A Different Kind of Love / Stone Festival 2026
In the heart of Essen, amidst the remnants of an industrial past and the vibrant energy of the present, Stone Techno Festival organised by The Third Room collective took place. This event is more than just music; it’s a collective ritual blending history, technology, and underground culture. Three intense days in a place steeped in memory, where every beat tells a story and every sound becomes part of a unique experience
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/by adminBerlin Atonal x Unsound / The Infinite Now
Berlin is bleeding out, then Kraftwerk opens for thirty hours of Atonal and Unsound. You go in swinging and leave knowing stopping was never weakness.
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/by Editor NastyThe Counterculture Of Counterculture / Antipop 2026
Twenty years in and the name changed back. ANTIPOP is what Neopop was called when it started in 2006. Pereira changed it in 2009, when the project took a different shape. Bringing it back now — one edition, no ambiguity — is the festival saying out loud what every choice it's made has been saying quietly for years.
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/by Editor NastyBefore the Concrete Comes Down / SÜRRYARD Rave
A condemned city address moves through those already inside. Underground nightlife happens anyway, and you are reading this because we decided you should know.
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/by Editor NastyThe Pulse We Shared / Stone Festival
In the heart of Essen, amidst the remnants of an industrial past and the vibrant energy of the present, Stone Techno Festival organised by The Third Room collective took place. This event is more than just music; it’s a collective ritual blending history, technology, and underground culture. Three intense days in a place steeped in memory, where every beat tells a story and every sound becomes part of a unique experience
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/by Editor NastyThe last everything / Phase Fatale
Phase Fatale came up on The Cure and black metal before he ever set foot in a techno club. Now he's a Berghain & Khidi resident, the founder of BITE Records, and one of the most distinctive voices in industrial electronics. We caught him in Milan — ahead of a set at Tempio del Futuro Perduto — for a shoot and to talk roots, romance, his "romantic and expressive" project Soft Crash, a recent collaboration with The Soft Moon and five years of BITE Records.
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/by adminThe Paradox / Terence Fixmer
We caught up with French producer Terence Fixmer, known for seamlessly blending raw energy with intricate soundscapes, crafting his unique brand of dynamic, club-ready techno while also acknowledging the EBM influences that profoundly shaped him since his teenage years. This occasion marks the release of his brand new album, "The Paradox in Me," set to release on June 21st, promising to encapsulate the full spectrum of his sonic identity. With photographs by Marco Giuliano of Terence Fixmer's memorable opening act for EBM legends Front 242 & Nitzer Ebb in Munich.
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/by adminFusion / Len Faki
Len Faki found techno as an immigrant kid who felt excluded everywhere else and the dancefloor was the first place that didn't care where he came from. Nearly two decades later, he's a Berghain resident and Figure label founder, finally releasing his debut album. We spoke with him about the music that shaped him, the balance he nearly lost to touring and why Fusion is, in his words, "the sum of all his experiences".
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/by adminUncharted Sounds / Ivan Smagghe
Referred to as “The DJ’s DJ,” he has contributed to influential projects like Black Strobe and launched labels such as Kill The DJ. In this interview, he shares insights into his creative process and the evolution of his music along with an exclusive playlist. Catch him this August at Neopop Festival, where he’ll be sharing the stage with a strong lineup featuring legends like Jeff Mills, Hektor Oaks, Amelie Lens, and many more.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.160 / Schicktanz
Schicktanz, a leading figure in Berlin's techno scene, invites you to explore a playlist that embodies his deep connection to the genre. Discovering his passion through dance, he has since evolved into a DJ, producer, and the innovative mind behind Raveletics.
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/by Editor NastySoundscapes vol.159 / Hybral
Drawing inspiration from his early techno influences, old discoveries, and favorite tracks from his label, this playlist features tracks that stand out in rhythm, atmospheres, arrangement, or overall intensity, ranging from dark ambient, noise to industrial, experimental, etc.
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/by Editor NastySoundscapes vol.157 / Atalanta
Atalanta's special playlist captures the exhilarating energy of her EBM set at the Gier party during WGT in Leipzig. A dynamic DJ, she has showcased her exceptional talent and dedication to techno through her residency at Distillery in Leipzig since 2019, and she has recently further solidified her presence in the local music scene by joining the Leipzig-based collective Praxis 13.5 as both a member and resident DJ.
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/by Editor NastyFeelin’ / Anfisa Letyago
In conversation with Anfisa Letyago, from clubber to DJ and music producer, originally from Naples. She allows us to delve into the depths of her artistic evolution, her perspective on music production, and catch the real feeling of her 'dreamy' harmonies. With her new track out now, we will once again perceive the pulsating elements of her energy.
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/by Editor NastyLia Lia / Angst
An exclusive interview with the enigmatic and multifaceted Shanghai born, Belin based artist, LIA LIA who blends seamlessly vulnerability, style, and punk sensibility.
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/by adminClose encounters of the alien kind / Ellen Allien
Welcome to the Al(l)ien universe of Ellen, where every beat tells a story and every melody sparks imagination.
Join us as we uncover the inspiration behind her collaborations, her reflections on the Berlin clubbing, and her enduring passion for music. Together with an exclusive selection of her current favorite tracks for our latest Nasty Soundscapes release.
Join us as we uncover the inspiration behind her collaborations, her reflections on the Berlin clubbing, and her enduring passion for music. Together with an exclusive selection of her current favorite tracks for our latest Nasty Soundscapes release.
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/by Editor NastySoundscapes vol.151 | Tasha Safari
Hailing from Azerbaijan, techno DJ and producer Tasha Safari has found her creative haven in Berlin. Renowned for her sets marked by hypnotic, propulsive rhythms, she weaves together diverse subgenres of techno, guiding audiences through an exploration of the electronic sonic landscape.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.150 | Bollmann
Here is a selection from the DJ and producer whose tracks have been played by top DJs; Amelie Lens, Trym, AnD and Shlømo. Originally from Munich, Bollmann’s uncompromising style pulls in a variety of influences: from Rock and Hardstyle to Progressive and Psytrance.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.149 | Andrømeda
A blend of Acid, Electro, Detroit, Industrial and raw Techno that the resident of Fold London, Andrømeda, has been playing recently, showcasing her extensive record collection.
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/by adminChris Avantgarde / Mind Control
We had the pleasure of diving into the world of electronic beats and innovative sounds with the trailblazing DJ and producer Chris Avantgarde.
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/by adminLila Tirando a Violeta / The Noise of Waters
A chat and a playlist from the music producer from Uruguay, recognised for her experimental and versatile style.
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/by adminThe Sirens Of Titan / Write Your Dreams In Invisible Ink
The actress Sophie Kennedy Clark, who made her screen debut in Lars von Trier’s Nymphomaniac, stars in the short film for the new single by London-based art-rockers The Sirens of Titan, which premieres today exclusively on Nasty.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.146 | Richie Culver
A raw and intellectual playlist by multidisciplinary artist Richie Culver. Couldn’t expect less from someone whose art was born in the after-party and has worked so cathartically in his visual as well as sound pieces.
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/by adminHector Oaks / Chasing Highs
A conversation and playlist from Héctor Oaks, label owner of OAKS & KAOS and resident at Bassiani (Tiblisi) & Herrensauna (Berlin). As DJ, producer and label head his take on techno resonates by combining the contemporary with hand-picked tracks from the history of rave culture.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.141 | Franz Jäger
A selection from Swedish DJ and producer Franz Jäger. A technoid approach of minimalistic and organic techno full of momentum and carefully crafted soundscapes.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.139 | Marc Lange (KitKat, Berlin)
A special selection to turn your nights on fire from Berlin based, Marc Lange, resident DJ at the infamous KitKat Club highlighting his favorite tracks of the moment.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.138 | Kat Duma
With an education in classical music and experimentation with Ableton, Kat Duma is a genre-defying artist. Ranging from noise-based industrial to hazy ambient compositions, she keeps on pushing the boundaries of what is considered pop. This playlist very well shows the diversity in her influences.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.137 | Milov
A selection by Milov, resident at by Viperrrnight in Milan, the underground fashion format that celebrates queer creativity and freedom of expression.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.136 | Inner Lakes
A special playlist from the Italian selector Inner Lakes, operating in the darker shades of electronica, dedicated to tirelessly unearthing music from the past and present. Keeping a mystic and magical flair to his selections, spanning from deep and gritty sounds to euphoric nostalgia — nothing is off-limits. An endless element of surprise, a mind-warping flow and punk attitude are natural to his practice, consolidated through years of DJ residency at Milanese infamous squat Macao.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.135 | Idrisss D
Growing up surrounded by musicians in his family, the Algerian Idriss D is not only a prolific mixer and music curator, but he owns his own label "Memento" and also is an artist manager. Here is a list of tracks which gives us a peek into his world.
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/by adminLinn Elisabet / Acts of rebellion
Named after their hi-fi-nerd father’s favorite stereo brand, DJ and producer Linn Elisabet talks with us about the importance of exploring identity through musical practice. They share with us their “palette of audial fantasy” in this diverse playlist.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.133 | Richey V & Simone Zino
Richey V and Simone Zino, residents at VOID and Amnesia in Milan. Here a selection of tracks of tracks they regularly play in their DJ sets, plus songs that have marked something in their influences and some extra ones that represent the taste of the two DJs.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.132 | Lucem Demostrat Umbra
“Lucem Demonstrat Umbra” aka L.D.U., spanish DJ and producer also owner of Brutalism x Basseht Record Label (Techno/Industrial/Rave/HardTrance) shares with us a list in which he has captured some of the essentials in his sessions.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.131 | Raxeller
From the Netherlands, DJ and producer Raxeller shares with us a selection of hard industrial techno tracks, including some of his newest releases, which invites us to get lost in his dark and fast-paced dance floor.
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/by adminPervert 30th Bday x Cera Khin, Milan (01/04)
Pervert 30th Bday party with Cera Khin on Saturday April 1st at Teatro Principe in Milan.
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/by adminGamut Inc / Sum To Infinity
A talk and an ethereal playlist by retro-futuristic ensemble Gamut Inc.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.128 | Vladimir Dubyshkin
Russian producer and DJ Vladimir Dubyshkin is part of Nina Kraviz known label трип, experimenting with sound from noise electronics to full-on party dance techno. His brand new EP “Pornographic Novel” demonstrates his ability as a producer and an entertainer. An homage to 90’s Russian porn phenomenon, so fresh and peculiar which defies the full genre classification matter.
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/by adminVirgen Maria / Metaglow
A chat with Virgen Maria. With her straight-forwardness, the artist subverts what has meant to be an artist and reflects, at the same time, the zeitgeist of our times.
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/by adminSoundscapes vol.126 | Nathaniel Knows
Born and raised in Tucson, Nathaniel Knows, the lead singer of BetterOffDead and creator of @gothnite.club shares us a playlist of music he actually listens to.
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/by adminBorn in Scampia and saved by Music / Deborah de Luca
From dancer to DJ, Deborah De Luca talks with us about the night she fell in love with the decks. Growing up in a tough area of Naples, Italy, music is what saved her and gave her shelter while growing up. Now, she tours around the world from South America to Australia and manages her own record label “Solamente” a name which clearly reflects that she has come all this way on her own. Here also presenting a selection of her personal highlights outside the techno sphere for our latest Soundscapes release.
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