Modern hypnotics from a new techno star.

It's a tale as old as time: techno DJ moves to Berlin to chase a dream. Philippa Pacho is part of the latest wave of talent to tread that familiar path. But don't let that fool you. She's one of the classiest artists around—no TikTok gimmicks here.

Pacho's formative years were spent in her native Stockholm, navigating a vibrant DIY party scene that included warehouse raves and illegal parties. She eventually took up a long-standing residency at beloved local club Under Bron and the experience, as she details in this week's Q&A, sharpened her technical skills, teaching her to handle every type of set—whether opening with patience, supporting a headliner or closing with finesse. She also played with countless touring DJs, from Answer Code Request to Antony Parasole, which ultimately inspired her move to Berlin.

That relocation has firmly paid off. It's a testament to Pacho's talent that you'll find her playing pretty much every big club and festival across Europe, from Berghain and Dekmantel to FOLD and Monument (we were exhausted just looking at her upcoming listings on RA). Other recent highlights include closing out Bassiani's tenth birthday, and back-to-backs with Fadi Mohem and Sandrien. 

Pacho's RA Podcast showcases her preference for classy, hypnotic techno, striking a balance between muscle and subtle groove. Her aptitude for what makes dance floors tick is also evident on her two labels—Phorum Records and positivesource (co-run with Blue Hour)—both of which mirror her DJ style, blending intensity with delicate textures. positivesource has released several standout records, including this year's "Psycho" by BLANKA and Phil Berg's "Psyckik" (which you'll hear on this mix). 

Spanning 70 minutes, RA.980 is a window into Pacho's thoroughly modern sound (the oldest track is from 2018). And yet it retains a refined, sweeping quality. Give it a spin and you'll soon twig why she's in demand on dance floors worldwide. 

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Read the interview and find the tracklist at ra.co/podcast/980

RA.980 Philippa Pacho

Psyk @ UNFOLD 02-03-2025

For my first visit in San Francisco, I had the immense pleasure of playing at Endzeit party in collaboration with Club Moniker & hyper k in a new warehouse space, with an amazing sound system and a great vibe making it a memorable night.
Hope you enjoy it !

Altinbas at Church of Endzeit, San Francisco 04-04-2025

Olivia Mendez is the 453rd guest of our original HATE Podcast series.

Olivia Mendez is a French DJ and producer based in Berlin, and the owner of the label Dust In Grooves. Deeply rooted in the queer underground, she is also an activist and community builder, creating safer and more inclusive spaces through projects such as her collective KONVENT, as well as the sub-label DIG Curated, which she runs together with Chami.

This vinyl-only mix takes you on a smooth, progressive journey where every track connects with precision and purpose. Groovy, sharp, and full of dynamic energy, it builds layer by layer, balancing intensity with uplifting freshness. Through fluid rhythms and subtle shifts in atmosphere, Olivia Mendez creates a flow of tension and release that feels both hypnotic and introspective. The result is a narrative that works on both body and mind, pulling you in from the very first beat and keeping you locked into its rhythm until the end.

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Function & Nastia Reigel are the 454th guests of our original Hate Podcast series.

Function and Nastia Reigel join forces for a special podcast, woven with their shared love for hypnotic techno and early ’90s trance – a timeless influence that continues to shape their vision today. The mix features cuts from upcoming Infrastructure New York releases, including Nastia Reigel’s album Identity and new music from Troy, and also unveils Function & Reigel’s collab works, giving listeners a first glimpse of their joint explorations.

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Recording of Philippa Pacho's set at the UFO I stage during Dekmantel Festival 2025.

Philippa Pacho at UFO I - Dekmantel Festival 2025

Amotik @ UNFOLD 28-09-2025

RSO.LIVECAST [026—250406] is a live recording of Kaiser and DJ Pete's b2b set on the ROBUS floor during VERTX on April 6th, 2025.

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SC: https://soundcloud.com/kaiserksr_it / https://soundcloud.com/peter-kuschnereit

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Kaiser B2B DJ Pete @ VERTX — RSO.LIVECAST 026—250406

Tatsuya Kanamori goes by the name DJ Shufflemaster, a veteran driver for rolling hard-groove still going strong after three long decades. In his native Japan (around the time names like Takaaki Itoh and DJ Nobu were on the rise), his earliest ventures were closely tied to the work of Tokyo’s Subvoice, dynamic techno through and through. His arrival in Europe coincided with his 17 track debut album on Tresor Records, EXP (rereleased 2023), and proved his mettle as one of Tokyo’s best and brightest exports. Earmarked by talents like Ben Sims and Cari Lekebusch, those sounds became a staple for those in the know. 2014 saw his proprietor run label Shiki Kyokai kick into gear with a number of EPs, ruthless, iron-willed techno for the small hours, and a recent addition alongside Tensal, Pergo and Eduardo de la Calle has renewed his star for 2025 as well. Pluralistic and shrewd in their vision, his vaulting basslines flutter headlong into surging incarnations of the same wind he’s been riding since before the new millennium. With a spate of recent interest in the minimal styles of his starting decade, his work has found a new resonance among fans both at home and abroad. DJ Shufflemaster and his techno are keeping on rolling to the rhythm of his breakneck sounds. Bassiani Podcast 282 is a live recording of his set at Bassiani back in September, masterful beats from a Tokyo legend.

@shiki-kyokai

Bassiani invites DJ Shufflemaster / Podcast #282

Premiere of "Whats the Answer?r" by Charlton, taken from "Combination 3" EP, forthcoming on Awareness System

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Label: Awareness System
Artist: Charlton
Title: Combination 3 EP   
Track: Whats the Answer?
Cat.Number: AS003
Format: Vinyl Digital 
Release Date: March 23, 2026

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Combination 3 EP

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Charlton - Whats the Answer?  [Premiere I AS003]

Alien - Temple of Consciousness

HATE promotes the best electronic, techno-oriented releases.

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Mix series, born in October 2016, includes works from artists who are involved in the development of our channel and provide the tone of HATE Collective for a long time. Past records from them you can find on our YouTube channel.

After only one year from its birth, HATE podcast series was mentioned by Telekom Electronic Beats as one of "10 Techno Podcasts Every Techno Head Should Know": http://www.electronicbeats.net/the-feed/10-techno-podcasts-every-techno-head-hear/
 
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