.This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.

The sixth guest mix in the podcast series is from iNFO, hailing from Sheffield UK who some still class as the beating heart of UK Techno iNFO feeds off his influences in the world of techno and electro.. The co-promoter of a regular night exploring the fringes of electronica in Sheffield called LOOP. along with the companion mix series : Quality Electronics.. 

iNFO has put together some excellent mixes of material from esteemed labels Firescope & Central Processing Unit along with an excellent 25 years of Artificial Intelligence (A tribute to Warp Records) a recent personal fav here at Rec Therapy! which are all well worth a listen. 

On this mix he takes us on a mighty ride exploring different shades of dancefloor electro. 

Playlist
1. Oskar Teleman - Anruf Aus Dem Western [brokntoys]
2. Plant43 - Lo res Dreams [Central Processing Unit]
3. The Jaffa Kid - Intergalactic war trials [brokntoys]
4. The Adapt - Rambling [Urban Connections]
5. Dusko Janevski - 091 [Urban Connections]
6. Jensen Interceptor & Assembler Code - 5050 [Cultivated Electronics]
7. X-truder- Foreign Intelligence [Urban Connections]
8. Maelstrom- letter from M [Central Processing Unit]
9. Morphology- Information Paradox [Cultivated Electronics]
10. Manipulated Matter - Versalife [brokntoys]
11. Tharsis Shelter Unit- Start transmission [brokntoys]
12. Monotoxine- Positive Thinking [brokntoys]
13. Dexter - 66 [Dolly Deluxe]
14. Randomer- Smokin [LIES]
15. Special Request- Adel Crag Microdot [Houndstooth]

 Looking back what did you feel was influential musically? And how about now?
Looking back my first musical influences were most definitely rap and electro and the whole hip hop scene in general. At around 14 (1988) I was exposed to the early bleep sound coming out of Yorkshire through the pirate radio stations I listened to. then I discovered Warp Records and my love for techno began. From 88 onwards I was obsessed with the rave scene but never strayed to far from the love of hip hop.

My love for techno and electro are still strong and every day I’m blown away by the quality of music that is being produced.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
I’ve gone full on electro in this Mix and kept it pretty up tempo to be honest I just hit record and just let it take me where it wanted. It’s more of a live set than a studio mix.

Sheffield has been an important city for electronic music and music in general in the past but also with some excellent labels in recent times like Central Processing Unit as one example. How do you find the current music scene?
Sheffield is doing things at the moment more so than ever in my opinion. Lots of youngsters who really know their music are putting on events all over catering for every taste we have some great clubs like Southbank Warehouse, Hope Works, TNK, I still feel we are behind Manchester though.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
I’m really fortunate to be inspired by my mates who are all super talented. Chris who runs CPU, John Shima who is one of the most in demand techno artists at the Moment, Steven Rutter who is part of B12 and runs Firescope, Jamie Exalt who runs Exalt Records, Lee and Antonio who have just set up Magnonic Signals, lots of my friends inspire me daily.

Musically the likes of Morphology, Plant43, Dexterous Numerics, Reedale Rise, 96back and loads more to many to mention.

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
I’ve been dabbling with production but I’m very much in my infancy and I have a lot to learn but it’s great fun and it helps to clear my messy mind. Gig wise they are very few and far between these days for an old codger like me. I get to play at our event called LOOP which focuses on Melodic techno and Electro and we try to have a live artist at every event.

Our next one will hopefully be bringing Nullptr and Spin Fidelity to Sheffield we are just in the process of sorting out a new space to host the event more often.

Links
Soundcloud / Mixcloud / Quality Electronics

This is a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.
The fifth guest mix in the podcast series is from Devil Girl a veteran DJ and producer from Minneapolis. 

Devil Girl spent the 1990’s playing techno in empty warehouses, derelict roller rinks, abandoned strip malls and seedy disco dens all over the midwest, south, east coast, and Canada. After a lengthy and ultimately futile flirtation with respectability, the lure of the kick drum grew far too great to ignore.

A staple of the 90s Midwest rave scene, Devil Girl is known for her take-no-prisoners techno sets and her shows, Devil Cake Techno, broadcast on Fnoob Techno Radio. along with Android Assassins on Threads* (second stream) Radio .

​Her style is wide-ranging, from hard, dark, off-kilter and industrial techno mixed with Chicago and Detroit classics to incorporating full-on techno bass and electro into her DJ sets.

Playlist
1. I Like the Way You Focus - Replicants - (Earwiggle)
2. Detropolis (Detroit Vocal Mental Mix)- Optic Nerve - (Puzzlebox)
3. Spectral - Carlos Sicrock - (Crobot Musik)
4. Liver-Noise (Dynamik Bass System Remix) - T.Linder - (Detroit Techno Militia)
5. Basic Codes - Charging Systems - (Electro Music Coalition)
6. Eamiq - VIELD - (Mechatronica)
7. Intruder - Dexter - (Klakson)
8. XL Crisps - Wee DJs - (This Machine is Broken)
9. Ghost of Detroit - DVS NME (Self Released)
10. Machine Heart Beat - AE35 - (Anti Gravity Device)
11. Star Clique - BPMF - (Bass Agenda)
12. Bad Machine - Tekhnekratos - (Planet Robotics)
13. EXTRPOLATE - Zeta Reticula - (Bass Agenda)
14. The Growler (Original Mix) - MMT - (Cultivated Electronics)
15. Remote View- Dibu-Z - (Dominance Electricity)
16. Follow The Bass - PL_anet - (Planet Robotics)
17. Tesseract - Synthezman - (Electro Music Coalition)

Looking back what did you feel was influential musically? And how about now?
I remember hearing Donna Summer, Blondie, Joan Jett as a kid, and just loving them for their fearlessness. As far as the actual music inspiration, I can say that the Chicago jackin techno/house sound has always inspired me.

​I love the swing of it, and the energy. I also love nasty distorted kicks. That is my favourite thing in the whole world.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
For this mix, I dug into some of the less “bombastic” electro I have for interesting things to combine. I usually play hard techno, so mixing electro for me is a fun and different kind of challenge.

With electro, paying attention to musical phrasing and key changes is a must. It’s like making your own little musical medley. I like to use hot cues and loops a lot in order to have maximum control while still mixing live.

How long have you been DJing and making music now?
I started as a radio dj on my university’s 10 watt station in 1992. That’s when I was also introduced to the rave scene and a dancehall DJ taught me how to beat match.

I had about a 13 year hiatus after my son was born in 2002. Since he became a teenager, I was able to get back into the scene. I’ve recently taken up production, and hope to have some interesting things to share soon.

What are you listening to right now?
Right this minute, the spooky sounds the Cassini probe recorded from Saturn.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
Minneapolis is a hotbed electronic music creativity, and has been for a while now. Seeing people make space in their lives for the music that they love is always inspiring.

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
Next gig is March 30th with Noncompliant in Minneapolis
Next Devil Cake Techno will be out on March 27th
Working on a down-tempo remix and a few surprises down the road later this year, including a live P.A.

Anything else you would like to share?
August 8th-12th is Drop Bass Network’s Even Furthur.
It is always a good time...

This is the fifth edition of the Recreational Therapy podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent. Thank you all for your support with the show! It means a lot.

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.  
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

The fourth guest mix in the podcast series is from Kate Doherty a DJ from Sydney, active for over 10 years supporting a diverse range of underground acts like: Alienata; Tolouse Low Trax; Headless Horseman; Volte-Face; Xhin; DJ Sprinkles; K-Hand; Peter Van Hoesen; Luke Slater; Eric Cloutier; Randomer; Paula Temple; Delano Smith to name a few. 

Kate is just at home playing hip hop at a bar gig as much as sharing a festival stage playing industrial strength techno. I'm very excited to share this mix that is experimental in the approach to DJing as much as the actual musical content.

Playlist
1. Chapter M (karenina) - Thomas Fehlmann (Kompakt)
2. Soft Channel 003 - Giant Claw (Orange Milk Records)
3. Do I (Original Mix) - DVA Damas (Downwards)
4. Twilight Anesthesia - Azar Swan (aufnahme + wiedergabe)
5. Airstrike feat. Shannen SP - Nazar, Shannen SP (Hyperdub)
6. Macho Man - Mr. Incognito (Uncanny Valley)
7. Cloned I (9) - AtomTM (AtomTM Audio Archiv)
8. Deadlock - Objekt (PAN)
9. Level Zero - Max Graef (Tartelet Records)
10. Dignity (Remix) - NHK yx Koyxen (DFA)
11. Fdhiha - Deena Abdelwahed (InFine)
12. Ritual - Boxwork (Shades Recordings)
13,Parallel feat. Buttechno - Flaty, Buttechno (Gost Zvuk)
14. Dazzle Anew - Objekt (PAN)
15. Spitting Brass - Demdike Stare (Modern Love)
16. Shuka - Boxwork (Simply Deep)
17. Dust Storm (Si Begg Remix) - Oliver Way (ePM Music)
18. You See? - Smerz (XL Recordings)
19. Fuck Air Canada - Revlux (Cosmic Tones Records)
20. CauseTheLove - Jongpadawan (Real-Time Solutions)
21. G Step - Roza Terenzi & DJ Zozi (Planet Euphorique )
22. YEK 132-11 - Burnt Friedman, Mohammad Reza Mortazavi (Nonplace)

What influenced you musically looking back and how does that compare to what influences you musically now?
When I stepped into the techno scene, it was a whole new world. I was around 20, so at the time everything and everyone influenced me; the music; the DJ’s; the parties; the promoters; the punters.

Around that time, my circle of friends grew exponentially and most of my new crew knew a shit load about techno with many already DJing - I learnt a lot from them!
Fundamentally that’s still the same now. I’m still influenced by my peers and the music they produce; the risks they take; the way they challenge themselves and their approach to mixing.

The only difference now is I’m truer to myself if that makes sense? I’m more in touch with what I like; the sounds that absolutely resonate with me. I don’t want to sit in a pocket of predictability, so I look for diversity and movement when I approach my sets. When I first started DJing, it was just straight up techno and it took years to deviate from that one sound; that major influence! I’m now much more interested in creating variety.

I’m also really influenced by my mood and I try to pay a lot of attention to how music affects me/my mood and vice verses as well as how that plays out in my sets/mixes and how I can learn from that and use it to create something different each time.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
You, of course!! When you first mentioned you wanted to start a podcast series, you said you really like the idea of hearing a mix from DJ’s that is different, left of field, a vibe or style that perhaps might not be played at a party.

I haven’t played a set like this out before and while the overall sounds/vibe still sits within the space of the type of music you might know of me, the way I approached the mix is different. It’s not totally seamless, it chops and changes (sometimes dramatically) and some tracks are dropped in completely flipping the mood.

It’s a bit dark and moody too which accurately represents my vibe at the time which was just after the Gillette ad was released and all the comments and grossness that followed. I mean, seriously, what’s the issue with dudes saying to other dudes - don’t be a dick?

You are one of the resident DJ’s for the excellent Sydney promoter House of Mince and you also play regularly at a variety of gigs with varying styles of music, which this mix showcases quite nicely. How do you approach preparation and music selection with these different types of events?
It’s all about the party really. I make sure I have a good understanding of the vibe the promoter is going for. I’ll check out the stuff the other DJ’s are playing, whether that’s listening to mixes they’ve uploaded or if they’ve released music, what they produce and obviously the time slot I’m given plays a massive role in music selection.

In preparing, I’ll always work out the first few tracks and then move from there. Sometimes I pre plan and play exactly the set I’ve planned – that might be because I want to do something really specific for an opening set or I might pre plan if I’m playing before a headliner. At the end of the day, I’ll always make sure I’ve got playlists that span numerous styles so I can easily move through genres and intensity based on what’s happening on the floor.

What are you listening to right now?
Well I’m at work and I have my headphones on but I’m not listening to anything… I’m just trying to tune out all the office sounds so I can concentrate on writing these responses ?

What or who is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
When I first started playing, my inspiration came from the local DJ’s and it’s the same now. The likes of Andy Garvey who is absolutely nailing it both nationally and internationally (with a release on Lobster Theremin coming out in March) and Magda Bytnerowicz who recently played at Panorama Bar!

And then there is a massive number of people who really are working tirelessly to fight for our nightlife and dance community/culture! Much respect!

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
I’ve got a couple of great gigs coming up!
Friday 15th Feb – Rhapsody’s 2nd Birthday at the Sly Fox with Assembler code, yourself and Abi.
Friday 22nd Feb – Secret Garden Festival (the last one ever) featuring a massive line up, including Femanyst AKA Lady Blacktronika
Saturday 23 Feb – Control featuring Anastasia Kristensen; Lady Blacktronika; Sveta and Estee Louder

Anything else you would like to share?
What is going on in our beloved city is a shitty state of affairs but people power can and will turn things around! We all just have to get involved! There are a couple of ways to keep up-to-date with what is going on and how we can contribute: Join the Keep Sydney Open facebook page or subscribe to their emails. 

Sign the Don’t Kill Live Music petition and join the Don’t Kill Live Music facebook group.

There is also a rally on 21st Feb at Hyde Park in Sydney from 6pm.


Also most importantly the NSW state election is coming up March. Let’s VOTE these mother fuckers out!

This is the fourth edition of the Recreational Therapy podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.  
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

The fourth guest mix in the podcast series is from GAMADON a DJ and Producer based in London, originally from Ireland. He has been active since the 90's playing various styles of music.. This mix mix clocks in at almost 2 hours of stellar robotic and atmospheric cuts and is well worth repeat listens! 

Playlist
1. DJ Najaora - Space Call (Catch)
2. Datawave - Hidden Outpost (Natural Sciences)
3. Franck Kartell - Sigma Octantis (Electronic Leatherette)
4. Datawave - Stellar Wind (Natural Sciences)
5. ERP - Sensory Process (Semantica Spain)
6. Urbanjedi - Journey to Jupiter (Melodies Souterraines)
7. Cignol - No Reply From 806 (Computer Controlled)
8. DJ Najaora - Night Dreamers (Catch)
9. Module 3F - Jump Into The Void (Noise to Meet You)
10. Mono Junk vs Morphology - Electro Por Favor (Dum Finland)
11. Sonar Base - Velvet Sky Of Sonar 6 (Deeptrax)
12. Sero - Interception System (XoX)
13. Versalife - Exosuit (Trust)
14. Biodread - No Hope ‘Morphology remix’ (XoX)
15. Zodiac Childs - Life Blood (Zodiac Wax)
16. Morphology - Arcturus (Zyntax Motorcity)
17. Morphology - Urania’s Mirror (Zyntax Motorcity)
18. Morphology - Hydrus Constellation (Zyntax Motorcity)
19. Star Kid - Star Seed (Bunker Holland)
20. Morphology - Molecular Hydrogen (Central Processing Unit)
21. Solar Chrome - Nebula (Maschinen Musik Germany)
22. Morphology - Mirror Comparator (Central Processing Unit)
23. Kosh - Black Noise (Mechatronica)
24. Rutherford - Spoken Word (Brokntoys)
25. Shinra - Propeller (Analogical Force)
26. Morphology - Manmade Woman (Abstract Forms)
27. Shinra - Pinwheel (Analogical Force)
28. Lake Haze - Hydro Blast (E-Beamz)
29. MSL - Overclock (BAKK)
30. ROD - Nitecollage (Klockworks)
31. Boris Divider - master model (Omni Amm)
​32. ERP - Lodestone (Semantica Spain)

Looking back what did you feel was influential musically? And how about now?
My first introduction to dance music was a cassette tape that my sister’s friend brought back from London one summer in 1989. It was called “Techno! the New Dance sound Of Detroit”. I played that tape to death! I was 14 years old and all I wanted to hear after that was electronic music. I particularly loved ‘Blake Baxter - Ride Em Boy’ with its repetitive vocal sample.

‘Moby - Go’, ‘Adamski - Killer’, ‘MARRS - Pump up The Volume’ and ‘Steve Silk Hurley - Jack Your Body’ were also tracks that made me fall in love with electronic music and most importantly made me want to dance.

Now my influences are too many to mention as I DJ numerous genres including electro, techno, disco and house with some breakbeat thrown in for good measure! I’m loving the resurgence in electro music at the moment. Back when I started playing electro in Vancouver (1999) there were so few electro dance floor bangers, whereas now theres new releases every second day.

What was the inspiration for this mix?
I went for deep electro rather than tough beat as Recreational Therapy guests are “encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire”. I wanted to create something that you can listen to without having to jump around like a demented pogo stick.

How long have you been DJing and making music now?
I started buying records in 1996 and started DJing out in 1998. I’ve always played vinyl and don’t know how to use CDJs. So buying records and DJing are one and the same for me. I started making tracks about 10 years ago after doing several course in both Reason and Ableton. I bought quite a lot of Elektron gear in the past three or four years and have lots of half-tracks made, I just need to start finishing them!

What are you listening to right now?
My Recreational Therapy podcast. I generally listen to 3 or 4 sets a day on Soundcloud. Luckily I can wear headphones in the office and I always listen to music during my commute. I try to record at least one mix a week so I have lots of new sounds to listen to.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
People like Jensen Interceptor are a big inspiration. He is churning out releases almost every week and they are all brilliant. So he inspires me to get at least one out. Galaxian is also an inspiration - he recently put up a post where he spoke of not having consumed any alcohol in 5 years and how positive an effect it had on his life and his production. Something I could put into practice myself!

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
I don’t really play out in London. I moved here just over a year ago and its quite hard to get involved in the various cliques and collectives. There are so many DJs at the moment its crazy. I get to DJ every time I go back to Ireland which is great. My focus this year is to keep putting out mixes on various Soundcloud podcasts and really focusing on the production side of things. I will run one or two gigs myself either in London or Europe this year and invite some friends and a headline act to perform.

Anything else you would like to share?
I would just like to say thank you for letting me join the Recreational Therapy family and wish you the best in the future.

This is the third edition of the Recreational Therapy podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.  
Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

The third guest mix in the podcast series is from DVS NME, an Electro producer and DJ and Post Punk enthusiast living in Colorado. He runs a daily Blog called 'Dark Science Electro' which features news, live sets, guest mixes, upcoming shows, premieres as well as a weekly show on Intergalactic FM.

The weekly radio show has aired since 2010 and currently broadcasts on Intergalactic FM every Friday at 20:00 GMT 

With production techniques ranging from video games to sequencers from MPC's to software and spanning a multitude of genres he has collaborated with the likes of Franck Kartell, Das Muster, MetaComplex, Koova, Faceless Mind, Komarken Electronics and more. He is an artist representing Transient Force, Solar One Music, Fundamental Records, Blind Allies, Pulse Drift Recordings, Ukonx Recordings and more. 

Playlist 
1 Franck Kartell - Renaissance [Bass Agenda]
2 Das Muster -  Unbekannte Kräfte [Transient Force]  
3 Nullptr - Sclera [Detroit Underground]
4 The Hacker - Past & Future [Zone]
5 Federico Leocata - Misidentification Syndrome [Last Known Trajectory]
6 MetaComplex - Controlled Identity [Self Released]
7 Dopplereffekt - Hayflick Limit [Leisure System]
8 Jensen Interceptor - Haze [Lone Romantic]
9 Thomas Kress - Electro Music [Tropical Underground]​
10 Volsoc - Calzoni [Pretension Records]
11 Morphology - Mirror Comparator [Central Processing Unit]
12 Dez Williams - Interference Pattern [Bass Agenda]
13 DeFeKT - AI-Winter [?]
14 Hadamard - The Capitalist [Propoganda Moscow]

What was the inspiration for this mix?
The night I did this mix I was asked to do 4 different hour-long podcasts in one month so decided I was going to challenge myself to do all of them in one evening. This mix was the third hour of my marathon and ended up being my favourite of the four sets. I suppose the inspiration for the set is the same as all other Dark Science Electro sets I have ever put together which is simply to get the weirdo music that I love heard by as many people as possible.

You host the excellent weekly Dark Science Electro show on Intergalactic FM along with the Post Punk Affiliated podcast series. How do you approach keeping motivated and productive?
I'm not 100% sure but I bet my upbringing had something to do with it. I have always had an unquenchable lust for music from as early I can remember. My folks brought me up on a steady audio-diet of bands like Depeche Mode, The Cure, Duran Duran, David Bowie, New Order, etc; Mostly it was music that was a little bit 'different'.

So perhaps, as a result, I'm a bit of a subculture-vulture. I can recall in 5th grade (after getting my first radio/tape player for my 11th birthday) listening to Los Angeles radio and making pause/play tapes and selling them to people at my school or giving them to friends. That was really the start of it and it only developed from there. Whether it was burning CDs, making tapes, grabbing an AUX cord at a party or making mixes under the 'Dark Science Electro' name as I have for the last 9 years. The only thing that remained the same through it all was my undying passion for proselytizing my taste in music.

What are you listening to right now?
So, so, so much. On the Electro side of things I have been really into Jensen Interceptor, Datawave, Morphology, Ashtar Lavanda, CEM3340, The Exaltics, Djedjotronic, Maelstrom, Das Muster, Sound Synthesis and really too many to list.

On the Post Punk Affiliated end of things I've been utterly obsessed with the band Part Time as well as with Los Angeles darlings Drab Majesty. Black Marble has had a lot of play in my car lately as well. I generally have to split my attention between the two genres (in order to be an effective DJ) so I don't venture too far outside of those two genres unless it is the classics.

Who or what is inspiring you musically and otherwise at the moment?
Machines. 2018 was the year I decided to take the plunge into building out my studio in a way that encouraged hardware production over DAW work. I acquired a handful of Roland Boutique models (JP-08, JU-06, TR-08, TB-03, JX-03, SH-01), a new computer and some new software (both iPad and desktop). I've had my most productive year of my life as a result. Learning how to integrate iPad apps, VSTs and hardware has been a truly thrilling experience.

Where can we see or hear your next project? Any upcoming releases or gigs?
I've kind of taken a hands-off approach to releasing music in the last few years, which is why there hasn't been many official DVS NME releases recently. Music production for me has always been about the creative process with less emphasis on hustling labels to release my music.

​Naturally I have a special attachment to the songs that I write and allowing it to be released is something I don't take lightly or do with just any label.

For me I need to really believe in the label and their vision in order for me to be on board with handing my music over to them. For now I'm sitting on 100+ tracks (40 of which were written this year) that I've yet to release. I'm open to the idea but I'm not going to be actively soliciting labels at this point.

As far as gigs are concerned I don't have anything planned in the near future as I am focused on working in the studio, producing my weekly show, promoting Electro/Post Punk Affiliated music and raising my 4 year old son.

Anything else you would like to share?
N/A

Links
https://soundcloud.com/dvsnme

This is the second edition of the Recreational Therapy podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.  

Subscribe via iTunes : apple.co/2Zd51cs

The second guest mix in the podcast series is from a Collector and DJ Jamie Benterman based in Sydney but originally from Brighton in the UK. under his Non-Human Intelligence alias. In the mix he manages to showcase the diversity  and delicate balance of deeper electro flavours.

​I only recognise one or two tracks in this mix, thanks for the introduction to some great music,

​Playlist 
1. Drew C. Mance - T4URGF [White Label]
2. London Modular Alliance – Moonbase [ART]
3. VC-118A – Versicolor [AC Records]
4. Sawtooth – White Water D-Mixed [Immortal Records]
5. E.R.P – Lodestone [Semantica Records]
6. Pathic – Inklik [Pyramid Transmissions]
7. DJ Stingray 313 – Acetylcholine [Lower Parts]
8. M-Twelve – All The Things [Electrix Records]
9. Uprock - Klockwerk Oranj [Frajile Recordings]
10. Peter Benisch - Faster Than Light [Eevo Lute Muzique]
​11. Resident Alien - Radio Killer [Frajile Records]
12. Beverly Hills 808303 – The American Lie [Reference Analogue Audio]
13. Morphology - Plankton [AC Records]

​​
First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together this mix for Recreational Therapy. Looking back what did you feel was influential musically? And what about now?
My biggest musical influence was the Hardcore Punk scene, which I discovered growing up in the UK at the age of 15. I fell in love with the passion, the politics, the sense of community & the DIY ethic. I played guitar in a few bands, this was pre-internet, and the H/C scene back then felt like a secret underground club. It was these same qualities that attracted me to the Techno scene a few years later. That DIY ethic – writing songs in your bedroom, putting on gigs, starting your own label, building a local scene, etc - they’re the foundations of both Punk & Techno so it was a natural transition for me.​
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What was the inspiration for this mix?
The mix was inspired by my love of Electro, which dates back to the early 90’s. I’ve seen the genre go in & out of fashion so many times but I’ve never tired of it. Right now there are so many great artists & labels around but I chose to focus on the deeper side of the sound. Restraint was a big thing in selecting the track-list. There are a few bangers in there but I always bring it back down to that deep melodic vibe.  

You recently spent some time back in the UK, and dug around in the loft through a lot of your records that had been in storage. Did you come across any that you rediscovered?
Yeah, all kinds of stuff including crates of 90’s Techno records that I hadn’t listened to in years. The Sawtooth EP, a UK Electro gem from 95, made it on to the mix. I’m glad I held on to that one. Plaid’s ‘Android’ EP, also released in 95 on Clear, is another UK record I’ve fallen in love with again. A Mark Broom/Dave Hill remix of The Connective Zone’s ‘Palm Palm’ is another newly discovered favourite that I’d forgotten about. Maybe I’ll put that on the next mix.

What are you listening to right now?
My favourite album this year is ‘Enemy Of Silence', a Hardcore record from a Chilean band called Remission. That’s been on heavy rotation.

Who is inspiring you musically at the moment?
I’ve definitely been listening to a lot of Electro this year. Favourite labels have been AC Records, Frustrated Funk, Electrix, Casa Voyager, Brokntoys, Pyramid Transmissions, Null+Void & Cultivated Electronics. The Electro scene is so strong right now. The last time it was this good was the mid to late 90’s when Anthony Rother broke out & Dave Clarke released his Electro Boogie albums.

Where can we see you next?
Apart from the odd gig in Bellingen with the Shake crew I don’t get to play out much these days. I’ve been raising my 2 daughters for the last 6 years so that’s kept me busy. They’re my biggest fans, they love Electro & they do a mean robot dance. I’m always up for playing though so if you like what you hear, get in touch.

Anything else you would like to share?
Buy vinyl. Support the underground. Be cool.

Links
https://soundcloud.com/user-235796282
booking inquiries: bentermanjamie@hotmail.com

This is the first of a regular podcast of mostly guest DJ mixes and live sets from producers, live acts and DJ's who are rising or established talent.

Guests are encouraged to explore a bit further into their collections with an opportunity to step away from the dance floor if they desire.  

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The very first mix is from an up and coming Brisbane born and bred DJ who has recently relocated to Melbourne James Hilan to provide us the first mix under his FAUX.CODA alias in straight-up electro/electro-techno mode, and his main alias is Jim Z  for house & techno styles.

James is a keen digger in 2nd hand bins for discarded releases as well as being up on new releases and labels adeptly weaving them together when he performs. 

James has only been DJing for a few years but in that time he has shared the stage with some talented and diverse artists such as Route 8, Fred P, Terry Farley, Marcellus Pittman, Smallpeople, Mr G, Nthng, Mall Grab, Tama Sumo, Francis Inferno Orchestra, Ray Kajioka, Niereich, Furious Frank, Microworld, Amir Alexander to name a few..

Playlist
1. Drexciya - Drexcyen Star Chamber [Clone]
2. Clarence - Data Transfer [Clone Aqualung]
3. Pamétex - Cocos [Frustrated Funk]
4. X-Ile - R U Ready (Vocal Club Mix) [Direct Beat]
5. Composite Profuse - Wandering Floes [Shipwrec]
6. Barbir & Nicola Kazimir - X:x=x, =(), La Lune [Les Points]
7. Alex Picone - Sunday [Park & Ride]
8. Lockstep - I Am [Soiree Records Intl]
9. Erik Van Den Broek - Reserv Me [De:tuned]
10. Nachtzug - Critic [Possiblthings Records]
11. Cédric Dekowski & Felix Reifenberg - Katushka [Hardworksoftdrink]
12. Matthias - Auranet [Twig]
13. Pascal Hetzel & Sierra Sam - Beaubien [Cyrk]
​14. M-Twelve - All The Things [Electrix]
15. No Moon - Space Exploration 101 [Blorp]
16. London Modular Alliance - Lucid [Hypercolour]
17. Plant43 - Gathering Storms [Shipwrec]
18. Volruptus - Alien Transmissions [bbbbbb]
19. Dez Williams - Only Way I Know [Mechatronica]
20. M-Twelve - Time Spent (Sync 24 Remix) [Electrix]
21. Audiopath - Good Foot [Shift Imprint]

First I wanted to say, thanks for putting together the first mix for Recreational Therapy

JH: No worries, it's an honour to be kicking off the series

What was the inspiration for this mix?

JH: I wanted to focus on the funky side of electro, with just a few heavier tracks towards the end. Something that would go down well as everyone is sinking into couches at the kick-on.

Recorded this digitally to begin with, but found it was too 'cold' and didn't allow me to use any turntable trickery/scratch techniques. So I scrapped the tracklist and smashed out a one-take vinyl mix instead, keeping the same vibe in mind.

I've also included a few tracks from a new sound I like to call "speed tech" (mostly coming out of Germany on labels like Twig and Hardworksoftdrink). This is essentially fast-paced, quirky, colourful tech house which is influenced heavily by electro, IDM and breakbeat. Very multipurpose stuff!

How do you find the Brisbane music scene?

JH: There is so much to love about Brisbane, but it's not without its drawbacks. For one, we don't really have any clubs that specifically cater for underground dance music. Thanks to a handful of hardworking promoters, the scene has stayed afloat and I have more joyous party memories than I can count!

Brisbane is different in that many of the events are quite intimate. Everybody knows each other, and you will see the same faces at most events regardless of the genre. The lockout laws and ID scanner laws did fuck us up a bit -- as a result, promoters started to utilise more outdoor/warehouse/otherwise illegal venues (to the delight of local ravers). 

And like Sydney, our promoters have banded together to form something of a coalition, where potential dates are proposed in order to avoid events clashing etc, and most crews are happy to help each other out wherever possible.

Shout-outs to SHADE, Andromeda, IWTFA, Buxton, A Love Supreme, The Kush Club, Let's Get Minimal, Pray Tell, Death Before Silence, Flux, Candee Flip and AM Colony crews

I understand you have recently made the move to Melbourne, how are you finding it?

JH: Absolutely loving it. I made the (extremely) difficult decision to leave Brisbane as I felt there would be more opportunity for me to grow here, given my current interest in genres that don't have as much traction at home (like electro, acid, techno, IDM, footwork etc).

I have been inspired by many DJs and crews from Melbourne over the years, and it's great to be meeting all these people now and seeing how things are done here. I still plan to visit QLD regularly, and perhaps even throw the occasional party...

What are you listening to right now? Who is inspiring you musically at the moment?

JH: I saw a guy called Harold play when I first arrived, he runs the label Steeplejack and melted my brain with a complex mix of IDM/breakcore/experimental groove techno.

So I have been researching that stuff for the last few weeks. Besides that, I've been listening to a lot of 90s tech trance/leftfield/ambient techno lately.

Nice, I picked up an excellent split cassette release they did last year that I really like,

Any upcoming gigs you would like to share?

JH: Oct 5th at the Croft Institute in Melbourne, with a super secret lineup, can't say too much yet.

Anything else you would like to share?

JH: Fear is the mind-killer!!!

Links: 
Facebook 
Soundcloud - Jim Z / FAUX.CODA 
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