Lena Willikens doesn’t play the hits. When she’s behind the decks, even her biggest fans often have no idea exactly what she’s playing, and that’s part of the magic. Like all DJs, Willikens of course has a passion for records, but she’s also after something bigger, something that’s truly transportive for those on the dancefloor.

Born and raised in Germany, Willikens first honed her unique approach during a long residency at Düsseldorf’s beloved Salon des Amateurs. These days, however, she’s based in Amsterdam, where her transportative impulses have been plugged into a variety of outlets with a global reach. On the radio, she pilots the monthly Lightning Conductor program on NTS. On record, she recently curated the fifth installment of Dekmantel’s acclaimed Selectors compilation series, and she’s also been tapped to remix the likes of Lena Platonos, S U R V I V E, rRoxymore, Simian Mobile Disco and Ana Helder, amongst others. On stage, Willikens works with artist Sarah Szczesny on Phantom Kino Ballett, an immersive audio-visual performance art project that defies routine explanation.

Still, it’s in the DJ booth where Willikens continues to make the biggest impact. Whether she’s playing alone or in tandem with fellow sonic explorer and Salon des Amateurs alum Vladimir Ivkovic, Willikens nimbly navigates electronic music’s darkest and most bizarre corners, sampling different temperatures, different moods and a dollop of chaos, just to keep things interesting. And although she herself doesn’t always know the final destination, when Willikens is at the helm, there’s no question that the journey is bound to be thrilling.

Lien SC : https://soundcloud.com/lenawillikens

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Azu Tiwaline invite Lena Willikens - 03 Juillet 2022

For this episode we welcome the extraordinary talents of Aaron J, Brooklyn's Sure Thing record label and podcast founder, known for hosting an immense list of explorative modern techno artists from around the globe. Altering our consciousness for the first time in 2023 with a particularly awe inspiring set at Sustain-Release, Aaron's deeply considered and intricate approach is something of sheer beauty, and coupled with masterful technical ability, his inspiring DJ sets allow for fully immersive dancefloor experiences. 

Here Aaron explores the softer edges of his expansive sound palette, meditative soundscapes and tranquil IDM converging in total harmony for what he describes as a 'recalibration of the senses'. 

@arn_j
@sure_thing

Q. What sounds or feelings did you draw upon when gathering inspiration for this mix, and what listening environments could you imagine it being best enjoyed in?

A. Of all the mixes I’ve put together over the years, this one definitely feels the most vulnerable. The months I spent thinking about and working on this mix accompanied an intensely busy time in my life, and the process helped me stay in touch with the simple joy of listening as a way of stepping back and letting things go. There is a direct connection here between the music within and the emotions that live inside me. At the same time, I’ve tried my best to mix this as transparently as possible, so that the act of DJing takes a back seat and allows the music to take center stage.

The inspiration behind the tracks I chose and the story of the mix is one of finding balance, so I hope listening to it feels like a casting off of the present day and a recalibration of the senses. I’d love for people to listen to the mix in a setting where they feel most protected from the changes and stressors of the outside world, whether that be sitting outside in nature or laying on a couch surrounded by the comforts of home.

Q. Are there any songs in the mix that you were especially excited to share, and what is it about these tracks that resonate with you so much?

A. There is a track in the mix by Autumn of Communion called “Goodbye PK” dedicated to the late Peter Kuhlmann, who many of your listeners will know as the legendary Pete Namlook of FAX +49-69/450464. It’s an immensely moving track that manages to convey both the tragedy of his loss and the depth of the beauty he left with the world, and I feel we’re so fortunate to have music and influences like this in our recent history. I included it early to set the tone of the rest of the mix, which is quite different than any I’ve done before, and to pay my respects to those who’ve inspired our scene from the very beginning.

Q. I was lucky enough to witness your set at Sustain-Release in 2023 and was in awe of your ability to practice restraint while steadily building up tension and energy in the set with such clinical and seamless execution. Is this part of the DJ craft something you spend a lot of time planning and refining?

A. That was such a life-changing moment for me, so I’m really glad you were there! You really nailed what I hoped to accomplish with that set, and I definitely spend a lot of time thinking about where my sets will begin, where I would like them to end up, and what sort of path I might take to get there. Understanding the minutiae of how a transition will affect someone’s state of mind and how to propel someone forward without jarring them back to reality is something I’m always working to improve on. That said, the upward trajectory is not always the most interesting one, and there are so many other ways of charting a course through a set that I hope to be able to explore. For the mix I’ve made for you, it’s not so much a set that builds energy as it is one that expands and contracts, hopefully in a gentle and purposeful way.

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In this guestmix, I take you on an immersive sonic journey through my personal landscape of electronic music. Expect a blend of hypnotic techno, ambient textures, and experimental rhythms, a space where atmospheric depth meets raw, emotional energy. I like to explore contrasts: tension and release, stillness and movement, structure and chaos. My sets are less about genres and more about building a narrative that invites introspection while maintaining a physical, rhythmic core. I draw from various influences, from industrial and drone to breaks and leftfield techno, always with an ear for unexpected transitions and layered sound design. My goal is to offer a deep and evolving experience that resonates beyond the moment.

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Yngryd - 24th May 2025

Amsterdam’s Ratherlost crew has spent the past few years perfecting the art of the marathon rave. Their home base is Lofi, a cavernous warehouse where sound, light, and visuals fuse into long-haul journeys that stretch well past the 18-hour mark. But epic runtimes mean nothing without the right hands at the controls, and Ratherlost has proven it knows how to curate, pace, and execute like pros.

Lofi’s two-floor setup allows for shifting moods: daylight hours wander through deep, dubby techno, slowly morphing into faster, syncopated rhythms as night tightens its grip. Pacing is everything in a space like this. And when it comes to the craft of pacing, few do it better than Bas Dobbelaer.

Bas is one of our favorite DJs for a reason. He understands that a warm-up set is an architecture rather than just background noise. It shapes the room, sets the tone, and welcomes dancers into the story. The mix we’re thrilled to share today was recorded live at Ratherlost’s Easter Sunday session at Lofi, where Bas shared the bill with artists like Aaron J, Na Nich & Vera Logdanidi, Aurora Halal, DVS1, upsammy, Occa, Agonis, Dasha Rush, Seb H, and Oscar Mulero. Quite the roster.

In the face of that stacked lineup, Bas delivered a masterclass in restraint and elegance. His three-hour set unfolds like a novel, tracing dub techno’s DNA across the past two decades. The vibe is timeless, spacious, and beautifully measured, a perfect example of how to warm up a warehouse without blowing the doors off too soon.
This is precisely the kind of DJing we live for: subtle yet commanding, hypnotic yet full of life. Clear your next 180 minutes. Plug in. And get a little Ratherlost yourself.

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Palm Reader 11: Israel Vines
"disquiet, reprieve, unbind"

Aired on VPN Radio, virtualpublic.net, on August 7th, 2025
Recorded live at Plata Lounge on the Palm Reader label series preview night on 06.13.2025  @israel-vines

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We’ve been big fans of Israel Vines ever since hearing him play out in LA warehouses some 15+ years ago. A true veteran of the US underground, Israel spent his formative rave years in Detroit and Chicago in the early 90’s - where he worked at the legendary Gramaphone Records - before going on to become the distinguished producer/DJ we know him as today, with releases on Tresor, Semantica, Cult Figures, and Eye Teeth (sub-label of Detroit’s own @ithqdetroit ).

Both Israel’s productions and sets reveal his encyclopedic knowledge of, and a deep love for, abstract electronic music - always carrying his signature heady sound and flair for bold artistic expression. Israel has played for us several times before at @gradientcampout and other collabs with our homies eternal @printshop.club ❤️ We're thrilled and honored to have his contribution to Palm Reader, our series dedicated to ambient and experimental for wayfinding in stillness. This mix was recorded live at our Palm Reader label preview night (!) on Friday, June 13th, indoors at Plata in Silver Lake. Thank you Israel for joining us that night, and trusting us with your beautiful mix 🙏 Enjoy! ~


TRACKLIST >>> 
F&E - Emotions - (Nullpunkt, 2021)
:ZOVIET*FRANCE: - Ciels Ténébreuse - (DOVe, 1991)
WILLIAM SELMAN - A Soft Degeneration - (Mysteries Of The Deep, 2023)
LEMNA - The Dawn - (Self-Released, 2025)
NSI. - Detached To Reality - (NAKID, 2024)
KLAUS SCHULZE - Melange - (Elipsis Arts, 2000 *recorded in 1978)
LEMNA - Caught In Mud - (Self-Released, 2025)
COSEY FANNI TUTTI - The Secret Touch - (Conspiracy International, 2017)
JACK DANGERS - Come Back To Earth With Me - (Important Records, 2004)
DEATHNESS - Daughter Of Slaughter - (Self-Released, 2025 *recorded in 2017)
FRENSEL LENS - Tireless Wait - (Self-Released, 2022)
LEMNA - Hallucination - (Self-Released, 2025)
AZU TIWALINE & CINNA PEYGHAMY - Canopée Imaginaire (Live Version) - (Self-Released, 2024)
PUB - Dilema - (Ampoule, 2001)
NATHANIEL YOUNG - Graying Dawn - (Mysteries Of The Deep, 2019)
SENZA TESTA - ॐ ऐं ह्रीं क्लीं चामुण्डायै व ि च्चै - (Northern Electronics, 2022)
COSEY FANNI TUTTI - Corridor - (Conspiracy International, 2022)
JON HASSELL - Viva Shona - (Lovely Music, Ltd., 1978)
RASHAD BECKER - Themes I - (PAN, 2013)
IRENE BIANCO - Hvid // - (Permanent Draft, 2024)
DEMDIKE STARE - Ghostly Hardware - (Modern Love, 2009)
DOPPLEREFFEKT - Computronium - Curtis Electronix, 2024)
DEMDIKE STARE - Mephisto’s Lament - (Modern Love, 2012)
DOPPLEREFFEKT - Pascal’s Recursion - (Leisure System, 2013)
STAVE / KARIM MAAS - The Center Is Dead - (Standards & Practices, 2025)
HILDUR GUONADÓTTIR - Bridge Of Death - (Deutsche Grammophon, 2019)
KING MIDAS SOUND - Bluebird - (Cosmo Rhythmatic, 2019)
COSEY FANNI TUTTI - Ritual Awakening 2t - (Conspiracy International, 2000)
STARS OF THE LID - Adamord - (Sedimental, 1995)
COSEY FANNI TUTTI - Selflessness Part One - (Conspiracy International, 2004)
MELVINS - A Really Long Wait - (Scion Audio / Visual, 2012)
BLACK SABBATH - Planet Caravan - (Vertigo, 1970)

Palm Reader 11: Israel Vines

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RRFM • Habitat w: So Oishi • 07-08-2025

This week. welcoming a dear friend and one of my all-time favourite DJs & producers, Swiss wizard @agonis-amenthia - part of the mystical Basel crew - @amenthia-recordings.

A "techno" sound so unique, modern & boundary pushing, it makes you question the genre entirely. Agonis has become known for his bass, techno, dub, idm-everything.. infused releases, always meticulous and full of surprises. On top of a an extremely reliable and exciting back-catalogue of music and always on-point curation of Amenthia alongside his label co-head Garcon, he is also an incredible DJ. Here for Animalia a special mix inspired by many special shared moments on the dancefloor <3  pure euphoria!

Thanks so much for this Dominic it's a pleasure to have you in the series :-) 

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Animix One Hundred & Seventy Nine: Agonis

Trust In Me

Mark Lando - 080825 - studiosession

Track Id's:

Geir Jenssen - Stromboli Dub
Mick Gristle & Hasvat Informant - Last Apparition
Starfish Pool - Dead Acid Society
Kommune - II
Architectural - Rare Ceremony Tapes
Joey Beltram - Untitled
System 7 - Radiate
Fluke - Slap It
DJ Naughty - Rock Das Haus
Sandwell District - Immolare (Function version)
Refracted - Expedition 1 (Exium Remix)
Richard Bartz - München 70
Kalon - Haiku (Regis Edit)
DALO - Woodpecker

Mark Lando - 080825

Flutter

The final part of my 3 track EP - ‘Acid In Paris’
This one’s a bit of a departure from my usual, diving deep into ambient textures and ethereal layers.

Expect shimmering soundscapes, subtle pulses, and a meditative flow that pulls you into a dreamy, introspective space. Perfect for late-night cruises or quiet moments of reflection.

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We broadcast a variety of live shows, from music to science and sports, featuring international DJ's, artists and guest speakers weekly since 2017. We are committed to support emerging talents and to engage the local community and beyond. Our main goal is the overall cultural development through diverse initiatives.

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Yngryd - 24th May 2025

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