Some techno playlists chase maximum impact; From Our Minds is more interested in what happens underneath it. Curated by Richie Hawtin, this 16-track, 1 hour 27 minute selection explores the stripped-back, hypnotic and experimental side of contemporary techno, bringing together emerging voices and established names from the underground.

The journey opens with Decoder’s “Velinattu” at 4:40, followed by AADJA’s “Poludnikiewicz” at 4:50 and machìna’s “Trusted” at 3:14. The selection then expands through Richie Hawtin & Gaiser’s “Wagging Tongue – Hawtin Gaiser Remix” at 6:35, Henry Brooks’ “Lost Premonitions” at 5:33, and Michelle Sparks’ “Yakuza” at 6:10.

Further inside, artists including Lindsey Herbert, Declan James, Barbosa, Dilate, Jay York, Huey Mnemonic, D. Strange, MarAxe, CC Luna and Decoder add different shades of rhythm and texture. “Tried” reaches 6:29, “Mynus” runs 6:04, while “Black Manta Corps” extends to 6:25 and “Circuit – Henry Brooks Remix” to 6:07.

The playlist reflects the wider philosophy behind Hawtin’s From Our Minds project: focused club music built around hypnotic movement, detailed sound design and artists pushing techno in their own directions. His label has also released long-form productions such as “Time Warps” at 18:38 and “Time Stands Still” at 16:37, reinforcing the project’s appreciation for extended electronic journeys.

With its carefully measured running times and constantly shifting textures, From Our Minds feels like a snapshot of underground techno viewed through Hawtin’s particular perspective — minimal where it needs to be, intricate where it matters, and always focused on the movement between sounds.

Think deeper. Strip it back. Let the machines speak.