010 - MAASYM

(interview below)
Maasym, originally from near Frankfurt/Main and now based in Hamburg, stands for hypnotic, atmospheric techno with refined sound design. He has been active in the scene since 2015, founded his own label Vorm last year and has released on renowned labels such as Token Records, Illegal Alien, Flash Recordings and Planet Rhythm. His style is characterised in particular by the organic, raw sound that he consciously incorporates into his productions.

INTERVIEW
You founded your own label ‘Vorm’ last year. Was there a specific moment or thought that gave the go-ahead for this project?

There wasn't a specific moment for the starting shot, rather a thought. Many of the tracks that were being played and released at the time often sounded very similar to me and also a bit uncreative. I got a bit bored with the scene at the end of 2023, beginning of 2024 and came up with the idea of launching a new label and releasing tracks in the subgenre that I play or listen to a lot myself. I also wanted to give something to the scene and push artists who work hard, are creative and have their own style. But also, of course, to be able to decide for myself what to do with the music I produce. I then decided to kick things off with a record release.

Is there a track of yours that has a special emotional meaning for you?

My track ‘Intermediate Direction’ has a special meaning for me. I started making music in my teenage bedroom when there were no masterclasses or private courses. I sat in front of Ableton and my synthesiser for hours, trying to make my tracks sound like the music I was listening to. One label that I really loved back then (2016) was ‘Token’. Accordingly, the track means a lot to me and I am very happy that I got the chance to release on ‘Token’. Personally, it's still one of my favourite tracks.

Is there any other art form, apart from music, that inspires or excites you?

I listen to a lot of techno & hip-hop/rap, but I'm also a big rock and heavy metal fan. In general, this organic sound from the 70s, 80s or even 90s totally inspires me. There's a lot of life in it and it can often be very ‘rough’ and ‘dirty’. I always try to get this ‘life’ into my tracks when I record my patches or sequences. It doesn't always have to be perfectly produced. Sometimes it's more about the vibe that you feel at that moment when you're making music. Even if the sound is a bit too filtered or creaky.


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Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 010 - Maasym [Vinyl only]

Gianmarco Gazzillo crafts a distinctive sound that strikes a perfect balance between nostalgia and innovation. His DJ sets take listeners on an immersive journey through driving, hypnotic and groovy techno, skilfully blending the best of both old-school and new-school elements.

@gianmarcogazzillo

TRACKLIST:

Der Wolf kehrt Zurück	- Shed 
Mathys Lenne - Vol De Nuit	
Horus - Gianmarco Gazzillo	
There Is No Dark In The Light - Gianmarco Gazzillo	
GEISTFREI - Sensitive Mind - 03 Kodama	
Golpe - NORBAK 
Speedway - Arkan 
Vitality (Cirkle Remix)	
Entering the Void - HYBRASIL 
Mathys Lenne - The Door of Perception	
ogtrues - 2025	
Control (Original Mix)	- BR!NK
Pierce - Devious Path (ogtrues Remix)	
Spirit Molecule - Rene Wise 
Pulsing - Arkan 
Biemsix - Healing	
Laal - Amotik
Mathys Lenne - The Impact 
Gianmarco Gazzillo & Alberto Palazzi - Broken pieces	
ogtrues - Torro's Dream	
Ray Kajioka - In The Zone	
Access	Pfirter
Perplexed (Original Mix) - Ø Phase

OUT OF CTRL w/ Gianmarco Gazzillo

Continuing his exploration of intricate techno systems, their effect and direct perimeter of action, Peter Van Hoesen turns in his newest four-track piece, ‘Prime Directive’: a fascinating dive into the artist’s shape-shifting headspace and inner creative chaos.

Fuelled on a furnace-hot mix of abstract-leaning immersion and hi-octane rhythmic thrust, ‘Prime Directive’ looks at contemporary techno from the angle of experimentation and intuitive abandon. The result comes in the form of four distinct movements, each carving out their own logic and associated behaviour out an endless pool of potentialities. Here comes chaology unfolding in all its unadulterated, visceral glory.

‘Definition by Absence’ breaks the trip in to the sound of a faux-random symphony: its train-like swing and fiery bass seesaw coalesce through an elliptic fluttering of sorts, iterative and not, patterns moving in and out of synchronicity as Van Hoesen applies more or less pressure on both ends. All in gusty in-your-face-ness, ‘Variables Edit 1’ whirls and swirls like an ominous vengeance of nature; Its puncturing kicks and whistling menace set against stellar winds and rabid machinery on the prowl for its next victim.

An even more unsettling piece of disjointedly arrhythmic, anti-club music for the dance floor, ‘Prime Directive’ will have you zoning out like a bad dream, flush with metronome-faced monsters and molten clocks hanging from dead trees. ‘Morphology’ could be PVH’s attempt at giving his concepts a carnal carcass to hold onto. Here, rhythm becomes somewhat less erratic, offering his 360-degree vision more melodic surface and actual room for dispersion. One to keep the boundaries pushed and status-quo challenged, this is techno at its most entrancingly bold and fearless.

*This new monster four-track classic-in-the-making from Peter Van Hoesen comes draped in a fine piece of artwork courtesy of Atact, and pressed in 180g audiophile quality so you get to experience the Belgian master's chiselled sound design in all its glory.

Written & Produced by Peter Van Hoesen
Distributed by Clone Distribution Rotterdam
Mastering by Peter Van Hoesen
Artwork & Design by Atact.uk
Cat. no. RYCL023 – All Rights Reserved
℗ & © Reclaim Your City 2025
www.reclaimyourcity.bandcamp.com

Prime Directive

Order

RYCL023 - Peter Van Hoesen - Variables Edit 1

Change is the universe’s rhythm, and an open mind its dance. To grow, we must question, explore, and let go—knowing that even failure carves the path to something greater.

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Ramnes

ANTIDOTE

'something that counteracts an unpleasant feeling or situation'

Devoted to the old-school way of DJ'ing, Milena Glowacka combines psychedelic sounds with intense techno accents in her vinyl only sets, oscillating between ethereal dimensions and heavy groove structures. Her DJ style is constant improvisation - from bleeping, sultry sounds to speed trippy techno. Active contact with the audience, dynamics behind the decks and efficient mixing are her trademark. Milena has become a recognizable name of the electronic music scene in Poland and is the face of the Polish techno underground.

Enjoy this hour by Milena Glowacka.

'Bruecke Invites' is a vinyl only podcast series that is uploaded every six weeks. With this series, Bruecke puts a spotlight on artists that practice the old school turntable craft.

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Bruecke Invites: Milena Glowacka

Ruben Ganev is a Bulgarian sound designer, producer, tutor, performer, and label owner with nearly two decades of experience in sonic craftsmanship. Born in Sofia in 1987 with Armenian heritage, he began experimenting with sound in 2005 and later honed his skills in the UK, graduating in Sound Design from the University of the Arts London in 2011. Influenced by his classical music background and diverse musical tastes, Ganev developed a distinct style that culminated in the founding of his Berlin-based label, mould.audio, in 2020. His productions, praised for their depth and maturity, have gained recognition from top-tier artists and are regularly played in premier clubs and festivals worldwide, including Berghain and Tresor. In 2023, he released music on the esteemed Reclaim Your City label. Now based in Sofia, Ganev continues to produce, release music, and tutor aspiring producers through his individual courses.

Instagram: www.instagram.com/rubenganev/

SCORDISCI PODCAST 002 | RUBEN GANEV

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 039 | @c0nn0rwall

"This mix is a shorter cut of my set at Solace at the start of April. To me, this was one of, if not my favourite gig to date. I haven't seen a dancefloor in Naarm/Melbourne rock that good in a long time. There are plenty of driving, mind twisted tracks in this set, with many unreleased tunes from the usual suspects (Neo, Obscur, Hasvat Informant etc)". - Connor Wall

The term "artist to watch" gets thrown around a lot these days, especially with the volume of new artists entering the scene with unprecedented access to tracks, information, and technology. Often, however, it's a certain attitude that elevates the true heads above the groundswell of an ocean of new artists, and Connor Wall is unquestionably of this ilk.

Inspired from past, present and future experiences - Connor's creative constancy has allowed him to shape his sound into the organic, weighty, and effective tracks you can hear on labels like Treatment, Float, Phorum and WSNWG.  There is a potent, heart-palpitating sonic representation that accompanies anything Connor does, and part of the reason why he is such an exciting prospect leading into the future. His devotion to a particular sound and approach has driven his ability to grow rapidly since entering the scene just a few years ago, and it is this obsession that will continue to allow him to blossom. He’s an artist to watch by all accounts, and whether it’s DJing or producing, he is emerging as an essential feature of Australia.

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 039 | Connor Wall

Lost My Mind[FRS008]

Rexet explores the gradual dissolution of reality through layered soundscapes that play with perception and tension. Each track represents a fractured state — a journey into the uncertain and the mental. The remix by M5R offers a parallel vision, darker and denser, reinterpreting this loss in a hypnotic key

Pre-order now available on Bandcamp![LINK IN BIO]


Tracklist

1. Meus Flowsinhos
2. Lost My mind
3. Tribal Manifesto
4. Tribal Manifesto(M5R Remix)


Release Date: 22-08-2025



Mastering: Freres Recordings
Artwork: Edisson Gonzalez


Tribal Manifesto (M5R Remix)

Labelhead Lenn Reich is back: his 2-tracker "Escape" is for every underground Techno fan! Kid Kun joins the party for "Pandera" - a collab definitely worth checking out!


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Lenn Reich & Kid Kun - Pandera

Sweet Trap Berri

Sweet Trap Berri -----------    SamplerRemix

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