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For our 142nd consecutive podcast, we are happy to give you another mix from Blank Code originators ‘Project 313‘ recorded live at our recent event ‘Scene 17‘. The event was held at the Works in Detroit on December 14th, 2013. Their 90 minute mix was an opening set before Mike Gervais and Luis Flores.
The Detroit duo has a hefty North American tour scheduled for the Movement Electronic Music Festival with stops in Vancouver, Los Angeles, Minneapolis, Dallas, El Paso and 2 appearances in Detroit already announced with more on the way. Keep up with Project 313’s upcoming performances, news and new music on Facebook and Beatport.
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Our next podcast from Detroit techno artist Anthony Jimenez, recorded live at the Blank Code series event SCENE 17 on December 14th, 2013. This set opened up the night for Project 313, Mike Gervais and Luis Flores. Anthony Jimenez has smashed his way into the Detroit techno underground with his steady dose of dark driving techno. Using an all-digital platform, Anthony loops and layers different elements during his sets to create a totally unique performance every time he plays.
Anthony is also hard at work as a producer. Keep an eye out for his upcoming debut EP to be released on Blank Code in the near future. Keep up with Anthony’s upcoming events and new music on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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The next podcast was recorded live at our recent Blank Code series event, Mike Gervais at Scene 17 on December 14th, 2014. Mike Gervais hails from the old guard of Minneapolis. With an ear for technical proficiency and a musical rhythm that spans wide and deep, Gervais has been pushing his sound through production, performances, and event promoting for the past 15 years.
In the 90’s Gervais started like most of his generation by stumbling onto a small underground techno scene. The following years Gervais would produce events with global talent, perform all across North America, and start the label Timefog. In 2012 Gervais launched his latest project SYSTEM and quickly established the event series as a top tier US techno circuit stop. Gervais is now developing the launch of SYSTEM records, slated to begin releasing in early 2014.
With dedication and experience, Gervais has earned his reputation as a hardworking Midwest artist committed to delivering his sounds and ideas to audiences everywhere. Follow Mike’s new music on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Our next podcast comes from MTM artist and successful techno purveyor, Fixon. With over 10 years performing as a professional DJ and with 8 years as a producer, Fixon has undoubtedly established himself as one of the top techno producers from Mexico.
Fixon has released his music on labels such as Achromatiq, Blaq Records, South American Sounds, Illegal Alien Records, MindTrip Music, Phobiq, Android Muziq, Darknet and his own imprint Vector Functions Records. His productions can be heard in sessions from artists like Juan Pablo Pfirter, Sasha Carassi, Marco Carola, Dj Hishock, Sven Wittekind, Rebekah, Drumcell, Luke Slater, Ricardo Garduno and Steve Ratchamad among others. Keep up with new music by Fixon on Beatport and upcoming events and information on Facebook.
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While the rest of the techno world may be more familiar with other artists from Minneapolis, in the city itself Centrific is considered one of the godfathers. He has been DJing in Minneapolis and around the Midwest for nearly two decades, and has been throwing some of Minneapolis’ best events with various collaborators under the name Intellephunk for over 15 years. He is just as likely to be seen up front dancing in front of the speakers as he is behind the decks himself.
As a DJ, Centrific can be called upon in many situations, whether it be darker warehouse techno at one of his Intellephunk showcases, or deep funky tech house at his open air Communion Sundays events. As a producer, Centrific has released his music on Drop Bass, Aphrodisio, Communique Records, Dustin Zahn’s label Enemy Records, and most recently his original mix “U Pod” on EDEC.
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For the final Blank Code Podcast of 2013, we are honored to give you this recently recorded mix from November 23rd, Truncate live @ Scene 16. Truncate is an alias of Audio Injection which focuses more on deep, raw side of techno. Truncate has become a fixture in global techno as he’s become a frequent artist at our Scene events in Detroit.
Under his alias Audio Injection, he has made two appearances on Blank Code Records with his “Circle 1 (Dub Workout)“, and his version of “Null” on the Bodies in Pawn compilation. We’re excited to announce his upcoming EP on Blank Code coming spring 2014! Expect him back in Detroit during the Movement Electronic Music Festival in May, but for now enjoy this 2 hour live mix by Truncate!
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Our next podcast comes from DJ Hyperactive live at our recent Blank Code Series event SCENE 16. He is a Chicago Southsider who jumped on the decks in the 1980s, whom like many quickly entered the production arena. Hyperactive has pushed an evolving sound across the borders of house and techno and has over 2 decades of smashing releases to his name on a host of influential labels such as 4 Track Recordings, Contact, Figure, Droid Records, Drop Bass, DJ Series, Communique Records, Missile, Gynoid Audio, H-Productions, Plus 8 Records, and the list continues.
Current focus is set on remixes with recent re-workings for artists such as Truncate, and Mr. Jones already under his belt, and soon to be released remix for Luis Flores on our Detroit based Blank Code imprint! Hyperactive is also busy releasing current material on his 4TRK label, now based out of Chicago, with releases such as 11thV and Music Box. Recently he has seen chart topping success of the famed Missile track “Wide Open” re-edited by Berghain resident Len Faki on Figure, and more currently he released his “25 Hours” EP on Los Angeles based Droid Recordings with remixes by Raiz and Markus Suckut!
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Our next podcast comes from Blank Code artist and co-founder, Corbin Davis live @ Scene 16, Detroit. Known for his deep and hypnotic techno sets, his 2 hour mix is a prime example of his consistent sound that opened up the night for DJ Hyperactive & Truncate in the Works main room, on November 23rd, 2013.
Corbin has also been busy as a producer. His most recent works were recently released on Etichetta Nera with a remix of Tunnel – The Ritual, and a debut remix of Altstadt Echo – 1948 / Concrete / Schaeffer on his own Blank Code imprint. Follow Corbin’s future sound on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Tom Linder and Bill Stacy aka DJ Seoul share a similar upbringing in the world of electronic music. Both lifelong Detroiters, these two formidable DJ’s gained their underground education by studying the techniques of the versatile street-style DJ’s of their youth: notably DJ’s like Jeff Mills, Claude Young, and Gary Chandler. The no-nonsense, all encompassing approach to the craft shaped the formative years of the young DJ’s, and this aesthetic is still evident in their performances today. Both Seoul and Linder share a great deal of respect for their musical forefathers and display it through a painstaking touring and production schedule both as solo artists and as the DTM 2×4.
The Detroit Techno Militia 2×4 is a combined ensemble performance by these two powerhouse DJs playing on four turntables at the same time. Seoul and Linder are both students of Techno history and share a great love for the tradition of DJing. Their weapons of choice: analog turntables with vinyl records- without the aid of computers or controllers. Listeners can expect to hear an aggressive, edgy blend of music, spanning many genres and eras with a heavy emphasis on homegrown Detroit Techno and Electro Bass. Their energy and expertise directly reflects their passion for the music and their 30+ years of combined professional DJ experience.
After years of paying dues in the North American underground Techno scene, T.Linder and DJ Seoul developed an international following through their rigorous international touring schedule over the past decade. These two have proven their dedication to their sound with multiple European, Australian, Central and North American tours on a yearly basis. As soldiers in the Detroit Techno Militia, DJ Seoul and T.Linder have devoted their lives to the preservation and proliferation of Detroit electronic music around the globe. Every DTM 2×4 performance is both a celebration of the rich history and tradition of Detroit Techno as well as the future sound of the movement. When the Detroit Techno Militia 2×4 takes the stage, it is a battle for the soul of the music. This is an immense and important mission that the duo has never taken lightly.
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DJ Christian Barbuto began his career in the early 1990′s while living in Europe as a competitive cyclist for his native Australia. Having frequented underground techno clubs in The Netherlands and Belgium, Christian’s foundation for dance music had been laid. In 1996, Christian came to the United States to the roaring rave scene of San Francisco. Big room sounds of the various sounds of house and techno, as well as the soulful smooth house sounds of the Bay Area club scene, have resulted in Christian’s sound today being an eclectic blend of deep funky organic rhythms that’s guaranteed to keep your ass shaking on the dance floor!
Now living in Austin, Christian is building a website under the heading of electricavenueatx.com to promote the dance music culture of Austin and educate new listeners to the global sounds of electronic music. As a producer, Christian has released his music on labels Bush Records, Raise Recordings, Harmonious Discord, Uniform Recordings, and Capital Techno Recordings. Stay updated with new music from Christian on Soundcloud and Beatport.
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