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This week we are showcasing Colombian techno DJ/ producer Deraout. Not only is he a huge part of the Colombian techno scene, he’s the Native Instruments representative in his region of South America. His involvement with underground techno spans over a decade and his hard work has him overseeing and booking multiple clubs and festivals in multiple locations around South America.
Deraout has appeared on many labels including Loose Records, LCR Records, Tanz Factory Records, Analogikko Records, Sleaze Records (UK), Attary Records and Road Trip Recordings. We’re excited that he’ll be making his US debut in Detroit on July 26th in Detroit at our next Blank Code series event “SCENE 23” at the Works along side DJ Hyperactive and Angel Alanis. Follow new music and mixes by Deraout on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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It’s Monday, June 30th, and we are excited to have this Blank Code exclusive podcast by Phil Kieran to share with you. Using Belfast as his base, Kieran plays his DJ trade in the best clubs worldwide, over the past decade, Phil has gained his reputation as one of the finest club DJs in the world. He brings the same drive, conscientiousness and desire for each set to be the very best to his DJing.
Phil has released on various labels including; Skint Records, Soma Records, Cocoon Recordings, novamute, Electric Deluxe, Snork Enterprises, and his own Phil Kieran Recordings along with many more. Phil has recorded three full length albums, firstly with his now defunked industrial punk techno outfit Alloy Mental in 2007, 2009’s Sssh which came out on Sven Vath’s Label Cocoon, and 2013’s Le Carrousell, with his new live act Le Carrousell. Follow Phil Kieran on Twitter, Facebook & Soundcloud.
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Today’s podcast comes to us from Blank Code label artist Altstadt Echo. This recording was taken from his debut performance at the Movement Electronic Music Festival in Detroit on the Underground stage Saturday, May 24th, 2014.
Altstadt Echo is currently based out of Detroit. His sound can be described as abstract, minimalist techno of the deep, ambient, and droning varieties. He released his “Rail Yard” EP on Blank Code in December, 2013 and is set to release two more EPs later this year. Keep up with new sounds from Altstadt Echo on Beatport and Soundcloud.
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Since his debut “Luciernagas” EP in 2007 on Igloo-rec he has released and collaborated with labels like Woods N Bass, Wall Music, Par Wax, Labrynth, Silent Steps, Translucent among others. His latest tracks has been played and supported by Surgeon, Chris Liebing, Rebekah, Monoloc, Mattias Fridell, Uzb, Flug, Advance Human, Jeroen Search, Patrick Krieger, Miss Sunshine, Synthek and more.
During the last years Mekas has played in diverses citys and clubs such as Raw Temple (Berlin / Ger), Morlox (Berlin / Ger), Plux (Hamburg / Ger), Plastik! (Hamburg / Ger), Subspace Partys (Hamburg / Ger), Touch Club (Köln / Ger), Arma17 (Moscow / Russia), Ohm10 (Biel-Berne / Switzerland), Metaphore Collective (Marseille / France), CLFT (Lyon / France), Smarties Bar (Niza / France), Faktura (Odessa / Ukraine), Tapas Club (Sao Pablo – Brazil), Move (Medellin – Colombia), Garden Underground Club (Pereira / Colombia), Crobar (Buenos Aires / Arg), Cocoliche (Buenos Aires / Arg), Bahrein (Buenos Aires / Arg), Under Club (Haedo / Arg), Bing Bang Groove (Neuquen / Arg), Osa Club (Mendoza / Arg), Diamond Club (Bahía Blanca /Arg) and many more.
Today he is focus in on Aula Magna Records, the label he has created with Seph, Pablo Denegri and Qik which will feature their own techno sound. Also developing his live act, working on his tracks and remixes for future releases.
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The next set up on the Blank Code podcast is a live pa from Ronnie Sawlin aka Sawlin. His mix gives a wide range of his original sounds ranging from house to floor stomping techno. You can catch him perform next with Subjected at Berghain on the 5th of July at Electric Deluxe showcase along side AnD, Talismann, Cosmin TRG vs Efdemin, and rounding out the bill with Zeitgeber live [Speedy J & Lucy].
As a producer, Sawlin has released on Vault Series, Ann Aimee, 10 Label, Sleaze Records, Techno rama and Cocoon. His most current releases include Sawlin & Subjected – Foreign Awake Pt.1 and Pt 2 on Electric Deluxe, Niedertracht EP on Ann Aimee, the Vault Series 014 and upcoming on Arts Rec. Unknown EP including a remix from James Ruskin. Follow Sawlin on Facebook and Soundcloud.
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Our next podcast comes from the underground of Minneapolis. Cesar Acosta is co-founder and creative director of the popular artist management and event production group the Mexikan Tekno Mafia aka MTM. The MTM hosts Modulation, an event series held in Minneapolis, Cozumel, and Mexico City Mexico. They have featured artists like Ness, Material Object, Luis Flores, Annie Hall, Angel Costa, Mike Gervais, Project 313, Raíz and many more.
Cesar has also contributed his unique skill to the Blank Code label by designing multiple event covers along with the BCR007 Luis Flores “Rituals Of Submission” record designs and the upcoming BCR008 Audio Injection “Recall” EP. His passion for techno comes through on multiple formats including his ability as a DJ. We look forward to big things from Cesar in the future. Enjoy this week’s podcast by Cesar Acosta.
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A Detroit native, Keith’s exposure to electronic music via Industrial pioneers Skinny Puppy and Brian Eno sparked an early infatuation with synthesizers and audio software. Club life after high school inspired Keith’s interest in spinning records, connecting the dots to Detroit artists such as Plastikman, Underground Resistance and Carl Craig. During this time, Keith could be spotted collecting vinyl at various record stores around the metro Detroit area, and later selling vinyl at the revered “Dance Room” of Record Time as well as Dan Bell’s 7th City Distribution.
With a growing record collection, Keith set out to make his mark in the heyday of Detroit’s mid-90’s rave scene, cutting his teeth in the Midwest with travels across the country to Seattle, San Francisco, New York, Memphis, Milwaukee, Omaha, Chicago and of course Ohio and Windsor. These years saw Keith develop into a highly regarded technical performer, combining his love of house, Industrial and German minimalism with Detroit techno, highlighted with performances at the Detroit Electronic Music Festival in 2002 and 2005, and now 2014.
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This week we welcome back Kyle Geiger for his second mix on the Blank Code Podcast. He certainly is no stranger to the international techno arena, with releases on heavy hitter labels such as Drumcode, Soma, Perc Trax, and Droid. Refusing to rest on his laurels, Kyle continues to push the boundaries of his sound through the creation of his own label known as Cubera. Kyle is not a producer first, DJ second, but chooses to look at both aspects of DJ and production as a whole; one is not complete without the other.
Originally inspired by the harder, percussive stylings the techno sound featured on seminal labels from the late 90’s, Kyle has witnessed the evolution of the genre as it morphed into a more accessible, groove based sound. Still loving the energy and power of the more straight forward side of techno while embracing the genre’s changes, Kyle has refined his productions and DJ sets into what very well may be a new breed of soundscapes that pushes things forward for the next generation of techno to come.
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A young boy, faceless in the pallid light, entirely gripped by these machines, source of this brutal black noise. Dark, thundering bassdrums, distorted soundscapes and grooves start to emerge. He lives for the machines. The machines live for him. This is Subjected, an amalgam of darkness, distortion and aggression.
Anomity as a function, mystical without usual clichés. No hiding behind masks, no digging in the past, no techno purism, no strive for fame – SUBJECTED stands for distinctly deep, identifiable techno. Designed in the shadows, to be consumed in the darkness. A label. Music, and nothing more.
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American born and Los Angeles bred DJ, producer, and artist David Alvarado continues a career that has spanned well over a decade, and is still considered to be one of electronic music’s best kept secrets. He is best known for his work on some of the worlds most respected imprints such as Ovum, Ultra, Peacefrog Records, Yoshitoshi Recordings, Plastic City, Strictly Rhythm, and Guidance, along with his early work on his own label Bomb Records.
David began his career as a DJ running a renegade sound system and DJing underground parties around the Los Angeles area. He quickly made an impact on the American electronic music scene with his unique style and signature music selection. His work as a producer and artist began to take root after a chance meeting with the legendary Plus 8 duo, Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva, who stumbled across one of his very first works and invited him to be a part of their newly formed Definitive Recordings. From there David forged relationships, and created a body of work that would take him around the world, opening the door to performances at legendary clubs and events such as The Ministry of Sound, The Hacienda, Fabric, Tresor, Florida 135, Row Club, Panorama Bar, The Arches, Extrema Festival, Sonar.
David is currently releasing music on his own imprint Monclova, as well as making continued appearances as an artist on Josh Wink’s Ovum Records. He continues to actively tour, bringing his unique sound as a DJ and performer to many of the best clubs and venues worldwide. Fusing new technologies and creating a DJ/Live experience that continues to make him one of America’s most respected talents.
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