@dj-koolt has been pivotal to the rise of his native Uruguayan scene ever since he started spinning in the 90s. Rooted in Montevideo, he made it one of the most exciting places to hear minimalist dance music. Its spiritual home is Phonotheque, the club he co-founded a decade ago and where he lays down his forward-thinking sounds to a devoted and hardcore fan base. 

The scene Godfather goes big for us this week with a two-hour deep dive into his sound. It perfectly showcases his silky transitions and ability to tell stories on the dance floor. Acid, breaks and techno are the foundational sounds but they are embellished in signature style with plenty of spaced-out designs, a sense of gritty industrial futurism and plenty of avant-garde electronics.

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Dekmantel Podcast 432 - DJ Koolt

Argentina-born but Barcelona-based, Tunik's real home is at the forefront of the underground. As a DJ, he has a knack for unearthing overlooked records and turning them into hot ID requests. His fledgling production career has already yielded high-class results since 2020, with EPs on My Own Jupiter alongside its founder Nicolas Lutz, and more on Furthur Electronix. Each one is a blend of industrial cosmic sounds, with paranoid atmospheres and low-slung yet mechanical grooves that are both spooky yet seductive and next up is his A New Dawn EP on our own label. It further deepens Tunik's journey into dark wave synths and machine-made rhythms packed with emotion. 

He goes long on this week's podcast with a two-hour deep dive into his signature blend of house, techno and electro. There is plenty of room for everything from spaced-out rhythms to more corrugated machine funk. It's a forward-thinking selection that always feels like it comes back from the future whether deep and pensive or more jacked up and physical. A superb, floor-facing selection for non-stop dancing.

Dekmantel Podcast 437 - Tunik

Released in 2023.
Available on Bandcamp : https://tc80.bandcamp.com/album/overload

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A foundational figure in Montevideo’s underground scene and co-founder of the iconic Phonotheque, DJ Koolt delivers a mix that reflects decades of dedication to deep, hypnotic grooves and masterful vinyl craft ahead of him joining us at the club for our show with S.A.S.H on April 26th.

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Our next mix comes from Jesse You, a key figure in Seoul’s rising underground and resident at the ever-essential Club Hertz.

Known for his versatility behind the decks, Jesse takes this opportunity to explore a rawer, darker dimension - blending mid-90s to early-00s techno, electro, and sleazy house, all tied together with the infectious groove that’s become his signature.

Recently named by Trommel as one of 12 artists to watch in 2025, and with a growing reputation for crowd-moving selections and standout productions, this mix is a sharp reminder of why Jesse is on the rise.

After crossing paths in Vietnam, we knew we had to get him on the series. With a knack for building journeys that keep energy high and weaving in curveball records that always land - this mix is no different. A heads-down, late-night trip with just the right amount of bite.

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Jesse You (Zonate Mix Series)

"The mix is a cut from my warm up for Dj Koolt and Rhadoo in room 1 from April. I was trying out some newer bits, quite a lot of music from friends." - Harry McCanna

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Peruvian-born, now based in Barcelona, Sebastián has long made the coastal Spanish party hub his second home. This has come via his residency for MAD Radio and later [siku], he is part of a crew that is responsible for some of the city's most raucous parties. His productions, like his incendiary DJ sets, straddle the realm between techno and electro, and this raw approach has brought Sebastián to the attention of a legion of followers. With a full gig schedule that takes in his home turf, you can also find Sebastián as far a field as Korea, back to North and South America and everywhere in between. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/freedownload/free-download-sebastian-rise-of-steel-tfd111/]

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Free Download: Sebastián - Rise of Steel [TFD111]

In this second MADCAST, @shkedul brings all the 'space opera on wax' we need as the hot season gears up. Nostalgia and future, press and release. A serpentine, ambient segment leads to the club door, and yes - you can hear the bounce.

With recent outings on Picnic Records, and features from scene staples like JUAAN and Alex Neri on his own NORD LTD label, the Italian selector keeps hatching hypnotic melodies.

He says it's his first mix of this kind in 15 years of music. Some things just wait for the right time. We're glad to be here for it.

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MADCAST is a mix series by Mad Radio Barcelona, curated by @grooveresearch.

MADCAST002 · Shkedul

French artist based in Barcelona
Founder of SEQUALOG Records
https://tc80.bandcamp.com
For Live & DJ bookings : girlzwithgoodtaste@gmail.com
For Mixing/Mastering services : tc80.booking@gmail.com
Releases:
• 2023 / TC80 - Overload (Compilation) / Bandcamp
• 2022 / TC80 - Nebu (Compilation) / Bandcamp
• 2022 / TC80 - Lost Station EP / Beavantgarde
• 2021 / TC80 - CODE (Compilation) / Bandcamp
• 2021 / VA / Shotgun Records
• 2021 / VA / Spaghetti Club
• 2020 / TC80 - To Kaido EP / Cabaret Recordings
• 2020 / TC80 - Yoga (Album) / Bandcamp
• 2020 / TC80 - Megalopolis (VA) / Lumbago Records
• 2019 / TC80 - Warp Zone (EP) / Bandcamp
• 2019 / TC80 - Albion (VA) / Albion Records
• 2019 / TC80 - Raverborg (EP) / Bandcamp
• 2019 / TC80 - Exile (VA) / Opia Records
• 2018 / TC80 - Play (Album) / Sequalog
• 2017 / TC80 - Rezoid EP / Sequalog
• 2017 / TC80 - Flow (album) / tc80.bandcamp.com
• 2017 / TC80 - Flake / Cabaret Recordings
• 2017 / TC80 - Prologue EP / Sequalog
• 2016 / TC80 - Forest Temple / Park&Ride
• 2016 / TC80 - Vestiges of Fools LP / Cabaret Recordings
• 2016 / TC80 - Odysseus EP / Eklo
• 2015 / TC80 - Phrase Ep / Cabaret Recordings

Remixes:
• 2020 / Kristina - Test V3 (TC80's Black Sea Remix Remix) / Flat Earth Records
• 2019 / Lamalice - Triple Stacker (TC80 Remix) / Shotgun Records
• 2019 / NMSS - Palantir (TC80 Remix) / Flat Earth Records
• 2018 / How Ensemble - Coppi (TC80 Remix) / Tour Records
• 2018 / Mag0 - Ode to Venice (TC80 Remix) / Antam Records
• 2017 / NEIK - Hacia ningún lado (TC80 Remix) / Vara Records
• 2016 / Pressure Point - Abstract Terms (TC80 Remix) Castanea Records
• 2016 / Guy From Downstairs - Pe Un Nor (TC80 Remix) Tvir Limited
• 2016 / Etienne - Dez (TC80 Remix) / Undersound Recordings
• 2015 / Bielke & Geschwindner - Dizzle Dazzle (TC80 Remix) Project London Records

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