Dystopian Rhythm

Dystopian Rhythm label boss Garrett Dillon is back on the podcast with a mix from his recent set at Current 04 in Kansas City. This event was put together by the great folks at Rheostatus.

Ninna V. started working as dj at Mercado Bar, Porto, as a resident in 1992, just after she was a resident at Club Cais 447, in Matosinhos, Porto, as well,where she stayed till 93.When these club and bar closed, she went to Marechal Bar and stayed as resident for 1 year. In that time there wasn’t dj agencies yet in Portugal,she had the idea of opening one, called “Beyond the Agency” to represent herself and other dj’s to launch, also were starting the rave parties, all new to this country, had this agency for 12 years. So, she started to represent national and international dj’s and booking them to play here in PT. She played with some of the best national and international, dj’s in the world like :Dave Clark, A. Paul, Advent, Gayle San, Ricardo Garduno, Marika Rossa, Electrorites, Deh Noiser, Peder, Mas Teeveh, Shin Nishimura, Kevin Yost, Roger Sanchez, David Alvarado, Danny “Buddah” Moralles, Richard Lees Crees, Kid Loco, Victor Simonelli,Benji Candelario, Paco Buggin, Nacho, Victor Flores, Jose Luis Magoya, Mario Roque, Dj Vibe, Carlos Manaça, Petty, Jiggy, Oscar Baía, Luis Leite, Paulo Leite,João Daniel. etc. For 23 years she played everywhere in Portugal, at all knowing clubs, like : Kremlin, Comvento, Alcantara Club, Industria, Swing, Maré Alta, Kadoc , Locomia, Capitulo V,etc etc. Was responsible for many ” Leite Night Sessions” parties, with Luis Leite and Paulo Leite, where they all played together, around the country. Also went to play at : Vigo, Coruña, Barcelona, Spain, Grahamstown Music, Culture and Multimedia Festival, South Africa, Malta, London, NYC, Zurich, ect She produced and organized events since 96, the first one was in Lisbon, at Armazem 3, where there was about 3000 people.Later, organized also a Tour around Portugal and Spain, with dj Mario Roque, and to name a few of clubs where they played : Teatro Sa da Bandeira, Kremlin, Kadoc, Vademecum,Vigo, etc. Organized also a New Year’s Eve, at Kadoc Club, with dj Benji Candelario. She also had a radio show called ” Groovy Planet”, and could interview dj’s and play their sets, it was a 2h show, at NFM radio. Had a bar in Porto, called Maré Alta as Club and After hours, knowing as Maré Alta the Oficial After Hours of Porto City, where many great dj’s played : Dj Vibe, dj Jiggy, Mario Roque, Dl Costa, David Alvarado ( USA), etc… Her track “Cause” ( Sergio Vilas remix ) was played by Carl Cox in NYC, May 2014, which means her name is growing and supported by the big boss himself. Played in Detroit at the Works for Sub-Division presents Naked Lunch Showcase, with A. Paul, Angel Alanis & Maria Goetz, Detroit Techno Militica and more !

Mike Derer: Just a man with a dick and a dream. Initially raised by feral wolves, he transcended the forest and made his way into innercity. From there, he made moves in the rap game before stumbling upon an illegal warehouse rave party one fateful evening. Once inside, he couldn’t believe what he heard. He had to back up off of it and set it his cup down, house music and chronic, “Boy I’m fucked up now!” he thought. From that moment forward, he was inspired to become the biggest EDM DJ Ibiza has ever seen. The road has taken its toll. Many contenders have challenged him in the arena but none have lived to talk about it. One evening in a Walmart parking lot, he saved a baby from a burning car. In the process, it left his body horribly scarred. It took years of corrective surgery for Mike to get better. “We can rebuild him, we have the technology” some fucking “Doctor” said. So they did. This brings us to today, Mike Derer is the half-human, half-plastic techno robot machine of the future, but he is here early…TODAY. – Dustin Zahn

Known in music as Gronotek, born in 1990 in the west side of ??Santiago de Chile. Has a normal life, until his young age of 11, influenced by his older brother, he is taken to his first rave for the year 2001. Amazed by the sounds of electronic music, there is what would be your lifestyle. Starting primarily with harder sounds like hardcore and hardtechno, influenced by artists such as dj amok, Frank Kvitta, viper xxl, headbanger, RTC, and others. It is initiating its first mixes in the underground atmosphere of Santiago. After several years listening to music, it is that your musical profile is becoming more and more sense, which is why in 2005, began his career in music production of techno music. After several years, playing at events in the city, gradually gained momentum his career, it is how in 2010 he founded the platform A Techno Alliance. In 2015 he founded his personal stamp, ATA SERIES REC., which brings a new wave of techno sound, filled with fresh energy artists to display current, space and hypnotic techno. With The Ripped, owner of UTCH, Greyhead owner K-84 and Sarnival, Spanish DJ and producer, decided to found UFO GROUP / ADVANCE TECHNO. This is the opportunity to show their talents in clubs in the city of Santiago, Buenos Aires and Colombia, and gave its style, and standing by it. https://www.facebook.com/gronotek.official https://soundcloud.com/gronotek https://pro.beatport.com/artist/gronotek/222415

Our podcast this week is from local techno DJ and producer Anthony Jimenez. It was recorded live from our Onset 2015 event in Detroit.

This week’s podcast is Uun’s full set from our Onset 2015 event that took place at The Works in Detroit on June 19, 2015. Coming up in the music scene of Kansas City, Uun crafted his love for the darker edges of sound as a guitarist in metal bands before turning his focus to techno. Both his early work as an instrumentalist and his current work as a techno producer share a common exploration of darkness both in mood and in execution. As his discography has grown, so have his productions and mixes quickly evolved into their own unique sound. Uun’s recent work with top labels and producers Reloading Records, Dystopian Rhythm, Teggno, Sutter Cane, Brian Burger, and Andrei Morant, has garnered attention from the likes of Chris Liebing, Joseph Capriatti, Octave, Tom Hades, Dubfire, and many more. As a DJ, Uun has quickly made a name for himself around the Midwest. His deep, hard, and heady style relies both on smooth blends as well as complex layering, moving from the depths of dub and bass to the broken dystopian soundscapes linking his own music to the larger techno world. He has also put great importance on the DJ mix as a complete concept, releasing thoughtful sets for Project Techno, Reloading Records, Dystopian Rhythm, SUBterror Radio, and Monument among others. In 2015 and beyond, Uun’s hardworking ethos will continue with multiple new releases and remixes in the works. Whether in the studio or on the decks, prepare for a descent into dub and darkness.

This week we’re happy to share the recording of Pinion’s recent set at our Onset 2015 event, June 19th, 2015 at The Works in Detroit. Bobby Dowell has a sound that’s both hard and human. With releases on Droid, Soma, Perc Trax and elsewhere he’s developed an approach that keeps things moody and moving at the same time. He delivers a sound that can be devoid of form, while embracing the traditional canvas of 4/4. The sound is dark and decadent, while creating a living, breathing human element that one could only describe as a soul. As of late he has been focusing on his persona as Pinion. Being a more experimental and industrial project, Pinion is the sound of a man with his own vision of music, sitting somewhere between classic industrial and contemporary techno without being completely dedicated to either discipline. Where the likes of classic industrial methods are the sound of metal on metal, Pinion is more like wood on leather, a ceremonial throb that switches in an instant from tightly locked grooves to more freeform rhythmic patterns. Equally at home serving up percussive workouts as he is crafting dense, atmospheric soundscapes the sound of Pinion is nothing short of unyielding.    

This week we’re happy to present a live recording of a set by Ricardo Garduno and Fixeer, recorded live at Sudaka in Mexico City at the recent Vector Functions 2 Year Anniversary event, headlined by Oscar Mulero. Both artists have an extensive history of pushing techno in Mexico and around the world. Both have released on Garduno’s own Illegal Alien Recordings as well as Brood Audio, Impact Mechanics, Vector Functions, and several others.  

D.B.A.P. is a hybrid DJ/live PA collaboration from Deniel Blond and A. Picon that takes on a raw, industrial sound. They’ve released together and separate on Dynamic Reflection,  Labyrinth, Reaktivate, and others. pro.beatport.com/artist/a-picon/269271 soundcloud.com/denielblond soundcloud.com/a-picon

Vegim’s journey into the underground began in the early 1990’s. At first, music was just a hobby. Once he began collecting records his obsession grew stronger and he invested in his first pieces of music equipment. 1998 was the year Vegim became a full time slave to the underground. He rapidly developed his skills as a DJ and in his Production. By the age of 18 Vegim had already discovered his lust for House & Techno. The desire to tell his story through music took over and Vegim has never looked back. Vegim’s earliest experiments in the studio go back to around 2002. After about 4 years of hard work, he released his first EP – Creature 3000 with Nani Killa, this is his first tune which went on to receive support from a lot known World DJs. Today, Vegim is recognized as one of Techno’s most influential artists. Not only a skilled DJ/Producer but also a graphics designer and coneptionalist that has a style unlike any other. He has released his own tracks and done countless remixes for many of the best known labels in the Techno realm. His tracks and remixes are well supported by dj’s like: Dave Clarke, Laurent Garnier, Chris Liebing, Richie Hawtin, Xhin, Joseph Capriati, Mark Eg, A Paul, Gayle San and many more.

Rubidium is Rachel Bisagni, a newcomer DJ and producer, based in Oakland, California. Inspired by over 20 years of classical dance training, plus 15 years on crowded dance floors, she strives to bring a signature sense of movement to her sets. She has opened for notable techno artists Cio D’Or and Black Asteroid, and also released her first track on Vancouver’s Subspec label in 2013. Rachel also supports the From 0-1 label as their art director, pushing pixels and podcasts since the start of the label in 2008. www.from0-1.com www.facebook.com/rubidiummusic

Steven Lorenz is a founding member of Intransikbeats and General Manager of Iron Shirt Recordings. He is on the front lines, djing and displaying his and the work of Intransikbeats on a regular basis. He hosts a monthly event at The Shelter in Shanghai, China called Bassment and also had a resident spot at Sub-Culture where he had the opportunity to play with international artists that still inspires him in his production and performances. Artists he supported includes Goldie, Kode9, Pinch, Shackelton, Desto, Tes Larok. His production, which varied over the years, has found an aggressive, hypnotic, low frequency tone. He releases on Dark and Sonorous, Concepto Hipnotico, DMT Records and many more. Collaborating with other artists within and outside of Intransikbeats is a big part of his work, He continues supporting the alternative, experimental genres and working toward spreading the culture and creativity.

In 1999 this Coruñés began his career as a DJ, mainly influenced by American techno and English. You will gradually permeating their sessions a unique technique and great skill to decks that make a reference of the Galician landscape. Techno and vinyl are synonymous with life for him, leaving nobody indifferent to such an extent that it becomes his main passion. Everyone who has seen him live recognized as far promotions, competitions and new technologies that facilitate new art dj, he fills his suitcase stickers and decorate their sessions with a quality worthy of the greatest mixers . He has been fortunate to share the booth with the largest national and international scene for various points of the Spanish geography as well as outside its borders, reaching act in Berlin. In 2007 he joined with De Oliveira, Delirium Tremens, a very compact and edgy versus in combining live dj set, with which they removed references in the record labels: Mastertraxx, Naked Lunch or Infecta. In 2013 she founded with the Galician collective Inopia 12-inch, collective composed of artists vinyl lovers and more analog sound. He is currently responsible for the Archaic Podcast, sets a series of 12-inch prints by various artists in which the analog sound predominates whether in the form of dj set or live.

Today’s podcast comes from German techno producer Markus Masuhr. From the deep and raw side of techno comes the artist Markus Masuhr. He lives in Leipzig/Germany and is the labelboss of “Pragmat” and the netlabel “Insectorama”. Markus started with electronic music in 1993 with friends at a youth club and illegal parties in Leipzig, he went on spinning techno records. When turning to produce electronic music himself in 2003, he chose to express his versatile style preferences in his own works as well – making tracks and live acts ranging from deep techno with dub elements to raw techno. In the last years he has published on countless labels [Pragmat/Insectorama/Superbrecordings/Circular/Rohs/ Authentic Pew/Nulabel/k-84 Records…] He himself describes his sound as techno, that you feel approaching from the rear of the hard but deep with chords echos and delays in a 4/4 pattern dubtechno construct. In the end of the Year 2013 starts a new side project with the name stghz.01. He himself describes his sound as techno that you feel approaching from the rear of the hard but deep with chords echos and delays in a 4/4 pattern dubtechno construct.

Our guest this week is Colombian producer John Vasquez aka John V (now based in Madrid). In the 90’s began his career with the Disco and House music in his hometown (Bogota). From 2007 resumed his career in the Techno scene producing for labels SubSensory Records, Sui Generiz, among others where his music was well received coming Drumcode Radio and festivals today to debut in labels as ohn.cet, Naked Lunch, Monocline NuLabel, Complexed Records, Organism, Illegal Alien.

This week’s podcast is a very recent live PA recording from Chad Kaska, AKA Daegon. In addition to numerous releases as Daegon, Chad ‘s first EP under his full name hits stores next week on Illegal Alien.  

Kevin Roux alias KWR is a french producer based in Stockholm (Sweden) since 2009. Started producing in 2006, releasing his first track on Multi Vitamins and after that, remixing Harvey McKay on Soma records through a competition and won the first place. In 2013 Kevin Roux, change his artist name to KWR, discovering new taste and ways of creating music. He finaly found his style and signature by releasing his debut EP of 5 tracks on : Illegal Alien, and aswell on Vector Functions, Dark&Sonorous,… In 2014, his first album appears on Vector Functions and soon to release on Driving Forces, Labrynth, Amazone, Dystopian Rhytm; Ricardo Garduno´s new label, Illegal Alien Black, and many more KWR has been discribed has “the new face of French techno, a boy that surprises with a crude and distorted sound, abandoning classical structures to show twisted textures and shades”  

Morgan Tomas is a DJ/Producer from France. He’s also running the label Reloading Records and the weekly podcast with the same name. In the past years, he has several releases coming out on labels such as Sleaze, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Prosthetic Pressings or even Silent Steps and has been supported by great artists who often play his tracks. Morgan’s music is a deep rooted Techno, dark and energetic. http://www.reloadingrecords.com/

This week’s podcast is a mix from Italian producer Bettosun. I came across his work a couple years ago via a podcast mix from Ness and wrote him to ask about the track, titled Blood. It was recently released on the full-length album Sun Look at the Stars, on his own Mono Records. This mix is in the same vein as the album, full of deep techno with major dub and house elements. Check out the album here: http://bettosun.bandcamp.com/album/sun-look-at-the-stars And more from Bettosun at: https://www.facebook.com/pages/Bettosun/149534295133795

Going thru the high increase of electronic music projects, we can say there is one that has have maintained the most original dark sound, creating the perfect combination of ethnic roots, noise and techno elements, we are talking about AXKAN. Throbbing Gristle, Skinny Puppy, Plastikman, Autechre among others, have been source of inspiration to create his musical basics. As a teenager in the late 80’s, Luis Flores and Federico started assembling a project focused in Industrial music, later Jorge HM joined to create “Double Helix”, one of the most important Techno projects in Mexico. Months later, Federico had the opportunity to live some experiences which made him conceive the idea of a different music where percussions and ethnic elements were obvious, so after working sometime in both projects, Federico leaves Double Helix to create his own solo project, “Axkan”. Short after he published multiple tracks under the label NopalBeat and had the chance to perform thru the US, Mexico, South America, Spain and Russia. Up to this day, his sound keeps morphing, changing towards a more raw sound. Federico is still an avid collector of vintage electronic musical instruments and modular gear, with his arsenal has always been trying to create unique sounds, without trying to fall into a specific genre, without trying to make music that sell records, just having fun with noise. This recording is a live PA performed at a #FOFN event in Los Angeles in December 2014.