VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series, featuring Alexander Johansson and Mattias Fridell.

Alexander Johansson and Mattias Fridell (Lømsk Records owners) have been trusted names in pure, uncompromising techno since their first releases in 2002.
 
In recent years, their prolific output has cemented them as key figures of the scene, backed by releases on some of the most iconic labels in techno history.

Adding to their momentum, they are now touring with a newly launched DAW-less live set.

This episode continues VARIA’s mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

@alexanderjohansson
@fridell

Artwork by @gannein

https://www.instagram.com/alejoh84/
https://www.instagram.com/mattiasfridell/
www.instagram.com/varia.berlin/

VARIA 016 - ALEXANDER JOHANSSON & MATTIAS FRIDELL

TVNG, an artist from northern France, refuses to conform to the norm. He channels his emotions, sensitivity, and madness through a unique brand of techno that is entirely his own.

He wants to take you on a journey into his singular world, where madness and misunderstanding bring color to every grey day. 

SC: https://soundcloud.com/tvngg
IG: https://www.instagram.com/__tvng__/

TVNG - Syncast [SYN222]

Alchemical Minds Session 045 / Mode_1 (Irlanda) 


Bio:
Mode_1 – DJ/Producer (Dublin, Ireland) Mode_1 is a Dublin-based techno producer and DJ known for delivering clean, powerful peak-time tracks and high-octane sets that blend hypnotic rhythms with relentless groove. A long-standing resident of Subject, one of Ireland’s most respected collectives, he has become a consistent presence in Ireland’s underground scene and increasingly further afield. His production career has seen a steady rise, with key releases on labels like Knotweed Records, FiedelTwo, Naked Lunch, and his own imprint M1M Series. Notable highlights include his track "Oíche"on Berghain resident Fiedel’s Appendix compilation, and his contribution “Twenty7” to the
collector’s edition vinyl marking the closure of District 8—alongside Irish techno heavyweights
Tinfoil, Hybrasil, and Moduse. Mode_1’s discography continues to evolve with a clear focus on groove, depth, ando sonic precision. A standout moment in 2024 was his release on Dust in Groove, the label curated by French DJ Olivia Mendez. His track “Sigma” became a widely played highlight, earning support across clubs
and mixes for its dynamic energy and refined production. This was followed by another strong release on FiedelTwo, marking his continued collaboration with the Berlin-based label. With remixes for artists like Vinicius Honorio and further releases on respected imprints such as Super Sound Tool, Prophecy Records, RLSD, and Out of Place, he continues to carve a distinct path within the European techno landscape. His release on the iconic Token Records marked a major milestone, further cementing his position among Europe’s most forward-thinking techno artists. As a DJ, Mode_1 has played at key events and institutions that define the genre. In 2019, he was invited to perform at Photon in Dublin—an internationally regarded series curated by Ben Klock (Klockworks/Berghain), showcasing artists pushing the boundaries of techno. He also featured on the long-running Slam Radio series, curated by Scottish duo Slam, further solidifying his place among the genre’s respected selectors.
He has become a regular fixture in Berlin’s club circuit, with appearances at venues like M.01 and About Blank, while also expanding internationally with performances in New York and across France. With each release and performance, Mode_1 reinforces his reputation for precision, intensity, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of techno. 

Learn more about guest artist. 

Soundcloud:https://on.soundcloud.com/Ji3LVP2rKLEjDgysaf

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mode_1_music?igsh=YWMybmNndmc0c2wy

Link in Bio. 

Art by Hypnotic broken Soul.

Alchemical Minds Session 045~Mode_1 (Irlanda)

Illegal Alien Podcast
Episode: 220
Mix by Earwax

Earwax (Mord / TH Tar Hallow)

SC:https://soundcloud.com/earwaxmusic
IG: www.instagram.com/earwax.techno/
FB: www.facebook.com/earwaxtechno/
RA: ra.co/dj/earwaxit/


IA Podcast | 220: Earwax

Pernox is a German-based DJ and producer and known for his driving and high energy sound which mainly blends contemporary Techno and Trance elements. With a musical foundation rooted in playing the bass guitar and piano during his youth, Pernox took his first steps in DJing in 2016. Since 2017, he has held a residency at Geheimclub Magdeburg, where he gained extensive experience through numerous extended sets, learning to adapt his sound to different settings and take the crowd on a journey through various atmospheres. In recent years, he has showcased his preference for high-paced sets that never lack groove, performing at renowned venues throughout Germany such as RSO and Else, as well as at his first international gigs. 

Producing his own tracks since 2021 Pernox has already left some fresh artistic scent marks with remarkable releases on esteemed labels like Mama Told Ya and Maison Close Records which have been supported by key figures within the industry. With his flawless mixing skills and his careful track selection which lead to his signature sound, Pernox is unquestionably an artist to keep an eye on.

SC: https://soundcloud.com/pernox_gc
IG: https://www.instagram.com/pernox_gc/
RA: https://ra.co/dj/pernox
FB: https://www.facebook.com/PernoxGC/

Syncast

SYN223

Pernox - Syncast [SYN224]

PWCCA - Ritual of the veiled moon IW038 previews

LAKEJ
Discharge EP

Thrilled to welcome LAKEJ to the Newrhythmic family with this  Discharge EP ⚡️ Four cuts of raw, industrial and uncompromising techno. Dark, heavy and straight to the core. 

1: Discharge
2: Fluctuations
3: Low Caliber
4: Momentum
5: Distilled

▪ Bandcamp:  https://newrhythmic-records.bandcamp.com/album/discharge

Written, mixed and produced by LAKEJ
Artwork & Mastering by Joton
Released by Newrhythmic Recs, Spain 
Release Date Bandcamp: 19th of September , 2025 
Release Date Others: 28th of September , 2025 
Catalog Reference: NRDR199.5
Format: Digital 

LAKEJ - Discharge EP [Newrhythmic Recs]

Label: Mord
Artist: Pyramidal Decode
Title: Dominio EP
Art by Dennis Beutner
Cat No: MORD117
Format: 12" and Digital

Release date: 26-09-2025

A1 Fighter
A2 Inferno
B1 Dominio
B2 Trasformazione
D1 Excuses [digi only]
D2 La Supplica [digi only]

***
We only asked for leopards 
to guard
our thinning dreams.
Run with the hunted.
***

Dominio EP

BUY HERE

MORD117 - Pyramidal Decode - Dominio EP [Previews]

FE013

Devoid of Reactions hums in its guttural, enduring beauty: a server resolving its own error state, infinitely in vacuous corridors, sprawling with endless instantiations of self. The air in it tastes of Tallinn in winter: iron, salt, damp stone. Hiss and mutter; bass pooling to the neck, thick and mineral, cooling and bubbling. Written in dust residue from seismic activity above, condensation rings on a steel table, fingerprints in the corner of a control panel, the slow ache of a signal that reaches further than comprehension. Echo Lucida keeps the map folded and trudges through.

Echo Lucida - Production, arrangements, mixing, art
e.m.butler - Mastering engineer
Glos - Art, packaging design

bandcamp

Decenter

Fast. Impulsive. Techno. Three words to establish and define what the artist known as Egotot is all about. The young musician, hailing from the deep south of Germany, sets quite the pace when it comes to his vision of electronic music, regarding both tempo as well as quality. His beats, be in the studio or in the DJ booth, appear to come and arrange themselves seemingly with no effort. A Rave-infected sonic testing ground without ever feeling like a simple Rave pastiche. A vision of Techno that is obviously inspired by its sound of the 90s, but neither exceedingly aggressive, nor excessively happy.

Egotot has a special taste for rugged, up-tempo grooves which demand their own time to breathe and reveal their power. A sonic all-purpose weapon to be used on, for, and by the dance floor. However, his sense for music doesn’t stop at the edge of dancefloor-oriented Rave. It goes far beyond, right to and through the sometimes more and sometimes less subtle tides of electronic music.

This exemplarily reflects in his very own imprint, Schimmer Records, which he founded in 2019. The label has, in a rather short period of time, already evolved to a sonic reservoir of all different shades, all of which share a commonality – quality in production, love to detail, and an undeniable appeal to avid devotees of electronic music of all kinds. 

There is nothing confusing about Egotot’s take on music. It is clean-cut, it is straightforward, it is always effective. The Industrial clout, the fast groove, the merciless rigor – this is how Techno should sound in the 21st century, and Egotot is its perfect avatar.

Osmium Cast 019 - Egotot [Live @AMP Münster]

Album Techno chanté Français réalisé et produit par manonmmiroir & Ceriselune, sorti le 25.08.2025 sur leur label de musique Azure Celeste Music

French Techno album produced and directed by manonmmiroir & Ceriselune, realized on their label Azure Celeste Music on 08/25/2025
vocal: manonmmiroir

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Osmium Cast 019 - Egotot [Live @AMP Münster]

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