let's go spinning on the floor between the boots 👢 and laces luvin it get my synapse movin no chemical required its rythim in motion

IMOGEN B2B Sunil Sharpe (all vinyl set) - WIGS NTS NOV 2023

Akua is a Ghanaian-American DJ with roots in North American techno but exemplifies a sonic force that reverberates worldwide. A powerful fixture in the NYC scene for the past six years, she's cemented herself as one of the most distinctive techno DJs coming out of the U.S. in recent years. She has been at the forefront of a new generation of techno artists who find inspiration in the raw, innovative and rebellious spirit of old school techno. Her practice is a passionate dedication to archiving & activating timeless strains of raw and mechanized expression - fusing the new school of North American machine funk while harkening back to the innovation of Detroit, Chicago, & New York City DJs throughout history. A recent move to Berlin, a city that has held a crucial role in the evolution of techno, has provided her with the opportunity to further develop her craft by embracing the transcontinental connection that originally ignited the techno movement.  

All this plays out in Akua's blazing sets heard around the world - from exerting her renowned vigor behind the decks at hometown haunts like Basement and Public Records to unleashing landmark sets at Dekmantel, Draaimolen, & Berghain. Already seasoned on the European tour circuit, she continues to garner respect and delight from the most discerning of DJs & dancers alike through her fierce mixing finesse and constantly expanding repertoire of futureproof classics.

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@traxunit is a collaborative project between electronic music artists Kyle Galindo (a.k.a. KMS) and Kian Mahroo (a.k.a. Keenan). 
While the Trax Unit duo was officially formed in 2019, the pair has been DJing together in the LA underground techno scene for over a decade. 

They launched the @gyrationstation label in 2020 with their debut EP, Trax Unit Vol. 1, which quickly garnered support among heavy hitters such as Lauren Flax, Sally C and Cromby. 
Since then, the label has produced a good handful of releases and hosts a monthly party series in Los Angeles, the duo's hometown.

Trax Unit now have several releases under their belt. One of their more recent singles, ‘Get The Werk,’ was featured on TSHA’s Fabric Presents album. 

They are devoted diggers and intrepid producers with an affinity for 90’s dance music. 
When they DJ, expect high energy house and techno that will undoubtedly get you moving on the dance floor.

GUEST SERIES : Trax Unit

Recording of Akua B2B Luke Slater at The Tunnel, Draaimolen Festival 2023, Day 2.

Akua B2B Luke Slater at Draaimolen Festival 2023

Back in November, Ailish stepped into our Steam Room booth for UNFOLD LXIV. 

We can now bring you the full live recording on this set.

The artist and linguist aims for her sets to oscillate between eerie atmospheres, fractured basslines and hardware grit, influenced by her sound-based research in Ukraine and collaborative performances in Glasgow.

‘Ailish - LIVE AT UNFOLD LXIV’ is now available to listen to on our FOLD SoundCloud.

UNFOLD LXIV - Ailish (LIVE RECORDING STEAM ROOM)

Further information and tracklist: https://bleep.com/bleep-mix-278-ufo95

Leading up to his debut Tresor release Backward Improvement, @ufo95ufo95 has prepared a mix of ultra forward motion and cavernous four to the floor thumps. Starting with tense dissonant chords and sparse hits reverberating in a sci-fi atmosphere, the mix launches us into an hour of hefty techno shuffles, and rebounding rhythms and rumbles. Alongside the unreleased cuts are select tracks from the Sandwell District crew, like ‘Hunting Lodge’ with icy grains flowing between synth stabs while heaving kicks pulsate and implode. “I made this mix on Ableton and added some 909 jams. The major part of the mix contains my unreleased tracks mixed with techno classics from Sandwell District, Silent Servant, Shifted & more. I went through deep, hypnotic, dub and club oriented techno during these 60 minutes.”

Bleep Mix #278 - UFO95

A new SPANDAU20 mixtape is here to bless your ears!📼
Meet our guest, Akua, a trailblazing DJ rooted in North American techno and a driving force in the scene's new wave of machine funk. In recent years, this Ghanaian-American artist has dedicated herself to reviving the innovative spirit of techno's golden eras, paying homage to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, and New York City's DJs. Akua's no-nonsense style brings a necessary and poignant intensity to contemporary dancefloors, seamlessly blending old-school vibes with the authentic energy of techno's turn-of-the-century peak. Her boundless legacy continues to expand each year, earning respect from international DJs and dancers alike, thanks to her incredible mixing finesse and a constantly evolving repertoire of future-proof classics.🛸

In her Spandau20 mix, Akua takes a vinyl-focused, high-energy, and 100% old-school approach. Endlessly inspired by older techno mixtapes and radio shows, she channels a raw and funky energy reminiscent of Detroit in the '90s. This mix is a nod to the real heads — an "if you know, you know" vibe transporting listeners to an era where techno pulsated through the airwaves with unbridled spirit.😎So be ready to take a deep dive into this immersive experience!🖤

#spandau20 #akua #mixtape #techno

SPND20 Mixtape by Akua

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Earlier this year, we described Los Angeles act 1morning as one of the funkiest young producers in modern-day techno. And we stand by it. The fast-rising upstart is building a solid fan base around North America and beyond with a rugged, vintage style of swung techno and hardgroove. His all-vinyl DJ sets and pumping productions on the likes of Fixed Rhythms and Mála Ádh stand out for their distinctly old-school flavour—steamrolling hi-hats à la Robert Hood, swift choppage behind the decks and deep, deep grooves. Like many of his all-vinyl heroes, he's also a treat to watch behind the decks

The up-and-comer had a hell of a year in 2023, from playing in Japan to going on his first European tour, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing. He debuted at New York's dweller festival this year and K9 Unit, his duo with Bloodhound, recently did a night with fellow hardgroove king Regal86. It's only a matter of time until 1morning gets to a festival or a club near you so until then, enjoy his RA Podcast for now. The mix unfortunately came with some less than stellar circumstances, as the records 1morning pulled were stolen from his car, and so instead this RA Podcast became a statement of resilience and creativity—and, in his words, "an outlet for my rage."

@1morning

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RA.932 1morning

DJ Tool steps up for BASEMENT 005, the next edition in our podcast series. The Mala Junta resident does not disappoint - this is certified fresh, roiling next gen techno for serious ravers only. DJ Tool wastes no time getting straight to business with a blend of driving spaciousness and sizzling rawness.
— @dj-tool

BASEMENT 005 - DJ Tool

Zero Chill Brooklyn NY. 4-13-2024 Live mix

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