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| Birth name | Daniel Detcom |
| Born | 17 November 1989 Kharkiv, Ukraine |
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| Years active | 2007–present |
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| Member of | Dots |
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| Website | detcom |
Daniel Detcom (born 17 November 1989), known professionally as Detcom, is an Ukrainian DJ, record producer, singer, public activist, internet personality, and military serviceman. Born in Kharkiv and raised in Donbas, he began his career in 2007 as adrum and bass and breakcore dj. He recorded his first audioThe Bat EP (2010) and Straightly Distorted (2011), before leaving to pursue a techno career in 2015. After first techno gigs, Detcom launched his own event series "Dots", focusing on hypnotic techno sound, while also actively taking part in political and social life, organizing rallies and protests in Kyiv post-Covid. Detcom enlisted as an untrained soldier[2] in the Armed Forces of Ukraine to fight and repel the Russian invasion.
Early life and Career
[edit]Detcom lived in Kyiv region from the age of 5, attending elementary school and later a musical school where he learned to play guitar and piano. He began his music career as a DJ in the underground scenes of Kyiv. His music was largely influenced by Techno. He performed in several festivals and clubs, something that build him a reputation over for his innovative performances.
Music Career
[edit]2006-2009: Start
[edit]Detcom began his music career in Kyiv's underground music scene in 2006. He promptly attended a DJ school where he learnt to spin. Towards the end of 2007, he was playing the drum, bass, and raggacore in small parties before debuting in bigger clubs in 2008 and touring places like Odesa, Vinnytsya and Luhansk. Diving deep in hard electronic dance music sound and distinguishing his own taste, by the end of the year focusing less on syncopated music and more on dark and aggressive electronic dance music, which will lead to a creation of a new stage name.
According to his official website, he indicates heavy influence from The Prodigy, The Cure and Queen[3] as well as Panacea's mixing technique.
2009–2014: DJ Mindfreak
[edit]Between 2009 and 2014, Detcom worked under the name DJ Mindfreak.[4]
Detcom has released a number of tracks and remixes, with his work receiving immense support and recognition across Ukraine and beyond.[5] He has been featured in various platforms that highlight the scope of his work, that stands as a reflection of his personal experiences and artistic vision. The tracks “The Invasion”[5] and “Soldiers of Ukraine (An adaptation of the Croation song Bojna Čavoglave)”[6] which were released during his time in the conflict are a symbol of his resilience and commitment to country and art.
Detcom’s music combined hypnotic texture, hardgroove bass, and techno.[3] He played sets and organizes techno parties all over Ukraine, something that has earned him a loyal audience and prominence in Ukrainian music.[7]
2015–2022: Detcom
[edit]After taking part in protests and resistance in follow-up initial Russian invasion, Daniel decided to re-launch his music career and started playing repetitive and hypnotizing techno in 2015 under name Detcom. Playing first gigs and exploring alternative Kyiv's electronic music scene, driven by current events, war and escapism. In early 2016 he meets electronic music producer Sqeef (Anton Hryshanin), who became his mentor in music production. The two started working together, following a release of the "Phantom Zone EP" on UK's Planet Rhythm Label,[8] which received mixed reviews. Struggling for attention to his music and getting new gigs, Detcom launched his own party series called "Dots",[9] focusing first on local talents, but slowly getting fame and bringing artists outside of Ukraine. "Dots" became quite popular, resulting in series of events in Kyiv, alongside with tours in Ivano-Frankivsk, Lviv, Kamianets-Podilskyi, Sloviansk and Kharkiv.
In 2021 as a response to series of police brutality cases in Kyiv, Detcom co-organized rallies and protests against corrupt police officials.
Later Detcom negotiated and managed to co-host an event with Boiler Room, which took place on 24 September 2021.[10][11] The Boiler Room event was his last before he left the music life and joined the military.[12]
2022-present: War
[edit]On 24 February 2022 with the beginning of Russian full-scale invasion in Ukraine, Detcom enlisted in Territorial Defence Forces (Ukraine) of the Armed Forces of Ukraine to fight Russian invasion.[13][14] He joined the 206th TDF battalion and fought in several areas around Kyiv, Kherson, Vovchansk and Bakhmut.[15]
In an interview in May 2022, Detcom narrated his transition from a Techno DJ in Kyiv to a Ukrainian soldier during the Russian invasion. He notes that he was aware there was an impending war given the events of 2014 and was already preparing for it, "I was getting ready. I practiced with weapons, tactics, first aid.” Detcom transitioned fast into a soldier after the start of the Russian attacks. He noted that the war scenes were harrowing especially considering the transition from partying and nightlife to witnessing deaths and destructions on a daily basis,[12] "I could have never imagined this would happen to me. I see fear, pain, death, but I am here to the end."[16]
Despite the difficulties of war, Detcom affirms his commitment to protecting his country something that earns him widespread recognition.[13] [17][18][14] His commitment has seen him rise through the ranks to becoming a deputy commander in charge of Moral and Psychological support for the 206th Battalion.[19]
Detcom has learnt to juggle between being a soldier and working on his music as he cites in an interview, "I never imagined becoming a soldier and sitting in the basement of a destroyed village less than ten kilometers from the enemy, making music with my laptop on my knees...But that’s what’s happening."[20]
Detcom's dedication to his country and music has been an embodiment of resilience and hope for several Ukrainians that are devastated by war.[21]
When away from service, in 2024, Detcom played shows in Norway: Bergen and Oslo,[22] coming back to service in July 2024.
Discography
[edit]Studio albums
(as DJ Mindfreak)
- The Bat EP (2010)
- Straightly distorted (2011)
as Detcom
- Phantom Zone EP (Planet Rhythm, 2017)
Appearances
as DJ Mindfreak
- Cuntology (VA, 2009)
as Detcom
- Okiami part IV (VA, Krill Music, 2020)
- The Infinite Crisis (appears on VA, Krill Music, 2022)
- The Invasion (Single, CTS Records, 2023)
References
[edit]- ^ Heyraud, Max (18 May 2022). "New Interview: In Conversation With Detcom, The Ukrainian DJ Battling On The Frontline". FourFour Mag. Archived from the original on 16 April 2024. Retrieved 18 May 2022.
- ^ Conkling, Anna. "A Soldier's Life: Conversations Inside Ukraine's Defense Force". The Village Voice. Archived from the original on 3 August 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ a b "About". 26 January 2025.
- ^ "DJ Mindfreak". Discogs. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ a b "Detcom". SoundCloud. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Ukrajinski branitelji prepjevali Čavoglave: "Stići će vas naša osveta i u Moskvi"". Index Magazine. 23 June 2022. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Detcom · Über · Künstler*in ⟋ RA". Resident Advisor (in German). Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Phantom Zone on beatport". Beatport.
- ^ "Dots on Resident Advisor".
- ^ Open Dancefloors: Kyiv - Detcom, retrieved 6 February 2025
- ^ "Daniel Detcom : Le Maestro de la Techno Engagée – Indie Chronique" (in French). Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ a b Heyraud, Max (18 May 2022). "New Interview: In Conversation With Detcom, The Ukrainian DJ Battling On The Frontline". Four/Four Magazine. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ a b Slotten, Alexander (25 February 2022). "Er vanligvis DJ, nå tar han til våpen". NRK. Archived from the original on 22 July 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ a b "'Techno From The Trenches' - Ukrainian DJ & Producer DETCOM Continues to Fight for His Country". Stereo Stickman. 2 April 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Huge Russian Victory Feared as Soldier Delivers Grim Message". The Daily Beast. 2 March 2023. Archived from the original on 13 September 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
- ^ Conkling, Anna (23 February 2024). "After Two Years of War, A Weary Ukraine Remains Defiant". The Village Voice. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Puhelu suoraan juoksuhaudasta – Daniel lähti sotimaan Ukrainan eturintamalle | Uutispodcast | Yle Areena". areena.yle.fi (in Finnish). Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ Schröder, Thore (6 April 2022). "(S+) Ukraine: Die Hipster von Kiew im Krieg". Der Spiegel (in German). ISSN 2195-1349. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "Грув з фронту: як українські діджеї та продюсери поєднують музику та війну". Mixmag Ukraine. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ "I club di musica elettronica a Kiev sono più vivi che mai". Il Post (in Italian). 18 May 2024. Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ Slotten, Alexander (1 February 2023). "– Ekte techno er krigermusikk". NRK (in Norwegian Bokmål). Retrieved 6 February 2025.
- ^ Slotten, Alexander (11 June 2024). "Under en summende himmel". NRK. Archived from the original on 15 June 2024. Retrieved 26 January 2025.
