For this episode of @DarkScienceElectro we check in with friend-of-the-show Rob Witschakowski, better known as @The-Exaltics

Starting in 2006 with the founding of the project by Nico Jagiella and Rob, The Exaltics have been a driving force in the popularization of the beloved genre we call Electro. The following year in 2007, after the inception of The Exaltics project, the duo created the label @Solar_One_Music - The imprint has released music from many amazing producers such as MSRG, Heinrich Mueller, Gesloten Cirkel, Obergman, Franck Kartell, Nullptr, Das Muster, ERP, Ekman, Gosub, and many more. In addition, there are a few sub-labels that are utilized as well, such as Between Places, Rattleznake, Unhöerbar. Hailing from the city of Jena in Germany, Rob has shared the stage with too many to mention and continued releasing quality music as @The-Exaltics having just released a retrospective album in 2022 which can be heard here: https://soundcloud.com/solar_one_music/the-exaltics-retrospective The album covers his entire discography and is highly recommended by @DVSNME - Rob has been DJing for over 20 years and you can definitely hear that in his exclusive mix for @DarkScienceElectro - Buckle up and get ready for a deep, cinematic ride.

JLZ - Area 4 (Bem Vindo)
 Lloyd Stellar - Modular Planets 
Morphology - Inversion Layer 
DL_MS - i gippeum 
Morphology - Sentinel 
The Fly Insect - Decay 
The Fly Insect - An Afternoon With Mr.Gringe 
DL_MS - Mountains 
Zeta Reticula - Stars Wobble 
Wavesense - Topography Data 
Steffi - Seth Facing Brightness 
Shcuro - Exclusion
 Lloyd Stellar - Just hold on 
Gen-Y - River of Light 
Illektrolab - Temporal Interference 
Niall Power - Sea Snake (Human Rebellion remix) 
Passarani - Complex Alpha 
Blackploid - Wire

Additional resources: 
https://solaronemusic.bandcamp.com/
www.instagram.com/exaltics/ 
www.facebook.com/TheExaltics
 www.youtube.com/user/solaronemusic 
www.discogs.com/artist/1029388-The-Exaltics

www.soundcloud.com/dvsnme

The Exaltics

Dark Science Electro presents: The Exaltics guest mix

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This episode of @DarkScienceElectro is a label highlight on the London-based collective and record label founded in 2013. @brokntoys

All tracks heard on this mix can be purchased here:  https://brokntoys.bandcamp.com/music

False Persona - Mind Heist
Koova - Deactivation
R325 - 151408420
Das Muster - Die Zweite Welle
Illektrolab - Android Humanoid
Interviews - High Climber
Animistic Beliefs - Ojo De Las Grayas
Microthol - mod_electro_mix4
XY0815 - Cosmic Conflict
Kan3da - Photoptarmosis
CH415 - Magnetic
KafkaCtrl - Heuristic Function
Rutherford - Spoken Word
Komarken Electronics - Expanded Consciousness
Vertical67 - Out Of Sight
Marco Bernardi - Magic Night
LMA - The Mind Is A Terrible Thing
Pip Williams - Pleasure Deficiency Syndrome
Obergman - Quantum Eraser
Eargoggle & Rutherford - Stalkers Behave
Ivna Ji - Oscillating Universe
Kovyazin D & Moralez - Sunken Space Ship
MetaComplex - Precognition
Exhausted Modern - Attain Ataraxia
Versalife - Cloacking Mod
Poperttelli - BBB
Scape One - Europa's Secret
Luxus Varta - Tripten
Dan White - Digital Detox
Furious Frank - Night Rider
Gamma Intel - Post Factum
Automat - Corde
Jauzas The Shining - Similitude
Serge Geyzel - Noizette

Additional resources:
https://www.facebook.com/Brokntoys/
https://www.instagram.com/brokntoys/
https://www.youtube.com/user/brokntoys

brokntoys

Dark Science Electro presents: brokntoys

Bass Station with Jason Illektrolab, Flex's set. August 12, 2023 @ Kona Kava Barr in Mesa, AZ. FLEX -ROUGH TOUCH PRODUCTIONS - FRAKTURED PHOENIX

Base Station Rough Session

Born with an insatiable curiosity for sound and an unwavering passion for electronic music, illektrolab has carved a unique path in the realm of sonic exploration. Hailing from an undisclosed location, this enigmatic Dj/Producer has captivated audiences with his otherworldly compositions and mind-bending beats globally.

illektrolab's journey into music began at an early age, as he delved into the possibilities of synthesizers, vocoders, drum machines, and samplers. His relentless pursuit of sonic innovation led him to experiment with various underground genres, blending elements of Electro, techno, and IDM to create a distinct signature sound.

Drawing inspiration from the pioneers of electronic music, illektrolab honed his skills, meticulously crafting intricate melodies and meticulously programmed rhythms with laser precision focus towards the Dance floor and rocking partys. His compositions are characterized by pulsating basslines, vocoded robots, ethereal textures, and meticulously layered synthscapes, creating a sonic tapestry that transports listeners to uncharted sonic dimensions.

While illektrolab is known for his studio wizardry, his live performances are where he truly shines. With a magnetic stage presence and an arsenal of cutting-edge creative outputs, he takes audiences on an exhilarating journey through the depths of a sci fi sonic universe. From underground clubs to renowned festivals, illektrolab's performances leave an indelible mark on all who witness them.

Over the years, illektrolab's music has garnered critical acclaim and a loyal following. His discography boasts a collection of groundbreaking releases on esteemed labels such as Satamile, Brokntoys, Fabric Records, Tresor Berlin, Shipwrec and his own Advanced Robotiks output. His tracks have found their way into the sets of respected DJ's around the globe with regular support from the likes of DJ Stingray, Helena Hauff and many more heavy hitters in the underground scene pushing the Electro sound. Each release showcases his unique signature sound and creativity, pushing the boundaries of electronic music and challenging the listener's perceptions of the underground sounds.

Beyond his musical endeavors, illektrolab remains a mysterious figure, preferring to let his music speak for itself. He is a true sonic explorer, constantly pushing the limits of his craft and seeking new sonic frontiers. As long as there are sounds yet to be discovered, illektrolab will continue to captivate and inspire with his mesmerizing compositions and sonic alchemy.

Which artist has influenced you the most?

- Early Hip hop and Electro Artists (not really one artist but many) Perhaps Newcleus - Track "Jam on it" and Twilight 22 - Electric Kingdom. HEaring those as a child helped shaped my sounds.

What new projects/releases with your participation are expected in the near future?

- illektrolab - illektrogenetics EP - Coming on my Own Label "Advanced Robotiks" and also My track "Overdrive" Being re pressed on Fabric Records with Helena Hauff Presents out Sept 2023.

Which artists/labels is more relevant to you now?

- Lablels: Diffuse Reality,R&S Records,Clone, any forward thinking Labels pushing the boundaries of sound and the rules.

What inspires you now to create music?

- The Dance Floor, People being free to dance, Energy, Electronics, Robots, Break dancing, Graffiti, Nature, Urban Cities, Machines, Technology

Follow:
@illektrolab
https://illektrolab.bandcamp.com/

Strange But Dance Music #132: illektrolab

6 months since the last mix for various reasons, better late than never I guess!
All tracks bought on vinyl earlier this year with a couple purchased late 2022.
There's a lot of Sound Synthesis once again because he never stops releasing good stuff.

Tracklist:
CRC - Utopia [Zyntax Motorcity]
CRC - Drained [Furthur Electronix]
Sound Synthesis - Move Your Body [Ancient Technologies]
Sound Synthesis - Cosmic Nights [Furthur Electronix]
Matti Turunen - Aureum [Cultivated Electronics LTD]
Vertical67 - Solitary World [Wave Function Records]
Sound Synthesis - Flowing Dreams [Furthur Electronix]
Fleck E.S.C. - Night Of The Notables [Science Cult]
Plant43 - Golden Waxcap [AC Records]
Fleck E.S.C. - Invisible [Science Cult]
Sound Synthesis - 5115 [Withhold]
Sound Synthesis - Welcome To The Future [Orbital Mechanics]
Sound Synthesis - 2112 [Withhold]
Blackploid - Magnetron [Central Processing Unit]
Ole Mic Odd - Acid Bass In Outer Space [Another Perspective]
illektrolab - Android Humanoid [Brokntoys]
The Dexorcist - Dweller [Libertine Records]
dynArec - Stop And Stall [Cultivated Electronics]
Ultradyne - True To The Realm [Pi Gao Movement]
Jensen Interceptor x DeFeKT - Free Your Body [Tresor]
Sound Synthesis - Transfer Your Energy [Distrito 91]
Detroit In Effect - Let's Rock All Night [M.A.P. Records]
Dark Vektor - Mil Imperios Mil Destinos [Distrito 91]

Heineken Electro Sessions

Sputnik - Shifts Of Scenery And Warning Tremors Of Landslides

Feb Edition with killa Guest set from the Legendary ILLEKTROLAB alongside ADJ
ADRIEN D'ELZIUS - STRAIGHT FROM THE VOID
LORD JALAPENOS - LEAVE ME ALONE
BOT23/INOPERATIVE SYSTEM - TARGET
UNKNOWN - UNTITLED 08
DRON - AL WE HAVE FOUND
BOT23/INOPERATIVE SYSTEM - LLUVIA
OCTOGEN - SPHYXOMITE
HATCH - COOL J
M PARENT - GRAVEL PIT
VERSALIFE -  VORTEX STORM
POLADROID - LA CARESSE
VERSALIFE - COPEPODS
INTERDIMENSIONAL WARLOCK - DUNGEON MASTER
UNIVAC - MAGNETFUNK
IMOGEN - ANATTA
SYNC24 - INSIDE THE MICROBEAT
DEZ WILLIAMS - NO LONGER HUMAN
PAUL BEHOLDERS - TROUBLE
SYNC24 - THE ARRIVAL
LECTRO COD E - I AM A CYBORG
PAUL BEHOLDERS - TRANSITION
M PARENT - CLIMB THE WALLS
PAUL BEHOLDERS - OPPORTUNISM
UNIVAC - H BEAT
SYRTE - SANCTUM AUTOMATA
UNKNOWN - UNTITLED 08

ILLEKTROLAB LIVE SET

ILLAHERTZ on  SHIPWREC
FADED forthcoming
OVERDRIVE on SATAMILE/FABRIC
ROBOT RISING forthcoming
ROBOT THEORY forthcoming
NASTY BITS on BROKEN TOYS
HEAVY HITTER on ADVANCED ROBOTIKS
FREQUENCY PATTERNS on ADVANCED ROBOTIKS
SAY ROBOT on BROKEN TOYS
ENCRYPTED MESSAGES forthcoming
ANDROID HUMANOID on BROKEN TOYS
SPEAK MY CODE forthcoming

PT Show Feb 24 With ADJ And ILLEKTROLAB

1. dj who - Give A Little More (Give It To Mike Parker Remix)

2. de-bons-en-pierre - no cure for cancer

3. the hacker vs commuter - rbmk met-8 remix

4. illektrolab - in the tube 

5. dave tarrida - hot leather seats 

6. train to eltanin - former agents ghost mix 

7. blackmass plastics - iron winter 

8. Sound Synthesis - Interplanatery Sequence

9. tfhats - and then 

10. loony - theme From Murdercapital

11. arkajo - vamp 

12.  p$pa & z$oli - pzs_dzsungel 

13. privacy - dimensional separation 

14. la-4A - triad 

15. the sentinel & miss memory - r=v/i 

16. a1 people - nil and zero

Mix - Fayrrat - Tunnel Rhythms

q-bit (@julius-feulner) is a 24-year-old from Offenbach, Germany. He started DJing in 2020, although he is a passionate vinyl collector, he is also interested in producing music. Scientific, computerized, acidic and heavy electro breaks are his obsession. This mix for Dark Science Electro combines classic 90s electro cuts with contemporary Electro records. 

London Modular Alliance - All Over 
Illektrolab - Overdrive 
Percy X - Break It Down 
AUX88 -  Direct Drive 
Volsoc - Shout Out 
051 Destroyer - Red Mask Samurai
Terrestrial Access Network - Raftinonkarma
Dataintrång - Only Dataman 
Motown Nucleus - Ortcele 
Dj Schwa & Name Does Not Matter - Ape King (Posthuman remix) 
Lukas Akata - Unreleased 
Lectro cOd_E - Don‘t Want No Smoke 
AUX88 - Space Satellites

Additional resources
https://www.instagram.com/julius13.wav

q-bit

Dark Science Electro - Episode 776 - 7/26/2024 q-bit guest mix

Take One (Private Party Mix)

Episode 821 of @DarkScienceElectro

Client_03 & Sync 24 - Counterfactual Interaction History
T/Error - Wavelength Modulation Sequence
Datawave - Telesto
Brice Kelly - We're Alone
Dr. Boomer - Man Of The Future
Ultradyne - Unreleased
Gravitational Effect - Passenger 1982
Splitradix - West Coast Way
Arpatronic - Decharge
w1b0 - Pilex Driver (Ectomorph remix)
Erhalder - Chip Stress (Radio Edit)
DVS NME - Local 22 UAW
Illektrolab - Android Humanoid
Ben Pest - VCS Wig
Reptant - The Cliques Clack

Dark Science Electro

Dark Science Electro - Episode 821 - 6/13/2025

Fayrrat builds vinyl-only sets across electro, acid, and techno. His sound is raw, textured, sometimes tense, often introspective. Each mix creates a space of contrast: club energy, late-night haze, analog sharpness. Music that leaves a mark — somewhere between control and

FLEX is a seasoned DJ, producer, and label owner with over 25 years of experience commanding the decks. Whether spinning vinyl or using digital platforms, FLEX captivates audiences with his dynamic and eclectic blend of open-format tunes. A passionate advocate for Broken Beats, FLEX is a Resident DJ with Fraktured Nation, Fraktured Phoenix, AZ Soulective Collective, and Arizona Renegade Events, while seamlessly traversing multiple genres to deliver unforgettable performances.

Having roots in both Philadelphia and Arizona, FLEX’s sound reflects a unique fusion of East and West Coast influences, creating a distinctive musical experience. He began his journey in the music industry by producing and managing a hip-hop label, and today, he focuses entirely on DJing and electronic music production. Since founding Rough Touch Productions in 2001, FLEX has been dedicated to delivering top-tier sound and spotlighting premier talent across the industry.

His talent has been recognized globally, with showcases on platforms such as Di.FM, cementing his status as a versatile and impactful force in the world of electronic music.

For bookings: roughtouchproductions@gmail.com
linktr.ee/djflex480

theed3vil is a duo based out of East L.A. Crafting high-energy rhythms that traverse genres from pulsating electro to heavy gritty techno. Drawing inspiration from all across the sonic spectrum, and incorporating elements of breakbeat, hyper-pop, psytrance, ghetto-tech, EBM and electro.  Influence by Silent Servant, Helena Hauf, Skinny Puppy, Lweski, W1b0, L.F.T..

80s Synthpop through to Chicago house, acid house, electro and techno.
No clippy-cloppy 'mnml' bobbins or business techno though.

Spent years being the obligatory 'Bedroom DJ' along with regular visits to the techno mecca 'The Orbit' and other nights, mainly Leeds based, such as 'Superconductor', 'Darkside' & 'Detatched', culminated with a DJ spot at Detatched in 2009 playing a mainly electro/italo-house set in the bar.
What followed then was a monthly resident spot playing techno when supporting artists in the main room or the chance to play electro, house and electro-pop in the bar at Detatched followed by Future-Past and the short-lived Secret Maze, supporting some of the cream of the techno scene including warm-up slots for Claude Young, James Ruskin, Marcel Fengler, Shed, Peter van Hoesen, Joey Beltram, Octave One, Truss/MPIA3, Detroit Techno Militia, Forward Strategy Group, 65d Mavericks, Subjected and Xhin amongst others. That was supplemented by appearing on the same bill as many other DJs and artists including Hardfloor, CJ Bolland, Woody McBride, Alan Oldham, Rolando, Derrick May, DJ Bone, Reeko, Exium, Sandwell District, Grovskopa, Ancient Methods, Inigo Kennedy, Bas Mooy, Damon Wild, Takaaki Itoh, Go Hiyama and Neil Landstrumm.

I HAVE BEEN PLAYING ELECTRONIC MUSIC FOR OVER 35 YEARS UNDER THE NAME ADJ,AND HAVE BEEN PRODUCING FOR OVER 30 YEARS,RELEASING OVER 250 TRAX SO FAR. I STARTED AND STILL RUN THE "PYRAMID TRANSMISSIONS" LABEL WITH MY PARTNER PATHIC AND AM PART OF THE "OUTSIDE COLLECTIVE".I AM PART OF THE DODO CLUB LONDON,A UNIQUE ELECTRO NIGHT. I ALSO USED TO RUN THE WORLD FAMOUS "IQ RECORD STORE" IN LONDON,A MECCA FOR UNDERGROUND MUSIC FROM 1995-2000. I ALSO DO A MONTHLY RADIOSHOW ON www.globalfunkradio.com. MY SOUND IS MAINLY ELECTRO BUT I ALSO PRODUCE TECHNO,ELECTRONICA,GLITCH HOP,ACID ETC ETC... WITH NO DEFINITE GENRE AND A FEW WONKY SOUNDS    MY MUSIC IS MY TRUE ART AND REFLECTS MY DIFFERENT MOODS AND EMOTIONS.    ART FOR ART'S SAKE   SONIC REVOLUTION  LONG LIVE THE B BOYS, DJ'S AND GRAFFITI WRITERS  PEACE ADJ

DVS NME is an Electro music producer/deejay and Post Punk enthusiast living in Colorado. He runs a weekly mix series called @DarkScienceElectro (est 2010) and is actively producing under the name @DVSNME (est 2000)

His musical influences include, but are not limited to: Abstract Thought, Adult., The Advent, Aether Pilot, Afrika Bambaataa, Aphex Twin, Aloka, Andrea Parker, Animistic Beliefs, Annie Hall, Anthony Rother, Armec, Arpanet, AS1, Ashtar Lavanda, Audiogenetics, Autechre, Automat, AUX88, Bass Junkie, Binary Digit, Blackploid, Blatromen, Blotnik Brothers, Boards Of Canda, Boris Divider, Carl Finlow, CEM3340, Cignol, Client_03, Commuter, Composite Profuse, Comtron, The Consumer, CPU, Cyan85, Cybotron, Cygnus, Cylob, CYRK, Dark Vektor, Das Muster, Datawave, Datassette, Deemphasis, Delayscape, Der Zyklus, Detroit's Filthiest, Dez Williams, DJ Stingray, Dave Clarke, Helena Hauff, Dibu-Z, Digitizer, Ditone, DJ Di'jital, DJ Godfather, DJ Overdose, Djedjotronic, DMX Krew, Dopplereffekt, Drexciya, E.R.P., Dynarec, Ectomorph, Egyptian Lover, Ekman, Elecktroids, Electronome, The Exaltics, Heinrich Mueller, Exzakt, Fabrice Lig, Faceless Mind, FAH, Fleck ESC, Fotoapparat, FPU, Franck Kartell, Francois Dillinger, Galaxian, Gedanenexperiment, Gesloten Cirkel, Glass Domain, Go Nuclear, Gosub, The Hacker, Hadamard, Hardfloor, Headnoaks, Heinrich Dressel, Heurisitc Audio, The Hidden Persuader, I-F, Illektrolab, Imatran Voima, Inkamera, Isolated Material, Ivna Ji, IXRQ, Japanese Telecom, Jauzas The Shining, Jeremiah R., John Carpenter, John Selway, Kalson, Kan3da, Keith Tucker, Kobol Electronics, Komarken Electronics, Kon001, Konerytmi, Koova, Kraftwerk, Kronos Device, Krypton 81, Lake Haze, Lectromagnetique, Legowelt, Lithium Flux, London Modular Alliance, Low Tape, Lowfish, Luke Eargoggle, Luxus Varta, Luke Vibert, Luz1e, Machino, Maelstrom, Manasyt, Mandroid, MAS 2008, Maschine Brennt, Melogik, Mesak, MetaComplex, Microlith, Microthol, Miss Kittin, MNLTH, Model 500, Mono Junk, Morphology, Mr. Velcro Fastener, MSRG, Mumm, MystesSystem, N-Ter, Nebenprodukt, Newcleus, Nite Fleit, Noamm, Noise&Noise, Nomenklatur, NRSB-11. Nullptr, Oberman, Ole Micc Odd, Orgue Electronique, Pametex,  Paul Blackford, Pip Williams, Planet Pluto, Plant43, Polytron, Privacy, Q-Chip, R325, RA-X, Radioactive Man, Rebustape, Reedale Rise, Relaxant, Reptant, Retax Gorgon, Richard Easel, Robodrum, Rutherford, S>>D, Sansibar, Sbassship, SC-164, Scape One, Siak, Silicon Scally, Simulant, Skinny Puppy, Solar Chrome, Solvent, Solid Blake, Sonar Base, Sound Synthesis, Stingray313, Sync 24, Synth Alien, Syrte, T/Error, TecRoc, Terens K., Teslasonic, Thomas Kress, Textasy, Ticco Ross, Transparent Sound, UHU, Ultradyne, Umwelt, Underground Resistance, Unit Black Flight, Univac, VC-118A, VCS2600, Velocs, Versalife, Vertical67, Vessel In Distress, VLR, Voice Stealer, Volfram, Volsoc, Wee DJs, Weltwirtschaft, Will Web, Wumpscut, Xerodefx, XY0815, Zerkalo, Zeta Reticula, Zobol, Zwischenwelt, 96 Back, 240 Interceptor, and many more.

Electronic podcast since 2016 and a label. DJ and live sets from artists and producers from all over the world.
The purpose and objectives of this podcast and label is not only to explore all sorts of different facets of Electro and Experimental Music, but also to reveal the influence on music through the location of the artist.

Discography:
SBDM001 / Alpha Visitor - Obey And Reproduce LP
SBDM002 / SOD-90 - Teeth Against Metal LP
SBDM003 / 6SISS - Bacteria EP
SBDM004 / X-Truder - drumWERK EP
SBDM005 / ADJ - Invasion Of The Compliant LP
SBDM006 / Interweave Electronics - Decayed Matrix LP
SBDM007 / Golden Virgo - Unlogix EP

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