Techno selections from around the globe
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Welcome to the latest edition of the Blank Code Podcast, Episode 235, featuring a masterful live mix by Craig Gonzalez. Recorded during his performance on the Blank Code Twitch stream, this session is a deep dive into the world of dub techno, showcasing the genre at its finest. Craig crafts a seamless journey, weaving together atmospheric textures and driving rhythms, with standout tracks from renowned artists like Reeko, DB1, and Felix K.
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With 20 plus something years in the game, Mike has handled many roles in the industry. From running an artist management agency in the early 2000’s, promoting events, DJ’ing and producing, Mike has done a lot and seen a lot. Mike’s DJ sets are unique with a blend of deep, hypnotic, spaced out and driving style of techno.
In 2017, he launched his label, Northern Parallels. Focusing on deep, trippy, spaced out, hypnotic techno. The label features well respected veteran producers DJ Hyperactive, Dustin Zahn, Myles Serge, Hiroko Yamamura, Ray Kajioka and up and coming producers Jason Patrick, Allana Letm, Lindsey Herbert Joshua Calleja with also providing a home for new faces that are making exceptional music.
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The enigmatic Myles Sergé is a low flying techno producer, hard working label head and old school DJ, however he prefers the term ‘reclusive perfectionist’. Originally from Grand Rapids, Michigan, Myles experienced a temporary sojourn to the beachside of the the UK’s Brighton before relocating to Berlin. In some respects the American’s music bypasses the melodic classicalism of Detroit for a stripped-back European take on techno, though the mettlesome machine- funk of his raw style, and rough and ready prowess behind the decks, is never too far from the outer-regions of the US’ motorcity he calls home.
As a regular guest at Tresor, with no stranger to bookings at Berlin’s Berghain, Griessmuehle and ://about blank, to his residency at Steevio’s Freerotation festival in Wales, Myles is a shining example of how one can traverse the European-American transatlantic divide. With a belt of labels under his control – (MS), Re-Form, Dosed and Space – Myles has since moved on to count the likes of NYC’s Thema, The Zenker Brother’s Ilian Tape and Dan Curtin’s Metamorphic imprints as home for his music. Never one to boast, Myles Sergé Clark’s revised approach to the warehouse techno of his recent mixes and DJ sets keeps the quality underground.
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For our 232nd podcast we are happy to have Circumscums live recorded opening set for RØDHÅD @ Apollo Toronto 05/17/2024. Circumscums have quickly made their mark on the Toronto underground scene; sharing bills with Ben Klock, Seteoc Mass, Rrose, Rene Wise, and more. They recently made their US debut at the Techno Snobs parties in Phoenix and will be playing at the iconic The Great Beyond Festival later this month.
As the founders of Paradox, their passion for dance music and culture shines even when they’re not behind the decks. Bringing the likes of legends such as Wata Igarashi, DVS1, Truncate, Dustin Zahn and DJ Hyperactive, a no photo policy, and creative venue transformations with top-tier production, these are “iykyk” parties that are raising Toronto standards and turning it into a global techno destination.
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Elle Dee is a real force in the New York underground. The Mild Fantasy founder has truly harnessed the art of delivering a raw, grooving sound with meticulous precision, and her productions follow the same path. She is a regular at Basement and has collaborated with prominent promoters around the world, such as Pornceptual in Berlin, Mala Junta, Merge, Outlaw, and Mamba Negra in São Paulo, her hometown. Her sets are known for their captivating and intense energy, making them a must-see for techno enthusiasts. Enjoy this next podcast by Elle Dee!
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Declan James is a producer, DJ, and founder of the imprint VOIDWARE, based in Dallas, Texas, USA. His productions, known for their experimental merging of elements from hypnotic, industrial, and intelligent dance music, have landed him releases with labels including Edit Select, Peer Audio, and Crisis of Man. Most recently, he was invited to tour North America with Richie Hawtin as a core artist on the From Our Minds ‘To Be Announced’ warehouse tour.
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For this installment of the Blank Code Podcast, we are pleased to feature Nick Bien, co-founder of Blank Code and one half of the duo Project 313. In this mix, Bien showcases his diverse range and takes listeners on an explorative journey through the expansive world of techno and it’s complex rhythms. He skillfully brings together a variety of tracks, demonstrating not only his deep understanding of the genre but also his ability to keenly engage with the audience. As a respected figure in the Detroit techno scene, Bien’s contribution to this episode subtly yet effectively reflects the unique qualities of his style, further cementing his status as a dedicated and influential artist in the techno world.
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Hailing from the Windy City, DJ Hyperactive is a true pioneer of the techno movement. With a career spanning decades, his relentless energy and unparalleled mixing skills have left an indelible mark on the global techno landscape. Prepare for a sonic assault of driving beats and mind-bending rhythms as he takes us deep into the heart of the underground.
In this highly anticipated episode of Blank Code Podcast, DJ Hyperactive will be unveiling a hypnotic and immersive mix that is sure to transport you to a parallel dimension where the dance floor is your sanctuary.
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San Francisco’s techno maestro, Max Gardner, delves beyond surface chatter, navigating the intricate world of sonic abstraction. Get ready to experience his 4-hour opening set for DVS1 in SF at the iconic F8 nightclub from May 2023, exclusively on the Blank Code Podcast. This set not only showcased his mastery but set the stage for his meteoric rise. Max’s releases on Blank Code, Occultists, and other acclaimed labels firmly establish his presence in the techno scene. A passionate collaborator, he founded Peer to amplify emerging talent alongside established artists, fostering a sense of unity and growth. Max Gardner’s sonic journey transcends beats, embodying the very essence of techno’s layered magic. Tune in and immerse yourself in a symphony of sound. Enjoy the mix and thank you for joining us on this sonic adventure.
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Today, we have a very special treat for you—a mix recorded live at The Great Beyond Festival in 2022 by the incredibly talented San Francisco based artist, JX-216. Known for his unique sound and captivating performances, JX-216 has been a staple in the underground techno community. With his influences ranging from the raw energy of Detroit to the hypnotic sounds of Berlin, JX-216’s mix is a sonic journey that will transport you to new realms. Get ready to lose yourself in pounding beats, mesmerizing rhythms, and ethereal melodies as JX-216 takes you on an unforgettable techno experience. Brace yourselves for an hour of pure musical magic from the one and only JX-216.
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Lindsey Herbert is a talented techno DJ and producer who has become a recognized name in San Francisco and beyond thanks to her unique sets that blend dark, deep, and heavy textures with psychedelic elements and ethereal melodies. She has gained residencies with Robot Ears and Direct to Earth and played gigs in various international venues. Lindsey has released multiple tracks and remixes on various labels, including her debut solo EP on Ascetic Limited and a remix of Nate Manic’s ‘You Will Not Ruin Me’ on vinyl and her first solo vinyl EP in September 2022. Lindsey Herbert is an artist to keep an eye on in the techno scene.
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Rebecca Goldberg is a producer, live performer, DJ and graphic designer from Detroit. Since her debut EP release, 313 Acid Queen, she has been affiliated with the multidisciplinary arts collective, Detroit Underground. Rebecca is a seasoned radio DJ having mixed for FM and internet-radio shows hosted across the globe.
Goldberg has self-released music and multimedia projects ranging from Detroit techno to experimental/avant-garde electronic music. She tours internationally as a DJ and live performer and has been featured at notable events from Movement Electronic Music Festival to Tresor in Berlin. Unconfined by genre, Rebecca has written original scores for classic films, “Le Voyage Dans La Lune” and “Gojira,” which included live performances at Silencio, David Lynch’s members-only club in Paris, and Armageddon Beachparty in Detroit.
In 2022 the New BBC Radiophonic Workshop released a selection of field recordings she took throughout her native Michigan for their Travel Agency project. For her live performance she focuses on sound design and the unpredictable capabilities of working with electronic instruments. In early 2023 she produced a live show called Upphljómun to showcase live performances from herself and Icelandic electronic artists during the Reykjavik Winter Lights Festival. Her most recent EP on Detroit Underground, TROIS CENT TROIS, was featured on Bandcamp’s “New and Notable” releases and is available to order worldwide. To keep up on Rebecca’s projects please visit: bit.ly/rebecca__goldberg
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Straight from the 1990’s Japanese underground scene, Takaaki Itoh is one of the most influential artists in the modern labyrinthic sound approach. Raw waves and repetitive tunes create obscure masterpieces. We’re excited to share his masterful presentation from the Blank Code event Sector 007 in Detroit on October 22nd, 2022. The set was recorded live at the legendary Leland City Club. The 120 minute podcast marks Itoh’s debut performance in the Motor City and most definitely will not be his last.
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Rubidium is a DJ, producer, and founder of the Vexed Sphere record label. She is also a resident, promoter, and co-founder of the Konstruct bimonthly party in San Francisco. The mix was recorded live at The Great Beyond festival in Minnesota on July 30, 2022.
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Detroit based artists / producers Project 313 are next up on the Blank Code Podcast. Their hypnotic techno sound is showcased in this exclusive 1.5 hour mix recorded live during their “Sector” event on July 16th, 2022 at the Leland City Club in Detroit. You can catch a set by the duo at their next event on October 22nd “Sector 7 featuring Takaaki Itoh and Developer along with heavy local support.
Kick back and enjoy this passage by Project 313.
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Detroit based producer and Blank Code co-owner Corbin Davis aka Tetzzie is this week’s guest on the Blank Code Podcast. He delivers an exclusive 3.5 hour session that showcases his deep sound, loaded with mind expanding atmospheres and landscapes.
Sit back and enjoy this journey by Tetzzie.
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Detroit based artist Joe Sousa has been warping into obscurity for quite some time now. This set was recorded live at the Blank Code/System/Communion opening party this past May. Enjoy over an hour of aggressive electronics.
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Berlin based anonymous producer, surfing on cold and foggy techno landscapes, always motivated by hypnotic feelings. He started this clouded face in 2017 on Christian Wünsch’s mighty Tsunami Records. He lives in the dark, he never sees the light.
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Loktibrada has been a professional DJ since 1994 holding residences at U.Club/Subclub (Bratislava/Slovakia). He started his own production in 1996, formerly known as Olga+Jozef. He established labels Palicavonzvreca (PVC), Antidandruff and Numb. On top of his own productions, he’s remixed artists Regis, Function, Oscar Mulero, Mark Broom, Radial, Takaaki Itoh, Makaton, and Hardcell to name some. During his time in the music industry he’s played in about 20 countries (Berghain, Tresor, Awakenings, Factory10, Fabrik, etc..), a functional techno DJ and a personal Blank Code favorite.
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This weeks guest Ninna V is from Porto Portugal. Ninna has been a constant force in techno for many years. She is constantly releasing new material on labels like Naked Lunch and coming up on Elektrax Recordings. She has provided us with a great mix today featuring her signature relentless style. We hope you enjoy!
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This week’s podcast is from Construct. Real name Sam Armus, resides in Milwaukee and has spent the past couple of years making techno exclusively on live instruments. He uses a combination of Eurorack, an Elektron Analog Rytm, effects pedals and most his most recent addition, a Prophet 6. Construct has numerous releases on Format Recordings, Webuildmachines and Klectik Records to name a few. Sam has provided a fantastic mix of dark brooding analog techno made completely live. We hope you enjoy!
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We’re excited to have Brenda on our next Blank Code podcast. From Chicago but newly relocated in Denver, Brenda’s a regular fixture with Format Recordings and a resident on the Format.FM podcast station. Keep up with upcoming events and music from Brenda on her Facebook and Soundcloud pages. Thanks for listening!
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This weeks guest on the Blank Code Podcast is Monix. Lance Blaise has been DJing and producing music under various monikers for years. He has signed his music to some of the best labels in the world including: Gynoid, Capsula, Spark Music, Phobiq, Illegal Alien Records. Monix is currently based in Philadelphia running his label Teggno and still producing great underground techno. Enjoy
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This week on the Blank Code Podcast, we welcome for the first time, Lindsey Herbert. The past year Lindsey has been on fire as resident for both Robot Ears in San Francisco and also Invert Music Group in Los Angeles. Always setting the tone properly for major artists like Chris Liebing, Reeko and Function, Lindsey has gained recognition outside of her home cities. She traveled to Detroit to play for Blank Code in the Movement Opening party and most recently her first booking in Germany playing alongside Hours. This week she has provided a look into her deeper side. We think you will like this mix. Enjoy!
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Alex Falk is a techno producer and DJ from the southeastern region of the US, closely associated with the Proper Trax label, upon which he made his solo debut in 2013 with the TERSE 12-inch. Since then, Falk has has gained increasing notoriety through consistently enticing releases including the dreamy ‘Mitsuda’, released on Anthony Naples’ Proibito imprint and his CGI004 EP on Atlanta-based CGI Records. His style is quirky, loop-driven techno that has been described by the music press as “impeccably booming,” “off-kilter,” “all-business,” and “svelte.”
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Tim Baker, a highly respected international DJ and producer emits a striking devotion to the music he produces, plays and remixes. This native Detroiter has a creative style of Djing, which fuses the funk with menacing percussion for a dramatic and emotional experience. His insight and passion for Detroit techno and house music began advancing in 1984 when he received his first turntables. In the city of Detroit, the creative energy of the times was just beginning to manifest itself into the musical phenomena of ‘techno’. Baker’s frequent visits to several Detroit underground clubs left a lasting musical impression on Baker. The uninhibited presence of new music fueled his eagerness to DJ.
For the 21st century, Tim Baker will continue to uphold the repertoire of his labels by discovering innovative and creative talent. Tim extends his music capacity to new territories acquainting the world with his unique sound and vision. Tim’s undeniable propelling force is to provide World Class DJ performances, incredible production and quality entertainment for the masses.
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This week we’re stoked to have Dallas, Texas techno producer James Kelley back on the podcast! This mix was recorded Live in Zadar, Croatia on Saturday November 19th, 2016 for the Koncept event at the Old Puppet Theater. His music can be found on labels such as Momentum League, Eternal Drive Recordings, Silent Hell Records, Subspec, Moleskine Music and Kontrol Records to name a few.
Pulling double duties as a promoter, he also curates and hosts his own events under the name SOURCE 20/20 in Dallas where he currently resides. This project has brought some of the most influential artists in techno to the Dallas underground. He is constantly locked in the lab formulating a unique brew of sounds ranging from haunting and deep, dark and moody, to twisted and diabolic so prepare yourself to get lost in an audio journey into the depths of your own mind.
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For this week’s podcast we bring you a two hour mix courtesy of Blank Code label artist, Anthony Jimenez.
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After a long hiatus we welcome you back to the Blank Code Podcast! This week’s guest Kero has been releasing music on some of the absolute best techno and IDM labels for over 17 years including Blueprint Records, Touchin’ Bass, Wild Oats Music, and Tsunami Records to name a few. You can find more from him on his renowned imprint Detroit Underground where he keeps a steady stream of electronic music ranging in various styles of music from artists all over the world. Kero has provided us with an exclusive 90 minute mix full of very unique and original music, we hope you enjoy!
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Our next guest on the Blank Code podcast is Dani Lehman. Dani is currently spending the summer in New York curating events as an Aphotic collaborator while playing shows as a Dirty Epic resident. She will be back in Detroit to perform at Scene 43 along with Edit Select on July 30th 2016.
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For our 200th podcast we’re giving you a mix by Blank Code recording artists and record label founders Project 313. The set was recorded live in Detroit at Movement Electronic Music Festival on Saturday May 28th, 2016. Thanks for listening and we hope you enjoy the podcast.
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The next guest on the Blank Code podcast is a veteran of the LA techno community. Subversive, through his longtime participation in Droid Behavior and association with Raíz has helped form the VRV label. He is currently focused on releasing his own music, like his well received EP, ‘Domestique’ on VRV. We hope you enjoy this exclusive mix.
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The next guest on the Blank Code podcast is a shadowy, elusive figure from Minneapolis. Doubt has releases on Don’t be afraid, Mistress and System to name a few. Though you won’t find much information about him, his music says it all. He has put together a fantastic mix with tracks from Marcel Dettmann, Tensal, Sigha and himself. You can catch him performing at the Scene/Interface 2016 event in Detroit, for Movement Festival weekend. Happy listening!
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For our next Blank Code Podcast, we’re stoked to give you this exclusive DJ mix by Detroit artist Joe Sousa. Sousa has his Debut EP on Blank Code LTD series titled Porphyria that recently released on the 9th of September of 2015. His EP features 4 original tracks and quickly gained support by artists like Brian Sanhaji, Brendon Moeller, Cio D’Or, Donor, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Sigha, Drumcell, Truncate and many more. Joe Sousa’s Blank Code podcast will give you insight to his unique dub techno style and sound. Enjoy this exclusive mix by Joe Sousa and thanks for listening.
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Praised by SPIN Magazine as bringing the “avant-garde element to Detroit techno,” 26-year old Altstadt Echo has made an immediate impact on the American techno scene in his early years. After performing at the Movement Electronic Music Festival in 2014, Altstadt launched his own experimental techno label Modern Cathedrals, announced by Resident Advisor with a front-page feature article. In addition to having his original works remixed by legendary techno artists such as Terrence Dixon, Donor, and Jeff Derringer, he’s shared the stage with notable figures such as Regis, Silent Servant, Vatican Shadow, Rodhad, Luke Slater, and more. But he hasn’t limited himself to production and performance; over the last two years, he’s organized an astounding sixteen events in the Detroit area (three of which were given the distinction of being Official Movement afterparties) featuring headliners ranging from Rrose to Shifted. Further branching out, Altstadt Echo is the founder of techno-focused web magazine Dub Monitor, which has served as a platform for interviews with artists including Speedy J, Lucy, Oscar Mulero, and more. In 2015, he looks forward to releasing two additional EPs on his own label (in vinyl and digital formats) and performing at the Great American Techno Festival in Colorado.
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Greg Schappert (aka Donor) is a DJ/Producer based out of Brooklyn, NY. Having lived in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Tokyo and Brooklyn, where he currently resides, Greg has acquired quite a few musical influences. However, it was the mid to late 90’s sounds of cities such as Birmingham and Detroit that laid the foundation for what originally sparked Greg’s interest in electronic music and for what would later influence his production.
As a solo artist, Greg is currently working along side some of the industries most influential labels; including Stroboscopic Artefacts, Semantica Records, Perc Trax and Prosthetic Pressings.
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Our next Blank Code podcast by Luis Flores (Live), was recorded at the Droid Behavior & Blank Code annual Movement Electronic Music Festival official after party ‘Interface | Scene’ on May 24th, 2015. Luis has some of his music on the Blank Code Record label including the “Rituals of Submission EP” and most recently on Mutate’s “Circle 3 (Luis Flores Remix)”. Luis has become an important artist to our label and likewise to our events in Detroit where this podcast was recorded. Download and enjoy this set by Luis Flores.
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Since being introduced to electronic music back in the early 90’s, Audio Injection has been hooked. At the early age of 15 he started Djing and playing out at local underground events and raves around the Southern California area. You would find him spinning various styles from house, acid, & techno to hardcore techno.
After years of DJing he then decided to learn to produce his own music, which landed him his first releases on labels such as Monoid, Stimulus, 4 Track & local label Droid Recordings. Since being associated with local event production group Droid Behavior in 2003, you can find him as a resident at the infamous Interface warehouse events as well as a regular producer for Droid Recordings. Over the years his music has gained worldwide attention and onto the playlists of many big players which eventually led him to gigs at some of the worlds biggest clubs including Berghain in Berlin and Fabric in London. He is also now regularly touring all over the world in Australia, Japan, Mexico, Canada, Central & South America, all throughout Europe and the U.S.A.
In early 2011 he started a project called ‘Truncate’ which focuses on the deeper, and more raw side of techno. His Truncate releases have been garnering support from big players such as, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, DVS1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims and many more.
With his heavy remix, production and touring schedule there is no slowing down in the near future for David as he continues to shape his own sound, putting Droid Behavior and Los Angeles on the techno map.
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Jeff Derringer is a producer and performer based in Chicago, and a resident at the city’s most notorious nightclub, Smartbar. Over the course of the last five years, Jeff has established himself as an emerging figure in the techno underground. With releases on Speedy J’s Electric Deluxe label, as well as Perc Trax, M_Rec LTD and the infamous Soma in Glasgow, Jeff’s reputation as a producer and DJ continues to rise internationally. Live, Jeff weaves a combination of Ableton and Maschine to concoct a hybrid set known for its abstract intensity and pounding rhythms. Audiences across America and into Europe (at Berlin’s Berghain and Amsterdam’s Ruigoord) have all raved about his sound.
As the creator and curator of the Oktave event series, Jeff brings techno’s most innovative artists to Smartbar, Chicago’s premiere dance club. Started in 2009 in New York, Oktave has become one of the world’s most recognizable techno events, known for its relentless pursuit of the finest sounds in the genre. Since moving the event to Smartbar in 2010, Oktave has hosted the Chicago debuts of Donato Dozzy, Silent Servant, Cio D’or, Peter Van Hoesen, Black Asteroid, Tommy Four Seven and dozens more.
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Joel Morgan is a native of Detroit, Michigan and is part of its ever-present music scene. He has cultivated his roots in this community, and continually sharpens his skills as a DJ and producer. He diligently experiments and creates his music with genuine love and talent. Joel is a down-to-earth and no-nonsense kind of guy. His personality, in combination with his background as a life-long drummer gives rise to a compositional sound that is raw, gritty, rugged, and rhythmically-gridlocked—no fluff or excess, yet still dynamic.
Joel’s passion is fueled by the richness of Detroit’s techno scene, in which he plays an active role as a producer with Blank Code Records and is a frequent performer at Blank Code events year round. He’s an artist who intentionally and enthusiastically weaves what has become a nourishing network of fans and fellow DJ’s. His work as an artist has steadily matured since starting his music career and many have watched it continue to unfold as Joel has consistently pushes himself to develop a sound that’s like no other.
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Blank Code Podcast 190 [BCP190] features a live recorded mix by Blank Code label heads Project 313 at Scene 29. The podcast features the first hour of their 2 hour set during the label’s 29th series event which was also their 1st annual Movement Electronic Music Fesitval official pre-party. The event was hosted as a collaboration with Blank Code Records and the Great American Techno Festival [GATF] in Denver, Colorado on the 17th of January, 2015.
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For our first podcast of 2015, we’re excited to share this exclusive mix by Blank Code co-founder Corbin Davis. Corbin has been a permanent fixture in the Detroit electronic music scene since the mid 1990′s. He’s performed in every “Legendary” Detroit and other underground events and nightclubs across North America.
Over the years Corbin has spent countless hours in his studio composing a number of new releases and remixes. You can find his work on labels such as Detroit Underground, Hej, ASRX, Detroit Threads, Mintec Musik, Etichetta Nera and Blank Code. Keep up with new sounds by Corbin Davis on Beatport.
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Next up is a live recorded mix by Anthony Jimenez on October 18th, 2014 as an opening set for Dasha Rush at the Blank Code series event SCENE 26. After founding the forward thinking platform ‘Khombat’ in Cleveland in late 2011, Anthony Jimenez relocated to Detroit to explore the birthplace of techno and to expand his artistic reach as a DJ / producer. Anthony instantly connected with the growing local scene by producing his own events and performing at Blank Code’s “SCENE” series events and Dub Monitor’s “I AM NOT TO BE TRUSTED” in Ann Arbor.
Anthony has since performed alongside artists such as Regis, Luis Flores, Developer, Silent Servant, and Dasha Rush while simultaneously crafting his debut release Time Under Tension EP for Blank Code Records released on August 25th, 2014. His signature style could be described as consistently deep and driving, lending itself to the complex looping and layering-rich performances he has become known for. Keep up with new music by Anthony at Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Milkplant is Justin Pennell, He is the From 0-1 label founder and co-owner with longtime friend, Sone. Originally from the city of Milwaukee in the Midwest, he moved to Seattle in 2004 and in 2010 relocated to Oakland, California where he currently resides. Nearly 25 years of combined DJ and production experience has given him the opportunity to witness many trends in electronic music come and go, but Techno has always been number one.
Starting as a DJ at the age of 19 in 2000, he discovered Heiko Laux, Stewart Walker, Plastikman, Ben Sims, Speedy J, Fuse, and Theorem from records obtained from ‘Nice Music’ in Madison, Wisconsin at the peak of the Midwest rave scene. From then on he forged a path that led to production by 2004, and record label establishment in 2008. In the fall of 2014 he released ‘Time Dilation‘, a four track 12″ EP on From 0-1; charted by Gary Beck, and Paul Mac at #2, and #1 in their November 2014 Juno charts. Keep up with new music by Milkplant on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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Drumcell – born Moe Espinosa in Los Angeles’ San Gabriel Valley. Far away from the glamour and glitter of Hollywood he cut his teeth growing up in a vibrant, diverse neighborhood and still draws inspiration from this cultural melting pot. It also remains the area where he and the Raíz brothers Vangelis and Vidal – who together founded the Droid Behavior events collective in the early 2000s – hang out and regularly plot their widely known and respected Interface warehouse events.
A classically trained musician in his youth, Moe came to circulate around the Noise, Punk and Industrial scene, playing guitar and singing in various bands until he discovered the early ’90s L.A. rave scene. He fell in love with this music and immediately dove deeper to find out how it was made. Thats was when he was introduced to the science of synthesizers that played a big part in Techno’s early years. His enthusiasm for those exciting, synthetic sounds was beyond words, and the following years he hardly left the studio of his day job to work on his own productions in a little back room at night. When he handed out his first self-produced, self-pressed vinyl’s at the Electronic Music Festival in Detroit and some of the DJs played his record the very next day on various stages, he was chuffed and ready to go all the way.
You can still hear his Industrial and Noise roots in everything he is doing. His debut album “Sleep Complex” – which was released in winter of 2013 on CLR – is characterized by a complete disregard for genre limitations and is everything but a conventional Techno album. Drumcell is a science-fiction-movies-loving technology geek with a Punk Rock soul, who has explored and discovered the analogue world as much as the digital world of music production, to finally combine them into his very own raw, suspenseful and hypnotic style. He is literarily addicted to analog synthesis and spends countless hours in his studio, ceaselessly experimenting and searching for new, mind-expanding sounds.
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Orlando Solis also known as Submerge is an American electronic music producer and DJ from Chicago, and son of successful musician Jose Luis Napoleon Solis. The techno aficionado can now be found playing some of the world’s most renowned places such as Berlin’s Berghain, Spain’s Fabrik, Vienna’s Camera Club, Nature One, and Def-Con 1 festival. Known for running the label Impact Mechanics, Orlando Solis own productions can also be found on the pristine label Mote Evolver, After successfully touring Europe several times in 2010, his appearance has been in demand each and every year. Submerge’s technical knowledge has landed him an endorsement by the respectable company Allen and Heath and his knowledge of IT has also landed him work at the prestigious School of the Art Institute of Chicago.
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Israel Toledo is one of the most Mexican exported Techno DJ’s, in his sets he normally likes to spin hybrids of Techno. In 2004 he produced the remix “Quetzalcoatl” for Corvin Dalek at Mark Reeders German label MFS-FLESH, the same year the remix was edited on the Love Parade’s compilation on the Mexican edition and Poland for LIFE Magazine. That year Israel Toledos track / EP called “Edge of Empire” was released at the Dutch Techno label Klirfactor /Highland Beats featured on the b-sides with Jorg Henze and Lars Klein. In 2005 Israel edited again on a German label, this time was on MASTERS OF DISASTER(013), a very known techno label with his track called “Mexico City”. He starts that year his own label called “Assassin Soldier Recordings” and become the first Mexican techno label on vinyl, the first label release called “Allies Coallition EP” included artists such as Nimbuz and Jan Liefhebber from Holland. After that, Israel Toledo’s releases and remixes are showing up on many labels worldwide. Now a days he is the host in his radio show called “Naranja Electronica” at the largest Mexican radio company called EXA F.M 104.1 fm in Leon, Guanajuato, Mexico, every Friday night.
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Next up on the Blank Code podcast we’re happy to give you this ambient mix by Minneapolis artist Doubt aka Ian Lehman, recorded live at Intellefunk on November 14th, 2014. Under Ian’s newest project Doubt, he’s released 2 EP’s on DVS1‘s label Mistress, a remix for Axkan on SecreTechno and most recently his Poor Dog EP on Don’t Be Afraid Records. Keep up with new music by Doubt on Beatport.
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It’s our pleasure to give you our next Blank Code podcast by DJ Reka. Reka is an official resident of Tresor and an up and coming techno artist from Berlin. Her techno sets gravitate towards deep, dark, and both classic and more avant-garde sounds reflecting her personal need for consistent exploration and mutation.
Currently she is working on new releases as well as involved in other interdisciplinary projects including video and design, which will hopefully be revealed before the end of this year. Keep up with Reka’s new music and news on Facebook & Soundcloud.
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Tom Newman aka Acid Pimp & Poker, has been an integral part of Detroit’s electronic music scene since the very early 1990’s. While the Detroit legends of the 1980’s were on tour overseas, returning home only once or twice per year, it was DJs like Tom Newman headlining the legendary underground warehouse parties that are still revered and imitated today. Taking on alias’s such as Acid Pimp and Poker, Tom is responsible for classic releases on Cheshire, early D-Records, as well as new releases on labels such as Snork Enterprises.
Tom was exposed to the beginning of Detroit techno and early Chicago acid house through DJs such as Ken Collier, who’s club Heaven opened at 3am, and Richie “Rich” Hawtin, who had an industrial night every Sunday at a basement club called The Shelter. By 1993 Tom had one of the most impressive collections of underground acid records in the city, and was convinced by legendary promoter Jason Huvaere of Paxahau / Movement to DJ a party with Stacey Pullen at the now legendary 1217 venue. In 1994 Tom released his first of many classic records on Cheshire under the moniker Acid Pimp, which had exclusive distribution through Dan Bell’s Seventh City.
By the late 1990’s, Tom was headlining events every weekend across the US and Canada. It was around this time when Tom was approached by Rich Hawtin with two other friends to form D-Records as a sub-label of M-nus. Having the opportunity to perform at Tresor Berlin in 2001, Tom became inspired to form Friction Detroit, which was the only all techno club night in Detroit and hosted local and international headliners including Chris Liebing, Ben Sims, Regis to name a few.
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In Chicago Frankie Vega is most known for joining friends in pushing the limits of excitement of nightlife tradition. Thrill seekers out for a night on the town wont have to look hard to find Mr Vega behind the decks turning levels up or come to the realize they re standing on the thunderground of an event he and friends are hosting! His event production days began in the early 90’s and were born in the basement of Chicago’s legendary Trax records warehouse. This sparked a series of wild nights that rocked through the 90’s from inside of warehouses, lofts, roller rinks, biker bars, expo centers and other various venues. After a 5 year hiatus Frankie and sharing friends aimed high to further electronic music influence within Chicago’s techno scene through producing the sound reinforced & technically aggressive “In Your System” parties.
His connection to dance music began age 15 through his first job at Chicago based record shop Hot Jams. From then to present, Frankie can safely say he has personally sold over a million vinyl records. Mr Vega worked his way into becoming one of America’s most known record pushing sales man. Starting out at Chicago based UC Music, he connected with hundreds of record shops in the states and launched record label Bluleine Records. The Blueline label served as a launch pad for productions by a long list of great techno artists. Blueline put forth first releases by Tim Xavier and vast selling tracks from working folks like Frankie Bones, Woody Mcbride, Glenn Wilson, Dietrich Schoenemann and many others… Vega kept the record push going through the the first half of the Y2K decade from the Chicago Distribution outlet known as Sole.
At show time Vega combines the modern edge of lap top use with rooted dj technique – still utilizing turntables to aim, please and work dance floors into a sweaty mess! His works to score big as a crowd favorite with multi style dj sets, blending tracks ranging from Chicago House, minimal, deep techno to acid tracks while offering up handshakes, hugs and smiles. Spare time is spent working up tunes in the studio – offered through his imprints and Tora Tora Tora, Communique, Addon, Kompute Musik and more… – keep year ear pointed in the direction of beatport.com.
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Deeply rooted in the Detroit music scene, Ernie Guerra aka Erno embodies the varied styles of music the city is known to produce. Dabbling in nothing and involved with everything, Ernie has been DJing for over 10 years but also produces. His Dj sets are like disco and classic house having a love affair with techno. His love of dance music comes through as he spans nearly 4 decades of music. The backbone is funk but is adapted to modern day dance music to create a continuous experience, psychedelic even. Ernie is a forefront member of Tour Detroit, a legendary summer party series. Also a music collector, he co-hosts a weekly straight vinyl, crate digging night called Slow Jams, which is 6 years and running.
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As an artist, Uun has quickly made a name for himself in the North American underground techno scene. His deep, hard, and heady style relies both on smooth blends as well as complex layering. When DJ’ing, his style ranges from the depths of dub to the broken dystopian soundscapes linking his own sound to the greater techno audience.
Uun’s releases with labels Mekanism Records, Dark and Sonorous Recordings, Reloading Records, Dystopian Rhythm, Teggno Records, and work with producers Sutter Cane, Brian Burger, and Andrei Morant has garnered attention from the likes of Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriati, Octave, Tom Hades, Dubfire, and many more. Keep up with new music by Uun on Soundcloud.
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This week we have an exclusive Blank Code podcast from Denver’s techno producer/DJ Mick Finesse. Mick has released his music on labels such as Perc Trax, Emote Music, Broken20, Broken Mind Recordings, Emetic and Prosthetic Pressings. You can follow new music by Mick Finesse on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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Sebastián Veytia remains both a powerful presence and a driving force behind the underground techno scene in Guadalajara, Mexico. Since the early 1990´s, he brought the previously unknown genre to the attention of the city’s masses through several radio shows comprised of industrial music to techno. Later Sebastián co-founded Nopal Beat Records, key label responsible in bringing the work of Mexican artists and their music into the country’s limelight and reaching corners of the world from China to Venezuela.
Driven always by his passion for Dj’ing, Veytia quickly rose to prominence when he moved from behind the scenes to center stage. His vast experience and profound insight of electronic music can be heard clearly in his sets, flawless selection and uncanny flow. Follow Sebastián’s new music on Soundcloud and Facebook.
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Los Angeles native Danny Astle, aka Template, has been an underdog role player in the techno scene for the past few years. He manages In:volve, a group of DJ’s and series of events in LA that have played host to the likes of Cell Injection, Raiz, Paul Birken, Luis Flores, Kris Wadsworth, Santiago Salazar, Black Asteroid, and Andrei Morant. He also co-operates an up and coming record label known as TXTRL, which will feature original material from label members and remixes from international artists that have a serious influence on the TXTRL sound.
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Rex Sepulveda hails from Detroit and is one of D-Records original producers. His long tenure in the Detroit Electronic Music scene has enabled him to develop a consistent ability to capture the subtle elements of music being produced globally and implement them into a sound that is distinctly Detroit while at the same time having an evolutionary sound.
Rex is a consummate producer, spending most of his time behind his computer laying down amazing tracks, most of which are for use in his now epic live shows. With technology speeding up, Rex has been able to successfully integrate his DJ skills and live performance of his own music into one seamless package that always works well on the dance floor.
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We are excited to have DJ Hyperactive back on the podcast series with this 3 hour set recorded live from Scene 23. The event took place on July 26th, 2014 at the Works in Downtown Detroit along side artists Angel Alanis and Deraout from Colombia. DJ Hyperactive was born and raised on Chicago’s South Side. Rocking vinyl for over 30 years and soon jumped in the studio at the start of the 90s. His early output surfaced on his own imprint, Contact Records, along with releases on pioneering labels such as Drop Bass, Communique, Sounds, Analog, UC and the list goes on. In ‘97 DJ Hyperactive headed west to kick off the opening of Higher Source Records & Gear in Huntington Beach. This move also marked the start of 4 Track Records (now 4trk). After nearly a 20 year run in Los Angeles, he decided to return to Chicago and set up camp again.
After seeing chart topping success of Len Faki’s remix of Hyperactive classic “Wide Open” on Len’s Figure label and the release of his 25HRs in A Day ep with Raiz and Markus Suckut remixes on Los Angeles based Droid Recording run by Mr. Drumcell. Hyperactive’s current focus is set on a list of remixes and the re-launch of 4trk (vinyl + dig). Recent remixes include reworking of “The Word” by Luis Flores on Detroit based Blank Code Records and remix of Impact Unit’s “Silent Steps”. Upcoming remixes list consists of Manic Brothers “Sledge Hammer” on Sian’s Octopus label, Andre Morant’s “Signals”, and co-remix of Beltway w/Submerge both to see release on 4trk!
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The next Blank Code podcast comes from Guadalajara, Mexico based artist and Bar Americas resident DJ Arturo Mendoza aka Format. Arturo’s music ranges from minimal, to peak hour techno and house depending on the night club or venue he’s playing. Format consistently shares the stage with artists from Carl Craig to Tommy Four Seven to Troy Pierce only name a few. This gives him the hands on experience as an artist to develop this unique skill, and to control the dance floor from start to finish. We look forward to much more from Arturo in the future, but for now enjoy this week’s exclusive podcast by Format!
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Today’s podcast comes to us from Canadian based DJ/producer Catacomb. Catacomb is a local artist based in Toronto. His inspiration in techno draws upon UK, German and early Detroit influences featuring hard-edged, dark and organic sounds. Catacomb got his start in early 2011 working with Zero-Percent, an independent event organizer. More than a resident he had a hand in organizing the events and booking the talent. Zero-Percent was successful in bringing international techno acts to Toronto such as Sasha Carassi, Erphun and Subfractal.
Catacomb founded Opaque Shift in early 2013. Under the name, he has worked as a journalist interviewing the likes of Perc, Luis Flores, Orphx, Mick Finesse and more. Opaque Shift has organized their own events and had a hand in promoting others as well, which have included acts such as Adam X, Luis Flores, Altstadt Echo and Joel Morgan. The group also releases a podcast, which is hosted by Catacomb.
Enjoy this week’s Blank Code Podcast by Catacomb.
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Maria Goetz is a newcomer from the Midwestern United States influenced by dark, funky and obscure techno. She began playing and producing music after graduating college in 2012, and has since been featured on labels such as Japan’s Torque, Illegal Alien Records, Chicago Jaxxx, Format Recordings, Klientele, 611 Records, and Heaven To Hell Records, and has already played at numerous places from Berlin’s Tresor to Tokyo’s club AIR.
Maria has a full studio schedule this year with upcoming remixes on Elmart and Chicago Jaxxx, and collaborative remixes with partner-in-crime Angel Alanis, including a Diarmaid O Meara remix on Nachstrom Schallplatten, Krenzlin & Drumcomplex remix on Complexed Records, and Andre Ramos remix on Dystopian Rhythm. Keep up with all of Maria’s work on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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Our next podcast is from accomplished Spanish dj / producer Joton. Joton has grown to publish his work on international labels such as Fabric , Dynamic Reflection , Naked Lunch , Mastertraxx , Psychoskunk , Injected Poison, Consumer Recreation Services , Parallel 125 , Ketra , Mono Basic, and Less N´ Less. His work has included collaborations with world-renowned producers such as Ben Sims , Oscar Mulero , Pacou , Paul Mac , Samuli Kemppi , Ben Gibson, Grovskopa , A. Paul , Radial , Bas Mooy , Christian Wünsch , Jeroen Search. Joton is indisputably a professional dj and producer. Follow new music by Joton on Soundcloud and Facebook.
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Our next podcast comes from artist Pinion. Pinion is the alias of Bobby Dowell who is best known for his variety of industrial / experimental techno. Bobby has released his music as both his name Bobby Dowell and Pinion on record labels such as Perc Trax, Electric Deluxe, Droid Records, Soma Records, Driving Forces and Racecar. His most recent work as Pinion appears as a remix of ‘Metal‘ by Black Asteroid on EDLX036. You can follow new music by Pinion on Facebook at Soundcloud.
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Emmanuel has been grafting away at his own productions for the best part of a decade and the last couple of years have started paying off in the form of releases on Monique Musique, Enemy Records and earlier this year on the world renowned Deeply Rooted with his ‘Deeply Involved’ EP. As well as releasing on a host of successful labels, Emmanuel runs and releases on his own label ARTS which has seen several strong releases this year with more from him to come in the next few months.
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For our 166th podcast, we are happy to present Blank Code founders and label artists Project 313. Project 313 is the creative collaboration of Detroit based techno producers, Chad Parraghi and Nick Bien. This recording was taken from thier 2014 performance at the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit on the Underground stage Saturday, May 24th, 2014. The Detroit duo is set to play an opening mix for label mate DJ Hyperactive on Saturday 26th of July at SCENE 23. Follow Project 313 on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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Today’s podcast comes to us from Vancouver’s JGarrett. JGarrett is the main musical project of Subspec label boss Josh Garrett. Born in Ann Arbor, MI Josh grew up with the nutrient rich musical environment found on Detroit radio in the ’80s when Talking Heads, Prince, The Police, and Kraftwerk shared space with Front 242, Cybotron, and Cajmere. Later on Josh was involved in the Detroit Techno scene during the pivotal years in the 1990s as the second wave of Detroit labels and artists reached critical mass.
JGarrett’s music is strongly rooted in the influences of his days in the Detroit Techno scene. JGarrett specializes in pure Techno and heavy grooving TechHouse shot through with Acid and Dub influences that ride on a platform of solid, funk-inflected Motor City sensibilities.
Josh has been producing and performing electronic music since 1995. He has had many releases under a variety of aliases (including Xyn, Linoleum Head, Countered) across a number of labels (such as From 0-1, Super 6, Component and his own Subspec). His releases have consistently received DJ and radio support, charting on the CMJ dance charts as well as garnering solid reviews.
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This week we are showcasing Colombian techno DJ/ producer Deraout. Not only is he a huge part of the Colombian techno scene, he’s the Native Instruments representative in his region of South America. His involvement with underground techno spans over a decade and his hard work has him overseeing and booking multiple clubs and festivals in multiple locations around South America.
Deraout has appeared on many labels including Loose Records, LCR Records, Tanz Factory Records, Analogikko Records, Sleaze Records (UK), Attary Records and Road Trip Recordings. We’re excited that he’ll be making his US debut in Detroit on July 26th in Detroit at our next Blank Code series event “SCENE 23” at the Works along side DJ Hyperactive and Angel Alanis. Follow new music and mixes by Deraout on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday, June 30th, and we are excited to have this Blank Code exclusive podcast by Phil Kieran to share with you. Using Belfast as his base, Kieran plays his DJ trade in the best clubs worldwide, over the past decade, Phil has gained his reputation as one of the finest club DJs in the world. He brings the same drive, conscientiousness and desire for each set to be the very best to his DJing.
Phil has released on various labels including; Skint Records, Soma Records, Cocoon Recordings, novamute, Electric Deluxe, Snork Enterprises, and his own Phil Kieran Recordings along with many more. Phil has recorded three full length albums, firstly with his now defunked industrial punk techno outfit Alloy Mental in 2007, 2009’s Sssh which came out on Sven Vath’s Label Cocoon, and 2013’s Le Carrousell, with his new live act Le Carrousell. Follow Phil Kieran on Twitter, Facebook & Soundcloud.
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Today’s podcast comes to us from Blank Code label artist Altstadt Echo. This recording was taken from his debut performance at the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit on the Underground stage Saturday, May 24th, 2014.
Altstadt Echo is currently based out of Detroit. His sound can be described as abstract, minimalist techno of the deep, ambient, and droning varieties. He released his “Rail Yard” EP on Blank Code in December, 2013 and is set to release two more EPs later this year. Keep up with new sounds from Altstadt Echo on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Since his debut “Luciernagas” EP in 2007 on Igloo-rec he has released and collaborated with labels like Woods N Bass, Wall Music, Par Wax, Labrynth, Silent Steps, Translucent among others. His latest tracks has been played and supported by Surgeon, Chris Liebing, Rebekah, Monoloc, Mattias Fridell, Uzb, Flug, Advance Human, Jeroen Search, Patrick Krieger, Miss Sunshine, Synthek and more.
During the last years Mekas has played in diverses citys and clubs such as Raw Temple (Berlin / Ger), Morlox (Berlin / Ger), Plux (Hamburg / Ger), Plastik! (Hamburg / Ger), Subspace Partys (Hamburg / Ger), Touch Club (Köln / Ger), Arma17 (Moscow / Russia), Ohm10 (Biel-Berne / Switzerland), Metaphore Collective (Marseille / France), CLFT (Lyon / France), Smarties Bar (Niza / France), Faktura (Odessa / Ukraine), Tapas Club (Sao Pablo – Brazil), Move (Medellin – Colombia), Garden Underground Club (Pereira / Colombia), Crobar (Buenos Aires / Arg), Cocoliche (Buenos Aires / Arg), Bahrein (Buenos Aires / Arg), Under Club (Haedo / Arg), Bing Bang Groove (Neuquen / Arg), Osa Club (Mendoza / Arg), Diamond Club (Bahía Blanca /Arg) and many more.
Today he is focus in on Aula Magna Records, the label he has created with Seph, Pablo Denegri and Qik which will feature their own techno sound. Also developing his live act, working on his tracks and remixes for future releases.
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As a producer, Sawlin has released on Vault Series, Ann Aimee, 10 Label, Sleaze Records, Techno rama and Cocoon. His most current releases include Sawlin & Subjected – Foreign Awake Pt.1 and Pt 2 on Electric Deluxe, Niedertracht EP on Ann Aimee, the Vault Series 014 and upcoming on Arts Rec. Unknown EP including a remix from James Ruskin. Follow Sawlin on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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Our next podcast comes from the underground of Minneapolis. Cesar Acosta is co-founder and creative director of the popular artist management and event production group the Mexikan Tekno Mafia aka MTM. The MTM hosts Modulation, an event series held in Minneapolis, Cozumel, and Mexico City Mexico. They have featured artists like Ness, Material Object, Luis Flores, Annie Hall, Angel Costa, Mike Gervais, Project 313, Raíz and many more.
Cesar has also contributed his unique skill to the Blank Code label by designing multiple event covers along with the BCR007 Luis Flores “Rituals Of Submission” record designs and the upcoming BCR008 Audio Injection “Recall” EP. His passion for techno comes through on multiple formats including his ability as a DJ. We look forward to big things from Cesar in the future. Enjoy this week’s podcast by Cesar Acosta.
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A Detroit native, Keith’s exposure to electronic music via Industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy and Brian Eno sparked an early infatuation with synthesizers and audio software. Club life after high school inspired Keith’s interest in spinning records, connecting the dots to Detroit artists such as Plastikman, Underground Resistance and Carl Craig. During this time, Keith could be spotted collecting vinyl at various record stores around the metro Detroit area, and later selling vinyl at the revered “Dance Room” of Record Time as well as Dan Bell’s 7th City Distribution.
With a growing record collection, Keith set out to make his mark in the heyday of Detroit’s mid-90’s rave scene, cutting his teeth in the Midwest with travels across the country to Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Memphis, Milwaukee, Omaha, Chicago and of course Ohio and Windsor. These years saw Keith develop into a highly regarded technical performer, combining his love of house, Industrial and German minimalism with Detroit techno, highlighted with performances at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2002 and 2005, and now 2014.
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This week we welcome back Kyle Geiger for his second mix on the Blank Code Podcast. He certainly is no stranger to the international techno arena, with releases on heavy hitter labels such as Drumcode, Soma, Perc Trax, and Droid. Refusing to rest on his laurels, Kyle continues to push the boundaries of his sound through the creation of his own label known as Cubera. Kyle is not a producer first, DJ second, but chooses to look at both aspects of DJ and production as a whole; one is not complete without the other.
Originally inspired by the harder, percussive stylings the techno sound featured on seminal labels from the late 90’s, Kyle has witnessed the evolution of the genre as it morphed into a more accessible, groove based sound. Still loving the energy and power of the more straight forward side of techno while embracing the genre’s changes, Kyle has refined his productions and DJ sets into what very well may be a new breed of soundscapes that pushes things forward for the next generation of techno to come.
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A young boy, faceless in the pallid light, entirely gripped by these machines, source of this brutal black noise. Dark, thundering bassdrums, distorted soundscapes and grooves start to emerge. He lives for the machines. The machines live for him. This is Subjected, an amalgam of darkness, distortion and aggression.
Anomity as a function, mystical without usual clichés. No hiding behind masks, no digging in the past, no techno purism, no strive for fame – SUBJECTED stands for distinctly deep, identifiable techno. Designed in the shadows, to be consumed in the darkness. A label. Music, and nothing more.
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American born and Los Angeles bred DJ, producer, and artist David Alvarado continues a career that has spanned well over a decade, and is still considered to be one of electronic music’s best kept secrets. He is best known for his work on some of the worlds most respected imprints such as Ovum, Ultra, Peacefrog Records, Yoshitoshi Recordings, Plastic City, Strictly Rhythm, and Guidance, along with his early work on his own label Bomb Records.
David began his career as a DJ running a renegade sound system and DJing underground parties around the Los Angeles area. He quickly made an impact on the American electronic music scene with his unique style and signature music selection. His work as a producer and artist began to take root after a chance meeting with the legendary Plus 8 duo, Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, who stumbled across one of his very first works and invited him to be a part of their newly formed Definitive Recordings. From there David forged relationships, and created a body of work that would take him around the world, opening the door to performances at legendary clubs and events such as The Ministry of Sound, The Hacienda, Fabric, Tresor, Florida 135, Row Club, Panorama Bar, The Arches, Extrema Festival, Sonar.
David is currently releasing music on his own imprint Monclova, as well as making continued appearances as an artist on Josh Wink’s Ovum Records. He continues to actively tour, bringing his unique sound as a DJ and performer to many of the best clubs and venues worldwide. Fusing new technologies and creating a DJ/Live experience that continues to make him one of America’s most respected talents.
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When it comes to post-Basic Channel dub techno, Brendon Moeller is one of the go-to guys. Since leaving his native South Africa for New York City in 1993, the dub technician has been proudly laying down his musical legacy on labels like Astralwerks, Mule Musiq and Six Degrees Records; working with revered vocalists like Paul St. Hilaire, Mikey Dread and Mutabaruka and fomenting relationships with scene institutions like Fabric, Berghain and Francois K.
Since then, the dub landscape has been for ever changing at his hands: sometimes under his own name, sometimes as Beat Pharmacy (almost exclusively on Francois K’s Wave Music) and sometimes as Echologist, he is behind seven full length albums to-date, each of which has breached the musical boundaries of what went before. Taking cues from jazz, techno, dub, afrobeat and psychedelia, Moeller’s aims are simple.
Listen to his music – or that which his label, Steadfast, has so studiously released since 2009 – and you’ll understand that Moeller’s music has a knack for making you think whilst you inescapably give yourself over to its infectious grooves, and his most recent Ecologist album only confirms that: Subterranean is a deeply experimental record that explores a throbbing, swollen underworld of subconscious sounds which, in its conceptual referencing of everything from shoze-gaze to ambient to rock, marks Moeller out as an essential pillar of not only the dub techno community, but of the electronic music world as a whole.
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Our next mix comes to us from Canadian techno pioneer, Jay Zoney. In 1994, Jay started DJing in Vancouver’s underground club and party scene. He was a frequent guest on Vancouver’s first Techno radio show “Homebass” hosted by long-time friend DJ Noah. In 1997 he was one of the founding fathers of the infamous Munson Family production company. The Munson Family been throwing events in Vancouver and her surrounding islands both indoor and outdoor for well over a decade. This crew is responsible for the inception of the annual Carrington Bay Festival which has been growing in popularity and size during it’s 15 year lifespan. Jay continues to develop his own unique brand of moody, dark Techno with an underlying message of love.
As a producer Jay has released his music on labels such as LW Recordings, Flatlife Records Digital, Subspec, Super 6 Records and his own imprint Eternal Drive Recordings. You can catch him playing along side his Subspec Records label partner JGarrett at our upcoming Movement Electronic Music Festival official after party Interface 47 | Scene 22 on Sunday, May 25th here in Detroit. Keep up with new music by Jay Zoney on his Beatport and Soundcloud pages. Thanks for listening.
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This week’s mix features up and coming, Los Angeles based techno producer / DJ Billy Garcia aka Suerte. Co-founder and artist of the rising collective IN:VOLVE. Keep up with Suerte’s new releases and mixes on Soundcloud.
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This week’s podcast comes to us from Alberto Pascual. Hailing from Madrid he has been involved in the local techno scene for many years. He has kept active in the studio and his productions have been featured on releases from labels such as Plus 8, Drumcode, Ex Aequo, and his most recent Modeler EP on CLR. Sit back and enjoy this fresh new mix by Alberto Pascual.
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Los Angeles transplant via the East Coast, Villain‘s sound has always been on the darker, edgier side of Techno. His label partnership with London’s Voidloss led to ongoing releases throughout the years on Singularity, including a full length album in 2012.
The podcast for Blank Code showcases not only his own productions, but some favorites from earlier this year. Currently, Villain is working on releases for the upcoming year, as well as tweaking his ongoing live performance.
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Techno craftsman Andrei Morant holds a focus as sharp and abductive as his sound. A paramount figure in the Houston underground since the early 90s, the North American artist also known as Jack Mackrel quickly established himself as a professional. Morant started DJing in 1986, and only three years after his first gig in 1990, embarked on his production career. Over 50 releases later, he is now recognized world round for his catalog of insurgent beats, and is featured on respected labels such as Planet Rhythm Records, Starkstrom Schallplatten, and Gynoid Audio. Never faltering in his commitment to innovative techno, Morant unleashed a creature of his own machination – Scope Recordings. His new label and recent production endeavors reflect his weighty history, as well as his knowledge of avant media and style, resulting in a finely tailored, powerful impression.
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Paulina G comes from Toronto and finds her passion rooted in the raw side of techno. Her biggest influences include Luis Flores, Brian Sanhaji, and Truncate to name a few. Paulina collaborated with Catacomb in late 2012 and joined his collective Opaque Shift to disseminate the techno scene throughout Toronto culture. She’s played regular events inside the Guvernment, Li’ly Lounge, and at several events hosted by Zero Percent. Keep up with Paulina’s music on Soundcloud and enjoy this week’s exclusive mix by Paulina G!
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For some people, Techno is not just music…. it’s a religion. For even fewer, this religion is the driving force that guides them in everything they do. ZIX is a pioneer amongst these people. With a style that never fails to get the dance floor pumping, ZIX has firmly established himself as one of the most revered techno DJs in Holland. People who follow ZIX come to see his performances knowing they will be taken on a journey. Those who aren’t are hooked the minute the first beat drops.
ZIX hails from the South of Holland. Named Ziggy, after David Bowie’s infamous alter ego Ziggy Stardust, ZIX was destined for a career in music. As a youth, he was exposed to an eclectic mixture of music. However, it was Steve Rachmad’s “Emerging” CD that first inspired him to play Techno. “It was a style and kind of set that I’d never heard before – very unique on its own. It totally blew me away with its depth and energy.” Immediately he embarked on a quest to create a sound of his own – personal, unique, and full of emotion.
With more than a decade of experience touring and playing festivals around the world, ZIX has established a reputation for igniting the dancefloor with his high energy sets. In April 2004, he joined the renowned DommelVallei organization as its first resident DJ and firmly established his relevance in the underground dance culture of the Netherlands. DommelVallei started as an underground Techno organization, throwing parties in warehouses, under freeway passes, in the woods – wherever it could – to give real techno lovers an alternative to the commercial music that was dominating parties and the airwaves at the time. The events have since taken on a life of their own, with classic parties such as the legendary AlleyGator parties at the Effenaar, PACT, the most popular Queen’s Day festival, and the E-troit Festival and parties.
The past few years have seen ZIX steadily on the rise, in high demand as well as emerging as a favorite DJ amongst global known entities. Remixes of his tracks are getting played around the globe. With his regular performances at Awakenings, the popular DommelVallei events and the BangTech12 bookings, ZIX is the one to keep an eye on.
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Annie Hall is recognized internationally as one of the most elite Spanish producers of her time. At her production level, the technique developed into authentic mental journeys, advanced electronics, exciting and expressive, fit for the dance floor or to listen at home. Annie’s productions have seen the light in the catalogs of Semántica records, Minuendo, Miga, Software records, D1 Recordings, Icon of Desire, Micron Audio, Blank Code & Detroit Underground label where she currently works.
This mix was recorded from our recent Official Movement pre party at The Works in Detroit on January 11th, 2014. Annie’s set was the opening set for Ostgut Ton’s Function. In recent years she has performed at many of the best festivals and clubs all over Europe, USA and Canada, festival-Sonar (Barcelona) (festival-DEAF (Dublin), JMM club (Turin, Italy), Bleep 43 – (London), LAUNCHMEAT-festival (Prague), Cyneart-Dressden festival (Germany), Baazar-(Porto) – Friendly Integration (Los Angeles, California) – Blank Code (Detroit), Movement Electronic Music Festival Detroit, and many more.
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The next mix on the Blank Code Podcast comes to us from Blank Code artist Joel Morgan live at Scene 18. Joel is a native of Detroit and is part of its ever-present music scene. He has cultivated his roots in this community, and continually sharpens his skills as a DJ and producer. He diligently experiments and creates his music with genuine love and talent. Enjoy this live recorded set by Joel Morgan.
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Measure Divide is the new project of music producer Fahad Ahmad who is better known to us as one half of techno powerhouse duo Subfractal. After working for more than five years pushing the envelope of Techno under the Subfractal moniker, he decided to start a new platform for his own expression.
His commitment to finding new and innovative techniques to produce groundbreaking techno led him to start this project. After hearing the first few productions it comes without a doubt that Measure Divide is his channel to satisfy his thirst for earth shattering deeper, harder and darker techno. The distorted sound design, rumbling low-end and big fluxes of synths are essential to his sound and are showcased in his productions.
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Augustus Williams, aka Gusto is best defined by his pure Detroit sound, while incorporating funky house brought on by the memories of his childhood. At an early age Gusto discovered a love for the Motown sound, but the music that captured him first was Hip Hop and the genuine style and funk infusions. Through a new breed of Detroit promotions, the popular Detroit promoters ‘Nightsneak‘ would later become Gusto’s outlet to the Detroit scene soon becoming a local favorite.
Gusto began to direct his energy through drum machines and sequencers, often combining those efforts for a no less than impressive show. Playing mostly live shows for the better part of the last 11 years, people often forget he started out as a DJ. In the studio his tracks are made with the DJ and the dance floor in mind, and with this production thought he has developed the sound that defines him as a truly unique artist. The rest is not history, but the future for this talented die hard as he continues to this day to kill dance floors with intense bass and funky hooks on that legendary Detroit sound he is known for. Keep up with Gusto on Soundcloud and Beatport!
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For our 142nd consecutive podcast, we are happy to give you another mix from Blank Code originators ‘Project 313‘ recorded live at our recent event ‘Scene 17‘. The event was held at the Works in Detroit on December 14th, 2013. Their 90 minute mix was an opening set before Mike Gervais and Luis Flores.
The Detroit duo has a hefty North American tour scheduled for the Movement Electronic Music Festival with stops in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas, El Paso and 2 appearances in Detroit already announced with more on the way. Keep up with Project 313’s upcoming performances, news and new music on Facebook and Beatport.
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Our next podcast from Detroit techno artist Anthony Jimenez, recorded live at the Blank Code series event SCENE 17 on December 14th, 2013. This set opened up the night for Project 313, Mike Gervais and Luis Flores. Anthony Jimenez has smashed his way into the Detroit techno underground with his steady dose of dark driving techno. Using an all-digital platform, Anthony loops and layers different elements during his sets to create a totally unique performance every time he plays.
Anthony is also hard at work as a producer. Keep an eye out for his upcoming debut EP to be released on Blank Code in the near future. Keep up with Anthony’s upcoming events and new music on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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The next podcast was recorded live at our recent Blank Code series event, Mike Gervais at Scene 17 on December 14th, 2014. Mike Gervais hails from the old guard of Minneapolis. With an ear for technical proficiency and a musical rhythm that spans wide and deep, Gervais has been pushing his sound through production, performances, and event promoting for the past 15 years.
In the 90’s Gervais started like most of his generation by stumbling onto a small underground techno scene. The following years Gervais would produce events with global talent, perform all across North America, and start the label Timefog. In 2012 Gervais launched his latest project SYSTEM and quickly established the event series as a top tier US techno circuit stop. Gervais is now developing the launch of SYSTEM records, slated to begin releasing in early 2014.
With dedication and experience, Gervais has earned his reputation as a hardworking Midwest artist committed to delivering his sounds and ideas to audiences everywhere. Follow Mike’s new music on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Our next podcast comes from MTM artist and successful techno purveyor, Fixon. With over 10 years performing as a professional DJ and with 8 years as a producer, Fixon has undoubtedly established himself as one of the top techno producers from Mexico.
Fixon has released his music on labels such as Achromatiq, Blaq Records, South American Sounds, Illegal Alien Records, MindTrip Music, Phobiq, Android Muziq, Darknet and his own imprint Vector Functions Records. His productions can be heard in sessions from artists like Juan Pablo Pfirter, Sasha Carassi, Marco Carola, Dj Hishock, Sven Wittekind, Rebekah, Drumcell, Luke Slater, Ricardo Garduno and Steve Ratchamad among others. Keep up with new music by Fixon on Beatport and upcoming events and information on Facebook.
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While the rest of the techno world may be more familiar with other artists from Minneapolis, in the city itself Centrific is considered one of the godfathers. He has been DJing in Minneapolis and around the Midwest for nearly two decades, and has been throwing some of Minneapolis’ best events with various collaborators under the name Intellephunk for over 15 years. He is just as likely to be seen up front dancing in front of the speakers as he is behind the decks himself.
As a DJ, Centrific can be called upon in many situations, whether it be darker warehouse techno at one of his Intellephunk showcases, or deep funky tech house at his open air Communion Sundays events. As a producer, Centrific has released his music on Drop Bass, Aphrodisio, Communique Records, Dustin Zahn’s label Enemy Records, and most recently his original mix “U Pod” on EDEC.
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For the final Blank Code Podcast of 2013, we are honored to give you this recently recorded mix from November 23rd, Truncate live @ Scene 16. Truncate is an alias of Audio Injection which focuses more on deep, raw side of techno. Truncate has become a fixture in global techno as he’s become a frequent artist at our Scene events in Detroit.
Under his alias Audio Injection, he has made two appearances on Blank Code Records with his “Circle 1 (Dub Workout)“, and his version of “Null” on the Bodies in Pawn compilation. We’re excited to announce his upcoming EP on Blank Code coming spring 2014! Expect him back in Detroit during the Movement Electronic Music Festival in May, but for now enjoy this 2 hour live mix by Truncate!
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Our next podcast comes from DJ Hyperactive live at our recent Blank Code Series event SCENE 16. He is a Chicago Southsider who jumped on the decks in the 1980s, whom like many quickly entered the production arena. Hyperactive has pushed an evolving sound across the borders of house and techno and has over 2 decades of smashing releases to his name on a host of influential labels such as 4 Track Recordings, Contact, Figure, Droid Records, Drop Bass, DJ Series, Communique Records, Missile, Gynoid Audio, H-Productions, Plus 8 Records, and the list continues.
Current focus is set on remixes with recent re-workings for artists such as Truncate, and Mr. Jones already under his belt, and soon to be released remix for Luis Flores on our Detroit based Blank Code imprint! Hyperactive is also busy releasing current material on his 4TRK label, now based out of Chicago, with releases such as 11thV and Music Box. Recently he has seen chart topping success of the famed Missile track “Wide Open” re-edited by Berghain resident Len Faki on Figure, and more currently he released his “25 Hours” EP on Los Angeles based Droid Recordings with remixes by Raiz and Markus Suckut!
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Our next podcast comes from Blank Code artist and co-founder, Corbin Davis live @ Scene 16, Detroit. Known for his deep and hypnotic techno sets, his 2 hour mix is a prime example of his consistent sound that opened up the night for DJ Hyperactive & Truncate in the Works main room, on November 23rd, 2013.
Corbin has also been busy as a producer. His most recent works were recently released on Etichetta Nera with a remix of Tunnel – The Ritual, and a debut remix of Altstadt Echo – 1948 / Concrete / Schaeffer on his own Blank Code imprint. Follow Corbin’s future sound on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Tom Linder and Bill Stacy aka DJ Seoul share a similar upbringing in the world of electronic music. Both lifelong Detroiters, these two formidable DJ’s gained their underground education by studying the techniques of the versatile street-style DJ’s of their youth: notably DJ’s like Jeff Mills, Claude Young, and Gary Chandler. The no-nonsense, all encompassing approach to the craft shaped the formative years of the young DJ’s, and this aesthetic is still evident in their performances today. Both Seoul and Linder share a great deal of respect for their musical forefathers and display it through a painstaking touring and production schedule both as solo artists and as the DTM 2×4.
The Detroit Techno Militia 2×4 is a combined ensemble performance by these two powerhouse DJs playing on four turntables at the same time. Seoul and Linder are both students of Techno history and share a great love for the tradition of DJing. Their weapons of choice: analog turntables with vinyl records- without the aid of computers or controllers. Listeners can expect to hear an aggressive, edgy blend of music, spanning many genres and eras with a heavy emphasis on homegrown Detroit Techno and Electro Bass. Their energy and expertise directly reflects their passion for the music and their 30+ years of combined professional DJ experience.
After years of paying dues in the North American underground Techno scene, T.Linder and DJ Seoul developed an international following through their rigorous international touring schedule over the past decade. These two have proven their dedication to their sound with multiple European, Australian, Central and North American tours on a yearly basis. As soldiers in the Detroit Techno Militia, DJ Seoul and T.Linder have devoted their lives to the preservation and proliferation of Detroit electronic music around the globe. Every DTM 2×4 performance is both a celebration of the rich history and tradition of Detroit Techno as well as the future sound of the movement. When the Detroit Techno Militia 2×4 takes the stage, it is a battle for the soul of the music. This is an immense and important mission that the duo has never taken lightly.
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DJ Christian Barbuto began his career in the early 1990′s while living in Europe as a competitive cyclist for his native Australia. Having frequented underground techno clubs in The Netherlands and Belgium, Christian’s foundation for dance music had been laid. In 1996, Christian came to the United States to the roaring rave scene of San Francisco. Big room sounds of the various sounds of house and techno, as well as the soulful smooth house sounds of the Bay Area club scene, have resulted in Christian’s sound today being an eclectic blend of deep funky organic rhythms that’s guaranteed to keep your ass shaking on the dance floor!
Now living in Austin, Christian is building a website under the heading of electricavenueatx.com to promote the dance music culture of Austin and educate new listeners to the global sounds of electronic music. As a producer, Christian has released his music on labels Bush Records, Raise Recordings, Harmonious Discord, Uniform Recordings, and Capital Techno Recordings. Stay updated with new music from Christian on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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Berlin producer Ken Karter, was born as a pianist in the classic music ambient. He began playing the piano since the first years of his life and while continuing his studies in the classic music he begins to be interested in the electronic music. Passionate about technology and the world of analogue sounds starts his studies on various type of analogue synthesis all around the world, in countries such as Switzerland and Germany where he finds new realities that will pull out of him the figures of Sound Designer and Sound Engineer. You can find Ken’s music on labels such as Consumer Recreation Service Recordings, Resiliens Recordings, Illegal Alien Records, Sonntag Morgen, Wakkler and his imprint Kript Records.
He stars to work in nightclubs as DJ, approaches the sound of techno music from which he draws much inspiration, combining this musical genre and culture within a passion for experimental electronic music. Accompanying those paths has also added a strong interest in scientific disciplines such as mathematics, numerology and encryption. Ken has put these scientific and esoteric interests in writing music, in cases where the same concepts, transformed into numbers and sequences take the form of sound and melody.
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This week we are happy to have Brooklyn New York artist Lenny Posso. Born and raised in NYC, Lenny’s been a part of the electronic music underground scene for nearly 20 years. He has shared the DJ booth with legions of respected international and local artists in the electronic underground music scene in New York as well as in France, the UK, Holland, Germany and Canada. He has been an integral part of several event groups in helping to curate some of the finest lines-ups to be found in the city from back in the early 90’s till current day, including his more current series ‘Thema Nights’ helping to bring in some of the best talent from home and abroad for an intimate, well received all nighters held in various warehouses and lofts throughout the Brooklyn borough.
As founder and manager of Thema Recordings, he has created a platform that continues to develop and redefine the ever-evolving New York underground as the city’s international profile broadens. Never conforming to one style or sound, Thema has built a reputation for putting out some of the most cutting edge, abstract, techno and house music coming out of the United States today.
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Our next Blank Code podcast comes to us all the way from Buenos Aires, Argentina via techno artist Juan Pablo Ivaldi aka XHEI. He landed into Argentinean music scene many years ago, which brings him knowledge and experience of the local styles and evolution of the music. Known for his techno and minimal hallmarks, JP hasn’t restrained him to collaborate in several projects with a variety of producers and DJ’s, picking up several techniques along the way.
As a prodcuer, he has released his music under aliases Xhei and Jay Pee Razz on labels such as Dynamic Reflection, Assassin Soldier Recordings, Kaputt, Unknown territory, Illegal Alien, Bperfect Records, and Freitag to name a few. With many new projects in the horizon, keep up with the sounds of Xhei on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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Pfirter is one of the main icons in South America’s music scene. With a career that spans over a decade Juan Pablo has developed a unique and personal style and can be seen in particular DJ sets that venture through the many subgenres of Techno. This DJ mix was recorded live in Detroit at our recent Blank Code series event ‘SCENE 14‘ on the 14th of September, 2013.
Pfirter is nowadays considered Argentina’s biggest international music projection thanks to releases on CLR, Stockholm Ltd, Figure, Synewave, Stroboscopic Artefacts, Apnea and his own music MindTrip Music imprint. His records are regularly charted and played the likes of Len Faki, Par Grindvik, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Perc, Terence Fixmer, Richie Hawtin, Joey Beltram, Luke Slater, Lucy and many more.
All of this allows him to perform in Argentina and South America’s best clubs as well as Europe’s most respected; Berghain (Berlin), The End (London), U60311 (Frankfurt), Tresor (Berlin) or ADE (Amsterdam) just to name a few.
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Joachim Spieth is a long time DJ, producer and label boss of Affin. Whether through the music he produces himself, or the productions he releases on his own imprint, the sounds always operate in their own little pockets away from the norm. As a producer Joachim has put his music out on labels such as Kompakt, Doppelgaenger, Thoughtless Music, Gastspiel Records, Momentum League, BluFin, and Paso Music to name only some.
Chief amongst Spieth’s achievements are those of his wide-ranging label Affin as well as hosting a regular radio show of the same name on Proton and label nights at clubs across Europe. Most recently, the five-year-old outlet has started Affin LTD, a sub-label putting music out on vinyl, with great looking and sounding results. After a decade in the game, then, Joachim Spieth is a true pillar of the electronic music community.
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For our 127th Blank Code podcast we have Italian techno DJ / producer Andrea Belluzzi in the mix. He is the creative mind behind his new record label ‘Limited‘. Andrea has also released his music on labels such as Mechno Music, Gastspiel Records, Kaputt, LCR Records, Par Recordings, Plastiq, and Structure to name a few.
Andrea has recently relocated to Berlin and has found himself inspired by the city. He has recently recorded his first EP for the legendary techno label ‘Synewave‘ set to release in the near future. Keep up with Andrea’s music on Beatport and Soundcloud. Thanks for listening.
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This week we are excited to bring you one of south Florida’s leading techno producer/DJ’s, Hilary Warner. Showing an early interest in music, Hilary was inspired by her father, a talented pianist. These formative years spent at the keyboard with her dad laid the foundation that fostered a strong relationship with electronic music down the road.
Later in life, Warner was exposed to the Miami nightlife and inspiring artists such as Magda, Marc Houle, Richie Hawtin & Chris Liebing. She considers these experiences and influences crucial to her development as a DJ. Creating her own hard, chunky, minimalistic style, Hilary has released her music on labels such as Night Light Records, Deeperfect Records, Kaputt, Frakture Audio, and most recently on Dark and Sonorous Recordings. Follow Hillary’s future productions and podcasts on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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This week we are happy to give you this exclusive Blank Code podcast by NYC techno producer Deepak Sharma. So often in life, the best things are not immediately obvious. Surrounded by mediocrity, their appeal is irresistible upon closer examination. New York City’s Hidden Recordings has exemplified this enduring truth since its founding in 2006. The brainchild of Deepak Sharma and his production partner, Dieter Krause, Hidden Recordings began as a platform for the enterprising duo’s releases and in 2008 expanded into releasing the work of a gifted, international cohort. Because the imprint’s focus has always been on releasing top notch techno, its patient, quality-based approach has earned Hidden Recordings the support of renowned and diverse talents such as Adam Beyer, Marcel Dettmann, Seth Troxler, and legions more.
In 2012, Hidden Recordings pursues a demanding release schedule that draws in new talents, such as Plankton, M.A.D.A., Alejandro Trebor, Mike Wall, Bodyscrub, Dolby D, Tom Eirh, and Spark Taberner. Throughout the year, these latest signings’ tracks will embody the darker, expansive techno sound the label is pursuing. Their originals are paired with remixes by a host of respected producers, including Jerome Sydenham, Mark Broom, Xhin, Alex Bau, Roberto Bosco and Kyle Geiger. When a Hidden Recordings release catches DJs’ attention, they want to share it with audiences and their peers. Word-of-mouth endorsements have lent the label an organic momentum that shows no signs of slowing down or drying up. With bright newcomers and established leading lights maintaining a prolific pace, Hidden Recordings won’t stay hidden much longer.
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Jack Coleman aka JAK has been playing and producing techno and house music in the Northwest United States since the mid 90s. His moving DJ sets along with his work as a producer/remixer, promoter at STATIC, co-founder of Closer Electronic Music Festival, and SubSensory Recordings label owner have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected proponents of underground dance music in his region.
Jack’s original tracks and remixes have regularly broken into the top 50 sales charts on leading outlets such as Beatport, WhatPeoplePlay and TrackItDown. His tunes have been remixed by the likes of Audio Injection, Adam Jay, Angel Alanis and Mario Miranda. He’s released on numerous labels, including his own SubSensory label, as well as Torque (Japan), Fade Records, 530Techno, Subspec, KRecordings, Slap Jaxx, Some Cutz Up, Parity Records and more. His label SubSensory Recordings celebrated 5 years and 50 releases in late 2012 and continues to earn plays by may of techno’s greats — from Dave Clarke to Juan Atkins, Carl Cox to Slam.
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For our 123 Blank Code podcast, it’s our pleasure to give you this recently recorded mix by Stroboscopic Artefacts recording artist, Donor “live @ Scene 14.” The Blank Code series event took place on Saturday September 14th, 2013 @ The Works in downtown Detroit. Other artists that appeared on the event lineup included Pfirter, Project 313, Tom Newman, Joel Morgan and more.
Greg Schappert aka Donor is a Dj/Producer based out of Brooklyn, NY. Having lived in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Tokyo and Brooklyn, where he currently resides, Greg has acquired quite a few musical influences. However, it was the mid to late 90’s sounds of cities such as Birmingham and Detroit that laid the foundation for what originally sparked Greg’s interest in electronic music and for what would later influence his production. As a solo artist, Greg is currently working along side some of the industries most influential labels; including Stroboscopic Artefacts, Semantica Records, Perc Trax and Prosthetic Pressings. Greg will also be appearing on an upcoming Blank Code record release: BCRLTD001 Altstadt Echo – Railyard EP coming in December, 2013.
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This week’s podcast comes to us from Louisville based DJ and promoter Jason Shelton. Jason is the co-founder of the Derby City Bad Kids promotional group which has been hosting the “Pitch” series of events in Louisville, Kentucky since 2010. Keep up to date with Jason on Soundcloud and upcoming events by the Derby City Bad Kids on Facebook.
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For our 121st consecutive Blank Code podcast we are excited to have Croatian techno producer and DJ Sunčica Barišić aka Miss Sunshine. Many have witnessed why Miss Sunshine is considered an avant-garde artist within the current electronic music scene. Her sets are packed with an exquisite technique, style and groove, and her productions on many labels such as Monocline Records, FVF Records, Tic Tac Toe Records, Lazerslut, Kopfmusik, Swap Recordings, Der Hut, and FRONT Digital are distinguished by her unique trademark. Miss Sunshine’s eclectic style creates a combination of minimalistic sounds with changes towards the deepest and darkest techno, achieving a very attractive effect in the audience that vibes on the dance floor. Keep up with Miss Sunshine’s production on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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This weeks podcast comes to us from Ryogo Yamamori, a Japanese techno producer and DJ. Ryogo works broadly as an artist, DJ and remixer. His skills as a DJ has led him overseas into New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Asia. His production has appeared on labels such as Pareto Park, Chicago Jaxxx, Elmart, Torque, purebox, Sickvillage Records, and his imprint 951beat. Keep up with his sound on Beatport and Soundcloud. Enjoy this weeks mix by Ryogo Yamamori.
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One of Iowa’s cornerstone techno promoters, producers, deejays & iconic inspirators. For 16 years Matt has been rocking the system both on the road & at home in Iowa. When he takes to the stage there’s no denying the fact that he blatantly performs with the sole intent of fueling a passion for groove that he embraces with 100% conviction & dedication. He’s had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the biggest techno players on the planet & has held his own while leaving Iowa’s mark on the global techno circuit as somewhere that is absolutely NOT to be overlooked. Locally, he’s at the forefront of a movement, leading with torch in hand… Nationally, he takes to a bigger stage with the means to completely steal any show.
As a producer, his initial debut was released on Chicago’s Zuvuya Recordings label with partner & good friend Mustafa Avdic leading to a spotlight on Music Man’s ‘I Love Techno 2007’ compilation mixed by none other than the legendary Dave Clarke. A few years later Dustin Zahn featured his own rework of their ‘Them Crocks’ stormer on an Enemy Recordings remix EP released digitally as well as on vinyl. His original tracks & remixes have been signed by Klientele & Giant Squid while as the head of his own Solar Cathedral Recordings digital imprint he’s put out 19 releases featuring artists from all over the globe. His original tunes have received plays & support from all corners of the world while being hammered in front of some of the most well versed techno aficionados on the floor. While DJ’ing is Matt’s strong suit, he plans to accelerate his studio efforts in hopes of releasing more original music over the course of the upcoming years.
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For our next Blank Code podcast, it’s our pleasure to present Humanaut artist Paul Fleetwood. Paul is an contemporary techno and house DJ from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and co-founder of Humanaut and production assistant to Pittsburgh’s VIA.
Humanaut is a professional freelance production and DJ crew which has set its sights on creating a standard for up-front, forward-thinking music and events in Pittsburgh since its inception in 2006. Humanaut has built upon measurable success to represent Pittsburgh’s finest talent in house and techno music, and continues to showcase the world’s most renowned professionals in the industry, while maintaining a well respected standard in event production and taste. Enjoy this week’s mix by Paul Fleetwood.
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This week’s podcast comes to us from Black Asteroid. Black Asteroid is the brainchild of Bryan Black. Bryan started his career as a sound designer for Prince. While working with Prince at Paisley Park Studios, Bryan learned and honed sound and production skills which inspired him to start his own band. Bryan moved to London England and launched a band called MOTOR. The first MOTOR demo was quickly signed to Novamute. After 2 singles, MOTOR were catapulted to the top of the techno world, sharing stages with Daft Punk and Kraftwerk at major festivals, and later embarking on a World tour supporting Depeche Mode in 2009. In early 2011, Bryan decided to start Black Asteroid to showcase an exciting new sound.
You can catch Black Asteroid in Detroit this weekend at Scene.13
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This week we are happy to have NYC based techno duo, Dos Lokos. This recording was extracted from when they played for Twice as Proper earlier in June and exemplifies their mixing style, played in a Brooklyn warehouse at 7am. Dos Lokos is the staple act of the Erratic founders and resident DJs, Jason T. and LoKKoTRONN. They specialize in creating unique techno events in New York City and have a genuine passion towards DJing, where they feed off the energy from the crowd as well as from each other.
Since the inception of Erratic in 2011, they have worked with a diverse range of talented artists, which, across their events and acclaimed podcast series, include the likes of Perc, Pfirter, Inigo Kennedy, Makaton, and Ness among many others. You can catch them playing live this upcoming Saturday at the Blank Code Records Showcase at the Sullivan Room in NYC along side Drumcell, Luis Flores and Project 313. For now enjoy this week’s podcast by Dos Lokos.
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Victor Martinez is the owner of Psychoskunk Recordings, Producer, DJ and sound engineer, but also a reference in northern Spain about techno music, getting to play in several European cities like London, Leeds, Barcelona, Madrid. With a career that spans over a decade Victor has developed a unique and personal style and can be seen in particular dj sets that venture through the many subgeneres of electronic music. Victor has worked for foreign labels: Sect records (London-UK), Pohjola (Sweden), Shapeless (Italy) Etichetta Nera (Italy) Subsequent (Argentina), UTCH (Chile), D-Reflection (Netherlands), Lycaon (Spain) and various national Net-Labels.
Being faithful to his style and philosophy, Victor is in a continuous evolution betting for new sounds and new dimensions in the techno scene and bound to evolve in various fields of contemporary creation, as the soundtrack for the documentary (Thaidina música en el desierto) or several short films, trailers, commercials making off. His records and productions are regularly charted and played the likes of: Oscar Mulero, Claude Young, Luke Slater, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, DVS1, Xhin and many more. Nowadays, he explores a new project with the a.k.a “Error Etica” which has the essence on the deeper side of life. Experimental, deep and dark sounds, departure from the hard rhythmic on behalf of way of understanding techno now a days, a sound carefully crafted and skillfully developed.
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Born in Frankfurt, Germany and raised in the suburbs of Detroit, an interest in electronic music seemed only natural for Gabriele Schwarz aka Gabi. As a talented singer and pianist from a young age, Gabriele built her musicality upon a foundation of music theory, technique, and diligent practice. Upon discovering the underground techno scene Detroit had to offer as a teenager, she found a pair of cheap turntables and taught herself to mix vinyl.
Inspired by the minimalistic micro-house sounds of the city, Gabriele began expanding her love for electronic music to include a wide array of genre and talent. With such a diverse range of musical interest, her sets can fluctuate anywhere from progressive to minimal, finding her niche in melodic techhouse with a deep feel. Gabriele has come far since her debut in early 2011: her Detroit residencies currently include A U X E T I C, Cultured Citizens, and Detroit label Mintec Musik. Her involvement with the Girls Gone Vinyl project began in 2011 and has since connected her with many female dj’s and producers around the world. As she evolves into a producer herself, Gabriele now goes solely by her nickname, Gabi (pronounced Gāh-bee).
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Today’s mix comes to us from local Detroit DJ/Producer Kero live at Abducted in Chicago’s Primary Night Club on March 9th, 2013. With over 20 releases on some of electronic music’s most celebrated and innovative labels such as Bpitch, Ghostly International and Shitkatapult and most recently Touchin’ Bass as well as his own critically acclaimed Detroit Underground Records, Kero has established a reputation for his unrepentantly brash, yet cultivated compositions and unforgettable live performances, most recently, alongside notables such as Speedy J, Ken Ishii and Funkstorung. Furthermore, he has established himself as a leader within the growing pack of electronic music producers successfully infiltrating contemporary art circles world wide.
His innovative approach to music, graphic design and video production feeds on the detritus of popular electronic culture, creating a montage of fleeting musical and visual experiences that are paradoxically critical and enamored with contemporary culture. Drawing on his experiences as a dual citizen of both Canada and the United States, Kero conducts visual and aural investigations that are concerned with ideas of the diametric and intermediary. Subsequently, the ephemeral nature of electronic culture, the “rave” experience and aesthetics offers a microcosm to explore similar elements in popular culture. The result is music that blurs genres from hip-hop to the most rarified of techno experiments, video art which stirs faint recollections of print and televised media, and a design language that has ingrained itself upon the most celebrated electro-cultural market in the world.
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Today we are giving you a live recorded mix from our recent Movement Electronic Music Festival after party “Interface 42 l Scene 10”, by Blank Code artist Altstadt Echo. He is a writer, producer, and DJ currently based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan.
He has an upcoming EP on Blank Code, entitled The Rail Yard EP, featuring two original tracks paired with two remixes. He is also currently planning an event series “I AM NOT TO BE TRUSTED“, held at The Necto, in Ann Arbor, MI, in association with his techno journalism website DubMonitor.com.
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This week we have one of the most promising up-and comers in the burgeoning NYC club scene today, Justin Schumacher. Justin’s sound has caught the ear of many active headlining artists from DJ charts to reviews and remixes. His music has been released by a number of techno labels such as Gotham Grooves, De-Konstrukt, Ill Bomb Records, Frakture Audio, Teggno Records, 069 Techno, Mile End Records, Kynatix, Assimilation Recordings and many more.
Follow Justin’s sounds on Beatport and Soundcloud. For now enjoy this exclusive Blank Code podcast by Justin Schumacher. Thanks for listening.
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The mysterious SINGLE CELL emerges from the depths of the underground bringing the sound of anarchy in techno form. A messenger of the underground movement from somewhere within the USA, he practices what he came to preach. Shut your mouth, open your mind, and unwind to the rhythm of the universe.
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This week’s podcast comes from techno producer Dimitris Diamantis aka Corvum. Greek born musician, composer, producer, DJ, sound designer. He began listening to artists/groups and music in general, based on synths, electro and synthpop. In the late 80’s was involved with House and Techno music, EBM, IDM and other various sub-genres of electronic music.
It was in the early 90’s when Dimitris created Corvum, and since then he embarked on a musical journey of experimentation. Computers were the new tool added to his arsenal and along the studies he was involved with digital software and hardware music production and Djing. As Corvum (first era) created 4 unreleased hypnotic industrial downtempo minimal LPs. He has released his music on labels such as Gastspiel Records, Giraphone Records, Voodoo Records, Cirque Du Minimaliste, Room133 Records, DAT, LW Recordings, Plastiq, and VOL0101 Records to name a few. Follow Corvum’s music on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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The driving force behind the Khombat label, Anthony Jimenez has smashed his way into the DJ circuit with his steady dose of dark driving techno. Using an all-digital platform, Anthony loops and layers different elements during his sets to create a totally unique performance every time he plays.
Currently Anthony resides in Detroit, Michigan after starting his career as a DJ in the Cleveland electronic music scene. His mixes among others on the Khombat Podcast have reached every corner of the globe. You can see Anthony play live at the next Blank Code event SCENE.11 on June 15th as an opening performance for Kyle Geiger at the Works, 1846 Michigan Ave, Detroit!
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Sone is Seattle based DJ and Producer Brian Sonnleitner. Sone has been DJing for over a decade, his sets are stuffed full of tension ranging between the deep and dark to heavy big room sounds but, without fail, maintaining the element of the dance floor. While keeping his philosophy of “the best techno is simple and effective”.
2008 brought Brian into the realm of production with his tracks exploring the bigger and darker side of techno. His original productions and remixes appear on his home label, From 0-1, which he runs with long time friend and cohort Milkplant, Slant Records, Audio Autopsy, and Subspec to name a few. His remix contest for the track “Recovery Mode”, released on From 0-1, received far reaching interest and support with submissions coming in from all over North America and Europe. One of Seattle’s brightest up-and-comers, the years ahead will surely see his impact on the Northwest and beyond.
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Alberto Pascual is one of the most internationally famous Spanish producers with a great position in the world techno scene. Despite his youth, Alberto has a very important career and a remarkable curriculum. He´s been related to electronic music since 1999 and currently we can’t talk about anything but a great progress. With more than 30 releases behind, he counts on the support of most of the DJ’s and producers of the techno world. He´s currently working on record labels of international stature such as Drumcode, Plus 8 and our imprint Blank Code.
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Our next podcast comes to us from our good friends and North American techno duo Raíz. Los Angeles born and bred, Vangelis and Vidal Vargas were raised in the ’80s on a steady diet of Latin freestyle, electro, and new wave that pervaded their urban environment. By the mid ’90s they were sampling LA’s underground club scene and heavily researching electronic music’s roots. After years of influence they began to express their musical vision through their own recordings and performances. Vidal and Vangelis eventually found common ground with producer / performer Drumcell, and in 2002 they formed the Droid Behavior event production group and record label.
As producers Vangelis and Vidal have released and licensed original music and remixes under various aliases (most notably Acid Circus and Raíz) on the Droid Recordings imprint as well as respected labels Historia y Violencia, Tora Tora Tora, DJMag, Music Man, Resident Advisor, Enemy Records, Gynoid Audio, Reloading Records, Micro.Fon and Timefog. Their music has been charted, played and supported by Speedy J, Chris Liebing, Marcel Dettmann, Ben Klock, DVS1, Levon Vincent, and Jonas Kopp to name a few.
Raíz along with Luke Slater, Silent Servant, Luis Flores, Rødhåd, Andrei Morant, Project 313 and many more will be performing in Detroit at our annual Movement Electronic Music Festival official after party, Interface 42 l Scene 10. The event will happen on Sunday May 26th at the Works, 1846 Michigan Ave.
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This week’s podcast was recorded live by Audio Injection at our Official Movement Pre-Party in Detroit at The Works on April 6th, 2013. The event also featured Dustin Zahn, Chuck Flask B2B Mr. Joshooa, Asher Perkins, Joel Morgan and AvA. Audio Injection will be playing as his other alias “Truncate” on Monday, May 27th on the Underground Stage at Movement Electronic Music Festival in Downtown Detroit. Keep up with new music by Audio Injection on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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This week we are pleased to give you an exclusive Blank Code podcast by Cincinnati techno producer Henneke. Present day electronic music has seen more than its fair share of tacky sub-genres. Henneke single-handedly maintains the true techno sound that lurks within the Queen City. His performances consist of midi controllers and turntables, where both technology and old-school mixing play happily together.
Along with his partner Pat Blaze, Cincinnati’s techno scene has been pumping along over the years with their Hisabisa and Recess events. Their parties emphasize passion and grit, with the best names in techno to push the campaign. Henneke’s latest endeavors have landed him in his home studio, with recent releases featured on such labels as Mintec Musik, LW Recordings and upcoming in 2013 on Racecar Productions.
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For our 102nd consecutive Blank Code podcast we are happy to have Minneapolis techno innovator, Aaron Litschke. Having launched his career from the trenches of the mid-90s rave scene, Aaron Litschke became a veteran behind the decks at a young age. That experience has helped shape his unique style and deep track collection, blending classic tracks with new, and unreleased beaters that heads will surely appreciate. His layered blend of techno, house and acid has kept feet moving across America from Chicago to Portland, and San Diego to Detroit.
Aaron is not only a DJ, he is also a producer. He has released his work on labels such as Naked Lunch, Assassin Soldier Recordings, and Parallel 125. When he’s not making beats or mixing them, along with friend and partner Mike Gervais, Aaron makes up one-half of Minneapolis promotional duo called SYSTEM. SYSTEM hosts of a successful weekly Friday night at The Bolt Underground in downtown Minneapolis, bringing in techno heavy hitters from the all 4 corners of the world. Keep up with Aaron’s music on Beatport & Soundcloud.
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Dinamite is placed and recognized in the underground scene of Madrid, Spain. Currently residing in Berlin, Dinamite has been made her place on the Spanish scene as a DJ and producer representing a unique electro-techno sound. Her skill to the decks and her musical proposal make her sets dark and forceful with a retro touch.
Anita has residencies at two of the most popular clubs in Madrid at Stardust Club and Trax. She also regularly plays festivals such as Klubbersday (Editions: 2008, 2010, 2011 & 2012), Goa Electronic Parties (Editions: 2008 & 2010), Space of Sound Festival 2010, Rec Madrid 2010, & Electrosonic 2005. Since January 2012, she has her own radio show (UFO), at the most popular electronic radio in Shanghai, China – Udancecn. Enjoy this exclusive Blank Code podcast by Dinamite.
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We are excited to give you our 100th podcast with a live recorded mix by Blank Code artists Project 313 live @ CLR Detroit 23-02-2013! We give thanks to all the artists that contributed their time and effort submitting their mixes and big thanks to our podcast subscribers! We are looking forward to our next 100!
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Our next podcast comes from Kyle Geiger, recorded live from Tresor Berlin on 03-02-13. Hailing from a region known for its basketball and corn, the emergence of an artist from Indiana such as Kyle Geiger is marked as seldom at best. He certainly is no stranger to the international techno arena, with releases on heavy hitter labels such as Drumcode, Soma, Perc Trax, and Droid. Refusing to rest on his laurels, Kyle continues to push the boundaries of his sound through the creation of his own label known as Cubera.
Being his brainchild, Kyle has been able to push new musical concepts free of any outside limitations with the end objective being to create a more moody and memorable collection of productions. Originally inspired by the harder, percussive stylings the techno sound featured on seminal labels from the late 90’s, Kyle has witnessed the evolution of the genre as it morphed into a more accessible, groove based sound. Still loving the energy and power of the more straight forward side of techno while embracing the genre’s changes, Kyle has refined his productions and DJ sets into what very well may be a new breed of soundscapes that pushes things forward for the next generation of techno to come.
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This week’s guest is Mintec Musik recording artist, Subtractive. Hailing from Kalamazoo, Michigan, Subtractive has been mastering his craft for the past 8 years. Dark surrealism is an ongoing theme, but a strong sense of euphoric discovery remains in his original music and DJ sets.
Subtractive has released his music on labels such as Mintec Musik, LW Recordings, and Darker than Wax. Keep up with Subtractive’s production on Beatport & Soundcloud.
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This week we are pleased to give you an exclusive Blank Code podcast by Seattle techno producer John Massey. In the years since John has stayed close to the underground, while making appearances at events such as Seattle’s Decibel Festival, SubSensory’s monthly STATIC in Portland, and frequent club and after hour gigs around the Pacific Northwest. John is the kind of unassuming artists that earns respect rather than demands it; keeping his head down and focusing on his craft, trusting his instincts to keep the dance floor moving. His current set consists of a live/dj hybrid that enables John to creatively blend a wide variety of techno, minimal and experimental sounds.
As a producer John tackles a variety of sounds ranging from his previous hip hop efforts under Dysposable Heroes, to his techno projects under his own name and previously as Indispensable Villains. He’s affiliated with Seattle’s From 0-1, a conceptual label which he represents in his various endeavors. He’s released on various labels such as HardSignal, Bleepsequence, From 0-1, Subsensory, Droid and his own Sound Rehab Recordings. Keep up with John on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Our next podcast is by Detroit native techno DJ / producer Asher Perkins. Asher has been composing and performing electronic dance music for the greater part of his life. In 2011 he released his debut EP “Hammers On Trees” via Bronzai Records ltd. In 2012, Asher launched his “Evasion” project with Mintec Musik, consisting of two EPs including the “Evasion” single followed by the 2nd EP “Evasion (Revisit)” that launched on April 27th, 2012.
As a producer of electronic music, Asher has released his work on labels such as Bronzai Records ltd, Mintec Musik, Afterdark Recordings, and OnOff Records upcoming in April, 2013. You can catch a 2.5 hour live mix by Asher at our upcoming Official Movement Pre Party in Detroit at The Works on April 6th, 2013. Keep up with Asher’s production on Soundcloud & Beatport. Thanks for listening and enjoy this weeks podcast by Asher Perkins.
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For our next Blank Code podcast we are happy to give you a mix by techno producer, John Templeton. John’s hard work in the techno industry has landed him in the position of CEO & founder of the Great American Techno Festival which is an annual electronic music festival taking place in Denver, Colorado, USA. John also manages his record label Emote Music, a Colorado-based record label specializing in forward-thinking electronic music.
John Templeton is found in many corners of the Colorado techno scene making appearances as s a DJ, promoter, and front man for the label Emote Music. He teamed up with some close friends to create the now popular venue in Denver underground called the “Would Shop”. It provided late-night debauchery for touring DJs, while serving as an indoor skateboard park by day for young degenerates. Keep up with John’s music on SoundCloud & Beatport.
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For our 94th podcast we have Detroit techno Dj/Producer, BMG “Live” from our past event Scene 5 on July 28, 2012. Brendan M Gillen aka BMG is a founding member of Ectomorph and Interdimensional Transmissions.
Brendan enjoys playing Ableton like a video game and making analog equipment growl like an acid motorcycle. His DJ sets combine studio production techniques with his lifelong obsession with Detroit radio mix shows to achieve a truly psychedelic deep listening post-Music Institute post-Music Box post-Music Aquarium experience.
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Morgan Tomas is a DJ/Producer from France. Morgan stays busy running the label Reloading Records and the weekly podcast with the same name. Morgan’s music can be described as deep rooted techno, dark and energetic.
In the past years, he’s had several releases come out on labels such as Sleaze Records (UK), Naked Lunch, Elektrax Recordings, Prosthetic Pressings, Silent Steps and his own imprint Reloading Records to name a few. His music gets DJ support from techno heavy hitters from around the world. Keep up with Morgan’s production on Beatport and SoundCloud.
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Our next podcast comes from North American Techno innovator, Andrei Morant. Also known as Jack Mackrel from his earlier productions, Andrei has been producing Techno music and DJing since the early 1990′s. His music appears on labels such as Planet Rhythm, Gynoid Audio, Starkstrom Schallplatten, Android Muziq, Capital Techno Recordings and his own label, Scope Recordings.
We are also excited to announce that Andrei will be joining us in May, 2013 during Memorial Day Weekend also known in Detroit as the Movement Festival. He along side an all-star cast of techno producers will be playing a showcase at Interface l Scene, our annual official after party collaboration with Droid Behavior. Until then, keep up with new sound by Andrei on Soundcloud & Beatport!
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For our next Blank Code podcast we are happy to have techno producer and DJ Forest People. Forest People is the alter ego of Dragan Lakic from Bosnia and Herzegovina. Since 2004, Dragan started producing electronic music and soon proving to be a natural talent, his techno is starting to get recognition from DJ’s and producers from around the world including Chris Liebing, Len Faki, Technasia, Alex Bau, Erphun, A. Paul, Virgyl Enzinger, Mark Morris, and Octave.
Forest People has released music on many different labels such as Android Muziq, Mindwarp Records, Wall Music, Genesa Records, Budenzauber, Momentum League, Gobsmacked Records, Planet Rhythm, Cirque Du Minimaliste, Darknet and Labrynth to only name a few. Follow Forest People on Beatport and SoundCloud.
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Since early 2010, Couch Lock has been releasing driving techno beats with the right portion of groove. Mainly influenced by dark atmospheres and driving drum racks in his tracks, Couch Lock has over 20 releases on such labels as Frakture Audio, Tanz Factory Records, Naked Lunch, Limited, Plastiq, Gobsmacked Records, Amazone Records and Techno League Records.
In 2011, encouraged by the consistent positive feedback on his production, Couch Lock started his label Mechno Music. His focus is to release futuristic music that blends well with today’s top techno producers. Since the start of the label artists such as Cortechs, A.Trebor, Plankton, Philipp Kipphan, Andrea Belluzzi, Urbano, Yan Cook, Octave and M.a.d.a are part of the Mechno artist roster.
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Mike Gervais hails from Minneapolis, but his home is the booth of a darkened club, dutifully working behind the decks. The icy terrain of the north has blossomed from flyover country into a hotbed of techno talent, and Mike has carried on a local tradition of excellence by drawing a straight line between solid performances and steady studio output. An ear for propulsive rhythms and a penchant for bleeding-edge technology has allowed Gervais to translate a youth immersed in electronic music into success as a beat-slinging veteran.
The move towards live looping and custom edits eventually led Mike to the studio, where he swiftly took to music production and remix work. His tracks have made an impression with techno artists across the world, receiving praise from Chris Liebing, Audio Injection, Dave Clarke, Tommy Four Seven, Tim Xavier, Dustin Zahn, Richie Hawtin, and more. Mike’s work has appeared on respected techno labels Futra, From 0-1 and Truncate.
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Our next podcast comes to us from Detroit up and coming techno producer Joel Morgan. This mix was recorded live last year at our event Scene 5 along side BMG of Interdimensional Transmissions and Truncate aka Audio Injection of Droid Behavior. Joel’s production really connects with the Blank Code sound and is why he’s become a resident artist at our events and future record releases.
Joel spends a lot of time in his studio working on his sounds on his imprint Mintec Musik and will also have a original track coming out on an upcoming Blank Code compilation in early 2013. We expect big things to come from Joel in the near future.
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Today’s podcast is by Detroit techno producer and Paxahau artist, Tom Newman. This mix was recorded live from our Blank Code series event Scene 7 in Detroit on October, 2012 along side Project 313, Rrose and Tommy Four Seven. As a very close friend to the Blank Code crew, Tom has been a regular fixture among Blank Code events from the beginning. His main focus in electronic music has always been around sound creation and has produced classic acid techno music and straight 4 on the floor tracks for the dance floor making him very diverse as a DJ.
Tom has been in the studio working on new tracks regularly and recently had a new ep released on Snork Enterprises. Since the mid 1990’s, Tom has released his music on a few different record labels including respected Detroit record label “D Records” and his own imprint “Cheshire” under his alias Acid Pimp. Thanks for listening and enjoy this week’s podcast by Tom Newman!
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To start off the new year we are giving you this mix by Material Object, recorded live from Scene 8 at The Works Detroit. Material Object played this event along side Luis Flores & Ian Lehman. This event was the final Blank Code event of 2012 and turned out to be a really great party.
Hailing from Berlin, the antipodean known as Material Object fuses the sound of voltage controlled synthesis with the funk of modern Techno to forge something which is both classic and new at the same time. With releases & remixes on labels such as Droid Records, Perc Trax, Magnus and FAX +49-69/450464 Material Object has quickly gained recognition from some the biggest names in techno such as Speedy J & Richie Hawtin as well as rising stars Truncate and DVS1. In early 2013, he and Drumcell have a collaborative EP coming out on Blank Code. Keep up with Material Object on SoundCloud and Beatport.
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Today we have a mix by Ketra Records label owner, Mark Morris. Mark hails from Naples, where he began his career in electronic music. At the age of 17, Mark began playing leading parthenopean clubs and starting producing electronic music soon after. His earlier productions were influenced by Thomas Pardo, whom became good friends with Mark and a key supporter of his music.
Mark was engaged in his own frenetic and unremitting style of producing, on the brink of his first release. His first record came out in 2006, and was the start of a prosperous career in music production. You can find his work on labels such as Translucent, Tretmuehle, Mechno Music, Driving Forces Recordings, Reaktivate, Naked Lunch, Micro.Fon, Blank Records, Silent Steps, and many more. Keep up with Mark’s future sound on SoundCloud & Beatport.
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For 17 years, DJ Shiva has brought a multitude of techno flavors to dance floors throughout the US. from Chicago jack to Detroit soul, from the deepest to the darkest techno, her attention deficit disorder requires variety in both music and technique. Her technical skills on the decks are highly respected, but her truest talent lies in her knack for contrast and composition.
No stranger to production, her releases on labels like Gynoid Audio, Chroma, Slap Jaxx, and Sonic Convergence are known for their drive and grit; each of them slices of machine funk with a layer of dirt thrown on top.
She would endeavor for musical stardom, but enjoys doing what she loves best: playing music from the heart and never sacrificing her love for the underground. DJ Shiva lets the music speak for her, so bring on the bass and the dark rooms while you enjoy this veteran DJ laying down the thickest of techno grooves.
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This week have a memorable live set to give you by electronic music producer/ Dj, Luis Flores. We’ve taken one hour out of Luis’s mix that was recorded at our Blank Code series event Scene 03, in Detroit on February 4th, 2012. In the more than fifteen years he has been producing electronic music, Luis Flores has not only made a name for himself but has been at the forefront of a movement that made the city of Guadalajara, Mexico, a hot spot for electronic music production and events. Luis has represented México at the Meet in Beijing, FMEL in Chicago, Rock al Parque in Bogotá, Borderline Festival in China, Brussels BEMF and Droid’s Interface events as well as the iconic Berghain / Panorama club in Berlin during his last German tour.
Classifying Luis Flores’s sound is a difficult feat, and that is precisely its purpose. His personality and experience are present in every track he produces, where the normally inorganic techno manages to elicit large amounts of groove and sense of humor. Flores’s interaction with the machine becomes the listeners’ interaction with auditory landscapes of eeriness, altered states and paranoia. A minimal use of elements results in a rich spectrum of textures and a dark and trippy dance floor pull. Live shows, improvisational in nature, can last anywhere from 1- 4 hours, resulting in a hypnotic exploration of the possibilities of electronic production.
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For our 82nd Blank Code podcast, we are pleased to deliver this mix by Minneapolis techno artist “BN Loko Mendez” aka “Charlie”. Charlie is a big contributor to the popular techno promotional crew, the “Minneapolis-Mexiko Tekno Mafia” aka “MTM”. The MTM project has hosted techno events in both Minneapolis, MN and Cozumel, Mexico with artists such as Luis Flores, Raíz, Mike Gervais, James Patrick, Komprezzor aka Zarbeat, and Project 313 to name a few. The MTM roster consists of techno artists; César Acosta, Yaleb Villalobos, Aldo DeLucio, Luis “Zooga” Rocha, Luis Flores, Fixon Moheno and BN Loko Mendez.
Upcoming later this month on November 30th, the MTM are hosting their next event “Modulation“, with Berlin’s Material Object, Luis Flores, Project 313 and César Acosta at the Bolt Underground in Minneapolis, MN. Shortly after on December 8th, MTM artists BN Loko Mendez, Luis Flores, and Aldo DeLucio are playing along side Material Object and Ian Lehman in Detroit for our next Blank Code event, “Scene 08“. Thanks again for listening.
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It’s Monday, November 19th, 2012 and today we have another recorded mix from our recent event, Electric Deluxe presents by Chicago based techno DJ/producer Jeff Derringer. In 2010, Jeff’s first EP appeared on the New York label Subtrak, along with a remix by Samuli Kemppi. The ‘Principle’ EP found the ears of Ali Wells, the UK producer behind Perc Trax label, who went on to release Jeff’s next three EPs. Jeff has since released records on Speedy J’s Electric Deluxe label, as well as Milan’s M_Rec LTD.
Jeff is the creative director and founder of the Oktave project, an event series that showcases the finest in underground techno talent. Oktave hosts events in both New York and Chicago, making it one of America’s most recognized techno event brands. Previous guests at Oktave have included the likes of Chris Liebing, Function, Brendon Moeller, Dasha Rush and dozens more. Oktave has provided the platform for the New York or Chicago debuts of Cio D’or, Silent Servant, Edit Select, Donato Dozzy, Tommy Four Seven, Rrose, and Peter Van Hoesen.
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Today we’re happy to give you our 80th consecutive Blank Code podcast, recorded live at our recent event Electric Deluxe presents Brendon Moeller & Jeff Derringer. The event was a collaboration between local event promoters Blank Code & Paxahau at the TV Lounge on Grand River Ave, downtown Detroit on November 3rd, 2012. This event marked Brendon’s Detroit debut and the first Electric Deluxe event in Motor City history.
New York based South African, Brendon Moeller has been seriously producing electronic music since 1994. His compositions have been released on Francois K‘s Deep Space Media; Third ear Records, Echocord, Mule Musiq, Eskimo recordings and then some. Dub, techno, jazz, afrobeat and psychedelics are inspirations that appear in most of his music. Whether it be serious dance floor bizniz, or dubbed out downtempo, his music always possesses a quality and signature that make him the force he is today. He has collaborated with some of the great dub vocalists of our time, namely Mutabaruka, Spaceape, Mikey Dread and Paul St. Hilaire amongst others.
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This week we are pleased to give you Hungarian techno producer Monocraft. He came from the underground techno scene and started Djing and buying vinyls in 1999. He received lots of inspiration and energy from artists like: The Advent, Steve Stoll, Plastikman, La Monde, Oliver Ho, Jeff Mills, Surgeon, James Ruskin, Adam Beyer and Marco Carola.
At the end of 2009 he started to work on his own music and released his first record in January 2010 with Damolh33 that landed on the Top 100 Minimal Downloads at Beatport. Since then he’s had releases on labels Android Muziq, Phobiq, Silent Steps, Brood Audio or Elektrax and his works are supported by Dave Clarke, Luke Slater and Richie Hawtin.
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It’s October 29th, 2012 and today we are pleased to give you this exclusive Blank Code podcast by Angel Alanis. Angel started as a DJ at the age of 14 in 1997, released his debut double-pack techno EP titled “Advanced Therapy” on Contact Records. Since then, he continues to produce a diverse stream of songs, currently landing him on labels such as Naked Lunch, Afro Acid, Impact Mechanics, Chroma, Gynoid, Spark, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Phobiq, Bush and Boys Noize, and has also been featured on Tresor, Tronic, White Noise, International House Records, Moody and more.
In 2011, Angel joined the Afro-Acid team, home of DJ Pierre, and also established two other labels- Home Audio Recordings with partner Steve Parker and his own techno label Slap Jaxx which has already earned acclaim from such DJs as Dave Clarke, Ken Ishii & Dj Rush & Slam. In addition, his work on the Freedom Series albums and continuous flow of remixes proves Angel’s passion for, and dedication to, the music, and not the hype.
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Today we are excited to have Micol Danieli on the Blank Code podcast. Born in Rome, Micol lived her life between her birth city and New York, spending most of her summers in Ibiza which got her each year closer to the techno world. It is here in Ibiza that she met DJ Renè (Renato Gimani) from Circoloco (DC10), who gave her the opportunity to begin this journey. Together with Gabriele Carasco, she quickly became a talented DJ and Producer.
You can find Micol’s work on various record labels such as Shape01, Clairvoyance Noire, Relogical, Gon Records, FootMusicRecords, Resiliens Recordings, and most recently on Momentum League. Keep up with future work by Micol on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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For our next Blank Code podcast we have recently signed Blank Code artist, The Plant Worker. Get his new release on Blank Code Records BCR002 Beta EP on Vinyl format and Beatport exclusively. The EP contains 4 original tracks by The Plant Worker aka Alejandro Trebor and a remix by Droid artist Luis Flores. Thanks for listening.
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It’s Monday October 8th, 2012 and we are happy to bring you this mix by Blank Code artists Project 313. This mix was recorded live this past weekend on Friday October 5th, 2012 opening up the night at Scene 7 featuring headlining acts Rrose from Sandwell District and Tommy Four Seven of CLR.
Project 313 is going to be performing live on October 27th in Cincinnati at Recess with Detroit Underground artists Kero and Annie Hall. Shortly after they will be opening the Electric Deluxe presents event in Detroit on November 3rd with EDLX artists Brendon Moeller and Jeff Derringer.
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Today is October 1st, 2012 and we have a special mix from Altstadt Echo. Altstadt Echo is a writer, producer, and DJ currently based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. His interests are in abstract, minimalist techno of the deep and droning varieties. This mix involves themes of minimalism, empty space, distorted perceptions of time, and industrial decay.
His major artistic influences include Aphex Twin, Regis, Donald Judd, and Carl Andre. Altstadt currently contributes reviews and interviews to DubMonitor.com and Resident Advisor.
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Today we are happy to give you this next Blank Code podcast by Jason Patrick. Originally from Detroit, and currently based in Chicago! Jason currently runs the label Klectik Recordings. Timeout Chicago has referred to him as one of the most technical techno dj’s in Chicago. Patrick has established himself as one of the top dj’s in Chicago where he is regularly featured at the top clubs in the city playing alongside many international guests.
A sound DJ for over 10 years now, Jason has played gigs in Berlin, Miami, San Francisco, Detroit, and for Resolute and Blk Market in New York. As a producer, his work has been featured on Fade Records, Arjaus, Cable Recordings, A-Squared Muzik as well as his own imprint Klectik. Patrick’s label is currently on the rise, adding more new and exciting artists to it’s stable as well as seeing many of its tracks receive support from some of the worlds top dj’s.
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Darkcell is a project born from the idea of Italian techno producer, Adriano Giliberti. With the intent to make very dark industrial techno, with trends that lead into deep techno and psychedelic tendencies. Adriano has been a sound engineer for the past 6 years. The analog concept and instinct use that one has with the machines is the primary idea of Darkcell. Relationship between man and machine is what interests him.
When talking about Darkcell, the first production which comes in mind is ‘The Cures Of Asclepius’ which was released on vinyl on his own label Fluxus Records. Darkcell’s work has been released on well known techno labels such as Gynoid Audio, Darknet, Translucent, Elektrax Recordings, and his own imprint Fluxus Records. He has worked on multiple remix projects with notable artists Mattias Fridell, Ascion, Perc, BCR Boys, D.Carbone, Markus Suckut, and Octave to name a few. Keep up with Darkcell on Beatport & Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday September 10, 2012 and we are happy to give you this exclusive podcast mix by Minneapolis techno mastermind Ian Lehman.
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Complicit is an exploration of modern techno and an experiment in musical partnership for contributing members Tanya and Travis Norman. Longtime enthusiastic supporters of Minneapolis talent, the duo was looking for a way to translate that inspiration into a statement of their own. They found it by crafting a production and performance workflow running identical controllers manipulating a single system. The resulting symmetry and real time dynamics, a balancing act of duties divided by frequency range, are allowed to combine in unpredictable ways and evolve along a non-linear timeline, thereby insuring a unique mix at each event.
Early forays into performance have witnessed the duo making good their commitment to manifest a favorite Minneapolis slogan: “Keep Techno Sexy.” Whether contributing to the renowned Black nights at First Avenue or to intimate after hours events, the vibe has been sweaty, sultry, and designed for dancing. Fans who witness the extra level of communication evident in non-verbal cues dictating build up and release of the material realize quickly the strength of connection between the two musicians. Meanwhile, the improvisational aspects of the pair’s presentation translate to a potent in-the-moment awareness – one that spreads easily from performer to listener, enveloping each in a unified soundscape.
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We’re pleased to bring your a special podcast this week, a recorded mix from the Blank Code event Scene 5 by LA based techno producer Truncate aka Audio Injection. With releases & remixes on labels such as Droid, CLR, Electric Deluxe, Sleaze, BluFin, Enemy, Impact Mechanics, Ground Factory and many more, Audio Injection continues to shape his own sound as well as collaborate with Drumcell to release more mind bending techno, putting Los Angeles & Droid Recordings firmly on the techno map.
In early 2011 Audio Injection started a project called ‘Truncate‘ which focuses on the deep, raw techno and house. Truncate releases have been getting support from big players such as Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Jonas Kopp, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Dvs1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, Silent Servant, Technasia, and many more.
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It’s Monday, August 13th 2012 and this week’s podcast is from New York City’s techno Dj/ producer Craft. He began producing music in 1999 under the name “Craft” or “Craft Music Productions”. You can find his work on label’s such as Hidden Recordings, Freitag Limited, Cool Beat Records, Syncope Recordz, Miniaturesrec, Subtrak, ihatefun Recordings, Uberkontrol, Ill Bomb Records, and Heritage.
When Craft is not in the studio working on his next release, he is very busy in the NYC techno community promoting “Twice as Proper” events at The National Underground which has become a very popular venue in the international techno community. This Friday, August 17th is his next event in the Twice as Proper series featuring Blank Code artists Project 313 along with residents Craft & Shadi.
In addition to producing events, Craft and Jenny Arredando are hosting “Feed The Raver” which covers a wide range of electronic music media including their podcast series, event media, interviews and much much more. Keep up with Craft’s work on Beatport & Soundcloud.
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This week we are pleased to give you an exclusive Blank Code podcast by Italian producer Mas Teevah.
As a producer you can find Mas Teevah original and remix releases on labels such as Nachtstrom Schallplatten / Silent Steps / Ketra rec / Amazone rec / Sonntag Morgen / Toxicated Beats / Aurora Music / ReWashed LDT / Elektrax Music / Gynoid Audio / Shout Records / Machine Box / Heaven to Hell rec / Gobsmacked rec / Black Reel / Platinium Records / Hybrid Confusion / Sound of Techno / Modifi Music and his own imprint Archetypes Records.
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This week we are pleased to deliver a mix by Diapo aka Plankton. Plankton is an French electronic music producer who began his musical career on June 2009. Since then he has released track on vinyl & digitally on Naked Lunch, STG , Phobiq, Vokodek, Transmissions, Flicker Rythm, Hidden, Nachstrom Schallplatten, Sleaze, Phobiq, Android, Amazone, Night Light, Eminor and more and his own imprint Tanz Factory.
His productions are supported by artists like Luke Slater, Chris Liebing, Richie Hawtin, A.Mochi, Tommy Four Seven, Cari Lekebusch, Luis Flores, Alexi Delano, Audio Injection, Dustin Zahn, Pfirter, Perc, Alan Fitzpatrick, Sasha Carassi, and Joseph Capriati to name a few. Diapo is his new alias representing his raw, heavy side of techno. Expect to see some future Blank Code releases with Diapo and Plankton in the near future.
His first Diapo ep coming soon on Labrynth has already been played by Luke Slater on the CLR Podcast. Keep up with Diapo on Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday July 23rd, 2012 and we’re happy to give you another exclusive mix by Cirque Du Minimaliste label boss, Felix Lorusso. Felix had his first podcast on Blank Code in October 2011, and since he’s been very busy both in the studio and performing. His productions are best described as atmospheric tracks, stunning bass lines and haunting noises sometimes outlined by deep vocals he interprets electronic dance music dark and emotionally.
His work can be found on label’s such as: Wall Music, Der Hut, Frucht, Cryonix, Momentum League, Divided, Fruit Records, Fourth Kind, Der Traegerlose Hut, Tretmuehle, Lethal Dose Recordings, Doppelgaenger and his own imprint Cirque Du Minimaliste. Keep up with Felix’s work on Soundcloud & Beatport.
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Today we have the Austrian duo aka the A-Brothers for this week’s Blank Code podcast. Inspired by many years of dedication on production and different musical influences they now stand as DJs in front of their crowd. The common musical path determined by a further project to expand – the A- Brothers were born! This dynamic duo stands for breath-taking techno-productions and live-shows.
Beyond borders A-Brothers became famous thanks to appearances in Barcelona, Berlin, Zurich, Malmo, Bratislava, Sofia, Zagreb, Rijeka, Maribor and many more. Their hard work and creations can be heard deep through their productions on Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Gayle San Records, Mastertraxx, Reloading as well as their own label Hybrid Confusion. Keep up with the A-Brothers production and sound on Beatport.
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This week’s podcast comes from techno producer/Dj James Kelley. Hailing from somewhere deep in the shadows of the Dallas underground this veteran artist, with over a decade of existance in the scene, James is no stranger to orchestrating dancefloors into a late night mind fuck. Influenced by dank dark warehouses and all night marathon sets, his weapons of choice have been known to span several genres including minimal, techno, and tech house.
Beginning his exploration of electronic sound in the late 90’s, he then spent the next 7 years hypnotized by his love for vinyl. During this time of experimenting with almost every source of music available to him, he always leaned toward the darker side of sound, finally finding his home with dark minimal techno. In early to mid 2010, he decided that producing his own music was the only way to go deeper into his own thoughts and express himself as an artist.
After finally making material available to the public, he was immediately signed with Kontrol Records Rome and Mischkonsum Records of Stuttgart, Germany. His debut release “The Spell EP” quickly seated itself amongst some of the genre’s elite at #17 on “Beatport’s Top Minimal 100”. He is constantly locked in the lab formulating a unique brew of sounds ranging from haunting and deep, dark and moody, to twisted and diabolic so prepare yourself to get lost in an audio journey into the depths of your own mind.
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This week’s podcast comes to us courtesy of Spain’s Kike Pravda. For more than 10 years he has been immersed in electronic music which has made him one of the most recognized artists in Spain. Kike has been sharing gigs with international artists like OSCAR MULERO, SURGEON, BEN SIMS, REEKO, EXIUM, GO HIYAMA, TAKAAKI ITOH, JEFF MILLS, DAVE CLARKE, REGIS, JAMES RUSKIN, LUKE SLATER, JUAN ATKINS, KENNY LARKIN, and many more. Kike has also garnered spots in reputable clubs and festivals such as Fabrik (Madrid), Treats Open Air Festival (Holland), Santander Summer Festival (Spain), Electrogaia Festival (Spain), Danzoo (Madrid), Underground (Dublin), Fraiche (Netherlands) and Fever (Bilbao).
His works have been seeing increasing exposure through projects on WARM UP RECORDINGS (Oscar Mulero´s Label), PSYCHOSKUNK, Labrynth, M_REC … solidifying his place in the techno scene. In 2012 Kike plans to to present his work in a more personal way via SENOID RECORDINGS.
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Today we bring you an exclusive Blank Code podcast by local Detroit techno dj/producer Joel Morgan. As the youngest member of Mintec Musik, you might think that Joel would struggle to keep up. Well, nothing could be further from the truth. Joel is a dedicated and ritualistic performer bringing years of DJ experience into his nothing short of flawless mixes. His abilities as a producer are second to none as he consistently releases a rugged underground sound.
Also with roots in Detroit Techno, Joel’s inspiration comes from the city that made Techno great. The bottom line is this: When a DJ drops one of Joel Morgan’s high powered tracks in one of his or her sets, the crowd will most definitely respond. Joel will be performing at SCENE 5 on July 28, 2012 in Detroit. Keep up with Joel’s work on Soundcloud & Beatport.
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This week we have a special mix to give you by our close friend and Detroit Underground producer and label boss Kero. This set was recorded live at Interface 36 l Scene 04 an official after party for Movement Festival in Detroit on May 27th, 2012. Kero flexes his diverse taste and programming abilities to flawlessly weave between techno, electro, idm, acid, and dubstep.
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It’s Monday June 11th, 2012 and today we bring you a podcast from an old friend and a proper techno artist, Ray Nicholes. Ray started out playing the drums in his early years and coupled with his interest in rock, industrial, and hip-hop he realized quickly that he had an unique edge to his creativity. While living in west Michigan he continued to build the foundation of his sound as he bounced between the underground techno scenes of Chicago, Detroit, and Toronto in the early ’90s.
Throughout the rapidly evolving techno scene Ray has kept his focus on producing tracks. His EPs Black Kamanche, Confessions, Tentación, and Caja de Ultima Hora “the remixes” are all released on Black Nation Records. Heavily influenced over the past 14 years by some of techno’s icons, Ray has been able to fine tune and master his own style that he coins “machine gun techno” that is dark, deep, heavy on drums and percussion, somewhat moody and tribal.
Since moving to Miami in 2009, Ray has performed at a number of clubs and private events including multiple gigs during WMC. He headlined parties at Space Techno Loft, Grand Central, Treehouse, and Overkill Warehouse Party Art Basel (Miami Beach); and also performed for Detek at The Works during the 2011 Movement Festival in Detroit.
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After long being inspired by the UK’s longest running techno night Atomic Jam in Birmingham, Paul Carroll (aka Dead Sound) decided to make a change musically, moving into the world of techno under the name Dead Sound. Since starting out as Dead Sound, Paul has produced a variety of techno sub-genres including his own more broken beat and 4/4 styles by himself and also producing industrial techno alongside DJ partner Videohead. Dead Sounds debut EP, released through Datatrace, displayed an experimental mixture of IDM, bassline orientated techno and dubstep.
After hearing Dead Sounds demos, Perc asked Dead Sound and his DJ partner Videohead to remix tracks for Go Hiyama and Samuli. Following the success of these remixes, The Chosen EP was released under Perc Trax.
Following the hype of the Perc Trax releases, Acroplane requested some tracks from Dead Sound and Videohead which are due out in November 2011 under the name Pench EP. Coinciding with the Perc Trax releases, Gynoid and Electrax showed an interest and Dead Sound has carried out various remixes for them and has EPs due out later in 2011/early 2012. Alongside Perc and Surgeon, Paul has gained the support of other big players in the techno scene such as Dave Clarke, Richie Hawtin, James Ruskin, Xhin, and notably Bas Mooy.
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Today is Monday, May 28th 2012 and we are pleased to give you this next podcast by Mary Velo. Originally from Canada, Mary Velo moved to Berlin in 2007 where she was strongly influenced by the deep house & techno scene.
Produced with an edgy and catchy sound, Mary Velo’s tracks prove that she takes risks and pushes boundaries. In 2008, she started producing her own tracks and remixing others, which quickly generated great reviews, resulting in positive feedback and online exposure. Coming from a background of various music genres, her sound is usually unique and deep. Mary Velo’s discography includes collaborations with Conforce, Ground Loop & BCR Boys.
Her first vinyl release “METHODS EP” on Coincidence Records, which includes a remix by Delsin wonderboy “Conforce”, has brought Mary Velo to the list of new upcoming techno talents. Her releases have gotten support from Luke Slater, DVS1, Lucy, Marcel Fengler, Markus Suckut, Par Grindvik, & Jonas Kopp, just to name a few. For now enjoy this new mix and keep up with Mary Velo on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday, May 21st and we are excited to give you a special podcast this week as a warm up for the Movement Festival. Agony Forces is a Spanish musical team from Santander in northern Spain set up by PEARL and Sharin. They have been working together developing and refining their style since 2005.
Heavily influenced by the sound of the British 90′, these two artists combine unique electronic sounds with other harder and more profound elements, making their live performance one of the most powerful and dynamic in the current scene. In 2007 they began performing at clubs and festivals in northern Spain, and at Aquasella in 2009 where they shared the stage with some of the best national and international techno artists.
This duo is recognized by well-known Spanish artists like Oscar Mulero and Christian Wunsch. Their productions have been released internationally by renowned labels such as Tsunami Records, Warm up or Arms Recordings (Audio Assault), where they shared work with artists such as Radial, Grovskopa, Luka Baumann or Ben Gibson among others.
Besides their work in Agony Forces, both artists are involved in other avant-garde projects, making their work recognized in other areas outside the club circuit, opening their music up to other audiences. Keep up with the work of Agony Forces on Beatport & Soundcloud.
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This week we are pleased to give you Italian artist Mario Mangiapia aka Mintech, born in Naples on January 23, 1989. From the age of 11 he has been close to the electronic music scene, following his favorite artists’ concerts. The turning point for Mario was in 2006 when he met up with an old friend (Alex Modigliani) and together they made their first studio.
There were many releases under the name “Moditech” that was later also the name of their label Moditech Records (2008). Mario has been influenced by global pioneers of techno: Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Joseph Capriati, Adam Beyer, Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, and Eric Sneo to name a few. Mario’s sound began to change, experimenting with the grooves in his tracks making them more dark, experimental and minimal and had released his tracks on labels such as: Remain, Gayle San Records (GSR), Darknet, Amazone, Slap Jaxx, GON, and Lost Demos. Look for upcoming releases on: Naked Lunch, Elektrax, Android Muziq, PlusEins, Bass Assault and many more (with important collaborations).
Mario also takes part in events with a group created with his friends called “Decompressed” which has booked artists such as: Eric Sneo, Gayle San, A. Paul, Sven Wittekind, Chris Liberator, Axel Karakasis and many more. Keep up with Mintech on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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This week’s podcast marks the one year anniversary of the Blank Code podcast! We want to thank the many subscribers and listeners that have tuned in over the past year. We could not think of a better way to observe this special moment for Blank Code than with a set from our good friend Tom Newman aka Acid Pimp.
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For our 52nd Blank Code podcast, we are excited to give you an exclusive live mix by Spanish artists Exium. Their music and sets have undergone constant evolution. From an outset marked by hard, rough and minimalist sounds, now they aim towards downtempo, minimal, detroit or electro, a shift which has taken them to pursuing solo projects which allow them to give free rein to all their influences. In this facet, their work is signed with the aliases Lasik (Valentín Corujo) and Komatsu or Metazoo (Héctor Sandoval).
As producers you can find Exium’s work released on labels such as Nheoma, Labrynth, Tsunami Records, PoleGroup, Planet Rhythm, Audiotools and more. You can keep up with Exium’s releases on Beatport, but for now enjoy this set!
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It’s Monday April 23rd, 2012 and we are happy to give you the next Blank Code podcast by Garrett Dillon. Garrett is an established techno DJ and producer from Detroit, MI. Influenced by the expansive warehouse sounds of Detroit techno’s second wave, Garrett has been DJing since 1998 and producing music since 2001.
He is also the co-owner of Dystopian Rhythm, a record label focusing on the darker side of techno. Several high profile names are slated to be released on the label, with the first release coming in the fourth quarter of 2012. Keep up with Garrett Dillon’s work on Soundcloud, but for now enjoy this mix.
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This week’s podcast comes to you from French, Dj / producer M.A.D.A.. As the co-founder of the label Tanz Factory, M.A.D.A. began his musical career in hip hop and with a focus on scratching records. Captivated by vinyl and always looking for new sounds he found himself becoming captured by the sounds of electronic music most specifically dark minimal techno.
M.A.D.A. has already released tracks on labels such as: Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Hidden Recordings, Elektrax Recordings, Vokodek Music, Achromatiq, Android Muziq, Naked Lunch, Darknet, Parallel 125, Flicker Rhythm Music and many more along with his own imprint Tanz Factory Records. Later in 2012, M.A.D.A. has a release set to come out on Blank Code with his long time friend and label partner Plankton. Stay on top of M.A.D.A.’s production at Sound Cloud & Beatport.
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For our 49th podcast, we are happy to give you this mix by Ricardo Garduno. Ricardo is a well respected Dj and producer from Mexico. Now residing in Chicago, Ricardo is gaining attention as a Dj in the midwest and this exclusive mix with a lot of his original work gives you indication of why that is.
Ricardo’s work has landed him among a small elite crowd of techno producers currently residing in the United States. You can find his work released on labels such as Sleaze, Frakture Audio, Darknet, Jeton, Teggno Records, Machine Box Music and his own imprint Illegal Alien Records. Keep up with Ricardo’s work on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday April 2nd, 2012 and we are pleased to bring back Annie Hall for her 2nd Blank Code podcast release. Since Annie relocated from Madrid Spain to Windsor ON Canada, she quickly became a permanent fixture in underground events around Detroit and Ontario. This mix reveals her unique talent as a Dj and will make you get up and move your body.
You can catch Annie mixing along side Detroit Underground artists Kero and Derek Michael at our next event – Interface 36 l Scene 04, Sunday May 27th, 2012 Movement Official after party. Keep up with Annie’s production on Soundcloud and Beatport. For now enjoy this exclusive Blank Code podcast by our good friend Annie Hall!
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Darkworks is the combination of artists Dan Armstrong and Mike Soos from London Ontario, Canada. Drawing on influences from the Detroit area, their reason for being is simple: to produce and promote techno for the “Enlightened and not-yet Enlightened” alike.
2011 was a solid year with Runner-up spots in a few remix contests Erphun/Subfractal‘s “Substance Abuse” Brood Audio Remix contest, Marc Zimmerman‘s “Crackpot” for Brickwork Recordings and Panorama Music Festival to go along with their own original productions. Expect Original productions and Remixes coming on labels such as Five Star (Brazil), Mintec Musik (Detroit) and FLU Records (France) and Black Pearl (France).
Keep updated with Darkworks music on Soundcloud & Beatport.
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For this week’s podcast we give you Jose Mata aka Onoffon from Maracaibo, Venezuela. He’s a new producer to the scene and has releases on Dropkick Records and Herbst & Musik. Onoffon brings a unique sound in his production and represents that South American techno sound we’re beginning to hear regularly in the top techno charts.
Currently Onoffon is working on new material for labels CRS recording, Teggno records, Vokodek Music and more. Keep up with his production at Beatport and Soundcloud. We look forward to more work from him but for now enjoy this Blank Code exclusive mix and thanks again for listening!
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It’s Monday March 12th, 2012 and this week we bring you a live performance by Chad Kaska aka Daegon, recorded at the Frucht Label Showcase @ Mbia Club (Berlin). Chad began mixing records in 2006 and felt a draw to produce his own music in the key of minimal. “I was looking for a specific sound and a way to express myself. In 2008 is when I really started to produce… A sound that comes from the depths.” Within a short period of time he has caught the distinguishing ear of renowned producers and discerning fans alike.
He has released on respected labels such as Machine Box, Android Muziq, Reloading Records, Der Hut & Eminor. Serious when approaching the knobs, he lets loose his repertoire of dark slamming noise upon the crowd. His performances are an experience with a telling vibe and an inspiration evoked from the unknown.
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This week we are happy to bring you a podcast from Bruno Ledesma & Lucas Ezequiel from Buenos Aires, Argentina. In 2010 they began producing tracks influenced by dark minimal techno. Their tracks and sets are often characterized by their driving sounds and dark landscapes that keep your attention throughout the mix.
The pair have already made it onto some highly regarded record labels. You can find their work on labels such as Freitag Limited, Lethal Dose Recordings, NuLabel, Shout Records, Code2 Records, Click Muziq Recordings, Reeves Music, Minustop Records, Undertech Records, D-Ser Records, and more. We look forward to whats to come from Bruno and Lucas. Keep up to date with Bruno and Lucas on Beatport & Soundcloud. For now enjoy this week’s podcast!
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Today we are happy to give you an exclusive Blank Code mix by our friend Neil Valenzuela. Born in Detroit, influenced by Detroit. With over 10 years of working his ass off in Detroit, Neil has emerged as one of the top upcoming talent to rise from the city that started it all. Coming from the city that established the signature melodic techno sound, he put a staple in the Detroit hard techno circuit.
As time went by, Neil’s sound has matured to a more of a driving minimal and melodic sound. With precise tight mixing along with his quick technical skills has given him the opportunity to headline at clubs and events throughout North America. As a large part of the renowned Detroit Techno Militia, Neil has played along side with some of the biggest techno acts from around the globe such as Kevin Saunderson, Adam Beyer, Marco Carola, Robert Hood, Joel Mull, Adam Jay, Mike Dearborn and many more.
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It’s Monday February 20th, 2012 and today we have a live recorded mix by Adam Jay from ‘Pitch’ @ Zanzabar, Louisville US. As a producer, Adam has taken the global techno scene by the throat with continuous output on the some of the most respected labels worldwide. He has toured the world as a DJ and live performer on 5 continents and 20 countries. Dave Clarke dubbed him as “an undisputed hero in techno” (Whitenoise Radio July 31, 2010)
Best known for his releases on renowned labels such as Pornographic, Primate, Kombination Research, Zync, as well as Ben Sims’ own Theory Recordings. Adam’s sound can be best defined as soul infused techno with constant movement and motion. With more than 50 twelve-inch vinyl releases to his name, Adam’s musical palette as a producer extends well into his selections as a DJ, earning him a bimonthly residency in 2008 at the renowned Tokyo club Studio Cube 326.
Constantly pushing to refine his sound, Adam’s own Chroma label was founded in 2010 and represents a modern take on up-front techno with purpose. Get Adam’s music at Beatport and follow him on Soundcloud.
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Positive Merge (aka Andrey Lanovoy) is an talented Ukrainian techno producer. He’s inspired by fine minimal sounds with light effects and crazy dark bass. In 1998 working as a DJ, Andrey realized his calling in electronic music. From there he began to mix different styles of music in search for his own.
In 2010 Andrey released his first single and from there his project Positive Merge has successfully released on well-known labels such as Android Muziq, Repressure Recordings, Baroque Records, Dots Records, Shout Records, Gynoid Audio, Inmaterial Audio, collaborating with famous DJs and producers from all over the world. Keep up with Positive Merge on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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This week we have DJ / Producer, Jc Laurent aka DCibel. He was born in Nice (South of France), and discovered electronic music in 2007 when he was only 15 years old. His passion for music led him in 2010 to start the mixing and producing music. In 2011 he landed his first release on the label (Elektrax Recordings) with the EP “Bad Man” in collaboration with Morgan Tomas & Mikael Pfeiffer.
DCibel has distinguished itself with a futuristic style of Techno. 2012 has began strong with several outings and remixes on prodigious labels Freitag, Hidden and others. DCibel is currently working on the creation of a label (Minority’s Records) with Jey NyFer.
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With Scene.03 around the corner, we wanted to give you one more recorded mix from our previous event Scene.02 l Detroit. This week we bring you Corbin Davis.
Enjoy…
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This week we are happy to bring you Alejandro Trebor from Berre l’étang, France. His passion for electronic music began just 5 years ago and has led him into becoming one of today’s hottest techno producers. After playing events with Alex Bau, Psyk, Secret Cinema, D.Carbone, Citizen Kain, Hans Bouffmyhre, and many more he embarked on creating his own imprint, Tanz Factory Records, with his friends Plankton, Ben Koechlin, Jull’ and Mada.
Many mixes and releases are planned for the year 2012 on Naked Lunch, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Hidden Recordings, Prosthetic Pressings and Blank Code but the largest project remains Tanz Factory Records. Their label started releasing in 2011 on both digital & vinyl formats, with massive projects including remixes by Perc, Dustin Zahn, Blood & Tears, and Gennaro Mastrantonio to name a few. Keep up with A. Trebor on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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It’s Monday, January 16th 2012 and today we have another recorded mix from Blank Code artists Project 313 live at Scene.02! We want to thank everyone who came to the event and witnessed all the artists perform. The Works was full of good music throughout the entire night.
Our next Blank Code event, Scene.03, is happening on February 4th, 2012 in Detroit. Project 313 will be performing live once again to warm up the rig for Luis Flores and continue the Scene series in the proper techno fashion. Thanks again for listening and now enjoy this live recording by Project 313.
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For our second week of Live recorded mixes from Scene.02 we are pleased to give you another set from Tiari. Tiari, aka Trevor Caruso has made his mark on the international minimal Techno scene by creating his own unique sound with his tracks. His work can be found on such labels as Machine Box, Der Hut, Multi Vitamins, Fourth Kind, Frucht, Tretmuehle, Cirque du Minimaliste, Reloading, Elektrotribe, Al Dente, Nutation, Plastik FM, and upcoming releases on Blank Code.
Stay up to date with Tiari on Beatport and Soundcloud but for now get down to this week’s Blank Code podcast.
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2012 has arrived and we couldn’t think of a better way to start it off than by sharing the recordings from Blank Code event Scene.02, in Detroit November.26.2011. This week we are happy to share with you a 1.5 hour mix by Memnok who set the tone of the night by keeping it deep and dark as we expected!
When Jeremy’s not performing he’s working hard in his studio. Recently his Sniper Kitty EP released on Cirque Du Minimaliste and coming early 2012, Memnok – Awakenings EP on Hidden Records. Also coming early 2012 is his remix for Tiari – On The Edge (Memnok Remix) on Cirque Du Minimaliste and a collaboration with Tiari for Blank Code. Keep up with Memnok on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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During the last decade Rotterdam home-based dj/producer Bas Mooy (1976) has been active on many fronts in the techno scene. Heavily influenced by a city that breaths industrial strength twenty-four-seven, he gradually found his way into creating an unique dark sound, which lead him to the forefront of the European Techno scene.
In 2002 he kickstarted the already legendary Audio Assault record label with label partner Jeroen Liebregts, which resulted in the birth of sublabel Arms one year later. Since then the Audio Assault family built a strong and constantly growing fan-base worldwide, showcasing an impressive catalogue with a constant output of stand out twelve inches, setting the standard for today’s quality dark techno.
Over the years Bas has been a hard working and devoted producer, spending many hours in the studio and putting out music on respected labels such as Planet Rhythm, Roots, Fine Audio Recordings, Naked Lunch, Impact Mechanics, Submissions, Patterns, FK Recordings and of course his own imprints Audio Assault and Arms. His recent releases on Planet Rhythm “Uniform of the outsider EP” & “Bas Mooy vs Exium – untitled” got big support from the industry’s main players such as Speedy J, Dave Clarke, Luke Slater, Oscar Mulero and Cari Lekebusch.
Be on the lookout for upcoming releases in 2012 on Mote Evolver, Perc Trax, Blank (Go Hiyama’s label), Gynoid, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Audio Assault (Collabo with Radial) and working on the first releases and an upcoming album on my new label Mord, which will be launched early 2012! Also upcoming remixes early 2012 for Dead Sound on Elektrax, Go Hiyama on Gynoid, Mutate on Blank Code, Mark Rogan onDSNT Records.
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For this week’s podcast we are pleased to bring you a mix from Plankton. Since 2009, French artist “Plankton” has been producing electronic music. His work has gained support in the DJ charts and mixes of highly regarded artists such as; Luke Slater, Chris Liebing, Richie Hawtin, Tommy Four Seven, Cari Lekebusch, Luis Flores, Slam, Alexi Delano, Audio Injection, Dustin Zahn, Pfirter, Perc, Alan Fitzpatrick, Joseph Capriati, BCR Boys and many others.
With his friend Alejandro Trebor, Ben Koechlin, M.A.D.A. and Jull’, together they created the label TANZ FACTORY RECORDS Ltd. Plankton has released Vinyl & Digital on labels such as Naked Lunch (A.Paul label), STG (The Advent label), Phobiq (Sasha Carassi Label), Vokodek, Transmissions (BCR Boys label), Nachtstrom Schallplatten , Sleaze, Silent Steps, Android, Night Light, Eminor and many more.
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We are pleased to have Tony Kasper back with his 2nd installment in our Blank Code Podcast. This time around he comes with an hour and fifteen minutes of dark pounding techno for us.
In this mix Tony is featuring a couple tracks in his upcoming release on Blank Code “Dark Grifter” and “Spectator”. Keep an eye out for that in early 2012 along with other releases; Jan 4th, 2012 Black Nation Records bnr650 “Know Who You Are” Remixes, and bnr660 EP titled “It’s Your Choice” also coming out in Jan 2012. For now enjoy this weeks podcast!
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Radial is the techno music project of Jeroen Liebregts (1980). Jeroen has been running and producing for his labels Audio Assault and Arms since 2002, and also produced music for several other labels. In 2006 he finished his studies of electronic music at the conservatory of The Hague (www.sonology.org). The Radial project started out as a cooperation between Jeroen and Laurens van der Starre.. Jeroen: “Laurens had been a long-time acquaintance I met via some mutual friends and I knew of the work he did with Anton Pieëte, when he sent me a demo for my labels I was really impressed so that’s when the idea to collaborate came up.” The first release of the duo, Beton EP was signed by the infamous Slovakian label Numb Records. Since, their music has been appearing regularly on mix compilations, play lists, and charts of many top dj’s like Adam Beyer, Surgeon, Luke Slater, Oscar Mulero, Ben Sims, Regis, Rumenige, Loktibrada and many more. Jeroen “We were really happy to receive support from exactly the people we respected very much and were influenced by a lot, the release on Numb was a dream start.”
Other full EP’s include the Premium EP’ on Token records, Hair of the Dog EP on Audio Assault and the Planet Rhythm 2 part series Firm to Farm I and II. The success of the latter even resulted in the release of Radial’s first full album Deleted Scenes on Planet Rhythm records. Since mid 2009 Jeroen continued Radial on his own since Laurens took a career opportunity and had to quit the cooperation.
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In an age of short attention spans and constant media bombardment, Subfractal have unquestionably cemented their position as powerful techno tastemakers. Their brand of brooding, driving, beautifully dark minimal techno has been propelling them up the ranks of the electronic music scene with breakneck speed. Subfractal’s music has reached international audiences through releases on well-respected labels like Harthouse, Excentric Muzik, Sleaze Records, Bosphorus Underground, Respekt Recordings, Frequenza, Brood Audio, CODE, Piso Records, Klimaks, Airbus, Teggno, Inminimax and many others. With support from industry heavyweights like Alex Bau, Slam, Umek, Adam Beyer, Richie Hawtin, Dubfire, Spektre, Fergie, Hernan Cattaneo, Phunk Investigation, Raiz, Drumcell, Audio Injection, Noir and so many more, it’s no surprise that Subfractal’s releases routinely appear in the upper echelons of countless techno and minimal charts.
In 2009, their remix of Larry Power’s ‘Milk’ spent over six weeks in the highly coveted #1 spot on the Beatport Minimal Charts. Since then, their releases have seen success in the Beatport Top 100 Techno Chart on several occasions, including a handful already in 2011. Acclaimed performances at WMC in Miami, the Movement Festival and clubs around the world have seen Subfractal rip dancefloors apart with their showcases of booming underground techno and dark heavy minimal. Fahad and Syed currently operate out of Toronto and New York City respectively, and continue to demonstrate their versatility. They’re constantly remixing talented artists across various sub-genres of electronic music, and throwing events to help up-and-coming DJs gain exposure. Expectations are flying high for this talented duo and with a plethora of marquee releases and live shows on the way, they’re most definitely up for the challenge.
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Rex Sepulveda hails from Detroit and is one of D-Records original producers. His long tenure in the Detroit Electronic Music scene has enabled him to develop a consistent ability to capture the subtle elements of music being produced globally and implement them into a sound that is distinctly Detroit while at the same time having an evolutionary sound. Rex is a consummate producer, spending most of his time behind his computer laying down amazing tracks, most of which are for use in his now epic live shows. You can find his work on Labels such as Plus 8, D-Records, Detroit Underground, Hej, Black Nation Records and Flumo Recordings to name a few. His tracks have been featured in mix CDs and reviewed in magazines such as URB, Wire, De:Bug and Mix Mag.
When Rex plays he is known to present a solid blend of minimal and tech-house, venturing up to banging acid techno if the crowd is up for it. Usually he likes to make things more interesting by experimenting with unreleased material to gauge the crowd response. Rex has had the privilege of playing alongside the likes of Rich Hawtin, John Acquaviva, Adam Beyer, Sammy Dee, Surgeon, Fred Giannelli and Vladislav Delay, to name a few. He has played parties, festivals and clubs in North America and overseas. Some of these sets can be heard on Paxahau Radio, under his various monikers.
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Alberto Pascual (Madrid, 1984) He’s one of the most internationally famous spanish producers with a great position in the world techno scene. He´s currently working on record labels of international stature such as Plus 8, Sci+Tec, Analytic Trail, Material Series, Amazing Records, Spark Music, Phobiq, Selected Records, and Night Light Records. Besides being a good and persevering producer, Alberto performs sessions as a DJ with a straight forceful style, his performances leaves no one indifferent.
Alberto has performed in different countries Spain, Portugal, Germany, Holland sharing stage with artists of international stature such as: Psyk, Paco Osuna, Pan-Pot, Onur Ozer, Rino Cerrone, Massi Dl, Olene Kadar, Mark Broom, Secret Cinema and many others. In summer 2010 he was the only Spaniard at the Soenda Festival (Utrecht, Holland) one of the most important festivals in Europe and at one of the most renowned Techno clubs “U60311” in Frankfurt, Germany where most some of the most significant artists ever have performed.
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For our 27th podcast we are pleased to present yet another proper techno set by Chad Parraghi aka CFX. Chad is one of 3 Detroit innovators that make up Blank Code along with partners Corbin Davis and Nick Bien. He is also one half of Project 313. You can catch CFX performing live as Project 313 along side friend Nick Bien November 26th in Detroit @ Scene.02, a Blank Code event series.
For now enjoy this weeks podcast by CFX.
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It’s Halloween and we couldn’t be more excited about this week’s podcast, a live set from Derek Michael (aka DM) . Now residing in Los Angeles, Derek is originally a Windsor, Ontario native and a long time friend to the crew at Blank Code. Derek Micheal has established himself as one of Canada’s premier DJ acts, holding residencies at some of the world’s most prestigious venues such as Club Tresor (Berlin) and Tokyo’s Club Core. Since 1996, Derek Micheal has consistently incorporated influences from the bizarre to the sublime. His studio tracks have been released through Hor-Zu, Sender and most recently, on Detroit Underground Records. The tracks reflect Michael’s deep knowledge and vast historical understanding of Western musical practice. A knowledge which he has consistently shared with audiences around the world.
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This weeks podcast comes to us from Berlin’s Frucht Label owner and DJ, Frank Gonzalez aka Splatter. Not only is Splatter an established techno DJ, his original productions and remixes can be found on such labels as Genesa Records, Jato Unit Recordings, Drops, Raccoon Records, Minigroove Records, and Toppaz. You can also stay updated with his work on Soundcloud.
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Blank Code artist and co-founder Nick Bien is back for his 2nd podcast! Any techno head will appreciate Nick’s selection of tracks and head banging mixing style. Enjoy!!!!
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Felix Lorusso, born on the 14th of October 1985, became aware of his passion for electronic music besides the dance floor in the year 2007. Starting to mix his favoured music, he quickly developed a significant style in his DJ sets by using a four channel digital setup. Soon after his first appearances in Hamburg Felix started to produce his own music.
Within a short time he found his own expression of minimal music. With atmospheric tracks, stunning bass lines and haunting noises sometimes outlined by deep vocals he interprets electronic dance music dark and emotionally. In the next three years he and some of his friends started to organize underground techno parties with international guests. The idea to establish their own minimal-techno came to mind. Felix and his partner Tanja Rückwardt (Ira & I) succeeded in their plan and started the label “Cirque du Minimaliste“.
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Born and raised in Detroit, Mike Brickner aka Cozmic Spore discovered his true calling in life in 1993 and set out to create his own brand of techno music. In 1996, fate and destiny brought 2 disturbed techno minds together and Mike and his former partner created Seismic Records Detroit in 1998 but is no longer active. Seismic Records was Mike’s main outlet for his evil brand of techno music, but in 2008, Mike started his own label called “ Cozmic Spore Records “. He has also released projects on such labels as Definition and Secret Weapon Records.
World renown DJ’s such as Dave Clarke have licensed tracks from the Cozmic Spore. Not only is Mike a world class techno producer but he is a highly skilled Dj as well. He has played likes of the Orb, The Advent, Marco Carola and many others.
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Charlton (1982) begins in 1999. This is the year that the techno scene faced this Dutch DJ from Rotterdam for the first time. Started as a DJ, Charlton was attractive to techno music of that time. While his gigs started to count up, Charlton starts to produce his own tracks in 2001. Charlton’s inventive style of producing tracks and with the techno sounds from “the old days” combined with his own dark off-beat rhythms, filled with nasty razor-sharp and hypnotizing acid basslines, had a great impact on Dutch techno scene.
As a result of his discernible music style, also his first releases took place on the Audio Assault/Arms label of Bas Mooy and Jeroen Liebregts. Together with his “partner in crime” Bas Mooy he started to produce some more tracks and solo tracks for other labels such as Pohjola, Aftertaste, or Labrynth to name a few of the list. In 2006 the collaboration between Bas Mooy and Charlton led to ‘Diabla Diezco’ alias. This project delivers you the “dark and evil techno straight from the streets of Rotterdam”.
The amount of international bookings is increasing in 2007, with gigs in Poland and Czech Republic for example. The same year that Charlton was asked to play at the legendary ‘Awakenings Festival’ party and the same year he became one of the founders of ‘Return records’. Through this label he supports the development of the current techno scene, by creating a high quality music platform for upcoming and current international producers.
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This week’s podcast we are excited to bring you “Cell Injection” aka Drumcell vs. Audio Injection recorded live @ the recent Blank Code event Scene.01 in Detroit on August 6, 2011. Please understand we had an issue with one of the club mixers and the recorded sound quality isn’t the best. Besides that the mix sounded insane at the event and we are happy to share it with you as this week’s podcast. Enjoy
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For this week’s podcast we are pleased to bring you another set from Project 313 recorded live @ the recent Blank Code event Scene.01 in Detroit on August 6, 2011.
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Annie Hall is one of the classics on the Spanish electronic music scene. Her reputation as a dj oscillates between idm, electro and techno combined with dance floor appeal. Her style has landed her gigs long side artists such as Laurent Garnier, Model 500, Dynarec, Rude 66, Legowelt and many more around Europe. She has resonantly made celebrated live performances at Sonar Barcelona, Bleep 43 in London and at the DEAF festival in Dublin, supporting Model 500. Her melodic form of idm-electro and techno is pressed on vinyl by respected label D1 recordings and more is on the way.
As a producer, she released her first celebrated EP on Dublin based D1 recordings in 2008. Other labels involved in her work are the Minuendo label (Spain), Miga label and Semantica Records (a compilation together with artists such as Jimmy Edgar and Ed Chamberlain) and a recent EP called “Elephant Road” with the same label. Right now Annie is preparing an EP for her Detroit Underground debut. She also works with Detroiter Sherard Ingram (Urban Tribe) and his Micron-audio label. Her elaborate production techniques transform her songs into authentic mental trips filled with emotion that work both on the dance floor and in the home environment.
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This week’s Podcast comes to us from Dustin Zahn. A bad ass behind the decks, and in the studio since 1998, his productions have found their way onto some of the bigger techno labels as well as more obscure imprints. You can find Dustin’s releases and remixes on popular record labels such as Drumcode, Droid, Rekids, CLR, Mindshake Records and Audio Assault to name a few.
His always evolving techno sound has earned him a spot among industry leaders in the world of Techno. When he’s not on tour with his DJ sets or supercharged live pa sessions, he co-promotes some of Minneapolis’s biggest techno events. In addition to event promotion, he also manages his labels Abiotic Recordings and Enemy Records, which both receive wide support from the international techno community. Check out Music by Dustin Zahn on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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Blank Code artist and co-founder Corbin Davis is back for his 2nd round! This time he gives us his the highly anticipated “Red Moon” mix. Any dark techno enthusiast will appreciate Corbin’s selection of tracks and style of mixing.
BIG thanks for listening!
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It’s Monday, August 15th 2011 and we are pleased to bring you a special 2 hour Podcast from our friend, a North American Techno innovator, Andrei Morant. Also known as Jack Mackrel from his earlier productions, Andrei has been releasing Techno music and DJing since the early 1990’s. You can find his work on labels such as Planet Rhythm, Template, Compound, Blueline and his own label, Scope Recordings. Scope has already put out four releases in 2011, with another two due out in September (War Games and Scavenge). You can also find Andrei’s music on upcoming label Capital Techno Recordings with a release “Jenga” that recently came out in August with remixes by Adam Jay, Vegim, Subforce and Wyrus.
Visit his website www.scoperecordings.com for information on upcoming events and releases. We at Blank Code look forward to seeing what’s to come from Andrei in the near future, but for now enjoy this week’s podcast.
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Ian Desmond… Detroit resident, electronic musician, inventor, label owner, and master of trailer park politics…
Ian emerged on the dance scene as a deep house and electro-funk aficionado. He started his efforts with a release on DJ Jess’s Fresca Recordings while living in Chicago where he spent his early twenties. He cut his teeth in the international dance world as label boss and publisher for The Blazaebla Label in the early 2000’s and featured releases by Jon Gaiser, Chuck Flask, Monologic, David Powers and more.
Ian Desmond’s Live PA is an ever-evolving myriad of technologies. He also works under multiple aliases with the newest moniker “Terrestrial Affairs” in collaboration with other Detroit based producers with roots from wide ranging musical styles. Ian’s sound is diverse and the scenic nature lovers of Detroit describe his wide raging sounds as “funky, founded, grounded and moody”. Detroit dance junkies would call it “Techno”.
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Born in Metro Detroit, Tiari aka Trevor Caruso, has been heavily influenced by electronic music his entire life. After being exposed to the Detroit underground Trevor began mixing in 1997. As a longtime fan of underground and punk culture he has developed his own deep dark minimal sound.
His current productions are the result of over a decade of experimentation; utilizing what little equipment he could afford. Schooled on a couple of drum machines and a sampler, Trevor Caruso developed his style with whatever toys, keyboards, or various other gadgets he could find. His productions have received wide support from various artists such as Richie Hawtin, Sedative, Deepchild, Maetrik, Pheek, Miss Sunshine, Viktoria Rebeka, Octave, Monoloc, Mike Wall, Morgan Thomas, Audio Injection, and BCR. Check out more of Tiari’s music on Soundcloud.
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Although he was born in Monaco, Christian Wünsch has spent most of his life in northern Spain where he still resides and produces music. With more than 70 releases on various labels such as Theory, Music Man, IM, Warm Up, Pole, Mechanisms Industries, Sheep, Audio Assault…including a variety of remixes and hundreds of licenses, he has become a worldwide reference in his field. Wünsch’s hardwork has earned him a position on the line ups of the best clubs and festivals all over the world, which also includes him as the first Spanish artist to perform in the mecca of techno, Detroit.
His labels Tsunami Records and Nine are indispensable parts of any respectable record bag. Christian has left his indelible mark on the best chapters of dance music history in the Iberian Peninsula. With an impecable career, this international artist has made a name for himself with dark and abstract atmospheric sounds, becoming one of the producers, whose name has appeared all over the world on the labels and charts of other great artists.
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Detroit producer T. j. Johnson aka Dijj put together a solid mix of techno for this week’s podcast. T.j is the owner of Detroit based record label ASRX featuring artists; Steve Stoll, Perc, Mini Room, Luis Ruiz, Corbin Davis and T.j. himself under the alias Dijj. You can find releases on ASRX at Beatport & Juno downloads.
Dijj will be performing a DJ set at Scene .01 August 6th in Detroit, MI at the Works along with Audio Injection, Drumcell, Kyle Geiger and a host of local Detroit Techno talent. This week’s podcast is a sample of what you should expect to hear during his live mix.
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It’s Monday, July 11th and we are excited to feature our 10th podcast from Jeremy Brown aka Memnok. Memnok is a Michigan native currently residing in Grand Rapids and is also co-owner of Fourth Kind. Recently he has been leaving his mark all over the Techno map with productions found on labels Der Hut, Black Nation, and Divided. Memnok releases are available on Beatport and you can also check him out on Soundcloud with free downloads and samples of his work for your listening pleasure.
When Jeremy isn’t in the studio mixing down his next project, he can be found DJing or playing Live at events around the world. You can catch Memnok performing at upcoming events such as Dark Logic July 29th in Detroit, the Frucht Label showcase August 12th in Berlin, and Cirque du Minimaliste in Hamburg August 13th.
Enjoy this week’s Blank Code Podcast from Memnok!
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This week we have a special 4th of July Blank Code Podcast from Audio Injection.
Since he was first introduced to electronic music back in the early 90’s, David Flores aka Audio Injection was hooked. At the early age of 15 he started DJing and playing out at local underground events around Southern California where you could find him spinning various styles of electronic music ranging from house, acid, and techno to hardcore techno.
After years of DJing he learned to produce his own music, which has landed him releases on techno labels such as Monoid, Stimulus, and local label Droid Recordings. Since 2003, through his close association with local event production group Droid Behavior, Audio Injection has become a resident at the popular Interface warehouse events as well as a regular producer for Droid Recordings. He has also played together with Drumcell at Berghain, Berlin in 2010 & 2011 in addition to gigs in Athens, Hamburg, Stuttgart, Cologne, Wales, and various events throughout the U.S. and Mexico.
In early 2011 Audio Injection started a project called ‘Truncate’ which focuses on the deeper, darker, and more raw side of techno. His Truncate releases have been getting support from big players such as Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Jonas Kopp, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, Dvs1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, Silent Servant, Technasia, and many more.
With releases & remixes on labels such as Droid, CLR, Electric Deluxe, Sleaze, BluFin, Enemy, Impact Mechanics, Ground Factory and many more, Audio Injection continues to shape his own sound as well as collaborating with Drumcell to release more mind bending techno, putting Los Angeles & Droid Recordings on the techno map.
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This week’s podcast comes to us from Detroit’s own Tom Newman. Most well known as Acid Pimp, Tom has been DJing and producing music for almost 20 years. By the late 1990’s Tom was a major headliner throughout the North America, and his consistant releases on Cheshire became highly sought after. It was around this time that he helped form D-records with Richie Hawtin, Rex Sepulveda, and Len Bartush as a sub label of M-nus.
After having the opportunity to perform at Tresor Berlin in 2001, Tom became inspired to form Friction Detroit, which would surface as Detroit’s first all techno club night. He with the help from his close friend Chad Parraghi aka “CFX” hosted an incredible roster of Techno’s most well known artists from around the world such as Chris Liebing, Dan Bell, Regis, Function, Steve Stoll, Christian Wunsch, Tim Xavier to name a few. Tom recently returned with a weekly podcast at frictiondetroit.com, and a full schedule of new releases on Friction Detroit Records.
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Dean Paul has played for some of the largest nightclubs/ underground venues, desert raves, boat parties and jam-packed the dance floors in the City of Angels as well as the Bay Area. Born May 23, 1981 in Los Angeles California, he had his first exposure to Techno during the early 1990’s. Many consider this to be the golden age of Techno and definitely a great time to be introduced to this music. This influenced his deep minimal sets have earned him respect and admiration among the underground Techno community in Los Angeles.
Currently working with Droid Behavior, Dean Paul has played with the likes of: Prototype 909, Jpls, Derek Plaslaiko, Jimmy Edgar, Modeselektor, Ellen Allien, Richard Devine, Hyperactive, Surgeon, Ambivalent, Tim Xavier, Robert Hood, Octave One, Alexi Delano, Tony Rohr, and Dj Pierre. He incorporates all elements of electronic music into his sets to create an atmosphere of enjoyable beats that are always in sync with the time of the show, the crowd and location. From deep techno, to acid, tribal and minimal techno, Dean Paul continues to broaden his audio spectrum. He presses hard to work with only the latest technology which has enabled him to mix and record live sets. With his vision of continual growth, he is currently developing visual effects to be projected simultaneously as he spins.
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Jonas Karlsson aka Mhonolink resides in Stockholm, Sweden and has had numerous unforgettable releases since the 1990’s on legendary labels such as Zync, Mhonday Music, Audio Assault, Mankind, Sway, and MH Records. After being on hiatus for a couple of years Mhonolink has started DJing again and is back in the studio working a string of new releases. Blank Code is happy to present this week’s podcast with a mix from our friend Mhonolink.
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Detroit dj/producer Nick Bien put together a techno masterpiece with his new podcast. Nick makes up one half of Project 313 and is one of the 3 originators of Blank Code. His track selection resembles what is “hot” in today’s techno industry and is guaranteed to move you. His style of mixing can be compared to the likes of Adam Beyer, Sandwell District, Speedy J and other leading techno innovators. Kick back, turn up your sound, and enjoy the journey he takes you on with this fresh mix!
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A Chicago based dj and producer, Adam Stolz currently works as one half of Freaky Vibes Recordings. Alongside fellow artist/owner Groovik, Adam has helped develop a consistent string of quality releases that keep people jackin their bodies. His dark, dissonant sounds pull your brain away from the track just long enough for your ears to prepare for the next onslaught. And with the help of his friends, Adam is looking to take the label even further, with a massive remix compilation of his track ‘Lambchoppin‘, incorporating all of those producers on the release. (Look for that in Mid-Summer 2011)
Adam also recently released a track with Detroit based producer E. Spleece on Cryovac Records, vinyl only. (Sub-label of Docile Rec) and he has two remixes of Groovik’s ‘Absinthe’ out now on Freaky Vibes. Summer 2011 will also be busy for him, with releases still scheduled for Freaky Vibes, Black Nation Recordings and Blank Code. Here now is sixty minutes of slammin tracks from this very unique midwestern artist. Enjoy.
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Since his first experiences of immersion in the electronic music world, Tony Kasper has managed to keep his finger directly on the pulse of the techno community. He developed his mature passion for music when he was exposed to classic blues, jazz, and rock and roll. From the first moment an audience listens, it is clear to them that Tony’s dj sets epitomizes professionalism behind the decks.
Tony’s inimitable mixing style is known to be highly adaptable to the ambiance of the events he plays. His technique includes, but not limited to, utilizing three turntables and multiple audio sources to create his unique techno blend. A Tony Kasper dj set, mixing dark and aggressive techno or funky floor-burning techno, will often parallel the driving yet chunky sounds of the well-known Detroit, Swedish, German and Italian techno artists. Tony’s primary goal behind the decks has proven to be fruitful as he utilizes his vast knowledge of tracks and quick mixing ability to control an audience with every measure he plays.
As evolution precedes, Tony is now currently working diligently to release his style of Techno and House for the masses. He has specialized in remixing for several artists from the Chicago and Detroit area and has already released several original tracks and remixes on such labels as Black Nation Records, Klientele Music, Kompute Musik and Smooth Agent Records.
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In the second installment of the Blank Code Podcast we bring you a set from Project 313
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We are pleased to kick off our weekly series of podcasts with a set from Corbin Davis
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