Groove and rhythm-focused techno have captivated Ty Bonlando since he was a young raver in Calgary at the turn of the millennium. Inspired by DJs like Richie Hawtin, Ben Sims, Jeff Mills, and Chris Liebing, he has always been fascinated by the art of DJing. In the early 2000s, he started developing his unique style by learning how to mix vinyl with a third turntable. But when the digital revolution arrived, he picked up Traktor Pro DJ software and dedicated himself to creating a unique and entertaining way to perform. Bonlando hasn’t been toiling away just to impress a niche subreddit community. Flow and track selection are his top priorities. An average 75-minute set can feature over 40 tracks using all four available channels with loops, samples, and effects. Expect music shifting through a range of flavours: dub, raw, hypnotic, aggressive dance-floor-driven chaos, deep, and melodic, to name a few. Bonlando’s sets are highly technical, fun to dance to, and easy to lose yourself in. He can destroy a crowd during peak time slots, warm up for anyone, start the night out, or close it down. Ty is the co-founder of I Love Techno YYC, a 20-year love affair showcasing talented local DJs and well-known heavy hitters. With professional and unique lighting and stage design, these shows fill a demand for techno and techno-influenced music in an underground atmosphere. If you’d like to learn more about how he DJs, visit his YouTube channel (youtube.com/@djbonlando) for point-of-view mixes, where you can see every button push, knob twist, and fader cut, along with tutorials, and tips.