Ian O'Donovan joins my radioshow for the third time. Since many years i am completely in love with Ian's productions and mixes, so i could not resist to ask him for another appearance.

With his recent EP on Marco Baileys MB Electronics Ian underpins his amazing composition skills and his mix is a sophisticated journey you'll definitely enjoy.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 090 w/ Ian O'Donovan

Ride The Pride (KMS131)

Todays guest is the German Hannover based artist Session Restore.
Originally a duo, Session Restore is nowadays the solo project of Christopher.
We met over 10 years ago at a gig in Hannover, continuing at the Schaltkreis partys in Münster, 
where Session Restore played a bunch of times.
As the founder of the quality label rauh, Christopher declares himself as a vinyl junkie with an experience in doing over 20 years that uses his label platform for his own projects and productions from close friends, completed by remixes - so far from Markus Suckut, Henning Baer and more.
With an appearance on Alan Fitzpatricks fabric mix (Speak Out; released on rauh), a podcast series called rauh_x and partys and label nights in Hannover, Session Restore is a key figure in the scene in and around the city.
And just because of this huge quality it was a no brainer to invite him so my beloved podcast series.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 095 w/ Session Restore

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".

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 002 w/ Alan Fitzpatrick

Welcome back to another hot episode of The Grasshopper Warbler.
Todays guest is one of the next generation from Sweden - birthplace of Drumcode & H-Productions: Nima Khak.
Nima has achieved a great reputation over the last years by releasing music on Cari Lekebusch's H-Productions, Adam Beyer's Drumcode and also on the fresh swedish imprint 1:53.2.
One of his recent releases is one of my favorite Eps this year, a great record together with Jesper Dahlbäck called Interstellar EP.
He also is going to start his very own imprint this year called "Sand" - definitely a project to keep an eye on, same for Nima himself.


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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 004 w/ Nima Khak

For this months episode, the legendary German Techno artists Toktok joined my radioshow with a belter of a mix.

Hailing from Berlin, Tok Tok are well known for their stunning releases, especially during the 90s and 2000s, when they landed a big hit under the moniker „Toktok vs. Soffy O.“ with the legendary song „Missy Queen´s Gonna Die“.

But also these days, Toktok has some amazing stuff out:
Their new album „Tweng“, a 16 tracker, is such a masterpiece you definitely have to check out - best way is through their homepage toktok.de.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 112 w/ Toktok

Todays guest is the Scottish dj, producer and label owner Lex Gorrie, who has his third appearance on my radio show.

Again he delivered such a quality mix, filled with proper Techno that he stands for.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 113 w/ Lex Gorrie

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

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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

For episode 115 i recorded a studio mix featuring music from Heiko Laux, DJ Rok, DJ Zank, Nitzer Ebb and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 115 w/ Heron

Epsiode 116 includes another mix by myself. Enjoy some Old School tunes from Laurent Garnier, Thomas Barnett, Tiga and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 116 w/ Heron

Episode 117 delivers another mix by myself - packed with music from DBX, Spawn, Lausen and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 117 w/ Heron

Episode 118 features a studio mix by myself again - packed with music from Ben Sims, Bryan Zentz, Kiko and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 118 w/ Heron

For episode 119 I invited the swedish artist Lego.

Sara Kanerva aka Lego got enchanted by electronic music by the age of 16, followed by an own exploration of the world wide Techno scene.

After throwing her first raves and club nights in her hometown, Lego was lead into the DJ booth in 2012.
Her driving, trippy and hypnotic sets have since
then taken her to festivals like Exit in Serbia, Freedom Festival in Colombia and Eden Hill Festival in Taiwan, as well as clubs like
Tresor in Berlin, Tango in Paraguay, Ved Siden Af in Copenhagen and Hall in Tallin, to name a few.

Her first productions came out in 2022, the very first one was on the Norwegian imprint Krill music.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 119 w/ Lego

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

For the last episode in 2023 I recorded a mix with tracks from Thor, XTrak, Plastikman and many more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 120 w/ Heron

The very first episode in 2024 features rare tracks from The Hacker, Adam Beyer, Speedy J and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 121 w/ Heron

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 122 features music from K Hand, Timo Maas, The Advent and many more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 122 w/ Heron

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Recording from my appearance at the Fusion Club - amazing night! Hope you enjoy that set :)

Heron @ Fusion Club, Münster (Erhaltet den Hawerkamp) - 22.06.2011

Episode 123 has some House Music inside, freshly recorded at my studio in Münster. Tracks inside from Derrick Carter, DJ Jes, Ian Pooley and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 123 w/ Heron

Episode 124 features music from Mark Bernard, Daze Maxim, Klunk and more.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 124 w/ Heron

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

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

Todays guest is Scandium Records co-founder Paul Nazca.
Paul is well known in the European scene for this great releases on Bpitch Control, Giant Wheel, Spielzeug Schallplatten, Turtle Trax and of course his own imprint.

Started djing in 1993, Paul started a few years later collecting gear to produce his own music. 
Meeting André Ultracolor during this time marked a major shift in his career - they founded Scandium Records.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 065 w/ Paul Nazca

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

Unreleased remix of Inner City's classic.

Inner City - Good Life (Heron Unreleased Remix)

Todays guest is the Berlin based dj and producer Nikk, 

You might not have heard much about Spandau20’s Nikk yet but he is definitely an artist that is 100% worth a check and listen!
With his first release on FJAAKs label, he has set the bar high.
This huge quality is also reflected in this exclusive contribution for my radioshow.

A stunning selection, a unique technique that you will enjoy for sure.

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Heron presents: The Grasshopper Warbler 085 w/ Nikk

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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