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D-Node 203: Go Hiyama | Blank Records

Go Hiyama entered the techno world in the mid-'90s, influenced by the exemplary sounds of YMO, Kraftwerk, Jeff Mills, Fumiya Tanaka, Warp, Subvoice, and others. He's since become a consistent presence on the Japanese techno scene, with a long list of uncompromising tracks on labels like Perc Trax, Token, Planet Rhythm, Coda, and his own Blank Records. His mix for D-Node projects the hard techno aesthetic. [audio:http://droidbehavior.com/Podcast_Sets/Random/dnode203-go.mp3] Downlo...

D-Node 202: Myk Derill | RE(FORM)

Myk Derill's approach fuses dub zones and experimental noise-scapes into a mix that is both hard and spaced-out; a hypnotic, repetitive field that melts from one track into another. As a producer he's proven himself on RE(FORM), Fluxus, Knotweed, Steadfast, and more labels, and this week he shares a set for the 202nd episode of D-Node. Enjoy. [audio:http://droidbehavior.com/Podcast_Sets/Random/dnode202-myk.mp3] Download | See Other Podcasts

D-Node 201: Angel Alanis | Slap Jaxx

This week we present a set from Angel Alanis, who's been putting out techno and house tracks, mixes, and remixes since the mid '90s, on too many quality labels to list here. A DJ since the age of 14, he's collaborated with DJ Pierre as Afro-Acid and Steve Parker on the D-Form Recordings label, among other projects. He's steeped in techno history but up-to-date with the latest sounds, a great DJ for those who know and a discovery for any who didn't. SoundCloud | Beatport | Twitter [...

D-Node 200: Subversive Live at Interface 41

Subversive has been a part of Droid since its inception. Fans who have witnessed his sets over the years will know him for his deep track selection and engaging mixing style, influenced by the late '90s sounds and techniques of Detroit, Berlin, and Birmingham. These past years he's released under his name, Roque Hernandez, on S2's Historia y Violencia label, and most recently with Voiski as Deception Plan on Construct Re-Form, an alliance made during his years in Paris. For the monumental...

D-Node 199: Gonzalo MD | Knotweed

Argentine DJ/producer Gonzalo MD got his start as a DJ at the age of 16, developing a personal style fusing Detroit, dub, and darker techno. Currently resident DJ at the prominent Buenos Aires club Cocoliche, he's released his first 12" on French label Knotweed Records and has two vinyls forthcoming on new Berlin label Ressort Imprint, as well as another slated for Knotweed. His mix for D-Node this week gets various elements of his sound in, with a slower and deeper vibe evolving into a more...

D-Node 198: Material Object Live at Tresor

Berlin's Material Object makes music with a VCO dial in one hand and a mouse in the other. With releases on Droid, Perc, FAX, Silent Steps, and others, he's grown in recognition over the past few years to tour the globe with his blend of percussive and darker edged techno. This year he's collaborating with Luis Flores as Impact Unit, playing at Berlin CTM show alongside Atom TM, and performing a solo live set at Labyrinth. On March 23, Material Object performed an energetic set at Tresor Ber...

D-Node 197: Andrei Morant | Scope Recordings

This week we bring you another mix informed by years of experience, this one by American producer Andrei Morant. Morant's been DJing since the '80s and releasing techno since the '90s on labels like Planet Rhythm, Template and his own Scope Recordings, founded in 2003. Spend an hour immersed in his sound, with a mix filled mostly with originals and his own remixes. Andrei will perform at this year's Interface / Scene event in Detroit during movement weekend. SoundCloud [audio:ht...