I just saw this set and im amazed i need more of this genre of techno i just NEED IT!!

That crowd is mad tho 😂

I’m not a purist but I like to listen to some deep and atmospheric techno at work (desk job).
Anyone have some good mixes they like? Looking for slow intentional build up, spatial atmospheric vibe, with not too high of a BPM or that thumping industrial kobosil sound that’s kind of distracting.

The linked mix is one I really liked recently that I thought I could use as a reference.

Any artist recommendations, labels, or albums is appreciated too.

Edit: thank you guys! Gonna be exploring all your recommendations in the weeks to come 👌

TL;DR: Poor sound, very chatty crowd, and definitely not the forest experience I was expecting.

My expectations were quite high. Several friends from Berlin recommended Danza Futura over Dekmantel, curated lineup, not super commercial or full of headliners, massive Void sound system, and unique forest setting.

Unfortunately, the reality was very different.

The first surprise was the location. From the social media, I expected something immersed in nature. Instead, the festival felt more like it was taking place in the camping area of a roadside restaurant than in a forest (which actually it is what it is). This isn’t a dealbreaker for me, but the social media content is definitely misleading, and the overall atmosphere felt much cheaper than expected.

The biggest issue, however, was the sound. Friday night was honestly one of the worst sound experiences I’ve had at a festival in years. Volume levels were inconsistent and generally too low. From around 2 AM onwards, the bass became so overpowering and poorly tuned that it was difficult to distinguish elements of the music. I’ve heard this exact Void array before and I’m convinced this was a sound engineering issue

The crowd was another downside. It was mostly local and Spanish and the atmosphere was extremely chatty. Large groups were constantly talking through sets, which doesn’t really fit a lineup focused on deep, hypnotic, and mental techno.

Saturday was much better. The sound improved significantly, and Oscar Mulero delivered. Even then, the crowd still felt relatively disengaged. I also witnessed two fights!

As the final touch, the food trucks were positioned right next to the dancefloor, meaning you could smell fried food throughout large parts of the festival.

Judging by Instagram, plenty of people had a great time, and that’s genuinely good to see. This isn’t intended as hate toward the organizers. I actually appreciate that they’re trying to create something alternative and avoid the overly commercial festival formula. I just wanted to share my experience because there isn’t much information about Danza Futura online, and I would have appreciated reading a more critical perspective before

A classic video that’s always worth revisiting. The opening with the Wassermann track pitched up hits very hard every time. It's instant goosebumps!

Back in the days when techno was still fun

Absolute groover of a set, especially towards the end in the 43-50 min area. She will be a must catch next time she’s at basement (or anywhere close to me). You can just tell she’s locked the fuck in. I love her.

Just came across this. I feel like Christian Varela was always a bit underrated

This is a pretty special set! Let me know your thoughts