Diskonnected has long been a gravitational force in Taiwan’s underground music scene – both a shape-shifter behind the decks and the steady hand behind one of the region’s most influential collectives, Smoke Machine. Based in Taipei, he was a resident at the now-legendary Korner, and remains at the heart of its successor, Pawnshop, while also holding a residency at Hong Kong’s esteemed 宀 club – a beacon for forward-thinking dancefloors across Asia.

Diskonnected’s sets have been described by Resident Advisor as the work of “one of the world’s greatest techno DJs” – seamlessly fusing the punch and flair of late-2000s dance music with the intuition and edge of someone dialled into the now.

More than just a DJ, Diskonnected has spent over a decade defining the Smoke Machine sound. As the musical director of Organik Festival, he’s helped build one of Asia’s most beloved outdoor gatherings.

A frequent flyer across the international circuit, Diskonnected has played at the likes of Berghain | Panorama Bar, Robert Johnson, and Wonderfruit Festival, always carrying with him a sound shaped by countless hours of digging, listening, and refining. Whether immersed in fog-filled Taipei basements or commanding global institutions of club culture, his sets glide confidently across tempo and texture, always in motion – equal parts meditative and propulsive, bold yet fluid.

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When Smoke Machine started doing parties in Taipei, and then created a revered online mix series, it was clear that it was the work of someone with impeccable taste. That would be Diskonnected, once a resident at the beloved Taiwan club Korner who now posts up at Pawnshop and 宀 in Hong Kong. He's also behind Organik, a festival that takes place on the coast of Taiwan and has become one of the world's top techno gatherings in just over a decade.

True to his alias, the elusive artist likes to switch off from the world. He rarely makes his presence known online, sparingly accepting press and mix requests. He's not one to seek attention—in fact, he actively avoids it—but there's a spotlight on him regardless.

Everything Diskonnected does is executed with patience and class, but don't mistake that for restraint. His style of weightless techno shimmers with the spirit of nature, moving with aerodynamic force. On his RA Podcast, we hear a six-hour all-night set recorded at 宀 earlier this year, keeping an open-ended view of techno as it barrels on, gradually getting faster all the while. It's clichéd to say that if you know you know, but truly, anyone who knows about Diskonnected knows that he's one of the world's greatest techno DJs, with a style and flair that feels both old-school—or maybe just late '00s—but also cutting-edge.

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Diskonnected @ The Lot Radio 08-05-2024

On March 1st we celebrated the debut of Refractor On Tour in London. For those who were there, it was a night to be remembered for a long time, not only for reaching almost full capacity, but for the exceptional musical quality and the atmosphere that enveloped us.

This nearly two-hour session blends deep techno textures with progressive trance flows, reflecting the beginning of what TSUNIMAN and ANNX offered in their very first b2b inside a club.

Their connection was effortless, their dialogue in sound setting the dancefloor at the perfect temperature, embraced by a devoted crowd who chose to be there from the very first moment.

Listen back and let yourself feel the resonance of that night,  link in bio.

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TSUNIMAN b2b ANNX @ Ormside Projects

The artists we've hosted have left their mark, and what better way to immortalize their sound than in our sonic diaries?

Kicking off BXL 001 is maestro Diskonnected, who took over our floor in February with a masterclass in deep, hypnotic techno for discovery's Metamorphosis. Now holding it down at Pawnshop in Taipei and 宀 in Hong Kong, his rolling, atmospheric grooves are pure immersion. Up next, he gears up for Organik Festival, Taiwan’s revered coastal gathering known for its visceral soundscapes.

BXL 001 : Diskonnected (TAI) - Metamorphosis x 15th February

Mantra ๒ is presented by fellow space cat @freybenedikt. He describes this mix as one “For the Birds and the Trees” and we couldn’t agree more.

Listen and dream. here, music is the medicine.

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For #180, and in conjunction with his brand new Animalia EP that is officially out today - here's Sub Basics, UK based producer, with a mix made up of 100% of his own productions.

Tom aka Sub Basics has been humbly putting music into the world via Temple of Sound , Modern Hypnosis and more, for the last few years.  Personally, when I first discovered his tunes a while back, it was a no brainer to work with him on an EP. His  music somehow sits at the perfect junction of so many different genres, moods and styles I enjoy. A versatile and prolific producer. Super happy to welcome him to the Animalia family.

Thanks so much Tom.

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Animix One Hundred & Eighty: Sub Basics

A chill is in the air, welcoming hoodie weather season after a long, hot summer. Aggressive punk and hardcore vibes match it perfectly. Industrial and experimental finish things off representing for underground culture. 

IG link:

https://www.instagram.com/pipecock/

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Osmura w/ basic chanel 32

For this first back-to-back together, Souleiman and Bobbi Watson will dive into deep territories. Drawing on their mutual influences, they’ll explore dubby textures, navigating through hazy atmospheres and organic tones.

Souleiman & Bobbi Watson @ Kiosk Radio 25.09.2025

gush w/ Diskonnected | Shella Radio 29.08.2025

Salamanda from Seoul presents an hour-long mix of ambient, leftfield, downtempo music 

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https://www.soundcloud.com/8salamanda8



Salamanda @ The Lot Radio 09-25-2025

Pontoon Bookings represents DJs and producers in developing their artistic vision and presence within the music scene. Founded in October 2021 by a group of like-minded artists, we’re a Rotterdam-based agency and home to musical talent across a broad spectrum of sounds.

Ays // Charmaine // Diskonnected // Eileen // I-F // Intergalactic Gary // Kimmah // Malou // Marsman // Mowgli // Pims // Yopo

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Shella Radio is an independent community-driven online radio streaming live from Ankali & Planeta Za in Prague, Czech Republic.

Dive in: https://www.shella.radio

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