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A major electronic music pioneer from Detroit, Juan appeared behind aliases such as Cybotron, Model 500, and Infiniti releasing many classics of Detroit techno.

The 1982 electro track "Clear", recorded by Atkins and Rick Davis as Cybotron, is often considered the first proto-techno track. Continuing to the experimentation by fusing the extra-terrestrial funk of Parliament Funkadelic with the futuristic rhythms and hard math of Kraftwerk and the progressive dance theorems proposed by Giorgio Moroder, the Model 500 12"s on his own label Metroplex laid the blueprint for Detroit techno.

Along with the tracks made by two schoolmates from the grade below, Derrick May and Kevin Saunderson, Detroit techno quickly made its way across the atlantic and immediately sparked the emerging rave culture and soon after the entire global dance community.

Moving through the later 1980's as Model 500, Atkins continued as one of the most prolific and sought after producers of electronic music throughout the 1990's, culminating in the use of an Atkins' original as the musical bed for the 2000 launch of the Ford Focus 'Detroit Techno' automobile.

Packing clubs nationally from Detroit to NYC, internationally from London to Venezuela, Juan has mastered the art of soaking up new rhythmic elements from contemporary dance music while keeping his unerring, instantly recognizable sense of melody intact.

Much discussed and anthologized not only for his 20 years of production credit but also for his ability to rock a dance floor, Juan Atkins' music and DJ-ing is deified in Europe and embraced all over the world. Juan has also been prolifically releasing albums, remixes and collaborations on Belgium's R & S Records, Germany's Tresor, and others. 

Comments, hints and suggestions are always welcome!

Juan Atkins @ The Ark, Leeds, U.K.  15.05.1993

XRDS REC 003 w/ Cinthie 

The REC series compiles outstanding performances captured at XRDS festival 2023, spotlighting artists who epitomize our affinity for electronic music. Our second recording features Cinthie, recorded live from The Outskirts on 20.08.23.

Cinthie Christl, the Berlin-based luminary, producer, DJ, owner of a renowned record store, and the driving force behind 803 Crystal Grooves. She has clocked over 25 years in the dance music industry, and ascended to become one of the most esteemed and revered figures in the electronic music scene, both within her hometown and on the global stage.

Digging into the root ethos of deep house—churchy piano runs, spiritual vocal hooks and jacking drums—got her started mixing as a teenager in the '90s. Cinthie's depth of knowledge radiantly shines through in her sets and her productions, which traverse through a broad range of classic and contemporary House and Techno sounds and that's exactly what she did on XRDS last summer. 

In essence, it must be acknowledged that Cinthie is pure dancefloor brilliance from start to finish, her diggings and her releases making perfect bedfellows. 

▪️ Soundcloud: @cinthie 
▪️ Resident Advisor: www.ra.co/dj/cinthie
▪️ Bandcamp: www.cinthie803.bandcamp.com
▪️ Instagram: instagram.com/cinthie_dj
▪️ Facebook: facebook.com/CinthieBM

Cinthie LIVE — Recorded live at XRDS festival 2023 (20/08/23)

 	The John Acquaviva Mix: 	
Sysex - At First Light 	
Orson Karte -	Metamorphosis 	
Erik Van Den Broek - Ursa Major 7 	
Math-U-Matix - Blue 	
Scanner - Mass Observation 	
L.S.G. - Fragile (Ice Age Remix) 	
Speedy J - Pepper (Remix) 	
Nicole - A Small Entrance To A Large Spectrum 	
Megalon - Darkness 	
Cal-Q-Lator -	Dr Bradford 	
Laurent Garnier - Astral Dreams (Speakers Mix) 	
K. Hand - Flashback 	
House Proud People - Trantastic Pt II 	
Secret Cinema - Timeless Altitude (Mix 2) 	
Hardfloor - Roarrh	

 	The Richie Hawtin Mix: 	
The Acid Didj - The Acid Didj Three 	
Speedy J - Evolution 	
Lemon 8 - Model 8 	
Barada - Glue 	
Peelo - Neema 	
LFO vs. FUSE - Loop 	
Plastikman - Spastik 	
Plastikman - Spaz 	
Teste - The Wipe

https://soundcloud.com/richiehawtin
https://soundcloud.com/jacq
http://www.discogs.com/Richie-Hawtin-John-Acquaviva-X-Mix-3-Enter-Digital-Reality/release/2863

X-Mix 3 contains a selection of the finest audio signals transmitted by the leading electronic labels on this planet.
It is a remixed extended version of the original X-Mix 3 video score and includes 7 new tracks.
Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva, legendary techno pioneers of Plus 8 and Plastikman/Cybersonic fame, selected and collaged this comprehensive document of new music.
Take a guided tour through the realms of mindwarp beats and tronik tunes with two of the most respected experts in the field.


X-Mix 3 Richie Hawtin & John Acquaviva  - Enter: Digital Reality!  1994

Ibn Itaka, GPS, Bakuels - Doomsday

SYSTEM ERROR RELEASES PARTY BOMBS VOL.3 


Heads down, Party Bombs incoming. It’s the long-awaited Volume 3 in the only series 100% committed to BOMBS. Four no-nonsense bangers from the minds of Parchi Pubblici, Lanzieri, Raku and Phill Prince. Bang! 


Various Artists - Party Bombs Vol.3 is set for release May 20, 2025, via System Error. 


ParchiPubblici, speaking on the A1 said: “I composed Perfect Vacuum2Disco while thinking about certain evenings whose purpose is not to make you fly with music but to sell you drinks: we call it “Discoteca”. The consequence for me is to go down into the void and feel empty.”


Speaking on the influence for the B1, Raku said: “I produced the track shortly after a trip to Sicily, where I saw the Valley of the Temples. I found the name fitting for the track, which combined dancefloor-oriented elements with angelic, grandiose harmonies.”


Commenting on the B2, Phill Prince said: “For this release on System Error, I wanted to blend my signature digital sound with the raw energy of drum machines, drawing inspiration from ‘90s aesthetics while maintaining a rock-pop edge. The track embodies my vision of bouncing house. It's a fusion of structured groove and dynamic textures, reflecting both my personal style and the innovative spirit of the label.”


Commenting on the A2, Lanzieri said: “This track was produced a few years ago, and undoubtedly reflects several stages of my journey as an artist and my musical evolution. The track tells a story, showcasing growth and diverse influences that have helped shape the sound over time.”

https://systemerrorworldwide.bandcamp.com/album/bombs003-various-artists-party-bombs-vol-3

https://soundcloud.com/systemerrorworldwide
https://soundcloud.com/lanzieri06

PREMIERE: Lanzieri - Twisted Tango [System Error]

WHY SO SERIOUS - Alby Fantastix

Released on: 16/05/2025

Copyright e Diritto d'Autore by Alby Fantastix

Reg. S.I.A.E.

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WHY SO SERIOUS

Recording of Robert Hood's set at Dekmantel Festival 2016.

Dekmantel Festival 2016

Robert Hood at Dekmantel Festival 2016

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Dave Angel

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442 - Dave Angel - 39 Flavours Of Tech Funk - Disc 1 (1998)

FACT mix 339 - Derrick May (Jul '12)

<B>Joris Voorn: "Here's the tape that made me wanna be a DJ.<B/>

Derrick May is one of our main headliners at Rejected's Amsterdam Dance Event 2012 night at Studio 80, 18th of october.
Since my early dj days, I consider Derrick May as a huge inspiration, and in particular this dj set. Broadcasted live in 1996 from the legendary Chemistry night at Escape, Amsterdam. It was recorded from midnight radio by my partner in crime Edwin Oosterwal who borrowed me the cassette tape which I never gave back to him, which reminds me I should do that sometime soon.

In this mix, Derrick May shows us that in 1996 dance wasn't pigeonholed to one style or sound. He mixes Moodymann's groovy deephouse with Jeff Mills and Surgeon's raw techno. He goes from Donna Summer's disco to Tyree Cooper's jacking electronic funk, from Masters of Work's new york house to Ian Pooley's epic chord techno. All of this is mixed in a fast and skillful pace, a style that so clearly carries Derrick's signature.

There's some truly magical moments in this mix, how he get's out of Surgeon's 'Syllable' into Global Communication's 'Sensorama' at 1:09 leaves me speechless..

Even though by now I know most of the record he plays here, there's still a few I've been looking since the very first time I heard this mix. Would be great to get the tracklist completed, any help is greatly appreciated!

Derrick May live at Chemistry On 3 (Amsterdam 1996)

Tracklist & interview: http://www.residentadvisor.net/podcast-episode.aspx?id=330

Robert Hood - Resident Advisor podcast 330 (Sept. 2012)

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Muzik Masters

627 - Muzik Maters - Fabio (1996)

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MUZIK's Ibiza Cheese Free - Layo & Bushwacka

657 - Muzik presents Ibiza Cheese Free by Layo & Bushwaka (2000)

Hey, Gareth here, I'm a graphic designer who start designing for clubs, parties, and labels in the late 90s. Back then, mix CDs were the holy grail of both design and music. I loved them.

But I wasn't the only one, mix cds were the soundtracks of our nights, our days, our afterparties and lives, for everyone. Yet in today's internet age, the art form has been lost (or just changed) to 2-3 hour online mixes and streaming videos, which just don't create the same magic your CD collection did. Just 60 minutes of music and incredible artwork.

The Classic Mix CD Series celebrates these discs, their soundtrack, their box art and your memories. We hope you enjoy it.

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Also, we try to help you find and buy them again by sharing Discogs links on all featured CDs and or direct links to labels where possible.

* We fully support labels and artists. If any disc creates a copyrighting issue let me know and it will be immediately removed. 

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About Gareth:
Digital creative type, gamer, music lover and occasional DJ. Currently living between Dubai & Seoul after setting sail from Sunderland in 2010. As a young designer, club and music culture was the driving force for his work, producing artwork for local club nights and record labels in the North East of England. In particular, DJ mix cds and their packaging were always his 'holy grail of design', especially those from Renaissance, Global Underground and Good Looking Records. It's a pleasure to share these discs back with people and they still influence our tastes to this day. 

For any CD recommendations, bookings, mixes or feedback you can catch me as @asapgareth on Instagram. Or you can check our my design work at www.acid.works

442 - Dave Angel - 39 Flavours Of Tech Funk - Disc 1 (1998)

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