A fresh new SPANDAU20 Mixtape just dropped!📼 @setaoc_mass is our guest on this one. A vital figure in techno and electronic music, he embodies a bold vision as a DJ, producer, and label curator.🔊Formerly known as Sam Coates, he transitioned from Manchester to Berlin in 2013, immersing himself in music creation. His journey led to recognition from labels like Work Them Records and Figure, and the establishment of SK_Eleven, evolving into SK_X. Beyond his own prolific music career, Setaoc Mass is a sought-after DJ, gracing renowned venues and festivals worldwide, committed to advancing techno's legacy without succumbing to nostalgia.🖤

Setaoc Mass showcases his musical prowess in this SPANDAU20 mixtape. This immersive experience delves into the depths of deep, groovy, and hypnotic sounds, unveiling a sonic landscape that captivates listeners. With a seamless blend of elements, the mixtape reveals Setaoc Mass's ability to craft a unique atmosphere, leaving an indelible mark on your soul.✨

SPND20 Mixtape by Setaoc Mass

Sam Coates took to techno like a diligent pupil, falling in love with the genre through labels like CLR in the late '00s. It didn't take long for the student to surpass his proverbial teachers. Almost immediately, the Manchester native was putting out pitch-perfect, functional techno records with everything intricately balanced. The requisite move to Berlin only sealed his fate as a future techno luminary, and by now, based in Kyiv, he's one of techno's most reliable, yet exciting, workhorses. Setaoc Mass records (and those on his label, SK_eleven) are minimalist but colossal, deceptively simple but not easy to pull off. 

We've praised him in these pages for his "sense of economy—how to get the hardest impact out of just a few elements," and that's the idea behind his RA Podcast as well. Put together from records old and new, and intricately layered, Coates's mix is like a time-travelling wormhole connecting disparate eras from techno, and highlighting the genre's most timeless attributes: mechanistic rhythms, careful pacing, rudimentary melodies made out of the strangest sounds and, of course, the power of the bass drop. It's hard to imagine anything that sounds more capital-T techno than this mix, which is a high compliment. It's easy to hear why his records and DJ sets are only more in demand from techno heads across the geographical and generational spectrum.

@setaoc_mass

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/931

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RA.931 Setaoc Mass

We are excited to announce the launch of the new PoleGroup Radio, hosted by none other than Ribé. Born in the mountains of Madrid, Ribé's unique connection to nature and his profound love for sound have shaped his distinctive approach to music. Known for his immersive production style and his expert craftsmanship honed over 20 years of working with Pro Tools, Ribé has released acclaimed works on other labels like Klockworks, and Nonplus Records. Now, with PoleGroup Radio, Ribé will take listeners on a sonic journey, showcasing his deep understanding of techno and his relentless pursuit of balance within chaos.

PoleGroup Radio - Ribé 17.10.2024

SYNTH Podcast Series 019 /// VERTICAL SPECTRUM 

Desde Polonia recibimos nuestro siguiente podcast, de las manos de un viejo conocido de nuestra cabina que continúa trabajando insaciablemente para llevar lo mejor de si mismo a las pistas de baile.
Sus últimas referencias en sellos como Edit Select, Ayra Records o su reciente lanzamiento en el consagrado sello de Bas Mooy, Mord Records dan muestra de su gran estado de forma.

¡Gracias Vertical Spectrum!
https://soundcloud.com/vertical-spectrum


Vertical Spectrum project was brought to live by enigmatic figure with almost two decades of experience into a techno scene and few different alter egos in a past.
Now fully focused on bringing the best out of his years of experience and materialised some of his latest ideas, which already become a part some of the most renovated labels in the industry such a PoleGroup, Tsunami or Nachtstrom Schallplatten to name few.
Nevertheless always looking to increase and expand his potential, and the upcoming releases are on about to confirm this growing tendencies.

SYNTH Podcast Series 019 /// VERTICAL SPECTRUM

✈ To celebrate this new episode, we are proud and delighted to welcome DJ, producer & MindTrip  label boss : PFIRTER.

For the past twenty years, Argentinian-born, Barcelona-based artist Juan Pablo Pfirter has been a driving force behind a sound that's alternately steely, dark, and uplifting, remaining true to the founding principles of techno while infusing it with his avant-garde touch.

Since his early days, whether through DJing, producing, or as a label owner, Pfirter has demonstrated his talent with focus and style. He's left his mark on esteemed labels like CLR, Figure, Mord, and Stroboscopic Artefacts with select singles, while headlining renowned electronic music venues and events such as Berghain, Tresor, Concrete, Awakenings, and Time Warp. Since his first European tour in 2005, Juan Pablo has tirelessly shaped one of the most distinctive sounds in contemporary electronic music, blending stadium-sized kicks with textured organic elements and hypnotic sub-bass motifs that remain captivating after countless listens. 

In 2006, Pfirter launched his own imprint, MindTrip, which has since become a prominent fixture in the techno landscape. The label serves not only as a platform for his own productions but also for those of his close friends and collaborators, including luminaries such as Flug, Kashpitzky, Nørbak, Stanislav Tolkachev, Dold, and more. Additionally, MindTrip has thrived through its monthly podcast series, featuring acclaimed artists like Angel Molina, Setaoc Mass, and Amotik, each presenting an hour of music that embodies the ethos of the label. 

Having released over 50 club-oriented records, Pfirter ventured into the realm of albums with 2019's "The Empty Space," offering a panoramic view of the subtle intricacies and emotional depth of his craft. His sophomore album, "Altered States," further explores the nuances and expressive possibilities within techno, balancing club-focused realities with introspective, psychoactive elements deeply rooted in the genre's tradition. 

Continuing to bridge the gap between the visceral and the cerebral, Pfirter consistently delivers compelling works that resonate long after the last strobe light fades. While his singles dominate specialist charts, the depth of his compositions lingers in the minds of listeners long after the club doors close. In Pfirter's hands, darkness becomes oddly comforting, inviting listeners into his unique sonic universe.

Enjoy and feel free to share! Love & Techno

Tracklist: 

1. Amotik - Unnasi
2. Tauceti - Disto Liptstick
3. Neel - Visione
4. Neen - Intimo m1
5. Gannein & Ket Robinson - Processed Paranoia
6. Gannein & Ket Robinson - Sleepwalk
7. Kwartz - Animal Instinct
8. Nemesis - Self reproach
9. Dimi Angelis - Intergalactic (Decka Remix)
10. Sxnxrxs - Ruta Por Defecto (Linear System Remix)
11. KØLPØS & NWHR - Cycle Øf Seasons
12. Gareth Wild - Venja
13. Nemesis - Sharp
14. Kwartz - Enter the zone
15. Amorphic & Tensal - AT8
16. KØLPØS - Bipolar
17. Kaiser - Sopravvissuti
18. Mod21 - Childlike Wonder (Rrose Remix)

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IG 〰️ www.instagram.com/pfirter
RA 〰️ ra.co/dj/pfirter

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PARADOX PODCAST #184 -- PFIRTER

Born in northern Spain and now based in Berlin, Leiras is a DJ and producer who has spent the past decade shaping his sound across multiple aliases and imprints. As the founder of Ownlife, he’s built a platform dedicated to techno's mental and experimental edges, while also advocating likeminded artists through both new releases and reissues via his ‘SELD’ series.

A dedicated student of rhythm and sound design, Leiras brings a sharp sense of intention to everything he does—paying homage to the foundations of techno while always searching for new ground. His sound builds slowly, using looping patterns and subtle shifts to lock you in—less about big drops, more about staying in the zone.

#245 is a glimpse into his world—give it a listen. 

Artwork by @ankhsious.

Vault Sessions #245 - Leiras

Episode 90 comes from rising talent, ESSENTIA 

Concise in content, exemplary in refinement, Essentia, is strategically planting his roots within the underground techno community. The Scottish born, London based composer/ DJ and co-founder of Duplicity Records, has embedded his meticulous sound on some of techno’s most respected and historical imprints including, ARTS, Soma, and Illegal Alien. Each release being a statement of time and dedication to pushing his sonic vision. 

Gaining support from the masters of dance floor narration, Essentia’s early discography has been supported by the likes of DVS1, Rødhad, and James Ruskin and delivered to some of the most demanding parties including Berghain, De School and Radion. As an artist and performer, his unique output comes only from attention to detail, respect, and time immersed within the underground club culture.


SC: https://soundcloud.com/essentiamusic
IG: https://www.instagram.com/essentia_music/

Animal Farm Podcast 090 -  Essentia

Set grabado en vivo de Takaaki Itoh en el Dreaming Festival, Medellín — 21 de junio de 2025. Una sesión precisa y contundente, fiel a su estilo minimalista y oscuro. Techno sin concesiones, directo desde Japón para el público colombiano.

Mira el video set en YouTube:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=bIiQ4d6y09o

TAKAAKI ITOH | DREAMING FESTIVAL 2025

Track: Unknown System
Artist(s): Ehmarj
Label: Diffuse Reality
Catalog: DRSS1278
Release Date: December 16, 2025
Format: Digital
Genre: Electronic
Style: Techno
Mastering: Diffuse Reality
Artwork: Diffuse Reality 

Artist links: 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/ehmarj
Bandcamp:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ehmarj/


Label links:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/diffusereality
Bandcamp: https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/diffusereality

Pre-Order Link: https://diffusereality.bandcamp.com/album/ehmarj-eclipse

GTG Premiere | Ehmarj - Unknown System [DRSS1278]

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