Dekmantel Podcast 420 - Gamma Intel

Dekmantel Podcast 420 - Gamma Intel

Author: dekmantel March 1, 2023 Duration: 1:10:34
Gamma Intel (@gammaintelligence) is a sonic explorer who can rewire your brain with his left-of-centre approach to sound and rhythm. The Dutchman is a master of contrast between the dark corners of the dance floor and moments of emotional light. He draws on broken beats, acid, techno and electro but skews them through his own lens on labels like brokntoys, Pinkman and Mechatronica. He recently co-founded the Nerve Collect label with friend Identified Patient, and will release his E.M EP there at the end of March. Gamma's love of creative sampling and meticulous sound design carries over into the music he plays in his sets. This week's mix is perfect proof as it twists and turns on contorted basslines and muscular drum patterns. It's an intense and futuristic listen that goes through moments of all-out hand-in-the-air dance floor joy and heads down marching to slick jungle workouts and dystopian worlds of bass. Few DJs can manipulate sound in such thrilling ways.

For years, the Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500 has served as a deep, curated well of sonic exploration, directly from the heart of the renowned Dutch festival and label. This isn't just a collection of DJ sets; it's a living archive of electronic music's evolving narrative, capturing moments from both legendary figures and vital new voices. Each episode functions as a standalone journey, where genres like techno, house, electro, and ambient blur and converse. You'll hear meticulously crafted mixes that range from hypnotic and atmospheric to rhythmically driving, all united by a distinct sense of curation and mood. Tuning into this podcast is like having access to a privileged vault of musical continuity, released regularly for dedicated listeners. The archive format means there's always a previous chapter to discover, a hidden gem from a past installment that feels newly relevant. It's a long-form dedication to the art of the mix, offering a consistent and rich source of inspiration whether you're at home or on the move. The bi-weekly schedule ensures a steady flow of these immersive sessions, making this series a foundational listen for anyone invested in the deeper currents of electronic music culture.
Author: Language: English Episodes: 100

Dekmantel Mix Series Archive 1-500
Podcast Episodes
Dekmantel Podcast 438 - Martyn [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:11:26
Martyn is the finest example of an artist who exists outside traditional genre boundaries. Ever since the mid-90s, the Dutchman has operated in his own adjacent worlds while drawing on UK bass hybrids, techno and electro…
Dekmantel Podcast 437 - Tunik [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:57:35
Argentina-born but Barcelona-based, Tunik's real home is at the forefront of the underground. As a DJ, he has a knack for unearthing overlooked records and turning them into hot ID requests. His fledgling production care…
Dekmantel Podcast 436 - Quest [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:15:05
Quest is one of those new school selectors who have taken the art of crate digging to an all-new level. Italian-born, Berlin-based but having spent time in London working at the legendary Vinyl Pimp, he has long been min…
Dekmantel Podcast 435 - DJ Danifox [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:53
@djdanifox is at the heart of Lisbon's underground and a driving force in batida, the sound of the city's Afro-diasporic underground. It's a heavy sound with rhythms influenced by kuduro, tarraxo and Lisbon ghetto, the m…
Dekmantel Podcast 434 - Jessy Lanza [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:16:14
LA-based Canadian artist Jessy Lanza has brought dance and pop music together and elevated both art forms in the process. At the heart of her work are her own sensual vocals. They bring human warmth and emotion to vibran…
Dekmantel Podcast 433 - Marie Davidson [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:18:50
French-Canadian @mariedavidson_official never sits still for long. She is a Montreal native who has also lived in Berlin, and is one of the scene's most revered live acts but also transitioned into DJing with spectacular…
Dekmantel Podcast 432 - DJ Koolt [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 2:00:22
@dj-koolt has been pivotal to the rise of his native Uruguayan scene ever since he started spinning in the 90s. Rooted in Montevideo, he made it one of the most exciting places to hear minimalist dance music. Its spiritu…
Dekmantel Podcast 431 - Fafi Abdel Nour [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:00:32
For @fafi-abdel-nour, music is a means of building community. The Syrian-born, Amsterdam-based artist looks to make a better future through human connections. He does so with his own LHBTQIA+ club night concept BUTTS at…
Dekmantel Podcast 430 - Bitter Babe [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:07:24
"Genre: Not Applicable" says one of Bogatá-born DJ and producer @bitterbabe's online bios, and she's not wrong. She mixes up and blends global club styles from Colombian guaracha to Venezuelan raptor house with high ener…
Dekmantel Podcast 429 - Gabrielle Kwarteng [not-audio_url] [/not-audio_url]

Duration: 1:08:43
Born and raised in New York but now transplanted to Berlin, @gabriellekwarteng has quickly become a Panorama Bar regular known for her eclectic radio shows. The move to Europe widened the scope of her DJ sets which tend…