So good this set. Must remember to come back to it at least once a year :)

Seriously good set, thats how you do an intro!!!!

This track is unreal, Great to meet you last night Alex, Will get Adam to link us up :)

Live recording made at Freerotation Electronic Audio-Visual Festival from 2014 onwards.

Freerotation Live Sets

Recording of MR TC's set at Dekmantel Selectors 2021.

"It felt very special to be playing to people again, after so long, in a location like Tisno and with so many other great artists playing across the weekend. A lot of us had been waiting a long time for something like this. I played around sunset at the Nest on Friday. The set was a lot of fun and I felt like I had the freedom to go wherever I wanted to go with it. There is a moment in the Philipp Otterbach track that I played where it goes silent and there is just a female vocal talking, and at that moment it felt like the whole of the Nest was locked into what she was saying. From there, we knew everyone was on the same wavelength and the energy for the rest of the set was amazing."

Dekmantel Selectors 2021

MR TC at Dekmantel Selectors 2021

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Tracklist:
1. Zopelar - Resolution
2. ReeKee - Next To Me
3. Kyle Hall - Bonus Track 2
4. Patrick Gibin - Joint Purpose
5. Byron The Aquarius - Inner Visions
6. DaRand Land - Melanin Vegan
7. STL - Absolution
8. Blue Channel - Keep Tryin’ Dub
9. Boo Williams - Service Chamber
10. Ron Trent - Magic Carnival
11. John Beltran - Nuyorico
12. Nu Era - Backlit Sunset
13. Fireground - Into A Diamond
14. Los Hermanos - Family
15. Lawrence - Jacob’s Ladder (M Pittman Remix)
16. Specter - Junkyard Dawn
17 Sweater On Polo - Computer Controlled Insanity
18. Byron The Aquarius - Mr JX-8P
19. Boo Williams - Acid Matrix
20. Jasen Loveland - Lost
21. Gilbert - Venus Phase
22. Linval Thompson Meets Avantroots - World Crisis (Pulshar Remix)
23. STL - Make Believe
24. Waage & Quantal - WQ1
25. Tim Jackiw - Empty Theatre
26. Mahogany L Browne - Message To Black Youth
27. DaRand Land - Wonder Seven
28. Blue Channel - Complete With U (Bluetrain Special Edition Dub)
29. Fred P & Cassy - Chateau Dance (Steve Rachmad Remix 2)
30. Kirk Degiorgio - Cidade Do Futuro
31. John Beltran - Lsaura
32. Takuya Matsumoto - Satellite Orbit Funk
33. Lucid Lucia - Reminiscence (Marc Mac Remix)

Mark Forshaw Mood Mix 4

My closing set Recorded LIVE -
in - 'Sammy String's' (Room 3) 
on - Sunday Night 07-07-2024 12:15 - 2:00am
at - Freerotation Festival,
Baskerville Hall Hotel, Clyro Court, Hay-on-Wye, Hereford, UK.

Photograph by Calandra Balfour @Calandra
Audio mixdown by Charlie Tear https://www.instagram.com/arcmixlondon/

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Freerotation 2024

Alex Downey Live at Freerotation 2024

Streaming from Het Meterhuis @ Westerpark in Amsterdam: this is RRFM.NL w/ @cinnaman

RRFM • Visible Spectrum w/ Cinnaman • 18-08-24

Live recording @ the Future Intel headquarters in The Hague. Streaming live on Youtube and futureintelradio.com.

Roelien ╚═ Future Intel ═╗ 19 09 2024

The Bunker Podcast 100 is a collaboration between Derek Plaslaiko and Mike Servito, recorded live at The Bunker Limited at Trans Pecos on July 3, 2015, 11:59pm to 9:00am. This is part 2 of 3, full file downloadable at: http://thebunkerny.com/podcasts/100-derek-plaslaiko-mike-servito

The Bunker Podcast 100, part 2: Derek Plaslaiko & Mike Servito

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AM I HERE OR WHAT
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AM I HERE OR WHAT

This set is unedited and was recorded live at F8 in San Francisco on Dec.22nd, 2016. This was a benefit party for our fallen friends and other victims of the Ghostship Fire in Oakland. 

If you want to donate to fire victims go here >> http://bit.ly/ghostfirehelp

SEPEHR - ELECTRO 4 GHOST SHIP MIX

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Freerotation 2017

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UK artist Gatto Fritto is someone who operates in the shadows, in his own little world.  The man born Ben Williams played our Selectors festival in Croatia last year and holds down residencies at Berlin institutions Sameheads and Renate, which prove why he is such a revered DJ. His work as a producer, too, has resulted in some exceptionally cosmic disco on standard bearers like International Feel and Dissident, as well as his own Fritto Morto. It’s twinkling, spine tingling stuff awash with melodies, FX and astral synths that transport you into the cosmos. 

A sense of frosty melody and plenty of pixelated synths characterise the nearly two hour selection he has put together for us here. It starts in abrasive and arresting fashion with serrated lines and stark drums before unravelling into sci-fi grooves then Italo, proto-disco and slippery electro. After exploring these diverse yet interconnected sound worlds for the first half, the second half races through an icy and intergalactic brand of techno that leaves you utterly breathless.

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Dekmantel Podcast 164 - Gatto Fritto

Chicago’s Specter is a maverick, but one who has remained somewhat under the radar. Over the course of twenty years, he’s continually turned out gritty house that manages to be deep yet physical. For the last eight of those he has released on Theo Parrish’s Sound Signature—a suitably unconventional home for his unconventional grooves. Most recently he excelled on his debut full length, Built to Last, which reworked house music into various colourful, experimental and bass heavy new forms. 

As well as rare studio skill, Spectre is a hardworking DJ who can light up a loft or jack a warehouse. On his Dekmantel mix, he decides to serve up a two hour mix that is suited to home listening. It’s all simmering, slow burning deepness to start with before gradually the drums grow more raw and angular. The mood remains reflective and thoughtful, though; a meditation on the more cerebral side of house music, which is just one of the many things Specter does so well.

Dekmantel Podcast 205 - Specter

Tracklist:
01 Douglas Rain (R.I.P.) - The Deactivation of HAL 9000 [2001: A Space Odyssey]
02 Farron - 528 [XCPT Music]
03 Future Beat Alliance - Feed My Soul [Versatile Records]
04 Answer Code Request - Ab Intus [Ostgut Ton]
05 Nothus & Delikwe - Requiem [XCPT Music]
06 Stenny - Fortress [Ilian Tape]
07 Nothus & Delikwe - Red Walls [XCPT Music]
08 Inigo Kennedy - The Shard [Token]
09 Farron - Paneth [XCPT Music]
10 Jesus Jones - Zeroes & Ones (Aphex Twin Reconstruction # 1 Mix) [Food]
11 Monolake - Static [Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music]
12 F - 0907 [7even Recordings]
13 Paradox - Paragon of Virtue [Archive]
14 Skee Mask - Flyby VFR [Ilian Tape]
15 John Beltran - Moth [De:tuned]
16 D.B. - Subtleties [Flux White]
17 Seafoam - Hybrid [Stretch 2 Activate]
18 Loopdeville - Mazneishu [OdD Music]
19 Vulva - Omnec Onec [Reflective]
20 Adrian Forciniti - Class Of '94 [Syra]
21 Stenny - Corrupt 506 [Ilian Tape]
22 Late Night Approach ‎- Clarence Mews [Klakson]
23 Sensorama - Kondens [Ladomat 2000]
24 Junq - Closer [Furthur Electronix]
25 Silicon - 1094T3 [Undersound Recordings]
26 Gunnar Haslam - Vector No Campo [Lovers Rock]
27 Drexciya - Wavejumper [Underground Resistance]
28 Pacou - Trigger [Tangent] 

Recorded Live on Saturday 7th July 2018, 1:30 - 3am, in Sammy String's (Room 3) at Freerotation Festival, Baskerville Hall, Hay on Wye, UK.
Photograph by Calandra Balfour @Calandra
Audio mixdown by Charlie Tear @charlietear
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www.facebook.com/AlicksDowney/
www.instagram.com/alyxdowney/

I’ve been holding back on this as I had hopes it would get picked up exclusively by online media or for a podcast series as I did with my 2017 set, but I’ve decided to put it out through my own channels before the year is out instead (as nobody seemed to be interested in anything other than studio mixes!!??).....It might also come as an early Xmas present for those who came along with me for the ride and have been eagerly awaiting the recording - better late than never I guess! 
What can I say about the gig - it’s hard to put into words, I was completely overwhelmed by the energy that I witnessed rapidly coalesce in the sweltering hot room that night. The Freerotation crowd is surely one of the world’s most musically open-minded and supportive that you could ever hope to find as a DJ, and so many inspired & magical moments promptly ensued with the distinct sense of musical freedom that had overcome me. DJ-ing on the opening night was an absolute pleasure with so much excitement in the air, and to have the opportunity to play music at this wonderful event once again, was truly an honour. 
I hope that these sentiments are reflected in this recording, and that it gives those that were there the chance to re-live some of that magic. Peace.

Gratitude to all my friends for their continued love, support and encouragement.
Respect to all the promoters who have got behind me with bookings.
Big-Ups to all the ravers for the boundless energy they’ve brought to the dance-floors I've played to.

Live at Freerotation 2018

Alex Downey Live at Freerotation 2018

An improvised and mostly unrehearsed three turntable Techno throw-down, performed live at the temporal point in space-time that is Freerotation Festival.

The last time I played an up-tempo Techno set like this at Freerotation was in 2011, and I’ve been pestering Steevio to let me bang it again ever since - this was the year it finally happened. 
Set times aren’t announced until the day, so it was as much of a surprise to me as anyone else to find out that I would be playing the closing set in that room.
After a night of excellent live & DJ sets from the highly talented women I had the honour of sharing the bill with, I had to be on top of my game to maintain the energy levels at the high bar they had set. 
My aim was to keep the tempos up around 137 BPM, make good use of all three turntables, improvise as much as possible in a spontaneous way by keeping the rehearsing to a minimum, and stay as present in the moment as much as I could possibly be.
I worked out the intro and the first couple of tracks, but then kept it mostly freestyle after that, which led to some unexpected twists, turns and inspired moments that kept me on my toes, and the crowd buzzing. 
This was one of those special nights where the amazing and supportive crowd gave so much energy, that it fed straight back into the music, which then began to feel like an energy flowing right through you, that pulled you even deeper into the moment. 
Presence!
I was ecstatic to  have been so well received by the large crowd that had gathered, it was an honour & a privilege to hold the space for 90 minutes, and a joy to have the opportunity close the room on such a high. 
Unfortunately some of the amps developed a fault, causing them to overheat & create a nasty burning smell, so the set had to be brought to an abrupt end to avoid causing a fire. 
An unmet demand for a final tune rampantly ensued, I loudly and regrettably responded “The Amps Are On Fire!!”, to which someone remarked “of course they are, you did a good job”, which I felt was a fitting end to a smoking night of Techno-music, that was pure heat from start to finish! :)

Recorded Live on Sunday 7th July 2019, 
4:30 - 6am, in Sammy String's (Room 3), 
at Freerotation Festival, Baskerville Hall, Hay on Wye, UK.

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www.facebook.com/AlicksDowney/
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Interview: www.untitled909.com/alex-downey/

Photograph by Calandra Balfour @Calandra
Audio mixdown by Charlie Tear @charlietear

Freerotation 2019

Alex Downey's 'The Amps Are On Fire Mix' Live at Freerotation 2019

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Alex Downey has been supporting the UK electronic underground movement as a DJ, record-shop manager and now radio presenter for nearly 20 years. Based in Brighton on the south coast of England, he is arguably the city's most prominent purveyor of all things Techno, where he is a regular fixture at the premier high profile events, alongside acts such as Underground Resistance and Derrick May.  
As the main driving force behind the counter at Brighton's highly respected and much-missed [covert] record store & web-site, he was instrumental in bringing quality Techno & House to the city - and beyond, developing along the way a boundless knowledge, vast record collection and infectious passion for the music that's unmatched by most. 
His musical taste & experience speaks for itself and his nocturnal activities behind the decks have earned him much respect and a great reputation amongst the global electronic community. He has been invited to perform at many key events such as ‘Free-rotation’ in Wales,'The Big Beat Boutique' & 'Stompa-phunk' in Brighton, 'Retro_vert' & 'Wiggle' in London, ‘Labyrinth’ festival & ‘Haus-Tek’ in Tokyo, and at many other far-flung destinations, hundreds of smaller parties and long-forgotten club nights that rocked hard, and kept the lifeblood of the scene pumping. He is currently resident DJ at 'Our Friends Electric' in Brighton as well as the 'Split' / 'B A L A N C E' parties in London where he has recently shared the stage with Red-shape, Dave Clarke, Robert Hood, Luke Slater and Carl Craig, to name a few. You can also hear him spin on the ‘Split Show’ - a globally syndicated online radio show with a large number of keen listeners worldwide that he co-presents alongside techno legend Ben Sims.
Alex’s energetic style and enthusiasm for all things deep & electronic are sure to bring some magic to the party and are matched only by his razor-sharp DJ skills. One of the UK’s treasures, solidly and confidently attending to business while other media-hyped storms have come and gone.

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