WITH a rising reputation for hypnotic grooves and immersive atmospheres, DCLVIII OFC aka Anthony Godin is fast becoming one of the most exciting names in techno.
Hailing from Toulouse, this innovative artist has already earned support from industry giants like Laurent Garnier, Hernan Cattaneo, and Karotte, and continues to carve out a distinctive path with releases on respected imprints such as Garnier’s COD3qr, Rhythm Cult and Sudbeat. His sound balances deep, driving energy with emotional resonance, a combination that makes his work as powerful on the dancefloor as it is in moments of introspection.
DCLVIII OFC aka Anthony Godin
This playlist is a window into that world. Opening with his own track Resistance, DCLVIII OFC sets the tone with a narrative of passion and freedom before guiding us through a selection that reflects his influences, inspirations, and personal taste. From the dreamlike textures of Sascha Funke and Axel Boman, to the timeless sophistication of Vince Watson, the raw experimentation of Dub Taylor, and the soulful finesse of Laurent Garnier’s edit of K’Alexi Shelby, each track is chosen with care. His own remix of Laurent Chanal’s Turbulence showcases his ability to honour an original while refracting it through his unique artistic lens.
Taken as a whole, this playlist is more than a set of tracks, it’s a journey through the spaces DCLVIII OFC inhabits as both a DJ and producer: deep, atmospheric, unpredictable, yet always captivating. A perfect introduction to an artist intent on pushing boundaries while keeping the essence of electronic music alive.
DCLVIII OFC – Resistance
It’s a track that tells a story, one of an unwavering passion for electronic music and the freedom it offers us.
Sascha Funke, Axel Boman – MZ (Axel Boman remix)
It’s intelligent house, house that speaks to your soul. It reminds me of that somewhat jazzy and deep vibe you sometimes find in the Detroit scene, but with a Scandinavian touch, more refined, almost dreamlike.
Vince Watson – Twister
It’s a track that proves techno can be deep and melancholic without ever losing its danceable energy. There’s a kind of sophistication in “Twister” that makes it timeless. It doesn’t try to be “trendy”; it’s just good, plain and simple.
Dub Taylor – Rah
It’s certainly not an easy track to listen to. It demands a certain open-mindedness, a willingness to be shaken up. But if you let yourself get into it, “Rah” can provide an intense feeling of liberation.
K’Alexi Shelby – Flame (Laurent Garnier Edit)
Ah, this one! K’ Alexi Shelby’s “Flame,” with the Laurent Garnier Edit… This track speaks directly to my DJ and producer DNA. K’ Alexi Shelby is a Chicago legend, a house pioneer, and when Garnier puts his touch on a track, you know it’s going to be heavy, but with incredible finesse.
Red Eye’s Crash Planet Freak Off – Frequency
“Red Eye’s Crash Planet Freak Off” is a title that perfectly reflects what the track offers: a kind of sonic crash, a descent into a parallel world. It’s raw, it’s visceral, and it reminds me of the freedom we have in electronic music to not conform, to experiment, and to push boundaries.
Antony Dupont – Mind Traveller
We’re in a vein of deep, atmospheric techno here, the kind that takes you far, very far, without you even realizing it.
Laurent Chanal – Turbulence (DCLVIII OFC Remix)
When I approached this remix, the idea wasn’t to tear everything down or create something entirely different. My goal was to take the essence of “Turbulence”—that sensation of constant movement, of contained energy—and run it through my own prism. I wanted to infuse my own color, my own touch, all while respecting the soul of the original.
Danny Howells – Threads
What strikes me about “Threads” first and foremost is its impeccable construction. The track starts gently, with subtle elements adding one by one, like threads interweaving to form a complex sonic fabric. It’s an organic progression that takes its time but captivates you from the very first seconds. The groove is delicate yet irresistible, and the bassline is both warm and deep; it carries you.
Cinthe – Diva
You can feel the influences of Chicago and New York, that house tradition made for intimate clubs, for sweat and smiles on the dance floor. There’s a certain lightness, an effervescence, but underneath, there’s also a depth that makes the track addictive.
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