Earlier this year, we described Los Angeles act 1morning as one of the funkiest young producers in modern-day techno. And we stand by it. The fast-rising upstart is building a solid fan base around North America and beyond with a rugged, vintage style of swung techno and hardgroove. His all-vinyl DJ sets and pumping productions on the likes of Fixed Rhythms and Mála Ádh stand out for their distinctly old-school flavour—steamrolling hi-hats à la Robert Hood, swift choppage behind the decks and deep, deep grooves. Like many of his all-vinyl heroes, he's also a treat to watch behind the decks

The up-and-comer had a hell of a year in 2023, from playing in Japan to going on his first European tour, and his momentum shows no signs of slowing. He debuted at New York's dweller festival this year and K9 Unit, his duo with Bloodhound, recently did a night with fellow hardgroove king Regal86. It's only a matter of time until 1morning gets to a festival or a club near you so until then, enjoy his RA Podcast for now. The mix unfortunately came with some less than stellar circumstances, as the records 1morning pulled were stolen from his car, and so instead this RA Podcast became a statement of resilience and creativity—and, in his words, "an outlet for my rage."

@1morning

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RA.932 1morning

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AKO @ GIMIC - 06 June 2025

Five days, five mixes. RA.999 launches with two of the 2020's most exciting techno producers tearing a portal to the future.

When it comes to purveyors of contemporary hardgroove, it's hard to top 1morning and Regal86. The duo have emerged from a buzzy, and decidedly funk-oriented techno scene on the American West Coast, repping Los Angeles and Monterrey respectively. Bound by a shared love of old-school flair and intuition behind the decks, you'll often find Regal86 ditching headphones altogether in favour of studying waveforms in real time, while 1morning's vinyl-only sets are steered by the movements of the dance floor and the fire in his heart.

So it comes as no surprise that we had to invite them back in session. In the last week before we celebrate the 1000th RA Podcast, we'll drop five back-to-backs over the course of the week. From the NYC Downlow to Berlin's Bar25, what unifies this cohort is a sense that they capture where dance music has been—and crucially, where it's going.

Kicking off the week, we have this exclusive recording from the duo's co-headline show at New York's Bossa Nova Civic Club—the "extra special" final stop of their recent US tour. As the first instalment of RA.999, this one-hour set makes a strong case for what it means to achieve ultimate freedom in the booth.

Regal86 and 1morning might be known for their raw, swung techno explorations, but here, their more sensual leanings carry the most impact. You'll find hardgroove's very own daddy Ben Sims, Paul Mac's 2002 melodic beauty Struggling Event and the lavish stomp of Percy X's As Is. And, of course, it wouldn't be a Regal86 and 1morning linkup without a healthy dose of Mexico City rising star—and the former's frequent sparring partner—1OO1O.

But really, this mix proves just how perceptive the two are. It opens a portal into the beating heart of groove-first techno, masterfully flowing between impulse and restraint, tradition and modernity. And who are we to resist?

@bregal86
@1morning

Find the tracklist and interview at ra.co/podcast/1004

RA.999 1morning & Regal86

Steel City Dance Discs with 1morning - 30 July 2025

“Im currently living in the Inland Empire, but was originally from Los Angeles. House and Techno has always been around my life growing up since my parents introduced that music to me at such a young age. It was only a matter of time from then until I got invested into it. At the age of 18, I began DJing and taught myself mostly everything, with the help from my uncle, who also DJs and was involved with the underground rave scene in SoCal. Ever since then, my passion for the craft of DJing rapidly grew. I got into producing and spinning records around the same time, about 2 years ago. Currently, I find a lot of inspiration from Brazilian musicians and drum squads. People haven’t heard it yet, but a lot of my recent work is very detailed. It almost sounds like a homage to Samuel L Sessions or Paul Mac, who are two artists I find a lot of inspiration from for producing Techno.”  
- Dj Sakee

MIX32 - DJ SAKEE

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LTJ Bukem - Atmospherical Jubilancy

DJ Rush @ Hafentunnel, Cocoon Club, Frankfurt 27.07.2001

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Boiler Room w/ Delroy Edwards, Steve Summers, Svenghalisghost & L'estasi Dell'oro & 12 x 12
[Broadcasted on 2nd April 2013]
Tracklist & video at boilerroom.tv

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