Franz Jäger, an artist born and raised in Stockholm, was drawn from an early age to the electrifying energy and innovative sounds of the city’s underground techno scene. With a steadily growing discography, Franz remains dedicated to exploring new sonic territories.

Stepping into our series with a pure, captivating techno mix, Franz immerses us in an atmospheric journey reminiscent of the mysterious depths of a limestone quarry. The pulsating rhythm echoes like dripping water, while haunting blips weave through the air, bouncing off the walls. This mix captures the essence of exploration and invites you to lose yourself in its enchanting echoes.


SC: https://on.soundcloud.com/9QnhL113YqsTPQzK9
IG: https://www.instagram.com/franzk_jager/

Franz Jäger | The Echo Sound Series 007

UNFOLD you were on fire!

The energy of the room got me hooked and locked in the zone as few times before.

When I found out that my friend @jason.etal had recorded almost the whole set in his phone, I couldn’t resist and I decided to include the voices and everything was happening live (in the background) as part of the recording - the raw vibe of the room.

Shoutout to @voicedrone , @jamesnewmarch , all the artists of the night, the UNFOLD crew for making it happen and of course all of you who made it so special!

Set Time: 18:00-20:00
Location: FOLD London

Can't wait to be back. <3

AGAINSTME @ UNFOLD XCIV 16.03.2025

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012 - BENABOU

(interview below)
- This set was recorded at Tresor Berlin -
Benabou emerged from Europe’s vinyl labyrinths into the vibrant world of techno. Influenced by labels like Token, Polegroup, and Hypnus, her experimental sound blends ambient, ethereal synths with early inspirations from jazz, soul, and psychedelia - drawing listeners into a dark, hypnotic realm. 

INTERVIEW
Berlin is such a heavy influence for so many artists. How has living there shaped your evolution - musically or personally?

As a DJ, being in the « core » of the electronic music field has been quite enlightening.
I’ve been exposed to a lot of different vibes, which has made me more aware of what I’m really sensitive to, what I truly like, and what I don’t.
I moved here mainly to grow as a mastering and cutting engineer, and I’m grateful because things are going in the right direction. I’ve already had the opportunity to work with great labels, to cut great music, and my knowledge keeps getting refined.


You’re a mastering engineer—doing something that’s often an invisible part of making music. How has that deep, technical listening influenced the way you produce music or your approach to selecting tracks to play?

I’m not sure if my work as a mastering engineer directly influences the way I produce music, and I don’t feel comfortable mastering my own tracks. However, it does somehow play a role in how I pick tracks to play. I’m naturally more sensitive to details and I do pay close attention to how a track sounds ; in my opinion, a great track loses 50% of its potential if the mix or mastering isn’t optimized for it.
I also always consider how a track will translate on a big sound system - and on which one specifically. For example, if a track has a particularly wide or busy low end, I’ll think twice before playing it, depending on the venue and its acoustics. Not all sound systems transmit sound accurately and it’s something to take into consideration


Your mix for 6D. comes straight from the floor of Tresor Berlin. What kind of journey were you hoping to create for the audience there?

It was my very first closing, and naturally I felt a bit nervous before. In the end I could play whatever I felt like playing, went with the flow and the vibe, picked my fav tracks.
That night I learned that: it doesn’t matter who plays before, at any BPM speed, any intensity, any kind of vibe: the closing - just like opening - is a slot that offers a lot of freedom, which makes it so special and exciting. It was such a rewarding experience. Hope you’ll enjoy the set !

@benabou

Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 012 - Benabou

115 / PODCAST002 - Murky fm

4 decks session recorded at Lanna Club (Gijón,Spain) on Saturday 5th of April 2025.

Pulso @ Lanna Club (Gijón,Spain) APR 5th 2025.

Experienced for his age already, Initial Code’s DJ sets and live performances have seen him play the most reputed clubs and events in his country as well as debuting in Paris and Berlin both under his own direction and as invitee. This is the fruit of heavy activity in his scene since his beginnings as his love for music has been expressed from almost all possible angles.

Behind the decks and in the studio, Initial Code’s sound retains the depth of tunneling, mental techno expressing pace and effect. Contemporary in style, his early influences lie in more hypnotic, psychedelic techno; an important reference that can still be heard in his work today. Quickly becoming an audio engineer at the legendary Fuse club in 2019, running his own brand InDepth for multimedia music journalism and event promotion, and developing himself continuously in his own sound - Initial Code proves his love and involvement for music through attention to detail and quality through multiple disciplines. An increasing number of gigs in various hotspots and a debut EP on the way make him increasingly hard to miss in a busy scene.
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Initial Code on Soundcloud: @initialcode

SIDE B | Podcast Series 013: Initial Code

WINDFUHR is the 436th guest of our original HATE Podcast series.

Windfuhr’s HATE mix is driven by drums and built with intention. The momentum is steady and tightly controlled, with a warm, atmospheric sonic palette and percussive, low-end focused rhythms. It’s hypnotic without drifting, minimal without losing weight.

Download available after 10.000 listens.

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https://www.instagram.com/windfuhr.ec
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Recorded Sessions 012 - Studio Mix #6

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Track: Dark Atom
Artist(s): Reece Pritchard
Album: Various Artist - OSMVA002
Label: OSMIUM
Catalog: OSMVA002
Format: digital
Genre: #electronic
Style: #techno
Release date: 20.06.2025
Mastering: @farkas_erdoben
Artwork: @Frieder_S

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