⚡️Techno & Sonic Thunderstorms⚡️

~And the lord spoke: There will be BASS”, and a fat and heavy Bass shook the world. And on the next day He created techno, and all hell broke loose.~

Welcome  in the deep and dark realms of my imagination... all the tracks you can find here are produced by me. My modus operandi:
- NegativeDark 
- Adrain 
- Citizen A 
- A.N.R.N.

THE ACID QUEEN
Saskia Slegers, better known as Miss Djax, or as many say 'The Acid Queen', is living proof that age doesn't necessarily always brings peace. For more then 35 years now, she has stomped on the face of techno and acid with hard punishing beats and radioactive sounds. The ferocious releases on her Djax-Up-Beats label helped Chicago and Detroit sounds gain foothold in Europe, as Djax Records was one of the first European labels to put out techno in the early nineties.

Miss Djax started her DJ career at the age of sixteen. Her musical roots can be traced back to disco, funk and new wave. At the age of eighteen she formed the band 'B-System', a new wave band in which she played the bass guitar. 
Having worked in record shops for many years, Saskia met a large number of promising artists whose music never got released because, according to the Dutch record-companies, it was "not commercial" enough. That triggered her to start her own label and in 1989 Djax Records was founded. 

Miss Djax had her international breakthrough when she played at the notorious MayDay rave in Berlin 1992. One year later Germany's leading dance magazine Frontpage declared her 'DJ of the year'. In the following years her name was always in the international top 10 rankings. 
In that same year (1992) Saskia went on a 2 week trip to Chicago and Detroit to meet her favourite producers in person and to see with her own eyes were it all had started. 

Four years in a row, from 1995 to 1998 she took part in one of the major techno happenings: The Love Parade in Berlin. In 1998 Djax even had the privilege to start at pole position! Many people will remember the 20-metres long red/silver Djax-Up-Beats rocket with 20.000 watt of acidtechno terror on board! Miss Djax also played two times, in 1996 and 1998, at the Love Parade end manifestation at the Victory Tower in front of millions of people. 

Besides the worldwide respected releases on Djax-Up-Beats, Djax Records is also known for being the first company to release Dutch spoken rap-music, later called Nederhop. In 1991 Saskia discovered The Osdorp Posse that soon became the most popular rap-band of the Netherlands! In 1995 they won the Dutch Popprijs for being the most innovative Dutch band! Also ABN and Spookrijders were two of Djax’s successful nederhop bands. 

Not only the music but also the looks of Djax Records have always been important to Saskia. Since 1991 she is working with Alan Oldham, the famous illustrator from Detroit. Till today Alan made hundreds of beautiful illustrations and five Miss Djax comics for Djax-Up-Beats. Saskia also worked with  Zender and the famous American illustrator Ed Repka, who is well known for his Megadeth album covers.

AWARDS:

1992 – Position 1 best record label (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1992 – Position 4 best new talent (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1992 – DJ of the year (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1993 – Position 3 best international DJ (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1993 – Position 3 best record label (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1994 – Position 1 best international record label (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1994 – Top 10 position best international DJ (Frontpage Magazine Germany)
1995 – Position 13 best DJ (Raveline Magazine Germany)
1995 – Top 10 position best record label (Raveline Magazine Germany)
1997 – Position 6 best international DJ (Tendance Magazine Germany)
1997 – Best record label (Silver Star Award Holland)
1998 – Best record label (Silver Star Award Holland)
1998 – De Veer Award (Holland)
2009 – Gold record for 1.3 million records sold by Djax Records
2009 – Gold record for 40.000 albums sold of Afslag Osdorp

Home based in Rotterdam. Owner of Mord Records, sublabel Kazerne and previously Audio Assault/Arms [RIP]. Released on Mord, Mote Evolver, CLR, 47, Perc Trax, Planet Rhythm, PoleGroup, Sleaze...For bookings please contact: mike@berytus.art

More info --> https://www.rotterdamrave.com

TECHNO: PAST, PRESENT & FUTURE.
ARTIST | DJ | MASTERING ENGINEER | MUSIC PRODUCER 
http://linktr.ee/patrickdsp

A true techno warrior, Patrick DSP has been smashing sound systems worldwide with his electrifying three-deck performances. Words like "uncompromising" are often used to describe music, but Patrick truly embodies it. Regardless of shifting techno trends, his style has remained consistently energetic, raw, and powerful over the years. Experiencing one of his sets is like standing in front of a runaway train—it's an unforgettable, visceral experience. From his thunderous DJ sets to his dynamic productions, Patrick's music radiates a relentless and unyielding energy.

Patrick's extensive discography includes releases on his own Hardsignal Records as well as iconic labels like Heroes, Hydraulix, Kne' Deep, and the legendary Djax-Up Beats. His production style mirrors his DJing: precise, pounding, and brimming with high-energy beats. These qualities have earned him spots at legendary events like Germany's Love Parade, Amsterdam Dance Event, MayDay, and Awakenings, as well as world-renowned clubs like Madrid's Fabrik and Berlin's Tresor.

Patrick began his journey spinning records at underground raves in Canada back in 1996. It wasn't long before he ventured into producing the very music that inspired him to DJ in the first place. Music production became his gateway to exploring sonic landscapes and experimenting with cutting-edge technologies, resulting in creations ranging from film scores to his signature hard-hitting techno. Beyond crafting his sound, Patrick shared his expertise with others by offering advice and teaching music production classes. His extensive discography and production style reflect his DJing ethos: tight, thunderous, and brimming with energy. Collaborating with countless techno legends further enriched his journey, leading to performances at iconic events across the globe.

After relocating to Berlin, Patrick deepened his craft by founding Neptune Mastering, where his intimate knowledge of sound systems and dance floor dynamics ensures every record he masters delivers precision and impact. His dedication to perfecting the techno sound has cemented his reputation as a trusted engineer and producer.

Whether as a DJ, producer, engineer or simply a devoted lover of techno, Patrick DSP has poured his heart and soul into the genre. Staying true to the music he loves most. Whether you're listening to one of his tracks or being blown away by one of his sets, Patrick never holds back. It's raw, it's intense, and it's undeniably real.

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