Timo Maas has more than earned his title as a dance music legend. But he'd rather you forget that and connect with who he is right here, right now. And that's someone who never repeats the same trick, someone never happy to rest on his reputation or copy his early career success. He is really only happy when he's breaking his own rules, subverting expectations and exploring new musical ground. 

And it's the same with his DJing. When the two-time Grammy Award-nominated artist is in the booth, he is a storytelling adventurer. It's never about back-to-back bangers or brainless hits, but about crafting, building, teasing and eventually pleasing. From hefty concrete funk to stripped-back and brain-altering techno via psychedelic synths stronger than any drug, he knows exactly what to play and when. He has done so at every major club and festival on the planet from Tomorrowland to Kazantip, Creamfields to Coachella, while for 17 years during the golden years of Ibiza's Circoloco party at DC10 he was a regular guest, which is a testament to the fact that he has always stayed ahead of the times. 

Timo is a down-to-earth realist. He knows the work he has done before - even if it resulted in two different Grammy Award nominations - doesn't matter, and he enjoys the challenge that comes with staying relevant. So he never wants to copy his own recipes in the studio. He is always looking for new micro-fields within genres so that he can reinterpret things from his own perspective. Although he has made every shade of electronic music, it's a pure love of techno that keeps him coming back to his most famous sound. It's all united by his ability to craft weighty bass and rolling drums that lock you in. To dream up unusual breakdowns, freaky vocal treatments and deftly designed details that sound like nothing else. 

Timo's genuinely eclectic output is matched by the diversity of the labels he releases on. From majors like Warner and Virgin to underground staples like Stripped Down Records, Cocoon, Mobilee, Tenampa and Last Night On Earth. Whatever he does and where, Timo always comes from an artistic rather than business standpoint. 

Right now, the German artist is bringing even more energy and invention than he did 20, 30 or 40 years ago when he very first started mixing records before techno even existed. Sure, he's proud of his iconic remixes of Azzido Da Bass and Depeche Mode, and will never forget being nominated for two Grammy Awards, but he is still striving for new heights. He is a DJ who excites young and fresh-faced ravers at DC10 as much as those who saw him play the Berlin Loveparade in 2001. He is a producer who makes tripped-out contemporary techno but also remixes Afro-Peruvian group Novalima, the all-female heavy metal band Voice of Baceprot from Indonesia, and pop greats like Paul McCartney, Madonna and Placebo amongst many more.

He will continue to stay one step ahead in 2024. After a busy period of his signature remixes, Timo has been locked away working on a wealth of new music. Some of it is designed to rattle the walls of a warehouse, some of it is genre-bending electronic experimentalism and some of it finds him reworking traditional Peruvian music into a dance floor context. After 40 years in the scene, Timo's aim is to make people ask, what the fuck was that record? Who the fuck is this DJ? And with all that experience, he doesn't often struggle.

Follow @timo-maas, peeps!

* Recorded at @elipamanokeclub (Leipzig) on 09.12.2023

TIMO MAAS

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In the obscure realm of music, a veiled figure lurks under the alias of Tunnel Signs. Hailing from the expansive landscapes of Australia, Ash Moses embodies a paradox – a devotee entwined with shadows, a warrior amidst the cadence, and a sentimentalist navigating life's dissonant melodies.

Tunnel Signs, with an inclination for plumbing the sonorous depths, emerges as a herald of auditory enlightenment. His amalgamations, weaving reverb-laden postpunk, trance-inducing techno, and the spectral echoes of disco, mirror the intricate layers of human consciousness.

Having etched his presence onto esteemed imprints like IOHYOU!, Clouded Vision, and Cut Copy’s Cutters Records, Tunnel Signs basks in acclaim. Together with collaborator Barney Kato, their eponymous EP on Berlin’s Cashminus label stands as a monument to their sonic prowess, earning accolades from luminaries such as Skatebard and Paul Woolford.

Recent forays witness Tunnel Signs unveiling the mesmerizing "Milan Cricket Club" on Air Signs Records, lauded by stalwarts including Steve Bug and Silicone Soul. Furthermore, his synergy with Sydney’s DJ luminary, Reenie, begets the enchanting EP "Amirite/Zero Sum" on the venerable Motorik label, solidifying his stature as a luminary in the electronic realm.

In the shadows of the music domain, Tunnel Signs presides as an enigmatic force – veiled in mystery, yet resonating with immutable truths through his pulsating rhythms and haunting melodies. Each note invites listeners to a realm where darkness melds with light, imprinting an enduring legacy upon the fabric of sound.

Tracklist
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Yello - Pumping Velvet (Jacques Renault Edit)
Boytronic - Bryllyant (U.S Remix)
Keith LeBlanc - Gaps in Space (Tunnel Signs Edit)
Remote - Glint’s Pursuit
Jamie Bissmire - Splitting Atoms
Ali Schwarz ft Rework - Take Me Out
Lust Pattern - Choreography
Limit Blau - Mi YoYo (Italo Remix)
Alan Dixon & Mystery Affair - NRGY (More Acid Mix)
Roza Terenzi - Doubtfire Drip
Danny Daze - The Operator (Danny Daze Dry Mix)
The Hacker - No Señor
Benjamin Fröhlich & Cooper Saver - The Storm
Theus Mago - Intensify
Alexander Skancke - Jungle Japes (Monkey Mix)
Space Jockeys - Time Captains (Kingdom Dub)
Swayzak - Iceman Cometh (Disco Dub Plate)
Barney in the Tunnel - Mount Panorama (Dub-o-Rama)

Follow: @tunnelsigns

Support the Artist: @yello-official @jacquesrenault @boytronicofficial  @bissmire @tiefschwarz @limitblau @alandixonmusic @themysteryaffair @roza-terenzi @dannydaze  @the-hacker @benjamin-fr-hlich-permvac @coopersaver @theusmago @alexanderskancke @s_w_z_k @barneyinthetunnel

Support the Label: @darkentriesrecords @emotional-especial @user-eukatech @live-at-robert-johnson @klassewrecks @correspondant @slacker85 @italo_moderni @darkroomdubs

Socials:
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https://www.facebook.com/tunnelsigns

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Counterterraism Guest Mix 326: Tunnel Signs

@martin-noise is a DJ / Producer from Buenos Aires, based in Barcelona, dedicated to the research and the experimentation of new sounds oriented to the dancefloor. From downtempo songs to listen at home, through music inspired by the new wave, the creative force of the jungle, the power of organic elements and psychedelic experimentation to the most convincing music for the club.

He is one of the founders of @playgroundrecords and its
current director.

Tracklist:

01. Thomass Jackson - The Trance of Bird Watching (Chez De Milo Remix) 
02. Martin Noise - Martelli (Roe Deers Re-Drama) 
03. Gameboyz - Iusex (Ricardo Ruben Remix) 
04. Thomass Jackson - Atomo (Original Mix)
05. Pancho Piedra - Chico Sol (Eden Burns Remix)
06. Luca Lozano - Another Fine Mess (Original Mix) 
07. Ademarr & Joseeph - Jango Mango (Iñigo Vontier Remix)
08. Henrik Villard - Atop (Original Mix)
09. Martin Noise - Mucho Manglar (Original Mix)
10. Francesco Farfa  - Laser Beam (Alex Neri Remix)
11. Prosthetic Hands - Haunt in the Park (Original Mix) 
12. Martin Noise & DELLA - Macumba (Elfenberg Remix)

Selección Dura: Martin Noise

Kurprogramm is a DJ currently located in Hannover Germany. He is a heavy enjoyer of Italo and diverse electronic music, ranging from obscure to soothing sounds. 

For the beloved Disco Suicide Mix Series I wanted to adress the theme "Disco Suicide" with a mix of psychedelic and dark, as well as beautifully melancholic tracks.

Hope you enjoy!

@kurprogrammmucke

Disco Suicide Mix Series 107 -Kurprogramm

In the pulse of Durand's youth, the electrifying allure of electronic beats became his compass, guiding him through the labyrinthine corridors of the music scene. With an innate talent for orchestrating sonic symphonies, he ascended to the throne of Berlanga, a club nestled in the shadows of southern Spain, where he reigned as both owner and artistic director for three transformative years.

Fuelled by a relentless passion, Durand's compositions transcended mere music, becoming portals to otherworldly realms where time stood still. Drawing from the rich tapestry of influences from the 80s and 90s, his tracks resonated with audiences worldwide, finding a home on prestigious international labels such as Nein, Latido, Factor City, and Logical.

Now, as he navigates the enigmatic corridors of Latido Records, Durand finds himself on a perilous journey where every note could be a harbinger of either triumph or tragedy. In this shadowed realm of intrigue and ambition, he searches for the perfect harmony that will define his legacy, aware that the stakes have never been higher.

Tracklist
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Olsvangèr - Pkak Del Mar [R.A.N.D. Muzik Recordings]
Irene Radice - Wake Me Up
Vanessa Worm - Heaven to Hell (Eden Burns Baked Beans in the Basement mix) 
Bawrut - Sonidero Usera (Fernanda Arrau Remix)
Manpower & Rapasa Nytrapasa - Battle Hill
Henrik Villard - Aether
Apollo View - IV (Logtoad Remix)
ADR (UK) - Resistance Is Useful
Hammer & Dart - Scope
Vitess - Cyber Zone
Dexter Colt - AM To PM
Donnie Cosmo - Gateway
Camion Bazar - L.A.L.Y
ffrvnco - Eucaliptus

Follow: @durandberlanga @latidorecords

Support the Artists: @ireneradice @vanessaworm @djedenburns @bawrut
@fernanda-arrau @manpower-1 @rapasa @henrikvillard @apolloviewmusic @adrmusicuk @vitess1 @dextercolt @daniel_cm @ffrvnco

Support the Label: @sinchicollective @optimo-music @ransom-note-records @makeadance @trampolinersthlm @insulttoinjuryrecords @limousine-dream @shallnotfade @retrofuturarecords @darkerthanwax @physicaleducationrecords @jakirecords

Socials:
https://www.instagram.com/durand_josemari/
https://www.instagram.com/latidorecords/
https://ra.co/dj/durand

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Counterterraism Guest Mix 325: Durand

TRONIK YOUTH  - APRIL 2024 MIX

Simon Spencers mix for The Evil PLans Electronic radio Show

Simon Spencer  - Evil Plans  2024

Pour ce numéro 143, nous avons l'extrême honneur d'accueillir un très grand artiste que nous affectionnons tout particulièrement au Boudoir, @skelesys  résume à lui seul toutes nos influences : Rock, post-punk, coldwave avec ce côté synthpop et electro qu'on adore.
Damian, de son vrai nom est un artiste polyvalent, en constante évolution et particulièrement avant-gardiste, un producteur et un artiste de scène avec un solide bagage musical, sa musique pourrait être défini comme hanté, le résultat d'un mélange délicat et soigné de basses marquées toujours accompagnées de mélodies qui donnent le frisson et de grooves entourés d'obscurité, le tout avec une vibe futuriste.

Omar - El Cambio 
Pasqua Pancrazi - Trek
Aura Nox - Grey Skies
Zee Mon - Why It Lasts
Nuclear Digital Transistor - Ghost Pain (Curses Remix)
Javier Ferreira - Ele
Clouzer & Radondo - Time Warp
David Carretta - Conflicting Creatures
My Boy Roy - Numbers
Gianmaria Gamberini & Cancellieri - Chicken Taxy
Alexandrina - Sirin (Walentin Pauer Remix)
Sugar Rody - On The Run
Nici Palm & Rodel - Functional Freeze
Elfenberg - Cosmic Debris
Belaria - Parasite
Rodion & Mammarella - La Memoria Del Sistemi

Plus de Skelesys:
linktr.ee/Skelesys

Skelesys | Foutoir Moderne #143

L'artiste: Attendances (@attendances)
Le mixtape: Stock 056
L'esthétique: leaden, garbled hellscapes 

La sélection:
Anton Berezin - Self-Harming Addiction 
Varuna - Autotrophic Biomass
Andres Komatsu - Le Complexe Du Babtou
ABSL & Simo Cell - Put Less
O/H - Poverty Line
Strapontin - But the Nice One!
Sara Dziri - Vague Realities
Utopyk & El Fulminador - Penumbras
Letherique - Kazerio
Markus Gibb - B Side
The Populists - Ni Ni
Bufi & La Royale - Watch Out (Yan Wagner Rough Disco Mix)
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IKO & GIBB - Praying Mantis
Sara Dziri - The Nowness
Fringe Society - Venom In Spurts

Recorded in Ancona in May 2024.

Stock 056 par Attendances

TRONIK YOUTH JUNE 2024 MIX

We are an independent, non-profit, online platform, devoted to offering free streaming of curated DJ sets and mixtapes provided not only by established artists but also by young talents from all over the world.

Expect everything, especially Disco, Nu Disco, Cosmic Disco, Italo Disco, Dark Disco, Indie Dance, Hi-NRG, EBM, Synthwave, Retrowave, Cold Wave, Balearic, Downtempo, House Music, Acid House, Techno, Minimal and a plethora of weird stuff.

We are also into writing reviews for music premieres, making interviews with our friends and throwing parties/showcases to bring people together and celebrate life.

Bookings/General Inquiries: sxdns@hotmail.com

Curator: @celestinobr

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