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A1 Marco Bailey - Drivetonik
A2 Marco Bailey - Hustler
B1 Marco Bailey - Karma
B2 Marco Bailey - Konverter
B3 Marco Bailey - Konverter (Hertz Remix)

Backspin – the imprint launched by Regal as a love letter to early 2000s Hardgroove – welcomes techno titan Marco Bailey with the 'Drivetonik' EP: a powerful blend of past and present that pays homage to Hardgroove's golden era while keeping the focus firmly on today's dancefloors.

The EP opens with the title track 'Drivetonik', a brand-new production that sets the tone: raw, rolling and built to move bodies. A straight-up Hardgroove banger, it's Bailey at his most focused. All momentum, no compromise. What follows is a rare treat for longtime heads: three classic tracks, originally released on the legendary Primate Recordings, now freshly remastered for 2025. 'Hustler' brings the bounce with its infectious and instantly effective sound. 'Karma' leans into tribal rhythms and percussive layering, while 'Konverter' cuts through with synth stabs and vocal chops, offering a punchy, streamlined ride through early-2000s funk. To close things out, Swedish Hardgroove legend Hertz steps in to rework 'Konverter', injecting his signature style into a remix that's as crisp as it is driving, a perfect fusion of old-school grit and modern precision.

With each release, Backspin Records continues its mission to rediscover, revive, and redefine the foundations of 2000s groove-driven techno. With the 'Drivetonik' EP, Marco Bailey shows us why his legacy remains firmly embedded in the genre's foundation.

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Portal Episode 79 by Markus Suckut and Kaiser

✈ We are delighted to welcome American DJ and Producer from Chicago/Minneapolis, currently based in Berlin: JON HESTER.

Hailing from the Midwest US, Jon Hester is an embodiment of the movements, sounds, and attitude that have continued to push techno and house forward. His energy and enthusiasm brought him all the way from beginnings in Chicago and Minneapolis to his present home base of Berlin.

With music released on Rekids, Klockworks, Deeply Rooted, and performances worldwide at clubbing institutions such as Berghain Berlin, Rex Club Paris, fabric London, and Vent Tokyo, he is equally keen for the fresh intensity of newer clubs dotting South America and South Africa. Jon continues building on the very expression he connected with more than 25 years ago via his label, Participation, an outlet for his own output as well as collaborative efforts with fellow artists in the global techno and house community. The collaborations are realized through a reciprocal exchange of sketches between artists, with artwork consisting of a simple one-line drawing from Hester himself – underscoring the directness, honesty, and immediacy of the music presented.

Participation launched in October 2023 with a solo EP from Hester, followed by collaborations with Panorama Bar favorite Cassy, Madrid Techno figurehead Tadeo, Tokyo's legendary DJ Shufflemaster, Swedish mainstay Joel Mull, UK phenomenon The Advent, Icelandic icon Exos, American live act Lady Starlight, and Uruguayan upstart William Arist. With more projects in the works, Participation will continue to inspire, surprise, and delight listeners around the globe, with the impressive depth and breadth of Hester’s tastes and abilities on full display.

Enjoy and feel free to share! Love & Techno

Tracklist: 

1. OTON - Access [Alliance Club Records]
2. Nastia Reigel - Do It Now [Infrastructure New York]
3. Ø [Phase] - Proto-City [Modwerks]
4. Cirkle - Rythm of Wexah [BCCO]
5. Glaskin - Blue Light [CROWD]
6. Mecha - All My Love [Nechto]
7. Temudo - Meteora [Fuse]
8. Mython - Naiv [Vault]
9. Downside - Blackout Protocol [Fuse]
10. Ecilo - Dewphase [Underradar Records]
11. Heiko Laux - Somatic [Synewave]
12. Lando - Freex [Face To Face]
13. Surgeon - Floorshow [live] [Counter Balance]
14. Delano Smith - I Fly (Instrumental Mix) [Kolour Recordings]
15. Will Azada - IT'S LIKE THIS [Proper Trax]
16. Truncate - Nebula [Truncate]
17. Operator - The Dress She Wore [Ilian Tape]
18. Los Hermanos Detroit - Keep Hold Tight [Los Hermanos Detroit]
19. J Choirboy - The Miller [RSPX]
20. Human Safari - Mouse On Keys [Mutual Rytm]
21. Hertz & Johan Bacto - Mankind 13 (B) [Mankind]
22. Altinbas - Epinephrine [SK_eleven]
23. DAST - Power Thing (Conrad Van Orton Remix) [REBELSKIN]
24. ANNĒ - Skydivers [Vault]
25. Downside - Traces Of Spring [Fuse]
26. Jon Hester - Oblique [Fides]
27. Gentian - Reality Approaches (Jon Hester Forever Floating Remix) [Bipolar Disorder]
28. Blaktony - Alternative Homework [Soiree Records]
29. Human Safari - Fragments [Mutual Rytm]
30. Odee X - Agent X (Reprise) [REK’D]

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IG > www.instagram.com/jon_hester__/
FB > www.facebook.com/jonhesterpage/
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