For the second installment of our Brood Techno series, we decided to do something a little different and outside the box. We at Brood Audio believe in order to excel one needs to get out of their comfort zone and take risks. 

That is exactly what Erphun envisioned when he decided to pair up his artists and have them collaborate on a new track for the compilation. 

To our delight, all artists involved immersed themselves into the project with a positive attitude and enthusiasm. Tol Gruber & Tim Wade took us completely by surprise with their off beat/chill gritty track Devastating Material.

Ripples by Erphun & Alex Bau is a perfect mesh of their unique and recognizable styles and sound.

Yan Cook & Measure Divide deliver a dubby monster and a complete opposite of what we normally hear from them. 

Our queen of dark Techno, GO!DIVA and Toronto native, Ovi Ms Cavala is a seductive and effective peak time banger.

Last but not least, as an added bonus, we are pleased to release Leo9s single Crush that was created way ahead of its time.

We are proud of this compilation and the result is what you see here. The music speaks for itself as the entire compilation offers a taste of all the sub genres of Techno today from experimental to straight 4/4 banging Technotrue, underground, deep and dark Techno is the essence of Brood Audio.

Download: http://www.beatport.com/release/brood-techno02-brood-collaborations/972987

[BAL004] Yan Cook & Measure Divide - Chip (Original Mix)

Electronic music producer and DJ based in Berlin, working under the moniker ELM. The name was inspired by a book I read during my teenage years, where elm trees served as gathering points for traveling artists—places of rest, exchange, and inspiration. That image resonated deeply with me and continues to inform my creative philosophy. I see ELM as a sonic shelter of sorts—where ideas take root, and contrasts between light and shadow, energy and introspection, are explored through sound.

My work focuses on crafting immersive, narrative-driven experiences through electronic music. Drawing from the more unconventional sides of techno, I blend intricate rhythms with bold lead elements, textured noise, and atmospheric layers. Each composition is designed to guide the listener through a journey—both physical and emotional—using sound as a storytelling tool.

In addition to producing and performing, I compose music for film and visual media, where I can explore another dimension of narrative and mood. With over a decade of DJ experience, I’ve had the opportunity to perform at respected venues and festivals across India and Berlin—experiences that continue to shape my approach to both live performance and studio production.

In 2012, Fahad Ahmad had already been touring internationally for eight years as part of a DJ/production duo, but when he stepped out on his own as Measure Divide he truly found his voice as a DJ and producer of intelligent, uncommon techno. Simultaneously, the Karachi-born artist launched an events brand, FORMAT, and went on to single-handedly revive the techno scene in his adopted city, Toronto, over the following decade.
 
He has performed at Berghain, K41, Tresor, Boiler Room, Under Club, Stereo, and more. He has hosted and shared the stage with a wide range of groundbreaking artists, including Jeff Mills, Luke Slater, Stef Mendesidis, and Blawan. Celebrating its 10th anniversary, FORMAT marked the milestone with a landmark event featuring Surgeon and Oscar Mulero, cementing its reputation as a driving force in Toronto’s underground scene.

As a producer, he is uninterested in putting out by-the-numbers techno, instead designing nearly every element of each track himself. There’s playfulness and experimentation in his unconventional arrangements, united by a fondness for crunch and distortion and an unwavering attention to detail. 

After a brief hiatus, 2021 marked his return with Green Parallel and Evidence of a Rhythmic Pattern on Clergy, signaling a bold new chapter for Measure Divide.

In an industry in which egotistic and mercenary personalities are all too common, his steady, humble approach is a breath of fresh air. Driven by his passion for the music above all else, and for facilitating experiences that allow others to enjoy it, he is a true linchpin of Toronto’s techno scene, bringing the best of the world to the city and showing the best of the city to the world.