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techno DJ Dax J

Dax J Has Nothing Further to Prove

Since the 90s, young, impressionable Brits far and wide have been inspired by the burgeoning underground scene of the U.K. where garage, DnB, jungle and more reign supreme. While he has since largely deviated from those sounds, the indelible Dax J is no stranger to returning to his roots. Despite being one of the most sought-after names in techno these days, Dax can still surprise crowds, as he did with his 19-track compilation Soul Enforcer LP to benefit the ongoing Ukrainian crisis. There is no doubt that Dax J, born Dax Heddon, has built one of the most dedicated fan bases in all of modern-day techno. His roots run deep; Dax began DJing on pirate radio stations and going crate-digging every week in his hometown. Over a decade later, and he’s headlining a jet setting performer, curating his own Monnom Black label party in collaboration with notorious underground Dutch promoters Reaktor at Amsterdam Dance Event.

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Hardwell Techno

Hardwell 2022: Big Room Techno? Or Hardly Techno?

In case you missed it, Ultra Miami happened just this past weekend. The massive festival has been a beacon of EDM main stagers and even featuring techno acts such as on the Resistance Stage. However, one of the veteran main stage acts, Hardwell, has been creating some techno controversy over the internet.

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