Black Light Smoke is the electronic music moniker of Jordan Lieb -
producer, songwriter, and Daytime Emmy Award winning film and tv
composer. Chicago born, Jordan transplanted to New York City in 2001
where his career as a multi-disciplined musician has taken flight in many
forms. In 2024 he returned once again to his native Chicago.
Black Light Smoke first lit up the dance music scene in 2010 with his EPs
“Lovework” and “Switch Back” (Scissor & Thread), which were spurred on
by a remix from DJ T and a spot on Andrew Weatherall’s Masterpiece. In the

following decade he put out a wide range of records, including the synth-
drenched EP “Firefly” (2014), two tracks from which were featured in Ana

Lily Amirpour’s 2016 indie cult film “The Bad Batch”. Black Light Smoke
has showcased his wide breadth of influences - from techno, darkwave and
italo disco - with releases on Zone Music (France), hafendisko, Nein Records
and more. In 2025 he released his EP “CONTROL” on Tiga’s Turbo
Recordings, bringing together his techno, EBM, and electroclash influences
for his strongest record yet.

In 2020 Black Light Smoke launched his own imprint, Death Decay Magic, a
platform for dark techno, EBM, post-punk and wave genres. With tracks
from The Hacker, Cardopusher, Dina Summer, Filmmaker, himself and many
others, Death Decay Magic has received praise and support from the likes of DJ Hell, Laurent Garnier, Green Velvet, Jeniffer Cardini, Silent Servant,
Bloody Mary and more.

Black Light Smoke has performed his unique live set around the globe,
including Fabric in London, Boiler Room, Robot Heart, the BPM festival in
Mexico, and in many cities across North America.

"For this mix I focused primarily on driving, somewhat abstract techno. I wanted to bring myself and the listener to a place of concrete rhythms and unrelenting drums, while keeping an eye on the open-ended mystery of space."

Tekra - Skogafoss
Surgeon - First (Outline Mix) (Len Faki Hardspace Mix)
Dispar Vulgo - Daydreams of a Megalomaniac
Cardao - Phenomena
Yan Cook - Invisible Force
Alberto Tolo - Empty Mind
Oscar Mulero - Covered In Sand
Justyn Nell - Two Steps Ahead
Ø [Phase], Phyxix, MATRiXXMAN - Psykhosis
Alberto Tolo - Skills Drop
Arthur Robert - Safety
DJ Dextro - Stripe 82
Diego Amura - Pattern 02
Stef Mendesidis - Profiler
SIIE -À - Travers

RND 127 - Black Light Smoke

About the Artist: NYC-based selector threehz explores the emotive sides of techno, experimental, and ambient music for every performance, taking inspiration from sludgy dark psychedelia to pulsing warpdrive drum tracks. Whether rinsing healing or destructive frequencies, as their namesake suggests, threehz knows how to craft textured, curated soundscapes on the dance floor which can be heard at multiple event series’ in NYC and residencies for The Lot Radio.

About the set: This was an opening set, so it starts low and dark and works up to a place where the energy is built up and ready to hand off.  I love to incorporate contemporary favorites with classic cuts going back to the 90s, in a way that I think cohesively marries the different eras of techno despite spanning over 30 years of time and this mix definitely reflects that. While I am usually aiming for a psychedelic, hypnotic vibe, I always feel like Bossa (especially on a Saturday) can have a bit of an unhinged energy so I tried to tap into that a bit towards the last third of the mix. I was pleased with how this turned out for a live set and am happy to be able to share it.  Many thanks to Facetime/Eric for having me!


Tracklist:
Hertsi - Ratina [Sähkö Recordings]
Rrose - Spines [Eaux]
Pervocet - Phazy Susan [Interdimensional Transmissions]
Kwartz - Blackout [Utch]
Elisa Batti - Onirica [Semantica]
Darkduction - Earthy Moisturizer [Granular Spectrum]
Ulwhednar - Terra Nova/C20 Drive [Northern Electronics]
Pan Sonic - Vapina 2 [Blast First/Mute]
Luigi Tozzi - Sorcery (Psyk Remix) [NON Series]
Debbie Doe - Castles In The Sky [Archipel Musique]
Amandra - Drakona [Danza Nativa]
Planetary Assault Systems - Give It Up [Mote Evolver]
Rrose x Polygonia - Ellipses [Eaux]
Derek Plaslaiko - Praia da Amália [Interdimensional Transmissions]
Psychick Warriors ov Gaia - Kraak [KK]
Ruben Ganev - Growth [Mould Audio]
Regis - Baptism [Downwards Records]
Universal Indicator - Untitled [Rephlex]
Scan 7 - Triple Darkness [Tresor]
Machine Emotion - Cloud Chamber (Adam 2 Warehouse Remix) [PPRZ]
Evelyn - Material [Earthlings]
Elisa Batti - Seethe (Mesh Convergence Remix) [Collective Details]
WCYA - Paraeidolie (Temudo Remix V2) [Prophet Recordings]
Caustic Window - Cunt [Rephlex]
Bam Bam - Where's Your Child [Tresor]
Oscar Mulero - Wandering Nowhere [Pole Group]
Nastia Reigel - Limit Y [WSNWG - BACK TO ZERO]
Love Inc. - New Jack City Part 2 [Force Inc. Music Works]

Instagram: @threehz

THREEHZ for FACETIME at BOSSA (12.14.24)

오랫만에 돌아온 꿈 팟캐스트의 55번째 에피소드는 조지아 티빌리시를 중심으로 활동하고 있는 HVL의 57분 앰비언트 디제이 세트와 함께 합니다.

HVL (Bassiani / Tbilisi)
테크노의 성지로 불리는 저명한 클럽 Bassiani의 레지던트 아티스트 HVL은 2009년 데뷔한 이래 트빌리시 클럽 씬을 중심으로 급격하게 번성하고 있는 테크노 무브먼트의 선두에 서 있다. HVL은 오랜 시간동안 다양한 장르와 스타일을 탐구해왔고, 라이브 공연과 DJ 세트를 통해 만들어진 그의 독보적인 사운드는 그동안 Bassiani Records, Rough House Rosie, Tabernacle Records, Organic Analogue와 같은 언더그라운드 전초기지에서 발매된 솔로 앨범들을 통해 잘 드러나고 있다.⠀
Organic Analogue Records에서 발매된 HVL의 풀-랭스 데뷔작이자 트빌리시 사운드를 정의하는 수작- ‘Ostati LP(2018)’는 매우 절제된 분위기의 아웃보드 하우스와 테크노를 중심으로 기존 HVL의 역동성을 매혹적으로 발전시킨 작품으로 높이 평가받고 있다. HVL은 홈 그라운드인 트빌리시를 넘어서 Berghain, Hï Ibiza, 그리고 Berlin Atonal까지 세계 최고의 댄스 플로어에서 높은 수준의 라이브 쇼와 DJ 세트를 선보이고 있다.

https://soundcloud.com/hvl
https://www.instagram.com/evilgap/
https://kiyadama.bandcamp.com/

The long-awaited 55th episode of the kkum Podcast returns with a 57-minute ambient DJ set from HVL, based in Tbilisi, Georgia.

HVL (Bassiani / Tbilisi)
First coming to attention as a member of Okinawa Lifestyle duo in 2009, Bassiani/Horoom resident Gigi Jikia a.k.a HVL has become a leading voice of thriving techno movement centered around Tbilisi club scene. Since starting solo career in 2013, HVL was busy exploring more diverse range of genres and styles. His solo releases which have appeared on underground outposts like Bassiani Records, Rough House Rosie, Tabernacle Records and Organic Analogue, have testified to taste that’s also reflected in his Live performances and DJ sets.
The outstanding debut Ostati LP on Organic Analogue Records (2018), intended as a manuscript of the sound of Tbilisi, is a seductive update on the established HVL’s dynamics, centered on outboard house and techno with a noticeably understated mood.
As HVL’s reputation as a solo artist grows, so does his status as a selector and DJ. Jikia has taken his skillfully crafted Live shows and DJ sets to new heights in 2018, hitting up some of the best dancefloors in the world from Berghain and Hï Ibiza to infamous Berlin Atonal.

꿈 kkum 55 - HVL

Advertising transversality in his music, @giorgipipia's sets are purposefully multi-cultural - rich and catchy, the tracks he selects come from diverse horizons, from Arabic electro to Turkish beatmakers, and much more. Catch Giorgi Pipia every second Saturday at 15h [CET] on rinse.fr !

Giorgi Pipia with Vulkanski - 10 Mai 2025

There’s a rhythm to how the festival unfolds. Thursday opens slowly, almost like a breath in. By Friday night, the pulse is stronger, but not too heavy. Monument festival had settled into its rhythm, and Kia and Polygonia stepped into the wooden dj-booth together.

The forest floor was vibrating, the crowd fully present. Their set matched the moment—playful, warm, and alive. It felt like Friday was always meant to sound like this. Varden became their playground.

This was more than a strong back-to-back. Two years earlier, they met here, both playing solo, both part of the Monument line-up for the first time. This night marked an anniversary of their friendship. From solo artists to close friends, now creating something special together.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/kia-sydney
https://www.instagram.com/kiasvs/

https://soundcloud.com/polygonia
https://www.instagram.com/_polygonia_/


Monument Festival 2024 : Kia b2b Polygonia

Straight from the Futurepast gathering at Block1 this past May 17, Davy - Futurepast label boss - takes the helm with a subtly powerful opening set.  This 1h excerpt from the opening of the Futurepast night is a slower-tempo journey, weaving ambient, hints of electro, twisted house grooves, and techno foundations into a narrative of shifting moods and intensities.

It’s a subtle yet immersive blend, where grooves unfold gently, senses awaken gradually, and time seems to stretch. A delicate balance between introspection and propulsion, designed to energize while keeping you grounded.

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People sometimes speak of something that happens frequently as happening 'ever so often'. But when something happens only occasionally, it happens every so often. Ever so often is a monthly show at Operator by Samira, a dj that usually comes back to a darker palette of melancholic electro, acid and new beat.

www.operator-radio.com

Ever So Often - 23rd June 2025

fantastic groover track to keep you moving

Suspicion

I created this track to remember summer while the winter blues approach ☀️

IN REAL LIFE - DN'T U

Magical Road Trip

The sounds of Stockholm by night. 

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Based in Chicago, R&D is a music event/mix series focused on nurturing new sounds, experiences and atmospheres while exploring the music and culture it was born or mutated from. Techno, electro, EBM, bass, breaks, club and beyond.
Current personnel
Jeremy Alvarez - JS Alvarez
Eric Fernandez - Makeen
Shanti Chu - Shanti
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