I had the idea to start an own podcast series for quite a while now but I was a bit afraid to be honest. I wanted to keep it in a radio show format, as this is the format I grew up with and this was how I’ve discovered music. Also I wanted to do something different as I have a pretty wide range in music which I like. I get influenced by so many things so I thought it might be interesting for you to take this platform as the concept for a podcast. I will dig deeper and deeper through my collection of records and present it to you each month. It doesn’t matter how new or old the music is, it’s just about creating a good vibe to listen to, to enter another dimension.

Moreover the idea is also to invite guests, in irregular intervals - people I respect for what they are doing music wise and for the culture.

Music is able to lift you into other dimensions, so come with me through this portal and immerse into the depths of my record collection.

bookings@thomashessler.net
North America: gabriela@deviation.agency

Raised in Berlin based in Tbilisi, Thomas Hessler’s inspirations are deeply rooted within both cities. 

Within a short time Hessler played his way from small underground clubs of Berlin all the way to various venues in Europe, South & North America. Earning his respect in clubs like Berghain, Fabric, Khidi and Tresor is just proving that his approach towards Djing with high energy, emotions, intensive journeys of electronic music and its recent history is the right way to go. 

His productions are set within energetic driven techno, deep melancholic electronica, informed by classic Detroit and Berlin sound yet also exploring more modern experimental boundaries. His early releases on labels just as IMF, Graphene and countless remixes gained him the deserved recognition from a wealth of contemporary DJs and further laid out the foundation to his story. 

2022's „Intermission EP“ on Ben Sims Symbolism label that Resident Advisor described as „Hood-ian techno of the highest order.“ as a reference to Robert Hood is just another piece in his selective list of releases on labels like Unitas-Multiplex, Blocaus, Bassiani and Crossing. 

His art inspired Laurent Garnier to select „Perception“ for the exhibition „Electro“ with a focus on the history of electronic music at the Philharmonie de Paris in 2019 while Luke Slater remixed it in 2018.

The way Thomas Hessler comprehends our fast-paced world is nostalgic but still with a glimmer of hope for the future. Always preferring quality over quantity in his productions, patience and perfectionism are two qualities he prized over all else.

Quoxx was born in Pamplona (Spain) in 1990. Started to spin the turntables when he was 15 years old. A few times later, when he reached the year of 16, he played his first gigs in local clubs together. Quoxx doesn't commit himself to one music style. He always tries to keep it different. Some of his own productions go a way more deeper and reduced, other are more rough and targeted at the peak time to reach a wild movement on the floors.

Sleaze Records is a UK techno label from Glasgow, Scotland.

For the best part of a decade label boss Hans Bouffmyhre has been releasing great music from a mixture of established, big name artists and also fresh up and coming artists. The label has received some amazing support over the years from techno pioneers like Richie Hawtin, Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, Dave Clarke, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Len Faki, Luke Slater and many more. 

The Sleaze Records artist roster has included the likes of Gary Beck, Cari Lekebusch, Dustin Zahn, Perc, Par Grindvik, Alex Bau, Kyle Geiger, Audio Injection, Monoloc, Jonas Kopp, Samuel L Session, Flug, Hans Bouffmyhre and many more talented artists.

Label showcase events have been hosted all across the globe, most notably for WMC in Miami, ADE in Amsterdam and Sonar in Barcelona. The label also promotes a popular monthly podcast series, as well as a dedicated 'Sleaze Records TV' youtube channel.

General enquiries: info@sleazerecordsuk.com
Demo contact: demos@sleazerecordsuk.com
Showcase bookings: carola@pullproxy.com

Enemy Records is curated by Dustin Zahn. The label specializes in music geared toward the twilight hours. We are currently not accepting demos.

For bookings please contact:
carola@pullproxy.com / www.pullproxy.com/booking

For remix requests: secludeduk@hotmail.co.uk

Secluded, a new alias created at the beginning of 2012 by Sleaze Records label boss Hans Bouffmyhre. With the aim to explore a new techno vibe, inspired by sounds from Berlin & Detroit, Secluded productions are characterised with a deep pounding beat, softened by dubby synth passages and soundscapes, creating a gloomy atmosphere. With vinyl releases already out on EarToGround & Sleaze Records, including remixes by Jonas Kopp, Markus Suckut, Mike Dehnert & Shifted, big things are expected for the future!

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