Ed Function - Make Exceptions

Berlin-Hamburg duo Session Victim bring their celebrated Sidequests trilogy to a close with Chapter Three on Delusions Of Grandeur, wrapping up the series in signature style—full of warmth, groove and left-of-center touches that remind us why their music has remained so enduring over nearly two decades. Once again blurring the lines between live instrumentation, crate-digging textures and deep house aesthetics, the record feels like both a culmination and a new beginning.

Opening the A-side, Too Soft To Be Loud (Ian Pooley Remix) finds German house pioneer Ian Pooley reworking the original into a sleek, floor-focused roller. Shuffling drums, glowing synth pads, and that distinctive Pooley touch elevate the track into prime late-night territory, striking a balance between hypnotic subtlety and groove-driven energy.

VINYL:
https://sessionvictim.bandcamp.com/album/sidequests-chapter-three

DIGI:
https://www.beatport.com/release/sidequests-chapter-three/5405849?a_aid=6897003d0f687&a_cid=0be88686

PREMIERE: Session Victim - Too Soft To Be Loud [Ian Pooley Remix]

Whorls of echos — @garcon and @agonis-amenthia folding space into minimal pulse.


SpeLL:  GARÇON & AGONIS

First release from the brand new label Modular Dreams run by Sound Synthesis & UTR head honcho JDSK. This label will focus more on the deeper dreamy electro side of Sound Synthesis. MD 101 features 4 high quality cutz that will surely stand the test of time.. Limited hand stamped copies, no repress!

https://clone.nl/item81971.html

[MD 101] -- Sound Synthesis - Modular Dreams 101

The Leisure System co-founder talks psychology, behavioral science and his standout album of the year, Stochastic Drift.

Sam Barker's influence on contemporary electronic music culture spans many levels—not only as a producer and DJ pushing against traditional genre boundaries, but also as key figure behind the scenes as head of the label Leisure System. He came into RA HQ to talk about the central thesis in his current work: exploring organic, human timing in a genre that has become increasingly obsessed with mechanized grids.

The Berlin-based artist tells us about how he puts this theory into practice in his standout album of the year, Stochastic Drift, and his recent collaborative project with saxophonist Bendik Giske. Beyond the technical, he also reflects on the evolution of the Berlin scene, the surprising arguments for liberation in the streaming economy and the role of art in imagining a utopian future. Listen to the episode in full.

EX.786 Barker

Welcome to the December post radio show upload edition of the Atmospheric Existence Show on Brightons 1BTN.FM.
This month we welcomed the talented Leah Floyeurs to the show.
Leah is a rare soul and musically gifted, with an inbuilt sonic intuition and depth of taste, garnered over 3 decades of devotion to listening, as well as a foundation as a trained Pianist. With a musical aptitude in a different class from most, she continues to trailblaze and dedicate herself to music, alongside her other roles, namely as a practitioner of Astrology. The celestial shines through her music.
With residencies at 50Arc London and Freerotation festival to name a few, she's guested at many spots around the globe, weaving her very own brand of trailblazing Techno. Not one to shy away from the depths, i hope you enjoy the mix.

You can catch all previous shows on the Atmospheric Existence playlist here on Soundcloud.
Catch the show 3rd Tuesday Monthly on 1BTN.FM / 101.4FM / DAB+
Enjoy!
Miles


Atmospheric Existence W / Miles Atmospheric - Guest: Leah Floyeurs

HATE exclusive premiere.
Full streaming of the EP soon on our HATE YouTube channel.

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Iconic Icelandic techno mainstay Exos returns to Mutual Rytm with his fifth LP, ‘Sweet Dreams’

The 12-track record is the first album on SHDW's influential label and explores the past, present, and future of techno.

Artist: Exos 
Title: Sweet Dreams
Label: Mutual Rytm
Catalogue: MR041
Format: 12” Vinyl + Digital 
Genre: Electronic
Style: #Techno
Release date: December 19, 2025

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Tracklist:
1.	D17
2.	Sweet Dreams 
3.	Hinn Víðförli
4.	State Of Mind (Thomsen 98 Mix)
5.	Glaður Og Reifur
6.	North Of January
7.	Hvarvetna
8.	Fögur Er Hliðin
9.	101 After Dark
10.	The Dolphin Oracle
11.	Shock
12.	Freefall
13.	Ljósaskiptin
14.	Deep Sleep
15.	Paradise Lost

Planet X label head and 20-year scene veteran Exos, hailing from Iceland, draws on his native country's influences in his work, which explores the interplay between light and dark, warmth and cold. His high-octane sounds over the last 20 years have appeared on vital imprints like Tresor, X/OZ, and, of course, Mutual Rytm, with his releases for the label having been extremely well received, garnering support from the scene’s key DJs. Whether dubby or hard, his techno is always authentic and channels the purity of the 90s style. This new album follows Exos’s inaugural X- Release, the Infrared 10", the Icebreaker 12" from last year, and his track on the latest Federation of Rytm IV compilation. It's a real journey through all facets of his sound, including a trip back to his dub techno roots, ambient explorations, and emotional vocal pieces with lifelong memories fused into sounds that reflect the artist’s decades spent in Iceland.

‘Sweet Dreams’ opens with an atmospheric intro in the form of a 28-year-old collaboration with his father. This full- bodied analogue ambient piece is rich with the mysterious tones of the Nord Modular and was recorded during their shared studio days at D17 in Reykjavík. The title track is a hypnotic, linear groove with icy synth modulations and glistening melodies. 'Hinn Víðförli' then brings dub warmth while 'State of Mind' recalls the spirit of the legendary Reykjavík club 'Thomsen', a cornerstone of Iceland’s late 90s underground scene. 'Glaður og Reifur' and 'Fögur er hlíðin'pay homage to the echoes of ancient Viking heritage, 'North of January' conveys the cold of Exos's homeland, and 'Hvarvetna' brings textured percussion and darker undertones before '101 After Dark' slows to a bass-heavy broken beat exploration of texture and post-dubstep pressure.

After the heady and atmospheric sound of 'The Dolphin Oracle', another key collaboration comes with 'Freefall', an emotional breakbeat piece featuring vocalist Amelia Rodriguez,' who also lends her voice to 'Shock', a magnificent track that channels Exos’s modern techno energy. The album closes with a haunting paradox, 'Paradise Lost,' questioning whether our sweet dreams are truly moments of bliss or simply reflections of what we’ve already left behind. The three bonus digital cuts oﬀer sleek minimalism, punchy deep techno, and suspenseful ambient.






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Sweet Dreams

The Dolphin Oracle

Premiere: Exos — The Dolphin Oracle [MR041]

BBC_R1::PETE_TONG hot mix hijacked.
audio contamination by TRI/XON

Tri/xon BBC Radio One - Hot Mix

Fabrice Lig’s last DJ set at Rockerill, marking the end of his career. A journey through the sounds that shaped his own sound and DJ inspirations. 150 minutes of early electronic dance music, house, and techno, one slice of underground dance music history. 
Tracklisting :
1. Soul Designer : Evolutionism Intro
2.   Out of the ordinary : Play It Again (The Los Ninos Mix)
3. F.O.G : Electricity
4. Revelation : First power
5. KC Flight : Jump for joy
6. Crash course in Science : Flying turns
7. PLB system : Just like this
8. Westbam : Monkey say, Monkey do
9. French Connection : Snack Attack
10. Reese : Rock to the beat
11. Quadrophonia : Quadrophonia
12. Transformer 2 : Pacific Symphony
13. Daft Punk : Teachers
14. Basic Channel : Phylipstrak A  + Bangapella 
15. D.H.S : House of God (Italian mix)
16. Human Ressource : Dominator (Frank De Wulf Remix)
17. Lill Louis : Black out (DJ 3000 remix)
18. Format 2 : Dance
19. Kenny Dope : Jam the mace
20. Federico Molinari : Party Faktor - Justin Drake Mix
21. George Morel : Let’s groove
22. Frederic Galliano : Walai (Soul Designer rework )
23. Henrik Schwarz : Chicago
24. Prince : I Wanna Be Your Lover (Sgt Slick's Discotizer ReCut)
25. Mory Kante : Yeke Yeke (Hardfloor Remix)
26. Paperclip People : Throw - Original Mix
27. Underground Resistance : Hardlife (Aaron Carl Remix)
28. Jungle Brothers : I'll House You
29. Joe Smooth : Promise Land 
30. Kerri Chandler : Bar A Thym (extended mix)
31. St.Germain : Alabama Blues (Todd Edwards Vocal Mix)
32. Kenny 'Dope' Presents The Bucketheads : The Bomb! (These Sounds Fall Into My Mind) (Armand Van Helden Re-Edit Mix)
33. Paul Johnson : No Big Thang (Original Mix)
34. Kerri Chandler : Atmosphere
35. Laurent Garnier : Wake Up
36. Slam : Positive Education 
37. Reese : Bassline
38. Deetron : Photon (Original Mix)
39. See : Beat_Your_Heart_Out_See_Saw
40. Dream Concept :  Shy Kid Original mix
41. Format # 1 : Solid Session ('91 Original)
42. Illuminatae : Tremora Del Terra
43. The Age Of Love : Age Of Love Stella rmx
44. Robert Armani : Road Tour
45. The Amazing : Qu’est-ce que vous voulez (Fabrice Lig acid mix)
46. Kenny Larkin : Track (alternative mix)
47. Dan Curtin : I’ll take you there
48. Ken Ishii : Extra (Dave Angel Remix)$
49. Hardfloor : Strike Out (Counterpoint Remix)
50. The Gateway Experience : Living Body Map (LBM)
51. Wishmountain : Radio
52. Aril Brikha : Groove_La_Chord_Original
53. Lemon 8 : Model 8
54. Laurent Garnier : Crispy Bacon
55. Rolando aka Aztec Mystic : Knight of the jaguar (Fabrice Lig’s Brothers for ever mix)
56. Vapour Space : Gravitation arch of 10 + Transition Acapella
57. Final track to close the loop on my musical career, the track that got me into techno. : Inner City : Big Fun
END

Fabrice Lig-The Last Dance at Rockerill-6-12-25

NAME: James Baker

HOMETOWN: Bridport, UK

DJ HISTORY: (In the words of Maxim Sullivan) "He was a prolific DJ but didnt really have an amazing career at it. Was hamper living in Dorset and not being able to drive. First big set was at a large Free Party in Crewkern, Somerset at 16 years old.
Had a bit of a stint on Ninja Tunes Solid Steel Radio show.
Helped start a local underground night with me and a few mates in the Late 90s early 2000 called UMUK (Underground Movement UK) was in a club called the beehive which was actually a football ground club where local raves started in the 90s. Club-u-Like and Flying Saucer night. He wasn't old enough to get in when they were on but he DJed at them anyway. Always smashing it.
Used to DJ every weekend during the early 2000s at a Cafe he worked in Called Number 10. But never any clubs as there wasn`t really any local to him.
Has DJ` ed a good few local festivals. The Forbidden garden party was the last big one he did. 
There are loads of other one off nights I cant remember right now, and he DJ` ed at Eastern Bloc for Below Ground in Manchester a few weeks before he died". 

INSPIRATION: Electronic Music - Underground Resistance, Mike Huckaby, Stasis, E.R.P, Reedale Rise, The Black Dog, Kirk Degiorgio, John Shima, Mihail P, Glenn Underground, Andrew Weatherall, Nuron, John Beltran, Derek Carr, Morgan Geist, Dan Curtin, Juan Atkins, The Martian, Global Communication - *He was a dedicated Digger and Selector.

PRODUCTIONS / RELEASES: You will find a full back catalogue of James`s productions under his ReKaB and Arimat pseudonyms via his Discogs profile (link attached) - including his own releases, tracks and remixes on Intellitronic Bubble, Withhold, Móatún 7, Fourier Transform, Analog Concept, Acquit, Where We Met, Yore Records, Magnonic Signals, NightFlight Records, We`re Going Deep, Emotions Electric and Exalt Records.

(Click here): https://www.discogs.com/artist/8144192-James-Baker-24

TRACKLIST:
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1/ Connective Zone "Function" (Innate Editions)
2/ Secondo "Island Drift" (What About Never)
3/ Zopelar "Arp Magic" (Royal Oak)
4/ Abacus "We Cookin Now" (Phonogramme)
5/ Kirk Degiorgio "Seven Minutes Of Funk" (Cyphon)
6/ Life Recorder "Natural Instincts ( Aleqs Notal Mix)" (Quintessentials)
7/ Glenn Underground  "U Don`t Own Me" (Neroli)
8/ Burroughs "Sigler" (Seventh Sign)
9/ ReKaB "Climbing High" (Fourier Transform)
10/ Electrospy "Flaky" (Palace Trax)
11/ The 4th Wave "Electroluv" (Planet E)
12/ Santiago Salazar "Data Hierarchy" (Limited Network)
13/ Morgan Geist "Airpour" (Environ)
14/ Ric Miranda "No Desires" (Noble Square)
15/ WildPlanet "Frozen Signal" (Under The Radar)

James recorded this contribution to the Top Jocks mix series not long before his untimely passing at the end of August 2025 - his music lives on!

Please find a link to a tribute from Owain Kimber here: https://inn8.net/a-tribute-to-rekab-james-baker-1978-2025/

You can still donate to the official fundraiser here: https://www.gofundme.com/f/james-baker-rekab-official

Thanks,

Matthew

TOP_JOCKS: "JAMES BAKER" - DEMONSTRATION PURPOSE - DJ MIX SERIES

Junkbeats is based in Byron Bay, Australia. The label show cases original minimal tech to tech house music original productions and collaborations from Australian artist ranging from the deep melodic vocal sound of 20for7, the minimal glitch sounds of Fo_Sek, and Ed Function, the tweaked tech sounds of Servo (Basek), Jimi Polar and Headland, and to the progressive sounds of Kriece and Basek. 
Junkbeats long term strategy includes focusing on combinations of acoustic and electronic sounds driven under the guidance of producer/engineer Dave Basek, creative director Phil Smart and promotions by Mark Briais 

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