Techno's Outer Limits - July 2018

016 - MICHAEL IUS

(interview below)
For our 16th podcast episode we introduce you to the romanian DJ and producer Michael Ius who blends classical roots with a deep passion for techno.

INTERVIEW
You took classical guitar lessons for 14 years and studied music at university – what was the decisive moment or thought that led you to dedicate yourself entirely to techno production?

All my life I performed other people’s music, whether it was classical or pop. Later I was a guitarist in multiple cover bands. In 2012, I attended a music festival in Bucharest where Luciano was playing. It was melodic techno and it was also the first time I connected with myself on a deeper level. My musical synapses suddenly opened and I instantly fell in love with synthetic sounds. Loved the lowend and the punch! I started producing electronic music in 2016, step by step, and in 2023 I found my current sound and stayed consistent with it.

You're part of the Techno Diatom collective in Bucharest – how would you describe the collective's musical vision and vibe, and what makes your approach different compared to the international scene?

Me, together with Techno Diatom, wanted to bring something different to the local techno scene on a bigger scale. We wanted to actively promote it (via social media ads) to reach more people who like techno and let them know that a “new” subgenre is now present in Bucharest through Techno Diatom. Here in Bucharest and Romania in general, most techno events are focused on Rominimal (which is really good) with slow BPM, Tech House (very commercial), and Hardcore Techno (very fast). Nothing in between.
Compared to the international scene, there’s no real comparison – we’re basically inspired by the international Deep Raw Hypnotic Techno scene, and we’re grateful for that. Western Europe’s electronic music has been going on for generations, and here in Romania we’re just starting to scratch the surface.

In classical music, you work a lot with sheet notes, but these days you probably work more with software and sounds – how has your creative process changed since switching from sheet notes to electronic music production?

Having strong music theory behind me, plus jazz harmony and colorful chords, helped me understand a lot of things faster. I used that knowledge a lot when producing melodic techno in the beginning. But when I went deeper into the real underground minimal techno sound, the theory became useless. Techno has a lot of tension, and if you stay in key, it often sounds too static or melodic. Now the only thing I really use is the octaves. If you “play” the “lead” or “stabs” in the right octave, it works. Everyone can do this by analyzing techno tracks with a frequency analyzer, hovering the mouse on the frequencies when you hear something, and you’ll see in which octave it was played.

@michael-ius-techno
Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 016 - Michael Ius

Duplicity 141 | @ebass_off

We are super excited to present the 141st episode featuring Ebass!

With releases on labels like SK_Eleven, Canticle Records and MSU, Ebass is a rising force in the techno scene, known for his deep, dark and immersive soundscapes. As a DJ and producer, he has honed a unique style that blends the raw energy of underground techno with intricate, atmospheric groove that charm the senses. His sets are a journey through the darker and more hypnotic sides of electronic music, always pushing boundaries and exploring new sonic territories.

With passion and perseverance Ebass is making his own mark in the techno community, steadily building a reputation for delivering powerful performances that resonate with techno lovers. Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of the genre as well as the cutting-edge sounds of today, he continues to evolve and refine his approach, driven by a deep love for techno.

As usual, turn up the volume and enjoy the mix!
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Duplicity 141 | Ebass

Jonas Xenon is a DJ and Producer based in Berlin, Germany. His mind is wrapped around the darker side of the music spectrum. His love for hypnotic patterns and restless grooves drove him into the depths of techno production. As an artist with a drum and bass background you can still hear and feel the closeness to his roots. Techno with the little pinch of oldschool aesthetic fused together into a refreshing whole.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonas_xenon/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/jonasxenon

SUBLINE TAPES 044 - Jonas Xenon

Neen - Sensible EP [AM11] - Previews

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 040 | https://soundcloud.com/pierce_e

Pierce: "With this podcast, my aim was to capture the vibe and energy that first hooked me on techno during my early clubbing days, its driving rhythm, the interplay of tension and release, and the warmth of low-end frequencies. Coming from the dancefloor myself, I believe it's the recipe to keep hips moving steadily throughout the night."

FLOAT RECORDS PODCAST 040 | Pierce

Sciahri | HÖR - August 13 / 2025: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Vubt7FyMof8&t=2407s

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Sciahri  - HÖR - August 13  2025

Bonnes presents “thinking about you”, a hypnotic techno set at 130 BPM that unfolds through warm atmospheres and immersive soundscapes. Designed to guide listeners into a state of introspection and flow, this mix balances depth with energy, evoking emotions while keeping the body in constant motion. True to her sonic identity, Bonnes creates a journey where hypnotic rhythm, groove, and atmospheric textures merge into an intimate yet powerful experience.

ESPAÑOL

Bonnes presenta “thinking about you”, un set de techno hipnótico a 130 BPM que fluye entre atmósferas cálidas y paisajes sonoros envolventes. Diseñado para llevar al oyente a un estado de introspección y movimiento, este mix equilibra la profundidad con la energía, despertando emociones mientras mantiene el cuerpo en constante ritmo. Fiel a su identidad sonora, Bonnes propone un viaje donde el groove, la textura atmosférica y el pulso hipnótico se encuentran en una experiencia íntima y poderosa.

Bonnes - Thinking about you

MODULARZ 91 // MarekSPolzki

For this tenth episode, we are excited to feature IKIGAI !

“Oncidium” is Elata the side podcast series curated by Elata Community and highlighting artists within our scene.
Also known as the "dancing-lady orchid," Oncidium is a flower similar to the Elata one. For us, it will represent the first dance, the first steps, the beginning of a longer dance.

This series will consist of podcasts made by London (and its area) based artists, with a special focus on Elata Community artists.

Support the Artist: 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/i.k.i.g.4.i/
Soundcloud: @djtyosa

Artwork: @ylia_music



Oncidium 010 | IKIGAI

Release day!

This sixteenth episode in the Elata series features Ebass, an emerging force in the techno world, recognized for his driving beats and immersive soundscapes.

As a DJ and producer, he fuses the raw energy of underground techno with atmospheric, intricate elements that captivate listeners. His sets explore the darker, hypnotic side of electronic music. With passion and perseverance, Ebass is making his mark in the techno community, steadily building a reputation for delivering powerful, visceral performances that resonate with techno lovers worldwide.

This is definitely not the last time you'll hear Ebass with Elata !

Support the artist: 
Soundcloud: @ebass_off 
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ebass___/ 
Bandcamp: https://ebass.bandcamp.com/track/urbnite

 *Mastered by @essentiamusic @duplicityedinburgh

Elata Series 016 w/ Ebass

Available on Cassette+Digital from the In Silent Series Bandcamp:https://insilentseries.bandcamp.com/album/chimess-palm-iss004

Palm

Lhasa(feat. Positive Centre)

Sombra, the Lisbon label founded by Shcuro and Peterr, is back with a fourth release to celebrate their fourth anniversary. This time, their sombre and atmospheric vision of techno finds expression through the work of 12 artists, from promising newcomers to established heroes, in a compilation called "4 ANOS", available in tape and digital formats.

Side A opens with label co-founder Peterr on a sparse, sonic slow techno work-out, followed by a breakbeat-tinged atmospheric cut by british talent Positive Centre and a detailed, deconstructed dancefloor-ready piece by Chimess. Young Lisbon producer Prec steps in with a tense, kick-furious roller while another local beatsmith, VIL, delivers an aqueous, percussive stunner and label regular Larix comes up with an ever-evolving broken techno riddim.

Lisbon's Enkö inaugurates side B by raising the intensity bar with a percussion-heavy hypnotic flex, followed by UK legend Paul Mac who hands in an insanely imaginative acid cut punctuated with a dense drone and cutting-edge drum patterns. Label repetent Damaskin is up next with a industrial-noise arpeggiated exercise that manages to take tension levels to extreme heights right before label co-founder Shcuro's peak-time dub-soaked techno seems to create a moment of euphoric dissociation. Buttons' resident Madalba brings all her Berlin knowledge to the table fusing rave intuition with drum innovation and blissful textures, with Cindy bringing a industrial and EBM inspired cut that taps into the soft spot between trippy and energetic to close this oneiric, techno-utopia of a compilation.

A2 - Positive Centre - The Pinch Eraser

The fifth album of Oslated label is Västberga Allé [OSL005] by Eyvind Blix.

01. Elektra (Original Mix)
02. Maskinrum (Original Mix)
03. Introvert (Original Mix)
04. Karusellplan (Original Mix)
05. Hemlängtan (Original Mix)
06. Drivhjulsvägen (Original Mix)
07. Karusellplan (Vâyu Remix)
08. Karusellplan (Saphileaum’s 1st Sky)
09. Hemlängtan (Unjin Remix)
10. Drivhjulsvägen (Djilogue Remix)

Release date : 12th of April. 2018. 
By the Bandcamp.
https://oslated.bandcamp.com/releases

Producer by Eyvind Blix (incl. Vâyu, Saphileaum, Unjin and Djilogue Remix)
Photograph by Sebastian Garhammer
Mastered by Mixmastering
Released by Oslated

Surrounded by mountains, festivals and musician siblings, my childhood gave me a lot of inspiration. 

There is something about making electronic music, that fascinates me more than anything. The boundlessness, freedom to create whatever comes into mind strikes me as a blessing everytime i produce music. 

There´s a feeling of tapping in... into what? i ask myself sometimes. I guess i could call it a state of “now”, an alert, awake, state of mind, where i don’t think about the past, nor the future. I barely think at all. I just create whatever i feel like and what form it will take is unknown. 

As for DJing it’s always different from crowd to crowd. But i like to think of it as a way to make people open up, be free of fears and to let go. You can find so much energy in techno, and i love to lead people into a theme where they slowly can be drawn into that energy. It’s kind of a healing feeling actually. For me music is a free, open playground, where feelings will rise. If something gives me goosebumps, i know i’m touching the right spot.

Since several months I’ve lived in a district called “Västberga” in Stockholm which is most known as an industrial area where epic raves have been hosted throughout the years. Its surroundings have inspired me to make this album. You can feel the monotone mechanical manufactory pulse here since there’s almost only corporations located at this area. As i walk around here daytime, it’s full of big trucks, engine like electric sounds, old railways and trains, while during night its more quiet and atmospheric. 

Through sounds i want to dive into the very abstract feeling of reiterations that i also could feel during my visit in Seoul. The pulse, the people, the traffic, the machines, the clubs. The tempels, The high mountains in the far. Sometimes i loved it there and totally forgot myself.

산, 페스티벌, 음악을 하는 형제자매에 둘러쌓여 지낸 어린시절은 내게 많은 영감을 주었다.

그 어떠한 것보다도 전자음악속에는 나를 끌어당기는 “무엇인가” 가 있다. 마음에 떠오르는 어떠한 것도 음악으로 실현될 수 있다는 전자음악의 “자유성” 과 “무경계성” 은 내가 곡을 매번 만들어 낼 때마다 축복과 같이 느껴진다.

전자음악속 “무엇인가” 다가오는 느낌. 이것이 무엇인지는 내 스스로에게도 가끔 자문하곤하는데, 이는 “현재” 상태라 할 수 있을 것이다. 일종의 현시적 알람 혹은 깨어나게 하는 것 –“현재”. “현재” 속에서 나는 미래와 과거에 대해 생각하지 않는다. 내가 느끼는 것을 온전히 만들어낼 뿐이며, 이는 “미지” 의 형태를 취하게 된다.

디제잉은 관객의 영향을 많이 받는다. 그러나 나에게 있어 디제잉이란 사람의 마음을 열어 내는 행위이다. 궁극적으로 공포로부터 그들을 자유로이 해방시켜주는, 여러분은 테크노의 넘치는 에너지를 느껴 보았을 것이다. 사람들을 이 열정적인 에너지로 서서히 빠져 들게 하는 것은 내가 좋아 하는 디제잉의 과정이기도 하다. 내게 치유적이기 까지한 이 활동. “음악”이란 내게 다채로운 감정들이 자유로이 뿜어져 나오는 놀이터와 같다. 무엇을 만졌을때 아찔한 전율을 느낀적이 있다면, 그것이 옳은 것임을 우리는 알고 있지 않은가.

몇달전부터 나는 스톡홀롬의 “Västberga” 라 불리우는 지역에 살고 있다. 몇년 전부터 산업 도시로 알려진 이곳. 이번 앨범 제작에 있어 이 도시의 환경은 내게 많은 영감을 주었다. 트랙속에서, 기업체 건물로 점차 뒤덮여가고 있는 도시가 전하는, 무채색의 기계적 리듬을 느껴볼 수 있을 것이다. 이곳에서 낮시간에 거리를 걷고 있자면, 큰 화물 트럭, 전자음 같은 엔진 소리, 낡은 철길과 기차들을 마주해볼 수 있다. 반면 도시의 밤은 고요하며 제법 운치 있기까지 하다.

트랙의 사운드를 통해서, 반복적으로 느껴왔던 추상적 감정들을 표현해 내고자 하였다. 이는 내가 서울을 방문 했을때 에도 느꼈던 감정들이다. 두근거림, 사람들, 기계들, 교통 체증, 클럽, 절, 저멀리 어렴풋이 보이던 높게 솟은 산들. 서울에 너무 매료 되었던 나머지, 내 자신조차 잊어버렸던 그때를 떠올리며...

- Translated by Yunbi An

https://soundcloud.com/eyvind-blix
https://www.facebook.com/eyvindblixmusic

Oslated Seoul.
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Västberga Allé

Västberga Allé [OSL005]

Oslated Bandcamp

Eyvind Blix - Västberga Allé [OSL005] (Snippets)

Artwork by olgavandijk.com
Distributed by triplevision.nl

Releasedate: 8-6-2018

"Oblique is proud to present it's second Various Artists EP by friends we have met years ago online.

Before we had our first releases, we would upload our music to Soundcloud and these guys were always on my radar to check instantly. Besides inspiring me, their comments and feedback were invaluable to my growth as a producer. 

Fast-forward a few years and everyone has grown in their own way, with multiple releases, labels and parties to emerge. The platforms have changed, but the connection did not, hence the idea to reunite them on wax :)

The EP shows four different takes on hypnotic techno, starting with the driving and slowly morphing "Radiate" from Kaelan, followed by the intense mindbender "The Nomad" from Antonio Vázquez. 
On the flipside we go more atmospheric with Refracted showcasing his expert sound manipulation on "Uku Che". Ending the EP is the subtlely layered and ultra deep "Ditoan" from Alan Backdrop."

OBQ007 - Various Artists - Radiate EP

A2 Retina.it - A Spiral Ladder

pre-order: https://ainerecordings.bandcamp.com/album/horizon-fade-ep-aine15

Clip
Horizon Fade EP
Release date : June 5

1 - Clip – Horizon Fade
2 - Clip – Slow Walker



https://ainerecordings.bandcamp.com/


Clip is the name that hides producer and sound engineer Edu Tarradas. Since he took part in the 2011 edition of the Red Bull Music Academy, he has been busy forging a steady career with his particular output in the shape of releases with labels such as Classicworks, Struments Records, Feline, Discomaths or Fina Records. These works reveal his wide technical expertise, as well as a particular sensitivity for club music, which he gives his organic and distinct touch, always with an eye on the dance floor.

Preview - CLIP -  Horizon Fade EP - Aine 15

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)

Preview - CLIP - Horizon Fade EP - Aine 15

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