Sure Thing Podcast

As part of the Secondnature collective, Simic's DJ sets and productions are an unmistakable part of Washington's swift techno renaissance. He takes the stage for podcast 39, showing us why he and the sound he represents are the real deal. - More from Simic: @simictacoma

Masha & Alison Swing's Dig Deeper LA took form around the same time we did, and it was clear from the get-go that we had similar visions for our respective cities. Watching them make quite a name for themselves as DJs & promoters has been a thrill, and we're excited to welcome Masha to our podcast with a savory hour of sharply-mixed house. - More from Masha: @mashadjs @digdeeperLA

Russell Butler is a significant voice in San Francisco's thriving underground, and a hardware wizard responsible for some absolutely compelling techno releases on Opal Tapes/Black Opal and Jacktone. For his contribution to the podcast, he flexes his lesser-known love of house music, and give us a jacking hour of true dance-floor mania. - More from Russell: @russellelbutler

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.stellaremna...

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,...

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 mus...

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...

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. - Bo...

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: http...

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.co...

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 [...

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...

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