002 – USAW live

(interview & english version below)

Als zweite Ausgabe unseres Podcast präsentieren wir euch den live act USAW aus Berlin. Das Duo will ein unverwechselbares Erlebnis schaffen, ohne dabei das Hauptaugenmerk von Techno zu vernachlässigen: die Leute zum Tanzen zu bringen. Ihre Releases erschienen bei OECUS sowie bei Suara und ARTS. Das Liveset wurde am 31.05.2024 im OHM Berlin bei der ‚Kind Intimate Sound Session‘ (KISS) aufgenommen.


INTERVIEW
Wie habt ihr euch kennengelernt und beschlossen, gemeinsam Musik zu machen?

Wir sind in unserer Heimatstadt in Italien in denselben Club zum Tanzen gegangen. Von da an wurden wir Brüder, das ist mehr als 10 Jahre her. Als Lawrence 2021 für die Sommerpause nach Italien zurückkehrte, trafen wir uns wieder und gingen in Giuse's Studio, um zu jammen und einen Nachmittag zusammen zu verbringen. 
Am Ende des Tages waren wir beide der Meinung: „Ja, das funktioniert, es muss passieren, und zwar jetzt“.

Wie plant ihr eure Live-Sets? Gibt es einen festen Ablauf oder improvisiert ihr viel?

Ein bisschen von beidem. Wir sind uns bewusst, dass unsere Tracks eine gewisse Wirkung auf den Dancefloor haben. Also nehmen wir sie auseinander (Bass, Kick, Melodien, MIDIs, etc.), vereinfachen sie und stellen sie live nach. Daraus schöpfen wir die meisten Teile unserer Sets. Zusätzlich gehen wir auch einfach mit dem Flow und improvisieren mit unseren Hardware-Synths.

Gibt es besondere Momente oder gemeinsame Erlebnisse, die eure Zusammenarbeit geprägt haben?

Auf jeden Fall das erste Mal, als wir zusammen live gespielt haben. Nachdem wir fertig waren und auf den Stopp-Knopf gedrückt haben, hatten wir beide einen Moment der Erkenntnis, in dem wir dachten „Moment mal, das ist wirklich passiert!“. Vor allem, weil die Idee, ein Live-Set zu machen, in einer Zeitspanne von etwa 2 Wochen überlegt und umgesetzt wurde. Wir wussten einfach, dass dies die Richtung war, die wir einschlagen mussten, also haben wir uns voll und ganz in die Vorbereitung des Sets gestürzt und uns selbst gepushed, es zu verwirklichen.

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As the second edition of our podcast, we present you the live act USAW from Berlin. The duo aims to create a distinctive experience without neglecting techno's main focus: to make people dance. Their releases were published on OECUS, followed by Suara and ARTS. The live set was recorded on 31 May 2024 at the OHM Berlin at the ‘Kind Intimate Sound Session’ (KISS).


INTERVIEW
How did you get to know each other and decide to make music together?

We used to go dancing at the same club in our hometown in Italy. From there on we became brothers, that’s more than 10 years ago. In 2021 when Lawrence went back to Italy for the summer break we met again and we went to Giuse’s studio just to jam and to spend an afternoon together. 
At the end of the day we both were like “yeah this works, it needs to happen and it needs to happen now”.

How do you plan your live sets? Is there a set schedule or do you improvise a lot?

A little bit of both. We are aware that our productions have a certain impact on the dancefloor. So we strip them down (Bass, Kick, Melodie, MIDIs, etc.) and recreate them live. Then we have most parts of our sets in which we just go with the flow and we improvise with the hardware synths that we have.

Are there any special moments or shared experiences that have characterised your collaboration?

Definitely the first time we played live together. After we were done and we hit the stop button we both had a moment of realization where we both were like “wait a second, this really, really happened!”, especially because the idea of doing a live set was conceived and realized in a time span of roughly 2 weeks. We just knew it was the direction we had to take so we fully immersed in the preparation of the set and pushed ourselves to make it happen.

Artwork: Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 002 - USAW live

✈ To celebrate this new episode, we are proud and delighted to host such an iconic figure from the Lisbon Techno scene : DJ DEXTRO (CLR/Tronic/Materia).

Dextro has a long track record as an artist. He started to learn the art of DJ'ing in 91 and has a different perspective on music. His residencies in several clubs for over 15 years has forged his name and helped him create his own distinctive brand of music.

As a producer he has made many tracks with his Redkone project that was born in 2002, as well as a multitude of tracks for other labels.

Over the last 30 years  Dextro has played around the globe and has releases on a variety of international record labels such as Missile - CLR - Second State - Suara - Uncage - Illegal Alien - We Are The Brave - Matéria - KD Raw - BEK Audio - Tronic - HotFlush - Terminal M - Planet Rhythm - Sleaze - Odd - Toolroom - Nervous - Stereo and many more!
Dextro, is officially remixing artists like: The Advent, Gez Varley, Damon Wild, Tim Taylor, Inigo kennedy, Christian Smith, George Morel, Scuba, Chus & Ceballos, Joe T Vannelli, Chus , Richie Santana, Ron Costa, Axel karakasis, Lex Gorrie, Drumcomplex, Insolate, Skober, Cristian Varela, A.Paul, Mendo, Zzino & Guss Carver, John Creamer & Stephane K, Dataworx, Eric Entrena, TKC among others...

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Alberto Serrano, known artistically as Biorc, is a prominent DJ and producer based in Madrid, co-owner of Ethnic Meeting and Null Warp recordings.

Biorc's music has been recognized in legendary clubs and supported by industry renowned artists, establishing him as a significant emerging figure in the underground techno scene. Biorc has released 2 albums and 10 EPs, reflecting his meticulous approach to sound design, and has signed his music with labels such as Newrhythmic, Illegal Alien, and Diffuse Reality, among others
Focusing on dark and hypnotic techno sets, he is known for blending the mental with the physical, featuring long mixes and precise equalization. His artistic vision, combined with technical expertise and an unwavering dedication to the genre, positions him as a significant emerging figure in the ever-evolving narrative of underground electronic music.

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ogtrues has impressed crowds and the techno scene time and time again with his groove-infused sound, combining rolling, hypnotic, melodic and old-school elements into one. His sound is organic, well-rounded and pulling you in with its seductive rhythms and keeping you locked on the floor with its pounding drive.

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Eduardo Paglia (Audio Resistance) Italian DJ, producer and Audio Engineer.
Modular and analog Synthesizers lover.
His catalogue with this alias stretches back to 2016, appearing on Lewis Fautzi’s Faut Section and the Italian techno powerhouse Arts amongst others, who heads his own Collapse imprint, where find his pure vision and selection.

Tracklist:
01 Itzaac. - shüttabanku - IAV [Just breathe.]
02 Allen - The Search For Exo Planets [From Another Star]
03 CRØWN - Encore [From Another Star]
04 Audio Resistance - No Gravity [Faut Section]
05 Hugo Rolan - Senal Confusa [Alpheratz Records]
06 Audio Resistance - Exploratio [Reverse]  
07 Oscar Mulero - Figures of Light [Illegal Alien]
08 Audio Resistance - Atomo [From Another Star]
09 Elias Garcia - U381F [Synergie]
10 Filip Xavi - Dragonfly [Collapse]
11 Dekeyden - Vector Seven [Collapse]
12 Neen - Comprension [Legend1997]
13 Null Forms - Vertical_Lines [Legend1997]
14 Interatrial - Aneurisma [Collapse]
15 Filip Xavi - Blue Ghost [Collapse]
16 Declan James - Solar Plexus (dxrvo Remix) [Synergie]
17 Audio Resistance - The Milky Way [Faut Section]
18 Hugo Rolan - Estrella Binaria [Árido Records]
19 David Reina - Lien [Semantica]
20 Audio Resistance - Pulsar [Faut Section]
21 Hugo Rolan - Geometria Estatica [From Another Star]
22 David Reina - Destiny [Depuratio]
23 Allen - No Return [From Another Star]

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Thanos Hana is known for his dedication and unique sound as Techno artist but also for being the creative force behind Tar Hallow. 


Hana's music appears on his own Tar Hallow and on labels like MORD/Kazerne and Pleistocene Future, amongst other. His tracks blend experimental textures with driving rhythms and obsessive elements and have reached audiences worldwide. 


Leading Tar Hallow, he has created a platform for straight forward Techno but also more experimental sounds, by releasing works from artists like Charlton, Rhyw, Klankman, Fanon Flowers, Dimi Angelis, ARKVS, Decka, Earwax, and many more. Thanos' DJ sets and hardware-based live performances are designed for gritty, dark corners of underground clubs.

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Greek-born and Berlin-based, producer and DJ AgainstMe is a resident at SMUT Athens and a co-founder of the SOCIETY 3000 collective. His project is rooted in the ongoing quest to connect with one's inner voice. For him, techno — characterized by hypnotic melodies, pounding drum patterns, and a ritualistic intensity — offered a revolutionary and unifying sound that sharply contrasted with everything he had known before.

Since discovering his passion for techno in 2014 at just 16 years old, his sound has steadily evolved, and his releases have gained international recognition. His DJ sets, much like his productions, weave together driving rhythms and atmospheric textures, creating immersive experiences that captivate audiences around the globe.

This is a live recording from the Kinitra III Fundraiser at Tillatec in Amsterdam, held on Friday, May 16, 2025.

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Augusto Taito is a DJ and producer from Argentina, known for his deep, hypnotic, and driving techno sound. His work is characterized by pulsating rhythms, textured soundscapes, and an unwavering commitment to pushing sonic boundaries. His passion for music and dedication to the craft continue to drive his evolution as an artist, solidifying his place in the underground electronic music community.

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Pulsating rhythms and hypnotic textures define this powerful techno EP on .inphase. Rooted in the exploration of the connection between the cosmic and the human, it channels timeless energy into modern club form, with remixes from Trismus and Kamen enhancing its depth and drive.

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K S R introduces X, a brand-new series dedicated to various artist collaborations, presented exclusively as split EPs. The first release brings together Sev Dah and Decka, delivering stripped-down, fierce and powerful techno weapons.

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A2. Sev Dah - Hips Bait
B1. Decka - Flashlight
B2. Decka - Five
Digital Bonus. Sev Dah - Melophilia
Digital Bonus. Decka - Mainframe

Release date: 05.12.2025

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Written and produced by Magnus Kalemsson, Jack Wallis
Mastered by Dave Miller @ Audiosculpture
Artwork © Gianluca Caiati
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