Mixes

Earlier this year we brought you the news of an innovative new collaboration which pairs two producers with unique perspectives on sound design and music.

Prequel Tapes is best known for his noisy, disjointed approach to techno and the rougher drone inspired fringes of electronica and IDM. He has released music on the likes of Mannequin and R'COUP'D. 

Meanwhile, dBridge remains one of the most innovative figures in UK bass music culture having released cutting edge downtempo, jungle and drum 'n' bass over many decades for the likes of Creative Source, Exit Records and Metalheadz. 

Now the two have collaborated on a new EP for Midnight Shift, a record label which continues to connect generations of well versed music heads through its consistent release of high quality techno, bass and the weirder, heavier fringes of dance music. This new EP pairs two unique, creative minds. The result is a mutant hybrid showcasing the importance of collaboration and innovation. 

Following the release we asked kindly whether the pair might be up for recording a mix together, an alternative insight into their own collections and musical tapestry. The result is an old school mixtape, reel to reel vibes with integrity at its core.

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Prequel Tapes & dBridge: The 'Monday Is Okay' Mix

L'artiste: Prequel Tapes (@prequeltapes)
Le mixtape: Stock 039
L'esthétique: evershifting aggregate of acid-infused IDM and multifold EBM

La sélection:
Vomito Negro - Immortal 
Two Lone Swordsmen - Constant Reminder
Jaures - Silence (Inbetween) 
Nur Jaber - In Search Of The Sun 
Prequel Tapes & Dbridge - Divisible Cause 
cEvin Key - Sklang 
Shed - Waved Mind 
Thermocline - Turbine 
Final Cut - Now That´s Funky 
Gunnar Haslam - Versione Antica 
Coil - The Snow 
Primitive World - Cotopaxi 
Front 242 - First In/First Out
DJ Qu - Get It Til It's Gone 
Amato & Adriani - Falling Inside 
Fearful & Mtwn - Shallow Grave 
Mang & GRAŃ - Live4evr 

Recorded in Berlin in Spring 2021

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Stock 039 par Prequel Tapes

Celebrating summer with the experimental musician @Peev-music followed a selection of Neo Folk and Ambient drone mix by @Prequeltapes 
Let yourself be carried away.


Tracklist PEEV:

Ryo Murakami - Time
PEEV - Absoute (unr)
Kara-Lis Coverdale - Saps/H
Halim El-Dabh - Wire Recorder Piece
Pierre Serafini - Snakes & Ladders
Eliott Blaise-Lassire - ar_1126_o.rec
PEEV - Hacctig
James Ginzburg - border, dispersing
Cucina Povera - Sinisen ruusun tapaus (cut)
Folk Implosion - Raise the Bells
Yearning Kru - Tin Man
Peder Mannerfelt & Glasser - Building of the Mountain
xl.iks - the halfway down
PEEV - A Farewell to Dust

Tracklist PREQUEL TAPES :

Merrin Karras - Unleashed /A Strangly Isolated Place 
Blackhain and Richie Culver - I´m Not Gonna Cum / Participant
Perila - Enchiz / Smalltown Supersound	
Shuttle358 - Blue / 12k
Simon12345 & The Lazer Twins - Flöte in n-dur / Holger
NSI. - A.R.T. IX / No.
My Bloody Valentine - Sometimes / Creation Records
Depeche Mode - Barrel Of A Gun (Underworld Soft Mix) / Mute
Elysia Crampton - Grove (ft. Embaci) / PAN
Luke Sanger - Not Quite Right / Balmat
Front 242 - Mood (Underviewer) / Alfa Matrix
Azu Hoyvoy - Future Literature / Milkman
Fearful x Mtwn - The Mime / YUKU
Delay Grounds - Are We There Yet? / Lapsus Records
The Dice Man - Polygon Window / Warp Records

Under My Feet. Beyond Sound w/ PEEV & Prequel Tapes

As one of Norway’s most thrilling underground Techno weapons - Minus Magnus' sounds stand out for mixing contemporary, hard and raw Techno; and with influences from Breaks, EBM, IDM, Rave and Trance music. As a DJ and artist, his take on Techno resonates by combining the dirtiness of analogue and experimental sounds with body-hitting rhythms and euphoric atmospheres.

It was the dancefloors that this DJ taught his outstanding intuitions for the sounds that make a crowd vibrate. Constant practice and his dedication to music shaped his method. Known for his mixing skills, it is the selection that genuinely stands out - a well-curated mix of known and unknown gems. Minus Magnus seeks the sweet spot between tracks connected via vibe and style.

Released on labels such as Flux Collective, Mhost Likely Black, Mitsu2000, Ploink and his own label -MM+.

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Minus Magnus

#SlamRadio - 596 - Minus Magnus

OUTFLIGHT glasgow are a forward thinking techno collective most known for their distinctive sound of stripped back percussive grooves and deep low end rhythms.

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Outflight

#SlamRadio - 597 - Outflight

This is the CLR Podcast 376 with a set by Hadone. Enjoy!

Tracklist - CLR Podcast 376 I Hadone

rod - Extra  
rhyw - Spritz 
toru ikemoto  - Don’t play 178 
mython - Heuristic  
benales - Grip  
singular anomalies  - Granuli solari 
bidoben - Empreinte 
klint - Mental 89 
matrixxman - Toxic  
trw72  - Speed ( norbak remix ) 
yanamaste - Magma  
mathys lenne - Unreleased 
Delano legito - Lost entry 
kwartz  - Stain with blood 
sleeparchive  - Tool sketchs 3 
kwartz - Breakage ( exium remix )  
Voicedrone & Gareth wild - Telepathy ( temudo remix )  
slone - Nightingale  
d.dan  - Hide and seek 
phase  - Wire 
audio unit  - Cult 
sleeparchive  - Tool sketches 5 
askkin - Mana ( hemka remix )  
hadone - Unreleased  
rhyw - Engine track 
amotik feat tina ramamurthy  - Chauhattar

CLR Podcast 376 I Hadone

30 years of Fuse means 30 years of road paving. 

In over a quarter century, Fuse has stood the test of time by rooting itself in ageless music and employing pioneering artists - large or small, international or local - to command the decks of Belgium’s longest running dance floor. A celebration of this legacy and the renewed imprint is in order, coming in the form of a 30 track compilation of techno’s best and brightest from around the world. One track for one year, this collection of recordings highlights the status quo of enduring club music, beginning with a nod to the past: a re-release of Jeff Mills iconic ‘Step to Enchantment’ from 1993. This glance to the past quickly shoots us forward into the current state of techno with legendary artists like Planetary Assault Systems, DVS1, Steffi, Rødhåd, Donato Dozzy, DJ Nobu and many others who headlined the club in recent years. Cementing itself as a respected escapist institution, Fuse also calls on its growing local scene to prove why Brussels continues to remain a reference in the scene even outside of its own borders. 

An ode to the past and a hint to the future, Fuse shares this milestone with its original guests from 1994 all the way to its fresh party goers of the past years as a promise to keep its dance floor focused on quality music and timeless moments. 

A1. Jeff Mills - Step To Enchantment
A2. The Advent - Quadrant One One Two
B1. James Ruskin - Alfa Lift
B2. Ben Sims - Light The Fuse (Firecracker Mix)
C1. Planetary Assault Systems - Catch 23
C2. Setaoc Mass - Fire In Sand
D1. Steffi	- Heavy Knock
D2. Rødhad - Fever FM
E1. Rebecca Delle Pianne - Sharp Taint
E2. Phara - Sorry, I Overslept
F1. Adriana Lopez - Broken
F2. Oscar Mulero - RB208
G1. DJ Nobu - SG 108
G2. Donato Dozzy	- Purificazione
H1. DVS1	- Escape
H2. Nihad Tule - Self Supply
I1. Altinbas - Unit 2
I2. GiGi FM - U8
I3. Border One - Resonant Shape
J1. Deniro - Esuf
J2. Kr!z - Step Into Tomorrow
K1. Kerrie - Cyclone101
K2. Downside - Cosmos In Motion
K3. Matrixxman - Boss Loop V69
L1. Yanamaste - Swing
L2. Initial Code - Orange Sofa
M1. Stephanie Sykes - Tic Tac Hoe
M2. JakoJako	- Diazed
N1. Voiski - Look In, Look Out
N2. Arthur Robert - Lightspeed

Mastering by Ahmet Altinbas
Except for Steffi - Heavy Knock, mastered by Nikolaj.
Artwork & layout by Studio Phazed

30YRS Fuse • Compilation

Better be ready for our next SPANDAU20 Mixtape guest: Swedish techno legend @CariLekebusch! 📼

Now based in Helsinki, Cari is a key figure from the second generation of techno producers in the late '80s and '90s. His relentless innovation has cemented his place as pioneer of the Swedish techno scene. With over thirty years in music, his reputation as a studio scientist is well-documented. Throughout his career, he has adopted numerous pseudonyms and consistently pushed the boundaries of techno.🚀

For his SPND20 mixtape, Cari keeps it minimal yet powerful on the gear side, with an Allen & Heath DB4 mixer and three Pioneer CDJs. He adds a unique touch with extra loops and sounds from his iPhone app, "EZPZ." If you’re into experimenting, you should definitely check it out—it's free!🔊

The mixtape revolves around the vibe of his upcoming album, "Hybrid Sound Architects V1.0," dropping June 24th on his label H-Productions. Expect a journey through sweaty, raw, and hypnotic soundscapes. The tape seamlessly blends deep, pulsing beats with abrasive, unrefined textures that keep you locked in from start to finish. Cari’s selections showcase a mix of new tracks from the album and other personal favorites, bringing a fresh yet timeless energy to the mix.🌀

An interesting fact for our fellow DJs and producers: Cari's registered this mix as a virtual mix on "aslice", ensuring all artists get their fair share.🖤

#SPANDAU20 #CariLekebusch #SwedishTechno #stockholm #berlin #Mixtape #HProductions #EZPZ #techno #DJ #groove

SPND20 Mixtape by Cari Lekebusch

Hailing from Austria, Skjöld is a deep techno artist known for his atmospheric soundscapes and immersive productions. He gained recognition with releases on Axis Records, Semantica, Edit Select and Non Series to name a few. 

Skjöld's music, characterized by pulsating basslines and celestial melodies, sci-fi ambiences and lunar rhythms.

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Skjöld

#SlamRadio - 599 - Skjöld

Experience a piece of techno history as DJ Nastia delivers a powerful DJ set from the legendary Tresor in Berlin. This set, recorded at the iconic Tresor club, honors the rich heritage of Berlin's club culture, where the first techno beats reverberated through East Berlin after the fall of the Berlin Wall.

Nastia's Tresor Berlin set is a masterful blend of deep, driving beats and industrial soundscapes, capturing the essence of Tresor's groundbreaking influence on techno music. As the mix unfolds, listeners are taken on a journey through the ambience that have defined Berlin Tresor club nights for decades.

From the hypnotic and gritty rhythms to the intricate layers of sound that characterize Tresor Berlin live sets, Nastia showcases her expertise in curating a seamless and electrifying audio experience. This Tresor Berlin mix is a testament to her deep connection to the roots of techno and her ability to push the genre's boundaries.

Immerse yourself in the relentless energy of techno Tresor with Nastia's latest Berlin Tresor techno set, a powerful tribute to the enduring legacy of Berlin's most iconic techno club. Experience the magic of a Berlin Tresor night with DJ Nastia live as she takes you through an unforgettable journey with her Nastia DJ set mix, showcasing the best of Berlin club Tresor.

Prepare to be transported to the heart of Berlin's club culture with Nastia's Tresor club Berlin DJ set.

1. Beat Pharmacy - Strangers feat. Spaceape (Headhunter Remix)
2. Substance - Keine Angst (Original Mix)
3. Ackermann - My Dub (Original Mix)
4. Stardub - Dub#2 
5. Dotdat - Dub FM (Original Mix)
6. Beat Therapy - Metaphor (Original Mix)
7. Skeef Menezes - Mayday (NECHTO Unreleased)
8. Keith Carnal - Exorcism (Original Mix)
9. Guilt Attendant - Idle Sway
10. Downside - The Watcher
11. Sejon - Sejon - Pretentious Title [UNSIGNED]
12. Ricardo Garduno - Ninosky (Original Mix)
13. Tenser - Blisswave (Aesztetik Remix)
14. Altinbas - MT15 
15. ANNĒ - Aphelium (Original Mix)
16. Hurdslenk - Futures
17. Keith Carnal - Heroism (Original Mix)
18. Marco Faraone - Addiction (Original Mix)
19. Lee Holman - Sea Swell (NECHTO Unreleased)
20. Tièmoko Koné - Swimming With Sharks
21. Linkan Ray - Get Them All (Original Mix)
22. ASEC - Snake Eater
23. Downside - Trade Secrets
24. Albert Salvatierra - Modern Warfare (Original Mix)
25. Shkedul - Resistance
26. Tom.Healey - Depths
27. Tièmoko Koné - Vibrations
28. Havik - There's Something Outside
29. Vil - Airwalk
30. Sons Of Hidden Ft Cravo - Humantay (Original Mix)
31. Rosati - Way Out
32. Van der Meer - Not Guilty
33. Martinelli - Measures
34. Deft - Throat

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DJ set at Tresor

BCCO Podcast 380 is very special one. Today we are honoured to have electronic music pioneer Steve Rachmad aka STERAC with us with a two-hour set that was recorded live for promoter 01366 at the White Hotel in Manchester, UK.

Steve has used a range of aliases over his career reflecting his diverse outputs covering dub, disco and house. But STERAC’s focus has always been on the no-nonsense, darker, and deeper side of techno and this set is no exception to that.

We hope and expect you will love this set just as much as we did.

@steverachmad

BCCO Podcast 380: Sterac

DifferentSound invites Ken Ishii (Tokyo)

The DifferentSound Podcast #298 welcomes Ken Ishii!  
Ken Ishii: A Pioneer of Japanese Techno
Ken Ishii debuted on the renowned Belgian techno label R&S Records in 1993, quickly rising to Number One on the UK's NME magazine techno chart. His first album, "JELLY TONES" (1995), was critically acclaimed, and the video for the single "EXTRA" won MTV's "Dance Video of the Year" in 1996. Internationally regarded as a top pioneer of Japanese techno, Ken produced the official theme song for the 1998 Winter Olympics in Nagano. In 2000, he was featured on the cover of Newsweek, symbolizing Japan's dynamic new culture. His work includes producing the soundtrack for the Japanese hit film "Whiteout" (2000) and contributing exclusive tracks to the cult-favorite video game Rez. Ken has performed at iconic venues worldwide and won the Best Techno DJ award at the 2004 Dance Music Awards in Ibiza. He regularly headlines major dance festivals, including Monegros (Spain) and WIRE (Japan). As a prolific producer, he founded his label, 70 Drums, in 2002 and released several albums, including "FUTURE IN LIGHT" (2002) and "SUNRISER" (2006). In 2012, Ken launched the project Ken Ishii Presents Metropolitan Harmonic Formulas and released "MUSIC FOR DAYDREAMS." His recent highlights include performing at the Nintendo SWITCH Presentation World Premiere in 2017 and releasing the album "MÖBIUS STRIP" in 2019. In 2020, he produced the official theme track for PAC-MAN's 40th anniversary. Ken continues to expand his creative reach, composing soundtracks for Netflix's anime series "Yakitori: Soldiers of Misfortune" (2023) and the VR game "C-Smash VRS" (2023-2024). He has also launched a noh & techno collaboration performance series, TECHNOH LAB., with noh actor Manjiro Tatsumi. Beyond music, Ken co-brews his own craft beer, “KIKK-IPA,” with RISE & WIN Brewing Co., winning silver prizes at the International Beer Cup in 2022 and 2023. Currently, he is more enthusiastic about making music than ever, releasing new EPs, collaborating with various artists, and touring globally. He is working on a collaboration album with a jazz musician, set for release in late 2024.

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DifferentSound invites Ken Ishii / Podcast #298

1-hour cut from Mark Broom his first ever hybrid live show at the Slapfunk x Vault Sessions stage. Expect an hour of powerful kicks, hard-hitting beats and non-stop energy by the legend himself. Turn up the volume, warn your neighbors and dive straight in!

Step into the energetic and powerful sounds of the legend himself!

Pre-register for AOA2025 through www.amsterdamopenair.nl

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Mark Broom [hybrid live show] at AOA2024

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Prequel Tapes is a work of deep synthesis. Fragments of melody and memory orchestrated into densely layered tapestries; a deeply emotional study on a life characterised by a shifting relationship to electronics. The pieces serve as a chronology of desire and reflection, reconciling a nascent passion for industrial music with a history in the club.

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Prequel Tapes

#SlamRadio - 374 - Prequel Tapes

@prequeltapes is Marco Freivogel — a producer, DJ, and live performer who shared his story in the “Sound Mind” issue of Borshch published in 2019. On the 3rd of July, Marco’s latest album Ruin came out on Mannequin Records. In Prequel Tapes’ long-held view, “art should challenge, jar, and provoke. Offering the balance of what’s dark and disturbing to appreciate the beauty and the light.”
 
Prequel Tapes recorded his Borshch mix from his vinyl collection, with the magazine in mind all the time. For Marco, it’s connected to the feeling of the “Intrinsic” track from the new album. The mix is intense and gentle at the same time, it’s to listen to and fall into, repeat again, and discover new refinements each time. 

1. à;GRUMH…- R.L.P.K. / Play It Again Sam
2.  Anne Clark - Shades / Red Flame
3. group A - Channel Surfing II / Mannequin Records
4. Big Brave - This Deafening Verity / Southern Lord
5. Jiri Ceiver - No´Tscha! / Harthouse
6. Marcus Schmickler - Matter / Kompakt
7. Deadbeat - Walls & Dimensions A / BLKRTZ
8. Violetshaped - Anesthesia / Violet Poison
9. Trepaneringsritualen - Merkstave / Coldspring
10. GAS - Rausch A / Kompakt with Poet by Anne Clark - The Power Game / Red Flame 
11. David Hykes - Rainbow Voice / Harmonic World with Clock Dva - Connection Machine / Interfish  
12. William S. Burroughs - Silver Smoke of Dreams [with Ian Sommerville] / Sub Rosa
13. Prequel Tapes - Intrinsic / Mannequin Records
14. Yves Tumor - Limerence / PAN
15. Skinny Puppy - One Day / Nettwerk
16. Tunnel Vision - Reminiscence / Heidi Of Switzerland
17. Recoil - part of 2 / Mute
18. Patten - Mission Creep / 555-5555
19. Khotin - Somehow More Sad / Ghostly International
20. Pan Sonic - MAA / Blast First
21. Rune Bagge - C27 / Nothern Electronics
22. Clock DVA - Burried Dreams / Interfish
23. Preque Tapes - Crush Me / Mannequin Records

borshch mix 21 prequel tapes

BOOKINGS DJ & Live sets: chris@elitemm.co.uk
Slam (aka Stuart McMillan and Orde Meikle) are a tour de force on the global techno circuit. Their unique, six deck, back-to-back DJ performances have seen the duo play leading clubs and festivals across the world. They are renowned for both their experience and their powerful, contemporary sound. 

They are co-owners of Glasgow's Riverside Festival, and also host the legendary Maximum Pressure warehouse parties, which showcase the best emerging local talent alongside some of the most established names in international techno.

Their iconic Soma Records label boasts in excess of 600 releases, hosting Mcmillan and Meikle's own productions and many of today's most cutting-edge techno artists.

The last few years have seen some of the duo's most prolific studio output as they continue to innovate and keep things moving forward, most recently with the release of their experimental full length record Athenæum 101. In addition, Slam have also remixed tracks from the likes of Planetary Assault Systems, Clouds, Dax J, Damon Wild, Richie Hawtin, and Truncate, to name just a few. 

Slam also host one of Techno's most respected weekly podcasts, Slam Radio, which has now surpassed over 400 episodes. The show allows the duo to demonstrate their conviction to creating and promoting music and vibes that provide an antidote to the mainstream by inviting fellow artists from the vibrant Techno scene, from obscure names to current trailblazers.

After years of producing music, it was some old DAT recordings from my youth that were to kick start Prequel Tapes. Listening to those recordings was like a flight back into the past. Understanding these recordings was to realise why I do what I am doing.
Again a circle is closing. I find it´s very enjoyable to open and close all those circles. Time is relative. 
Nothing is new, nothing is old.

For booking requests prequeltapes@gmail.com
PR & management mt@tailored-communication.com

#SlamRadio - 374 - Prequel Tapes

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