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Q&A: Gerry Gonza Talks Thee Cool Cats, Leaving LA and More Ahead of Orange County Return

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Gerry Gonza‘s reach covers dance floors across the globe and continues to reach farther and farther with each release. Making it big with DJ duo Thee Cool Cats, Gerry gives us some inside scoop on his separation from the project that got him recognition and his current career as a solo producer.

With support from artists like Claude VonStroke, Richy Ahmed, AC Slater, Shiba San, and Claptone, it’s evident to see that Gerry is still at the top of his game as he continues to pump out that top notch groovy, upbeat, bassline-driven tech-house.

6AM was able to catch up with Gerry and get some insiders on current projects, upcoming shows, and what to expect on his upcoming rare Orange County appearance.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 081 feat. Fernando Lagreca, Live at Etnika

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For the 81st edition of Global Vibe Radio we tap Spanish producer, live act and label owner Fernando Lagreca, who delivers with a special LIVE set recorded at “Etnika”

After the big success of his last album (Control, out in 2014) that took him to appear in festivals like Sónar, ElectroSplash, BIME, and rooms like Razzmatazz, The Warehouse and Dabadaba, Fernando begins 2017 leaving behind a year in which it has not stopped to releasing new original stuff (Envy, Kassiopeia Kollektive, Musex Industries and Sincopat were some of their labels).

And of course outstanding remixes for crucial artists such as Affkt (Sincopat’s head-honcho) and Greg Kozo among others, besides making numerous presentations in venues like Manrusiónica, Peacock Festival, Loftas Lithuania or Input Barcelona. As well as being support artist of Jan Blomqvist in his presentations in Spain.

Enjoy the mix below and read on for our interview with the talented artist.


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Digging Deeper with Dax On Sax

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Dax On Sax is one of the coolest young Sax players on the planet! Famed for his sax-y jams and performances over in Ibiza’s top spots such as CafĂ© Mambo, Nikki Beach and beyond, he’s also been busy in the studio and is now releasing his debut album My Vision.

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Digging Deeper with Riven

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Riven is one of Luxembourg’s key innovators on the underground scene, he co-runs a label, co-organizes club nights and festivals, DJs around Europe and in between all that he even finds time to produce! 6AM pins down the busy mover and shaker for a quick chat as he releases his new Disco Acid EP.

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Q&A and Premiere: Leftback Boss Dudley Strangeways and David Gtronic Collaborate on “Diminution” EP

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Amongst discerning house connoisseurs, Leftback Records has long been one of the UK’s worst-kept secrets.

Whether it be full-on house or minimal techno, Dudley Strangeways and Michael McLardy’s label continues to impress. Their latest outing is a case in point. Arriving on our plate from the dab hand that is Mr Strangeways himself, it sees the Nottingham producer produce alongside David Gtronic, and is a partnership that pays great dividends on the Dimunition EP.

A rollicking indication of what makes the label tick, it’s also a fascinating insight into the minds of two producers whose styles very much compliment one another. On the eve of the release, we checked in with Dudley for a quick chat.

Here’s what the man in question had to say when we threw a few questions his way recently in honor of the premiere of “Melee” from the forthcoming EP he was kind enough to have us host.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 080 feat. Funk D’Void

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Lars Sandberg, aka Funk D’Void, has made a massive contribution to the dance music scene during his giant 20 year career, releasing on labels such as Bedrock, Cocoon, Electrik Soul, Missile, Octopus, Soma, Suruba, Tronic, Tulipa, among others, along with his own label, Outpost Recordings. As guest for the 80th episode of 6AM’s Global Vibe Radio and back with a brilliant new release entitled “Feels So Good” for ON IT Recordings, we thought it high time we had a chat with the underground Tech legend.

Listen to the mix below, download it for FREE here and read on for full track listing and interview.


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Digging Deeper with John Norman

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“Firmly rooted in Detroit sound, but holds the mark of the Canadian landscape,” according to Faze Magazine, Toronto’s John Norman has just released his highly-anticipated debut on Todd Terry’s Terminator Records. “Withdrawal” showcases  his blend of driving-hypnotic techno to excellent result.

6AM had the chance to chat with John ahead of the single release, which comes out tomorrow September 22nd on Beatport and other select music stores.

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Interview: ANNA Talks Asia, the Touring Life, and Upcoming Projects

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The Brazilian-born and Barcelona-based ANNA has quickly climbed to the top of the techno charts, and for great reason. Her heavy and industrial productions continue to enchant people around the world. Anna’s most recent release, Haze Moons, was received with open arms, or ears I should say.

She started at her dad’s popular nightclub in Brazil at the age of 14 and after some difficult times she saw her  hard work finally start to pay off. A bucket list item of hers was to play at Movement in Detroit, the iconic festival held yearly in the birth place of the genre that she loves so much, and she did just that this past Memorial Day Weekend.

It is in Detroit that 6AM caught up with her to talk about her time in Asia, what it’s like to be touring all the time, and new projects in the pipeline.

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Claude VonStroke Discusses the Dirtybird Campout on the Rave Curious Podcast

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The annual Dirtybird Campout has become a major event on the West Coast festival circuit, thanks to a programming that sees it present every shade of the label’s beloved sound — from house and techno to bass and hip-hop — and combining it with adult updates on good old-fashioned summer camp activities (sexy musical chairs, anyone?).

Dirtybird boss Claude VonStroke sat down with the Rave Curious Podcast to reveal a couple of surprises he has in store for this year’s gathering. He also offers up advice on how to make it as a musical entrepreneur and explains the back and forth it took him to arrive at his destination as one of America’s most successful DJ/producers.

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Q&A: Tim Engelhardt Talks America, Studio and Live Setup while on Debut United States Tour

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One of Cologne’s youngest and brightest electronic music stars on the rise, Tim Engelhardt didn’t crash the scene out of nowhere, but started his path as a young kid, first trying to rewrite the piano pieces he had to practice at the tender age of eight, already showcasing the creative and musical mind that would eventually lead him to become the respected and prolific electronic music producer he is today.

Tim discovered the music of Robert Babicz early on and, under his influence and mentorship, became churning out track after track, growing his portfolio with plenty of releases on labels such as Traum Schallplatten, WIR, Babiczstyle, Amuse Gueule, Ostwind Records, Popart Music, Playmusic Productions, Parquet Recordings, Manual Music and Steve Bug’s iconic Poker Flat Recordings – all in just four short years, before eventually showcasing his music on imprints such as Dixon’s Innervisions and Cityfox.

Currently in the midst of his debut USA Tour, Tim took the time to talk with us in between his successful debut at Cityfox in New York and his stop at Chicago’s Spybar for 3feetdeep tomorrow night.

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