To say that each new year has hit differently since COVID-19 is an understatement. No one has emerged unchanged from these times, and while there’s much to reflect upon, there’s also some room for celebration. Despite the challenges the global electronic dance community faced, it’s still here. Here’s a round-up of six New Year’s Eve parties to close out 2021. Cheers to resiliency and good music friends, let’s keep it rolling.
One of house music’s most exciting names is Chris Stussy. The Dutch producer, DJ and Up The Stuss label boss is coveted for his banging tracks and eclectic sets. You can catch Stussy in California December 1o and December 11. He’ll be performing at Desert Air Festival alongside artists like DJ Koze and Peggy Gou. In honor of the occasion, Stussy has compiled an exclusive selection of his favorite tracks that he’s played during sets around the globe.
Black Friday only happens once a year. It’s the day for the sweetest deals on lucrative items. Since shopping on this day can feel overwhelming, lists will be your best friend. Looking at a list can help you narrow your focus or pique your interest when you don’t know where to start your shopping. Here’s a round-up of ten items and services any music lover or creative will love. Have family and friends who like spending time in the outdoors? There’s something for them too.
Philly-native Matt Altman is an emerging DJ and producer who’s carving out a niche in the world of trance and techno. His sound is dark, experimental, and hypnotic. It also makes you want to dance, and dance hard.
This week’s 6AM Guest Mix features a DJ and producer whose sound is deliciously versatile, dynamic, and dance-inducing. As a co-founder of the Los Angeles-based record label, event production brand, and creative collective, Understated and Understated Recordings, Monsieur Frazier has climbed through the ranks of the LA underground scene with his unique blend of musical stylings. Frazier is a curator in every sense of the word, and his influences when it comes to dance music are second to none.
Whether you’re a casual purveyor of techno and house music or an aspiring artist, you’ve probably wondered at some point what it’s like to be apart of the electronic music industry. 6AM In Interview answers your questions and more. The podcast series features key players in the global house and techno music scene, from artists to event organizers and everyone in between, so that none of your musings go unanswered.
New months are like clocks – a cyclical repeat of death and rebirth. The awe-inspiring Austrian DJ offers this same sentiment with his new release of Samsara – defined as the world is in a continuum of rebirth and death. Having produced music for over twenty years, Florian Meindl facilitates his proficient artistry in an array of multi-dimensional tech ambiances. Now having released four studio albums, Florian is anticipating an upcoming track that will be a part of Arkham Audio’s newest compilation. The compilation is constructed of two parts; part one is compiled often worthwhile tracks from various artists that will entail different components of techno, and part two is compiled of nine club-oriented tracks that will turn up any room into maximum techno intensity.
REFORM returns to Los Angeles on Labor Day Weekend 2021 as a split day-into-night event concept that aims to showcase and elevate the presence of cutting-edge electronic music in Los Angeles with a focus on quality Techno and House.
On March 31st 2018, WORK by 6AM and Synthetik Minds combine forces to present a special night in Los Angeles’ underground that celebrates not only 10 Years of 6AM, but the legacy of Detroit Techno with an Official Movement Pre-Party featuring pioneer Kevin Saunderson.
Platinum-selling recording artist, label boss, festival promoter, true innovator in the pantheon of popular music, cultural champion, cracking DJ: there’s a lot to be said about Kevin Saunderson. His influence runs deep, through both adopted hometown of Detroit, and music culture as a whole: as one of the Belleville Three, the high school trio which also includes Juan Atkins and Derrick May, he irreparably changed the face of electronic music; with Inner City, he gave it some of its most memorable tunes.
The genesis of today’s enormous techno scene can be retraced straight to Kevin, Derrick and Juan, as their formative experiments on rudimentary hardware sketched a blueprint for a genre that was yet to exist. By absorbing Kraftwerk, cutting-edge funk, local radio stalwart The Electrifying Mojo’s electicism, and all manner of new synthesizer and drum machine-led pop music, the Belleville Three broke new ground as musicians and DJs in the 80s.
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In 2015, Ultra Music Festival announced its first Resistance stage featuring top names in techno, house and deep house. Admittedly, the stage was more like a DJ booth but with 360 degree views, metallic tree structures, pyrotechnics, and an impressive line-up, it drew considerable crowds and was regarded by many as the festival’s best-kept secret.
The initial lineup has been announced for the entire festival, and this year the Resistance Stage is bringing an equally-packed roster of talent. Big names such as Maceo Plex, Jackmaster, Seth Troxler and Jamie Jones are joined by the likes of andhim, Joris Voorn, Mind Against and Thugfucker just to name a few.
This is only the beginning of what is set to be yet another massive list of acts to rival the Carl Cox & Friends Arena at Ultra. Ultra is again teaming up with Arcadia Spectacular on stage set-up and they have announced that this year Resistance will feature the North American debut of the Arcadia Spider used in other festivals around the world.
Full line-up and information are available on the Ultra website.
andhim
ART DEPARTMENT
Dubfire
Guy Gerber
Hot Since 82
Jackmaster
Jamie Jones
Joris Voorn
Lee Foss
Maceo Plex
Mind Against
Nic Fanciulli
Patrick Topping
Seth Troxler
Technasia
The Martinez Brothers
Thugfucker
