Does Jochem Paap really need an introduction? Better known by his stage name Speedy J, a moniker that stems from his speed behind the decks, the Rotterdam-based DJ-producer is synonymous with the word techno, a key figure in the genre’s renaissance. As an artist, Paap continues to push the boundaries of techno exploration, experimenting with different sounds and textures—the result being a catalog of thought-provoking records on labels including Plus 8, Warp and Novamute. Paap also heads up Electric Deluxe, a brand that encompasses both a highly-demanded event series and a flourishing imprint that promotes creative freedom by encouraging artists to push beyond their usual parameters.
On the eve of the label’s next release, a debut album from Giorgio Gigli, XLR8R connected with Paap to hear more about his production techniques and discuss his inspirations and visions for the brand. Read more
Stephan Bodzin and his custom live set up going to town in Berlin.
We’re particularly excited to bring you Stephan Bodzin‘s new live show, featuring music from his new LP ‘Powers Of Ten’ on his own Herzblut imprint. Always consistent and on top of the game for years now, 2015 has been no different for Stephan, also releasing on the taste-making Tale Of Us’ label Life & Death.
Max Durante will inaugurate a new Berlin-based techno label, Kynant.
Kynant Records is of UK background and currently run from Berlin. Its records will explore and invert rhythm in techno.
Italian techno mainstay Max Durante has been tapped for the Kynant’s first release. The EP was mastered by Dozzy’s Voices From The Lake partner Neel. Watch the video for Donato Dozzy’s remix via RA.
The Black Light EP will be released via Kynant on November 6.
To celebrate their 5th anniversary, this October 909 is going indoors with a very exclusive show by none other than Jeff Mills!
The king of the TR-909 presents Time Tunnel, a show never seen before in the Netherlands. In this unique show Detroit’s master will take you by the hand and together travel through time. You will hear music from the past, present and future interpreted by the grand master himself.
This audiovisual spectacle has never before visited the Netherlands and is the perfect match for their first ever indoor edition.
Jeff Mills introduces his Time Tunnel concept nights at La Machine du Moulin Rouge (Paris) through this documentary produced by Trax Magazine and the collective La Fumée.
You can’t get much hotter than Red Axes right now, so it’s a VIP privilege to present their latest edition for Multi Culti Trancemissions, a one hour journey to the heart of Israeli’s underground: Midnight Over Tel Aviv. Some of the songs here are not finished, some of them are live recordings almost sketches alongside some of our biggest favourites.
Following his interview discussing the production processes and motivations behind his latest album, Powers Of Ten, XLR8R invited Stephan Bodzin to show off his mixing skills by contributring to our podcast series. For more info or to download the podcast, please visit: XLR8R
Remix album of Powers of Ten (+ including all synthapellas) coming up in 2016
