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We want to wish all of you a very happy new year. We are starting 2024 with a podcast by Joachim Spieth.

Joachim has been active since the nineties, when he started as a producer with releases on the Cologne-based Kompakt. Back then, he already showed signs of his modern-day deep and atmospheric sound, but this came to light from 2007. That year, Joachim founded his label Affin. Today, Affin's main focus is on hypnotic techno and ambient.

The recording contains both of these well-connected genres and shows Spieth's ability to create and release tension through music. Don't hesitate to check out the podcast to experience the tension yourself.

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Embodiment 063 - Joachim Spieth

Techno/Electro/Deep Ambient and Hypnotic soundscapes
Vinyl only sets since 1999

Olympic Pool Maintenance League (OPML) was born in Invercargill, New Zealand and produces electronic experimental, ambient, hypnotic, broken beat and techno music. OPML has released on numerous national and international labels including Mord (Bareknuckle Boxing Vols. 1-3, Herdersamt Box Set 34-40), Postdynamic (New Faces Vol. 1+2), Natura Viva (Tornado), Sunora (The Warp Order LP, Dawn Wind, Fook Yue Remixes), Occultech (Pipe Dreams EP), and Brisbane's Pocketmoth (The Calming Cloud).

OPML operates Maintenance League Records, a platform for the artist and a small selection of producers to release dance-floor and experimental productions.

The artists debut vinyl EP was released through Diffuse Reality in 2023 and features remixes by Giorgio Gigli and Head Front Panel. 

Olympic Pool Maintenance League has performed live in Australia at Sub Rosa, Caesars Nightclub, The Station, The Cave, The Walls Art Space, KEPK Art Space, Tweed River Regional Gallery and Grafton Regional Gallery. OPML live sets combine its music with video art developed by artist Chris Bennie. The League is currently based in Brisbane, Australia.

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Born and raised in Atessa, a small town in the province of Chieti, located in the Abruzzo region of Italy.


Mirko Antico has truly carved a distinctive path in the world of techno. His story starts in the small town of Atessa in the Abruzzo region, a place not typically associated with the global techno scene, but one that clearly left its mark on his early years. His deep connection to the dark, minimalistic sounds is evident in the music he produces and plays as a DJ.

The pivotal moment in Mirko's career came when he attended Minus Contakt in Rome, an event organized by his idol Richie Hawtin. The experience sparked his journey into DJing and eventually into music production. This event became the catalyst for his creative growth, igniting a passion that would push him to constantly evolve his sound.

His productions, marked by a sharp, minimalistic edge, have been played by some of the biggest names in the industry. The list of DJs and producers who have supported his tracks is impressive, ranging from techno le to rising stars in the scene like Fabio Florido and Milos Vujovic. This widespread recognition is a testament to the quality and impact of his work.

What sets Mirko apart is his ongoing dedication to refining his sound. Whether he's in the studio or playing to a crowd, he’s constantly experimenting and evolving, ensuring that his music remains fresh and relevant in a scene that thrives on innovation. It’s this commitment to growth and his passion for the darker, more minimalistic elements of techno that continue to drive his success.
Mirko Antico is an accomplished Italian techno producer, and a DJ with a special taste for the dark and minimalistic.

Fast forward some years and he attends that one event that marked the genesis of his inspiration. Minus Contakt, held in Rome and organised by his idol Richie Hawtin is the set point in Mirko’s calendar that got him DJing and then soon after into production as well…