As @rrose1921, Seth Horvitz explores techno’s deep, psychedelic veins. The Californian artist’s latest album, ‘Please Touch’, expands on the ecological aura that’s coursed through their recent output. 

Alongside a mix of ‘90s tracks to celebrate 30 years of DJing, he speaks to Liam Cagney about creation as an act of discovery, the influence of microtonal composers, performing in drag, and the dancefloor's taste for ever-faster techno

Interview & tracklist: https://djmag.com/cue-rrose-interview-eaux-sutekh

Tracklist & interview

On Cue: Rrose

Ceaselessly pushing the boundaries between proper enslaving music for the mind and straight out incendiary floor dynamics bound to wreak havoc down the basement, Dutch production unit Artefakt counts as one of the country’s finest exponents of that sleek, hypnotic school of techno. Having carved out their niche as stalwarts of seminal Amsterdam-based imprint Delsin, the pair keep on dishing out their enveloping blends of silken analogue rhythms and elegant 4x4 digressions into a dreamy unknown, which the present RYC mix makes a perfect showcase of. A trance-inducing journey away from real-life hustle and across lushly-textured jungles of sound, where the martial pulse of 909s, squelchy acid tropes and magnetic deep tech elevation coalesce into a volatile mix of escapist endeavour and big-room punch from hell. Bend your mind.

soundcloud.com/artefakt-official

Reclaim Your City  

Reclaim Your City 568 | Artefakt

In anticipation of the next release on Eaux, a mini-album collaboration with Polygonia entitled "Dermatology," I have decided to release a rare recording of one of my live sets, taken from this year's Mostra Festival, located in the historic Montjuïc Castle overlooking Barcelona. Performing in the evening in this majestic location with the open-minded Mostra audience, I felt especially free to let this set unfold even more slowly and patiently than normal. Some of the material is taken from the upcoming release with Polygonia, so it also functions as a sort of hidden sneak preview. I hope you enjoy the journey :)

Rrose [Live] @ Mostra Festival, Barcelona, 31.03.2024

Over two decades of unfaltering devotion to production and DJing, dishing out some of the finest slices of opulently textured techno along the way, Tokyo-based maestro DJ Sodeyama has been honing a sound signature both intricately hypnotic and boundary-pushing. Blending delicate melodic strains of electronics ranging from deep, ambient music to verbed-out, atmospheric techno, often laced with hints of jazz and soulful discoid expressions, his productions and mixes combine the satiny elegance of loungey daydream with that of more rugged, deep-diving dubs a la Basic Channel. From light to shade, and vice-versa, DJ Sodeyama builds pieces of music where the ever-changing lighting and shifting angles swath you in an oddly comforting headspace. A most fascinating trip for the body and soul.

soundcloud.com/arparecords

Reclaim Your City 637 | DJ Sodeyama

True to their deep, widescreen approach to both production and live-performing, Parisian outfit Atomic Moog clock in with a helluva sleek and lushly relief’d mix, recorded on the occasion of their latest live performance at Outre Bleu on March 29. Through their releases for the likes of Delsin, Appian, Lowless or Monument, the French duo has been carving a niche for itself at the fringes of the dubbed-out techno tradition and abstract-leaning experimentality. This 90 minutes jaunt into their reverb and delay-heavy imaginarium has us moving across narrow corridors and cathedral-large spaces by turn, exploring the concept of spatialization in dance music under a new, boundary-pushing light. Through focal-shifting jumps between acid-drenched beds of rippling analogue sine waves and sizzling machine circuitry, the constant angle shifts from macro to micro tell a tale of vibrant sound research, not quite picking a side between the dance floor’s sense of purpose and genre-unbound, creative unintentionality. 

soundcloud.com/atomic-moog

Reclaim Your City 649 | Atomic moog Live

79번째 벌트 팟캐스트는 앱스트랙 테크노의 경계를 넘어 강한 음향적 색채의 리듬과 텍스처로 댄스 플로어에 활력을 불어넣는 스웨덴 듀오 SHXCXCHCXSH의 80분 세트와 함께 합니다. 

“테크노, 아방가르드 같은 비현실적인 용어의 경계를 넘나드는 SHXCXCHCXSH는 지난 10년간 드라마틱함 보다는 음악적이고 음향적인 기교를 쌓아왔다. 숭배와 도피 모두에서 벗어난 이들의 음악은 살아 있고자 하는 원초적인 충동을 구현하며, 정반대의 매력을 지닌 이들의 공연은 댄스 플로어의 핵심을 해체하여 소비자가 추구하고 즐기는 모든 것을 끊임없이 파괴하고 다시 창조한다.”

https://soundcloud.com/shxcxchcxsh
https://www.instagram.com/hsxchcxcxhs/

The 79th episode of vurt podcast features an 80-minute set from SHXCXCHCXSH, the Swedish duo who pushes the boundaries of abstract techno, of sonic rhythms and textures and what they can do to a dancefloor.

"While borderlining the loupe of impractical terms, such as techno or avantgarde, the Swedish duo has for the past decade built a reputation for their sonic finess rather than clear dramaturgy.
Away from idolatry and escapism their music embodies a primitive urge to be alive.
Opposites attract and within that framework their performance continues to be a four leafed clover in contemporary club environments worldwide. By deconstructing the core of tomorrows dance floors SHXCXCHCXSH continually manage to create and destroy everything the consumer seek and enjoy. Where context is nothing impression is everything and the beholder remains in center."

vurt podcast 79 - SHXCXCHCXSH

@bananamilk
"About the mix - it's the music I listen to when I come back home from PAX ROMANA and would recommend for your after-after-after party needs. It consists of ambient, jazz, experimental, and one guilty pleasure song. It's extremly personal - many of these tracks have been with me for years and I'm very excited to finaly share them with you all. Sit back, relax, and enjoy the trip!"

Our sweet Mary, always with a big smile on her face. You stole our hearts a long time ago.. Pure technical skills and a wonderful human being. Happy to have you in our family! <3

PAX-COLLECTIVE: Mary Yuzovkaya

Monday Off is a vinyl-only psychedelic techno label founded by Mary Yuzovskaya. Known for its mind bending, boundary pushing releases, the label has recently featured the likes of ORBE, JUDAΣ, Mike Parker, CONCEPTUAL, Viels, D-Leria, Blazej Malinowski, Michal Wolski, Xhato, Milena Glowaka and of course Mary herself, plus many many more. A label that ignores fleeting trends and consistently delivers high quality timeless records. 

The mix was of course recorded in all vinyl one take session, where you can expect to hear the kind of heads down techno the label is synonymous for: deep, cerebral and mind-melting - a dedication to authentic, thought-provoking electronic music that transcends the ordinary. This July the label celebrates its 8th anniversary - turn this up extra loud to celebrate.

Can’t get enough? Catch Mary Yuzovskaya playing at Monument Festival 2025 in just a few short weeks.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/bananamilk
https://www.instagram.com/mary_yuzovskaya/

https://soundcloud.com/monday-off
https://www.instagram.com/monday_off_records/
https://mondayoff.bandcamp.com/
https://formaviva.com/monday-off

MNMT Label Showcase : Monday Off

A track inspired by a Caleesi & Leni Set during a memorable Ost:End party night. If you know you know :)

Ost:End

Johnny Deep returns with "Soul Kandy", delivering his unmistakable and personal Deep House style. Smooth grooves, warm textures, and refined sound design define this new release, staying true to his artistic essence. With deep rhythms and soulful layers, "Soul Kandy" captures both elegance and energy, crafted for dancefloors and true Deep House lovers alike.

https://www.beatport.com/release/soul-kandy/5503162

Johnny Deep - Soul Kandy (Original)(Radio Edit) (Deep Clciks)

Here’s another mix for you to enjoy during lockdown and self isolation.
This time it contains wonky house and other oddities.
Let’s all dream for a better future.

Please support me by buying something at https://dj-surgeon.bandcamp.com

Laksa - The Amala Trick
Lukas Lyrestam - Moving Day
DJ Paulo - House Party (Roundhouse Kick Remix)
Jordan Zawideh - Music Music
Alf Champion - Frigus Frigus
Raiders of the Lost ARP - Raiders of the Lost ARP
Autarkic - Trespassers Unite
Feon - The Light
Human Space Machine - Rebirth
Rampa - Lavender Boogie
Pev & Kowton - End Point
Sascha Rydell - Palinka Girl
Sei A - Make It Work
PALMFooD - Wimbo
Sei A - Wants
Dusky - Esperanto Juggler
Opus VI - M3000 (Opus VI) (Felix Dickinson and Nick the Record edit)
DJ Bruce Lee - “Beatz"
Midland - For Yacht Club Use Only (Leon Vynehall Remix)
Inxec - Your Lips
Submersible Machines - Data Flows
The Martian - Sex In Zero Gravity
Two Shell - Heart Piece
Braiden - Belfry Tower
Hunee - Like That
Hysterix - Talk to Me (Sasha's Full Music Master)
Inxec & Cesare vs Disorder - Shades Of Grey
Bruce - Tilikum (Hodge remix)
Midland - What We Know (Motor City Drum Ensemble Remix)
Mathew Jonson - Typerope

Isolation mix

Self Isolation mix Vol.3

UK electronic music performer and recording artist. 
Bookings: michael.matuschek@triangleagency.com

Self Isolation mix Vol.3

Surgeon