Ahead of our 3rd volume of the SOMA NEU series, Martyn Playfrd has created a mix including his track from the compilation with Damne 'Rush' 

From the industrial heart of Voskresensk, Martyn Playfrd's music emerges like a sonic time capsule - bridging the raw echoes of machinery with the refined depths of modern techno. His journey into sound began amidst the metallic rhythms of his hometown, where factories and machines fired his imagination and inspired a lifelong passion for electronic music.

SOMA NEU Vol. 3 releases 23rd of May, PRE-ORDER NOW: https://www.beatport.com/release/soma-neu-vol-3/5083897

Full mix tracklist:
1. Barnjem - Fuerzas Minimalistas [Ucker Records]
2. Klint - Kaos temple [CLR] 
3. Milo Raad - Flash Point [Mord]
4. Pfirter -Spheres [Paralelo]
5. Yrsen - Paradox [Soma Records] 
6. JRD - Release [MindTrip]
7.  Martyn Playfrd, Damne - Rush [Soma Records] 
8. Cirkle - Sonic Surge [Sublunar]
9. Gary Beck - Lost Angel [Code Records]
10. JØHRN - Still True to My Old Desir [Illegal Alien Records]
11. TWCOR - Void Ray [Nachtstrom Schallplatten]
12. Oliver Rosemann & Jonas Kopp-Fractal Minds [Recorded Things]


Follow Martyn Playfrd:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/martynplayfrd/
Soundcloud: @artinlayfrd

Follow Damne:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/damnepha/
Soundcloud: @damnepha

Follow Soma:
Instagram: www.instagram.com/somarecords/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/SomaRecords/
SoundCloud: @soma
Twitter: x.com/SomaRecords
Spotify: open.spotify.com/user/somarecords
Bandcamp: soma-records.bandcamp.com/

Martyn Playfrd / SOMA NEU 3 Mix

ROI is one of the most alert and creative minds in Spain, but also an insatiable producer, if we talk about experimenting with the electronic music from all angles. This is attested to by his Fanzine project, which he co-directs with The Panic Room. And it is that, in this electronic principality, where everything is governed by concepts such as purity, elegance and devotion to music, people like Roi are admired, capable of sacrificing his best years to contribute their grain of sand to the cause, forming professionals.

As a DJ he manages, without losing sight of his tendency to dance and reflection, to combine, depending on the moment, a multitude of genres with coherence and enjoyment, in equal parts, until weaving together a story with a beginning, middle and end.

He does not lack notable virtues, but the ones that should be recognized the most are his perseverance in his musical project and empathy with the public on the dance floor. In the same way, as a producer, he manages to give coherence to a wide amalgamation of influences from several decades, this unique work is very personal, and like few others, it is capable of triggering a feeling that is sometimes disconcerting, familiar and welcoming at the same time.

ROI could be defined as a cultural agent, who, beyond bringing a breath of fresh air to the dance floor, tirelessly seeks to renew the musical language with brilliant ideas that make that experience magical, unique, but above all, so much fun. as accessible and enriching.

To learn more about his work and stay updated on his latest news:

@roi-fanzine
https://www.instagram.com/roi_fanzineproject/

DIXRUPTCAST 158 | ROI

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Initial Code is a Brussels DJ and producer shaping mental techno with layered textures and steady drive.

His sound moves between deep atmospheres and sharp grooves, tested on floors like Fuse and C12.

With releases on Fuse Imprint, the launch of his new label, InDepth Imprint, and his residency on Gimic Radio, he continues to drive the Brussels techno scene forward.

PODCAST SERIES 031: INITIAL CODE

Dilemma Podcast 161 D3ÅNX from Petroria (South Africa). Emerging from the underground of Pretoria, South Africa, D3ÅNX is a dark, raw, force in the techno scene. As both a DJ and producer, D3ÅNX has cultivated a sound that transcends the physical and penetrates the psychological—a relentless dive into the depths of human emotion and sonic obsession.

Known for his ability to craft immersive experiences, D3ÅNX doesn’t just play music—he constructs journeys. Every set is a hypnotic voyage into layered textures, brooding rhythms, and atmospheric intensity. His style bridges the primal and the cerebral, fusing deep, minimal percussion with cavernous sound design and ethereal.

D3ÅNX sculpts sound with surgical precision and emotional weight. Tracks often carry a visceral undertone, rich with tension and release, pulling the listener into a trance-state where time bends and consciousness fades.

Beyond performance, his releases speak volumes. Each project is carefully crafted, often exploring themes of isolation, power, identity, and transcendence. His studio work is a natural extension of his DJ sets: uncompromising, hypnotic, and hauntingly beautiful.

With a growing discography, an unmistakable sound, and an artistic vision rooted in authenticity, D3ÅNX is not here to follow trends—he’s here to bend reality. As the global techno scene looks for deeper, more meaningful expression, D3ÅNX stands as a torchbearer of underground truth, guiding listeners into the darkness—not to be lost, but to finally be found.


D3ÅNX Dilemma Podcast 161

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (November 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

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Vault Sessions #277 - Dinamite

Exos - one of Iceland’s leading techno pioneers - has released over thirty vinyl records and four solo albums. In 2025, his fifth solo album is set to arrive on Mutual Rytm, promising to
push his soundscape to the outer limits. Known for his deep, driving style and boundary-pushing productions, Exos has released on influential labels such as Tresor, Mutual Rytm, Figure, BPitch, and his own imprint, Planet X - home to a wide range of rhythmic explorations. With performances at venues and events like Awakenings, Berghain, Tresor, and Boiler Room, he continues to evolve while staying grounded
in the foundations of the underground.

https://soundcloud.com/exos
https://www.instagram.com/exos_____

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Thoms Traxx and Delano Legito step in with 2 hours of driving, no-nonsense techno at LNR ADE 2025.

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Dilemma Podcast 165 Laurel from Bogotá (Colombia). Laurel is a Bogotá-based DJ and producer from the new wave of techno and co-founder of Nyxxia Movement, a collective striving for a more equitable scene. Focused on creating sonic experiences that merge a hypnotic presence with an immersive musical narrative, she specializes in genres such as hypnotic and techno. Her sets and productions explore dark textures and rhythms that connect body, mind, and soul in a journey that is both introspective and danceable.

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DJ, PROMOTER TECHNO-MINIMAL-DEEP HOUSE-TECH HOUSE-  NU SKOOL BREAKS.
Peter Gadek to DJ i promotor z Tarnowa, z serca południowo-wschodniej Polski, dla którego muzyka elektroniczna to pasja od najmłodszych lat. Już w dzieciństwie fascynował się twórczością pionierów elektroniki, takich jak Jean-Michel Jarre czy Kraftwerk. Przełom nastąpił, gdy w domu rodzinnym zainstalowano antenę satelitarną — wtedy po raz pierwszy zetknął się z muzyką klubową i od razu się w niej zakochał.
Jego przygoda z DJ-owaniem rozpoczęła się w 2004 roku, kiedy kupił pierwsze gramofony i mikser, aby rozwijać swoje umiejętności. W wieku 18 lat uczestniczył w swojej pierwszej imprezie techno, która utwierdziła go w wyborze muzycznej drogi.
Kiedy lokalna scena klubowa w Tarnowie zaczęła zamierać, Peter postanowił kontynuować i rozwijać ją dalej. Choć Tarnów nie jest znany z klubowych wydarzeń,  unikalny klimat miasta stał się idealnym tłem dla rozwoju młodej, dynamicznej sceny elektronicznej.
W latach 2014–2016 pełnił funkcję bookera artystów i promotora w Klubokawiarni Percepcja, aktywnie wspierając lokalnych twórców i artystów. Od 2007 roku występował również poza rodzinnym regionem  m.in. w Krakowie, Radomiu, Katowicach, Bytomiu, Bielsku-Białej, Miasteczku Śląskim i Wrocławiu, dzieląc scenę z uznanymi DJ-ami i artystami live.
W latach 2018–2023 był integralną częścią wrocławskiego kolektywu Suicide Collective, wspierając jego działalność aż do zakończenia działalności grupy.
Obecnie Peter współpracuje z Klubem Piwnica Przepraszam przy ul. Krakowskiej 2, gdzie okazjonalnie organizuje wydarzenia pod markami "Tarnowska Scena Techno" i "Peter Gadek Invites". Każda impreza to wyjątkowe doświadczenie muzyczne, które przyciąga zarówno lokalnych fanów, jak i gości z dalszych regionów.

Podcasts:

TNG028 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Techno Na Granicy] - 2013
PAS008 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Polish Audio Source] - 2013
FGTTB42 - Podcast Peter Gadek [From Garage To The Basement] - 2014
NNP031 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Neverending Nights] - 2014
T030#37 - Podcast Peter Gadek [T030] - 2014
FGTTB69 - Podcast Peter Gadek [From Garage To The Basement] - 2014
PTP02 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Pounding Tekkno] - 2015
TB006 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Techno Bassault] - 2015
DSP033 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Dirty Stuff Podcast] - 2015 
SUP05 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Silesia Underground Project] - 2015
UP092 - Podcast Peter Gadek [Underground Project] - 2016

Booking Contact:
peter.gadek@gmail.com

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