Techy Tekki Trance and Techno Episode 138

Episode 138 of Techy Tekki Trance is a one-hour DJ mix curated by Patrick Brown, a producer based in Gilbert, Arizona who is currently traveling in Copenhagen, Denmark. The episode is framed as a personal journey—Brown mentions he's settling into Denmark and seeking his "tribe" in Copenhagen, positioning the mix as a reflection of his current life phase. The mix itself is a seamless blend of chart-topping dance music spanning trance, techno, house, and hardstyle genres, designed to take listeners on a musical journey. The episode includes 21 tracks, ranging from established artists like Tiësto, Armin van Buuren, and David Guetta to deeper cuts from producers like Fatum, Orjan Nilsen, and Giuseppe Ottaviani. Notable inclusions are remixes of recognizable songs (Empire of the Sun's "We Are The People," Supermode's "Tell Me Why," David Guetta's "Shot Me Down") alongside original productions. The mix culminates in harder, faster hardstyle tracks as promised. Brown provides commentary throughout the mix and explicitly lists all track credits to encourage listener support for the artists. The episode is positioned as "a labor of love" and Brown invites communication via email. The show notes emphasize the personal connection Brown is building in his new location while sharing "good vibes with dance music lovers around the world."

Verdict: A competent dance music mix with good track curation and artist support, but minimal insight, storytelling, or substantive commentary to elevate it beyond a standard DJ set.

Music rubric

• Musical insight 1/5 20%

  Show notes provide no analysis of why tracks work, production techniques, or musical elements—only a tracklist with artist names.

• Access and stories 2/5 20%

  Personal anecdote about settling in Copenhagen is mentioned but no artist interviews, insider stories, or first-hand accounts from producers are evident.

• Discovery 4/5 15%

  21 curated tracks spanning multiple subgenres with explicit artist/track credits provide solid discovery potential; mix of recognizable and deeper cuts offers exploration pathways.

• Substance 2/5 15%

  Mix is primarily a tracklist with minimal commentary detail described; personal framing about Copenhagen is thin and doesn't add substantive content about the music or artists.

• Delivers on its title 5/5 15%

  Title promises trance, techno, and hardstyle; tracklist confirms all three genres are represented with harder tracks at the end as described.

• Value for time 3/5 15%

  One-hour mix is standard DJ format; without detail on commentary quality or pacing, appears reasonably structured but unclear if commentary adds meaningful value or feels padded.

How we score Music

Worth it if you want a well-curated hour of trance, techno, and house music with artist credits, but not if you're seeking deep musical analysis or insider stories.

Based on the episode description. AI-generated; it can be wrong.