Zero Idea | Mixes

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Rooted in the underground mentality of the 90s, the whole thing is quite evocative, grabbing hold of a euphoric funk sound and transporting it into the 2020s with a modern, high-tempo pulse. In blending the raw, pumping energy of warehouse techno with the glimmer of disco cabaret, the Bay Area native takes a refreshing tangent on dancefloor tools which render themselves distinct from his contemporaries in the space.

Zero Idea describes Xpressions as a deeply personal journey— “each track, mood and sonic idea is a dance floor representation of significant life events that shaped my adult years”. The album lands as a maturation of both musical composition and personal character for the artist.

From the atmosphere building intro in “Foreword”, to the uptempo soul of “Seventh Heaven”, and the high voltage intensity of “Overload”, the album delivers a carefully contained and diligently paced listening experience, where the vivacity of the tracks is at no point overwhelming, and yet the energy never fails to deliver. Standout moments include title track “Xpression”, a relentless, straight-to-the-point tech-funk heater which perfectly showcases the Zero Idea ethos, as well as ‘Epiphany’ with its blissful blend of deep melodies and driving beats which encapsulate the album’s emotional depth.

Production/Mixing: Benji Fales
Mastering: Paul Mac at Hardgroove Mastering
Artwork: Tyler Miller
Creative Direction: Colby Riley 

Xpressions

Production by Zero Idea.
Mastering by Eric Sneo.
Artwork by Tyler Miller.

The Grey EP is a dancefloor representation of the dense fog that sweeps by the window of Zero Idea's San Francisco home studio.

Zero Idea:
https://zeroidea.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/zeroideamusic
https://www.instagram.com/benji.zero/

Brick:
https://brick.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/brick909
https://www.instagram.com/brick.909/

Tyler Miller:
https://www.instagram.com/tytyboy69/

Grey (Hard Mix)

Production by Zero Idea & Brick.
Mastering by Eric Sneo.
Artwork by Tyler Miller.

The Grey EP is a dancefloor representation of the dense fog that sweeps by the window of Zero Idea's San Francisco home studio.

Zero Idea:
https://zeroidea.bandcamp.com
https://soundcloud.com/zeroideamusic
https://www.instagram.com/benji.zero/

Brick:
https://brick.bandcamp.com/
https://soundcloud.com/brick909
https://www.instagram.com/brick.909/

Tyler Miller:
https://www.instagram.com/tytyboy69/

Grey (Brick Remix)

The Grey EP

Grey (Original Mix)

Three melodically-rich, groovy tracks for the summer.

Production by Zero Idea.
Mastered by Eric Sneo.
Artwork by Tyler Miller.

I Like

Climax

Disco Daze [ZI003]

Production/Mixing by Zero Idea.
Mastering by Paul Mac of Hardgroove Mastering.
Artwork by Tyler Miller.

Zero Idea:
www.zeroidea.bandcamp.com
@zeroideamusic
www.instagram.com/benji.zero/

Tyler Miller:
www.instagram.com/tytyboy69/

Disco Daze

Fever (Rolling Mix)

Fever (Original Mix)

Feel

Idea Dubs 1

Dub 2

Dub 1

Dub 3

Zero Idea - Supplement 134 [PURE SOUND]
Friday May 10 2024
San Francisco
WATCH ON YOUTUBE: https://youtu.be/Mu-7lZdnUAk

Zero Idea is the solo project of San Francisco based Benji Fales. Member of the Vitamin1000 Energy Crew and duo Online Narcotics. DOMAIN event series organizer. Releases on Perfect Dark, RI7MO, Capp Street Project,  Pseudonote and Heist Mode.

"This supplement is a concrete sample of the Zero Idea sound and my mixing philosophy. Dense blends consisting of percussive rhythms and funky stabs, rolling synthlines, and hefty bass. The track selection is grounded in the techno/tribal/hardgroove/tech house traditions of the past, but connects these traditions with producers who have taken inspiration from these times and evolved the sound. Quick mixing and the use of three CDJs allows for explosive transitions and the goal is to keep listeners on their toes. Hope you enjoy :) Much love!"

Zero Idea:
instagram.com/benji.zero
Soundcloud: @zeroideamusic
zeroidea.bandcamp.com

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Tracklist ➞
Voodooamt, Monika Kruse - Raingarden (Original Mix)
Eric Sand, Tonny Beat - Tableando (Original Mix)
Deetron, Soulmate - Tribe One Vocal Edit (Original Mix)
Alexander Kowalski - Dark Soul, Pt. 3 (Samuel L's Darkside Mix)
Pedro Delgardo - Tango (Original Mix)
Pratap, Lumor - Kresch (The Miller Remix)
Raul Mezcolanza - Caprichosa (Original Mix)
Monika Kruse, Voodooamt - Cycle Bunch (Original Mix)
Bryan Zentz - Nazca
David Moleon - Pure Love (Original Mix)
Tom Hades - Thoughtless (Original Mix)
Deetron - Tokyo (Original Mix)
Feo Messy - Nevada (Original Mix)
Carl Falk - Bull-Shot (Original Mix)
Zero Idea - ID
Darkrow - X_Ample (Original Mix)
Pratap - Maraka (Original Mix)
A.Paul - Visoko (Maximus Remix)
Zero Idea - ID
Alexey Kotlyar - Mmmm. Like It! (Original Mix)
Alexander Kowalski - Response (Alexander Kowalski Remix)
Axel Karakasis - Beat The Clock (Pedro Delgardo & Phil Walls Remix)
1morning - Makota Samba
Alexey Kotlyar, Thomas Will - Back to 2000 (Original Mix)
Forcesupreme - Roll The Dice (Original Mix)
Zero Idea - ID
Kali - I Just Want (Original Mix)
Kerr Jack - Heedcase
DJ Savage - Excuses (Original Mix)
Maxx Rossi - Work
Fatima Hajji, Darkrow - Lost Bet (Original Mix)
Ecilo - Tribe Substance
Jacobworld - Love
Levzon - Baraa
Zero Idea - ID
Maxx Rossi & 3PHAZEGENERATOR - Score
E.DN - Samba Season
Dito Masats - Gansters (Original Mix)
Nuke, Ivan Devero - Finally (Original Mix)
Akacarl - Unfailing Potential (Remix)
Cave - Speleon (Ben Sims Remix)
Tim Taylor - Night Daddy (Original Mix)
Raul Mezcolanza - Chicago To London (Killian's Remix)

Zero Idea - Supplement 134

@its-nima has been a permanent member of our RE family for a while and does the blog "Our Techno Music Of The Month" for you once a month on Instagram. NIMA presents you also every month her favorite techno tracks of the month as a DJ Mix. And starting this year with guest mixes of their friends and favourite artists. Radio on.

First Hour - @its-nima :

TRACKLIST NIMA:

Ackermann - Dub Gerät (Safe Space)
CucaRafa - Esquerda, Direita (Safe Space)
Elisa Bee - Mythos (Self Release)
M.I.T.A. - Mutual Obsession (Hotstage Records)
Julieta Kopp - I Sleep Much Better At Night (Recorded Things)
Mark Broom - Tribe Vibes (Gene Richards Jr Remix) (Beard Man)
Mark Broom - I Want (Rekids)
Harvey McKay - DV8 (RSPX)
Arjun Vagale - Ready To Go (Rekids)
Antic Soul - Quadrax (Ancient Data)
Alexa Strange - Solve et Coagula (Audio Alert)
Zisko - Lost In The Night (Transition)
Jancen - Arcane Calling (Entourage Concept)

Second Hour - https://soundcloud.com/zeroideamusic:

Zero Idea is the solo project of San Franciso based Benji Fales. In both his productions and DJ sets, he is committed to a synergy of percussive rhythms, dancy synth-lines, and rolling basslines. Through a slew of self-releases, and label releases (Perfect Dark, RI7MO, Capp Street Project) Zero Idea has solidified his presence in the underground techno scene. As a member of the Vitamin 1000 Energy Crew, Zero Idea has supported acts such as ANNA, Charlotte de Witte, and Dax J. Alongside DJ partner Pulse Finder as the duo Online Narcotics, he explores the darker realm of Techno. Pulse Finder and Zero Idea organize the DOMAIN event series, showcasing global underground techno talent in San Francisco.

TRACKLIST ZERO IDEA:

Ortin Cam - I Hate Ur Boyfriend (Invasion)
Bryan Zentz - Matador (Intec)
Ben Sims - Untitled (Hardgroove)
Renato Cohen - Waiting For The Rain (Renato Cohen Remix) (CLRetry)
The Mercenary - B1 (Payback Records)
Leandro Gamez - We Win (SuperBra)
Christian Smith And Angel Alanis - Punani (Tronic)
Ignition Technician - Undercover (Ignition Records)
Sound Enforcer - Re-Enforcement 7 (Rising High Records)
1morning - Dilate (Mála Ádh)
Chester Beatty - Untitled (Disq)
JB³ - Push (STX Records)
Bryan Zentz - Nazca (Rotation Records)
The Vectif vs. The M. Experience - Stimulax (Spectron Records)
Question - Untitled (Question)
Alenia - Bailare (Sare Muratore Mix) (Floormusic)
Steve D - Red Fever (Recycled Loops)
FLR - Easy Filter Part 8 (Reel Musiq)

Third Hour - https://soundcloud.com/sarah-mezentseva :

Sarah Mezentseva has always been enthusiastic about a wide variety of music genres. In her youth, her journey began with drum and bass, but she was ultimately enchanted by the diversity of techno. After a FLINTA* DJ workshop in 2022, everything happened very quickly. She knew she had found her place behind the decks and has been expressing her passion for music through her atmospheric sets ever since. Her hard groove sets are fast, bass-heavy, a little playful and with a pinch of funk.

TRACKLIST SARAH MEZENTSEVA:

STÜM - Beautiful Dancers
Disguised - Ace Up The Sleeve (INHERIT)
Prosekko Papi - Gimme
DIIG - Latin Tools Vol (PA$TI)
Coppa - Catch Me (G9 Records)
Irah - Let Me Tell Ya (TNT)
Ricardo Garduno - Falling Straight Down (Truncate)
Marcos Fagoaga - Primal Pulse (Unreleased)
UVB - Lying In Your Face (Body Theory)
Paul Render, AngelGround - Rework (dZb Records)
Cathèdral - Prolo Prada (MASS)
Deetron - Cause (Mutual Rytm)
STÜM - Limbo
Marcos Fagoaga - Bouncy (JXXXO & HERS Remix) (Ghetto Rhythm)
Always 8-15 x Dylan Brown - Thinking Of U (TNT)

Radio

RE - MONTHLY TECHNO REVIEW EP 35 by NIMA with ZERO IDEA & SARAH MEZENTSEVA

This week on Topshelf we’re extremely happy to have with us, San-Fran local and House DJ/Producer, Zero Idea.

Hailing from the city by the bay, Zero idea’s brand of house consists of pulling from a multitude of genres such as Techno, classic house and minimal and is a sound to be celebrated. With delightfully crafted sound, utilising quality disco samples, creating beautiful synths and showcasing perfectly places percussions, Zero Idea is an up and coming DJ to get your ears around. 
His first release came in the form of ‘Heavy (Global Groove Cut)’, an encapsulating chilled house track that incorporates classic house percussions and a glorious synth that wonderfully carries throughout.  

This was followed up by a classy minimal record ‘Grey’, showing the artists technical prowess. Building the track with his signature synths for 2 minutes, before a drop perfect for any dance floor environment.
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Then came the strings! Each release from Zero Idea’s discography further demonstrates his adaptability and his ‘I Like’ EP added disco strings and a Techno flare to his tool box and really saw the artist come into a wealth of quality. The title track is a disco house anthem and features alongside two bangers in their own right, ‘Edge (She Knows)’, which gives elements of classic and deep house with a gorgeous vocal than harks back to house music of the late 90’s / early 2000’s. ‘Climax’ is the last track of the EP, an acid house weapon with heavy percussion, that features a 90’s sax throughout giving it that classic feel. Huge!
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Later highlights to of the discography include the beautifully dark, high tempo ‘FOG TOWN’ with @@, ‘Flair’ a sweat box masterpiece, perfect for any rave. ‘THE GARDEN’ with JdB, a minimal techno marvel, with a killer synth lead, we could go on forever!

With a mix for us that pairs Techno and House like bread and butter, we’re delighted to bring you a Vinyl mix from San Francisco’s for Topshelf 0132 w/ Zero Idea. Enjoy

The Library LMD Presents Topshelf 0132 w/ Zero Idea (Vinyl Mix)

Buy link: https://dramabcn.bandcamp.com/
Artist: Brick & Zero Idea
Label: Drama Barcelona
Catalog Number: DBCN009
Release Date: 24/09/2025
Format: Digital
Mastering: Juan Ribes / @ribesmastering
Artwork: Lil Txaty & Jose Llaque / @lil_txaty & @kinda__

Artist links: 
https://www.instagram.com/brick.909/
https://www.instagram.com/benji.zero/
https://soundcloud.com/brick909
https://soundcloud.com/zeroideamusic

Label links: 
SoundCloud: https://soundcloud.com/drama_bcn
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/drama_bcn/

PREMIERE: Brick & Zero Idea - Lovescope [DBCN009]

San Francisco based artists Brick and Zero Idea debut on Drama BCN with “Passages”, an outstanding EP packed with color, housey loops, smooth groves and timeless references.

It is composed by 4 original tracks and includes a thumping remix by jacking techno master Gene Richards Jr , adding rawness to the release.

Buy Link: https://dramabcn.bandcamp.com/album/passages

Tones of Groove✨
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released January 24, 2025

Mastered by Juan Ribes
Graphic design by Kinda
Artwork by Lil Txaty

Passages

Brick x Zero - Passages [DBCN009]

San Francisco based artists Brick and Zero Idea debut on Drama BCN with “Passages”, an outstanding EP packed with color, housey loops, smooth groves and timeless references.

It is composed by 4 original tracks and includes a thumping remix by jacking techno master Gene Richards Jr , adding rawness to the release.

Buy Link: dramabcn.bandcamp.com/album/passages

Tones of Groove✨
credits
released January 24, 2025

Mastered by Juan Ribes
Graphic design by Kinda
Artwork by Lil Txaty

Brick x Zero Idea - Breathe (Original Mix) [DBCN009]

Zero Idea is the solo project of Benji Fales, serving as a custodian of the past and curator for the future. A DJ and producer based in the sanctified streets of San Francisco, he is blurring the lines between reverence for tradition and the pursuit of innovation. Inspired by the American & UK House and Techno scenes of an earlier era--rooted in the philosophy that music should be experienced, not just heard. This ethos spans beyond just his music, but is also a through line of his event series DOMAIN.

Zero Idea champions the analog, upholding the legacy of vinyl in a world that continues to drift toward digital monotony. Music is a ritualistic act of defiance against sterile homogenized modernity and mainstream culture.

His sets are an alchemical fusion of funk-driven rhythms and the relentless, hypnotic drive of techno, crafting a soundscape that not only keeps the floor moving but elevates it. Each track is a subtle nod to the legends who first established vinyl as the heartbeat of underground dance culture.

Zero Idea's ability to capture the verve of his audiences has established him as an esteemed, and influential member of both the San Francisco, and larger American techno underground, resulting in a monthly residency on the distinguished independent radio station - HydeFM, and a prominent role as a resident DJ in the Vitamin1000 Energy Crew, a pacesetter in San Francisco’s electronic dance music community.

Production is at the heart of Zero Idea’s career, allowing him to be a meticulous architect of the ethos of his brand. His productions marry infectious funk grooves, and the hypnotic-sensibility of classic house and techno. Just like curating music, the production of it is his way of honoring the past and contributing to the present. Through an abundance of prolific self-releases and label releases, Zero Idea has earned his spot alongside the brightest newcomers in the underground techno scene. With DJ support from some of electronic music’s biggest names - Ben Sims, Dave Clarke, MoMa Ready, and salute; his productions are dance-floor approved, described as both “incisive, shapeshifting” and “viciously mechanical” (White Crate). Alongside studio-mates @@, BRICK, & Skiis--he has played a major role in developing the label Capp Street Project, providing forward-thinking collaborations directly from San Francisco’s mission district.

Pulse Finder and Zero Idea (Online Narcotics) organize the DOMAIN event series, showcasing veteran members of the techno scene intermixed with up-and-coming underground techno acts; such as 1morning, DJ Shufflemaster, DJ Warning, Freeman 713, Joey Beltram, Jay Denham, Max Watts, Madness Of (Kyruh & WTCHCRFT), Mesmé, Mike Dearborn, and Mina Mills among others.


"This mix travels through the many inspirations for my debut album Xpressions, which recently released on May 16th. The through line for both the mix and the album is fast and funky, iterating on the sonics from the days of opening up a technics 1200 and increasing the pitch range to +12 or +16, playing House and Techno records pitched up. There’s something special that happens to the micro rhythms of a slower tune and squeezing those spaces tighter without the digital artifacts of CDJ algorithms. The mix was recorded using my pair of 1200 MK2s and a XONE 92, straight to the point, no FX. Flux Aeterna is the perfect home for this mix, a series that puts on for the many talented artists in the Bay Area, where I was raised and still get to call home."

FLUX AETERNA 069: ZERO IDEA

Threads

Enter The Fold

Eddy's Interlude

Xpression

Overload

Epiphany

Foreword

Union

Disko Steppin'

Seventh Heaven

My opening set from salute presents infinite passion in San Francisco, CA at Public Works. 

Photo by Colby Riley

Tracklist:
1. Steve O'Sullivan - Medallion Man [Bluespirit]
2. Mazi Featuring Mikkhiel - North & Damen (Studio Nova Remix) [Afterhours]
3. DJ Dan - Put That Record Back On (H-Foundation Mix) [Honchos Music]
4. The Funk Parlor - Something For The Dancefloor (Undergroundiscofunk Rmx) [Moody Recordings]
5. The Producers - Nutekphunk [New Era]
6. Filo - French Fright [Pig Life Records]
7. Discofunk - Wake Up [Discofunk]
8. Dance System & Mark Broom - Never Ever [System Records]
9. Destination - Definition Of Love (Remixed By G-Flame & Mr.G) [Intec Records]
10. Mac Zimms - All Over The World [2-Play]
11. G Flame - House Traitors [Moody Recordings]
12. Olav Basoski - Water (Remix) [Work Records]
13. Fatty Acid - In Space [Defected]
14. Mac Zimms - Born To Porn [Bango]
15. Dave Clarke - Compass [International Deejay Gigolo Records]
16. 1morning - A Bastard Work Is Never Done [Arts Collective]
17. JB³ - Slice [Bush]
18. Gaetano Parisio - Untitled [Southsoul]
19. DJ Sandy Vs Sinesweeper - Shake It (Pulsating Bass Mix) [Infrared Records]
20. The People Movers - Can I Get Some (Hard Dub Mix) [Stickman Records]
21. Bryan Cox – Music Is Movin' [System Recordings]
22. Mac Zimms - Feel What I'm Feeling [2-Play]
23. Angel Alanis & Rees Urban Present Pair Of Jacks - Blackjack [Solmatic Records]
24. Conga Squad - A Gig In Cannes [STX Records]
25. High Caliber – Sunglasses At Night [Ammo Recordings]
26. Sebastien Leger - We Are (Original) [Cyclik]
27. Dave Angel - Funk Music (Original Version) [Island Records]
28. Dave Angel - Body Punch Funk
29. Bryan Zentz - Binary Ritual [Tronic]
30. Fireground - Spin [Ilian Tape]
31. Ian Pooley & Magik J - Beats [Honchos Music]
32. Jamie Anderson - Rio Grande (Access 58's Caipirinha Remix) [Artform]

Zero Idea @ salute Presents infinite passion - 9.19.25

CAPP STREET PROJECT VOL. 6

BORN ON CAPP ST. SAN FRANCISCO, CA | EST. 2023

Download Here: https://cappstreetproject.bandcamp.com/album/vol-6

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www.instagram.com/benji.zero/

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San Francisco, CA

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