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Premiere: Ben Sims Contributes “EMDR” for Source Artists’ NFT Various Artists Compilation

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The likes of Adriana López, Alessandro Adriani, Alienata, Anthony Rother, Ben Sims, Bloody Mary, Cardopusher, CONCEPTUAL, Kessell, Kwartz, Lewis Fautzi, Nørbak, Oscar Mulero, P.E.A.R.L., Psyk, Tripeo, Umwelt and Zadig have provided a signature track for the Unique Exercises compilation. The sound spectrum of the Unique Exercises compilation covers each corner of electronic music, precise and hypnotic techno exercises, robotic electro pulses, acid infused atmospheres, cold and harsh EBM or industrial and rude experiments. The compilation will be released April 7 alongside 18 unique NFTs. You can get Unique Exercises here.

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Listen: Ben Sims “EMDR”- Source Artists

Multidisciplinary graphic artist Patti Hazel has been in charge of the art design of the complete Unique Exercises collection and created 18 unique pieces for each song. Visual artist Efren Mur digitally adapted and animated the audio and art pieces creating 18 unique audiovisual NFTs.

You can already view the complete NFT collection at the Source Artists Open Sea page. It will be available for sale starting April 7 and will sell three NFT’s per week. If you complete the 18 NFTs collection, then you’ll get a printed edition collage with all individual artworks on high-quality printed poster.

On top of that, be sure to tune into an exclusive mix by Alienata will also be broadcast on April 7 at 8PM CET to celebrate the release.

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“Ssh up you cheesy muppet,” says Ben Sims to Eric Prydz

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Techno has become somewhat of a golden egg. Originally a genre spawned from “underground” rave culture, it has taken a stronghold in today’s electronic music landscape. You may have heard of the term “business techno” as techno seeps into the mainstream. However, everyone’s definition of “underground” house and techno varies. It’s an ongoing debate and as music trends come and go, musical tastes will vary because people’s perceptions and interpretations all differ. Well-known electronic music producer Eric Prydz and techno heavyweight Ben Sims have each shared thoughts on techno’s evolution. Read more

Premiere: Robert Hood "Shadows" - EPMmusic

Premiere: EPMmusic Begins 20 Year Celebration with EP Featuring Robert Hood, Ben Sims, James Ruskin and Mark Broom

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2021 sees EPMmusic hit a new milestone as the digital distribution, rights management, PR company and record label celebrates 20 years of electronic music with a series of releases including our premiere of Robert Hood ‘Shadows.’

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Shlomi Aber Remixes Ben Sims

Premiere: Shlomi Aber Reworks Ben Sims’ “Carnival Part One” As Part of Conform Records Re-Launch

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After the great success of the first two releases of the RE-TOUCHED SERIES Vol.I and Vol.II with the contribution of some of the most respected artists in the realm of techno such as Ben Sims, James Ruskin, The Advent, Sterac aka Steve Rachmad and Matrixxman, Gaetano Parisio is relaunching Conform Records with the next two releases featuring Honey Dijon, Deetron, Steve Bicknell, Oscar Mulero, Ken Ishii, Alexander Kowalski, Radio Slave, Mark Broom, Adriana Lopez and Shlomi Aber.

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In Interview with Ben Sims

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With over two decades of experience under his belt, Ben Sims has a well-deserved reputation as one of the world’s most in-demand and leading techno DJs and producers – a tight, energetic mixer who skilfully weaves together his own distinctive blend of tough funk and hard grooves.

Sims doesn’t follow trends and is one of those now-rare DJs who takes his skills behind the decks as seriously as DJs used to in the ’80s and ’90s. Ask anyone who matters in the techno world and they will agree: Sims is a no-compromise artist who has constantly evolved while always remaining faithful to the underground sounds of techno. It comes as no surprise to anyone versed in the techno scene that Sims is also widely-known and appreciated for his three-deck wizardry and dexterity, as his now-viral Boiler Room at AVA Festival from earlier this year proves.

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Vessel Records Return with a Release from Dan Curtin’s Purveyors of Fine Funk Moniker

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Known for many significant moments in techno, the Metamorphic Recordings label boss Dan Curtin returns to his house roots through his Purveyors of Fine Funk alter-ego that’s highly regarded for releases on Peacefrog Records, Nepenta and Bass Culture. The fantastic Vessel Records founded by Back to Basics resident James Barnsley come into its fourth year following releases from Politics of Dancing, DJ W!ld, Trackers, DJ Honesty and the label boss himself.

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Ben Sims Invites Steffi, Luke Slater, Oscar Mulero, Ø [Phase] and Many More For 50-Track “Tribology” Compilation

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Scheduled for release in November, Tribology is a 50-track compilation put together by British techno master Ben Sims which seeks to explore modern techno in the quick-fire delivery method Sims is very well known for.

Machine, the label that Sims runs with Kirk Degiorgio, will be pushing out the special release digitally, but also via a series of vinyl samplers and a limited run cassette starting in mid-November 2018.

Many of today’s top techno acts are featured in the colossal compilation, including Steffi, Robert Hood, Luke Slater, Mark Broom, Rod, Truncate and Oscar Mulero, just to name a few.

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Ben Sims Hits the North American West Coast

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UK Techno legend, NTS host, Machine honcho Ben Sims heads to the North American West Coast this weekend.

The tight run of four shows including three city debuts in Vancouver, Seattle and Denver. Kicking off at Kremwerk in Seattle on Thursday 5th, Sims then heads to Vancouver for The Beaumont on the 6th and IONIC Warehouse on 7th, before wrapping up on Sunday the 8th at Beta.

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Ben Sims and Truncate Form ASSAILANTS

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London’s Ben Sims and LA-based Truncate (aka David Flores) debut the new project at Berghain this weekend.

The duo, who have remixed each other and played a series of B2B sets in the past including closing RA’s Movement stage in 2017, debut the ASSAILANTS DJ set at the Berlin institution on March 18th followed by a string of festival dates throughout the summer.

Additionally, the pair will be unleashing a 4 track EP of ASSAILANTS material entitled Chase Sequences on a new, as-yet untitled imprint early-Summer.

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Win 2 Tickets to Prototype 062: Droid Prime – Ben Sims, Kobosil, Raíz

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On October 7th, Prototype and Droid are teaming up again to bring you two international techno talents to the Arts Los Angeles District at Lot 613. Joining us for the night will be none other than Ben Sims and Kobosil, as well as Droid residents Raíz.

A name that’s firmly steeped in the scene, the UK techno powerhouse that is Ben Sims is as prolific as they come, putting out over 50 releases in what is regarded as some of the most intense and forward-thinking music of recent years in the scene. To parallel his hard driven and unforgettable offerings, he created a handful of his own label imprints, the most esteemed of them being Theory – a label that has garnered heavy support from the likes of heavyweights Marcel Dettmann, Adam Beyer, Robert Hood, and Rolando to name a few off the extensive list. A true pioneer when it comes to performance, his sound is distinctive and beyond intense as he keeps sets constantly evolving through the full utilization of 3 deck mixing and turnable wizardry. His technical skill is high above what you might expect from some of the best techno DJs on the global scene.

Acting as accomplice to Sims for the night is an artist who came and conquered Lot 613 last year, Berlin-born techno hot shot Kobosil. Appearing on the global radar seemingly overnight, Kobosil has proven himself to be a legend in the making. Since putting forth his initial formative releases on his own label RK and the well-regarded label Unterton, he has quickly caught stride, giving even the most veteran techno players a run for their money (this statement is fact checked by a highly revered residency at Berghain). Kobosil’s niche in techno is best described as a combination of hypnotic, ambient, yet delightfully darker and deeper variations of the genre. Opening up the night and setting the mood right will be sure things Raíz.

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