Decibel is but a week away(!), and in anticipation I’m planning to do at least a post a day with music from some artist or in today’s case, collection of artists, that are going to be playing. As with many of my posts, it’s really just an excuse to share some free music. At least now it’s free music with a greater purpose.

Today’s download is a mix put together by Minneapolis’ Jamespatrick. Featuring cuts from various Orac Records releases, the mix is a celebration of the Seattle-based label reaching the milestone of their 25th release (Quenum’s “Acalanto / Glasgow,” coming out September 17). In that time the label has earned itself a very good reputation as a home for experimental techno, from both new (Jon McMillion) and more established artists (Sutekh, Bruno Pronsato). It’s hard to get any release out the door so to do it repeatedly and with such a high quality bar is admirable. Congratulations Orac.

“Dance All Night, Ponies”— an Orac Megamix by JamesPatrick [mp3 - more info]

The Orac Records Label showcase is Thursday, Sept. 20 at the Baltic Room. Music provided by Strategy, Caro, Jon McMillion, and Konstantin Gabbro. Free with Db Pass, otherwise $7 adv. or $10 at the door.