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For our 82nd Blank Code podcast, we are pleased to deliver this mix by Minneapolis techno artist “BN Loko Mendez” aka “Charlie”. Charlie is a big contributor to the popular techno promotional crew, the “Minneapolis-Mexiko Tekno Mafia” aka “MTM”. The MTM project has hosted techno events in both Minneapolis, MN and Cozumel, Mexico with artists such as Luis Flores, Raíz, Mike Gervais, James Patrick, Komprezzor aka Zarbeat, and Project 313 to name a few. The MTM roster consists of techno artists; César Acosta, Yaleb Villalobos, Aldo DeLucio, Luis “Zooga” Rocha, Luis Flores, Fixon Moheno and BN Loko Mendez.
Upcoming later this month on November 30th, the MTM are hosting their next event “Modulation“, with Berlin’s Material Object, Luis Flores, Project 313 and César Acosta at the Bolt Underground in Minneapolis, MN. Shortly after on December 8th, MTM artists BN Loko Mendez, Luis Flores, and Aldo DeLucio are playing along side Material Object and Ian Lehman in Detroit for our next Blank Code event, “Scene 08“. Thanks again for listening.
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It’s Monday, November 19th, 2012 and today we have another recorded mix from our recent event, Electric Deluxe presents by Chicago based techno DJ/producer Jeff Derringer. In 2010, Jeff’s first EP appeared on the New York label Subtrak, along with a remix by Samuli Kemppi. The ‘Principle’ EP found the ears of Ali Wells, the UK producer behind Perc Trax label, who went on to release Jeff’s next three EPs. Jeff has since released records on Speedy J’s Electric Deluxe label, as well as Milan’s M_Rec LTD.
Jeff is the creative director and founder of the Oktave project, an event series that showcases the finest in underground techno talent. Oktave hosts events in both New York and Chicago, making it one of America’s most recognized techno event brands. Previous guests at Oktave have included the likes of Chris Liebing, Function, Brendon Moeller, Dasha Rush and dozens more. Oktave has provided the platform for the New York or Chicago debuts of Cio D’or, Silent Servant, Edit Select, Donato Dozzy, Tommy Four Seven, Rrose, and Peter Van Hoesen.
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Today we’re happy to give you our 80th consecutive Blank Code podcast, recorded live at our recent event Electric Deluxe presents Brendon Moeller & Jeff Derringer. The event was a collaboration between local event promoters Blank Code & Paxahau at the TV Lounge on Grand River Ave, downtown Detroit on November 3rd, 2012. This event marked Brendon’s Detroit debut and the first Electric Deluxe event in Motor City history.
New York based South African, Brendon Moeller has been seriously producing electronic music since 1994. His compositions have been released on Francois K‘s Deep Space Media; Third ear Records, Echocord, Mule Musiq, Eskimo recordings and then some. Dub, techno, jazz, afrobeat and psychedelics are inspirations that appear in most of his music. Whether it be serious dance floor bizniz, or dubbed out downtempo, his music always possesses a quality and signature that make him the force he is today. He has collaborated with some of the great dub vocalists of our time, namely Mutabaruka, Spaceape, Mikey Dread and Paul St. Hilaire amongst others.
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This week we are pleased to give you Hungarian techno producer Monocraft. He came from the underground techno scene and started Djing and buying vinyls in 1999. He received lots of inspiration and energy from artists like: The Advent, Steve Stoll, Plastikman, La Monde, Oliver Ho, Jeff Mills, Surgeon, James Ruskin, Adam Beyer and Marco Carola.
At the end of 2009 he started to work on his own music and released his first record in January 2010 with Damolh33 that landed on the Top 100 Minimal Downloads at Beatport. Since then he’s had releases on labels Android Muziq, Phobiq, Silent Steps, Brood Audio or Elektrax and his works are supported by Dave Clarke, Luke Slater and Richie Hawtin.
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It’s October 29th, 2012 and today we are pleased to give you this exclusive Blank Code podcast by Angel Alanis. Angel started as a DJ at the age of 14 in 1997, released his debut double-pack techno EP titled “Advanced Therapy” on Contact Records. Since then, he continues to produce a diverse stream of songs, currently landing him on labels such as Naked Lunch, Afro Acid, Impact Mechanics, Chroma, Gynoid, Spark, Nachtstrom Schallplatten, Phobiq, Bush and Boys Noize, and has also been featured on Tresor, Tronic, White Noise, International House Records, Moody and more.
In 2011, Angel joined the Afro-Acid team, home of DJ Pierre, and also established two other labels- Home Audio Recordings with partner Steve Parker and his own techno label Slap Jaxx which has already earned acclaim from such DJs as Dave Clarke, Ken Ishii & Dj Rush & Slam. In addition, his work on the Freedom Series albums and continuous flow of remixes proves Angel’s passion for, and dedication to, the music, and not the hype.
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Today we are excited to have Micol Danieli on the Blank Code podcast. Born in Rome, Micol lived her life between her birth city and New York, spending most of her summers in Ibiza which got her each year closer to the techno world. It is here in Ibiza that she met DJ Renè (Renato Gimani) from Circoloco (DC10), who gave her the opportunity to begin this journey. Together with Gabriele Carasco, she quickly became a talented DJ and Producer.
You can find Micol’s work on various record labels such as Shape01, Clairvoyance Noire, Relogical, Gon Records, FootMusicRecords, Resiliens Recordings, and most recently on Momentum League. Keep up with future work by Micol on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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For our next Blank Code podcast we have recently signed Blank Code artist, The Plant Worker. Get his new release on Blank Code Records BCR002 Beta EP on Vinyl format and Beatport exclusively. The EP contains 4 original tracks by The Plant Worker aka Alejandro Trebor and a remix by Droid artist Luis Flores. Thanks for listening.
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It’s Monday October 8th, 2012 and we are happy to bring you this mix by Blank Code artists Project 313. This mix was recorded live this past weekend on Friday October 5th, 2012 opening up the night at Scene 7 featuring headlining acts Rrose from Sandwell District and Tommy Four Seven of CLR.
Project 313 is going to be performing live on October 27th in Cincinnati at Recess with Detroit Underground artists Kero and Annie Hall. Shortly after they will be opening the Electric Deluxe presents event in Detroit on November 3rd with EDLX artists Brendon Moeller and Jeff Derringer.
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Today is October 1st, 2012 and we have a special mix from Altstadt Echo. Altstadt Echo is a writer, producer, and DJ currently based out of Ann Arbor, Michigan. His interests are in abstract, minimalist techno of the deep and droning varieties. This mix involves themes of minimalism, empty space, distorted perceptions of time, and industrial decay.
His major artistic influences include Aphex Twin, Regis, Donald Judd, and Carl Andre. Altstadt currently contributes reviews and interviews to DubMonitor.com and Resident Advisor.
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Today we are happy to give you this next Blank Code podcast by Jason Patrick. Originally from Detroit, and currently based in Chicago! Jason currently runs the label Klectik Recordings. Timeout Chicago has referred to him as one of the most technical techno dj’s in Chicago. Patrick has established himself as one of the top dj’s in Chicago where he is regularly featured at the top clubs in the city playing alongside many international guests.
A sound DJ for over 10 years now, Jason has played gigs in Berlin, Miami, San Francisco, Detroit, and for Resolute and Blk Market in New York. As a producer, his work has been featured on Fade Records, Arjaus, Cable Recordings, A-Squared Muzik as well as his own imprint Klectik. Patrick’s label is currently on the rise, adding more new and exciting artists to it’s stable as well as seeing many of its tracks receive support from some of the worlds top dj’s.
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