Global Vibe Radio 334 Feat. Translate
Translate aka Teo Pellegrino is a Dj, producer and composer from Argentina. He delivers the proper hypnotic, sci fi vibe with this newest installment of our Global Vibe Radio.
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Premiere: Translate “Dresma” – Edit Select
Teo Pellegrino (A.K.A. Translate) is an Argentinian DJ/producer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has become one of the staples of mental, cosmic, and scientific elaborated techno lately with big releases on labels such as Warm Up Recordings, SEMANTIC/\, Edit Select, Float, and his own imprint SRIE Records. His trademark minimalistic & hypnotic sci-fi sound explores space and traverses the galaxy. Read more
Juan DDD & Emanuel Querol Inaugurate Their New Label Arrivals MedellĂn
Collective work, passion, discipline, and true love for electronic music are the most important pillars for these two renowned DJs & Producers of the Colombian scene. United under the saying: šAlone we go faster, together we go furtherš, kicks off this new project. Read more
Translate & Axis Records Explore Sci-fi Elements with ‘Radium’
Translate is an Argentinian producer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has become one of the staples of mental, cosmic, and scientifically elaborated techno lately with big releases on labels such as Warm Up Recordings, SEMANTIC/\, Edit Select, Float, and his own imprint SRIE Records. his trademark minimalistic & hypnotic sci-fi sound explores space and traverses the galaxy.
Argentinian Artist Vladw Releases ‘Ushiro’ EP
October has brought nothing short of great albums, EPs, and mixes from the underground techno community. With the musical mastering of Seph (Sebastian Galante), the label of Triple Vision Records Distribution, and many others supporting Vladw and his EP Ushiro. The artist has been on a roll and continues to garner success in his musical endeavors. Set to be released Friday, October 15, Vladw’s EP will be a fire way to jump-starting the weekend in hypnotic ecstasy as well as ending Hispanic Heritage month with cultural empowerment.
Premiere: Lucas Carrizo Takes a Journey with ’34’
Lucas Carrizo takes a journey in his latest track “34”. Hailing from Argentina and thanks to his versatile sounds full of dark melodies and aggressive basslines, the DJ/producer has become a standout in the nationâs techno scene. He’s played across the country sharing the booth with headlining artists such as Alex Stein, Fabio Florido, and James Zabaleta.
Court Decides That Kraftwerk Buenos Aires Show Will Go On
Good news for Kraftwerk and electronic music fans in Buenos Aires: a court has reversed the decision to ban this month’s 3D show by the German dance music outfit.
Despite an initial approval, last week city officials decided to ban a Kraftwerk show planned for November 23rd at the Luna Park Stadium, referencing the much broader ban on electronic music festivals enacted by a local court following five deaths at Time Warp Argentina this past April. When the Kraftwerk show was denied permits, city representatives reasoned that while it was not a dance music festival per se, it was regarded as one as the music used “synthesizers or samplers [are] their primary instrument.”
Argentine news outlet ClarĂn has now reported that a Buenos Aires court reversed the decision allowing for the show to go on. Judge Lisandro Fastman made another important statement, asking for a revision of the original ban on large electronic music festivals so that the language is clearer and much narrower. At the moment it’s not clear what specific changes will be made to the original ban, although the Kraftwerk show will go ahead as planned.
Kraftwerk Gig in Buenos Aires May Be Canceled Due to City’s Ban on Electronic Music
Last year Buenos Aires’ electronic music scene was hit hard following six deaths at Time Warp Argentina.
The city’s Mayor decided to take matters in his own hand by banning all electronic music festivals and shows in the Argentinian capital rather than addressing the issues that were pertinent to the specific tragedy at hand. While this was an unfortunate repercussion at the time, the likes of which we have since seen plague other parts of the world with the highest-profile case involving fabric in London, it appears that the fallout from the incident is far from over.
Buenos Airesâ extant ban on electronic music shows could now cause Kraftwerkâs forthcoming concert in the city to get canceled. Despite the show’s promoters, Move Concerts, arguing that a Kraftwerk performance should be considered to be different than the type of event put on by Time Warp, it appears that they could truly be forced to cancel the gig.
According to local newspaper Clarin, Concerts released a statement saying, “They use synthesizers but the proposal has another format: a concert for all age groups lasting one-hour-and-a-half to two hours; and soft drinks are offered. There will also be no alcoholic drinks served.â
Move Concerts were reportedly given permission to begin selling tickets back in July, and have so far sold roughly 70 percent of allotted spots for the 3D audiovisual show scheduled at Luna Park Stadium on November 23.
Sadly, two weeks ago the Government Control Agency (AGC)Â informed the promoters that the show would need to be canceled, “After Time Warp, Judge Lisandro Fastman’s court ruling prohibited all electronic music festivals. Because of that, and despite the fact that they presented their paperwork with the required 30 days notice, we cannot authorize the permit.”
Move Concerts have appealed the decision and are currently waiting to hear back.
Buenos Aires is Shutting Down Electronic Music in the Entire City
Last year’s Time Warp AR. Photo courtesy of AdĂĄn Jones
Following the tragedy of five deaths at Time Warp Argentina in Buenos Aires, the city’s municipal judge Roberto AndrĂ©s Gallardo has ordered the closure of all nightclubs in the entire city as the first step of an intended reform to cease âall commercial activity involving dancing with live or recorded music.â
The attack on electronic music as a community is evident. The closure of all clubs in the city, regardless of genre of music played, is intended as the first step toward first figuring out which of these venues play electronic music. It is reported that once the thorough investigation is done, only clubs playing electronic music will be forced to shut down, and will remain closed until specific laws are passed to curb drug usage at electronic music events.
Understandably, club owners in the city are not happy. Jorge Becco, the head of the Buenos Aires chamber of discotheque owners, went so far as to question the legality of Gallardo’s actions, âHow do you obey a totally unconstitutional order like this one? Itâs like shutting the vegetable store because you found food poisoning at the butcher shop.â The sentiment is shared by many of electronic music fans who have taken to Reddit and Facebook to voice their frustration and anger.
The latest move by the city comes after Federal Judge Sebastian Casanello targeted Dell Producciones, the local production and promotion company behind Time Warp. Several of DP’s management and staff have already been detained for questioning including DP attorney Maximilliano Avila and Carlos Maria Garat, the man in charge of the venueâs evacuation plan. The head of the company, Adrian Conci, is being held responsible by authorities for the five deaths at the annual festival and was last reported as still being wanted by the local police.
While it is totally correct for the city’s judiciary and police forces to want to prevent another incident of this kind from ever happening, the targeted closure of all electronic music nightclubs in the city appears to be a narrow-minded approach that doesn’t itself target the real reasons behind the tragedy. Reuters is reporting that several nightclub owners will refuse to follow judge Gallardo’s orders to close down, as they believe it is unconstitutional and inherently illegal.
Source:Â Reuters
Mayor of Buenos Aires Bans Electronic Music Festivals Following Time Warp Fatalities
Time Warp Argentina 2015. Photo by Margarita Fracman
On April 15th, reports began to arise that people had died following drug usage at Time Warp in Buenos Aires, Argentina. According to the reports, several other people had been rushed to the hospital as a result of complications caused by both drug overdose and festival conditions that included over-crowding and lack of easy access to water or other means of hydration.
Today the The Guardian reports that Buenos Aires mayor, Horacio Rodriguez Larreta, has put a temporary ban on all major electronic music festivals until new city legislature is passed to combat drug usage at these events.
Five people have already been arrested following the events of that fateful weekend, where attendees reported being offered designer drugs including ecstasy pills, doses of LSD, marijuana, poppers and cocaine as well as suffering from lack of ventilation and an oversold festival that meant hour-long lines for water. Due to the incidents on the first day of the festival the second night was promptly canceled.
Time Warp issued the following statement via Facebook on the 21st of April. No further statement has been released since:
“We are dismayed and deeply saddened by the death of five young people at Time Warp Buenos Aires. Our thoughts are with the relatives of the deceased and the five visitors who are still under medical treatment. We pray for their quick recovery.
The German Time Warp companies, “Planwerk Events GmbH & Co KGâ and “cosmopop GmbHâ, were not in any way involved in the local organization and planning of the festival. We are listening to your complaints. At the moment we are trying to get a clear picture.
The organizer of the event will refund the money for the second day, corresponding to the value of your ticket. Please email info@multiticket.com.ar to obtain your refund.
We will keep you updated.”
