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Medha is a Leipzig based Dj and promoter as a member of the PVC collective. Since the end of 2021 she is the co-host of the well-known event series aequalis at Ifz. Her passion for technoid music is shaped by her constant search for inspiration and new tracks, which she brings together in her mixes with a mixture of intuition and thought. Influenced by the Berlin and Leipzig culture and club scene, she navigates through an array of techno genres, transitioning from hypnotic and mellow rhythms to atmospheric or groovy. Her sound is characterised by concise basslines and rougher elements on the one hand, but also by deep and driving rhythms and repetitive sounds. Over the last years, she has played in clubs such as Ifz Leipzig, Tresor Berlin, ://about blank, Kalif Storch or Siroco club Madrid.

Adroit Podcast Series #116 - MEDHA

Schonungsloser, fiebriger, flackernder Techno.

REC011 - Yuddy Ash

Andy Martin is the 446th guest of our original HATE Podcast series.

The idea behind this mix is to create a journey through the different shades of techno. It also includes some of my own unreleased tracks. 

Andy Martin is a Mexican Jamaican electronic artist who mixes up sci-fi techno and Latin Caribbean sounds with a futuristic edge. His most recent album “Antiguos Astronautas” is a musical exploration between the sounds of techno and native american futurism narrative which had a good response from the music community.

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HATE Podcast 446

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Andy Martin — HATE Podcast 446

VARIA is pleased to present the next episode in its podcast series, featuring Maemm.

Based in Paris, Maemm builds her sets as immersive journeys, where hypnotic techno blends with ambient textures and subtle psychedelic shades. Her deep curiosity and constant search for new sounds shape a musical identity in perpetual evolution.

She has performed alongside renowned artists and played in respected venues, including the legendary Berghain.

In 2021, she co-founded La Taquinerie, a collective dedicated to ambient and downtempo experiences, merging video art and poetry. For two years, the collective held a residency at La Gare / Le Gore, curating Thursday nights with a singular artistic vision.

This episode continues VARIA’s mission: championing considered electronic expression and lasting artistry.

@mmaemm

Artwork by @gannein

https://www.instagram.com/maemm___/
https://www.instagram.com/varia.berlin/

VARIA 011 - MAEMM

BRUMA Podcast 001 – Fontana 

Inauguramos nuestra serie de podcasts con Fontana, DJ y productor radicado en Ciudad de México, y también el primer artista en firmar un lanzamiento con BRUMA.

Este set no busca llamar la atención con trucos. Es una hora de techno directo, preciso y denso. Una selección que refleja su forma de entender el ritmo, el espacio y la energía en la pista. Sin apuro, sin concesiones. 

Además de publicar EPs, en BRUMA queremos dar espacio al trabajo como DJs de los/las artistas que invitamos. Este podcast es una forma de conocer más de cerca su lenguaje, su criterio, su forma de construir momentos.

 El 8 de agosto sale Introspective, su EP debut.

 La preventa en Bandcamp abre el 25 de julio.

Bruma Podcast 001 Fontana

concept recording by Amares from Tbilisi, Georgia. 

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cover art and mix mastered by: @jangoertz

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Something is happening.
Everything falls in place.
See you soon again.

HYPERFOKUS — AMARES

KHIDI Podcast 171 features Liza Aikin. Known for her half-tempo rhythms and unconventional soundscapes, Liza Aikin is a techno producer, live performer, and DJ who constantly pushes stylistic boundaries. Her sets range from dark, hard-charged techno to unexpected bass-heavy breaks. With a commanding presence behind the decks, Liza Aikin transforms her sonic power into an immersive and unpredictable journey

@lizaaikin

KHIDI Podcast 171: Liza Aikin

016 - MICHAEL IUS

(interview below)
For our 16th podcast episode we introduce you to the romanian DJ and producer Michael Ius who blends classical roots with a deep passion for techno.

INTERVIEW
You took classical guitar lessons for 14 years and studied music at university – what was the decisive moment or thought that led you to dedicate yourself entirely to techno production?

All my life I performed other people’s music, whether it was classical or pop. Later I was a guitarist in multiple cover bands. In 2012, I attended a music festival in Bucharest where Luciano was playing. It was melodic techno and it was also the first time I connected with myself on a deeper level. My musical synapses suddenly opened and I instantly fell in love with synthetic sounds. Loved the lowend and the punch! I started producing electronic music in 2016, step by step, and in 2023 I found my current sound and stayed consistent with it.

You're part of the Techno Diatom collective in Bucharest – how would you describe the collective's musical vision and vibe, and what makes your approach different compared to the international scene?

Me, together with Techno Diatom, wanted to bring something different to the local techno scene on a bigger scale. We wanted to actively promote it (via social media ads) to reach more people who like techno and let them know that a “new” subgenre is now present in Bucharest through Techno Diatom. Here in Bucharest and Romania in general, most techno events are focused on Rominimal (which is really good) with slow BPM, Tech House (very commercial), and Hardcore Techno (very fast). Nothing in between.
Compared to the international scene, there’s no real comparison – we’re basically inspired by the international Deep Raw Hypnotic Techno scene, and we’re grateful for that. Western Europe’s electronic music has been going on for generations, and here in Romania we’re just starting to scratch the surface.

In classical music, you work a lot with sheet notes, but these days you probably work more with software and sounds – how has your creative process changed since switching from sheet notes to electronic music production?

Having strong music theory behind me, plus jazz harmony and colorful chords, helped me understand a lot of things faster. I used that knowledge a lot when producing melodic techno in the beginning. But when I went deeper into the real underground minimal techno sound, the theory became useless. Techno has a lot of tension, and if you stay in key, it often sounds too static or melodic. Now the only thing I really use is the octaves. If you “play” the “lead” or “stabs” in the right octave, it works. Everyone can do this by analyzing techno tracks with a frequency analyzer, hovering the mouse on the frequencies when you hear something, and you’ll see in which octave it was played.

@michael-ius-techno
Artwork by Janu Krohm

6D. Podcast 016 - Michael Ius

Lorenzo Fasano - Techno Sessions Vol.1

◦ AgainstMe x Red Rooms | Clergy X Podcast [5/10]

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We’re proud to unveil the fifth instalment of our Clergy 10 Years podcast series - launched in collaboration with Apple Music.

Apple Music “Pay per play” which gives us the opportunity to donate this to a charity of the artist choice!

For this episode, AgainstMe & Red Rooms have chosen to support “TBD tomorrow” with all proceeds from the mix.

Now available on Clergy’s SoundCloud and Apple Music.

Enjoy & Thank you for the support!

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AgainstMe x Red Rooms | Clergy Podcast [5/10]

Jonas Xenon is a DJ and Producer based in Berlin, Germany. His mind is wrapped around the darker side of the music spectrum. His love for hypnotic patterns and restless grooves drove him into the depths of techno production. As an artist with a drum and bass background you can still hear and feel the closeness to his roots. Techno with the little pinch of oldschool aesthetic fused together into a refreshing whole.

IG: https://www.instagram.com/jonas_xenon/
SC: https://soundcloud.com/jonasxenon

SUBLINE TAPES 044 - Jonas Xenon

/Mycelium 027
Based in Lake Garda, Italy — we welcome aristides. A DJ, producer & founder of the 01366 series, who channels contrast into sound: eerie atmospheres, textured layers, and intricate percussion.
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With a mind that sees techno as an anthropological evolution — a bridge between nature, machines, and ancestral rhythm — his approach feels both ancient and futuristic.
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Expect polyrhythmic energy, ambient tension, and a hypnotic blend of field recordings and synthetic sound.
Through music, we grow.

M027 // Aristides

Dj contest Electrip Rave - Hypnotic Forest

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MURRAY - Hardcore Mf [JJD MSTR]

C'est un projet qui change un peu de ce que j'ai l'habitude de proposer,
Moins violent, plus harmonique, parfois plus nihiliste, mais ça reste rythmique !

Spootnik

Collective Interference

Tiger Musik-Flujo Acustico

Amidst electronic profusion, VARIA curates enduring sonic architectures. We prioritize the gravitas of nuanced rhythms—complex, trance-inducing—and immersive soundscapes, showcasing lasting artistry. Varia: where considered electronic expression prevails, resonating with the discerning sensibilities of esteemed dancefloors. All variations within repetitive forms are explored, yet only the refined remain.

Created by @gannein & @ketrobinson

VARIA 011 - MAEMM

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