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It is an obvious thing for me to state that I have a big heart for all things techno. It has been the genre which, over the years, has allowed me to express many things and to explore various regions, both artistic and geographically. However, it is by far the only genre which can count on my continued attention. When it comes to dancing and experiencing music on a dancefloor I find that, alongside techno, drum and bass is the one for me. The inherent energy and rhytmic structures of this style are what I appreciate the most. I've spent many nights in various venues listening to sets of high-octane breaks, with as a highlight a visit to London's legendary The End club, which used to be a true haven of drum and bass on Friday nights.

This month's Patreon mix is titled Memorandum, of which I have posted this excerpt on Soundcloud. It is my tribute to drum and bass, not via a selection of classic tracks but through a observation of contemporary breakbeat science. I used to dj drum and bass for a while and have kept those records safe, but I felt as if an exploration of today's sounds was more appropriate. There is a lot of creative music out there, invoking amazing sonic landscapes. A lot of drum and bass producers are very talented sound designers, and true experts at creating a landscape which in my opinion can be both alienating and extremely danceable. Please enjoy.

The full mix and track list can be found at https://www.patreon.com/posts/61896061 - alongside many other exclusive mixes and music recommendations. Have a look :)

Memorandum - Excerpt: Patreon mix for January 2022

@vardaemusic
Vardae’s creative world is deeply rooted in the psychedelic experience. Dreamed up by an auditory alchemist, Vardae’s highly imaginative take on techno combines microscopic detail, intricate rhythms, celestial soundscapes, and a pervasive depth that pushes listeners to the edges of their perception.

Vardae’s sound is visceral, exuding a ritualistic quality and an alluring, primal energy that bridges the gap between music for the body, mind, and the spirit. The resulting works are metamorphic—dynamic, hypnotic, and immersive sounds spanning forward-thinking techno, hypnotic half-time, and contemporary drum and bass.

Beyond his productions, Vardae’s creative vision extends to his work with Ewo ‘Eyes Wide Open’ Collective, where he curates multisensory experiences like ‘House of the Singing Wood’. This quadraphonic sound haven has been showcased at Europe’s premier festivals, including Per:sona, La Nature, and Monument, offering audiences a space for reconnection and transformation. Ewo also host regular Rituel Résonance events and a bi-monthly Chimera show on LYL Radio further provide platform for guests of shared values. A proponent of collective approaches to sound, Vardae also contributes to the growing gathering that is Ouroboros, a french festival and events series hosted alongside 13 friends.

Vardae continues to pioneer the convergence of psychedelic sound, visual artistry, and cultural curation. Undoubtedly one of my favourite artists at the moment, I am incredibly grateful to have had Vardae on the show! Broadcased live on PBS on the 27th December, 2024.

Vardae - PN 302

We don't often invite artists twice. But when a. brehme comes knocking, our doors are wide open. 7 years after DSS 022, the Peaou label owner is back on DSS 102.

This time, seeking hypnosis and being entranced by a groovy and trippy selection of various club oriented tracks played below 126 beats per minute.

@abrehme

DSS 102 | a. brehme

Nadia Struiwigh is a producer, live artist, DJ and resident of Tresor.  Her music spans ambient, electro and techno and has been featured on labels like Nous’klaer Audio, Dekmantel and Central Processing Unit. In 2024 she founded the label Distorted Waves focussing on hardware-centered, more experimental works. Her DJ sets explore driving and psychedelic techno, while also delving into deeper sounds, while her live sets are known for their unique sonic improvisation. 

“An ode to the sounds and storytelling I’ll continue to explore from here on out.
After the pandemic, I felt a bit unmoored. Spending time in Australia distanced me from the European scene, and I found myself feeling quite lost. Once I returned, I initially focused on Techno, but soon realized my true foundation has always been experimental music and narrative-driven performances—whether in my own productions, live sets, or DJ sets. I’m grateful to have rediscovered my creative center, and I’m excited to share this next chapter. I’m fully back, with more jungle and ambient experimental releases on the way! Thanks for your support, love always x ”

Follow
https://soundcloud.com/nadiastruiwigh
https://www.instagram.com/nadiastruiwigh
https://www.facebook.com/NadiaStruiwigh/

MNMT 455 : Nadia Struiwigh

Mangruv is the artistic brainchild of Alek Kurniawan, an Amsterdam-based drummer, sound engineer, and producer from Jakarta, Indonesia. Combining his passion in traditional rhythm rudiments and steadfast experimentation in sounds, his sound balances introspective depth with a steady, grooving rhythm. In his music you can find organic themes in terms of sound texture as well as approach. That can mean recorded sounds instead of programmed sounds, but the aspect of making or performing these sounds live is what gives it its own aura. In this mix, he focusses on creating an emotional narrative in a form of either ambient, experimental, deep techno or all of it combined.

His main inspiration at the moment comes from artists who perfected almost one-to-one niche to their music and arts. “When I saw Lukas De Clerck live at Meakusma, I could feel how dedicated and sincere the expression was. That, to me, is more moving than simply listening to a favorite artist.” 

This mix is one you can return to time and time again, uncovering new layers and details within its composition.

Tracklist:

1. Space Drum Meditation - Vigilia
2. Emeka Ogboh - Everydaywehustlin
3. MARMO - Vortice
4. Iro Aka - Forest Drums
5. Rian Treanor & Ocen James - The Dead Centre
6. Teatre - Daze
7. VC-118a - Silver
8. Eafhm, TVS - Luminiscencia Preticor
9. Big Hands - Calix’s Head
10. Mioclono - Fog and Fire
11. Pianeti Sintetici - Reptile
12. Hesh + Oiliver - Cogniticve Flexibility
13. Sentient - Void Treader
14. Raar - 30 Layers of Moss
15. Lemna Spinning Dancer

Follow Mangruv
https://soundcloud.com/mangruv
https://www.instagram.com/mangruv_/

SKIN #030 Mangruv

vp73 - OCCA
73번째 vurt podcast는 일본 삿포로 지역을 중심으로 세계적인 활동을 하고 있는 Occa의 108분 세트와 함께 합니다. 

오카(OCCA)는 일본 삿포로의 신성한 클럽 프레셔스 홀에서 10년 이상 지속된 파티 ARCHIV의 주최자이며, 이 활동을 바탕으로 일본 전역으로, 또 전 세계로 활동 범위를 넓혀가고 있다. 그는 사이키델릭의 정신적인 측면과 하우스의 이야기 전개, 디트로이트 테크노의 디스토피아적 느낌, 그리고 미니멀 음악의 트랜스적 요소 등 다양한 전지음악의 인상적인 스타일을 능숙한 믹싱을 통해 입체적으로 배치함으로써 시공간을 변화시키고 청자의 마음을 미지의 영역으로 이끄는 환상적인 세트를 선보인다. 오카는 오랜 활동을 통해 그 실력을 인정받아 일본 최고의 이벤트들 - DJ NOBU가 이끄는 Future Terror, Mindgames가 주최하는 The Labyrinth와 Balance(라비린스 / 밸런스)- 에 초청받아 공연하였으며, 최근에는 아시아 지역의 다양한 파티들을 비롯하여, Spekki Webu의 Mirror Zone 5 Years Tour in EU, System Revival, 조지아의 명성 높은 Bassiani 등에 초청되어 공연하며 자신이 만들어낸 파장을 전 세계로 확장하고 있다.

@oooccaaa
https://www.instagram.com/occa_occa_occa/

OCCA (ARCHIV)

OCCA has been organizing ARCHIV for over 10 years at the sacred club, Precious Hall in Sapporo, located in the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido. With his own party ARCHIV at the core, he has been expanding his scope of activities from all over Japan to the rest of the world. As an entity of singularity, he aims to transform time/space/spirit into unknown realms by arranging multifaceted elements such as the spiritualism of Psychedelic Music, the storytelling nature of House Music, the sci-fi dystopian feel of Detroit Techno and the trance of Minimal Music in a three- dimensional way through his deft mixing.
His rare presence has been recognized and he has been invited to play at DJ NOBU's Future Terror, Mindgames' The Labyrinth/Balance, and in recent years, has been invited to parties in Asia, Spekki Webu's Mirror Zone 5 Years Tour in EU, System Revival and Georgia's prestigious Bassiani, his circle of resonance continues to spread out.

vurt podcast 73 - OCCA

Minù Jr ☉ Ouroboros Festival 2024

The stage on Friday dancing with the basses and deeply warming techno grooves of Minù Jr. Launching the mouvements and the fire within us as the chilly night came. Beautiful moment of communion as we all felt the energy was rising from the earth to our heads, making us feel again at home into this wild land.

ɱıŋų ʝཞ
Souncloud : @minujr
Instagram : https://www.instagram.com/minujr_/

Minù Jr ☉ Ouroboros Festival 2024

Sunset on FBi Radio : Sklaer

Kinetic Ultraviolet: AITCH
— Jin Invites Series #21 —

Mix Page:
www.jinsynth.com/aitch

— Artist Intro —

Aitch
Light and bleep beats researcher, producer, but primarily a DJ.

Aitch comes from a long residency at the infamous Milan squat Macao (now closed). There, he built a reputation for his wide-ranging selections, diving into cynical techno tools, hyperspeed kinetic cracks, bass mutations, and warped dancefloor snaps.

He is one of the key figures behind A.R.X., ESKA, and Chill Room, curating hazy Sunday afternoon sessions. Additionally, he is 1/3 of Cortex of Light, alongside Piezo and primordial OOze, with whom he has released two live albums, tracks, original mixes, and remixes on Artetetra Records, Communion Records, Comic Sans Records, and NTS Radio.

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Cover Illustration: @jinsynth at Kolophonium Design Studio

#break #experimental #techno #hyperspeed #bass #dj #producer
#illustration #art #drawing

Mix Page

Kinetic Ultraviolet: AITCH

Vayunanda 004 | Iffie 

Iffie is a dj & founder of “Into The Abyss” podcast series, based in Athens.
Her sound explores dark and deep elements with an affinity for modern techno.
She loves making her sets as cohesive as possible, intertwining ambient & deep techno by leaving no room for sudden transitions.
In 2020 she founded “Into The Abyss”. Through her widely-acclaimed platform she contributes to the scene with podcasts & premieres of new releases, promoting & supporting various artists & labels.

Tracklist: 
01. Hinako Omori - Spaceship Lament [Houndstooth] 
02. Tadhe - Other Voices [Secuencias Temporales] 
03. Ohrwert - Loen'n [Madah Sounds] 
04. Kryss Hypnowave - Lago Booney [Secuencias Temporales] 
05. Biocym - Frostcall [Secuencias Temporales] 
06. AXOON - Hämatoxylin [Indefinite Pitch] 
07. Forest On Stasys - End Of The Line [Lowless] 
08. PREMIERE: Fook Yue - Kali (Deepbass Remix) [INFORMA RECORDS] 
09. Dycide - Bostea (Deepbass Remix) [Crescent London] 
10. Luigi Tozzi - Spiral (Rrose Remix) [Non Series] 
11. Andrea Zapata - 777 [Indefinite Pitch]

https://soundcloud.com/iffie
https://soundcloud.com/intotheabysspodcastseries
https://ra.co/dj/iffie
https://www.instagram.com/iffie____/

Vayunanda 004 - Iffie

Remma is a DJ and founder of the DIY station ITMOTR Radio, which has played a significant role in shaping the music culture of the outer Eastern corner of the Netherlands. Remma has played at institutions such as Dekmantel, Garage Noord and had multiple appearances at De School, where he was selected to play one of the final sets at the legendary ‘Het Einde’ closing party. 

For MNMT 458 the young virtuoso shows skills and finesse behind the decks like that of a seasoned veteran, weaving together obscurities from by-gone eras with the freshest cuts into one seamless trip. No big hits, nothing obvious, just pure heads-down hypnotism.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/remma0
https://www.instagram.com/_____remma/
https://hetarchief.deschoolamsterdam.nl/sets/14-01-2024_sunday_het-einde_remma_de-club/


MNMT 458 : Remma

"Juno Review: A record that explores deep, hypnotic rhythms with a strong tribal and mystical undercurrent, the latest Siamese Twins records pushes the boundaries of what is possibly in eastern influences underground techno. Side-1 opens with 'The Golden Triangle', an atmospheric introduction that feels cinematic, setting the stage with ambient textures before giving way to movement. 'Lens of Time' follows, locking into a deep, primal groove where rolling percussion and rich low-end create an entrancing effect. On Side-2 'Mekong' leans into tribal mysticism, blending ancient rhythmic patterns with a modern pulse. The production is detailed yet raw, drawing from rich percussive layers. 'Ruak' closes the EP with pulsating bass and deep, rolling rhythms, channeling Eastern influences into a hypnotic techno flow. A powerful release from Siamese Twins Records, driven by Sunju Hargun's distinct vision"

@kondukukonduku
@sunjuhargun

12" Pre-Order : www.one-eye-witness.com/release/1738159829/sunju-hargun-the-golden-triangle

The Golden Triangle

Mekong

Sunju Hargun & Konduku - Mekong

Our next artist is based in France, Lastvuska is the co-curator of the Outrebleu event and podcast series and a resident of the HORS-SOL collective. He blends organic, deep, and experimental sounds to create immersive sets. As usual, this podcast begins with an ambient track before flowing into a selection of deep, drum & bass, and halftime tracks. Please welcome @lastvuska-1 

AF117 Lastvuska

DJ Heartbreak B2B Severja -  CROP Radio - 21/02/25

Intrigued by dreaming—hence the name Altjira—his music mirrors his own dreamtime, creating a surreal, dream-infused journey of the mind. This mix reflects his creative process with a balance of minimalism and layered depth, where each layer reveals itself gradually

Though his style is diverse, atmospheric electronica and ambient is always at the core with a some kind of psychedelic edge to it. His main sources of inspiration in music are abstract electronica producers from the 90's like Chris Carter and Khan & Walker, which you will also hear in this mix.

Altjira recently released his debut album, “Flux Serpent” which he has been working on for the last couple of years with the support of Spekki Webu & Sun Genam. 

He believes in letting the music speak for itself, so sit back and allow the textures of this mix to unfold naturally.

Follow Altjira:
SC: https://soundcloud.com/altjiramara 
IG: https://www.instagram.com/altjiramara/ 
BC: https://mirrorzone.bandcamp.com/album/flux-serpent

SKIN #032 Altjira

"In every world where time takes flight,
Where dawns are born in endless night,
I search for you through stars unknown,
In realms of dream, my heart is sown."

Storytelling by @kontinum of @aequalmusic / @nebulakollektiv / @mnestic_records

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MFIS LX ✢ Kontinum

Fran Acosta @ Malaka Winter 25

O.utlier delivers an abyssal journey between drum and bass and halftime grooves, blending hypnotic textures and pulsating rhythms. Irish born UK-based live act and producer. Resident DJ for Astral Industries and co-runs Titrate Records - an outlet for drone, live recordings and spatial sound experiments.

Lyl Radio -13/02/2025 - 6pm
https://lyl.live/episode/chimaera-12

Meet him here :
@o-utlier
https://www.instagram.com/outlier_rory/

Chimaera 14 ⊙ o.utlier

Tracklist :

1. In The Beginning, The Sky Created God
2. Like Pieces Of Memories In The Sky
3. Cloud Factory
4. Paparuda
5. Beyond Horizon
6. A Lift To Nowhere
7. An Endless Sweet Sweet Storm
8. Haze

You can buy these 8 tracks here :
https://mownofficial.bandcamp.com/album/cloud-factory

Find a lot more here :
mownofficial.bandcamp.com/

releases March 13, 2025

Mastering : Luminescent Mastering (www.luminescentmastering.com)
Artwork : ma7r

[MOWN005] Mown - Cloud Factory (PREVIEWS)

It's an honor to welcome Amsterdam's Loek Frey to our series, whose meticulous attention to detail and eminent experimentalism command the mind's attention like no other. The OQAD label head and Omen Wapta collaborator invites us to peer delicately beyond the edge, unveiling a hyperintense, subsonic blur through which a primordial palette begins to emerge. I've been looking forward to sharing this episode for quite some time, and to revel in this blend of artistry and precision was truly worth the wait. Thanks Loek!

@loekfrey

Artwork by Sofia Lambrou.

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