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Sit Back & Relax, This Is Your Guide to Melodic Techno

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Techno is an incredibly diverse genre. While we’ve rounded up six techno sub-genres that you need to know about, keep in mind that within electronic music alone there’s nearly recognized 298 sub-genres. This can feel very overwhelming even for seasoned crate-diggers. A good place to begin your quest for knowledge and sonic goodies is our beginner’s guide to techno music. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and enjoy the lovely ride that is melodic techno. 

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Mathame’s Journey: From Mount Etna to the Afterlife

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Mathame’s journey has been a long one, and one filled with hard work. Amedeo and Matteo Giovanelli are Mathame, the brotherly pair who have slowly but surely risen up through the melodic techno ranks.

The duo who say they grew up on Mount Etna, are back on Afterlife, the label that has been their home for years now.  There is no doubt that Mathame’s journey has landed them where they belong, an imprint that is truly a fitting place for their moody, emotive techno sounds, sitting perfectly at home next to the works of the bosses, Tale of Us. They have a busy summer ahead with gigs at fabric in London, Awakenings Festival, Off Week in Barcelona and much more.

As their latest record ‘For Every Forever’  drops on Afterlife, we sat down to talk about how they got to where they are now, and to learn more about Mathame’s journey.

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In Interview with Kevin De Vries

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When it comes to composing music, one of the necessities is to know what the tone and the mood is going to be. That’s the way producers are able to express the emotion that’s embedded in their work. One artist that is an underestimated master at this is Kevin De Vries.

Kevin is the latest growing export out of Germany, now starting to play alongside some of the biggest names in the industry and there’s a lot to catch up on when it comes to his five years of success.

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Afterlife Returns to New York for 2019 with Ben Klock, Chris Liebing, Âme, FJAAK and Many More

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One of the biggest parties at The Brooklyn Mirage last year was the Afterlife party, hosted by Tale of Us. That same party is making its return to Brooklyn and it will be returning to New York this September. The night is going to have one of the most immersive audio and visual productions to The Mirage to complement the party’s invigorating style.

The Brooklyn Mirage is a state of the art club that was recently nominated by the Winter Music Conference for the “Best Club” category. Some of the artists joining the duo this September are Chris Liebing, Âme, Ben Klock, and Fjaak; quite a hefty line-up for any techno fan.

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The breathtaking, outdoor Brooklyn Mirage will provide the perfect space for Afterlife heads Tale Of Us to hold court with their uniquely transcendent techno. Scheduled in The Great Hall, Klockworks icon Ben Klock plays alongside pioneering techno artist Chris Liebing, the striking sounds of FJAAK and Courtesy, deep techno from Etapp Kyle and Vaal’s distinctive take on the style.

Plusyes and Tirador are set to curate the visuals in the Brooklyn Mirage and Great Hall respectively. Additionally, in the Brooklyn Mirage, there will be a special, interactive performance between Tale Of Us and the singular work of acclaimed, contemporary visual artist Quayola, elevating the music to another dimension.

Tale Of Us continueto push the boundaries of Afterlife with their intoxicating style, only improving the entity they have created. We look forward to seeing what’s behind the “Gate to the Unknown” come September.

For more information to the events and ticket information, click here. To check out the Facebook event page, click here.

 

 

Tale of Us Bring Techno and Afterlife to HĂŻ Ibiza This Summer

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World-renowned DJ and production duo Tale Of Us have revealed their 2018 Ibiza plans. For this, they will take residency and also bring their acclaimed party series Afterlife to the duo’s old Ibiza base now known as HĂŻ Ibiza.

The residency will be taking over both rooms of the club, with music and production concepts designed for each space, with visuals, bespoke lighting, installations and tailor-made production. This is in line with Tale Of Us’ increasing interest in the wider spectrum of the arts.

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Tale of Us Announce Full Afterlife Ibiza 2016 Programme

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With the Ibiza season almost underway, Italian Life & Death duo Tale of Us has announced the full roster of their freshman Afterlife residency at Space Ibiza.

Effectively replacing the now defunct ENTER.Ibiza series at Space on Thursday nights, Afterlife will be headlined by Âme, Dixon, Mano le Tough, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Nina Kraviz, Recondite and RĂždhĂ„d.

On the DJ front, Tale of Us’ night will feature guest sets by the likes of Nonplus records chief Boddika, DJ Harvey, Monoloc, Gerd Janson and a selection of Life & Death label mates that include boss DJ Tennis, Thugfucker, Vaal, Somne, Job Jobse and more.

The residency will also light a strong group of live performers, with names such as Bob Moses, David August, Stephan Bodzin and Voices From The Lake all set to play.

See the full line-up below.

AfterLife Lineup

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