Ilian Tape Podcast Series

René Löwe, aka Vainqueur, has released highly influential records on Maurizio, Chain Reaction, and his co-founded label Scion Versions. Together with his label partner Substance, aka DJ Pete, he also performs live as Scion. A true pioneer of dub techno. Enjoy!

Beatrice M. has released dope records on labels like Tectonic and Tempa. For this mix the Bait label head teamed up with Tim Reaper, Future Retro London label boss and lover of all things Jungle, Drum & Bass and Hardcore - with an impressive discography. Enjoy!

London mainstay RIZ LA TEEF has been on the scene for a number of years, coming up only playing vinyl and cutting dubplates showcasing the Garage, Funky, Dubstep and Grime UK sounds. This mix is a nod to his roots as it is vinyl/dubplate only featuring his trademark smooth mixing and long blends. Enjoy!

Aubrey has been releasing dope records for more than 30 years and has founded five labels. He also runs the Latitude record store in Berlin, and he’s still remixing, mastering, djing, and involved in all things music. It’s safe to say that he is a true legend. Enjoy!

Akua has been at the forefront of a new generation of techno connoisseurs that expertly channel the timeless energy of 90s and early 2000s into their artistry. The Ghanaian-American DJ first established herself in the influential New York underground techno world and moved to Berlin in 2023. Akua’s sets are refreshing and inspire audiences to remember the true essence of techno. Enjoy!

Arthur, known for his work at Hard Wax & Open Ground, presenting a crispy take on Amapiano. Enjoy!

This mix is a sampler for an upcoming various artists album via Tresor x Limited Network coming early next year. With music from: 5tr8tch GiGi Galaxy Sugar JPWatts Max Watts Skee Mask Available on SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

Olgica grew up in Serbia and is now living in Austria. She throws events in both countries and beyond. Left field bass, dub, broken techno, experimental downtempo and dizziyng halftime tunes are attributes of Olgicas sets. Enjoy!

An artist with minimal online presence, Commodo is one of an increasingly rare few who make waves through the strength of their music alone. He builds bass-focused beats with soul and substance that never perpetuate a formula. Together with Gantz he just released a monster record on our ITX series. Enjoy!

INVT is the multidisciplinary art project of Luca Medici and Delbert Perez. The duo specialize in electronic music and fashion design. Luca and Delbert have grown their audience through their high energy live sets as well as their DJ sets and various independent releases that are all produced, mixed, and mastered by the two. This mix was recorded at their new party series Calentón. Enjoy! Watch the entire session: https://youtu.be/_gH9b3jsud4

Tresor Resident LNS started out organizing warehouse parties in Vancouver, Canada. Since residing in Berlin her style of classic techno, house, electro and braindance can easily be identified in her studio productions and DJ sets. Her collaborations with DJ Sotofett are regularly released on Tresor Records and WANIA, while her solo productions and remixes have been released by Counter 99, Emotional Response, Freakout Cult, Sex Tags Ufo and DFA. Enjoy!

Reeko, also known as Architectural, started DJing in the late 90s and producing in the early 2000s, and he has released countless timeless records since. He founded the labels Mental Disorder and Evidence and was part of the PoleGroup collective for a decade. Collaborations with Surgeon, Oscar Mulero and Exium, as well as releases on many legendary labels, are part of his discography. His recent explorations on the Drum & Bass label Samurai make it clear that Juan Rico has found new ways to experiment with his sound. Available on SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

Yamour has quickly gained a reputation for her versatility as a DJ, serving both House and Techno music with equal passion and finesse in her vinyl-only sets. Besides touring around the world, she is a regular guest at Giegling events and at Blitz Club in Munich. Enjoy!

Los Angeles artist 1morning is one of the funkiest young producers in modern techno. His all-vinyl DJ sets and pumping productions on labels likes Character and Fixed Rhythms stand out. Enjoy!

Honcho is a DJ and curation trio made up of Aaron Clark, Clark Price & d'Adhemar. A pillar of the new American wave of queer underground house and techno, Honcho is a resident party at the infamous Hot Mass club in Pittsburgh and it also has become known for their annual Honcho Campout festival. Enjoy!

Berlin-based DJ and radio host Elke radiates high energy – whether through playful electro, garage, and jungle or via percussive techno, bassy rollers, and stone-cold drumfunk. She is also a resident at Open Ground in Wuppertal. Enjoy!

Dub Athlete is a multi-genre artist based in Brighton. With her roots in dub and dubstep, you can hear an affinity for the minimal, psychedelic and heavyweight in her selections which span from introspective ambience to hypnotic and tribal techno, deep dubstep and dark jungle. She is a resident DJ for The Mine, and since 2019 has organised the Fortune Sessions, platforming underground dance music genres and talented local DJs. Available on SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

Pugilist is a Melbourne based producer & DJ, releasing multi genre bass music on labels like 3024, Rupture and Modern Hypnosis. Enjoy!

Nathalie aka Ogazón is a Berlin-based DJ who captivates audiences with her charismatic, purist approach to House and Techno, harking back to the roots of the genres. Armed with an impressive vinyl collection and a passion for creating immersive musical experiences, Ogazón has quietly gained respect in the electronic music scene. Enjoy!

dBridge has played an important role in the UK Drum & Bass scene since the genre's conception in the early 1990s. Since founding Exit Records in 2003, he has demonstrated a clear desire to move away from typical club style Drum & Bass sounds to more ambient and experimental soundscapes. Enjoy!

Italian producer and DJ, Ehua has been making waves since 2018 with releases on labels like 3024, Nervous Horizon and Fabric Records. She holds a bimonthly residency at Rinse FM, where she explores percussion-influenced sonic realms across a wide range of tempos. Enjoy!

Swedish producer Seba Ahrenberg has established a reputation as one of the finest purveyors of quality Drum & Bass over a distinguished career that has stretched back over 25 years. With releases on Good Looking Records, Metalheadz, Soul:r, Hospital, Ilian Tape & his own label Secret Operations Seba’s music has retained a timeless appeal. Enjoy!

As founder of the GROOVY GROOVY party which started in a college basement in New Jersey, Akanbi has established his vision of a cozy, spiritual, intentional, friendship and love party as one of New York’s finest gatherings for all kinds of sexy electronic music. Tapping into spiritual frequencies, he brings a focused intention to the community that goes beyond the surface. Available on SoundCloud and Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

Only a handful of years in, Mankiyan is already a sure favourite of the Belgian scene. Her mixes are full of depth, spatiality and intuition, spanning across heady dub, rave, UK bass and grime. Mankiyan is injecting community-driven, unpretentious and unadulterated love for rave culture back into nightlife. Enjoy!

Jameszoo emerged from the small town of Den Bosch in the southern Netherlands in the late 2000s. He has released three albums on Brainfeeder between 2016 & 2022. In 2023 he joined forces with Niels Broos and they released their debut album "Music" as ROLROLROL on Ilian Tape. Enjoy!

We are thrilled to have the legend Ben Sims on episode 100 with a very special 4h mix! Over the past 25 odd years he has released countless bangers and founded the labels Theory, Hardgroove, Machine, Ingoma and Symbolism. He is one of techno’s most exciting talents - a DJ who has stayed true to the genre’s funk. Enjoy!

After a decade devoted to djing, in 2009 Stojche shifted to producing and has since released records on labels like A.r.t.less, DMK, Conform, Subwax and Argumento Music, which he has co-founded. In 2011 he launched his solo imprint “Tangible Assets”. An outlet that has given him the freedom to explore and refine his trademark Detroit-influenced dubbed out productions. Enjoy!

Jurango is a Bristol-based producer and DJ who has released music on Livity Sound, Rhythm Section & [re]sources. Make sure to check out his upcoming record on re:lax. Enjoy!

Steffi and Virginia have been creating fantastic music for decades, both together and individually. They are also absolute bosses behind the decks. In Portugal they founded the label, studio space and artist-driven creative hub Candy Mountain. Enjoy!

Regal86 first showed up on our radar with his Memphis vibes influenced LP "Full Trouble“ back in 2017. Since then, he has made serious waves, showcasing a wide spectrum of dancefloor material, most of which was released through his Bandcamp page. Enjoy!

EMA's work as a DJ, founder of label/party Woozy, booker for Dublin nightclub Yamamori Tengu, Rinse FM resident and co-founder of the Skin&Blister collective is exhaustive, highlighting a relentless work ethic that has inspired a foundational infrastructure for her and those in her orbit to prosper. Enjoy!

MJK is a London based DJ and resident on Rinse FM. Regularly playing b2b with Oblig and Neffa-T. His musical taste bridges the gap between grime, dubstep and techno. This mix was recorded with 3 decks. Enjoy!

Representing real drum and bass at it’s finest, Mantra’s deep and emotive sound in the mix comes from an intense passion for the music. Together with Double O, she established Rupture as one of the most respected events & labels in the UK. Enjoy!

As a former member of the Sicaria Sound duo, Mia Koden now is exploring wider fields and tempos of electronic bass music. With her South Sudanese and British roots she is also working across heritage, culture and community projects. Enjoy!

Deetron's remarkable impact on Techno started in the late 90s with countless dope records released ever since. He found a banging tape recording from around 1996/97. Enjoy!

As the founders of Ilian Tape, the Zenker Brothers are two key figures of German breakbeat-infused techno. Tracklist: Andrea - Silent Now KW - Paste Autechre - Laughing Quarter Laksa - Soulz The Maghreban - M25 ft. King Kashmere Trends - Exorcist Armand van Helden - Breakdancers Call Skee Mask - Studio 626

Om Unit’s persistent presence in an ever changing world has solidified his place as an electronic music pioneer. Check out his releases directly through his Bandcamp including his Acid Dub Studies series as well as his more dance floor focused uptempo work including a dope album as Philip D Kick on Astrophonica. Available on SoundCloud & Apple Podcasts. Enjoy!

Where the beauty of drill instrumentals come together with the trailblazing components of grime, Oblig’s practice bridges the gap between the two genres. He fuses rave culture with drill on his weekly Rinse show and with his freshly launched record label Obligated. Check out 001 from Novelist produced by Sustrapperazzi. Enjoy!

mu"he is a resident and organizes her own party "FUSION" at VENT Tokyo. Her style has been forged by long days of digging crates and stumbling upon all sorts of electronic music gems. Enjoy!

XDB is Kosta Athanassiadis – German by birth and in residence, with Greek parentage. He started djing in the early 90s and still plays vinyl only. Over the years his music was released on labels like Dolly, Harbour City Sorrow and Sistrum. In 2006 he started the record label Metrolux. There’s a refreshing lack of gimmickry to his approach – keeping it low-key allows him to be judged solely on the basis of talent. Enjoy!

With over thirteen years of involvement in the music industry, spanning across events, radio and festivals, Bristol-based Neffa-T continues to channel his creativity and love for music through fun, experimental and high-energy DJ sets. He has held a residency on Rinse FM since 2019. Enjoy!

Herva is the musical project of Hervè Atsè Corti, electronic and software engineer born in 1991 and based in Florence. He has released dope records on labels like Planet Mu, Delsin and All City Records. Enjoy!

Otik explores various tempos and genres on his records from Jungle to UK Techno on labels like 3024, Intergraded, Keysound and his own label Solar Body. He also has a bi-monthly radio show on Rinse. Enjoy!

Sicaria Sound are resident DJs for the Deep Medi Musik label and since 2018 they have held a monthly residency on Rinse FM. In 2020 they launched their Cutcross imprint to “champion the melting pot of bass-centric sounds teetering around 140 BPM…whilst spotlighting underground artists" and in March 2021 they made their production debut with their first EP 'Binate'. Enjoy!

AliA is driven by a fierce and passionate love for a variety of genres. Each time she's able to seamlessly craft an uncompromising and genre-hopping story, without losing coherence or verve. She’s a resident at HORST Festival, a regular at the C12 club in Brussels and has a monthly show on Kiosk Radio. Enjoy!

Sister Zo is a Brooklyn-based DJ and producer from Kansas City, MO. In 2022 she has released her debut ep on Scuffed Recordings followed by an ep on Martyn's 3024 label. Enjoy!

Born from OOST club of north NL, the character of MSJY continually changes form. Taking early shapes in residencies with Noorderling, De School, Griessmuehle, and currently Oxi, she shifts to bill without compromising her sound and unafraid to provoke; her sets are characterised by pace, energy and a balancing of different moods. Enjoy!

Atrice are two composers, sound designers and artists from Zurich. The co-founders of the Miras Collective released a heavy record on Ilian Tape last year and there is definitely more heat to come. Enjoy!

Formerly known as Barely Legal for over a decade of DJing under the wide umbrella of UK bass, grime and dubstep, her subsequent venture into production and the reassembling of the foundations of her own label Pretty Weird Records has grown in parallel to her refreshed multi-genre approach to her selections. Enjoy!