Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (August 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

Alchemical Minds Session 045 / Mode_1 (Irlanda) 


Bio:
Mode_1 – DJ/Producer (Dublin, Ireland) Mode_1 is a Dublin-based techno producer and DJ known for delivering clean, powerful peak-time tracks and high-octane sets that blend hypnotic rhythms with relentless groove. A long-standing resident of Subject, one of Ireland’s most respected collectives, he has become a consistent presence in Ireland’s underground scene and increasingly further afield. His production career has seen a steady rise, with key releases on labels like Knotweed Records, FiedelTwo, Naked Lunch, and his own imprint M1M Series. Notable highlights include his track "Oíche"on Berghain resident Fiedel’s Appendix compilation, and his contribution “Twenty7” to the
collector’s edition vinyl marking the closure of District 8—alongside Irish techno heavyweights
Tinfoil, Hybrasil, and Moduse. Mode_1’s discography continues to evolve with a clear focus on groove, depth, ando sonic precision. A standout moment in 2024 was his release on Dust in Groove, the label curated by French DJ Olivia Mendez. His track “Sigma” became a widely played highlight, earning support across clubs
and mixes for its dynamic energy and refined production. This was followed by another strong release on FiedelTwo, marking his continued collaboration with the Berlin-based label. With remixes for artists like Vinicius Honorio and further releases on respected imprints such as Super Sound Tool, Prophecy Records, RLSD, and Out of Place, he continues to carve a distinct path within the European techno landscape. His release on the iconic Token Records marked a major milestone, further cementing his position among Europe’s most forward-thinking techno artists. As a DJ, Mode_1 has played at key events and institutions that define the genre. In 2019, he was invited to perform at Photon in Dublin—an internationally regarded series curated by Ben Klock (Klockworks/Berghain), showcasing artists pushing the boundaries of techno. He also featured on the long-running Slam Radio series, curated by Scottish duo Slam, further solidifying his place among the genre’s respected selectors.
He has become a regular fixture in Berlin’s club circuit, with appearances at venues like M.01 and About Blank, while also expanding internationally with performances in New York and across France. With each release and performance, Mode_1 reinforces his reputation for precision, intensity, and an unwavering commitment to the craft of techno. 

Learn more about guest artist. 

Soundcloud:https://on.soundcloud.com/Ji3LVP2rKLEjDgysaf

Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/mode_1_music?igsh=YWMybmNndmc0c2wy

Link in Bio. 

Art by Hypnotic broken Soul.

Alchemical Minds Session 045~Mode_1 (Irlanda)

Welcome to the 15th episode of the Gekiga podcast. For today’s set, we’re stoked to introduce NYC-bred, DJ/producer/ALT Records boss Matt Altman. 

Matt Altman’s production utilizes rhythmic intensity with a conceptual approach resulting in highly engaging tracks that satisfy both cerebral and primal cravings. With releases on respected labels like Evil Groove Records, Impulse Control (shout out Ramsey Neville), and E-HRZN - and DJ performances at iconic venues such as Output, Bogotá’s Enter Enter Enter, Unseen in Denver - there’s no denying the raw rhythm and underground energy Matt burns into every dance floor.

Today set is an hour long journey of driving, energetic vibes that will scratch any purists itch. 

Tracklist:

01. Kashpitzky - Interlinked
02. Ramsey Neville - Unreleased
03. KaioBarssalos - Latin Tool
04. Trai’jun - Western 
05. Annē - Breeze
06. Are Gone - Danza del Fuego
07. Matt Altman - The Unforgettable Anesthesiologist 
08. Matt Altman - The Water of Life
09. Blenk - RAFI
10. Michelle Kay - View From Above
11. Yanamaste - Lahante
12. Blenk - Vibration
13. Ignez - A Love Dream
14. Lunarplatz - Sakura
15. DisX3 - Tomorrow (Insolate Remix)
16. Phil Berg - menace
17. Modem - Carolina Reaper 
18. Matt Altman - Unreleased
19. Jay York - Locked In
20. Hyden- +10 Agility
21. Conntex - More
22. Toobris - Sunflower Field
23. Matt Altman - Unreleased

GEKIGA PODCAST EP 15 - MATT ALTMAN

My next guest on Yax Invites is DYGA, aka Gosia Wojciechowska, a DJ and promoter from Poland. 

She is the originator and one of the founders of the pro.TONE collective. She has been on stage since 2019 and has since played in all the country's major underground clubs, and has also performed in Luxembourg, supporting artists such as DVS1, Luigi Tozzi, and Alignment.

She adheres to the principle: Techno connects people, and therefore, she eagerly collaborates with collectives and artists from Poland and Europe. In music, she values diversity, the combination of unusual sounds, depth, psychedelia, and multidimensional compositions. All these elements can be heard in her sets.

"The recorded mix reflects the emotions and behaviours that have been pouring out of me in recent months. It's strong, diverse, wild, rhythmic, and consistent. It was inspired by the people who gave me so much energy during my recent performances - for which I'm very grateful".

https://soundcloud.com/dygamusic


Yax Invites #242 - DYGA

South African artist Deano grew up immersed in his local music scene, shaping a diverse sound that moves between house and techno. Beyond producing solo EPs on labels like Hardgroove, Symbolism, AWRY and Sungate, he runs the label and events platform Knowledge Imprint, known for pushing forward both emerging talents and respected veterans.

Deano is a resident at Cape Town’s Mødular Club and a regular at Johannesburg’s TOY TOY. Known for a versatile selection spanning house to techno, he’s played across South Africa’s leading festivals and taken his sound to clubs in Berlin, Tokyo, Lisbon and beyond.

Artwork by @ankhsious

Vault Sessions #265 - Deano

Here is the interview!

ACTANT: Can you tell me about your artist name PWCCA?

PWCCA: PWCCA is the Welsh name for a demonic creature or spirit, playful but dangerous. It was my evolution as a musician, a shift from my old AKA to a more defined and technically advanced sound. I also chose it because I like its written aesthetic.

ACTANT: PWCCA was born in 2019, but you produced earlier under the name Dr Cyanide. Can you tell me about the transition between the two?

PWCCA: It was the evolution that arose with the improvement of my production techniques and my ideas, although in reality, and logically, they still have some connection, since they are two AKA to produce the same style of music.

ACTANT: Why do you make music?

PWCCA: For me, it's a way of expression, entertainment and escape, I always wanted to create tools to be able to use in own DJ sets, to be able to listen to my music in the hands of great DJs… although it is true that today in my performances as a DJ, my music is what I use the least, since when I perform in Live format obviously, everything that sounds is mine, but a great motivation long ago was this.

ACTANT: The sound of your productions is  haunting, rough, extremely repetitious. What is the attraction of these sounds for you?

PWCCA: In techno music, I've always loved repetition. In fact, I think it's part of its essence. I like creating dense, dark, and dirty sounds. They particularly immerse me in an intense mental journey. Today, I don't want to give rise to frivolous sounds in my work, at least that's what I try to convey or capture.

ACTANT: As a record label, Hardtools seems to embrace a dark aesthetic, pointing at an interest in death, spirits, ghosts, and so forth. Do these realms hold a power that can be utilised in music?

PWCCA: For me, darkness, death, the universe or all of this that no one knows about, inspires me when creating my sound, I don't like to link my sound or the sound of different artists of the label, with colors or images that are not serious or more "Fun" I think that over time, I have become more strict with those things hehe, it doesn't mean that techno is this, but in my case it is what inspires me the most.

ACTANT: Where do you see techno evolving in the future? Will real, dark techno continue to expand as society continues to erode?

PWCCA: Techno will likely continue to expand because it taps into a collective sense of restlessness. It's a search for refuge, often logically linked to having fun. Many young artists will take over and maintain the essence, while others who seemed authentic will sell out to the highest bidder without flinching. It has always happened and will always continue to happen; it's part of the game.

ACTANT: What makes Spain such a powerful force in techno?

PWCCA: I think there are and have been great techno artists in Spain, influenced by the right sources. Many artists who have forged a unique and remarkable sound, known worldwide, highly influential people like Oscar Mulero, supporting national material. I think the different artists who re-emerge have a great source of inspiration without having to look too far. But only in a few cases is one a prophet in his own land...

ACTANT: Finally, who are your favorite artists and labels right now?

PWCCA: I like listening to old artists like Wünsch, Mulero, Surgeon, Regis, Portion Reform (R&F), Mugon… but today we also have a wave of brutal producers like Kike Pravda, Lakej, Lewis Fautzi, Pyramidal Decode, KØLPØS, Ribé, Endplate, Oliver Rosemann, Stanislav Tolkachev, among many others. There are great Labels like Mord, Semántica, Pole Group or Warm Up, and others, offering great stuff, but I think that a large part of the scene is also supported by labels of less “prestigious” since there are many tracks edited in these, which are used by world-class DJs.



DYSTOPIA 007: PWCCA

Eternal Code — a descent into infinite loops of sound.
Minimal yet powerful, this track blends distorted kicks, sub-bass, metallic percussion, and haunting atmospheres with a voice that repeats like a program without end:

“Eternal code… no beginning… no end.”

Designed for late-night rituals and underground floors.

ETERNAL CODE - TECHNO MIX

DJ MANE's - Whistler ist endlich bereit für den Club!

Track on YouTube:
https://youtu.be/qZgUfVfmOog?si=F3Iqr6vboiAIBx9l

„Whistler“ ist ein kompromissloser Ritt durch die Dunkelheit. Ein Hard Techno Monster, das die Energie von Blade’s Kultsoundtrack mit moderner Härte verbindet. Eine Mischung aus psychedelischen Trance-Elementen, treibendem Hard Techno und einer gnadenloser Kickdrum, die durch den Club jagt wie ein Blutfeger durch die Nacht.

6:30 Minuten purer Adrenalinrausch, voller Industrial-Akzente, futuristischen Synth-Lines und hypnotischer Spannung, gebaut für die Peak-Time, wenn Körper und Bass eins werden.

Das ist kein Track für schwache Nerven – „Whistler“ ist der Soundtrack einer urbanen Unterwelt, in der nur die Härtesten durchhalten.

Viel Spaß & have fun mit "Whistler"

Euer
DJ MANE

#techno #hardtechno #industrial #soundtrack #peaktime #peaktimetechno #electronic #sound

Whistler

Tracklist ::
01. Boards of Canada - Telepath
02. Silent Servant - Temptation & Desire
03. Submerge - X.CTR.7130 (Denise Rabe Remix)
04. Translate - Vapours (Orbe Remix)
05. Dejan (SE) - Crvotocina (Original Mix)
06. Isabel Soto - OCB
07. AgainstMe - Blinded by Success
08. Reeko - Use of the defensive mechanism (reconstructed)
09. TWR72 - After
10. Eyvind Blix - Arrivals
11. Leiras, Svreca - The Bridges I Burn (Reeko Remix)
12. Casual Treatment - Hypothesis
13. VSK - It Could Be The End
14. Viels - Alienazione
15. Metapattern - Artificial Awareness
16. Talisman - Yaw
17. PWCCA - Shape D (Original Mix)
18. Kwartz - Stained With Blood
19. Hitam - Silver Tongue
20. Sciahri - Evaporation

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LAPS036 is delivered by Simon Rivera. This Release is for all the classic Techno lovers as well as for the Peak Time Heads! Rivera manages to blend these subgeners on an ordinary way. Driving rythms paired with melodic elements more known from classic Peak Time combined with the timeless darkness of classic techno. Simon Rivera really shows his talent.

Simon Rivera - Fragmented Reality

Maxximum Radio - Techno Sessions (September 2025) - Arnaud Le Texier

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