Diskonnected has long been a gravitational force in Taiwan’s underground music scene – both a shape-shifter behind the decks and the steady hand behind one of the region’s most influential collectives, Smoke Machine. Based in Taipei, he was a resident at the now-legendary Korner, and remains at the heart of its successor, Pawnshop, while also holding a residency at Hong Kong’s esteemed 宀 club – a beacon for forward-thinking dancefloors across Asia.

Diskonnected’s sets have been described by Resident Advisor as the work of “one of the world’s greatest techno DJs” – seamlessly fusing the punch and flair of late-2000s dance music with the intuition and edge of someone dialled into the now.

More than just a DJ, Diskonnected has spent over a decade defining the Smoke Machine sound. As the musical director of Organik Festival, he’s helped build one of Asia’s most beloved outdoor gatherings.

A frequent flyer across the international circuit, Diskonnected has played at the likes of Berghain | Panorama Bar, Robert Johnson, and Wonderfruit Festival, always carrying with him a sound shaped by countless hours of digging, listening, and refining. Whether immersed in fog-filled Taipei basements or commanding global institutions of club culture, his sets glide confidently across tempo and texture, always in motion – equal parts meditative and propulsive, bold yet fluid.

Diskonnected

When Smoke Machine started doing parties in Taipei, and then created a revered online mix series, it was clear that it was the work of someone with impeccable taste. That would be Diskonnected, once a resident at the beloved Taiwan club Korner who now posts up at Pawnshop and 宀 in Hong Kong. He's also behind Organik, a festival that takes place on the coast of Taiwan and has become one of the world's top techno gatherings in just over a decade.

True to his alias, the elusive artist likes to switch off from the world. He rarely makes his presence known online, sparingly accepting press and mix requests. He's not one to seek attention—in fact, he actively avoids it—but there's a spotlight on him regardless.

Everything Diskonnected does is executed with patience and class, but don't mistake that for restraint. His style of weightless techno shimmers with the spirit of nature, moving with aerodynamic force. On his RA Podcast, we hear a six-hour all-night set recorded at 宀 earlier this year, keeping an open-ended view of techno as it barrels on, gradually getting faster all the while. It's clichéd to say that if you know you know, but truly, anyone who knows about Diskonnected knows that he's one of the world's greatest techno DJs, with a style and flair that feels both old-school—or maybe just late '00s—but also cutting-edge.

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Recording of Kia & no service's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2023.

Kia & no service at Dekmantel Selectors 2023

Diskonnected at Organik Festival 2023

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Diskonnected @ The Lot Radio 08-05-2024

The artists we've hosted have left their mark, and what better way to immortalize their sound than in our sonic diaries?

Kicking off BXL 001 is maestro Diskonnected, who took over our floor in February with a masterclass in deep, hypnotic techno for discovery's Metamorphosis. Now holding it down at Pawnshop in Taipei and 宀 in Hong Kong, his rolling, atmospheric grooves are pure immersion. Up next, he gears up for Organik Festival, Taiwan’s revered coastal gathering known for its visceral soundscapes.

BXL 001 : Diskonnected (TAI) - Metamorphosis x 15th February

o•rbyss aims to help soothe the queer spectrum and focus on the well-being of the community. Queer DJs are invited to submit a mix to showcase an alternative side to their music library outside of a rave and take us on a meditative journey. ✨

Notes on the mix:

"I recorded this mix in the early days of Spring in Berlin. Sunlight poured through my window, dancing off the blossoming branches in the courtyard. Birds were singing, the air was cool and fresh — the kind that makes you want to slow down and breathe a little deeper.
I lit some incense, sifted through my collection, and picked out tracks and records that felt right in the moment. Then I hit play — one take, all heart.
This set is made for quiet moments: lying back at home, wandering through a park, or melting into a post-party cuddle session. Over the past few years, I’ve been diving deeper into the ambient and downtempo side of music, and I’m so excited to keep exploring and sharing this softer, slower space."

Rooted in the queer party scene, 131bpm is a dancefloor troublemaker known for stirring up energy wherever he plays. With a constantly evolving sound, he's carving out a reputation as both DJ and producer, celebrated for his passion for digging and his eclectic love for music. He is a resident for Body Language in Berlin and Vitamina in Milan. @bpm131bpm

o•rbyss - 131bpm

Amelia Holt at The Swirl, Horst Arts & Music 2025

A fittingly lush mix filled with dusty, wobbly perfection from the lovely Helsinki based @suskidj this week.

I met Suski when she warmed up for me the first time I played at Post Bar in Helsinki a few years ago - a place i've returned to a few times and truely adore! Suski is a resident at the much-loved Helsinki club. I was initially drawn to her dj'ing as the set she played as a warm-up in Post Bar was a pitch-perfect and contextually divine fit for the space & time. 

This mix is a poignant follow up - diving through through the rich textures of immersive techno, and an entire journey through the world of electronica & idm with broken beats, ambience and charmingly off-kilter percussive rhythms.

Thanks for the amazing mix Suski <3

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Oh Yes
Lightning Effect
Release Date: 2025-09-27
Label: Deep Elite
Catalog: DE064
Lightning Effect - Oh Yes (Original Mix)
Lightning Effect - Never (Original Mix)
Lightning Effect - Lucid Flow (Original Mix)
Lightning Effect - Groove Ritual (Original Mix)
Lightning Effect - Profound Thoughts (Original Mix)

Oh Yes

Lightning Effect - Lucid Flow (Original Mix)

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artist: Basic 96 & Volpe
title: Progress
label: RDDR
catalog number: RDDR003
release date: 2025-10-03
style: Dub Techno

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