This is a mix set I recorded at home on my Pioneer XDJ-XZ stand-alone controller upon request from a podcast organization in France: Collation Electronique". I surely will add the ID's at some point one of them being from an absolute favorite the artist Henning Bear or the Dutch DRSSN a young woman active now for a good couple of years as a brilliant spiritual producer and Techno dj. 

The mix is a composition of Electro tracks and various Techno ones reflecting the political and cultural climate at that time : end 2022. Our scene had recently entirely re-opened and was very vulnerable and still unclear to the direction it would take. Also vastly dominated by social media influencer digital dj's that tipped the scale and resulted in the current struggle it now founds itself : large gap between the artists, dominance of certain trends, work ethics and work invested not being recognized and rewarded.

My preference will always go to the 'underdog" cheering for the one who put the work, respect the sound and the scene and does not fake with marketing tactics.

Synatec Mix Set.WAV

Synatec is a French-born, Amsterdam-based DJ with a rich history in electronic music. While studying Arts in Paris she became widely Influenced by artists like Kraftwerk, Depeche Mode, and EBM bands, she began DJing in the mid-90s, with her early sound shaped by labels like R&S and Warp. Her career took off in Paris, where she explored international industrial sounds. She later co-founded the B.A.S.S. collective, which was one of the first all-female DJ groups, inspiring many women in the rave scene.

Synatec's journey includes various DJ aliases, such as Witchcraft for Hardcore Techno and Nuala for Jungle/Drum'n Bass. She gained success in the Benelux, Germany, and Israel, and B.A.S.S performed at the renowned Lowlands festival. After a brief hiatus, she returned to Drum’n Bass in Amsterdam, followed by a shift back to her Techno and Electro roots. During the pandemic, she pursued certification in Electronic Music Production and relaunched her career through live streams and events.

In 2024, Synatec joined the DAMN TECHNO organization, organizing events to unite old-school and new-school techno communities. Her style is versatile, blending UK Breaks, Jungle, Techno, Hardcore, and Electro. Recently, she released "Limbo" on Da Traxx Recordings PARIS and had upcoming projects like “Missing Pieces” on Cherry Juice Recordings. Synatec continues to perform across Europe, including residencies in Amsterdam.