VOLTAGE Podcast is a bi-weekly podcast series, broadcasting both upcoming and well-established artists within the techno scene. Every episode features a lengthy set surrounded by a spoken in- & outro. The full story, including an in-depth interview and handwritten tracklist by each artist, can be found on our website: voltageimprint.com/en/podcast

Raised in Toulouse, France, Aurore Dexmier quickly had a fascination with counterculture and its artistic output, especially in music. With her roots lying in punk and its various crossovers with electronic music, her calling was truly locked in when she moved to New York in search of a bigger scene.

There, she would spend time at places like Bossa Nova Civic Club to discover new music and experiences. Track selection and digging being her number 1 passion, Dexmier moved to Paris where she has her own label, 99cts rcrds, to put out a huge variety of different styles of music.

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Martin Schacke pioneered in the Copenhagen industrial and noise scene via countless releases under various pseudonyms on his label Moral Defeat.After a series of powerful releases on labels like Ectotherm, Kulør, Instruments of Discipline, Intrepid Skin, his distinctive style has made him a central figure in the relentless and often transgressive community of club experimentation. His music is expanding boundaries, while still maintaining absolute club pressure, with sets that are agile, noisy and trancy.

IG: @schackedelic

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Schacke @ The  Lot Radio 12 - 07 - 2021

Next up in the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Paàl

Paàl is one of Voitax’s founders, an avid vinyl collector and tireless DJ. Those who have experienced his sets will know his uncanny ability to adapt and move with the crowd. This is an artist who is comfortable drawing out long transitions between deeper movements, as he is rapidly cutting between high-energy, dancefloor bombs. At peak moments, tracks are mixed within minutes and somehow, before you know it, a whole variety of rhythmic electronics has been transformed into drum machine workouts, while not limiting himself to any genre. This is his relentless sound: wild and boundless – one that is also showcased with flair in his studio productions.

Following on from a string of remixes and V/A appearances, his debut EP, ‘Fitz Roy’ was released on Voitax in 2018 – featuring complex sound design, metallic broken beats and frenzied, peak-time dancefloor tracks. The EP was widely supported globally.

Two years later, comes his second solo six-track EP, 'Soothing Songs For A Cultured Affair' on Midnight Shift Records. Awashed with a palate of dark and broken sounds, yet with touches of warmth and humor, it burrows deep into the mind of the artist. Paàl’s penchant for thunderous, rumbling low ends sets the precedent for the EP, with glimpses of the artist’s knack for melodies and harmonies.

As you could guess from his ever-growing analog studio setup, Paàl’s has an undying passion for hardware – drum machines, synths and pedals tracked through a mixing desk, raw and unedited. Imperfections intrinsic to this process are essential to him – warm, organic and, at times, lo-fi and grainy.
His first DJ gigs were at DIY raves held in air hangars and derelict structures left over from the fallout of the DDR. Having quickly garnered a name for himself, and fuelled by a relentless drive, Paàl and his friends Christoph, Martin, and Marcus turned their attention towards setting up a record label they called Voitax Records – and the rest, as they say, is history. The label has since become synonymous with off-kilter electronics, attested by its global support.

Establishing himself as a meticulous selector, Paàl eclectic vinyl-only DJ sets span multiple tempos and genres and have seen him touring Asia, South America and Europe, including a stint in the seminal Berlin institution, Berghain. Expect to hear more from this talent.

Enjoy!

https://soundcloud.com/paal
https://soundcloud.com/voitax
https://www.instagram.com/paal_voitax/
https://www.instagram.com/_voitax_/
https://www.facebook.com/paalberlin

Graphics by Melina Stehr

Fast Forward Audio Series #68: Paàl

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Hailing from Singapore, the London based DJ & Visual Artist @wvrmpool draws influence from the heavy metal, punk & psychedelic rock music that shaped his teenage years.

Having only made his DJ debut on the scene in 2021, Timothy is geared-up to make waves, with the support from his @tussle-ldn crew and residency on @aajaradio .

His sound is an amalgamation of driving basslines, primal rhythms and textured vocals, seamlessly jumping between techno, trance, industrial and breakbeat. His mixes are an exploration of the connection between mind, body and music.

WVRM POOL’s DETECT is now available to listen to on our FOLD SoundCloud - link is in our bio.

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Next up in the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Nakamo

Nakamo's sound drifts through different worlds and eras, merging driving techno, melodic textures, and nostalgic grooves with a futuristic twist.

Nakamo started her DJ journey in 2020 across the North London party scene, crafting podcasts over lockdown for London-based techno collectives. She made her debut at award-winning artist-led space and nightclub FOLD. Since then, the recent newcomer has already made a strong name for herself, having played at well-respected events in the capital, such as HTBX, HOWL, UNFOLD as well as making her European debut at the mighty Ved Siden Af in Copenhagen earlier last year.

Enjoy! 

https://www.instagram.com/nakamo.n4/
https://www.facebook.com/Nakamo.n4
https://soundcloud.com/nakamomusic 

Artwork by Melina Stehr

Fast Forward Audio Series #84: Nakamo

Elise Massoni is back behind Rinse France decks for the first time in 23.

@el-se UK : After 5 years in the Shanghai local scene where she was involved as a dj, and live performer, Elise Massoni moved to Berlin to focus entirely on her music production.
Being one of those wide-ranging selectors unafraid of drastic bpm and genre shifts, masterfully oscillating between fast techno, IDM, acid, and a smattering of ghetto and electro.

Catch Elise every 2nd Thursday of the month, from 21h to 22h [CET] on rinse.fr

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Spencer opening @ Locked Groove (March 2023)

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Next event: Apr26, 2025 @ Den Anden Side

Fast Forward Productions was formed in December 2015 as a new take on DIY rave culture. All events are built from the ground up, focusing on our local scene and collaborating with like-minded crews and concepts from abroad.
With a focus on social engagement, and by using activists from the local community to help make the events come to life, Fast Forward actively focuses on creating safer spaces at the venues we use. Sexism, racism, homophobia, and transphobia are not tolerated.

Residents:
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https://soundcloud.com/euromantic
https://soundcloud.com/djmohajer
https://soundcloud.com/peach-lyfe
https://soundcloud.com/wasps-world
https://soundcloud.com/repro1305
https://soundcloud.com/runebaggecph
https://soundcloud.com/schacke
https://soundcloud.com/vixen_vex
https://soundcloud.com/sugar_fastforward

Get in touch:
contact@fastforwardcopenhagen.com

Demos: We are not open to demos, as we solely run as a fundraiser label releasing in-house artists.
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Fast Forward Audio Series #68: Paàl

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