Fortcast

Our latest Fortcast features Bangalore based @vishalunni diving into an atmospheric, deep and dubby mix which was recorded live at Alchemy in Hyderabad earlier this year.

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Fortcast013 | Vishal Unni

Our latest fortcast consists of peak time transmissions from Delhi based producer / DJ @zen_zanan

Follow the machines for this one as she seamlessly maneuvers through metallic and industrial tones infused with dubby, deep and hypnotic grooves. 

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Fortcast014 | Zequenx

Our Fortcast for November comes from the shores of Goa, courtesy of Akshay Mathker.
Storytelling at its finest, as he suspends us into space with deep atmospheres, crunchy textures and inter-dimensional rhythms.

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@qilla

Fortcast015 | Akshay Mathker

The 16th episode of Fortcast features @Kaleekarma who has brewed an impression of emotions and experiences she gained during her travel to Karakalpakstan and Northern Ireland very recently with this mix guiding the listeners on a journey through shifting soundscapes and states of mind she went through.

Fortcast016 | Kaleekarma

We are pleased to present a fellow alchemist for the seventeenth episode of Fortcast. 

Kolkata’s Ankur Kedia, aka ‘Deep Brown’, has been delivering a palette of sounds to dance floors that draw influences from the Chicago house and Detroit era. His sound ranges from house, funk, and disco to the trippy and beat-driven styles of acid and cosmic techno, all with an old-school vibe of pure flow.

“This is me in a whole different mood & space than what people expect to hear! I'll speak no more & let the music do the job, hope you'll enjoy the ride :)” - Deep Brown

Artwork: Studio Bigfat
Release Date: November 1st, 2022

Tracklist :
1. Jamie Leather - RI Drum [Dim Sum Records]
2. Bakked - Everybody Knows [Self Released]
3. Ben Balance - Modern Circus [Dark Side Of The Sun]
4. OCB & Malik - The Magic Laugh [Casa Voyager]
5. Kiddmisha - Raw Deal [Self Released]
6. Mehdi M - Hollow [Distrikt Paris]
7. Kaidun - Leap Of Faith [Self Released]
8. Unknown Mobile - Hypno 5 [Espace Noir]
9. Funk 198 - Charlie's Concept [Stickman Records]
10. Wax - Syn Drums (Nyonga Groove) [ESP Records]
11. Rhythm Invention - Vacillate [Superstition Records]
12. Kaidun - Dugpa [Self Released]
13. Viewtiful Joe - 4 The B-Brown [Casa Voyager]
14. Unknown Artist - You Got Me [Unknown]

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https://soundcloud.com/deepbrownmusic

Fortcast017 | Deep Brown

“I thought to challenge myself a bit and do something I’ve never done before,  ambient with a certain groove + feel-good dance music blended into 1 mix. It's quite a specific mix in terms of the sounds I wanted to express, but very free in terms of the way I pieced them together. The main goal was to make a mix that has a positive vibe celebrating 2023, or the return to normality :)“ - Yoshi

Our close friends heard and hung out with Yoshi recently at ‘Karma Kastle 3’ in Khao Yai, and in our endeavor to shed more light on the electronic music landscape in Asia, we are pleased to have him on board for Fortcast018. 

Tracklist:
1. Vice City - Altered Habitat [JIN Records] 
2. Gaussian Curve - Ride [Music from Memory]
3. Gaussian Curve - Impossible Island [Music from Memory]
4. Sonoko - L'Oiseau Bleu [Stroom]
5. MODEL ALPHA - MOTIFS ONE [Desire Records]
6. MODEL ALPHA - MOTIFS TWO [Desire Records]
7. Jing - Dub Haus [Unreleased]
8. Niklas Wandt - I wandt you to wandt me (Bufiman Remix) [Permanent Vacation]
9. Autechre - The Egg [Warp]
10. Simon De Kunovich - Paradiso Delle Sabbie Mobili [Mule Musiq]
11. Junktion - Fling Cleaning [Razor-N-Tape]
12. Strapontin & Zillas on Acid - Lubie [Optimo] 
13. Laur - Hershel [Permanent Vacation]

Artwork: Studio Bigat
Release Date: 20th January 2023 

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https://soundcloud.com/yoshi-2
https://soundcloud.com/jintaipei
https://soundcloud.com/siamesetwinsre...

Fortcast018 | Yoshi Nori

For our 19th episode of Fortcast, we feature Jaskaran Rana, better known as Sleepy Insomniac. He has a deep passion for exploring various sonic territories, ranging from blistering electro to old school & new age trance, to chuggy acid breaks, and his first love, rattling drum and bass.

Sleepy Insomniac's selection and mixing skills are evident throughout, seamlessly blending these different styles to create a unique sonic journey.

We hope you enjoy this mix. 

Tracklist:
1. Ruin - The Dive (D.Tiff Dip) [Radiant Records]
2. Three Oscillators - Hypnagogia (Anejath Remix) [Qilla Records]
3. Perishing Thirst - Desecr-8 [NAFF]
4. Freaky Chakra - Multiphasic Invoculator [Astralwerks]
5. Tadan - Goahead [Electric Shapes]
6. Maara - Spiral 2 the Other Side [X-Kalay]
7. al dente - the translator (maara's transductor mix) [The Space Between Us]
8. Reflex Blue - Mystic [Terrazzo]
9. Olsvangèr - Ghustown [Tofistock]
10. Network - I Think I Love You [NovaMute]
11. Digitalis - Figments of Reality (Trance Mix) [Self-released]
12. Segment - Basskissen [Plusquam Records]
13. Maara - High Rollerz [Kalahari Oyster Cult]
14. Mabel - Onomos [DMO]
15. Alpha Tracks - Auto Dune [Ute.Rec]
16. Oprofessionell - Will U [Ute.Rec]

Fortcast019 | Sleepy Insomniac

We converge with Bangkok's underground scene as DOTT delivers a special guest mix for Fortcast020.

He brings his unique and minimalistic touch to this month's mix, sharing the essence of his unforgettable parties and the record labels that have shaped his artistic journey.

We hope you enjoy the slick fusion of minimal house & techno crafted by DOTT for Fortcast020.

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https://soundcloud.com/dott_th
https://dott-th.bandcamp.com/music
https://morerice.bandcamp.com/music

Fortcast020 | DOTT

We welcome Bangalore-based I7HVN with an exhilarating selection for the 21st episode of Fortcast.

Dig into a rich tapestry of echoing synths encompassing dark undertones of fractured rhythms, created by I7HVN for Fortcast021. 

We hope you enjoy the mix. 

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https://soundcloud.com/i7hvnmusic

Fortcast021 | I7HVN

Fortcast022 brings you a diverse range of selections from Hogun, founder of Tread - a Seoul-based podcast series for underground music. 

Tune in and allow yourself to be led in by the sounds of an artist whose music is a continuous contemplation of existence, fiction, and fantasy.

Fortcast022 | Hogun

Our next mix offers a glimpse into Tasnneem's ever-changing musical canvas, reflecting her personal and artistic growth.  

We hope you enjoy Fortcast023.

Fortcast023 | Tasnneem

This edition of Fortcast invites you on a temporal odyssey - a deep dive into moments from our back catalogue, spanning over a decade. Featuring timeless tracks from Souled Out, Monophonik, Yidam, Yo Montero, ARTIFVCT, I7HVN, Asfandyar Khan, Grenium, FILM, SHFT and Kohra - let these curated echoes from our past guide you through time, as we stand on the brink of our centennial release.

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Fortcast024 | Qilla Records

Adam Rahman steps into the fort for the 25th chapter of Fortcast. 

A maestro known for bringing the pulse of the underground to the Middle East, Adam is based in Dubai and is the co-founder of KitchenSync Records. He also curates exclusive gatherings named ‘WARPED’. 

In this edition, Adam curates a mix that’s a voyage into the heart of the dance floor, effortlessly travelling through the dimensions of deep & hypnotic techno.

We hope you enjoy the mix. 

Tracklist:

CTAFAD - Long [KitchenSync Records]
Ryogo Yamamori - Departure [Kagerou]
DJ M.A.X - Vesta [Hypnotic Room]
Alexskyspirit - Transmission #1 [Edit Select]
Red Noise - Fake Priest [Kvltö Records]
Karim Malek - Disembodied [KitchenSync Records]
Claudio PRC - Celotex [Delsin Records]
Answer Code Request & Amotik - Led [Delsin Records]
Anechoic - Propagating Dynamic Disturbance [Cosmic Wave Records]
Assimilated - The Balance of Reality (Fernie Rebirth) [Kitchensync Records]
Adjust (BE) - Tamaso [Kvltö Records]
Amorphic - A27 [Amorphic04]
Hitam - Venusian Wind [Reclaim Your City]
Adam Rahman - When You Decide To Sleep (SHFT Remix [Kitchensync Records]
Mladys Garin - Orbita [Arido Records]
Anthony Tring - Warm Winds [Postdynamic]

Fortcast025 | Adam Rahman

The 26th Fortcast comes from one of India’s finest tastemakers - Bhish - who curates a versatile mix that journeys from mid-tempo techno to drum & bass and back.

We hope you enjoy the mix.

Fortcast026 | Bhish

Fortcast027 is a live recording from Sindh's performance at Sacred Alchemy Vol. 17 in Bengaluru. 

This mix showcases the essence of his sound through deep, driving rhythms and hypnotic grooves, featuring a selection of his original tracks alongside pieces from our label.

We hope you enjoy the journey.

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Fortcast027 | Sindh

Fortcast028 welcomes Vedik - a rising voice in India’s techno scene. 

With a sound that is rooted between new-age and old-school influences, his sets are crafted with a distinctive style that is both dynamic and refined. 

This mix strikes a balance between fast-paced rhythms, groovy undercurrents, and trippy soundscapes - woven together with sophisticated, layered transitions.

We hope you enjoy the trip.

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Vedik:
https://www.instagram.com/vedik_in/
https://soundcloud.com/vedik-j
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Fortcast028 | Vedik

Fortcast029 is by Tokyo-based artist Shingo Soejima, previously known as DJ M.A.X. 


Blending deep, cerebral techno with a non-linear, improvisational approach, his sets focus on atmosphere and space over structure.


This 69-minute transmission drifts from half-time grooves into hypnotic, trance-laced rhythms — and features four unreleased originals along the way.


We hope you enjoy the ride.

Fortcast029 | Shingo Soejima

Fortcast030 features Berlin-based Siddhant Jain aka ELM.

ELM represents a sonic shelter. It's where ideas take root, and the interplay of light and shadow unfolds through sound. His work creates space for tension, release, and reflection, with stories crafted with careful intent. 

This mix traces a full arc—opening in stillness, diving deep, and gently returning. Somewhere along the way, it also unveils an unreleased original.

This edition marks his third appearance on the label, following two prior singles.

We hope you enjoy the journey.

🌥️ 🏰 🌥️

Follow ELM:

@elm_sid
https://www.instagram.com/elm_sid/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/elm-in/880626




Fortcast030 | ELM

Fortcast031 features New Delhi-based selector/DJ Bombie. Her sets ride electro, jungle, footwork, and beyond with a raw rhythmic sensibility.

This mix of halftime grooves with jungle psychedelia unfolds with clarity and purpose, forming a sophisticated excursion that’s spacious, textural, and rich in detail.

We hope you enjoy the journey.

🌪️🏰🌪️

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https://www.instagram.com/akanshathisside/

Fortcast031 | Bombie

Fortcast032 features Sinhwave — a Hyderabad-based artist whose taste moves fluidly through genres, guided by feel and curiosity.

This mix takes you on a path through tribal rhythms, hypnotic textures, and shadowy atmospheres — channelling both the vitality and volatility of nature. 

We hope you enjoy the journey.

🌪️ 🏰 🌪️

Follow Sinhwave: 
https://soundcloud.com/khushboo-sinha
https://www.instagram.com/sinhwave/