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Minimal House Music Guide: History, Artists, and Songs
Minimal house is a subgenre of house music that has been around for decades with an occult like following from all around the world. Explaining the genre however is tough to nail down. With popular tracks combining elements from electro, garage, IDM, and early Detroit techno. We go in-depth here at 6AM on some history, artists, and tracks that represent that minimal sound.
The Powerful and Possible Mind of Flanko
Approaching techno with warehouse melodies, powerful drums, driving basslines, and hypnotic arpeggios is Berlin-based DJ Flanko. Around Berlin, Flanko is known within the underground scene, particularly for his warehouse and festival-sounding sets. But Flanko is more than just a DJ who creates meaningful sounds, he is also an individual who creates a meaningful mindset when it comes to friendships, loyalty, productivity, and living life to its fullest.
Inspirationally, Flanko’s DJ alias is in honor of his close friend Max Kelm who passed away â Max gave him the name “Flanko”, and from there, it was set in stone of the alias name Flanko that we know as today. With Flanko, you get more than just a great set, you gain an unforgettable experience that’s been weaved from adversity, passion, and pure determination.
Berghain’s Agency Ostgut Booking is Closing
Berghain‘s agency Ostgut Booking is closing down. Read more
Global Vibe Radio 330 Feat. OCD (Gegen)
Hailing from Berlin, Germany is OCD. As a resident of Gegen Records and Interzone, she finds pleasure in modern rhythms that can create overwhelming emotions. For OCD, it is her mission to go beyond the boundaries of techno and explore its rigidness and rage.
Konstantin Sibold Walks the Path of Music
In the studio, just as in the DJ booth, Konstantin lives and breathes the idea that music is fluid and that setting constraints based on convention and expectation will only hinder musical personality. He moves fleet-footed between musical categories, with characteristic confidence and a quintessential style that shines through. As a producer, Konstantinâs burgeoning reputation has led to his widespread acclaim due to being voted âNewcomer of the Year 2013′ by the readers of Groove Magazine, receiving significant support from Recondite, Disclosure, Move D, and the Kompakt family.
Recently, Konstantin remixed Adriatiqueâs âHomeâ on Siamese and âShake The Worldâ on Afterlifeâs VA which was also performed by Tale of Us at Tomorrowland. Konstantin was also featured in the overall round-up of the second weekend at Tomorrowland. For both of these tracks, he has gained support from the likes of Solomun, Tale Of Us, Adriatique, Joris Voorn, Magdalena, Kölsch, Denis Horvat, Innellea, Colyn, Kevin de Vries, Oostil, and among many others. Apart from performing at recent festivals such as Solomun +1 Opening Party at Pacha Ibiza, Tomorrowland, Awakenings, and the Paradies Garten Festival, Konstantinâs upcoming performance will be at Amsterdamâs Dance Event in October 2022. Read more
âBeyond Soundâ Shares Early Moments of Berlinâs Club Culture
Watch a short film about Berlin’s party scene in the ’90s and ’00s. Directed by filmmaker and DJ Leonie Gerner (AKA Moogli), Beyond Sound charts the evolution of the city’s world-famous scene through the story of two veteran DJs: Heimlich KnĂŒller and Madmotormiquel.
The Relentless Side of Steve Bug
Steve Bug‘s relentless commitment to quality music â both in his own work and in the many producers he has championed â has made him one of electronic musicâs true originals. As the worldâs most revered artist and curator, along with his label Poker Flat Recordings, Steve Bug has always shown his dedication to the European house and techno scene. Resident Advisor once called Steve Bug the âgentleman of technoâ referring to his sense of duty, dependability, and professionalism as one of the worldâs most renowned DJs and producers.
