As one of the new generation DJs in Taipei, Andy Chiu was inspired by the electronic music scene and the record stores he visited in Berlin - which has eventually led him to open a brand new chapter for the local electronic scene in Taipei since 2015.

He first became the resident DJ at the legendary club Korner and infused Trippy Techno, Melancholic Techno, Raw Energetic Acid and Dark Ambient into his layering, sophisticated sets. Soon he got the attention amongst those club nights for his uniquely atmospheric, mechanically danceable sound. He later joined the iconic label Smoke Machine and stepped into the family of Organik Festival, and then started to leave traces all around the globe, including Boiler Room for Spectrum Festival in Taipei, OHM and Arena Club in Berlin, Rural Festival in Tokyo, Vurt in Seoul, Tag in Chengdu, Oil Club in Shenzhen, 宀 in Hong Kong and Savage in Hanoi.

As pandemic silenced the world and made everyone lost in time, Andy found his inner peace by diving into the 90’s to look for more inspirations, digging in genres such as Trance newage and Progressive, shaping his new sound by engaging with these genres and merging them in his own way. He is now the resident DJ at Pawnshop, the fresh voice of the Taipei underground nightlife. As the original member of the Techno-oriented Smoke Machine along with Diskonnected, he is also in charge of “Hylo Series by Smoke Machine”, a new series that brings forward a brighter sound mixing with House and Trance - to correspond with the post-pandemic era with hopes and lights.

MIX024 - Andy Chiu (台北)

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A self-described "rave-generalist", Sard is a DJ, producer, and Live PA artist living in Detroit. Combining his passion for perfect dancefloors and the deeper technical aspects of dance music, his performances and productions have maintained a steady placement in the Midwest and beyond. Sard channels a life dedicated to music study into his sound, blending influences of North American techno and rhythms from abroad. His releases on Fixed Rhythms, PPRZ, Amphiboly, and Codec Recordings have been played globally by friends and heroes alike.

RND 099 - Sard

Nathalie aka Ogazón is a Berlin-based DJ who captivates audiences with her charismatic, purist approach to House and Techno, harking back to the roots of the genres. Armed with an impressive vinyl collection and a passion for creating immersive musical experiences, Ogazón has quietly gained respect in the electronic music scene. Enjoy!

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After a short sunstroke and a well-needed pause, we're gently dusting off the Aquatic Gardens series to make way for its 29th bloom, one that's both fierce and grounding.

This time, the invitation goes to our dear friend @oliver-sj-lund, an Amsterdam local with roots all the way North, and a founding pillar of Noord Space, where countless memories and frequencies have echoed into the day and night. Also known as the digging mind behind Forgotten Tracks, his sonic vocabulary is built on wax and whispers, always pointing toward the rare and the precious.

For this mix, @oliver-sj-lund takes us on a techno-forward path - sharp, deep, and carefully sewn together. It's a ride that cuts through the post-heatwave haze and carves a powerful opening into the weekend.

Strap in, dive deep - the garden is in motion again.

Aquatic Gardens: Oli (29)

Recorded live at Thuishaven, Amsterdam 22 March 2025

Skudge Live at Thuishaven, Amsterdam 2025

The PAX SERIES flows onward with XX, welcoming Lara Renner! Spacial beat framing sounds from a collection of percussive house, techno and a little repertoire of selected breaks.

Enjoy listening!

Artwork by Antonie Koenen

PAX-SERIES - XX - Lara Renner

Released on: 2025-11-21.
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Illuminate

3i Atlas, Rare Structure - Enrique Hidalgo A.K.A AuraFuturA(original mix)M1

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Patrick Russell is one of the more under-the-radar DJs who hail from Detroit. The reason for that is his uncompromising style. He plays what he wants, not what he thinks you want to hear. Finally the world is catching up and the man brought up on the Midwest rave scene is making wider waves. He is a core member of the No Way Back party that reinterpret the city’s rave past for a new audience, and will be one of the many DJs playing Dekmantel Festival in August, so we invited him into our series to show off his skills. 

His sixty minute mix is a heady world of creepy and paranoid techno. From the sort of warped, 4am soundtracks that makes best sense in a pitch black club to brain frying and peak time stuff that bashes you round the head, it’s always on the move and always keeping you guessing.

Dekmantel Podcast

Dekmantel Podcast 161 - Patrick Russell

Taipei based record label, podcast and event company.

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