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When you say Techno, you say Ben Sims! Simple as that, prove me wrong! Here are some of his finest Hardgroove Techno sets from the past! Enjoy!

With over 20 years experience under his belt, Ben Sims has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's most in-demand and leading techno DJs - a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardg..
From early formative days earning his stripes spinning hip hop, house and rave on pirate radio, and at parties around Essex and East London, through the 90's as an ever more in demand DJ, and on into the new millennium as a label boss, producer and internationally recognised techno legend in his own right, Ben Sims has spent all his conscious life exploring all facets of underground dance music 

Throughout that time, the man has honed his reputation as a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardgrooves, often using three-deck wizardry and plenty of dexterity.  Be it at clubs like Fabric London, Atomic Jam, Berghain, Florida 135, or any number of festivals around the world, Sims' sets are powerful, memorable, and unique, while constantly pushing the boundaries of a DJ set - utilising a   mesmerizing blend of vinyl, CDs, and software.

As well as carving a reputation as one of the world's leading techno DJs, Ben has curated many of his own revered labels over the years.  Chief amongst them is Theory - an imprint this year celebrating it's 40th release, that counts amongst it's supporters contemporary connoisseurs like Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, and the old guard of Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Rolando and more - proof, then, that Sims is on the form of his life production wise.

Riding high on the wave of critical acclaim from his cultured debut long player on Drumcode, 2011's Smoke & Mirrors, an album that voyages into Sim's unique take on techno, coupled with authentic house outings, thanks to guest appearances from Chicago's Tyree Cooper and Detroit's Blake Baxter, whilst also showcasing plenty of dubbed-out and grainy textures.

Sims has put his name to more than 50 releases in the last two decades.  During those years, there has also been a steady stream of high profile remixes of scene heavyweights, including Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Kevin Saunderson and Chris Liebing, on labels du jour like AXIS, KMS, CLR and Drumcode, all of which have won as much critical praise as they have crossover success. 

Despite his veteran status in the scene, Sims has always been keen to evolve.  Alongside Kirk Degiorgio, he is co-founder & curator of Machine - a clubnight which focuses on new, unreleased, & upfront music; it's primary home in London, but with editions all across Europe each year. His 'Run it Red' radio show, broadcast via NTSlive and podcasted afterwards, also serves to solely highlight new music.

Live @ Code 032, Fabrik Club Madrid Spanien 19.05.2007

Ben Sims Live @ Code 032, Fabrik Club, Madrid Spain 19-05-2007

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Your listening to the full set of CHRIS LIEBING (@chris-liebing) B2B LUKE SLATER (@luke-slater) on Sunday of 909 FESTIVAL 2024 which took place the weekend of 1 & 2 June in Amsterdamse Bos.

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Crisian Varela B2B DJPepo_VOL2

Abyss (Locomotive Mashup Remix)

"NOXWAVE" | Dark Acid Techno & Progressive Trance [DJ Set By ‪‪@ElHip‬ ]

Listen exclusively here to the premiere of the track 'Hiroshina- Disco Sur' to be released with the ‘SPECIALTY CUTS' VA compilation onSeptember  8, 2025 via DTKTD Records / DTKTD005

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DTKTD Records presents the fifth release in its catalog: SPECIALTY CUTS, another Various Artists compilation featuring a variety of techno styles and new guests. Guests include Chané, DJP, Hiroshina, Pujalte, RVCKO, and Zaid Acib. You'll also find familiar faces from our record label, such as Alan Berbel, B3NZ, and RUMANU. Artwork by REM, Mastered by FRONTMAN MANAGEMENT.

Artist: Various Artists
Album Title: SPECIALTY CUTS
Artwork: REM
Mastering: Frontman Management
Label: DTKTD Records
Catalogue: DTKTD005
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno (Raw/ Deep/ Hypnotic)
Release: 08/09/2025

Tracklist:
01 Alan Berbel, B3NZ - Traccion Sonora
02 Chané - Sonic The Edgehog
03 DJP - Ghetto Groove
04 Hiroshina - Disco Sur
05 RVCKO - Prioridades
06 PUJALTE - Sunshine
07 RUMANU - TUYUTI
08 ZAID ACIB - Nuestras Memorias Mas Oscuras

Premiere: Hiroshina- Disco Sur [DTKTD Records]

Here's a recording of Truncate and myself going b2b all night long at our Machine xmas bash at Corsica Studios, London in December, it's always a pleasure to do these kinda sets with David as we always have lots of fun but this one in particular was prob my fave, so i hope you enjoy i!

We've done quite a few now and have a bunch more lined up for after the summer in the US, UK and Holland plus info about a studio collab, so watch out for more details soon...


Ben Sims And Truncate B2B. Machine @ Corsica Studios, London. Dec 2015

My closing set at the rather bloody good Awakenings Drumcode ADE party, the last 15 or 20 mins is b2b with Mr Adam Beyer.

1.intro
2.truncate-dial/ben sims remix (forthcoming on truncate)
3.lighter thief-like dat (beard man)
4.mark broom-133 (unreleased)
5.mr g-bounce/ben sims remix (forthcoming on phoenix g)
6.gary beck-to be 2 (unreleased)
7.dj hyperactive-wide open/len faki edit (figure)
8.raffaele attanasio-from shade to stardom/psyk edit (non series)
9.ant prescott-immerse/chris colburn edit (driving forces)
10.ben sims vs moby/rough mix (unreleased)
11.ben sims-orbit (forthcoming on theory)
12.mr jones-hyperfunk (mixtape)
13.ivan devero-typical topic (unreleased)
14.green velvet-flash/the advent + industrialyzer remix (relief) *sims jff edit
15.slam-harem/gary beck remix (unreleased)
16.ben sims feat blake baxter-i wanna go back (drumcode)
17.barrow boy-genesis (retro-vert)
18.sin sin-frozen feedback (ground factory)
19.ruff draft-lone ranger (ruff draft) *sims jff edit
20.ben sims-air rage (drumcode)
21.kontra-kicklaps (forthcoming on theory)
22.reese + santonio-bounce your body to the box/ben sims 25th anniversary edit (kms)
23.heiko laux + steve rachmad-the viking (soma) *sims jff edit
24.sutter cane-binary pulsar (nightmare factory)
25.ben sims-strike 2 (unreleased)
26.ben sims-spectrum (forthcoming on theory) 
27.midland + pariah-untitled/bside (she works the long nights)
28.blawan-why they hide their bodies under my garage (hinge finger)
29.reese-bassline/joris voorn remix-sims jff edit (kms)

b2b with Adam Beyer

30.? (AB)
31.robert hood-minus (tresor) *paul mac edit
32.? (AB)
33.mark broom-dj sneak/dhs mash up (unreleased)
34.? (AB)
35.ben sims-the afterparty (drumcode)
36.heron-retro strike (forthcoming on KMS Records) (AB)
37.g flame-da walls (moody) *sims jff edit
38.terranova feat tomas haffding-question mark/kink remix (kompakt) (AB)

Ben Sims Live @ ADE Drumcode (Awakenings Gashouder) (18.10.12)

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Ben Sims Live @ Code 032, Fabrik Club, Madrid Spain 19-05-2007

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