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In Interview with Illyus & Barrientos

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Glaswegian duo Illyus & Barrientos have been releasing some great tracks of late, none more so than their upcoming music titled ‘Shout’ which has been gaining big support from Danny Howard on Radio 1.

Further, later this month the guys will be performing in the MOODS series, hosted at the W London on Saturday 16th March. The MOODS event series at The Perception at W London continues into 2019 on a strong footing by presenting news of four more groundbreaking parties, building on the success of their much-talked about 2018 events. MOODS kicks off again on 19th January, continuing through to 20th April. House royalty Todd Terry, Mark Knight, Ilyus & Barrientos and Solardo are all set to feature.

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Robbie Rivera Sends an Important Message: “You Can Have Everything”

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One of house music’s true originals, Robbie Rivera has been a prolific producer since the 90s, with a vast and impressive catalogue of releases. Today he’s one of the scene’s most respected and best-loved artists with a slew of releases on Armada, Spinnin, Nervous, Axtone, Ultra Music and his own Juicy Music, multiple Beatport No.1s and remix credits that include Lenny Kravitz, Deadmau5, Tiesto, Kaskade, New Order, Erasure and Basement Jaxx.

Most recently, Robbie has stepped up on newly launched imprint Wire Works to deliver the label’s third release, after rapturously received singles from Alex Kenji and Lex Luca earlier in the year.

With You Can Have Everything out now, we caught up with Robbie to discuss tribal influences, production techniques and Miami Music Week.

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In Interview with Adison

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Adison has exploded onto the electronic music scene in the North-East. After locking himself in the studio to perfect his unique tech house sound, he has emerged ready to release some amazing new material. Having established a loyal following through co-hosting KINGDOM, a series of festival size parties on the beaches of South Shields, he has landed a residency at the legendary Cosmic Ballroom, heading up their new Saturday night shindig R-Tribe.

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In Interview with Marc Romboy Ahead of San Diego Debut at CRSSD After Dark with Maetrik

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This coming Saturday, March 2nd, Marc Romboy will be landing in San Diego for the first time to perform at one of CRSSD Festivals’ signature After Dark parties.

Taking place at Spin, the event will see the veteran French producer and DJ join Maceo Plex’s techno alter-ego, Maetrik, for what we believe is the ideal way to close out the first day of this year’s CRSSD Spring edition.

Over the course of the last twenty-plus years, German born DJ, musician and composer Marc Romboy has become synonymous with a soulful electronic music sound that has taken him all over the world. As well as releasing on only the most influential labels, from Innervisions to Ovum and Kompakt to 20:20 Vision, he is also the sole mastermind behind the influential Systematic Recordings label and has been since 2004.

Nowadays an album specialist, 2006 saw him release his debut album, the captivating „Gemini” whilst in 2017 Marc released his first listening long player called „Voyage de la planĂšte“, a pure electronica album with classical music influence and later, in summer 2017 the live recording of his collaboration with the Dortmund Philharmonic Orchestra called „Reconstructing Debussy“, in cooperation with Boiler Room hit the stores.

Despite being a key player for so long, Marc is still as relevant as ever and remains right at the sharp end of electronic music. Proof of that comes in the form of his DJ schedule, which takes him from Fabric to Womb and Berghain to Watergate, as well as to not one but three separate Boiler Room shows. All three proved Marc to be a dexterous performer who never relies on obviousness or gimmicks, instead telling truly musical stories that place dancers right at the heart of the action.

San Diego and CRSSD attendees are in for a treat on Saturday night, and we saw this as the perfect opportunity to catch up with Marc.

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Label Spotlight: Marco Faraone and Norman Methner’s UNCAGE

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UNCAGE is a Florence and Berlin-based label run by Marco Faraone and Norman Methner releasing house and techno with focus on the dancefloor, but also paying attention to the more esoteric soundscape of techno.

The label has been introducing the world to heavy-hitting releases from established artists and up-and-comers alike, showcasing Marco and Norman’s skills as selectors for this special project. On the label’s roster we find names such as Radio Slave, Nick Höppner, Marcel Fengler, Donato Dozzi and Markus Suckut, but also artists such as Kas:st, Skudge and Deepbass — all of which is testament to the breadth of techno the label wants to introduce to the world.

While the music on UNCAGE may fit a wide array of techno soundscapes, the focus remains on quality above all else. When we set our eyes on the label and decided to speak to Marco and Norman, we discovered that UNCAGE is on the cusp of a massive 2019, with releases from Reformed Society, Bambounou, Mark Broom, Efdemin and more either already out or in the pipeline.

In fact, Reformed Society’s Bend The Wave came out just this past Friday, 22nd February, including a Bambounou Remix which you can stream below before reading our exclusive interview with label chiefs Marco and Norman.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 151 Feat. Avision (Live at Club Space, Miami)

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In this week’s episode of Global Vibe Radio, we present a live set recording from Club Space, Miami, courtesy of New York City DJ/producer Avision.

Fortunate to grow up around the rich club culture of NYC and influenced by the sounds around him, Avision now finds himself helping to usher in a new wave of techno for the New York scene. Over the last year, he’s had releases on a range of influential labels like Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave, Ben Sims’ Hardgroove & Machine, Pan Pot’s Second State, Mark Broom’s Beardman Records, Carl Cox’s Intec, Cassy’s Kwench Records, Victor Calderone’s Matter+, On Edge Society, and Inmotion LTD.

Avision started young on the turntables at age 12, and his preference for a more mature sound lead to his first residency in New Jersey by the time he was 15. Recent touring highlights include gigs at The Brooklyn Mirage, Output, Flash Factory, Schimanski and the Mixmag Lab in NYC, Stereo in Montreal, Nest in Toronto, Space & Heart in Miami, as well as festivals like Amsterdam Dance Event, Electric Daisy Carnival in Las Vegas and Electric Zoo. Avision’s legacy is growing through club land like a supernova exploding in the farthest reaches of our galaxy
and he’s just getting started.

Today we present to you a live recording from his recent set at Club Space, in Miami, where he shared the stage with Victor Calderone, as well as an exclusive interview which you can read below.

Catch Avision perform at Shimanski in New York City on March 30th as part of Alan Fitzpatrick’s We Are The Brave showcase. Tickets and info can be found here.

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In Interview with Miss Malera

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Immersive event creators Caravan Gitane and House of Yes are pleased to once again combine creative forces to present ‘FULL SPECTRUM’ with acclaimed producer Max Cooper, set to take place today, Saturday, February 23.

Taking over 99 Scott, Brooklyn from 10pm-5am, revelers can look forward to a stunning live audio/visual performance from the British producer as he showcases new music off his latest album, ‘One Hundred Billion Sparks’ and newly-released ‘Reflex’ EP. Joining him on the decks will be some of the underground’s most exciting acts including DJ sets by Miss Melera, Concret, Lauren Ritter & Aida, a live set by Leafar Legov and a pre-party event from 8pm-10pm, will feature a live audiovisual performance by Subhaze Studio. Introducing the theme of quantic, bright geometric, electrifying connectivity, the evening invites the mind to let go and expand into a state of pure bliss. Together, the two leading event purveyors will present the finest performers and an enticing array of activations in what is sure to be one of their most elaborate collaborations to date.

For the past decade, the Amsterdam based Miss Melera has been absorbing the essence behind traditional genres such as deep, tech house and techno and twisting them into a melodic confection that is both fresh, timeless and completely her own.

In the past years she has played high profile dates in Europe, Asia, South and North America. In 2012 she has started her monthly radio show and event called ‘COLOURIZON’. Her show is broadcast on several radio stations worldwide and increasingly popular on her Soundcloud profile.

With releases on Parquet Recordings, Einmusika Recordings, a collaboration with Eelke Kleijn, Olivier Weiter & Arjuna Schiks on the WEITER label, Chapter 24 Records, Traum, Polymath and her upcoming tour schedule, Miss Melera will give global audience a chance to discover her vision of electronic music.

We took the time to sit down for a quick chat with Miss Malera ahead of the show.

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In Interview with Lewis Fautzi

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Portuguese techno producer Lewis Fautzi drops his fourth album on his Faut Section imprint this month comprising several leftfield cuts.

Having released two albums on Soma and another one PoleGroup, Lewis Fautzi is no stranger to the long player format. Launching Faut Section in 2013, Insanity Department is the label’s debut album and follows an illustrious few years for Fautzi who’s appeared on the likes of Bpitch, Warm Up and Figure, mixed PoleGroup’s sixth volume of ‘Unknown Landscapes’, not to mention DJed at venues like Berghain, Gare Porto, Tresor and Lux Frágil to name a few.

Opening with the subterranean ‘Insane’, the album is a distinct blend of atmospheric textures and bold melodies forming seven refined tracks not geared for peaktime techno sets. Tracks like ‘Conspiracy’ feature a stuttering beat and echoing notes whilst the intricate pitter-patter qualities of ‘Physicians’ generate a mesmerising aesthetic from start to finish.

Downtempo cuts like ‘Determination Of Insanity’ steadily march forward whilst cavernous synths pulsate throughout, leading into the ominous ‘Wounds Of Deadly Hate’ with its twisted drums and soaring synths. Nearing the end, ‘The Science Behind’ is driven by murky pads and piercing chords until ‘Obscenity’ concludes the album with syncopated kicks and uplifting arrangements.

We caught up with the Portuguese producer and DJ to talk about the album, his home country and what’s coming up for him in 2019

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Interview: Eli Brown Discusses His Repopulate Mars San Diego and Los Angeles Voyage

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Originating from Bristol’s underground drum and bass scene, Eli Brown is a respected DJ/producer whose style has maturely evolved over the years and with it brings a plethora of success to his established name.
2019 is already an incredible year for Eli, with huge releases such as Another Dimension EP on Solardo’s SOLA, Takin’ Over on Mark Knight’s Tool Room and “Melody’s Enemy – DEAD 2 Nite (Eli Brown remix)” on Skream’s Of Unsound Mind.
With “In Dance” amassing over 650,000 Spotify streams, 2018 saw Eli release on labels including ABODE, Relief, Moon Harbour, Repopulate Mars, Kaluki, plus has produced remixes for the likes of Tchami, FISHER, Gorgon City, GW Harrison and collaborated with peers Lee Foss, Mason Maynard, Solo Tamas and Weiss.
Gaining support and praise from radio tastemakers Annie Mac and Monki, Eli continues to cement his fast-rising reputation, which explains why Lee Foss invited him out to Southern California this past weekend for a pairing of Repopulate Mars showcase events that saw the label embark on voyages in both San Diego and Los Angeles. The latter came in the form of an Open Air event that was followed by an after-party to a great response from LA fans.
We gave Eli some days to recover from this past weekend before sitting down with him for a chat to talk about what went on…

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In Inteview with Ruede Hagelstein

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Raised in the suburbs of Berlin, Ruede Hagelstein is a German producer, singer, songwriter, and DJ who later moved to the German capital at the age of 20.

A younger Ruede sang in a choir, tortured his guitar, and dreamed of having a rock star career. Instead, he started DJing in the late-nineties at the renowned Berlin club Tresor. While his DJing career progressed, Ruede was also an editor for various nightlife and music magazines: Groove Magazin, FLYER Magazin, PRINZ Magazin. His time spent as an editor brought him closer to the heart of the dance music scene, which led him to co-found restrealitaet.de – a Berlin-based web platform covering the local underground techno scene.

In 2006, Ruede earned an Audio Engineer Degree at the SAE Institute and became a resident DJ at Watergate, one of Berlin’s most popular clubs. The first tracks Ruede produced got signed by big labels such as Kitsune, Eskimo, and Cocoon. Soon, Ruede found himself co-producing with other major artists, composing music for commercials, and scoring “The Wyld,” one of Europe’s biggest musical productions.

He now has numerous releases that are housed on labels like Watergate Records, Upon You, and Souvenir. He is also widely known for his remixing skills, which have been requested by powerhouse record labels like Get Physical Music (Germany), Bedrock (UK), Culprit (US), Suara (Spain). Parallel to his electronic music career, Ruede has formed an indie-electronica band called “Ruede Hagelstein & The Noblettes” and founded his own mixing studio in Berlin, where he works with diverse artists like the Adana Twins, Move D, Tiefschwarz, and many more.

This weekend New York City event purveyors The Cityfox Experience are pleased to present the debut of Cityfox LIVE on Saturday, February 16 from 10pm to 4:30am at East Williamsburg’s multi-room event complex, Avant Gardner. The first of its kind concept to take place in Brooklyn, Cityfox will welcome leading live house and techno acts presenting a number of never before experienced live audiovisual sets, exclusive premieres and U.S. debuts from Âme LIVE, Stephan Bodzin, Octave One, Giorgia Angiuli, Johannes Brecht, Rodriguez Jr. & Liset Alea present RJLA, and of course Ruede  Hagelstein amongst others. 

Advance tickets for Cityfox LIVE are available now via Resident Advisor.

We took the time to chat with Ruede ahead of his stop across the pond to perform at Cityfox LIVE on the weekend.

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