Select 285: Mixed by Anthon

For Select 285, we have veteran techno DJ and producer Anthon, a prominent figure in the Lebanese underground music scene, recognized for mastering the craft of dark edgy big room sounds, as well as his ominous twisted techno productions, which are infused with shadows drawn from his own life experiences.

Anthon is the founder of one of Beirut’s burgeoning party series, Deep Department, which has been running since 2015. He has done his rounds at some of Lebanon’s most famous clubs and venues, from The Grand Factory and The Garten to AHM, Harbor, Ballroom Blitz and B018. He has also showcased at prestigious clubs across the globe, including Berlin’s Suicide Circus, Montpellier’s PZ Club, as well as Klub Der Republik with the Cluck Im Ohr crew. He has shared the decks with a roster of globally acclaimed artists like Sam Paganini, Boris Brejcha, Dubfire, Stephan Bodzin, Marco Bailey, Reinier Zonneveld, and Victor Ruiz, just to name a few.

His extensive discography boasts several EPs, released on famed labels like Mango Alley, UNSEEN Records, Timeless Moment, Phobia and Phobiq. His works also appeared on various artist compilations alongside prominent artists such as Hernan Cattaneo, Citizen Kain, The Element, Oscar L, Blancah, Ten Walls, Soul Button, Space Motion and many more.

For his select set, Anthon delivers a dark melodic techno mix, rich with warm synth layers, deep basslines and atmospheric soundscapes.

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