EERSTE COMMUNIE #048 WINDFUHR

Modern hypnotics from a new techno star.

It's a tale as old as time: techno DJ moves to Berlin to chase a dream. Philippa Pacho is part of the latest wave of talent to tread that familiar path. But don't let that fool you. She's one of the classiest artists around—no TikTok gimmicks here.

Pacho's formative years were spent in her native Stockholm, navigating a vibrant DIY party scene that included warehouse raves and illegal parties. She eventually took up a long-standing residency at beloved local club Under Bron and the experience, as she details in this week's Q&A, sharpened her technical skills, teaching her to handle every type of set—whether opening with patience, supporting a headliner or closing with finesse. She also played with countless touring DJs, from Answer Code Request to Antony Parasole, which ultimately inspired her move to Berlin.

That relocation has firmly paid off. It's a testament to Pacho's talent that you'll find her playing pretty much every big club and festival across Europe, from Berghain and Dekmantel to FOLD and Monument (we were exhausted just looking at her upcoming listings on RA). Other recent highlights include closing out Bassiani's tenth birthday, and back-to-backs with Fadi Mohem and Sandrien. 

Pacho's RA Podcast showcases her preference for classy, hypnotic techno, striking a balance between muscle and subtle groove. Her aptitude for what makes dance floors tick is also evident on her two labels—Phorum Records and positivesource (co-run with Blue Hour)—both of which mirror her DJ style, blending intensity with delicate textures. positivesource has released several standout records, including this year's "Psycho" by BLANKA and Phil Berg's "Psyckik" (which you'll hear on this mix). 

Spanning 70 minutes, RA.980 is a window into Pacho's thoroughly modern sound (the oldest track is from 2018). And yet it retains a refined, sweeping quality. Give it a spin and you'll soon twig why she's in demand on dance floors worldwide. 

@philippapacho

Read the interview and find the tracklist at ra.co/podcast/980

RA.980 Philippa Pacho

It's here, the set from one of the stars of our March edition: Lobster. He promised to go deep and so he did. In an unstoppable manner he was bringing the heat without hesitation. His closing set was definitely one for in the books. It's now up on our Soundcloud to relive those fire dance floor moments.

Lobster @ Illegal Romance Amsterdam 09-03-2025

Let yourself drift back to that magical afternoon at Masada, 18th January 2025, when Regent mesmerized the dancefloor and took everyone on an ethereal yet electrifying journey!

Through a balance of vision and homage, Regent crafts a sound that fuses the raw edge of classic rhythms with the intrigue of fresh, untold narratives. From his Berlin roots, Regent carries a deep-seated appreciation for techno's past into his sound, offering a trip that is reflective while remaining ever seeking.

Behind the decks, Regent is known to traverse the wide spectrum of techno, from tripped-out depths to high-pressure ascents, always leveraging his extensive catalogue of unreleased material to craft unique moments and explorations for the audience. Starting to first host and perform at off-location parties around Berlin in his youth, Regent has since shared his vision across clubs and warehouses worldwide, drawing attention for sets that feel both tightly controlled and utterly untethered.

https://soundcloud.com/regent_dj
https://ra.co/dj/regent
https://www.instagram.com/regent_dj

CLOSERcast #096 - REGENT

@Kwartz

Artist - http://deathtechno.com/artists/kwartz/
More info - http://deathtechno.com/2025/07/10/dtmix258-kwartz/
YouTube - https://youtu.be/Wp-Xc9AveB0

Kwartz, originally from Madrid, is now a Berlin convert, and of course a key figure in its illustrious underground techno scene. Known for his relentless, driving sound and razor-sharp production, he is a key member of Oscar Mulero's PoleGroup having contributed several releases to its extensive catalogue. He also lists many other influential labels like Bas Mooy's Mord, Setaoc Mass' SK_eleven, and Cleric's Clergy, as well as his own Order & Devotion imprint. Building a reputation for deep, uncompromising techno that balances raw intensity with refined detail, this exclusive mix is a powerful session that captures the essence of his dark, hypnotic style that's designed for peak hours and enlightening club floors. Mechanical leads, deep chords, shuffling percussion, modular bleeps, and sci-fi tones are all included in this expertly compiled and atmospheric journey through sound. Tracks featured by Jeff Mills, Dax J, The Sixth Sense, Roll Dann, Nørbak, Setaoc Mass, Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem, Deluka, 30drop, and many more...

Tracklist…

01. Jeff Mills - Hatsumi [Axis]
02. Svreca - Seda muerta (CONCEPTUAL Remix) [Semantica]
03. Comarca - Frenada [Gordo Trax]
04. Rethe - Poltergeist [ARTS]
05. Dax J - Beyond the Planets [Monnom Black]
06. The Sixth Sense - Residual Energy [Akashic]
07. The Untouchables - Black Seed [Neighborhood]
08. MarekSPolzki - Frozen Fracture [Olympian]
09. Telegrama - Bolivar 02 [Milagrosa]
10. Dekeyden - Behind the Move [Axis]
11. Ribé & Roll Dann - Tregua [Klockworks]
12. Kwartz - Unreleased
13. Fresko & Nørbak - Flora [NRBK]
14. Sorcery - Crux Null [SHIV]
15. Setaoc Mass - Late Night Calling [SK_eleven]
16. Sub Space - The Bi-Machine [Labrynth]
17. Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Prefix [Klockworks]
18. Batu - In Tongues [Batu]
19. Deluka - Bunker [SK_eleven]
20. Aleksi Perälä - GBLFT174073 (Edit) [Aleksi Perälä]
21. Translate - Lipids [Relativity]
22. 30drop - Captured Rotation [30drop]

deathtechno.com

DTMIX258 - Kwartz [Berlin, GERMANY]

Menal Batti’s sound carries both emotion and force, shaped by her Kurdish roots and love for 90s techno. Now based in Vienna and resident at filtr in Brno, she’s played everywhere from Tresor to Blitz and RADION. 

For this weeks podcast she delivers a raw, atmospheric journey true to her evolving identity.

Tune in for #263

Artwork by @ankhsious

Vault Sessions #263 - Menal Batti

FOWRU 008 | Eerste Communie invites Sev Dah

Live recording from K S R Label Night x WAYS at Evo, Trani on August 30th, 2025.

Kaiser B2B Matrixxman @ K S R x WAYS @ Evo, Trani - 30.08.2025

Vault Sessions #267 - Chami

@Damnepha / @RinascimentoElettronico

Bandcamp - https://rinascimentoelettronico.bandcamp.com/album/gamma
YouTube - https://youtu.be/lMiG4t9z48o

Rinascimento Elettronico is an Italian label that launched their catalogue with stunning VAs that included artists like Arnaud Le Texier, Luca La Rocca, Translate, MTD, and many more. 

Damne is an experienced DJ and producer with over ten years of music and releases, listing inclusions on Slam's Soma, Pfirter's MindTrip, Arnaud Le Texier's Children of Tomorrow, Planet Rhythm, as well as running his Wetland imprint.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "Cycle" that's a trippy and intense ride. Arpeggiating tones and rolling, fluttering, machine-edged percussion provide a powerful drive in this raw, energetic beast.

LABEL: Rinascimento Elettronico

CAT#: RE/DGTL001
ARTIST: Damne
TITLE: Gamma

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 12 December 2025

01. Tunnel
02. Addiction
03. Cycle
04. Gamma

Buy @ Bandcamp

DT:Premiere | Damne - Cycle [Rinascimento Elettronico]

HGD38 — Daniel Romero “Neural EP”

I am THEGOD01, and I bring you a new transmission from the core of the neural abyss.
Daniel Romero’s “Neural EP” is a surgical incision into the grey matter of techno itself. Four original tracks designed like precision-engineered weapons, built from rusted frequencies, distorted pulses, and rhythms that grind like a chainsaw cutting through consciousness.

Each sequence vibrates between the metaphysical and hypnotic repetition mutates into violent distortion, and what begins as sound soon becomes a ritual of mechanical possession. The air thickens, the pressure rises, and the flesh begins to remember that it, too, is circuitry.

The EP closes with a remix from Unbekannt, who previously appeared on Humanoid Gods. His reinterpretation is a descent into pure entropy, a vortex where all neural patterns collapse into static and silence.

This is techno as exorcism. Raw, heavy, dissonant, and alive.

Listen if you dare to feel the machine inside you.

HGD38 Has been produced and recorded by Daniel Romero, curated and mastered by Franco Cazzola at Nasty Music Basement studios in Turin, Italy. The artwork is a real UFO sighting footage frame from the past, edited by Franco Cazzola.

Premiere: Daniel Romero - TON [Humanoid Gods]

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