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D-Node 296: Katrina | 951beat

Katrina's a Taiwan-based techno purist, blending techno classics with unexpected oddities. Her work as a DJ is rounded out by both production and promotion. She pushes Taipei's "Innerve" techno parties, and Japan's 951beat just released her first single, "Scintilla." Her mix for D-Node caught our attention with its inclusion of Frankie Bones and a host of jackers. Doesn't shy away from pace adjustments. Enjoy. Download | Other Recent Podcasts # Track Title Artist 1 Har...

D-Node 295: Barbuto | Octopus Recordings

Barbuto came up in Australia but is now based in Austin, Texas, where he became resident of Kingdom nightclub and a recognized top DJ in the city. His set for D-Node quickly keeps things dark and moving, like the bulk of his work as a DJ/producer. It quickly gets into some jacking tracks and makes its way to trippier, mind-bending grooves. It's dark, bass-heavy, and full of driving energy. Download | Other Recent Podcasts Tracklist Transform (Original Mix) - Setaoc Mass R...

D-Node 294: Israel Vines Live at Prime

This week we're pleased to welcome back Israel Vines for a live recording from our Prime / Prototype event back in April featuring Ben Klock. Those familiar with the podcast already know Vines' Midwestern training and contemporary roots in LA, and as usual his mix delivers a journey with a variety of sounds and rhythms. This was the night's opening set and serves as a great example of how to start the night and work up the crowd. As such it's ideal for personal listening, starting in ambient...

D-Node 293: Mor Elian | Dublab

DJ/producer Mor Elian spends her time between Berlin and LA, where she connects the dots between house and techno with her monthly Dublab show Plaza 2 Plaza. She's released on Prime Numbers but just released a new EP on Hypercolour, Drum Vortex. Her mix this week for D-Node focuses less on the frenzied peak and more on a particular techno atmosphere that would work in the club but is perfect for the podcast. Download | Other Recent Podcasts

D-Node 292: Plural | Metroplex

Ohio producer/DJ/composer James Johnson (Plural) has been performing this music since the mid '90s, and for the past decade has released tracks and killer remixes on over a dozen labels. This includes last year's "Shifting Forward" on the incomparable Metroplex, as well as his current "No Time To Explain" on Diffuse Reality, the title track of which is included in this mix. The mix for D-Node sounds straight out of a warehouse. Constantly driving and dark, but threaded with pads, atmosphe...

D-Node 291: Richard Hinge | New York Trax

Richard Hinge, a pioneering proponent of New York techno since the early '90s, is back with an EP on New York Trax - a no-compromises gem plumbed from the depths of his hardware-based Brooklyn studio. Having taken a hiatus from production since his seminal releases on Conrail, Sonic Groove, Hidden Agenda, Disko B and Path Records, Hinge is back to reclaim his seat at the table of New York techno greats. In this dark and eclectic mix recorded for D-Node and titled "Perception of Darkness," Hi...

D-Node 290: George Apergis | Modular Expansion

George Apergis is a leading techno DJ/producer of the Greek scene, on his own, as a part of the group EMEX, and as a founder of Modular Expansion, behind both a label and live events. Both on his own and as EMEX he's had his releases championed among techno luminaries. His mix for D-Node is on the harder side of contemporary techno, pushing the energy with no relent until its end. Download | Other Recent Podcasts Tracklist 1. EMEX - 00110010 - Modular Expansion 2. Luis F...