RESISTANCE Miami Reveals Race Week
Ultra’s esteemed underground concept RESISTANCE kicked off its inaugural U.S. Club Residency with four sold-out Miami Music Week shows at M2 Miami! Read more
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Celebrating Latin Heritage Month With These US House + Techno Stars
From Sept 15th to October 15th the United States observes a time officially known as “Hispanic Heritage Month” also known as “Latin Heritage Month”. According to the official government website, the purpose of the month is to celebrate, “the histories, cultures and contributions of American citizens whose ancestors came from Spain, Mexico, the Caribbean and Central and South America.” The website also states that, “The day of September 15 is significant because it is the anniversary of independence for Latin American countries Costa Rica, El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras and Nicaragua. In addition, Mexico and Chile celebrate their independence days on September 16 and September 18, respectively. Also, Columbus Day or DĂa de la Raza, which is October 12, falls within this 30 day period.”
6AM Guest Mix: GiGi
This week’s Guest Mix features GiGi, a Colombian-born and Los Angeles-raised DJ and event organizer. She was introduced to the underground Techno scene in 2013 where she discovered her passion for the atmospheric and high-hat-driven hypnotic sounds. As time progressed, she developed a taste for the harder industrial sounds and became influenced by artists such as SNTS, BSLS, Boris S., and Pet Duo.
JĂKR & Dark Saw debut their first release on Shadow Wulf Records
Latin producers JĂKR & Dark Saw debut their first release on Shadow Wulf Records, titled Dimension Alterna. Dimension Alterna fuses both the styles of these two artists, with an emphasis on a heavy, psychedelic, and hypnotic sound. Each of these tracks is designed for a precise moment and is sure to engage dancefloors from the first hit.
Latin American Female DJs Highlight Womenâs Safety
11 all-women DJ collectives from across Latin America have signed and shared a statement denouncing gender-based violence and structural sexism in the music scene and beyond. The “Green Wave,” a swell of feminist activism in Latin America focused on legalizing abortion, may provide some context for the recent mobilization of women DJ collectives in the region.
KRATERMUSIC: The MĂ©xican Label Pushing Culture & Power
KRATER is an electronic music label in constant search of unique sounds around the Latam culture. The label’s music catalog has an infinite range of textures, genres, and distinctive sounds made by producers from all regions, backgrounds, and influences within the MĂ©xican borders.
Founded in 2021, KRATERMUSIC has established itself as an electronic music platform, joined by producers and musicians from USA, Germany, and MĂ©xican. Under the direction of Doctor Bagre and Lewis_33, the label has further embraced its goal of becoming a place for diversity, irreverence, musical uprising, and total creative freedom of styles and sounds.
Premiere: HeĂźk “Marathone”
HeĂźk is a Latin American artist steadily forging a reputation for a innovate deep underground melodic techno. Co-founder and ex-former artist from the duo âĂOSTILâ, he starts his own path with an impressive CV that already includes Reinassance, Atlant and Ădd:ity. You can download his track “Marathone” for free on SoundCloud. Want more? Don’t forget to check out HeĂźk’s mix for Global Vibe Radio.
Translate & Axis Records Explore Sci-fi Elements with ‘Radium’
Translate is an Argentinian producer from Buenos Aires, Argentina. He has become one of the staples of mental, cosmic, and scientifically elaborated techno lately with big releases on labels such as Warm Up Recordings, SEMANTIC/\, Edit Select, Float, and his own imprint SRIE Records. his trademark minimalistic & hypnotic sci-fi sound explores space and traverses the galaxy.
8 Latin American Electronic Music Artists You Need to Know
The global revolution in electronic dance music is tangible now more than ever. Latin genres have fused with genres ranging from dance music to urban and trap. Latin culture is taking over. Here are 8 Latin American electronic music artists you need to know. They are leading the way for a more inclusive space within the dance scene.
6AM Guest Mix: Sparrow & Barbossa
6AM welcomes Sparrow & Barbossa the multicultural duo to this week’s Guest Mix. Bryan Coletta (Sparrow) being Swiss and Emiliano Haberli (Barbossa) being Uruguayan, the duo has been creating a fusion between organic and electronic progressive sounds. These organic and electronic progressive sounds have created a positive resonance due to their international influences. Despite their age difference and their different cultural backgrounds, they have proven otherwise that their friendship and artistry are the “best of both worlds.” While Emiliano can craft and fine-tune rhythmic parts, Bryan adds the fresh innovativeness of modern sounds and melodies.
