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#1 11Schnull & Newinfluenzer - Ich Und Meine U-Bahn (w/ Matias Aguayo, Legowelt, Architectural Remixes): Let’s begin right away with an absolutely amazing track. Both Newinfluenzer and 11Schnull released a song called “Ich Und Meine U-Bahn” on August 25, 2023, so just over two years ago. It’s an incredibly strong electro track with German vocals, spoken by Newinfluenzer himself. The two Hamburg-based producers captured the dark vibe of a subway station and a late-night ride, turning it into a perfect electro tune. I had my eye on the track from the start, but the very first time I played it was at Oma Doris in Dortmund. The crew from the Antea party teamed up with Mutual Rytm for that night. It was unreal. I had such a good set, and the crowd went absolutely wild when this song dropped. If you’re curious, you can check out the set with the track on YouTube.

Back to the record, though: not only is the original track from two years ago pressed on it, but also three fantastic remixes from Matias Aguayo, Legowelt, and Architectural. Honestly, some tracks are just too good to be remixed, and I kind of feel the same here. Nothing comes close to the original. But judge for yourself and let me know what you think.

#2 DJ Bone - Riding The Thin Line: With a median price of €32.50 and 1,421 wants on Discogs, DJ Bone’s 1999 release on Metroplex lands more in the mid-range of techno records, though price doesn’t determine quality. If it did, this one would easily be in the triple digits. Luckily, there’s a reissue of “Riding The Thin Line” on the same label. Relentless, pad-heavy techno on the A-side and playful electro with driving, intimate vibes on the B-side make this record a complete masterpiece. It’s been out less than a week and is already nearly sold out on Decks.de. So act fast!

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#3 Jeff Mills - The Director’s Cut Chapter 6: Well, what can I say? The iconic track from Jeff Mills is available again. For the original Kat Moda, you had to fork out quite a bit, but now you’ve got another chance to own this gem. There was a time when this track was simply overplayed—especially that Christmas edition. I’ve never liked that one, to be honest. But I’d say: grab it while you can. It won’t get any better, and having a piece of history pressed on a bit of plastic at home is always worth it.

#4 Scheermann - Viciosa: Scheermann from Berlin is releasing on Mutual Rytm for the very first time. I have to admit, this one wasn’t on my radar. But I met Marco (Shdw) over the weekend, and he gifted me the record. Just an amazing guy. I listened to it today, and I have to say: even though gifts always feel a bit “sweeter” (same with food: it just tastes better when someone else pays!!), this record is really well put together. A beautiful atmosphere, with a darker vibe on the A-side and dreamy sounds on the B-side. For me, Kano on B1 is the standout. An absolute floor heater! Big recommendation. And thanks again, Marco, for the gift <3

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#1 Bomb Trexx - The Booster EP: The only release on Bomb Trexx came out back in 1996 on, well, Bomb Trexx itself. Alex D’Hondt, Keith Burton, Koen Mertens, Ramses De Craene, and Tony Tondeleir all poured their creativity into it, though their fingerprints are scattered across the different tracks. I have to say straight up: the tune “The Truth” by Ramses is hands down my favorite on the record. No surprise it was listed and pressed as A1. A truly rare record with highly diverse and versatile tracks. No filler, only killer. I “only” own the white-label version at home, but it took me ages to hunt down this record. If you’re into acid techno, this one’s a must.

#2 Damon Wild - Subtractive Synthesis II: Speaking of acid: there was one man who spread insanely good music around the world from New York via his label Synewave: Damon Wild, now based in Poland. For me, he’s an absolute legend of the ’90s and early 2000s techno. Relentless techno on A1, then a trippy number on A2. With “Gearbox” on the B-side, you get this fantastic short acid line in action. And finally, it’s rounded off with “Diffuse”, where the synth almost sounds like 64 kbit/s. Back then, we always used to joke that it was “produced inside a bottle”. In other words, really poor sound quality. I marked this record on Discogs as “In Collection” about seven years ago, and it’s one I’ll definitely never sell. An absolute banger!

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#3 Oliver Ho - Light And Dark Part Eight: Today I’ve only got three records to feature in this section, but each one’s a top-tier bomb that I’m lucky to have sitting in my shelves. And once again, I’m highlighting a Light And Dark release. I think I already mentioned that Hector Oaks recommended the label to me back in 2015 at Record Loft. When I first listened to the label by Oliver Ho, I instantly fell in love. Starting with a techno track built around the usual four-to-the-floor rhythm, all of the tracks flow seamlessly into ambient territory. Perfect for outros. Light And Dark Part Eight, though, was by far the most expensive and hardest-to-get record of the series. Back then, I could only get my hands on a white-label copy, while the original pressing was completely sold out on Discogs. But now it’s available again, and I can wholeheartedly recommend grabbing a copy.

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#1 Deetron Presents Soulmate - Code: Samuel Geiser presents Samuel Geiser. Or in other words: Deetron presents his other alias, Soulmate. I haven’t really dug into where exactly Deetron draws the artistic line between his two names, but to me, Soulmate leans more towards techno, while Deetron has a much stronger tribal feel. Either way, this record is just fantastic. I’m not even sure if it’s a reissue, but it sounds exactly like something that could have come out back in the 2000s on Phont Music or another iconic techno label of that era. The B1 especially reminds me of USER. Definitely a must-have. It’s hitting stores on September 4, 2025!

#2 Richard Wolfsdorf (aka Ricardo Villalobos) - MDMA / BOSCH: Next up is Richard Wolfsdorf, an alias of Ricardo Villalobos. Or is it his real name? According to Discogs, Villalobos is his actual name, but Richard Wolfsdorf sounds awfully close, doesn’t it? Either way, what I found is an absolute bomb pressed on black wax. With Wolfsdorf, the roughness of the tracks and those unusually hard kicks really set him apart from the usual Ricardo Villalobos vibe. On “Sei Es Drum” (which roughly translates to “whatever”), we get MDMA and BOSCH. Two older tracks from 1996 that have been remastered. The original pressing is currently going for over €100 including shipping, so it’s definitely worth picking up this reissue. I couldn’t track down the exact release date, but it’s slated for 2025. Another must-have!

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#3 DJ Ali - Transformation EP: Moving on to DJ Ali, who’s lucky enough to be releasing on one of the rising-star labels of the moment: Global Pulse, the new imprint from Rosati. We’re already at the fourth release, and this one delivers four uncompromising techno bangers that feel completely timeless. It kicks off with the A1: a dub-chord synth backed by a 909.“Polar” follows with dreamy pad-based textures, before B1 launches us straight back into the future. The EP closes out with a classic Global Pulse-style B2: dreamy, but still hard-hitting, four-to-the-floor, and absolutely slamming. So good! This one drops on October 3, 2025!

#4 Baugruppe90 - Laser Cut: And finally, we come to Baugruppe90. Two insanely sexy guys! I’m not sure if this EP was produced in their new studio yet, but what we hear are killer stabs, great vocals, and four absolute floor-bangers. Big congrats to both of you, always putting out such solid work, and just two genuinely awesome dudes on top of it. Keep it up!

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#5 Justin Tinderdate (fka Reshift) - Jaded @ Corsica Studios, London, 28th April 2019: Let’s start with my buddy Justin. Back in 2019, he played in London. I believe it was his very first gig abroad. I still remember that Marc (Cramp) played first at Corsica Studios, since he had gained some attention with his solo EP on their own label Purify Records. Justin tagged along with Marc and ended up playing there too. Justin’s just a super charismatic guy, but if he hadn’t gone along on that trip, he probably wouldn’t have played what I think was his absolute best set ever. A mix of old-school techno, EBM, and electro. He told me he went on around 5 a.m., and I can still picture a video of it in my head. The decibel level was through the roof! Two hours of pure ecstasy, with driving tracks and bursts of electro to keep it fresh. Justin, I really, really hope you’ll play such a mind-blowing set again someday! Come back to the dark side and drop the trance thing, hahaha!

#4 Stranger (gabber set) at Unpolished 2020: At the beginning of 2020, Holland hosted Unpolished. I think it was the last one of its kind, right? People in Amsterdam witnessed an absolutely insane set from Mitchel, aka Stranger, aka Tafkamp. The legendary gabber set! An hour and a half of destruction, with quick fader cuts, loads of fun, and deep knowledge of early hardcore and gabber. The mixing was unbelievably tight and in a club setting, no less! We even had a rule during LAN parties: fire up Quake Live, and everyone puts on Stranger’s gabber set at the same time. The result? Maximum chaos and maximum fun. The music fits the fast-paced gameplay perfectly. I really hope this set never disappears. It’s pure gold. By the way, it also works wonders on the cross trainer or treadmill! :-D

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#3 Dave Angel - X-Mix 4: (Beyond The Heavens): From 180+ BPM in 2020 back to 130+ BPM in 1995. That’s when Dave Angel had the honor of contributing to an X-Mix. “Beyond The Heavens”, as he called his entry in the series, is an absolute masterpiece. It’s like a book of spiritual purity, thought through from start to finish. Moving from ambient to techno to tech house, while staying stylistically coherent the whole time. This mix tells a story in 80 minutes, and I highly recommend it for a train ride in broad daylight, on a sunny meadow on a hill with the wind rustling through the grass, or even on the beach with a cold beer in hand. Honestly, it doesn’t matter where, you’ll feel its calming, decelerating effect. That’s the magic of the X-Mix: it relaxes you and slows down everyday life.

#2 Dave Clarke - BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix 2000: Next up: Dave Clarke. The BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix series has been a staple for over two decades, but what Dave delivered on January 16, 2000, in London is absolute madness. To this day, I don’t understand how he pulled it off. The scratching, the control, the sheer skill on the decks. It’s unbelievable. And on top of that, the track selection was incredible, ranging from techno to electro: cheerful, hard, uncompromising, functional, atypical, broken, sinister. Everything was in there! That’s real craftsmanship, something mixing doesn’t have to be, but when done like this, it’s pure entertainment. Hats off to a living legend.

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#1 Sven Väth - HR3 Clubnight 1995-06-24 Spezial @ Hessentag 1995 Schwalmstadt: And now for my unchallenged number one: Sven Väth. Papa Sven, godfather of techno, Frankfurt’s finest. In 1995, he regularly hosted the so-called Clubnights on the German radio station HR3, and they even organized events alongside them. One of those took place in Schwalmstadt, a small town in northern Hesse with around 20,000 inhabitants today. The mix starts low-key, full of long tracks that Sven lets play out in his typical style. A quick shoutout to the listeners, both onsite and on the radio, and then things pick up with DJ Misjah. A beautiful mix, full of highs and lows, clean transitions, and a fantastic track selection. Around minute 66, though, the vibe starts to shift, not negatively, but into something completely absurd.

We always joked that Sven must’ve “taken something” and just went totally off the rails on the mic. At the end of the set, he says “MC ANDRÉ”, so you can assume that one of his buddies, or someone completely off their face, grabbed the mic and delivered the most legendary shouts, screams, and ramblings. It’s by far the most legendary set with a completely unhinged MC. “HOW U FEEL OUT THERE? HAHAHAHAHAHA LET’S GOOOOOOO!!!”. All while Sven drops a massive selection of incredible tracks from Vinny Vincent & Harry Hash, DJ Edge, and many more. I think I own every single record from that set. Absolutely insane, even the botched transitions are somehow amazing. Who wants a perfectly clean mix when you can inject real life and energy into it? Back then, I swear the records hit harder, and people just partied in a totally different way. I wish I could’ve experienced it.

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