Known as the angels of the underground, this week’s Guest Mix kicks off with techno up-and-comers, Mea Inferno. The Chicago-born and LA-based duo fill the dancefloor with forceful driving techno. Drawing inspiration across a multitude of genres, Mea Infernoâs sets are filled with dynamic tracks boasting powerful drops that bring the crowd on a dark and spacey journey.
As the world says goodbye to 2021, DANZAH closes out a great year to the start of his career with his debut guest mix for 6AM Group delivering one hour of nothing but pure bass-heavy and driving techno straight from his studio in Melbourne, Australia. Starting off with a bright peak time energy, it slowly shifts to a darker and more hypnotic vibe as the mix progresses and features his latest release on Reload Black Label as well as tracks from other talented and upcoming artists alike.
The rising German techno star, Patrick Scuro, is back on his own label Animarum Recordings together with the Californian techno queen Marie Vaunt. After the success of their last collaboration, “The Ritual,” the pair have produced a new single called “Creatures on Acid.” It is a mixture of a massive kick, driving arpeggio melodies from Scuro, and great acid and vocals from Vaunt.
As the end of the year draws to a close, it’s time to round-up the best tracks of 2021. UK-based independent record label Rekids was founded in 2006 by Matt Edwards, AKA Radio Slave. The label’s eclectic catalogue features an abundance of original works and remixes by artists such as Nina Kraviz, Carl Craig, Kenny Larkin, and many others. In celebration of the coming new year, Radio Slave has chosen his top 12 Rekids tracks of 2021.
Paul Davis, AKA Circulation, was a pioneer of the UK tribal and tech sound in the 90s and 00s. Alongside his then musical partner Matt Jackson, Davis helped define the underground sound of the day with a series of revered Colours EPs.
Now Paul Davis is back in Circulation. He returns with a new label, Recirculate, and a fifth innovative EP, Recirculate Five. The EP is available on Beatport and it will be released on other streaming platforms December 31. In honor of the release, Paul Davis shares ten classics that defined techno’s golden age.
I remember taking delivery of the first presses that came into the UK for my shop. The track blew us all away, dubbed out jazzy techno. One of the best techno tracks ever made.
My favourite Carl Craig track ever, the deeper melodic side of techno, an absolutely sublime record.
What a bassline, a really funky track. I played this at Bedrock’s Second Birthday at Heaven, London and it took the roof off.
An infectious groove with a beautiful string line, you could play this, and I did many times, in a more House-y set.
I played this track to death, it sounds absolutely awesome on a big system, pure techno.
One of the deepest yet darkest techno tracks ever made.
Mr. Techno himself, one of my favourites of his super super, funky vibes.
A timeless classic still powerful and emotive after 25 years, you could play this track at any point in your set.
Our first and one of the most played Circulation tracks. It was played by so many DJs of different genres.
Killer, killer track great for the floor just builds and builds from the tribal masters. “Underground will live forever baby.”
To say that each new year has hit differently since COVID-19 is an understatement. No one has emerged unchanged from these times, and while there’s much to reflect upon, there’s also some room for celebration. Despite the challenges the global electronic dance community faced, it’s still here. Here’s a round-up of six New Year’s Eve parties to close out 2021. Cheers to resiliency and good music friends, let’s keep it rolling.Â
It’s official. The holidays are here, and it’s time to find gifts for your loved ones. Below you’ll find a list of ten gifts that all your house and techno music friends will love. Don’t panic this season for the perfect present, there’s something here for everyone.
One of house musicâs most exciting names is Chris Stussy. The Dutch producer, DJ and Up The Stuss label boss is coveted for his banging tracks and eclectic sets. You can catch Stussy in California December 1o and December 11. He’ll be performing at Desert Air Festival alongside artists like DJ Koze and Peggy Gou. In honor of the occasion, Stussy has compiled an exclusive selection of his favorite tracks that he’s played during sets around the globe.
First Shot delivers a high dose of dark bass-lines, lofty atmospheres, and textures characteristic of young visionary artist BlackTextured. The idea for the EP came from a typical malevolent character stealing the listener away into the dark and chasing to the end of the line…”Nowhere to run⊔ The two tracks include solid bass-lines, dark saw hoovers, and minimal drums.
