In this episode of Future Frequencies, Christian Neo sits down with Alfie Bamford, better known as Technikal / Technikore, for a deep dive into his journey through hard trance, hardcore, music production, DJ culture, and the changing realities of the electronic music scene.

Alfie reflects on his early days discovering music production, getting signed young, and building a career before most people even knew what they wanted to do with their lives. The conversation moves through the history of Tranzlation, the origins of Technikore, his relationship with artists like Hixxy, Guyver, and Steve Hill, and how his sound evolved across different eras of dance music.

They also explore Alfie’s new trance label Kolours, why he has fallen back in love with simpler, more distinctive trance production, and what he thinks about modern trends like short-form tracks, TikTok-driven music, and attention-span culture in dance music.

In the latest episode of Future Frequencies we have an engaging conversation with DJ and producer Davor as he shares his journey in the music industry, discussing his evolution as an artist, the changing landscape of trance music, and the importance of authenticity and emotion in music production. He emphasizes the significance of discipline, collaboration, and sound design while navigating the challenges of the music scene. Davor also reflects on the balance between quality and cheesiness in music, offering insights into his creative process and future aspirations. In this engaging conversation, Davor and Christian explore the intricacies of music production, the art of sampling, and the evolution of vocal trance. They discuss their musical influences beyond dance music, share guilty pleasures, and delve into the importance of crate digging for hidden gems. The duo reflects on the changing landscape of DJing, the challenges of standing out in a saturated market, and their personal goals and aspirations in the music industry.

Hard Trance is back — but not everyone agrees on what that really means.

In this episode of Future Frequencies, Christian Neo is joined by Mindflux and TrickyDJ for a deep, honest conversation about the past, present, and future of hard trance. From classic influences and nostalgia to modern production techniques, rising BPMs, techno crossover, and the role of social media in shaping today’s dance music scene, nothing is off-limits.