Blank Code Podcast

This week we are happy to give you this exclusive Blank Code podcast by NYC techno producer Deepak Sharma.  So often in life, the best things are not immediately obvious.  Surrounded by mediocrity, their appeal is irresistible upon closer examination.  New York City’s Hidden Recordings has exemplified this enduring truth since its founding in 2006.  The brainchild of Deepak Sharma and his production partner, Dieter Krause, Hidden Recordings began as a platform for the enterprising duo’s releases and in 2008 expanded into releasing the work of a gifted, international cohort.  Because the imprint’s focus has always been on releasing top notch techno, its patient, quality-based approach has earned Hidden Recordings the support of renowned and diverse talents such as Adam Beyer, Marcel Dettmann, Seth Troxler, and legions more.

In 2012, Hidden Recordings pursues a demanding release schedule that draws in new talents, such as Plankton, M.A.D.A., Alejandro Trebor, Mike Wall, Bodyscrub, Dolby D, Tom Eirh, and Spark Taberner.  Throughout the year, these latest signings’ tracks will embody the darker, expansive techno sound the label is pursuing.  Their originals are paired with remixes by a host of respected producers, including Jerome Sydenham, Mark Broom, Xhin, Alex Bau, Roberto Bosco and Kyle Geiger.  When a Hidden Recordings release catches DJs’ attention, they want to share it with audiences and their peers.  Word-of-mouth endorsements have lent the label an organic momentum that shows no signs of slowing down or drying up.  With bright newcomers and established leading lights maintaining a prolific pace, Hidden Recordings won’t stay hidden much longer.

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Jack Coleman aka JAK has been playing and producing techno and house music in the Northwest United States since the mid 90s.  His moving DJ sets along with his work as a producer/remixer, promoter at STATIC, co-founder of Closer Electronic Music Festival, and SubSensory Recordings label owner have earned him a reputation as one of the most respected proponents of underground dance music in his region.

Jack’s original tracks and remixes have regularly broken into the top 50 sales charts on leading outlets such as Beatport, WhatPeoplePlay and TrackItDown.  His tunes have been remixed by the likes of Audio Injection, Adam Jay, Angel Alanis and Mario Miranda.  He’s released on numerous labels, including his own SubSensory label, as well as Torque (Japan), Fade Records, 530Techno, Subspec, KRecordings, Slap Jaxx, Some Cutz Up, Parity Records and more.  His label SubSensory Recordings celebrated 5 years and 50 releases in late 2012 and continues to earn plays by may of techno’s greats — from Dave Clarke to Juan Atkins, Carl Cox to Slam.

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For our 123 Blank Code podcast, it’s our pleasure to give you this recently recorded mix by Stroboscopic Artefacts recording artist, Donor “live @ Scene 14.”  The Blank Code series event took place on Saturday September 14th, 2013 @ The Works in downtown Detroit.  Other artists that appeared on the event lineup included Pfirter, Project 313, Tom Newman, Joel Morgan and more.

Greg Schappert aka Donor is a Dj/Producer based out of Brooklyn, NY.  Having lived in cities such as Barcelona, Madrid, Tokyo and Brooklyn, where he currently resides, Greg has acquired quite a few musical influences. However, it was the mid to late 90’s sounds of cities such as Birmingham and Detroit that laid the foundation for what originally sparked Greg’s interest in electronic music and for what would later influence his production. As a solo artist, Greg is currently working along side some of the industries most influential labels; including Stroboscopic Artefacts, Semantica Records, Perc Trax and Prosthetic Pressings.  Greg will also be appearing on an upcoming Blank Code record release: BCRLTD001 Altstadt Echo – Railyard EP coming in December, 2013.

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This week’s podcast comes to us from Louisville based DJ and promoter Jason Shelton.  Jason is the co-founder of the Derby City Bad Kids promotional group which has been hosting the “Pitch” series of events in Louisville, Kentucky since 2010.  Keep up to date with Jason on Soundcloud and upcoming events by the Derby City Bad Kids on Facebook.

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For our 121st consecutive Blank Code podcast we are excited to have Croatian techno producer and DJ Sunčica Barišić aka Miss Sunshine. Many have witnessed why Miss Sunshine is considered an avant-garde artist within the current electronic music scene.  Her sets are packed with an exquisite technique, style and groove, and her productions on many labels such as Monocline Records, FVF Records, Tic Tac Toe Records, Lazerslut, Kopfmusik, Swap Recordings, Der Hut, and FRONT Digital are distinguished by her unique trademark.  Miss Sunshine’s eclectic style creates a combination of minimalistic sounds with changes towards the deepest and darkest techno, achieving a very attractive effect in the audience that vibes on the dance floor.  Keep up with Miss Sunshine’s production on Soundcloud and Beatport.

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This weeks podcast comes to us from Ryogo Yamamori, a Japanese techno producer and DJ.  Ryogo works broadly as an artist, DJ and remixer. His skills as a DJ has led him overseas into New Zealand, Canada, the United States and Asia. His production has appeared on labels such as Pareto Park, Chicago Jaxxx, Elmart, Torque, purebox, Sickvillage Records, and his imprint 951beat.  Keep up with his sound on Beatport and Soundcloud.  Enjoy this weeks mix by Ryogo Yamamori.

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One of Iowa’s cornerstone techno promoters, producers, deejays & iconic inspirators. For 16 years Matt has been rocking the system both on the road & at home in Iowa. When he takes to the stage there’s no denying the fact that he blatantly performs with the sole intent of fueling a passion for groove that he embraces with 100% conviction & dedication. He’s had the pleasure of playing alongside some of the biggest techno players on the planet & has held his own while leaving Iowa’s mark on the global techno circuit as somewhere that is absolutely NOT to be overlooked. Locally, he’s at the forefront of a movement, leading with torch in hand… Nationally, he takes to a bigger stage with the means to completely steal any show.

As a producer, his initial debut was released on Chicago’s Zuvuya Recordings label with partner & good friend Mustafa Avdic leading to a spotlight on Music Man’s ‘I Love Techno 2007’ compilation mixed by none other than the legendary Dave Clarke. A few years later Dustin Zahn featured his own rework of their ‘Them Crocks’ stormer on an Enemy Recordings remix EP released digitally as well as on vinyl. His original tracks & remixes have been signed by Klientele & Giant Squid while as the head of his own Solar Cathedral Recordings digital imprint he’s put out 19 releases featuring artists from all over the globe. His original tunes have received plays & support from all corners of the world while being hammered in front of some of the most well versed techno aficionados on the floor. While DJ’ing is Matt’s strong suit, he plans to accelerate his studio efforts in hopes of releasing more original music over the course of the upcoming years.

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For our next Blank Code podcast, it’s our pleasure to present Humanaut artist Paul Fleetwood.  Paul is an contemporary techno and house DJ from Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania and co-founder of Humanaut and production assistant to Pittsburgh’s VIA.

Humanaut is a professional freelance production and DJ crew which has set its sights on creating a standard for up-front, forward-thinking music and events in Pittsburgh since its inception in 2006.  Humanaut has built upon measurable success to represent Pittsburgh’s finest talent in house and techno music, and continues to showcase the world’s most renowned professionals in the industry, while maintaining a well respected standard in event production and taste.  Enjoy this week’s mix by Paul Fleetwood.

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This week’s podcast comes to us from Black Asteroid.  Black Asteroid is the brainchild of Bryan Black. Bryan started his career as a sound designer for Prince. While working with Prince at Paisley Park Studios, Bryan learned and honed sound and production skills which inspired him to start his own band. Bryan moved to London England and launched a band called MOTOR. The first MOTOR demo was quickly signed to Novamute. After 2 singles, MOTOR were catapulted to the top of the techno world, sharing stages with Daft Punk and Kraftwerk at major festivals, and later embarking on a World tour supporting Depeche Mode in 2009. In early 2011, Bryan decided to start Black Asteroid to showcase an exciting new sound.

You can catch Black Asteroid in Detroit this weekend at Scene.13

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This week we are happy to have NYC based techno duo, Dos Lokos.  This recording was extracted from when they played for Twice as Proper earlier in June and exemplifies their mixing style, played in a Brooklyn warehouse at 7am.  Dos Lokos is the staple act of the Erratic founders and resident DJs, Jason T. and LoKKoTRONN.  They specialize in creating unique techno events in New York City and have a genuine passion towards DJing, where they feed off the energy from the crowd as well as from each other.

Since the inception of Erratic in 2011, they have worked with a diverse range of talented artists, which, across their events and acclaimed podcast series, include the likes of Perc, Pfirter, Inigo Kennedy, Makaton, and Ness among many others.  You can catch them playing live this upcoming Saturday at the Blank Code Records Showcase at the Sullivan Room in NYC along side Drumcell, Luis Flores and Project 313.  For now enjoy this week’s podcast by Dos Lokos.

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