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

Planet Boom EP - V/A - Hack The Planet 002

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.

https://soundcloud.com/poten

Poten

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)

DC House Grooves 155 sets:

Katrina Mir 0:00 - 30:10
Andy Grant 30:10 to 1:02
Poten 1:02 - End

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 had the pleasure of opening the newly expanded INTIMÄT (main) room, celebrating 8 years with one of my favorite crews in Denver.  

Thank you for listening.

poten (opening set) @ 8 Years of INTIMÄT

Somecast # 4 

It’s always a pleasure to listen to a mix where at the end, you feel as if you just watched a movie, or read a novel, but most importantly, it made you feel the many feels that feels can make you feel. 
This mix is the perfect example.

A little bio about Poten. 
Based in Colorado, with a big passion in all things electronic. Poten has been djing and producing music for more than 20 years and as the time passes, he continues to acquire his favorite hardware and expand his studio. 
On the DJ side, Poten has a strong passion for vinyl and is always adding to his beloved collection. In this mix you can hear some of his favorite selections which he meticulously selected to create this super special sonic story.
Sit back and reflect and dance if you will.

Somecast # 4 • Poten

Artist: Various
Title: Planet Boom
Label: Hack the Planet
Cat No: HTP002
Format: 12” Vinyl

Tracklist: 

A1. Sweater – Front Street Strut
A2. Reyer – Martian Law
B1. Poten – Coming or Going
B2. Lukey – Spectrum


To survive the AI’s purge, humanity encoded its memories into sound and launched them to the farthest corners of the galaxy. Planet Boom is one such archive. A world made of dreams, memories, and fractured timelines, reassembled through sonic fragments.

Planet Boom is the arena. The Serpent has issued a challenge: four warriors, one chance to shift the balance of power through sound alone. Each codebreaker brings their weapon. Sweater with his nimble footwork and striking rhythm combos. Reyer with a crushing, tactical onslaught. Poten with cerebral unpredictability. Lukey with a flowing, adaptive style that reads the room like an open circuit. Only one will decode the final key. The rest will be echoes. Planet Boom is the battleground. Let the soundclash begin.

Various - Planet Boom (HTP002)

I recorded first take pulling tracks from different crates.

Crate Tracks - Late Nite (vinyl set)

- @hand_selected_denver (party series)
- @hacktheplanets - V/A - Planet Boom (HTP002)
                                   - V/A - Interstellar Buzz EP
- @eyarecords - V/A - EYA004

Vinyl & Hardware Junkie.
Soul Searcher & Cerebral Explorer.


Upcoming Events:
06.27.25 - Denver, CO - 'Hand Selected' pres. OTIS w/ poten, @anthony-r-acosta-bonet

Past Events:
05.17.25 - Denver - @hand_selected_denver pres. Zella w/ poten, @colinnthedj
12.13.24 - Denver, CO 
   'Hand Selected' pres. Taimur @blkmarket_music w/ Poten, @rodmo97
09.13.24 - Denver, CO
   'Hand Selected' pres. @sweaterdjphilly w/ @anthony-r-acosta-bonet & @colinnthedj
07.13.24 - San Francisco, CA
    '5 Years of @texture-summit' w/ @louivsf & @nicetimingforzacky, Poten, @claws-sc, @iamphilco & @djcombover
06.22.24 - Denver, CO
    ‘Golden Hour’ residency w/ @collinmckennaofficial feat. Poten 
at ‘Stay Tuned’
06.18.24 - Denver, CO  
     LOOM - CHKLTE Factory w/ Poten b2b Harmon Giddles, @berdwerd, @carlos-varela b2b Lizette, @chkltee b2b @blacktuesdayus, Toe (@anthony-r-acosta-bonet & @joe-unit), Seabass
05.04.24 - Washington D.C.
      @dchousegrooves radio w/ Andy Grant, Katrina Mir, Poten
05.03.24 - Washington D.C. 
      @deep-dive-dc 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
      @octoocta, @berdwerd, Poten b2b @rodmo97
06.17.23 - Salt Lake City, UT
     @chinadollslc w/ Poten, @enjoythebassline, @herna-prieto
04.01.23 - Denver, CO
GLOOM w/ @joetagessian, @diego_santana, poten
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/ @chkltee, @tomasstation, @n1ghtcrawl3r, Poten, @majiini, @blacktuesdayus
02.21.20 - Austin, TX
   @rudimentary-music Showcase:  Poten
   w/ @majiini, @andreifaji
02.14.20 - Denver, CO
  Liminal / GLOOM w/ @giammarcoorsini, @robin-ordell, Poten
08.24.19 - Denver, CO
GLOOM w/ @lam-ache-or-lettuce, @alci, @o-bee, @giammarcoorsini, @blacktuesdayus, @diego_santana, poten
07.13.19 - Denver, CO
LOOM w/ @ramanyc vs. @cisforchavez, poten
03.08.19 - Denver, CO
  GLOOM w/ @lam-ache-or-lettuce & Poten
  



Contact & Booking Info:  derekpoten@gmail.com

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