Our American Techno playlist features techno artists from the United States while paying homage to scenes from cities around the country.

American Techno

TECHNO PLAYLIST AUTOMIX MTV_part2

Voxnox Records

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Although based in Berlin for several years, Dustin Zahn has continued to exert influence over the fertile but steadfastly underground Minneapolis techno scene as part of the Intellephunk collective whilst cultivating a worldwide rep via releases for Blueprint, Token and his own Enemy Records. The ‘Gain of Function’ LP sees Zahn channelling the groove-fuelled techno of the late ’90s and early ’00s and shaping eight powerful but funky contemporary techno tracks that display the decades of experience under his belt. 

Forged from a series of live jams with two drum machines and two synths, the album is a refined collection of raw, purist techno brilliance. Across the A-side ‘Tell Me About Paradise’ brings shimmering staccato chops under bright and airy percussion before ‘Tangie Groove’ picks up the pace with floating pads, vocal slices, and a rumbling bassline. On ‘Lucid Dreams’, scattered percussion plays with hypnotic synth licks, while ‘Smoking in Silence’ sees off-kilter leads dancing between emotive vocals and evolving drum loops.

Opening the second disc is the deep and shuffling ‘Crimson Cheeks’, with trance-inducing samples nestled between sharp drum hits and rolling synthesis, and ‘Days Like These’ takes a darker turn as twinkling arps and droning pads carry the track. ‘Shark Rodeo’ featuring Jeremy Black mangles samples into a dense rolling affair, before closing number ‘Next Level Looseness’ drops the 4/4 pattern for a raucous club track, combining oddball sound sources and unruly production techniques for a trippy finish to the album. 

Since the late ’90s, Zahn’s hypnotic and driving techno has consistently caught the ears of top DJs and labels worldwide, with anyone catching his marathon sets at the likes of Berghain exposed to expansive sets. In addition to his techno-heavy catalogue and DJing prowess, Zahn has lent production and engineering skills to bands and singers, recently working with Poliça and on Carm’s Pitchfork approved eponymous album. Beyond this, his vital work with Intellephunk includes the nearly two decades long running Communion after-hours events, cementing his invaluable contributions to the scene.

Dustin Zahn

Crimson Cheeks

Dustin Zahn - Crimson Cheeks

Dax J - Escape The System Remixes 
Catalogue Number : ARTSCOLLECTIVE011

Dax J back in the game with a special Remix Pack to celebrate this sublime record. Par Grindivik delivers a total floor-filler, while Echoplex take it to another level, B side duties to the Soma owners, Slam. We added also a revisited Dub Mix of the record, and a very helpful Accappella. You judge.

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A1 - Dax J - Escape The System (Par Grindvik  I'm Going In Rework)

Octaves

The Pull

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Kalahari Oyster Cult welcomes in buzzing talent Flora FM to deliver a stack of genre-defying material via the 'Chaos Light' EP, which fuses bits of acid house, breakbeat, rave anthems and techno to reveal creative sonic masterpieces. 

Here Mixmag debuts the whimsical and trippy arrangement of 'Hallucinogenic Worm' (Wave Mix), a whirling ballad that dives deep into the depths of aquatic hypnotics paired with piercing textures and a steady beat. This is just a taste of the unique productions Flora FM has in store. Tip! 

The  'Chaos Light' EP is set for release April 15.

More exclusive music

Premiere: Flora FM 'Hallucinogenic Worm' (Wave Mix)

Fiorina 161

Infinity

Gallones

Gallones (Alloinyx Remix)

Quasale (Tesla 286 Remix)

Gallones (Alek Drive Remix)

Quasale

Overdrive

Overhead (Detroit Techno Militia Remix)

Dominator

New World Order (Inhalt Der Nacht Remix)

Dominator (Remco Beekwilder Remix)

New World Order

Chicago’s Smart Bar Ariel Zetina steps up on femme culture with an EP inspired by “the rhythms of putting on makeup”. Hear the acid-tinged happy hardcore cut, ‘Channel’ now

More info: https://djmag.com/music/premiere-ariel-zetina-channel

Premiere: Ariel Zetina ‘Channel’

Brand New Tech House Single by Beats Republic!
Available via SGMX Records

Night Vision

Beats Republic - Night Vision (Original Mix)

Alex Grekov - Absent Past

Absent Past

Alex Grekov - Absent Past (Original Mix)

DJ Phil Mooney- House & trance set

Violet Groove E.P.

A Walk In The Park (Stay)

Buy / Listen:
https://ffm.to/muasremixes

Following the success of Ariel Zetina’s genre-bending EP ‘MUAs at the End of World’, inspired by make-up, politics, and femininity in the digital age, femme culture is delighted to present a pair of cute and punchy remixes from two of our favourite acts - @tayhana and @ehuamusic

Ariel Zetina - Channel (Tayhana Remix)

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EP: DEAS - Desert Ride EP
LABEL: MATERIA
RELEASE: 2021-02-22
CATALOG: MATERIA039

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The next EP due for release welcomes Polish star DEAS to the roster who is fresh off the back of EP's on Abstract Division's Dynamic Reflection and legendary Dutch label Planet Rhythm as he continues to make strong impressions with his expertly crafted dance floor weapons.

"Never Again" has stabbing electrified tones and sweeping effects in this intense, thumping techno trip that's a powerful and dynamic combination.

The second track "Desert Ride" uses interesting mechanical hits with a spacey aesthetic to create a vibrant mood throughout before more energy hits home from crashing claps and crafty, cymbal action.

"Ultimatum" is the third original work that kicks off with a darker and pacey vibe. Looming menace and drones appear under the pulsing blasts of acid-tinged stabs.

The last of the vinyl tracks "Phase" has a heavier feel from the outset. Its driving style comes to a hault as the beat drops to allow for the synth lead hook to take prominence and really establish the essence of this peak time offering.

Exclusive to the digital release is an ambient offering "Slow Down Time" that is full of melancholic melodies and deep emotion. 

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MATERIA039 - Desert Ride EP

Beatport

Premiere: DEAS - Ultimatum | MATERIA

Overhead (Detroit Techno Militia Remix)

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