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In the 53rd episode of Be For the Podcast, Alexander Kowalski delivers a solid one-hour session of brilliant old-school techno.

With a career spanning more than 20 years, Alexander’s style drinks from the most classic techno spectrum, featuring precise, deep basslines and pure strength, sometimes interspersed with melodic notes and on other occasions alternated with crunchy textures, but always integrated into a radiant German sound.

In this episode, Alexander has designed a thrilling session, ready to seduce even the purist techno lovers.

Direct download: Alexander-Kowalski-_Be_for_the_Podcast_053.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 11:57am CEST

Mark Reeve’s underground sound shapes episode 52 of Be for The Podcast. Blending his British roots with a pure German style, Mark Reeve is one of the most faithful representatives of the underground sound, and he is making his mark on the international techno scene.

For this episode, the British DJ and producer delivers a solid techno set, structured by deep basslines and synth jabs that see their way through a balanced foundation.

Supported by big names including Adam Beyer, Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin, Gary Beck and Carl Cox, Mark has shaken clubs such as Egg London, Sankeys New York and Tokyo, RexClub Paris, City Hall Barcelona, Privilege Ibiza and Watergate Berlin, in addition to performing at festivals such as Tomorrowland, WMC and Awakenings.

On Be For the Podcast 052, Mark Reeve showcases the finesse in his execution with a powerful and deep set that will vibrate any room.

Direct download: Mark-Reeve-_Be_for_the_Podcast_052.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 11:35am CEST

Nakadia, techno’s rising star from Thailand, takes charge of instalment number 51 of Be For the Podcast. 

Nakadia’s technical abilities have been imprinted on a new episode of Be For the Podcast as she delivers a passionate set built under a skilled musical framework in which a deep and solid bassline lets acid synths filter to create a powerful result.

Her groovy and energetic music has been heard in clubs such as Cafe d'Anvers Belgium, Watergate Berlin, Ushuaïa and Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London, City Hall Barcelona, ​​Blue Marlin Ibiza Dubai, Gare Porto and Rex Club Paris, to mention a few. Festivals such as Dockyard Warehouse, Mystic Garden, Loveland, Family Piknik, and events like ANTS Ibiza and Cocoon by Sven Väth have also succumbed to her powerful and mind-bending productions. 

On Be For the Podcast 051, Nakadia take us on a techno ride full of life, joy and excitement, congregating danceable basslines and harmonic vibrations.

Enjoy!

Direct download: Nakadia_Be_for_the_Podcast_051.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 4:10pm CEST

From the skilful and warm groove of Marco Faraone comes episode number 50 of Be For the Podcast. Marco Faraone has earned a special place within the electronic music scene thanks to the exquisite musical taste behind his intense and contagious contributions.

Drumcode, Moon Harbour, Desolat, Be As One, Sci+Tec, Ovum, Holic Trax, Get Physical, Truesoul and his own imprint UNCAGE have all been home for his productions. In addition to being part of Marco Carola’s Music On Family since 2016, Faraone has conquered festivals such as Extrema Outdoor, Tomorrowland, BPM, Loveland, The Social Festival, Caprice Festival; and clubs like Egg, Electric Brixton in London, Amnesia, Space and Sankeys Ibiza, Verboten in NY, Club4, Pacha and elrow in BCN, among many others. 

On Be For the Podcast 050, Marco Faraone pieces together a set which reflects his sharp musical intuition to construct and explore electrifying techno worlds. With this amazing 60-minute sound construction, Marco Faraone makes a clear musical statement. Enjoy!

Direct download: Marco_Faraone_Be_for_the_Podcast_050.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 9:29am CEST

Valencian DJ and producer Edu Imbernon keeps the summer energy alive on episode number 49 of Be For the Podcast.

Since his arrival onto the electronic scene back in 2008, the Eklektisch and Fayer label boss has written his name on the most important showcases in the industry. In addition to his summer residency at Space Ibiza, Edu has performed at renowned clubs and festivals such as Sankeys, Privilege and Amnesia Ibiza, Pacha Barcelona, ​​Fabrik Madrid, Blue Marlin Ibiza Dubai, Electric Brixton London, Tomorrowland, BPM, Mysteryland USA, Amsterdam Open Air, Coachella, FIB, Dreambeach Villaricos and DGTL.

In Be For the Podcast 049, Edu Imbernon shares a segment of his session at the Balaton Sound Festival in Hungary, where he made an elegant and sharp set tinged with tech-house tones, a set where electronic, indie and house all come together.

An irresistible selection of contagious rhythms that will surely get your body shaking. Enjoy it!

Direct download: Edu_Imbernon_Be_for_the_Podcast_049.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 12:33pm CEST

Egbert kicks off the summer season with a banging techno set, printed on episode number 48 of Be For the Podcast. 

One of the outstanding artists on the international electronic scene, Rotterdam DJ and producer Egbert has firmly established his reputation with some superb live performances. 

Festivals such as Awakenings, Loveland, Time Warp, Welcome to the Future, Valhalla or Dockyard Festival have witnessed his magical cuts, along with renowned parties and venues including Music On Ibiza, Egg & Electric Brixton London, Womb Tokio, Cocoon Club Frankfurt, Pacha & Club4 Barcelona, Trade & Heart Miami, Tresor & Watergate Berlin and Gazgolder Moscow. 

His dense and invigorating sounds have also been registered on labels such as Drumcode, Cocoon Recordings, Gem Records, Mindshake Records, Trapez and Sci+Tec.

In Be For the Podcast 048, Egbert delivers one of the two studio LIVE sessions he records each year and built with tracks 100% of his authorship. This is a superb set articulated by industrial textures, distorted frequencies and energetic beats, making it irresistible for techno lovers. Don’t miss it!

Direct download: Egbert_Be_for_the_Podcast_048.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 10:01am CEST

New Yorker Jesse Calosso prints his irradiant groove on Be For the Podcast 047.

Bronx-born Jesse Calosso is part of a tight circle of New York DJs and producers, also including The Martinez Brothers and Filsonik, with a long history of collaborations and also friendship.

Drawing on a wide range of musical influences, Jesse has developed a standout sound using the resources of many genres such as disco, funk, house and techno. For episode number 47 of Be For the Podcast, he crafts a tech-house set with powerful, dry basslines and effective vocals that inject the mood with each turn. 

Jesse Calosso starts the engines to begin the season with a firm and forceful set.

Direct download: Jesse_Calosso_Be_for_the_Podcast_047.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 9:28am CEST

Number 46 of Be For the Podcast was crafted by Tiger Stripes, the latest grand addition to the B4bookings’ family. 

Tiger Stripes is a legendary sound mechanic that has successfully confectioned his very own style of house and techno music, and it is this concept that is now imprinted on episode 46 of Be For the Podcast. Strong basslines hold up select groups of vocals inserted through the entire session, fusing shiny elements with varied textured synths to keep the groove rolling through the whole mix.

His unique acoustic frameworks have been requested by acclaimed artists like Moby, Adam Beyer and Kerry Chandler, while his admirable professional path has seen him release on labels such as Drumcode, Knee Deep In Sound, Desolat and Truesoul

Tiger Stripes delivers an excellent episode of B4 For the Podcast, a true representation of his deep and energetic sounds. 

 

Direct download: Tiger_Stripes_Be_for_the_Podcast_046.mp3
Category:general -- posted at: 12:43pm CEST

Fabio Florido debuts on Be For the Podcast by delivering the tunes for episode number 45.

The electrifying sound of Fabio Florido is imprinted on Be For the Podcast 045, his very first work on this series built by bold beats and solid grooves, giving rise to a vibrant sonic boom.

The musical expertise of this PLAYdifferently Model1 ambassador has been forged from the structured confines of music school training to underground clubs all around the world. His work has been released on labels such as refused, Deeperfect Records, SCI+TEC, Moan, ELEVATE and Variety Music, among others. Either with Richie Hawtin’s 'Enter' parties or alongside big names of the industry, Fabio Florido has played in festivals such as Time Warp, Awakenings, Sonus, Wan Festival and Tomorrowland, to mention a few.

He has also included venues such as Watergate Berlin, Space Miami, Egg London, Spazio 900 Rome, Amnesia Milano, Crobar Argentina, Il Muretto Venice, Grelle Forelle Vienna, Cocorico Rimini and Club4 Barcelona on his tours.

Fabio Florido takes control of the latest chapter of Be For the Podcast, making this session a true example of his edgy and smashy style.

Direct download: Fabio_Florido_Be_for_the_Podcast_045.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 2:31pm CEST

Joey Daniel and his wide-spectrum techno give shape to the 44th installment of Be For the Podcast.

Joey Daniel has spent more than 10 years surfing the land of electronic music, and little by little he has gained recognition, both from industry partners and audiences of festivals and clubs. 

Currently a Music On resident, Joey has performed at Music On events all over the world and his involvement with the brand is now stronger than ever. His performances at festivals like SunWaves, Sonus, WAN, The BPM, Awakenings, Time Warp Holland, Mysteryland, Welcome To The Future, Loveland and clubs like Watergate Berlin, Row14 Barcelona, Club4 Barcelona, Amnesia, Space and Pacha Ibiza, Mandarino Italy and Kristal Glam Club Bucarest prove that his sounds are one of the most requested on the scene.

The newcomer to the B4bookings family delivers a set that brings us back to the essence of movement, showing an funky mixture of vibrations interlaced with agile and firm grooves, transporting us through a coherent story full of sonorous spontaneity.

In Be For the Podcast 044, Joey Daniel offers up a work with a motion feel, that certainly will warm anybody who is open to being seduced by his beats.

Direct download: Joey_Daniel_Be_for_the_Podcast_044.mp3
Category:music -- posted at: 10:32am CEST

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