Sure Thing Podcast

We're thrilled to welcome our next guest to the podcast series, France's Martin Goodwin. The enigmatic and quietly brilliant artist, whose scarce and beautiful releases are treasures of the genre, has provided us with the perfect accompaniment to the coming winter—an mix which is absorbing, introspective, and at times aching in its warmth. More from Martin: @martingoodwin

As co-founder of the Diacritic Collective and resident for the As You Like It party series, Lily Ackerman is a household name in the Bay Area scene, a favorite among locals whose sets are as reliable as they are versatile. With only a couple of studio recordings from Lily out in the wild, we couldn't wait to dig into this mix the moment it landed in our inbox, and we suspect quite a few of you wil...

Ahead of his upcoming performance at Kraków's legendary Unsound festival, NY-based Sheepshead turns up the heat for our latest podcast. As curator of the Newtype Rhythms podcast, Sheepshead has paved the way for a varied and impressive showcase of sounds from left-of-field. Here his range is on full display as he runs through a series of off-kilter rhythms and full-on jams before settling in on so...

Kristen Dalen is a multi-talented musician, DJ, and visual artist based in Seattle and a key affiliate of the US-based Blankstairs label. Dalen's mixing style allows the carefully curated selection of heavy yet patient techno to shine, allowing each track to breathe and unfold while remaining in constant control of the energy. We're excited to welcome them to the podcast, and share this recording...

Celebrating 4 years of Sure Thing. Mixed by Aaron J (@arn_j). Thank you for your continued love and support. Artwork by Clara Cortés Garcia www.claracortes.com

One year after it's release, Vâyu's debut album on Annulled remains a permanent fixture in many DJ sets and listening sessions, a prime example of a deep, shamanistic journey from a meticulous and relatively new producer. Behind the journey is France's Maxime Mouttet, who has provided for us a look into his inspirations with this powerful and hypnotic mix which immediately transports us to a more...

For our latest mix we turn to France's Nems-B (@nemsb), who we had the pleasure of meeting during last year's Parallel Festival (@paral-lel-festival). As co-founder of the respected Phonons (@phonons-net) series, Nahim's ear for contemporary techno is well established, and he makes this clear in the airy, dynamic mix he has recorded for us. Upon pressing play we were immediately taken back to Spai...

Japan's Nao (@nao_rural) has established a name for herself as a resident DJ of the very special Rural festival, and for her versatile and razor-sharp sets delivered frequently around the Tokyo scene as a member of the addictedloop crew. We were fortunate to meet her when she came out to support her friend Wata Igarashi in SF, and after discovering the kind-hearted soul behind the talent we knew w...

New York's Mary Yuzovskaya takes us into the abyss for an hour of dark, driving techno with an ample dose of high fidelity. As an Unter resident and a staple of New York's thriving underground scene, Yuzovskaya has made a name for herself with her ability to bend audiences to her will with intense, all-vinyl sets and her support of the local scene via her Monday Off label. Tracklist: 1. Soramimi -...

New York's Soramimi (Dusk Notes) takes us into the abyss with this tour de force of a mix, touching upon a complex and varied selection from some of our favorite artists and labels. Patient and brooding, this hour is reminiscent of those rare mixes that allow us to become fully absorbed in the music, the ones we turn to time and time again. Tracklist: 1. Lakker - Extinct Peoples - Eotrax 2. These...

A blissful and rousing mix from Italy's Alfredo Mazzilli (Edit Select Records, Weekend Circuit), a young veteran whose driving, multi-dimensional techno and skill behind the decks needs no introduction. More from Alfredo: @alfredo-mazzilli

Our latest podcast comes from Italy's Simone Bauer (@simonebauer), a relatively new face on the scene with a couple of well-developed releases already under his belt via @norite and @annulled_music. Inspired by the communal and contemplative aspects of techno, Simone instills the natural beauty of his home city, Terni, into every aspect of his productions and DJ sets. The mix he has given us is im...

A transmission through the depths via San Francisco duo Night Sea (@nightseaproject), tracing through subtle rhythms and transcendent soundscapes with expert precision. We've kept a keen eye on how Night Sea are bringing their own vision to our beloved Bay Area scene, and if this hour is any indication these two have plenty more to bring to the table. Tracklist: Wind On Water - Eno & Fripp [Island...

An electrifying session from Acid Camp (@acidcamp) affiliate Perlin Noise, who tears through a vivid and diverse selection from some of the sharpest new labels around including Denmark's Ectotherm, Seattle's Secondnature, and our friends at Acid Camp itself. Tracklist: Floex - Perlin Noise - Floex Music (2011) John Tejada + Justin Maxwell - Field Notes - Acid Camp Records (2017) Acronym - Canopy -...

A moment of tranquility, discovery, and oft overwhelming beauty. Our next podcast is a truly special story as told by Amsterdam-based duo Wanderwelle (@wanderwelle), whose inaugural album "Lost In A Sea of Trees" (via @silent-season) stood tall as a high point of 2017. Rest assured, for those who fall entranced, because these two have plenty more tales to share. Tracklist: Ryuichi Sakamoto - Disin...

Looking back on a busy 2017, we end our podcast year with an electrifying mix from Japan's Elli Arakawa, recorded live at Contact Tokyo. Shifting effortlessly between uplifting percussion workouts and deep, entrancing soundscapes, Elli's influences are on full display, from the mountainous echoes of the famed Labyrinth festival to the fluorescent glow of Tokyo's art and fashion scene. See you in 2...

Celebrating 3 years of Sure Thing. 3 hours mixed by Aaron J (@arn_j). Thanks to everyone for their love and support. Tracklist: ASC / Haumea / Auxiliary Kassel Jaeger / Rose Poussière / Editions Mego Luigi Tozzi & BLNDR / Dusk / Hypnus Dorisburg & Efraim Kent / Bubblebad / Tikita Feral / Krishna / Hypnus Ben Buitendijk & Koen Hoets / 51 54'33 0"N 4 29'13 7"E / An Der Grenze Bohdan / Cordova (Hydra...

Our latest podcast welcomes Felix Fleer, a producer and DJ from Bielefeld, Germany who heads up the Raw Imprint label, event, and radio show. His mix is patiently methodical and carefully plotted, sampling highlights of modern techno and manipulating tension and release over its one hour course, revealing an artist in confident command of his genre. More from Felix: @felixfleer, @rawimprint

Smart-bomb alert! 93 minutes of rapid, rough-skinned rhythms, ripped apart at the seams and reassembled with expert deftness by New York's Akanbi. We've been kindred spirits of the east coast selector and his Groovy Groovy crew for some time, and we've been waiting far too long to share this scorcher of a mix with you. Don't miss Akanbi's set as Sustain-Release this year as well! More from Akanbi:...

We are excited to welcome a podcast from Seattle's Aos, an integral member of the Blankstairs/Secondnature/TUF families and a talented producer & DJ whose vast influences and thoughtful curation are evident at every turn. Here, she weaves between deftly-swung grooves and ethereal techno with ease, building a magnificent hour of music that simultaneously recalls the vast ranges of the Pacific North...

Summer is finally here, and our latest podcast from Japan's Kikiorix comes just in time for the occasion. As a founding member of Tokyo's Tresvibes Soundsystem, and new label Vis Rev Set, Kikorix represents a new wave of house DJ's taking over Japan in a big way, having caught the eye of the renowned Rush Hour and Rainbow Disco Club crews. He's provided us with a beautiful, 96 minute live recordin...

Warm up to this lovely and diverse mix by Berlin's Lola Luc, who helms a residency at Berlin Community Radio and is a frequent sighting behind the decks of the city's favorite venues. With the bloom of spring just around the horizon, this driving yet colorful mix couldn't have come at a better time. Enjoy! More from Lola: @lolaluc

As the hardest-working man in the online underground, Moskalus' YouTube channel has been a long-treasured showcase for the most current sounds in House & Techno. For our latest podcast, he's chosen a selection of new and old favorites for a session of pure bliss. Dig in! More from Moskalus: @moskalus https://www.youtube.com/user/TheMoskalus/

A cascade of electronics from Sure Thing's Aaron J. More from Aaron: @aaronjmusic Upcoming dates: PDX 3.30.17 w/ Shifted SF 3.31.17 w/ Shifted, Blue Hour LA 4.1.17 w/ Shifted, Blue Hour

We're excited to kick off our new round of podcasts with Secondnature's Fugal. Recorded live during an extended set at Berlin's Griessmühle, the Seattle expat deftly mixes functional, sharp-edged techno with almost unnatural precision. This one sets a high standard, and reminds us why Fugal is one to watch. More from Fugal: @fugal facebook.com/FugalMusic/