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Hi and welcome to Decomposed Radio 094.  Featuring on today's show is experimental artist and producer Kayla Painter, who's immersive audio- visual performances and productions have been impressing and delighting audiences in equal measure for several years now. Kayla's music has been played and critically acclaimed by Mary Anne Hobbs, Giles Peterson, Steve Lamacq and Tom Ravenscroft... to name but a few. The mix she's recorded not only gives a fantastic sonic journey, but also a unique insight into her musical tastes and influences, crammed ful of light and mellow and tougher, darker moments. Also a keen climber, Kayla's appearance on Decomposed Radio is the perfect example of only ever being one person removed from knowing someone through climbing, after a chance meeting on a South Wales sea cliff and the realisation that we have a mutual acquantance.... friend of the show Niall Grimes. So big up Grimer! Nice one! For more information on Kayla head to her website www.kaylapainter.com and follow her musical and climbing journeys on instagram. If you'd like to own some of her music get yourself over to her Bandcamp page where you can find her latest releases "Fractures" as well as the contender for best album title ever.... "Ambient Owl Core - Volume 2" So let's get stuck into the music, sit back and standy. This is Decomposed Radio 094 in the mix with Kayla Painter......

Welcome to Decomposed Radio 093. Here at Techno Towers, we're still reeling from the amazing "galloWay fEST" up in the Scottish Borders which  was an incredible display of the talent and creativity that we're lucky enough to be surrounded by, which was the original inspiration to creating the podcast, to give it all a platform. With that in mind welcome another new artist to the Decomposed Radio Roster... Funkness Device. Also known as Steve Cox he's a "lifer" climber now living out in Spain, but still with firm roots in the Peak District. The set we're featuring today was recorded at "Tribe of Frog" in Spain where it went down an absolue storm. For those of you not in the know... Tribe of Frog are the UK's legendary psychadelic party producers originating in Bristol that specialise in spectacular decor, cutting edge techno, psy-trance and more. It still runs regularly down in Bristol, while the original owners Chris and Donna Rana continue to put on nights out in the Costa Blanca, featuring sun, sea, cervezas, psy-trance and techno...... which all sounds pretty good to me! As a DJ, Funkness Device likes to take the crowd on a journey, which is definitely what it's all about and as such his mix is a bit of a marathon mission through nu disco, breakbeats, tech house, dark deep acid techno and psy-trance.... so definitely something for everyone!! So settle yourselves in and get lost in the music. This is Decomposed Radi show 093, with Funkness Device........

You're back with Decomposed Radio! For show 92 we're heading back to 1992, and the release date of one of my favourite albums... "Experience" by the Prodigy. It's high time to flip the cassette and check out side 2 of "Sam's Piano Tape" that I know alot of people have been waiting for. We've had some incredible feedback and psyche from Side 1 on Show 91 and it seems everyone's really enjoyed turning the clock back to a simpler time with great vibes and great sounds! Piano house, happy hardcore and bouncy techno are what it's all about, and smiling faces at wild warehouse raves are clearly the order of the day. I'll keep it brief, as those of you that have listened to show 91 are fully clued up by now, but I just want to do a big shout out and thanks to Sam Townsend for providing the psyche and energy to get these two amazing mixes onto the show.If you enjoy both sides of Sam's Piano Tape as much as everyone seems to be then it's worth rewinding the Decomposed Radio clock and checking out show number 12 all the way back in 2016. The "Back 2 Skool Mix" featured on that show should definitely hit some of the same notes! We're rapidly hurtling towards our one hundredth show, so expect something very special for that, not to mention some mixes from Decomposed Radio favourites over the next few months. In the meantime however, here's what you've all been waiting for......... Sam's Piano Tape side 2.....for Decomposed Radio show 092. Get those hands right back in the air!!!!!

For Decomposed Radio show 091 we're rewinding back to the early 90's. The dole and Stoney Dale scene of the 80's has given way to bolts in Chee Dale and sport climbing trips to Buoux or Ceuse, whilst the gritstone lies asleep, waiting for the release of Hard Grit a few years later to re-awaken the psyche. Bouldering is in it's infancy, and nobody has even heard of a crash pad, however...... there is another new and growing scene reaching fever pitch around Hunter's Bar... RAVING!! Dance music has yet to really split into it's sub genres, but by far the most fun and main focus for the time was "happy hardcore" and "bouncy techno." If there didn't happen to be on the infamous "Foundry parties" happening, gags of climbers could be seen piling ito 205 GTI's, giddy with excitement and heading off for all nighters such as the BYO in Doncaster, or Vibalite in Mansfield. Pre instgram, facebook, CDJ's and Traktor, one take vinyl mixes were carefully and lovingly recorded on C90 cassettes. Sam Townsend, and student in Manchester at the time had brought such a mixtape back home to Hathersage where it resided at his holiday job behind the counter at Outside. Simply known as "Sam's Piano Tape" it became a massive favourite with the crew there and before long, it seemed that half the Sheffield climbing scene had a copy! Despite the kudos Sam earned, he guiltily admits it wasn't his wizardry behind the decks, but that of his mate Sunil's with whom he's long since lost tough. (If you're out there listening Sunil.. RESPECT!!!) Luckily the tape survived despite hundreds of plays, and Sam's managed to get it digitised and cleaned up.  So here it is for your listening pleasure.... get your white gloves out, crack out the glow sticks, shout out to the whistle posse and get your hands in the air... for Sam's Piano Tape side 1, on Decomposed Radio #091........

Decomposed Radio show 090 (or should it be 909 ;) ) is LIVE! Featuring a live improvised techno set from "Alkis" it's one for the techno connoisseurs, and not for the faint hearted!  With a background in electronics Alkis is right at home with analogue synths and beats, and specialises in hypnotic melodies, abrasive acid sounds and spacey synthtic rhythms, all created on a pure hardwear setup. Every set is live, unique and unrepeatable, and if you're a fan of artists like Jeff Mills and Surgeon..... you're in the right place! The set was recorded at "Bagfest" a small festival in Nottinghamshire.... that sounds like it would make Robin Hood proud!!!! Enoy.......!

Here in Sheffield, we're still reeling from the outrageous "Works Party".... all 3 phases of it!! That said, the music doesn't stop and it's high time for another Decomposed Radio installment. For show 089 we have the DJ known as "Bleaklow" who's a familiar face as one of the organisers behind Ulterior - officially Sheffield's funnest techno night. Also know as Miriam Dobson, Bleaklow's renowned for high energy techno with a dusting of acid thrown in for good measure. Today's show features a live recording of her set from the Saturday night of this year's underground and always outstanding Lakes Party, in the infamous Freeborn Man techno tent. It features tough, tonal and sometimes trancey techno and is as uniquely awesome as all the sets we feature on the show. So crank it right up...... this is Decomposed Radio 089... with Bleaklow......

It's high time for another Decomposed Radio installment! Up this time is "Fen" also known as George Boynton, a name some of you will recognise from a previous Decomposed Radio episode that was a real fan favourite, under the previous DJ moniker "Brutalist." Fen is also the creative psyched and genius behind one of the Sheffield techno scene's most legit nights "Magnetic North" that specialises in meta-physical rhythms from Sheffield, Manchester and beyond! For the first time in nearly 2 years Magnetic North returns to Sheffield and the lineup is weighing in heavy with DJs inbound from Berlin and London, all powered by Sheffield's very own RAZE soundsystem, at the prestigious Hope Works venue on the 24th of November. Tickets are available on Resident Advisor, so save the date and check out the Magnetic North instagram page for more intel.  In terms of the mix for Decomposed Radio 088, it's the usual sonic mission we've come to expect from George. With deep hypnotic tracks, industrial crunch and bouncy grooves that's all set to become another firm favourite, and the catalyst for many a request to get him back on the show again. It's a great representation of the pace and energy he creates on the dancefloor, so get stuck in.... This is Fen..... in the mix.... for Decomposed Radio 088. Push on!!!!!  

For Decomposed Radio 087 it's time to welcome another talented new artist to the roster... "Flostate" Currently residing in the steel city, Flostate learned and developed her DJ craft in the constantly emerging techno hotspot of North Wales, and hasn't looked back since. Heavily influenced by artists such as Dr. Rubenstein, but with her unique brand Acid Techno that she loves and is super passionate about, she's put together a phenomenal insightful mix which is a fantastic example of the different moods within this genre-within-a-genre, that's all set to become a listener favourite. So settle yourselves in for this deep dive into the acid techno depths, with Flostate... on Decomposed Radio shoe 087.....

With everyone still reeling from Steve Worth's epic sonic expedition on show 085, it seemed only right to come up for air for a bit before heading back under for the next dose. Sure enough, for show 086, we've got another smasher! Elliot Shiel is rapidly becoming a name to watch and listen out for if you're a techno connoisseur, which we all are.... After being inspired to dive into DJing whilst surrounded by the climbing and techno scene at Uni and providing the soundtrack for many a wild house party, the cat well and truly got out of the bag after a polished and professional debut set at the infamous "Works Party" a few years back, which was one of the highlights of the main event. This led to plenty more top notch sets at some great events, such as Sheffield's funnest techno night "Ulterior." So get stuck in for this outstanding blend of deep and melodic techno and house, from Elliot Shiel on Decomposed Radio show 086......

Welcome again to Decomposed Radio... The name Steve Worth will be very familiar to regular listeners of the show, having already provided us with a mega mix of tech house and techno back in the early days, for show 023! So I'm very happy to say he's back again, and this time hasn't just stepped it up, but more like smashed it right out of the park with an outrageous indulgent mix of mammoth proportions that you're guaranteed not to tire of, and are gonna want to return to again and again. It was recorded at the iconic, weird, wild and wonderful North Wales venue "The Fricsan" which it's great to hear is back up and at 'em again. The mix has pretty much everything in there, all seamlessly blended as we've come to expect! So enough from me, ramp up the psyche level and lock yourself in, for Steve Worth recorded live, for Decomposed Radio 085...........

Welcome to Decomposed Radio show 084. As promised, we've not just got show favourites lined up, but also some new up and coming faces, the first of which is "Cavey." Well known in climbing and mountaineering circles, Andy Cave is another example of a very accomplished climber for whom music is a key part of life and general psyche, and has channeled their creative energies into DJing with fantastic results. Brought up in a house full of vinyl, Cavey was always set to develop a classy and eclectic musical taste including the sounds of Depeche Mode, Gary Numan and the Indie and Acid House scene. This combined with witnessing DJ sets by many of the greats at iconic events like the early days of Sonar and Cocoon in The Park, was always set to result in a great creative output with his DJing. After a blistering debut mix of house, breaks and techno at the legendary Hendre Hall, plenty more sets have followed at venues such as Sheffield's Burton Street Community Centre, The Foundry, and loads of other indoor and outdoor parties. He's worked super hard on his DJ skills and really relishes the craft, so the mix he's put together for show 84 is all set to become a Decomposed classic in line with show favourites like Sophie Keltie, Haaayz and Freeborn Man. So sign yourselves up and settle in..... this is Decomposed Radio Show number 84, with Cavey......

Welcome at long last, to Decomposed Radio season 2! Apologies for the lack of content from us, I know it's been far too long, but I'm psyched to get amongst it again, and as before will aim to provide a steady stream of psyche tunes for you all. I'm gonna aim for at least one show per month, and get well over the hundred show mark. So we're glad to have you with us in 2023! Let's 'ave it! The future's bright.... the future's techno! First up and for show 83, we've got Decomposed Radio boss GusN8r's set from the outrageous annual "Works Party" at club Signal back in December. Hopefully it allows any of you that was there to relive it, and anyone that wasn't to get an idea of the amazing vibes in the club on the night. So let's get into the thick of it. Thanks to everyone who has supported the show, shared the mixes, and sent really nice messages. It really does make it all worthwhile (that and knowing that there's mutants doing hard moves on boards all around the world whilst listening to Decomposed Radio!) So this is Decomposed Radio show 083, with GusN8r. We're back baby!!!!!  

Welcome back to lockdown with Decomposed Radio! Once upon a time in Sheffield, 2 Spanish climbers came to visit and get amongst the unique scene that a lot of us know and love so well. They became affectionately know as "Spanish Number One" and "Spanish Number Two" and stayed for a year or two having a great time enjoying both climbing and epic techno nights! Even after their return to Spain, they once came back to visit for one amazing night to see Ben Klock at Fabric in London, before getting the plane back at 8am, which gives you some idea of the psyche and commitment of these lads, also known as Unai and 8c Kev. On the back of their experience in the UK, Unai even opened a wall back in Spain, called "The Climb" which is an awesome little slice of Sheffield all that way away in Madrid! So when Spanish Number 2 recently got in touch recommending a talented friend for Decomposed Radio, I knew we were onto a winner as these guys are definitely techno connoisseurs. So, on that note...Enter "Hattom" who's been an established techno DJ since 1999, and is a veteran of tons of underground techno parties and club nights in Madrid. He's recorded a phenomenal dark mix of deep, ambient, industrial and tough techno, with everything in between. It's another real sonic journey with incredible sounds and atmospheres, all set to be a podcast favourite. So big up to the legends over in Madrid, and thanks to Jakob for the fantastic mix. This is Decomposed Radio, keeping it international, with "Hattom" on show number 82.........

Welcome again to Decomposed Radio! Sad times this weekend, for what would have been this years "Works Party" here in Sheffield. What I wouldn't give at the moment to be catching up with everyone on a dark sweaty dancefloor, and going off to some waddage techno! But things are what they are right now, and we'll just have to bottle up all that psyche, and smash it beyond all the realms this time next year! To ease the passing slightly and keep you dancing, we've got an awesome live mix for you from Decomposed newcomer, but sesh regular "Octavia," who incorporates a selection of tech live hardware and software to produce some dreamy and really sonically colourful techno! We're gonna dive straight into it, feel free to get in touch and let us know what you think. Keep it together out there and be nice to each other! This is Decomposed Radio number 081, with "Octavia"..........

WE ARE OFFICIALLY BACK WITH A VENGEANCE!! 1,000 apologies for the big break, but with all the corona-carnage things just got a bit hectic, as well as not necessarily having a lot of new music to put out. So we've had a break, recharged the batteries, and now we're back in force! We've got some great shows lined up, featuring both Decomposed Radio favourites, and also some new names that you might not have heard of unless you've been lucky enough to experience some relatively recent underground parties in Sheffield... pre-lockdown obviously... no one wants to get fined £10k do they!?? For the first show back, to ensure we make a proper re-entrance, we sought out one of the shining lights of some of the more recent Decomposed Radio shows. Dan Middleton, or "Middleman" has already supplied us with an incredible mix for show 070, and was an obvious choice to get things back on track with his unique style of mixing emotive techno which always forms a seamless journey through different moods. It's the sort of wisdom in record selection that you'd expect from someone who's been listening to techno for a couple of decades, and it's been an absolute pleasure to witness his transition from techno consumer, to dispenser! So strap yourselves back in for the ride, and let's push on! This is Decomposed Radio - The Revenge! with Middleman.......

You're back in lockdown with Decomposed Radio. First up, big up to everyone who's been live streaming sets to keep everyone psyched, entertained and on track. From Sheffield Techno Institute to Ulterior to Hope Works, it's clear that music really is one of the answers during difficult times! On that note, unless you've been hiding under a rock somewhere, you can't fail to have experienced Sam Whittaker's amazing Friday afternoon live set streams, that he's been smashing out since the start of lockdown scenes! Often accompanied by super inspiring climbing photos and footage from around the globe, as well as some outstanding comedy vests, they were the highlight of most people's weeks during full lockdown and for some, the only real indication that the weekend was actually kicking off! So based on all this, for show 079, we're bringing you a live recording of Sam's set from Code Nightclub back in late 2019, which is a mammoth journey through some great deep house and techno. Also know as "DJ Galup" he really needs no introduction to Decomposed Radio listeners, so let's dive right in. Be excellent to each other out there, this is Sam Whittaker recorded live at the 2019 works party for your listening pleasure......

Welcome back to the lockdown with Decomposed Radio! For show 078 we're again solidifying that link between the UK climbing scene and quality techno, which I'm sure we all need plenty of at the moment during these wild times! Featuring this time round is top British climber Jim Pope, who as well as being at the top of his game out on rock also has a hefty talent for selecting and mixing techno. He's put together a stand out blend of superb and really interesting cuts, with a couple of inspired additions that the hardcore grit trad climbing enthusiasts among you should definitely recognise! Whilst we're on that subject, if that's your bag then you should definitely check out Jim's new film "Big Balls and Highballs" which is a mega throwback to the all killer, no filler grit flicks of old, which basically translates as a load of westies getting fully amongst it on some spicy gritstone chop routes! All set to a waddage deep techno soundtrack! So go and give this legend of a young man a follow on social media, and lock yourselves down for 45 minutes of dreamy techno from Jim Pope, in the mix for Decomposed Radio show #088.........Get some!!

You're in lockdown with Decomposed Radio, and show 077. Hope you're all doing OK out there. During these crazy times, we're here to spread some good vibes and happiness through music, so with this in mind we're featuring another set from Decomposed Radio favourite "MALX" that's guaranteed to bring a smile to your face! Recorded in the Rave Cave at Code Nightclub in Sheffield back in December 2019, it's an absolute riot that oozes with tons of cheeky character, and vies for the record for how many guilty pleasure you can fit into one 45 minute mix, including classics from Madonna and The Pet Shop Boys, Rave Anthems from Altern-8, old skool european techno and even some dubious Happy Hardcore. Sounds wild right....? As always with Malx, somehow all this is done with a bit of class and style, and if this set has even a small percentage of the effect on Decomposed listeners that it had on Room 2 at Code then trust me..... you're gonna be going off in isolation!! Big up to Malx and Clare for their recent new addition to the fam Adam, hope you guys are starting him early on the techno scenes! So here we go, this is Malx in the lockdown mix for Decomposed Radio show 077. Hang on to your hats.........

You're locked back in with Decomposed Radio for another high quality techno fix. We still have a couple of wild sets from the infamous "Works Party" back in December to share with you, but for show 076, we're focusing on some up and coming new talent as per one of the Decomposed Radio mission briefs. Featuring on today's show is London born DJ/ Producer "JDC" who after making waves in London at venues such as XOYO, 93 feet east and Lightbox, is now based firmly in Sheffield, and heads up the always unique local underground electronic music experience "Magnetic North" alongside Decomposed Radio favourite from show 063 "Brutalist." Head over to Facebook ASAP and check out the full details on Magnetic North nights, including their techno heavy line up later this evening, and settle in for this stellar journey through solid deep techno cuts, from JDC.....

You're back with Decomposed Radio, and show number 075. As promised, we're rewinding again to Code Nightclub in early December 2019 for the outrageously good Climbing Works party. We've got quite a few of the sets recorded which is ace, so this time round we have my own set from the night, which closed out phase I of the party, and kicked off around 4.30am I think. I really can't stress enough what a privelege it is to play for a crowd like we get at this event, and looking out to a packed dancefloor full of happy, super up for it faces. You just know you can let loose a bit and lead people on a bit of a journey which they'll be more than happy to follow you on. I really enjoyed listening to the set back again whilst putting the show together, and remembering how up for it and properly locked into the music I was, confident that I could dish out some feisty acid techno, as well as some deep, tough spacey stuff, separated by what's become a bit of a traditional old skool breakdown slap bang in the middle. So let's waste no time and get stuck right in. This is GusN8r in the mix, recorded live at Code in Sheffield. Crank it right up!!

Bless me Papa Sven for I have sinned, it has been over a month since my last techno broadcast....... We've had a bit of a break here at Decomposed Radio so apologies for the radio silence, but I've been busy collecting and processing some great music for the next few shows, not to mention recovering from the incredible Works Party (and after parties) back in December. Speaking of which, the next few shows will feature sets from the 2 rooms at the Climbing Works Party; Solid techno from the main room, and some weird and wonderful stuff from the amazing "Rave Cave" which had me unexpectedly dancing like a lunatic on the night! First up on the techno side of things, is this year's special guest "E-Kul" who kicked things into overdrive in the main room around 3am! He's been DJing, and promoting and running techno nights since the age of 16, when he managed to scrape together enough money to buy a pair of decks and a 2-channel mixer. Nights like "Havok" at Phoenix Club as well as the legendary "Orbit" were major influences, as well as artists like Ben Sims, Jeff Mills, Speedy J and UR. All this results in a high energy, tough and fast style which you'll hear in the mix today, but the great thing about this type of techno is that it still has a real tangible groove to it, which drives it along nicely! So strap yourselves in, and travel back in time to the 6th December at Code nightclub in Sheffield on 6th December last year... This is Decomposed Radio, in the mix, with E-Kul......

You're back in the game with Decomposed Radio....and another welcome return from a podcast favourite. All the way back on show #013 "DJ Decent" announced his arrival onto the scene with a superb mix of deep, characterful techno. Since then he's gone on to continually impress audiences at loads of underground nights and parties, from The Lakes, to Sheffield, to Leeds. His sets are often the stand out feature of any night he appears at and whilst always different, unique and original they're always incredible audio journeys through sonic landscapes, dreamy synths, and deep tough techno. So that's 100% what you can expect on the show today. we've been trying to pin Nathan down to do another mix for us for a while, so I'm really happy to welcome him back. If you're up and about at the Kendal Mountain Festival this weekend, The Decomposed Radio takeover will be happening at the official festival afterparty on Saturday night, at Ruskins bar, so be sure to get your tickets and check it out if you're there! In the meantime however, treat your ears with this perfect mix of lush synths and deep hard techno from DJ Decent, on Decomposed Radio #073.........  

Welcome to another Decomposed Radio show! With the rain lashing down here in Sheffield and throughout the UK, it's high time for some much needed uplifting, soulful summery vibes, and our go to minister for this sort of thing is the one and only 'Dimitry Soul," who we last featured all the way back on show number 020!! After an amazing summer in Ibiza involving 150 DJ sets at venues including The Beach Star Hotel, Savannah, Ibiza Rocks, Paradise Lost and Enigma, we expected nothing less than the lush mix of deep and soulful house that he's put together for show #072, which is guaranteed to put the smile back on your face! So break back out the sunglasses and party hats, stick a middle finger up to the UK weather, and get your groove on to Dimitry Soul, in the mix for Decomposed Radio 072......

Welcome back to Decomposed Radio! For show #071, we're going back in time to relive some incredible scenes in the Lake District, at the end of July earlier this year. The music, antics and general mischief at the "Freeborn Man Techno Tent" in what has now affectionally come to be known as "Sesh Valley" are now nothing short of legendary, and I was lucky enough to be invited along to play a set there on the Friday night of the 3 day event. With such an appreciative crowd there, plus alot of friends it's an event at which you can let loose a bit, and play some tracks that you might not normally, as well as the odd comedy addition mixed in for a bit of fun! So with that in mind, we hope you enjoy this slightly wild and random set. This is Decomposed Radio's own "GusN8r" in the mix, for show number 071........

You're back with Decomposed Radio! After a month off for our summer holidays, we're back with a vengeance, plenty of fresh psyche and fresh new artists and music just in time for the autumn season! Just before heading away, I was lucky enough to attend a very special gathering of awesome characters up in The Lake District, with what's now become known as the "Freeborn Man Techno tent" in full effect! As ever, it serves as a lovely reminder of the suberb, unique and often quirky scene that exists between the two worlds of climbing and techno within the UK, and essentially why Decomposed Radio exists. Amongst all the amazing musical talent on show across an apocalyptic 3 days, were a fair few new faces, so I'll be making it my mission over the next month or so to pin some of these individuals down and showcase them here. First up amongst these is "Middleman" who's very kindly replicated his sublimely deep but subtlely groovy set from the Saturday night of the party weekend. Despite it being one of his first outings, he looks as at home behind the decks as pretty much anyone I've ever seen, and his track selection and mixing are second to none. So turn it up, and get psyched... for Middleman, in the mix for Decomposed Radio show 70......

You're back again with Decomposed radio, and a welcome return from podcast favourite Stacie-Ann Churchman, who helped us launch the Decomposed project back in the day, with a storming mix of deep, dark and very tough techno for only the 2nd ever show!! Since then, tons of people have been pecking us to get her back on the podcast, so I'm super psyched to feature her again, this time with a slightly more leftfield mix, with the same high quality as we've come to expect. Three years on from Decomposed Radio show #002, Stacie-Ann's still doing her thing music and techno wise, and has some exciting, if secret projects in the pipeline with various labels. She's promised to keep us in the loop, so watch this space and we'll ensure to word you up when the time comes! If you've not checked her outrageously good mix from show number 002 out, we highly recommend you do ASAP, but in the meantime, I'm happy to welcome back Stacie-Ann Churchman, in the mix, for Decomposed Radio show #069...........  

Welcome to a very special Decomposed Radio 3rd anniversary show! Just over 3 years ago, I had a bit of a mad "eureka" type moment when I realised just how much amazing musical talent that I was surrounded by in my extended circle of friends, family and artists that I'd been lucky enough to share the decks with at some amazing events and parties over the years, and decided to create a podcast with the aim of showcasing some of these talented individuals. Decomposed Radio was born, and since then it's snowballed along nicely, and I'm really proud of the collection of amazing artists and mixes that we've accumulated, and made accessible to people. For the third anniversary show, it was always gonna have to be something pretty special, and I wanted to put together something a bit different, so I roped in Decomposed radio favourite DJ Galup, also know as Sam Whittaker, for a special B2B mix alongside myself. We got psyched and got the beers in, turned up the speaker volume and with no real plan just dived headlong straight into a freestyle 2 hour recording session that seemed to fly by in no time! I'm really happy with the end result, which is a full excursion through some great and varied techno records, with each of us reading each others mind with track selection at times and randomly jumping into the mix to layer in extra tracks and effects to spice things up! It's also a bit of a battle between the light and the darkness, with us both pulling in different directions throughout the two hours, which hopefully gives it a good dynamic, and keeps it interesting. Huge huge thanks to all the listeners for your support, pyche and encouragement over the years. Please please keep sharing and spreading the word, it really does help us do what we do!! So now.....Decomposed Radio presents...... Galup vs GusN8r.....a special back 2 back mix for the 3 year anniversary show! It's not going off.......it's gone off.......

You're back with Decomposed Radio. After a bit of a short summer holiday, we're firmly back on it with Show #067, not to mention a very special B2B mix for our 3rd anniversary incoming on show 068! This time round I'm super psyched to welcome "Anagramm" one of the original founding members of the incredible "Sheffield Techno Institute" who are to blame for putting on the best local techno nights and parties for the last 10 years! Also known as Fred Oxby, I've been really looking forward to getting him on the show. He's a highly accomplished musician, producer and DJ, having been at the helm of UK label "Planet Terror Records" as well as enjoying releases on "Red Skull Records" from Hungary, and French Label "Pavillion 36." The mix he's put together for show 067, is one of my favourie off- genre sets on the show for quite a while, featuring all things funky, wonky and ravey, including amen breaks, house, and good old detroit techno, all put together with a pair of technica and a pile of quality vinyl! So here goes, this is Anagramm, in the mix, for Decomposed Radio #067......

It's high time for another Decomposed Radio, and for our 66th show we're again heading over to deepest darkest North Wales, which has become a bit of a techno hotbed! Today's mix is provided by "Translate" a DJ/ producer duo consisting of local artists "Becket" and "Vidian." Becket's solo mix of outstanding techno all the way back on show 024 is still one of the most downloaded episodes, and when these two guys team up under the Translate alias they concentrate on the darker, deeper and sometimes more simplistic industrial sound of techno. As such the mix you're about to hear will be a real treat for the purists out there! Becket and Vidian have only been performing together as Translate for around 6 months now, and this will be the first mix that they're putting out there, so we're incredibly honoured to be featuring it here on Decomposed Radio. Translate will be playing the closing set of the Gottwood Festival on Anglesey later this year, so if you're in North Wales on the 9th of June definitely check that out! I can also highly recommend that you head over to Soundcloud for more information on these guys, as well as original productions, tracks and loads more mixes. So without further delay, Decomposed Radio proudly presents an exclusive mix from "Translate" for show 066. It's not going off, it's gone off...........

You're back with Decomposed Radio. For show 065 we're featuring new DJ talent and friend of the show, "Jeorgia," who's put together a deep and dreamy mix of Sunday morning techno for us. Jeorgia's become a familiar and more than competent face behind the decks at lots of events that the Decomposed Radio crew and regulars frequent, as well as single handedly co-ordinating what sounded like an incredible party in a cave, somewhere in Dorset last August! Any listeners familiar with Richie Hawtin's "Closer to the Edit" mix are really going to appreciate this one, with some fantastic unique tracks in there and a really nice vibe to it. So settle in for the next hour or so, with Jeorgia, in the mix for Decomposed Radio show 065......

Spring is most definitely springing and it's time for Decomposed Radio number 064! This time around we have Bristol based DJ and producer "Beat Mongrel." Also known as Paul Twomey, he's one of the original climber/ DJ's and has been a big influence and inspiration behind my own music and DJing over the years since meeting him out in Spain back in the day, whilst out on a European climbing trip. He helped me out of a bit of a tight spot when I was stranded at the "La Mussara Refugio" after crashing the trip car, and generously supplied me with lifts and belays, whilst also getting me psyched for his music. He was always that hard working face behind the decks at the original and awesome Dorset DWS parties, along with some truly outrageous Pembroke bank holiday weekend raves, and has put together a deep tech house mix perfect for the sunny spring vibes around at the moment. So turn it up loud, and get right in the mix with Beat Mongrel, for Decomposed Radio 064..........

Hi and welcome back to Decomposed Radio. For show 063 we have another techno treat lined up for you, Sheffield DJ "Brutalist," which in a genre packed to the rafters with fierce DJ monikers is a strong contender for "most savage....." As such, he's known to his friends as George Boynton, and is a thoroughly sound geezer. He's the founder and curator off up and coming Sheffield techno event "Magnetic North" which already has successful nights under it's belt at venues like The Harley, and Cafe Totem. He's played sets in a multitude of different cities and venues, and held down residencies in both his hometown of Hull, and here in Sheffield. He's a great example of the sort of young, talented, passionate and pro-active DJ's really putting the effort into the scene, who deserve as much exposure as possible, so make sure you get Brutalist and Magnetic North firmly on your radar! His mix takes us on a journey through some of his favourite recent releases spanning sounds of ambient, techno, electro and even some fast and feisty trance, with influences from labels such as "Blue Hour" and "Kulor-kulor - 001" So crank it up and get in the mix, with Brutalist, for Decomposed Radio show #063........

Welcome to another very special, climbing inspired Decomposed Radio. Back on Show 053, we featured a unique mix of the amazing original music from one of the most iconic climbing films around....."Hard Grit." It was really popular with Decomposed Radio listeners, so since then I've been working hard to collect all the music from another old skool and equally iconic climbing film...."The Real Thing" which features Ben Moon and Jerry Moffatt dishing out the justice on some hard and classic boulders in the magical forest of Fontainbleau. You can say what you want about Alex Honnold's impressive "Free Solo" that's showing at the flicks at the moment, but those of us that are really clued up know that the best climbing films ever made, are The Real Thing and Hard Grit, and as ever it's always the music that helps make a film truly great! So with this in mind, Decomposed Radio proudly presents your training and climbing soundtrack for the 2019 season.....Get ready to get your old skool funk and tech trance heads on, get down to some nitty gritty climbing, be rayt positive, and smash in some personal bests on your birthday.......This is The Real Thing mix on Decomposed Radio show 062....."In the snow....."

Welcome to the discotheque for Decomposed Radio 061, and our final rewind and revisit to Plug Nightclub in Sheffield back in December. DJ GALUP, also well known throughout the techno and climbing scenes as Sam Whittaker has been the driving force behind the outrageously good annual "Works Party" for 12 years now and is a huge Decomposed Radio favourite. His previous appearances on the show are by far and away the most popular mixes, clocking up over 6,000 downloads to date. So by now you'll have come to expect no less than an absolute smasher of a mix from this guy, and I'm glad to say you won't be disappointed with this live recording of his awesome and varied set between 2am and 4am at Plug on the 7th of December. There's not much more that needs saying here, you know exactly what's coming, so batten down the hatches, lock off 'til you black out, and get your froth on, with DJ Galup live in the mix at Plug nighclub in Sheffield, for Decomposed Radio show #061.......

You're back with Decomposed Radio. For today's show we're again rewinding to an amazing night of mayhem and music at the infamous "Works Party" at Plug in Sheffield back in December. This time around we have Decomposed Radio big boss, GusN8r, who's tough and frantic set between 4 and 6am closed out the main event, before we headed for round 2 at the afterparty! It was an incredible feeling to cue up a first track and look out across a dark dancefloor, only for a light to flash illuminating hundreds of people, including many close friends getting ready to go crackers and share some epic moments together. So hopefully you enjoy this mix as much as we did putting it together and reliving it! Standby standy for Gus Hudgins, live in the mix at Plug, Sheffield....

Merry Christmas from Decomposed Radio! As promised, over the next few weeks we'll be featuring live mixes recorded at the amazing annual "Works Party" back in Early December. Next up amongst these is Sheffield DJ Sophie Keltie, who featured in one of the original early Decomposed Radio shows all the way back in August 2016! Her mix from Show number 005 is still one of the most downloaded and listened to episodes, so it's fair to say that her unique, melodic deep, progressive house and techno sound is a firm favourite with Decomposed Radio listeners, and you're in for an absolute treat again with this one! Sophie's early set at Plug nightclub took the place from standstill to going absoluteley crackers in no time at all, and set us all up for an incredible evening! So have a banging New Year, and get set for Decomposed Radio favourite Sophie Keltie, live in the mix at Plug nightclub, Sheffield on the 7th December 2018.

Welcome back to Decomposed Radio. Here in Sheffield we're still reeling and recovering from the outrageous "Works Party" last weekend. The main event at one of Sheffield's best venues "Plug" nightclub, aswell as the afterparty at a secret Sheffield location were both absolutely incredible and the weekend was well and truly full to bursting with awesome music, fun and mischief! Every DJ on the lineup really stepped up to the mark and played outstanding sets, and I'm very very happy to say that we managed to record all the muisc in the main room, so expect to hear those mixes on Decomposed Radio over the next few weeks! First up from this selection is our special guest for the night, Kelvin Briscall, who's a really accomplished DJ and producer, having made appearances behind the decks at all of London's landmark clubs, aswell as holding down residencies in Ibiza, and playig legendary gigs alongside Groove Armada on Bondi Beach! After years of playing vinyl, he was one of the earliest adopters of  digital DJing, and these days he uses a blend of production and DJ setups, controlled with a unique concoction of self built hardware meaning he has loops, effects, multiple decks and drum machines at his fingertips. In addition to all this, and especially for this mix, he's managed to mix the audio from his set with the live sound of the crowd at Plug last Friday night, so if you missed out you can feel like you were really there, or maybe re-live some memories if you were on the dancefloor in the main room! So turn it up, and get lost in this multi-genre mix from Kelvin Briscall, for Decomposed Radio 058.........

For Decomposed Radio show 057 I'm psyched to welcome back James Williams, otherwise know as "GAENZ," back by popular demand from over in North Wales. His previous appearance on show #042 is one of the most popular of the more recent shows, and after hearing rumours about an outstanding set at the now notorious Underground Llanberis bunker rave, we knew that we had to get him back on Decomposed Radio. So turn up the volume, get set and get psyched for this tough but dreamy techno mix from GAENZ...........

Welcome to Decomposed Radio 056. Following on from an incredible night at "The Third Motif" in Leeds the other weekend, we just had to get "Brother Ben" on the show, who is the main organiser of the series of parties known as "The Motif" in Leeds. Also known as Ben Grounsell, he played an outstanding closing set during the early hours of the morning a couple of Fridays ago, and the deep techno mix that he's put together for show 56 is of similar quality and style. I can't praise Ben and the rest of the crew responsible for Organising "The Motif" enough, for putting together a superb intimate techno night, where everything was on point. The effort that was put in really showed, with people dancing well into the early hours, and the only bad thing was that it had to end!! So to give you a little taste of proceedings, and an insight into future Motif events, check out "Brother Ben" for Decomposed Radio number 056.......

For Decomposed Radio Show #055 I'm super happy to introduce "Ecky Lad" also known as Ben Silvestre. Previously based in Sheffield and now living in the North Wales mountains, I've spent quite a bit of time this year climbing, drinking pints and even the odd bit of raving with Ecky Lad, so as such I was really happy to find out about through mutual friends about his secret talents for playing some really unique techno, and was even more psyched to hear the mix that he sent through for the show! With bags of character, it really paints an audio portrait of Ben himself, and is guaranteed to become a Decomposed Radio classic along with Malx, Michaela Tracey, and DJ Decent and yet again makes me super proud of the amazing creative talent that we're surrounded by in our scene! So standby, turn it up, and get a bit of Ecky Lad in your ears.........

Welcome back to Decomposed Radio! Show number 054 showcases 18 year old Sheffield based DJ, and very talented producer "Porter Brook" also known as Peter Murch. He'll be joining myself and Decomposed Radio favourite "C.B.R." on the lineup of up and coming Leeds techno night "The Motif" taking place at Eiger Studios on the 26th of October. Influenced heavily by artists such as Brian Eno, LTJ Bukem and Underground Resistance, Porter Brook's musical style is a blend of ambient, techno, breakbeat and UK hardcore and his mix for the show includes a selection of original unreleased tracks, alongside selected existing cuts. For more about Porter Brook's music, including his new release "Andorra" which is a sublime slice of emotive ambient techno, head over to his Soundcloud and Bandcamp pages, and hopefully catch up with some of you at Eiger Studios on the 26th of october in Leeds where he'll be playing a unique live set........

Welcome to a very special episode of Decomposed Radio! Show number 053 is inspired by the most iconic UK climbing film around, "Hard Grit." Over 20 years after it was first released, the film still continues to be something really special, and one of the things that makes it so unique and outstanding is the incredible music in the film. I've been on a bit of a mission for quite some time to track down all the individual tracks and finally managed to get them all together, thanks to one of the original producers of the film, Rich Heap. It's been an amazing experience being able to listen to the music as standalone tracks, they really do stand out, and even capture a particular time in the Sheffield music scene, with the origins of labels such as "Warp Records" and the Bleep 'n' Bass genre! There's an impressive variety of music in the film, from dark brooding numbers through to some really beautiful electronica, so I hope I've done it justice mixing it all together! Another huge thank you goes to Tom at "The Laundry Rooms" studio in Sheffield, for help transferring the original DAT tapes and getting those elusive last tracks off them! So for show number 53, Decomposed Radio proudly presents: Hard Grit........

Welcome back to Decomposed Radio, and show number 052. This time around, we're switching up the genres again with a frantic, fast and furious mix of tough electro and hard techno, from newcomer "Cell 303." We managed to catch him playing at a couple of events over the summer, after which we just had to get him on the show for his individual style, character and music choice. The mix he's put together for us definitely doesn't take any prisoners, and certainly isn't for the faint of heart, but for those of you that remember and used to dig Dave Clarke's "World Service" electro mixes, you're definitely in for a good time. If you're into your training, be it climbing or otherwise, I can imagine some serious P.B.s getting smashed out to this mix! So batten down the hatches, and lock up your pets and grandparents, for this fierce and ferocious mix from Cell 303 on Decomposed Radio #052............  

Welcome to Decomposed Radio show #051, this time coming to you from the South of France! This week's show features an artist that I was lucky enough to Share the decks with down at Plot 22 in Sheffield a few weeks ago, in the form of DJ and producer Jackson Swaby. We had loads of fun behind the decks, even if it was about 1000 degrees, and he was an absolute gent on the handover, which always makes things easier. As well as his musical talents, he's also a Fine Art graduate, with an interest in all sides of art and music spanning many genres, so as a DJ all these influences combine to give an output which is a really nice exploration of styles, from warm grooves, through to colder, crunchier, more upfront records. You can get a full track list for the mix over at the Decomposed Radio website, but without further adieu, lets get straight into this varied blend of techno styles, for Decomposed Radio 051, with Jackson Swaby.......

Welcome again to Decomposed Radio! For show #050, I'm super psyched to introduce DJ, producer, and very good friend Ses Memhi. I've known Ses for too long to mention, and he really is music personified! Inspired by his cousin DJing, and being an 80's kid, he fell in love with electronic music early on, and has been behind the decks for a long as I've known him. His Dj talents have spanned pretty much all genres over the years, but have now firmly settled on techno, and he's always has an amazing knowledge and feel for both technology and rhythm, so as such is typically mixing 3 or more tracks at once when he's playing. He has an impressive DJ CV, including winning DJ competitions, a residency at Ministry of Sound in London, as well as some memorable boat parties down that neck of the woods. So check him out on Facebook, Soundcloud and Mixcloud, but for now enjoy this superb mix of techno that he's put together, for Decomposed Radio #050, with Ses Memhi......

Happy Friday and welcome to Decomposed Radio show #049! It's only 1 week until the amazing "Tramlines Festival" right here in Sheffield. As such, this week's show features one of the many talented DJ's that you can catch over the weekend.  On the Thursday, Friday and Saturday of the festival, the always on point "Plot 22" will be host to "The Fringe @ Tramlines" with free entry across all 3 days. On the night of and during the early hours of the Saturday night/ Sunday morning, the "Zone 88 Takeover" will be bringing some heavy house and techno vibes to proceedings. Featuring on their lineup is London based DJ/Producer "Blize" who has very kindly stepped up to bring us a mix of his trademark groovy, chunky tech house for the show, perfect for this incredible summer that we're having in the UK! He's been a regular face behind the decks at Leeds's "The Mint Club" as well as the aforementioned Plot 22 in Sheffield. You can catch him back 2 back with partner in crime Alex Caddy at 3am on the night of 21st July, shortly followed by Decomposed Radio's GusN8r, so hopefully see you at the front.......

For Decomposed Radio #048 we're proud to present accomplished DJ and producer "El Choop" who has been firmly on our radar since bumping into him at the amazing "No Bound Festival" in Sheffield, in October 2017. His set on the final night of the city wide festival has gone down as "the best Sunday night ever" and El Choop really caught our attention with his combination of super tight mixing, combined with an individual style of techno with a dubbed out edge, full of distorted delays and gritty echoes. His productions have had releases on high calibre labels such as "Stardub" "Default Position" and the awesome "Etui Records" on which his track "Unknown Landscape" is a thing to behold, being a superb slice of deep, dub techno. For more details of El Choop (also known as Harvey Bones) and his music, head over to his soundcloud page, and you can find some great releases of his on both Beatport and Bandcamp. So with that, lets get straight into this cracking mix of Detroit Infused dub techno, for Decomposed Radio 048, with "El Choop."

Hi and welcome to the highly anticipated Decomposed Radio 2nd anniversary show. I'm so psyched that we've been able to continuously and regularly bring you superb house and techno mixes for two whole years, and am absolutely made up with the variety, breadth and quality of the artists that we've been lucky enough to feature. It's an absolute privilege to do what we do at Decomposed Radio, and hear the fantastic feedback from listeners all over the world! As is now Decomposed Radio tradition for the anniversary show, we have a stellar mix for you from the one and only "DJ Galup" or Sam Whittaker as he's also known! By now Sam needs no introduction to Decomposed Radio listeners, as his mixes are by far the most popular that we feature, with around 5,000 downloads to their credit, but needless to say Galup has upped the ante yet again, and smashed it out of the park with another incredible mix! It's an absolute whopper being the best part of two hours, and includes some cracking up to date and old skool techno that's melodic, tough, and everything in between, and as you'll have come to expect by now, you're in for a real treat! So crank it up, get psyched, and lock off until you black out, with DJ Galup for the Decomposed Radio 2nd Anniversary show........

As promised, Decomposed Radio show #046 features some Antipodean DJ talent that we discovered whilst we were away over the last few months, in the form of "Wex & Gerg" a husband and wife DJ duo from Melbourne, Australia. They describe themselves as "dorks" who can't seem to stop buying records....ever, and as such their collection is a very broad representation of their varied interests in all music. Due to this, when they get together behind the decks, their DJ sets span from jazz, to house, and everything in between, and they can usually be found playing in some of the coolest basement bars in Melbourne, which is exactly where we bumped into them and enjoyed a great night of their tunes. So sit back......relax, and enjoy this sublime mix of mellow electronica and solid beats from Wex & Gerg, on Decomposed Radio show #046.................

Welcome to Decomposed Radio Show 045, broadcasting from back here in Sheffield, UK! First up, apologies for being off air for a few weeks and not keeping up the fortnightly shows whilst away in Australia. Predictably it turned out to be a little tricky to get mixes and recordings together whilst based out of a tent in the outback! I'm happy to say though, that we're back on it now, and have some great plans, including some quality Antipodean talent that we discovered in Melbourne, and a mix of the amazing music from the iconic climbing film "Hard Grit." Today's show is inspired by one of the labels that we re-stumbled across whilst researching and collecting the music from Hard Grit, the equally iconic "Platipus Records". Platipus Records was the brainchild of artist and producer Simon Berry, and was a super popular and successful trance label throughout the 90's and well into the naughties. The release "Platipus Archives Volume Three and Four" includes the track "Chrome" by Chromium, which Slackjaw film used to great effect in the bouldering segment of Hard Grit. Show 045 is a departure from the usual house and techno fayre on Decomposed Radio, and features some great trance tracks, all from that release. The climbers amongst you will no doubt recognise the iconic track, as well as some serious anthems........

Welcome to another Antipodean Decomposed Radio show! We'd be lying if we said that running a house and techno podcast from a tent, out in the bush in the middle of nowhere isn't a challenge, but we're psyched to continue bringing you quality mixes, so this time up we have Decomposed Radio big boss Gus Hudgins in the mix, recorded live back in february 2018 at the always incredible "Plot 22" venue run by Rite Traxx in Sheffield. It was an ace, really memorable night with a really up for it, relatively young crowd. The set features some pretty old skool fast and funky techno, with some really classic, meaningful tunes thrown in which really seemed to be appreciated by those present on the night, so we hope you enjoy it just as much, or get a kick out of reliving the evening if you were lucky enough to be there. The next Decomposed radio will be incoming at the start of May, by which time we'll be back in the UK, and have got some great artists lined up, both new and fresh DJ's as well as some firm Decomposed Radio favourites. So keep your eyes and ears peeled for that, in the meantime get amongst this feisty, funky old skool techno mix from GusN8r......