Category Archives: techno

luv173

electro, techno

The Man-Machine Evolution

this is a trip through the history of techno. starting in 1978 i mix in one record per year, in chronological order, all the way to 2013. 36 years of man made machine music + 36 records + 3 Technics 1200s + 1 mixer + the prism of luv = a flowing journey through a version of the history of electronic dance music.
photo : detailed inner workings of a mechanical mind

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Tracklist:
  1. The Man-Machine – Kraftwerk – Capitol (1978) > buy link
  2. Pakmoväst – Telex – Sire (1979) > buy link
  3. Riot In Lagos – Riuichi Sakamoto – Alfa Records, Inc. / Island (1980)
  4. Megatron Man – Patrick Cowley – Megatone Records (1981) > buy link
  5. Ohne Titel – E.M.A.K. – Originalton West / Soul Jazz (1982/2010) > buy link
  6. Clear – Cybotron – Fantasy (1983) > buy link
  7. Surgery (Instrumental) – The Wreckin’ Cru’ ft. Dr. Dre & D.J. Cli-n-tel – Kru-Cut Records (1984)
  8. Time Space Transmat – Model 500 – Metroplex Records (1985) > buy link
  9. I’ve Lost Control – Sleezy D. – Trax Records / Soul Jazz (1986/2005) > buy link
  10. Strings Of Life – Rhythm Is Rhythm – Transmat (1987)
  11. IN-TEN-SI-T (Dash Rip Rock Mix) – Mickey Oliver – Hot Mix (1988)
  12. The Adventures Of Das Man Macanik (Drum Assault) – V.T – Institute Records (1989)
  13. Mentok 1 – LFO – Warp (1990) > buy link
  14. Analogical – Speedy J – Plus 8 Records (1991)
  15. Isoprophlex – The Aphex Twin – R&S Records (1992) > buy link
  16. Wake Up – Laurent Garnier – Fnac Music (1993) > buy link
  17. Protective Custody – Dave Clarke presents RED. 1 – Bush Records (1994)
  18. Extra (Dave Angel Remix) – Ken Ishii – R&S Records (1995)
  19. The Vinci – Jori Hulkkonen – F Communications (1996)
  20. 9 Hours Into The Future – Surgeon – Tresor (1997) > buy link
  21. Rekall – Plastikman – Minus (1998) > buy link
  22. Descent – 0-1-11 vs. Lekebusch – H. Productions (1999)
  23. Body Freefall, Electronic Inform (Slater’s Needle Damage Mix) – Luke Slater – Novamute (2000) > buy link
  24. Nachtfahrt – Trike – BPitch Control (2001)
  25. Darkness (Inst.) – Anthony Rother – Mikrolux (2002)
  26. Working Sister – Denis Rusnak – Arcola (2003)
  27. Track Ten (Re-Worked by Kirk Degiorgio) – Juan Atkins – New Religion Records (2004) > buy link
  28. Vertigo – Paul Woolford – Junior Boy’s Own (2005)
  29. Allegorical – Scarletron – Touchin’ Bass (2006) > buy link
  30. Japan 4 – Audiojack – U.F.O. (2007)
  31. Sprung – Ellen Allien – BPitch Control (2008) > buy link
  32. Thraqqqwa – Syntheme – Planet Mu (2009) > buy link
  33. VW Jetta – Modeselektor – Monkeytown Records (2010) > buy link
  34. Vibe Decorium – Blawan – R&S Records (2011) > buy link
  35. The Lord’s Graffiti – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2012) > buy link
  36. Drugs – Moiré – Werk Discs / Ninja Tune (2013) > buy link

luv163

abstract house, breaks, dubstep, electro, heart of the bass, robot rock, techno

I Won’t Run Away

luv took some bass infused techno and some techno inspired bass music and made this heavy blend of robot rock. a sound so big you won’t be able to run away from it.
photo by Andre Ermolaev of Icelandic volcanic run off

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Tracklist:
  1. Ieee Mitten Menu (Mint Mix) – Speedy J – Novamute (1999) > buy link
  2. Fruit Punch – Terror Danjah – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  3. Thin Crust – Sympletic – Warp (1996) > buy link
  4. Feral (Lone Mix) – Radiohead – Ticker Tape Ltd. (2011) > buy link
  5. Ocia Syndor – Drexciya – Clone (2002)
  6. Angel (Si Begg remix) – Toasty – Hotflush Recordings (2007) > buy link
  7. Atlanta ’96 – Atlanta – Instant Life Records (1993)
  8. Pretty Bright Light – RSD – Punch Drunk (2007) > buy link
  9. Liquid Is Liquid (Remix) – Liquid – XL Recordings / Torso Dance (1992)
  10. Creybey – Morgan Zarate – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  11. Instinct – RAC – Warp (1996) > buy link
  12. Can Control – Eprom – Rwina Records (2012) > buy link
  13. Naturalistik – Plastikman – Plus 8 (1994) > buy link
  14. Anxiety – Falty DL – Planet Mu (2009) > buy link
  15. Koito – Ricardo Villalobos – Perlon (2012) > (searching for buy link)
  16. I See Them Everywhere – Si Begg – Noodles Recordings (2008) > buy link
  17. Bones – Krampfhaft – Rwina Records (2012) > buy link
  18. Improvisations : Part 2 (Si Begg ‘S.I. Futures’ Remix) – Robert Miles – S:alt Records (2002)
  19. Fish – Ikonika – Hyperdub (2009) > buy link
  20. Funk Tube – Debasser – Novamute (2002)
  21. Get A Grip – LV & Mumdance – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  22. Rantanplant – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2012) > buy link
  23. Meu – Jets – Leisure System Records (2012) > buy link
  24. Ropno – Markus Müller – Squonk (2007) > (searching for buy link)
  25. Come1 – Machinedrum – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link

luv144

abstract house, dubstep, electronic listening music, robot rock, techno

Mew Nusic

mew nusic means new horizons, fresh vantage points from which to listen to the future. like seeing the sun rise on a different planet. wait. did I say mew nusic? I meant to say new music. anyway, here’s where we’re at in the progression of robot rock.
photo : sunrise on Mars

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Tracklist:
  1. Set It – Dream Continuum – Planet Mu (2012) > buy link
  2. untitled track 3, side a of Plus Ten – Jodey Kendrick – Rephlex (2010) > (searching for buy link)
  3. Clapper (Traxman Remix) – Ill Blu – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  4. Sens – Zomby – 4AD (2011) > buy link
  5. Regis Chillbin (Machindrum Remix) – Eprom – Rwina Records (2012) > buy link
  6. Missed A Spot – Lazer Sword – Monkeytown Records (2012) > buy link
  7. Energy Wizard – Squarepusher – Warp (2012) > buy link
  8. Entropy – Addison Groove – 50Weapons (2012) > buy link
  9. Indistinct – Skream – Tempa (2011) > buy link
  10. Rudeboy – Addison Groove – 50Weapons (2012) > buy link
  11. Ultra Thizz – Rustie – Warp (2011) > buy link
  12. Bos Indicus – Akufen – Musique Risquée (2012) > buy link
  13. Twitch (It Grows And Grows) – Raffertie – Ninja Tune (2011) > buy link
  14. Stereo Freeze – Untold – R&S Records (2010) > buy link
  15. Doctor Beak – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2012) > buy link
  16. Red Dancers – Martyn – Monkeytown Records (2012) > buy link
  17. Lay It Down – Jacques Greene – UNO (2011) > buy link
  18. First Quarter (SCB Edit) – Deadbeat – BLKRTZ (2011) > buy link
  19. CPX11 – Beaumont – Studio K7 (2011) > buy link
  20. Raindance – Lone – R&S Records (2012) > buy link

luv139

abstract house, electro, odd pop, robot rock, syntax era, techno

SYNTAX ERA 2 : Electric Boogaloo

electric 80s jams that rocked and shocked dancefloors unknowingly creating the club culture that followed. electro, proto-house music, dubbed club hits and early techno from pioneers and unknowns makes SYNTAX ERA 2 : Electric Boogaloo a 90 minute mixtape that will put you into a groove.
let the music play.
image : sweet daddy luv

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Tracklist:
  1. Last Night A D.J. Saved My Life – Indeep – Sound Of New York (1982) > buy link
  2. Stop This Crazy Thing (We Like The Music) – Coldcut – Ahead Of Our Time / Big Life / Tommy Boy (1989)
  3. 5 Minutes (Antennae Mix) – Bonzo Goes To Washington – Sleeping Bag Records (1984)
  4. F-4000 – The Fearless Four – Elektra (1983)
  5. Let The Music Play – Shannon – Emergency Records (1983) > buy link
  6. Hip Hop Be-Bop (Don’t Stop) – Man Parrish – Polydor (1982) > buy link
  7. Situation (Dub Version) – Yazoo- Sire (1982)
  8. Luna Beats I – Key-Matic – Radar Records (1984)
  9. Luna Beats II – Key-Matic – Radar Records (1984)
  10. Theme from S-EXPRESS (12″ U.S.A. Mix) – S-EXPRESS – Capitol (1988) > buy link
  11. Hip Hop Salsa (Dub Mix) – Bad Boy Orchestra – Smokin’ / Tuff City Records (1988)
  12. Dollar Bill Dub Dub – Divine Sounds – Specific Records (1984)
  13. How To Be A Millionaire (Accapella) – ABC – Phonogram (1984)
  14. Uh-Uh Ooh-Ooh Look Out (Here It Comes) (Steve Hurley’s House Mix) – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1988)
  15. Weekend (Mixed by Larry Levan) – Class Action featuring Chris Wiltshire – Jive (1983) > buy link
  16. Raspberry Beret (Extended Remix) – Prince & the Revolution – Paisley Park (1985) > buy link
  17. We Can Make It (1984 Instrumental) – Purple Flash – Environ (1984/2004)
  18. Numbers – Kraftwerk – EMI (1981) > buy link
  19. Time Warp – Eddy Grant – Ice Records / Portrait / CBS (1982) > buy link
  20. Oh Shelia (Dubstramental) – Ready For The World – MCA Records (1985)
  21. Let Me Take You Home (Instrumental) – Mac Mac With The Jammalott Kingdom – Musicworks (1985) > buy link
  22. Clear – Cybotron – Fantasy (1983) > buy link
  23. Good Life (Magic Juan Mix) – Inner City – Virgin (1988) > buy link
  24. Do What You Wanna Do (Dub Version) – The Cage feat. Nona Hendryx – Metropolis Records / Strut (1982/2012) > buy link

luv133

abstract house, dubstep, footwork 'n' juke, robot rock, techno

I Have My Own Demons

lurking beneath the circuits are gremlins; twisting knobs, pushing buttons and controlling the levels. it may look like i’m the conductor, but I have my own demons.
photo : sweet demon luv

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Tracklist:
  1. Lifeeeee Is For Ever – Traxman – Planet Mu (2012) > buy link
  2. excerpt from Let’s Go Crazy – Prince – Warner Bros. (1984) > buy link
  3. Saccharin On Top (Anstam Remix) – eLan – Monkeytown Records (2011) > buy link
  4. Gonga – Ital Tek – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link
  5. Actress Meets Shangaan B – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  6. It’s Time For Love – Shackleton – Perlon (2009)
  7. Crystal Caverns 1991 – Lone – R & S Records (2012) > buy link
  8. Death Mountain – Rustie – Warp (2011) > buy link
  9. Dreama – Kingdom – Night Slugs (2011) > buy link
  10. Foreign Object – Monolake – Monolake / Imbalance Computer Music (2012) > buy link
  11. Boracay Drift – Pinch & Shackleton – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  12. Shikaakwa – Hieroglyphic Being – Sounds Of The Universe (2012) > buy link
  13. Toddler (Kangding Ray Remix) – Battles – Warp (2011) > buy link
  14. The Messenger – Model 500 – R & S Records (2012) > buy link
  15. The Chase – King Britt presents Fhloston Paradigm – Hyperdub (2012) > buy link
  16. In Our Country – Isolée – Pampa Records (2011) > buy link
  17. Twice Bitten – SBTRKT – SBTRKT (2011)
  18. Rainy Dub – Actress – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  19. M.A.R.S. (DJ-KICKS) – Scuba – !K7 Records (2011) > buy link
  20. Rollercoasters Of The Heart – Bass Clef – Punch Drunk Records (2011) > buy link
  21. Kristall – Housemeister – Monkeytown Records (2010) > buy link

luv031

techno

The Age Of Machine Punishment

welcome to The Age Of Machine Punishment. an era where we abuse our machines and they abuse us back. it’s the circle of strife.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist:
  1. excerpt from The Punishment Band – Official National Lampoon Stereo Test and Demonstration Record – National Lampoon Records (1974)
  2. I Do Because I Couldn’t Care Less… – I-F – Disko B (1996) > buy link
  3. The Heath – Surgeon – Tresor (1998)
  4. Krakc – Speedy J – Novamute (2001)
  5. Kisses – Audion – Spectral (2004) > buy link
  6. End – The Youngsters – F Communication (2001) > buy link
  7. Summer Funk – Purveyors of Fine Funk – Peacefrog (1996) > buy link
  8. Brootle – Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (2000) > buy link
  9. Ginunga – Cari Lekebusch – H. Productions (2003) > buy link
  10. German – Kinesthesia – Rephlex (1993)
  11. The Lift Attendants Holiday – Radio Boy – Antiphon (1998)
  12. Stem the Flow – Dave Tarrida – Tresor (1999)
  13. Orange (Yellow Mix) – Richie Hawtin – Minus (1998)
  14. Third State (Carl Craig Mix) – Kenny Larkin – R&S (1994)
  15. Send – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2000) > buy link
  16. Bow Down Big Man To Get Your Credit, I Watch Your System And Spit Right At It – T.Raumschmiere – Shitkatapult (2002) > buy link
  17. Dark Smile – Debasser – Novamute (2003)
  18. Shockin’ Mess – Conemelt – iLL (1997)
  19. Area 5 – Sem – Electron Industries (1996)
  20. Supremacy II – Polygon Window – Warp (1992) > buy link
  21. Snel – Like A Tim – Geist (1998) > buy link
  22. excerpt from The Punishment Band – Official National Lampoon Stereo Test and Demonstration Record – National Lampoon Records (1974)

luv016

beats 'n' pieces, electronic listening music, jazz, odd pop, rock 'n' roll, techno

“And Haunting Ghosts Can Replay Their Part”

“women of the world take over
‘cos if you don’t the world will come to an end
and it won’t take long.”
image : a 1970s advertisement for Lego

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Tracklist:
  1. I Like the Sunrise – Nina Simone – Colpix Records (1962) > buy link
  2. The Ankh of Amen-Ra – Alice Coltrane – Impulse (1972) > buy link
  3. The Man Who Catches Clouds – Neotropic – Ntone (2001) > buy link
  4. Chuncho (The Forest Creatures) – Yma Sumac – Capitol (1955) > buy link
  5. O Superman – Laurie Anderson – Warner Bros. (1981) > buy link
  6. Melodious Thunk – Andrea Parker – Mo Wax (1996)
  7. Acid 101 (Acacia Mix) – K Hand – Warp (1994) > buy link
  8. Abstract Pictures – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2003) > buy link
  9. Kool Thing – Sonic Youth – Geffen (1990) > buy link
  10. Battery Beach – Mira Calx – Warp (2000) > buy link
  11. Comme À La Radio – Brigitte Fontaine / Areski avec Art Ensemble of Chicago – Saravah (1970) > buy link
  12. Killing Me Softly With His Song – Roberta Flack – Atlantic (1973) > buy link
  13. Prelude to 110 or 220 / Women of the World – Jim O’Rourke – Drag City (1999)

luv120

dubstep, heart of the bass, hip hop, techno

Now We Can Begin

beats & bass,
onwards & upwards.
photo : Stephen Lebovits

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Tracklist:
  1. Willenhall – Bibio – Warp (2011)
  2. Ntombi Ya Mugaza (Burnt Friedman Remix) – Zinja Hlungwani – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  3. Humanized – Modeselektor & Anti Pop Consortium – Monkeytown Records (2011) > buy link
  4. 40 Bus – Ras G – RAMP Recordings (2011) > buy link
  5. Earth A Kill Ya (Mala Remix) – King Midas Sound – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link
  6. It’s Serious – Cooly G ft. Karizma – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link
  7. Deadman – Shackleton – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  8. Lay Me Down – Machinedrum – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link
  9. Restructure 2 Rebuild – Digital Mystikz – Honest Jon’s Records (2010) > buy link
  10. 93 Million Miles – Africa HiTech – Warp (2011) > buy link
  11. Kibera Benga – Maasai Mbill, W. Warero, Modeselektor, Just A Band – Out Here Records (2011) > buy link
  12. Stereotype (instrumental) – Pritch & Trim – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link
  13. Stereotype – Pritch & Trim – Planet Mu (2011) > buy link
  14. Circular Logic (Front To Back) – DJ Shadow – Island Records / Universal (2011) > buy link
  15. Goldene Kugel – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2011) > buy link
  16. Surfer’s Hymn (Actress Primitive Patterns Extended Mix) – Panda Bear – Kompakt (2011)
  17. Mangled Riddim – Walton – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link
  18. Bloom (Blawan RMX) – Radiohead – Ticker Tape Ltd. (2011) > buy link
  19. Uya Kwihi Ka Rose (Peverelist Remix) – Tshetsha Boys – Honest Jon’s Records (2011) > buy link
  20. One Week Over – SBTRKT – Brainmath (2010) > buy link
  21. Farthing Wood Dub – Hype Williams – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link

luv107

techno

Bring A Snack

what lies behind the square with triangle is an epic techno mix. 30 tracks on 3 turntables. it goes deep and warps time. better bring a snack.
image : 3 photos by Stephen Lebovits remixed with luv

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Tracklist:
  1. FUTUREISNOW – Si Begg – Noodles Institute of Technology ( 2004)
  2. Drome – Joey Beltram – Warp (1994) > buy link
  3. End – The Youngsters – F Communications (2001) > buy link
  4. M44 – Kiki – Bptich Control (2005) > buy link
  5. Shufflephunk – Richie Hawtin – Plus 8 (2003) > buy link
  6. Rotodrom – Oliver Huntemann – Confused (2006) > buy link
  7. One Hit For 2.35 – Puente Latino – Primevil (1998)
  8. (Intro) Version II – Surgeon – Tresor (1997) > buy link
  9. Brootle (Simulant Remix) – Two Lone Swordsmen – Warp (2001) > buy link
  10. You Can’t Stop – Auto Repeat – SSR (1995) > buy link
  11. Feromonikon – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2011) > buy link
  12. Feast – Aleksi Perälä – Rephlex (2007)
  13. The Conversation (side b) – Adam Beyer & Henrik B – Mad Eye (2004) > buy link
  14. Motorcity Mold – Kero – Bpitch Control (2002)
  15. Tusk – Ippii Tombei – My Breathing (1997)
  16. Treflon – Speedy J & Chris Liebing – Novamute (2004)
  17. Wipe Your Tears – Precious Moments – DJUPT (1998)
  18. Black Helicopters – Bell – Soul Jazz (2004) > buy link
  19. Untitled (b2) – Jodey Kendrick – Rephlex (2010)
  20. Barcelona – Mistress Barbara – Border Community (2006)
  21. Loops Of Life I – ACME – Delerium USA (1997)
  22. Electrobotz – The Doubtful Guest – Planet Mu (2006) > buy link
  23. Teknotest – Cane – Arcola (2003) > buy link
  24. Bomm – Acido – Atomic Silence (1997)
  25. Space – Quark – Mucho Vinyl (1993)
  26. Canicule – Noze – Circus Company (2003)
  27. Orage Solaire – Pheek – Archipel (2006)
  28. After Loop – Radio Boy – Antiphon (1999)
  29. The Tunnel – Richie Hawtin – Novamute (2005)
  30. A Glass Of Chianti – Dished-Out Bums – Yoshitoshi Recordings (1996) > buy link

luv101

abstract house, dubstep, electro, robot rock, techno

Mixing Music Is My Sanctuary

this 3 turntable odyssey is a classic slice of robot rock. a little bit techno, a little bit house, a little bit electro, a little bit dubstep, a little bit broken. all good and all heavily layered.
drawing : DJ by Keith Haring 1983

* originally posted by Lexis for his outstanding music blog MusicIsMySanctuary.com on June, 21st, 2011.

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Tracklist:
  1. Otherman – Kode 9 & The Spaceape – Hyperdub (2011) > buy link
  2. Fish – Skelf – Mo Wax (2002)
  3. Slinky – Plastikman – Minus (2011) > buy link
  4. Y-intercpnkt – Phoenecia – Warp (1997) > buy link
  5. Griffin’s Song – Derrick Carter – Organico (1993)
  6. Your Body Is My Body – Ellen Allien – Bpitch Control (2005) > buy link
  7. Asha In The Tabernacle – Shackleton – Perlon (2009)
  8. we r are why. – Autechre – Warp (1996)
  9. Solar Wind – Shifted Phases – Tresor (2002) > buy link
  10. Strangest Changes – A Guy Called Gerald ft. Finely Quaye – Studio K7 (2004) > buy link
  11. 10ft Bass – The Octagon Man – Electron Industries (1997)
  12. Saturn’s Reply – Jamie Vexd – Planet Mu (2009) > buy link
  13. Signal – Siriusmo – Monkeytown Records (2011) > buy link
  14. Trick Snitch – Otto von Schirach – Touchin’ Bass (2006) > buy link
  15. Rico’s Helly – Two Lone Swordsmen – Emissions Audio Output (1996) > buy link
  16. 1968. Holes (12″ Remix) – Christian Vogel – Novamute (2005)
  17. King Tut, Fool! – Cousin Cockroach and Shox – Archive (2004) > buy link
  18. New Cities – Starkey ft. Kiki Hitomi – Planet Mu (2010) > buy link