So happy to welcome M.F.S. Observatory to the Undermind podcast for our 52nd episode.

M.F.S. Observatory aka Mattia Turchetti is a name you might be familiar with due to the prolific output in recent years on a host of integral labels such as Second State, Techno Rebels Only, My Techno Weighs A Ton, Hydrozoa, and Dense & Pika’s enormous, Kneaded Pains, a label of which Mattia will return to in the months to come. 

Whilst pouring out an established and polished sound on these heavy hitting imprints Mattia continues to grow the Observatory Music label, varying between productions from himself and fellow producers he follows closely. Moving forward Mattia has turned a new corner in his career, after years of development honing his essential and original sound he explores new territory, leaning towards the darker techno end of the spectrum, maintaining the same animated energy he is already known for. His prominent atmospheres are carefully crafted in the studio, and this reflects into his storytelling DJ sets which flicker between different moods that the talented Italian has collected over the years in his home country and his current home of, London. The natural knack in the booth has seen Mattia take his sound to several hotspots including Sisyphos (Berlin) Barcelona, Helsinki, London, Gottingen and Italy.

A prime example of raw technique combined with passion is what we have here, a never ending story of evolution with his sound constantly changing, finding new leases of life, and pockets of creativity from different aspects of his path so far. M.F.S. Observatory may be receiving a curious and gritty new chapter of his journey, but the key elements and beliefs stay the same, and long may that continue.

Tracklist:

Ross from Friends - Burner (Original Mix)
M.F.S: Observatory - Brutalism (Original Mix) [UNDERRADAR RECORDS]
M.F.S: Observatory - Flex (Original Mix) [UNDERRADAR RECORDS]
M.F.S: Observatory - Interstellar (Original Mix) [Second State]
Ecilo- Georgia Dream
M.F.S: Observatory - Mind Wonder (Original Mix) [UNDERRADAR RECORDS]
Sequenced & Locked - (P.E.A.R.L. Shake It Up Remix)
Confidential Recipe What You Think - (Original Mix)
KiNK - Vacation [Hypercolour]
M.F.S: Observatory - Boundy Voxer (Original Mix) [UNDERRADAR RECORDS]
Ecilo - Morning Messiah Koschitz
Skin on Skin, X CLUB. - Don’t Fuck Around (Original Mix)
Uncertain - Escape
Klint - Klapper
Radio Slave - F__K Em_
O’ Flynn X Frazer Ray - Satyr
Alex Jones - Rain & Sand
Kalabash 'Make Objects That Talk Then Listen To Them' (Original Mix) [Tropopause Records]

Undermind Podcast Episode 52 - M.F.S. Observatory

In the pulsating heart of a warehouse, strobe lights carved erratic patterns into the smoke-filled air, and the bass reverberated through the crowd. 

Drenched in sweat, I danced through the sea of bodies, losing track of time as the music consumed me. But then, in a fleeting moment, everything went dark.

When consciousness returned, it was as if a veil had been lifted to reveal a world utterly unfamiliar. The thumping bass had morphed into something otherworldly, and the neon lights of the warehouse were now replaced with holographic displays that interacted with the crowd.

Confusion gripped me as I experienced this sensory overload, trying to make sense of the surreal scene. The attire of the partygoers around me was entirely foreign -  outfits that changed color and shape at a whim, impossible designs and contortions of fabric.

My mind is racing as I struggle to grasp the impossible truth – Where am I?  What is this place?

I navigate through the crowd, fragments of memories flash through my mind. Faces, places, snippets of conversation – all jumbled together in a chaotic mosaic. But try as I might, I can’t piece them together into a coherent narrative.

I feel adrift in an ocean of unfamiliarity.  Amidst the disorientation, I’ve made my way outside.  I spot a holographic clock along the side of the building.  It’s 2 am in the year 3000.

lstnght - Y3K

This week we have a very special guest mix from LA Techno Legend, Developer.

Developer is one of a few active DJ/Producers that emerged from the Los Angeles Techno scene in the early 1990's. After ending his residency as a DJ on radio station 88.7FM kspc in 1995, Developer "Adrian Sandoval" Became the Import & Export Manager of the first dedicated techno distribution company on the west coast " Entity Music Distribution " which distributed top labels such as Axis Records, Reload Belgium, Plus 8, as well as a wealth techno label's from Detroit, Chicago and around the world. 

Over the last 3 decades Developer has played alongside many of the elite techno talents from around the globe as well as taking part in laying a foundation in the LA Techno culture by producing events and exposing various first time international talents throughout the mid 1990's to late 2000's. Developer gained much of his acclaim and extensive performance history from his strong marathon sets and quick programming skills as well as the ability of playing 50 tracks per hour on 3 turntables with effect processor and sampler.

Developer continues to thrive as one of the most interesting techno mixmasters from the Americas as well as the birth of his label Moduarz which features productions and remixes from some of his early contemporaries in Los Angeles as well as a few established and emerging talents from around the world.

Create Your Own Path.

Screens Don't Capture Reality.

UNDERMIND PODCAST EPISODE 53: DEVELOPER

This week’s episode is lstnght’s set at Elsewhere on 04/12.  Thank you to everyone who came to support Undermind and stay tuned for our next event!

Undermind Podcast Episode 54: lstnght @ Elsewhere

Joining us on the latest episode of the Undermind Podcast is Berlin based vault. A gourmet selector and dance floor shaker, vault. keeps things raw and sexy in this episode you surely won't want to miss!

Undermind Podcast Episode 55: vault.

Track list:
  WALTER - Gnadenstoss
  Hush & Sleep - Ego Death † Erosion Special †
  Pomah - Unnatural Features
  DΛVЯ - CIMMERIAN WHISPERS
  Khyodo - Soul Collector (Pomah Remix)  
DΛVЯ - Dissonant World
  DREZZLER - All We Do Is Hate
DΛVЯ - Red Pulse  
DOSTROIC - AGGRESSIVE ELEGANCE
  DROS - CUFFED IN THORNS  
FØXA & SØDS - HELL CHASER
  LS41 x Blutrot - Painkiller
  W1GOSS - ПОГРЕБЕННЫЕ ЖИВЬЕМ  
2FEL - MASS MURDER CONSTRUCT  
VITRIX - Cut You Up (FØGG Remix)  
Required - Sulfur

This set was made in Ableton 12 Live, I don't own a mixer.

The Purge | Industrial Set [165+BPM] | ☨gor [14.06.2024]

We're joined on this episode of the podcast by Justin Cudmore where we discuss the dance music scene in New York, Detroit and the Balance Party Series he hosts at Basement.

Undermind Podcast Episode 6 - Justin Cudmore

While touring Japan we had the opportunity to sit down and interview the legendary musician, DJ, A&R and host of the Not A Diving Podcast - Scuba.

Since 2003, Scuba and his Hotflush imprint have shaped the direction of the electronic scene’s bass-heavy landscape more than most. Starting with the underground garage sound that became dubstep, and gradually teasing its dark, bass-heavy sonics through abstract electronica, jacking house and cavernous techno.

In this week's episode, we discuss the changes & dynamics in the music industry today.

The Undermind Podcast Episode 7: Scuba

Upload 26 Pending is the latest collection of set weapons from Brooklyn based Techno Artist, lstnght. Coming from years of experience in the underground rave scene, lstnght masterfully curates an immersive experience that embodies the very essence of groove. His seamless blend of pulsating rhythm, hypnotic melodies, and raw energy make this release a perfect choice to set fire to the room.

Mixing: lstnght
Mastering: Manmade Mastering

Shady Character

Darkam

Groovedaddy

Fr34k

Close Your Eyes

UNDERMIND PODCAST EPISODE 57 - lstnght

We have another special episode for you this week from our resident lstnght

We have a few upcoming live sets TBA, stay tuned!

UNDERMIND PODCAST EPISODE 59 - lstnght

Coming from Ho Chi Minh City and currently working in the diverse music scene of Los Angeles, Jimmy Gia Huy is a DJ deeply entrenched in the global underground club culture. Focused on the raw essence of the dance floor, his sets are a fusion of high energy, pulsating beats, hypnotic vocals, and genre-defying melodies.

Gia Huy draws inspiration from a broad spectrum of dance music, seamlessly blending modern trance, techno, breakbeat, and timeless house classics. His style caters to both avid listeners and dedicated dancers, creating an experience that traverses the diverse landscapes of the dance floor.

With a track record that spans venues across Asia and North America, Gia Huy has left his mark on places like Catch One LA, Doheny Room, Melody Lounge, Savage Hanoi, Unmute Hanoi, The Observatory Saigon, BlaqLyte Bangkok, The Red Pavilion BK, Rash NYC, and Mood Ring NYC.

Beyond the DJ booth, Gia Huy holds a monthly radio residency at LA-based Orange Radio, alongside guest spots on The Lot Radio and NTS Radio. Currently, he has recorded a DJ set with Strada Studios / Strada Design Lab and Apple Music which will air in January 2025. Now Jimmy is a co-host of undermind radio. 

Jimmy Gia Huy isn't into grand tales; he's all about the real connection between music and the crowd. Come along as he dives into the global underground scene, dishing out sets that get to the core of the dance floor—the unfiltered energy that binds us together.

UNDERMIND PODCAST EPISODE 60: GIA HUY

𝔴𝔢 𝔣𝔬𝔲𝔫𝔡 𝔩𝔬𝔳𝔢

Welcome to the Undermind Podcast, your gateway into the evolution of Techno.

This week, in collaboration with Secrecy Kollective we feature the enigmatic force of nature — Emma X. She haunts the mix with a sound that drives relentlessly. Hypnotic as it is hard - a sound built for basements and nights that blur into memory.

This is where the underground speaks.

UNDERMIND X SECRECY KOLLECTIVE PRESENT: EMMA X

Screens Don't Capture Reality™ . Living in the moment does. 

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Everything we do questions fundamental human truths, challenging each other to reevaluate perceptions of reality in favor of a better, more inclusive tomorrow. 

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