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D-Node 253: Echologist | Prologue

We're back from a break and proud to present a mix from Echologist, AKA Brendon Moeller, who has recorded for Prologue, M_REC, Electric Deluxe, Mule, and Echocord among other labels. Moeller is a truly unique producer, with a unique take on the post-Basic Channel world of dub techno. His sound is inspired by a variety of music inside and outside dance, and it shines through in a style that can sound atmospheric, global, or psychedelic in ways attempted by few artists. This set from Moelle...

D-Node 252: J.C. | Tresor + Deeply Rooted

Born and raised in Madrid, Jose Cabrera grew up on a wide range of musical genres, but in the techno realm come to appreciate the quality techno titans like M-Plant,Basic Channel, Axis, Chain Reaction, Mosaic, Downwards, UR and Dynamic Tension. His own style of raw, stripped down and hypnotic techno is a reflection of his influences. In 2012, he started the label A Harmless Deed together with his friend Damian Schwartz, releasing records of the likes of Fred P, Dj F, Marcos Cabral and Epipha...

D-Node 251: Simo Lorenz | Driving Forces

Simo Lorenz is a rising force on the German stage, a resident at Stuttgart's Lehman Club and previously a resident at ToY. His specialty is multi-hour journeys ranging from hypnotic, deep techno to harder dancefloor movements. Adding to his existing releases are upcoming work on Illegal Alien and Drowne Records to look out for. In the meantime he shares this set for D-Node, compressing the terrain of his longer sets into an effective one-hour format. Tracklist below. [audio:http://droi...

D-Node 250: Reeko | Mental Disorder

This week, PoleGroup shares with us a set from another member of Spain's techno elite, Reeko. Though he began DJing in '97, it wasn't until 2002 that Juan Rico began his prolific career as a producer, finding his Mental Disorder, Pole, and other label releases consistently in the sets of the world's favorite hard techno DJs. Like those who play his records, Reeko performs at the top festivals and clubs in Europe and beyond, and this week's set is another example of the sound that keeps him i...

D-Node 249: Jay Zoney | Eternal Drive

Canadian, Vancouver-based Jay Zoney has been a music fanatic all of his life. Techno is Jay's love, and in 1994 started DJing in Vancouver’s underground club scene. In 2001 he started producing his own dark, moody, techno, with the underlying message of peace and love. Jay has worked with many reputable names such as: Black Asteroid, Hardfloor, D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Andrei Morant, Woody McBride, Freaky Chakra, James Kelley, John Massey, and JGarrett. He is also the Label Boss of Eternal Dr...

D-Node 248: D:Tales + Suerte Live at IN:VOLE

D:Tales & Suerte are LA-based producers/DJs bringing quality techno to the next generation with their TXTRL and IN:VOLVE projects. The set this week for D-Node is a live recording of their an excellent opening to their Movement pre-party featuring Project 313 and Andrei Morant. The warehouse-oriented track selection is outshined only by their adventurous and on-point mixing. Full tracklist below. [audio:http://droidbehavior.com/Podcast_Sets/Random/dnode248-dts.mp3] Download | Oth...

D-Node 247: Paul Birken Live at IN:VOLVE

This week we stray away from the center to share a live recording of Midwestern techno legend Paul Birken, recorded a few months ago at the IN:VOLVE event in Los Angeles. This set does not go down smoothly! It's an hour 39 of raw, acidic techno with some adventurous transitions and mixing effects. Since the mid-'90s, Birken has run with the vanguard of underground American techno, and this performance showcases his uncompromising approach to his sound. Birken continues to experiment da...