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DJ set from a Denver Warehouse party by Tekunomama. 

Centrific - Denver 2025

Placid. Adjective. Meaning: “calm and peaceful.” While this may describe Craig Placid’s demeanor, his musical style is anything but serene. As a DJ and producer, Craig has carved out a reputation for delivering deeply complex techno, driven by hypnotic rhythms and multi-dimensional beats. His sound reflects a lifetime of rhythmic exploration, beginning at age 13 when he taught himself to play the drums. This early foundation is evident in his masterful ability to weave intricate beats and layers, creating a rich sonic tapestry that captivates listeners.
When Craig steps behind the decks, his mission is simple yet profound: to take the
crowd on a transformative journey. "The best part of DJing is creating the soundtrack to someone’s night—offering them a selection that could redefine how they hear and experience dance music," he says. It’s an ambitious goal, but one that Craig consistently achieves with his dynamic sets.
As one half of Sound Sensible alongside his brother Grant VR, Craig is a stalwart of the South African techno scene. The duo has been a force in electronic music since 2007, earning the respect of both fans and peers for their impeccable track selection and ability to create unforgettable dancefloor moments. Together, they were foundational to the success of the legendary TOYTOY nights in Johannesburg, holding a decade-long
residency at what became one of South Africa’s premier underground dance music
events.
Craig’s residency at TOYTOY was a pivotal chapter in his artistic evolution, giving him
the platform to experiment and introduce Johannesburg’s discerning music lovers to a broader spectrum of innovative underground techno and house sounds. Today, Craig Placid continues to push the boundaries of electronic music, delivering sets that are as immersive as they are unforgettable, proving that while his name may mean calm, his music is a whirlwind of energy and emotion.

Related Links:
https://on.soundcloud.com/T2nrPqwDZpK7p3Yf6

https://www.instagram.com/welovetoytoy/

https://www.facebook.com/SoundSensible

https://soundcloud.com/sound-sensible

Borderline 013 | Craig Placid

This mix was carefully curated with layered blends featuring tracks by Barac, Microlab, and BRYZ alongside a wide range of underground sounds.  

Recorded live at Cherry in the Kremwerk Complex in Seattle, Wa. The event, Caravan, is hosted by The Silk Road and celebrates global sounds by highlighting instruments and languages from around the world, aiming to spark cultural curiosity and inclusivity.

Live_Caravan_Set_6:7:25

Iona - Loscil,
Icnita - Vanoni,
Movement II - Blazej Malinowski remix,
Three Faced Queen - Feral,
Ajna - Rambadu,
Midnight paseo - Al Wooton,
Altered States of Consciousness- Kwartz,
Irrbloss - Dorrisburg,
Maranta Lemon - Tauceti,
Haruwen - Vanoni,
The Road is Wider Than Long - Mathys Lenne,
Al Mar - Vanoni,
Noumenon - Blazej Malinowski remix,
Inconstant Universe - Z.I.P.P.O,
Trisk Hromu - Svarog,
Mr Big Volume - Imaginary Softwoods,
Jade - Tauceti,
Haima - Rrose, Polygonia,
Telecastor - Vanoni,
Closer - Anotonio Ruscito, Luigi Tozzi,
Orion - Deepbass,
Resolution - Kwartz,
Unity - Ignez,
SILVENE 04 - Inoxx Trax & Rodhad,
On the Seashore  - A4,
Healing Dance - Katnada,
Octa Aeterna -

eventually [mix]

Opiateth: Reset Expectation

Operator channels a stripped-down, hypnotic form of techno built on groove and atmosphere. His selections pulse with deep basslines, crisp percussion, and minimal textures that evolve without ever overwhelming the mix. Every set is a journey of subtle tension and low-end energy, keeping the floor locked in a steady, driving flow

RND 138 - Operator

DJ set recorded live for Proton Radios featured artist series

Tracklist:

Decoder- Non Dualistic 

Kr!z- Tidal Wave 

Pfirter- Dosis Multiple 

Reeko- Damage 4

Jay Clarke - The Cage 

Annika Wolfe- Induced 

Drumcell & Luis Flores- 
Milk Daze 

Decoder- 
Comportment 

Sleeparchive- Senya Titilo Two

Bonsoir _ Mufield- Perkons_One 

Mike Parker- Voiceprint: Voice Two 

Surgeon- Divine Shadow 

Sleeparchive- Frost 

Decoder- Inaction 

Surgeon- Fall

DJ Python- ADMSDP

Sun People- Rhythm Gutter 

Max Gardner- The Complicator ( Truncate Remix)) 

Audiokast- WXXLSD pt 2

Function- Golden Dawn 

Daniel Stefanik-Effervescing Elephant 

The Gambler- Ion

Bruce- Burned Alive ( First Degree Edit) 

Monolake- Ice

Emotion Erode- James Ruskin

Herron- Losing Spirit 

Clouds- Complete Control

Reeko- Desplation ( Reeko Deep Version) 

Kashpitzky- Defensive Approach 

Exium- Seleccion Natural Parte 2 ( Oscar Mulero Remix) 

Tensil- Propaganda 1

Kerrie- Native Intelligence

Proton Radio Featured Artist: Cory Simpson

Just a little hardhouse flavored jam on a sunday afternoon. Unmixed and unmastered so be nice.

Back to ‘99

Live vinyl set and one digital track from the Impulse party, 1-2:30am Saturday night July 23rd 2025. Huge shout out to the Between The Lines crew, the Dataclub crew, Heavy Sounds crew, and everyone who was there jamming out and having a blast.

Respect to the Artists, full tracklist:

Noodles Discotheque Vol. 1 - Unkown Artist - Intro (Not For Broadcast)
Double Impact - The Impact Track
E-Lustrious - On A Ragga Tip (Beat Tip)
Sweater - Contact In The Zone
Bass Kittens - Get A Grip (Mission St. Mix)
My Robot Friend - Why Won’t You Call Me Back (Matmos Mix)
Two Full Minds - Michael’s Path
Mashupheadz - Ali Baba
Dynetic - Changing Forces
Robbenspierre - Bedroom Euphoria
Deep Red - Biggah Roots
Boogie Buffet - Back 2 Boogie
Nush - Nush 2 (Nobby’s 66 Mix)
DJ Duke - It’s Our Turn (DJ Duke’s Acid Groove)
F.Y.C. - The Flame (Armand Van Helden’s Ghostphunk Mix)
Bass Kittens & Single Cell Orchestra - World War 2.5
DJ Godfather - Night On William St.
Cryogenics - Good Intentions
D.Livin - Yard An Gorage
Sherman C. - It’s About Time
Mix Race - The Future Is Before Your Eyes
Complete Walkthru - Getting Ridiculous
Elevator Man - Tighten Up (Part 1)
Dark Globe - Def Hedd Disko

Sherman Live @ Impulse 2025

Cory Simpson - Dead Signal

47 minutes of my set from No Signal on November 30, 2018.  Seattle, WA.

NO SIGNAL. YAMANAKA. 11/30/2018

NV'D Records Presents...Subset, Live on Holy Ship 13.0 at the NV'D Records Takeover in Headliners on 1/10/19

NV'D Records Presents...Spaced Out Stage on Holy Ship 13.0

Subset - Live on Holy Ship 13.0

@justjameson B2B @raymondyamanaka from No Signal - February 22, 2019.  Seattle, WA.

Yamanaka x Jameson - 2-22 No Signal

low pass on the synth atoms kick hit hat bish bags bosh

Taken from the album "Grapefruit Regret" 

Written and produced by Jamie Roberts & Arthur Cayzer
Mastered by Rashad @ D&M
Artwork and Design by Sean Bell
Distributed by Rubadub

Grapefruit Regret

Karenn - Crush The Mushrooms (VOAM002)

DEPTH SEATTLE - We are the collective of artists and musicians pushing underground techno in Seattle, Washington.
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Yamanaka x Jameson - 2-22 No Signal

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