From Our Minds: Richie Hawtin

Who they are

• Richie Hawtin

  2 bookings since Oct 2023

  often with TRESOR, Salbany, slin, none of them here that night

• Barbosa

  6 bookings since Oct 2023

  often with Adrian Hex, Secret Raver, DJ Q, none of them here that night

• Declan James

  2 bookings since Oct 2023

  often with Adrian Hex, Secret Raver, Elias Garcia, none of them here that night

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  Decoder

  Dallas/Fort Worth · 11 bookings since Sep 2023

  “Raised far from the gravitational pull of dance music hubs, Dallas-born Decoder developed his craft outside traditional DJ circuits, shaping a singular voice defined by independence that remains central to his sound today.”

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  Raised far from the gravitational pull of dance music hubs, Dallas-born Decoder developed his craft outside traditional DJ circuits, shaping a singular voice defined by independence that remains central to his sound today. First opening Fruity Loops at the age of ten, Decoder's relationship with electronic music began free from expectation or institutional pressure. His early productions were guided as much by video game soundtracks, synth-pop and rhythm as by techno itself, resulting in music that is light and inquisitive. That playfulness has endured. Over time, his productions have evolved, with a distinctive sci-fi-feeling that's grounded in the techno's founding principles. Drum-led, full-bodied and often carrying a quiet melancholia, his discography draws a clear lineage from Detroit techno's futurist restraint and experimental traditions, all the while still resisting easy categorisation. Influences range from the microtonal explorations of Aleksi Perälä to the hypnotic patience associated with Perlon-era minimalism and Ricardo Villalobos, all filtered through an instinctive sense of play. Early support from Richie Hawtin and Jeff Mills affirmed his commitment to this direction, recognition many artists work years to achieve. In the DJ booth, Decoder treats performance as a direct extension of the studio. Sets are often built largely from unreleased material, functioning closer to live testing grounds than traditional DJ performances—ideas are trialled, stripped back and reshaped in real time with close attention to the room. After formative experiences at warehouse parties and renegade events across Texas, he began touring internationally while still in his teens, logging sets at the likes of De School, FOLD and Watergate. 2025 marked a significant turning point, with an acclaimed set at Waking Life and his debut at Berghain. Alongside releasing on established labels, Decoder runs two imprints: Codec, a community-focused platform for collaborative projects, and TOCA, a more purist, physical-only label emphasising longevity and restraint. His forthcoming album Prakasa, released on Planet X, represents several years of studio development and reflects his continued interest in cohesion across time, genre and form. Now operating internationally, Decoder represents a measured reinvention of techno, one that looks forward without severing ties to the past. Retaining the independence forged in Dallas warehouses and DIY parties, he remains an artist shaped not by trends, but by curiosity, patience and a disciplined belief in the power of simplicity.
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  Their RA profile lists Axis Records, Delsin, Subsist, Blank Code and 2 more.

  often with Claudio PRC, Kangding Ray, Richard Akingbehin, none of them here that night

• Henry Brooks

  3 bookings since Sep 2023

  Last at The Brooklyn Monarch in Sep · often with Junkfile, TRIPTYKH, none of them here that night

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  Huey Mnemonic

  Detroit · 9 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Huey Mnemonic is a Flint born and raised, Detroit based Music Producer, DJ, and Sound Artist with an insatiable knack for electronic music.”

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  Huey Mnemonic is a Flint born and raised, Detroit based Music Producer, DJ, and Sound Artist with an insatiable knack for electronic music. His work is driven by a passion for Detroit Techno, Afrofuturism, world-building, and synthesized sounds. As the visionary behind Subsonic Ebonics and Mnemonic Labs, Huey leads a transformative journey in electronic music and visual storytelling. His music radiates a distinct sense of futurism, drawing audiences into immersive soundscapes at one moment, then shifting to rhythms crafted for the dance floor in the next. Huey's deep-rooted connection with the world of Techno extends beyond his personal projects. Working directly with Underground Resistance, Submerge, & Exhibit 3000 — Huey’s tutelage under “Mad” Mike Banks has enriched his pursuit of sharing his music on a global scale and contributing to the long lineage of Detroit Techno.
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  Their RA profile lists Tresor, Submerge Recordings, Subsonic Ebonics and Limited Network.

  often with D. Strange, Mutagenix, Nala Brown, none of them here that night

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  jay york

  New York City · 33 bookings since Aug 2023

  “Jay York is a techno DJ/ Producer based in Orlando, Florida.”

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  Techno on 21 and Experimental on 1. styles on their catalogued releases

  Released on Enemy Records (2) (1), Evilgroove (1) and Toca (3) (1); their RA profile also lists Float Records, Hayes, SYXT, CATALOG 01366 and 2 more. labels on their catalogued releases and on their RA profile

  Last at Bossa Nova Civic Club in Aug · often with Adrian Hex, Secret Raver, CSILLA, none of them here that night

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  Lindsey Herbert

  California · 11 bookings since Oct 2023

  “Lindsey Herbert is a prominent figure in today's techno scene, particularly renowned across the US’ Southwest for her unwavering dedication to techno's more underground sounds and sound design, and her ability to command crowds no matter the circumstances.”

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  Lindsey Herbert is a prominent figure in today's techno scene, particularly renowned across the US’ Southwest for her unwavering dedication to techno's more underground sounds and sound design, and her ability to command crowds no matter the circumstances. Beginning as a young raver with an intense passion for dance music and its community, Lindsey began her own musical journey at the age of 15 and has been at it for nearly half of her life. Since her first gig in 2014, she has been a fixture alongside top-tier artists in the bustling scenes of Los Angeles and San Francisco, leaving an indelible mark on both cities. Originally a resident and booker of Robot Ears and now a resident of Direct to Earth, Lindsey has been an integral part of San Francisco's techno landscape, while also gracing the stages of prominent LA promoters such as OBSERVE, Synthetik Minds, 6AM, Dirty Epic, RE/FORM, and more. Her influence extends beyond borders with steady headlining gigs both domestically and internationally, also holding a residency for Techno Snobs in Phoenix for 3 years and most recently becoming the first international resident for Geheimclub in Magdeburg in 2025. In 2019, Lindsey made her solo production debut on LA's Ascetic Limited, marking the beginning of a prolific journey in the studio. Her discography has grown exponentially, with recent drops on esteemed U.S. underground labels like Truncate, 4-Trk, Blank Code, Northern Parallels, and Crisis of Man, as well as notable European and South American imprints such as Noise Manifesto, Planet X, NECHTO, Suara and many others. The future holds even more promise with countless forthcoming releases on the horizon. However, Lindsey's trajectory extends far beyond her production career. Notably, she graced the stages of Movement Festival in Detroit in 2023 and made several appearances at the iconic Tresor in Berlin in, further solidifying her presence on the global stage. Additionally, she was personally invited by techno luminary Richie Hawtin to tour throughout North America as part of his From Our Minds concept, further cementing her status in the industry. Lindsey's personal sound is dancefloor-oriented and ever-evolving. Her sets, ranging from ambient to deep and dark, to peak-time and high-energy, are meticulously crafted to suit the atmosphere, aiming to immerse listeners in a captivating journey and lock them into a relentless groove. Beyond her performances and productions, Lindsey is also a co-founder of EvilGroove, a burgeoning label that continues to expand its roster of talented emerging artists. The label has been actively hosting showcases, providing a platform for the next generation of techno talent to shine. With her dynamic sound, magnetic stage presence, and relentless dedication to pushing boundaries, Lindsey Herbert stands as a formidable force in the technosphere, leaving an indelible mark wherever she goes.
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  Their RA profile lists Soma Records, Token, 4 Track Recordings, Suara and 6 more.

  often with GLOBUS, TRESOR, Lars Huismann, none of them here that night

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  machìna

  South Korea

  “machìna is a Korean artist based in Tokyo.”

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  machìna is a Korean artist based in Tokyo. Her music is deeply personal and rooted in selfhood, yet best experienced amidst the collective effervescence of a nightclub dance floor. Her compositional style is thoughtful and playful, hinting at her love of jazz, which can be seen in her confident modular improvisation when she performs live. Her vocals are pronounced and note-perfect, forged in the regimented training she underwent during her time as a K-Pop artist. Through this collaboration of technology, analogue systems and vocals, she is developing her unique style of electronic music. As a regular performer with MUTEK Japan, she is expanding her sounds into the world of multi-media experimental art, and her most recent performance at MUTEK Montreal was to great acclaim, which led her on the path to play at the SILVESTER KLUBNACHT at the Halle stage in Berghain at the end of 2022. In 2023, machìna was an integral part of the From Our Minds – To Be Announced 2023 tour, playing her newly developed live techno set to sold-out crowds across Europe and The USA alongside Richie Hawtin. The basis for this live set has been a year-long experimental project, Action, a series of dance tracks released periodically throughout the year, inspired by the defining harmony of rhythm and sound. These independent releases have been met with a buzzing reaction both on the dance floor and across mixed media, with the track 'Respect' being featured in a recent Miu Miu campaign and 'choom' being used in the Nike Campus campaign of 2024. Her unique style has led her to be picked up by brands including Prada, Miu Miu, Nike, Red Bull Music, Vans, and Shiseido for creative collaborations that highlight her ability to interweave the worlds of music and fashion. Some key events include playing a live set at the Prada Extends Tokyo event curated by Richie Hawtin (2022), headlining for the Miu Miu Club in Tokyo (2023) as well as being chosen as part of the NIKE X ACRONYM global campaign and as an ambassador for the MMW x NIKE Yoga collection. In 2021, she was asked to contribute to a compilation album 'Trasor30' by the record label Tresor of the legendary club in Berlin. Her vocals were featured on the widely popular track 'Hawk' by British electronic music duo Bicep, around the same time her debut EP 'Trusted' was released on London's UTTU label. After releasing the full series Action in 2023, she is building tracks for her next full-release album.
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  Their RA profile lists fabric Records, Ninja Tune, Tresor and Unknown to the Unknown.

  often with Xiorro, ROBUS, SUMME, none of them here that night

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  Tylr

  Detroit · 3 bookings since Oct 2023

  “If the image, sound and vision that Detroit-based artist TYLR_ shares with the world could be described in three words, they would be deep, hard and gay.”

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  If the image, sound and vision that Detroit-based artist TYLR_ shares with the world could be described in three words, they would be deep, hard and gay. There is absolutely nothing shy about this tour de force artist, and he is as much at ease behind the decks as he is on the dance floor. As both a DJ and producer, the sounds of TYLR_ reflect a blend of deep house, soulful melodies and empowering vocals. His mission is to create inclusive and immersive experiences that resonate with people from all walks of life. TYLR_ has spent his time in Detroit soaking up the city's unique and diverse culture, meticulously molding his multifaceted experiences into a one-of-a-kind sound. He has had the honor of playing alongside and learning from many legendary artists. As those who have had the privilege to learn from the greats often do, TYLR_ has found a penchant for teaching and is passionate about mentoring emerging talent, especially within the LGBTQ+ community. No stranger to the stage, TYLR_ has played clubs both mainstream and underground in Detroit, San Francisco, Miami, Chicago, New York, Pittsburgh, and beyond. He has graced the stage at festivals such as Movement, Motor City Pride, and Charivari. Additionally. TYLR_ along with his partners, have created legendary after parties such as BAK DØR, Porno Disco, HUNNI, and HUSH under their BLDG01 and The Detroit I Love brand. He has been a staple in the music community in Detroit for more than a decade and has held residencies at Spot Lite, Motor City Wine, The Eagle Detroit, and TV Lounge. TYLR_ is proud to represent the queer community as a gay artist and he stands squarely at the intersection of creativity, innovation and inclusivity. Whether he is lighting up the sound rig in a small dark room, or curating an event to perfection, very few artists show such a comprehensive affinity for the underground music culture in Detroit and beyond. As a performer, producer and promoter, TYLR_ has consistently demonstrated a clear vision and has played an integral role in creating positive and affirming atmospheres for people of all backgrounds. With artists like TYLR_ at the helm of innovation, I think we can all sleep easy knowing that dance culture is alive and well, and will continue to be for a long, long time.
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  often with bullrog, Goretek, K2, none of them here that night