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Brazilian-born and based, @laertemarcal has established as a consistent artist worldwide, providing a sound odyssey filled with haunting atmospherics and spellbinding swing.

After releasing his debut EP series "Reduction" on @Rekids Special Projects, he is now receiving much support from iconic players like Ben Klock, DVS1, Luke Slater, Marcel Dettman, Freddy K and more...
Helping to build the local scene of Goiânia, his birthplace, Marcal participates actively in event hosted by local labels as 'Lost and Found' or '@seroto9n' by showcasing his unique handcraft.

Intense groove, intelligent rhythms, complex patterns and hypnotic soundscapes are the go-to elements that shapes his sound signature. Always focused on making the bodies moving on the dancefloor, throughout the perceptions of a well-crafted journey.

GUEST SERIES : Marcal

For the last episode of the year, we invite Quelza. Following a quote from Eduard Bernstein "the goal is nothing, movement is everything", the artist created a cinematic and IDM-esque take on industrial and driving techno. With this unique take he gained a lot of momentum over the year with releases on KSR, Mord, Newrhythmic and HAYES. For this podcast, he decided to send in a recording from his set at Transformator in Poland. A whopping 3,5 hours of otherworldly sounds, sheer contrasts and impeccable energy from our artist to watch for 2022!

About @quelza
FB: facebook.com/quelzamusic/
IG: instragram.com/quelza_m/

Quelza | Artaphine Series 086

She!k is a live modular techno artist and producer from South London.

Evoking emotion and movement through intense live performance and studio production of modular techno; 
She!k combines carefully crafted found sounds and textures, layering them with heavily processed synths, noise and percussion 
from his steadily expanding cases of eurorack modules, samplers and filters.

She!k's live performances are improvised, unplanned, spontaneous and often chaotic; fuelled by crowd energy and reaction and filled with ever-building layers of percussive, industrial sounds and infectious rhythms.

From his South London home studio, She!k produces tough, uncompromising techno, heavily influenced by the sounds and aesthetic of the surrounding environment.
She!k takes field recordings from home, the city, in transit,  construction sites, hospitals, etc. as well as heavily processed percussion and synth voices taken from the modular, manipulated into rhythmic, driving tracks.

The techno scene in London is varied, vibrant and currently very alive and She!k regularly attends events large and small acrross the city, taking great pleasure in meeting other producers, promoters as well as
always listening and learning from the different artists and styles.


In this recording for The Error, I have focused on energy. 
The recent techno club nights I've enjoyed in London have been really intense. Before I embark on a recording or performance, I prepare a variety of kicks and hat patterns which I feel will compliment a driving techno liveset, which I blend with distortion loops , noise etc.
This forms a solid base with which to improvise synth pads, atmosphere, noise, fx, etc.
My aim when I perform is to get into a flow state, where I don't actually feel in control of what I'm doing and I think that this really comes accross in the performance.
The crowd can sense the edge and this only adds to the energy.

She!k has recently played live for Technodrome by Synergyeventz
She!k has released tracks and remixes for Revok, Laburnum, Insane Industries, Dark Carousel and Y.A.W.A!?
You can find this and other live recorded modular sessions at The Error and She!k's Soundcloud pages.

Socials:
https://soundcloud.com/sheik_live
https://www.instagram.com/sheik_live.uk/
https://www.facebook.com/sheiktechno

[ER]cast 004 / She!k / MODULAR LIVE ACT

Recorded at Geheimclub Magdeburg on the 10th December 2022

Geheimclub 10.12.2022

Oliver Deutschmann at Geheimclub Magdeburg December 2022

In the early 90s, techno hits Japan. Surprised and intrigued, Takaaki Itoh was impressed with this sound. This unique style of beats revealed the gateway to a world of underground music in Japan, something he had never heard before.
Surprise slowly gave way to addiction when Takaaki Itoh heard the sound of such artists like UR, Derrick May, Axis, Hardfloor, Sven Väth, Harthouse, Warp and Rising High. 
Finding out he just couldn't get enough of it, in 1994 Takaaki Itoh began to organise his own techno parties in Norioka Iwate, having success by providing fantastic line ups.

In 1996, he decided that it was time to start making his own tracks, so he went out, purchased the vital instruments and began producing. 
After sending out 3 finished tracks to various labels, Electracom UK made the first contact with him, and followed to release his first track. This moment was something he will never forget, as for the first time in his life he was able to finally release his own record. 
Then several releases followed and he began to appear in DJ charts and magazines all over the world.

Takaaki Itoh's Japanese style of techno is purely unique, underground and nothing that had been heard before in Europe. 
In a couple of years, he became recognized as the most underground and expected japanese Techno DJ.
Takaaki Itoh has now taken the next step and started his own label Wols, whilst keep playing in great venues wolrdwide.

Source: DJ Guide

GUEST SERIES : Takaaki Itoh

Born to transmit a cathartic experience, Znzl aims to disturb existence, like a glitch in the matrix, opening up a new perspective on our journey on Earth.

With releases on Persephonic Sirens, Genesa, Promena, and his own label Demian (with NN, Öspiel, and San-ju ni), he brings a cyber-trippy touch to industrial-infused yet groovy techno.

Sharp and unrelenting percussion patterns, cinematic textures, and high-energy build-ups have made his signature appreciated and played by many great artists.

The skills acquired through 16 years of producing and DJing have also earned the trust of many artists and promoters for the proposed sonic experience.

Lately, he has been launching a new alias, @ingwerter, which brings a carefree, fast, and solar vibe to his trippy signature sound. While Znzl retains a strong industrial influence, Ingwerter is more focused on summer vibes and fun.

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Voxnox Podcast 202 - Znzl

·ANAØH Sesssiøns 008
Guest: Åre:gone / Cuba

There are countries that due to their sociopolitical situations do not appear commonly when we talk about a techno movement.
Such is the case of Cuba, a wonderful Island full of art and beautiful people where at night there are corners where artists express themselves through techno, today our guest is one of those talented warriors, after his ep "Above Us" at ANAOH on Last year, he established himself as one of the producers who set the standard for the most forceful groove sound today. Next September 15th we will launch its new release "Desde Otro Planeta". with you, the king of the caribbean.....

Åre:gone

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@aregone

ANAØH Sesssions 008 | Åre:gone 05.09.23

In our 64th series, we present the Japanese legend Takaaki Itoh, known for his unique style on the decks, featuring intricate layers of sound and hypnotic beats. We are thrilled to share with you this two-hour mix recorded at @human_club during @bahnbarcelona Night this past summer.

We want to draw your attention to his recent releases on Bahn Records, including the track "Scrabbler," as well as "Implement," which was unleashed on the renowned Mord label.




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Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/takaaki_itoh

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Audio Magnitude Podcast Series #65 Takaaki Itoh

サイケデリックやインテリジェンスな音楽をテクノのフォーマットで表現、拘り抜いたアーティスト選定がコンセプトとなるLDG Mix Seriesの第四弾は、Luke Slaterに見出された逸材にして、トランシーテクノの礎を作ったレーベルの一つ、スペインNon SeriesのオーナーPsykが登壇です！

2019年の初招聘から3度目となったLDGの舞台は、今年の7月にWOMBで開催したEDENティーザーパーティ。状況背景はPsykによるクロージング、一貫したグルーブ感と随所でエッジの効いたフレーズでドラマを作り、素晴らしい着地に導いた2時間セットのライブレコーディングです。現場の臨場感を是非お楽しみください。

Psychedelic groove and Intelligence taste in Techno format. The final concept of "LDG Mix Series" is sound of carefully selected artists.

The fourth of the Mix Series is Psyk, who was discovered by Luke Slater and is the owner of Non Series in Spain. One of the labels that laid the foundation for trancy techno. Finally appears on LDG's Mix Series.

Psyk has played at LDG three times, most recently at WOMB this past July for the EDEN teaser. This mix is a two hour set, recorded live at that time, it was the closing by Psyk that creates drama with a consistent groove and edgy phrasing throughout, leading to a great landing. We hope you will enjoy the groove! 


LDG Channel: Mix Series 04 / Psyk

LDG Channel: Mix Series 04 / Psyk

We invited artists from the harder fringes of electronic music to the sun-kissed isle of Malta for another lively edition of Glitch Festival.

Helena Hauff | Glitch Festival

RØDHÅD | Glitch Festival

Happy weekend to everyone! Back to you with this amazing mix from Tapefeed, extracted from their closing set at RSO club in Berlin some weeks ago. Enjoy!

Tapefeed is an electronic music project realised out of a collaboration from two Italian artists,
Alessandro Boni and Rick Vayo. Currently based in Berlin and Venice.

The duo’s sounds encompass a rich array of styles from techno to experimental, raw percussion to 4/4 all whilst continuing to preserve their love of distinctive and powerful broken-beat grooves.

From their Superstition residency at Village Underground to sharing the decks with techno leviathans Jeff Mills, Ben Klock, Tommy Four Seven, Paula Temple, Perc, I Hate Models and more, Tapefeed have been forging a path on the international techno scene over the last few years and are now holding a residency in the iconic London club Fabric since 2021.

Together with an accumulation of releases on labels such as Houndstooth, Mord, Metempsychosis and Abyss, in 2021 Tapefeed have launched their imprint “Inveterate” to focus on the duo’s archetypal sound and vision by inviting producers to break the rules and explore the fringes of their artistic extremities/limits/frontiers. Inveterate aims to scale the perimeters of techno with fresh, anarchic and unexpected elements.

Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/tapefeed
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/tapefeed.music/

Adroit Podcast Series #041 - Tapefeed (extracted from RSO closing set)

Knife presenta el podcast 180 por Ancient Methods, proyecto de Michael Wollenhaupt. 

Desde su aparición, el proyecto ha sido a menudo etiquetado como “pitch black techno war funk“  (citado después de una reseña inicial de Boomkat) y estrechamente asociado a lo que más tarde sería etiquetado como el movimiento "tecno industrial". Esto posiblemente se deba a la estética radical de la máquina que Ancient Methods ha convertido en un sonido característico inconfundible desde hace más de una década. Aunque el marco mecánico sea -ni más ni menos- un embajador físico de un contenido más profundo, hay una profunda emocionalidad humana encerrada en la coraza rítmica.

Knife presents podcast 180 by Ancient Methods the project of Michael Wollenhaupt.

Since its emergence the project the has been often labelled as “pitch black techno war funk“ (quoted after an early Boomkat review) and closely associated to what later on would be tagged as the “industrial techno“ movement. This is possibly due to the radical machine aesthetics Ancient Methods has developed into an unmistakable trademark sound, since more than a decade. However the mechanical framework is - no more, no less - a physical ambassador for a deeper content, there is a profound human emotionality enclosed in the rhythmic shell.

Tracklist:

1. Coil - Lowest Common Abominator
2. Porest - The Porest Trap
3. Gidia - Gidia to Kyma feat.Vougioukli Sisters
4. Sob Story - Doghouse (ANFS remix)
5. Tapefeed - Kickback
6. Sebastian Hoffmann - Seperated
7. Above Morality - Aderal (Makornik Remix) / Jrpjej - Елэ Елэ
8. Sons Of Silvija - Drugo Dvorishte (Tool Mix) / Penelope's Fiancé - Suffocating Persuasions / Idalaska - Transfixion
9. NX1 - About Yourself
10. Organik Fanatik - Bang! Bang! (Try Not To Blink) (NZM 99 remix)
11. Blush Response - Covetous Desire / Paradox Obscur - Dark Fortress
12. K-Deey -Adagio (Marc Faenger Headspace Remix)
13. Joz - Y (Ket Robinson Remix)
14. Filmmaker - Omnicide
15. Sans-Fin - Mademoiselle
16. Razbibriga - Body Language / More Ephemerol - Ex-Raver
17. JK Flesh - PI11.1 (Ancient Methods Remix)
18. Ruben Seoane - Hoag’s Object
19. Violent - Drawn By Pain
20. Orphx -Man Of Sorrows
21. Monolith -  The Hunter  /  Abu Ama - The Impossibility of Holy & War (Zyontific Eclipse version)
22. Energetic-X - Diapason
23. NN - A Taste Of My Divine Venom / Winterblood - Graue Magie IV
24. Sirio Gry J - Disgregatio Temporis (Uncto remix) /  Turkish Delight - Deniz
25. Ryuji Takeuchi - Die Sonne / Pacific 231 & Rapoon - Al-Misr
26. RNDG - Research Manifesto / Jimmy Smack - Anguish
27. Modern Doom - Futureworld / Carter Tutti -  Coolicon-A
28. Wishmountain - Hammer (Ancient Methods Remix) / Pablo Ribot - Mantra
29. Julian BØ - Real Times
30. Black Pyramid - Nonves / Galatée - Le Miroir Fantastique
31. Broken English Club - Pervert (Club Edit) / zz33Hz - Karma Coma Camaleon
32. Kameliia - Pulsar / Ekman - A Way Home
33. YelworC - Data Control (edit)
34. I - Murdered - Skin Jacket / Soj Soj - Kull, Feck, Due / Hante - Beyond The Waves
35. Temporal Geometryk - Circulo de Entendidos /Opus Occvltiis - Fikta
36. Schmerz - Misery (edit)
37. Linear System - Phobos
38. La Fiesta Tiste - A Veces Los Sueños
39. De Ambassade - Palette (edit)
40. Ezra Pound - Canto 81 (excerpt)

@ancient-methods

Knife Podcast 180 | Ancient Methods

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Milo Raad - Recorded at Techno Tuesday Amsterdam 25.07.2023, Melkweg.

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Milo Raad - Recorded at Techno Tuesday Amsterdam 25.07.2023

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Originally from Madrid, Kwartz, also known as Mario Campos, has now made Berlin his creative hub.
Kwartz first caught the attention of global tastemakers with a series of electrifying EPs, setting him on a trajectory to join the esteemed PoleGroup in 2013, helmed by the iconic Oscar Mulero, where he began to release his works regularly.
Beyond his works on PoleGroup, Kwartz's music has left an indelible mark on prominent international labels, including SK_eleven, 47, Mord Records, Semantica, Horo, and Warm Up Recordings, to name just a few. In 2016, he embarked on a new journey, launching his own label, Order&Devotion. Here, he explores dark atmospheres and visceral sounds, all seamlessly interwoven with rhythms designed for the dance floor.
Kwartz's sets are more than just music; they are captivating stories told through sound. Through a thrilling blend of raw, mental, and driving elements, he keeps dance floors in a constant state of tension.

Kwartz' social links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/kwartz
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/kwartz_/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/kwartzmusic
Resident Advisor: https://ra.co/dj/kwartz

Awakenings Podcast S274 - Kwartz

SETH PODCAST 047 I Valerie Ace
SC : @valerie_ace
IG : www.instagram.com/valerie_ace_/

• Present yourself
I'm a Techno DJ & producer but I started making music as a teenager playing guitar and writing songs in a Krautrock band. I also went to art-school in Unsseldor where I studied photography and painting before finally moving to Berlin.

• What are your artistic influences apart from electronic music ? 
I think a lot of what I learned at the art academy continues to inspire me indirectly, but most of the time I find that I'm most inspired after going to new places and meeting new people or even by major life events.

• What track would you have liked to produce ?
VTSS - Sober Raving

• Name us 3 labels / artists to follow closely
Rant And Rave (label by Maedon, @r_a_n_t and _r_a_v_e on Instagram)
Zuzana Hakl (artist, @zuzanahakl on Instagram)
HAO (artist, @willjooe on Instagram)

SETH PODCAST 047 I Valerie Ace

Boundary-defying British artist and owner of the 47 label Tommy Four Seven has been a respected visionary in the international techno scene for almost two decades. Since launching to global notoriety, he has continued to be an in-demand selector and producer known for his ability to capture the dancefloor with a palette of dynamic sounds and rhythms.

Get ready for a carefully curated powerful & rhythmic hour-long journey, and catch him at Vault Sessions x 47 at Levenslang on the 19th of October for ADE.

You'll hate to miss it 🖤

Artwork by Ankhsious

Vault Sessions #166 - Tommy Four Seven

Function’s tale begins with a gregarious mother who would keep him occupied as rookie selector for neighbourhood gatherings while growing up in Brooklyn and New Jersey. Music was his world, and it wasn’t long before he found himself standing in awe before Jeff Mills in 90s NYC at the infamous nerve centre of Club Kid hedonism Limelight, where he went on to pick up a Thursday-night residency himself. Few DJs can claim to have been around during such a moment in club history, but ten years later came another. His friendships with Regis, Silent Servant and Female turned into the much acclaimed collective Sandwell District, a pivotal sound for an era that forced everyone’s attention towards Berlin. There he became Berghain resident and played a role in shaping the club’s fabled musical opus. In the years since (and following Sandwell’s dissolution) he’s matured in his own right, with a number of mesmeric releases (most recently ‘Green EP’ released on his self-run imprint Infrastructure back in May), collaborations with the likes of Vatican Shadow, Luke Slater and Steve Bicknell, a heavy touring schedule that criss-crosses the world at rapid clip and Bassiani residency to boot. Function’s techno is an ambient fog in which sinister arctic synths and perilous rhythms collide to produce an exquisite fusion that would be hard to mistake for anyone else. Those grainy textures, subterranean ripples and punishing kick drums are a hypnotic rework of his many influences: 90s loops with a more modern and sharper industrial edge. Bassiani Podcast 186 is an impassioned live-recording from the club that weaves through a number of hammering tracks and steadily climbs towards its furious climax. A hair-raising three-hour beast courtesy of this decorated techno behemoth.

BASSIANI PODCAST SERIES

Bassiani invites Function / Podcast #186

Joel Mull joins for DifferentSound Podcast #240.

JOEL MULL / PARABEL, DRUMCODE
Joel Mull's career spans over three decades. With a background studying classical music, singing in choirs and playing in bands, Joel found electronic music at a young age as a source of freedom. His frst experience came from DJ’ing in the chill-out areas of rave parties in his native Stockholm during the early 90’s. With his roots from Germany, Hamburg, he moved to the city in 1994, and worked as a resident DJ for 3 years at one of the biggest techno clubs in Germany, Unit Club. This was an important period for him and as a DJ; It learned him how to control the energy of the night on the dance foor, from warm up sets to 10h marathon sets. With releases on music labels worldwide along with Cari Lekebusch, Robert Leiner, Adam Beyer and Jesper Dahlbäck he counts to the frst wave of Swedish techno producer who became known around the world as the "Swedish techno sound". He has produced over 100 releases and under various names such as Icarus, Gotzkowsky and most recent under his alias Damm. He often refers to himself and his craft as a sound architect, and if you’ve ever experienced his club sets, you’ll understand why. Under his ambient and electronica alias Damm, Joel revives one of his earliest aliases and expands upon this discipline even further.

SC:@joelmull
IG: https://www.instagram.com/joel_mull/
FB: https://www.facebook.com/joelmull/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/joelmull/

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