From his live performances at some of New York City’s most legendary events in the ’90s to countless DJ sets beneath the Southwest stars in the decades since, Brandon De Carlo’s journey reflects a deep and sustained commitment to techno.
A multi-instrumentalist and grandson of Puerto Rican singing icon Tito Rodríguez—a key figure in shaping New York’s nightlife during the 1940s and ’50s—his connection to rhythm runs deep, informing a sound rooted in precision and instinct.
His classic releases on KMS Records, alongside Chicago Jaxx, Mastoid Kollecktive, 611 Records, Hijacked Records, and through Downside Up, have earned global support and rotation from techno’s most respected selectors. Behind the decks, his sets are relentless—driving, surgical, and consistently pushing the boundaries of rhythmic intensity.
A New York–born techno pioneer whose early ’90s releases helped define the sound of rave and acid techno. Joey's seminal tracks “Energy Flash” and “Mentasm” introduced the iconic “hoover” synth and set a new standard for raw, driving club music. With releases on influential labels including R&S, Warp, and Tresor, Beltram remains a foundational figure in global techno, continuing to DJ and produce with the same intensity that shaped the genre’s early evolution.
Jamie Bissmire is a British DJ, music producer, and label owner, known for his contributions to the techno and electronic dance music scenes. Born in London in 1969, Bissmire developed a passion for music at a young age, learning to play the guitar and drums before turning his attention to electronic music. Bissmire began his career as a DJ in the late 1980s, playing at underground clubs and raves across the UK. In the 1990s, he formed the techno group Bandulu with John O’Connell and Lucien Tomphson, releasing several acclaimed albums and singles on their own imprint, Infonet Records. In addition to his work with Bandulu, Bissmire has released numerous solo albums and singles under his own name, as well as under the pseudonyms Space DJz, Beatjackerz, Jacknation, Dj Escobar and the Thunderground. His music has been featured on top techno labels such as NovaMute, Foundation records, 50Hz,CLR, Consumer recreation and many more. Jamie has collaborated with artists such as Chris McCormack, Dj Bam Bam, Paul Langley, Alxe Peace and long time friend Ben Long. Bissmire is also the founder of the techno label Ground Records, Foundation Records, 50Hz and Infonet Elelectronic Recordings. Jamie continues to perform as a DJ, playing at clubs and festivals around the world and bringing his unique blend of techno and electronic music to audiences everywhere.
Jörg Rodriguez is a Mexico City–based techno DJ and producer whose career began in the early 2000s, emerging from the city’s underground scene before refining his craft in Barcelona. Known for a raw, hypnotic, and percussive sound, he has built a reputation as one of the most consistent voices in Latin American techno.
With more than two decades of output, Rodriguez has released on respected labels including Illegal Alien Records, Dynamic Reflection, and 30D, helping shape the region’s global techno footprint. His productions balance deep, driving rhythms with atmospheric detail, designed squarely for the dancefloor.
Alongside his studio work and international DJ performances, he has also contributed to the scene as an educator in electronic music production, reinforcing his role as both a creator and mentor within Mexico’s techno ecosystem.
Ketzaal, born in Madrid and now rooted in Boston’s underground, works in a dark, textural strain of techno that stays tightly focused on movement.
As the founder of Mutual, he channels the same ethos into shaping spaces built for deep listening and collective immersion. His approach aims at transformation through mind-bending tension, hypnotic groove, and soundscapes built to pull dancers inward until the room feels altered. A deeper search for purpose in music drives his fixation on purity: stripped rhythms, immersive atmospheres, and emotional release carried through motion. Grounded in the foundational vocabulary of techno yet intent on pushing its edges forward, Ketzaal is carving a distinct line through Boston’s landscape and beyond.
PS11 is the techno project of New York–based DJ and producer Matthew Antico. Rooted in the late ’90s NYC underground, his sound blends raw, percussive rhythms with hypnotic synth work and heavy low-end, designed for peak-time functionality. With releases on labels including BCCO, EvilGroove, and Chicago Jaxxx, PS11 represents a modern extension of classic American techno energy.
Born and raised in Sheepshead Bay Brooklyn, (the home of the infamous Storm Raves of the early 90's), Mr Faust took up Dj'ing in 98. Influenced at the time by DJ / producers like Jeff Mills, Kevin Saunderson, Robert Hood, and Frankie Bones, as well as the urban nature that the city had to offer. Also influenced by rock bands of that era, Bad brains, Type o negative, Danzig, as well as Synth- pop references: Switch blade Symphony Depeche Mode, & Portishead. All of these influences culminating in his approach to his energetic productions which feature dissonant soundscapes offset against driving grooves and addictive yet subtle melodic and harmonic textures.
Pac D has been a long time driving force in the soulful Drum'nBass realm of the Arizona music scene. He cut his teeth on the jump up styles of the late 90’s, and moved into the harder roller sound in 2000. Frustrated by the lacking human element of music he took on a different role, teaching others to play records and giving his pupils an understanding of electronic music. While on hiatus from playing he found an organic style of the likes of Omni Trio and LTJ Bukem. Upon his return to the decks in early 2002, Pac D had a new found focus on promoting the organic and soulful sides of DnB. After being more active in the studio, a few releases and remixes have opened up his format. From trap to drum and bass and everything in between can be found in his collection.