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Georgios Papamanoglou - GR2 (XDB's Back To The Roots Mix)

As the seasons are slowly changing, I thought I'd get on the decks for an improv techno mix to keep the energy high this Autumn. 

Most people know I love my house music but not many know about my love for techno (and my passion for a proper stomp!)  So, this mix was a one take combo of records and digital tracks. 
My main inspiration being from DJ Bone. I absolutely love the energy he brings to the dance floor with phenomenal mixing and track selection. His attention to detail with the splashes of house lyrics with a high-end techno flavor are just breath taking. My favourite ever memory of raving was when I lost my pals but ended up losing my sh*t to his set in room 1 Freerotation!

More inspiration from labels such as Rekids, Mind Medizin, Hardgroove. Expect artists such as Floorplan, Mark Broom, Uncertain & Ackermann. 

Hope you enjoy! x

Das ist Techno Sex (Autumn techno mix)

@XDB, the founder of the Metrolux music label, is one of Germany’s most respected DJs. Kosta Athanassiadis is a long-standing institution as a Dj and Producer with a significant collection of timeless productions and memorable remixes. 

XDB has his roots in the central German town of Göttingen. It was there that he began DJing in the early nineties, where he worked in a record shop and where he ran a radio show for five years. And that was the base from which he established the Metrolux record label back in 2006.

For many people, it was at this point that XDB appeared on their radar. His debut ‘Jackintosh EP’ and the following ‘Descap EP’ made a splash. Kosta’s DJ sets draw upon his expansive record collection, playing right across the board of electronic music. His DJing keeps him in the public eye, but one gets the sense that XDB prefers to operate in the shadows.
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@revoltathens was brought to life in 2013 with the purpose to satisfy people’s craving for immersive experiences with electronic music and other forms of art.

In 2014, the crew started a record label and six years later, took a big step forward and opened a hybrid-record shop with new and second-hand records. This space is meant to be used in the most creative yet practical way, to showcase artists and their talent, organize live shows and small exhibitions.

https://soundcloud.com/xdb
https://soundcloud.com/revoltathens
www.fade.radio

TASCAM DR-05X

REVOLT 001 w/ XDB

Podcast 248 of atomar audio, featuring cutting edge techno artists. This week we present you Means&3rd from Manchester, UK. 

Tracklist:

01. Mu Tate - Ish [Utter]
02. Relic Radiation - Outermost [Annulled]
03. !inertia - Vibrationas [Seis Records]
04. Vanoni - Lawal [Danza Nativa]
05. Daniel[i] - Etrusci [Lowless]
06. Vardae - 12 262 [Cosmic Wave Records]
07. 9 Beats - Primitive Life Forms [Cosmic Wave Records]
08. 785 - Mada Theory [Apotek]
09. BLNDR - Melanocetidae [Scopávik]
10. Shoal - 108 [Oblique Music]
11. Cabasa - Excess (Otik Remix) [Boogie Box Records]
12. Queniv - Unknown Territory [De Lichting]
13. Sindh - ZeroInfinity [Useless Seconds]
14. Xanexx & Scøpe - Leak Away [Scopávik]
15. Agonis - Gamma Ray [Midgar Records]
16. JohannesK - Applied Force (Peryl Remix) [LowEnd Records]
17. Oscar Mulero - Body Of Interest [Semantica Records]
18. Marcel Dettmann - Works (Morphosis 2013 Rework) [Bad Manners]
19. Kon Janson - CUES003 B [Spatial Cues]
20. Esteban Miranda - Mereo [BAHN· Records]
21. Clotur - Apollo 17 [Warok]
22. Endplate - Unreal [Warm Up]
23. Carmelo Ponente - Reversal [Newrhythmic records]
24. NWHR - Schorl [MORD]
25. PWCCA - Decantation [Hardtools records]
26. JohannesK - The Ritual [LowEnd Records]
27. Kamen - Any Colour You Like [.inphase]
28. Nigm - Call To Endeavour [La Forge]
29. Tammo Hesselink - Sourced [Nous'klaer Audio]
30. Vitor Rua - It's Full Of Stars III [Holuzam]
31. Zemog - Derin (Daniel[i] Revisit) [Whispering Signals]
32. Blackbody Radiation - Particle Float [Faitiche]
33. Konduku - Dalgin [Delsin]
34. Dschen - Broken Rings [Secuencias Temporales]
35. Inkscape - Indeciphered II [Ritualism Records]
36. Morpha - Rattle [Indefinite Pitch]
37. Pianeti Sintetici - Satellite [Hypnus Records]
38. Aa Sudd - Pselum [Midgar Records]
39. Cedar - Sferics [re:st]
40. McGregor - Clean Lines [Sure Thing]
41. Zaumna - Sorcières (Feat. YL Hool) [sferic]

Means&3rd
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Crude Principles

Polish Techno.logy | Podcast #244 | Means&3rd

Bio:
A steady and fulfilling path has been walked by Means&3rd aka Ben Marsden to get him to the creative space he currently occupies.
A Manchester resident since 2007 his musical education has been nurtured by the city and the experiences that have come with it. First beginning with his musical education, shortly followed by many years of promoting events and culminated in securing a place behind the counter at one of the UK’s finest record stores, Eastern Bloc Records, where he currently curates the House and Techno sections.
A local favourite and regular of Manchester's White Hotel, Warehouse Project, Soup Kitchen, and the close quarters of Eastern Bloc's very own club night his DJ'ing style has matured over the years to convey a more textured, headier but no less driving vision of techno that is always cohesive within its layers and never struggles to provide a boundless dynamic, especially when given the chance to play extended sets where he truly thrives, a keen intuition developed from over 2 decades of DJing.
More recently he has zeroed in on his production skills with 2021 seeing the launch of his own imprint 'Unveiled Nuance' which will serve as a platform for his own productions and a true introduction to his sound as an artist. After years of meticulous analysis of his craft and the invaluable knowledge gained via the record shop, he has truly begun to sculpt his own sonic identity with a sharp attentiveness to detail.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/means3rd https://www.instagram.com/means_3rd/ Bandcamp: https://means3rd.bandcamp.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DJMeans3rd

Polish Techno.logy | Podcast #244 | Means&3rd

I haven't been back at Freero since 2018, so this is a very welcome home for me and a reunion of family and new friends!
Blessings to Steevio & SuzyBee! and the entire Freerotation team!
Love you all!
Ed Jus-Ed That is...

TASCAM DR-40X

JUS-ED FREEROTATION 2024

My contribution to this year's festival, following on from a magic set by MaryLou before Steevio & Suzy B, Shackleton and Batu closed out another unforgettable Sunday night in room 1. 
A true privilege to be a part of it.

Joe Ellis Freerotation 2024

DJ set of my own productions and remixes played at Freerotation Festival 2024.

Tracklist:
01. (unreleased)
02. (unreleased)
03. "Helix" (Live Jams October '21 - Bandcamp Exclusive EP)
04. (unreleased)
05. (unreleased)
06. (unreleased)
07. "Neon Pink Grid" (Lesser Lights Of The Bardo EP - Minibar)
08. (unreleased)
09. (unreleased)
10. (unreleased)
11. Rich T "That Feeling" (Tom Ellis Remix) - Trendy Mullet
12. "Short Lived" (Coming soon on Lyssna Recordings)
13. Samuel Padden "Ergo" (Tom Ellis Remix)
14. (old remix i did for someone but i don't remember who!?)
15. (unreleased)
16. "Possible Location" Lyssna Recordings
17. "Take Me To The Ball" Lyssna Recordings
18. (unreleased)
19. (unreleased)
20. Soulstatejazz - (unreleased work in progress)

Tom Ellis @ Freerotation 2024

The best festival tucked away in beautifuuuuul Wales .....

softi : Freerotation 2024

After listening to many Freerotation recordings over the years, it feels a bit surreal to share this one. I had such a great time meeting the freero community. Very special to feel the positive vibe and patience to build something new.

Bas Dobbelaer - Freerotation 2024

After being an attendee since 2013 this was an insane opportunity for myself and I really hope I did it justice. A beautiful weekend in the welsh countryside surrounded by the most amazing community. The energy in there was felt by all and I think the recording captures it well. Thanks all for coming through, you all made it one that will be etched in my memory forever! 

Room 2, Sunday evening, 9:30-11pm

Means&3rd @ Freerotation 2024

Blessed to be a part of the best festival in the world. Had so much fun playing Fri night / Sat morning in the Sammy String room (Room 3) 00:30 - 2:00
2 amazing sets before and after me in Monoak and Resom - if they are online you must check them out! Thank you to all those that grooved away to my set and to Steevio & Suzybee for giving me the opportunity. Your support means the world. 
Peace x

Mötas / Bryn

Mötas @ Freerotation 2024

Move D @ Freerotation 2024

Rinse FM Podcasts

YANT B2B Means&3rd - 05 February 2025

Means&3rd aka Ben Marsden joins us for episode 469 with an extensive session covering over 2 hours worth of techno territory.

The Manchester based artist can be found behind the counter at the legendary Eastern Bloc Records where he fronts the house and techno curation for the shop.  He has leveraged his exposure to the latest sounds there to promote his own Unveiled Nuance events and label as well as securing performances at events throughout the country.

Some words from Ben - 

"I aimed to create something that reflects where I am sonically right now. The aesthetic of the deeper sound has expanded so much lately, touching on all sorts of BPM's and vibes, and I've really been loving every bit of it. This music requires some patience and a commitment to fully appreciate it, which is one of the reasons it continues to captivate me so much. 

I also wanted to give a huge shout-out to all the incredible artists featured in this mix; there's so much amazing music out there right now., and a massive thank you to the Monument team as well—I'm genuinely grateful for this opportunity "


Follow :

Soundcloud - https://soundcloud.com/means3rd
Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/means_3rd/
Labels Bandcamp - https://means3rd.bandcamp.com/


Monument x Carbon

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Tracklist :

1.Pent - _
2.Notzing - Dubchla III
3.Kick21 - Bright Interface
4.Emily Jeanne - Đồ Sơn At Night
5.Sciama - Stimulus
6.New Corroded - Chromosphere
7.Hyht99 - Kai Trip
8.Kletis - Under Pillow
9.Solma - Capsid
10.Noah Lyas - The Noctuidae
11.Consequence - 06 11 Circles
12.Lemna - Tinnitus
13.Prieste5s - Seance
14.Octo Aeterna - Iteritas Fortunata
15.Uun - Out Of Time
16.ASC - Grey Area 04#1
17.Si'Nedd - Null Bloom
18.Franz Jäger - Harmors
19.D-Leria - Buio
20.Burden - Blurred Vision
21.Ruben Ganev - Hendo
22.Doka - Hidden
23.Ocyra - Aurora Glitch
24.Sindh - Scythians
25. Si'Nedd - Liminal
26.Grievance - Intro II
27.B.Mod & Essentia - Ahfal
28.Pyramidal Decode - Dolore
29.Elias Garcia - Atonement
30.Hydrous - Osmosis
31.Forest Drive West - Ziggurat
32.Sunju Hargun & Konduku - Mekong
33.Innerworld - Bloom
34.Marmo - Aztec Euphoria
35.Maarja Nuut - World Inverted
36.Conzi - Drakar
37.Smogo - Sauvage
38.Ruben Ganev -  Ichikozu
39.Stanislav Tolkachev - Breathworks
40.Reeko - Verdugo Del Rey
41.Ocyra - Tool 007
42.Portrait - Decimal
43.Ben Klock & Fadi Mohem - Restrained
44.Otodojo - Nertwork Membrane
45.Saphileaum - Ahur (Agonis Remix)
46.Ancestral Voices - Samhain
47.Edward Bei - Precession
48.Lukas Urban - Animo
49.Malka Tuti - Hedesch (feat. Decha) (Black Merlin Remix)
50.A∞x - Ceramic City

MNMT 469 : Means&3rd

Unveiled Nuance, On Board, Polish Technology

Means&3rd / Eastern Bloc Records /Manchester

Bookings : 
ben.unveilednuance@gmail.com
Will@fortsetzen.com

Means&3rd @ Freerotation 2024

Means&3rd/Unveiled Nuance