"My mission is to explore the boundaries of psychedelic music." The revered techno artist talks about expanding consciousness, breaking the rules and his new album on Tresor. 

There has always been a strain of dance music that has leant psychedelic, from the leftfield psychoacoustics of pioneers like La Monte Young to the proggy techno taking over today's dance floors. One artist who embodies the spirit of psychedelia is Anthony Child, AKA Surgeon, a revered DJ and producer who has historically been placed in the world of industrial techno, but whose output over the years has consistently flirted with altered states of consciousness and a strong opposition to the mainstream.

Child is originally from Birmingham, where he and Karl O'Connor, AKA Regis, helped birth a style of powerful, loop-driven techno. Together, they're British Murder Boys and have released music on O'Connor's seminal label Downwards. But they've also ploughed successful solo careers, with Child putting out several releases on Tresor and performing live improvised electronics as Surgeon and as part of ambient listening duo The Transcendence Orchestra.

In this interview, Child talks about his most recent release on Tresor, the album Shell~Wave, and its innovative use of techniques associated with Jamaican dub. He also discusses the through line of psychedelia in his work and what it means to surrender oneself to sometimes uncomfortable processes—both creatively and in life—and come out the other side. There are strong links to spirituality and Buddhism in Child's work, many of which are designed to prompt listeners to question and reconsider the boundaries they've set around the reality they live in. Listen to the episode in full. -Chloe Lula

EX.766 Surgeon

Next up on the GROOVE Podcast is Bennet (@bennet_bb). Go to bit.ly/BennPod for interview and track list.

GROOVE Podcast 461 – Bennet

Rubi digs into her collection of euphoric breaks, UK hardcore and jungle - all of her favourites in one place <3

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Dr. Rubinstein @ The Lot Radio 05-30-2025

Kiosk Radio is an online community radio and streaming platform broadcasting 24/7 from a wooden kiosk in the heart of Brussels’ historic 'Parc Royal'. 

C12 w/ Marco Bailey @ Kiosk Radio 06.06.2025

For this set I played on 4 CDJ 3000’s and a V10 mixer, using both of its internal effects processors. For every No Way Back set, and for most sets, I try to prepare new hardware remasters and edits of things that I think would be fascinating recontextualized in this setting. But for NWB, it is even more special, a peak moment, so I try to have new records I’m working on in the studio to test out. For this set that means the hardware mixes I’ve been working on for Torrvo and for Andy Toth can be tested, I’m working on this hardware mixing and remastering tone palate, so I spread that to some edits to give them a whole new power. Playing at No Way Back cannot be put into words, though we try every year, it really is inexplicable without experiencing it. It’s the environment you most want to be in, the space is totally transformed, the sound is dialed in, the audience is so ready, very giving and open, and the feedback you get is incredible. People are up for a ride – we start at the Tangent and end up going to the other side of the universe. Freedom within and without. There’s no place I’d rather be, so I thought I’d share this much sooner than we usually do. Enjoy the ride. 
– BMG @bbmmgg

Pink Floyd – Welcome to the Machine (BMG edit)
Refracted – Beneath The Surface
Torvvo – Carrier (BMG NWB Mix - forthcoming on Interdimensional Transmissions)
Pause – Exode X
Sciahri – Glow
Shed – EMCZ
Amotik – Peela
Erika – Wandering Mountain (Mike Parker Remix)
Translate – Shifted Communications
Dino Sabatini – Peuceus
Feral & Luigi Tozzi – Enigma
PALEMAN – Quarry
D-Leria – Voodoo Magic (Polygonia Remix)
Lory D – Mantrosax 2
Surgeon – Forgotten Gods
Peter Van Hoesen – Definition by Absence
Steve Bicknell – Easing Info Tomorrow
Resonance – Yellow Train (BMG Hardware Remaster edit)
The Fantasy – Soft Space (2025 Hardware version) forthcoming
DJ Funk – House The Groove
Ottagone – Ottagone 021
Andy Toth – Mind Lock (forthcoming on Interdimensional Transmissions)
AgainstMe – Into The Dome
Giordano – Electric Stardust
Alex R – z50
808 State – Flow Coma (BMG Hardware Remaster edit)
Wee Papa Girls – We Know It (KMS mix) (BMG Hardware Remaster edit)
Aphex Twin – Isopropophlex (BMG Hardware Remaster edit)

IT Podcast

IT.podcast.s14e04: BMG at No Way Back 2025

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Beatport https://www.beatport.com/release/zylo-zynk-ep/5126308
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Mastered by Riemann Mastering Berlin

Karenz - Xyber Xyph [ FLASH 388 ]

Recorded live at Ratherlost Easter 2025, Lofi Amsterdam, 6-9PM.

Thank you to the @ratherlost team for the trust, to the producers within for their incredible music, to all who shared that moment which will surely endure in my mind.

Artwork by Dypere (dypere.cc).

Aaron J at Ratherlost Easter 2025

In-store session recording from May featuring nd_baumecker

Tracklist: 
1.	Hamatsuki - Sulitkveteba - Apnea
2.	The Robinson - Running Algorithm - Upstairs Asylum Recordings
3.	Al Wootton - Swing - Trule 
4.	Isolée - Love Algorithm (3rd Places Dub) - Resort Island
5.	Abacus - Spaceflight - Re/Think
6.	Kastil - Red Clown (Raw Mix) - Soul Notes
7.	Brian Kage - This Saturday Night - Upstairs Asylum Recordings
8.	Darren Roach - Dreswki Balooskiii - Bass Culture Records
9.	Peverelist - XVIII - Livity Sound
10.	Wallace - Cravings - Phantasy Sound
11.	Anthony Naples - Scanners - ANS Recordings
12.	The Robinson - Inconscious Habit - Upstairs Asylum Recordings
13.	Bonus : The Art Of Noise - Love Beat - ZTT

In-Store Session - nd_baumecker

A diverse and positive roundtrip of floating and punchy techno to raw house and UK related grooves.

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Schwefelgelb @ The Lot Radio 06-21-2025

Artist: Mladys Garin
Title: IA. V.A. 0.0
Track: Neural Pulse (Original Mix)
Label: Inteligencia Artificial
Format: Digital
Genre: Techno
Country: Chile
Release date: June 27th. 2025

Artwork by Imágenes Técnicas
Mastered by Elias Deepman


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SC: www.soundcloud.com/inteligenciaaartificial
IG: www.instagram.com/inteligenciaaartificial/
BC: www.inteligenciartificial.bandcamp.com/album/ia-v-a-00
BP: www.beatport.com/es/label/inteligencia-artificial/131179

Support the artists
SC: @mladysgarin
IG: www.instagram.com/mladysgarin/
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Buy this release
https://inteligenciartificial.bandcamp.com/album/ia-v-a-00

#025 PREMIERE: IA V.A. 0.0 - Mladys Garin - Neural Pulse (Original Mix)[Inteligencia Artificial]

The Mahavidyas are believed to embody various aspects of the divine, serving as guides for spiritual seekers on their journey towards liberation. Each Mahavidya holds unique significance and may be interpreted differently by different seekers. These Wisdom Goddesses represent distinct aspects of divinity, with the intention of guiding spiritual seekers towards liberation. Four goddesses have been conceptualized in this EP: Tara - The second form goddess, Tara, is associated with liberation and provides guidance through life's challenges. Bhairavi - The fifth form, Bhairavi, symbolizes destruction and is recognized for her transformative power over time. Dhumavati - The seventh form, Dhumavati, represents renunciation and the removal of agitation. Matangi - The ninth form, Matangi, is a manifestation of Saraswati and embodies the essence of music and learning. These goddesses collectively embody a holistic spiritual odyssey, presenting listeners with not only musical compositions but also a pathway to profound comprehension and emancipation. Through this EP, Vasvi extends an invitation to delve into and embrace the multifaceted dimensions of divinity, ultimately guiding us toward spiritual awakening and enlightenment. Artwork: Anna Abstracts Mastering: Rob Small