To speak to Luca Daniel Schwarz aka LDS about his music is to be enthusiastically guided into a complex world of his own creation: clean and powerful techno which pulses with life from the textured patterns and drum sequences that have fills and accents that would make anyone who's picked up a set of drumsticks envious.

Yet this ecosystem of noise is deceptive; Schwarz's process for making music is very different to how a live drummer would create the same subtlety of performance. Forever researching new technology, Luca got deeply interested in different programming languages, and created a series of probability based music tools for manoeuvring sounds and sequencing.

Manipulating those probabilities takes a skillful alchemy, needing understanding of both musical structure and how the tools he devised work. To return to the drummer analogy, if the drummer is focussed and intentional in the moment of playing, then the method used in LDS tracks is almost diametrically opposed, with all of the intention coming in the assembly of the instruments, potential paths, and gateways; once play is pressed the music flows, following all the rules that were set in advance, not unlike a domino run or Rube Goldberg machine.

And like a domino run, the results are fascinating and, ultimately, fun: staccato vocals pop in and out in 'zipp prompt'; laser-like synths pulse; background noises sweep across the aural plane of the dub techno of 'diff, blockmix' and 'pow' adding texture that brings vitality all-too-easily missed out when complex mathematical processes become entwined with music creation. The high sensitivity to texture and rhythmic detail in Stadion Progg is multiplied further on Jean Redondo's remix - whose track, Hypersonic, was the backbone of 2023's 'yet' compilation on Tresor.

The balance between technology and a sense of fun might also come from the maker; it's not easy to overstate Schwarz's passion for what is now his favourite way to make music, "it never gets boring. There's always a moment of anticipation to see what actually emerges." And the true "power of 2" comes into play when the resulting music can be fed back through the system again and again, potentiating the music in exponential ways.

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PREMIERE: LDS - zipp prompt

2024 has been a landmark year for Saytek, who kicked it off riding high on the success of his acclaimed album release on Carl Cox’s Awesome Soundwave label. Described by Cox himself as a “genius” at performing live, Saytek’s innovative artistry has earned him widespread recognition. This was further cemented when he was voted #6 in Germany’s leading dance magazine, Faze Mag, in their poll for Best International Live Acts.

In the studio, Saytek continued to make waves with live recordings released on iconic labels like Kevin Saunderson’s KMS, Laurent Garnier’s Cod3QR, and Dave the Drummer’s Apex. An exciting new release is also slated for Rave The Planet. 

On stage, Saytek delivered electrifying live performances to global audiences. He played to an enormous crowd of 380,000 at the Rave The Planet parade, toured underground clubs from Berlin’s legendary Sisyphos and KitKat to India on the Rave The Planet tour, and captivated fans across the UK, Europe, Mexico, Canada, and the U.S.

In 2023, Saytek celebrated 20 years of groundbreaking sounds, solidifying his place as a prolific force in house and techno. From Montreal to Mumbai, the legendary terrace of Space Ibiza, London’s Fabric, Berlin’s Tresor, Awakenings, and Mysteryland, to even underground warehouse parties in Helsinki, his journey has been nothing short of extraordinary. Along the way, he has released nine albums and over 500 tracks—most of them recorded live—on heavyweight labels such as Soma, Fabric, TRAX, R&S, Bedrock, Superfreq, KMS, and Awesome Soundwave. With tens of millions of views on his live-streamed jams, Saytek continues to push boundaries, inspiring fans with his innovative sounds year after year.


Saytek
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/saytek
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/saytek_live/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Saytek.live

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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/acutek92
Instragram: https://www.instagram.com/acutek_/?hl=en
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/Acutek12/

PREMIERE: Saytek - M7kaossdub (live) (Flick)


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Berlin's favourite underground outlet is back with a big box of matches to set your chosen sound system ablaze. Expect a high-voltage selection of mystical trance pulls, alienesque techno slammers, booty-shaking electro and breakbeat-fueled progressive house. Strictly unlimited dancefloor material for non-exclusive DJ use only!
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releases April 4, 2025

Mastering by Henry 3000
Artwork by Guillaume de Ubeda

[PREMIERE] Treasure Island - Bepsy Conga [WARNING]

Get this release here https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/csl-future-contact-vinyl

Label: @diffusereality
Artist: CSL / Walter Perlitz
Album Title: Future Contact
Format: Vinyl 12" / Digital
Printed cover.
Remixes: ADJ & Fleck E.S.C.
Rel: 28th of March

PREMIERE | Walter Perlitz - Brainless is Dangerous [ Diffuse Reality 019 ]

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The Brvtalist is pleased to premiere a new track from Kilig. "Air In The Dark (Voicedrone Remix)". Lasha Jorjoliani is an often-unreadable enigma, lending much of his time to his studio, curating line-ups and sharpening his performances in the booth. Although an undeniable figurehead of the scene, Voicedrone is by no means explicitly tied to co-founding FOLD. 

Seven years on, Lasha is in an indestructible one-way lane, having developed a graphic, dynamic sound that we come together to experience. At his core is a passion to create and nurture community; this purpose is channelled into every event he plays - here at home, in Europe and beyond. Playing at influential venues and parties including his beloved HTBX London has preserved his significance in the underground scene and his constant admiration from the FOLD family.

The phrase “leading by example” may be somewhat overused, but in the case of Voicedrone, such a statement is entirely appropriate.

Out April 25th. Pick it up at: https://kilig.bandcamp.com/track/air-in-the-dark-voicedrone-remix

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https://www.instagram.com/kiligsounds/
https://www.instagram.com/voicedrone/

PREMIERE: Kilig - Air In The Dark (Voicedrone Remix)

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Veering

Klakson celebrates its 20th birthday with a triple 12 inch various artists package!

Number 1 of this series with tracks by 214, D_roots, Mesak and Duplex!!!
https://clone.nl//item62255.html

Number 2 of this series with tracks by Sepehr, Hadone, Steffi & Stingray and Watching Airplanes!!!
https://clone.nl//item62256.html

Number 3 of this series with tracks by Fastgraph, Privacy, Negroni Nails and Luxus Varta!!!
https://clone.nl//item62257.html

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For mix, premiere and booking enquiries, please contact us at hypnoticgrooveuk@gmail.com

Scottish based club night & mix series created by https://soundcloud.com/johnnywilson1980 & https://soundcloud.com/andrea-gilbert-mac , showcasing great DJ's and artists from Scotland and around the world.


If you want to get in touch about anything, please contact us via mail, Thanks.

PREMIERE: Saytek - M7kaossdub (live) (Flick)

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