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Opening DJ

THE LOST ART OF THE OPENING DJ

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Electronic music has come a long way since its inception in the 1970s. It has been embraced by millions worldwide and has produced some of the most iconic artists of our time. From techno and house to trance and dubstep, electronic music has evolved into a multi-billion dollar industry. However, as the industry has grown, so too has the ego, pride, and self-entitlement of the DJs that make up this scene. Sadly, this has resulted in the lost art of the opening DJ, with many ignoring the importance of setting the tone for the night and respecting the flow of the party.

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20 Years of Lightning

20 Years of Lightning – Do LaB Announces Lineup for Lightning in a Bottle 2023

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Do LaB have announced the musical lineup for the 20th anniversary of Lightning in a Bottle, North America’s original boutique festival taking place Memorial Day Weekend at Buena Vista Lake in Southern California this May 24-29, 2023. LIB will present an array of top-tier music curation, creative art and immersive environments, and educational classes and workshops — a furthering of its 20 year mission to inspire creativity and foster interconnection. Read more

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How To Deal With Friends & Family Who Don’t Support Your Artist Journey

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As an artist, you are likely very excited and hopeful about your newfound passion and direction regarding the plan to reach your outlined goals. However, the fact is that not everyone is going to support your journey. Additionally, some may even doubt or discourage your journey.

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Doctors On Decks

Music is the Medicine with Doctors On Decks

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Doctors On Decks have released their first studio-album and prominent names from different genres are involved: Chris #2 from Anti-Flag, Anna Heimrath, Nhoah and Tube & Berger.

Two EPs have already been released, the singles “Now” and “The Fog” have been heard in charts, clubs, events, and radio stations worldwide. THE MINUS is a concept album in the tradition of Pink Floyd‘s “The Wall”. Not only musical parallels suggest themselves, also in terms of content it is a critique of the world we live in today.

The album is based on a sci-fi story about a mysterious black hole in the middle of a megacity – and its effects on society. It is an epic tale of being human on the crossroads of change. It takes a look at what constitutes being human, the fight for it and what developments may look like. Great philosophical and timeless themes packed into a microcosm of four ruling companies. Currently relevant topics of our time now thought a little further into the future. There are allegories, symbols and metaphors about the pandemic, refugees, increasing social injustice, powerful corporations, and the glorification of CEOs like Elon Musk or Steve Jobs.

The track “NOW”, for example, is a statement about capitalism and the epidemic spread of pharmaceutical drug abuse. But of course, hope and salvation can’t be missing. “The Fog” and “Rules & Rebels” (with singer Anna Heimrath) tell love stories, “The Rats” is a co-production with singer Chris #2 from the punk band Anti-Flag in which the revolution that our world so desperately needs is instigated. The mesmerizing falsetto vocals of Severin Su run like a thread through the album, and it becomes a driving, melodic techno opera with influences of art-rock, punk, pop, and classical music.

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lgbtq music

This LGBTQIA+ Label Is Pushing Inclusion, Art, and Fashion

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HE.SHE.THEY. is an ever-evolving international lifestyle brand comprising as a record label, fashion-house, podcast, social networking, and dating app. HE.SHE.THEY also offers 360 consultancies, and live-streamed events with diversity and representation. 

The ethos behind HE.SHE.THEY is the aim is to create a planet without prejudice for people regardless of their age, race, sex, gender, ableness, religious background, or sexual orientation. HE.SHE.THEY are constantly amplifying positive voices that are often muted, platforming artistic talent from varied backgrounds, and working with their fashion label to remove artificial gender constraints. 

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Catharsis Festival

Catharsis Festival — MĂ©xico’s Three-Day Experience Event

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Catharsis is a three-day festival event (May 27-29) that takes place in Cuatro Cuatros, Ensenada, Baja California, MĂ©xico. The festival brings together artists in a curated lineup of atmospheric electronic music and is an ideal festival to experience the natural environment of MĂ©xico’s valley wine region. All the attendees will have a chance to take on an earthly journey with an array of music, venues, art, food, and of course, wine.

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Slingshot Festival

Slingshot is a Growing Part of The Worldwide Narrative in Music

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Slingshot, the international nexus for music, electronic art, and technology in the South, has moved from Athens, GA to the up-and-coming music hotbed of Durham, NC, with two events slated for 2022: May 8, 13 and 14, and October 7-9. Dozens of artists and collectives will convene to showcase their work in a setting that has become a signature of creativity in the South. Over the years, Slingshot has hosted dozens of notables such as James Murphy, Jamie XX, Holly Herndon, and dozens of sound and visual artists from many corners of the globe. 6AM talks to the Slingshot family about what to expect from the festival and its new location.

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The Connection Between Anime, Trance & Techno

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The overall growth that’s apparent from 2019 up until now showcases that anime has truly made itself known as a household name. Along the way, anime, trance and techno have “crossed wires” so to speak, but in a good way.

2019 saw an increase in people watching anime. Netflix reported that households streaming anime had grown a whopping 50 percent and more than 100 million households watching at least one anime title on its platform. Crunchyroll, the largest streaming anime platform, reported it had reached three million subscribers in July 2020, and then six months after, reached four million subscribers. This represents an overall growth of 33 percent in six months.

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Juliet Fox Exclusive playlist

Juliet Fox: Exclusive Playlist & Embraces Art in Latest EP

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This past year has felt like a huge moment of pause, and for techno artist Juliet Fox it has allowed her to dive deeper into her artistry. Trading her decks and USBs for canvases and paintbrushes, she’s channeling creativity through other mediums. The Berlin-based artist launched her own imprint (TREGAMBE) earlier this year and now welcomes her second EP And Find Myself. Juliet Fox made an exclusive playlist for 6AM capturing a different side of her musical tastes; however, these tracks are exactly what have been inspiring her in the studio. Read more

You Can Now Purchase a Piece of Berghain’s Iconic Mural

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Want to own a piece of techno history? You now can if you get your hands on one of Berghain’s most treasured souvenirs!

The iconic mural that used to line up the club’s famed entrance has recently been taken down, with pieces now up for sale. The tiled mural, made by artist Piotr Nathan, was called Rituals Of Disappearance and had greeted club goers and Berghain rejects alike since the venue opened back in 2004.

Berghain ownership is renovating the club’s entrance area, which is why the art work was dismantled and all 171 aluminum panels of Rituals Of Disappearance put on sale. There is no denying that a piece of Berghain’s iconic entrance would be a pretty amazing art addition to any techno lover’s home.

Piotr himself explained that he hopes the pieces find their way into the home of those who have come to celebrate Berghain and inside it, “After all, this massive mural, although conceived in form and content for a museum, was ultimately designed and realized in this extraordinary club. I compare partying at Berghain to cultic celebrations of indigenous tribes.”

The price for each tile isn’t cheap, at $500 each. Pieces of Piotr Nathan’s Rituals Of Disappearance can be bought via an exclusive website hosted by Berghain.