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Techno exhibit MUSEION

Techno Exhibit Opens in Italy at MUSEION

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A techno exhibit has opened in Italy at MUSEION. TECHNO, a brand new exhibition curated by the director of Bolzano’s MUSEION gallery, Bart van der Heide, is now open. The exhibition explores techno from its roots to the communities assimilated through the genre and beyond, split by three themes – freedom, compression, and exhaustion. TECHNO is the first installment of a new exhibition series, TECHNO HUMANITIES, a “long-term program” covering the connection between humanity, music, ecology, technology, and more.

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Mikey Lion For the Love

Digging Deeper: Mikey Lion, ‘For The Love,’ and the Saga of Desert Hearts

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Mikey Lion—anyone in the California house and techno scene knows him well as the figurehead behind the widely successful Desert Hearts festival and label. Now, the time has come for the “capped conductor” to tell his and the brand’s full story via ‘For The Love,’ the artist’s first-ever album and the label’s milestone release. It’s not only a showcase of how far Mikey’s come in the studio, but also a journey through the Desert Hearts saga from its conception, trials & tribulations faced, and ultimate success. Read more

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My Addiction with Music, My Drug of Choice

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When most people hear the word “addiction,” their mind quickly jumps to topics concerning drugs or alcohol, especially if coupling it with the house and techno music scene. The endless love affair between dance music and drugs. In today’s culture it seems that wherever you find one, you’ll find the other. Do you have to do drugs to enjoy music? The answer is absolutely not. My addiction to music is my drug of choice. Read more

DJ E-Clyps Reality

A Relentless Soul, DJ E-Clyps is a Dose of Reality

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“If everybody runs away, who sticks around to change it?” By “it” DJ E-Clyps means the dance music community. The house and techno culture isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. DJ E-Clyps is an artist giving the music business a dose of reality that it needs. With roots in hip-hop, the DJ and producer ventured into the world of electronic music thinking the grass was greener on the other side. However, he quickly realized the dance music community had its own set of challenges to overcome. He’s used his artistic platform to give voice to issues within the dance music community and is calling for others to swim against the current to help push underground culture forward. Read more

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A Look at House & Techno Culture: A Global Dancefloor Phenomenon

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Everything has a beginning, and house and techno culture is no exception. Learn about the key cities around the world that have helped make house and techno a global dancefloor phenomenon. From Los Angeles to New York and across the pond, the genres changed the music landscape and have helped create a global, interconnected community.  Every game has important players, so it’s time to get to know some of the key cities that have contributed to the strong presence of house and techno music around the world.

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