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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 113 Feat. Christian Smith

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It’s Movement Detroit weekend, so we found it fitting to invite one of this year’s performing artists to the Global Vibe Radio decks.

Christian Smith is one of the world’s leading exponents of techno, as a DJ, a producer and founder of the well-respected Tronic label. You can catch him playing at the festival this coming Saturday. May 26th, when he will be performing at the Pyramid Stage at 7:30pm.

Tronic needs no introduction for those who have followed dance music for the last 20 or so years. Since its inception back in 1994, Christian Smith has founded a label that constantly delivers top techno tracks year after year. Not only does he run the label, but also has his long-standing Tronic radio show, which is syndicated in more than over 100 countries worldwide.

Known and loved for its albums, Tronic released the very first of its kind with a collaboration-only project in 2017 entitled Synergy. This June the label will be releasing a full Synergy remix package to the world including re-works by Shall Ocin, Petter B, Oliver Deutschmann and more — a release filled with their heavy hitting, synthetic soundscapes and intricate percussive elements.

Be on the lookout for more info on this upcoming release, but meantime enjoy Christian’s mix below, which was recorded live this past April at Resest Club in Zaragoza, Spain.

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Win 2 Tickets to Cognition Presents: Christian Smith & Hobo at Control Avalon Hollywood

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Get ready as Control AVALON and Cognition Events bring you a night of blissful techno on Friday May 18th with sets by Christian Smith and Hobo along with support from Brandon Heinz & Jon Mon

Christian Smith has been laying down some of the best techno since his emerge around 1997. Being from San Paulo Brasil, Christian was exposed to many different sounds at a early age. Founding his label Tronic early on in his career, he got to really mold some young talent as well as learn from them. He has evolved his production prowess over the years and honed his craft and will take Avalon Hollywood on a journey of music on May 18th.

Joel Boychuk also known in the music world as Hobo has created quite a resume of music over the years. Making waves with his flawless productions and attention to detail, Joey has put relation to his name by being a wanderer as he is always moving and changing and growing as an artist. From growing up in Sarnia, Canada to Detroit, one of the true iconic towns of techno, Boychuk has absorbed so much knowledge and skill in his years as a producer and he will make sure to showcase that when he touches the Avalon decks.

Brandon Heinz is going from computer gaming to producing dance floor focused techno. He is a integral part of what Cognition Events is all about and why they bring some great west coast techno. While Cognition co founder Jon Mon is also going to put in work behind the decks.

Tickets for the night are available HERE. You can also enter 6AM’s giveaway for a pair of GA tickets below!

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 074 feat. 2pole

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It’s a rare week as we present the second GVR of the last 7 days, this time from 2pole. A German duo composed of well-respected producers, DJs and live acts Marcus Schmahl and Mark Ullrich, 2pole have enjoyed releases on Tronic Music, Phobiq and Hydrozoa.

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Tour Bag with Christian Smith

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Pioneering techno DJ/producer Christian Smith began 2017 on tour and at the top of his game, starting with a Tronic Showcase at The BPM Festival. The Swedish born artist has been a leading name in the underground techno scene for over 20 years, with a steady stream of releases on labels including Plus8/Minus, Drumcode, Cocoon, Bedrock, Mobilee and his very own imprint Tronic Music. With three solo albums under his belt, his own label with over 200 releases and his weekly Tronic radio show which is now syndicated in over 100 stations worldwide, Christian is definitely a busy artist always on the go.

Christian Smith N.America Flyer

 

We caught up with him during the middle of a hectic worldwide album tour which brought him to the West Coast to reveal what he packs in his tour bag to help him survive on the road. Here are his must-have DJ items:

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