The gig and subsequently the mix that made me start this ‘mix series’, all other mixes in this one series is fundamentally based around this mix and just as the actual performance at PHENOMENH it serves as an opener for the rest of the mixes (barring the prologue). I’ll try and keep the description relatively short, and point out important labels and artists that I used to build (and mostly choose from my already existing library) to build the performance around. FIY I had a gig at PHENOMENH at Plan B in Malmö on the 28th September - this mix is not what was played there - although I tried to mix the tracks that were either similar or the same but not necessarily in the same order and some tracks might have been skipped or replaced.

**NOT INTENDED FOR AIRPODS OR PHONE SPEAKERS -- PROPER SPEAKERS OR STUDIO HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED*

When I first started DJ’ing I was taught to mix progressive house and melodic techno - as many other DJ’s who first started out in recent years. I don’t play very much of these genres anymore and hence a lot of the tracks are ones I found during those first few months as well as before I started DJ’ing. Such as Kiberu, Luke Garcia, ARTBAT, Adriatique and others particularly from the label Diynamic Music. When I then got to DJ’ing on my own I dipped my toes into tech, dub and minimal where I quickly started listening to someone you can’t miss if you’re swedish and into tech house - Per Hammar, I delved into that sound and quickly found more, Malin Genie, Mihai Popoviciu and (although more to the microhouse & dub sound) adjacently Traumer, Priku & Dinu & Luuk Van Dijk. Dense & Pika I actually found because I like techno and I happened to listen to the George FitzGerald remix of Colt on a night out a long time ago and most of the trance selections were tracks I found back when I used to game a lot (and watch a heck of a lot of montages and videos with particularly trance music in the background). The rest of the tracks in the tracklist are either also very old discoveries which I stumbled upon by accident or very new discoveries which I’ve found by looking into more sci-fi soundscapes within techno, trance & house.

Mix predictably becomes more melodic as well as harder as the runtime racks up. Starting off with raw and minimal sounds, then layering with trance sounds which then bursts into the first progressive trance song and about a third of the way through is where I’d imagine the crowd really start dancing.

For crate diggers -- There’s way more than I can list but here are some to get you started that I used myself

Artists:
Traumer
Apollo
Per Hammar
Malin Genie
Luke Garcia
Kiberu
**Following suggestions are for those who are new to dub and tech/minimal** 
Maurizio
Basic Channel
Deepchord
Brawther
SevenDoors
Kollektiv Turmstrasse

Labels:
Dark Side of the Sun
Danse Club Records
Diynamic Music
Dirty Hands
Magnetik Music
(IMPORTANTLY ALSO - big tip is to check a lot of unofficial releases on youtube, soundcloud, bandcamp, beatport and even spotify, you will find a lot of hidden not so well known tracks)

Hardware: Pioneer XDJ-XZ & 2x CDJ-350 (DJM-350 for some) for all mixes. No altering of the audio has been done except for adjusting the audio levels to make the mix as consistent as possible. Everything recorded live from my collectives’ studio. /DJ Farkas

Full tracklist in the YT version ->

phenomenh aftermix

A slower paced mix, intended to build up for what’s to come. The sounds I explore in this mix are mostly lounge, indie, pop and tech house related mixed with some dub and minimal. Think of the mix as my own audial beginning of a night out, the decision to do something has just been made - still early in the evening, heck it may still be afternoon. You chat to your buddies waiting for everyone to arrive, listen to some chill music with a cigarette in one hand a glass of whatever in your other. Slowly the tension builds, whilst the pacing increases along with the lounge-ness slowly but surely edges towards a more party-oriented-atmosphere.

**NOT INTENDED FOR AIRPODS OR PHONE SPEAKERS -- PROPER SPEAKERS OR STUDIO HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED*

Not too much to say about the mix, if you like it and listen all the way through I can only recommend you continue listening to the series - I think you’ll like it - and there’s loads of hours of music ahead of you. You can listen in any order you want of course, but everything is designed and mixed in such a way to take you on a journey, in the way I’ve arranged the mixes - each mix more or less seamlessly transitioning into the next. 

Due to the relatively short description of the mix I can actually list the tracklist here, for the remaining mixes (except for the Epilogue) the tracklists will be released on the youtube versions and/or maybe on instagram. 

TRACKLIST:
Maurice Giovannini - Era - Original Mix. 2015. Sakadat Records (SKD035). Minimal, Minimal Techno, Dub Techno.
Einmusik - Tormenta - Original Mix. 2016. Suara (SCOM023). Deep House, Tech House, Experimental.
Pachanga Boys - Time. 2011. Hippie Dance (HIPPIE DANCE 02). Techno, Tech House. 
Kollektiv Turmstrasse - Ordinary (Live Version). 2013. Musik Gewinnt Freunde (MGF 023). Tech House, Minimal, Minimal Techno. 
xx, Edu Imbernon - Crystalised Edu Imbernon Remix. 2010. Young Turks (YT023DL). House, Britpop, Indie.
Chet Faker, Marcus Marr - Birthday Card. 2016. Downtown (DWT70423). House.
Per Hammar - Late For The Trance Gate. 2020. Dirty Hands (DH006). Dub Techno, Deep Techno, Tech House.

For crate diggers that love the sounds explored in this mix here are some artists I highly recommend checking out (other than the ones found in the mix)
Jamie xx
Traumer
Deepchord
Maurizio
Eddie Richards
Stereocalypse
Tindra Brante

Hardware: Pioneer XDJ-XZ & 2x CDJ-350 (DJM-350 for some) for all mixes. No altering of the audio has been done except for adjusting the audio levels to make the mix as consistent as possible. Everything recorded live from my collectives’ studio. /DJ Farkas

Prologue (White Print)

Appropriate title name for the mix considering it took me around 8 tries and continuously scrapping the songs I had prepared to prepare other ones, to then going back and trying the first ones a few times et cetera et cetera. Probably the greatest ‘thematic’ departure in the mix series so far in terms of speed, rhythms, style and groove. Since it’s a peak mix and that’s the timeslot most DJ’s want to occupy regardless of what they play I had this notion that the mix had to be perfect, buildup, breakdowns, layers, perfect for any dancefloor during peak hours, vocals, no vocals, great intricate grooves yet simple melodies - and most of all a good representation of what I love to play when I’m booked for such occasions or mixes such as this… One can not please everyone, or everything. After torturing myself by banging my head against the wall over and over I realised this mix isn’t going to do all I want it to nor does it need to. 

The mix thus turned out to be some but not all of the elements I originally had in mind. It does give an idea of a few types of sounds and styles that I like to delve deep in whilst occupying those sweet 140-145 bpm slots and a vibrant and engaged dancefloor - but it does not go into my heavier and ‘harder’ sounds, the following mix will serve that purpose (with some teases in the latter parts of the mix). What then, are those sounds that you will hear in this mix? Those intricate grooves I talked about in the opening paragraph, whether they be from groovy producers such as Danny Wabbit, more purebred trance such as the legend Armin van Buuren or the more modern, euro-influenced trance wave of Grand V, DJ HEARTSTRING, KE-YEN and co. Bouncy, wobbly and heavy basslines, tech house, tribal elements, breaks and heavenly melodies are what you can expect, and perhaps even a little something from the dull author here himself ;)

**NOT INTENDED FOR AIRPODS OR PHONE SPEAKERS -- PROPER SPEAKERS OR STUDIO HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED*

Building on the end of the last two progressive mixes, we have to start with some progressive house and progressive trance before really getting into the meat of this mix (contents of which are stated above) before finishing in style and giving a slight nod of where we’re heading next. I didn’t really have any huge inspirations for this set but rather it’s my musical inspirations as a whole, if any - for this specific mix - it’d be DJ HEARTSTRING, Paul Oakenfold and possibly D.Dan. But, I mostly drew inspiration from my old sets and what I like to play during peak hours/just after peak hours for this mix.

(IMPORTANTLY ALSO - big tip is to check a lot of unofficial releases on youtube, soundcloud, bandcamp, beatport and even spotify, you will find a lot of hidden not so well known tracks)

Genres/styles to check out for this type of sound is Eurotrance, Hard Groove, Tribal Techno & Breakbeat

Hardware: Pioneer XDJ-XZ & 2x CDJ-350 (DJM-350 for some) for all mixes.
No altering of the audio has been done except for adjusting the audio levels to make the mix as consistent as possible. Everything recorded live from my collectives’ studio. /DJ Farkas

More info on YT version ->

T.S.D - Farkas' Lost Peak Mix

Appropriate name for this mix as well as 'Groove On!' became the mantra for every track selection, transition, and layer I worked through while putting this together. This one came with a clear mission: to celebrate hard groove in all its forms—past, present, and future. The result is a mix that not only showcases the evolution of the genre but also fits snugly into the broader series ethos. From modern hard groove stalwarts like Chlär and Julian Muller to foundational acts like Killa Productions, every track had to contribute to that relentless, dancefloor-focused rhythm.

What makes hard groove so fascinating (and at times, difficult) is balancing its history with its modern reinterpretations. Some tracks lean into its roots, with that unmistakable percussive drive and looping funkiness, while others push boundaries, incorporating contemporary techno, acid, and even trance elements. For example, 'Las Lilas' might stand out to some as the odd one here, but I find it as groovy as any other track and proof that a little melodic flair can still fit within the groove’s hypnotic pulse whilst also aligning it with the other mixes + giving us a well needed melodic break before we get back to grooving.

The mix starts a bit heavier on techno vibes—tracks like Introversion’s ‘Body’ and Franck’s ‘Rose Tinted Glasses’ set the tone before we fully dive into hard groove territory. From there, it’s all about relentless energy, intricate drum patterns, acid-tinged loops, and basslines that keep pulling you deeper. Highlights include Mall Grab’s ‘Disconnect,’ Chlär’s ‘Competitive Influencing,’ and old-school heaters from Killa Productions with ‘Women Beat Their Men.’ or Deetron ‘Decipher Language’ And to cap it all off, Joris Voorn’s classic track ‘Incident’ with its ever-evolving energy, proving why it’s a cornerstone track for me.
This mix isn’t just about the tracks, though. It’s a journey through the soundscapes that shaped my understanding of peak-hour energy and what it means to get a crowd moving—not just physically but emotionally. Funky, relentless, and always with a wink toward the groove’s future.

NOT INTENDED FOR AIRPODS OR PHONE SPEAKERS -- PROPER SPEAKERS OR STUDIO HEADPHONES RECOMMENDED

Hardware: as always, this was recorded live using the trusted Pioneer XDJ-XZ alongside 2x CDJ-350s. 

Keep grooving /DJ Farkas

Tracklist & crate diggers info on the YT version -> Coming Soon

Groove On!

NAIVA Live at Phenomehn in Plan B, Malmo

Fredag den 13. Gyserfilm. Ny mobil, ElGiganten, fin service. KøkkenKalenderen 1935. Lucia-optog i kajak i Københavns Havn, Kayak Bar, svensk basar, Svenska Gustafskyrkan, mm – Turistforslag i Malmö. Hot chicken sticks, mm – Flora Danica. Mad & Gæster Dec-1973, "Vi laver Julen", Eiler Jørgensen, Arne Grum Schwensen, John Price, Lise Lander, mm

T504 FL & MB & Camille – Majas Mad – 2024.12.13 Fredag 12-16 – Gyserfilm, Julebasar, Malmö mm [4tim]

עדן בן זקן - נשבעת אמונים

תגיד
דם שלי בווריד
זוכר שפעם אהבת אותי עלק לתמיד?
היה לך חלום על איזה ערב לא רומנטי והכרתי
רק חשבתי שזה טונה או רביד
ראיתי בך אש
יודעת שאתה מבין אותי אתה לא כזה טיפש
לפני שאתה חוזר ונתחתן ונתגרש
בוא נסגור שלא צריך יותר להיפגש
נסגור שאל תתקשר אליי בין 12 ל6
בש
מארס
דיברתי כל הלילה לירח ברונו מארס
ילד טמבל מחדרה אתה חושב שאתה ערס
השכל התאבד ההיגיון שלי נדרס
וועליה
קיץ של אביה
מאמי אל תגיע
חאלס זה נגמר
לא נחזור לקטע גם אם אני מתה
שמת לי קסטה
בית שנשבר

הו
איך אני עוברת ת'יום
בבית הזה אין לי מקום
יצאתי לעשן סיגריה לנשום
עוד יום עוד יום

מה עושים עם הדיכאון כשהוא בא לך בלילה
את צועקת בדיסטורשן ועלא באב אללה
אז זה לא רק בשירים שלך גם פה בסלון
את נשמעת כמו נתן גושן אוקטבה למעלה
לקרוא לך אהובתי
לקרוא לך היום אישתי
או שאולי לקרוא לך שוב כשאני מתגעגע
לא מבין כבר אם לקרוא לך אודיה או אודיה
את זה אפילו אהבת חייך לא יודע
היי הי חשבתי שאני לא שביר
גר עם AI של מישהי שאני לא מכיר
בייבי
אוקיי די את באה סיבוב בעיר?
פאקינג ארבע טנקים רק על דרך נמיר
הגעת לי כבר עד פה
כולן קשות ורק את לא
אינטלקטו קסס ערסית 
אין מה לנסות
כרוב גזר מלפפון כרובית
תגידי חמוצים את יודעת לעשות?
יש סיגריות וקלגרון 
לא בא טוב עם אלכוהול
ומה זה איך קופץ לי מסך גדול
תמונה שלך עם זה שלקח הכול
כמה בן-אדם יכול
לוחץ קונטרול אלט דליט 
על הלב
אל חזור

הו
איך אני עוברת ת'יום
בבית הזה אין לי מקום
יצאתי לעשן סיגריה לנשום
עוד יום עוד יום
עוד יום עוד יום
עוד יום עוד יום
עוד יום עוד יום

אודיה  עם טליסמאן - עוד יום

Now we’re on episode 52, this time we present Deril, he is a Copenhagen based artist hailing from Torino, with roots in old-school hip-hop. His music is defined by organic textures and experimental sound design, blending deep soundscapes with high-energy, psychedelic rhythms to push sonic boundaries.  

In this set, he explores a deeper, yet energetic and hypnotic techno.

Interview with Deril:

Q: What made you start DJing?
A: I started making music as a teenager in Torino, doing  Old School hip hop. Over time, I fell in love  with electronic music and slowly shifted away from hip hop. After years of raving and diving deeper into the electronic scene, I felt inspired to return to music with a fresh sound, keeping the same name but evolving my style.


Q: Describe your style in three words.
A: Deep, Primordial, Trippy.


Q: Your best set in 2023/2024?
A: I don’t really have a “best” set—each one is unique in its own way. I’m not great at judging myself, though; I tend to be too critical.


Q: Your favorite track right now?
A: Enigma - Mea Culpa


Q: A track you never get tired of?
A: Lucy - Tarkomania


Q: A Copenhagen DJ you want to highlight?
A: A Copenhagen DJ I’d definitely highlight is Delta V. He’s a good friend and an amazing producer and live performer! Always brings something special to the table.
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IG: https://www.instagram.com/_d.e.r.i.l_/ 
SC: https://soundcloud.com/deril_one

Malmö Techno Tales Episode 52 - Deril

אתה גאה בי?
ככה?
כמו שאני?
בלי תנאי
בלי
שמלה ארוכה מדי
שיאהבו אותי כמוך
הלוואי

אתה רואה בי?
משהו?
טוב וטהור?
או מלאך
נתת לי
שירים נקיים
כל כך
כמו לוחש לי
איך אני אוהב אותך

היום יש אלף אנשים
שמגדירים אותי חברה
אבל אם מישהו פה נותן
זה כדי לקבל בחזרה
הם אוהבים אותי היום
אולי כי אין להם ברירה
אתה היחיד שלא מוחק
פה אנשים על עברה

אמן וכולם יאהבו אותי
ככה כמו שאתה
גם מרחוק מצאת דרך
לאהוב אותי בחזרה
בלי פחד בלי הגדרה
בלי לחכות שאני
אשיב ומה אוכל בכלל
לתת לו בתמורה
אתה השיעור של החיים שלי
אתה ההפסקה
הגאווה שלי למד אותי
לחיות בענווה
אתה הנחת בחיים שלי
ובתוך העשייה
אני לא שוכחת
שבסוף זה רק אתה
האהבה שלי
וכמה מיוחד יהיה לומר
שתאורטית יש לי את הכל
ואני שום דבר
ויום אחד מה שנתת לי
יהיה אפר ועפר
אבל לא מספרים
שחוץ ממך הכל נגמר

היום יש אלף אנשים
שמגדירים אותי חברה
אבל אם מישהו פה נותן
זה כדי לקבל בחזרה
הם אוהבים אותי היום
נכון כי אין להם ברירה
אתה היחיד שלא מוחק
פה אנשים על עברה

אמן וכולם יאהבו אותי
ככה כמו שאתה
גם מרחוק מצאת דרך
לאהוב אותי בחזרה
בלי פחד בלי הגדרה
בלי לחכות שאני
אשיב ומה אוכל בכלל
לתת לו בתמורה

אודיה - שיאהבו אותי ככה

FM 98,9 MHz 
Dansk tale-radio sendt fra Karens Minde i Sydhavnen (Danish talk-radio in Copenhagen)
Telefon til studiet (live) 36 45 88 19
www.RadioKaren.dk

— Gigs —
GIGS 2025
Copenhagen (DK) - Culture Box 17.01.2025

GIGS 2024
Malmo (SE) - Ljudgården 24.02.2024
Malmo (SE) - Etage - The Cage 29.03.2024
Copenhagen (DK) - Kødbyen Øl & Cocktailbar 06.04.2024
Copenhagen (DK) - Kødbyen Øl & Cocktailbar 20.04.2024
Malmo (SE) - Ljudgården 26.04.2024
Lund (SE) - Floral Fantasy Festival 29.04.2024
Malmo (SE) - Folkets Park Boulebar 07.06.2024
Malmo (SE) - Student Celebration (Private) 10.06.2024
Malmo (SE) - Klubb Konstant: Open Air Party: Volume 4 - B2B w/ Hultgren 29.06.2024
Malmö Techno Tales Podcast Episode 32 05.07.24
Copenhagen (DK) - Kødbyen Øl & Cocktailbar 06.07.2024
Vellinge (SE) - Wedding (Private) 13.07.24
Malmö (SE) - Nöjesguiden: Sommarklubben - B2B Jakey Rolling 20.07.24
Malmö (SE) - MALMÖFESTIVALEN AFTER PARTY: KLUBB KONSTANT VOLUME 5 16.08.24
Copenhagen (DK) - Nærvær 24.08.24
Malmö (SE) - Konstant x Boulebar Folkets Park Open Air - 31.08.24
Malmö (SE) - NGBG Festival 14.09.24
Malmö (SE) - Plan B - PHENOMENH - 28.09.24
Copenhagen (DK) - Kødbyen Øl & Cocktailbar 09.11.2024
Copenhagen (DK) - Kødbyen Øl & Cocktailbar 29.11.2024

GIGS 2023
Malmo (SE) - Klubb Konstant Easter Party 08.04.2023
Malmo (SE) - Annelundsgården 16.06.2023
Malmo (SE) - Klubb Konstant: Open Air Party: Volume 2 22.07.2023
Malmo (SE) - NGBG Festival 02.09.2023
Håstad (SE) - Håstad CentriFuge 3.0 14.10.2023
Lund (SE) - Smålands Nation (Private) 8.12.2023
Malmo (SE) - Konstant New Years Celebration (Private) 31.12.2023

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Releases:
The Lost Demo Tapes - A Love Letter To Electronic Music 16.12.2024

DJ Farkas is a resident at Kulturföreningen Konstant and Gömstället collectives, known for his dynamic and genre-defying sets that fuse high-energy progressive house, trance, techno and breakbeat. Bringing a unique blend of rhythmically adventurous, driving beats, and melodic euphoria, DJ Farkas captivates audiences with unexpected track choices and seamless live remixing. His performances create an electrifying atmosphere where fast-paced, euphoric builds meet experimental and trance-tinged rhythms, ensuring no two sets are the same.

With a focus on innovation and technical precision, DJ Farkas’s sets invite dancers on an unpredictable yet unforgettable journey, pushing the boundaries of underground electronic music. Having played at festivals, bars and clubs as well underground events such as raves & open airs across Skåne and Copenhagen, DJ Farkas has established himself as a DJ who delivers both crowd-pleasers and more experimental tracks. His ability to surprise and connect with audiences through sound has earned him a reputation for creating immersive, high-energy experiences that stand out in the underground scene.

For contact or bookings see instagram link or bookingskonstant@gmail.com // djfarkas040@gmail.com

Naiva who’s real name is Christian Norgaard is a Venezuelan DJ/Producer based in Copenhagen, Denmark with over 10 years of experience behind the decks and sharing stages with the biggest artists in the world in the electronic music scene. 

His sound is a combination of where he comes from and where he lives, infusing his latin roots with the influences of techno that copenhagen is always vibrating with. Expect from him a wide range of sounds with his sets being full of always evolving original music as well as darker more techno induced sounds. 

An artist that is ever growing and delivers a performance on stage everytime expect him to continue to climb in the following years in the worldwide Techno music scene having already shared a stage with artists like Lily Palmer, Space 92, Mha Iri & Danny Avila.

Malmö Techno Tales: 

Malmö Techno Tales is an initiative to recognize and celebrate Malmö's underground scene. Here on SC, you will find mixes from veterans to newcomers in the scene. The primary focus will be on local DJs.

New mix 7:00 p.m every Wednesday!

Contact: badbalance@kenopsia.se

Bad Balance: 

Malmö based Bad Balance, founder of the mixcast series Malmö Techno Tales and one of the co-founders of the collective Kenopsia usually lands on a mix of the more hypnotic and groovy techno sounds. But can happily throw everything from trance, break and even dubstep into the mix, when the mood is right!
With a penchant for blipy sounds rhythmic beats and round kicks, Bad Balance will take you on a proper groovy journey!

2023 gigs:

28/01 - 2023 Kenopsia Vol . 4, Plan B, Malmö
25/02 - 2023 Kenopsia Vol .5, Plan B, Malmö
10/03 -  2023 Kenopsia Vol .6, Plan B, Malmö
04/05 - 2023 Open Call For DJs, Culture Box, Copenhagen
16/06 - 2023 PLAN B: Kenopsia Vol .7, Plan B, Malmö
14/07 - 2023 Kenopsia OPEN AIR vol.7, Malmö
02/09 - 2023 Kenopsia Crew & Tresolár NGBG 2023, Malmö
16/09 - 2023 PLAN B: Kenopsia Vol .8, Plan B, Malmö
01/12 - 2023 COME:UNITY, Inkonst, Malmö
25/12 - 2023 Aggregat, Matverkstaden, Malmö

2024 gigs: 

11/01 - Miao Music, Youtube podd, Copenhagen
17/02 -  Kenopsia Bad Balance invites /Deril x Kate Miao, Plan B, Malmö
23/02 - Hamada B-day Bash, Anomali, Malmö
16/03 - Radio Marrakech 33 Birthday Bash, Malmö
13/04 - Sphynxcast, Live stream, Kaff, Berlin
25/04 - Torsdags Techno, Module, Copenhagen
27/04 - Plan Barsebäck, Plan B, Malmö
18/05 - Kenopsia Invites /HNS x MSFRM, Plan B, Malmö
31/05 - Illusio Optica: Bad Balance vs Dan Darco, Plan B, Malmö
05/06 - Tillfälligdansplats Open Air, Malmö
06/07 - Captain Invites Open Air #2, Malmö
09/08 - Aggregat X Kenopsia 5 Years Open Air, Malmö
17/08 - One Love Festival, Odense
17/08 - Club Reopening, Inkonst, Malmö
14/09 - NGBG Festival Aggregat x Kenopsia DYMA Stage, Malmö
25/10 - Anomali, Malmö
25/12 - Dirty Fika x Culture Box: u.r.trax & Vladmir Dubyshkin, Plan B, Malmö

2025 gigs:

04/01 - Inkonst Club Night: Malmö Techno Tales Showcase, Inkonst, Malmö
10/01 - Groove Marathon, Den Anden Side, Copenhagen 

Contact: badbalance@kenopsia.se

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