This section is pure rave. I chose to bring you into the rave universe through energetic mixes including many styles such as: Techno, Bass & Hypnotique sounds.

Club - techno & weird music

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December 2024

There are DJs, then there are DJs who capture—and live—a moment in dance music's evolution. Born in Los Angeles, but based in New York for the better half of a decade, Akua has established herself as the latter, an important voice in the North American techno scene. Akua's DJing practice is fueled by her research in the '90s techno music archive, with a special interest in the history and roots of techno within America. 

Akua's sets are raw extensions of the foundations laid by the pioneers of '90s U.S. techno. Most prominently, the work and influence of DJs like Jeff Mills, Claude Young and Jay Denham can all be heard across her mixes, as well as the spirit of Underground Resistance. Her interest in fast-paced techno comes from these traditions as well as own individualist streak—while there's no shortage of DJs who play high-BPM techno, you won't hear anyone else play it quite like she does.

Her old-school meets new-school sound has catapulted her from the New York underground into the European techno circuit, where recent gigs have seen her perform at dance music institutions like Berghain and Dekmantel. Akua's RA Podcast is her in full-throttle mode, featuring all the stripped-down, hypnotic groove of early techno aside rushes of searing acid, carefully speeding up until closing at a healthy sprint.

@akua_dj

Read more at https://ra.co/podcast/878

RA podcast

RA.878 Akua

Ever since its electrifying debut in February, "Maktub'' and its mesmerizing title track, 'Act Bad,' have set dance floors ablaze across the globe. This explosive track earned the esteemed title of Top Summer Hit from Germany's venerable Groove Magazine, leaving us with no choice but to bestow upon it the grand physical manifestation it so rightly deserves. This offering is tailor-made for the discerning vinyl aficionados, dedicated collectors, and music connoisseurs who have fervently championed both this release and the incomparable talent of BASHKKA throughout the year. Graciously funded by the generous support of Initiative Musik, we have not only breathed life into this iconic release but have also empowered BASHKKA to co-direct her very first music video, in collaboration with the visionary director Valentin Noujaim, based in Copenhagen.

https://soundcloud.com/bashkka
https://soundcloud.com/akua_dj
https://soundcloud.com/umay_works

PREMIERE: BASHKKA - Aziza (Akua Remix) [ UMAY ]

One of the most exciting and influential figures in contemporary underground electronic music, Vladimir Ivkovic is not just a DJ, but a storyteller of sounds, a connoisseur of music and a brilliant artist. With a unique talent for selecting records and slowly inviting them to intertwine into complex and compelling narratives, Vladimir has been pushing the boundaries of electronic music since the 80s. 

Although he has been making music for almost two decades, he really honed his craft and gained exposure when he became resident at Düsseldorf’s Salon des Amateurs club alongside Lena Willikens, Toulouse Low Trax and Wolf Muller.

Immerse yourself in two hours of deep listening with this Rasputin-like, but actually very gentle man who explores notions of beauty and tranquility through unusual frequencies created by playing records at the wrong speed.

Vladimir Ivkovic - 3rd of November 2023

Honcho live at The Grove for the closing, sunrise set on Friday night.

Campout Mix Series: Honcho

@000000ak ive at Hemlock Hole on Saturday afternoon.

Campout Mix Series: AK

@daystealer live at The Grove on Friday night.

Campout Mix Series: Day Thief

Tracklist + Q&A: https://bit.ly/3RjTLIi

Uncontainable joy: @kilopatrah-jones’ authentic expression is exhilarating dancefloors 

"​For this mix, I focused on queer femme energy from a dancer's perspective. This mix is her own woman. And yes, she has a voice (and attitude) of her own.

So what, she is loud, raunchy and just a little cunty? You love her cause she keeps it real. I focused on what feels sexy and empowering to me and followed that feeling just like I do in my live sets. Technique wise, I was pulling samples, melodies from my Caribbean upbringing and digitized records for this for a quite a while, so it was extremely satisfying to hear the sounds in my head come together in real time, fully realized.

This mix is a sweaty somatic affirmation to the fat girls, the shy club kids who don’t wanna go home, the girls who stay out too late, for those in which the club is home, those who yearn to be free and everyone else in between. May this mix be our release."

Sound Engineering: Karlala Music.

Tracklist + Q&A

Impact: Kilopatrah Jones

Scuba shares a special club recording. Live from Room 2 on 21st October 2023 for part two of the SKREAMIZM Weekender.

015 - Scuba - Recorded live from fabric

Votre DJ préféré revient sur votre radio préférée numéro 1 dans le Multiverse !

Rinse France Podcast 

Teki Latex - 29 Novembre 2023

All time favourite Aurora Halal @itsallhalal warming up for D-Dan 12th December 2022 11.00-1.30am at NYC's legendary Nowadays.

ani/live Thirty Three: Aurora Halal @ Nowadays

Playlist for 6th December 2023 episode of Deep Space Helsinki with Samuli in the studio.

1. Voal - Take My Hand - ISOTOOP
2. Ojskog - Snow Silence - Southern Lights
3. Ojskog - Mulurin - Southern Lights
4. Alex Dolby - Cosmo - Sequenzial Shift
5. Havsmörker - Sjörök (The Allegorist Rework) - Supertraditional Records
6. PRG/M - Garuda - Semantica
7. Astrover - Depositional Waves 
8. Pulso - Materializar Los Deseos - EVOD
9. Tammo Hesselink - Haven't Read - Midgar
10. Dj Nobu - Iris - NON Series
11. Luigi Tozzi - The Deer Hunter - Mental Modern
12. Pulso - The Question Number - EVOD
13. Atomic Moog - Programm - Delsin
14. Skjöld - Erkennung - NON Series
15. Stefan Goldmann - Mare Monstrum - Macro
16. Naan Boys - Surgical - It s A Love Song
17. Jonas Kopp - LIM 8D - Tremsix
18. Zadig - Crystal Boy - Illegal Alien LTD
19. Ricardo Garduno - Strange Communication - Parallel Thoughts: Two
20. Kølpøs - Red Planet - Nachtstrom Schallplatten
21. CONCEPTUAL - In silence we pray - Stand Alone
22. ORBE - 36º02´12¨N - Semantica
23. D-Leria - Transport - NON Series
24. Kalumet - Outer Clock Signal - Giggling Hedgehogs
25. Dryad - Internal Vortex
26. Metapattern - Cleansing - Silicone Cell
27. Arkan - Health Break - Drawner Records
28. PTTRNRCRRNT - Boundary 2 - Crossed Boundary EP
29. Crossing X - Rango - AVION
30. Ruman - Where The Ring Ends - Warm Up
31. Oscar Mulero - Figures Of Light - Illegal Alien LTD
32. Alexander Kowalski - Synaptic Sirens - Illegal Alien
33. Jonas Kopp - LIM 8E - Tremsix
34. Alex Dolby - Togheter - Sequenzial Shift

Deep Space Helsinki - 6th December 2023

@ccl-url blasted us all into space in their closing set atThe Grove on Saturday night.

Campout Mix Series: CCL

“My music is loud, noisy and pushes you into introspection.”

STL-P formerly know as Estelle P is a versatile DJ and activist, crafting a distinctive blend of industrial all the way through to spiritual dance music, navigating through techno, electro, bass, trance, and progressive – yup that’s a lot to get into one cohesive whole.

FULL INTERVIEW HERE: https://www.theransomnote.com/music/stl-p-aka-estelle-p-the-shine-a-light-on-ransom-note-mix/

INTERVIEW

STL-P (aka Estelle P) - The 'Shine.A Light On' Ransom Note Mix

A new SPANDAU20 mixtape is here to bless your ears!📼
Meet our guest, Akua, a trailblazing DJ rooted in North American techno and a driving force in the scene's new wave of machine funk. In recent years, this Ghanaian-American artist has dedicated herself to reviving the innovative spirit of techno's golden eras, paying homage to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, and New York City's DJs. Akua's no-nonsense style brings a necessary and poignant intensity to contemporary dancefloors, seamlessly blending old-school vibes with the authentic energy of techno's turn-of-the-century peak. Her boundless legacy continues to expand each year, earning respect from international DJs and dancers alike, thanks to her incredible mixing finesse and a constantly evolving repertoire of future-proof classics.🛸

In her Spandau20 mix, Akua takes a vinyl-focused, high-energy, and 100% old-school approach. Endlessly inspired by older techno mixtapes and radio shows, she channels a raw and funky energy reminiscent of Detroit in the '90s. This mix is a nod to the real heads — an "if you know, you know" vibe transporting listeners to an era where techno pulsated through the airwaves with unbridled spirit.😎So be ready to take a deep dive into this immersive experience!🖤

#spandau20 #akua #mixtape #techno

SPND20 Mixtape by Akua

HORS-SOL show is back at the studio for a special two-hour live broadcast featuring Jolly and Lastvuska, residents and co-artistic directors of the Parisian collective. Experience their harmonious back-to-back set, recorded live at the studio.

Rinse France Podcast

HORS-SOL : Jolly b2b Lastvuska - 27 juin 2024

Hold-Up Radio SHow revient sur Rinse France pour un set Techno & breaks avec STL-P.

Hold-Up Radio Show : STL-P - 10 Juillet 2024

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STL-P | 17.08.24

Occa  is a DJ and promoter from the northernmost region of Japan, Hokkaido. Occa has been organizing his own party ARCHIV at the sacred club, Precious Hall for over 10 years. Musically he combines the spiritualism of Psychedelic Music, the storytelling nature of House Music, the sci-fi dystopian feel of Detroit Techno and the trance of Minimal Music in a three-dimensional way through his deft mixing. He has been invited to play at institutions such as DJ NOBU's Future Terror, Mindgames' The Labyrinth/Balance, Spekki Webu's Mirror Zone 5 Years Tour in EU, System Revival and Georgia's legendary Bassiani.

This mix is inspired by his Sci-Fi Shamanism set recorded at the Transcendence 2024 ceremony, held deep in the forests of Japan. Expect an absolutely mind altering journey of pounding tribal drums, haunted drones and ethereal melodies delicately sprinkled throughout. Quite the trip if we say so ourselves. 

Mastering by Chris Scholz/ Spekki Webu

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/oooccaaa
https://www.instagram.com/occa_occa_occa

MNMT 435 : Occa

Kohra (ک()رہ Urdu for fog/mist) has been a member of the underground dance music community in India for nearly two decades. His journey is a testament to his ability to weave together an array of sounds and psychedelic textures, inviting listeners into realms where genres dissolve, allowing stories to unfold through immersive soundscapes. On a quest to bridge the gap between introspective techno and atmospheric jungle, infused with tribal rhythms rooted in Indian traditions, Kohra’s sets are designed to guide listeners through astral wormholes, blurring the boundaries of time and space.

This same philosophy led him to establish Qilla Records (قلعه Urdu for fort or castle) in 2011. The label was created with the purpose of fostering a community of like-minded artists, united by a shared passion for innovative sound and artistic spirit. Qilla celebrated their 100th release earlier this year with the outstanding Chakravy VA which featured 34 artists from 12 countries.

Follow:
https://soundcloud.com/kohra
https://www.facebook.com/kohra.in
https://www.instagram.com/kohra_
https://qilla.bandcamp.com/

MNMT 439 : Kohra

Soft Limits X HORS-SOL w/ Jolly | Shella Radio 28.09.2024

We invited Blume (@keinblume) last september for our first night in Paris. Here is the amazing set she delivered to us ! Enjoy it as much as we did <3

Blume @ Tustance x Dock B

Proxima is excited to welcome Swiss-born, London-based artist, radio host, and promoter TSUNIMAN! 

They have gracefully imprinted the London scene with their spellbinding selections from the underground, spanning raw trance, spacey techno, tribal rhythms, and progressive delights.

🌐 "Outsiders" is our daily pre-recorded series hosted by labels, collectives, agencies, venues, ... worldwide
📡 Connect with the Outsiders, every day, at 9 am or 9 pm CET
🔗 kioskradio.com

Outsiders: Proxima w/ TSUNIMAN @ Kiosk Radio 25.01.2025

soundcloud : https://soundcloud.com/stl-p
instagram : https://www.instagram.com/estelle_p__/

STL-P @ GIMIC - 09 February 2025

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

STL-P╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 06 03 2025

The Carry Nation for Paris' Acid Ball

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