Techno music is a great type of tune to get your body moving; it’s why you can find so many people getting their freak on at warehouse party dance floors. While the genre was made with intent to get people dancing, it can also help get your body activated in many other ways as well, one of which being working out. That’s right, techno can prompt you to get your freak on AND your beast on at the same time. Read more
Dance music as a genre that has evolved from the European electro-pop and American House music and Techno scene from the 70s-80s â typically, with a BPM range from 120 to 140+. Interestingly, the techno and dance music today we know today cannot be compared to the music years and years prior.
As far as change goes, we know that no matter the location, the techno music and general dance music scene has always been a relentless and powerful one from the DJs, producers, listenersâŠetc. Definitely, all aspects of the techno and dance music community have brought about an essence of âweâre here to stayâ â and to add, one thing that can be said about the community is that fashion has stayed prevalent throughout the scene as well.
Legendary acid techno label Stay Up Forever has launched a Kickstarter to help fund a new exhibition celebrating 30 years of the label and scene. Read more
Welcome class, get ready to dive straight into another techno sub-genre lesson with 6AM. On today’s slate, weâre going to learn about the wonderful world of acid. No, weâre not talking about the type of acid that will burn a hole through your wall, nor the type that will burn a hole through your brain and make you talk to aliens. Weâre talking about that 303, that screeching synthesizer, that classic, iconic sound that just screams, âRave!â So put down the blotter paper and pull up a speaker as we take a look into one of the most quintessential sub-genres of techno, acid. Read more
Dennis Rodman never let a playoff game get in the way of partying.
In fact, the NBA Hall of Fame forward frequently relieved the pressure of major games with nights out on the town. In his new book, ‘Walk On The Wild Side‘, Rodman details one such outing ahead of a critical NBA Finals that was Game 6 against the Seattle Supersonics. The night began straightforward enough, with sushi and some Sake bombs, but with a crazy crew by his side, things rapidly went off the rails.
This week’s 6AM Guest Mix is supplied by Solamente label owner Sharpson, recorded from his home studio in Dublin, Ireland. For this mix, he blends a variety of techno and breaks with a constant acid bassline throughout.
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An extraterrestrial life-force has touched down to Earth, in none other than Berlin. His name is Alien Rain and he comes in peace. To show his goodwill, the German techno don has delivered a sonic treat on ANNĒs new Nude EP released by Out Of Place Records. Earthlings everywhere celebrate the remix for its uncompromising acid.
Los Angeles-based label Understated premieres the impressive remixes of their label stars Bad Eye, a duo from Boston. Some of America’s techno rising stars Bad Eye premiere four heavy remixes to their recent two-track Aphotic EP on Understated @ Nite. Listen to the Barbosa “Aphotic” remix now, with a full EP release on July 16, 2021.
Prolific DJ and producer Josh Wink continues his Bedrock Records streak with âNew Years Day Acid.” Winkâs âNew Yearâs Day Acid (Beatless Reprise)â is finally launching in its original form. The record has been cited as one of the standouts from John Digweedâs Quattro II compilation. Earlier this year, he contributed to UK native Miles Atmosphericâs three-track Calling You Out EP.
