DROID BLOG TAG - D-node

D-Node 152: Harvey McKay | Drumcode + Soma

DJ/producer Harvey McKay spent years in the Glasgow underground until he became known internationally for some explosive tracks. "Nightwalker" on Soma, "Show Face" on Saved, and "Supercell" on Drumcode are some of the most memorable, and they also demonstrate a wide stylistic range, an ability to incorporate a house feel at will. McKay is increasingly sought for his driving DJ sets. For D-Node 152 he provides a taste of that sound ahead of his first US appearance in New York at Underground C...

D-Node 151: Drumcell Live at Berghain | Droid

We're proud to present this heavy set from none other than Droid's own Drumcell. This was recorded earlier in the month at Berghain in Berlin, for the CLR label night featuring Drumcell alongside Chris Liebing, Pfirter, Tommy Four Seven, Brian Sanhaji, and Monoloc. "Playing at Berghain is an incredible experience, and every time I play there it always seems like it couldn't get any better.. yet each time it DOES. The night this mix was made could easily be one the best memories of my DJ c...

D-Node 148: Dimi Angélis | A&S Traut NL

Dutch DJ/producer Dimi Angélis has made a name for himself as half of the live duo Counterpart with Jeroen Search, with whom he's released music on A&S Records. He's also behind Amsterdam's monthly underground Grasp parties. His set for D-Node progresses through a few moods, from a spacey, Millsian shuffle to a more insistent, jacking slam as well as deep synth explorations that linger in harder territory, all peppered with a few of the DJ's originals. [audio:http://droidbehavior.com...

D-Node 146: An.D | Inner Surface Music

Manchester-based duo AnD have been on a hot streak this past year with releases on at least seven different labels, including Black Sun Records, Horizontal Ground, and their own Inner Surface Music. In the spirit of techno's originators and the UK innovators they join, AnD explore depth and tone with bass-oriented, spacious productions, an aesthetic reflected in the following mix for D-Node. andmusik.tumblr.com [audio:http://droidbehavior.com/Podcast_Sets/Random/dnode146-and.mp3] D...

D-Node 143: Dean Paul | Droid Behavior

Dean Paul's one of Droid's select resident DJs. Supporting Droid with his photography, video, and other media, Dean is known to most as a DJ for all occasions. A dedicated music head since the early 90s, he's since played just about every kind of venue and always finds the perfect music for the time, place, and crowd. This set for D-Node was recorded last November at Cause in Minneapolis and features a range of sounds from bass music to deep techno to mid-90s acid. Enjoy. [audio:ht...

D-Node 142: Arnaud Le Texier | Safari FR

This week brings another European DJ/producer with a tendency toward the deeper side of house, Arnaud Le Texier. Arnaud got started in 1990 as a record shop manager and soon 5-year resident of Paris club Queen. After running Atcha Recordings with James Warren for five years he founded Safari Electronique in 2005 and soon moved to London to become a regular at places like Secret Sundaze and Fabric. In 2009 he founded digital offshoot Safari Numerique, focusing on the deeper side of house a...

D-Node 140: Ascion | Drumcode + Repitch

Pasquale Ascione, also known as Ascion, was born in Naples Italy and now lives in Berlin. Ascending the ranks with collaborator D. Carbone, he was first discovered by Berlin's Kiddaz.fm. and released "F*** me" on Micro.fon. Ascion caught the attention of Drumcode's Adam Beyer and Sci-Tec's Dubfire, leading up to two major releases, "Kick On" (DC55) and "Muzik Live Drop Be Doing" (TEC025). Ascion's constantly evolving, and has forthcoming work with producers D.Carbone and Shapednoise as Repi...