This week on the Ismcast we have Martina Menfors.

Martina Menfors is a Gothenburg-based DJ that emerged onto the underground techno scene in 2015. Since then she has been heard in various locations ranging from festivals such as Way out West to underground clubs in Shanghai. Martina was resident at the infamous Rottweiler bar, but is now resident and artist at STRECK. Her sound is known to be eclectic, fast-paced and punky involving everything from industrial techno to trancy melodies.

Expect: energetic, sexy and expressive.

As always be sure to give Martina Menfors a follow on her socials

More info:
Soundcloud @martinamenfors
Instagram: www.instagram.com/martinamenfors

Ismcast Presents 186 - Martina Menfors

This week on the Ismcast we have D4N.

Hailing from Glasgow, D4N is a young DJ and producer focused on bringing his percussive and high energy music to the dance floor. His sound ranges from driving, groovy techno to spacey, euphoric trance. His productions lean more towards the trancey, melodic side with releases on labels such as ‘Unity Records’ and ‘Gaul’. The first half of 2023 will show D4N releasing his second signed ep on Francks  label ‘Carouse’ and a single release on ‘deadline records’ which will show D4N’s more recent venture into groove focused productions. 2023 is set to be an exciting and prosperous year for D4N.
 
Having had regular appearances around the Glasgow clubs such as la cheetah and Berkeley suite and recently having his international debut in Köln at the age of 18, D4N is set to make a huge impact in the European techno scene within the coming years 

This podcast explores D4Ns more recent decision to focus on the groovier old school style of techno yet keeping that modern energetic vibe throughout.

As always be sure to give D4N a follow on his socials

More info:
Soundcloud @d_4n
Instagram: www.instagram.com/daniel.mcgrathh

Ismcast Presents 187 - D4N

This week on the Ismcast we have Blame The Mono.

Blame The Mono is the result of an uncompromising artistic encounter between two DJs and producers. As members of a new generation decided to push the boundaries of conventional techno, their productions offer forward-thinking sound design and strong stylistic identity through an important blend of influences ranging from Metal, Rock, and Hip Hop to PsyTrance.

Their signature usage of vocals combined with rich song arrangements and sometimes dark, sometimes euphoric moods, make their tracks diverse, yet they all remain fine-tuned for peak-time chaos. The duo’s DJ sets present an explosive selection highlighting their love of digging and showing their will to satisfy the hungriest and sweatiest dancefloors.

As always be sure to give Blame The Mono a follow on their socials

More info:
Soundcloud @blame-the-mono
Instagram: www.instagram.com/blamethemono

Ismcast Presents 188 - Blame The Mono

Onleash is the latest project from the Oslo-based artist Erik Spanne. His unique blend of hardcore techno laced with trap-phone chirps, pummelling kick drums and ultrasharp melodies has already become a secret weapon for some of the leading DJs and tastemakers like; VTSS, Anetha, SPFDJ, Shlomo, Juliana Huxtable and many more.

Together with the Norwegian artist FAKETHIAS he started MASSIVE GAIN a multidisciplinary project appearing in various forms, both as a record label and as the duo’s singular musical output. MASSIVE GAIN embodies techno as a vessel for experimentation, fusing its memetics with an insurgent perspective of club music.
Onleash is set to play at the next ISMUS XL party Alte Munze in March, while is also preparing a compilation release on MASSIVE GAIN featuring work from DJ Valentimes, FAKETHIAS, Truthspeaker, himself and more.

As always, be sure to give onleash a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud @onleash
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/peak_sinner/

Ismcast Presents 189 - onleash

One of the main protagonists of the techno 2.0 generation, the leading man of the Lenske family and Exhale community, Farrago is a name that sparks joy. The Belgian DJ and producer his name is synonymous to fast and trippy sounds from the broader spectrum of electronic music.
A mix of trancey melodies and psy infused techno are to be expected when you are surrounded by other ravers on Sam’s dancefloor. 

After 3 releases on the Berlin based A R T S label, the Exhale resident co-founded Lenske with Amelie Lens in 2018 and has been a mainstay there for the past few years. 
Nearly  years later, a new chapter unfolds with the announcement of his debut album that will be released on a new label ran by the man himself.

As always, be sure to give Farrago a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @frrgo
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/farrago__/

Ismcast Presents 190 - Farrago

DJ Valentimes is a producer, DJ, and label head based out of New York City.

Through his two labels (PUPPY & Anti State Electronics (run with Tweaker-229)) and most recently, Nausea, he has established a firm representation in the global underground, showcasing the sounds of clandestine celebration.

Frequenting Europe in the past 13 months, he has made appearances at Herrensauna, Enter Oslo, Corsica Studios, Ved Siden AF, PTX, & more.

As always, be sure to give DJ Valentimes a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @djvalentimes
Instagram: www.instagram.com/djvalentimes/

Ismcast Presents 191 - DJ Valentimes

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Raised down under and now based between London and LA, AK Sports’ productions, DJ sets and radio shows are a melting pot of rave and techno flavours, equally inspired by the old school and the new. On Beatportal's 'one to watch' list and coined by Dummy Mag as one of the best emerging producers - from industrial techno, with MPC claps to reverberating breaks and futuristic soundscapes, AK Sports sees diverse releases on esteemed underground UK, Australian and Berlin based labels such as Higher Power, Shall Not Fade, Mad Decent, Gallery Recordings, Nasty Enterprises Berlin and a 45 minute cassette tape via Club Glow Tapes London which received acclaim on DJ Mag as one of the top releases of 2021. The last year saw a stellar debut set at HÖR Berlin, Fabric Nightclub London, Splendour in the Grass Australia and headlining various tastemaker clubs across UK, EU, Australia, NZ and the USA as well as most recently hosting a Boiler Room under their LA based collective WARP MODE due to air next month.

With more releases, tours and top shelf radio shows to come 2023 looks to further cement AKS as one of the most exciting new producers in the high energy realms breaking techno boundaries under new-rave!

As always, be sure to give AK Sports a follow on their socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @aksportsdj
Instagram: www.instagram.com/aksportsdj/

Ismcast Presents 192 - AK Sports

Dutch artist Franky-B is a producer/DJ with a unique and characteristic sound, combining elements of trance, acid, and hard-style. His sets deliver a powerful, bouncy, and fast-paced experience (+/- 155BPM) showcased through his playful mixing style to keep the crowd engaged. Although his music and track selection are melodic and vocalic, the fundamental pillar of his sets still remains to be the hard-punching kicks of the hard-techno sound.

Next to his own released EPs, he has also released on labels such as: Rave Alert, KTK, Recollection Records, Falsive Records, Voight-Kampff and more.

As always, be sure to give Franky-B a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @franky_b_trax
Instagram: www.instagram.com/franky_btrax

Ismcast Presents 194 - Franky-B

This week on the Ismcast we have Balrog. 

Hailing from Leeds in the north of the UK, Balrog is an artist whose style focuses on heavy groove-ridden drums, driving bass lines, and distorted vocals. His tracks take influence from classic hardgroove but with a fresh injection of modern industrial power. 

Focussing on this signature sound of industrial groove techno has seen him release on labels including Soma, Ear To Ground, Hydraulix, Instruments Of Discipline, Moments In Time and Green Fetish. This industrial groove sound blends into his high-energy and powerful DJ sets which have seen him headline events in cities such as New York, Berlin, London, Leeds, Manchester, Budapest, Glasgow, and more. 

Balrog also runs his own record label, Khazad Records, which releases music from the very best industrial groove and hard techno talent around.

As always, be sure to give Balrog a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @balrogtechno
Instagram: www.instagram.com/balrog_kha

Ismcast Presents 195 - Balrog

This week on the Ismcast we have Alexander Lind

STRECK Resident & co-founder Alexander Lind AKA Sonic is co-founder of Gothenburg label/organiser/collective Streck as well as No Regrets and Esta Noche, running memorable raves and booking well thought out line-ups, helping to keep the Gothenburg underground scene alive.

Alexanders fast-pace techno sets are known to be playful and eclectic whilst leaning on a steady ground of dirty kicks, heavy bass-lines with a touch of his love for trance and euphoric melodies. As a producer he made his first vinyl release on his own imprint Streck.

As always, be sure to give Alexander Lind a follow on his socials.

More info:
Soundcloud: @alexanderlindmusic
Instagram: www.instagram.com/alexanderlind_music

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