Dirty Epic invites German artist @deniserabe for the fourth episode of our Amplify Series podcast.

Denise Rabe released her first 12” on German imprint Mutewax in 2015. A solo EP on Arts sub label Arts Collective quickly succeeded her debut the same year, leading up to the label publishing her third release in 2017. This is also the year Denise actualized her own eponymous label Rabe. September 2019 she announced her EP „Manifesto“ on the well established label Stroboscopic Artefacts.

Rabe the label, just like its founder, is all about techno. So far, three hyper modern brutalist sounding 12-inches from Denise herself has seen the light of day. Rabe’s productions are frantic yet deep industrial adventures, all carrying a hefty gothic presence. Her talent has not only caught the ears of eager fans, but also of recognized producers such as Rrose and Shxcxchcxsh, who both have contributed remixes for the artist.

Brought up on hip hop in a small German town, Denise learned to DJ at the age of 16, scratching and mixing, later diving further into electronic music via drum ‘n’ bass and jungle. From there exploring various styles of house, only to some years later finally ending up in techno territory, understanding this is where she truly belonged. Her DJ-sets are powered with the same energy as her own productions: dark minimalistic heavy-hitting eerie techno, often flirting with elements reminiscing of modern tribal- and trance.

Denise Rabe is a pragmatic grounded artist with a clear vision. Her passion for music has led her to be involved in the scene on many levels; whether it has been as a booker for Berlin venue Ipse; a radio show host for the city’s Sweatlodge channel or a club promoter for her own night HIDE and SEEK at Humboldthain.

Tracklist:
1. Composed - Altitude Point (DMMT)
2. Blazej Malinowski - At The End (Oscar Mulero Remix) (Innertension001)
3. Nereid - Decade 2010 - 2020 - 12 Vapid (Svreca Remix) (Semantica022)
4. Pfirte & Oliver Rosemann - BETA 02 (SthlmLTD057)
5. Planetary Assault System - Behind The Eyes (OstgutTonLP023)
6. T KODE - Universal Concept (Hayesep23)
7. Schacke - A Future Not Materialized (Kulør005)
8. Sciahri - Dorugh (NVR04)
8. Denise Rabe - Unresolved Tension (Luis Flores Remix) (Rabe005)
9. Insolate ft. Sara Renar - Everything Will Fade (VER001)
10. Arkan - Training (SKElevenx005)
11. Developer - Dusk Melody (Developer012)
12. Reeko - Dogma 04 (SEMANTICA 127)
13. D-Leria - Divergences_MST_4416 (AVIAN040)

LINKS:
DENISE RABE: 
Soundcloud: @deniserabe
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DeniseRabeMusic/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/denise_rabe/

DIRTY EPIC:
Website: www.dirty-epic.com
Merch: shopby6am.com/collections/dirty-epic-collection
Facebook: www.facebook.com/DirtyepicLA
Twitter: twitter.com/dirtyepicla 
Instagram: www.instagram.com/dirtyepicla/

Amplify Series 004 - Denise Rabe

Deniro live at BRET Amsterdam 2021

Introducing our next SPND20 Mixtape guest📼: @LindenbergSupport, a dynamic DJ and producer hailing from Augsburg, Germany. Renowned for his eclectic selection and regular appearances at the illustrious City Club, where he's been part of the crew since 2020.🔊

In his productions, Lindenberg Support masterfully blends abstract sounds, UK bass-inspired grooves, and elements reminiscent of 90s breakbeat with the classic essence of house and techno rhythms. His latest release on Shaw Cuts showcases a more personal and emotive side, featuring a nine-track ambient album that delves into the depths of his creativity.👽

Lindenberg Support's sets are a testament to his versatility, seamlessly weaving between contemporary and classic sounds, delivering a potent blend of dancefloor-oriented techno with bass-heavy, breakbeat influences. If you're eager to explore his artistic expressions, this SPANDAU20 Mixtape will let you dive into his soundscape and stay tuned for more captivating releases.🖤

#Spandau20 #LindenbergSupport #CityClub #Techno #HouseMusic #DJ #Producer #ambient #ukbass #breakbeat

SPND20 Mixtape by Lindenberg Support

Truancy Sessions S02 E04: zizi K (@ziziik)

Artwork by Lolo (@lolo-lolo-lolo-96)

Interview:  https://truantsblog.com/2024/truancy-sessions-s02-e04-zizi-k/ ‎

Access the download and tracklist on our Patreon (patreon.com/truants). 
Having recently relocated to Europe, Medellín-born DJ zizi K reflects that the energy and passion for music she’s encountered isn’t so different from her city back home - "it’s pretty similar, just in a different setting". Growing up during Colombia’s golden age of hardcore punk, it’s clear how the genre’s raw drum-driven energy and rebellious attitude could serve as a gateway to equally intense electronic music. Yet, there’s an introspective depth and balance to the way she navigates her tastes and approach to DJing. Over the past year, she’s been a resident on Internet Public Radio with her themed morning show, Look Inside, where she invites DJs to curate mixes of the music they’d love to hear when waking up or making their first cup of coffee. The results are a heartfelt blend of styles, from downtempo breaks and low-slung house grooves to delicate electronics and ambient soundscapes. A designer by day, it’s no surprise she’s completely embraced the curative side of being a DJ. She shares that she loves crafting mixes with a fluid, cohesive flow, but what truly matters to her is ensuring they resonate emotionally. Her Truancy Sessions mix showcases this beautifully, with tracks from Skee Mask, Vince Watson, Joe Koshin, and Nathan Alexander seeping through with those sincere euphoric undertones.

https://truantsblog.com/

zizi K

Truancy Sessions S02 E04: zizi K

For our twentieth instalment we've invited AMARES, a Tbilisi -based artist. 

Infused with a deep passion for music, she draws inspiration from a diverse array of influences, weaving together elements of hypnotic, psychedelic, tribal, and trance genres to shape her unique identity.

Her sets serve as a medium for storytelling, crafting emotional narratives that guide through transformative and experimental realms - it becomes an exploration of emotions and an invitation to experience the unknown.

Some words about the mix ‘Wings of Light’:
“The mix is a flight through rhythms that lift the spirit, like wind dancing through open skies and sunlight kissing the earth. It carries your mind on a breeze of lightness, through realms where joy has no gravity and freedom has no end. It celebrates the soul’s liberation, Filling the air with light and endless possibility. And in this journey sound becomes wings, making soul fly, untethered and free.”

https://soundcloud.com/amares_1
https://www.instagram.com/__amares_/

HYPNOSIS 020 AMARES

STAUB #123

TillaTec x The Gang is Beautiful

Welcome to episode sixteen of LTZCAST. This time, I’m sharing a recent live session captured straight from an improvised stream on Instagram.

No script, no safety net - just modular, machines, movement, and the moment. Recorded in one take, the set drifts through murky rhythms, deep textures, and raw modulation. Expect hypnotic loops, instinctive shifts, and a few happy accidents along the way 🌀🛸

LTZCAST 16

LTZCAST 16: LUTZFIRE | LIVE

Bandcamp

B2 BR!NK - 909 Workout

Translation (Original Mix)

everfrost

Born and raised in the Caribbean, Dio is a multidisciplinary artist who transforms experience into sound and visuals. Through music, he tells stories, layering carefully chosen tracks to create dynamic relationships that pull listeners into his world. Each set becomes a journey, guided by emotion, intention, and movement.

Forged from a deep love of minimal techno and the underground roots of house music, Dio’s style can be described as “old meets new” -a utopia within the dystopian. His sound reflects music’s necessity in society: a protest, community and a desire for connection.

With a hypnotic approach, Dio weaves together identity, heritage, and craft. His sets blend haunting vocals with old-school analogue textures, intricate rhythms and melodies, and minimalist precision. Using drums, eerie noetic tones, splashes of ballroom energy, and electronic cyber-like elements, Dio creates synergy between chaos and control,- a sound built on raging beats, sharp hi-hats, and deep, demanding basslines.

Dio’s music isn’t meant to be heard passively. It invites you in,-to move, to feel, to listen with intent. His sets captivate and command, pulling you into a trance on the dance floor, where every moment feels too vital to look away.

TillaTec x The Gang is Beautiful

DIO