Techno Sets

We are excited to present the 19th episode of our podcast series, featuring label boss Phase Fatale. Since 2014, Hayden Payne has redefined techno with his fusion of heavy basslines, hypnotic rhythms, and dark, immersive soundscapes. A resident of Berlin’s Berghain and Tbilisi’s KHIDI, Payne’s productions and DJ sets embody the raw energy and innovation of contemporary techno. With releases on Ostgut Ton, Jealous God, and his own label BITE, Payne continues to push the genre’s boundaries.

BITECAST019 - Phase Fatale

With great pleasure, we present the first two hours of the premiere b2b set by @ancient-methods and @phasefatale, recorded during our 3-YEAR anniversary.

Despite this being their first time performing together, the synergy between the artists was undeniable. The set delivered raw, industrial power that captivated the crowd, keeping the dancefloor ablaze with heat and energy.

Set time: 05:00 - 09:00

Enjoy listening!

Ancient Methods b2b Phase Fatale @ 3 YEARS of PAX-ROMANA | 2024.06.30

Psyk @ UNFOLD 02-03-2025

The Berghain series on Ostgut Ton returns with volume 07 mixed and compiled by Berghain resident Function. Download the free .WAV file (1.38 GB).  

Tracklist
1. Tadeo - Reqiuem (00:00)
 2. Post Scriptum - Constant Acceleration Drive (01:33) 
3. Rødhåd - Kinder der Ringwelt (05:01) 
4. Christian Wünsch - Auger Electrons (08:24)
 5. DVS1 - Electric (12:26) 
6. Mark Broom - Satellite (14:24) 
7. Rrose - Signs (18:45)
 8. Teste - The Wipe (21:37) 
9. CJ Bolland - Horsepower (26:38) 
10. Cleric - Concrete (31:39) 
11. Blue Hour - Common Ground (33:24) 
12. Peter Van Hoesen - Objects From The Past (Neel Remix) (36:00) 
13. Psykofuk - Psykofuk (37:55) 
14. Steve Bicknell - Transcendence # 3 (41:54) 
15. Post Scriptum - Human Timescales (42:31) 
16. Steve Bicknell - Odyssey # 1 (46:42) 
17. Steve Bicknell - Odyssey # 2 (46:46) 
18. Planetary Assault Systems - Arc (47:15) 
19. Allen - Kepler (48:59)
 20. Cassegrain & Tin Man - Oxide (51:07)
 21. Inland - Sca Fell (53:25) 
22. Truncate - 86 (56:20) 
23. L.B. Dub Corp - Roller feat. Function (Len Faki Interpretation) (59:17) 
24. Function - Golden Dawn feat. Stefanie Parnow (Live Version) (1:02:36)
 25. Carl Craig - Twilight (1:05:40)
 26. L.B. Dub Corp - So Much (1:07:50)
 27. Blue Hour - Parallels (1:13:31)
 28. Abdulla Rashim - A Shell Of Speed (1:15:35)
 29. Silent Servant - Noise Treatment I (1:18:08) 
30. Sandwell District - Untitled A (1:21:54)

  Mixed and compiled by Function 


All tracks used by kind permission of the respective copyright holders.
This compilation: © Ostgut Ton 2015 | OSTGUTMIX02
Mastering Jan Wagner at Faust Studio | Photography Jimmy Mould

for full info, credits and extended artwork go to: ostgut.de/label/record/136

Special thanks to Michael, Norbert, Jenus, Robert, Stefanie, Mom and Ed.


mix releases

Berghain 07 | Function

We’ve been huge admirers of Ancient Methods ever since his unforgettable sets at Katharsis—those nights left a serious mark on us. It’s a real honour to have him on the series with this 90-minute mix. True to form, he takes us on a heavy, driving journey that cuts through EBM, techno and everything in between. No gimmicks, just pure energy and precision from an artist who’s shaped the sound we love.

Tracklist:
1. Bernard Parmegiani - Enfer, Les portes (1e contrainte) I - La bête
2. Sydney Valette -La Tempête de Neige
3. Weever - Le Premier Feu
4. Persona Non Grata - Testar Allt Möjlig / Dame Area - Urlo di guerra
6. ENTRP - Kardia Kommatia (909 Distortion remix) / Pye Corner Audio - Texture Reels
7. Steve Parker - Body Clash
8. Morph19.78 - 11 Spacetime Dimensions
9. David Meiser - Machines are Alive (2025 Edit)
10. 0111111110000000000 - Quant.Xi
11. Codex Empire - Oracular Soul / Broken English Club - Pacific Island Kill
12. Cosmic Anomaly - Altered Engram / BØHM - Stationary
13. Duellist - Pistols at Dawn
14. Summer Satana - Chaus is Good / Gh0st - Deafening Moon
15. Noctam - Impel Down
16. Androm - Emerge / (Güzel Kardeşler - insan Kısım Kısım
17. Low Order - See The Land / Blurred Boy - Neron The Tortured Soul / Därr - Deception Is Not An Illusion
18. Trauma - Bag Of Bones / Restive Plaggona - Desire For Revenge
19. Videotraum - Vermissen (Dunkelwald & Sarcoma Remix) / Lewis Fautzi - Unprincipled / Go Hiyama - Domino
20. SHXCXCHCXSH - EAUOAI / SOD-90 - Contrivence (Angel Dust Remix)
21. UVB - All Eunuchs
22. Alavux - Ghetto Punxz / The Hacker - No Señor (Terence Fixmer Remix)
23. Thomas P. Heckmann - Dunkel
24. Boyd Schidt & Hecate Legacy - Things Getting Harder (Ancient Methods Remix)
25. Hioll - Our Fight Is Not Against You
26. Martinelli - Chemical
27. Carara - Timeless
28. Inglawt - Kiriha
29. Thomaas Banks - Afraid Of The Dark
30. BHPL - Rain From Heaven
31. Red Devi - Lizard Skin
32. C-System - Friendly Kick / Ich Wollte, Ich Könnte - At The Gate
33. Asymetric 80 - Plenary Indulgence 
34. NX1 - 030 / Silent EM - Serpents

Ancient Methods | Artaphine Series 109

REC 34 w/ Ancient Methods b2b UVB

Back in August 2024, in the final stretch of summer, Ancient Methods b2b UVB took us on a three-hour ride to the end of time and back. A post-industrial vortex pulled us in, where deep mechanical grooves met tight rhythmic control in a set that was both punishing and hypnotic. The pacing was expertly crafted, grinding tension, explosive peaks, and moments of eerie restraint, all delivered with a raw, analog-driven energy that kept the floor locked in. Enjoy an extract of their journey right here. 

▪️ Soundcloud: @ancient-methods & @uvb
▪️ Resident ra.co/dj/ancientmethods & ra.co/dj/uvb
▪️ Instagram: instagram.com/ancientmethods/ & instagram.com/uvb_music/
▪️ Facebook: www.facebook.com/ancientmethods1 & www.facebook.com/uvbmusic


Ancient Methods b2b UVB ― Recorded Live at Fuse (31.08.24)

Next on our mix series is @ancient-methods, a cornerstone of the industrial techno movement, whose sound is a testament to the power of texture and unyielding percussive density.

This latest transmission, captured at the Khidi night at Human, is no exception. It's a relentless excavation of the genre's darkest corners—a journey defined by his signature pummeling kicks, clangorous metallic echoes, and the cold, physical energy that has come to define his sound.

Human Mix 059 - Ancient Methods

Soliq Records proudly presents Aztoria’s Birds of Paradise Remixed EP. The original single from Australian producer Aztoria (Ashley Zadel) and film composer James Vader, has been reimagined by Monococ, Rodri XXX, Discretion, Saint Esprit, Eegor & Zark and Stoned Ape Theory. This 6 track EP is action packed with driving basslines, melodic synths and psychedelic soundscapes - weaving together epic beats and vivid storytelling.
 
::TRACKLIST::
01.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Stoned Ape Theory Remix)
02.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Eegor & Zark Remix)
03.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Monococ Remix)
04.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Discretion Remix)
05.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Rodri XXX Remix)
06.  Aztoria – Birds of Paradise (Saint Esprit Remix) 

Mastering: Zeamoon Mastering (tracks 1, 3, 4, 5, 6), Preference Mastering (track 2)  
Cover Art: Onam Graphic Design
Release Date: 03.10.25

Link: https://go.protonradio.com/r/rl7pyfEoOqJK8

Aztoria - Birds of Paradise (Eegor & Zark Remix)

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Paula Temple at Katharsis 2017

RAWTALES is a complementary podcasts’ series dedicated to longer recordings or special sets from artists who inspire us the most.

Set recorded @ Le Zoo / Usine - Geneva

RAWTALES Chapter 1: I Hate Models

Awe-inducing techno.

Read more here: https://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=645

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RA.645 Ancient Methods

Graumann said "good bye" to 2018 with this mix. GrauPodcast 06 included tracks from really talented and major names. Just join this journey!

Tracklist:
https://www.1001tracklists.com/tracklist/1b2v287t/graumann-grau-podcast-06-2018-12-22.html

for booking:
booking@keepyourselfmusic.com

for promos:
graumann@keepyourselfmusic.com

[Grau Podcast 06] X Graumann

Interview + Download + Tracklist: http://truantsblog.com/2019/truancy-volume-242-phase-fatale/

Soundcloud: @phasefatale

As a DJ and artist, Berlin-based Hayden Payne, known predominantly by his Phase Fatale alias, has developed into one of the leading names taking EBM and post punk-informed industrial techno into raw and exciting territory the last five years. With his father involved in the music scene in the ’80s, his fascination with new wave and industrial bands stems way back, with him gravitating to more dance floor sounds as he was introduced to the Wierd parties on the Lower East Side of New York as a teen. This week sees him newly signed on by the Ostgut Booking agency, in a move that seemed all but confirmed with Payne’s now regular residencies at Berghain and the release of his debut outing on Ostgut with ‘Reverse Fall’ last year. Payne’s monolithic and immolating sound have always upheld well against the backdrop of Berghain, but he’s quick to stress that his work fits beyond just one side of the club, with his influences in synth wave, new beat, electro, and italo lending themselves to Laboratory and Snax too. 

We caught up with Payne to discuss his label BITE, telling us how him and his partner Florian had started the label with aims of operating beyond the borders of common preconceptions in techno. In the space of a year they’ve released debuts from Vulkaniski and REKA, a record from Teste, who celebrated their first record in 25 years, and a long-time-coming collaborative record between Payne and close friend Silent Servant. Falling by sheer coincidence on Truancy Volume 242, this serendipitous addition to our series has Payne digging through a lot of his current favourites, creating a sonic whirlpool of selections that pulls in electro, industrial, EBM and techno in a genre blurring manner. At an hour and forty minutes there's a substantial amount of music to get stuck into.

Smoke Machine Podcast 119 Phase Fatale

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