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The most interesting names breaking-through from the underground electronic music scene

Trommel: InSession

Andrey Pushkarev continues to move floors with a combination of profound musical knowledge, unique professionalism, and a meticulously gathered vinyl collection.

His exquisite taste, sharp skills at the decks, and uncompromising nature have won him respect and admiration as a committed promoter of quality music. The subtle charm of his mixes encourages a reflective, ruminative headspace - a sound that focuses on creating moods, all the while emphasizing the human aspect of music. His firm attitude at the decks masks an unquestioning exploration of the power of spatiality in which every track is given breathing room, and accordingly, takes on a sense of the organic.

We hope you enjoy our 22nd edition of our podcast series. Recorded live at Freiland Festival.

Freiland Festival 2023

One Records Podcast 022 - Andrey Pushkarev (Live at Freiland Festival 2023)

Janeret @ Rex Club [Bass Culture]

The Italian duo of Noha and Alex Tea have been crafting intricate club ready weapons for quite some time and have collaborated on many releases, most notably on Noha’s Panick Panick! Imprint. The connection stretches back much further as the two artists have been friends for many years with the first Pathagonia release “Chi Ci Pensa“ EP landing on the aforementioned label. From there, the direction has been set between the dancefloor and the stars and everywhere in between as their output has graced the vinyl sleeves of lauded imprints such as Yoyaku and Visionquest with much more top shelf music in the works.

Further cementing their more direct approach to the dancefloor, Pathagonia are straight out of the box with a slew of tightly woven peak time house bits. Angular basslines, crisp percussion and lush soundscapes are put to excellent use here. If you are looking for an insistent soundtrack, Pathagonia have this exceedingly well covered. Never letting the energy levels drop below that of a low boil, the Italians are on fire from the first beat to the last.

https://soundcloud.com/pathagoniamusic
https://www.instagram.com/path_agonia

Pathagonia (Noha & Alex Tea) - Trommel InSession 120

The 7th episode of Brouqade & Friends expertly delivered by Enzo Leep 
@enzo-16

Some words from Enzo Leep: "In these two hours of podcast, my intention has been to go through all the vibes that I’ve been exploring lately, delving deeper into some styles that I hadn’t explored before, and discovering a lot of music that I love. To start, some classic house tracks, then I include some of my upcoming tracks and edits that will soon be released. From there, I go into deeper sounds and breaks to finish the podcast with more direct tracks, ending it with a 1997 electro gem. I hope you enjoy it as much as I enjoyed making it! Many thanks to Dana for including my work in her wonderful universe, this label has been a reference throughout my learning in club music. Very happy!"

Brouqade & Friends Mix Series 007 _ Enzo Leep

Having just returned to his home of Lisbon after an extended tour of South America which saw him play at clubs and festivals in Brazil, Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile and this is just his latest stint in the America’s. Through his own releases, Bloop Recordings, and DJ sets Cruz is often responsible for the moments that become synonymous with wild weekends in Lisbon’s top venues. Cruz has become a Lisbon staple, and after 17 years of Bloop making its mark next month there is no better time to discover or reacquaint yourself with Cruz. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-187-cruz/]

Trommel.187 - Cruz

Co-founder of the respected Zaza Island events, Roni Amitai has grown as an artist almost as quickly as her rapidly expanding record collection. Together with Hilu, they have grown their event series to an enviable level that has meant they are able to invite top artists such as Sammy Dee, Cristi Cons and the Half Baked crew, Anthea, Francesco Del Garda, and Traumer. The list goes on and on, and it will continue to rise and rise. 

Having been looking to bring Roni to the fold for some time now, we are happy to present her mix for your listening pleasure. Clocking in at just under 2 hours long, Roni is able to begin her trip with a smooth selection of 90’s dreamy house jams before peppering more underground sounds around the decks. Like the guests she welcomes on a regular basis Roni quickly moves through the gears and even drops back a few in order to take off in a different direction. This mix is definitely one for the diggers with an ear for 90’s house and techno, you won't be disappointed.

https://soundcloud.com/r-f-6
https://www.instagram.com/roniamitai/

Roni Amitai - Trommel InSession 121

Heavily influenced by Beirut's clubbing scene, Nabih Esta is an artist defined by a mixture of genres and cultures. By releasing music under different aliases, Nesta has been able to infuse an eclectic style of house and techno and has helped raise electronic music in the Middle East.

Today he is a skillful producer, an innovative artist and a DJ that is constantly featured in the best lineups of Beirut and across Europe.

Follow Nesta
on SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/iamnesta
on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nesta__gram/

MEOKO Podcast Series | Nesta - Recorded at Yoyaku Showcase at Ballroom Blitz, Beirut (25/12/23)

☞ O.BEE 
Known for dancing in between different genres and styles, juggling the tradition and the avant-garde, O.BEE generates obscure yet familiar sonic landscapes, in a signature style that reflects his own musical identity; optimistic yet rebellious and filled by passion. Liberating the dance floor from the accustomed rules and stepping away from functional expectations, he instead cultivates musical trips for both the dancer and the listener. Juxtaposing the stimulating environments of both a intense rave and a concert hall. 

O.BEE's evocative and sophisticated approach to his sets is also reflected in his own music. He has been working hard in and out of the studio with his partner, Rona Budak, on their project “Enstantane”, which functions as both a record label and an multi-disciplinary artist collective. Enstantane 001 is to be released in the second half of 2018, along with an event series and the subscription based website enstantane.io. 

☞ Tomas Station 
Growing up between Bogotá and Chicago, Tomás experienced at an early age a clash of cultures and sounds that would open doors to a lifelong musical obsession.  

For the past few years Tomás has kept on the move, constantly searching for new sounds and experiences, rapidly building a reputation for himself as an exciting up-and-coming talent. His productions on labels such as Daily session NY, Descendants Of The Deep, Moody Recordings and Future Funktion have captivated the likes of Danny Krivit, Raresh, Magda and Douglas Sherman (The Loft), to name a few, while his electrifyingly unpredictable taste as a DJ and curator has earned him more than one spot at the decks alongside some of the most respected selectors and DJ’s around. 

While living in NY he worked as music buyer for Halcyon The Shop and as booker and resident for Kolekti and Zodiac Social, hosting parties with Soul In The Hole (Sadar Bahar & Lee Collins), Metro Area & Mark Grusane, amongst many others.  

He recently returned to Brooklyn after some years on the road to work on his most recent endeavours which include Jigit, a record label and collective alongside Turkish DJ and producer O.BEE and visual artist Asli Tunaman that released his debut EP under the Irie Nation moniker and to consolidate his long time friendship with the ReSolute party and agency where he will be joining the roster and acting as one of the resident DJ’s.

☞ Between young talents and renowned artists, Yoyaku's aim is to promote the best of electronic music, all around the world, by supporting artists in their progression, as a label, a record store, and a brand. Long-standing and more recent collaborations come together to form a close-knit community, allowing the artists in the roster to meet and sometimes share the decks for exciting events. 
The brand’s know-how has enabled it to acquire a significant reputation in the electronic music sector, both in France and abroad, and to attract the new talents of tomorrow’s scene.

With its roster, Yoyaku takes part in the biggest gatherings of electronic music, such as Sonar, ADE, Avant Garde, Epizode,... The artists are invited to perform in the best venues like Fabric, Rex Club, CDV, Fuse, DC10,...

O.BEE & Tomas Station @ Machine Du Moulin Rouge - Yoyaku

It is impossible to discuss Romanian artist Vlad Caia and not mention Amphia, SIT, and Amorf. All these different entities are intrinsically linked, but they most certainly do not define Vlad. Like his aforementioned brothers, Vlad is an accomplished solo artist and his critically received long players on Amphia are a mainstay in any discerning Ro lover collection. SIT and its individual parts have been a lynch pin of this intricately produced, Romanian sound for some time now, but are beginning to branch out to drop even more roots into more house, techno, and garage infused sounds. [continue reading at...https://trommelmusic.com/music/podcast/trommel-189-vlad-caia/]

Trommel.189 - Vlad Caia

Renegade Season is perhaps one of the most active names in UKG and his discography and bandcamp profiles will seriously attest to this. From his regular salvo of dubplates and his indelible link to the inhumanly prolific Sky Joose, Renegade has created a mainline to the roots of UKG. Being an independent and self-sufficient vehicle for shining a light on the talents of Sky Jooce, Renegade Season’s goal is dedicated to unearthing the gems that he has tucked away in his locker and presenting them to the world. By doing so, Renegade Season uses the voice he has created via his Youtube channel and returns the power to the artist to help them harness the potential of their music and creative ideas.

All the tracks in the mix are produced by Sky Jooce and they are expertly stitched together by Renegade, we doubt there would be a DJ that would know these tracks better than he. Not allowing the groove to drop out for too long, this mix from Renegade is a blistering snapshot of where UKG has been and where it is headed with a new slant on the Garage sound with shadowy textures and murky undertones. These vibes are kept in check by the smile-inducing rhymes and insane bassline action throughout and some of these tracks have been taken from the upcoming SkyKap album which is going to drop in the near future. Not wishing to offer too much in the way of our usual fanfare regarding the mix, we have opted to take Renegade Season’s lead and let the music do the talking. 

https://www.instagram.com/renegadeseason/
https://soundcloud.com/renegadeseason
https://www.youtube.com/@renegadeseason666

Renegade Season - Trommel InSession 123

An accomplished artist, Elias Sternin is a name on the rise. This Uruguayan has, in recent times, become a much more regular fixture around Europe and beyond. With releases for the likes of Cupula Records, Mung Records, LeMaia, and then there is also Elias’ own label Ratiug Recordings. With his sound coming straight from his home country which seems to specialise in acid drenched house and techno Elias is also a very skilled digger. The result of his digging sessions is a refined sound that really sets him a part once he takes control of the DJ booth.

Going straight for the jugular from the off, Elias utilises his full tool kit of raw sine wave synth lines, earthquake inducing basslines, and pitched vocals but there is always a slight curve ball in the percussion. This is where his digging skills and Urugyiuan roots come into play as, regardless of the ferocity of the electronics there is always a little something that is not expected. This is the x-factor that will continue to shine a light on his name. This mix for InSession series is a true testament to this rising star.

https://soundcloud.com/eliassternin
https://www.instagram.com/eliassternin1/

Elias Sternin - Trommel InSession 124

Live recording from March 15, 2024 in Seattle, USA
part of a six-hour open-to-close masterpiece from @janeret

"Janeret has been a favorite across recent years. We hosted him first in Seattle at Flammable during Kremfest 2019, followed by a jubilant night in 2022. Since we all can't seem to get enough of him, he'll be playing an open-to-close extended set this time around. Get ready for a journey through house music from one of underground dance music's finest."

Makes Me Human ft. Janeret

Raresh B2B Arapu @ Space Miami 11.12.2023

Parisian DJ, producer and label head Poggio is currently adding swathes of genre defining music to his artillery. From his deep rooted involvement in the French scene this artist has staked his name on the depth of his record collection and heights of his productions. As well as his own tracks, alongside Gabriel Belabbas, he has also now created a platform for others to shine by way of his Positive Future Music. Already at edition five which featured killer tracks from Juaan, Ramez, Plazeg, and his own co-produced hitter alongside Aline Umber, this explains what realms he maneuvers in. 

Having been on our radar for sometime, we thought it was high time he joined our InSession series and Poggio comes correct with an extract from his set at Bürro in Mainz, Germany. By now you should have spotted on our socials the trademark curved hangar style club that as well as boasting an impressive built in lighting rig offers sizzling dancefloor scenes on the regular. This night is clearly no different as Poggio quickly shifts through the gears pummeling the crowd with wave after wave of chest caving beats and outrageous acid basslines. As with all our InSession artists, Poggio is one to watch and to most definitely one to catch in action as soon as possible.

https://soundcloud.com/poggio
https://www.instagram.com/paulo_poggio/

Poggio - Trommel InSession 125

Hackney born and bred artist Anna Wall has more than proved her chops way before her high profile appointment as fabric resident back in 2019. Her productions for a wide swathe of labels in recent years as well as her growing self made discography on her own labels The Bricks and Dream Theory command the utmost respect. The former imprint has been a constant source of dancefloor weaponry and has already delivered its eighth edition, much to the enjoyment of some of the most raucous dancefloors around. As well as penning outrageous hitters Anna is always a sure fire bet for her outstanding skills in the DJ booth and she has a massive summer schedule ahead of her that includes appearances at Houghton Festival, ION Festival, Junction 2, Madruga Festival, Baum Festival, Glastonbury, the huge FFRC x fabric 25 years event at OFF Week, and of course her beloved fabric residency.

There is a very good reason that her skills are in high demand and that is largely down to her deft record selections. A self confessed vinyl head of the highest order, her record bag always spans a finely curated cross section of techno, acid, crunchy breaks, and bass loaded hitters. So, it is with this wealth of wax knowledge that we welcome Anna Wall to our Insession series. Atmospheric breakbeats effortlessly bleed into one and other as she slowly dials up the pressure until it breaks into the euphoric electro gems that have become her calling card. Anna is a truly versatile artist that proves time again and again by the diverse lineups that she is welcomed into. If you haven't caught her in action yet, make it your goal this summer.

https://soundcloud.com/djannawall
https://www.instagram.com/djannawall/

Anna Wall - Trommel Insession 126

Berlin based, Norwegian export Alexander Skancke is in the process of rising to the top of a very large pile, and with his relatively short time in the game he impresses more and more with each passing week. From his party starting sets that cut a tongue-in-cheek line through minimal, house, and techno, he treads the boards between injecting fun back into DJ sets while offering up seriously good music. His label Quirk is a prime example of this ethos, having already reached the eleventh edition of his vinyl imprint he melds the party starting bangers with a highly informed ear that transfers so easily to the dancefloor it is clear why he is becoming such a well known face in Berlin and much further afield.

It is this notoriety that has served him very well and it is just one of these impressive club stop offs where we find his recording for our InSession series. Taking place at one of Berlin’s true holy grail venues Tresor, the extract from the set starts strong and continues to rise throughout this near 90 minute recording. True to form, his wide musical tastes, no doubt nurtured through his work at Bikini Wax, is laid bare from start to finish. Pitch black acid house, minimal classics, and garage flecked house are never too far from the uplifting house sound that peppers his creations. Alexander Skancke is most definitely a name to watch as his star continues to climb.

https://www.instagram.com/alexander_skancke/
https://soundcloud.com/alexanderskancke

Alexander Skancke - Trommel InSession 127 (recorded at Tresor)

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