Absolutely jaw swinging track, I remember being tranced out to this on the dancefloor. Top notch set 🔥🔥😵‍💫🫠

Dark Minimal/Psy Techno

Malware’s set for the Pop-up Rave - May 2025

Deep Dark and Delicious is a hypnotic, sensual and psychedelic ride through the sexy side of techno. Pulsing between 126 and 131 BPM, this mix has got deep grooves, dark textures, and trippy elements that will put you into a seductive trance.

Deep Dark and Delicious (Dark Minimal/Psy Techno)

Kult Act I  (Dark Minimal/Psy/Driving Techno)

Dublin-born electronic artist Matador (Gavin Lynch) continues to redefine the boundaries of techno in 2025. Renowned for his dynamic live performances and innovative productions, Matador's recent work underscores his commitment to evolving the genre.

In October 2025, Matador released the Easy Up EP on his RUKUS label, collaborating with London-based artist Kyozo. The four-track EP includes both extended and radio mixes of the title track, along with Matador's solo production "Another Level" in similar formats. 

Earlier in the year, Matador unveiled "SIRENS," a collaboration with EYNKA and Tailor. The track exemplifying his evolving sound, blending melodic elements with his signature techno style. 

Matador's 2025 recent tour has included performances at notable venues such as Hyde Park Book Club in Leeds, Casino da Madeira in Funchal, and 8 Marvila in Lisbon and those of you going to ADE can catch him perform at NEST x ADE CRANE.

Whoriskey - Let me Feel
Matador - LHR -PIT
Matador - The Enemy ft.Felix da Housecat - Julian Jewil Remix
Matador - Maddox
Matador Ft.Kyozo - Easy Up
Matador - My Living Paradox
Matador - Badarse
Matador - Radiohead Thing
Matador - Another Level
Matador - Satisfy my Soul
Matador - Eternity
Bryan Zentz - D-Clash - Matador Remix
Whoriskey - Lexicon

ONE-97 | Matador

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Legacy

In this installment of Sound Advice, we are joined by global techno sensation Charlotte de Witte. Over the past 15 years, Charlotte has built her career from the ground up, rising from Belgium’s underground scene to become one of the genre’s most revered names today. In this exclusive interview, we speak with the DJ, producer and KNTXT record label founder about her dance music heritage, creative process and the making of her long-awaited, self-titled debut album. Charlotte also talks about finding your sound and staying true to it, offering valuable advice for emerging DJs and producers looking to build a lasting career in electronic music. For techno fans, this one’s a must.

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Malware's set for the soundrise stage at Arkadien Hallowed Heights. Friday 7th November 2025.

Enjoy the darker side of techno with a fusion of driving rhythms, rolling basslines and delicious psychedelia.

Arkadien Hallowed Heights (Dark Minimal/Psy Techno)

Studio mix from Alan Fitzpatrick.

1. Alan Fitzpatrick - Don’t Stop
2. Emery Bex - Body Tension
3. Joshwa - Freaks
4. Alan Fitzpatrick - I.C.U.X.E
5. Danny Snowden - Weather Report
6. Sosa - Be Without You
7. Mella Dee - Ruffneck Minimal Tool
8. Paranoid London - Spinning Out
9. DJ Dan - Psychosis
10. Matt’s Experiment - My Baby
11. Instinct - Choose One
12. Julian Fijma - Up and Down
13. Carlo Lio - The Purge
14. Alan Fitzpatrick & Thelma - Restless
15. Alan Fitzpatrick - AutoMatik

We Are The Brave Radio 322 - Alan Fitzpatrick (Studio Mix)

*Tracklist:
1 Martin Kinrus - Locomotor,
2 Veerus - Royal,
3 Sisko Elektrofanatik - Ad Astra,
4 Mau P - Merther (JustLuke Edit),
5 Filippo Peschi, AnDe Trois - Turn Around,
6 Luca Agnelli - K666,
7 Enrico Sangiuliano - The Techno Code (TMRN Remix),
8 Sisko Elektrofanatik, Matteo Vitanza - Alive,
9 Mark Michael - Rebirth,
10 Miane - You,
11 Kate Hex - Don’t Be Scared,
12 Olivier Giacomoto - Bipolar Star (HNGT Remix),
13 Nicolas Taboada - Galaxy,
14 Pablo Say, Parsa Jafari - No Puedo Tener Suficiente
15 BEC - Vibration,
16 Maxie Devine - Sintropia

Artist Info:
Shay De Castro is one of the most thrilling techno talents emerging from the United States, known for her high-energy, peak-time sound that merges relentless intensity with melodic depth. With releases on some of the most respected techno labels—including Factory 93, Kraftek, Respekt, and mau5trap—and support from Amelie Lens, Adam Beyer, ANNA, and Alan Fitzpatrick, she is carving out her own lane in modern techno with a fierce commitment to artistic authenticity. A self-made artist from Boise, Idaho—far from the world’s techno capitals—Shay’s rise has been one of pure passion, perseverance, and a unique sonic identity. Inspired by the euphoria of trance and the raw power of peak-time techno, she developed a signature style that balances ferocity with emotion, captivating audiences worldwide.

Shay’s latest work, “Unclose Me” (out on Kraftek), is a collaboration with the iconic Pleasurekraft. A poetic, borderline-romantic techno piece, it reflects Shay’s deep connection to literature and lyricism, and showcases her ability to channel raw emotion into the dancefloor. It marks another step forward in her evolution as a bold, genre-defining storyteller in techno. Her breakthrough moment came with the release of “Memento” on Factory 93, which soared to #18 on the Beatport Techno charts and was featured on the label’s Best of 2023 compilation, placing her alongside artists like Space 92 and Nicole Moudaber. She’s also earned support slots for Eli Brown’s U.S. tour, and her dynamic performances have lit up stages at Amsterdam Dance Event, Beyond Wonderland, and top clubs across Europe, the Americas, and the U.S., including Exchange LA, Superior Ingredients NYC, and Tanzhaus West.

Shay’s music regularly finds its way into the sets of techno’s biggest names, played at festivals like Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and Time Warp. Her powerful, groove-driven productions have earned her repeat signings on labels like Respekt Recordings, while her remix work—such as her 2024 collaboration on Kiesza’s “I Go Dance”—has expanded her reach beyond traditional techno audiences. Driven by both passion and precision, Shay De Castro is more than a DJ and producer—she’s a poetic architect of tension, introspection, and rave catharsis. With a growing global fanbase and a series of high-impact releases on the horizon, Shay is poised to become one of the defining artists of techno’s next wave.

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progressive  tech/house to get you out of your seat

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MALWARE is a Wellington-based DJ with a passion for techno. Her sound is dark, powerful, and full of energy, with heavy drops and fast-paced transitions that light up the dancefloor.

Driven by a love for psychedelic textures, acid lines, and heavy bass, she builds high-intensity sets that pull people deep into the music and keep the room moving.

Her taste spans driving techno, hard techno, hardcore, hardhouse, psytrance, minimal techno, and bass house, weaving her style into a hypnotic atmosphere every time she plays.

Arkadien Hallowed Heights (Dark Minimal/Psy Techno)

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