Que nunca falte papá Oscar Mulero 🔥🎶🤘🏼

Phase - Decode 🔥🎶🤘🏼 Que claridad

Anika is one of the best - if not the best! She's the JS Bach of techno - precise, minimalistic, yet full of incredible harmonies, modulations and acoustic experiences! When she plays in Berghain, I am in heaven 🙏

💥💥 Mega vette techno set 💥🌡️💥

Enjoy 2 hours of good fun of @lauravanhal B2B @lobsternl recorded on January 20th '22 at Open Source Radio in Nijmegen during my bi-monthly radio show: 'Leto Radio'

Leto Radio || Laura van Hal B2b Lobster

Audio recording of our set at the PoleGroup showcase at Human Club (Razzmatazz, Barcelona) on April 29, 2023.

The first 30 minutes of the 3 hour set were cut because of some technical issues with one of the mixers we were using, so they didn’t get properly recorded. Hope you enjoy the ride as much as we did!

Lewis Fautzi B2B Adriana Lopez @ Human Razzmatazz - 29.04.2023

Better be ready for our next SPANDAU20 Mixtape guest: Swedish techno legend @CariLekebusch! 📼

Now based in Helsinki, Cari is a key figure from the second generation of techno producers in the late '80s and '90s. His relentless innovation has cemented his place as pioneer of the Swedish techno scene. With over thirty years in music, his reputation as a studio scientist is well-documented. Throughout his career, he has adopted numerous pseudonyms and consistently pushed the boundaries of techno.🚀

For his SPND20 mixtape, Cari keeps it minimal yet powerful on the gear side, with an Allen & Heath DB4 mixer and three Pioneer CDJs. He adds a unique touch with extra loops and sounds from his iPhone app, "EZPZ." If you’re into experimenting, you should definitely check it out—it's free!🔊

The mixtape revolves around the vibe of his upcoming album, "Hybrid Sound Architects V1.0," dropping June 24th on his label H-Productions. Expect a journey through sweaty, raw, and hypnotic soundscapes. The tape seamlessly blends deep, pulsing beats with abrasive, unrefined textures that keep you locked in from start to finish. Cari’s selections showcase a mix of new tracks from the album and other personal favorites, bringing a fresh yet timeless energy to the mix.🌀

An interesting fact for our fellow DJs and producers: Cari's registered this mix as a virtual mix on "aslice", ensuring all artists get their fair share.🖤

#SPANDAU20 #CariLekebusch #SwedishTechno #stockholm #berlin #Mixtape #HProductions #EZPZ #techno #DJ #groove

SPND20 Mixtape by Cari Lekebusch

BCCO Podcast 380 is very special one. Today we are honoured to have electronic music pioneer Steve Rachmad aka STERAC with us with a two-hour set that was recorded live for promoter 01366 at the White Hotel in Manchester, UK.

Steve has used a range of aliases over his career reflecting his diverse outputs covering dub, disco and house. But STERAC’s focus has always been on the no-nonsense, darker, and deeper side of techno and this set is no exception to that.

We hope and expect you will love this set just as much as we did.

@steverachmad

BCCO Mix Series 380: Sterac

From London’s inner suburbs comes this next guest, a through and through veteran of UK techno whose touch has left a lasting mark on the world around him. Steve Bicknell’s early days were spent in the intoxicating worlds of dub, reggae, acid, DIY warehouse parties and pirate radio, an auspicious mix of references that would inspire him to make music of his own. After a string of residencies at the UK’s then most influential parties, he launched his own series with creative collaborator Sheree Rashit: LOST. These legendary gatherings brought together names like Plaid, Jeff Mills, Juan Atkins, Robert Leiner, Basic Channel, and a wider array of future techno hegemons. This was swiftly succeeded with the duo’s launch of imprint Cosmic Records, whose triumph went on to spawn another three successors: LOST (early provider of Bicknell’s dancefloor sounds), Clubtracks (for Chicago-leaning fare) and ID(entity) (a channel for the work of well established music-makers who wanted to release under a secret alias). A nine-year pause in productions came to a halt in the mid 2010s with Steve’s most recent label, 6dimensions, an exploration in sound and the whole spectrum of human emotion. Finally, 2017 saw Steve team up with Luke Slater and David Sumner under the LSD sobriquet, a force for the creation of ‘lysergic machine music’, heavily danceable stuff (just ask ADE, Dekmantel, Awakenings). With a story as full and enduring as Steve’s there’s much to pull from, and only experience in the flesh could attest to the depth and scope of his musical evolution, but it’s clear that the voice he has honed has only become louder and more refined. It’s a techno that’s fully embodied, a blistering percussive barrage that invokes something profoundly human and fundamental. Bassiani Podcast 217 is just a taste of what Steve has to offer, a window onto a world of sound he’s meticulously crafted for over three decades: masterfully layered and piercing sounds that shimmer and relentlessly rise in lockstep with a formidable 4/4 beat.

@steve-bicknell

Bassiani invites Steve Bicknell / Podcast #217

One of the most experienced DJs and producers in the Spanish techno scene arrives at PoleGroup Radio with a set that once again showcases her talent and technique in the DJ booth. @anika-kunst is a regular in clubs all over Europe, with hypnotic DJ sets full of groove that have taken her to legendary dance floors such as Berghain.

Enjoy her set for PoleGroup Radio.

Pole Group Radio - Anika Kunst 16.06.24

A true pioneer of the techno scene, Italian DJ and producer Gaetano Parisio needs no introduction but we'll just underline that since his first steps in the then-burgenoning electronic world back in 1992, his influence on the sound hasn't flinched one bit. Responsible for countless seminal releases on the likes of Primate, Zenit, Mosaic, his own structures Conform, ART and Southsoul and a myriad more, Gaetano has been pushing techno in new directions with ultimate drive and devotion to duty. Clocking in with a two-hour trip into his boundary-pushing headspace, the Neapolitan maestro treats us to a wild ride of trampling uptempo funk, sci-fi-indebted flights and further alien-engineered heaters. The forward-looking power of rave in its purest expression.

soundcloud.com/gaetano-parisio

Reclaim Your City 

Reclaim Your City 598 | Gaetano Parisio

Tracklist:
01 Oliver Roseman - Devils Deal
02 Vinicius Honorio - Pitfall
03 Uncertain - Confidence
04 A.Paul & DJ Dextro - Many Reasons
05 Uncertain - Perception
06 Albert Salvatierra - Neutron
07 Sciahri & Hertz Collision - Echoes Of the Void
08 Procombo - Freak
09 Klint - Dethroned
10 Ned Bennett - Meltdown
11 Gustavo Bassani - Synthesize
12 Obstructor - Shattering The Norm
13 Alexander Johansson & Mattias Fridell - Obehaget
14 Julieta Kopp - The World Is Not So Kind
15 Ricardo Garduno - Falling Straight Down
16 MZR - COPUH XXX
17 Linear System - Four Thirty
18 Phara - Beetham
19 The Subjective - Like Warriors
20 RNGD - R25
21 Vinicius Honorio - Samba
22 Human Safari - Fabric
23 Truncate - Dust 1
24 Yotam Avni - Crime Minister
25 Steya - Things You Never Said (Rolando Remix)

Vault Sessions #210 - Truncate

Live recording from Lehmann Club in Stuttgart on February 15th, 2025.

Kaiser B2B Chami @ Lehmann Club, Stuttgart - 15.02.2025

The newest episode of PoleGroup Radio is out now on SoundCloud, showcasing a powerful live set by PWCCA.

A driving force in the Spanish techno scene, PWCCA has been shaping underground sound since the mid-'90s. Originally known as Dr. Cyanide, he evolved into his current alias in 2019, reflecting a darker, more refined sonic identity. With releases on top-tier labels like Warm Up Recordings, Mord, and Semantica, his music blends hypnotic rhythms with raw, industrial textures. As head of Hardtools Records, PWCCA continues to push boundaries, both in the studio and behind the decks.

Dive into his distinct techno soundscape with this exclusive live set.

PoleGroup Radio - PWCCA (Live Act) 26.02.2025

A. Kat Race
B. Alarms Cyclone

Overview
Jeff Mills’ “The Bells” is one of the most iconic tracks in techno history, often called the genre’s anthem. Known for its hypnotic bell melody, driving kick, and euphoric build, it became a staple in DJ sets worldwide. The track was first played live by Mills in 1995 (e.g., at Liquid Room in Tokyo), but it wasn’t officially released until 1997 as part of the Kat Moda EP on his Purpose Maker label. This EP is the original record pressing you’re asking about—no standalone “The Bells” single exists from that era. It has since been repressed multiple times due to massive demand (over 500,000 copies sold across versions).


Original Pressing Details
* Release Year: 1997 (though the track dates to 1995 performances and test pressings)
* Format: 12” vinyl EP, 33 ⅓ RPM
* Label: Purpose Maker
* Catalog Number: PM-002
* Country: US
* Pressing Notes: First pressing on standard black vinyl. Matrix runouts indicate a repress or variant: A side - PM 002-A (RE I) NSC; B side - PM 002-B (RE I) NSC (etched, with NSC circled). The mastering has been criticized as “shit” by some collectors for its raw, unpolished sound—typical of ’90s techno but quieter than modern represses, often requiring gain boosts in DJ sets. Sold out quickly at shops like Cisco in Tokyo upon release.

Tracklist
Side	Track	Duration
A1	The Bells	4:46
A2	Kat Race	4:22
B1	Alarms (aka “Masterplan” in later compilations)	5:32
B2	Cyclone	4:48


* 	•	Production Credits: Written, produced, and edited by Jeff Mills. Published by Millsart/BMG-Ariola.
* Why Buried on an EP? Mills reportedly avoided hype-sticker promotion to let the track’s organic popularity (from crowd reactions) drive sales. Purpose Maker was for floor-focused material, contrasting his experimental Axis label.

How to Identify an Original Pressing
* Visual Cues: Gold-on-black label design. No “10th Anniversary” or remix mentions. Check for wear from heavy club play—originals often show it.
* Sound Cues: Raw, dynamic mix with prominent kick and bells; lower loudness (not -5 LUFS like some digital remasters). Test pressings exist but are rare and unnumbered.
* Value (as of Oct 2025): $20–$50 USD for VG+ condition on Discogs/Reverb; mint originals can hit $100+ due to collector demand. Recent sales: Median $30–$40.

Later Versions and Represses
The track exploded in popularity, leading to reissues. Key ones:
* 1999 Repress: Same EP format (PM-002), minor matrix tweaks. Often mistaken for original.
* 2006 (10th Anniversary): Standalone 12” on Purpose Maker (PM-020). Includes reworked B-sides (“Gift of the Hills,” “Circus”). Louder mastering; promo versions exist. ~$15–$30.
* 2006 DVD Edition: Axis (AXDV-002). Enhanced with visuals from 1997–98 footage; limited audio/video hybrid.
* 2019 Remaster: On Sight, Sound & Space compilation (Axis). Cleaner, higher fidelity; first vinyl appearance of orchestral “Blue Potential” version.
* 2025 Remaster: Digital-only (e.g., SoundCloud edits); no new vinyl confirmed.

If you’re hunting for an original, check Discogs for verified sellers—avoid fakes by matching matrix numbers. For audio, stream the 1997 version on Beatport or Spotify. Got a specific copy or need value check? Share details! 🔔

Recording 14-10-25, 11.31.52 am

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Widely acclaimed as one of Colombia's guiding stars both in the studio and the DJ booth, Barcelona-based mind expander Adriana Lopez has long established a tradition of high-quality output, tasteful selections and laser-precise jockeying, gracing the likes of Stroboscopic Artefacts, Modularz and her own imprint Grey Report along the way. True to the streamlined, no-nonsense, yet elusively hypnotic trademark sound she's been developing over the years, her RYC delivery ticks all the boxes of the outstandingly elegant but hyper-dynamic techno we love so much. Straight to the core.

soundcloud.com/adrianalopez

Reclaim Your City 369 | Adriana Lopez

Saturday 30.11 / Warehouse Elementenstraat / 02:15 - 04:15

Oscar Mulero at Reaktor 2019

Pfirter Streaming From Home - May 2nd 2020

Spanish techno music platform rooted in Asturias, Spain’s north side. Established in 2004, well known by its raw, muscular, mental & grey sound.

PoleGroup Artists:
Birth of frequency (@birthoffrequency)
Conceptual (@conceptual2020)
El Joven Prisionero
Exium (@exium)
Jonas Kopp (@jonas-kopp)
Kessell (@kessell)
Kwartz (@kwartz)
Lewis Fautzi (@lewisfautzi)
Nørbak @norbakmusic
Oscar Mulero (@oscarmulero)
P.E.A.R.L. (@p-e-a-r-l)
Pfirter (@pfirtermusic)
Reeko (@reeko)
Refracted (@refracted-music)
Ribé (@musicribe)
Selección Natural
Spherical Coordinates
Tensal (@tensal)

Pole Group Radio - Anika Kunst 16.06.24

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