unklar mixtapes #037 dives into unexplored soundscapes. After a long stretch in the project phase, this first house-driven set finally surfaces online—breaking away from the techno-dominated archive. Expect house in many shades, from deep and melodic to acid, new and … Continue reading unklar mixtapes #037 dives headfirst into house textures
Been a while since I’ve written about a new mixtape, for a good reason — I needed an incentive. And the incentive is represented this time by a certain (self imposed) standard being reached. Meaning, I managed to like my … Continue reading unklar mixtapes #034: when life gives you lemons, just hit play
The firstborn of this year starts slowly, with tentative, shy steps, featuring tracks from Liquidsakura and Isabel Soto. As it grows, Regent and DJ Jes guide it through the playful days of kindergarten and the lessons of primary school. By … Continue reading unklar mixtapes #032: shy beginnings evolve into new horizons
It’s the beginning of 2024, which means it’s also the start of a new unklar mixtapes season, the fourth one. I only wrote something about the first season, but from now on I will try to make time and post … Continue reading unklar #028 starts a new mixed ride
Get ready to feel some refreshing summer vibes emerging directly from your speakers. I`m talking about the latest SPANDAU20 mixtape, with Marcel Fengler as a guest. Lively techno rhythms are skillfully mixed with housy & groovy infusions. “Azur” (Marcel Fengler`s … Continue reading SPANDAU20 mixtape by Marcel Fengler – techno on repeat
The cool breeze of a summer night, an intriguing path through the forest demanding to be explored. A hypnotic adventure is slowly taking shape on rhythms chosen by Hoedus in his podcast for On The 5th Day. We`re talking about … Continue reading On The 5th Day – hypnotic techno podcast by Hoedus
One of the best podcasts I’ve heard this year comes from the British duo B12. Dekmantel Podcast 331 is an atmospheric odyssey elegantly connected with synths and Sci-Fi electronic sounds. The epic musical journey develops gradually, has a variety of … Continue reading B12 creates a great atmospheric Sci-Fi podcast for Dekmantel
The weather`s finally in a better mood and brings along an abundance of good music. Featured here is one excellent set mixed by Noah Skelton for Deep Afterhour. It fits perfectly with the ray of light emerging at our horizon. … Continue reading Noah Skelton plays a fine mix for Deep Afterhour
One new super good set was recently played at HÖR, the music streaming platform located in Berlin. This time it was one of the artists from the SPANDAU20 crew. SPANDAU20 is a project initiated by the guys from FJAAK, aiming … Continue reading Elli Acula shines SPANDAU20 lights on the HÖR stage
The best techno set I’ve heard in a long while comes from the year… 2002. Noncompliant (DJ Shiva back then) played these super fast beats in a live performance @ Lo (St. Louis, MO / 1-11-2002). This is another example … Continue reading Techno tornado coming from 2002, by Noncompliant
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