Thereâs nothing ordinary about Federico Gardenghi. With the stamp of approval from legendary acts such as Joe Smooth, Kevin Saunderson and Carl Cox, the seventeen-year-old DJ and producer has been playing to crowds of thousands strong for years, taking center stage at events and parties he himself wasnât (and still isnât) old enough to attend.
Techno DJ, producer, and now head of her own label NowNow, Lee Ann Roberts is a bonafide tour de force. Even though she is now playing some of the biggest techno festivals in the world, her success didn’t happen overnight. Lee Ann has been working hard in the scene for years, starting in her native South Africa to Los Angeles to Amsterdam. She’s picked up global influences in her music along the way. Always willing to put in the work and learn, Lee Ann has much to show for it. We recently caught up with Lee Ann after her first major release on her own label. Ahead of her international tour, she discussed her exciting new projects, learning how to succeed despite some setbacks, and her diverse musical influences.
Although the world has been on pause, many people have taken this opportunity to revel in introspection and clarity. It is no doubt that the pandemic has brought chaos to our social and physical environment, but there are those that have turned that chaos into a time of rebuilding. Whether that be rebuilding themselves, taking on other hobbies, finishing hobbies…etcetera. During this time, Sacha Robotti has taken the chaos in our history and turned it into a world of positive productivity for his music and his label, Slothacid. The German-Italian DJ and producer will be planning to expand his artistry with a twist of his own in the near future, and he is more than excited to share what’s to come. Read more
Hailing from Grenoble, France, OXIA is one of the most respected DJs and producers on the international house and techno circuit, with a career spanning over twenty years, countless releases and multiple world tours. On top of an impressive list of remixes and releases on respected imprints such as Bedrock, Sapiens, REDIMENSION, 8bit, Hot Creations, Saved and Knee Deep in Sound to name just a few, he also fronts his own label, Diversions Music, alongside long-time friend and label partner Nicolas Masseyeff.
Bertolt Meyer is an artist who explores new avenues between the intersection of music and machines. What others may see as limitations, he sees as opportunities to innovate.  Meyers was born without a left forearm. This mindset has shaped the artist from an early age to pursue and share his passions. He is a professor at the Institute of Psychology at Chemnitz University of Technology, DJ, producer and avowed modular enthusiast.
Techno veteran Mark Reeve needs no introduction. A longtime contributor to Adam Beyer‘s Drumcode Records, Reeve debuts his stunning new eight-track mini-album Breathe on the powerhouse label. Following a slew of critically acclaimed single and EP releases on Drumcode over the course of his esteemed decade-long career â the last of which came in the form of his mammoth Distance EP back in February 2020 â Breathe marks Mark Reeveâs most extensive musical opus on the legendary Stockholm-based imprint, and goes a long way in showcasing the inexhaustible creativity of one of the most prolific and original artists in techno today.
Fans of house music are sure to have heard the iconic vocals of Inaya Day. The powerful voice of Day has been circulating on dancefloors since the mid-90s when she was tapped for the iconic track “Keep Pushin’.” The house vocal legend is back with a deep cut “Feelin’ Feelin’,” recorded by Grammy award-winning Sting International over a decade ago. Read an exclusive interview with Day to discuss the long-awaited release of the track and her longevity as an artist. Read more
Not many DJs would ever think of traditional, wooden instruments as an influence for creating dance music, yet Oliver Koletzki is one of those few. His newest work, âMade of Woodâ, is not only the conclusion of a trilogy of albums that began with âThe Arc Of Tension,â but also paves the way to a new path of musical exploration.
Berlin native GALGA premieres his debut EP on Cosmic Society. SOLD 1 contemplates the question of hope. Do we still live in a world where one can have hope? Are we still able to believe in the future? Perhaps we are walking along a subtle path of despair without realizing what is around us.
6AM recently caught up with Tjade to discuss his recent EPÂ Balancing Act as well as a few of his inspirations and how the past year spent in lockdown has affected his workflow and production.
