31: Tecknowlogy Vol. 9

Right on time for the weekend! And in spirit of our flooded event last Friday I present you with a dark Techno episode. I Had a great time playing for Techno lovers, and hope to see more of you guys on Sept 30th for Linear 1.1 =) This mix starts out with some great kicks and basslines, then builds and builds until the flood gates open up and releases the higher spectrum of sounds. I have a few favorites in this mix... First off I discovered a new favorite artist Steve Parker. I have a couple of his tracks on the mix and they're just plain nasty especially track 8 "Diode". The next one I will comment on is track 3 "Pendulum" it's by an artist by the name of Galan, who is new to me. This track is pretty minimal but has great driving kicks, glitches and sounds. Will definitely be looking out for his work in the future. You gotta love the way Techno gets into your head. I say this all the time but the moment you learn to appreciate Techno your EDM journey is complete. What I mean by that is you are able to be open and receptive to all EDM music. There is always that point with music where you just get it. For example, when pop music listeners hear house music they usually think "OMG, what is that? Is that even music? It all sounds the same..." But thanks to artists like David Guetta, Deadmau5, shows like Jersey Shore, etc... American pop culture finally accepted "House Music" as a form of music. This is good and bad... good because more people are listening and being exposed to EDM, bad because where there is money to be made the quality of the music/art gets compromised IMO. So where am I going with all this? Listen to Techno!!! lol... Track List: 1. Interpersonal Relationship (Original Mix) - Jesper Dahlback 2. Depth Charge (Original Mix) - Rich Jones 3. Pendulum (Original Mix) - Galan 4. Fenix The Rat (Original Mix) - Steve Parker 5. Gashouder (Original Mix) - Joseph Capriati 6. Human Waste (Original Mix) - Hans Bouffmyhre 7. Simple Maze (Original Mix) - Adam Beyer 8. Diode (Steve Parker Remix) - Cisco Arias 9. Noise B (Monoloc Remix) - Alex Bau 10. Delta (Original Mix) - Sasha Carassi, Tom Hades 11. Empty Faces (Erphun & Subfractal No Face Remix) - Alkan 12. The Gallery (Original Mix) - Joseph Capriati I know some of you are like "Gaaahhh another Techno episode". But honestly I've been doing a lot of Beatport digging and I just can't seem to find that many tracks I like within Progressive or Electro. It's not that I don't enjoy doing them anymore, but I usually need at least 50 tracks in my playlist to work with in order to make a mix. Look for the next one to be Progressive. Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.

Just in time for the beaches of Ibiza! This mix was highly inspired by my experiences last year chilling at Playa d'en Bossa. On a hot summer day where the Sun is shining I feel that Tech-House is most appropriate for the setting, this mix is beach approved and will get you dancing. I love the way Tech-House makes you groove, it's sexy and fun at the same time. Although all the tracks are great there are few notable ones from this mix... First there is "The Tide" remixed by Joris Voorn, I love the main sound of this track, it's a weird pulse sound that fits perfectly with the beats. Then you have a few back to back by Max Bett. This guy definitely fits in with everyone on Form (Popof's label). Finally you have "Devil Monkey" by Popof, again this guy never ceases to amaze me with his production skills. I would love to hear him DJ, it's always great to hear your favorite producer destroy the decks. Track List: 1. Funky (Original Mix) - DJ Wady 2. Homebase (Kaiserdisco Remix) - Uto Karem 3. The Tide (Joris Voorn Edit) - Mark Fanciulli 4. Say Yes (Original Mix) - Jay Lumen 5. Day In Barracuda (Original Mix) - Mladen Tomic 6. Snow Lady (Original Mix) - Max Bett 7. I'm Here (Original Mix) - Max Bett 8. Devil Monkey (Original Mix) - Popof 9. After Break (Original Mix) - Mladen Tomic 10. Pretty Woman (Original Mix) - Mike Vale 11. Push Me (Popof Remix) - Maetrik 12. Danceflood (Original Mix) - Sebastien Leger, Uto Karem 13. Mama (Back Home Mix) - Stefano Noferini So I just got back from EDC this week and let me tell you, what an experience! The talent, colorfully fun crowd, lights, laser, videos, sound, and all the stages were at their best. My only gripe was that they didn't have any Techno DJs on Sunday. As you know I'm partial to Techno, but I made the most of Sweedish House Mafia, Afrojack and Dada Life. This event is definitely one to check out, it may change your life =) This time I really have no idea what's coming up next. Normally I have a lot of music sorting to do but I haven't purchased anything in the last few weeks! I may just conjure up a Techno, old-school house, or who knows what kind of mix. Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.

And we're back with another great Techno episode. Unfortunately I was not able to attend DEMF this year but I hear that it was EPIC! I totally missed out on all the parties, music, and more importantly the vibe. But I can say that I'm able to share some great Techno tracks with you in this mix today. This episode is banging and it takes you on a journey deep inside to the darkest parts of your mind/soul. It's ok to be dark sometimes... embrace your Darkside, remember there is no light without darkness, both co-exist somewhat peacefully. Track List: 1. Transfer Function (Original Mix) - Jesper Dahlback 2. KGB (Original Mix) - Space DJz 3. I Want Your Sex (Taster Peter Remix) - Marco Bailey, Tom Hades 4. Creepy (Joseph Capriati Remix) - Alexi Delano, Tony Rohr 5. Egoist - Gary Beck & Speedy J Remix - Gary Beck 6. Ram Raid (Sasha Carassi Remix) - Spektre, Subfractal 7. A Drink With The Devil (Alan Fitzpatrick Hellraiser Remix) - Erphun 8. Flux Aeterna (Subfractal Remix) - Spektre 9. Dark Day (The Advent & Industrialyzer Remix) - Markantonio 10. Monogram (Sasha Carassi Remix) - Mauro Picotto 11. Fuck Friends (Alex Di Stefano Remix) - Citizen Kain, Phuture Traxx 12. Fiberboard (Slam Remix) - Sasha Carassi With Summer here finally in Chicago, the warm weather reminds of the beaches of Ibiza. I'll be starting a new series called Bora Bora Beach Bar. It will consist of groovy Tech-House sounds that you would hear there during the day, with the exception of the frequent sounds of airplanes flying overhead. Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.

Happy 30th Episode! To tell you the truth when I first started this podcast I never thought I would make it this far, but I'm really enjoying this and hope to make it to 100 episodes one day. To celebrate number 30 I have a great Progressive House mix for you to indulge yourselves with. Dive right into this one as it starts out very smooth and chill like the morning of a still lake. The energy continues to build and leaves you with a "Big Fat Kiss" wanting more... My favorite song is hands down track 8 Rift (Andrew Bayer Remix) - Matt Lange. I have to say I've listened to this track over a hundred times already. This track reminds me that there is true beauty and art within music. Very inspiring song! This mix took me about 20 hours to put together, longer than usual. But I'm finished now at 3 a.m. hope you enjoy this one! Track List: 1. When Autumn Comes (Original Mix) - Stephen J. Kroos 2. Paradox (Original Mix) - Jaytech 3. Marsh (Original Mix) - Solarity 4. Triangle & Strings (Tom Middleton Remix) - Glenn Morrison 5. Emos (Original Mix) - Pryda 6. Cillan (Da Fresh Remix) - Ali Payami 7. Murder Weapon (Original Mix) - 16 Bit Lolitas 8. Rift (Andrew Bayer Remix) - Matt Lange 9. Distractions (Movement 3 Mix) - Andrew Bayer 10. Eclipse (Original Mix) - Dan Castro 11. Big Fat Kiss (Original Mix) - Levente Marton Coming next will be another mix under the Tecknowlogy series. I do miss my Techno, I can't wait to do this one =) Again I thank all of you for listening, I humbly ask that you help me by spreading the word about this podcast. I would only love to have more people enjoy the music I share with you. Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.

Today I present you with a face melting Electro Episode! I was up until 5am last night trying to bang this one out, but I gave up after a few unsuccessful recordings. Today I got to the studio and did a brand new set and finished in one try. The main theme you hear throughout the mix is a heavy bass, or in House-persons terms "Dirty". I almost lost faith in my ability to mix Electro, but I guess I just needed a little herbal inspiration. My favorite songs in this mix would have to be a tie between the last two tracks. "White Noise" is one of my favorite Electro tracks this year, the combination of that riff and the dirty Electro sounds sends chills down your spine. Seeing Dada Life in person, at Sound-bar Chicago, blew my mind away. They were extremely energetic and had a wonderful response from the crowd. Mord Fustang look like someone who is new to the game, but his sound is very professional and creative. His track "Milky Way" has a new and fresh sound. Go on and melt your faces now, enjoy! Track List: 1. Countdown (Original Mix) - Sidney Samson, Bobby Burns 2. Giles (Original Mix) - Bart B More 3. Mush Mush (Original Mix) - Bassjackers 4. Replica (Original Mix) - Afrojack 5. U R (Original Mix) - Wippenberg 6. Unleash the F**king Dada (Original Mix) - Dada Life 7. We Are Not Machines Anymore (Original Mix) - Sasha Plus, Rjabinski, Vitaliy Ghost 8. Lick the Rainbow (Original Mix) - Mord Fustang 9. Stop (Club Mix) - Joachim Garraud, Klein, Dabruck 10. Beatrocka (Club Mix) - Spencer & Hill 11. Blow Up (Hook N Sling & Goodwill Remix) - Hard Rock Sofa, St. Brothers 12. White Noise (Original Mix) - Dada Life 13. Milky Way (Original Mix) - Mord Fustang Next in line is either a Tech-House or Progressive House mix. I've got some great tracks in both genres. On the Progressive side I have a lot of cool tracks, especially from Michael Cassette and 16 Bit Lolitas. On the Tech-House side Popof and Max Bett have some great groovy tracks. Well, until then... Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.

For all the Techno lovers out there, this one is for YOU! This mix is banging from start to finish. The tone is very rich and dark, the sounds move your technology infested brain, and the beat turns your head into a bobble head doll. Techno is currently my favorite genre so I loved putting this one together. This time it only took two runs. There are so many great tracks in this episode it's very tough to pick out a favorite. Music is meant to be heard and experienced, listen to it loud, and if you like it, share it with your loved ones. . . . . Track List: 1. Revolution Is Back (Original Mix) - Rino Cerrone, Markantonio 2. Omicron (Original Mix) - Sasha Carassi 3. Raid (Original Mix) - Luke Slater, Planetary Assault Systems 4. Silence! (Gary Beck Remix) - Daniel Kasprowicz 5. Slowburn (Dustin Zahn Remix) - Tony Rohr 6. Locomoted (Original Mix) - Joseph Capriati 7. Cubic Carbon (Original Mix) - Sasha Carassi 8. Galaxy Express (Original Mix) - Joseph Capriati 9. Westhafen (Original Mix) - Pierre Deutschmann 10. Sleep Horn (Original Mix) - Alexi Delano, Adam Beyer 11. Chin Stroker (Gary Beck Remix) - Alexx Wolfe, Woman In Panic 12. Purple Haze (Axel Karakasis Remix) - Marco Bailey It's about time for a new Electro mix, I may have to make it an Electro/Commercial House mix because I'm lacking a lot of tracks in the Electro Dept. these days. I'll be doing some major online crate digging for those nasty tracks. Thanks for Listening, Be Happy and Enjoy Yourselves.