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Behind Bars on the Freedom of Techno

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Berlin-based DJ Behind Bars presents his My Body EP — an intense techno monolith consisting of two sweaty and darkly layered productions. The EP is charged with pulsating energy that is on the verge of meltdown. My Body showcases subtle rave character and driving rhythms tgat take you on a dark trip through the night alongside unleashed and untold strength.

This time, Behind gets candid about finding freedom through techno, how it has shaped him today, and what to look forward to regarding his projects for the rest of the year.

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How YLYNE Blends the Unexpected With Techno

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YLYNE is the project of the Italian guitar player, composer, and producer Frank Martino. Frank is an eclectic musician comfortable with rock, electronics, and jazz. In 2012 he graduated with full marks in Jazz Music at the G. Frescobaldi Conservatory of Music in Ferrara, Italy. For over ten years he has dedicated himself to jazz and electronic music, bringing this approach into various projects.

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He released three solo albums with his band, Disorgan, via Auand Records, an Italian independent label dedicated to genre-defying music, providing a home for artists who push the boundaries of improvised music: Revert in 2016, Level 2 Chaotic Swing in 2018, and Ego Boost in 2020. As a producer and under the pseudonym of YLYNE he has released two Eps in 2014 (5 Ways To and AB+) and two albums, 26 (2017) and Odd Dance Music (2021).

Line Up, his new single, blends dance music with dub and African-derived rhythms into a stunning hypnotic progression. The track was produced and live recorded entirely on synths, drum machines, and samplers.

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Amsterdam Dance Event

Amsterdam Dance Event 2022 Party Guide

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Since the 1990s, Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) has transcended and transformed into an influential and educational gathering for electronic music. The event has hosted a variety of powerful musical genres and subcultures that continue to range from the experimental to mainstream. As a powerful medium, ADE strongly showcases all developments within the electronic music industry, and these developments have all impacted dance culture to this day on a global scale.

You can also look forward to a growing list of parties that ADE will be creating as well — such as Audio Obscura taking over the RAW Factory with underground legends Adriatique, Âme, Anetha, Blawan, and many others. Speedy J will also be presenting STOOR LIVE alongside Dasha Rush, ROD, Rødhåd, and Surgeon. Lastly, Pan-Pot returns for another night with Loveland at Warehouse Houthavens.

All event dates will take place October 19-23, 2022.

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1990 techno

Munich DJ SYLK Delivers Hypnotic EP ‘1990′

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Munich-based DJ SYLK‘s music is oriented to deliver hypnotic body movement and deep emotions on dark and sweaty dancefloors due to his inspiration from dystopian science fiction, industrial aesthetics, and the machine age.

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Splash House Announces Artist Lineups for August 2022 Weekends

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The iconic summer festival series Splash House has announced the artist lineups for the second and third editions of its newly expanded triple weekend season in 2022. Celebrating its ninth year and fresh off of a successful first June edition since 2019, Splash House continues to cement itself as a perennial favorite in the summer festival calendar by fusing forward-thinking electronic music, poolside partying, and resort amenities with the desert landscapes of Palm Springs.

All currently available pass types and hotel package options can be viewed at splashhouse.com. GA passes for the August edition start at $189. The remaining GA passes go on sale Thursday, June 30 at 12PM PST.

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Ribé Returns With Modular LP ”Las Noches”

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PoleGroup is proud to present the modular Spanish maestro Ribé on the upcoming LP Las Noches. With ten tracks, Ribé explores the scientific side of techno and its sound, all while extracting the best from his massive patch panel.

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Niki Sadeki

6AM Guest Mix: Niki Sadeki

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This week’s Guest Mix features Niki Sadeki, a self-taught and high-spirited creative that is emboldened by ideas, minds, and sounds scattered in her midst. At the core of it all, is a desire to connect people — be it through rhythm, events, or materializing projects. As a DJ, radio host, event organizer, label collaborator, curator, and producer, Niki moves along with spontaneity and gets things done with an ethos perspective.

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Korlova

Korolova’s Deep Love for Ukraine and Dance Music

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Korolova has had a meteoric rise. In just one year, she played 60 shows in 20 countries, picked up 4.6 million Spotify streams, 30 million views on YouTube, and released tracks on influential labels such as AFTR:HRS, Get Physical Music, and Armada. More recently she has been a spokesperson to help support the war effort in her country and was featured in BBC’s article outlining how Ukraine’s musicians have become both war reporters and military fundraisers.

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The Warehouse Project’s XXL Returns This Fall

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XXL is returning to Depot Mayfield this autumn for another iconic Warehouse Project show. The promoters are hosting the likes of Amelie Lens, I Hate Models, VTSS, Theo Nasa, Charlotte De Witte, Richie Hawtin, Arkane, Helena Hauff, Tigerhead, ØTTA, and more.

These techno and electronic performers will be spread across five stages — Depot, Concourse, Archive, and two floors of the Star & Garter with a ground floor takeover by Berlin broadcaster HÖR. Last year’s XXL featured many of the techno stars who are returning for 2022, including Amelie Lens, Charlotte De Witte, Helena Hauff, and Jeff Mills. The show was accompanied by stunning visual art which captured audiences and enhanced the rave experience.

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Sterac’s ‘Light in the Darkness’ Debuts on Token Records

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Gracing Token with a 12” of reliable effect, Sterac (a.k.a. Steve Rachmad) offers 4 titles that go beyond the club — balancing raw Detroit influences and contemporary depth.

With a reputation built on years of developing his scene through important record releases and local as well as international activity, Light in the Darkness confirms Rachmad’s artistic relevance in a quickly developing scene.

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