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Here's almost 5 hours of me and DJ Pete having a load of fun playing whatever we want at the Globus floor of Tresor in Berlin on 15th October 2022 as part of the '30 Years of Surgeon' night. Enjoy!

Surgeon b2b DJ Pete at Globus, Berlin October 2022

A true legend lands on the latest SPND20 Mixtape 📼: @luke-slater joins the fold with a rare live set recording, captured in the thick of touring his ‘Sky Scraping’ album on Token. Recorded live, this set channels the intensity and precision that only decades of experience can deliver. Pure hardware power, relentless tension, and deep, mind-bending grooves. This is techno at its most alive.🔊

Luke Slater’s legacy runs deep. Over the last three decades, the UK-born artist has shaped electronic music under many monikers - while running the influential Mote-Evolver label and constantly pushing the boundaries of sound design, structure, and club impact. From early Warp releases to Berghain classics, he’s never stopped innovating.

The release of Temporary Suspension on Ostgut Ton in 2009 marked the powerful return of Slater as Planetary Assault Systems - reigniting the fire of classic techno and setting the tone for a new era of live performance.
This recording is a snapshot of that exact energy: deep, hypnotic, and unrelenting. Expect pure techno power from one of its most vital architects. 🎛️

We’re honored to have him join the mixtape series. Play it loud. This one’s from the source.🖤

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SPND20 Mixtape by Planetary Assault Systems

Glasgow’s @garybeck steps up for the latest SPND20 Mixtape!📼

A true legend of the scene, Gary has been influencing techno with his signature sound since his emergence in 2007. With a career shaped by dedication to his craft, he’s earned deep respect from peers and dancers alike - and has stayed true to his roots every step of the way. Known for his unmistakable sound and a catalog that includes releases on Soma, Mutual Rytm and his own label BEK Audio, his music carries weight, but always with a focus on groove and movement.

For this mix, Gary invites us into his creative world with a selection made up almost entirely of unreleased personal material (some of it might be landing sooner than you think - so keep those ears open!)👂. A raw, rolling journey that reflects how he approaches DJing: direct, honest, and flowing from start to finish. Recorded simply on an A&H Xone 92 and three CDJ2000 Nexus II, it’s less about dramatic peaks but more about sustained energy - staying in the zone and letting the rhythm speak.

Press play and get lost in it.🔊




SPND20 Mixtape by Gary Beck

Our new SPND20 Mixtape comes from none other than the mighty @official-mr-g. 📼

If you know, you know: Mr. G is one of dance music’s true originals. From the early days in the legendary KCC crew and his influential work as half of The Advent, to decades of solo output under his own name, Colin McBean has never strayed from his roots. With releases on Rekids, Moods ‘n’ Grooves, Defected, and his own long-running Phoenix G imprint, his raw, bass-heavy electronic-tech-funk sound has moved floors and minds all over the world.

Now, for one of his rare mixtape appearances, we’re honored to share this special vinyl-only piece from his archive.

Recorded on two Technics 1210's and a Rane MP2015 mixer and mixed down to CD with added weight, the mix had been sleeping for years until Mr. G pressed play and surprised even himself. It’s meditative, deep, and packed with the personality you only get when the machines are running hot. It captures the raw energy, honesty, and unmistakable feel that only Mr. G can deliver: just pure groove, and even a cheeky cable cut halfway through that adds to the charm.

It’s not often he shares this side, so we’re grateful he let us dig it out. For us, it’s a perfect snapshot of where he comes from and what he still brings to the table today. A true original.

So you better put on those headphones and dive deep into this one!🔊


SPND20 Mixtape by Mr. G

This is one of my most-requested live recordings in a while! For 4 days at Fusion, ~80,000 people grow a tail and run free in the German forest. It’s what happens when uncompromising art collides with anti-capitalistic freedom. I was invited to play on Saturday night from 2:30am-4:30am on Fusions biggest stage, Turmbühne. Soundtracked by heavy, intense psychedelia, this is a story of moving everybody from the darkest hour straight into sunrise. I wanted to push people’s limits, but I also wanted it to be fun. Thank you to those still standing and especially to the Fusion crew.

Dustin Zahn - Live @ Fusion Festival 2025 (Turmbühne Stage)

4h Recording set @ CDMX - MEXICO  16.08.2025 -  (IN TECHNO WE TRUST)
( Vocoder & Infonabeat )

Joton  @ CDMX - MEXICO  16.08.2025  (IN TECHNO WE TRUST)

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.

@nod-rex
@dustin-zahn

Bassiani invites Ndrx b2b Dustin Zahn / Podcast #272

New SPND20 Mixtape in: welcome Function!📼

One of techno’s true underground heroes, Function steps in with a mix that captures the essence of his club sound: deep, dark, hypnotic and intensely layered. Cerebral yet physical, this set distills over 30 years of experience into a rolling trip that’s as uncompromising as it is immersive.

Recorded in Berlin with a Xone 96, with Function’s signature sound design woven throughout, the mix bridges heavyweight classics and future-shaping material. Kicking off with Nastia Reigel’s massive new remix of his own Disaffected, it showcases three tracks from her upcoming debut album Identity (out September 26 on Infrastructure).

The selection runs wide: from Regis, Rødhâd, LSD, Nørbak, Nastia Reigel, Ignez, Rene Wise, Silent Servant, Alarico and UFO95 to unreleased gems by Filippo Scorcucchi - alongside Function’s own productions, edits and textures. The result is a hypnotic, high-pressure session built for the club’s inner core, designed for maximum immersion and intensity.

A rare insight into the craft of one of techno’s most enduring innovators. Expect a journey that tunnels deep, bends time, and refuses to let go. 🖤

SPND20 Mixtape by Function

Jon Hussey is hailed as a pioneer of the Irish Techno scene, kick-starting the infamous Planet Dub night in ’94 at Columbia Mills / Waterfront, Dublin. Since then Jon has promoted and resided at many Techno clubs throughout Ireland as well as playing in many Techno havens across Europe including Amsterdam, Bratislava, Berlin, London, Leeds, Exeter, Turin and New York. 

In 1999 Jon was among the first group from Ireland to qualify for the Red Bull Music Academy held in Berlin where he showcased his Irish Techno skills. 

In 2001 he helped electronic music maestro and lecturer Kenneth Harte to setup and establish the first DJ techniques and electronic music production course in the ‘Bray Institute for Further Education’ BIFE which is still to this day the only full time course DJ & Music Technology courses in Ireland. 

A quote from the national Irish radio station 2FM in their Late-Night Sessions Blog stated “Jon Hussey is one of the longest serving true purveyors of Techno in Ireland, running nights in the early days of Dublin's dance scene, when techno to most people meant U96 or 2 Unlimited. Consistently one of the best DJs around, Jon never lets the side down” giving a rare insight into Jon's personality as a DJ! Jon Hussey is now playing Techno for 3 decades and is regarded as one of the longest if not the longest DJ solely playing Techno on the Irish scene. 

Jon Hussey has previously released with fellow Techno DJ Sunil Sharpe as part of a joint project under the moniker 'Tricaustic' with “the Caustophobic Pressure EP” on Komisch records, Jon has also released his productions on RLSD Records, Earwiggle, Ceili tracks, Circuit Structure Records and on the Netherlands based label R3volution Records for the Viktims Vol.1 EP alongside some excellent current producers like Linear System and Mattias Fridell. One of Jons most well received collaboration track Saol Fórsa a title he gave the posthumous work with dear friend Stuey Lyons (RIP) on Deliquent Delivery in ’22 was championed by many industry favourites including Ben Sims, Freddy K and Blasha & Alatt. Jons latest track ‘What if’ has just been released on a new Delinquent Delivery VA and he has also created recent remixes for Dublin band ‘Dumb Posh Hippies’ album track ‘Ego Ripper’ and also for Swiss based producer Maeksll for his ‘Staub 02’ album track have received excellent feedback from the Techno community. 

Further releases are planned for this year on Delinquent Delivery records and new Dublin based record label SCART

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#SlamRadio - 660 - Jon Hussey

It's been a while since I put up a fresh techno mix. To be honest, I was kinda losing interest with all the tracks coming out trying to sound like Funk Assault clones (badly), so took a bit of a step back for a few months. Now the darker months are incoming, it feels like the perfect time for a set of nothing but fast-paced, dancefloor aimed heaters. Mostly new tracks with a few oldies sprinkled in. Enjoy!

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Perhaps most known for his work as half of techno outfit Cassegrain, Istanbul native Hüseyin Evirgen has been active as solo artist since 2016 and making a name in his own right. His early classical training has taken a broader form in more recent years, a mashup of inspirations with strong mathematical current where simple ideas culminate in more complex and exponential compositions. Under the name Magna Pia, and adjunct label Arcing Seas his hulking techno has taken shape, and the imprint’s proven a platform for the publishing of his own work, Cassegrain’s and that of a small number of his close collaborators. His driving beats offer powerful and provocative moments mixed in with a clever spin on ambient that’s recognizable from a mile off, and constantly pushing what’s possible in sound to new and unforeseen heights. His 2019 album Daiauna was a return to roots record that incorporated his earlier training as piano player with the fluid electronics developed since, foraging too from his keen instinct for primal rhythms and high-brow symbolism. In the end it’s deeply physical, and proof of techno’s staying power as a medium for dance and social change. Bassiani Podcast 27 covers all these bases and more, an honest and striking addition to a body of work in constant flux. 4/4 magic from a true master.

@magnapia

Bassiani invites Magna Pia / Podcast #278

Recording of Quelza's set at the UFO I stage during Dekmantel Festival 2025.

Quelza at UFO I - Dekmantel Festival 2025

Co-Accused, Platform, Glasgow, Scotland 04/10/2025

Risa Taniguchi - Break It (CLR - CLR134)
MaKabre - Alone 6 (UKR Special Series - UKRSS269)
Ken Ishii - Disturbance (Sway - SWAY73)
Underground Resistance - The Seawolf (Mark Broom Re-Edit) (CDr)
Envoy - Dark Manoeuvres (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA042)
James Ruskin - Work (Steve Rachmad Remix) (Blueprint - BPLTD 03)
Andrei Morant - Union (CDr)
Gary Beck - Video Siren (Bek Audio - BEK015)
Mark Broom - Dated (RSPX - RSPX73)
Dj Grant - Going Madd (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR416)
Perc - Tonight (Perc Trax - TPT103)
Depeche Mode - Dream On (Dave Clarke Club Mix) (Mute - 12BONG30)
Victor Fernandez - Flying To The Unkown (Anaoh - ANA134)
Dave Clarke - Thunder (2023 Remaster) (Skint Recordings - 4050538902891)
Marcelo Demarco - The Concept (Suraw - SUR276)
Kristian Heikkila & CDTRAX - Work (Sway - SWAY79)
Dj Urban - You Work It (Joey Beltram Remix) (Flux Recordings - FLUX 007)
Jeff Mills - Changes Of Life (S-File 2019 Remix) (CDr)
Angel Alanis - Squeaky Clean (Gettoblaster Remix) (Chicago Jaxxx - CJAXXX08)
Dj Funk - House The Groove (Dance Mania - DM 053)
Damon Wilde - Rotary (Slam Archive Edit) (Soma Quality Recordings - SOMA525D)
Robert Hood - Art Form (M-Plant - MPMD2502)
Mark Broom - Peak (Machine - MACHINELP001)
Petter B featuring Arjun Vagale - Before The After (Arjun Vagale Remix) (Bond - BOND015)            
Fischerspooner - Emerge (Dave Clarke Remix) (International Deejay Gigolo Records - GIGOLO 105)
Meng Syndicate - Sonar System (Mike Humphries Re-Edit) (CDr)
The Southern - Myself Yourself (Iturnem Music - IT35)
Dj Grant - Bitch Track (Urban Kickz Recordings - UKR416)
Ken Ishii - Grid Bounce (RSPX - RSPX80)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Dj Assault - U Can't See Me (Ben Sims JFF Edit) (CDr)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Afrika Bambaataa & The Soulsonic Force - Renegades Of Funk (12" Vocal Version) (Tommy Boy - R2 73342)
Risa Taniguchi - Hypes Come Hypes Go (Mind Medizin Records - MDZN032)
Emmon - Machines (Terence Fixmer Remix) (International Deejay Gigolo Records - GIGOLO366)
The Southern - Particle (CLR - CLR115)
Vainqueur - Lyot (Maurizio Remix) (Maurizio - M2)
Robert Görl - Psychoring (Disko B - DB8)
Chris Liebing - Kaizen (CLR - CLR128)
Justin Berkovi - Rage (MB Elektronics - MBE190)
Dj Funk Feat. Dj Deeon - Work This Muthafukka (Dj Funk Mix) (Dance Mania - DMR1013)
Surgeon - Soul Fire (Tresor - TRESOR373)
Ecstasy Club - Jesus Loves The Acid (Acid Chant Mix) (Swordfish - Drop 1)
Surgeon - Soul Fire (Tresor - TRESOR373)
Shaney & Zadig - Downwards (Mord - MORDH012)	
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Jeff Mills - Untitled A1 (Axis - AX-008)
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Jeff Mills - Untitled A2 (Axis - AX-008)
Risa Taniguchi - Give Me Up (CLR - CLR134)
Klint - Nebula of Orion (Chris Liebing Remix) (CLR - CLR130)
Dave Clarke - What Was her Name? (Skint Records - SKINT94)
Klint - Nebula of Orion (Chris Liebing Remix) (CLR - CLR130)
Dave Clarke - Before I Was So Rudely Interrupted (Part 1) (icrunch - ICRUNCH001)
Fixmer & McCarthy - You Want It (Dave Clarke Remix) (Planete Rouge Records - PLR05002)
Collabs 3000 - Zwart (Novamute - 12NOMU200)
Arnaud Le Texier - Plaza (Materia - MATERIA092)
Ritzi Lee - Transit (Symbolism - SYMDIGI046)
Ritzi Lee - Meltdown (Underground Liberation - UL004)
Ken Ishii - Supergravity (Iturnem Music - IT39)
Florian Meindl - Assembly Line (Umwelt Remix) (Flash Recordings - FLASH358)

Co-Accused 2025 (Exclusive)

Here is our album, AM:PM. This is a multi genre exploration of dance music that reflects our influences in an A side/B side format, morning & night, light & dark, you get the idea. This body is best listened to cohesively, in order, front to back.

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Blackspin - Earthquake

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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.

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