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Bio - Born in Suburban Chicagoland and raised in Northwest Wisconsin, Steve Seuling (a.k.a. Centrific) anchored himself in Minneapolis since 1993. In a mostly-hidden, yet vibrantly evolving underground scene, Seuling started attending, curating, and DJing events in the mid-1990s. Underscoring his commitment for the Twin Cities’ massive bass bins, Seuling then in March of 1998 founded “Intellephunk”, his brand of parties that began at the now-shuttered Rockler Fur Building, drawing inspiration from those of his contemporaries (Woody McBride’s “Electric Disko”, Drop Bass Network’s Even Furthur). Centrific throws a weekly summer party called “Communion”, founded in 2007 alongside fellow Midwest native Dustin Zahn. Communion is an inclusive open-air day party, focusing on the psychedelic side of house and techno. Most recently, Centrific created an online Twitch stream entitled “Distant Future”, a platform where he invites local and international DJs to showcase their music and chat about their ideas for the future of the rave scene.  His dedication to preserving and protecting the local roots of the dance music community shows that, in many ways, he’s the lifeblood of Midwest techno.

Steve’s contributions and continued loyalty to Minneapolis is immense and self-evident. He embodies a fatherly role in both his day-to-day life and artistic practice. Seuling is grounded and approachable; a speaker-freaker with a wry sense of humor and an openness to connect with new and old friends. His DJ style explores a direct lineage to pummeling, aggressive Midwest techno and house, mixing with pointillist sonic precision that permeates his approach to his musical eclecticism. Centrific veers away from musical boundaries and expectations, while pushing further and further into that psychedelic headspace one can only call “the groove”.

More at souncloud.com/centrific 

TRACKLIST
Shifted-Sharpen Your Sences 
Wata Igarashi-Eruption 
Ribè-Sub Rosa 
Tadeo-The Motivation(Efdemin remix) 
Dustin Zahn-Unreleased 
Dustin Zahn-Fire It Up
Dustmite-O
Autokinetic-Dopplegänger III 
Shifted-Correctional 
DVS1-Unreleased 
Dustmite-Zeez 
Blenk-Frames 
Dustmite-250 
Blenk-Dubjam
Dustmite-Hiding 
DVS1-Transient Response 
Dustmite-Weaving 
Dustmite-Towers
Ruskin and DVS1-Unreleased
Ribé-Rhetoric 
Yan Cook-Spor 
Ribé-Variables 
Dimi Angeles-Magnetic 
Dustin Zahn-Organ Trail 
Sibling Drhammer-Acid Low 
Autokinetic-Didgeridont 
Ruskin and DVS1-Unreleased 
Sibling Drhammer-Dislodge 
Oscar Mulero-Out of Field 
Bas Mooy-Pose 
Autokinetic-Klepto 
DVS1-Unreleased
Tobias-1972 
Tensal-Ritual III 
Zippo-Insomnia 
Firmament-Luke Hess 
James Bong-Train 9 
RRose-Nest of Queens
Autokinetic-Xerxes 
Max Gardner-Witching Hour 
Doubt-Crowne 
Oldwave-Tony
Radio Slave-Silent Witness 
Radio Slave-Year of the Snake 
Brad Kraft-Steel and Crickets

Centrific (DJ set)@Future Classic Redbull Radio

This is the recording of my DJ set at Berghain on sunday morning 6th of February 2011, between 8 and 12am. Deep respect to Stroboscopic Artefacts for having me as part of the line-up, the Berghain crew for being the perfect hosts and last but not least that massive pack of dancing nutters on the floor (especially the Belgian delegation present for the occasion). Thanks everyone, it was fun.

Peter Van Hoesen at Berghain - 022011

My full set from Awakenings Festival 2022 in Amsterdam. Thanks for the amazing vibe and enjoy!

BART SKILS @ AWAKENINGS FESTIVAL AMSTERDAM 2022

Imagine growing up near Berlin, getting into dance music, going to Berghain for the first time and getting your mind blown by techno. Then, ten years later, you become a resident DJ at the fabled club. Not many people—any people?—can claim this story, but for Fadi Mohem, what would be so many DJs' dreams became a reality. After getting his 2017 debut 12-inch Reckless in the hands of all the right people in Berlin, Mohem established a bold, bouncy techno sound with releases on Modeselektor's Seilscheibenpfeiler, Ben Klock's Klockworks and FJAAK's SPANDAU20, pretty much the cream of the crop of modern techno.

Now, this year, he's becoming one of Berghain's newest residents, alongside other exciting names like Sedef Adasï and Naty Seres (and Lakuti upstairs at Panorama Bar). As heard on his recent collaborative with Ben Klock, Mohem has modern techno down to a science, thanks to a combination of reverence for the old-school and clever rhythmic touches, like the irresistible snare pattern on "Prefix." His RA Podcast sounds like what you might expect from a new generation of Berghain resident: aerodynamic, heavy and, honestly a little midtempo compared to a lot of other young techno DJs. It's the sound the club has made world-famous, with cuts from Reeko, Heiko Laux and Truncate, plus some special moments from aya, DJ Deeon and Petar Dundov. It takes a certain kind of DJ to get to this hallowed place, and Fadi Mohem deserves it.

@fadimohem

Read more: https://ra.co/podcast/842

RA podcast

RA.842 Fadi Mohem

Sam Paganini at Awakenings ADE 16-10-2014

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Sam Paganini at Awakenings ADE 16-10-2014

My latest inspirations and moods, enjoy the ride! ♡  

From my youtube: https://youtu.be/R1cRBKWBAhM?si=Q_g7AsgVPC5zQ0iJ

Ignez at Levenslang Amsterdam

Ahead of this weekend’s Bassiani booking, Berghain resident Fadi Mohem delivers a masterful blend of large scale rhythms for Bassiani Podcast 247. Raised in the leafy suburb of Spandau, the native Berliner always had the very best of nightlife within easy reach: exposure to drum ‘n’ bass, Detroit, the dubby incarnations of Basic Channel and IDM meting out references for a personal distillation of sound that saw him go from techno acolyte and sound engineering student to folk mainstay in just a few years. A stint at cult vinyl purveyor Hard Wax and the tutelage and encouragement of Ben Klock (they met in 2016) have permeated his work even further. From his alma mater to Dekmantel and beyond, his is a lexicon comprised of rhythmic loops and heavily stylised snarls that ripple, echo and penetrate the body; a catalyst for mental and physical experience that’s forward-looking and deeply intuitive. This latest one’s a 92 minute compilation of Mohem’s favourite sounds, an avatar for his high-concept sonic palette, assembly line beats from this nonpareil Berlin selector.

@fadimohem

Bassiani invites Fadi Mohem / Podcast #247

The Berghain series on Ostgut Ton returns with volume 07 mixed and compiled by Berghain resident Function. Download the free .WAV file (1.38 GB).  

Tracklist
1. Tadeo - Reqiuem (00:00)
 2. Post Scriptum - Constant Acceleration Drive (01:33) 
3. Rødhåd - Kinder der Ringwelt (05:01) 
4. Christian Wünsch - Auger Electrons (08:24)
 5. DVS1 - Electric (12:26) 
6. Mark Broom - Satellite (14:24) 
7. Rrose - Signs (18:45)
 8. Teste - The Wipe (21:37) 
9. CJ Bolland - Horsepower (26:38) 
10. Cleric - Concrete (31:39) 
11. Blue Hour - Common Ground (33:24) 
12. Peter Van Hoesen - Objects From The Past (Neel Remix) (36:00) 
13. Psykofuk - Psykofuk (37:55) 
14. Steve Bicknell - Transcendence # 3 (41:54) 
15. Post Scriptum - Human Timescales (42:31) 
16. Steve Bicknell - Odyssey # 1 (46:42) 
17. Steve Bicknell - Odyssey # 2 (46:46) 
18. Planetary Assault Systems - Arc (47:15) 
19. Allen - Kepler (48:59)
 20. Cassegrain & Tin Man - Oxide (51:07)
 21. Inland - Sca Fell (53:25) 
22. Truncate - 86 (56:20) 
23. L.B. Dub Corp - Roller feat. Function (Len Faki Interpretation) (59:17) 
24. Function - Golden Dawn feat. Stefanie Parnow (Live Version) (1:02:36)
 25. Carl Craig - Twilight (1:05:40)
 26. L.B. Dub Corp - So Much (1:07:50)
 27. Blue Hour - Parallels (1:13:31)
 28. Abdulla Rashim - A Shell Of Speed (1:15:35)
 29. Silent Servant - Noise Treatment I (1:18:08) 
30. Sandwell District - Untitled A (1:21:54)

  Mixed and compiled by Function 


All tracks used by kind permission of the respective copyright holders.
This compilation: © Ostgut Ton 2015 | OSTGUTMIX02
Mastering Jan Wagner at Faust Studio | Photography Jimmy Mould

for full info, credits and extended artwork go to: ostgut.de/label/record/136

Special thanks to Michael, Norbert, Jenus, Robert, Stefanie, Mom and Ed.


mix releases

Berghain 07 | Function

For my first visit in San Francisco, I had the immense pleasure of playing at Endzeit party in collaboration with Club Moniker & hyper k in a new warehouse space, with an amazing sound system and a great vibe making it a memorable night.
Hope you enjoy it !

Altinbas at Church of Endzeit, San Francisco 04-04-2025

@philippapacho is like a musical Swiss knife: she has exactly the right tool for every occasion, from warm-ups to peak time to wonky afters. It was a long residency at Under Bron in her native Stockholm that equipped her with those skills, and since moving to Berlin, she's gone on to make her mark across Europe playing all forms of techno. Late last year, Pacho launched her own label Phorum Records as a further extension of her sound, and she also curates tracks and parties under the Positive Source banner.

This August, Pacho joins us at Amsterdamse Bos for Dekmantel 2025 but first serves up this deeply cerebral trip into Millsian techno. It's a high-speed selection of sleek and synth-laced sounds rich in narrative, be that mind-melting urgency, more dark and moody undercurrents or a sense of cosmic unknown. Utterly timeless and effortless classic, this is techno in its most futuristic form. 

Dekmantel Mix 493 - Philippa Pacho

Pan - Pot at Awakenings Festival Day Two, June 28th 2015 (Spaarnwoude, Houtrak)

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Pan - Pot @ Awakenings Festival 2015 - Day Two(28 -06-2015)

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Sam Paganini at Time Warp (Mannheim) April 1st 2017

Sam Paganini At Time Warp 2017

This mix was recorded live from Reaktor's Katharsis event in 2017.  For those that don't know, Katharsis happens once a year and is dedicated to the faster, harder and more industrial side of techno.  This was my entire 3 hour set from that night.

Over the last few years we have built a steady relationship doing events together and sharing our passion for this music.  We are teaming up once again for ADE 2018 and releasing this mix as a thank you to all our followers and supporters.

Link to event here
https://www.facebook.com/events/460615404404076/

DVS1 live at katharsis 2017

DVS1 live from Katharsis 2017

Léa Occhi at TRESOR, Berlin (17.04.19)

Here is our set from Awakenings festival. Enjoy!..

Bart Skils X Victor Ruiz @ Awakenings Festival [29 - 06 - 2019]_HD

Parisian based in Berlin
Co-founder & Resident @spectrumwavesparis 

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Promos: leaocchi@gmail.com

Léa Occhi at TRESOR, Berlin (17.04.19)

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