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Listen Later - Techno

James Smyth, New Zealand born, Lebanese blood, is a techno producer/Dj based in Berlin. His Hypnotic sound design revolves around psychoacoustic techniques blended with middle eastern sounds and distorted kick drums to achieve a groovy and mind altering experience on the dancefloor.

Follow: @james-smyth-2
Instagram: www.instagram.com/jamesmyth.shu/

Artwork by Stela Alusi
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ORBIT Series #003 - James Smyth

James Smyth, a 26-year-old DJ with Lebanese roots, born in New Zealand, currently resides in Berlin. At the age of 12, he discovered his passion for DJing by initially experimenting with Virtual DJ. A year later, after switching to a DJ controller, his love for DJing deepened, simultaneously sparking his interest in music production.

NEER Podcast 018: James Symth

Cycles Podcast // 159 - James Smyth

Welcome to Cycles introducing James Smyth from Berlin, Germany. James draws inspiration from his Lebanese roots infusing his music with the vibrant essence of Middle Eastern rhythms. His dance floor oriented tracks are meticulously crafted, featuring intricate sound design with a hypnotic allure and a touch of mystique. James’s selection captivates listeners, inviting them to lose themselves in the pulsating beats and evocative melodies. For Cycles he has prepared a swinging set to keep your head bouncing and your feet tapping.

Switch on, tune in, flunk out!

Tracklist:
01: @cerrot-music - Coffee Beats	
02: @bailey-ibbs - Manic Room
03: @lewisdj - Dolphin (Tommy’s Groovy Mix)	
04: @fforum - The Day After
05: @bw000000 - 2002 (@palma Remix)	
06: @dj-kuss - Backsteinboot Memories 	
07: @hedstroem_pflug - Torpedo
08: @mikrotakt - The Third Point
09: @drukniancity-music - Melon Berry
10: @ketch-music & @vidrik - Clocca
11: @hawgk - Paper Logic
12: @rill-sc - Sescenti
13: @red_rooms - Singularity
14: @tolodj - Tribe Danza
15: @essence_de - Hypnotherapy
16: @palma - Cameo
17: @hedstroem_pflug - Chloroplast
18: @juriheidemann - Kesema
19: @ziskomusic - Sex Magick III (The Celebration)
20: @aintshxr1 - Code
21: @dogonacid & CSB - Kudu
22: @mikrotakt - Ruthlessness
23: @err0music - Paroxetina
24: @toobris - No, But Maybe Later
25: @huey-mnemonic - D’wave Zone

SOUNDCLOUD: www.soundcloud.com/james-smyth-2
INSTAGRAM: www.instagram.com/jamesmyth.shu

Cycles // 159 - James Smyth (techno, groove, hypnotic)

Disguised – A dynamic techno duo that has been setting dance floors on fire since 2015. Alvaro and Domenik, united by a shared love for early 2000s techno, craft a powerful fusion of rapid beats and melodic depth.
In 2020, Disguised, together with Daniel Heinrich, founded the label INHERIT. Their goal was to create a platform that realizes their vision of high-quality sound and provides space for themselves and other talented artists to grow.

FOLLOW DISGUISED: @disguised_dj

OECUS Podcast 426 // DISGUISED

For the next podcast we welcome Poland-based Cranz to the series. The current Crackhouse resident has been developing a steady techno sound of the last years, which resulted in the start of his label and event series “KYSH”. 

Dive into one hour of Cranz, showcasing his hypnotic and driving sound. 

Artwork by ankshious

Vault Sessions #222 - Cranz

The mighty 3.5h live recording of ANNĒ b2b Sera J at Frenzy x Patio on July 14!

Support the artists here:

ANNĒ
https://soundcloud.com/annemusicofficial
https://www.instagram.com/anne__gr_/
https://bandcamp.com/annemusicofficial/following/genres

Sera J
https://soundcloud.com/seraj_official
https://www.instagram.com/sera__j_music/
https://www.beatport.com/artist/sera-j/814298

ANNĒ b2b Sera J at Frenzy x Patio

Ynk
SC: @ynk-syn
IG: instagram.com/ynk.syn/

In Balance
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In Balance Podcast 010 • Ynk

Yasmin Regisford is a rising talent from the Paris electronic music scene, known for her dynamic sets and boundless energy. After a career in the fashion industry, Yasmin decided in 2023 to fully embrace her long-standing passion for music, a world she had been immersed in from a young age.

Her love for exploring diverse sounds shines through in her sets, which skillfully blend trancy, rave, and groovy elements. This versatile approach has quickly positioned her as a promising artist to watch.

This mix revisits the roots of Yasmin’s passion for electronic music, presenting a progressive journey through different styles of trance. From psytrance to progressive trance, each track has been thoughtfully selected to create a trancy, sexy, and bouncy sonic experience.

@yasmin-regisford

Track List
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Nori de Nori : Walk in the Park 
Odymel : Agent Chimique X
UVCORE : Flirt Coco
Denelz : Trip 
Broosh : Pollen 
Guacamoe : Panna 
Nina Kraviz x David Löhlein : Bailando 
MZA x Desire : More, More, More
JFM : Who’s Like
Leechy : Dance With Me 
909 culture & Tomash : Love Parade Edit 
Crystal Energy : You Me Sudoku
KTK : Arya Final 
Laza : Atômica 
Siimon : Bring It Back 
Bürt : Doesn’t Need To be Epic To Be Fun
FLAQ : Turbo 
DJ WIFI : SWEAT"

BCCO Mix Series 485: Yasmin Regisford

My next guest on Yax Invites is James Smyth.

James, a Berlin-based producer and DJ, is known for his dynamic approach to techno. His Lebanese heritage plays a key role in shaping his sound, blending the rich, rhythmic textures of the Middle East into his music. Known for his carefully curated, dancefloor-focused tracks, James combines intricate sound design with a captivating hypnotic energy. His selection entices listeners to immerse themselves in deep grooves and atmospheric melodies, creating a journey that is both entrancing and mysterious. 

In this mix, James explores rising intensities at a constant bpm, creating an uplifting set that still feels grounded and tells a story. He layers multiple tracks that resonate with his unique perception of techno.

https://soundcloud.com/james-smyth-2

Yax Invites #207 - James Smyth

For our twentieth episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting Syrian artist Elayn. Aleppo born and now based in Berlin, he is a multidisciplinary artist, DJ and electronic music producer. Disciplined as an architect, he brings his sensibility and attention to detail to his music and art.

For him the dance floor is more than a space—it's his sanctuary where he transcends trauma and draws strength from its all-embracing inclusivity, a spirit he channels into his art and beliefs. His DJ sets are tribal and rhythm-driven, pulsing with deep emotion, inviting everyone to experience his sonic journey.

Enjoy this high quality set by Elayn :)

Secta Sessions 020 - Elayn

Developer returns to our series to open 2025 with an intoxicating session showcasing his trademark ability to construct energy rich journeys. 

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FB: www.facebook.com/DeveloperModularz
IG: www.instagram.com/modularz
SC: https://soundcloud.com/modularz

MNMT 451 : Developer

Fernando Sanz aka @orbeartist has been steadfastly dedicated to the craft of beats and breaks since he was a young sprout of 14 years in the sun baked southern Spanish port city of Algeciras. Under the imprint Orbe Records, Sanz has cultivated his own thriving techno community as artist and label head. Since 2014 Orbe Records has been lashing the block rocking techno of Sanz’s comrades Eduardo De La Calle and Steve Stoll, but mostly of Sanz’s own prolific moniker, Orbe. As DJ and producer Orbe keeps the mood surreal and dreamy while deploying understated drum machine patterns to hammer the platonic solids that keep his beloved community in tact.

Alphabet Podcast 050 - Orbe

Jonas Kopp is the 421st guest of our original Hate Podcast series.

The mix is fully crafted and developed by Jonas Kopp’s unreleased productions, some of them will be released soon on the Italian sophisticated techno label EVOD and on Tremsix, Jonas own label. The tracks entitled Ocher System were created specifically for this podcast, composed in Jujuy, a large mountainous epicenter of northwestern Argentina.

Download available after 10.000 listens.

Follow #JonasKopp here:
https://soundcloud.com/jonas-kopp
https://www.instagram.com/jonas_kopp_/
https://www.youtube.com/@JonasKopp
https://tremsix.bandcamp.com

HATE Podcast 421

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Jonas Kopp - HATE Podcast 421

Our own @raleigh-harmony hadn’t done a solo closing on Harmony since 2017, we were keen on putting him to the test again after such a break.
By the time he started, @ankali has already been fully engaged after the energetic, self-confident performances from Dash, Zeynep, D. Tiffany, and Ayu’s cutting-edge live set that we posted a couple weeks ago.
Throughout the night—which maintained a steady progressive, adequately trancey vibe—Raleigh added a slight mental twist to it before everyone headed off to join their loved ones around the Christmas tree.

Enjoy the first two hours of the recording and await his forthcoming EP on Harmony Rec in the spring.

Harmony Rec.ordings | Raleigh @ Ankali label night "closing set" [extract]

Hope you enjoy!

Music is able to lift you into other dimensions, so come with me through this portal and immerse into the depths of my record collection.

www.markussuckut.com

Portal Episode 70 by Markus Suckut and Franz Jäger

For our twenty first episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting AMIR YAR, an Iranian DJ and Producer based in Dubai / Tbilisi. Since 2016 he's an active member of the techno scene and he's mainly focused on rhythmic and experimental sounds.

During his career in Georgia, he became very close to the Georgian underground culture by performing his sets at venues such as the legendary KHIDI club, TES club, Cafe-Gallery, BUDE Kutaisi and other venues that have increased his motivation to push for what he loves.

In this set, Amir creates a raw, hypnotic and steady energy throughout that will keep you hooked all the way. Enjoy this high quality mix by AMIR YAR :)

Secta Sessions 021 - AMIR YAR

For our twenty second episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting Mohamad Kafarsoussa, a Berlin based Lebanese DJ and Producer. Renowned for his unique blend of bass-heavy techno and experimental soundscapes, his work embodies a captivating mix of chaos and visionary thinking. 

As a co-founder of No More Noise, Mohamad Kafarsoussa is dedicated to nurturing a community that embraces experimental and avant-garde electronic music. His presence is further solidified through numerous performances as well as collaborations at known European clubs, such as Tresor and Radion.

In this set, Mohamad creates a deep hypnotic set that will take you into an immersive cerebral journey. Enjoy this high quality mix by Mohamad Kafarsoussa :)

Secta Sessions 022 - Mohamad Kafarsoussa

For our twenty third episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting Rose-End, a Dubai based DJ and Producer. Active since 2008 at a very young age, he's known for blending eclectic sounds, between minimal house, electro and techno. He runs his own event series Jack, and curates Flanger, a YouTube channel featuring interviews with electronic music artists.

In this set, Rose-End delivers an hypnotic infused set, yet energetic and dynamic. Enjoy this high quality mix by Rose-End :)

Secta Sessions 023 - Rose-End

For our twenty forth episode of Secta Sessions we are hosting James Smyth, an Auckland-born, Beirut-raised + Berlin-based techno producer and DJ. Dedicated to perfecting production techniques, sound design, and the nuances of mixing, he's draws inspiration from his Lebanese roots and infuses his music with the vibrant essence of Middle Eastern rhythms. With a hypnotic allure and a touch of mystique, James's compositions captivate listeners, inviting them to lose themselves through evocative sounds. 

In this set, James delivers a driving hypnotic set, energetic and dynamic. Enjoy this high quality mix by James Smyth :)

Secta Sessions 024 - James Smyth

Secta is a collective-led Dubai based event + record label. We cultivate a new meaningful alternative scene and aim to bridge the gap between regions, merging talents and musical backgrounds.