Techno

an excerpt from the middle of a four hour opening set. enjoy.

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Richard Akingbehin @ Draaimolen x Sustain Release, Tilburg - May '24

Command D summons the gods of the deep to have us completely submerged in a world of interdimensional dub techno, traversing us through an hour and a half of infinitely looped reflections and subaquatic soundscapes. 

@commandd

Q. This certainly feels like one of your most immersive mixes to date, deeply contemplative and full of dreamy dub techno atmospherics. What inspiration did you draw upon, and what type of setting or situation could you imagine it being enjoyed in? 

A. I started to get into this sound when I was putting together my mix for the Moonshoe mix series. I didn’t know what to call it at the time but I found all of those tunes and tied them together with a certain feeling that was really inspiring me then, it was very organic and that is still one of my favourite mixes. You can hear dub elements scattered throughout that whole mix.

As I started incorporating more dub elements into my productions I discovered artists like Stephen Hitchell and Rhythm & Sound that had created a kind of music that was really extremely satisfying for me to listen to, especially considering my developing love for hi-fi and larger sound systems. I incorporated those artists into my FHUO mix which was a much more considered exploration of the style. Looking back on the process of making the mixes and how much I enjoyed them really assures me that the deep and contemplative sound is a big part of who I am.

For this mix I’ve taken inspiration from the MDC series itself which I’ve been listening to for years. I wanted to add little hints of deep house sounds as a nod to the mixes of the past. I personally think mixes like this are the best to listen to when you’re travelling and looking out a window, otherwise maybe sitting at a desk on a rainy day doing some work. I’d like people to listen to this in a time where they won't be distracted by something else or feel the need to skip forward, I’d want people to just throw it on and let it play, drifting in and out of the tracks and their own thoughts.

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that are especially close to your heart, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. My favourite tracks in the mix are Saftig Komposition by Rasmus Hedlund and Sedlec Ossuary by Persuasion. At a base level I love these tracks because they take a more modern approach to a dub techno track with tight production. Going deeper, the thing that really resonates with me is hard to put into words and best left unsaid. I think this kind of music (along with many other kinds) allows the listener to feel emotions that aren't able to be put into words, part of why I love it so much. I find that dub techno specifically can feel sad and happy at the same time like lots of jazz ballads. That to me is a really beautiful sound that kind of encapsulates life in general.

Q. Tell us about the development of your live set, and where things are currently at with it? Do you feel like you’re able to explore different shades of your sound when playing in a live setting?

A. Putting together my first live set was an awesome experience. I got to play it all around Australia from clubs to rainforests. I’ve put the current live set to bed for now and am starting to work on a new one with a slightly different setup. Although it was a challenging experience, I loved making a live set because often when I would dig for tunes to play out I’d think ‘I wish I had a song like this’ and writing a live set meant that I could bring those ideas to life and curate a set exactly how I wanted. I think I’m really starting to settle into ‘my sound’ in production and DJing, but there are creative limitations in both like finding new music or learning new skills. Overcoming technical barriers in production allows me to get closer to my most true form of expression when it comes to what’s coming out the speakers so I’ve been really working on that recently. Hoping the next live set will be bigger and better : )

MDC.302 Command D

John Plaza (https://soundcloud.com/johnplazamusic) nos cuenta:

La Pocilga me Pareció una excelente, fresca y necesaria propuesta musical en Sevilla, que se transforma en una experiencia enriquecedora tanto para los asistentes como la experiencia DJ.

Sentí mucha libertad pinchando en aquel lugar sin fotos ni videos, se apreció una bola energética entre el público y yo, que generó un recuerdo imborrable en mi carrera musical.

07 JOHN PLAZA- La Pocilga - Sala Supra  - 19.04.2025

Playlist for 23rd April 2025 episode of Deep Space Helsinki with Samuli in the studio:

1. Eriks Luebs - Granite Monolith - Bitta
2. Ancestral Landscapes - Orbital Rotation - Space Textures
3. ASC - Torsion - FOMO_
4. John Plaza - Somatico - Dissident Music
5. Ntnd & Parabelt - Sorting - Kongres
6. Icarus In Love - Empty Memories - Subsist
7. Decoder - Soil - Delsin
8. Ruman - Empty Line - Abstract Mechanisms
9. Jonas Kopp - Silver System #4 - Tremsix
10. Parabelt - Dieter Rams - Kongres
11. Viels - Incompleti - End Of Perception
12. Axones - Inflation Du Temps - Space Travel Records
13. PTTRNRCRRNT - Refraction - COORREENTE
14. Voiski - Contre-Jour - Superclub
15. Eriks Luebs - Coming Up For Air - Bitta
16. A False Pilgrim - Heloise - Rekktor Music
17. Eduardo De La Calle - deva5Vyasa - Drei Vinyl
18. Jonas Kopp - Silver System #2 - Tremsix
19. Convextion - Torc - Syncrophone
20. Peverelist - Pulse XIX - Livity
21. Rustal - Angel Of Light - Blackcat Records
22. Voiski - Sunspill - Superclub
23. Jonas Kopp - Silver System #3 - Tremsix
24. Invisible Operator - Hive Mind (Original Mix) - Invisible Operator
25. Voiski - RB20 Funkydriver - Superclub
26. Ø [Phase] - Missing (Remix) - Modwerks
27. Frankie Bones - Clip On - Sonic Groove
28. Myk Derill - That Drops - ARTS
29. Jonas Kopp - Silver System #6 - Tremsix
30. Petter B - Before The After (Stripped version) - Bond

Deep Space Helsinki - 23rd April 2025

Our new mix comes from New York locals, Scotia and threehz who went b2b at "dream/self", a beautifully crafted club night hosted by threehz at Earthly Delights in Ridgewood New York. Get ready for some spring heat. 

Scotia is a DJ and producer with the ear of a true fan and the deep intention of a seasoned practitioner. Her debut EP "Giving Chase" on Acid Camp is a high-energy, lo-fi romp into transfemme jacking hysteria. Scotia has been making rounds on the local club scene recently. Keep an eye out New York. 

https://soundcloud.com/scotia-xo
https://www.instagram.com/scotia_trax/

NYC-based selector threehz explores the emotive sides of techno, experimental, and ambient music for every performance, taking inspiration from sludgy dark psychedelia to pulsing warpdrive drum tracks. Whether rinsing healing or destructive frequencies, as their namesake suggests, threehz knows how to craft textured, curated soundscapes on the dance floor which can be heard at multiple event series’ in NYC and residencies for The Lot Radio.

https://soundcloud.com/threehz
https://www.instagram.com/threehz/

Scotia b2b threehz

Intergalactic Gary has been one of our favorite DJs for many years, as his genre transcendence aligns perfectly with IT’s vision. This set was recorded in a very special circumstance, at Tresor 313, May 25, 2024 at the Tangent Gallery on Day 1 of Return to the Source. Originally scheduled for 2 hours, it naturally extended to almost 4 hours, which is the kind of thing that is possible at this party when just the right chemistry happens.

We had Intergalactic Gary on directly after the Model 500 live show in the Gallery, the room was already on fire. When he came on he totally captivated the room, the energy was palpable as he effortlessly went from all sorts of variants of techno and house and the raw essence of what makes them – from Italo disco to early Chicago and forms of electro, culminating in his effortless presentation of the timeless sublime jam “Amenity” by Link, a peak experience for everyone present. This kind of perspective on music is really elucidating and liberating, and made for one of the most memorable sets of the weekend – delivered by a true cult hero. 


IT Podcast

IT.podcast.s14e03: Intergalactic Gary

Means&3rd aka Ben Marsden joins us for episode 469 with an extensive session covering over 2 hours worth of techno territory.

The Manchester based artist can be found behind the counter at the legendary Eastern Bloc Records where he fronts the house and techno curation for the shop.  He has leveraged his exposure to the latest sounds there to promote his own Unveiled Nuance events and label as well as securing performances at events throughout the country.

Some words from Ben - 

"I aimed to create something that reflects where I am sonically right now. The aesthetic of the deeper sound has expanded so much lately, touching on all sorts of BPM's and vibes, and I've really been loving every bit of it. This music requires some patience and a commitment to fully appreciate it, which is one of the reasons it continues to captivate me so much. 

I also wanted to give a huge shout-out to all the incredible artists featured in this mix; there's so much amazing music out there right now., and a massive thank you to the Monument team as well—I'm genuinely grateful for this opportunity "


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Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/means3rd
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/means_3rd/
Labels Bandcamp - https://means3rd.bandcamp.com/


Monument x Carbon

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Tracklist :

1.Pent - _
2.Notzing - Dubchla III
3.Kick21 - Bright Interface
4.Emily Jeanne - Đồ Sơn At Night
5.Sciama - Stimulus
6.New Corroded - Chromosphere
7.Hyht99 - Kai Trip
8.Kletis - Under Pillow
9.Solma - Capsid
10.Noah Lyas - The Noctuidae
11.Consequence - 06 11 Circles
12.Lemna - Tinnitus
13.Prieste5s - Seance
14.Octo Aeterna - Iteritas Fortunata
15.Uun - Out Of Time
16.ASC - Grey Area 04#1
17.Si'Nedd - Null Bloom
18.Franz Jäger - Harmors
19.D-Leria - Buio
20.Burden - Blurred Vision
21.Ruben Ganev - Hendo
22.Doka - Hidden
23.Ocyra - Aurora Glitch
24.Sindh - Scythians
25. Si'Nedd - Liminal
26.Grievance - Intro II
27.B.Mod & Essentia - Ahfal
28.Pyramidal Decode - Dolore
29.Elias Garcia - Atonement
30.Hydrous - Osmosis
31.Forest Drive West - Ziggurat
32.Sunju Hargun & Konduku - Mekong
33.Innerworld - Bloom
34.Marmo - Aztec Euphoria
35.Maarja Nuut - World Inverted
36.Conzi - Drakar
37.Smogo - Sauvage
38.Ruben Ganev -  Ichikozu
39.Stanislav Tolkachev - Breathworks
40.Reeko - Verdugo Del Rey
41.Ocyra - Tool 007
42.Portrait - Decimal
43.Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Restrained
44.Otodojo - Nertwork Membrane
45.Saphileaum - Ahur (Agonis Remix)
46.Ancestral Voices - Samhain
47.Edward Bei - Precession
48.Lukas Urban - Animo
49.Malka Tuti - Hedesch (feat. Decha) (Black Merlin Remix)
50.A∞x - Ceramic City

MNMT 469 : Means&3rd

Ciao tutti 🌸 My latest NTS episode is up ~ a special full production mix & cosmic reading from yours truly ✨

This mix is a journal ~ mostly unreleased material woven through dub, jungle, techno, poetry, and field recordings. Moments I’ve carried across borders and seasons. Meant to be felt whole 🌀

🎨 Art by MeteFYI 

~ with love & gratitude ~ 
GiGi 🧿🧜‍♀️💖

NTS Radio ~ GiGi FM ~ Production Mix 21.05.2025

This recording is from the first edition of L’Appuntamento, a series of open-air listening sessions initiated by Villa Lontana Records and Donato Dozzy in Rome. Each gathering pairs a vinyl set by Dozzy with a live electroacoustic performance by a new-generation artist.

In this first edition, held in the garden of Villa Lontana, Donato Dozzy opened the evening with a selection of minimal, folkloric, and acoustic-rooted records — setting the tone for Verde Prato’s live performance.

L’Appuntamento is an ongoing invitation to pause, tune in, and share time through listening. 
Next appointment is Thursday 26 June 2025 with Ange Halliwell.

L'Appuntamento with Donato Dozzy + Verde Prato - Listening session at Villa Lontana on 11 May 2024

Un viaggio musicale pieno di sorprese : downtempo, bass music, techno in uno dei back to back più belli di sempre. 
 
Incantati, 24 maggio 2025 Cascina Cappuccina

Donato Dozzy b2b Hugo Sanchez b2b Foresta _ Incantati _ Muovo Musica _ Nique

Another live recording from NACHTI 25 comes from Lux. A longtime Nachti companion, Ria has shaped countless unforgettable moments with her fine sense for selection. Blending techno and house with effortless precision, she delivered that legendary Sunday morning wake-up set – and now it’s here to stay. On repeat, whenever you need it. @lux-io

Lux // Nachtipod live from NACHTI 2025

Recording of Loidis' set at the Selectors stage during Dekmantel Festival 2025.

Loidis at Selectors - Dekmantel Festival 2025

My recent set from @thelotradio, for this one I wanted to go for the sort of meandering mix I like to tune into on the radio, a warm + mellow daytime vibe to pop on whilst pottering about in the kitchen ☕️

I enjoyed this chance to unearth some tracks buried deep in the USB that I haven’t played in years ~ silky dub techno, deep house, slinky minimal, downtempo trance, floaty halftime etc ~ hope you enjoy ☺️🌿🍄🤍✨

Feat. music by Noah Lyas & Eafhm, In Transit, Aurora Halal , Alfred Czital, Vardae, Cousin, Donato Dozzy, Greenteeth, Daniel[i], Marco Shuttle, Andrea Parker, Massimo Vivona, Photek, The Bug, Vainquer, Legowelt +++

Also on https://youtube.com/watch?v=yeIpg1_zKp8

The Lot Radio ~ 11.11.25

Reezy – Dripped Out In Designer x Band&Dos – Marimblack

Reezy – Dripped Out In Designer (House Blend)

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Whether you're a DJ building a set or a listener lost in the night, Harper keeps the energy alive.

🎧 Plug in. Power up. Ride the Music - https://ffm.to/harperlee

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I like smooth & metamorphic Tech, Ambient & Leftfield electronic music, new varieties of Patterns & Sequences,.. the possibility of a much wider world that corresponds to the already wide possibilities of modern music.----FREE PALESTINE  &  EQUAL HUMAN RIGHTS WORLDWIDE !!!

Michael B. (michiben), who reposted music here on a daily basis, 
died in the early hours of June 17th 2025 at 52 years of age.

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im Namen Jesu Christi   Amen

thank you for continuous listening

IT.podcast.s14e03: Intergalactic Gary

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