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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

Live Session at Circus Nation_Granada 4-09-2014

CIRCUSNATION(Cristian Varela Vs Marco Bailey)

Cristian Varela vs. Bando @ RENESANZ Battle Arena II - Festivalna hall, Sofia (07.03.2009) www.renesanz.com

Live recording of the set by NUKE in the 21st Anniversary of CODE at FABRIK CLUB MADRID, where he played alongside with Charlotte de Witte, Ben Sims & Mark Broom aka Roku, Vendex, Alignment, Anetha, Misstress Barbara b2b Ken Ishii, Trym, Norbak & Quelza, Exium, Future.666 & Antigone, Dj Hyperdrive & Aisha and many more . Nuke isn't just the resident DJ of the World famous CODE parties, he's also the director and booker of this project and one of the most important names in the spanish techno scene.

Bookings Worldwide - Analog Agency
Tony Abascal - tony@analog-a.com
booking@nukedj.com

Nuke @ Code 21st Anniversary (16 Nov 2024)

Desde el templo del techno, el mítico Barraca, llega una sesión en directo que lo tiene TODO: energía desbordante, crudeza mecánica y una intensidad que arrastra como un vendaval.

Al mando, Pushmann, un artesano del groove con ADN de Detroit, alma de Birmingham y la precisión quirúrgica de Berlín. Un maestro del vinilo y los tres platos, que esculpe cada set con potencia, oscuridad y loops hipnóticos hasta el paroxismo.

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808 Radio: Basic Mix 197 - Pushmann (Live at Barraca, Valencia)

Pepo dj 40 aniversario van vas

Adrian Oblanca @Mina Magna Fest ( Palencia ) [VINYL SET] [5-7-2025]

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Native Default - Eris (Meet Recordings)  In the endless pulse of the underground, Native Default returns deep, deliberate, and unstoppable. His new EP, Eris, channels raw emotion through layers of hypnotic dub techno, a journey between serenity and chaos.  Eris the title track moves like a celestial storm: weightless rhythms orbiting heavy basslines, tension building and dissolving in waves. Mortality drifts through shadow and reflection its remix by Mirko Antico reshapes the void into a fierce, pulsating groove that burns across the floor. And with Mystery of Life, Native Default reminds us that even in repetition, there’s revelation.  

Every release from Native Default is a force Eris is no exception. Dub and atmosphere entwined, it’s techno as emotion, sound as philosophy a soundtrack to our restless nights and infinite cycles.  Meet Recordings continues to define the pulse of the underground.

Native Default - Eris EP MEET053

October 31 Bandcamp Exclusive
November 22 Main Release Spotify, Beatport and more

Website: www.meet-recordings.com
Instagram: www.instagram.com/meet_recordings/

Eris (Original Mix)

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A1 Marco Bailey - Drivetonik
A2 Marco Bailey - Hustler
B1 Marco Bailey - Karma
B2 Marco Bailey - Konverter
B3 Marco Bailey - Konverter (Hertz Remix)

Backspin – the imprint launched by Regal as a love letter to early 2000s Hardgroove – welcomes techno titan Marco Bailey with the 'Drivetonik' EP: a powerful blend of past and present that pays homage to Hardgroove's golden era while keeping the focus firmly on today's dancefloors.

The EP opens with the title track 'Drivetonik', a brand-new production that sets the tone: raw, rolling and built to move bodies. A straight-up Hardgroove banger, it's Bailey at his most focused. All momentum, no compromise. What follows is a rare treat for longtime heads: three classic tracks, originally released on the legendary Primate Recordings, now freshly remastered for 2025. 'Hustler' brings the bounce with its infectious and instantly effective sound. 'Karma' leans into tribal rhythms and percussive layering, while 'Konverter' cuts through with synth stabs and vocal chops, offering a punchy, streamlined ride through early-2000s funk. To close things out, Swedish Hardgroove legend Hertz steps in to rework 'Konverter', injecting his signature style into a remix that's as crisp as it is driving, a perfect fusion of old-school grit and modern precision.

With each release, Backspin Records continues its mission to rediscover, revive, and redefine the foundations of 2000s groove-driven techno. With the 'Drivetonik' EP, Marco Bailey shows us why his legacy remains firmly embedded in the genre's foundation.

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@backspinrecords

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Marco Bailey - Karma

dj Pepo @ Aquasella 2018

Rodrigo Bermejo aka Nuke is one of the main names in the big techno scene in Madrid, Spain. He's a well-known artist and the Spanish crowd knows him as the resident and manager of one of the most important events in the city, CODE, since 2003.

He begun his career in 1997, this is when his interest in electronic music started out as a while he was studying Computer Engineering. After his first appearances at small clubs and underground parties, he got to be a residence with Pelacha at "Surface" , a party at Groove club. This is where his alias Nuke was born.    

In 2003, he decided to start a new project with his friend Cesar Almena: the Cultura Techno radioshow and some months later they both begin their journey into one of the biggest promoting groups in Spain, Grupo Kapital, creating their own parties : CODE. Their first events were hosted at Paladium Club (Coslada) and after the huge success of these parties they moved to the biggest club of the group: Fabrik.

Nuke also is a great producer. He has published on record labels such as MB Elektronics, Hardgroove, Kombination Research or Harthouse.  He also played at the most important clubs and festivals in Spain (Monegros, Electrosonic, Aquasella...) and he has been playing all around Europe (Germany, Italy, Netherlands, Norway, Iceland, Austria...) ever since.

His sets are the definitive proof of his accurate mixing techniques and his wide knowledge about the different styles of Techno and Electronic Music, becoming one of the most versatile artists in the scene.

Nuke @ Code 21st Anniversary (16 Nov 2024)

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