Various Artists / Unknown Artists - STAUB 005 (IRIS007)

STAUB is a project that came to life in Berlin around 2013. It aimed to detach itself from the hype and business from techno. The idea was simply to not announce a lineup and treat everyone the same without separating headliners from the rest. This strictly equalitarian but also very familial and friendly concept allowed to give chances to newcomers on a regular basis and to build a tight-knit community.

As time passed it also became an outlet to release music staying true to these ethos. Everyone is paid the same, doesn't matter who you are, it's all about music and respect.

It has somewhat become customary to have a record ready to celebrate its birthday. As STAUB turns seven, STAUB's fifth installment (STAUB 5 / IRIS007) will be available at „STAUB - 7 YEAR“ Event at :// about blank.

RA Event:
www.residentadvisor.net/events/1356795

+ Digital:
1. Unknown Artist - D1 STAUB 005
2. Unknown Artist - D2 STAUB 005
3. Unknown Artist - B2 STAUB 005 Instrumental

Silver Vinyl
Cover artwork by Kurt Von Bley
Mastering by Man Made Mastering
Intergalactic Research Institute for Sound 007
2020

STAUB 005

V.A. - STAUB005 - Digital (IRIS007)


IF? Records is Sebastian's most recent project, having taken it over from long time techno cohort Andrez Bergen aka Little Nobody, in 2010. IF? Records was established in Melbourne in 1995, has over 130 releases, and a roster that reads like a who's who of the underground in the last 15 years; James Ruskin, Aux 88, Ade Fenton, Si Begg, Dave Angel, Justin Berkovi, K. Alexi Shelby, Steve Stoll, BCR Boys, Justin Robertson, Thomas Heckmann, Jammin’ Unit and Inigo Kennedy, just to name a few.

Previously, Sebastian was best known for the part he played in pioneering techno in Beijing learning his craft as a resident DJ in the city's most infamous clubs, throwing parties on the Great Wall and touring China and Hong Kong. Also well established in his home town of Sydney, Sebastian has played all the best techno parties in last 10 years including Technikal, Beware the Cat, Subservice, Deep as Funk, Lost Baggage and Disconnected.

Sebastian's passion for techno began whilst at university in the UK where he promoted parties and collected vinyl. He has also written many words about electronic music, from feature articles and DJ profiles to gig and music reviews. He was notably editor at 3D World magazine in Sydney during its heyday at the end of the 90s. Sebastian has also worked for Point Blank Music College in the UK and Machine Musik in Australia teaching DJing and music production respectively. And still does the odd tutorial at Machine Musik when time allows. His production career began in 2007 with his debut release, on vinyl, reaching number 7 in the German Club Charts. No one was more surprised than him.

IF?, established in Melbourne (Australia) in 1995 and based in Tokyo, Japan, after relocating there in 2001, was a live gig and rave party organizer in Melbourne in the 1990s and one of Melbourne's first independent local electronic music labels. 

15 years later it's still hard at it and the label now has over 125 releases included in its discography.

Started by friends Andrez Bergen, Brian Huber and Mateusz Sikora in January 1995 (and more recently joined by Sebastian Bayne), IF? released its first compilation within just a few months, featuring a line-up of purely Melbourne-based, and mostly new, experimental electronic and techno producers - including Voiteck and Zen Paradox. 

Mixmag editor Dom Phillips nominated the Zeitgeist compilations at #4 in his choice of the Top 10 Melbourne-made records leading up to 1996. Zeitgeist (1995) and Zeitgeist 2 (1996) were repackaged and distributed internationally through Belgian label Nova Zembla, a subsidiary of Kk Records.

IF? subsequently released a dozen CDs, tapes and vinyl EPs prior to the shift to Japan -- all of which showcased local Melbourne producers, such as Little Nobody, Zen Paradox, Voiteck, Artificial, Honeysmack, Blimp, Son Of Zev, Soulenoid, Isnod, Guyver 3, TR-Storm, Q-Kontrol, Josh Abrahams, FSOM, David Thrussell, Mute Freak, Schlock Tactile, Beam Up, Brewster B, 8-Bit, Dee Dee, Digital Primate, and the LN Elektronische Ensemble.

IF? was also a founding member of M.U.K. (Melbourne Underground Konsortium) and the Sunblock collective of Australian underground electronic music labels.

Over the past 16 years the label has released debuts, tracks and remixes by a who's who of other essential Australian producers like Ben Mill, Sebastian Bayne, Kultrun, DJ Hi-Shock, Craig McWhinney, Black Lung, Koda, Enclave, Alkan, Funk Gadget, DJ Venom, Kid Calmdown, Rysh Paprota, Pnau, Pocket, 5000 Fingers Of Dr. T, Bitch Shift, Bill Hunter, Pat Stormont, and Cut Phobic.

Then there's the international roster that's been involved with IF?

Starting in the 1990s with German producers Thomas Heckmann, Jammin' Unit, Brixton and Biochip C, IF? has since worked with James Ruskin, Aux 88, Ade Fenton, Si Begg, Tobias Schmidt, Dave Tarrida, Wyndell Long, Dasha Rush, Luke's Anger, Donk Boys, Patrick Pulsinger, Dave Angel, Justin Berkovi, Ben Pest, K. Alexi Shelby, Paul Birken, Steve Stoll, BCR Boys, Bill Youngman, Voco Derman, Tal, Justin Robertson, Jason Leach (Subhead), Steve Cobby (Fila Brazillia), and Bas Mooy.

Check out the more left-of-centre IF? stuff by Si Begg, Luke's Anger, Tobias Schmidt, Patrick Pulsinger, Little Nobody, Donk Boys, Paul Birken and Bill Youngman here: http://soundcloud.com/ifrecordsleftivism

Boyd Schidt is the solo project of Levan Lolishvili, one of the pioneers of the electronic music scene in Tbilisi. He founded this project in 2010 alongside his work with Greenbeam & Leon. Today, he remains actively engaged in releasing music on labels such as Berlin's Sonic Groove, KHIDI, Gordo Traxx, Omen Records, Renegade Methodz, and others. In addition to releasing music, Boyd Schidt frequently performs at international clubs and remains a prominent figure on the local scene. He has been a part of the KHIDI club family since its inception and regularly plays at its club nights.

Bookings: Kuba@khidi.ge

Established in 2017, the Intergalactic Research Institute for Sound has been an outlet for artistic and experimental endeavors that go beyond electronic music.
Evocative soundscapes from Georgia were the first communication from the Institute. It has since released music from Ukrainian artist Stanislav Tolkachev, acclaimed duo Air Liquide, or Georgian producer Michailo.
Michailo notably worked on his EP in prison, sending files to the label through intermediaries. He was released early, shortly after his record came out.
These days, it is also the home of STAUB’s unknown artists and of the cello robots that keep company with Schloss Mirabell.
With its blurring aesthetics, the Institute travels from clubs to museums and always pushes its exploration further.

Spending time with manipulating drones and hypnotizing people.

Berlin based DJ / Warning Resident

Inquiries: marsleder@warning.berlin

2023

24.06. @ Krake Festival , ://about blank, Berlin
15.09. @ Golden Pudel, Hamburg 
03.10. @ Gelegenheiten, Berlin
07.10 @ fragmented:backyards, Dresden


2022

11.03. @ White Noise, Stuttgart
17.04. @ ://about blank, Berlin
24.05 @ HÖR
18.06. @ Camp Warning
26.08. @ ://about blank, Berlin
17.09. @ White Noise, Stuttgart
23.09. @ Institut für Zukunft, Leipzig
14.10. @ Transit, Chemnitz

2021

04.07. @://about blank, Berlin
12.11. @ Krake Festival , Anomalie

2020:

04.03. Paloma Bar, Berlin

2019:

01.03. @ ZGK, Berlin
20.03. @ Farbfernseher, Berlin
24.03. @ Suicide Circus, Berlin
29.03. @ Labil  # 1,  F***** R*****, Berlin
13.04. @  White Rabbit Club, Freiburg
20.04. @ ://about blank, WARNING 1901
14.06. @ Golden Pudel, Hamburg 
13.07. @ Mother's Finest / Griessmühle, Berlin
14.09. @ ://about blank, WARNING 1902
05.10. @ Griessmühle, Berlin
19.10. @ Mother's Finest / Griessmühle, Berlin
27.10. @ Wilde Renate, Berlin

done:

23.09.2017@ Staub,  ://about blank, Berlin
30.09.2017@ Spaceship, Mensch Meier, Berlin
21.10.2017 @ Raven gegen Grauzone, Kulturhaus Kili, Berlin
29.3.2018@ Sick Picnic, Mensch Meier, Berlin
07.07.2018@ Spaceship, Mensch Meier, Berlin
23.11.2018 @ Domestic Affairs, Berlin
31.12.2018@ Gelegenheiten, Berlin