FACETS Techno Podcast

Techno duo from Southern Germany, influenced by Hardgroove and Hypnotic, with a focus on organic, groove-driven sound. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 117: FACETS Podcast #117: Nikart & Blue Skies 86 SC: https://soundcloud.com/nikart_blueskies86 IG: https://www.instagram.com/nikart.ofc IG: https://www.instagram.com/blueskies_86

LANI AKEA means “immeasurable sky” and symbolizes our cosmic home. She takes listeners on a sonic journey through the infinite vastness of the universe. Her sound is characterized by a hypnotic mix of techno, hard techno, and psychedelic elements, blending different intensities into a powerful, forward-moving force. Since August 2025, she has been a resident DJ at Kiss Klub in Die Rakete, one of Nuremberg's most influential techno series for over 22 years. In addition to Nuremberg, she has performed in cities such as Berlin and Mannheim. In her sets, she bridges the gap between techno and hard techno. She builds tension and momentum from the start, introducing harder elements as the set evolves and intentionally adding psychedelic accents. The result is a sound that appeals to those who love hypnotic, driving sounds as well as those who seek uncompromising intensity. That's exactly what LANI AKEA is: Tension. Momentum. Energy -- FACETS Podcast Episode 116: LANI AKEA SC: https://soundcloud.com/lani_akea_music IG: https://www.instagram.com/lani.akea_

Stijn Vanmarsenille is an electronic music producer from Ghent, Belgium. He has a 15-year professional experience as a guitar/keyboard player and singer in many heavy and psychedelic rock bands. The pandemic pushed him gently in the direction of his old but not forgotten love: techno and experimental electronic music. After a 2-year drawback in his home studio, he started releasing on established labels Fautsection, Devotion Records and Diffuse Reality. A release which displays the more experimental side of his music is scheduled for spring 2026. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 115: Stijn Vanmarsenille SC: https://soundcloud.com/stijnvanmarsenille IG: https://www.instagram.com/stijnvanmarsenille

Adnoir is a DJ and founder of Legato collective in Sarajevo (BIH) recognized for her deep, hypnotic and high-energy sound infused with dark melodies and groove. Adnoir is involved in electronic music scene ever since she signed up for Modular DJ classes in 2019, setting the foundation for her swift breakthrough in the local and regional scene. In 2021, she achieved fifth place out of 180 candidates in the finals of the Let’s Mix It regional DJ competition in Belgrade (Serbia). Her talent was further recognized in 2022 when she was nominated for the Most Perspective Artist award by Nagrada Ambasador in Zagreb (Croatia). Currently a resident DJ at Trezor in Sarajevo, Adnoir has performed at renowned festivals such as Exit, Garden of Dreams and Unity84, as well as in some of the most notable clubs across the Ex-Yu region, including KPTM, Barutana, DOT, Peti Kupe, Crkva, Depo, Publika, Space and Silver & Smoke. So far, she has shared stage with artists like D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Francois X, Du’ArT, Jennifer Cardini, Lolsnake, Sanna Mun, DJ Ogi, Nihad Tule, Volster, Commissar Lag, Miro Von Berlin and many more. Within Legato, Adnoir continues to push the boundaries of the underground scene, creating an inclusive platform for emerging talent and promoting techno culture. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 114: Adnoir SC: https://soundcloud.com/adnoir-music

From the first crackle of Electro, 90's House & Boom Bap tracks 15 years ago, Nohap carved out a restless energy that would later find its distinct form in various interpretations of Techno, always inspired by the infallible raw energy and realness back in the day. Marking his presence with EPs on Nulleins Records and COUP in the last years and pushing his productions quite filthy and intense, Nohap’s equally powered vinyl sets are also loaded with a decent and pounding force that answers your body’s raw needs. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 113: Nohap SC: https://soundcloud.com/nohap IG: https://www.instagram.com/nohap94/ https://lnk.bio/nohap

Konstantin Kost is a Ukrainian musician from the city of Odessa, a lover of deep, serene, and heavy techno sounds. His music and DJ sets are a true reflection of his mood and inner message, offering listeners a profound auditory experience. Konstantin's dedication to his craft is evident in every performance. His intricate mixes and powerful rhythms captivate audiences, transporting them to a realm of sonic exploration. His ability to convey deep emotions through his music has earned him a respected place in the hearts of techno fans both in Ukraine and worldwide. -- Tracklist: 1.David Heine X Konstantin Kost - Choices (Save Your Atoll Remix) [WEIRDMOUTHRECORDS] 2.Angioma & BLANKA - Bottomless 3.Jeff Rushin - Confusion [ODD EVEN] 4.Eddie Hale - Dormancy 5.Exos - DS4BR [Mutual Rytm] 6.Pfirter - Isolation (Matrixxman Remix) [MindTripRec] 7.R/D/V - Synaesthesia [Spazio Speziale] 8.Tsott - Perserverance [edit-select] 9.Tøtal - Intention [Death Bell Records] 10.Van Morph – Heimskringla [Orbitando] 11.Angioma & BLANKA - Mindset 12.Len Faki – Temple (Ø [Phase] Remix) [Figure] 13.Konstantin Kost & Kelvin Belton - Occultus (Rheak Remix) [Diffuse Reality Records] 14.Konstantin Kost & Kelvin Belton - Occultus [Diffuse Reality Records] -- FACETS Podcast Episode 112: Konstantin Kost SC: @konstantin_kost IG: www.instagram.com/konstantin_kost_ FB: www.facebook.com/Konstantin.Kost.888 YT https://www.youtube.com/@konstantin_kost_1988

KONTRASTMITTEL’s sound aesthetic is rooted in an exploration of dark, atmospheric, and driving techno. Grounded in hypnotic, spacious textures, his sets blend bold modernity enveloped in elements of the past, embodying both progression and reflection. The selection unfolds within a sophisticated tapestry of rhythm, offering a modern approach to electronic music that showcases depth in versatility, complexity, and intensity. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 111: KONTRASTMITTEL SC: https://soundcloud.com/kontrastmittel

BRINK (alias of Coen Brink, 1992) born in the Netherlands near Amsterdam and currently living in Stuttgart Germany. From his youth he was obsessed with searching and exploring for new music, where his love for House and Techno was born. BR!NK produces Techno himself which resulted in releases on Trau-ma, EvilGroove, Donker, RM Label, Synergie, Schimmer, DifferentSound, Aesir records and lately on Influenced Records. He knows about the classics, the latest underground releases and creates herewith the perfect atmosphere for the club, festival or for afters. You can expect some high paced groovy and hypnotic techno in his sets. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 110: BR!NK SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-653535010

BRINK (alias of Coen Brink, 1992) born in the Netherlands near Amsterdam and currently living in Stuttgart Germany. From his youth he was obsessed with searching and exploring for new music, where his love for House and Techno was born. BR!NK produces Techno himself which resulted in releases on Trau-ma, EvilGroove, Donker, RM Label, Synergie, Schimmer, DifferentSound, Aesir records and lately on Influenced Records. He knows about the classics, the latest underground releases and creates herewith the perfect atmosphere for the club, festival or for afters. You can expect some high paced groovy and hypnotic techno in his sets. Full Tracklist 1. Talismann - ANCHORYST 2. CRAVO - EVO.04 3. Cirkle - Lunar Orbit 4. Border One - Solar Flare 5. Dimi Angélis - Chrysalis 6. KIKA (MD) - Lost Words 7. BR!NK - 1992 - Unreleased 8. James Ruskin - Unknown Destination 9. Linken Ray - 2020 Reset 10. Ricardo Garduno, Jeroen Search - Edge - Jeroen Search Remix 2 11. Vladw - Movement Twenty Six Seven - Original Mix 12. Steve Rachmad - I Am A Machine - Original Mix 13. BR!NK - Mouse In The House - Unreleased 14. Louis The 4th - Tumultuous Groove 15. Arthur Robert - String Theory (Original Mix) 16. Stef Mendesidis - Super Septima 17. Hemka - Confusion 18. BR!NK - Leak - Unreleased 19. BR!NK - Checkered - Unreleased 20. Grindvik - Clash 21. Kr!z - Angels Landing 22. Lindsey Herbert - Getting Lost 23. BR!NK - Agua -- FACETS Podcast Episode 110: BR!NK SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-653535010

DJ and illustrator from Strasbourg, he created the late collective Merᴄure to be part of the residents of the Kalt club today. His evolution leaves him today with a wide musical panel oscillating between techno, Break and ambient. Eager for dynamism and change of pace: His music travels between different hues, layers and textures, successively intertwined in order to mentalize his audience. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 109: Halès SC: https://soundcloud.com/thisishales

Kell.oks' sound takes you on a sound experience that is characterized by driving basslines that are underlined by rhythmic percussion grooves and hypnotic synthlines. Listeners are led into a world that will send any dancefloor into trance. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 108: Kell.oks SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-570076105

Rooted in the enchanting sounds of late 90s and early 2000s Progressive- and Psy-trance, gru.naso’s sets take listeners on a sonic voyage which progressively intensifies. The blend of deep basslines, intricate tribal percussions, and mind-bending (almost weird) leads results in a sound that feels elegant yet aggressive. This set is a showcase of his high-energy dancefloor-oriented tune collection composed of new and old songs (mainly) found this summer. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 107: gru.naso SC: https://soundcloud.com/user-221488479

Leon Lolishvili a.k.a. Boyd Schidt is a pioneering Georgian electronic producer and DJ, better known as a half of the long-running techno duo Greenbeam & Leon As a solo artist, Boyd Schidt's career dates to 2010, with releases on Sonic Groove, KHIDI, Front Record, Mo's Ferry, Emote Music etc. In 2014, he released "Mornig Utopia" as a part of Studio R°'s "Various 003", alongside Mike Parker, Brendon Moeller, Zadig, Exercise One, followed by next 12", "Structure EP" on Waveform. Nowadays, Georgia's Techno pioneer is still actively engaged in the process of composing music and DJing around the world, therefore contributing to the advancement of electronic music scene in Georgia. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 106: Boyd Schidt SC: https://soundcloud.com/boyd-schidt-22 FB: https://www.facebook.com/boydschidt RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/boydschidt

DJ since the early 2000s, Chill made his debut mixing hip-hop for more than 10 years both on the radio and in club. 2011 marks a musical turning point for Chill, who opened his mind to electronic music after discovering this music through the big clubs in Europe. It was a real revelation for him and it’s in 2014 that begins his adventure within this movement. He’s the co-founder of the collective Closely who launched undergrounds parties in Strasbourg during 4 years. In 2018, he becomes resident at KALT. He likes to move the dancefloor with a nice selection of hypnotic and powerful techno. This set has been recorded live at Different Spaces Lehmann - Stuttgart -- FACETS Podcast Episode 105: Chill SC: https://soundcloud.com/chill_sxb FB: https://www.facebook.com/chill.sxb RA: https://de.ra.co/dj/chill-fr

Pech+Schwefel is the collaboration of Leonhard and Franco. Lots of passion and groove stands behind the duo when they dive into a deeper spectrum of fast driving techno with the preference of analog and modular hardware. The Austrian duo made their debut by releasing “Sloppy Tape” EP on the Scottish label Animal Farm. 2022 with the first vinyl release “Focus Forward” on Twice Infinity, P+S officially kick off their project and since then, they are constantly pushing fast-paced, high-energy techno sets which they regularly present through CDJ's, turntables or a live setup. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 104: Pech+Schwefel SC: https://soundcloud.com/pechplusschwefel IG: https://www.instagram.com/pechplusschwefel

Meet Emma Helena – your go-to-gal to heat up those dance floors. This Austrian powerhouse’s journey into the world of underground dance music started a few years back, and she’s been on a mission to sprinkle her hype and energy to all the club kids out there ever since. Her secret sauce? A eclectic mix of global sounds that defies traditional genre and bpm boundaries. Rooted in techno, her sets promise one thing for sure: making bodies sweat and booties shake. Beyond her rhythmic magic, she actively champions a feminist perspective in the electronic music landscape. Get ready for a lot of female power -- FACETS Podcast Episode 103: Emma Helena SC: https://soundcloud.com/emma_helena IG: https://www.instagram.com/_emmahelena

Meta’s journey into the world of techno began back in 2005. After a break for 8 years, he found in 2020 his way back to music after he moved from Karlsruhe to Nuremberg. Last year he made his debut at the Club Rote Sonne. He describes his sound himself as „just Techno“, drawing inspiration from both the classic roots of the genre and the dynamic scene of today. His performances, characterized by grooving, pulsating rhythms and immersive soundscapes, aim to connect with the audience on a profound level and in every set. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 102: Meta SC: https://soundcloud.com/meurta IG: https://www.instagram.com/meta_music.x

Born in Augsburg, GABU is a techno DJ with over 10 years of experience. His style ranges from Raw/Groove/Hypnotic to Hard Techno. He has established himself in the techno scene through his own productions and performances across Germany and internationally. Synths, groovy, and driving elements dominate his sound, shaping the musical journey of his sets from start to finish. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 101: GABU SC: https://soundcloud.com/storyofgabu IG: https://www.instagram.com/storyofgabu FB: https://www.facebook.com/gabu.official

Mic Meimaroglou's passion for electronic music began at a young age, sparked by his fascination with the synthesizer's analog sound. As he delved deeper into the art of music production, he discovered that synthesizing and mixing sounds provided him with a creative outlet for self-expression. As a resident DJ in small bars, Michael's experimentation with various music genres expanded his knowledge and technique in mixing. In 2010, he released his first music demo under the alias "Aithale," which showcased his unique blend of electronica and techno elements. In 2013 and 2014, Michael curated the electronic music program for the "Beach Street Festival," featuring both Greek and international artists. These experiences culminated in a milestone year for Michael in 2014, as he released his first music on 808 Recordings, Ntrop Recordings, and joined the music roster of Affect Recordings Munich. He also released on DMR Digital Italy. In 2017, Michael launched USM Recordings with the goal of supporting the Greek contemporary electronic music scene. His music releases have been featured on various Greek and international media platforms, including BeatSelector, 5 Magazine, Electronic Groove, The Letter, mic.gr, and beater.gr. In 2023, Michael co-founded ΣΥΝTHESIS, an electronic music artist collective platform based in Lesvos island, to inspire and expand electronic music around the island and beyond through events, workshops, conferences and screenings. Michael's DJ performances are characterized by ambient and hypnotic techno patterns, with the flow of his sets influenced strongly by the crowd's mood and the sound elements that he follows. -- FACETS Podcast Episode 100: Mic Meimaroglou SC: https://soundcloud.com/micmeimaroglou IG: https://www.instagram.com/micmeimaroglou FB: https://www.facebook.com/micmeimaroglou BC: https://micmeimaroglou.bandcamp.com

Over the past years Red Rooms established himself in Berlin's electronic music scene. Known for his distinctive sound and minimalist approach, he captivates audiences with his hypnotic, deep yet driving productions and DJ sets. He has garnered recognition as a producer from well-known labels such as Planet Rhythm, Drawner Records and Out Of Place Records. Esteemed DJs such as MARRØN, Rødhåd, Justine Perry, DVS1 and Setaoc Mass have recognized his skill and regularly include his tracks in their sets. The great support and feedback from the scene solidifies Red Rooms' position as an emerging artist who is making waves in the electronic music community around the globe. With several releases under his belt and more to come this year Red Rooms is one to watch. -- 099: Red Rooms from Berlin, Germany https://soundcloud.com/red_rooms https://www.instagram.com/redroomsberlin