Category: ABC plays XYZ

DJ:
LEE

About the concept:
Here is the ninety-fifth instalment of our series “abc plays xyz”.

The idea behind it is to ask some DJs/mixing artists if they have an artist or label in mind that they love and would like to use for a mix.

So the approach of each mix is clear: the choosen DJ/mixing artist makes a selection of tracks produced by one artist (and her/his monikers) or released on a label (and its sublabels) and creates a nice mix from it.

Find links to all instalments at our overview. Today we present you LEE’ mix of tracks/remixes produced by JKS.

About LEE:
LEE, co-founder of the event-series „Don’t Skip Leg Day“, is located on the darker side of techno spectrum, leaning towards acid and EBM. Always keeping the pace up high, he is focusing on grooves and complex drumwork, pleasing the crowds across northern Germany.

About JKS:
Currently based in Paris, JKS had know a large musical way. Interested first by the roots of music, he learned percussions in conservatory for ten years, before diving in the technical aspects by making sound studies.

Today, his productions are characterized by groove, acid sonorities and powerful percussions patterns, representative of his musical past. He recently got the support of artists like Kobosil, SHDW & Obscure Shape, I Hate Models or Dax J, by being played in big europeans techno events. His energetic sets, with trance influences, relay a strong rave atmosphere.

Text from http://www.raw-people.com/jks

Listen & Download:
“LEE plays JKS” (download coming soon)

LEE About His Choice:
I selected JKS for this mix because I really like his own style and all of his releases. I really love the fast and groovy side of him. Almost every set of mine contains at least one track of JKS.

Tracklist:
01. Mayeul & JKS – Rendlesham Incident
02. JKS – Broken Down Speakerz
03. JKS – Emergence
04. JKS – Feelin‘
05. JKS – Pace Maker
06. Jacidorex – Humanize (JKS Remix)
07. JKS – Endora
08. JKS – Rock The House
09. JKS – Endless Power Cycle
10. Lucass P – Nasty Business (Mayeul & JKS Remix)
11. Mayeul & JKS – Sutton Hoo Artefacts
12. JKS – Inside Out

Recommendations:
compilation “Rebels United For …” w/ JKS track on Rebels Conspiracy
compilation “First Blood Part 2” w/ JKS track on RAW

Booking:
RAW Agency for JKS

Websites:
LEE
JKS

DJ:
Bollmann

About the concept:
Here is the ninety-fourth instalment of our series “abc plays xyz”.

The idea behind it is to ask some DJs/mixing artists if they have an artist or label in mind that they love and would like to use for a mix.

So the approach of each mix is clear: the choosen DJ/mixing artist makes a selection of tracks produced by one artist (and her/his monikers) or released on a label (and its sublabels) and creates a nice mix from it.

Find links to all instalments at our overview. Today we present you Bollmann’ mix of tracks released on Demain Kollectiv.

About Bollmann:
Some DJs like to write a lot of text about themselves. I let music speak for itself, but to wrap it up: bang bang bang. and even more bang. Hard-knocking kicks, overdriven acid lines, funky oldschool hardcore rave charme and even more bang.

Do you really need to know more?

About Demain Kollectiv:
Organizing urban underground rave parties since 2015, and having invited a sh*t ton of beautiful artists from accross Europe, we are now crafting our own techno/rave record label in order to promote such a yong and prolific new scene.

Text from http://www.soundcloud.com/demainkollectiv

Listen & Download:
“Bollmann plays Demain Kollectiv” (download coming soon)

Bollmann About His Choice:
The young underground collective delivers another dimension of hardcore charme

Taking the hype of oldschool 90s rave music, delivering it to dark techno and mashing it with industrial vibes the Demain Kollectiv provides the symbiosis of sound that i love.

But Demain puts it in his very own interpretation of all these things which is a significant characteristic of good art in my opinion. So I decided to showcase them to you.

Tracklist:
01. L’Ätlas – Before The End
02. L’Ätlas – The Last Mass
03. Isaj – Radiation
04. Unnamed – Lovely Grace (Acouphènes Remix)
05. Isaj – Tension
06. Unnamed – Emmène-moi Raver Didier
07. Diazepin – Terror
08. Jan Vercauteren – Never Ending Story
09. Jan Vercauteren – Love Sensation
10. Unnamed – Hardcore Grace (Umbraid Remix)
11. SHPS – Calavera
12. SHPS – No Mas
13. Unnamed – After Sa Mère
14. YGNOR – Count With Me
15. High Speed Violence – Ultraforce

Websites:
Bollmann
Demain Kollectiv

DJ:
Axkan

About the concept:
Here is the ninety-third instalment of our series “abc plays xyz”.

The idea behind it is to ask some DJs/mixing artists if they have an artist or label in mind that they love and would like to use for a mix.

So the approach of each mix is clear: the choosen DJ/mixing artist makes a selection of tracks produced by one artist (and her/his monikers) or released on a label (and its sublabels) and creates a nice mix from it.

Find links to all instalments at our overview. Today we present you Axkan’ mix of tracks released on Omen Recordings.

About Axkan:
No stranger to the LA Techno scene, or even the world, Axkan is a talented producer and performer from Los Angeles. His Techno is highly influenced by Industrial and EBM alongside ethnic rhythms. His darker and noisy style of Techno is a highly sought sound and can be found on several labels (i.e. OMEN Recordings, Advanced (Black), De-Konstrukt, Dirty Minds, Reloading Records, SecreTechno, Rheostatus, From 0-1, The Cast Project, GBB, Aerotek, Format Recordings, Switch Off, Eternal Drive, etc.).

“Axkan without question has to be one of the most brilliant rapid rising stars on the American West Coast Techno scene and everyone is just starting catch on. His live sets are perking up ears from all over the world, devastating dance-floors from Germany, UK, France, Colombia, Spain, Russia, Poland, Brazil, Chile and all over Mexico, Canada and the US. There are people who make techno, and play techno live, but there are few masters of their machines who know how to put them to effective use when in front of an audience and that’s where Axkan shines.” – Sean Ocean, DEFSF

About Omen Recordings:
Los Angeles based Omen Recordings is a record label founded in 2016 by Federico Sanchez and Tanya Leigh, one which seeks to support the productions of innovative artists in electronic music while also organizing club events and tours designed to bring these artists greater exposure. Together the pair bring 30+ years of music business experience to the endeavor and are each accomplished artists in their own right, having released music on numerous international labels.

The philosophy of Omen is to support producers and DJ’s to release and perform their music without having to depend on the structure of major labels. The live musical experience of the OMEN sound focuses on darker explorations of modern techno alongside influences from the analog past. However, club compatibility is a must to bring the emotional intensity to the dance floor. The intention is to build and develop our own catalog of talent by looking for artists who can truly deliver a new and unique sound. Strong principals are based around quality music infused with a spirit that will affect and change lives.

Listen & Download:
“Axkan plays Omen Recordings” (download coming soon)

Axkan About His Choice:
he is the boss 😉

Tracklist:
01. Brecc – Delusional World (Axkan Remix)
02. Axkan – Torment (Luis Flores Remix)
03. WarinD – Accort (Axkan Remix)
04. Darkcloud – The Minds Eye
05. Interferon – Poison Barbs
06. Amby Iguos – Core (Dep Affect Remix)
07. Draag – Detox
08. Axkan – Torment (UVB Remix)
09. Brecc – Delusional World (Illnurse Remix)
10. Darkcloud – Nacreous 2.0
11. Ayarcana – Despite Everything (Manni Dee Remix)
12. Draag – Detox (Ayarcana Remix)
13. Darkcloud – Nacreous
14. Brecc – Unlock My Shackles
15. Axkan – The Distance
16. Rendered – Puppetskin
17. Ayarcana – Despite Everything
18. WarinD – Redel (Swarm Intelligence Remix)

Recommendations:
Axkan’s “Torment EP ” on Omen Recordings
Brecc’ “Delusional World EP” on Omen Recordings
WarinD’s “Accort EP” on Omen Recordings
Rendered’s “Puppetskin” on Omen Recordings

Websites:
Axkan
Omen Recordings

DJ:
Sleeveless

About the concept:
Here is the ninety-second instalment of our series “abc plays xyz”.

The idea behind it is to ask some DJs/mixing artists if they have an artist or label in mind that they love and would like to use for a mix.

So the approach of each mix is clear: the choosen DJ/mixing artist makes a selection of tracks produced by one artist (and her/his monikers) or released on a label (and its sublabels) and creates a nice mix from it.

Find links to all instalments at our overview. Today we present you Sleeveless’ mix of tracks produced by Emmanuel.

About Sleeveless:
My name is Dave i am 22 years old, come from berlin and my artist name is Sleeveless because i always wear shirts without sleeves when i’m playin 🙂

I am playin on my pioneer cdjs for 2 years now and have recently started producing as well. Techno is my passion and anything under 140 bpm has no place in my life since I was little. Most of all I am fascinated by the nineties and the hard club sounds of the berlin clubs. With a good friend I founded the label or collective Concrete in October 2018. In the near future we will throw raves with hard and dirty sounds. Stay tune

About Emmanuel:
Emmanuel’s unique production style has bewitched the heavyweights of contemporary techno and house, garnering full support across the scene, with the likes of Rodhad , DVS 1, Marcel Dettmann and DJ Deep amongst many others championing his sound.

Releasing on labels including Deeply Rooted House, Will & Ink & Enemy Records aswell as his own label, ARTS, Emmanuel has rapidly become a regular on the European techno circuit, with his uncompromising style that he is now synonymous with through his productions and performances alike.

Taken from the website of LittleBig Music Management

Listen & Download:
“Sleeveless plays Emmanuel” (download coming soon)

Sleeveless About His Choice:
I chose Emmanuel because I’ve been following him for several years and his tracks are extraordinary. Besides, I’m a big fan of the label arts. Contrane is one of my favorite songs ever.

Tracklist:
01. Emmanuel – J400
02. Emmanuel – Raven
03. Emmanuel – Rejected
04. Emmanuel – Raver
05. Emmanuel – Masa
06. Emmanuel – Conductor
07. Emmanuel – Oasis
08. Emmanuel – Contrane
09. Emmanuel – Diamond
10. Emmanuel – Hoary
11. Emmanuel – E100
12. Emmanuel – Hype Beast
13. Emmanuel – Radice
14. Emmanuel – Light The Way
15. Emmanuel – Installations
16. Emmanuel – All Killer No Filler

Recommendations:
all featured releases on ARTS Records, the label run by Emmanuel

Booking:
LittleBig Music Management for Emmanuel

Websites:
Sleeveless @ Instagram
Sleeveless @ Soundcloud
Emmanuel

DJ:
AT.AVEM

About the concept:
Here is the ninety-first instalment of our series “abc plays xyz”.

The idea behind it is to ask some DJs/mixing artists if they have an artist or label in mind that they love and would like to use for a mix.

So the approach of each mix is clear: the choosen DJ/mixing artist makes a selection of tracks produced by one artist (and her/his monikers) or released on a label (and its sublabels) and creates a nice mix from it.

Find links to all instalments at our overview. Today we present you AT.AVEM’s mix of tracks & remixes produced by SNTS.

About AT.AVEM:
AT.AVEM lives in Hamburg but got his roots from Ashford, southwest England.

His sets include hypnotic rhythms and fast combining Techno composed with self-made experimental ambient and drone sounds.

This makes each set a unique story filled with parts from Industrial, EBM, Detroit Techno, Electro and back to early Trance.

He has got familiar to different forms of techno. His style ranges from a sound that is usually very hard and dark, often with industrial influences, to the one that is very deeper and more mental and hypnotic. But both are still easily identified from the same mind.

Since more than two years he held a residency at the Hamburg famous club – [PAL] where he developed his sound.

Together with Lucinee, he established NACKT, a fetish and art event at [PAL].

NACKT is more than a rave – it is combined with visual art, techno music and ambient vibe. It creates a space where everyone feels safe, regardless of origin, sexuality, gender or skin colour.

About SNTS:
An anonymous producer with a gritty, heads-down style of techno and a focus on vinyl, SNTS first surfaced in late 2012. He’s been behind two record trilogies, Chapters and Scenes, issued through his self-titled label, and also earned appearances on Horizontal Ground and Edit Select Records.

Taken from Apelago.com

Listen & Download:
“AT.AVEM plays SNTS” (download coming soon)

AT.AVEM About His Choice:
I chose SNTS, because he really inspiring me the last years in producing ambient music and djing . Every EP got its own fingerprint and diversity. His productions range from pulsating Ambient to forceful, widely reverberating and heavily pounding Techno trips.

This set is a mindtrip and I really enjoyed every second to mixed it.

Tracklist:
01. SNTS – 20.01.1944
02. SNTS – Solitary Confinement
03. SNTS – N3
04. Paula Temple – Open the Other Eye (SNTS Remix)
05. SNTS – Rationality
06. SNTS – Pvrest Absolvtion
07. SNTS – Submission Is Not Obedience
08. SNTS – Violence and Force
09. SNTS – S9
10. SNTS – Theory Of Loneliness
11. SNTS – S6
12. SNTS – Es19.1
13. SNTS – 07.09.1984
14. SNTS – Sleep Deprivation
15. SNTS – No Jvstified Resentments
16. Torn Relics – Clear As Ethanol (SNTS Remix)
17. SNTS – Fearless
18. SNTS – S3
19. SNTS – 20.01.1994 (Shifted Remix)
20. SNTS – Oblivion

Booking:
Apelago for SNTS

Websites:
AT.AVEM
Nackt (party series)
SNTS