{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/656ee493f95cc60012925da6/68f61eb8888566c5b0c7cf0b?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"#025 Perc: the scariest clubs, hyper professionalism, and how Napster killed techno labels","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/656ee493f95cc60012925da6/1760959719792-7635deea-b9c5-4cc1-bcd1-28cc16805659.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p>Music Not Diving is supported by Acid Nation (formerly AC55ID)... head over to <a href=\"https://open.acast.com/www.acidnation.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.acidnation.com</a> to check out the fastest growing electronic music marketplace,&nbsp;a central hub for music discovery, streaming and purchasing!</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>Watch the video episodes of Music Not Diving over at <a href=\"https://www.youtube.com/@WeNotDiving\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">youtube.com/@WeNotDiving</a></p><p><br></p><p><a href=\"https://ra.co/dj/perc\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Perc</a> is one of modern techno's reference points: an internationally touring DJ and live act, founder of the scene-leading <a href=\"https://perctrax.bandcamp.com/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Perc Trax</a> label and one of the most respected producers in techno today.</p><p><br></p><p>We discuss his early period of hardware experimentation, the birth of Perc the artist project as well as the Perc Trax label, recent developments in techno, and the evolution of his sound.&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>This is a crucial conversation with one of the absolute key figures in the history&nbsp;of UK techno. Get involved!&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>--</p><p>If you're into what we're doing here on the pod then you can support the show <a href=\"https://patreon.com/scubaofficial\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">on Patreon!</a> There are two tiers - \"Solidarity\" for $4 a month, which features the show without ads, regular bonus podcasts, and extra content. And \"Musicality\" which for a mere $10 a month gets you all the music we release on Hotflush and affiliate labels AND other music too, some of which never comes out anywhere else.</p><p><br></p><p>You can also make a one-off donation to the podcast using a card, with Paypal, or your Ethereum wallet! Head over to <a href=\"https://scubaofficial.io/support/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">scubaofficial.io/support</a>.</p><p><br></p><p>Plus there's also a private area for Patreon supporters in the <a href=\"https://discord.com/invite/98423K8gap\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Hotflush Discord Server</a>... but anyone can join the conversation in the public channels.</p><p><br></p><p>Listen to the music discussed on the show via the <a href=\"https://open.spotify.com/playlist/6gs2nOUls8kP3UmMVPWhL3?si=00ba0908e4c14c4f\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">Music Not Diving Podcast Spotify playlist</a></p><p><br></p><p>Chapters:</p><p>00:00 Brought to you by Acid Nation</p><p>02:23 Perc</p><p>04:27 Techno DJing today </p><p>06:26 A weekend of cancellations</p><p>07:24 Tresor and Techno</p><p>11:26 Berghain reflections</p><p>18:39 Early life &amp; musical roots</p><p>21:13 From Metal bands to machines</p><p>26:35 Studying Music Production</p><p>36:07 The birth of Perc</p><p>39:59 Working at Prime </p><p>48:01 Collapse of vinyl's golden age</p><p>50:58 Life after Prime</p><p>55:50 Learning the label game</p><p>59:30 Nucleus records and gaming the charts</p><p>01:05:30 Perctrax</p><p>01:09:00 Social media, hype, and longevity</p><p>01:13:25 Mentoring challenges</p><p>01:16:40 Tiptoeing around Hard Techno</p><p>01:24:43 The worst thing for Perctrax</p><p>01:26:00 Best Techno parties now</p>","author_name":"Scuba"}