Trip Radio

Trip caught up with Italy born producer and modular synthesist David Castellani. Who is an aficionado in all things modular with a focus on driving, contemporary techno.

With the motto ‘Tresor never sleeps’, Tresor has proven itself a true survivor over three decades and become synonymous with the techno scene in Berlin. It has become one of the most iconic clubs in the world, renowned for its relentless soundtrack of hard techno, industrial, and acid.

This month our Bandcamp label in focus is Nottingham based B.A.B.E (Burned At Both Ends). With an already impressive roster including the likes of Cleric and Yant, it is rapidly emerging as one of the most exciting underground techno imprints around. We took some time to speak to label boss and producer Habgud to find out more and discuss the skills required to run a successful techno label…

It seems that DJs are everywhere these days. With the market so overcrowded the question is, how do you stand out from the crowd? We dig deep to look into The Art of the DJ Mix to move dance-floors and sway listeners.

Over the years, techno has evolved from the early days of Detroit and Chicago house music, to become a beloved genre worldwide. However, despite its widespread popularity, the techno scene has always been fiercely devoted to its underground roots, with a strong emphasis on authenticity and experimentation.

Manuele Chiaravalloti is Mod21 an italian specialist in profound and elaborated techno we’ve been following for a long while. For this album on Warm Up Recordings he delivers the best of his abilities in production, diving deep into the most intricate realms in the genre. What do we do now is the beatless introduction to this sonic journey setting the pace for Anthropology of failure introducing the beat but still meditative and liquid. Doomsday […]

Drumcode Returns with a 20-Track Techno Odyssey. 'A-Sides, Vol. 12' Drumcode enthusiasts, brace yourselves for the triumphant return of the much-celebrated A-Sides compilation after a two-year hiatus. This eagerly anticipated release boasts a staggering 20-track extravaganza that explores every facet of the techno spectrum, promising a sonic journey like no other. Originally conceived in 2012, the A-Sides project emerged as a brilliant solution to showcase the abundance of exceptional material […]

Ascendent Irish pair Disfreq make an impressive debut on Truesoul. The duo, hailing from Donegal in Ireland, the home of another former Truesoul-alumni Rebūke, have been whiling their analogue-heavy craft for over a decade. Traversing sound experiments that take in the full spectrum of house, techno and acid, their label credits speak for themselves, dropping heat on A-List labels including Kneaded Pains, Diynamic and Trick.

Rohar is set to make a significant impact with his highly anticipated debut release on the esteemed Planet Rhythm Records. The release features the following tracks:   1. Balancer - 06:19 2. In Flux - 05:23 3. Plasma - 05:58 4. Formulate - 06:12   This collection showcases Rohar’s unique sound and artistic vision, promising an exciting listening experience for fans of the genre. Label: PLANET RHYTHM Release date: out now […]

Media announcement: Victor Ruiz & Modeā reveal inspiring collaboration 'Bloom' on Drumcode Drumcode favourite Victor Ruiz joins forces with rising Irish artist Modeā for an inspiring meeting of styles. Modeā’s ‘Shine’ may have brought many a dancefloor to its knees last summer, but it wasn’t just ravers who were weeping glorious techno tears. “Shine is one of the best electronic music records ever made,” Victor Ruiz states in emphatic fashion. […]