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Digging deeper with Keith Carnal

Digging Deeper with Keith Carnal

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Earlier this month we announced the upcoming album debut of an artist that we have come to love and respect for his productions and energetic DJ sets: Keith Carnal. Today digging deeper with Keith Carnal sees us learn more about the roots and life of this well-respected Amsterdam-based techno artist.

The Dutch artist made his LA debut with us earlier this summer, performing a peak-time three-hour set that had the entire warehouse bumping until sunrise. Keith’s tracks are consistently played by artists of various genres, finding play from underground techno acts inside Berghain as well as more mainstream acts on big festival stages, a testament to the versatility and quality of his tracks.

With most of these highly-acclaimed releases out on esteemed imprints the likes of ARTS and Affin, Keith recently launched his own SEC NDĀŗ (Second Degree) imprint. Following two EPs now under his belt featuring stand-out tracks like “Rolls,” “Van Gogh” and “Obesity,” Keith is now releasing his debut album in the form of ten-track Retrofit album.

The album is outstanding, as we ourselves wrote: “The album showcases Keithā€™s dynamic, effective and eclectic studio muscles in ways not many LPs do. This is not a compilation of dance-floor-ready bangers, but rather a mesmerizing and well-thought-out journey through Keithā€™s mind as an artist. This is not to say that none of the tracks are ready for dance floor play. Rather, it underscores the fact thatĀ Retrofit is far beyond a ā€œdebutā€ album ā€” itā€™s a collection of carefully-crafted tracks, seasoned by never-ending years of musical passion.”

This monumental release deserved an in-depth chat with the man-of-the-moment. We dove a bit deeper with this one, digging deeper with Keith Carnal to discuss the album and label of course, but also ADE, his debut U.S. tour, living in Amsterdam, his touring pet peeves, and much more.

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In Interview with wAFF: Epizode Festival Madness, Mansion Parties with P. Diddy and Why He Never Knows Where He Is Playing Next

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From his roots in the clubland underground of Leeds and Hull, DJ/producer wAFF has gone on to become globally renowned. His schedule is relentless but he doesnā€™t cut corners. Heā€™s the only British artist whoā€™s recorded for all three of these European major labels: Sven VƤthā€™s Cocoon, Adam Beyerā€™s Drumcode and Loco Diceā€™s Desolat. He approaches music with unstoppable enthusiasm and attention to detail. This summer his Ibiza gigs range from his residency at Paradise at DC-10 to Elrow at Amnesia. Heā€™s DJing everywhere, from recent Do Not Sleep nights in Miami and Italy, to festival slots at Eastern Electric, Hideout, Sziget and, yes, the original Nevada Desert madhouse, Burning Man.

wAFFā€™s focus is far wider than just music. He comes from a background in acting and dance, has been vegan for five years, and has an ongoing interest in the Japanese healing art of reiki.

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Digging Deeper with Arrested Development’s Tasha LaRae

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Without need of much further introduction, Tasha LaRae is the lead female vocalist in the legendary Hip-Hop band Arrested Development. In addition to her ongoing tours and writing with the band, in recent years sheā€™s also been making waves on the house scene, honing her own unique soulful sound and penning her brilliant debut solo album, ‘Tashaā€™.

6AM checks in with the songbird to find out moreā€¦

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Digging Deeper with Freiboitar

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Nils Laga, aka Freiboitar, is a classically trained pianist, DJ and producer haling from Cologne has been tearing things up on the House Scene.

Influenced by Disco, Funk and big House music beats, his groovy sounds, which journey between a colourful spectrum of Soulful, Nu Disco to Deep and Tech house have been supported dance music heavyweights.

As he teams up with South Africaā€™s Jackie Queens on their ace new single ‘All Life Longā€™, 6AM grabs a chat and Digs Deeper with the groovemeister…

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Digging Deeper with Aaron K Gray

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Now here is a man with a voice to behold: meet Gospel House singer Aaron K Gray, who has been seriously turning heads on the scene with his amazing soulful vocal range!

6AM Dig Deeper as he releases his stunning A Journey Into House album on Quantize Recordings.

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Digging Deeper with David Berrie

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Raised in the nightlife mecca of New York City, David Berrie has been involved in the music scene since his earliest days of finding his way into clubs and parties underage.

Rising through the ranks and honing his skills as a DJ since the age of 18, David has spun everything from hip-hop to disco and is now making waves with his signature house and techno sound in iconic rooms from Space Miami to DC10 Ibiza.

Drawing from different genres to create his unique sound, David has released essential tracks on distinguished labels such as Hot Creations, Cuttinā€™ Headz and Play It Say It. Most notably, David released his collaboration with Jamie Jones this past October which broke top 5 on the Beatport overall chart. Also, receiving a 9/10 rating on his follow up EP on Play It Say It by DJ Mag. Not to mention, his production has continued support by industry leaders such as Carl Cox, Marco Carola, The Martinez Brothers and Seth Troxler.

So far this year David has played sets at Paradise In The Park LA at the start of June, Park Life in Manchester, Paradise at Off-Week Barcelona, Fabrik in Madrid and this summer David has been enjoying a Paradise residency in Ibiza at DC-10.

We caught up with David to talk about what has been a very very busy year for him:

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Digging Deeper with Mr V

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New Yorkā€™s Mr. V has been been a key player on the house scene for a number of years with his legendary vocals and top-class productions resonating dance floors worldwide.

Alongside his most famous track, ā€œJus Danceā€, Mr. V has also released productions, collaborations and remixes for top house labels including Vega Records, King Street Sounds, Flamingo Records, Defected, Play It Down, Strictly Rhythm and his own label Sole Channel. As he drops his ace new collaboration ā€˜I Be Searchin’ with Genetic Funk, 6AM digs deeperā€¦

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Digging Deeper with POLS

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Italian producers POLS (aka Paolo Armellin and Vincent Vega) started producing together in 2015 and have since been making some of the most exciting techy rumbles out of Italy.

6AM digs deeper as they drop their hot new release ā€˜Arcaniteā€™ on Frequenza.

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