MIXES & PODCASTS

My first mix!

This podcast is a collection of my favorite tracks at the moment. I tried to bring something unique to the table and showcase the different angles the genre can be viewed from. If you would like to support me, please like, comment and share the podcast.

There are 2 unreleased. Can you spot them? Let me know in the comments. 

Happy listening,
Ben

IO7MIX001

Second installment of the IO7 Mix Series. 

Curated and Mastered by IO7.

IO7MIX002

IO7 is a sound artist and curator authentically expressing his truth through the
avenue of the hard techno soundscape.

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OBSCUUR Podcast 21: Instead of 7

INSTEAD OF 7

For contact or more info about the artist's music, tours, and new releases please check the links and pages listed below

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SUBSTANTIV podcast 284 INSTEAD OF 7

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Instead of 7, a Detroit native, is taking the hard techno scene by storm with his versatile production style and finely curated mixes. With releases on many international record labels including OBSCUUR, DUR, Teewave, and many more, he is a rising force within the hard techno landscape. 

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Guest Mix: Instead Of 7

TW PODCAST 082 - Instead of 7

Instead of 7, a Detroit native, is carving out a distinct presence in the hard techno scene with his emotionally charged productions and commanding DJ sets. Inspired by a deep rooted love for techno and the raw intensity it evokes, his music blends melancholic melodies, blistering synths, and relentless percussion to create sonic landscapes that are both gentle and powerful. Instead of 7 continues to push boundaries, delivering tracks that reflect both the aggression and emotional depth within hard techno.
Drawing from his roots in Detroit’s legendary underground scene and influenced by the heavy energy of genres like metal, Instead of 7 brings a unique perspective to the decks. His sets balance hypnotic rhythms with unexpected transitions, showcasing his ability to connect with the crowd and guide them through a dynamic journey. Focused on emotional cues and contrasts, he creates performances that are both nostalgic and forward-thinking, keeping audiences engaged and energized from start to finish.
Looking ahead, Instead of 7 is committed to refining his sound through advanced production techniques and cutting-edge mixing and mastering. With aspirations to play iconic venues like Detroit’s Movement Festival, he aims to honor the city’s rich musical legacy while continuing to innovate within the hard techno genre. Whether in the studio or behind the decks, Instead of 7 invites listeners to immerse themselves in a world of intensity, emotion, and unrelenting energy.

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TW PODCAST 082 - Instead of 7

Instead of 7 is a sound artist and curator who strives to preserve and enrich the emotional aspects of Hard Techno through the use of melody and feeling. 

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MOTZ Podcast: Instead of 7

For this episode of the EONS Label mix series podcast, we welcome Detroit-based artist Instead of 7. Fresh off of his 'Despair EP' on EONS this month, this exclusive set takes us on a high-energy journey across #hardtechno, #schranz, #industrialtechno, and #trance.

More about Instead of 7:

Instead of 7 is a techno sound curator preserving and enriching the emotional aspects of Hard Techno through the use of melody and feeling. Distorted drums and clean synths. Music that is both gentle and powerful. A style that is a testament to the beauty of contrast and for those who aren't afraid to express emotion. Listeners leave live shows feeling a sense of emotional release and collectiveness to those around them.

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EONS Label Mix Series Podcast Ep 6: Instead of 7

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OBSCUUR Podcast 35: Instead of Seven

RARE 111 - MIX 015 - INSTEAD OF SEVEN

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Instead of Seven is a techno sound curator preserving and enriching the emotional aspects of Hard Techno / Schranz through the use of melody and feeling. Infusing old school Schranz influences with modern Hard Techno aesthetics. Music that is both gentle and powerful; beautiful restraint. A style that is a testament to the beauty of contrast and for those who aren't afraid to express emotion. 

TRACKLIST
1. Mockingbird (Mugli Project Hard Techno Edit)
2. La Kajofol vs. Jacidorex - Partners in Crime
3. Instead of Seven - Relentless 
4. Danilo Incorvaia - Kong (PSP & Kettenklang Schranz Edit)
5. Chris Avantgarde - Perception (Kei Schranz Edit)
6. Psychotik - Sweet Dreams (Schranz Rework)
7. Melody of the World - Loic D (Jagger Remix)
8. Instead of Seven - Never Worry
9. Ethan, Alextrackone & Napo - In My Heart (Vlace Schranz Rework)
10. Dirtytech - Paradise Pulse 
11. Arytmia - Alone in the Dark
12. Deadmau5 - Monophobia (Inductor Schranz Edit)
13. Loreen - Tattoo (Schlass & RYX Schranz Edit)
14. Paula Hartmann - 7 Madchen (RYX Edit)
15. Noise Not War & TURRO - Du Rufst Mich
16. Dave Davis - Transfiguration (Dropfirst Schranz Rework)
17. Tiesto - Adagio for Strings (Sam Laxton & Lonskii Hard Techno Edit)
18. Pryda - Allein (William Luck Schranz Rework)

RARE 111 - MIX 015 - INSTEAD OF SEVEN

INSTEAD OF SEVEN

Hard Techno/ Schranz from Detroit.

Management: Modjo Studios in association with OBSCUUR records
Contact: insteadof7techno@gmail.com

Techno sound curator preserving and enriching the emotional aspects of Hard Techno/ Schranz through the use of melody and feeling. Infusing old school Schranz influences with modern Hard Techno aesethics. Music that is both gentle and powerful; beautiful restraint. A style that is a testament to the beauty of contrast and for those who aren't afraid to express emotion. Listeners leave live shows feeling a sense of emotional release and collectiveness to those around them.