Sure Thing Podcast

Podcast no. 36 comes from the well-established LA duo Ed Vertov & Lena Deen of Stellar Remnant. This heavyweight mix demonstrates the sharp and subversive brand of techno that comprises their record label and sublime record store, and should make clear why you'll see their names attached to some of LA's highest-profile techno endeavors of late. - More from Ed & Lena: @stellaremnant www.stellaremnant.com

From his involvement in the Surface Tension crew to his well-earned status as a selector from left-of-field, Chris Zaldua has been an integral part of the Bay Area underground for as long as we've been around. With his brand new label project Left Hand Path (alongside Nihar Bhatt) having already seen a feature in The Wire, exciting and unpredictable things are surely on the horizon. In true form, Chris showcases a hefty dose of production from Bay, alongside some of the year's best releases. Enjoy! - Skee Mask - Autotuned - Ilian Tape Zemi17 - Impressions (Patrick Russell remix) - The Bunker New York Autechre - We R Are Why - Warp Records Ad Vanz vs Gescom - Viral - Fat Cat Elgato - Luv Zombie - Hessle Audio Elon Katz - Choked on Moan - Mind Records Objekt - The Stitch-Up - self-released Nackt - Balboa Park (Michael Claus remix) - Outpost (forthcoming) Patrick Gil - Straw Men - not on label C.L.A.W.S. - Nightstalkin' - Left Hand Path (forthcoming) Maroje T - Acid Plan - Chem Club Records Russell Butler - I'm

A gorgeous mix from Seb Wildblood, @churchuk founder and one of our favorite contemporary house producers. This one's perfect for ringing in the early summer and we're excited to share it with you. Enjoy! - More from Seb Wildblood: @sebwildblood facebook.com/sebwildbloodofficial/

Sophisticated, eye-opening techno from Blankstairs co-founder and Styles Upon Styles / Motor affiliate Nathaniel Young. A young visionary bridging some of our favorite electronic movements across the US, and quite the selector as well. Enjoy! More from Nathaniel: @nathanielyoung www.blnkstrs.com

Eyes closed. Feet to the floor. An hour of rolling techno from Sure Thing's very own Aaron J, with love. Don't miss Aaron in Copenhagen with the @apeiron-crew, May 28: https://www.facebook.com/events/157663451302481/ - More from Aaron J: @aaronjmusic

Our latest podcast comes from none other than the "First Lady of Detroit Techno," K-HAND herself. Since the founding of her Acacia Records imprint in 1990, Kelli Hand's music has found continuous support from the best DJ's in the world, from Ben UFO to Ben Klock. Her status in the legacy of the Detroit is without question, and we were so fortunate to meet the warm and dedicated soul behind the music when she played a very early Sure Thing. We're honored to provide you with this upfront and heavy mix, enjoy! - More from K-HAND: facebook.com/khandmusic http://www.k-handmusic.com/

Warmed-up, analog sounds courtesy of San Francisco producer tape_hiss, featuring many of the Bay's finest producers. Don't miss his inaugural EP on Love Notes, "Love Is A Dog From Hell," along with exclusives he's thrown in the mix! - Terekke - Untitled D. Tiffany - Orange Crush (Plush Managements Mix) Leron Carson - Sof N Thik tape_hiss - The Panic in Needle Park Neville Watson - Against The Tide (Marquis Hawkes Remix) Mike Huckaby - Baseline 87' Khotin - Recycle (5am Reflection Mix) Roche - AXT Mystic Bill - U Wont C Me Adesse Versions - That's What Friends are Fore Marvin & Guy - Ecstacy (Cabral's Bottom Mix) tape_hiss - Traces to Nowhere SS & Jason Kendig - Breath Palms Trax - Equation Young Male - Problems Paranoid London - Paris Dub 1 tape_hiss - xxx Avalon Emerson - The Frontier CT Trax - Toxic tape_hiss - xxx Spencer Parker - Silly Club Song #5 Delroy Edwards - 4 Club Use Only Raw MT - Walkman is Dead Roche - Seers Claro Intelecto - Peace of Mind (T's Acid Mix) Marcel Dettman - Take One Matrixxmann -

We're proud to present our latest podcast from Berlin-based Neinzer, whose ability to craft tasteful, UK-influenced soundscapes for the dance-floor is on full display here. With an upcoming release on Yumé seeing early support from the likes of Ben UFO, Bake All Caps & Tasker, rest assured you'll be hearing Neinzer's name quite a lot soon. - More from Neinzer: @neinzer

Podcast 28 comes from Parisian producer HEKO, who craftily whips up italo-tinged house & techno on labels such as Blind Jack's Journey & OD Records. This hour-long ride swirls through shimmering synths, infectious vocals, and swimming basslines before leaving you gasping for more. Look out for an upcoming 4-track EP on Blind Jack's Journey which should provide more of the same tasty goodness. - Boss Man (Curtis Black edit) - Steel Mind Trans 80 - Black Merlin My Love - Bell Towers Unknownism - Robert S Fusion Pop - Marc Houle Transient Bodies - October We Got The Box - Cowboy Rhytmbox U 1988 (Kruton rmx) - Entertainement Dancing Delight - DaWad feat. Dr No Raptured - Lone Superman - Savas Pascalidis Koatl - Ritmo Culto Mortal Trance - Boo Williams Don't let it Go - JT Donaldson Midnight Special - Psychic Mirrors - More from HEKO: @heko facebook.com/heko3000 Follow us on Facebook: facebook.com/surethingevents

Hailing from Seattle, Archivist's productions and DJ sets inform heavy, warehouse-ready techno with a sense of scale and grandeur that arises unmistakably from the Pacific Northwest. We're proud to welcome him to the podcast series with this hour of sonic and textural exploration, recorded from a recent Secondnature label night. Archivist performs with Abdulla Rashim & DJ Stingray on April 9: https://www.facebook.com/events/1674626099478664/ - More from Archivist: @archivistseattle @secondnatureseattle

As the man behind WNYU's weekly Bentwave FM, Scott Murakami regularly runs through the finest techno you'll hear on an FM dial, in addition to hosting a superb line-up of guests. We're excited to welcome this excellent mix from Scott to the podcast series, featuring an hour full of rough-hewn synths and hammering drums that's guaranteed keep you reeling. More from Scott: @scottmurakami facebook.com/bentwave

The lovable Jojo Armani aka Alex Ho of Moony Habits LA takes the stage for mix number 25. Enjoy! - More from Jojo: @j0-j0armani facebook.com/moonyhabits

The Acid Camp counselor himself supplies our 24th mix with a groovy set recorded live at Acid Camp 6. If you aren't already aware, Aaron's parties are some of the most fun you can have under the LA sun, and there's always one around the corner. Come take a trip! - More from Aaron Davis: @acidcamp https://www.facebook.com/AcidCamp

Our friend Petko Nikolov demonstrates why he's one of the Bay Area's finest with this beautifully refined hour of vinyl. The tracklist he provided speaks for itself. Enjoy! Petko performs at Sure Thing no. 12 this Saturday: https://www.facebook.com/events/1002196786470311/ Mashine - Wake Up [Ethereal Sound] Edward - Mingus [Giegling] Domenique Dumont - Un Jour Avec Yusef [Antinote] 林良憲 - 守宮 [Going Good] Fudge Fingas - Minus 616 [Firecracker] PG Sounds - Untitled (SUED10 A1) [SUED] Nick Anthony Simoncino & Mark Rogers - L.I.S. (DJ Sotofett Ona Dhug-Dropp Mix) [Thug Records] Traumprinz - The Monkey [Giegling] Lake People - Bora [Permanent Vacation] Mount Liberation Unlimited - Gånglek Från Nybohovsbacken [Woodsmen & Lady Log] Ashes To Machines - Resistance (Ji Dru & Sandra Nikake Remix) [Leleka] Prequel - Chant For You [Transfigured Time] Galcher Lustwerk - Stem [Lustwerk Music] Kris Tidjan - Mystic Bantu [Phonogramme] Tiago - Máquina Dos Sonhos [Interzona13] DJ Metatron - Spiral Worlds [Traumprinz] Dave Whee

Our latest mix comes from LA's queen of bass, featuring industrial-grade rhythms and a slew of unreleased tunes by Akito, Gully Creepa, Nuvaman, Squane and Mershak. Buckle up. - More from Ganesa: @ganesa_drops_beats facebook.com/ganesa.drops.beats

Our newest mix comes to us from South London, courtesy of the boys at Rausch Turning (Tris & Louis). Aside from heading up a fantastic blog and holding a monthly pub night in South London, the guys are notorious for digging deep and putting together some brilliantly eclectic and archive-worthy mixes. This particular mix was inspired by the old San Francisco scene, including "a couple of the tracks actually nicked from some old mixtapes from there" and toward a goal of "piecing together new & old tracks inspired by the approaches and feelings of Italian cosmic, UK dub, post-punk, early Goa, etc." If you couldn't already tell, this one's special. Take a listen! - More from Rausch Turning: https://rauschturning.wordpress.com/

In collaboration with Fine Time, we invited Carlos Souffront to join fellow Michigan expatriate Laurel Halo in Los Angeles. The results were nothing short of spectacular. Enjoy! Recorded live at Sure Thing & Fine Time: Laurel Halo & Carlos Souffront (Los Angeles). - More from Carlos: @csouffront facebook.com/djcarlossouffront