✈ We are delighted to welcome American DJ and Producer from Chicago/Minneapolis, currently based in Berlin: JON HESTER.

Hailing from the Midwest US, Jon Hester is an embodiment of the movements, sounds, and attitude that have continued to push techno and house forward. His energy and enthusiasm brought him all the way from beginnings in Chicago and Minneapolis to his present home base of Berlin.

With music released on Rekids, Klockworks, Deeply Rooted, and performances worldwide at clubbing institutions such as Berghain Berlin, Rex Club Paris, fabric London, and Vent Tokyo, he is equally keen for the fresh intensity of newer clubs dotting South America and South Africa. Jon continues building on the very expression he connected with more than 25 years ago via his label, Participation, an outlet for his own output as well as collaborative efforts with fellow artists in the global techno and house community. The collaborations are realized through a reciprocal exchange of sketches between artists, with artwork consisting of a simple one-line drawing from Hester himself – underscoring the directness, honesty, and immediacy of the music presented.

Participation launched in October 2023 with a solo EP from Hester, followed by collaborations with Panorama Bar favorite Cassy, Madrid Techno figurehead Tadeo, Tokyo's legendary DJ Shufflemaster, Swedish mainstay Joel Mull, UK phenomenon The Advent, Icelandic icon Exos, American live act Lady Starlight, and Uruguayan upstart William Arist. With more projects in the works, Participation will continue to inspire, surprise, and delight listeners around the globe, with the impressive depth and breadth of Hester’s tastes and abilities on full display.

Enjoy and feel free to share! Love & Techno

Tracklist: 

1. OTON - Access [Alliance Club Records]
2. Nastia Reigel - Do It Now [Infrastructure New York]
3. Ø [Phase] - Proto-City [Modwerks]
4. Cirkle - Rythm of Wexah [BCCO]
5. Glaskin - Blue Light [CROWD]
6. Mecha - All My Love [Nechto]
7. Temudo - Meteora [Fuse]
8. Mython - Naiv [Vault]
9. Downside - Blackout Protocol [Fuse]
10. Ecilo - Dewphase [Underradar Records]
11. Heiko Laux - Somatic [Synewave]
12. Lando - Freex [Face To Face]
13. Surgeon - Floorshow [live] [Counter Balance]
14. Delano Smith - I Fly (Instrumental Mix) [Kolour Recordings]
15. Will Azada - IT'S LIKE THIS [Proper Trax]
16. Truncate - Nebula [Truncate]
17. Operator - The Dress She Wore [Ilian Tape]
18. Los Hermanos Detroit - Keep Hold Tight [Los Hermanos Detroit]
19. J Choirboy - The Miller [RSPX]
20. Human Safari - Mouse On Keys [Mutual Rytm]
21. Hertz & Johan Bacto - Mankind 13 (B) [Mankind]
22. Altinbas - Epinephrine [SK_eleven]
23. DAST - Power Thing (Conrad Van Orton Remix) [REBELSKIN]
24. ANNĒ - Skydivers [Vault]
25. Downside - Traces Of Spring [Fuse]
26. Jon Hester - Oblique [Fides]
27. Gentian - Reality Approaches (Jon Hester Forever Floating Remix) [Bipolar Disorder]
28. Blaktony - Alternative Homework [Soiree Records]
29. Human Safari - Fragments [Mutual Rytm]
30. Odee X - Agent X (Reprise) [REK’D]

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PARADOX PODCAST #208 -- JON HESTER

✈ We are delighted to welcome London based dj GLORIA ROSE.

French-born and London-based, Gloria Rose has built herself a reputation for delivering hypnotic hard grooves that ignite dancefloors. With a sound characterized by driving rhythms and layered textures, Gloria Rose crafts electrifying sets that transport listeners into a sonic journey, leaving a lasting impression wherever she plays.

As a M.A.S. resident, she has solidified her presence in the underground scene, bringing her signature energy to some of the most dynamic and forward-thinking events. Known for her ability to captivate audiences with seamless transitions and refined track selection, Gloria Rose has performed at renowned institutions across Europe, including Tresor and Fold.

Enjoy and feel free to share! Love & Techno

Tracklist:

Valentin Zad - Prolog
Terminus(ZA) & Daryn - Sn4 (Rework)
Barbosa - Kiska
Girusa - Feral Rage
Hyden - Manifest
Cullen Enslin - Specter
Stephen Disario - She's Calling
Luar - Hidden key
Deranged - Side Quest
Girusa - The Will To Act
CVNSUMED - Togyo
Benza - The hunt
Kamen - Wake and Bake
Eramo - Arcane
2wice Shye - Outer Space
GUST - Dusk
Eramo - Moving On
Ramsey Neville - Worthless Pursuits
Takt - Diminishing Returns (Mython Remix)
Dani Duran - Umbral
Lorenzo Muro - Distances In The Ether

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PARADOX PODCAST #209 -- GLORIA ROSE

Avant.OCS creates raw, hypnotic techno that balances intensity and depth. His mixes flow as carefully built journeys where heavy low-end grooves meet fine textures, and tribal rhythms meet spacious atmospheres. As founder and resident of OECUS, he’s helped shape the collective into a respected name in forward-thinking techno, curating over 400 podcasts and releases that emphasise community, discovery, and strong sonic identity. His own productions, including the concept-driven Prototype series, explore contrast and tension, turning subtle evolution into powerful movement.

This mix showcases a deep, atmospheric sound that still carries punch and drive. Built with patience and precision, it focuses on texture and flow rather than peaks, with a few unreleased tracks that hint at where his sound is heading next.

@avant-ocs

Track List
Biorc and Yulien - Vestiges (Intro)
Hypnotic Black Magic - Ishigaki Dragon Flower (Solarythm Remix)
Save Your Atoll - Pinegroove Council
Konstantin Scharf - Cirrus
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Vilchezz - Whiskers Woes
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Pakard - Anhedonia Perpetua
Engram - Brume
Obscure Shape - Der Pfad
Avant.OCS - Unreleased
Flug - I Don’t Know
GCOD - Nevertheless
Kamen - The Nest
DJ Sodeyama - Interplanetary
Post Paranoia - Epilexia
Arkane - Roken
Sept - Tension
GCOD - The Limit
Flits - Closing Duties
BHM - Perceived Reality
Red Rooms - Disturbance
Romina Dey - Modem 2400
DBFB - Subduction
CASE - Human Agent
Trismus - The Gap

BCCO Mix Series 714: Avant.OCS

177th guest of KHIDI’s podcast series is Italian producer and DJ Hertz Collision. Renowned for his fast, tribal-infused rhythms and raw, energetic sonic identity, he has become a defining presence in the contemporary techno landscape. Constantly refining his craft, Hertz Collision continues to push his sound forward while remaining deeply rooted in the physical, groove-driven language of techno

@hertz-collision

KHIDI Podcast 177: Hertz Collision

Lisbon-born CRAVO @cravomusic has shaped his sound through study,
community and a steady respect for swing and syncopation.
Trained in audiovisual arts, his first steps in music happened in
2007 through reggae and dub while at Caldas da Rainha.
PeterSmiling and the I’n’High Sound System gave him stages
and a first set of original tracks. In 2010 he turned to techno,
pivoting to a tempo and palette of textures that were once offlimits.

In 2011 he formed -2 [menosdois] with Vasco Guerreiro. The
duo explored the rougher edges of the genre and created small
experiments that were the blueprint for what was to come. That
circle widened in 2017 with HAYES Collective, a platform
CRAVO helped shape alongside his friends VIL, Temudo,
Nørbak, Enkō and Autrane. Together, they built a catalogue
and a following who listen closely and affectionately to its
output, quickly becoming one of Portugal’s leading techno
imprints.

Today, his sets and music releases share a clear internal
thread. Call it a vibe if needed. There is soul and a forward pull
in all of his work and his tracks carry the weight of a broad
musical experience. As a solo artist he focuses on techno and
house lineages that value emotion without losing drive.
CRAVO’s releases are spread across a multitude of labels,
notably on Klockworks, SK_Eleven and HAYES, with new steps
under his label Carícia. Curation is also part of the work. In
2021 he joined Enkō and VIL to start SUMMA, an event series
now regular at Outra Cena in Lisbon. The room’s postapocalyptic
architectural mood sets a frame for forward thinking
techno with hints of the classic school. Slots usually run long,
often three or four hours, and upcoming national artists are
given space to build trust with the crowd. The result feels a little
like a cult, restrained but powerful.

TRACKLIST:
Tracklist:
1. JAJ - N2S2E2W
2. Deetron - Batuque
3. E110101 - Funky Ascension
4. Markantonio - Radici
5. William Arist - Tribute to SLS
6. Xqte - Tribal Decoder
7. Vil & Cravo - Pampa
8. GFX - Typhos
9. Augusto Taito - sqool.3
10. Dustin Zahn - Surrender the Body
11. Cari Lekebusch - Fett Pa Sylen
12. Counterpart - Walkers on Water
13. Introversion - Hard Feelings
14. 1morning - Groove La Funk
15. Lando - Art & Craft
16. Delano Legito - Alarms
17. Nabbew - Prolix
18. DJ Swisherman - Dust To Dust
19. Red Rooms - Tesseract
20. ANNĒ - The Freeway At Dawn
21. Gaetano Parisio aka Gaetek - B1 (Logica EP)
22. Zero Idea - Go Higher
23. Delano Legito - Sushi Girl
24. Tarkno - Anxious
25. Dynamic Forces - If She
26. Xqte - Groove Override
27. VILLA - Finally Lost Vision
28. Klint - Subculture
29. Gaetano Parisio - Thetis
30. Syntax Error - For All (Decka Remix)
31. DAST - Power Thing (Conrad Van Orton Remix)
32. Gentian - I Wish I Didn't Know You
33. Sol Caballero - Danza Invisible
34. YNNY - Onda
35. Newa - your love
36. Aidan Rudd & KHAS - Comin' Back (Khas Remix)
37. Harvey McKay - Hook Up
38. Hertz - Lush Pad
39. Tarkno - After Hours (Remco Beekwilder Remix)
40. 1OO1O - Salón Candela

GENAU #149 CRAVO || 13/11/2025

VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series, featuring Conrad Van Orton.

Conrad Van Orton is a Rome-based artist crafting a unique sound born from the
fusion of his musical roots with Detroit and Berlin techno.

His musical journey began with his parents' record collection (glam rock, classical) and the influence of 90s Italian underground hip-hop, ignited further by local radio broadcasts, Daft Punk's "Homework" and the purchase of his first Technics turntables in 1999. A pivotal moment came in the early 2000s with a sound experimentation workshop at Rome's Teatro Vascello, led by Saverio Evangelista (Esplendor Geometrico). 

His subsequent encounter with Francesco Visconti (VSK) cemented his passion for raw, radical techno, a journey he continues to this day. Van Orton's productions, released on
labels like 30D, Attic Music, Counterchange, Emerald, Modularz, Mitsubasa and Key
Vinyl, are deep, enveloping soundscapes-each track a story, an emotion conveyed
through frequency. 

Influenced by Detroit techno, house funk, and late 90s/early 2000s Berlin techno, his performances transcend mere DJing, creating a magical atmosphere and a shared experience.

In 2020, he founded Lambda Room in Rome, focusing on mixing, mastering, and tutoring. Since late 2023, he has been a resident and active member of the Silencio collective at Cieloterra.

This episode continues VARIA’s mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

Live recording from Dogma Rec Invites 14.09.2025

@conrad-van-orton

Artwork by @gannein
Mastering by https://www.instagram.com/1010audio/

VARIA 025 - CONRAD VAN ORTON

For our next OYE Podcast Jonas Xenon and Idu Berg teaming up to deliver a wonderful moody, deep dub techno mix. 

„It’s early February in 2014 and you just stumbled out of a infamous basement on Sunday morning. It’s grey, the air is brisk and fog sits neatly on the top of the taller buildings at the spree. As you walk to Jannowitzbrücke station you get a call and it’s your buddy that is on the same journey but in Neukölln. You decide to cue together since the weather is bad anyway, nothing to loose. So you put your headphones on and go…“  (Text written by Jonas & Idu.)

Tracklist:

1. Ven Conmigo – Malisima 
2. Where Science Meets The Divine (Original Mix) – Deepchord 
3. Moonlight – SND & RTN 
4. Mesak - Ei damagea (Picture remix) – Picture 
5. Jotunheim – Acronym 
6. Substructure – Answer Code Request & Paul Claude 
7. Hidden Sequence - Azteca – Alt/Dub 8. Akzent (Mix) – Philipp Stoffel 
9. Alcoholic Mom – Strange Cousin 
10. A Pillar of Salt – DBFB 
11. [Unreleased]- DAMIANO 
12. U Zwei – Christoph Faust 
13. Tuatapere – Stoerung 
14. W15 – Waage 
15. Light Sway (Original Mix) – Sven Weisemann 
16. Rush (Deep Release Remix) – Marcel Dettmann 
17. Inertia (Original Mix) – Jon Hester 
18. Grab Me (Original Mix) – Klockworks 04 
19. Boston Grey [OYE TOOL MIX] - Jonas Xenon [Unreleased] 
20. Momento (MGR96 Remix) – Aäg 
21. The Postmodern Condition – DBFB 
22. Almost Forgot – Adlas 
23. Prado Oscuro (Original Mix) – Fanon Flowers 
24. Paraíso Subjetivo [BLNDFLD Remix] – John Plaza 
25. Peace Of Mind (Markus Suckut remix) - Ittara 
26. Wave to Wave – Phara 
27. Self Deception (Original Version) – Kaelan 
28. Bison – Man With No Shadow 
29. Ron - Jonas Xenon [Unreleased] 
30. Dub Jazz (Original Mix) – Exos 
31. Parallel Space (Conforce Remix) – Forest Drive West 
32. Immersion (Original Mix) – Substance, Vainqueur

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OYE Podcast #21 Jonas Xenon & Idu Berg

UNDER CLUB 004 | PERT

Blazej Malinowski’s Sensory Pressure LP unfolds across seven deep techno trips, starting with dreamy, rhythmic atmospheres and moving into trance-tinged pads, hypnotic 303 lines and melancholic grooves. The release shifts from sci-fi textures to intricate sequencing, ending with a flexible, elastic DJ tool. It’s a coherent journey that highlights Malinowski’s precise and imaginative sound design.

Preview: Blazej Malinowski - Sensory Pressure [WU107d]

Second edition of my vinyl only podcast series, this time going through the legendary sound of Rhythm & Sound, Basic Channel & Maurizio. Sit back & relax.

1. Rhythm & Sound - Distance 
2. Rhythm & Sound - Imprint 
3. Rhythm & Sound - Smile 
4. Rhythm & Sound - Trace 
5. Rhythm & Sound - Range
6. Rhythm & Sound - Outward
7. Rhythm & Sound - Mango Drive
8. Rhythm & Sound w/ Paul St.Hilaire - Music A Fe Rule Part.2
9. Rhythm & Sound w/ The Chosen Brothers - Making History 
10. Rhythm & Sound - Mango Walk 
11. Round Three feat. Paul St-Hilaire - Acting Crazy (Instrumental)
12. Basic Channel - Phylyps Trak II / II 
13. Basic Channel - Octaedre
14. Maurizio - Domina (Maurizio Mix)
15. Basic Channel - Octagon 
16. Vainqueur - Lyot (Maurizio Mix)

Crate Treatment Podcast #2 (Rhythm & Sound / Basic Channel / Maurizio)

Pig and Dan | Decade Remixed Part 1
[Soma342D]

1.Insomnia – Carlo Lio Remix
2. Insomnia – Popof Remix
3. Lone Ranger – Steve Parker Remix
4. Keep It Coming – Justin Berkovi Remix

The first of a two part remix series from Pig & Dan's 'Decade' sees Carlo Lio, Popof, Steve Parker & Justin Berkovi turn in fantastic interpretations

Carlo Lio’s remix of Pig and Dan’s Insomnia is a great expression of the style of the Toronto DJ and producer. Key elements of the original are neatly threaded through the track and deepen Lio’s mesmerising production. Initially the atmospheric elements reinforce the consuming rhythm patterns of the track before the energetic bassline booms into life after the drops. There is that hypnotic, immersive quality to the track synonymous with Lio which sees the crystal clear elements burst through from the wallowing low frequencies to make this a dynamic and engaging remix.

POPOF also takes on Insomnia in his own remix of the track which showcases the current direction of the ex -free party master. The track hints towards electro with the bouncing dominant bass careering through the tech house backdrop. The French DJ uses the vocal lines and percussion hits of the original in a subtly different way to that expressed by Carlo Lio with the vocals slightly sped up and traces of distortion giving a different feel to the remix. Hand-picked to create the track by Pig and Dan, POPOF doesn’t fail to disappoint in providing an energetic and intricate reworking.

Portugal’s Steve Parker takes on Lone Ranger and impresses his own brand of tech house on the track. Having forged a notable position in Portugal, the DJ has seen support from the likes of Richie Hawtin, Josh Wink and now Pig and Dan take him to the next level. This track builds and builds with the circling rhythms and emerging bass creating a great balance. Early on in the track the crash symbol presence gives an interesting and forceful new dimension. Towards the end slightly darker, industrial elements filter in and ensure that this remix provides great diversity and strong identity throughout.

The final remix comes from stalwart Justin Berkovi who delivers a thoroughly deep techno rework of ‘Keep It Coming’. Subtle stabs permeate through the track, resonating every so often with splashes of white noise that wash through the track. Ride & crash cymbals bolster the simple yet effective percussion giving this remix a raw, jacking, old school feel.

Pig&Dan - Keep it Coming (Justin Berkovi Remix) (Soma 342d)

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Pig&Dan - Keep it Coming (Justin Berkovi Remix) (Soma 342d)

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