OECUS Podcast #253 with RICARDO GARDUNO

Born and raised in Mexico, Ricardo Garduno, is no stranger to the global techno industry. Founder of Illegal Alien Records in 2007, one of the most respectable techno imprints in the world to date, based in Mexico and currently runs it along, Dig-it, DJ Saint Pierre, Fixon, Fixeer, Mari Mattham and Unkle Fon.


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Artwork: Ava Krohn
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OECUS Podcast 253 // RICARDO GARDUNO

OECUS Podcast #285 with ALARICO

Strongly shaped by the raw and forward-leaning sound of 90’s Techno, Milan based artist Alarico Zucchi started his journey into electronic music in 2015 making his way through clubs as a DJ while learning the art of music production.

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Artwork: Ava Krohn www.instagram.com/Ava.krohn/

OECUS Podcast 285 // ALARICO

Explorer of vastly unmapped sonic rangelands, Berlin-based operator Casual Treatment has been trading his wares on some of today’s most highly regarded outlets, including Jeff Mills’ Axis Records, Hayes Collective and Children of Tomorrow. Not one to do it by the book, CT has been geared towards tearing apart dull standards and conventions through ever incendiary blends of tremor-inducing kicks, off-kilter machine talk and that sense of bold, exploratory floor occultism that flows wildly across the whole of his output. Techno as it should have always been and remained: daring, soulful and transporting to the fullest. Not so casual after all. 

soundcloud.com/casual-treatment

Reclaim Your City  

Reclaim Your City 486 | Casual Treatment

Getting his name heard across the intimate Amsterdam scene with his enthralling production skills and mixes, Augusto Taito once again entrances listeners with this playfully curated 1.5-hour hypnotic journey, skillfully mixed to create a compelling storyline filled with minimalistic hooks. 

Tune in for #121


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Artwork by Ankhsious
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Vault Sessions #121 - Augusto Taito

The Float Records podcasts series is re-launched and will be taking place every month from now on. At Float we’d love to see what kind of mixes the artists come up with Float Records in mind. That said, the artists have have full freedom, because Float is a place where we love to see artists draw outside the lines.

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 026 | MZR
"Live recorded at SYXT X FRIENDS, Berlin"

MZR, born in 1988 and based in Berlin,MZR is a techno DJ and producer who began his career in 2008 under various secretive aliases. 

He later settled on using MZR as his main stage name. Alongside his partner, KETCH, he established the label SYXT, which quickly became known as a vital part of the Berlin techno scene. 
MZR is known for his dynamic and energetic 4 Deck DJ sets, characterized by fast, groovy, and loop-based techno.

TASCAM DR-40X

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 026 | MZR

In this new mix, STAANA navigates the edge of the organic and synthetic, where gritty, textural atmospheres converge to drive one into a state of instinctual motion. With layers of primal percussion and hypnotic basslines, this set crafts an immersive experience, moving fluidly from the meditative to the raw depths of sound.

@staana-eu

DifferentSound invites STAANA / Podcast #318

As a deeply spiritual man, Jonas believes his music can bring people together on a higher level: connected through art. “I know my mission in this life is give service and help to make people awake-aware through my gift.

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OECUS Podcast 451 // JONAS KOPP

PHYR Records launches its debut episode with an electrifying one-hour set by the label’s visionary founder, Pyramidal Decode. 

This new series showcases the core of PHYR Records: dark, hypnotic, and powerful techno, brought to life with immersive, flashy club visuals that transform the dancefloor into a pulsating audiovisual experience.

For this inaugural episode, Pyramidal Decode crafts a journey through the label’s signature sound, blending atmospheric textures with relentless industrial rhythms. The visuals, synchronized with the music, create a futuristic club atmosphere-perfectly capturing the essence of PHYR’s identity.
Pyramidal Decode is the alias of Francesco De Marzo, a prolific Italian techno producer and DJ born in 1998.
Known for his genre-defying approach, he moves fluidly between ambient techno and hard industrial, creating mind-bending, hypnotic soundscapes.
 
Starting his musical journey as a guitarist, he later embraced electronic instruments, developing a unique production style that manipulates and distorts sounds into new forms.

Since launching the Pyramidal Decode project in 2017, he has released music on renowned labels such as Axis Records, Dynamic Reflection, MORD, Warm Up and his own Phyr Records.

His sets and productions are celebrated for their emotional depth and technical mastery, making him a rising figure in the international techno scene.

PHYR TRANSMISSION 001 - PYRAMIDAL DECODE

I will be releasing my tracks on my bandcamp from time to time.
Current release consists of 3 tracks, all performed on modular system and drum machine.
Expect raw and minimal recordings.
Releases will be titled by random color names, because I'm too lazy to think of actual titles.
All tracks are available for free on my Bandcamp

https://ladobarnovi.bandcamp.com/album/crimson


Crimson 3

@ReecePritchard

Bandcamp - https://reecepritchard.bandcamp.com/album/rp003
YouTube - https://youtu.be/63H1y_uXFe4

Reece Pritchard is a techno DJ and producer from the UK who is gaining popularity with his sophisticated choices and mesmerising, powerful sound. 'RP003' is the third instalment to his self titled catalogue of releases, and is developing as one of a new generation of forward-thinking musicians influencing the deeper end of techno soon to be featured revered labels.

A notable performance at PLTFRM Festival, where he currently is resident, and appearances at Glasgow's top venues mean he has a forthcoming visit to Berlin's renowned Tresor in the pipeline.

For this DT:Premiere we selected "313" with a raw, groove-fuelled style. Solid percussion, fluttering shakers and warm stabbing synth tones make this a joyous listen that will add energy and vibrancy to the dance floor.

LABEL: Self Release

CAT#: RP003
ARTIST: Reece Pritchard
TITLE: RP003

FORMAT: Digital

RELEASED: 19 December 2025

01. Minimum
02. Stranger from Behind
03. Hato
04. 313

Buy @ Bandcamp

DT:Premiere | Reece Pritchard - 313 [RP003]

EERSTE COMMUNIE #020 YONTI

Please go to https://www.float-records.com/contact.html to submit your demo. 

Float Records is a techno orientated label based in Amsterdam and founded by TWR72. The label aims to explore the combination between perfection and simplicity with a no-nonsense approach. Combining music and visual design full of details with a distinct translation towards the listener and viewer, Float tries to set a new standard for a record label in it’s genre.