this was special !!! that was and will remain techno !!!

sesionaka top 🤟🏼 la que nos dieron en code 🔥🖤🔥

The audio quality is incredible, thanks! I was there that night, it was impossible to stop dancing, insane b2b!

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fantastic mix of some beautiful tunes. thanx 💯❤️

When you say Techno, you say Ben Sims! Simple as that, prove me wrong! Here are some of his finest Hardgroove Techno sets from the past! Enjoy!

With over 20 years experience under his belt, Ben Sims has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world's most in-demand and leading techno DJs - a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardg..
From early formative days earning his stripes spinning hip hop, house and rave on pirate radio, and at parties around Essex and East London, through the 90's as an ever more in demand DJ, and on into the new millennium as a label boss, producer and internationally recognised techno legend in his own right, Ben Sims has spent all his conscious life exploring all facets of underground dance music 

Throughout that time, the man has honed his reputation as a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hardgrooves, often using three-deck wizardry and plenty of dexterity.  Be it at clubs like Fabric London, Atomic Jam, Berghain, Florida 135, or any number of festivals around the world, Sims' sets are powerful, memorable, and unique, while constantly pushing the boundaries of a DJ set - utilising a   mesmerizing blend of vinyl, CDs, and software.

As well as carving a reputation as one of the world's leading techno DJs, Ben has curated many of his own revered labels over the years.  Chief amongst them is Theory - an imprint this year celebrating it's 40th release, that counts amongst it's supporters contemporary connoisseurs like Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, and the old guard of Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Rolando and more - proof, then, that Sims is on the form of his life production wise.

Riding high on the wave of critical acclaim from his cultured debut long player on Drumcode, 2011's Smoke & Mirrors, an album that voyages into Sim's unique take on techno, coupled with authentic house outings, thanks to guest appearances from Chicago's Tyree Cooper and Detroit's Blake Baxter, whilst also showcasing plenty of dubbed-out and grainy textures.

Sims has put his name to more than 50 releases in the last two decades.  During those years, there has also been a steady stream of high profile remixes of scene heavyweights, including Jeff Mills, Adam Beyer, Kevin Saunderson and Chris Liebing, on labels du jour like AXIS, KMS, CLR and Drumcode, all of which have won as much critical praise as they have crossover success. 

Despite his veteran status in the scene, Sims has always been keen to evolve.  Alongside Kirk Degiorgio, he is co-founder & curator of Machine - a clubnight which focuses on new, unreleased, & upfront music; it's primary home in London, but with editions all across Europe each year. His 'Run it Red' radio show, broadcast via NTSlive and podcasted afterwards, also serves to solely highlight new music.

Live @ Loft Club 2003-12-27

Ben Sims & Mark Broom Live @ Loft Club 27-12-2003

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Misstress Barbara & Ken Ishii @ Fabrik, Madrid - November 16th 2024

Madrid techno experienced one of its most epic nights: with all the tickets sold out, the artists took over the club in an all night long of pure techno

Once upon a time there were two young DJs who, with boxes full of vinyl and, above all, a lot of desire, began to chart a path in the underground scene. It was the 90s, a time of musical revolution where club culture in Spain took shape in booths shrouded in smoke and strobe lights. At that time, Cristian Varela and DJ Pepo did not know that their names would become synonymous with excellence, passion and a unique connection with the public.

Three decades later, techno is still its language and its mission remains intact: to make every person who steps on the floor enjoy it. Last Saturday, February 8, LAB theClub at Chamartín Station witnessed one more chapter of these two living legends. Haters, which was born in 2015 and established itself as one of the references of techno in Spain, celebrated its anniversary with an event that is already part of the history of Madrid clubbing.

Cristian Varela b2b Dj Pepo_All Night Long

ANIVERSARIO_HATERS(8.FEB.25)_VARELA_VS_PEPO_PARTE2

Here’s my set from HÖR Berlin, recorded during my debut in their legendary booth—aka the most iconic bathroom in electronic music.

Tracklist:

1. Fjaak - Wolves [Monkeytown Records]
2. Creznight - Backstab [Planet Rhythm]
3. Contakt - Misconception [MALöR Records]
4. Dave Alyan - Groovebox [Black Line Recordings]
5. Victor Fernandez - Follow the Path [South Signatures]
6. Kr!z - Oblivion [TOKEN]
7. Regent - Delta Hyve [Mutual Rytm]
8. Gunjack - Good Droids Gone Bad [Planet Rhythm]
9. Obscure Shape - Broken Circle [Frenzy]
10. OFF / GRID - Constant Expression [The Third Room]
11. Sinistermind - Bailemos por siempre [TNR Media]
12. Lars Huismann - Aeon [Monnom Black]
13. Gunjack - 19th & Nicollet [Planet Rhythm] 
14. Lars Huismann - Claws [Monnom Black] 
15. Vilchezz - Odyssey [Planet Rhythm] 
16. Slam - Animator [SOMA] 
17. Dajusch - Split [CROWD (DE)] 
18. Luciano Esse - One of Us (Mark Broom Remix) [Beard Man] 
19. JSPRV35 - Funktional [For You Records] 
20. Victor Fernandez - Unreleased

Full video: https://www.youtube.com/live/OaexNlaxDdU?si=m-LPgpRAvBMbDm42

VICTOR FERNANDEZ @ HÖR BERLIN I 19.02.25

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The Best Underground Techno!

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Oscar Revuelta @ Black Codes Experiments

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“Hyperdrive” is the new EP by Alex Micca, a powerful three-track journey into the depths of modern techno. The title track blends psychedelic textures and futuristic grooves, enriched by the distinctive voice of MC Casty. HNGT delivers a high-intensity remix with rolling patterns and explosive energy, while “Spectral” explores the raw, hypnotic side of Alex Micca’s sound. A release that pushes the limits and showcases his evolving techno identity.

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Alex Micca feat.  MC CASTY - Spectral (Original Mix)

Simon Mcleod - Buckle Up

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Ahead of the Machine shows at Razzmatazz, Barcelona on 22nd of Feb and Fabrik, Madrid on 23rd Madrid, I thought I'd share the recording of my last visit to Fabrik for the mighty Code's 15th Anniversary. 

Lots of new heat and unreleased cuts as usual but as it was a special party, a healthy sprinkling of classics too. 
Enjoy!

Tracklisting: 

1. Christopher Kah - 4.1 
2. The Advent - High Horse (Sims JFF Edit)
3. Truncate - Dial (Heiko Laux Remix)
4. Shlomi Aber - Penetrate The System
5. Avision - The Come Up
6. SP-X - Unreleased
7. SP-X - Unreleased
8. Stefan Vincent - No Other Way But Down
9. Stef Mendesidis - Critical Ratio
10. Enformig - Сosmo Phantasmagoria
11. George Tounisidis -  Unreleased
12. Mark Broom - Unreleased
13. Jeroen Search - Vector Sum
14. Eskapist - Islet Observer
15. DJ Deep - The Machine (Truncate Remix)
16. Steven Julien - POT808 (Sims JFF Edit)
17. Ricardo Garduno - Edge (Jeroen Search Remix 1)
18. Keep This - Illogical (Marco Effe Remix)
19. Callum Plant - Second Send (Juan Trujillo Remix)
20. ASSAILANTS - Effort 8
21. Jeroen Search - The One
22. Stef Mendesidis - Gendarme Classe A
23. Paula Cazenave - Crazy Trip (Ben Sims Remix
24. Mark Broom - Things (Killa Productions Edit)
25. Jeff Mills - Reverting ((Sims JFF Edit)
26, Cadans - Creep
27. Missing Channel - Legion Of Hunger (S-File Remix)
28. Robert Hood - Master Jack (Sims JFF Edit)
29. Robert Hood - Clocks
30. Robert Hood - Grey Type I
31. James Ruskin - After Dark
32. SP-X - Concrete Faces
33. Mark Broom - Myth
34. Playboy - In Da Jungle (Al Edit)
35. Milos - Energy Tremor
36. Mr G - You In Or You out? Sims Jacker Edit) 
37. Museum - Plex (Sims JFF Edit)
38. Steve Rachmad - Tir Na Nog
39. Maxwell Church - Fencepost
40. Photonz & Shcuro - Sherman2
41. D.Dan - Covert Operation
42. Jb3 - Forklift (Luke Slater Filtered Mix)
43. Milos - Unreleased
44. Matrixmann - Protocol
45. Mella Dee - Unreleased
46. Human Resource - Dominator (Barrow Boy Edit)

Ben Sims @ Code 15 Aniversario - Fabrik Madrid - 17 Nov 2018

The Monegros Desert is noted for its Monegros Desert Festival, usually held in mid-July, attracting numerous Spaniards and internationally renowned DJ's and bands and some 40,000 people to its electronic music performances annually. Formerly called the "Groove Parade" after being founded in 1992, it is held at the Finca Les Peñetes, roughly 18 kilometres (11 mi) west of Fraga, not far from Bujaraloz. It is held in a windowless graffiti filled hall called Flarida, with an area of some 3,000 square metres (32,000 sq ft).

Jeff Mills Live @ Monegros Desert Festival, Fraga Spain 16-07-2005

Established in the 90s, Misstress Barbara (word play between Miss and Stress) is a pioneering DJ/Producer and one of the first female superstar DJs who helped inspire future generations with her explosive Techno sets. Whilst headlining major festivals and events globally, there was a period in the ’00s when she was consistently voted inside of DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs.

Born in Italy, she moved to Canada at age 8. Curious and passionate by nature, she loves exploring new fields and reaching new goals. To name a few, she is a drummer, she has a glider and private pilot license, she graduated University in Communications/Cinema, she is a boat captain and sailing instructor, and she also launched her own bean-to-bar chocolate brand Barbon Chocolate, crafting everything by hand herself. A woman of many talents indeed.

But among all of her passions, music was always her main focus since the start of her remarkable career, which has earned her multiple accolades (2001 Best Montreal International Music Initiative Award / 2002 UK Underground Music Awards’ Best Breakthrough DJ / 2009 GAMIQ’s Best Electronic Album of the Year Awards and 2010 Canada’s JUNO Awards’ Best Dance Album of the Year nomination for “I’m No Human” / 2014 MTL Awards’ Best Montreal DJ, to name a few). Her extensive discography is found among the world’s best Techno labels, including her own, launched in 1999 under the name Relentless, which became Iturnem in 2003. Barbara Brown used to be her alter-ego used for her softer productions, but she now releases all her music under her main name, regardless of the style, as she did for her albums I’m No Human and Many Shades of Grey. This might confuse her most loyal techno fans, although they should rest assured that she will never stray away from her first true love: Techno.

Misstress Barbara & Ken Ishii @ Fabrik, Madrid - November 16th 2024

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