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Mason Maynard Hot Creations

Mason Maynard Returns to Hot Creations & He’s Loaded with Heaters

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Manchester DJ and producer Mason Maynard has built himself an exceptional reputation since first bursting onto the scene in 2017. Mason Maynard has releases on Hot Creations, Relief and Sola cementing his standing as one of the scene’s brightest young prospects. His performances at clubbing and festival institutions such as Privilege (Ibiza), Parklife (Manchester), Hideout (Croatia) and Space (Miami) have brought his sound to global audiences. In recent times, his “Lookin’ At Me” release saw him work alongside USA heavyweight leaders Insomniac, setting the tone for a new musical direction, with tastes of rhythmic Detroit style electro further establishing his ever-growing musical palette. Mason talks to 6AM about his newest EP with Hot Creations and about his artist project as a whole.

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Longstocking DJ

Trans-femme, Non-binary Producer Longstocking on Creating a Safe Space in Dance Music

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Outside of being well-known for her music, Longstocking (a.k.a Denni Kindred) is outspoken about her support for the LGBTQBIPOC community. As a Non-binary music artist, Longstocking has taken a transformative action to the house music scene, as she has noticed how far it has diverged from its roots. In the process of bringing house music back to its course with her richly layered sound, the challenge of rising as a trans-femme and non-binary artist has been no easy ride, but her projects speak for themselves. Longstocking sat down with 6AM to discuss the importance of safe spaces, self-expression in art, and her second single, ‘Compersion’ (Lots of Practice).

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SXM Festival

SXM Festival Returns To The Caribbeans in 2022

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SXM Festival has announced the phase one lineup for its highly-anticipated return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. From March 9-13, the destination experience will give attendees the chance to witness many of the top names in the underground techno and house scene in one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse island locals.

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Top 21 Tracks That Defined 2021

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This was a monumental year for dance music. From techno artists gracing Hollywood via The Matrix Resurrections’ soundtrack to DJing at the Grand Canyon. Electronic music is everywhere. With a variety of the best house and techno tracks, it’s difficult to compile tracks that sum up the year. The list of songs is an array of how to describe this year in music. From light to dark and upbeat to down-tempo and hardcover heavy-hitters.  As the year closes to an end, here are the 21 tracks that defined 2021.

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Guru Reza Heartbreaker

Premiere: Guru Reza “Heartbreaker” – Sexy Haus Records

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The word “guru” itself is defined as a spiritual leader, one who imparts initiation into a specific belief or experience. A guru is the direct lead and guide into a human experience. A house music guru in his own right, Guru Reza has carved his name among the leading boundary-pushing DJ’s and Producers cultivating new sonic rhythms and grooves in the categorical giant that is Tech House music. Translating his pain into music, Guru Reza creates a deep and raw ballad that blurs genre lines and creates new intrigue on what house music can be. Turn up the volume on Guru Reza and his latest release “Heartbreaker.”

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Chris Stussy to Play Desert Air Festival & Shares Personal Selects

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One of house music’s most exciting names is Chris Stussy. The Dutch producer, DJ and Up The Stuss label boss is coveted for his banging tracks and eclectic sets. You can catch Stussy in California December 1o and December 11. He’ll be performing at Desert Air Festival alongside artists like DJ Koze and Peggy Gou. In honor of the occasion, Stussy has compiled an exclusive selection of his favorite tracks that he’s played during sets around the globe.

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Chloé Caillet

Chloé Caillet Brings Fashion and House Music To The Dancefloor

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ChloĂ© Caillet is a DJ/ Producer and multi-instrumentalist from Paris. Known for her eclectic taste in music and fashion she has played some of the world’s most renowned clubs and parties including a residency with Dixon at Pacha, Fabric London, Tek Support New York, Badaboum, HĂŻ Ibiza, Brooklyn Mirage, and Guy Gerbers’ Rumors. She had her Circoloco debut this October at DC10 followed by Circo Loco Halloween New York. She spoke with 6AM ahead of her performance at Goldenvoice’s Desert Air Festival in Palm Springs.

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6AM Guest Mix: Mason Collective

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Today’s edition of the 6AM Guest Mix series welcomes Manchester’s Mason Collective. The group is set to perform at a new music event Desert Air Festival in Palm Springs (December 10 -11). The dynamic trio is made up of Blair Suarez, Adam Myles, and Omar Guedar and is emerging through the underground dance scene. Their signature style of sound is a mix of the high-energic tunes they produce. As a result of their signature style, they are bound to take over the scene from a global standpoint.

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elrow RowsAttacks

elrow RowsAttacks Invades Avant Gardner

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Succeeding the last return of the sold-out 10-hour fiesta back in July, elrow returns for an alien invasion RowsAttack at Brooklyn’s Avant Gardner. The final blow-out of the year will take over the venue with two stages on December 11 and a massive lineup hosted by Repopulate Mars. 

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Barriers to Entry: Electronic Music’s Hidden Gatekeepers

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Music production appears glamorous. Your favorite artists’ social posts probably look like they’re having the time of their lives, but the photos will never show the sacrifices or struggles these artists likely went through to get where they are today. If you are an aspiring house and techno artist, then it’s important to be aware of barriers to entry. Why? When you understand these barriers, you will understand the sacrifices that coincide with music production and how these barriers can be broken.

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