Hey lovely people. 

So we know January can be a challenging month - energy levels may be low, bank accounts spare, and yearnings for Spring accelerating. But don’t fret, we’ve got you.

Your mid-week “pick me up” comes at you courtesy of Danza Nativa co-founder, producer and DJ, Franco De Michele aka Alderaan (Weekend Circuit, Insula Records, MindTrip Music, Warm up).

In his mix for On the 5th Day, Alderaan goes all in - exactly what we needed today - creating a heady and driving dancefloor inspired journey full of depth, bounce and intoxicating, mind-trippin’ rapture.

Buckle up beauties!

Thank you, Franco!

Much love <3

SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/alderaan-music
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/alderaanpage
RA: https://ra.co/dj/alderaan

On the 5th Day Podcast #148 - Alderaan

Ostra Club (Nancy, France) held a Knotweed Records night on Saturday 4 February 2023. The club was packed to the max. @Mode_1, aka Robbie, had a recording machine, so this is his set that went down from 4 AM to 6 AM. Enjoy!

Thanks to everybody that showed up, thanks to Charlene and Imecka for running such a fantastic club and thanks to everybody that has been supporting the label for the last 12 years.

Mode_1 Reactor (KW049):
https://philippepetit.bandcamp.com/album/kw049-reactor

Philippe Petit set here:
https://soundcloud.com/knotweed-records/knotweed-records-podcast-31-philippe-petit-live-at-ostra-club-0402023

podcast

Knotweed Podcast 32 - Mode_1 live at Ostra Club 04.02.2023

DR. CYANIDE Vs ATEMPORAL LINES (Live ) S.A.P. 013 Edition

Developer - recorded at Techno Tuesday Amsterdam 10.10.2023, Melkweg Amsterdam.

Techno Tuesday Amsterdam events organized by InDeep'n'Dance Records
www.indeepndance.com
www.facebook.com/technotuesdayamsterdam

Developer - recorded at Techno Tuesday Amsterdam 10.10.2023

Recorded DJ set from МАГЛА's 16h event on the 1st of September at Para Club, Belgrade.

KATALINA w/ МАГЛА Event Series @ Para Club

Today's PLAY. Podcast series is brought to you by LUTZFIRE - DJ/producer from central Poland.

Daniel's passion for techno music transformed into LUTZFIRE's musical journey as a DJ and producer in 2021, experiencing many exciting new moments along the way. In a relatively short period of his career, he has already performed at renowned venues such as Ciało in Wrocław or LAS Festival in Paczyn. His debut EP, CAMINO, marked an important milestone and his next EP, GLUE, is on the way.

Inspired by a wide range of artists, Lutzfire has honed his distinctive approach to techno, fusing different elements and styles to create a uniquely his own sound. Throughout his dynamic development as a DJ, he has expanded his craft to live performances, incorporating hardware instruments and modular systems into his sets. This journey into modular synthesis has greatly enhanced his creativity and opened up new realms of sonic exploration. When playing live, Lutzfire puts great emphasis on improvisation and pushes the boundaries of his sound with every performance.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/lutzfire
FB: https://www.facebook.com/lutzfire
IG: https://www.instagram.com/lutzfire/
YT: https://www.youtube.com/@lutzfire

PLAY. Podcast 076 - LUTZFIRE

In the depths of the Techno underground, M.F.S: Observatory is a guiding force, leading listeners on a subversive journey through techno realms. The artist, synonymous with pushing boundaries, has etched a unique identity with releases on well respected labels like Second State, Diffuse Reality, Complexed Records, and Kneaded Pains.
Based in London, techno producer Mattia Turchetti, the mastermind behind
M.F.S: Observatory and the Observatory Music label, Observatory Music stands for a straight underground sound away from mainstream conformity.
M.F.S: Observatory thrives on raw and deep techno, showcased in the latest chapter of the his journey where Mattia crafts beats live in his studio, transcending the ordinary DJ sets and giving his fans a peak into his production process Mattia's natural style in the booth has resonated in Zotspots like Sisyphos (Berlin), Barcelona, Helsinki, London and Italy, transforming dancefloors into electric landscapes for the underground community to embrace hypnotic beats.
Here's to the unfolding chapters of M.F.S: Observatory, an artist navigating the sonic underground with an unwavering commitment to the subversive essence of techno.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/m.f.s_observatory/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/mfs-observatory-1

SUBLINE TAPES 031 - M.F.S: Observatory

Set the Mood with ZAZU!

What would ZAZU play if she were to open a party? Over the next hour, she reveals exactly how her ideal opening set would sound. She begins with a stunning, half-ambient track featuring a mysterious voice—an ideal way to set the tone. From there, she shows that hypnotic, dark tracks can firmly establish the mood, keeping the energy steady enough to warm up the crowd without losing momentum. This is how a great opening set should be.

ZAZU, an Amsterdam-based DJ, is renowned for her deep, hypnotic sound that fuses atmospheric and minimalist techno with experimental layers. Her sets take listeners on a journey through evolving soundscapes, driven by rich, groovy basslines. With smooth transitions, ZAZU steadily builds energy, drawing the crowd deeper into her unique vibe. Each performance becomes a personal experience, turning the space into an engaging and immersive atmosphere.

In her vision of a perfect opening set, ZAZU starts with deep, mellow tracks that immediately pull the audience in, setting the mood for what’s to come. As the set progresses, she introduces hypnotic tracks that gradually build energy, drawing everyone further into the rhythm until the crowd is fully dancing and lost in the music. Throughout the set, she keeps the energy balanced, and as it nears the end, she slows things down with an ambient track—signaling that the musical journey is concluding. For ZAZU, this is the essence of a perfect opening set: a seamless flow of music that transports the listener, creating a sense of derealization where time and space melt away into sound.

Soundcloud: @sarah-rose-115
Instagram: www.instagram.com/sarah____zazu/

Today's cover: a rough, weathered stone with intricate textures and cracks captured in a close-up that highlights its earthy tones and natural imperfections.
📷 Josette Oegema (instagram.com/josette.oegema)

Enjoy!

@Sklasi
Team Oefenmeesters

Tracklist:
Desert - Dietriangle
Terra Nova - Isabel Soto
Sinapsi - Alessio Landini
Ubuntu - Masseran
Confussion - Hemka
Liquid Serenade - Joline Scheffler
Spelbound - Kaan Pirecioglu
1984 - Sev Dah
Visione - Neel
Back - Kuss
Olmec - Modēm
Feast - Mython
Mind games - Deluka
Flatline - Phil Berg
Haven - Bob Semp
Keep trying - HERS
Disruption - Rill
Visible graze - FVKS
Seeing clear - Setaoc Mass
Shaitan - JSPRV35
Capture - Uväll & Script
Hermetic Texture - Noëtik

ZAZU - Set the Mood 021 (Oefenmeesters)

Carlos Flores es un artista en continua búsqueda de nuevos horizontes en la experimentación sonora. Su enfoque se centra en crear sesiones progresivas que invitan al oyente a un viaje de texturas y momentos introspectivos, sin perder de vista la conexión con la pista de baile. En esta sesión, ha optado por una selección que combina atmósferas profundas con ritmos diseñados para mantener la tensión en el oyente. Esperamos que la disfrutéis 💚

Residents Sound [3/3] - CARLOS FLORES

We are happy to announce our latest addition to the Parabel roster together with a fresh new podcast to kick off this journey, welcome Leiras! Enjoy this one hour ride and for bookings please contact sara [at] parabelmusic [dot] se, happy monday everyone! 

https://soundcloud.com/theownlife

DR. CYANIDE Vs ATEMPORAL LINES (Live ) S.A.P. 013 Edition

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