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Welcome to TU’s True Techno Podcast – the definitive, invite-only series curated by True Underground. Showcasing elite techno artists from across the global scene, each episode delivers powerful DJ sets and exclusive mixes spanning hard techno, industrial, acid, Detroit, raw, deep, hypnotic, hard groove, and hardstyle. Expect nothing but high-energy, expertly curated sounds that define techno. True Techno is syndicated worldwide via Apple Podcasts, Amazon Music, Deezer, Stitcher, Pandora, SoundCloud, and on www.trueunderground.one.© 2025 True Underground - All Rights Reserved Musique
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  • PETRU KSS – Raw Hypnotic and Pure | True Techno Podcast 109

    PETRU KSS – Raw Hypnotic and Pure | True Techno Podcast 109
    Jun 24 2026
    © 2025 True Underground. All rights reserved. Petru KSS: Raw, Hypnotic and Pure on True Techno Podcast 109 Corsican electronic music producer PETRU KSS delivers an expertly curated 33-track set for True Techno Podcast 109, released on 24 June 2026. The broadcast integrates his performance philosophy with material from his debut album, Kolibri Live LP, recorded during a continuous live take at sunrise on a remote Corsican hilltop. His long play anchors his hardware-centric framework developed under the mentorship of Richie Hawtin at the University of Huddersfield. Key Takeaways PETRU KSS developed the THRiPPS performance system while holding the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship in Electronic Music at the University of Huddersfield. The debut album Kolibri Live LP acts as the central proof of concept for this ongoing live performance research. True Techno Podcast 109 performance compresses a multi-hour club timeline into a focused 60-minute intense progression. His core aesthetic framework WYHWYT completely removes digital screens and mouse interaction from the live workflow. The album’s raw multi-track recordings were engineered by Hannes Bieger and mastered by the Calyx engineering team to preserve performance volatility. PETRU KSS anchors True Techno Podcast 109 with a performance that highlights his hardware-focused sonic philosophy. This broadcast represents his deep technical expertise into standard club environments. By prioritizing narrative flow over standard club trends, his curated selection creates a direct link between his live energy and club dynamics. The performance directly expands upon his debut long-player, Kolibri Live LP, which was recorded under extreme environmental constraints. For the album, PETRU KSS carried his production setup up a remote Corsican hillside in total darkness to capture a continuous sunrise take. Managing heavy equipment in shifting temperatures and high humidity introduced random variables that actively shaped the recorded material. “The whole set is alive because I felt alive. Past the preparation, physical effort, low error margin related to time and setup, when the set starts, it would just be ‘finally, it’s time to enjoy!'” The structural backbone of this project relies entirely on THRiPPS. This structural methodology stands for Techno Hardware-centric, Real-time, Improvisation, Production and Performance Study. PETRU KSS refines this practical framework at the University of Huddersfield as the inaugural recipient of the Richie Hawtin PhD Scholarship. PETRU KSS: Raw, Hypnotic and Pure on True Techno Podcast 109 The academic endorsement provides a structured platform to examine how professional touring acts interact with hardware instrumentation. His workflow prioritizes real-time decision-making, which intentionally opens the performance to technical risk. Rather than correcting unstable analogue oscillators or unexpected resonance spikes, these elements remain embedded within the arrangements. This rejection of digital optimization defines his primary performance motto, WYHWYT. The acronym translates directly to What You Hear Is What You Touch, establishing a firm boundary against screen-heavy workflows. His physical configuration relies on machines like the Analog Rytm, Moog Minitaur, and Dreadbox Typhon to construct a comprehensive club environment without a computer mouse. “Those perfectly imperfect moments, slightly drifting oscillators and unexpected resonances, these are part of a live performance DNA, and represent a human risk that AI-driven music simply cannot replicate.” Following the initial live tracking phase, PETRU KSS delivered the multi-track files directly to Hannes Bieger for mixing. The tracking stems then went to Calyx for final audio mastering to guarantee competitive club translation. The finished material stands as a clear alternative to the polished studio outputs and automated arrangements defining the 2026 techno landscape. His neurodivergent traits serve as a critical functional asset during high-stakes hardware improvisation. The physical layout of separate control surfaces triggers a state of deep hyperfocus during complex sequences. Removing deep software submenus limits external distraction, satisfying the neurological requirement for physical motion and direct acoustic feedback. “Adrenaline triggers a state of hyperfocus for me and my neurodivergence allows me to forget everything else when I have a specific goal in mind, translating into laser-sharp focus and resilience. The physicality of a hardware setup reduces the friction and distraction I’d get from a mouse and a screen.” PETRU KSS balances these raw hardware improvisations with standard club curation, drawing on over two decades of traditional DJ experience. His contribution to True Techno Podcast 109 condenses an extended electronic narrative into a precise sixty-minute club window. The podcast documents an authentic human take, preserving real ...
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    1 h
  • Kadric – Hypnotic & Hardgroove | True Techno Podcast 108

    Kadric – Hypnotic & Hardgroove | True Techno Podcast 108
    Jun 9 2026
    © 2025 True Underground. All rights reserved. Kadric True Techno Podcast Edition Links Bern’s Raw Underground Scene Swiss techno producer and Solid Dark label co-owner Cédric Mokus, performing under his Kadric moniker, has delivered the latest edition of the Kadric True Techno podcast directly from the underground circuit of Bern, Switzerland. This hard-hitting audio presentation showcases his evolution from early minimal rhythms into a heavy, peak-time sonic blueprint. By positioning raw hypnotic power at the centre of the mix, the execution addresses a growing regional demand for immersive, compromise-free dancefloor movements. Music became a core element of the producer’s identity during his school years, spent composing original works and performing in traditional bands. A pivotal club night in Bern redirected that creative focus entirely toward electronic frequencies. His initial venture into production arrived via the minimal tech project Krafteck, capturing international attention with releases on prominent labels including Reload Records, Hungry Koala, DC10, and Doubsquare Records. The early track Madness climbed to number 98 in the Beatport Minimal Techno chart, establishing a technical foundation that would later undergo a radical transformation. In 2019, Mokus closed the minimal chapter to launch his current identity. The transition reflected a calculated shift toward a weightier, more menacing sonic territory, mirroring the hardening preferences of the broader European club scene. “The transition was less about leaving something behind and more about a natural evolution of my artistic vision,” Kadric explains. “Over time, my taste shifted more and more towards darker, hypnotic and high-energy sounds. At the same time, the Swiss underground scene evolved, creating a growing demand for intense, emotional and immersive dancefloor experiences. Kadric gave me the opportunity to fully embrace that direction and express my creativity without limitations.” This pursuit of creative freedom is evident in his role within Solid Dark, an autonomous imprint co-founded by Kevin Stäger (Kevqube) and David Kawka, with further input from Juan Vasquez (Dee Jota). The label has rapidly expanded its footprint, issuing the comprehensive 13-track Hypnosis 1 compilation. Kadric contributed the heavy composition Parallax to the release, a production designed explicitly to push club monitoring systems to their structural absolute limits. “With ‘Parallax’, the dancefloor impact was the main focus from day one,” Kadric says, breaking down his studio architecture. “The foundation of the track is the relationship between the kick and the bassline. The goal was to create a deep, powerful yet controlled low-end that works on any sound system. Every percussion layer, texture and sound was carefully placed to support the hypnotic flow of the track.” Managing such dense frequencies requires strict discipline during the mixdown process, ensuring that sharp synth stabs cut through highly compressed sub-bass lines without causing acoustic fatigue. “The most important aspect is balance,” Kadric notes. “It is not about making elements louder, but about giving each sound its own space within the frequency spectrum. At the same time, it is very important to me that my productions remain recognisable and that listeners immediately know there is a Kadric track behind the sound.” The success of this approach is validated by his chart history and industry backing. His single Pressure reached number 82 on the global Beatport Techno charts, and his studio output routinely receives performance support from high-tier industry mainstays including Adam Beyer, Chris Liebing, Charlotte de Witte, Amelie Lens, Pan-Pot, Spartaque, T78, and The YellowHeads. Preserving Counter-Culture Mechanics on the Physical Floor The curation on the new podcast functions as an extension of the programming principles utilized by the Solid Dark collective. The crew balance intimate basement club showcases, such as their recent residency at Sous Soul Bern, alongside massive public spectacles including an upcoming 36-hour non-stop warehouse rave at the Berner Stadtfest on June 19th. This wide spectrum requires an advanced understanding of energy pacing and crowd communication. “The biggest difference is energy management,” Kadric observes. “In an intimate venue like Sous Soul, you can take more time, build tension slowly and guide the crowd deeper into a musical journey. At a festival, the communication with the audience needs to be more direct.” While maintaining a demanding schedule that includes balancing family life with running an online marketing agency and an e-commerce business, Kadric approaches music through a lens of strict purity. The selection across this podcast avoids passing internet trends, focusing instead on long-term narrative depth, soul, and structural pressure. It serves as a direct reflection of a ...
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    2 h
  • DEAS – Raw, Hypnotic and Pure | True Techno Podcast 107

    DEAS – Raw, Hypnotic and Pure | True Techno Podcast 107
    Jun 5 2026
    © 2025 True Underground. All rights reserved. DEAS on Resisting Industry Commercialisation In an exclusive interview for Change Underground Polish techno producer DEAS (Karol Mozgawa) addressed the commercialisation of modern club culture and discusses his hardware production methodology. In this exclusive feature for true techno podcast 107, broadcasting from his studio base in Krakow, Poland to the global underground community. Greek-born and Poland-based, DEAS has carved an uncompromising path from local residencies at Smolna and Tama to international stages including Awakenings, Extrema, and E1 London. With a sonic footprint spanning CLR, ARTS, and Planet Rhythm, his output remains fiercely rooted in hypnotic grooves, live hardware interaction, and an uncompromised artistic vision. We sat down with DEAS to talk analogue obsession, the evolution of his sound, the expansion and occasional dilution of the global techno scene, and why authenticity still matters more than follower counts. Hardware Journeys and One-of-a-Kind Grooves DEAS has long held a reputation as a dedicated hardware specialist, though his relationship with machinery is more collaborative than dogmatic. While software plays a functional role in his workflow, the driving energy of his music stems from the tactile, unpredictable feedback loops of physical gear. He approaches music production not as a rigid programming exercise, but as an unfolding journey where the final track acts essentially as a natural side effect of the physical process. This hands-on methodology yields tracks and DJ sets with a distinct, lived-in texture; hypnotic, precise, yet continually inventive. It is groove-focused techno built for long-form dancefloor immersion rather than instantaneous algorithmic satisfaction. His recent Drifted Off EP on ARTS showcases this ongoing structural evolution, weaving spoken-word elements and subtle melodic layers into his signature driving atmospheres without altering his core artistic trajectory. Rather than attempting to reinvent the wheel, his studio work focuses entirely on introducing sharp internal surprises while staying true to an idiosyncratic musical vision. The Scene: Growth, Spectacle, and Soul The global expansion of techno has undoubtedly broadened the audience for underground sounds, a reality DEAS acknowledges as a major benefit for emerging artists and independent labels. However, this mainstream saturation brings an inevitable compromise: the transformation of club culture into visual spectacle. Across international circuits, events increasingly prioritise sensory distraction over sonic depth, shifting the focus away from the music itself. This commercial transition forces electronic music figures into a compromise between performance and digital marketing optimization. DEAS rejects the contemporary pressure to treat music as an optimized commodity, drawing a clear line between the responsibilities of a creator and those of a digital marketer. “My approach to art in general is not focused on constantly trying to make it ‘sellable’,” he notes. “I am not a content creator; I see myself as an artist. An artist creates what they feel… they don’t ask the audience what they expect from them.” This strict boundary dictates how he reads crowd energy across different territories. While some international hubs lean heavily into the curated show, others preserve the raw musical connection that initially defined the subculture. Fake Things and Scene Authenticity This tension forms the thematic core of his Vibrations EP on Planet Rhythm, highlighted by the pointedly titled track “Fake Things.” Released in early 2026, the project lands amidst ongoing industry debates regarding inflated social metrics, bought followers, and the rise of the manufactured profile. While DEAS leaves the track open to individual interpretation, the critique of a scene dominated by artificial engagement remains apparent. Despite the distortion of booking ecosystems by digital algorithms, he notes that experienced promoters are increasingly looking past superficial data. Metrics do not guarantee real-world ticket sales or dancefloor command, a reality that offers a baseline of hope for authentic talent. For emerging producers looking to establish themselves within this dense landscape, his perspective remains resolutely anti-formulaic. “It’s not a matter of giving anyone advice,” he states. “I do what I do because I can’t live any other way. So if you feel that kind of inner need, then go for it.” This intrinsic drive remains critical, particularly as studio craftsmanship and stage command demand fundamentally different technical strengths. Looking Forward The future of the genre relies heavily on localized resistance to corporate curation. DEAS finds inspiration not in major festival trends, but in independent collectives establishing intimate events in unconventional spaces, alongside the specialized developers ...
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    56 min
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