Esoteric Lemon Tree 2022

Introducing our next Sister of Sound - ANASTASIA

Anastasia’s passion for DJing and music production sparked from being an active member of the Red Moon Tribe and Northside dance community for the past 4 years. Upon embarking on her music journey, Anastasia has showcased her unique curation of sounds at various underground bush doofs and private gatherings over the past year. After performing sets at various larger gatherings early this year including ‘Dawn Light’ and the ‘Re:connection NY Gathering’, where she had the incredible honour of playing the midnight opening set of 2022, Anastasia has made an official entrance into the Melbourne event scene with her debut Red Moon set at Crescent Moon Gathering last weekend. 

Inspired by a combination of raw, driving European techno and the earthy, organic Australian bush sounds that we love so much, Anastasia brings this unique blend into her sets, creating a hypnotic journey filled with rich melodies and dark basslines.

1. Hell On Earth - KAS:ST (@kasstechno)
2. The Razor’s Edge (Noir Remix) - Pleasurekraft (@noir @pleasurekraft)
3. Juno - MVMB (@mvmb)
4. Yellow Dolphins & Air Liquide (Christian Craken Remix) - Eternal Basement (@christiancraken)
5. Concentrate - Lampe (@lampemusic)
6. Anomaly - MVMB
7. Penumbra (A.Dore Remix) - Dikron (@angdoreofficial @dikron)
8. Reality Someplace (Klanglos Remix) - Pandora 
9. Ricochet - Fuenka (@fuenkamusic)
10. Voix Grave - Christian Promet, Johannes Brecht (@johannesbrechtmusic)
11. Toyger (Mees Salome Remix) - Olivier Weiter (@ mees-salome)

@anastasia_aus

Sister Sessions - ANASTASIA

During my last tour in 2019 of Europe I was invited to play live on East Side Radio: a rogue, underground local community radio station set up inside some shipping containers in the middle of a Portuguese ex-military complex, soon to be redeveloped into Lisbon's largest creative hub.

I have just stumbled across the recording from my set that day and thought that it would be great to upload and share. The mix starts at a humble 116bpm and glides through to the early 120's.

Looking forward to getting back over that side of the globe and reuniting with all of my friends. It's been way too long! <3

Tracklist:
 
1. Budakid - Quixotic (MAARUO Remix) [When We Dip XYZ]
2. Hosini - Soul Search (Esteble Remix) [When We Dip XYZ]
3. MIDAS 104 - Quixtopia [Circles & Stones)
4. Solstay & VMS - Agra [UGENIUS Music]
5. Zatonsky, Aves Volare, Gorsky - Be Free (Pedro Mercado & Karada Remix) [Chrom Recordings]
6. Harry Moody - The Clip [Recovery Collective]
7. Amuze - Utopia [Natura Viva]
8. ALEGRA - Down Under [Recovery Collective]
9. Masino - Spaceship [Demo]
10. Amuze - Aurveyda [Natura Viva]
11. Danique, Distorted Beauty - Scream (Gabriel Ananda Remix) [Tech You Very Much]
12. Rowee - Beliving Again ft. KnowKontrol [All Day I Dream]
13. The LazarusMan, Tim Engelhardt - This Life [Anjunadeep]

JYDN live x East Side Radio | Lisbon, Portugal 2019

Over the moon to share my Esoteric 2022 set with you. I was lucky enough to close out the lagoon stage on the Sunday (4:30 - 6)
Thanks to everyone that came and had a dance <3

Partyshirts Thompson - Esoteric 2022

This is my mix from the monday afternoon at Esoteric 2002! Squeezed in between the legends of Mikey Space and Luke Vecchio.
It's been so beautiful to reconnect on the Lemon Tree camp! My favourite spot at Eso!
Enjoy!

Esoteric Festival 2022

MANA FEST @ ESOTERIC 2022 (MOBY DICK)

SunsetVortex – Esoteric Festival 2022 [LemonTree Theme Camp]

We had an amazing time playing at Eso, thank you to everyone who was there for making it as special as it was!

The Regulators | Esoteric 2022

Culture Shift Open Set @ Esoteric Festival - BushTechno Stage (12pm-2pm 2022)

Hard & fast, that's how https://soundcloud.com/dj-haber and https://soundcloud.com/jekdoux like it. Listen to the two do what they do best in their closing set for our Capture showcase @ My Aeon. 
Providing a masterfully crafted combination of Deep, Minimal, Hypnotic, Squelchy Techno and Hard Trance to keep you going till sunrise.

Haber & Jek @ My Aeon - Capture Showcase [19.03.22]

MV009 Handsdown

Handsdown of the duo Handsdown & Leigh Boy has a musical journey spanning over a decade, throwing parties of all sorts and delivering an uncompromising plethora of progressive and emotive minimal & techno to dance floors right around the globe. 

Spearheading the Euphorie Bezirk brand, parent to the notoriously debaucherous Disco 2000 party series and festival favourites - the duo have recently brought the pairs signature sound to Rainbow Serpent Festival, Picnic Electronik, Strawberry Fields, Elrow, Babylon Festival, Elements , Subsonic, The Petting Zoo, The Pleasure Garden, Paradigm Festival, Esoteric, Carl Coxʼs PURE as well as residency at the fabled Tramp Bar for nearly 10 years.

After another huge festival seasons in oz and successes from their record label Euphorie Bezirk which has had its first 5 releases in the Beatport charts + a number one, the duo set their sights on a big year in the studio - with several charting releases of their own on their imprint as well as established European labels such as Dense Audio, Alula Tunes, Techgnosis, and Alpakka, all the while writing music for a fresh set list all original for 2022 - with some huge releases on the horizon including a debut EP on the legendary Ibogatech. 

Socials
www.facebook.com/handsdownandleighboy
www.instagram.com/arohahaha

Soundcloud
@handsdownandleighboy

Listen/Buy
open.spotify.com/artist/4IOU4S7LyzTQjdqEf7cQPe?si=iIvipiBTRJi7mVgU3W0PcA
www.beatport.com/artist/handsdown/353614

Tracklist
Kuni, Scionuagh, Unknown Concept – Aftermath*
Enoki, Dark Design – Parapraxis#*
Handsdown – Dr. Strangelove (Doppel Remix)*
Tomchilla – A Modern Fairytale (Handsdown & Leigh Boy Remix)*
Handsdown & Leigh Boy – Sea Of Treachery*
Tomchilla – Take This Bitch Sideways
Beneti – N.D.E*
Ben Rama – Liber Null (Axon & Automata Remix)*
Haptic – Sleeping On The Floor (CAIN. Remix)
South Zone – Mr. Random guy (Biomass Remix)
Eager & Dark – Ubiquitous
Tim Light – Obsidian*
Boy With Boat – Thick Of It (Tom Baker Remix)*
Aves Volare, Doshpot – Sychronicity (Heerhorst Remix)*
Bongani – Komodo*
Ebony Willis – Fractals*
Arden – Why Don’t You*

*VICTORIAN ARTISTS

Music Victoria Mix Series

MV009 Handsdown

Schnell

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.13.06 am

Shema - Black Moon

Enjoy - Alegra Live @ esoteric 2017 
few of my own unreleased tracks and some of my favourite tracks :)
______________Tracklist ________________
0:00 - ALEGRA - ID Original
6:40 - LOUD - 5 Billion Stars
14:25 - LOUD - Africa 101
21:00 - ALEGRA - ID Original
27:30 - RANJI - Butterfly Bootleg
32:30 - GHOST RIDER - We are the people Bootleg
36:10 - Day.Din & Klopfgiester - Upgrade
41:45 - AUDIOMATIC - Drums and Guns Remix
45:20 ALEGRA - ID Orignal
47:40 ASKAAN - Blanked Me (XV Kilist & Rocco Rmx)
53:25 PHAXE - The Quest
59:15 - Swarm (Phaxe & Morten Granau Remix)
1:04:30 FABIO & MOON (Interactive noise Nice Day Remix)
1:09:45 PHAXE & QUEROX (Tripical Moon)
https://www.facebook.com/ALEGRAMUSIC/

ALEGRA LIVE @ ESOTERIC FESTIVAL

For bookings contact: manafestdj@gmail.com
- MANA FEST YOUR DREAMS -

Fest, the enigmatic force behind the decks, fusing the mystical elements of Psytrance, Techno, and a myriad of artistic genres into electrifying sonic journeys. Born from the depths of creativity, Mana Fest’s musical odyssey began during the pandemic lockdown. 

His passion for music burns brightly, an unrelenting fire that fuels his relentless drive to keep people dancing. For Mana Fest, music isn’t just a career; it’s a calling, an ethereal connection that transcends the ordinary. 

In 2022 and 2023, he graced the Esoteric Festival stage, where his pulsating mixes entranced crowds and left them yearning for more. Now, in 2025, he is set to make his debut on the renowned Sun Temple stage, marking a new milestone in his journey. 

Beyond Esoteric, Mana Fest has shared the spotlight with international luminaries such as Jacob from Brazil, Matan Caspi from Israel, Kander from the UK, and Amrtum from Berlin. These collaborations have woven a tapestry of global sounds that define his eclectic style. He is also a proud member of crews such as Pirainia and Sickest House Mafia. 

In 2024, he founded Terrestrial Events, an event company set to transform the scene—not only by curating incredible nights but by ensuring fair support for DJs and working with charities like White Ribbon Australia to drive social change. 

A longtime supporter of festival and doof culture, Mana Fest is often found volunteering to build stages and helping set up at various events. For him, it’s more than just a job — it’s a passion.

Yet, beyond the music, Mana Fest dons a mask that has become more than mere attire. It’s a symbol of artistic expression, a metaphorical canvas through which he paints his emotions and stories. The mask becomes a persona, blurring the line between the artist and the art itself. 

In a world where music is the universal language, Mana Fest loves orchestrating a symphony of beats and melodies that transcend boundaries, inviting all to join him on a sonic voyage.

- BE THE CHANGE YOU WANT TO SEE -

MANA FEST @ ESOTERIC 2022 (MOBY DICK)

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