Darkmode has been a proponent of high-paced Techno music for nigh on a decade. Having made a name for himself on the Techno scene in Newcastle, his early music productions grabbed the attention of the likes of Andrew Weatherall, Radioactive Man, Regis and DJ Bone, after his initial release ‘The DATA EP’ on Testin Out Records.

Darkmode rapidly gained a name for himself over the years as a DJ as well, becoming top pick in DJ MAG’s Pick N’ Mix in 2006, and he was was runner up in IDJ Magazine’s Raw Talent Selection in March 2007 & December 2009.

He has played at a range of parties, raves and festivals across the UK & Ireland over the years, acting as strong support for artists such as Radioactive Man, Ben Long, Phil Kieran, Marco Bailey, Ignition Technician, Bas Mooy, DJ 3000, Scan 7 and Dave Clarke.

His music releases and his own label, Biotech Recordings, continue to gather him considerable support.

Sounds of the North East #4 // Darkmode

Podcast number 5 comes from Ollie Slaney, an exciting DJ with eclectic taste and a unique sound. You can catch him at Cosmic this Friday warming up for Minor Science as part of the new Sanctum series.

Here's what he had to say about his mix:
"My love for the club scene started with old school bass and garage at Stealth Notts in about 2013. Newcastle and the Ape-X crew introduced me to House and Techno, and it was during my first experience of a Ben UFO set that I decided I had to start DJing.

This is the first mix I’ve recorded that doesn’t have any degree of planning. The aim was to incorporate a range of the different styles, textures and tempos I’ve been enjoying recently"

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