some belters in there ,track list would be good to see🔥

Dive into a sonic expedition with the Spandau20 mixtape series, a mesmerizing collection of curated mixes from artist all around the globe that transcends electronic genres and explores the vast landscapes of techno, house, breaks and beyond.

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Techno has been reclaimed and refined in the last few years. For Ghanaian-American Discwoman associate Akua (@akua_b), that means a deep dedication to bringing forth narratives about the genre's history. It's about original, authentic and rebellious old school values of the sort that Underground Resistance defined so early on. It's about breaking modern expectations with a fresh sense of attitude. Her recontextualisation of techno centres its long lineage for contemporary audiences. All this most often plays out in Akua's blazing sets, most often during the late-night and early morning hours of the clubs around her New York City hometown. They find her transmute 90s nostalgia while connecting the dots between past and present. "Playing fast feels cathartic," she says, "and helps me deal with the nostalgia I have for a time that I never got to experience but remember and connect with so fondly.”

This week's mix is a testament to that: it starts with 1994's 'Global Warning' from the late great K-Hand and goes on to cover decades of history at warp speed. There are frenetic layers of percussion and hammering kick drums, bouncing bass lines and arresting rave synths all threaded together into something hugely powerful and muscular. It is only a DJ with Akua's sense of control that can serve up a chaotic collision of sound in such a compelling way.

Tracklist
K-Hand - Global Warning [Warp, 1994]
Voltage 9 - Untitled B1 - Candema [Synewave, 1994]
Drax (Thomas P. Heckmann) -  Search [Trope Recordings, 1998]
Mike Dearborn - Warning [Majesty, 1994]
Gene Hunt - Juno 106 [Contaminated Muzik, 1998]
NYCO - Plasticity [ESP Collective, 2021]
DJ Shufflemaster - 808 Cosmetics [Self-Released, 2018] 
Mike Dunn - Damn You All [Trax Records, 1994]
DJ Powerout - Lift [Synewave, 1995]
DJ Slugo - Taris Sleeps Wild [Dance Mania, 1995]
DJ Rush - Control Yourself [Djax-Up-Beats, 1999]  
Fuzz Face (DJ Hyperactive + Woody McBride) - New Ones [Communique, 1996] 
DJ Slip - Bushwick Birds [Kanzleramt, 2001]
DJ Hyperactive - Get In [4 Track Recordings, 2008]
Joey Beltram - Caliber [Warp, 1994]
Surgeon - THX-1139 (Level) [1996]
Creeper - Spoke [Cluster Records, 1997]
DJ Jes - True Honesty [Contaminated Muzik, 1998]
Tevatron - Molekule [Re-load Records, 1998]
Jana Clemen - Momentum [Convex, 2001]
Decoder - Populations [Self-Released, 2021]
Unknown Force - Internal Drive [430 West, 1995]
Bios - Basic Black [Black Nation, 1998]
DJ Apollo - Hooligan Stomp [Head In The Clouds, 1996]
DJ Genderfluid - Dirty Funker [Wet Trax, 2021]
Woody McBride + DJ T-1000 -  Test Three [Generator Records, 1995]
Fumiya Tanaka - Micro One [Torema, 1995]
Max Watts - Ichi 3 [ESP Collective, 2021] 
DJ Rashad - Acid Bit (Feat. Addison Groove) [Hyperdub, 2013]

Tracklist

Dekmantel Podcast 350 - Akua

Yazzus at SPIELRAUM - 5yr Bday Weekender May 28th 2022

Recorded live @hoerberlin for @kontinuum_productions showcase, April 30 2022

video:
youtu.be/rISDshvK1WM

HÖR RADIO — Kontinuum — LYDO 4.30.22

JakoJako at Ratherlost NYD 01.01.23  Lofi Amsterdam

TRACKLIST:
Lazarus - Infinite Trust 
J. Blofeld - Snois 
Horny Toad - Pulsating Connectedness 
TENO - Hanakirin
DJ JM - Abnormal 
AINT.S - Unreleased 
Maõh - Cizin
Öspiel - Voracious 
Mystics - Still 
DEAS - Scope
WTCHCRFT - Unreleased 
Flug - Blurry Thoughts 
Uncertain - Diffusion 
Aloka - Stage One
Judy - Ostadarra

Mary Lake 12/09/23

Our new SPANDAU20 mixtape is live! 🚀 This time we welcome the amazing @coco_cobra – making waves in the last two years, we have been very keen on their strong selection and fast paced styles of music. From Base to Reggeaton to Boogie to Techno, there is an inspiring feeling of experimentalism in their explosive performances. 

As part of Hannover based @soft_____spot collective Coco Cobra works towards queer-feminist politics beyond night live and organizes events and mixes. Together with @bennet__0 they recently founded a new party series called @buttercup.rave . We are excited to see what comes next from this upcoming artist! ✨

For our mixtape series Coco Cobra delivers a Techno heavy set of tribal, acid and house blends with a beautiful half time intro. Enjoy this new and exciting addition to our SPANDAU20 mixtapes. 🖤

#spandau20 #mixtape #cococobra #techno #berlin #dj

SPND20 Mixtape by Coco Cobra

Mama Snake B2B Spekki Webu at Organik Festival 2023

A new SPANDAU20 mixtape is here to bless your ears!📼
Meet our guest, Akua, a trailblazing DJ rooted in North American techno and a driving force in the scene's new wave of machine funk. In recent years, this Ghanaian-American artist has dedicated herself to reviving the innovative spirit of techno's golden eras, paying homage to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, and New York City's DJs. Akua's no-nonsense style brings a necessary and poignant intensity to contemporary dancefloors, seamlessly blending old-school vibes with the authentic energy of techno's turn-of-the-century peak. Her boundless legacy continues to expand each year, earning respect from international DJs and dancers alike, thanks to her incredible mixing finesse and a constantly evolving repertoire of future-proof classics.🛸

In her Spandau20 mix, Akua takes a vinyl-focused, high-energy, and 100% old-school approach. Endlessly inspired by older techno mixtapes and radio shows, she channels a raw and funky energy reminiscent of Detroit in the '90s. This mix is a nod to the real heads — an "if you know, you know" vibe transporting listeners to an era where techno pulsated through the airwaves with unbridled spirit.😎So be ready to take a deep dive into this immersive experience!🖤

#spandau20 #akua #mixtape #techno

SPND20 Mixtape by Akua

This is a live recording from my dj set at open ground Wuppertal in January 6

It starts from techno infused Dubstep and ranges into different techno directions.

Open Ground 06.01.24

For our 93rd edition, we´re happy to have @ddoldd

As a live artist and DJ, Patrik Eriksson's work as Dold often
explores the evolving landscape of dance music with one eye
sharply focused on its truest forms. Hailing from Stockholm,
Eriksson built up his reputation alongside live performance
partner Kuf. The pair set up Arsenik Records in 2015, creating a
vital platform to develop their vision of 21st-century techno on
their own terms.

Syntop Audio 93 - Dold

Get ready for the next SPANDAU20 Mixtape drop featuring none other than @thc_dj! 🌿 

Bogotá-born, Berlin-based Tania Humeres Correa, aka THC, delivers mixes Berlin-based powerhouse THC is known for ecstatically high-energy sets that captivate her signature style of big-room closeness. She spins house and techno with tokes of warmth, euphoria and rolling groove, mirroring her ideals of a perfect dancefloor. 💨

THC had an absolute blast putting this mix together for her fellow stoners at SPND20. This mix taps into her clubby side, showcasing a blend of techno tracks she's into right now. Expect a dynamic, immersive mix with surprises that reveal a fresh, exciting side to her sound. Focused on newer productions, THC delivers high-energy rhythms, percussion, and groove, creating an electrifying atmosphere perfect for any dancefloor.🥵

THC also brings this energy to the "La Noche" party series, a collaboration with Byron Yeates and sibling DHC. Whether solo or as part of her and DHC’s back-to-back alias S-candalo, THC’s tour schedule has spanned dance floors such as Panorama Bar and Whole Festival on home turf, Dekmantel Festival in Amsterdam and Sao Paulo’s Mamba Negra party. Outside of the club, listeners can enjoy different facets of THC’s sound through her Rinse FM residency Hot Box, regularly joined by a rotation of special guests. Don't miss this sonic journey.🖤

#SPANDAU20 #THC #Mixtape #Techno #Groove #Percussion  #Rhythms #Berlin #Techno #House #RinseFM #LaNocheParty #s-candalo

SPND20 Mixtape by THC

Get ready for the next SPANDAU20 Mixtape drop featuring the legendary @spencerparker ! 📼

Spencer Parker is one of Europe’s top DJs, known for his seamless mix of underground house and techno. His sets are a journey through house, techno, Hi-NRG, and disco, always maintaining high energy from start to finish. Based in Berlin, Spencer is a regular at Berghain, whether it’s house and disco in Panorama Bar or techno on the main floor. His global gigs include legendary venues like Womb (Tokyo), Rex Club (Paris), Blitz (Munich), and Lofi (Amsterdam).🎧✨

You may recognize some of Spencer’s productions, remixes, and re-edits from heavyweight sets by Ryan Elliot, Ogazon, Carista, DVS1, Gerd Janson, Lala, and Marcel Dettmann. His main production base is his own Work Them Records, and he’s a significant part of Radio Slave’s Rekids, with numerous releases on his vinyl-only imprint, It’s Not Over.🔥

For his SPANDAU20 Mixtape, Spencer has curated a blend of his favorite records, both old and new, along with unreleased tracks and even a track and remix by himself! This mix is fun, fresh, and driving. With hypnotic parts and surprising transitions, it’s packed with energetic, nostalgic vocal cuts. Don’t miss out on this perfect weekend soundtrack!😈🖤

#SPANDAU20 #SpencerParker #Mixtape #House #Techno #Disco #Berghain #WorkThemRecords #Rekids #ItsNotOver #Womb #RexClub #Blitz #Lofi #DJ

SPND20 Mixtape by Spencer Parker

Get ready to dive into the electrifying world of @disguised_dj's fresh SPND20 Mixtape!📼

Disguised, the dynamic duo of Alvaro and Domenik, have been igniting dance floors since 2015 with their unique blend of rapid beats and melodic depth, inspired by early 2000s techno.👽 As residents of HEISSS Berlin, they regularly light up legendary Berlin clubs like RSO and Tresor, while also making waves across Europe and Asia with unforgettable sets at OIL Club (Shenzhen), Groundless Factory (Beijing), and Panic Underground (Ulaanbaatar). In 2020, they teamed up with Daniel Heinrich to launch their own label, INHERIT, aiming to create a platform for high-quality sound and a space for both themselves and emerging talent to grow. Fresh off the release of their debut album and a Boiler Room debut in China earlier this year, Disguised continues to push the boundaries of techno.💥

Their Spandau20 Mixtape is packed with high-energy, bouncy, and hypnotic tracks that capture the duo's signature style—always surprising with new melodies or deep vocal cuts that keep the crowd moving all night long. Featuring a blend of unreleased tracks from themselves and friends, and showcasing the sounds they love to play live, this mix was born from a sunny Sunday living room session with friends and is perfect for anyone who wants to lose themselves on the dancefloor.🖤

#Spandau20 #Disguised #Mixtape #Techno #BerlinTechno #RSO #Tresor #INHERIT #HEISSSBerlin #Boilerroom

SPND20 Mixtape by Disguised

We’ve got a new SPND20 Mixtape and this one’s truly special!📼

Give it up for @yan_cook who just unleashed a gem of a Mixtape, a rare live recording straight from his studio, something he only does about once a year! Yan delivers a powerful dose of his signature techno sound.🔊 Hailing from Kyiv, Ukraine, Yan has made a name for himself with his "sub-shaking, room-filling madness" (Delsin) and "aggressive vibes with sinister tones and growling basslines" (Soma). Since being introduced to techno at 16, he’s performed alongside top industry names and released on respected labels like Delsin, Planet Rhythm, ARTS, and his own imprint, Cooked.🍽️

His SPND20 Mixtape is a high-octane journey through unreleased gems and personal favorites. It’s packed with haunting atmospheres, relentless rhythms, and intense energy. If you’re into hard-hitting, hypnotic techno, head over to our SoundCloud for the full session. Yan Cook doesn’t hold back—this is one you’ll want on repeat.🖤

#Spandau20 #YanCook #Techno #KyivTechno #delsin #cooked #planetrythme #arts #LiveSet #dj #producer

SPND20 Mixtape by Yan Cook

We’re beyond hyped to have the legendary @sunilsharpe stepping in for the latest SPND20 Mixtape!🔥

Sunil is known for his fast-paced, dynamic selections and a mixing style that’s truly one of a kind. With a career spanning decades, he’s made a name for himself as a true “turntable wizard,” producer, label owner, party organiser, radio host, and much more. Whether it’s on the decks at Bassiani, Berghain, Tresor, or running his own Earwiggle label, Sunil continues to push boundaries and represent the best of underground electronic music.

This mixtape is a journey through the many shades of techno—expect hard-hitting beats, funky, wonky rhythms, and seamless transitions that build up the tempo in Sunil’s signature style. With some fresh cuts mixed in with a few older gems, and everything from raw, industrial techno to acid, trippy/hypnotic vibes, and even some electro and jungle flavors to keep things unpredictable. This one is a must-listen for any techno lover. Recorded using his trusty Technics 1200 MK5G turntables, it’s the perfect mix of long, teasing blends and lightning-fast transitions. If you’re ready for a proper lesson in mixing, head over to our SC now and get locked in. 🎛️⚡️


#Spandau20 #SunilSharpe #Mixtape #Techno #Technics1200 #Earwiggle #DublinTechno #acid #industrial #Detroit #breakbeat #electro #jungle

SPND20 Mixtape by Sunil Sharpe

Set Recorded during the last edition of Mess 29th of April at Ohm-Berlin

Mindful Electronic Sonic Selections
It's a series of events that seeks to raise awareness about the lack of diversity on the Line ups. Keeping a all inclusive mindset, focusing on the artist sound above all, with line ups based out of chemistry style and attitude.

The last edition of Mess counted with the participation of:
Mama Snake (Ectotherm)
Natalia Escobar (Exit Records)
Arielle Esther (Live Modular)

Next edition will be held in the summer, stay tuned!

Hyperaktivist at Mess @Ohm

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