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Lee Ann Roberts

Lee Ann Roberts Lives By “Never a Failure, Always a Lesson”

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Techno DJ, producer, and now head of her own label NowNow, Lee Ann Roberts is a bonafide tour de force. Even though she is now playing some of the biggest techno festivals in the world, her success didn’t happen overnight. Lee Ann has been working hard in the scene for years, starting in her native South Africa to Los Angeles to Amsterdam. She’s picked up global influences in her music along the way. Always willing to put in the work and learn, Lee Ann has much to show for it. We recently caught up with Lee Ann after her first major release on her own label. Ahead of her international tour, she discussed her exciting new projects, learning how to succeed despite some setbacks, and her diverse musical influences.

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Sacha Robotti

Rejuvenated, Sacha Robotti Embraces “Chaos Energy” to Push Forward

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Although the world has been on pause, many people have taken this opportunity to revel in introspection and clarity. It is no doubt that the pandemic has brought chaos to our social and physical environment, but there are those that have turned that chaos into a time of rebuilding. Whether that be rebuilding themselves, taking on other hobbies, finishing hobbies…etcetera.  During this time, Sacha Robotti has taken the chaos in our history and turned it into a world of positive productivity for his music and his label, Slothacid. The German-Italian DJ and producer will be planning to expand his artistry with a twist of his own in the near future, and he is more than excited to share what’s to come. Read more

Finding Solace in Lockdown: Tjade on his new Balancing Act EP and how the Pandemic Affected his Productions

Lockdown Proved to Be a ‘Balancing Act’ for Tjade, Artist Shares New EP

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6AM recently caught up with Tjade to discuss his recent EP Balancing Act as well as a few of his inspirations and how the past year spent in lockdown has affected his workflow and production.

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Hologramme career

Taking a Leap of Faith, Hologramme Jumpstarts His Career

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You won’t ever know until you try, and Hologramme welcomes the unknown by doing. Montreal’s emerging electronic producer encourages artists to find their edge because that’s when growth begins. Taking a leap of faith helped Hologramme jumpstart his career, and instead of paying attention to what might not happen, he’s focused his energy on the positive momentum to help him keep going. Expanding his team has been one of the important stepping stones in establishing himself as a more serious artist. He shares why it’s important to find a good core group of people to help you stay your course and how social media has opened creative doors.

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Passion & Consistency Built D-Unity’s Career, But His Success Isn’t by Chance

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D-Unity’s career has been a process of trial and error, but his success isn’t a haphazard result. The self-taught DJ and producer learned how to turn rejection and failures into opportunities building upon them to become one of the most recognized names in the electronic music scene. His music has been released on several prestigious labels including Universal Music, Toolroom and Yoshitoshi in addition to running his own label Unity Records. He shares why adapting your workflow and music are important for career growth while staying true to your passion. Read more

Guest Mix Adam Kaase

6AM Guest Mix: Adam Kaase

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DJ and producer Adam Kaase first started his journey in the electronic music industry five years ago, and he’s already earned the respect of labels, his peers and has attracted a global audience. Check out the 6AM Guest Mix with Adam Kaase and his interview to learn about his musical influences and his sources of motivation, especially this year. He also shows you don’t need to drop big bucks to become a better artist and share how he’s improved with what’s been at his grasp. Read more

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Consistency & Passion Keep John Digweed Going Strong, Celebrating 20 Year Success of “Transitions”

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An artist that needs no introduction, John Digweed is a household name for lovers of underground electronic music. Consistency and passion have kept John Digweed at the helm of electronic music for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest electronic music DJ and producers, he recalls his humble beginnings broadcasting at London’s Kiss 100 FM, and now, Digweed and his show “Transitions” celebrate 20 years of being on the radio.  Averaging around 104 hours of radio playtime a year, each show consistently places its focal point on both playing new music and helping showcase fresh talent. Digweed has featured 232 total hours worth of live mixes across 835 total episodes.

In this exclusive interview, Digweed shares lessons learned along the way and why organic growth will always be king.

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Guest Mix: Jee Bear

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This week’s Guest Mix features Dominican artist Jee Bear (born Juan Attias) who is known for his energetic, uplifting tech house sets. He’s at the helm of Yet Records, and his music also has other homes including Smiley Fingers and Piston Recordings. Jee Bear goes deep with a one-hour mix of groovy tech with a hint of minimal recorded in his home studio in Punta Cana. He also talks about the motivation behind becoming a label owner and how artists can take advantage of this downtime to continue growing in their careers.

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Robert Babicz's Music

Sculpting Sound: Robert Babicz’s Music Leads to Happy Accidents

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Imagine seeing sound and hearing color. Pretty wild, right? Those “superpowers,” or better known as synesthesia, have shaped Robert Babicz‘s music. People with synesthesia have a neurological condition in which information meant to stimulate one of your senses stimulates several of your senses. It could be “seeing” music as colors when hearing it or “tasting” textures like “round” or “pointy” when eating food. Translating his rare gift of synaesthesia, his ability to see music and hear color has helped Babicz create “happy accidents” for almost 30 years. The seasoned producer and live act, known for sporting a red scarf while performing, shares how he’s improvised his music to sculpt sounds that bring joy to others.

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TOKiMONSTA inclusivity

TOKiMONSTA Urges for Greater Inclusivity & Calls for Mentorship

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TOKiMONSTA isn’t afraid to get loud. Urging for greater inclusivity, she’s amplifying the power of her voice via social media to make noise. “I was never one to state my opinions on society outwardly.  It wasn’t what I thought musicians should do,” explains Jennifer Lee, artist’s real name. “However, times are different now.” In an e-mail interview, Lee talks about the music industry’s shared responsibility in elevating artists from different backgrounds and highlights a series of “checks and balances” within the ecosystem. She also dishes on French artist Dombresky’s remix of her song “Come and Go.”

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