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Angelala Singer

Vocal House Singer Angelala Tells Stories For You To Dance To

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Angelala is a singer and songwriter from Flint, MI now living in New York City.  Her music leans into vocal house and techno with some R&B seasoning. Her first release as a solo artist, “Torture” was with Grammy-nominated house music innovator Todd Terry.  It reached #1 on the Soulful House chart on Traxsource.  She has releases on Inhouse Records, Terminator Records, Let There Be House, Pocket Jacks, Break It Down Music, Fidget Music and recently on the Jesse Saunders label, Broken Records. She talks to 6AM about her artistic process as a singer and songwriter as well as her journey thus far.

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Aluna

Aluna to Host All-Black Lineup in New Orleans

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Renowned British artist Aluna (of AlunaGeorge) has announced a new experience in partnership with leading technology company Pollen Presents. Taking place May 27-30, 2022 in New Orleans, Aluna’s Noir Fever will bring together a diverse group of artists to celebrate the Black and LGTBQ+ origins of dance music in a city renowned for Black and brown musical excellence.

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Lucati

What’s In Your Toolbox: Lucati’s 6 House and Techno Gems

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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. Lucati has gained the respect from the underground and the legends that sit at the top of the game. Artists such as Claude Von Stroke, Shiba San, Tchami, Malaa, and Mark Knight have all played or released this producers’ music. Mixing groovy, casual, and sexy, Lucati’s unique sound emerges amongst the new wave of House producers. Lucati will be taking part in this year’s Holy Ship! Wrecked where you’ll be sure to hear a few of these must play tracks.

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Seismic Dance Event

PHOTO GALLERY: Seismic Dance Event

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When you think about Texas, the first thing that comes to mind is vast lands, deserts, and cowboys.  The dance music scene has exploded in the city of Austin. It’s the only house and techno festival in the state. Seismic Dance Event completed its fourth edition which took place this November 12, 13, 14 for all that this house and techno. Breaking through the underground, the lineup featured various leading house and techno artists.

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Pagano

What’s in Your Toolbox? Pagano’s 6 House & Techno Gems

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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. Pagano shares his Top 6 house and techno cuts. He’s a prolific contributor to the house and techno global scene. A firm favorite with labels such as Christian Smith’s Tronic and Mark Knight’s Toolroom Records. He’s shared the stage with some of dance music’s elite including Nicole Moudaber, Nina Kraviz and Boris (from Berghain). Pagano is considered one of the most respected artists playing both the underground and the LGBTQ+ circuits – bridging the gap between two seemingly divided circles. This month he’s back with “El Ritmo”, a solid groove and deep dubby bass matched with a rough and ready percussion, delivering a burning intensity from start to finish.

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UK DJ Alan Fitzpatrick

INSPIRED: UK DJ & Producer Alan Fitzpatrick

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Your favorite artists inspire you, but who inspires them? INSPIRED asks leading names in house and techno to share people who’ve inspired them and why. This installment of INSPIRED welcomes UK DJ & Producer Alan Fitzpatrick and label owner. He’s one of today’s most sought-after techno aficionados. Fitzpatrick has headlined iconic clubs and performed at the biggest festivals around the world including Awakenings, Creamfields and Glastonbury.  With a wide range of hit tracks, the caliber of his discography is undeniable. He’s released on Drumcode, Hotflush, Cocoon, Bedrock, Figure, Hot Creations, Unknown To The Unknown, FFRR, We Are The Brave, among others. Discover below who has inspired one of the electronic music industry’s leading figures and listen to his upcoming album out on Anjunadeep (November 12).

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Trovarsi & C.K. Sample Team Up to Explore New Territories of Sound Design

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A new collective born out of the boom of live online streaming performances in response to COVID drops today on the techno and house scene: Transduction Signal Collective. Transduction Signal Collective was formed by Trovarsi, founder of Southern California Synth Society, and C.K. Sample, co-founder of Club Eurorack and founder of Modules Discord. The pair formed the collective with the intention of encouraging artists to reach new heights by using a variety of electronic musical instruments in their productions and live sets.  Read more

Daniel Orpio U Say

Daniel Orpi Launches Own Label & Premieres ‘U Say’

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Making waves all way from the city of Barcelona, Daniel Orpi is a fresh addition to the modern dance scene. Based in London, the talented producer, and DJ is a rising star in the underground music community, emerging with unique mixes and sounds that have impressed music legends such as Annie Mac and Danny Howard.

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Wille Clarke DJ

What’s in Your Toolbox? Will Clarke’s 6 House & Techno Gems

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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. Will Clarke, an instantly recognizable DJ with his unique style and one-of-a-kind beard, shares his Top 6 house and techno cuts. Clarke has released records on esteemed labels and owns his own label, All We Have Is Now. In 2020, he launched his own podcast called The Will Clarke Podcast featuring athletes, chefs, music industry figures, and fellow artists. Will shares some of his favorite tracks, including bangers from his new EP, Rock With Me on Trick. Catch him playing at this year’s Seismic Dance Event.

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Deeplomatic Beat it Cancer

‘Beat It Cancer’ LP Aims to Raise Funds for Cancer Research

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The London based label, Deeplomatic has released the VA album Beat It Cancer to raise awareness and donations for cancer prevention. Deeplomatic has teamed with Breast Cancer UK and Children with Cancer UK, two charitable organizations working to prevent cancer through scientific study, collaboration, education and policy change.

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