Exceptional Techno / Ambient / Experimental 36

Despite his early career, Portuguese talent Nørbak already has an impressive discography with works on labels such as Soma, Warm Up, Faut Section and Dynamic Reflection and he just announced last week his upcoming album on Jeff Mills´ AXIS records and his first full EP on MORD. 
The future looks bright for Artur... !

Nørbak is in charge of the new episode of PoleGroup Radio. Enjoy.

PoleGroup Radio - Nørbak - 25.04

Hydrous is the project of Norwegian Producer, DJ and live act Per Christian Berg. Having released on labels such as Navigare Audio, Charybdis, Soria Records, Space Textures, Fur:ther Sessions and more.

This live set was recorded at an OMG event in Oslo, September 2024. Containing live versions of both released and unreleased material, sprinkled with a touch of live-jams, I wish you an enriching journey.

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MNMT Recordings : Hydrous - Live set @ OMG, Oslo

@tokenrecords 
Kr!z has been at the forefront of techno for more than a decade. Influenced by the hypnotic and energetic sound helmed by veterans such as Jeff Mills, Steve Rachmad and James Ruskin, he gradually but steadily developed his own identity in the international techno scene. 

After making a name for himself as a skilled DJ with sharp focus and a quick mixing style in home country Belgium and the Netherlands, Kr!z launched Token Records in 2007. It has since been a leading outlet for heady, purist sounds. 

As a DJ, Kr!z takes listeners on journey’s surpassing space and time. Led by deeply hypnotic grooves, syncopated rhythms and widely reverberating atmospheres, his desire to guide the dancefloor into unknown depths can be felt with every note. Intensities build up and collapse under his skillful hands, knowing what each knob twist will result in. Each set feels almost like a mathematical calculation, deciphering the code of collective ecstasy.

Alphabet Podcast 049 - Kr!z

Rain falls here in Brooklyn as we arrive on the last Sunday of 2024.To mark this occasion and the final guest mix of the year, is none other than Parallel Perception founder, Yoel Simoni aka Paragon. Having met at Mostra in Barcelona, there was an immediate connection as we listened through a weekend of incredible music. His mix for this morning, comes as a welcome companion to the dreariness outside, through his use of warm, textured tracks and field recordings. Setting the tone before deftly diving into the deeper side of Ambient.

Track list:

Chihei Hatakeyama - Water and Birds
Son of Chi & Rad Bound Mens - Side a
Dialog - Side a
Toki fuko - Part one
Cio d’or - Polar q xvii
Toki fuko - What Will Enlightenment Give Me
Shoal - Utopian Dream
Valentino Mora - S-bahn
Formant Value, Simone Bauer - Altair
Chihehi Hatakeyama - By the Pond

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Sundays are for... Paragon

Recorded by @alexanderberg for The Memoir, 2024.
All tracks are written, produced, and performed by @alexanderberg.
Artwork by Gabriella Holmström.
Curated by Hypnus Records.

This live set has no tracklist.

Love and light

Page 140: Dorisburg (Live)

4hr Set Recorded Live @ Terra Furia in Córdoba, Argentina.

We’re thrilled to kick off 2025 with the inaugural episode of the MindTrip Podcast. To celebrate the new year, we present a powerful and immersive 4-hour live set by Pfirter. Recorded just weeks ago at the iconic Terra Furia in Córdoba, Argentina, this performance captures the raw energy and hypnotic essence of one of techno’s most revered sanctuaries. Tune in and let the music take you deeper into the heart of raw, unfiltered techno. Welcome to the next chapter.

This is MindTrip!

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MindTrip Podcast 102 - Pfirter

Kicking off 2025 in the best company as Tokyo-born, Amsterdam-based don Wata Igarashi takes over with a masterclass in pulsating futuristic techno and widescreen sonics. Through a flurry of top-of-the-range releases for the likes of Dekmantel, Kompakt, Figure and his own imprint, WIP, the Japanese producer has been cementing his position as a true innovator of techno music. His unparalleled knack for crafting big-room-ready tunes that engineer a complex cocktail of cutting-edge elegance, modular intuitivity and hi-impact punch has logically made him a much sought-after talent in the scene. Not departing from that polymathic approach, his RYC mix, recorded at the PURE G event at FINAL Taipei on December 7, treats us to a storm of shape-shifting grooves and brutalist fractals of sound. Beware, high voltage.

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Reclaim Your City 625 | Wata Igarashi

CONCEPTUAL is the 420th guest of our original HATE Podcast series.

Download available after 10.000 listens.

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The newest episode of PoleGroup Radio is out now on SoundCloud, showcasing a powerful live set by PWCCA.

A driving force in the Spanish techno scene, PWCCA has been shaping underground sound since the mid-'90s. Originally known as Dr. Cyanide, he evolved into his current alias in 2019, reflecting a darker, more refined sonic identity. With releases on top-tier labels like Warm Up Recordings, Mord, and Semantica, his music blends hypnotic rhythms with raw, industrial textures. As head of Hardtools Records, PWCCA continues to push boundaries, both in the studio and behind the decks.

Dive into his distinct techno soundscape with this exclusive live set.

PoleGroup Radio - PWCCA (Live Act) 26.02.2025

Known for creating sonic spaces where rhythm meets emotion, Isabel Soto brings a mix that feels both intimate and expansive. Her selections unfold gradually —percussive, textural, and deeply immersive— guiding the listener through a world that’s as physical as it is introspective.

Step inside her sound 📡

PoleGroup Radio - Isabel Soto 18.06.2025

Recorded live at Danza Futura 2025, this set captures the full force of Temudo’s unique sound: sharp, minimal, driving — yet deeply emotional. As one of the most vital figures in Portugal’s techno scene and co-founder of Hayes Collective, Temudo delivered an unforgettable journey through pulsating rhythms, dense textures, and immersive sound design.

Let yourself be transported back to the forest, where nature and machine merge, and the dancefloor becomes a ritual.

Temudo Live @ Danza Futura 2025

Greetings, Terrans.
We are the Humanoid Gods. For millennia, we have observed your species, tracing the evolution of your consciousness through subtle vibrations, frequencies, and auditory patterns. “Five Years of Sentient Transmission” marks the fifth cycle of your planet’s orbit in which we have utilized this specific protocol: a dedicated archive of techno transmissions curated by our label, Humanoid Gods, celebrating five terrestrial years of sonic observation through your creative outputs.
This archive contains 15 transmissions from terrestrial origin, each a fragment of your evolving cognition, plus one singular waveform authored by THEGOD01, a direct imprint of our resonance upon your auditory plane. The sonic spectrum spans the darkest depths of techno, from subterranean, pulsating frequencies to explosive, rapid-fire patterns evoking cosmic turbulence, collapsing stars, and the oscillations of distant quasars. Every waveform has been curated to echo the architecture of human thought, the oscillations of your neural and emotional patterns, and the imprint of your species upon the planetary and interstellar grid.

It is time for humanity to understand: the moment has come to raise your cognitive and consciousness frequency, to align with the resonance of evolution we have tracked for millennia. Fail to elevate your perception, and the consequences will be severe.

HGD34 has been curated and mastered by Franco Cazzola at Nasty Music Basement studios in Tutin, Italy.  

Artwork by Franco Cazzola, a frame of a real UFO sighting.

Valentin Zad - Dos Anos Sempre

dZb 1028 - SHAKHRAI - Dusty Town (Original Mix).

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.30.38 am

HATE​ Podcast 191 with Rene Wise.

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Rene Wise - HATE Podcast 191

MindTrip music, Founded by Pfirter 2006. 
Reinvented and relaunched in 2012 under the new name MindTrip.

MindTrip Music was the creation of Buenos Aires born Juan Pablo Pfirter in 2006. The digital-only label acted as a springboard for upcoming Argentinian artists and of course, Pfirter himself, introducing those talents to the rest of the world. Over the years, the fledgling label allowed Juan Pablo the ability to experiment and play with music, sounds and textures and develop his own sense of direction and focus. Collaborating and drawing influence and experience from fellow MindTrip Music artists like Jonas Kopp, Flug, Markus Suckut, Psyk and Monoloc, both the label and Pfirter grew in symbiotic proportion. But after 6 years and 48 releases, Pfirter felt the need for change.

Having released on CLR, Stockholm LTD, Stroboscopic Artefacts & Figure, Pfirter’s brand of hypnotic music has touched dancers and listeners the world over. Not only limited to the clubs, Pfirter’s productions have delved deep into the experimental side too. This is the focus and framework of the new label. 
Juan Pablo reinvented and relaunched the MindTrip imprint, showcasing the full degree of his sound. The label changed its name from MindTrip Music to
just MindTrip, releasing vinyl as well as digital utilising a bespoke artwork profile.
This is MindTrip music!


MindTrip Podcast 102 - Pfirter

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