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Taking you on a trip this week we have Romanian classical guitarist turned techno artist Michael Ius. 

Michael Ius is passionate about both hypnotic mixing and dance grooves, focusing on making people dance and constantly reading the crowd. 

He has been tirelessly exploring and refining his production skills and DJ sets, earning the support of prominent underground DJs such as Marron, Alarico, Alberto Tolo, Dave Clarke, Insolate, Lobster, and many more. 

Michael is undoubtedly one of the best up & coming artists in Techno today, don't sleep on this one !

Michael Ius - https://soundcloud.com/michael-ius-techno
- https://www.instagram.com/michael.ius.techno/ 
- https://ra.co/dj/michaelius

Coda Mix 022 - Michael Ius

Romanian classical guitarist turned techno artist. Influenced by uplifting grooves and hypnotic sounds, balancing body and mind through music. Born in 1986, in Bucharest, Romania, michael ius began studying classical music at the age of 14. He completed his education at the prestigious George Enescu Music High School, followed by the Music University in Bucharest, where he specialised in classical guitar. Michael's first encounter with techno came in 2012, when he discovered a whole new universe of thoughts and emotions. Since then, he has been tirelessly exploring and refining his production and djing skills. “Experience isn't learning. True learning is thoughtful evaluation of experience.”

SC: https://m.soundcloud.com/michael-ius-techno
IG: https://www.instagram.com/michael.ius.techno/?hl=de

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Michael Ius - Syncast [SYN138]

BCCO Podcast 351 is our first by Michael Ius, a Romanian classical guitarist turned techno artist.

Born in 1986, in Bucharest, Romania, Michael Ius began studying classical music at the age of 14.

Michael's first encounter with techno came in 2012, when he discovered a whole new universe of thoughts and emotions. He is influenced by uplifting grooves and hypnotic sounds, balancing body and mind through music.

Since then, he has been tirelessly exploring and refining his production skills and DJ sets, earning the support of prominent underground DJs such as Marron, Alarico, Alberto Tolo, Dave Clarke, Insolate, Lobster, and many more.

@michael-ius-techno

BCCO Mix Series 351: Michael Ius

Podcast 270 of atomar audio, featuring cutting edge techno artists. This week we present you Michael Ius from Bucharest, Romania.

Tracklist:

01. Tascamboy - Habitus [unreleased]
02. michael ius - Spit It Out [unreleased]
03. Pierce - Delicioso [MALöR Records]
04. Pierce - Relic [MALöR Records]
05. AgainstMe - Transition [Synergie]
06. Pierce - 44 Delusions [MALöR Records]
07. Rethe - Bleach (Ketch Remix) [Duplicity]
08. michael ius - Sand Illusion [IUS06]
09. Case - ROM Personality [SYXT]
10. michael ius - Desert Mirage [unreleased]
11. michael ius - Snow [SYXT]
12. michael ius - Transmitter [EvilGroove]
13. michael ius - Listen [unreleased]
14. Rill - Cicadas [RILL]
15. michael ius - Creature of The Night [unreleased]
16. LUAR - Process [unreleased]
17. Rill - Platzverweis [RILL]
18. Mara Menace - Echo of your childhood trauma is what u call spark [OECUS]
19. Phil Berg - Photons [fabric]

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Duplicity 126 | @michael-ius-techno

We are super excited to present the 126th episode from Bucharest based Michael Ius!

As usual, turn up the volume and enjoy the mix!
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Duplicity 126 | Michael Ius

Michael Ius is a Romanian classical music guitarist who later transitioned into techno,
showcasing his versatility as an artist. He graduated from the George Enescu Music High School, followed by the Music University in Bucharest, where he specialized in classical guitar. Being a live sound engineer for live bands and a pop music producer, Michael was
always drawn to the technical side of music. In 2012, when he discovered techno, it was
an instant connection. 

In 2020, Michael began searching for a distinctive sound he genuinely enjoyed producing, one that resonated with him personally. After three and a half years of experimentation and development, he finally found it. Consistently producing in his refined style, he started receiving support from prominent underground artists and labels, leading to releases on “Maloer Records”, “OUT OF PLACE”, “SYXT”, “Duplicity”, and more, as well as his own “IUS” series on Bandcamp. His music is supported by: Lobster, MARRØN, Amoral, Lindsey Herbert, MKO, Grace Dahl, and more

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XTRZ Podcast 018 - Michael Ius

Release day!

This eleventh podcast of the Elata Series features michael ius, a Romanian artist, a classical guitarist who turned into a techno producer.
He started producing techno in 2019 and developed his sound through constant experimentation.
Now, with releases on Maloer Records, WSNWGBTZ, OUT OF PLACE, SYXT, Duplicity, and his own IUS series on Bandcamp, he is supported by underground artists and labels.

We are extremely happy to have Michael on our Series. When we discovered his music, we directly felt a special connection with what we want to express and played countless of his tracks during our different events. We also had the chance to meet him and we discovered a lovely human on top of a very talented producer and we are sure we will have much ore collaboration in the future.

Thanks Michael, your music is amazing !

Support the artist:
Bandcamp: https://michael-ius.bandcamp.com
Soundcloud: @michael-ius-techno 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/michael.ius.techno/

Last releases:
michael ius - FM [Raw Pendulum VA, 2025] https://rawpendulum.bandcamp.com/track/fm
michael ius - Electric Impulse [RØDHÅD PRESENTS: SOLARA MELFERA - WSNWGBTZ011, 2025] https://rodhad.bandcamp.com/album/r-dh-d-presents-solara-melfera-wsnwgbtz011
michael ius & Luar - Untrue [Evil Groove VA, 2025] https://evilgrooverecords.bandcamp.com/track/untrue
michael ius - Ocean of Being EP [Self Release, 2024] https://michael-ius.bandcamp.com/album/ocean-of-being-ius-06

** Picture is a shot from Hackney in London

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Elata Series 011 w/ michael ius

Michael Ius is a Romanian classical guitarist who turned techno producer.  He started producing techno in 2019 and developed his sound through constant experimentation. 
Now, with releases on Maloer Records, WSNWGBTZ, OUT OF PLACE, SYXT, Duplicity, and his own IUS series on Bandcamp, he is supported by underground DJs and labels.

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Artwork by Stela Alusi

ORBIT Series #36 - Michael Ius

Romanian classical music guitarist turned techno artist.
Born in 1986, in Bucharest, Romania, michael ius began studying classical music at the age of 14. He completed his education at the George Enescu Music High School,followed by the Music University in Bucharest, where he specialised in classical guitar.

Michael's first encounter with techno came in 2012, when he discovered a new
Universe of thoughts and emotions.
Since then, he has been tirelessly exploring and refining his production skills, earning the support of numerous underground artist around Europe.

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OECUS Podcast 457 // MICHAEL IUS

016 - MICHAEL IUS

(interview below)
For our 16th podcast episode we introduce you to the romanian DJ and producer Michael Ius who blends classical roots with a deep passion for techno.

INTERVIEW
You took classical guitar lessons for 14 years and studied music at university – what was the decisive moment or thought that led you to dedicate yourself entirely to techno production?

All my life I performed other people’s music, whether it was classical or pop. Later I was a guitarist in multiple cover bands. In 2012, I attended a music festival in Bucharest where Luciano was playing. It was melodic techno and it was also the first time I connected with myself on a deeper level. My musical synapses suddenly opened and I instantly fell in love with synthetic sounds. Loved the lowend and the punch! I started producing electronic music in 2016, step by step, and in 2023 I found my current sound and stayed consistent with it.

You're part of the Techno Diatom collective in Bucharest – how would you describe the collective's musical vision and vibe, and what makes your approach different compared to the international scene?

Me, together with Techno Diatom, wanted to bring something different to the local techno scene on a bigger scale. We wanted to actively promote it (via social media ads) to reach more people who like techno and let them know that a “new” subgenre is now present in Bucharest through Techno Diatom. Here in Bucharest and Romania in general, most techno events are focused on Rominimal (which is really good) with slow BPM, Tech House (very commercial), and Hardcore Techno (very fast). Nothing in between.
Compared to the international scene, there’s no real comparison – we’re basically inspired by the international Deep Raw Hypnotic Techno scene, and we’re grateful for that. Western Europe’s electronic music has been going on for generations, and here in Romania we’re just starting to scratch the surface.

In classical music, you work a lot with sheet notes, but these days you probably work more with software and sounds – how has your creative process changed since switching from sheet notes to electronic music production?

Having strong music theory behind me, plus jazz harmony and colorful chords, helped me understand a lot of things faster. I used that knowledge a lot when producing melodic techno in the beginning. But when I went deeper into the real underground minimal techno sound, the theory became useless. Techno has a lot of tension, and if you stay in key, it often sounds too static or melodic. Now the only thing I really use is the octaves. If you “play” the “lead” or “stabs” in the right octave, it works. Everyone can do this by analyzing techno tracks with a frequency analyzer, hovering the mouse on the frequencies when you hear something, and you’ll see in which octave it was played.

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6D. Podcast 016 - Michael Ius

FORMAT.FM 
FFM184 | MICHAEL IUS
Black Square | Technodisiakum - Bucharest, Romania

TRACKLIST:
01: Advanced Human - Grinding [Dynamic Reflection]
02: Kyle Geiger - Neverends [Front Left Records]
03: Wrong Assessement - Virtual Hand [Clergy]
04: Lewis Fautzi - Iconic Bonding [Soma Records]
05: Setaoc Mass - Always Falling Never Declining [Figure]
06: Simbiose - Molecular Bonding [Human Recs.]
07: Keith Carnal - Tangerine [Affin]
08: Patrick Walker - Magnetic Storm [Graphene]
09: Lessence Fugitive [Lessence]
10: D-Deck - Destrukt [Alleanza]
11: Giorgio Gigli, VSK - Hidden Conspiracy [Planet Rhythm]
12: Slam - Trilinear [Soma Records]
13: Setaoc Mass - Seethrough [Triple Vision Music Group]
14: Rottar - Init Board [Abstraction]

BIO:
Born in 1986, Razvan M. alias Michael Ius studied classical guitar from the age of 14, finishing the music high school and then continuing at the Music University in Bucharest. He was still attracted to the technical side of things, having as a hobby the music production. After finishing the Music University he chose the part that dominates him most - music production. 

Since he had contact with techno music, he felt how it helped discover the darkest part of life and that this genre could help him express. He was part of the techno music group "Kodeera", a group of 3 artists that performed live locally in Romania, sharing the lineup with very important names in the techno music industry: Sam Paganini, Egbert, Reinier Zonneveld, Alex Mine, Mind Against, Mar Houle and many others. After a while, Michael Ius decided that it is better for him to express and produce a personal state in techno music by himself because everyone has different experiences and feelings. He decided to start a solo career where the music he produces reflects parts of his life and personal moments of his time.

"Techno music is about a personal feel, personal experience, it can induce you in a meditation state of mind”

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FFM184.2 | MICHAEL IUS

For us it is always a pleasure to keep introducing you to new guests!
This time in Er Podcasts we feature Michael Ius from Romania!

This Techno artist from the 86' Has got a taste for Techno that ranges from Melodic to Industrial through Acid & more, his versatility inside Techno is to our Understanding one of the things that sets him apart from the rest.

With releases on labels like 'Black Snake Recordings', 'Sunora Recordings', 'Ikona Records', 'Day & Night Recordings', & 'Black Square Recordings' among others, shows this artist is equally as talented as motivated to make a name for himself!

Today's mix is straight Techno, with some Melodic up & downs, that will take you on a Journey, that on Michael's words "at it's best it can induce a meditation like state"

//Track list: 

Planetary Assault Systems - Mugwort
Blawan - 993
Jeroen Search - verctor sum
Noetik - Sullen Act
SLV (DE) - Dreamscapes
Ben Sims - Vicious Cycle
Setaoc Mass - Necessary Evil
Marla Singer - Transient (Coyu Raw Remix)
Kastil - Submissive
Spiros Kaloumenos - Artificial Intelligence
Worrwarr - Void the C-Stem (VSK Remix)
Dax J - Closed To God
Blenk - Cells
Setaoc Mass - Always Falling, Never Declining
Michael Ius - Automation War
Michael Ius - Tunnel Vision

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Michael Ius @ EINZ records Podcast er 018

Techno producer & DJ 📍Bucharest - Romania.
💿 Vault Records, WSNWGBTZ, MALöER, SYXT, SYNERGIE, DUPLICITY, EVILGROOVE, OUT OF PLACE.
Booking / Contact / Promos:
michael.ius.techno@gmail.com