<2025>

UK electronic specialists headed up our biggest-ever Manchester function.

Overmono | Boiler Room: Manchester

Priori (@priori-ties) has always explored a wide range of techno from dense and introspective to more joyous, often against the backdrop of technological possibilities. He hails from Canada and has been prolific since first emerging with two full-lengths to his name on his own NAFF label. They pair dubby undercurrents with crystalline melodies and contain the sort of unresolved tensions that keep you locked in for the ride. This weekend he plays Dekmantel Naarm 2024 but first has served up this new mi for us.

Priori says this is the first dance mix he's done in a long time, adding "It's an hour and a half of fresh rhythms and rave sounds that I recorded while on tour in Australia. It features a few tracks I have been playing a lot lately and some forthcoming bits by myself and some friends." In just over 90 minutes he works through a rollercoaster of deep techno rhythms that are firmly focused on the future and flow as fluidly as water.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 459 - Priori

at dawn on Sunday, Alfonso treated us to 4 hours of music, mingling dub techno and minimal, all slowed down and jammed on vinyl.

"When I arrived at the stage, the sun hadn't risen yet. Mine was the first performance on @klapenunsen stage, and the music from the other stage was still playing in the background. It was a cold morning, and I thought there wouldn't be many people at the beginning, but It was a pleasant surprise when, after the main stage last performance ended, a large crowd gathered and filled the stage even before my music started. 

I performed a minimal dubby techno set, playing both current tracks and classics of the genre. Although I didn’t feel entirely comfortable in the beginning of the set, when I saw people dancing with smiles on their faces, it all made sense. It was a very special moment, and later, when the set ended, it was incredible to have people coming up to talk to me, excited about the performance. It was beautiful preparing a set like this and seeing how the crowd responded to the vibe while the sun rose in that wonderful landscape."

@f-ondj
Alpenglühen

nunsen·live - F-on at La Vallée Electrique

SWU FM Podcast

Surgeons Girl with Esther - 21 July 2024

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/EG1001SvenVäth

“Hello, everyone! I’m excited to celebrate Electronic Groove’s 1001st podcast episode with you. This live recording is a reflection of my journey and the incredible energy we create together on the dance floor. Let’s dive into this celebration of sound and let the music guide us. Much love!” 

Follow https://soundcloud.com/svenvath-music

Mix info

EG.1001 Sven Väth

"As dusk gives way to night, the downtempo soundscapes draw you in. You've taken the bait, slipping into a spiral, a tunnel you won’t want to leave. You’ve crossed the event horizon, and there’s no turning back. Welcome to this masterclass." 

Boni G introduces Vinna Våldyr (@vinnavaldyr), a new alias that explores a more introspective and deep side of his sound. This project reflects his current creative moment, bringing together the richness of his experience with fresh perspectives, all while staying true to his roots and musical vision. Over the course of his 30-year career, Boni G has left a mark on the electronic music scene. In 2000, he co-founded Low Records Store, dedicating a decade to its growth and development. He was the driving force behind projects like Huna and Bisau, hosted the Indigo show on Lie Radio, and spent nearly 10 years teaching at Proaudio Escuela until 2020. With Vinna Valdyr, Boni G connects the dots between his extensive career and the new horizons he’s charting, offering a sound that’s both reflective and forward-thinking - a perfect blend of his journey and where he’s headed next.

3rd edition of Simbiosis. An intimate communion of souls, in the mood for share with each other and dance under the stars.

HOCast #219 - Vinna Våldyr - Simbiosis 2024

Andrea (IT) @andreamusik
Live at MUTEK Montréal | Édition 25
Nocturne 6 on August 25, 2024
Mastered by @pheek (audioservices.studio)
__

Originally from Turin, Andrea draws inspiration from his city’s post-industrial aesthetic to craft music that blends IDM, 90s breakbeat and techno. His performances are marked by intense rhythms and refined textures, balancing sonic experimentation with raw energy for the dancefloor.


MUTEKLIVE351 - Andrea

Direct links to artist's profile:

SC: https://soundcloud.com/canavezzi_dj
IG: www.instagram.com/canavezzi_dj

SMS026 - Canavezzi

Recording of Sean Johnston & Vladimir Ivkovic's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2024.

Dekmantel Selectors 2024

Sean Johnson & Vladimir Ivkovic at Dekmantel Selectors 2024

Recorded live at on 14 Dec 2024 at Tresor, Berlin. Vinyl + Digi. This was an opening set 12am-230. Unfortunately, there is an audible hum throughout the recording, especially in quieter sections. I don't know; I guess it was ground hum? I was able to reduce the noise a little bit, but it can still be heard in various areas.

Live @ Tresor 14 DEC 2024

Our twice-a-year trips to upstate New York are something we truly cherish. There’s a special magic in that barn, I swear. This time, we had friends representing 11 nationalities, each bringing their unique backgrounds and stories. Yet there we were, gathered in the heart of the Catskill Mountains, sharing laughter, tears, good food, and incredible music.
Every trip has its own character, and this one was no different. I’m thrilled to share the recording of my Saturday night set, which followed Kim Kenis’s phenomenal 4-hour journey. It felt like a natural progression to start with some deep, dubby tracks and gradually build the tension. I’m really happy with how the mix turned out, and I hope it resonates with you, too. Finishing the set brought such a feeling of joy. One I know I’ll hold onto for a long time.
Here’s to more music, memories, and the connections that make it all worthwhile. 
One love

@ The Barn, Delayed Getaway, October 2024

Our very own Hamish & Toby take the reins for podcast number 73, with a special recording from their opening set at Houghton this past summer.

Lock in for 2.5+ hours of deep & summery house gems from across the map. Anyone that was there will know how much of a sweet day this was, so it's our pleasure to re-live this moment.

@hamishcole & @tobynicholas

BSU 073 - Hamish & Toby (Live from Houghton ’24)

On the Saturday night of Monument Festival 2024, amenthia recordings co-founder agonis delivered a legendary session of futuristic, crystalline electronics. With the dancers engulfed in thick fog and red lasers, and the newly upgraded sound system of the Varden stage at his command, agonis drenched the crowd with tidal waves of finely tuned, precision psychedelia that was crafted specifically for the Norwegian forest. The ultimate high fidelity speaker test. 

Play it extra loud for your family over the holiday season.

Follow:

https://www.instagram.com/agonis_amenthia/
https://soundcloud.com/agonis-amenthia
https://www.facebook.com/agonis.amenthia/


Monument Festival 2024 : agonis (live)

Live at Avant Gardener Brooklyn 11th May 2023

For more info visit: https://bit.ly/EG1008MatthiasMeyer

“This mix is inspired by a touch more Afro than I usually include in my sets, but it still has a distinct “Meyer” feel, as many of the tracks feature the typical clave pattern that’s present in most of my work. I’ve been incorporating Afro elements into my sets for over 10 years, though it’s never the only style I play. I enjoy blending different genres because it’s more creatively challenging.

A friend once told me, “You play so many different genres in one set, but it always sounds like you.” I think that’s a great compliment. For this set, I leaned more on the classic Meyer sound to maintain the flow. Hope you enjoy it!”

Follow https://soundcloud.com/matthias-meyer

EG.1008 Matthias Meyer (NYE Special)

Surgeons Girl - 01 January 2025

Dresden live from Earthling on Sunday afternoon at Houghton 2024.

Recorded at Houghton - Dresden (2024)

Kaleidoscopic psychedelia from one of Australia's finest.

While it might feel early to call bets on DJs of the decade, Kia Sydney, best known as Kia, is undoubtedly one of them. The Animalia founder began in Naarm's (Melbourne) underground scene in the mid-2010s, crediting a trip to the influential deep techno Japanese festival, Labyrinth, as the inspiration behind her sound.

Deep techno might not cut it as a descriptor for Sydney's sound, though. Hypnotic ribbons of steely techno mix with atmospherics and nimble grooves, drawing from IDM, dub and tech house, sharing as much with DJ Nobu and Donato Dozzy (try to find the track that overlaps with Dozzy's own RA Podcast) as well as modern practitioners like Priori and Beatrice M.

This distinctly Australian scuttling psychedelia has made Kia one of the most sought-after underground DJs globally. Her brainchild, Animalia, showcases a plurality of sounds and scenes, serving as living proof of the fruitful shift of the 2020s: less serious, perhaps, but with a sense of open-minded worldliness that offers a far more promising vision of what dance music can be and achieve.

Sydney's rare talent lies in forging connections, bringing people, sounds and ideas together with a distinct playfulness. Her RA Podcast showcases this alchemy in abundance, weaving classics like Monolake and Enya with peers such as OK EG, Cousin and Command D.

As she told us in her 2023 Breaking Through profile, "people tell me I have quite a distinctive sound but I can't tell so much because I hear so many different versions of it." RA.973 serves as confirmation that Kia's style is, to say the least, the mark of a generational talent.
 
@kia-sydney @animalia-label  @cirruslabel

Read more at ra.co/podcast/973

RA.973 Kia

NT01: George FitzGerald @ Village Underground, 29.11.2024

Bradley Zero gives us an hour’s insight into the stuff he’ll be bringing to his All Night Long next Saturday.

Bradley has been one of the most integral parts of the global music scene. His infectious love & passion for music has solidified his status one of the most vital selectors in the game, both behind the scenes and under the spotlight. 

We can’t wait to welcome him back to Room 2 next weekend. 

Tickets: https://ra.co/events/2028941

<2025>

Matt Lodder