and throughout his time at Boston’s Emerson College (obtaining a degree in audio engineering) he launched a weekly radio mix show called “Underground 88” on WERS 88.9 FM through 1997, working his contacts and continuing to hone his technical skills live on air. During these formative years Dylan maintained working at various vinyl shops in NY and Boston doggedly advancing his exposure to every genre imaginable, thus contributing to his encyclopedic knowledge of electronic dance music and all of the wide-ranging influences it would bring him. As a byproduct, his position enabled him to recommend tracks to and influence the taste of bedroom DJs and a myriad of luminaries alike.

Through these years, he even made good on his promise to play at The Limelight before it shuttered, as well as other infamous New York megaclubs like The Tunnel, Twilo and Save The Robots. And thanks to his stint as assistant engineer at The Looking Glass Studios where David Bowie was recording his latest album in 1997, Dylan was hired to DJ Mr. Bowie’s private 50th birthday party after his sold out birthday performance at Madison Square Garden.

But by the turn of the millennium it was off to the races and Dylan was spending more time on the road than at home, as he found himself in demand not only in Spain, but also in The Netherlands headlining the Awakenings festival three times, as well as other major events and festivals in Germany, Brazil, Japan, and Colombia, spreading his unique form of techno gospel one city at a time. 

Between journeys Dylan made the most of his audio degree by building out his own studio in Brooklyn, releasing a handful of original releases and remixes on some of America’s more influential labels of the era: François K.’s Clicktracks; Ascend; Blueline; Remains; and Ultra Records. Even after moving to South Florida in 2012, Dylan continued to work on remixes for other Spanish and European labels.

Then as Dylan began to go dark quietly diving head first into South Florida’s world of high stakes poker, he made sure to finalize the curation of his life’s work on his website and SoundCloud page, with that nagging feeling he would one day return…

That day arrived in 2021 when Dylan decided to look for work as a local DJ in Fort Lauderdale and its saturation of gay nightlife. His bimonthly residency at the legendary Ramrod helped pave his way back, growing just as comfortable in today’s booths as he did 20 years prior.

After a couple years of this and then launching The Techno Files podcast, he realized it was time for more. So in 2025 Dylan decided to relocate once again, this time to the birthplace of where it all began: Detroit.

Within his first year as Detroit resident, Dylan was already playing events for Detroit Techno Militia & Bang Tech 12, along with multiple appearances at Spot Lite, Spkrbox & TV Lounge.

New York-born, Miami-tested, now Detroit-welcomed: Dylan Drazen is primed and ready to return to the world’s electronic stage showing modern audiences how 30 years of sonic mastery, experience and musical influence can be put on brilliant display in a single set.