Big sound camps like DISTRIKT are always a ton of work but last year DISTRIKT brought an incredibly ambitious setup that sounded, looked and felt amazing. Those of us that were there were really given quite a treat. I’m so grateful to get to play in such an ideal set up in such an insanely challenging setting. With 2023 being such a particularly epic year I’m extra glad to have this recording that so quickly brings back the feeling for me of that beautiful night. For those who were there I hope this tickles your memories the same way it does mine and for those who weren’t I’m glad you can join for the ride. Massive thanks to Ben and the entire DISTRIKT crew who worked so hard to make this happen. You guys are legends and the true stars of this show.
~Thugfucker

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Thugfucker - DISTRIKT - Burning Man 2023

Australian techno icon DJ HMC recorded this mix in 1997 for the DJs Downunder mix compilation series released by Sydney label and record store Reach'n Records.

HMC : DJs Downunder Vol 5

A recording of my set from Connolly's Of Leap in West Cork on Paddy's eve 16/03/25. I was on opening duties before Mano Le Tough. Proper vibes, Connolly's is a magic spot. Great craic. Thanks Connolly's!

The Drifter @ Connolly's Of Leap 16/03/25

It’s been a while since I’ve actually DJed or released a mix. It’s been a crazy three years since moving to Bali—mental and physical health, family, work, life… It really feels like things are only just getting back into some kind of rhythm that I can flow with right now.

Finally, this year, I relaunched RITUAL, a club night I’ve been running for 10 years now. We’ve found a new home at RASA in Singapore—a club designed by Studio Karhard (the same architectural team behind Berghain and Kyiv’s K41) and featuring a custom-built TPI sound system. Over the years, I’ve hosted legends like Gerd Janson, @prinsthomas, @romanfluegel, @radioslave, @orpheuthewizard, @chida73, @kornel, @tornadowallace, @manfredas, Ivan Smagghe ( @colonelgatito) … just to name-drop a few haha

Here’s a recording of my opening set from March, headlined by @john-talabot —an artist I have the utmost respect for and draw a lot of my music inspiration from. Not gonna lie, it was a little bit of a dream come true to finally do the opening set for him!

The set includes tracks from @midland, @radioslave, @sunnysibar, @priori-ties, @simonedekunovich and more— artists I’ve booked (and been inspired by) over the years.

Zig Zach - Opening Set for John Talabot, Rasa, Singapore (29.03.25)

Recorded at WUITW's Midsummer Rave in a secret woodland location in July '25.

WUITW - A Midsummer Dance - Closing Sunrise Set 2025

The Goa trance scene has always been a constellation of diverse streams – old-school analog purists, modern psychedelic explorers, new age hybrids, forest dreamers, and full-on freaks.

Yet on the dancefloor, those divisions melt. Beats speak. Minds sync. Bodies move as one.

This is the spirit behind Transmission – a visionary compilation curated by Absolute Hypnotics, and fully performed by some of the most respected, genre-defining artists in the global Goa trance community.

Each track in Completed by Absolute Hypnotics is a reinterpretation of our original music – filtered, transformed and reborn through the artistic lens of a different master producer.

It’s not a remix album – it’s a collaborative reimagining.
Every artist brings their unique sound, their history, their tribal code –
while staying rooted in the shared source.

Transmission is more than just a compilation – it’s a sonic statement.
It’s a deliberate attempt to bridge the fragmented streams of Goa trance,
and to present them united – just as they truly are when experienced on the dancefloor.

From retro analog warmth, to new school layers and hybrid psychedelic textures – this release covers the entire frequency spectrum of Goa.

Each track is a message, a transmission, a unique signature of sound –
but together, they form a singular pulse, a journey, a story about connection.

Let the past, present, and future of Goa trance merge into one.
Let the tribe feel the signal.
Let the Transmission begin.


Divine Signal - Transmission

Hypnotic Incense (Mastered 2025)

You Can´t Understand - You Don´t Know

Lee Burridge presents a mix of ethereal techno for the ladies on this week's RA podcast.

RA.129 Lee Burridge

RA.319 James Zabiela

Sebastien Devaud mixes and matches the last decade in dance

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PODCAST RA299 Agoria

Zig Zach has carved out a name for himself as a cornerstone of Southeast Asia's electronic music scene. As the driving force behind Blackout Agency—a creative consultancy and DJ booking powerhouse—he has played a pivotal role in delivering diverse yet thoughtfully curated lineups to Singapore's vibrant cityscape, featuring artists like John Talabot, Midland, Paramida, Moxie, Leon Vynehall, Roman Flügel, Gerd Janson, Prins Thomas, and many more. His work has brought world-class electronic music to an ever-growing audience, cementing his reputation as a curator of exceptional sound.

Behind the decks, Zach's journey has taken him across continents, performing in Asia, Europe, and North America. His sound is neither bound by era nor trend, adapting effortlessly to any setting. From intimate clubs to major festivals like Amsterdam Dance Event, Epizode, Wonderfruit, and ZoukOut, he's shared his distinct musical perspective with discerning listeners worldwide. His mixes have found homes on influential airwaves, gracing Red Light Radio (Amsterdam), Rinse FM (UK), and Mixmag Radio Asia.

Beyond the decks, he pushes culture forward through film screenings, art events, and community initiatives via Sunday Social Market. By weaving music, art, and activism together, he's built more than a career—he's fostered a community, solidifying his role as a true cultural tastemaker.

Zig Zach - Opening Set for John Talabot, Rasa, Singapore (29.03.25)

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