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For this mix we present S7IK. S7IK is a Brooklyn-based techno DJ and producer working within hypnotic, percussive, and industrial-leaning techno. Her sets move through evolving textures, heavy tension, and controlled momentum, with subtle elements of classical composition integrated into the structure to add atmosphere and narrative. In the studio, she combines modular synthesis with digital production to shape sound with physical intensity and emotional depth.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/s7ik379

For this mix we present DAYBREAK. Daybreak is a Brooklyn-based artist known for deep, rolling techno that leans into hypnotic rhythm and emotional tension. Her sets draw the dance floor into a focused, immersive groove. Regularly playing in New York and across Asia with notable appearances in Europe, she continues carving out her place in the scene.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/daybreak378

For this mix we present DUSK_BEAT. Dusk_Beat is a Milan-based DJ and producer exploring the boundaries between electro, industrial techno, breakbeat, and ambient, through hypnotic structures, distorted rhythms and immersive atmospheres rooted in underground club culture. Alongside performances across Milan, he’s a resident contributor for Radio Carme in Brescia, and has appeared on independent platforms such as Linea Milan, Radio Tempio Milano, and Plug Radio Bologna. His sound moves through tension-driven grooves, raw textures and dark cinematic sound. He recently released the EP “Tonal Shift” on Diffuse Reality Records, and previously debuted on Pitch Track, a sub-label of Blackbore Records. He recently performed in Berlin for Randomized Control and Knife Arg.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/duskbeat377

For this mix we present GAVNLIG. Danish-Icelandic producer & DJ Andrea Hildursdóttir has been taking stages by storm, winning over audiences with an infectious combination of technical finesse and playful selection. Recently she’s been taking a step back from nightlife schedule to focus her energy on live sets and production work, and is currently on a relentless release bender. Initially drawn to electronic music by the gravitational pull of heavyweight sound system music, has spent years studying the wide-ranging spectrum of techno as a vessel for her percussion-forward sensibilities.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/gavnlig376

For this mix we present TRANSGRESSION. The Lille-born artist channels a wide spectrum of influences into a singular, hard-edged aesthetic. Blending EBM, electroclash and techno, Transgression builds tense, driving atmospheres with a raw emotional core. His sound is both abrasive and magnetic, pushing dancers to the edge while rejecting any form of conformity. Since his debut on Larmes in 2019, he has steadily carved out his place, releasing his first EP Phobophobia and sharing stages with Ascendant Vierge, as well as performing at the Main Square Festival. More recently, he has appeared alongside Dave Clarke, Amber Broos and Marhu at Rockerill. Alongside his releases, Transgression curates Shockwave, a series of events across Lille, and joined Bizarre Love Triangle at Silencio in 2025. He is now developing a live show, extending his artistic vision ahead of a forthcoming second EP due in 2026.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/transgression375

For this mix we present PETRU KSS. Corsican born techno artist PETRU KSS is defined by bold, driving techno and storytelling. Blending rhythmic precision with narrative contrast, his music evokes physical intensity and cinematic depth. Following early releases like Mediocracy (Kolibri Space Shuttle) and Qanun (City Wall Records), Petru gained attention for his evolving sound. These EPs featured remixes from Alexander Kowalski and Developer. Now based in London, his performances at Sisyphos, HÖR Berlin, and across the UK, and Cyprus reflect his rising status. His sets blend raw textures and layered polyrhythms, performed as live improvisations or DJ sets. His debut album, Kolibri Live LP (March 2026), was mixed by Hannes Bieger and remixed by Dubfire, Arnaud Le Texier, Ømen, and Kaiser. In this set, Petru showcases a harder, more industrial edge. The mix is a peak-time descent into metallic textures and acid-driven machine-funk.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/petrukss374

For this mix we present the Polish artists somnifobia and 1001010010. somnifobia is a Synapsa Label cofoundress, DJ, radio host at Radio Luz, DJing Instructor at Ciało Academy, and a producer. 1001010010 is a DJ, vinyl enthusiasts and the godfather of the Przestrzeń collective. Together they have recorded this epic 5,5 hour long energetic, groovy, and hypnotic mix that truly speaks for itself!
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/somn1001

For this mix we present ZENA. Zena is a Korean hard techno DJ known for her intense, forward-driven sets and evolving sound. Rooted in hard techno, she blends driving grooves and sharp textures to create high-energy journeys with dynamic shifts and subtle twists. Behind the decks, she feeds off the crowd’s energy, turning each performance into a powerful shared experience. She has performed at events in Seoul, including HIGH TECH SEOUL x Unreal and Hard Techno Korea. She’s also a resident at Luka Seoul.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/zena372

For this mix we present CVesth. CVesth is a DJ, producer, and label boss from Copenhagen, Denmark. He began his journey in the early 90s after discovering the local techno community, and the parties surrounding it. In over two decades CVesth was heavily involved in the danish hard- and acid techno scene in the capital. As a co-founder of Turbulent crew, a free party organizing group from Copenhagen, he was part of the first danish hard- and acid techno underground scene in Copenhagen, back in 1995, running the “Acidmoves” and “1st Target” parties through the late 90s and the “Turbulent free party” series throughout 00s, held in a bunker every month. Nowadays CVesth is focusing more on producing hard and pounding techno, which mainly comes out on his label Repetitive Underground.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/371cvesth

For this mix we present AAKAARA , a producer, DJ, multidisciplinary artist, and printmaker. All formats of his work focus on black holes, asemic writing, detritus, and distortion. He also runs an event series called Exquisite Co**se, which focuses on the unique expressions of techno and beyond from local London talent. He has released mixes for numerous podcasts, including Pinhole, TechClubbers, Living Techno, MASS London, Loose Lips and Hypnotic Groove. Weirdness and thoughtful toughness are core sonic principles for AAKAARA. His taste in music has been described as tough, heavily layered, and highly energetic from start to finish.
https://soundcloud.com/substantiv/aakaara370