Written and Arranged by R. Taylor and O. Arthur

Ryan Taylor - Drums, Bass, Guitar
Olivia Arthur - Lyrics and Vocals

Our Lives Become Aligned

In 2003 a concept was born out of heavy influence from minimal techno producers of the time, archives of vinyl fresh for mix-mode sessions, Der Kontraktor started as a moniker for DJing and ran until 2007.  It was the beginning of a style embodied with flavor and a feel for the music that is everlasting.  Those that know the creation from this time and place, know the capabilities of the one who was experimenting with mixing fresh cuts of vinyl wax.  Now 20 years later, it is time to present the resurrection with new sounds and added experience! 

Der Kontraktor Lives! 
All Vinyl Mix

Recorded on a dark & stormy Thursday afternoon, February 6th, 2025

Spell Book: 

1)	The Midnight Episode – Claw – Ominira – Germany – 2014
2)	Masters of the Universe – Dawn of Eternia – Kid Stuff Records – US – 1983 
3)	Extrawelt – Gazelle Flip (720 Version) – Dreaming Awake Records – Germany – 2021
4)	Kane Roth – Beatbox – Numbolic Records – Switzerland – 2012
5)	Marcin Czubala – Super Constellation – Mobilee – Germany – 2007
6)	Switchbox – Pirates Poetry – Ellum Audio – UK – 2012 
7)	Philipp Wolgast – Unrasiert Und Fern Der Heimat – Kompass Musik – Germany – 2008
8)	Command D – Esc – Animalia – Australia – 2024
9)	Ilario Liburni – Red Eyes – Cardinal – Belgium – 2015
10)	VC-118A & Kaspiann – Sea of Cities – Vala – Finland – 2024
11)	Melatonin Man – Garrol – Nous’klaer Audio – Netherlands – 2018
12)	Ronan – Sudor De Alma – On Loop – UK – 2022
13)	Arkajo – Signature – ARKAJO – Sweden – 2024
14)	Wighnomy Brothers – Pele Bloss – Freude-am-Tanzen – Germany – 2005
15)	/DL/MS/ – Canvas – Mechatronica – Germany – 2023
16)	Klon Dump – The Risk Taker – A Colourful Storm – Australia – 2017
17)	Mathew Jonson – Folding Space – Sub Static – Germany – 2004
18)	Ilario Liburni – Polyvo – Cardinal – Belgium – 2015
19)	Danjel Esperanza – Shrinking Violet – Backdoor Beauty – Germany – 2009
20)	Matt John – Angel Dust – Cocoon Recordings – Germany – 2013
21)	Gustavo Lamas – Relajados – Onitor – Germany – 2002
22)	Cesar Merveille – Kevs – Serialism Records – Germany – 2011
23)	Damian Schwartz – Tres Track – Mupa – Germany – 2006
24)	Taster Peter – Metro Sexual – V2 Nightworker Records – Germany – 2009
25)	De Sluwe Vos – Beefheart Girl Where Are You – Patron Records – Netherlands – 2018
26)	Channel X – Ticket – Home Sweet Home Session – Chapter IV – Upon.You – Germany – 2009
27)	Lusine – Everything Under the Sun (Lawrence Remix) – Ghostly International – US – 2007
28)	Ode To 97 – First Day in Time – Departure Lounge – Australia – 2022
29)	Soultape – Volatura – Soultape – Russia – 2020
30)	Ohm & Octal Industries – It Takes a Mind – Nilla – Hungary – 2018
31)	Bluetrain – Chant Down (Steve O’Sullivan’s Recycled Dub) – Lempuyang – UK – 2022
32)	Mastra & Jon Donson – Out of Nowhere – Siron Records – Switzerland – 2011
33)	East End Dubs – Track 1 – Tools Vol. 1 – East End Dubs Vinyl – UK – 2013
34)	Benedikt Frey – SH Birds – Live at Robert Johnson – Germany – 2015
35)	As One – Shambala (E.R.P. Remix) – Garage Hermetique – Germany – 2018
36)	Masters of the Universe – Masters of the Universe Theme – Kid Stuff Records – US – 1983
37)	Molecule – Nocturne (Inedit) – Because Music – France - 2016

Artwork concept by KL
Artwork design by LK

Mastered by Luis Cubillo
@itsluiscubillo

***for promotional use only***

Der Kontraktor Lives!_Vinyl Mix_02/06/2025

Music will always be what matters most, the feeling and the mood. 
Just go in and get some work done.

On Lunch Break 
with 
Karsten
for the
Lunch Crunch Mix
live in the mix
During Lunch
recorded on
July 29th, 2025 
12:00pm - 12:57pm (PST)

All Vinyl Mix
New selections from a box of some of my latest diggings.. .. . .  .    .        .             .                   .

Lunch Crunch Mix_All Vinyl_07/29/2025

Welcome to a special edition of the Listening Selection Series.   We are going on a electronic voyage into realms of foreign lands, discovering soundscapes along the way.  

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Electronic Edition 
of 
Listening Selections 

"The Glove"
selected by
Vealchop

Recorded on the evening of July 30th, 2025
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All Vinyl Selections featuring new sounds in Electronics. 

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The Glove_Vinyl Mix_07/30/2025

Selections on a Monday Night, diving deep into the house archive.  

Recorded live. 
11/03/2025

Tracklist:

Intro . Kendrew Lascelles - Wild Bird - Earth Fungus And The Stuff Of Stars - United Artists Records - US - 1973 
1) Art Bleek - Pacific Coast Highway - Resopal Red - Germany - 2008
2) Yellow Sox - Flim Flam (Faze Action Mix # 2) - Nuphonic - UK - 1996
3) Ewan Jansen - Raindown Sunrise - Moods & Grooves - US - 2005
4) Gene Hunt - Stormy - Eargasmic Recordings - US - 2005
5) Demarkus Lewis - Come On (Bop) - Nordic Trax - Canada - 2004
6) Glenn Vernon - Tell Me (Norm Talley's 'Late Night Creeper' Mix) - Soiree Records International - US - 2000
7) Pirahna Head - Poem 4 A Lost One (Black Music Rmx) - Moods & Grooves - US - 2004
8) Chris Lum - Stay With Me - Tilted Records - US - 2000
9) A Squared - Perception - Mood & Grooves - US - 2005
10) ADNY & The Persuader - Omnipotent Tone - Earthones Recordings - US - 2000
11) Alison Marks - My Heart (Re-Created By Dubbyman) - Bu-Mako Recordings - US - 2012
12) Steve Crawford Ft. Anthony Poteat - Love Is Here - Upstairs Asylum Recordings - US - 2023
13) DJ Snils and Every Korner - Take Money - Save The Books - Russia - 2020
14) Dawn Again - The Breakfast Joint - Houseworx - Germany - 2020

Thanks for listening to another mOnday sesssion, recording records and mixing love. 
Swimming is the hard part. 

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Swimming Deep_Vinyl Mix_11/03/2025

Bumpin' Decks & Mixin' Records_Vinyl Mix_11/04/2025

Presenting Volume 6 in the Listening Selections Series [Electronica Edition], once started a couple years ago and now keeping the records flowing, where the sounds go only the session will tell.  Thank you for listening and taking the time to check out my music.


You are appreciated!
☮️💖🎶


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Listening Selections Vol. 6_Vinyl Mix_11/04/2025

Recorded on Monday, October 27th 2025

Going through some tracks, just a vibe and very much live! 

Artwork by KL

Mastered by Luis Cubillo
@itsluiscubillo

***for promotional use only***


Monday Quest_Vinyl Mix_10/27/2025

Welcome to the new series showcasing sounds from an era, the DnB era!  Bringing the sound of the underground forces, going down the dark corridors of the mind with hand picked tracks from 1996 - 2003.  This will continue.   

RECORDED & RECODED ON
S    U    N    D     A               Y
11   -     02            -        2025

Artwork by KL 

Mastered by Luis Cubillo
@itsluiscubillo

***for promotional use only***

Archive Unfold-FileONE_Vinyl Mix_11/02/2025

FIXVTIØN Mix Series returns after a short hiatus to remind us of the things we’re grateful for: community, connection, and the artists who continue to push techno forward. For Episode 002, we’re proud to feature Los Angeles powerhouse Materielle.

Materielle is a LA-based techno artist weaving synth-driven basslines, hypnotic textures, and Detroit-inspired rhythms. With releases on Northern Parallels, Split Checks, and Hddn Symbls, her sound is both raw and refined, carrying the spirit of the underground while carving her own unmistakable lane.

Beyond the studio, she runs her own event series Materialism, and has played for pillars of the LA scene including 6AM, Dirty Epic, Re/Form, and Compound. Her three-deck blends and intentional curation make her a vital voice in American techno and a dedicated builder of community around it.

Dial into a set that captures the intensity of the underground while honoring the connections that keep our scene alive.

Stream. Share. Feel.

Track List: 

Olives (Original Mix) - bw
Work Dat (VIL Remix) - PUSHMANN
1984 (Original Mix) - Sev Dah
Amethyst (Original Mix) - Luca Accardi
Black Tourmaline (Original Mix) - Luca Accardi
Down Under (Original Mix) - Toobris
Echoes From Ashes (Original Mix) - Lofe, Maccari
Exit Strategy (Original Mix) - Mees Javois
Igman (Original Mix) - Sev Dah
Leaving (Original Mix) - Mees Javois
Taped (Original Mix) - Aleeks
Data Bloom (Original Mix) - Elisa Bee
115 feat. IGLO (IGLO Numeration Remix) - bw, IGLO
Q (Original Mix) - bw
Steamroller (Original Mix) - OFF / GRID
Bytecodes (Original Mix) - OFF / GRID
Torque Motion (Original Mix) - BAUGRUPPE90
GRUV (Original Mix) - TWO/THREE
Debakel Dub (Original Mix) - Aleeks
Back to Basics (Original Mix) - OFF / GRID
Just a Little More (Original Mix) - Shanda
Mirror Reflection (Original Mix) - Opal-M

Our Lives Become Aligned

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