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François X is a key figure in the history of French techno. From his DEMENT3D label and nights at Social Club to his residency at legendary club Concrete, he has helped redefine the music over time and made a huge contribution to its development in Paris and beyond.

We discuss all of the above, as well as the state of the scene right now and of course the music.

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Chapters:

00:00 Brought to you by Acid Nation

03:02 Episode start

04:15 State of Paris clubbing

08:00 Music evolution and changing sounds

14:00 Roots of Francois X sound

18:00 Repurposing influences

19:42 Booking Scuba & Joy Orbison

21:00 Concrete: The legendary club

32:12 Paris’ club culture identity

34:00 Quitting the day job

38:00 Disco, House and Techno

38:25 The origin of 'Francois X'

39:00 House music ruled the roost

42:10 Electroclash, French touch and Ed Banger

45:00 Soulful to Techy: Records that flipped it

48:00 Klockworks, MDR and Dub Techno

50:51 Production beginnings

52:25 DEMENT3D and starting a label

58:24 How would you start a label now?

01:05:50 Social media pressure and identity

01:11:50 What's next for Techno?

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