Gwo Ka is music born in Guadeloupe and stands for big drum. It is the union of music, dance, and spirit. 
Two drummers are playing a specific rhythm as the base. The “Makè”, the third drummer, is placed at the center to follow, feel and whisper any of the dancers gestures. He matches the rhythm and energy of the dancers, becoming their shadow, and establishing a real dialogue between them. 
With my project I want to translate the rhythms of Gwo Ka in every upcoming mix. 
There are seven specific rhythms.
This one is "Mennde", dedicated to celebration and escape.

Enjoy 
WINDFUHR

"Gwo ka is a dance of improvisation, a dance of the instinct, of the moment…
It´s dance of resistance, of resilience and adaptation: A Dance of Life"

THERE IS NO MOVEMENT WITHOUT RHYTHM

Cover: cave in Guadeloupe

MENNDE

Fernando Sanz se ha dedicado firmemente al arte de los ritmos y los breaks desde que era un joven de 14 años en la soleada ciudad portuaria de Algeciras, en el sur de España. Bajo el sello Orbe Records, Sanz ha cultivado su propia y próspera comunidad techno como artista y director del sello. Desde 2014 Orbe Records ha estado lanzando el techno de los compañeros de Sanz, Eduardo De La Calle y Steve Stoll, pero sobre todo del prolífico nombre de Sanz, Orbe. Como DJ y productor, Orbe mantiene un ambiente surrealista y ensoñador, a la vez que utiliza sutiles patrones de caja de ritmos para martillear los sólidos platónicos que mantienen intacta su querida comunidad.
Su interés por un sonido conceptual le hizo prestar atención a los ritmos techno, pasando por diferentes hardware como "Buchla Lem3" o "Andromeda" un estilo que le ha llevado a editar en sellos como "Hivern discs" de "John Talabot" o el prestigioso y veterano "Mental Groove" y pasar por grandes clubs como Propaganda (Moscú), Fuse (Bruselas), Le Sucre (Lyon) o Fabrique (Milán). Tras editar varios maxis en su propio sello y otros como "Analog Solutions" de "Eduardo de la Calle", Fernando lanza el Ep "Music of the spheres" que, con un remix de "Steve Stoll" le situaría como uno de los artistas emergentes de la escena techno europea, comenzando a actuar en lugares como Alemania, Holanda o Lituania entre otros.

ORBE | 12 de 20

Takaaki Itoh is the 352nd guest of our original Hate Podcast series.

Download available.

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Booking: anti@uclub.sk

HATE Podcast

HATE Podcast 352

Takaaki Itoh

Takaaki Itoh - HATE Podcast 352

For some time now, Irish DJ and producer Sunil Sharpe has been honing (no pun intended) his skills as a formidable floor destroyer, putting out a string of memorable burners for the likes of Works The Long Nights, BPitch, MORD or his own imprint, Earwiggle. Delivering his implacable two-hour missive through blends of breaks-laden rhythms, frenzied machine talk and murky, weatherbeaten ambiences, Sunil Sharpe boggles the mind and knocks senses askew, not letting loose on his astonished prey - understand the odd raver bracing themselves for the blast incoming. Unless they’ve already bashed their skull in the system’s facade and got to taste the visceral high of sound flowing through their body. You think it’s an image, but the man is a literalist.  

soundcloud.com/sunilsharpe

Reclaim Your City 632 | Sunil Sharpe

I dont often share recordings from my longer club sets but Open Ground is somewhere i instantly felt comfortable and I enjoyed these 6 hours so much that I felt compelled to share them with you.

Hands down, one of the best, if not THE best soundsystem in the world right now! If you ever get the chance to experience it, don’t miss out.

Enjoy! 

Rene Wise @ Open Ground | Closing Set | 22/02/2025

Mathys Lenne | Bassiani, Tbilissi | April 11, 2025

Known for creating sonic spaces where rhythm meets emotion, Isabel Soto brings a mix that feels both intimate and expansive. Her selections unfold gradually —percussive, textural, and deeply immersive— guiding the listener through a world that’s as physical as it is introspective.

Step inside her sound 📡

PoleGroup Radio - Isabel Soto 18.06.2025

We bring you a very special guest for our 22nd episode: Border One 

The Belgian has been known for developing a raw and hypnotic sound in his sets, captivating audiences from around the world. For this occasion, he brings us a one-hour set that takes us on a journey down the corrosive and intense path of techno.  

Grab your headphones and immerse yourself in the world of Border One for the next hour. 

Invited Artist: @borderone
Artwork: @evminus1 - www.instagram.com/ev.menos.1/

LIVE.DVSN022: Border One

Sink into the memory of Closer's last Masada session on 24th May 2025, when Nastia Reigel immerged the crowd in raw machine funk and relentless 4x4 momentum!

Amidst a landscape defined by constant evolution, Nastia Reigel stands out with unwavering confidence, offering a strong musical foundation and a distinctive artistic vision that sets her apart. Each performance is a masterclass in precision and atmosphere: an enthralling fusion of propulsive rhythms and sharp textures that sweep listeners into her sonic world, leaving no detail untouched.

Commanding energy, refined elegance, and magnetic presence: a force with staying power, filled with high-impact material tailor-made for warehouse-level intensity. These aren't just functional floor tools — they evolve with rich textures and kaleidoscopic layers, pushing past convention.

https://www.soundcloud.com/nastiareigel
https://ra.co/dj/nastiareigel
https://www.instagram.com/nastiareigel
https://www.facebook.com/nastiareigel

CLOSERcast #097 - NASTIA REIGEL

At the peak of our longest event to date on Saturday, January 18th 2025, a NYC-based selector stepped into the booth at Masada to tell a story: a journey of tension and release, brimming with emotion and passion, a romance that lingered in our memories long after. We are beyond thrilled to mark the 100th instalment of CLOSERcast with none other than Holden Federico’s live recording of his 3-hour Masada set, to immerse ourselves into that beautiful, graceful and moving experience once more.

Philly-born, New York-based producer and DJ Holden Federico is dedicated to reimagining techno by pushing its core elements to bold new extremes. His productions carry a driving low-end energy, rich thematic layers, and dub-infused detailing, all underpinned by grit and soul. As a DJ, he weaves together diverse textures, thoughtful pacing, and a deep respect for techno’s roots, shaping a modern dancefloor experience that balances the physical with the emotional.

https://soundcloud.com/holden-federico
https://ra.co/dj/holdenfederico
https://www.instagram.com/90stechno.redux/

ORBE | 12 de 20

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