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Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix 




The Grey Area mix is a collection of celebral minimalism from which is a speciality of Robert Hood.   Never before has there been an illustration of the many values of "grey" within the genre we call Minimal.
While Minimal is now a sound all on its own which varies from region to region, deep concentration takes you through the mind of one of it's pioneers for a close analysis of this particular variation. The Grey Area.

- unofficial mix released on CDR hand signed and numbered exclusively via RubaDub in 2008. 

BOOMKAT REVIEW:
*Individually numbered and signed copies - Rob Hood at his absolute deepest. 300 copies only for the world!!!* Original minimal master Robert Hood follows up his essential Fabric set from earlier this year with an exclusive and insanely limited mix CD drawing for a specialized run of purified Detroit/Berlin deep and dubby techno. The Grey Area title refers to Rob's vision of Detroit techno and electronic music as the sound that occupied the forgotten zones of Detroit, the areas that became utilised for warehouse parties back in the day, and still humm and whirr with the timeless sound of technology long after the actual heavy indutry has gone. There's a soulfully longing thread tying the tracks together, from the opening anonymous tracks to Maurizio's 'M4.5' and on into previously unobserved depths with a slew of exclsuive and unreleased M-Plant style killers this is eactly the kind of selection that has won Mr. Hood a legion of devoted fans across the world, and has massively influenced the sound of the scene's biggest clubs, with Dettmann and Klock's brand of stripped but powerful techno house owing a massive debt to his sound. We're struggling to name many of the tracks here which is one of the best features of this mix, it's so fresh much of it hasn't even seen the light of day yet but we'd be massively grateful if any of the keener ears out there (or Hood himself) would like to send us a tracklist! Especially track 14, or 17, or 21, what the f**k are they?! If the Fabric mix left you asking for something that little bit deeper and nastier you can't sleep on this righteous mix. ESSENTIAL PURCAHSE!
http://boomkat.com/cds/150286-robert-hood-deep-concentration-the-grey-area-mix

Robert Hood - Deep Concentration: The Grey Area mix

Relive an incredible live set from last year's Gottwood with the latest addition to our mix series, courtesy of Mathew Jonson.

Mathew Jonson needs no introduction and we're super excited to share his electrifying live set from last year's festival. If you were fortunate enough to experience his set firsthand, you know exactly what we're talking about - one of our favourites from 2023.

Matthew Jonson's signature sound takes the crowd on an unforgettable journey, one that we were lucky enough to capture.

Strap in and get ready to be transported back to the 
'Walled Garden'. 

See you in the woods!
Gottwood Tickets - https://www.gottwood.co.uk

SC - https://on.soundcloud.com/knmjy
IG  - https://www.instagram.com/mathewjonson/
BC - https://mathewjonson.bandcamp.com/track/magic-through-music

Gottwood  Mix #63 - Mathew Jonson [Live From Gottwood 2023]

Hey everyone! As spring has hit the northern atmospheres I decided to drop a new P. Truss mixtape. 

The P. Truss project once started as a "I'll play what I feel like" thing. So this time no fast stuff, but a fun, quirky and cute house set to enjoy the first rays of the 2024 spring. I had a LOT of fun recording this one, and I hope you'll enjoy it as much as I did!

In P. we Truss! <3

Spring is Springing

Dreimal T celebrated his birthday by delivering a captivating all-vinyl set for the Scheißmukke takeover at Watergate. Powered by house, disco, funk, acid, and techno, he told a story that took us all back to the golden days of electronic music. Dreimal T let his signature style shine to heat up the floor in true scheißmukke-fashion. This beautiful summer night by the river @watergate was definitely a highlight of our season. 
We hope you enjoy it as much as we did!

Dreimal T @Watergate Scheißmukke Showcase 29.08.24

Steve Bug Live @ Regine's, Paris

Ron Albrecht stands behind the decks of the most iconic clubs on the planet. His sets are deep, uncompromising, and emotionally charged – a captivating fusion of contemporary techno structures and the raw, honest roots of electronic music. With an exceptional sense for dramaturgy, he reads the energy of the dancefloor and guides his audience on an intense, almost meditative journey.

But his story goes much further back – deep into the early days of German techno culture. In the 1990s, Albrecht was more than just a DJ; he was a cultural pioneer. In 1994, he founded Gerberei in Schwerin, a club that quickly became one of the most important venues for electronic music in the state of Mecklenburg-Vorpommern. For nearly two decades, he shaped the club as co-founder, organizer, and resident DJ – providing a stage for both national and international artists, far from the major cities. At the same time, from 1995 to 2006, he ran the legendary record store Easy Traxx, which became a hub and source of inspiration for many DJs and music lovers. It wasn’t just a place to buy records – it was a space where attitude and taste were curated, rooted in a deep understanding of vinyl culture and sonic aesthetics.

In a personal interview with Andre Kronert, Ron Albrecht talks about his first encounters with electronic music, the magnetic pull of Berlin’s early club scene, and the pivotal moments that shaped his path. His stories offer insight into a constantly evolving scene – and into the mind of an artist who continues to approach it with integrity, depth, and passion.

Gear:
2x Technics SL-1200MK5
2x Ortofon Concorde MKII Scratch
Mixer: Allen & Heath Xone 96

Video:
Interview https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u-qafd5J70M
DJ Mix https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Nieqx5Rg0sc

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Ron Albrecht - Techno Vinyl Only Mix - VINYL MATTERS 020

DJ-set (40min cut) by Steve Bug, recorded at Cologne's Treibstoff Klub, May15h 2010

Original lineup:

Steve Bug (Poker Flat, Berlin)
Larry Heard (aka Mr. Fingers, Chicaco)
Marcel Janovsky (Treibstoff/WIR-booking, Cologne)
Leolo Lozone (Treibstoff Klub, Cologne)
Marcus Wogull (Innervisions)

Our next partys are, Treibstoff Klub @ Papierfabrik, Cologne:
June 12th with Turmspringer & Mark Henning (live)
July 23rd with Mathew Jonson & Dandy Jack (live), Sonja Moonear, Mike Callander

www.treibstoff-klub.com
www.wir-network.com



Steve Bug @ Treibstoff Klub, Cologne | May 15th 2010

Roman Lindau @Awakenings NYD 01.01.2018

DVS1 came up as a raver in the Midwest, throwing techno parties for over 20 years and getting up to mischief, often next to huge stacks of speakers that still influence him to this day. He is now well-established as a vital DJ and resident at Berghain and Panorama Bar. 

This mix is something special and a side of DVS1 normally not heard or recorded! A true digger and passionate record collector running the eclectic Mistress Recordings and the more pure techno label HUSH. Here he crosses into house territory for a special dekmantel mix. 

Of the podcast we have here, he says, “This mix is two hours of a four hour rare “house” set recorded LIVE in Sept 2017 at an undisclosed location. I make it a point not to release many mixes and while most people know and follow me for my techno sets, this mix is for those who dig a little deeper and appreciate it all… Enjoy!" There is still a real sense of pace to the mix as it glides effortlessly though flurries of percussion into vocal numbers, cosmic curveballs and piano laced anthems. It’s a fascinating insight into a whole other side of one of techno’s foremost talents.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 186 - DVS1

Mathew Jonson brings lovers of all forms of dance music together. His live show is one of the best in the business: an elegant techno adventure with pounding drums and well crafted synths that endlessly twist and turn through emotional highs and darker physical depths. In short, he is someone as schooled in jazz as he is electronic synthesis. He’s a master of his hardware; a human who can speak through his machines. His meticulous approach also carries over into the studio and has given rise to plenty of underground hits on his own labels as well as a fine selection of others. 

His mix for us this week is a 90 minute recording of his masterful live set at Dekmantel 2017. Wasting no time in getting down to business, it kicks off with classic electro and from there the killer baselines just keeping on coming, some from his own back catalogue, some from outer space and some from the future. It’s a mix with a compelling sense of momentum and one that traverses sounds and scenes with ease.

Dekmantel Podcast 198 - Mathew Jonson

Recording of my set in Sep 2018 At FunkHaus for Red Bull Music Academy and Arte TV 30 Years of Techno special.

Live at Funkhaus Berlin RBMA X ARTE TV

@hoerberlin : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mjrfQuXUPbI

MARIE MONTEXIER at HÖR BERLIN / NOVEMBER 3 / 4pm-5pm

Label: Poker Flat Recordings ‎– PFR CD13
Drager: CD, Compilation, Mixed, Promo, Plastic Sleeve 
Land: Germany
Uitgebracht: 2004
Genre: Electronic
Stijl: Deep House, Minimal, Tech House

BUY on: http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Bug-Bugnology/release/1760220

Steve Bug presents Bugnology 1 (2004)

Label: Poker Flat Recordings ‎– PFRCD16
Drager: CD, Mixed 
Land: Germany
Uitgebracht: 28 Apr 2006
Genre: Electronic
Stijl: Deep House, Tech House, Minimal

BUY on: http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Bug-Bugnology-2/release/651945

Steve Bug presents Bugnology 2 (2006)

Label: Poker Flat Recordings ‎– PFRCD22
Drager: CD, Compilation, Mixed 
Land: Germany
Uitgebracht: 12 Sep 2008
Genre: Electronic
Stijl: Deep House, Tech House, Minimal

BUY on: http://www.discogs.com/Steve-Bug-Bugnology-3/release/1495891?ev=rr

Steve Bug @ Treibstoff Klub, Cologne | May 15th 2010

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