MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST 156

Pooja B / ikigai (She/Her)
Sonata Music - female pressure - Analog Room 
India | Berlin

Pooja B (she/her) is an Indian artist who is now based in Berlin. Her sound was heavily influenced by the music she heard here when she first visited the city back in 2016. Her idea of techno is a skittish exploration of time and space in this Dystopian world. While futuristic, loopy, industrial sounds for dark clubs are her signature style, she can skillfully adapt to play music for outdoor spaces which still have a sprinkling of her special flavor.

She has been a resident at Analog Room a weekly underground party with a cult following in Dubai, where she was based because of her flight-attendant job. She also held residencies at Warped & Electric Days prior to this, also in Dubai.

Pooja B releases her music under the alias “ikigai”. Ikigai is a Japanese concept that means "a reason for being". Her reason for being is to make people dance :) She also takes a firm stand against racism, sexism & environmental issues, which she expresses via her music.

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PoojaB.ikigai
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Soundcloud: https://on.soundcloud.com/dWZhMvKa64n2B3Sp7

Modular Expansion Podcast hosted by George Apergis and presents the sound of Modular Expansion records, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Arnaud Le Texier, Bas Mooy, Cari Lekebusch, Damon Wild, Denise Rabe, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Eduardo De La Calle, Emex, Endlec, George Apergis, G-Man, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Invite, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Patrik Skoog, Roman Lindau, The Advent, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST #156 | POOJA B

Artist: GEORGE APERGIS
Title: TRITON EP (Alexander Kowalski & Axel Karakasis Remixes) 
Label: Modular Expansion Records
Cat Number: MED020
Format: Digital
Release Date: 30.08.2024

George Apergis founder of Modular Expansion, returns with 'Triton' a hard kicker track with rave synth lines, percussive rhythms that goes beyond and creates a perfect rave tool.  The release includes a remix by Alexander Kowalski, a spaced out, analog techno track with underlying layers of dark atmospheres. 'Triton' is also being ejected for this release into a hard minimalistic universe, courtesy of the pounding dark remix of Axel Karakasis.

Track List:
1. Triton (Original Mix)
2. Triton (Alexander Kowalski Remix)
3. Triton (Axel Karakasis Remix)

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George Apergis - Triton EP (Alexander Kowalski & Axel Karakasis Remixes) - Modular Expansion

Filter’d 208 August 2024

1. A*S*Y*S - Acid Phase
2. Dominik Schwarz - Sanctuary
3. Balthazar & JackRock - Tension
4. UMEK & Sam WOLFE - Reloaded
5. Marie Vaunt - Echoes
6. George Apergis - Triton 
7. VNDM - Something
8. T78 & Frankyeffe - Caffè Corretto Giallone 
9. Mha Iri - 3am
10. H! Dude - I Just Wanna Dance 
11. DIØN - Traffic
12- BODA - Massano - The Feeling 
13. CARV - Unaccepted Complex
14. ANSBRO - Raggacid

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST 157
Audio Units 
Molecular, Newrhythmic, Dynamic Reflection, Illegal Alien
The brother duo from India draw their inspiration from a myriad of subjects including art, science fiction, and technology. Staying devoted to the true process of creating techno, they apply a pragmatic hardware-driven approach to transform their ideologies and subconscious thoughts into compelling works that capture the cerebral brink of electronic music. Their works have appeared on enduring digital and vinyl imprints such as Molecular, Newrhythmic, Dynamic Reflection, and Illegal Alien.

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Modular Expansion Podcast hosted by George Apergis and presents the sound of Modular Expansion records, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Arnaud Le Texier, Bas Mooy, Cari Lekebusch, Damon Wild, Denise Rabe, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Eduardo De La Calle, Emex, Endlec, George Apergis, G-Man, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Invite, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Patrik Skoog, Roman Lindau, The Advent, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST #157 | AUDIO UNITS

MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST 158
EMEX aka GEORGE APERGIS (Vinyl Only DJ Set)
Modular Expansion | Athens - Berlin 

Vinyl Only DJ Set, Live Recording from Phygital Audiovisual Event 
14 July 2024 at Castle of Rio, Patra
As part of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture’s 2024 program “All of Greece, One Culture”, Modular Expansion organized “Phygital”, an immersive event showcasing live audiovisual performances. These performances blended digital and physical-analog musical instruments, complemented by digital projection. The event took place at Rio Castle in collaboration with the Greek National Opera and the Archaeological Service.
The Phygital event is structured into three distinct live music performances of contemporary electronic music artists George Apergis and Alex Retsis, alongside simultaneous digital artwork projections by the artistic group DEN. This includes visual haikus, a collage of brief micro-compositions combining instrumental and synthetic forms, connected by a deconstructive and unpredictable storytelling.
In the first hour, the audience had the experience of a digital live music performance by Qebo (Alex Retsis), featuring a blend of electroacoustic and ambient music inspired by the architecture of the castle. The second hour highlights the EMEX project by George Apergis and Alex Retsis, blending physical-analog instruments with digital technology to offer a dynamic interplay between digital and analog sounds. The final hour was dedicated to an analog live performance where George Apergis will exclusively use vinyl records. With the financial support and under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

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Modular Expansion Podcast hosted by George Apergis and presents the sound of Modular Expansion records, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Arnaud Le Texier, Bas Mooy, Cari Lekebusch, Damon Wild, Denise Rabe, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Eduardo De La Calle, Emex, Endlec, George Apergis, G-Man, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Invite, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Patrik Skoog, Roman Lindau, The Advent, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST #158 | GEORGE APERGIS / EMEX

Artist: EMEX 
Title: Phygital EP
Label: Modular Expansion Records
Cat Number: ME013
Format: Artistic Vinyl & Digital
Genre: Techno
Release Date: 11.11.2024

EMEX is the latest project from Modular Expansion, marking the reunion of George Apergis and Alex Retsis after eight years. Together, they've developed EMEX Live in an entirely new dimension. This release features two techno tracks with a classic old-school flavor, recorded during the EMEX Live performance at the Phygital Audiovisual event. Phygital, an immersive experience curated by Modular Expansion, was supported by the Greek Ministry of Culture and the National Opera. Held at the Castle of Rio, the event showcased live audiovisual performances that blended digital and physical instruments.

Track List:
A1. The Tower
B1. Reform

Written & Produced by George Apergis & Alex Retsis
Mastered at Damage Studios Berlin
Photography by Alexandros Petsavas
Visuals by Den
Graphic Design by Grams Design
Copyright Modular Expansion Records

With the financial support and under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

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EMEX - Phygital EP - Modular Expansion

MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST 159
EDDIE HALE
Denude - Odd Even - KMS - Parabel
Techno producer from Melbourne, Australia. Owner of label Denude.

Since 2013 he has appeared on labels such as KMS, Intacto, Parabel, Flash and Dynamic Reflection. Tirelessly spreading his vision of electronic music both locally and abroad, Eddie has toured his sound from local festivals and club nights such as Sydney Mardi Gras, Rainbow Serpent and Strawberry Fields, through to Berlin’s Tresor club and Amsterdam Dance Event. In 2021 Eddie released his EP ‘Dormancy’ on German label ODD/EVEN, which was heavily supported by key tastemaker DJs. In the same year he launched his own label Denude - a platform for his own works and to support other likeminded local and international artists to push Australian electronic music globally. Late 2022 will see the release of Eddie’s debut album Far Beyond on his label, which traverses the boundaries of techno - a unique textural palette of Detroit, dub, ambient and breakbeat influences.

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Modular Expansion Podcast hosted by George Apergis and presents the sound of Modular Expansion records, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Arnaud Le Texier, Bas Mooy, Cari Lekebusch, Damon Wild, Denise Rabe, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Eduardo De La Calle, Emex, Endlec, George Apergis, G-Man, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Invite, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Patrik Skoog, Roman Lindau, The Advent, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST #159 | EDDIE HALE

MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST 160
LUNATIK / Alessandro Giustini
Modular Expansion -Absolute records - Concrete - Ipnotica Erotica Rec - KR3
Born and raised in Rome, into a family of musicians, he began to approach the world of music through piano and violin and then to know what would become his true love: techno.

DJ Set Recorded Live at Rashomon Club Rome

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Modular Expansion Podcast hosted by George Apergis and presents the sound of Modular Expansion records, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Arnaud Le Texier, Bas Mooy, Cari Lekebusch, Damon Wild, Denise Rabe, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Eduardo De La Calle, Emex, Endlec, George Apergis, G-Man, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Invite, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Patrik Skoog, Roman Lindau, The Advent, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

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MODULAR EXPANSION PODCAST #160 | LUNATIK

Artist: H.A.A.K.
Title: Convolution EP
Label: Modular Expansion records
Cat Number: MED022
Format: Digital
Release Date: 14 November 2025

Modular Expansion presents the Athenian artist H.A.A.K. known as Black Disko (Dimitris Kontokontis). His Convolution EP on Modular Expansion Records contains a quality selection of classy techno tracks with loop mangling, atmospheres and polyrhythms sounds. 

Track List:
1. Convolution (Original Mix)
2. Lost In Space (Original Mix)
3. Mamusutu (Original Mix)

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H.A.A.K. - Convolution EP - Modular Expansion

Artist: EMEX
Title: Neon EP
Label: Modular Expansion records
Cat Number: ME014
Format: Vinyl & Digital
Release Date: 01.12.2025

EMEX is the emergent project of Modular Expansion. The "né.on" project expresses a contemporary retrofuturism that is based on current but simultaneously changing concepts of "the future". Retrofuturism embodies two overlapping trends that can be summarized as the future as seen from the past and the past as seen from the future.

Track List:
A1. Neon City
A2. Zero One
B1. Future Past
B2. Synchronicity

Written & Produced by EMEX
Mastered at Damage Studios Berlin 
Artwork by Grams Design 
Copyright Modular Expansion Records 
Athens - Berlin 

With the financial support and under the auspices of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture.

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EMEX - NEON EP - Modular Expansion

Modular Expansion was founded by George Apergis and has run successfully, since 1998. The name “Modular Expansion” is inspired from the first analog modular synthesizers of which different parts were connected between each-other, forming an expansion.Modular Expansion is a cultural body of the Hellenic Ministry of Culture and has to its credit actions with the auspices and financial support of the Ministry of Culture and the Municipality of Athens. Actions such as vinyl releases, art videos and publishing events. He is also a European Design Award holder, Silver Award in 2016 in the category Music & Films Covers. Modular Expansion have events in a lot of European cities and famous places like Berghain, Tresor, Suicide, Sisyphos, Renate, Birgit in Berlin, also in cities like London, Rome, Barcelona, Sofia, Warsaw, Moscow, Tel Aviv and at the most prestigious places in Athens.

Modular Expansion is one of the first teams which started organizing Techno events in Athens in 1998. In the end of the 90s began to host artists from the labels such as Tresor, Basic Channel and Chain Reaction, presenting the Berlin underground music vibe and making techno popular in the Greek capital. Founder of Modular Expansion known as George Apergis performs already in 2002 at the legendary Tresor in Berlin. Counting in his history more than 1000 events and hundreds of guest artists like Adam Beyer, The Advent, Alexander Kowalski, Truncate, Ø [Phase], Schwefelgelb, Yanamaste, Parallx, Philipp Strobel, Psyk, dj Rolando, Monoloc, Drumcell, Brian Sanhaji, Radial, Substance, Vainqueur, Johannes Volk, Funk D Void, Dave Tarrida, Sender Berlin, Kevin De Vries, Subjected and many more belongs in one of the oldest teams in the city of Athens

In 2012 come the label of Modular Expansion Records, with releases and the support of global fame artists which has been the baseline to follow up events abroad and especially in Berlin, with gigs in clubs like Suicide, Berghain, Tresor, Sisyphos and many more. Label roster of Modular Expansion Records includes artists like EMEX, George Apergis, Brian Sanhaji, Alexander Kowalski, Subjected, Insolate, Developer, Truncate, Zadig, studio416, NX1, Johannes Volk, Radial, SLV, Dave Trarrida, Lee Holman, Ray Kajioka, Hommé, Module One, Mikael Delta, Lunatik, Unam Zetineb, Birth of Frequency, Absent, Nadjia Lind, Invite, Moving Thoughts, Alex Retsis, Axel Karakasis, Yotam Avni, Stardice, Scan Mode, Sender Berlin and many more.

Modular Expansion Podcast series were founded in 2013. They have featured a premier list of international artists and have already received widespread recognition, including exclusive sets from artists like Alberto Pascual, Alex Bau, Alexander Kowalski, Alexander Lukat, Arnaud Le Texier, Arweenn, Axel Karakasis, Bas Mooy, Beroshima, Cari Lekebusch, Charlton, Cyrk, Damon Wild, Dave Ellesmere, Dave Tarrida, David Meiser, Denise Rabe, Diego Hostettler, Dimi Angelis, DJ 3000, DJ Hyperactive, Drumcell, Echoplex, Eduardo De La Calle, Electric Indigo, Emex, Emmanuel, Endlec, Funk D' Void, George Apergis, Gez Varley, Hans Bouffmyhre, Heiko Laux, Jeroen Search, Jerome, Joachim Spieth, Johannes Volk, Insolate, Lee Holman, Lego, Luca Agnelli, Luigi Tozzi, Luke Hess, Mikael Jonasson, Moddullar, Neil Landstrumm, Ness, Non Reversible, NX1, Patrik Skoog, Pfirter, Radial, Ray Kajioka, Roberto, Roberto Clementi, Roman Lindau, Sawlin, Sebastian Bayne, Sender Berlin, SLV, Synthek, The Advent, Time Traveler, Truncate, Xarah Dion, Zadig and many more.

A*S*Y*S - Bio:

A*S*Y*S aka Frank Ellrich has been a frequent player on the global scene since 2000. His revolutionary studio productions, ranging from dark acid odysseys to driving hard funky floor fillers continue to set dance floors ablaze the world over! He has also performed at some of the most prolific music festivals and events in the world. From Time Warp to Mysteryland, and EDC to Tomorrowland, he has covered more than 20 countries across five continents. His music shares a vision for the techno progressive, and harder genres, which is equal parts euphoric and energetic whilst laced with his signature pounding groove and acid undertones. His music has influenced entire genres through his career at Tracid Traxxx and his own label “Fe Records”.
While he has sought innovation throughout his career, he always stayed true to his passion which is the ultimate dynamic energy combined with the one element that makes the difference: acid has been the soul of A*S*Y*S until today. In Summer 2018, Frank founded Fe Chrome with a clear vision on how to enrich and inspire the techno scene. The 4th release (A*S*Y*S - The Acid) already climbed to #1 of the Beatport Techno Top 100 charts (overall charts #3) and held its position for 6 weeks.
Within one year only, Fe Chrome has become no. 7 of the best selling techno labels (Beatstats). A*S*Y*S meanwhile gained more than 30 mio plays on Spotify and heaps of top five tracks on Beatport's Techno Charts. Recently his new single "Verknipt Nochmal" (on his brand new sub label Chrome Red) hit the no1 hard techno charts again.
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