Behind the Mix

About a year ago, I was at Detroit Threads when I saw this effortlessly cool cat drop off a fresh stack of records. DJ Disc, who was resorting records for the shop, lit up the moment he laid eyes on this particular double LP. Curious, I asked him who that was, and without missing a beat, he told me: “That’s Norm Talley.”

I didn’t hesitate. I grabbed a copy of the record—Straight Up No Chaser—and straight up chased Norm down the street just to introduce myself and ask for an autograph on his release with Delano Smith. That moment kicked off something bigger than I expected. I got on his record distro email list, and from there, a whole new chapter of digging began.

This mix is a direct result of that journey. It dives into the deep, minimal, hypnotic, beatdown—whatever-you-want-to-call-it—side of Detroit music. Much of it was discovered by virtually crate-digging through Norm’s emails, then following those trails into record shops, searching for sounds that carried the same emotional weight. And that weight? Grief, blues, perseverance, guilt, grit, hope, fear, the unknown. And coming back to music through the midst of it all. 

It’s funny—I’ve never really put into words the emotions these records evoke in me until now. But as I reflect, I realize they mirror where I’ve been for a minute. Maybe this mix was more personal— more “something for myself”—than I ever acknowledged before. Hope you dig it.

-Dru

Minimal Detroit Vinyl Mix - Dru Allan

The Marble Bar 12 Hour Party
March 01, 2025

DJ Hyperactive @ The Marble Bar 03/01/25

For our 38th entry in the PPRZ Podcast we welcome STUKES, an amazing artist from D.C who has previously released on our compilations. Make sure to check out their productions after this mix!

Washington, DC based artist and rising star Marshall Stukes’s core identity has been closely tied to the exposure and exploration of music. His lifelong, multi-genre musical journey began as a child with his parents exposing him to rap and hip-hop, R&B, and jazz; while self exploration as a teenager led to his love for rock and metal. Now his excursion has landed him in the world of techno and electronic music. Although he has loved music his whole life, Marshall started dabbling in music production after his best friend showed him FL Studio, a day which Marshall admits changed his life. After creating for over a decade, Marshall finally found his calling in producing techno, and has expanded his career as a resident DJ for two of DC’s prime techno all-nighters BLACK TECHNO MATTERS and Undertone. Whether it’s hard hitting 155bpm, or chill 130bpm, Marshall, who DJ’s and produces as STUKES, plays music that is true to who he is, past and present.

If you enjoyed this mix, please consider donating to STUKES organization of choice. https://www.pcrf.net

PPRZ Podcast 38 - STUKES

Stevie Cox & Telford - Radio Buena Vida 02.05.25

EPM.188 comes from Detroit group Strand. With releases on revered labels such as Frictional, React, Tresor, Puzzlebox, Mojuba, Delsin and as a DJ, B. Bonds has been a guiding presence on the Detroit DJ scene for many years. With a genre bending aesthetic and a commitment to the genuine purpose of the DJ he blends elements of techno, house and electro with expert ease on his mix for EPM, featuring tracks from artists such as Chip E, Scott Grooves, Alan Fitzpatrick, Robert Hood, Eddie Fowlkes, Aril Brikha, Kerri Chandler, Daniel Bell, Francesco Terranova, Paul Mac and more.

After being introduced to the art of mixing two records in the early ‘80s by Eddie Fowlkes, B. Bonds earned his first residency in Windsor, Ontario at Stanley’s in 1988. Glasgow, Dublin, Munich, Amsterdam, and Bologna are some of the places he’s played. With an ear for the future B. Bonds always keeps it funky and he keeps that going throughout this EPM Mix as well as in his and Keith Tucker’s remix of Reel By Real’s legendary ‘Surkit’. The track also gets a full remastered vinyl release via EPM/Yoyaku on 23 May with further remixes from drum n bass legend Calibre and Oliver Way & Ben Long feat. Jon Dixon. 

EPM.188 is also available on Mixcloud & will be coming soon to Apple Music

Reel By Real – ‘Surkit - Remixed & Remastered’ is released on vinyl 23 May on EPM/Yoyaku and digitally 27 June.

EPM.188 – Track list 
 
Surkit - Reel by Real (Keith Tucker v Strand Circuitry Mix)
Oliver Way - Look At Dave (VRIL Mix)
Chip E - Time to Jack
Scott Grooves - Driven 
Alan Fitzpatrick - Something Wonderful (Steffi Remix) 
Francesco Terranova - Levotus
Black Dot - Losing Game (Marcel Dettmann Mix)
Robert Hood - Future Remedy
Fjaak - Unity (G’s Dub)
Aril Brikha - Groove La Chord
Kerri Chandler - Vector Graphics 
Eddie Fowlkes - All Day Vibes
Trevor Rockcliffe - Sound Called House Pt.2 
Daniel Bell - Still Buggin 
Mike Dehnert - Refillable
Paul Mac - Because of That
Paul Mac - Arms of My Filter
Surkit - Reel by Real
Procombo – Nothing

RELATED LINKS:
https://www.epm-music.com/podcast 
https://soundcloud.com/epm-music/epm-188-strand 
https://www.mixcloud.com/EPM-Music/epm188-strand/ 
https://music.apple.com/curator/epm-dj-mixes/1735396319 
https://www.yoyaku.io/release/reel_by_real_surkit_remixed_remastered_epmyykv2501/ 
https://www.facebook.com/strand.detroit 
https://www.facebook.com/brian.bonds.779 
https://www.instagram.com/b.bondsdetroit/ 
https://www.threads.com/@b.bondsdetroit 
https://strand313.bandcamp.com/ 
https://soundcloud.com/harbonder 
https://ra.co/news/82740  

For more information about EPM’s digital distribution and other services http://epm-music.com

EPM.188 - Strand

Shake Your Honey

A longstanding member of Belfast’s underground scene, Nez is a DJ and label owner with a sharp ear for raw, uncompromising sounds. As the force behind Computer Controlled Records, he’s spent over two decades championing the underground sounds of electro, acid, and techno, both behind the decks and through his carefully curated releases.

His approach is rooted in a no frills attitude to club culture, focused quality music, proper sound systems and the shared energy of the dancefloor. Whether its behind the decks or curating releases on the label, Nez stays committed to the ethos of techno as resistance: independant, undergroud and unapologetically bold.

Computer Controlled’s output speaks to the same ethos—no filler, just pure signal. Featuring releases from cult figures and rising talents alike, the label has carved out a reputation for quality and attitude, much like Nez himself.

Tracklist
DJ Backspace - Blackout
DJ 1985 - We Trippin'
Moy - Super Acid
Bufobufo - Red Squid Star System
Not Even Noticed - Under Your Radar
Scott Hess - En Bloom
DJ Pecan - Silly Driver
DJ Absolutely Shit - Close Your Eyes (Acid Whisper Mix)
Lowtape - Legend Of Acid
Antoni Maiovvi - Later Not Lately (Legowelt Remix)
David Vunk - Sorry Aint Enough
Dexter - Raad Het Woord
Imatran Voima - It's Time To Testify
DJ Sotofett - Midi Voyage
Hackney Electronica - Efecto Perfecto
Another Body Found - Scooterboys From the Pool
Pdqb - Submarinobambino - The Exaltics Double Groove Treatment - fast
Carl Finlow - Fractionality
DJ Glow - Whoami - DJ Di'jital Remix
Intergalactic Mechanic - A New Age
Convextion - Torq - E.R.P. Remix
Annie Hall - Practical Optimism
Legowelt - Smooth On The Edge Of 101
Zobol - Mirage
James Shinra - Cntroller 2025 Rework
808 Chunk - Rave Machine
JSPRV35 - Catalyst
Luke's Anger - Ceiling Walker
Tobias Schmidt - Return
Ninechecker - Melting Down Edgelords
Luxus Varta - Gelatin 55
Roi - Spite
Human Rebellion - Freak Show
Umwelt - Transmission From Hydra
Wild Planet - Genetic
Underground Resistance - The Final Frontier

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/computercontrolledrecords
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/computer_controlled_records/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/ComputerControlledRecords

Hypnotic Groove Mix #475 - Computer Controlled Records

Waiting For Tonight X We Do What We Want - INGMAR MASHUP

Rubi digs into her collection of euphoric breaks, UK hardcore and jungle - all of her favourites in one place <3

https://www.instagram.com/dr.rubinstein666
https://www.soundcloud.com/dr-rubinstein



Dr. Rubinstein @ The Lot Radio 05-30-2025

"Santuario is your sanctuary for deep electronic beats ranging from house music, electro and techno music, featuring music from underground labels throughout the world. This is a holy place for the music that drives us all.

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Herbert - Leave Me Now feat Dani Siciliano - K7
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Anaxander - Moons of Jupiter - Love What You Feel
Earth Boys - Sad Boys - Low Recordings
Argy - Let Me Out feat. Ditto - These Days
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Thomas Fehlmann - Andrea is Delighted

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C2 unreleased
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Henrick Schwarz - Come Together
Naia (Slam Mode Remix) unreleased
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