Heron's monthly radio show, "The Grasshopper Warbler", delivers a wide range of electronic dj & live sets to the listener while not focusing on Techno only.
Founded in 2006, his show is getting a worldwide relaunch in 2014 with international guests from the whole electronic scene.

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Tuesday Revolution (KMS112)

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Ride The Pride (KMS131)

Todays episode features an exclusive mix from one of my favorite djs and producers since i started listening to Techno: DJ Emerson.

With releases on CLR, Desolat, 100% Pure and of course his own imprint micro.fon he is a strong figure in the Techno scene since many years, who played countless club and festival gigs.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 101 w/ DJ Emerson

The globally established Djane and producer Insolate will bring the heat on this months episode.
Hailing from Croatia, Insolate looks back on a career that marks more than 20 years.
Her list of clubs and festivals she played is highly impressive - Berghain, Rex, Tresor, Tomorrowland, Exit Festival; to name just a few.
And with her releases on BPitch, Symbolism, Deeply Rooted and more, she has made herself a global figure in the scene.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 105 w/ Insolate

Todays guest is one of the artists with an impressive career over the last few years: Drumcode's Alan Fitzpatrick.
Alan contributed an amazing mix for the show, an exclusive one, recorded at Kesselhaus Augsburg, December last year.
He also has 2 hot releases actually out on Drumcode & Drumcode ltd.:
"Confessions Of A Wanted Man" on vinyl only and besides this, his amazing EP "The Tetra".

Enjoy!

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 002 w/ Alan Fitzpatrick

Heron | The Wave
[SOMA402]

1. The Wave
2. Convolution

Heron returns to Soma for his 3rd solo release as he follows up the retro-esq Foolish Solina & Sorna Bay with a much more stripped back and thumping affair for his latest EP, The Wave. 

The Wave clatters in, kicking this EP of with a bang and a wildly intense kick drum sets the tone right form the outset. Piercing percussion strides along side wailing synths, guttural pad sweeps and trippy vocal cuts. Heron has really aimed for the dance floor with this jacked up techno offering and hits the bullseye easily.

Heron doesn’t mess about on the flip either and Convolution strikes just as hard as his A side counterpart. A solid drum workout kicks this track to life as slowing opening synths give this monster a deeper edge. Things really start to happen and Heron drops a signature pad line that really gives this a more Detroit sensibility.

Heron steps up his game for this release as he moves into deeper and harder territory whilst still staying true to his sound. 

*All tracks mastered by Conor Dalton at Glowcast Mastering

Heron - The Wave (Soma 402d)

Lets welcome the Munich based artist Dancing Lessons, who delivers a beautiful mix, packed with House vibes.
Rolf aka Dancing Lessons made his first steps on the MPC during the early 2000s - years later we met in Münster and became buddy.
And these days he is producing his own tracks in his studio that is located in Munich at the legendary Weltraumstudios.

He recently released his new track „Photosphere“ on Super Party Records - an absolutely unique production you should check out:
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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 114 w/ Dancing Lessons

From my "ID" EP on FLASH Recordings, Berlin.

Talking Master

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Herons first release with Soma is a single that brings a new and different sound to the label that is both interesting and engrossing. Reborn incorporates motifs and style drawn from various genres with wobbling bass and deconstructed rhythm sections influenced by certain areas of bass music. This convergence of distinctive forms helps the EP to maintain a dynamic structure with layers added sequentially and separate elements given their own focus throughout. Title track Reborn, follows the ingenuity represented throughout the EP combining various different elements. The track opens up with bold, bouncing rhythm matched well with the distinctive repetition of the bassline. Again these elements are carried on a wave of hi-hat and metallic rhythm which gives the track a recognisable edge. Coupled with the sharp synth line the track conveys an industrial feel and moves to slightly darker areas. The interplay between elements maintains a strong dynamic with rhythm parts subsiding to highlight the synths and effects being brought to the fore amongst well balanced interplay. Foolish Solina finishes off the EP with a perfectly old school feel. Deep pads open quickly followed by a bassline reminiscent of Saunderson-era techno. A stomping 909 kick flashes in alongside crisp ride cymbals as electronic fluctuations give this track a unique progression finally unloading a full assault from the 909 as the track moves into overdrive.This is a single that develops a new sonic avenue for Heron and Soma as the artist encompasses a busier and more prominent style.

Foolish Solina

Welcome back to another issue of The Grasshopper Warbler.
This episode's guest is one of my favorite artists since over 15 years: Alexander Kowalski.

Alexander reflects back on a 15-year career that, beginning with the first baby steps in the Berlin underground, finds him today continuing as an internationally sought after producer, remixer, live act, DJ and successful label owner with unmistakable style and an impressive discography. His albums “Echoes” "Progress", "Response" and "Changes" are regarded as classics, and all document the notable musical development of an artist who consistently and straightforwardly enriches techno music’s landscape. Powerful, richly detailed and virtuously produced techno tracks such as "Belo Horizonte", "Speaker Attack" or "The Heat Of The Night" have become Alexander’s often copied trademark.

Consequently in 2009 Alexander took the step towards artistic independence. After founding his own label Damage Music Berlin, it has skirted short-lived trends to become easily established as one of the most important innovative triggers in the international scene at the junction between house and techno.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 007 w/ Alexander Kowalski

This months episode is a really really special one to me, as one of my top 5 musicians from the electronic scene contributed an exclusive live recording from his recent gig at Sonus Festival - it is the one and only Laurent Garnier.

Laurent has been making the planet dance for over 25 years.
One of the pioneering DJs of the dance music scene, Laurent Garnier experienced first-hand the euphoria of the Acid House movement in Manchester. 
In 1988 he went back to France, started his Wake Up partys in the early 90s at the famous Rex Club.
His first album, Shot in the Dark, was released in 1995. His second, 30, appeared in 1997 and included one of Garnier's best selling singles, "Crispy Bacon".
After appearing worldwide with DJ appearances during the late 1990s, Garnier returned to production with Unreasonable Behaviour, released in early 2000, which featured one of his best known songs, "The Man with the Red Face".

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 009 w/ Laurent Garnier

After the epic issue number 9 featuring an exclusive live recording from the one and only Laurent Garnier, it is time again, after Rolando, for another Berghain resident: Norman Nodge.
Norman Nodge has been a resident DJ at Berghain since 2005. Being a life-long music lover, DJ and promoter of his own parties during the 90s, Norman achieved his current status as Berlin’s secret weapon for serious techno.
A few years ago i booked him with my guys from the °Schaltkreis crew and directly became a "fan". He played an amazing set, combining the old and the new in a way i never heard before.
And as he says:
„It is my goal as a DJ to make people dance without walking on trodden paths of recent trends. I want to sensitize dancers for unusual sounds, old and new.“

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 010 w/ Norman Nodge

Episode 128 features music from Cari Lekebusch, DJ Emerson, Surgeon, Marco Carola and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 128 w/ Heron

The November episode features a studio mix with tracks from Misjah, Neil Landstrumm, Tim Taylor and many more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 131 w/ Heron

Episode 135 features music from CJ Bolland, Bryan Zentz, Darren Price and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 135 w/ Heron


The recent episode features tracks from Bryan Zentz, Vince Watson, The Advent and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 138 w/ Heron

Episode 139 includes lots of history again:
Amazing music from Brothers Yard, Petter B, Technasia and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 139 w/ Heron

As promised, episode 140 is a very special one to me, a tribute to Mr. James Barth and AD aka Cari Lekebusch and Alexi Delano, that i truly admire and respect. Enjoy this careful selected journey.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 140 w/ Heron

Episode 141 includes treasuries again - mainly amazing records from back in the days from Samuel Session.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 141 w/ Heron



Episode 142 is similar to a session that i recorded nearly 20 years ago and got lost. Music inside from Vapourspace, Alexander Kowalski, Dave Clarke and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 142 w/ Heron

Episode 143 has music inside from Roland Casper, Damon Wild, Dave Clarke and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 143 w/ Heron

Heron - Thirty Minutes Detroit

Sasha Wins, Igor Shep - Give Me The Beat, Freaaaaks! (Mark Broom Remix)
Len Faki - BX3
Joseph Capriati - GMID
Function meets Jerome Sydenham - Two Ninety One (Chris Liebing Edit)
Sharam - Kill Techno (Alan Fitzpatrick Remix)
Jerome Sydenham, Dennis Ferrer - Jero
Inner City - Big Fun (Magic Juan Remake)
Outlander - Vamp (Kevin Saunderson Remix)
Marco Selph - Designer Beaver (Uto Karem Remix)
Olivier Giacomotto &amp; John Acquaviva - Mhm Hmm (Uto Karem Remix)
Ronan Portela - Beat Up
Eddy Grant - Electric Avenue (Remix)
Joris Voorn - Sweep The Floor
Joris Voorn - MPX309
Pan Pot - Confronted
Adonis - No Way Back
Baby Ford - Reprise


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Heron @ The Electric Pickle, Miami - 28.05.2010

Alexander Kowalski & Heron - Back2Back DJ Set recorded at Damage Music Labelnight @ Suicide Circus Berlin - 10.02.2018.

Damage Label Night 10.02.2018

Alexander Kowalski & Heron - Back2Back DJ Set - Recorded Live at Suicide Circus Berlin 10.02.2018

I am really happy to present you one of my biggest idols from the early days: the one and only DJ Rush.

On the one hand, everything is said, on the other hand, there is so much to tell about his person and his timeless, as well as groundbreaking works.

Rush started releasing his own productions in 1991 on historical labels such as Dance Mania and Relief, followed by records on Kne' Deep, Force Inc., Djax Up, Pro-Jex, High Octane Records and the Stammheim linked imprint Hörspielmusik.

When I started to discover Techno for myself in the late nineties, he was a central figure of the wave at that time, which was reflected in Thuringia.
His countless hits have made him immortal.
His unique style, which still stands on a pedesta, has shaped generations.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 050 w/ DJ Rush

Heron @ Fusion Club,  Bassmania, June 2018

Recorded live at Fusion Club Münster 28.07.2018

Live at Fusion Club Münster

Heron & Alexander Kowalski - b2b DJ Set at Fusion Club Münster.mp3

Five years ago i relaunched my beloved radioshow The Grasshopper Warbler - and today we have episode 60 with a guest that i admire since i started being into Techno music. 
My name is Heron and i proudly present you the mastermind and originator of the Swedish Techno scene: Cari Lekebusch.
In October Cari and i played together at the legendary Fusion Club and he was so kind to offer the recording to my podcast series.

Cari is also - as always - on fire with fresh releases:
An EP on his imprint H-Productions with Benjamin Mull is out now and absolutely worth a check - expect some heavy floorkillers! The release is named Fringilla.
Besides this one Cari has another cracker out with Orion - called Morning Voodoo, released on Absence Of Facts - my absolute favorite these days from him.
And last but not least - a great track on the 10 years Sleaze Records compilation.

For those who are into Electro are surely familiar with his Mystic Letter K alias - and here too, there is fresh music: check it on h-productions.se/mlk

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 060 w/ Cari Lekebusch

Welcome back to the Grasshopper Warbler with the second hour of Cari Lekebusch's dj set that has been recorded last year at Fusion Club Münster.
Enjoy his outstanding mix, exclusively on The Grasshopper Warbler!

Cari also submitted a huge chart on Beatport that includes 80 tracks - you definitely have to check this one out! Some amazing club weapons in there!
Link: https://www.beatport.com/chart/summer-2018-mega-chart/527323

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 061 w/ Cari Lekebusch

Heron @ Damage Music x Klubnacht at Suicide Circus, Berlin - 22.02.2019

I proudly present you an exclusive mix from Silicone Soul as a current guest in the form of Graeme Reedie!

Graeme Reedie and Craig Morrison aka Silicone Soul look back on a huge amount of released music including amazing works on their own Darkroom Dubs imprint.

I was honored to meet Graeme in person October last year during an event in Münster where he played a great set that made me feel electronic music in some other way. I was so touched by his track selections when i listened him, it was completely stunning.

There are also some news around the guys:

A Silicone Soul EP is coming on Darkroom Dubs in April this year, also a remix for Boom Merchant on his label Tribal Pulse.

While speaking of Darkroom Dubs there are also releases from other artists coming:
Eps from Nhar, Amstrad Billionaire and Kincaid are on their way - watch out for these ones!

Besides that Graeme is also working on the second Island People LP for Raster, that will be out later this year.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 062 w/ Silicone Soul

I am really happy to present you the legendary Mark Flash on this months episode.

Known around the world for his work as an exceptional musician - and not just as a DJ - Mark Flash has carved a unique name in stone for many years.
His incredible ability to play keyboards and percussions have made him a unique musical piece. A unique piece that has been released on absolutely legendary labels like Underground Resistance.
As an active supporter of the Red Bull Music Academy, SPIN University and the DJ School Chile, his commitment as such is clearly emphasized.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 067 w/ Mark Flash

Full recording from our B2B session at Lebe Lieber Dezibel at Fusion Club, Münster.

Back2Back at Fusion Münster

Alexander Kowalski B2B Heron @ LLD, Fusion Club, Münster - 5th October 2019

Heron @ Tresor.West, Dortmund - 10th January 2020

Hans Bouffmyhre joins the show for the second time and delivers an absolutely bad ass dj mix!

Hailing from Glasgow, Hans Bouffmyhre has built a huge reputation as the owner of an excellent label that most of you will know very well: Sleaze Records.

And since June 29th catalogue number 164 is out, that includes 3 great originals by Hans and remixes from Gotshell and Developer.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 079 w/ Hans Bouffmyhre

With his third appearance on the show the legendary Alexander Kowalski delivers an amazing selection and session focused on Dub Techno.

I was so stunned while i listened to the mix and i hope you like this tremendous work too!

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Tracklist:
Alexander Kowalski  „Voices“ (Kanzleramt)
Basic Channel - „Quadrant Dub 2“ (Basic Channel)
Substance & Vainqueur - „Resonance“ (Scion Versions)
Maurizio - „Domina (Maurizio Mix)“ (Maurizio)
Basic Channel - „Phylyps Base“ (Basic Channel)
Rhythm & Sound - „Poor People Must Work (Carl Craig Remix)“ (Burial Mix)
Reeko - „Segmento 5“ (Mental Disorder)
Quadrant - „Infinition“ (Planet E)
Architectural - „7.2“ (Architectural)
Carl Craig - „Sandstorms (VCO Update)“ (InFine)
Phase - „Binary Opposition (Ben Klock Process)“ (Token)
Roberto Bosco - „Space Drone“ (Wave Music)
Christian Morgenstern - „Lydia To The Edge Of Panic (A. Kowalski Remix)“ (Konsequent)
Blaze - „Lovelee Dae - Eight Miles High Remix“ (Playhouse)

Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 080 w/ Alexander Kowalski

Unreleased remix of Inner City's classic.

Inner City - Good Life (Heron Unreleased Remix)

Many times, biographies of techno acts start by singing their praise of an extremely early,
extraordinary talent on synthesizers and other electronic devices.

In Heron’s case, things are different. Because Martin Spittel has been shaped musically since his childhood, the influences were as diverse as music can be.

On one side, there was his grandfather, who played various instruments, and to whom young Martin related closest to and whose influence still lasts until today. On the other side there were his cousins who were not much older than himself, enthusiastic about AC/DC, and band members themselves. Over the course of the following years, he explored the diversity of Black, Death and Trash Metal, EBM and Industrial, right up to Detroit Techno.

Ever since then, Heron's environment served as compensation to ferce parties and expanding his musical horizon. This symbiosis from the love of nature and the musical influences from his early childhood are a direct reflection of Heron’s entire life.

Following the scream of the waders (limicoline birds), he moved to picturesque island Norderney in 2003. There, exploring the island’s national park, he decided to live up to his enthusiasm about nature by going to study landscape ecology at the University of Münster. It turned out: The relocation to Münster was the initial spark for his career; the months in Norderney were inspiration for the name of his label “Limikola” which was founded in late 2008 and enjoyed enormous support by both DJs and fans.

After launching his now very successful °Schaltkreis-parties with four friends in mid-2007, everything went quickly: His first own radio show “The Grasshopper Warbler”, contacts to prominent players like Someone Else and Heartthrob, and finally the moment in early 2008 during the season’s opening at Time Warp, when Richie Hawtin played all three tracks from Heron’s Retro EP. It was merely his second EP, released on a netlabel (Minisome), and it became immediately successful. A knightly accolade.

The journey that Heron started lead to his bombshell track “Welcome to the Adventure Club” that charted in the Beatport charts in 2008, and continued with remixes and releases for Synewave, Supdub, Swap, micro.fon, Prosthetic Pressings and Sleaze Records. In 2010, it culminated with a tour across North America during the summer.

Two years later he released his very first EP on the legendary Detroit label KMS Records, owned by Kevin Saunderson, followed by remixes for Drumcomplex, P-Ben and Chris Gekä, one collaboration project with Inner City's Ann Saunderson and his second solo release „Ride The Pride“. Furthermore he made the step into the Soma family by publishing three solo EPs and an EP with Kevin's son Dantiez Saunderson, as well as he started to release on Florian Meindl's FLASH Recordings.

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