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What’s in Your Toolbox: Hiroko Yamamura

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Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. “What’s in Your Toolbox” features artists’ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they don’t leave out of their USB. In this installment, the enthralling and industrial-rooted artist Hiroko Yamamura shares her 6 choice picks that have played an inspirational role in her work. Due to Hiroko’s rave youth being shaped by Anime, House, Acid, classic Sci-fi, and comic books it’s no wonder that her craft is always focused on being eclectic, yet inclusive.

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Interview with Hiroko Yamamura

“Music is Often Better with People,” Says Hiroko Yamamura, a Chicago Techno DJ

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From the gritty roots of the underground Chicago scene to showcasing the freshest memes to her many Instagram followers, Hiroko Yamamura is clearly all about duality. Her extensive touring schedule over the past few years put Hiroko on the global stage, amassing an impressive audience of new fans thanks to her homage to spinning the House, Acid and techno sounds that shaped her rave youth. Even with her newfound fame, Hiroko never forgets her roots, as evidenced by her upcoming performance at the exciting new house and techno festival ARC on September 4 – 5, 2021, highlighting the incredible talent of the Windy City. 6Am caught up with Hiroko ahead of her performance at ARC to discuss everything from her hometown, being named one of Chicago’s top DJs, and on being the honorary dance scene meme queen. Read more

Gabriella Vergilov Northern Parallels

Premiere: Gabriella Vergilov Returns to Northern Parallels With “Don’t Be A Stranger” EP, Including Remixes by Hiroko Yamamura, Jason Patrick & Mike Derer

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Gabriella Vergilov makes her return to Northern Parallels following her remix for DJ Hyperactive’s “Mixed Emotions” release.

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Premiere: Kvest Joins Impact Mechanics with “Lajjun” EP Featuring DJ Hyperactive, Hiroko Yamamura and Jason Patrick Remixes

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Kvest joins the Impact Mechanics team with the brilliant Lajjun EP featuring two originals.

His sound design and production work speak in volumes. Kvest, already managing to obtain remixes by DJ Hyperactive, Hiroko Yamamura and Jason Patrick.

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The Chicago Techno Connection: Submerge and Hiroko Yamamura Link Up For New EP On Impact Mechanics

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Submerge and Hiroko Yamamura link-up once again to combine their hometown sound with a new take on techno. A nearly perfect fusion of sound elements now out on Impact Mechanics Records as The Uncommon Enemy EP.

Each track ranges from having hypnotic elements, tough clanging Chicago-style industrial drums, and distorted synths.

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Premiere: Chicago’s Jason Patrick Delivers Two Dance Floor Ready Tracks For Northern Parallels

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Chicago based techno producer, DJ and label owner Jason Patrick delivers two slamming peak-time tracks for Northern Parallels’ third release.

“PW Gain” is built around a relentless kick. Acid atmospherics hover over a driving beat sparsely accented by a stripped snare.

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Premiere: Chuck Daniels Presents “Sampled 16 Vol. 1” Compilation in Honor of 16 Years of Sampled Detroit

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Chuck Daniels’ imprint Sampled Detroit celebrates it’s 16 year anniversary with a three-part various artists release, featuring essential originals from Chuck, Jesse Rose, Ataxia, Amp Fiddler, AndrĂ©s, Oliver Dollar, Brett Johnson and more.

Founded by Chuck Daniels in 2002, Sampled Detroit has over the last 16 years become one of the world’s most highly regarded and essential outlets for underground house and techno, championing cutting-edge electronic music from artists like Amp Fiddler, Derrick Carter, Jason Hodges, Dimitri Max and of course Daniels himself.

Celebrating 16 years in the business, Sampled 16 will be a three-part release, with the final installment dropping just before Movement 2018 in May with a digital and vinyl release. The vinyl release will get a special packaging treatment by 1x Run Detroit.

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