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Living a Life of Vibrancy With Lee Ann Roberts
In Lee Ann Robertsā hands, even the hardest techno can have subtlety and soul. The Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist has become a prominent force in the global techno scene thanks to her fierce determination and vibrant creative touch. She leads with her own NowNow label ā a self-reliant platform that nods to the South African colloquialism meaning “soon”, which means a call to surrender to the moment, and follow where the music takes you. Itās a mantra sheās lived by as her career has sharply risen ā from debuting on Spanish label Suara with “Miyamoto” and instantly scoring number two on Beatportās Hard Techno chart.
Sheās simultaneously been growing NowNow with her own productions and dropping alongside remixes from verified legends like D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Jay Clarke, and Dense & Pika. The vitality in Robertsā sound undoubtedly comes from her broad outlook, inspired as much by the revolutionary misfits of rock as the visionary pioneers of electronic music. Her attraction to unusual and distinctive qualities in the music she makes and plays all add up to one of the most exciting forces in contemporary techno.
In Interview with Nico Moreno
Nico Moreno is undoubtedly one of today’s most in-demand techno DJ in circulations, selling out clubs and packing festival stages throughout Europe by the thousands.
Born in Caen, France, Nico Moreno is young, talented and hungry, having found his niche in industrial rave techno and now recognized as one of the most respected and sought-after artists in the scene. Although it appears that he has exploded into the scene almost overnight, the truth is that Nico’s success is thanks to his hard work in the studio for the past five years, churning out tracks characterized by fast techno basslines and precise, punching kicks.
Nico has yet to tour the States, but the time is finally approaching. 6AM caught up with him to learn more about his story and how Nico Moreno became the Nico Moreno we know today.
In Interview: Discovering Basswell
We sat down with Basswell for an interview to discover who he is. What we know so far? A die-hard, hardtechno enthusiast, Basswell’s real name is Mathias and it’s no secret that he possesses a powerful and assertive style, mixing fast, hard and rave styles.
Supported by the leaders of the underground scene such as Amelie Lens, ShlĆømo or Kobosil, Basswell has been settling on the scene for several months through bookings in Europe and abroad. A talented and prolific producer, his tracks such as “Bass Down Low”, “Around” and “Hear the Sound” have already been played by some of the biggest names and his innovative and constantly evolving style is appreciated by labels such as Exhale or Color.
In Europe he has played all the major techno stages there are, and shows no sign of stopping. We hear his arrival in North America is fast approaching, so we asked him about it directly…
Past, Present and Future with Drumcell: Observe & 20 Years of Pushing Techno in Los Angeles
This coming Saturday, November 26th, OBSERVE is celebrating 20 years of pushing techno in Los Angeles with a night featuring Chris Liebing‘s return to the warehouse, Rubidium from San Francisco, collective members and Los Angeles techno titans Drumcell and Truncate, as well as OKTAform on visual manipulations.
20 years is a lifetime in techno years. It’s a lifetime from the perspective of a techno fan, even more so from that of an artist but more so for that of an event curator. And yet, that’s how long Moe Espinosa (Drumcell) and the OBSERVE crew have been working to push techno in their home city of Los Angeles, laying the foundations for the thriving techno scene we enjoy in the city today.
In Interview with Nur Jaber: From Lebanon To The Rest of the World, One Dystopian Track at a Time
Born into a musical family, Nur Jaber had a love for playing the piano and drums throughout her childhood. Embracing these strong musical roots, it was only natural that in 2010 following a move to Berlin, she found herself becoming immersed in the house and techno scene that the magical city has to offer. Nur ās beautiful yet troubled homeland of Beirut, Lebanon has served as an ongoing inspiration for her creativity – Her depth of emotional investment in her art is immediately apparent in her distinctive and trademark production sound, which often includes her own vocals – a shining example that art which reflects personal experiences is one of the most sincere ways of communicating with people.
Alias Jās Way Through Great Music, Balance, and Positivity
An artist with a cultured past, and venturing into new territory under a refreshing new moniker āĀ alias_j (aka Jon Ojeda) has existed throughout key eras of electronic music that have contributed to a new artistic package. Inspired by many electronic greats, alias_j comes with an invigorating sonic palate all of which spans the realms of Melodic House & Techno.
Building the Beat With Hans Bouffmyhre
From playing his regular DJ sets at some of the most well-known clubs in the world such as Berghain, Melkweg, Rex Club, Sub Club, as well as releasing tracks on Soma Records, Electric Deluxe, Perc Trax, Suara, and others,Ā Hans Bouffmyhre has become well known for his energetic style of hypnotic and raw energy. It’s no surprise that with his unique style of music, the label Consumed Music would be honored to feature him on remix duties in collaboration with fellow DJs Alpha Particle Assembly and shadoW Work on the single Artificial Mind.
With Hans’ remix, he brings a heavier industrial feel with distorted kicks, stomping drums, and escalating synths that are layered with distorted vocals that will put any listener on a hypnotic journey. Artificial Mind will have us question human evolution and technology, while also making for an epic dancefloor hitter.
In Interview with Trym: French Producer, DJ and Possession Paris Resident
Trym is a French artist who has been taking the techno scene by storm. A producer, DJ head of the COLOR record label and resident of the Possession collective, Trym shares with his audience a unique and constantly evolving musical universe.
His understanding of the structure of a DJ set leads him to offer intense performances in the main clubs and festivals of Europe where he mixes Techno, fast techno, Hard House, Hard Dance or early Hardstyle with a disconcerting fluidity. A compulsive producer, he has released no less than fifteen tracks over the last two years on labels such as Exhale, Involve, Possession and of course COLOR. Among them, hits like “Millenium Pain,” “Sparkling System” or “Pandora” say a lot about Trym’s musical universe: colourful, dreamlike and powerful.
With an upcoming United States debut tour in September, including a gig in Los Angeles as part of WORK’s collaboration with Possession on September 17th, we caught up with Trym to discover what he is all about.
Discovering Possession Paris Resident Parfait
Parfait, born NaĆÆla Guiguet, got her start mixing at alternative LGBT+ community parties. Her career took a new turn when she became a resident of Possession. In 2019, she did a livestream for Boiler Room which marked the start of her international reputation. Parfait is now a key figure in the new generation of DJs who count, and who fight to defend the spirit of techno parties in free hangars and warehouses. In parallel to DJing, she directs and writes films, reflecting her multifaceted artistic interests, making her curious, precise and unique.
In September 2022 Parisian label and collective Possession returns to North America for a run of gigs where Parfait will play a center role, including our very own WORK x POSSESSION warehouse night featuring Sara Landry, Trym and Annika Wolfe on the lineup alongside NaĆÆla.
