For my return to Open Ground, I had the idea to record my full set and post it online. Nothing can really describe that club, the sound system, the room accoustics, the way everything has been designed just breathes passion and dedication. Just amazing crew and always a treat to come back there.
The vibe there was absolutely amazing, and I guess you really just have to experience it on the spot to really get what it's like. 

But yea, here's the 3h30 journey we've embarked on there this 8th May, and I hope you enjoy it !

Altinbas at Open Ground 08-05-2024

Recording of Rene Wise's set at Dekmantel Ten

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Rene Wise at Dekmantel Ten

This next one comes by way of Olivia Mendez, a gifted DJ and insatiable vinyl lover, vinyl digger, whose groovy and mesmerising, techno emanates libertine energy from every pore. Growing up in France and influenced by Senegalese rhythms, early Detroit and the UK underground (where she cut her teeth for five long years). Her sound bridges cultures and genres, united by a shared affinity for beats, rhythm and the pursuit of a trance-like state. Her work strives to highlight a sonic kinship and broadcast a rendition of it seen through her own personal lens, that is, of someone whose own path has taken her from France and the UK to Germany, where she now lives and runs a tight ship, and frequently plays the usual list of big league venues. From her Berlin base, she’s founded DIG (Dust In Grooves), and co-created its sub-label DIG Curated alongside Chami, born out of a shared passion for uncovering the work of little known artists and preserving their sounds in circular form. She is also the founder of the FLINTA collective KONVENT, dedicated to establishing feminist cultural spaces through in situ music pieces and art interventions. Blending creativity, community, and a celebratory spirit, KONVENT provides enriching experiences while actively challenging patriarchal oppression. Politics, togetherness and music are the lifeblood of Mendez’s work, and her looping and groove-leaning sound the conduit through which her ethic manifests. Bassiani Podcast 239 marks the latest chapter, presenting this mission in its purest form: a two-hour journey weaving current aesthetics with nostalgic imprints. The progressive mix transitions from minimalistic rhythms to hypnotic, spacey, mental and groovy elements, punctuated by dreamy, suspended moments. This carefully paced journey is a condensed version of the type of progression she likes to explore in longer sets. 
Mastered by @raudra.

@olivia-mendez

Bassiani invites Olivia Mendez / Podcast #239

As our #014, we present Answer Code Request, the Berlin-based artist who has established himself as one of techno's most innovative voices. With releases on renowned labels such as Ostgut Ton, MDR, and Monkeytown Records, and a celebrated residency at Berghain, ACR's hybrid sound—melding intricate breaks, pad-driven harmonies, and industrial textures—has solidified his place at the forefront of the scene.

ACR’s set begins on a mystical note, drawing listeners into a deep sonic journey interspersed with fragmented sounds. From the start, his signature style is unmistakable, immediately captivating and immersive. The rhythms gradually become more danceable as lush pads dissolve into the background, giving way to groovy, dub-influenced, and house-tinged elements. Halfway through, ACR shifts gears, seamlessly transitioning into more techno-driven beats that evolve into energetic house bangers.

A fitting soundtrack for the colder months—warm, dynamic and fascinating.

Answer Code Request
@https://soundcloud.com/answercoderequest
www.instagram.com/answercoderequest
https://de.ra.co/dj/answercoderequest

Dualism
@dualismberlin
www.instagram.com/dualism_berlin
https://dualism.berlin

Dualism Series #014 - Answer Code Request

Psychotherapist by day, mind-hacker by night, here comes Leipzig’s Vincent Neumann with two hours of widely versatile techno and electronics. All in jagged dynamics and hi-NRG propulsion, Neumann’s mix is an ode to old-school raving, back when the DJ’s name was of no importance but the flow of the music itself was all that mattered, or when the true spirit of techno rhymed with riotous communion and a new horizon of possibilities, not some ultra fast-fashion side issue. The result is a fiery jaunt across some of those balls-out anthems old and new that got people converging from all around the country onto secret places, eager to let the socio-political frustration of their age out, regardless of how the norm thought of them. A manifesto-like set to play out loud and share around.

soundcloud.com/vincent-neumann

Reclaim Your City

Reclaim Your City 627 | Vincent Neumann

Next up on the GROOVE Podcast is Setaoc Mass (@setaoc_mass). For interview and track list, check https://bit.ly/3WsZa1S

GROOVE Podcast 446 – Setaoc Mass

D - Dustin
U - uses
S - sinful
T - tasty
I - insane
N - nasty

Z - zooming
A - adorable
H - hairy
N - noise
for our 76th Parabel pod. 
ENJOY!

Track list below:

01 SnPLO
02 Markus Suckut
03 Al Wootton
04 Shoal
05 D-Leria
06 Altinbas
07 Myles Serge / Dustin Zahn
08 Digby & Oliver
09 Kaiser
10 Müzmin
11 Cocoo
12 Lidvall
13 Short Finger
14 Linear Phase
15 Oblivian & Uranya
16 Polar Inertia
17 Talismann
18 P.E.A.R.L.
19 Müzmin
20 Izurzu
21 Truncate & Hyperactive
22 Deluka
23 Marcal
24 Altinbas
25 Pause
26 Blenk
27 Benales
28 Cedric Vermue / Donato Dozzy

Parabel podcast #76 - Dustin Zahn

Ahead of this weekend’s Bassiani booking, Berghain resident Fadi Mohem delivers a masterful blend of large scale rhythms for Bassiani Podcast 247. Raised in the leafy suburb of Spandau, the native Berliner always had the very best of nightlife within easy reach: exposure to drum ‘n’ bass, Detroit, the dubby incarnations of Basic Channel and IDM meting out references for a personal distillation of sound that saw him go from techno acolyte and sound engineering student to folk mainstay in just a few years. A stint at cult vinyl purveyor Hard Wax and the tutelage and encouragement of Ben Klock (they met in 2016) have permeated his work even further. From his alma mater to Dekmantel and beyond, his is a lexicon comprised of rhythmic loops and heavily stylised snarls that ripple, echo and penetrate the body; a catalyst for mental and physical experience that’s forward-looking and deeply intuitive. This latest one’s a 92 minute compilation of Mohem’s favourite sounds, an avatar for his high-concept sonic palette, assembly line beats from this nonpareil Berlin selector.

@fadimohem

Bassiani invites Fadi Mohem / Podcast #247

Does It Matter

WRD0214 - SHAKHRAI - Out Of Reach (Original Mix).

Sacrament II

Rotterdam-via-Berlin based outlet reuniting underground purveyors across the globe as they methodically scan and showcase various nerve centers from the techno Internationale.