Undergrowth Vol 1 delves deep into the fertile soil of California's scene, unearthing a meticulously curated selection of tracks from both established pioneers and electrifying newcomers. Listeners will embark on a sonic journey through bouncy house rhythms, driving techno grooves, and innovative soundscapes that capture the authentic spirit and forward-thinking energy of the region. Each track is a testament to the artists shaping California's distinct electronic identity, often unheard by the mainstream. This compilation serves as the first pillar in Hidden Forest Recordings commitment to consistently deliver innovative releases. It directly reflects the labels dedication to championing local artists and providing a platform for the fresh, groundbreaking sounds resonating within the community.

Featuring Josh Loftus on electric bass guitar.

Saimin - Take Control

Electronic Music Producer / Artist
House, Progressive House, Techno, Electro, Dance & EDM
Likes, comments and Reposts really appreciated !!!

House and Techno Label founded in The Santa Cruz Mountains, CA.

The clearest way into the Universe is through a forest wilderness…

Submit your demos to hiddenforest.ofc@gmail.com

Ron Mexico is the selector of the @data-transmission premiere & Podcast/Spotlgiht Mix series and also runs @dtweapons, @63brecords.  Also the selector for @nudetechno premieres/mixes and @discoinfiltrators

I rarely read inbox messages - always email hello@datatransmission.co for premieres, DT Free downloads, mixes (I always delete emails that are just a link)

Bio:
Despite the many weird and wonderful submissions they get from Joe Public at Data Transmission – think everything from bottles of homemade hooch to used underwear – Data Transmission freely admit that we were most surprised to receive a cassette accompanied by a polaroid photo of alphabetti spaghetti spelling out ‘I AM RON MEXICO’ in the post at the tail end of last year. Intrigued, DT dusted off their Walkman and gave the tape a listen to find that what was on offer, was, well…surprisingly good!!! They then set about finding him online, only to find that there was not a single mention of him on the internet.

Several weeks passed and having written Ron Mexico off as an elaborate prank concocted by the over active imagination of one of their many friends with far too much time on their hands, Data Transmission didn’t expect to hear from him again. Then the postman delivered a bottle of tequila every day for twelve days. A postcard then followed, with the following message inscribed in Spanish “Now you’re suitably inebriated, perhaps we can talk on Facebook”. One brief chat later, Data Transmission had arranged for Ron to come with us to burgeoning snow festival, Rise, wherein we’d meet the mysterious selector in the flesh for the first time. His rider, predictably contained a variety of mescal, alongside “1 semi-inflated inflatable shark, a frozen banana and a copy of the Karate Kid on VHS”. The time in the French Alps with a masked Ron was fleeting and having ingested what we’d consider a potentially lethal amount of Mexican spirits, Ron Mexico left as much of an enigma as he’d arrived.

6 years on and Ron Mexico became the selector of all music for Data Transmission

After some gentle coaxing and assurances by Hobbs (UK) that he wouldn’t bring any “cameras or cops” ‘Ron’ instructed him to meet him at London’s St. Katharine’s Dock at 10.47 AM precisely with the promise he’d see him. And see him he did. Arriving by jetski, the still masked Mr. Mexico disembarked on to a pontoon wherein they set about creating 'Scolarisé à Domicile'.

Barely Vertical's journey into the world of music began at a young age. Growing up surrounded by various genres, his passion for electronic music took root starting with bands like Big Audio Dynamite, The Shamen, and more. Influenced by a diverse range of artists and genres, Barely Vertical developed a unique and eclectic style that sets him apart in a world of look-a-like djs.

Barely Vertical has an exceptional ability to seamlessly blend different musical elements into a cohesive and captivating soundscape. Whether its fusing deep house and dub techno or infusing melodic grooves with acid basslines, his sets are an exhilarating sonic voyage that keeps dancefloors packed and people dancing.

His primary love is to DJ and is known for his epic 4 hour daybreak sets. His newer live performances have melded downtempo and acid into a unique sound that can only be described as that point when the walls start to shimmer.

contact@barelyvertical.com

House, Tech House, Deep Tech, Minimal Tracks & Mixes.

Our release premiere series are all selected by @ronmexicodj for consideration please email hello@datatransmission.co

For our TRACK REPOST service, please submit them to here - https://datatransmission.co/submit-your-repost/

For label submissions please head to our in-house label at @63brecords

The Online Dance Music Authority.
Dancing without prejudice since 2008.

House & Techno DJ/Producer

Pre-Order "Feel the City" EP: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rlwDSFu0Sb618

Saimin's unique sonic perspective was shaped by his time in the Detroit, San Francisco, and the Tokyo scenes.  

Drawing inspiration from his artist name, meaning hypnosis in Japanese (催眠), Saimin channels diverse influences into compelling and grooving House and Techno productions as well as DJ sets that connect deeply with dance floor enthusiasts. 

Now based in San Francisco, he’s a founding member of local collectives Sonic Shadows and SF Shadow Collective and a resident DJ on LineOutRadio.com (Paris) & ODHRadio.com (Dubai). In 2025, he has upcoming releases on Hidden Forest Recordings and Mantranegra Records.

Bookings / Remixes: bookings@saiminmusic.com