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Although based in Berlin for several years, Dustin Zahn has continued to exert influence over the fertile but steadfastly underground Minneapolis techno scene as part of the Intellephunk collective whilst cultivating a worldwide rep via releases for Blueprint, Token and his own Enemy Records. The ‘Gain of Function’ LP sees Zahn channelling the groove-fuelled techno of the late ’90s and early ’00s and shaping eight powerful but funky contemporary techno tracks that display the decades of experience under his belt. 

Forged from a series of live jams with two drum machines and two synths, the album is a refined collection of raw, purist techno brilliance. Across the A-side ‘Tell Me About Paradise’ brings shimmering staccato chops under bright and airy percussion before ‘Tangie Groove’ picks up the pace with floating pads, vocal slices, and a rumbling bassline. On ‘Lucid Dreams’, scattered percussion plays with hypnotic synth licks, while ‘Smoking in Silence’ sees off-kilter leads dancing between emotive vocals and evolving drum loops.

Opening the second disc is the deep and shuffling ‘Crimson Cheeks’, with trance-inducing samples nestled between sharp drum hits and rolling synthesis, and ‘Days Like These’ takes a darker turn as twinkling arps and droning pads carry the track. ‘Shark Rodeo’ featuring Jeremy Black mangles samples into a dense rolling affair, before closing number ‘Next Level Looseness’ drops the 4/4 pattern for a raucous club track, combining oddball sound sources and unruly production techniques for a trippy finish to the album. 

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, with anyone catching his marathon sets at the likes of Berghain exposed to expansive sets. In addition to his techno-heavy catalogue and DJing prowess, Zahn has lent production and engineering skills to bands and singers, recently working with Poliça and on Carm’s Pitchfork approved eponymous album. Beyond this, his vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the scene.

Dustin Zahn

Tangie Groove

Dustin Zahn - Tangie Groove

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Redox

CROWD, a new techno label hailing from Berlin with FJAAK at the head, has just released its debut EP, paying homage to oldschool techno while infusing a contemporary twist that is sure to please listeners of both eras. Produced by the legendary Sterac aka Steve Rachmad, the EP is showcasing the versatility and timelessness of techno. The tracks are based on DAT recordings from the 90s that got carefully crafted, highlighting the pure energy and raw emotion of the genre, always leaving the listener wanting more. CROWD's first release marks the beginning of what is sure to be an exciting journey for techno enthusiasts and dancers alike. The label's ethos revolves around the people and the dancefloor, and this is also reflected in its events, which are centered around the gatherings. The label's focal point is undeniably the crowd, which is regarded as the pivotal element of the night. Once again, CROWD gatherings will center their essence on them, with an unwavering focus, ensuring no distractions dilute the experience.

Sterac - Hop On

Wrapping up the dolly TS year with a surprise single by label boss Steffi and Rosati!! 
“Bring the Beat” is a powerful, driving track with hypnotic vocals, deep grooves and pulsing bass lines. This high-energy single, crafted to captivate and ignite the dance floor was recorded at the Candy Mountain studio earlier this year and is the fist single of a bigger collaboration that will drop in 2025. Hope you’re ready. 



Steffi & Rosati - Bring The Beat

DKult & D.Noyse - Relíquia (Original Mix) #thatechno

Emotional Impulse

Kill Ref and Hyperikòn's, live at work, jazzy remix of Jeff Mill's Alarms for personal use only. Not for sale. Mastered by Stefano Moretti. Beats Studio, Berlin, DE.

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Jeff Mills - Alarms(Kill Ref & Hyperikon Jazz Remix)

Jeff Mills - Alarms

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Stef Mendesidis - Valley Of Machines

After a tremendous output of twelve original tracks in 2019, Redshape is back with his first release in 2020, relaunching his techno imprint "Content" and entering the new decade with a bang. A highly energetic, rhythm-infused peak time track and one of his well-kept secret weapons for many years, "Phonkin" represents the first installment of Redshape‘s brand-new "Retro Shock" series, a three-part collection of tracks made in his earliest days. Re-touched to the highest quality standard, it authentically conveys the pure and raw rave spirit of the 1990s.

Retro Shock Part 1

Phonkin

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Phonkin – Retro Shock Part 1

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