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Hack The Planet - V/A - Interstellar Buzz (HTP001)

A vinyl only set recorded @ Deep Frequenciez Radio w/ DJ Denouement - Mar.2017

Poten - Deep Frequenciez Set Mar.2017

Poten @ Deep Frequenciez Radio w/ DJ Denouement - Mar.2017

Long-time friend of Faciendo and renowned hoarder of vinyl, Poten steps up with an extended trip into his vast collection. Resident for Denver's Gloom parties and with releases on EYA, his refined selections are a welcome addition to the podcast.

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Artist: Various
Title: Interstellar Buzz
Label: Hack the Planet
Cat No: HTP001
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Poten - Just Go With The Billow
A2. Sweater - Interstellar Intercept
B1. Daisy Boy - Cave Ceremony
B2. Reyer - Got That Buzz


Matthew Reyer, ½ Black/Tuesday, introduces a new project, Hack the Planet!

In this electrifying showdown, four enigmatic codebreakers confront an AI overlord known as the Binary Serpent, battling for control of the digital universe and the freedom of the human mind. 

Poten, the enigmatic Denver-based hardware junkie, known for his cerebral explorations, delivers an energetic and dynamic shot to the algorithm. Sweater, the Philadelphia-based prodigy, propels us on an interstellar journey through a fusion of spacey rhythms and pulsating low-end frequencies. Daisy Boy reminds us that time is a mere illusion, using sound's essence to evoke emotions that transcend the boundaries of the clock. Finally, label boss Reyer orchestrates a multi-pronged attack, diverting the AI's attention with a flurry of decoy data packets and initiating a series of rapid sound injections.

Interstellar Buzz is an auditory odyssey that transcends genres, inviting you to lose yourself in the infinite possibilities of the digital realm. So plug in, tune out, and let the music transport you to a world where the boundaries between the real and the virtual blur, and the future of sound awaits.

Various - Interstellar Buzz (HTP001)

We ran into Poten @poten (Majik Omada / Hack the  Planet) at Deep Dive's  @deep-dive-dc May 3rd and he mentioned that he wished he had got in touch to schedule a show.We loved what he was playing at Deep Dive, so we thought why not schedule a show while he's in town? So we made it happen! A real trooper after spinning until 7am that morning, Poten joined us May 4th to throw down a fantastic all-vinyl set on DC House Grooves 155, as always with support from Andy Grant & Katrina Mir. This one's a really special one, and I'm really glad we could make it happen while he was in town. I hope you enjoy it!

DC House Grooves is back on May 18th with special guest KaylaSoul. Set a reminder and tune in at https://youtube.com/live/O0ghRrCyPE8?feature=share on Saturday May 18th at 6pm ET. I hope you can join us!

Underground Quality

DC House Grooves Show #155 With Poten & Residents

Derek Poten @poten is a true hidden gem of the US, a meticulous selector with a vast range of sounds as is showcased in this 90-minute excerpt straight from Derek's mind. Going through light, ethereal vibes into funky, driving beats and back, always with a surprise twist while keeping it interesting and eclectic. You can feel the love put into this thoughtful blend of tunes. Please enjoy!

P.S. Check out his track in this bombastic V/A release on US label Hack the Planet: https://soundcloud.com/subwax-bcn-distribution/htp001?in=poten/sets/hack-the-planet-v-a

Poten - Little Creatures 037

I recorded first take pulling tracks from different crates.

Crate Tracks - Late Nite (vinyl set)

2019 started off with this all vinyl cosmic b2b journey through techno with deep digger and Denver's best kept secret, Derek Poten.  Recorded live at Tennyson Tap at the Tuesday party 'TTT'.  Techno Taco Tuesdays was always the place to go for unpretentious, local techno on Tuesday nights. This was my last night as a Colorado resident, and what a way to go out!

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@derekrusso

Russo b2b Poten @ Tennyson Tap 1/1/2019.MP3

- Hand Selected (party series)
- GLOOM - China Doll (Resident)
- Rudimentary Music (A&R)
- HackThePlanet - V/A - Interstellar Buzz EP
- EYA Records (004)

Vinyl & Hardware Junkie.
Soul Searcher & Cerebral Explorer.


Upcoming Events:
12.13.24 - Denver, CO 
   'Hand Selected' pres. Taimur w/ Poten, Rodmo

Past Events:
09.13.24 - Denver, CO
   'Hand Selected' pres. Sweater w/ Tony Acosta & Colin Noland
07.13.24 - San Francisco, CA
    '5 Years of Texture Summit' w/ Louiv & Zacky, Poten, C.L.A.W.S., PHILCO & COMBOVER
06.22.24 - Denver, CO
    ‘Golden Hour’ residency w/ Collin McKenna feat. Poten @ ‘Stay Tuned’
06.18.24 - Denver, CO  
     LOOM - CHKLTE Factory w/ Poten b2b Harmon Giddles, Jay Berd, Varela b2b Lizette, CHKLTE b2b black/Tuesday, Toe (Tony Acosta & Mean Joe D.), Seabass
05.04.24 - Washington D.C.
      DC House Grooves Radio w/ Andy Grant, Katrina Mir, Poten
05.03.24 - Washington D.C. 
      Deep Dive presents Poten - Open - Close
09.30.23 - Salt Lake City, UT
      Playscool 30+ Year Reunion w/ Chris Sick, DJ Hypa, The Prophet, 
      Thick Optics, Kno-1, Poten
07.22.23 - Denver, CO
      Octa Octa, Jay Berd, Poten b2b Rodmo
06.17.23 - Salt Lake City, UT
     China Doll w/ Poten, Choice, Hernan
01.01.23 - Denver, CO
     Day 1 @ Milk Bar 
01.21.22 - Denver, CO
   GLOOM w/ Unai Trotti & Poten
07.17.21 - Denver, CO
   LOOM w/ CHKLTE, Tomas Station, Dozal, Poten, Majiini, BlackTuesday
02.21.20 - Austin, TX
   Rudimentary Showcase:  Poten
   w/ Majiini, Andre Faji
02.14.20 - Denver, CO
  Liminal / GLOOM w/ Giammarco Orsini, Robin Ordell, Poten
03.08.19 - Denver, CO
  GLOOM w/ Lamache & Poten
  



Contact & Booking Info:  derekpoten@gmail.com

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