Artist in the Spotlight series

We’re very excited to introduce our ‘Artist in the spotlight’ series! 

You can expect a bi-weekly podcast on Wednesdays featuring a wide variety of local artists representing different sub-genres. 

For this first podcast we’re thrilled to invite Adjust(BE)! Because of their passion for techno and their support for other artists, it felt only right to have them as our first guests. 

Expect a captivating and sleepless journey into the dark depths of techno, filled with intense chapters focusing on hypnotic & dark elements.

About Adjust(BE):
Ventured many years together in the darkest depths of techno, these 2 frequencies collided with an outburst of energy.
Equipped with a melodic, rumbling and driving dedication to their passion, their journey began many years ago. It was in 2018 when they took the MUSICASA producers education to pursue their dream.

This duo, knowing each other for over a decade, has 1 single goal: to adjust your mind.

2020’s proven to be their first and firm step into pursuing their dream.
Hosting a podcast (Adjust (BE) Invites) where they’re inviting numerous DJ’s/Producers to make a signature guest set in these difficult times, being a member of the ‘Underground Kollektiv Radio’ show, performed on livestreams and having a second release in 2021, they’re moving with full force.

Their style can be best described als ‘energetic’, ‘no-nonsense’ and ‘emotional’ in a wide range of the techno genre, however they prefer to go head-on full melodic into the deepest and more emotional sides of techno.

Are you ready… to adjust your mind?

TRACKLIST:
1. The Survivors (Original Mix) - Alexskyspirit [Aarden Records]
2. The Living Morass (The Alchemical Theory Vision) - Biocym [Ritualism]
3. Dark Matter (Original Mix) - Akob [Circular Limited]
4. Week 1 (Original Mix) - Svarog [Inguma]
5. Passing (Original Mix) - Basis Change [Circular Limited]
6. Log (Luigi Tozzi Remix) - Na Nich [Rhythm Büro]
7. Focus (Original Mix) - Laima Adelaide [Diffuse Reality Records]
8. Turing (Original Mix) - Kontinum [Fur:ther Sessions]
9. Comatose (Original Mix) - Empirical Distress	[Aarden Records]
10.Evolving II (Original Mix) - Kill Acid on Space [Postdynamic]
11.Quantum Decoherence (Original Mix) -	Vanta [Fur:ther Sessions]
12.Eos (Original Mix) - Luigi Tozzi [Non Series]
13.DNA Signal (Billy Turner Remix) - Alexskyspirit [Edit Select]
14.Dream Driver (Original Mix) - Architectural [Ellum]
15.Blind Runners (Original Mix) - Save Your Atoll [Fur:ther Sessions]
16.Escarpa (Original Mix) - Floating Machine [Circular Limited]
17.Event Horizon (Original Mix) - Akob [Circular Limited]
18.No Fear (Mathias Torm Remix) - Martyn Päsch [Mimoton]	
19.Arctic Lights (Original Mix) - Svarog [Affin]

Follow Adjust(BE):
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/AdjustBEA 
- Mixcloud: https://www.mixcloud.com/Adjust_BE/ 
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adjust.be/
- Soundcloud: https://www.soundcloud.com/adjust_be

Artist in the Spotlight 001 - Adjust(BE)

For our 2nd podcast we invited none other than Notoir!

He brings us a special mix consisting of Notoir tracks only, flawlessly reflecting his signature sound.

Get ready for a compelling journey full of melancholic synths & deeply moving grooves.

About Notoir:
“Always within his own blend of House & Techno, looking for that perfect groove or bassline without losing the feelings and emotions in Electronic Music”

With releases on Pursuit Recordings, Awen Records, Natura Viva, Suah Records, … and appearances at Tomorrowland, Extrema Outdoor, Club Vaag, Ampère & more, Notoir has already made quite a name for himself in the scene.

On top of that, he’s also founder & owner of Klank Music, a house & techno concept that takes you back to the essence of partying. No VIP, no commercial music or thinking, no nepotism, no profit seeking or superficial judging. The focus is on good electronic dance music, goud sound, good lights and a pleasant, intimate atmosphere.

Sounds like the perfect guest to us!

TRACKLIST:
1. Notoir - Kyoto (Minar Records)
2. Notoir - Far Away From Home (Awen Tales)
3. Notoir - Future Is Yours / OUT SOON
4. Notoir - Atheos (Suah Records)
5. Notoir - Solid Rose / OUT SOON
6. Notoir - Reador (Awen Tales)
7. Notoir - Pulsator / OUT SOON
8. Notoir - Vago (Suah Records)
9. Notoir - You Were Loved / OUT SOON
10. Notoir - Majstro (Awen Tales)
11. Notoir - ID
12. Notoir - North (Pursuit Recordings)
13. Notoir - Constantinopel (Pursuit Recordings)
14. Notoir - Road To Babylon / OUT SOON

Follow Notoir:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/Notoir
Instagram: www.instagram.com/notoir._
Soundcloud: @notoir

Follow Klank Music:
Website: www.klankmusic.be
Instagram: www.instagram.com/klankmusic.be/
Facebook: www.facebook.com/kmantwerp

Artist in the Spotlight 002 - Notoir

Third artist in the spotlight: Lando Riské 

This week we pick up the pace a bit. Lando treats us with an 80 minute strong, dark & deep techno journey.

About Lando Riské:
Lando Riské is an emerging techno DJ and producer based in Antwerp, Belgium. He has been involved in art lifestyle since the age of sixteen. Through photography, videos, and performing, Lando cemented his love for arts.

Creating the soundscapes for his videos he started to focus more and more on the sound portion of the creation process. Aiming for a minimalistic and abstract style, he started to fall in love with creating music. To complement and learn more about the scene, he proceeded to become a producer and soon after a DJ. Knowing what works on the dancefloor, and what drive people to dance, helped Lando create better music.

He releases music that translates his emotions. Moreover, through his performances, he takes the audience into a journey from the beginning until the end that will impact them and want more. His uptempo, driving and groovy techno music will resonate with any electronic music aficionado.
Lando Riské is an artist to keep an eye on and ear out for as he is set to leave his footprint in the music scene.

Past releases: ‘Coincidence Records’. ‘Mental Schizophrenia’, ‘Physical Techno Recordings’, ‘Black Square Recordings’, 'Strohm Records’, ‘IAMT’ and ‘Red Eclipse Recordings’.

TRACKLIST:
1.	Morte Et Dabo (Original Mix) - Ignacio Arfeli
2.	Let there be house (Original Mix) - D-unity
3.	Tonaku (KRSL rework) - Pund
4.	Genesis (Kreisel & KRSL rework) - KYOOT
5.	Required (Original Mix) - Mikel Gil
6.	Espacial (Original Mix) - Lucas Aguilera
7.	Talk To Me (KRSL rework) - HNO
8.	Danger (Original Mix) - Ignacio Arfeli 
9.	Daily Route (Original Mix) - Keith Carnal
10.	Escape (Original Mix) - Lerio Corrado
11.	Gummiesw (Original Mix) - Mark Broom
12.	Don’t Have To Dream Anymore (Original Mix) - Bluer & MB1
13.	RNSNCE (Original Mix) - Kedimari 
14.	Really Psychotic (Original Mix) - Shaun Moses
15.	Manipulated Deception (Original Mix) - Shaun Moses
16.	Medusa (Original Mix) - Maxie Devine
17.	So Lost (Original Mix) - Alen Milivojevic, Drzenday
18.	Future (Original Mix) - Ignacio Arfeli
19.	Let’s Go (Original Mix) - Ignacio Arfeli, Giovanni Carozza
20.	Galaxya (Original mix) - Don Weber
21.	3,2,1, Let’s Go (Luciid Remix) - KICKREY
22.	808Hate (Original Mix) – Luciid

Follow Lando Riské:
Facebook: www.facebook.com/landoriskemusic 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/landoriske/ 
Soundccoud:  https://soundcloud.com/landoriske

Artist in the Spotlight 003 - Lando Riské

We're happy to present you our next artist in the spotlight: Jonas Dufrasne!

Expect a 1h podcast fully describing Jonas' own style; a combination of melodic sound and native sound elements that make the whole thing more natural. Deep basses, melodic leads and a finish of sounds linked to the jungle. filled with emotions and some suprising electro stompers. Topped with deep and fascinating melodic techno and indie dance music.

About Jonas Dufrasne:
Jonas Dufrasne is a DJ & producer from Belgium, who is mostly known for his happy vibes and melodic sound. One of the many things he's always capable of converting into his productions and guestmixes are the modern and melodic twist. 

For him, vigour, deepness and emotions go hand in hand in a very musical way.⁠ ⁠ 
Host of his own 'Artemis tapes', where he unfolds his capabilities in extraordinary mixes, being a brilliant graphic designer with his own stubborn approach.

Host of the sensational 'Jonas Dufrasne LIVE' series, where he's always looking for new and unique locations, you can say this guy knows where he's heading.⁠ ⁠ 

With 2 fantastic releases on Papaya and Wanderlust Music it's only a matter of time for his next  melodic masterpiece will be released.⁠ As if all this is not enough he has started his own label called Humming Bird Records where natural sounds and unusual instruments play the leading role.

TRACKLIST:
Legroni & Seasool - Fairy Tale
Marino Canal - Vangelis Dreams (Baime rmx)
Tim Green - Her Future Ghost (Dave DK rmx)
Adam Ten & Mita Gami - Lego
Oliver Koletzki - Copal (Superflu rmx)
Solee - Rebelion
Rafael Carato - Silverscreen
Fotn & Marsden - Commodore
Guy Gerber & Albertina - Bocat
Jonas Dufrasne - Let Me In (Vostok rmx)

Follow Jonas Dufrasne:
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jonas.dufrasne.ofc/ 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jonas.dufrasne.ofc 
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/jonasdufrasne 

Swipe for tracklist.
Link in bio.

Artist in the Spotlight 004 - Jonas Dufrasne

Next artist in the spotlight: Nikolas!

Get ready for a hypnothizing set with fast pulsating tracks. expect swirling leads and tight hi-hats combined with rythmic bass drums. A set that will have you dreaming away in an experimental environment.

About Nikolas: 
Nikolas is a techno producer/dj from Antwerp who loves experimental sounds and textures. You won't find any tracks below 130bpm in his oeuvre. Additionaly, randomly generated melodies and deep basses are his field of work.

Tracklist:
D. Dan – Contamination
Nikolas - Paradoxia 
Nikolas - What scares me 
Nørbak - Delirium 
FLAWS - Prophet 
Aleski Perala - GBBVT1337152 (Len Faki Hardspace Mix) 
William Artist - Like Everybody Wants Now 
Stef Mendesidis - Cyber Document 
Max From Sweden - Dinosaur 
Lester Ari Atai - Signal Phase 
Nikolas - Echolocation 
Arthur Robert - Trivial 
Nikolas - Avenges 
Arthur Robert - Kinship

Follow Nikolas:
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/nikolas_32 
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/nikolas.koeknbak
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nikolas.mp3/

Artist in the Spotlight 005 - Nikolas

We're happy to finally continue with our bi-weekly podcast series: 'Artist in the Spotlight'! For this occasion we invited none other than Laurens, who also joined us at our fabulous rooftop party.

For this set he provided us with one hour of pure club grooves.
''There is so many good music coming out lately so the idea was to create a 'classic' techno set
with tracks from mostly upcoming artists. 
I've included a few tracks of myself also, 
as producing is still relatively new to me it feels exciting and challenging to do so, 
even after all these years of spinning records."

About Laurens:
Long-time contributor to the bustling Antwerp music scene as the co-organiser of Feiern and as part of the Sunday Matinee collective (known to all for kick-starting a vibrant open air scene in the city), 
Laurens is a name that will definitely ring a bell for any Belgium nightlife regular.

Responsible for bringing names such as Move D, Mike Huckaby and Jus-Ed to Antwerp and with a carefully curated sound of his own, Laurens’ reputation quickly started to reach beyond his hometown. 
Turning heads with his characteristically deep and strongly dancefloor-oriented sets, he’s had the chance to share the decks with some of the scene’s most iconic names such as Ricardo Villalobos, Marcel Dettmann and Laurent Garnier and became a resident for Ampere in 2015.

Now having played at some of Belgium’s most forward-thinking clubs & parties and with a couple international gigs under his belt, Laurens’ career as a DJ and producer is showing no signs of slowing down.
 		
Laurens' selection:
1. Anthony Linell - Onset Of Action	
2. Atomic moog - 9528c
3. OPL & Worg - Macula lutea	
4. Rene Wise - Wind Runner
5. Jeroen Search - Identity Matrix	
6. Sev Dah - Kozarcanka (Nihad Tule Remix)
7. Altinbas & Cirkle - Uhlanga	
8. Emika Elena, Bmbmnd - Eryl (Original Mix)	
9. Marcal - Moritsune	
10. Sev Dah - Marija Bursać (Nihad Tule Remix)
11. Regent - Efficient
12. Laurens - unreleased
13. Yan Cook - Synthetic Soul
14. Deniro - MPC Tracks B1
15. Rene Wise - Sling Jockey
16. Border One - Halo
17. Laurens - Unreleased

Follow Laurens:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/LaurensFeiern
Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/laurens_be
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurens_be/

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Artist in the Spotlight 006 - Laurens

Time for a new podcast! Next in line to enter the spotlight is Antwerp based DJ Gorgo with a dark & heavy vinyl only mix.

"When selecting the tracks played in this set, I wanted to create a dark atmosferic mix combined with hard groovy beats. A good set is one where you listen to different subgenres. The most fun is when an artist starts mixing really new tracks with older tracks from 10, 20 or even 30 years ago. This can make mixes rare and truly inspirational for listeners."

About Dj Gorgo:
Dj Gorgo is a young artist based in Antwerp, Belgium. During 2017, he became familiar within the techno scene and fell in love with the dark, underground sounds of the genre, combined with the heavy bass they bring. He started his musical journey in 2018, releasing some tracks and experimenting on a cheap controller at home. One year later, he discovered the world of vinyl, with the purpose to study the roots of dj'ing, and he never looked back. "Hearing the needle spin is something unique, a different sound every time you play a track. Digital audio lost this colour, the dirtiness a vinyl record can bring is something digital audio cannot."

Dj Gorgo differs from other vinyl dj's by playing heavy techno bangers through the system. A lot of these bangers aren't released on vinyl, but that does not stop him from continuing to dig records in record shops and online. "The age of finding a unique sound with underground accents is now. You can accomplish a lot digitally, put down crazy layered mixes. But the power, colour and roughness of a vinyl record is unique and more people should become aware of that. Especially when listening to extreme hard tracks with deep bassy edges."

Dj Gorgo's selection:
Buried Secrets - Affliction Of The Absent (Inhalt Der Nacht Remix)
Lokier - Back To Life
Regent - Cohv
Unknown Warzone (ORPH001)
Exil Der Schatten - Dystopian Warfare 
Slam - Desolate Spaces
Aeit - Kill Me
KRTM - Placebo
Endlec - Super Destroyer
Alignment - You Can’t Control Me
XCTE - Apollo 41 (Orgie Remix)
Clair - My Psycho Thought
Julian Muller - Nebula
Slv - Verbotene Stadt
Caravel & Dion - Freedom Is Slavery
Gabber Eleganza - Seen It
Dj Disrespect - Transition (Athletic Mix)
Dj Quicksilver - Planet Love

Follow Dj Gorgo:
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/djgorgo/
- Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/dj-gorgo-170527012

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Artist in the Spotlight 007 - DJ Gorgo

Next artist to enter our spotlight: NOVAH!

“In this set I chose old techno classics in combination with good remixes from artists like Charlie Sparks, DYEN, Aexhy... It's a groovy set of hard techno and trance with lots of good old classics! It includes many songs that are my favorite at the moment! Enjoy!”

About NOVAH:
NOVAH is a female techno DJ from Antwerp, Belgium. She has  become passionate about techno and she can't wait to give it her all! 
Because of her motivation and perseverance she is listening, spinning and making music non-stop! NOVAH is not only a DJ but also a producer. She is creating her own sound in the techno world. 
She is driven by music. When she plays, she knows how to get the ravers into her techno set.”

NOVAH’s selection:
1.	Jacidorex – Run
2.	Jacidorex – Trave
3.	Jacidorex – Got To Love
4.	Jacidorex – Flatline
5.	Charlie Sparks – Vogue
6.	Midnight Vices – Move Next
7.	POLHO & WAST – Sensitive Blaster
8.	DYEN – Jack
9.	I-K-O – F.K.K.
10.	Tommy Libera – Heylo
11.	JAËS – Ame Pedure
12.	Sopik, Zeuz – Funky Beats
13.	Aexhy – Fergalicious
14.	Franky B – NDRSN
15.	Jason Nawty – Madame
16.	Steve Hill – Bass Power

Follow NOVAH:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/novah.music/ 
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/musicbynovah 
- Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/novah_music 

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Artist in the Spotlight 008 - NOVAH

Since our goal of this platform is to promote the local scene, we would love to highlight more underground genres as there is so much more to discover other than techno. We're kicking things off with a new podcast by Bobby & Djenko, they bring us a groovy minimal house & deep tech set.

"In this mix, we tried to deliver a perfect balance between the groovyness of Minimal House and the 
monotony and simplicity of Deep Tech. This combination along with exciting build-ups & deep drops 
is all what matters to us. This is what makes house music so beautiful and groovy! Enjoy it!"

About Bobby & Djenko:
Bobby & Djenko is a 20-year-old Dj/Producer duo from Antwerp, Belgium that focuses on Minimal 
House & Deep Tech. They discovered the magic of music at age 13. From the age of 15 they started 
playing local parties with their then EDM sound, which after years evolved into their contemporary 
Minimal/Deep Tech grooves.

Every show, Robbe and Jenko try to provide the perfect balance between their minimal grooves and 
monotonous deep tech. They try to create a unique story in each set that consists of peaks and 
valleys of energy. As a result, the audience never gets bored of their grooves. 
Their greatest strength is their friendship that they exude every set. The two best friends themselves 
enjoy their music so much that it is even fun to watch. They are working hard on new releases & 
have cool shows coming up. With that being said, Bobby & Djenko are ready to make it in the 
underground house scene.

Bobby & Djenko's selection:
- Kreature - Excuse Me
- Daniel Orpi - Nothing Like You
- Ozzie Guven – Dubaholics
- High Soundsystem - Likelihood
- Late Replies - No Mixer
- Toman - Una Y Nada
- Ramon Tapia - Karma
- Ruze - hardwire
- Gary Beck - Say What
- Franky Rizardo - Sprinkler
- Larry Cadge - Vicious Circle
- Hito, Artslaves - Everywhere
- Toman - Am I Concious
- Traumer - Cyclo
- KinAhau - Turned Turk
- Dj Balduin - Sheee

Follow Bobby & Djenko:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/bobbyanddjenko/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/BobbyAndDjenko
- Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/r-j-938972231

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Artist in the Spotlight 009 - Bobby & Djenko

New born DJ duo MRT left a great impression on us after they competed in our Studay Afterparty DJ contest & we are happy to have them in our spotlight for podcast nr. 10! 

Expect an energetic hour packed with fast-paced groovy tunes.

"For this set we tried to bring you the finest selection of releases from Bristol to Antwerp up to Copenhague. We wanted to bring something  different to the table and especially the scene. The tracks were carefully squeezed through our redlining mixer to bring you 57 minutes of Hard Dance Meditation."

About MRT: 
Maserati racing team consists of two individuals who try to deliver a sound that is rarely presented on the Belgian nightlife's menu. MRT brings fast paced dance music with a whiff of ghetto, a wink to 90's eurotrance, and a whole lot of phunk. No boring four to the floor beats, but strictly sounds that give crowds not a single moment to rest during gigs.

MRT's selection: 
1. Ikari - Nowadays
2. Bad Boombox, MC Yung Lil - y u look so hawt
3. Cravo - Preach
4. Floorplan - Never Grow Old (Mark Broom Dubplate Mix)
5. LSDXOXO - Dying For it 2021
6. Von Riu - France Progressive
7. Nocow - Pose
8. pixie - Synthetisch (unreleased) own production
9. Bad Boombox - Medulla
10. Ottonian - WORK THAT SHIT (THIS SHIT AIN'T REAL)
11. Wachita China - BLOCK 47
12. Marlon Hoffstadt - Hard Core soft Care
13. Michel Ange - 2AM B4nG3r
14. benuebermensch - $erious Busine$$ Pt. 2
15. DJ Swagger - Noseblunt
16. YUNG DB - HELLOKITTYFACETWERK 2 (TONI MORALEZ REMIX)
17. CRUSH3d - Big Business
18. Same O - Wet Poetry
19. Ghetto 25 - Prive Club (Podium Never Die Mix)
20. jpeg.love & Moodrich - cute track 2 make out 2 (DJ Fucks Himself Remix)

Follow MRT: 
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/maseratiracingteam/
- Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/maseratiracingteam 

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Artist in the Spotlight 010 - MRT

For our next ‘Artist in the Spotlight’ podcast we have talented up and coming DJ/Producer BYØRN joining us with a heavy hitter techno set, including some of his unreleased tracks.

"For this mix I made a selection of energetic and hard hitting techno.
 It's a fusion of melodic and industrial tracks bringing a euphoric feel while keeping the hard groove going. Enjoy! :)"

About BYØRN:
'BYØRN' brings a fresh and unique sound to the techno scene by giving the audience a full on musical experience. 
Combining slamming kickdrums, hypnotizing melodies followed by cinematic breakdowns, he leaves the crowd in a state of bliss. 
With all the experience he has gained over the years, he knows exactly how to take the ravers on a mystical adventure.

BYØRN’s selection:
- ARMA - No Apologies
- SveTec, Sikztah - We Just Want Some Boom Boom
- Alt8 - NineNineFour
- Garcia Sauvage - Impossible De Rester Sage
- Zeuz - About You 
- The Outsiders (T78 Remix) [Azyr Edit]
- Ramiro Suarez - Rave For The Mind
- Daniel Heinrich - Rush To Riot
- PETDuo, D.A.V.E. The Drummer - Weapons Of Math Destruction
- BYØRN - ID 
- RPTR - EMMA
- Marco Leckbert - Fire Burner 
- Joey Risdon - TRCDTZ 
- Jacidorex - Two Minded
- BYØRN - ID
- Joann - Fetch Me Their souls

Follow BYØRN:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/byorn_music/
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/BYORN.music
- Soundcloud: www.soundcloud.com/byornmusic

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Artist in the Spotlight 011 - BYØRN

Next up in our spotlight; Brand new local artist Stijn Vandensande (aka Grøssand before) with a solid peak time techno set!

“For this podcast I took a selection of solid peak time, raw & energetic underground tracks. The set will take you on a perfect trip with an hour full of rave vibes. last but not least,  I will represent my new artist name by closing down with one of my upcoming tracks!” 

About Stijn Vandensande:
Stijn Vandensande is borned and raised in Antwerp Belgium. He started his music carreer in 2020 and is also known as Grøssand & resident of Kelderdeuntjes. In the past he already released on labels as gain records, zeca records, oscuro music, ganzertakt & many more. In 2023 you can expect some raw, hypnotic and hard techno releases!

Stijn Vandensande's selection:
- Besty Fritz - Big Bazar (Original Mix)
- Thirano - Redemption (Original Mix)
- Oscar Escapa – Seiya
- Patrik Berg - Techno Poem (Original Mix)
- MIJkE- Algo (Original Mix)
- Dante Filacanavo - Connected (Original Mix)
- Marcelo Demarco - Borderline (Original Mix)
- ZAJON - Rage Control (Thomas Schumacher Rework)
- Agent Orange DJ - Always On His Laptop (Dub mix)
- Andrea Camillo - Swalla (Original Mix)
- Stijn Vandensande - ID

Follow Stijn Vandensande:
- Instagram: www.instagram.com/stijn_vandensande/?fbclid=IwAR2B-YSteENBxtyFtY1S1tmjnSKtR57uuHj-HDaGBlt0yhTv-fKovhfUl9g
- Facebook: www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100088841563628
- Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/stijnvandensandemusic?fbclid=IwAR0jW44vWny4q8bFbwU-3oK819HqiYZFUtjsPCBGMYbvdYCuaioPb36IdBk

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Artist in the Spotlight 012 - Stijn Vandensande

First Artist in the Spotlight of the year and it’s a heavy one. DØEMP. delivers his signature high energy, hard techno set to kick off 2k23 with a bang! 

“For this podcast, I wanted to bring out the heavier artillery and some personal favorites. I'm always on the lookout for the new sound of today, and that in a time where there are countless new edits or remixes coming out every day. With my concept SF RB H R, we also always try to find today's talents, big chance you'll see someone of the tracklist on their events anytime soon. Ofcourse I threw in some of my own productions but I also listen a lot to Franck nowadays, he is very talented producer from Scotland, so he had to come back in this mix. Even though I play all kinds of harder techno, this mix is a bit of everything. From hardtechno to early rave/ hardcore to hardance, something you can get me into for a night. An authentic DØEMP.-sound.”

About DØEMP.:
 “I've been playing music since puberty. Where it all started with Drumnbass, I soon found my true passion when I moved to Antwerp. I got a student job at Club Vaag and since then the harder side of techno became my trademark. I started producing my own music and soon released records on labels in Amsterdam, Berlin and Madrid. To spread this passion even more, I started SF RB H R with 2 lifelong friends. A rave concept where we book artists from all over the world for their new and modern sound.”

DØEMP.’s selection:
- DØEMP. - Deadly Ground
- FRANCK - Hear The Sound
- DJ HEADWOUND - WE KILL THE UNIVERSE
- Asquith - Wait A minute
- DØEMP. - Fallen From Grace (recent release)
- FRANCK - Numbaz
- FRANCK - Dread
- David LaFhionntain - Into The Shadows
- Partial Content - I think I'm mad
- Fergie - Fergalicious (Gianni Di Bernardo Edit)
- Basswell & 74185# - Evasion
- OGUZ - Golden Boy
- ADAM - NAKED
- Bjarki - I Wanna Go Bang (Salzbauer Rave Edit)
- Drugs From Amsterdam - Tucker Remix
- Omaks - Hard Machine
- Encoded data - Rave Again

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- Instagram: www.instagram.com/doemp.music/
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Artist in the Spotlight 013: DØEMP

New artist in the spotlight! Fresh, young & ambitious DJ LEXI delivers a 1h podcast full of hard, dark & energetic bangers. 

“For this podcast i’ve started with some heavy acid tracks which eventually flows into high energy hardtechno/harddance with pounding kicks and ravey sounds. It begins dark and only gets harder, enjoy :)”

About LEXI:
LEXI is a young ambitious DJ from Antwerp. She is known for her high energy sets with hard hitting kicks and a heavy bass, which create a sensation of pure euphoria and rage. She likes to express herself through her sets and loves to see her audience release their anger, connecting them in a moment of complete freedom.

LEXI’s selection:
Joey Risdon - Hallucination
Dorian Parano - Locked Down (Original Mix)
Søleatus - Discharged
JØNAS - Finite
Joey Risdon - Hurt people
Onelas - No life (FORBIDDEN Remix)
Alex Farell - Take a trip
Joey Risdon - Moment Before Disaster
DLTN - Future Empires (Charlie sparks Remix)
DICA -Hellraiser
RBX - Heavy bastard
Rian Wood - Drop that beat
RBX & Mr.Machine - 90’s legacy
Alex farell - 3AM in Berlin
Luciid - Paro Hour
RBX - Reverse Bass
Mzperx - Ah shit
WZXO - Millenium

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Artist in the Spotlight  014 - LEXI

Our 'artist in the spotlight' podcast is finally back! We're kicking off heavy with RPTR! After his relentless b2b with Lexi at our event last month, he now brings us a ruthless hard techno mixtape, including some unreleased bangers 

“For my track selection I went for a combination of a few old own songs, my new (unreleased) EP and the records that have worked best in my live sets in recent weeks. Wherever or whenever I play, I always try to make an uplifting story”

About RPTR:
RPTR is a hard techno DJ and producer known for his dark and energetic sound. Hailing from Antwerp, he has been making waves in the underground techno scene with his unique style and well-crafted live sets - with a focus on his own productions. RPTR's tracks are characterized by heavy kicks, distorted synths, instantly recognizable vocals and a raw, industrial edge. Whether he's playing at clubs, festivals, or underground events, RPTR's electrifying performances are sure to leave a lasting impression on any crowd.

RPTR’s selection:
Golpe - Feel My Drums! (Original Mix)
Kevin Wesp - Euphoria (Original Mix)
Sikztah, SveTec - Phoenix (Original Mix)
RPTR - ID
RPTR - ID
RPTR - ID
RPTR - OD (Original Mix)
RPTR - Knarsetanden (Original Mix)
Claas Herrman - Head Games (Original Mix)
Rudosa - Upside Town (Original Mix)
Johnny Piras - Rave Genesis (Rian Wood Remix)
ECZODIA - Gated Room (Original Mix)
Alex Farell - 3AM In Berlin (Original Mix)
Brecc - Praise The Rave (Original Mix)
Luciid - Hellfire (Original Mix)
D.S.K. (IT) - D.S.K. (Original Mix)

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Artist in the Spotlight 015 - RPTR

Next artist in the spotlight: Herman Crespo! Herman left us truly amazed with his contest entry for our previous event. He brings us an energetic hard house set full of trance-inspired breaks & old skool grooves.

“This set ambitiously asks where we have arrived in 2023. Do we all need fast paced and permanent four-by-fours, strobo’s and Paris-Possession-inspired dance moves? Which 90s tracks should remain on floppy disks and which hidden gems can we re-discover? What would Tony De Vit think of the hard house revival? This set attempts to re-direct your 2023 towards energized breaks, an unambiguous love for UK products and trance-inspired house smoothness derived from vinyl-only’s.”

About Herman Crespo: 
Herman Crespo is deliberately not known for 39 goals at Lazio Roma. This one digs crates, loves an emotional trance-vocal and questions everything he sees. The Spanish-Belgian has been collecting and selecting the finest gems for over more than ten years, and aims to deliver eclectic and electrifying sets. Only once he forgot to include his signature piano chords. Trust me, this man’s career will not end at Chelsea. 

Herman Crespo's selection: 
Data Memory Acces – Secret Space 
Jean Bressan – Say What 
Gat Decor – Passion (Naked Mix)
2 Thin men, Giles Scott-Heron – The New Deal (Faceless Mix)
Deborah Aime La Bagarre – Eurovision 
Data Memory Acces – Overnight
Richer – La Reina de la Noche (Night Mix)
Strike – U Sure do (Tony De Vit’s V2 Mix)
X-Coast – House it Up 
Deborah Aime La Bagarre – Extravagante Sobriété 
Westbam & Nena – Oldschool Baby (Main Mix Deutsch Englisch)
Rampa – 2000
Abstraxion – Gold 
Mix Factory – Take Me Away (XTC Come Hard Mix)
Druid & Vinylgroover – Summertime vibe 94 (The North End Mix)

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Artist in the Spotlight 016 - Herman Crespo

Time for our next Artist in The Spotlight! Hard & fast grooves brought to you by Ean Mack.

“This mix is a walk trough a lot of freshly released fast paced tracks and as always lots of different vibes and spacy noises going on as well as an unreleased track of mine is included. Watch out for the Alarm sound at the end, to finish this set with your best stomping dance moves. Enjoy the trip!”

About Ean Mack: 
Techno DJ/Producer, hailing from Antwerp. 
After staying in Berlin for a while, he got captivated by the dark sounds and decided to get behind the decks as well as produce his own tracks.
Quickly after, in the summer of 2022, he released his first EP’s, all of which entered the Beatport top 100 Techno charts as well as 2 of them reached top 3 spots respectively. Another recent release in February 2023 on the Berlin label ''DEESTRICTED", established himself as a producer.  
His sets are fast, groovy, sometimes hard but always different, best described as “not your typical techno DJ”. With that said he gets the crowds moving in clubs across Europe. And soon more releases are to come.

Ean Mack's selection:
ASKINN - Porn to pee alive 
Fred Asquith - Doof
Swooh - Say you will
Hkkptr - Organik
Wtchcrft - Dogfish
Krl Mrx - 1-800-Pigalle-Music-Club
Giant Swan - Sugar and Air
Part Time Killer - Tarantula (Lacchesi Remix) 
François X - Cowboy executive officer 
Schacke & Anetha - Microcosmic healing 
Drazzit - Nowhere
Sina XX - Glamourama
Vermeer - Szi-Clan
SVG - Who are you
HyperionORBIT - ForcedEntry (JKS remix)
Vermeer - Bvlgari
EAN MACK - (UNRELEASED TRACK) 
DIKIOXY - Ketamine Phase Shift

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Artist in the Spotlight 017 - Ean Mack

Next up in our Artist in the Spotlight series: Konnichiwa resident sencho san! He sent us a subleme dj contest entry & now brings us a carefully selected mix for all of us to enjoy.

“I decided to put together a mix of dancefloor oriented, deep and spacy tracks, slowly evolving to a more trance inspired, hypnotizing atmosphere. I selected records that create layers of melodies, driven by variated percussion with breaks and beats of a high acidity level and touches of groovy electro, that make you wanna move.” 

About sencho san: 
sencho san turned his widespread passion for music into collecting and spinning tracks, starting at Kavka (Antwerp) and later on playing at the Konnichiwa parties as a resident DJ. Always trying to connect people on the dancefloor and surprise them with selections from the deep electronic spectrum of dance music.

sencho san’s selection: 
Gee Dee - Rem Cycle 
Stasis - The Embrace 
Paddee & A.S.I.O. - Blue Leader 
High Lonesome Sound System – We're Go (Stage I) 
Slick Steve – Just A Funk 
Leama – Melodica (Northface Mix) 
Dylan Forbes – Closer 
POB – Strata (Seismic Mix) 
Fractional – Man/ipulate 
Francesco arfa - AH! 
Remotif - Goodbye Sunshine 
Cosway – Flexik 
Strange Loop - Osmosis 

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Artist in the Spotlight 018 - sencho san

Next Artist in the Spotlight: Hard Techno duo Balanced Kaos!

" For our podcast we wanted to stick to our roots and that is mixing melodic and commercial edits with the filthiest hard techno kicks you can imagine. We have used loads of new tracks and some made by local producers. "

About Balanced Kaos:
Balanced Kaos is a fresh and ambitious dj duo that started out organising their own parties in the basements below Antwerp. They use hints of commercial and pop music intertwined with the raw and heavy beats of hard techno.
During their sets you will sing along your favorite melody followed by a permanent bass face.

Balanced Kaos' selection:
Skrillex, Fred again..., Flowdan – Rumble (NMLS Edit)
NineTed – Movinc Back
Flour – Innvasion
The Prodigy – Voodoo People (Mr. Machine Edit)
Coolio, L.V. – Gangsta’s Paradise (Kyle Ramsay Hard Edit)
Blk – Hardcore Will Never Die
BYØRN – Underground Hour
Bastet- Disaster Rave
Remon Verhoeve- No Skanks
Storm – Man Feel Alive
Luca Agnelli – Here We Go Again
Joey Risdon - LSD Reaction
Acidus, MixN – Round Round
Luciid, Per Pleks – We Show Up
Ben Techy – On The Dancefloor
PISAPIA (IT)- Sky Walker
Alex Farell – 90’s Motherfucker
CARV – Masked Rules
Basswell, 74185# - This Is War
Prax – F**ck Renegade
Ashnikko – Daisy (Sara Landry flip)
Novah – A Savage
Showtek - FTS


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Artist in the Spotlight 019 - Balanced Kaos

The next podcast is already here! This time we welcome MEEKS with a Melodic Techno & Deep House mix. 

‘’For this episode I wanted to create a spectrum that varies from melodic techno to deep house, to some indie dance even. Expect a blend of layered sounds, nostalgic yet rhythmic melodies, and groovy bass lines. When making DJ-sets, I always find it rewarding to mix some old(er) tracks with recently released music and seeing it all come together into one piece. I hope you’ll enjoy the upcoming hour of music and the journey it will take you on.’’

About MEEKS:
MEEKS (27) is a Melodic Techno & Deep House DJ / Producer based in Antwerp, Belgium. From a young age, MEEKS has always been fascinated about electronic music and intrigued about how certain sounds were created and came to life. It all began with DJ-ing at local parties, to making mixtapes and DJ-sets for various Belgian radio stations, to eventually experimenting with his own sound and music. Each DJ-set is crafted and tweaked in a different way because every situation or location demands its own attention and feel. This approach brings a unique experience to every mix and dance floor. 

MEEKS’ selection:
Pryda - Sunburst
Gallo - Bliss (Millan Remix)
Sascha Braemer - Voices of Youth 
Mikah, Running Pine - Downfall (Remcord Remix)
Colyn - Wait For You
Odagled, Not Demure - Distork (HIGHLITE Remix)
Konvex & The Shadow, Melokolektiv - Beachfires
Read the News - A Space 
Monblaire - Fine Line
We Came - NY
Colyn - Day 8
Remcord - Entourage Effect

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Artist in the Spotlight 020 - MEEKS

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