Spandau20 Spandau20

Meet our next SPND20 Mixtape guests: Fireground (@fireground_r12), the magnetic duo renowned for their electrifying blend of house and techno, setting dancefloors ablaze across the globe with their deftly composed and engineered live performances. Angela and Daniele, first crossed paths in a world far removed from the pulsating beats of the nightclub scene. Angela, with a background in performance, dance, and vocal work, and Daniele, a classically trained multi-instrumentalist, discovered a shared vision rooted in their diverse influences.✨

From the earthy grooves of Naples to the pulsating energy of the electronic music scene, Fireground crafts an ecstatic and universally compelling sound. 🔊Fireground made waves with their debut record released as part of Tresor’s 30th anniversary celebrations, earning their club residency at Tresor and a spot at Ilian Tape, the legendary Munich label. This is also what put them on the radar of our founders @FJAAK, since they were on that same anniversary release. With upcoming live performances on Europe's most iconic stages, Fireground's high-energy hardware-only sets captivate audiences with infectious melodies and relentless rhythms.🎛️

Get ready to groove with Fireground's exclusive vinyl-only SPND20. Charged with infectious melodies and soulful influences, this mixtape is a journey through groove-infused beats and swingy rhythms. Packed with lush keys and harmonies, it's the perfect soundtrack to usher in the spring vibes. With tempos ranging from 129 to 133 bpm, this one might transport you into a world of euphoria and dancefloor bliss. Let Fireground's mixtape ignite your soul and elevate your spirits!🖤

The next guest for our Mixtape series is one of SPANDAU20's very own talents: @jmanuel-werkmusic! 📼

Coming straight out of Spandau, J.Manuel is not just an audio engineer but also an architect of various productions. He rises from scrutinizing graphs and adjusting buttons to deliver mixes that resonate like powerful statements. With an adept hand behind the mixing desk, J.Manuel upholds high standards and a focused work ethos, which translates seamlessly into his mixes and live shows.🎛️

Drawing inspiration from his first love, Techno, and the beats of the late '90s and early '00s, this mix is centered around energetic, beat-driven techno, sprinkled with edgy elements throughout.✨

Designed for the fast lane, this mix is perfect for speeding down the autobahn. It encapsulates a typical club experience with J.Manuel, featuring uplifting grooves, heavy edits, fast blends, seamless transitions, and precise cuts. Slicing through transients and sculpting the physical shapes of sound with hammering beats, this mix embodies the essence of J.Manuel's style.💨

#spandau20 #j.manuel #mixtape #dj #techno #90s #00s #mixing #techno #crowd #electro #modular

Hyped for our new SPANDAU20 guest-mixtape by @lolsnake! 📼
Iraqi-American DJ Lolsnake (she/they) dives deep into electronic music, blending metallic techno, angelic trance, squishy acid, and cosmic bleep into captivating sets that stir heady atmospheres on the dancefloor.✨ As a visual artist, and founder of the queer platform Weeeirdos, she approaches her work with curiosity and charisma, injecting vibrant energy into every space she commands. In 2023, the Berghain regular took their sound worldwide, playing at renowned venues and festivals across Europe and the Americas, including a Boiler Room showcase in Berlin. Since 2017, she's curated Weeeirdos events, infusing fun and freedom into the dance music scene – with plans to bring it on a world tour, host its Berghain debut and kickstart its eponymous record label. Lolsnake has proved to be a vibrant artist on the global scene and a leading example of what happens when one doesn't follow the rules.❤️‍🔥

Lolsnake's SPANDAU20 mixtape immerses you in an industrial soundscape from the start. Mesmerizing drilly synths set the tone before the DJ’s unique metal-infused touch adds an edgy twist. Chill tones sweep in, seamlessly transitioning into pulsating acid vibes at the mix's midpoint. An old-school banger brings the heat, igniting the Mix with nostalgic energy. As the tape winds down, the intensity softens briefly, offering a moment of tranquility. Lolsnake's expert curation guides you through a captivating journey of sonic exploration, showcasing their eclectic style and unwavering creativity.🚀

A new SPANDAU20 mixtape is here to bless your ears!📼
Meet our guest, Akua, a trailblazing DJ rooted in North American techno and a driving force in the scene's new wave of machine funk. In recent years, this Ghanaian-American artist has dedicated herself to reviving the innovative spirit of techno's golden eras, paying homage to the revolutionary sonics of Detroit, Chicago, and New York City's DJs. Akua's no-nonsense style brings a necessary and poignant intensity to contemporary dancefloors, seamlessly blending old-school vibes with the authentic energy of techno's turn-of-the-century peak. Her boundless legacy continues to expand each year, earning respect from international DJs and dancers alike, thanks to her incredible mixing finesse and a constantly evolving repertoire of future-proof classics.🛸

In her Spandau20 mix, Akua takes a vinyl-focused, high-energy, and 100% old-school approach. Endlessly inspired by older techno mixtapes and radio shows, she channels a raw and funky energy reminiscent of Detroit in the '90s. This mix is a nod to the real heads — an "if you know, you know" vibe transporting listeners to an era where techno pulsated through the airwaves with unbridled spirit.😎So be ready to take a deep dive into this immersive experience!🖤

#spandau20 #akua #mixtape #techno

Private Press, is a DJ duo hailing from Warsaw, which specializes in crafting high-energy, dubbed-out tracks with influences rooted in UK hardcore and hip hop. Their musical prowess extends to collaborations with Earth Trax on their label Ziemia and releases on esteemed platforms like Hardgroove, ARTS, Indigo Aera, Rekids, and Oblique. Notably, Private Press made a significant impact with their involvement in the Cyberpunk 2077 project, featuring their tracks in the game and the anime series Edgerunners. This opened up the world of Video Games for them, as CD Projekt recently invited them to collaborate once again.👾

In their SPANDAU20 mixtape, Private Press throw in ideas, unfinished tracks and loops to blend them onto the sonic canvas.🎧 Serving as a sketchbook for their live sets, it showcases recent tracks—both collaborative and individual—alongside discoveries from the depths of their WAV2FINISH folder. The mix also serves as a memoir of their previous studio, a place marked by its rough nature but instrumental in birthing many noteworthy tracks. With juicy chords, jackin' tribals, and bold bass drums, this compilation represents the next significant stride of Private Press's live set.✨

#spandau20 #privatepress #mixtape #techno

We are happy to welcome @adlasone as our first SPANDAU20 mixtape guest of the year!📼
Most known for his well-received EPs on Answer Code Request’s eponymous label and his remixes for Blue Hour and Slak, Adlas’ sound is best described as deep, moody, and groovy. With his most recent outing on A.r.t.less, Adlas displays a new, more technoid sound he has been cultivating but retains the same deep and groovy energy he is known for. In his techno-focused DJ sets, Adlas showcases the many facets the genre has to offer, creating a diverse yet coherent sound with deep respect for the genre’s history and pioneers. Having played at Berlin’s most renowned clubs like Berghain, Tresor, Griessmuehle, about blank, and with recent releases like his Convergence EP and a collaborative release with Circuit 900 on Magic Power, you definitely shouldn’t miss out on his forthcoming drop.🤫🎧

Adlas invites listeners on a captivating sonic escapade with his Spandau20 mixtape. This deep, psychedelic experience welcomes you into a heads-down exploration, sustaining a consistent atmosphere of depth and moodiness. The mixtape effortlessly traverses through diverse sonic territories yet remains connected, highlighting Adlas' expertise in crafting a fluid and engaging narrative. The emotive finale serves as a poignant climax to this evocative musical odyssey, leaving a lasting impression on the listener.🖤

#spandau20 #mixtape #dj #techno