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What is techno if not a powerful conduit for energy? The movement of a sequence, the surge of an effects rush, the respondent reaction in every individual dancer and the moving mass of the crowd as a whole. Whether the frequencies transmit directly into the brain through the intimacy of a headphone reverie, reverberate through the architecture of a space or fill the formless void of the open air, techno’s potency to initiate and stimulate energetic events is profound. This is something Pfirter understands intimately, having spent more than 15 years exploring ways of manipulating the energy on a dancefloor.

Of course, energy is not just about volume and aggression. Tonality, spatial processing and composition can have just as profound an effect as the thump of the kick drum. On his new album Altered States, Pfirter proves that point by zeroing in on the cerebral, psychedelic elements of his craft across 10 incisive tracks. The Argentine producer consciously approached his second album (following 2019’s The Empty Space) with a minimal mindset, using a very focused set of drum machines and synths to achieve a consistency across the record. Captured over a short burst of creativity, it’s the sound of an artist pushing a limited array of tools as far as possible. Despite this concise palette, it’s not an album that repeats itself, but rather an extended trip that flows from one detailed, textured immersion to the next.

The dense, febrile waves of hard-oscillating ripples in ‘A Future In Chaos’ and the sparkling, off-key chimes adorning ‘Yearn’ all speak to Pfirter’s gift for extravagant, surrealist expression within his tracks. ‘Altered States’, by way of contrast, succeeds in its absolute immediacy – a piledriving statement of bleep-driven intent. ‘Boiler’ and ‘Convergence’ land somewhere in between, coiling around kinked rhythmic incantations which still push forwards with precision while offering a different angle from which to approach the dancefloor. Cementing the idea of the whole album as a listening experience, Altered States is bookended by ‘Venus’ and ‘Dissolution’, two minimal exercises in drone-oriented mood setting.

Pfirter understands the role of his music, and his own instincts as a performing artist. It’s crafted to be captivating for DJs as much as the attentive listener. Spanning linear rhythms and broken beats, moments of calm and writhing intensity, Altered States offers a multitude of energetic possibilities in the mix or as a standalone piece of music. Ultimately, it’s a masterful return from a leading light of the contemporary techno scene.

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Pfirter - Dissolution [MT40]

Pfirter - Commitment [MT40]

Pfirter - Altered States [MT40]

Pfirter - Convergence S[MT40]

TECH CLUBBERS PODCAST W/ ENTER THE VOID & ANTØ

Enter The Void ( Planet Rhythm ) & ANTØ ( NECHTO ) is an Italian duo of live performers active in underground techno scene. 
The thought that inspires Enter The Void & ANTØ project, is to find fresh atmospheres and sounds by experimenting and finding new tunes.
Owners of "Kélite" they organise events to spread electronic music scene in south of Italy by giving space to local artists. 
They both pursue their solo careers: In music production they have a different style, from the hard acid and modular of Enter The Void to the more experimental stuff by ANTØ. Together they meet and combine raw sounds of acid and experimentation in order to come up with brand new sounds.

TRACKLIST:
Hoover1 - Hoover1B [ Hoover1 ]
Significant Other - Drum Therapy [ Oscilla Sound ]
Neon Chambers - Your Touch [ Dekmantel ]
Speed Jack - C.T.C. [ R&S Records ]
Forest Drive West - Terminus [ R&S Records ]
Glyn Hendry – Dexy [ Poly Kicks ]
ANTØ - Unreleased
Forest Drive West – Impulse [ R&S Records ]
Enter The Void - Unreleased
KUSP (UK) - Give It to me [ R&S Records ]
Aphex Twin - Digeridoo [ R&S Records ]
Forest Drive West - Cannibal [ Livity Sound Recordings ]
Katatonic Silentio - Evolutionary Inertia [ ςא๒єгรקєคк ]
ANTØ - Unreleased
No Moon - Sirens [ Mechatronica ]
Mark - Integriert Euch Nicht [ Ostgut Ton / unterton ]
Laksa - Madu's Break [ ILIAN TAPE ]
Forest Drive West - Turtle Break [ Rupture London ]
Katatonic Silentio - Static Whip [ NOODS Radio ]
Mark - Integrier Dich Du Yuppie [ A Colourful Storm ]
Speed Jack - Storm ( Remix ) [ R&S Records ]
The Maghreban, Batu - Eddies ( Batu Remix ) [ R&S Records ]
Andrea – Afen [ ILIAN TAPE ]
Mark - Fucking Sick Of Myself Since Day One [ Ostgut Ton / unterton ] 
Dj Plant Texture - 31 Seconds [ ILIAN TAPE ]

Follow ENTER THE VOID here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/enter_the_void_live/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/drumsmoker81
Contact: Dario.eva@libero.it

Follow ANTØ here:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/anto.9_0_9/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/aantoo

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Web: https://www.techclubbers.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TechClubbers/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/techclubbers/
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/techclubbers
Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/TechClubbersRadio/
Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/c/TechClubbers 
Contact: info@techclubbers.com

Enter The Void & ANTØ - Tech Clubbers Podcast #225

I|I Podcast Series 115 w/ @squaric-1

Squaric was born from the investigation and creation of new movements in the earthly. The movements that are transmitted by the connections of radiation and particles. 

https://www.instagram.com/squaric/
https://soundcloud.com/squaric-1

𝐅𝐨𝐥𝐥𝐨𝐰 𝐈𝐍𝐒𝐀𝐍𝐄 𝐈𝐍𝐃𝐔𝐒𝐓𝐑𝐘:

𝐑𝐞𝐬𝐢𝐝𝐞𝐧𝐭 𝐀𝐝𝐯𝐢𝐬𝐨𝐫: ra.co/labels/18615
𝐃𝐢𝐬𝐜𝐨𝐠𝐬: discogs.com/label/1708715-Insane-Industry
𝐁𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐚𝐦𝐩: insaneindustry.bandcamp.com/
𝐒𝐨𝐮𝐧𝐝𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: @insane-industry
𝐒𝐩𝐨𝐭𝐢𝐟𝐲: open.spotify.com/artist/3RH6HUqAL…p4mg&dl_branch=1
𝐌𝐢𝐱𝐜𝐥𝐨𝐮𝐝: mixcloud.com/insaneindustryofficial/
𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤: facebook.com/insaneindustryrecordings
𝐈𝐧𝐬𝐭𝐚𝐠𝐫𝐚𝐦: instagram.com/insaneindustryrecordings/
𝐖𝐞𝐛𝐬𝐢𝐭𝐞: raveinsane.com/

𝐅𝐚𝐜𝐞𝐛𝐨𝐨𝐤 𝐆𝐫𝐨𝐮𝐩: facebook.com/groups/insaneindustry
𝐌𝐞𝐫𝐜𝐡𝐚𝐧𝐝𝐢𝐬𝐞: teespring.com/stores/insane-industry-store

𝐈𝐧𝐟𝐨 & 𝐈𝐧𝐪𝐮𝐢𝐫𝐞𝐬: insaneindustrymusic@gmail.com

I|I Podcast Series 115 - SQUARIC

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SINTARE B2B Satoru @ Unter Null Lpz

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Balearic Skip

Mighty

Kasso - Re-edited by John Jellybean Benitez

Key West

Acid Dub Studies

Bristol Theme

For the past twenty years, Argentinian-born, Barcelona-based artist Juan Pablo Pfirter has been a driving force behind a sound that's alternately steely, dark, and uplifting, remaining true to the founding principles of techno while infusing it with his avant-garde touch. 

Since his early days, whether through DJing, producing, or as a label owner, Pfirter has demonstrated his talent with focus and style. He's left his mark on esteemed labels like CLR, Figure, Mord, and Stroboscopic Artefacts with select singles, while headlining renowned electronic music venues and events such as Berghain, Tresor, Concrete, Awakenings, and Time Warp. Since his first European tour in 2005, Juan Pablo has tirelessly shaped one of the most distinctive sounds in contemporary electronic music, blending stadium-sized kicks with textured organic elements and hypnotic sub-bass motifs that remain captivating after countless listens. 

In 2006, Pfirter launched his own imprint, MindTrip, which has since become a prominent fixture in the techno landscape. The label serves not only as a platform for his own productions but also for those of his close friends and collaborators, including luminaries such as Flug, Kashpitzky, Nørbak, Stanislav Tolkachev, Dold, and more. Additionally, MindTrip has thrived through its monthly podcast series, featuring acclaimed artists like Angel Molina, Setaoc Mass, and Amotik, each presenting an hour of music that embodies the ethos of the label. 

Having released over 50 club-oriented records, Pfirter ventured into the realm of albums with 2019's "The Empty Space," offering a panoramic view of the subtle intricacies and emotional depth of his craft. His sophomore album, "Altered States," further explores the nuances and expressive possibilities within techno, balancing club-focused realities with introspective, psychoactive elements deeply rooted in the genre's tradition. 

Continuing to bridge the gap between the visceral and the cerebral, Pfirter consistently delivers compelling works that resonate long after the last strobe light fades. While his singles dominate specialist charts, the depth of his compositions lingers in the minds of listeners long after the club doors close. In Pfirter's hands, darkness becomes oddly comforting, inviting listeners into his unique sonic universe.

www.facebook.com/pfirtermusic
www.soundcloud.com/mindtriprec
www.twitter.com/pfirtermusic
www.pfirtermusic.com
www.mindtripmusic.com

Pfirter - Altered States [MT40]

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