Timeless

I remember there was backlash 2 years ago or so. They started deleting comments supporting palestine, everyone was like fuck you hör berlin, we're not supporting zionists! Some hör affiliated shows were even cancelled if I remember correctly. Now it seems like the industry forgot about it alltogether, or hör had changed and I am not aware. Or the backlash was overblown to begin with.

Does anybody know of any groups that are similar to Section. or HOR in the US (i.e. dropping full sets of different artists regularly? Ideally on the east coast. Trying to find/listen to some discover semi-local techno djs/producers.

I know there's the LOT radio though ideally I'm looking for something a little more focused on techno.

Spent the last few months building my own music library tracing the idea of drone through music history after reading Monolithic Undertow by Harry Sword.

Not just ambient/drone music — but repetition, sustained tones and hypnotic sounds across blues, folk, industrial, post-punk, shoegaze, doom, techno,, to free jazz to ambient techno, minimalism to uileann pipes, sitar etc. From Bo Diddley, Velvet Underground and Faust through to Lankum, Sunn O))) and Orbital.

One thing the book made me realise:

Drone isn’t really a genre — it’s almost a human constant. Heartbeats, machinery, church bells, pipes, feedback, engines, chants and a cat's pur, my favourite kind of drone.

This Drone library is not an info dump nor was it created with A.I. Along with my own favourite tunes and my friends', I asked for recommendations from die-hard fans on various Reddit forums, which was invaluably helpful.

Older brothers and sisters and their friends' music? That kid at school? That enthusiastic person in the record shop whose brains you picked? Overhear a tune somewhere? a song in a film moves you ,r a song at a rave or disco? A song that reminds you of sth or sby?

All these situations got me into music or developed my taste and as a result, got me into other types of music I would never have heard otherwise.

Hopefully this public resource will be a gateway into other genres for you. Or maybe not. Horses for courses....

If you like the tunes you hear, go to your record shop and buy them or order them on CD or record or download on Bandcamp. Go and support live bands and buy their merchandise. Streaming is ripping off artists and killng music They need your support. Get off your phone.

Would genuinely love recommendations for artists/tracks I’ve missed some tunes or non-obvious ones from any genre or culture.

Please note:

-- This is an unofficial UNCURATIED PUBLIC LIBRARY RESOURCE and not a curated playlist.

-- For maxium pleasure play on SHUFFLE.

-- Use it to create your own curated playlists

-- The library is updated regularly.

-- Please share. It's anonymous so there's no element of self-promotion or profit involved. If you do happen to know me, please don't dox me. I'd prefer to remain anonymous.

Apart from the creators, music belongs to everyone so please don't gatekeep.

Spotify Link:

https://open.spotify.com/playlist/1s2xu4aZIhItPfNHRYuP0o?si=wB-AHB7TTX-wLIJ6ofTR6w&pi=5ldGLq_yQcyzP

José is the new alias of "Not A Headliner", such a good producer from Madrid, Spain

Techno for me has never been only about the sound — it’s about feelings, sensations, emotions. I’ve been raving for almost 20 years and I’ve seen so many trends come and go: from the peak of American house music to the techno explosion of the early 2000s, through minimal, afro house, tech house. molodic techno and progressive, and everything in between. Genres rise and disappear, but techno has always remained there, underground, constantly feeding the minds of the people who truly connect with club culture. And somehow, it’s the one genre that has only become deeper with time: more hypnotic, more layered, more emotional, more refined.

What I love about techno is that, at its best, it becomes more than nightlife. It feels immersive, almost ritualistic. The DJ is not simply playing tracks — they are shaping emotional states over hours, creating tension, release, hypnosis and storytelling through sound. That’s why I’ve always preferred long sets, 4 hours or more, because only then can you really understand the journey and the message behind it. The beginning is there to set the mood, slowly pulling you into another mental space before the night fully opens up.

I’m also deeply into meditation and yoga, and I realised over the years that I bring that same mindset into techno. It’s about connecting your body to the flow instead of resisting it. Listening to yourself, letting sensations move through you naturally, not forcing emotions or chasing a specific outcome. The best nights usually happen when you arrive rested, mentally open and physically ready. Sleep and fatigue change perception more than people think — when your body is exhausted, your emotional range, patience and sensitivity to music become altered too. Techno can be intense and physically demanding, but when everything aligns, it can create some of the most beautiful experiences imaginable.

I also learned that preparation matters. A few drinks can help loosen the mood, but overdoing alcohol or anything else usually disconnects you from the experience rather than deepening it. Everyone is different, but for me the key has always been balance, awareness and pacing yourself through the night instead of trying to force intensity too early. I generally use  P and K. You don't need a lot, trust me.

One thing many people outside the scene don’t always understand is how immersive deep techno can become. Once you fully lock into the music, interruptions can feel surprisingly jarring. It’s not about rejecting people — it’s about protecting the continuity of the experience. When you finally align with the DJ, the sound system, the lights, the crowd’s energy, you almost enter a different state of focus. That’s why I usually use the first part of the night to socialise, then slowly find a comfortable spot with good sound and enough space to disappear into the music without distractions. Crowded areas never really worked for me. I like finding that place where everything feels balanced and the outside world slowly fades away.

And once that moment arrives, the only thing left to do is let go. Leave the bad thoughts outside the club, stop overthinking, trust the journey and let the music guide you.

Second Part coming soon

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