Dario Brkic aka AIROD, is a Parisian DJ, producer, and label owner who has become a defining force in the global techno scene. Emerging from the French underground, AIROD’s sound is characterized by its raw intensity, industrial grit, and hypnotic storytelling, blending elements of acid, rave, and ’90s techno influences.
AIROD’s journey into electronic music began with early inspirations from Daft Punk and artists like Sébastien Benett and Joachim Garraud. His pivotal moment came upon discovering Skrillex’s “My Name Is Skrillex,” which led him to start producing music using Fruity Loops. His breakout occurred in 2018 with a solo 12″ release on Molekül, garnering support from techno heavyweights such as Dasha Rush and Overmono. This success propelled him onto stages at renowned venues and festivals, including Suicide Circus in Berlin, The Steelyard in London, and Tomorrowland in Belgium.
AIROD has released music on esteemed labels like Exhale, KNTXT, Molekül, and Monnom Black. His collaborations with Amelie Lens, notably the “Voltage” EP on Lenske, solidified his reputation for delivering high-octane, dancefloor-ready tracks. In 2025, he released “Kiss Girl,” a track that blends groove-heavy basslines with rap/pop-influenced vocals, showcasing his versatility and willingness to push genre boundaries.
Beyond his productions, AIROD is the founder of Elixyr Records, a label dedicated to supporting emerging artists and pushing innovative sounds within the techno genre. His commitment to the scene is evident in his dynamic DJ sets, which often feature a majority of his own productions, including unreleased material, making each performance a unique experience.
AIROD’s influence extends beyond music; he has made inroads into the fashion world, collaborating with brands like Lanvin. With a relentless drive for reinvention, AIROD remains at the forefront of techno, continually redefining the genre and inspiring a new generation of artists.
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Lola Cerise | True Techno Podcast 90
Lola Cerise is a French DJ based in Paris, who was born into a family of creatives — her mother was a classical musician, and her uncle a chief orchestra conductor who worked with artists like Mstislav Rostropovich.
She learned piano as a child but embraced a rebellious streak inherited from her mother, which led her to explore her own path. In her teenage years, Lola Cerise became a regular at illegal raves, where she discovered acidcore, tribal, and tribe core.
Lola has spoken openly about her mother’s battle with depression following her parents’ divorce. That experience deeply shaped her independent mindset and hardworking attitude. Ironically, it was also her mother — who had herself dropped out of classical music school and joined Germany’s early techno scene — who supported Lola’s eventual career pivot into music.
At 18, Lola moved to Lyon to study art and pursued photography professionally. She later dropped out of university, supporting herself by modeling for brands like A.P.C., Eric Tibusch, and Silvian Heach. After a few years, she realized photography wasn’t her calling and relocated to Australia, where she spent three years.
During the pandemic, she reconnected with rave culture and began DJing — picking up professional gear from closing clubs. Within a year, she started producing and made a bold decision: to leave everything behind and start over in Paris, dedicating herself fully to music.
Lola Cerise has since released on Gomboc Records, Comme des les Films, Khazad Records, and Record Union. Supported by the likes of Indira Paganotto, I Hate Models, and Cera Khin, she also landed a residency at the legendary Gotec Club and launched her own label, First Date Without Panties.
Now cementing her name in the scene as a producer to watch, she’s delivered mixes for BCCO Berlin and a live stream with HÖR Berlin. In May, she’s set to release an 6-track mini-LP on Indira’s ARTCORE — a varied and exciting collection of tracks from the last two years that marks a milestone in her creative evolution.
Lola’s music is a reflection of all her experiences — sometimes fast and intense, other times emotive and layered, but always with a narrative. Her mantra: “If it doesn’t make me smile, then I won’t finish it.”
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PISAPIA | TRUE TECHNO PODCAST 89
PISAPIA has rapidly established himself as a leading figure in the global neo-rave and hard techno scenes. Known for his relentless energy, industrial textures, and emotionally charged sets, he’s earned a reputation for pushing boundaries without compromise.
Following the breakout success of “Hybrid Boom” in 2023, PISAPIA returned in 2025 with “Hybrid Boom V.2” on the No Mercy label—an intense, suspense-filled track marked by haunting vocals, sweeping synths, and a ferocious drop designed for peak-time rave chaos. The release reaffirmed his reputation as an innovator and cemented his place at the forefront of modern techno.
PISAPIA’s signature sound has attracted releases on respected labels such as 9X9, Etruria Beat, Taapion, and Pushmaster Discs. His work continues to earn support from genre heavyweights including Amelie Lens, Nico Moreno, SHLOMO, and Lee Ann Roberts.
The year has already seen PISAPIA deliver standout performances at major events worldwide, including a landmark set at CODE 166 at Madrid’s iconic Fabrik, where he played alongside legends like Richie Hawtin and Ben Sims. His global tour has taken him to India, Portugal, Spain, Canada, and a four-city run in Australia—culminating in a breathtaking hot air balloon set filmed against the country’s striking landscapes. In March, he went on his US tour and brought his signature sound to Miami Music Week, joining the lineup at the Domicile x HE.SHE.THEY party.
With a growing international presence and a packed schedule of upcoming releases and shows, PISAPIA continues to shape the future of hard techno. His commitment to blending orchestral elements with raw, high-BPM power marks him as one of the genre’s most exciting and forward-thinking talents. We’re delighted to welcome him to the series and showcase why the Roman hard techno wizard is so much in demand.
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Mark Reeve | True Techno Podcast 9
Anyone serious about their techno will certainly have come across the name Mark Reeve.
Moving to Germany from England 15 years ago in search of an inspirational scene that embraced his tough uncompromising sound. First discovered by Sven Väth Mark has since gone on to establish a reputation totally respected by his peers through groundbreaking productions on iconic labels such as Afterlife, Drumcode, Cocoon, Soma and many more. Fully established on the scene Mark has helped push electronic music forwards as a solo artist, while working with true heavyweights like Tale of Us, Adam Beyer and Pig&Dan
Equally at home behind the decks and a mixer live as he is in the studio, Mark’s DJ sets have been been receiving fantastic feedback, with his talent and artistic vision taking listeners on a thrilling journey full of hard driving beats and intense melodies at dance floors around the globe such as Awakenings Gashouder, Space Ibiza, Fabrik Madrid or Rex Club. As an essential step in his evolution, Mark was to set up a record label in the form of the excellent SubVision.
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Coyu | True Techno Podcast 06
Celebrated Catalan DJ and producer, Iván Ramos aka Coyu has made his mark on Suara music by helping it to become one of the most prominent labels in the world of techno and house music.
The label’s resounding success has been proved by the fact it has reached #1 on both, Beatport and Resident Advisor. The electronic music scene has surrendered to Coyu’s constantly outstanding efforts. What began as a dream is now becoming a reality.
His studio skills are ever more in demand. The impact of his remix of the Fatboy Slim‘s classic “Right Here Right Now” has been huge (#1 Tech House on Beatport). While his X-Press 2 “Muzik Xpress” remix became massive floor filler as well. Releases on Cocoon, Get Physical, Noir Music, 100% Pure, Tronic or his own Suara plus being one of the most charted artists of Resident Advisor’s history has put Coyu on the map as one of the best producers of the moment.
Meanwhile, the incomparable Spaniard will continue to take his tasty sets across the globe. He’s recruited fans from every corner of the world are following his spectacular performances at Sónar Festival (2012 and 2013) or his exciting Summer DJ residency joining at Pachá Ibiza (Insane parties on Fridays) alongside artists such as John Digweed, Steve Lawler, DJ Sneak or Fritz Kalkbrenner.
Coyu is also day in day out touring across the planet, from South America (Chile, Brasil, Perú, Mexico), Asia (Japan, South Korea, Thailand), Europe (Germany, Italy, France, UK), North America to Africa… and of course Spain, his country of birth where is considered a visionary with honour. Coyu, a king on a lifelong learning.
Welcome to TU's True Techno Podcast — this exclusive, invite-only series, curated by True Underground, brings together the most sought-after artists from across the techno spectrum together as one. From hard and industrial to Detroit, raw, acid, deep, hypnotic, peak time, hard groove, and hardstyle, each episode delivers meticulously curated mixes from the scene's best artists that embody the raw energy and creativity all across the techno scene.
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