Ilian Tape Podcast Series

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!

Max Watts is the visionary force driving Limited Network, a record label and DJ crew born in Nashville, now based in Detroit. Max has cultivated LN into a beacon of timeless musical expression under the guidance of legendary mentors such as Mike Banks, BJ Smith, Bridgette Banks, and the revered Submerge Distribution camp. With a commitment to releasing music of consistent quality, LN's ethos centers around a crafted blend of innovation and tradition. 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 iTunes. 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!