Sure Thing Podcast

Russell Butler is a significant voice in San Francisco's thriving underground, and a hardware wizard responsible for some absolutely compelling techno releases on Opal Tapes/Black Opal and Jacktone. For his contribution to the podcast, he flexes his lesser-known love of house music, and give us a jacking hour of true dance-floor mania.

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More from Russell:

@russellelbutler

Podcast no. 36 comes from the well-established LA duo Ed Vertov & Lena Deen of Stellar Remnant. This heavyweight mix demonstrates the sharp and subversive brand of techno that comprises their record label and sublime record store, and should make clear why you'll see their names attached to some of LA's highest-profile techno endeavors of late.

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More from Ed & Lena:

@stellaremnant

www.stellaremnant.com

From his involvement in the Surface Tension crew to his well-earned status as a selector from left-of-field, Chris Zaldua has been an integral part of the Bay Area underground for as long as we've been around. With his brand new label project Left Hand Path (alongside Nihar Bhatt) having already seen a feature in The Wire, exciting and unpredictable things are surely on the horizon. In true form, Chris showcases a hefty dose of production from Bay, alongside some of the year's best releases. Enjoy!

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Skee Mask - Autotuned - Ilian Tape

Zemi17 - Impressions (Patrick Russell remix) - The Bunker New York

Autechre - We R Are Why - Warp Records

Ad Vanz vs Gescom - Viral - Fat Cat

Elgato - Luv Zombie - Hessle Audio

Elon Katz - Choked on Moan - Mind Records

Objekt - The Stitch-Up - self-released

Nackt - Balboa Park (Michael Claus remix) - Outpost (forthcoming)

Patrick Gil - Straw Men - not on label

C.L.A.W.S. - Nightstalkin' - Left Hand Path (forthcoming)

Maroje T - Acid Plan - Chem Club Records

Russell Butler - I'm Dropping Out of Life - CGI Records (forthcoming)

Pearson Sound - XLB - self-released

Secret Studio + Jason Kendig - Breath - Secret Studio

Savile - No Sleep, Not In America - Stripped + Chewed

C.L.A.W.S. - An Idea of Being - Left Hand Path (forthcoming)

Bézier - Ether - HNYTRX

rRoxymore - Wanda Nylon - not on label

Avalon Emerson - The Frontier - Whities

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More from CZ:

@c_z

@surfacetension-sf

@left-hand-path-496092738

A gorgeous mix from Seb Wildblood, @churchuk founder and one of our favorite contemporary house producers. This one's perfect for ringing in the early summer and we're excited to share it with you. Enjoy!

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More from Seb Wildblood:

@sebwildblood

facebook.com/sebwildbloodofficial/

Sophisticated, eye-opening techno from Blankstairs co-founder and Styles Upon Styles / Motor affiliate Nathaniel Young. A young visionary bridging some of our favorite electronic movements across the US, and quite the selector as well. Enjoy!

More from Nathaniel:

@nathanielyoung

www.blnkstrs.com

Eyes closed. Feet to the floor. An hour of rolling techno from Sure Thing's very own Aaron J, with love.

Don't miss Aaron in Copenhagen with the @apeiron-crew, May 28:

https://www.facebook.com/events/157663451302481/

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More from Aaron J:

@aaronjmusic

Our latest podcast comes from none other than the "First Lady of Detroit Techno," K-HAND herself. Since the founding of her Acacia Records imprint in 1990, Kelli Hand's music has found continuous support from the best DJ's in the world, from Ben UFO to Ben Klock. Her status in the legacy of the Detroit is without question, and we were so fortunate to meet the warm and dedicated soul behind the music when she played a very early Sure Thing. We're honored to provide you with this upfront and heavy mix, enjoy!

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More from K-HAND:

facebook.com/khandmusic

http://www.k-handmusic.com/

Warmed-up, analog sounds courtesy of San Francisco producer tape_hiss, featuring many of the Bay's finest producers. Don't miss his inaugural EP on Love Notes, "Love Is A Dog From Hell," along with exclusives he's thrown in the mix!

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Terekke - Untitled

D. Tiffany - Orange Crush (Plush Managements Mix)

Leron Carson - Sof N Thik

tape_hiss - The Panic in Needle Park

Neville Watson - Against The Tide (Marquis Hawkes Remix)

Mike Huckaby - Baseline 87'

Khotin - Recycle (5am Reflection Mix)

Roche - AXT

Mystic Bill - U Wont C Me

Adesse Versions - That's What Friends are Fore

Marvin & Guy - Ecstacy (Cabral's Bottom Mix)

tape_hiss - Traces to Nowhere

SS & Jason Kendig - Breath

Palms Trax - Equation

Young Male - Problems

Paranoid London - Paris Dub 1

tape_hiss - xxx

Avalon Emerson - The Frontier

CT Trax - Toxic

tape_hiss - xxx

Spencer Parker - Silly Club Song #5

Delroy Edwards - 4 Club Use Only

Raw MT - Walkman is Dead

Roche - Seers

Claro Intelecto - Peace of Mind (T's Acid Mix)

Marcel Dettman - Take One

Matrixxmann - Network Failure

Greg Beato - Intermission

tape_hiss - xxx

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More from tape_hiss:

@tape_hisss

We're proud to present our latest podcast from Berlin-based Neinzer, whose ability to craft tasteful, UK-influenced soundscapes for the dance-floor is on full display here. With an upcoming release on Yumé seeing early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Bake All Caps & Tasker, rest assured you'll be hearing Neinzer's name quite a lot soon.

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More from Neinzer:

@neinzer

Podcast 28 comes from Parisian producer HEKO, who craftily whips up italo-tinged house & techno on labels such as Blind Jack's Journey & OD Records. This hour-long ride swirls through shimmering synths, infectious vocals, and swimming basslines before leaving you gasping for more. Look out for an upcoming 4-track EP on Blind Jack's Journey which should provide more of the same tasty goodness.

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Boss Man (Curtis Black edit) - Steel Mind

Trans 80 - Black Merlin

My Love - Bell Towers

Unknownism - Robert S

Fusion Pop - Marc Houle

Transient Bodies - October

We Got The Box - Cowboy Rhytmbox

U 1988 (Kruton rmx) - Entertainement

Dancing Delight - DaWad feat. Dr No

Raptured - Lone

Superman - Savas Pascalidis

Koatl - Ritmo Culto

Mortal Trance - Boo Williams

Don't let it Go - JT Donaldson

Midnight Special - Psychic Mirrors

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More from HEKO:

@heko

facebook.com/heko3000

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