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konstantin sibold

Global Vibe Radio 327 Feat. Konstantin Sibold (Afterlife, Innervisions, Running Back)

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.

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euphoric trance

AKKI (DE) Releases Solo Track on Cosmic Boys’ Label

AKKI (DE) is a German techno artist whose latest release is on the Cosmic Boys’ Legend, which has become a regular outlet for his peak-time techno tracks. “Inside My Head” is a solo track release that is in the style AKKI (DE) has become internationally respected for. It has synths laced with euphoria and a pounding kick drum that is underlined by rumbling sub-bass frequencies.

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Kraftwerk

Kraftwerk Inducted Into The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Kraftwerk received a Music Excellence Award this weekend after they were inducted at the 2021 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame ceremony. Honored by Pharrell Williams, Depeche Mode’s Martin Gore, Run-DMC’s Darryl McDaniels, LCD Soundsystem’s James Murphy, and the Human League’s Philip Oakey, the German four-piece received the award alongside LL Cool J, Billy Preston, and Randy Rhoads.

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Gegen Records Debuts Compilation for 10 Year Anniversary

Celebrating 10 years of existence with a statement, Berlin’s Gegen Records is releasing a solid three-part compilation, grounding their work of the past decade into the newly founded label’s sonic aesthetic by showcasing the artists that have been at the heart of the infamous party series. This VA is a bundle of 30 tracks hailing from the true ride-or-die residents at the core of the project to the headliners whose support has propelled the collective from day one as well as up-and-coming artists that Gegen takes to heart to support.

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Felix Kröcher On The Influences for His Recent Release "Passion"

Felix Kröcher on the Influences for His Recent Release “Passion”

Felix Kröcher has helped shape the German techno scene since the early 00’s. Instead of following trends, the man from Frankfurt has instead done well to create them. He is a constant presence at the world’s largest festivals such as Time Warp in Germany, Awakenings and ADE in the Netherlands to Nocturnal here in the states. The producer took some time to answer some questions for 6AM about his most recent release.

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Chris Liebing german techno

“Be Patient. Don’t Expect Any Results Really Quickly,” Says Chris Liebing, German Techno Legend

Nowadays it’s hard to wait for, well, just about anything. You can order just about anything from your phone and have it delivered to your doorstep within days and sometimes even hours. Freaky fast. There’s instant gratification only a tap or click away. Music; however, is quite the opposite. In all of its aspects. Just ask Chris Liebing, a German techno legend, whose career spans more than 30 years and who sees himself doing it for another 10 years, at least. “Be patient, don’t expect any results really quickly. Not in this business. Sometimes it happens but not in the DJ field. Things always take a little longer
” The techno DJ and producer talks about the sense of delayed gratification within music, his sophomore album’s influences, and why creating career success isn’t always about relevancy.

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Sloli Debuts Self Published Five Track EP "Der Letzte Algorithmus"

Sloli Debuts Self-Published Five Track EP ‘Der Letzte Algorithmus’

Sloli‘s debut EP “DER LETZTE ALGORITHMUS“ makes you want to look for the next bunker to rave in. “DER LETZTE ALGORITHMUS“ releases all of the energy Sloli accumulated during the lockdown.

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APHE's 'The Pack Survives'

APHE’s ‘The Pack Survives’ EP Delivers Progressive Melodic Anthems

German producer APHE’s The Pack Survives EP dives deep into a wolf concept showing his alignment with Shadow Wulf Records. Drawing inspiration from the popular tv show Game of Thrones, APHE focused on the Direwolf theme. He sampled the vocal line “the lone wolf dies but the pack survives,” a sample he’d been yearning to use in a track for several years but was waiting for the perfect time. Read more

Misfit-EP

Misfit EP Features Original Tracks From Anina Owly & Thomas Klipps

Shadow Wulf Records presents Misfit EP featuring original tracks from Anina Owly and Thomas Klipps. Misfit EP features two original tracks  “Misfit” and “Lower Back” along with three remixes from Paul Neary and Shadow Wulf label-bosses Crescendoll and Drew Blyther. Read more

For a Limited Time Only: Watch a Documentary on the Birth of Techno in Germany for Free

Germany has built itself quite the solid reputation as the techno hub of Europe and one of the most happening techno scenes in the globe. Indeed, one cannot think of techno without its association with Germany as the two have become synonymous with one another.

Of course, Germany’s renowned techno culture is not something that came about in a short period of time. It took years of evolution and development for it to get to where it is today, and it is still constantly evolving to this day. However, it is a story that few are even familiar with in full.

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