LIVEPAN! is the long-term music project of Yuheng Gong, a second-year student studying Interaction Design at the renowned Glasgow School of Art in Glasgow, Scotland, UK. LIVEPAN! explores the artistic connotation conveyed by techno as a medium. The music project also manifests Yuhengâs inspirations and observations of the world.
One of the best parts about a rave is its anonymity. Itâs a sacred space without status symbols. Itâs you, the music, and other ravers. The only expectation is that you treat others with love and respect, and hopefully enjoy the music. Safe to say youâve probably wondered whoâs dancing next to you. Whatâs their name? What do they do? Letâs ask! Meet Shannon, part-time raver and full-time personal trainer.
BULAT KALIMULLIN born and came from Russia, started working in music production 7 years ago with minimal and deep house underground style.
Ken Petalcorin and Andy Bowden aka TIBASKO are widely considered upcoming luminaries by industry giants such as The Blessed Madonna, Denis Sulta, John Digweed, TSHA and Syreeta as well as radio icons Annie Mac, Jaguar, Danny Howard, Ben Malone, and Pete Tong.
Maxi Meraki is a DJ and producer from Antwerp, Belgium. He’s known for merging raw disco beats and melodic house- bringing the old school sound with a new melodic take. He has releases on such labels as Nervous Records, Artwork, Future Disco, Sudam Recordings and German DJ Tensnake‘s True Romance. Maxi’s tracks are also well supported and played by Claptone, Roger Sanchez, Todd Terry, BLOND:ISH and Pete Tong on BBC1. Maxi talks to 6AM about his accomplishments so far as an artist and the Belgium house scene.
The Dirtybird squad is going all INN next year as they migrate to the East Coast for Dirtybird CampINN. The event’s Phase One lineup features Dirtybird label boss Claude Von Stroke, Maya Jane Coles, Walker & Royce, and nine other artists. With 40+ more artists to be announced, the party will take over three stages at the Wyndham Orlando Resort in Florida from February 25 to 27. Grab your bags and pack your swimsuit, the vibes will roll straight from your room balcony to the dance floor in one swoop.
This yearâs edition features Dirtybird artists and friends of the label. In Phase One, Claude VonStroke will be joined by disco lords Chromeo, drum n bass legend Dillinja, and iconic hip-hop producer DJ Premier. Additional highlights include a b2b set from Chicago residents DJ Heather and Colette, UK favorite Eats Everything, and cutting-edge bass act Eprom. Not to mention experimental North London outfit Ivy Lab and queen of the electronic underground Maya Jane Coles. The multi-style lineup will be rounded out by pioneering UK producer Skream, groove-heavy duo Walker & Royce, and many more artists to be announced soon in Phase Two.
Guests can look forward to soaking in the sun and enjoying the pool party vibes at the Birdbath Stage. Next you can fly high at Lava Lab or switch it up at the Flip Side indoor stage. Cool down from the dance floor and enjoy some theatrical entertainment at the vaudeville themed Claudeâs Cove. If that isnât enough, then follow the fan-favorite mobile renegade DJ booth around the resort for some all-night mischief.
The countdown to 2022 has begun. With the New Year nearly here, top labels from around the globe are tasked with rounding up their best tracks of 2021. Letâs take a look back at Drumcode, Truesoul & DCLTD 2021 releases with Charlotte Spillerova. Spillerova became the first female label manager of Adam Beyerâs iconic Drumcode imprint in June, also taking the reins of its little brother imprint Truesoul and the harder-edged DCLTD. She now shares nine of her favorite releases of this year.
The countdown to 2022 has begun, and with the New Year around the corner, top labels from around the globe are tasked with rounding up their best tracks of 2021. Let’s take a look back at Sous 2021 releases. DJ, producer, broadcaster and label boss Anja Schneider gives us her top 12 picks from her new label, Sous Music.
After releasing records for close to 20 years it takes quite something to surprise me but this track did just that. Released in early January I didnât think it would become a huge hit but it has been our biggest track of the year by a distance. A very happy accident!
Releasing “Aura” was a very special moment for me. It was a project that came together organically through working with and getting to know Sophie but it was also totally a product of this crazy pandemic situation we have all been dealing with for so long. Some tracks you make always remind you of a particular time when you played it in a club. Sometimes that feeling lasts a whole summer. “Aura” will forever take me back to this profound two year all-encompassing ordeal which the whole world has been a part of.
After getting all deep and meaningful I think we need to smile and forget our cares so there is only one choice! Matrefakt make the best party music and I was so happy to sign “False Promises” as every time I hear it I have a smile on my face and I am dancing either in my mind and or my body. The levels of funk are off the scale. I love it.
Originally released at the end of 2017 as part of my So Me album, “All I See” has been one of the most loved tracks from our catalogue. I was a little nervous about the idea of remixing a track that was well known as of course everyone immediately compares versions and thatâs not what music is about but I need not have worried. My boys BAUGRUPPE90 gave “All I See” a new lease of life by transforming it from a soulful deep house song into a real crowd pleasing big room techno bomb. Just wait till that bass hits you. WOWâŠ
Iâve never really considered re-releasing old tracks but “Dubmission” was a real favourite from 2015 so I thought it would be a nice project to bring it up to date with a fresh breakbeat version. I am happy to say it worked out and people seemed to liked the new version.
Spatial Awareness in full on futuristic soundscape mode. Kicking off with a fiercely funky slice of electro laden with emotive strings, the aptly titled “The Day That God Went Mad” has a real standout quality, fully charged with the means to stop a mass of buzzed-up smiling ravers dead in their tracks.
OK I am cheating a little bit here as this track was officially released in December 2020, but things blew up at the start of this year. I have to be honest, I never heard this kind of sound before and have never met two guys with so much creative potential and positive energy. It was so refreshing, and I think itâs important to not fear new styles of techno and to appreciate what the new generations are bringing to the scene. I believe that the two guys are very much part of that new generation. This release blew me away at the first listen, something which isnât so easily done these days. Itâs all about construction and industrial aesthetics
“Ethereal” is a stand-out slab of feel good melodic house. Just what we all need as we emerge from lockdown. As soon as I heard “Ethereal” I knew this was going to be a big record for the end of the summer. The vibe is so fun and positive. The reaction it gets every time I play it just shows how much people have missed this energy.
BAUGRUPPE90 have caught the attention of technoâs great and good since debuting on Sous Music at the end of 2020. Their intelligent rework full of jacking beats and mind-warping bass tones elevates their reputation as one of the most exciting new talents to emerge this year.
I am so happy to have Ludo & Andre back on the label. I am always so impressed by their music. You can hear the very high production quality and they are now developing their own niche within this modern techno sound. Both these tracks have proved to be real crowd pleasers in my festival sets through the summer always blowing things up.
“Aura” gets back to the dance floor via Pan-Potâs fast-paced industrial techno take on the haunting melodies of the original. It was amazing to hear what the guys did with the remix. They did such a great job of balancing the change of energy with keeping the soul from Sophieâs voice and lyrics. So good!
OK. Sorry. More cheating! This was released in November 2020. I have been in love with the Detroit sound of techno since forever, so when I discovered Subradeon, I was immediately struck by the soul and energy of their music. I have been lucky enough to get to know Giuseppe and Salvatore over the last year and so it was always a dream for me to have them release a record together on Sous.
It’s official. The holidays are here, and it’s time to find gifts for your loved ones. Below you’ll find a list of ten gifts that all your house and techno music friends will love. Don’t panic this season for the perfect present, there’s something here for everyone.
Vested Recordings’ 21st label release From Chicago With Love 2021 EP offers five carefully-chosen selections of melodic electronic grooves, ranging from progressive house to techno to melodic techno, produced by a handful of the Windy Cityâs finest.
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