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Rebuke's Music

RebĆ«ke’s Music Is True, For the Fans & Banging

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RebĆ«ke’s music in one word: refreshing. The fresh-faced artist (DJ and producer) Reuben Keeney, who goes by stage-name RebĆ«ke, admits “Whenever I approach anything I always try and think about what are the fans going to want to hear?,” shares  Keeney. “Are they going to like this? I only do stuff for them. I don’t do stuff for labels, agents or managers.” Without fans, there wouldn’t be the community that exists in electronic music. Fans give reason for an artist, and it’s their ears the artist needs to retain if they want to be successful. People make the culture of dance music, and every artist starts at the very exact place. The greatest of greats including Nicole Moudaber, Solomun and Annie Mac all started as avid music lovers letting their passion for the game guide them knowing the rest will follow. RebĆ«ke understands the importance of not only giving fans what they want but also what it takes to keep his feet on the ground. Read more

Black Girl/White Girl Being Different Pays Off

Black Girl/White Girl Celebrate Being Different & New Music

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Music is a form of expression that conveys emotions and messages. It tells love stories and heartaches. Music has also been a means to disrupt the status quo and expand consciousness. Going against the current isn’t always the easiest or safest because it can single you out. Stepping away from what’s expected and doing things differently involves risk, and not everyone is willing to place their bets. However, for the DJ duo, Black Girl/White Girl (BG/WG) being different—both in their personal and artistic lives—has given them freedom.

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Lee Burridge Music and Joy

Lee Burridge: Getting Lost in Music & Finding Joy

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Lee Burridge is not one for the limelight, yet somehow he found his way into a career that puts you front and center of it all. Taking to the DJ booth, he’s been commanding dancefloors all over the world for the past 30 years. However, while he’s become a well-respected electronic music mainstay, for Lee Burridge, music has always been the centerpiece. “I was on the microphone asking people to move their cars, so people could go home,” says Burridge reminiscing on his beginnings as a wedding DJ and playing at local nightclubs.  “I loved music, and actually is the same reason I DJ today is because I love music and love to share it.”

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The Saunderson Brothers Music

For The Saunderson Brothers Music Has Always Been In Their DNA

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Music runs deep in the City of Detroit from Motown to Techno, and for The Motor City natives, The Saunderson Brothers music also runs in their blood. Sons of legendary Techno creator Kevin Saunderson, Dantiez and Damarii would have probably been joining thousands of others at the only place to be during the month of May: Movement Electronic Music Festival.

Every year since the house and techno music festival started in 2000, it has welcomed music lovers from all over the world to dance to some of the most well-known and upcoming artists of the genres.

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Mark Knight House Music

Mark Knight Returns to House Music Roots with Latest Single

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Mark Knight returns to his house music roots, and his most recent track “If It’s Love” goes back to basics with classic house music elements; something he feels has been compromised due to the industry’s fast-paced environment. “Writing songs that have a bit more depth [and] that are really focused on the fundamentals of songwriting: great hooks, great melodies and meaningful lyrics,” explains Knight when talking about the inspiration for his new release. Going back to his soulful roots, Mark Knight’s latest record that features stellar vocalists Laura Davie and The Melody Men gives the world an extra dose of feel-good vibes just what it needed as it grapples with COVID-19. Read more

Modus' new label Operandi

Modus’ New Label, Operandi, Debuts Compilation

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Techno producer Modus’ new label, Operandi, has recently launched and with it welcomes a delicious dark techno compilation. Born Joshua Garcia, the Los Angeles-native artist and now label head wasn’t always about the synthesizers, hi-hats or drum machines. Coincidentally enough, “Drum Machine Love,” aptly named, is his featured track on the label’s debut compilation. Before going down the electronic rabbit hold,  Josh admits he was more into rock, emo and underground hip-hop. However, that all changed at the ripe age of 20 that all changed. After attending his first rave, he knew it was love at first sound. The rest, as they say, is history.

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Tech House DJ Latmun

Tech House DJ Latmun Turned Freestyle Kayaking into Music

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Tech House DJ Latmun loved freestyle kayaking that is until he came across electronic music. His love for the sport didn’t end when he put down his paddle. In fact, he made sure to carry that part of his life with him when shifting his attention to music. His artistic name pays a nod to the sport he competed in professionally. While he may not be getting wavey in the waters anymore, Latmun is certainly getting wavey on the dancefloor. The Nottingham-native has received support from leading artists in the electronic dance music space including Skream and Mathias Tanzmann.

If you’re in Miami during Miami Music Week (March 16 – 22), make sure to catch Latmun’s infectious grooves during the Repopulate Mars pool party. He’ll play alongside Lee Foss, Huxley, MK, Richy Ahmed, Mason Maynard and more.

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Josh Butler and Huxley

In Interview: B2B Brothers Josh Butler and Huxley Hit Exchange LA

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Josh Butler and Huxley share a bond that goes beyond music. With a string of B2Bs under their belt, the two U.K. DJs look back at their friendship since first meeting 10 years ago. The B2B brothers also recently took the decks at Exchange in Los Angeles welcoming the night for British DJ and producer Richy Ahmed. They share with us what it’s like to go back-to-back with each other and their thoughts on the club scene. For those curious music souls, Josh Butler and Huxley also dish out career learnings. Read more

Nick Warren CRSSD

Nick Warren’s CRSSD Debut With Progressive House Flare

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Nick Warren’s CRSSD debut is right around the corner, and he forms part of a premiere line-up that has sold-out the spring festival. The progressive house DJ and producer is ready to take the decks in San Diego during the weekend of March 7-8 alongside leading electronic artists including Rufus du Sol. The Australian trio are partnering with festival organizers to raise funds for the Australia bushfire relief funds. We chatted with the Bridport native on his career legacy and rise to prominence as well as leading a balanced life on the road.

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Ben Rau Knee Deep

Ben Rau Goes Knee Deep with “The Player” EP

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Ben Rau goes Knee Deep for his first release of the year The Player EP. Signing it onto Hot Since 82‘s label Knee Deep, the German DJ and producer shares the musical inspiration for his 18th EP and talks travel and touring. While he hasn’t played in U.S. clubs or venues yet, American fans might be seeing him sooner than expected.

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