CX580 is a new creative alias of Damon Bradley, one that protects, elevates, and nurtures old school trance, some modern takes on trance, and the intimate connections trance has with techno. CX580 is light to complement the dark spaces of techno. CX580 aims to unify all the genres under the "electronic" genre, with a mind towards elevating the hearts and spirits of the last remaining souls on the dancefloor. CX580 down-to-earth, unapologetic and relentless with his presentation of trance, hardtrance and techno in between.

Damon Bradley is a veteran electronic music enthusiast, DJ and promoter. Originally from Philly, Damon is the creator of TechnoFist, Katalyst, and is one of the creators of SEQUENCE.

Damon has opened for the likes of Shifted, Ben Damage, Exos, and Phase, and closed for legends such as Jeff Mills, Luke Slater, Perc, Tommy Four Seven, Headless Horseman, Stranger, Milton Bradley, and The Gods Planet. Damon's favorite spot in the lineup is closing- always wanting to leave a strong, energetic impression for the last remaining zombies on the dance floor.

Damon’s influences span a broad spectrum of electronic music, ranging from ambient to industrial techno, groovy and soulful house, and melodic progressive trance. He curates the TechnoFist Facebook Group, which was created in 2013 and now is a community that has over 3000 members.

In 2016, Damon teamed up with Ron Jackson, Jacob Knibb, Associate and Juana to form SEQUENCE, an ambitious underground techno event series in Washington DC.

TechnoFist Podcast 100: CX580

Elad Magdasi has long been entrenched in the rave scene, first and foremost, as a dancer.
It is precisely this edge which can be felt in the emotional fabric he weaves into his productions.

It is his love for raving that keeps his mojo running whilst bringing inspiration to his life.

After moving from Tel Aviv to Berlin in 2013,
Elad evolved and ended up founding his own label - Front Left Records.
The label is a collective of friends who dance together and celebrate techno weekly.
All the releases come from artists who share the front left corner of the dance floor.

Diversity is the key in Elad’s sets, keeping the old and the new combined and making sure you hear some synthesizers.

BTMXXX - Podcast #7 - ELAD MAGDASI

We are very happy to present the next artist for our Radar series: Malmö based newcomer DJ @faleborn .
Inspired by people, nature, art and emotions expressed in different atmospheres, she creates unique sound experiences. The fascinating way music affects not only her mood when recording a mix, but also other people's emotions when listening and dancing to it, is her way of describing the beauty of music and art. 
"Everyone can relate to it in their own way."
Influenced by many artists such as MARRØN, Bjarki, Setaoc Mass and Branko, she recently started her own podcast series, which can be found on her Soundcloud page. She likes the opportunities that digital mixing gives her, as she has the freedom to quickly change the music and genre she wants to play at that particular moment.
„Some days it goes in one direction and the other day I can play something totally different. It´s never the same and I like that.“
With dancing and DJing, Maria Faleborn has gone from being a bit shy when she was young to a person who found her own way, which is expressed in her personal creative work. In doing so, she tries to tell a story, completely without words, and simply lets the music speak for itself.
For her, interdisciplinarity in art is one of the strongest ways to develop and grow herself and her creative work.
„Expand your vision, learn more, get inspired and challenge yourself. It’s a lot more fun to try new things.“
With these words we send you to listen to her mix. Enjoy!

Artwork: @deeeeecent | @x.fram3s (on IG)

re:flect radar 21: Maria Faleborn

DJ Optik is a self proclaimed Old School Vinyl Slinger. Leaning into the nostalgic roots of the techno sound playing classic tracks around circa early 2000's.

A DJ who appreciates the tactile approach that Vinyl allows for demanding an adept focus and commitment to the artfom.

Having recently played the infamous HÖR in Berlin proving his calibre in the international arena, delivering a stand out performance paving and exciting future for himself.

RLSD Records are honored to welcome DJ Optik to our mix series having delivered a classic up tempo mix that compliments our vision for the ever evolving and cultured techno sound.

OLD SCHOOL RECORD SLINGER.
Bookings: djoptikbooking@gmail.com
mixes are strictly wax and done in one take, just like the old days.

RLSD Podcast 037 DJ Optik - Endangered Species

Whilst @daniwhy-lie may not be familiar to London audiences, it’s certainly not the case in the South West of England where she is rapidly building a name for herself.

A DJ and selector, Dani’s energy and onstage presence moves through a captivating mix of genres from underground bass-driven dance music to techno, house, breaks, psytrance, electro and more.

Raised in Bath but currently immersed in underground electronic music culture in Bristol and London, which has lead to residencies with Bristol's most inclusive and progressive brands. Dani prides herself on working with promoters that create parties that promote queer expression and sex positive safe havens that are constantly pushing the boundaries in electronic music and our culture. 

Dani Whylie has recorded an exclusive mix for our DETECT series - you can listen now on our FOLD SoundCloud.

DETECT [101] - Dani Whylie

To celebrate Pride this month's podcast is brought to you by the sensational @SPIKEYLC

The fabulous virtuoso has been making the rounds and is a well known dj in the Dutch rave scene. We asked him a few questions about love, emotions, his sound and this podcast. He can't imagine a day without music and he sometimes wonders: how gloomy would this world be without it? Music is everyone's healer, it tells stories and evokes emotions but also helps you work through them. Music has the power to bring us all a little closer to each other in a shared realm of consciousness and love.

With this podcast Spikey Lee wants to dare you to look forward to the next shared experience, the next outpouring of love! His sound can be described as unexpected, groovy and fun. Mixing hard house with hard techno, booty techno and hard groove into one energetic mix perfectly suited to get down and dirty during this year's Pride!

Artwork by: Jordi van den Nouweland

PAX-SERIES - PRIDE SPECIAL - SPIKEY LEE

Hailing from Singapore, the London based DJ & Visual Artist @wvrmpool draws influence from the heavy metal, punk & psychedelic rock music that shaped his teenage years.

Having only made his DJ debut on the scene in 2021, Timothy is geared-up to make waves, with the support from his @tussle-ldn crew and residency on @aajaradio .

His sound is an amalgamation of driving basslines, primal rhythms and textured vocals, seamlessly jumping between techno, trance, industrial and breakbeat. His mixes are an exploration of the connection between mind, body and music.

WVRM POOL’s DETECT is now available to listen to on our FOLD SoundCloud - link is in our bio.

DETECT [117] - WVRM POOL

Next up in the Fast Forward Audio Series, we present: Nakamo

Nakamo's sound drifts through different worlds and eras, merging driving techno, melodic textures, and nostalgic grooves with a futuristic twist.

Nakamo started her DJ journey in 2020 across the North London party scene, crafting podcasts over lockdown for London-based techno collectives. She made her debut at award-winning artist-led space and nightclub FOLD. Since then, the recent newcomer has already made a strong name for herself, having played at well-respected events in the capital, such as HTBX, HOWL, UNFOLD as well as making her European debut at the mighty Ved Siden Af in Copenhagen earlier last year.

Enjoy! 

https://www.instagram.com/nakamo.n4/
https://www.facebook.com/Nakamo.n4
https://soundcloud.com/nakamomusic 

Artwork by Melina Stehr

Fast Forward Audio Series #84: Nakamo

Tesoro

The label's third release, EB003, expands it's sonic scope and delivers a bright, peak-time techno experience. The release concludes with a delicate IDM cut, leaving the listener suspended between nostalgia and motion.

EB-REX, a Berlin-based Techno label founded by Estella Boersma in 2024, stands as a testament to versatility and artistic freedom. Drawing inspiration from the halcyon days of old-school rave and the relentless drive of Techno's present, each release embodies a synthesis of the past and the future.

Written and Produced by Estella Boersma. Mastered by Manmade Mastering. Pressed by Intakt!.