Sure Thing Podcast

Courtesy of Amsterdam's queniv (@native-response, @delichting), this hour-long mix twists and turns with wild abandon, filled to the brim with crystalline, undulating rhythms and leaving us catching our breath. More from queniv: @queniv Photography by Kenny Kneefel (Shoal).

Steady layering, infectious rhythms, and carefully manipulated energy comprise Alfred Czital’s contribution to our series, one we’ve been looking forward to for quite some time. An impeccably composed hour of brisk, organic techno from the @harmony-rec co-founder, @ankali resident, and Prague-based hometown hero. More from Alfred: @fred-czital Photography by Jan Hrábek.

Our final podcast of 2019 is a remarkable missive of techno hypnoticism by the rising Argentinian producer and Danza Nativa co-founder, Forest On Stasys. Two hours of steadily unfolding energy, gathering like fierce whispers beneath a frozen sky. See you in the new year, and thank you for listening. More from Forest On Stasys: @forestonstasys @danza-nativa Tracklist: 01- Simone Giudice - Corpo (De...

Gliding through complex soundscapes and high-fidelity techno with deliberate pace, our latest podcast comes courtesy of Lyon's 9beats, captured live during a Lett Records showcase at Ultimae Records. A compelling climb toward a soaring summit of dizzying heights. More from 9beats: @9_beats

Autumnal rhythms and gleaming synths compose our latest podcast, a selection of vinyl courtesy of Berlin's Laura BCR, founder of On Board Music and regular host on Rinse France. Laura’s tasteful curation is on full display as she weaves a tale that unfolds with deliberate purpose, leaving us wanting more by journey’s end. A perfect soundtrack to the changing of the seasons, one which couldn't have...

Maneuvering deftly through texture and tempo and mixed with expert finesse, our latest podcast from Sweden's Vicky Zissou is a bold display from an artist fiercely in her element. Her new collaborative EP with Hampus Bogren (Skóll) as Matilda and an appearance on the forthcoming NFEREE compilation mark an impressive year for the producer, one whose output we'll be watching closely. More from Vicky...

Our newest podcast is a conducting rod for the palpable current of energy which runs through Anders Hellberg's music. From the Swedish artist by way of Berlin, a fierce spark to stir the body and soul. More from Anders: @anders-hellberg

Mythological echoes and lush atmospheres form Simone Bauer’s “Arcadia” EP, which concludes with a blooming, psychedelic remix from Refracted. Following a long-running series of events and podcasts, Sure Thing inaugurates their new label with a heartfelt love letter to introspective techno and self-discovery on the dance floor. A1. Simone Bauer - Driade A2. Simone Bauer - Nereide B1. Simone Bauer -...

For our latest, a ritual heard from deep within the forest. Enjoy an hour-long escape into captivating and organic sounds from Doctrina Natura, who drew our attention with a series of impeccable productions and remixes, including a wonderful new EP on the @alexandarsound label. More from Doctrina Natura: @doctrinanatura

A project rooted in exploratory soundscapes and recursive sound design, NFEREE impresses us with each new chapter in their story. We're fortunate to share this hour-long journey from the enigmatic producer, a sonic whirlwind of tribal and ambient moods comprised mainly of original productions and collaborative works. More from NFEREE: @nferee

Our next mix features Tommen, a core member of the @platamorgana collective operating out of Maastricht, and curator of their delightful podcast series. He prefers to let the records speak for themselves, and soon after pressing play on this vinyl session you'll understand why we're jazzed about this one. Go in! More from Tommen: @worldfamousdjtommen

Our latest mix welcomes the Paris-based production and DJ duo, Atomic Moog. Alongside their natural label-mates at @lowless-music and @nfrwhite, Atomic Moog illustrate a more introspective side to the French techno scene, one perfectly suited for a moment of energetic reflection. Enjoy the evolving soundscapes and rolling percussion as they reverberate from within. More from Atomic Moog: @atomic-m...

Italy's PRG/M is a meticulous producer whose individual creations and work as part of r²π (alongside Ruhig and Retina.it) are constantly spellbinding and serve as unending inspiration. Please enjoy his contribution to our podcast, a nearly two hour live set which drives steadily toward mesmerizing depths until reality is but a distant, fragmented memory. More from PRG/M: @progra_m @r2pigreco

From Portugal's Nørbak, an intensely personal collection of ambient works from himself and others. A ritual of texture and mood which tenses like heartstring and burns like slow flame. More from Nørbak: @norbakmusic Photograph by Ian Cunningham.

Mix 73 is a very special treat from the Italian duo Plants Army Revolver, formed in 2014 by Birgan Valentin and Marco Ragni. Their refined ability to craft organic and analog soundscapes has captured the attention of the scene's most lauded outlets, including recent live sets for Hypnus & Inveins, and a just-released EP "Yguana" on Shifted's Avian label. Far from content to rest on their creative...

Hailing from Munich, Polygonia is a core member of the IO and Lowless collectives, who together form a family and outlet for deep techno across Europe. Her own production work is captivating, swathed in brooding ambience and revealed through moments of vibrant emotion, captured well in her recently released full-length "In The Dead Of Night." Here she effortlessly weaves her own tracks with those...

Poised at the center of Korea's vibrant techno scene, Oslon is the founder of Oslated Seoul, a kindred label/podcast project situated seven thousand miles away yet musically close at heart. Captured at a recent label showcase in Hong Kong, this spellbinding set showcases a mix of the organic and subterranean sounds which form a common current through his expert curation. We've been keeping a close...

Koen Hoets (@koen-hoets) is a brilliant producer and friend from Rotterdam, perhaps best known for his wonderful "Datum Plano" EP on Ben Buitendijk's Oblique Music imprint. His approach to music is thoughtful and heartfelt, and his contribution to our series is an ambient/experimental opus which floats effortlessly through both of its hours. When the time is right, we encourage you to unwind and b...

LA's beloved Mike Gushansky delivers an arresting mix of patient and twisted house music. As co-founder of the Redline event series and resident of SF's As You Like It, Mike is a familiar face in California's rich dance music scene, and a welcome influence on its sonic landscape. Per the artist, this mix tells a story that reflects his emotions following a surreal and life-altering event, and it's...

As the co-founder of Seattle's secondnature (@secondnatureseattle) collective, Eddie Lee's influence on the North American techno scene is difficult to understate. Yet as the group's most elusive member, he rarely steps into the limelight despite his well-told reputation as a fantastic DJ and curator. Captured live at secondnature's 5 Year Anniversary celebration, this is Eddie's first available r...

Undveld delivers an hour which burns at a distance. Assembled over the course of nearly a year, the Lithuanian artist showcases a sublime and emotive division to his far-reaching collection, enveloping us as we step away from the dance floor once more. More from Undveld: @undveld facebook.com/undveld

When they aren't busy behind the decks of our favorite NY venues, Lychee curates the Spontaneous Affinity interview and podcast series, which recently celebrated the release of its first print publication and co-hosted our latest event with Evigt Mörker and Takaaki Itoh. Our good friend and frequent collaborator, they continue to play a large part in helping Sure Thing feel newly at home on the ea...

Warp drive techno from the Japanese master, and our last podcast of the year. Love and thanks to everyone who joined us on this journey through 2018. See you next year! Cover art by Sofia Hjortberg.

Our latest podcast features the work of Saphileaum, an emerging artist from Tbilisi, Georgia who has captivated us with a steady output of dream-like, organic techno on cherished labels such as Oslated and Norite. Like a walk through enchanted woods, Saphileaum's mix is densely layered with hollow echoes and lush melodies, blanketing the listener with tender yet hypnotic energy. More from Saphilea...

Joining us on our next podcast is Mysteries of the Deep founder Grant Aaron, who began the New York-based project in 2011 as a podcast and event series for ambient and experimental music, hosting the likes of Neel and Patrick Russell, before expanding it to a label in 2017. In true form Grant has provided us with a mostly-ambient mix, an hour which evolves patiently and profoundly over its course....