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Robert T. Master @ Ars Obscura (DE) 31-05-25

This week we welcome @gordon_flashmt to the pod. A longtime collaborator and key figure from Malta, Gordon has been shaping the underground since the mid-90s. 

Co-founder of in.di.go_wax_mt and a seasoned DJ with decades of experience, he brings a mix that reflects both deep roots and forward drive.

Tune in for #262

Artwork by @ankhsious

Vault Sessions #262 - Gordon Flash

"With this mix I wanted to bring quintessential Lacchesi, so you know who I am: minimal grooves as a base, multi-genres in the body, layers of melodies and textures to keep the energy shifting, and a balance between tension and release"

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LACCHESI IS A FRENCH ARTIST, PARISIAN-BASED, DJ, PRODUCER OF ELECTRONIC MUSIC AND LABEL OWNER.

From a young age, Lorenzo Lacchesi was immersed in music. Growing up surrounded by CDs—thanks to his parents working at Philips—he explored everything from rock to jazz and classical. As a teenager, he studied piano, played bass in various bands, and discovered electronic music at 15, drawn by the French Touch movement. After high school, Lorenzo pursued sound engineering, worked at Radio France, and co-founded his first techno label, Péché Mignon, with friends.

Becoming Lacchesi, his focus shifted to warehouse techno. His first major bookings came through the Parisian scene where he refined his industrial and rave-influenced sound. During this period, he teamed up with Jakob Saulière to launch his second label, Maison Close, a platform for emerging talent with an eclectic and hybrid musical vision. Lacchesi’s sound balances minimalist techno with trance, taking cues from artists like Regent, The Advent, Mathys Lenne, Rrose, Helena Hauff, Spekki Webu, W92. Known for his fast-paced, high-energy DJ sets, he crafts introspective journeys with jittery melodies, minimal grooves, and experimental elements. His productions, however, span a broader spectrum, from hard-hitting techno and uptempo beats to glitchy IDM and ambient soundscapes.

Lacchesi has released music on labels like Mama Told Ya, EXTRA ENERGY, Matière, BCCO, and Bipolar Disorder. His own label, Maison Close, has seen him release tracks on various compilations, as well as two LPs: P*NK (2021) and Based On A True Story (2024). He remains a prominent figure in the scene, consistently surrounded by close-knit circle of friends like Mac Declos, Kuss, and more recently, Vel. His standout remix of Baraka’s track «Half Faces» has racked up nearly 2M listens. This fall, 2024 marked a major milestone with his impactful debut at Boiler Room, further solidifying his presence in the scene. 

Fashionwise, Lacchesi’s Italian heritage shapes his fashion sense. His close relationship with the brand La Maskarade highlights his distinct style, showcasing bold and avant-garde designs that reflect his musical daringness and personal flair. 

Lacchesi’s love for loops and his relentless pursuit of harmony drive his high-octane, multigenre sets. Known for creating intense, rollercoaster-like journeys, he builds tension to the point where the body can’t take it anymore, only to offer a full, euphoric release. His performances are wild and fiery, embodying his Mediterranean energy, Italian temperament, and playful humor. Curious about everything—people, sounds, and experiences—he brings an infectious energy to the club, leaving the dance floor in a frenzy. Lacchesi thrives on resilience, laughter, and sweat, always pushing the limits to deliver unforgettable moments.

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Awakenings Podcast S360 - Lacchesi

Bassiani Podcast 272 brings together two techno heavy-hitters for a three-hour bout of heady, rolling grooves. In one corner comes Georgian mainstay and grassroots agitator NDRX, a formative member of Tbilisi's techno contingent. His early efforts in expanding the city's nightlife offerings helped drive radical change, and shaped the decades since. His mission further translated into the founding of Stare at DJ (2012), and 11th Floor (2015). Both are vehicles for the gathering and promotion of local talent without which, Georgia today would look much different. In the other corner comes Dustin Zahn, a midwestern champion for tribal rhythms and pulsating hypnotism. Heavily armed with a flurry of references including the brain-melting IDM of the late 90s and iconoclastic beats, Dustin founded Enemy Records in 2004. In recent years, he has made appearances on labels like Blueprint, Token, and Rekids. He also hosts the Trainwrecks Podcast, an outlet for intimate face-to-face chats with industry peers. This storied duo are a menacing match, a b2b pairing that manifests the adrenaline-fueled techno native to both their sounds and whips up a sum greater than both its parts. This latest number is a bout of fevered techno havoc devised by two sonic confrères, an auditory onslaught of hammering loops recorded live at Bassiani's season closing night.

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Bassiani invites Ndrx b2b Dustin Zahn / Podcast #272

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CODE Summer Festival (12/07/2025)

MKA Podcast 012 | Mirko Antico

Robert T. Master @ Byblos (MA) 20-09-25

Robert T. Master Hybrid Live @ Unholy (PT) 13-09-25

Robert T. Master Closing Set @ Hard Aura (FR) 06-09-25

Robert T. Master @ LFO Studio (IT) 21-10-25

Robert's faith to Techno and Hard Techno roots evolved since early 2000s from turntables to hybrid live exhibitions involving both hardware and software makers that allows him to perform without limits.

DJ, producer, remixer and radio host. His 360° introduction to electronic music never stopped to progress during the time without leaking his Techno origins.

Born in Italy and adopted in Greece, Robert’s approach to decks started in 1999 in Turin area (Italy) performing on Sunday afternoon parties mainly playing Trance and Minimal. In summer 2000 won the “Dance On The Beach” contest in Thessaloniki (Greece) as the youngest DJ ever. From then he had the opportunity to perform for many years all around Italy alongside many of the most famous DJs from the Italian underground scene. From 2010 hosts his own radio show “AFTERBURNER” which came across many estimations from the electronic music podcasts panorama and is broadcasted on the main streaming platforms with regular international guests.

Then he took the occasion to deepen music production and after many years evolving his skills with studio collaborations in Spain and Netherlands he decided to go ahead his own way becoming a producer and remixer.

His singles “Arachnoid Space” and “Trigger” among with his latest and hardest EPs “Night At The Rave”, “The Snake Charmer” and the dark “Tales From The Outworld” have been heavily supported by the biggest eagles of the underground scene like Joseph Capriati, Gary Beck, Chris Liebing, Charlotte de Witte, Sam Paganini, Luigi Madonna, Wehbba, Dave Clarke, Monika Kruse, Shlomi Aber, Amelie Lens, Mark Reeve, Paula Temple, and SNTS. In 2023 his production style started to be influenced by the rave scenes, as singles like “Crank It Up” fires up all world’s hardest dancefloors and are supported by hard techno lords like T78, N.O.B.A., Spartaque, RBX, Gianni Di Bernardo and many more.