Whether you’re a casual purveyor of techno and house music or an aspiring artist, you’ve probably wondered at some point what it’s like to be apart of the electronic music industry. 6AM In Interview answers your questions and more. The podcast series features key players in the global house and techno music scene, from artists to event organizers and everyone in between, so that none of your musings go unanswered.
Christian Smith worked in investment banking when he finished university. What if he had chosen to stay that course, even though he hated it? It’s unlikely that Christian would have become one of today’s most distinguished techno DJs and producers. Thankfully for music lovers around the world, he chose to follow his passion. Since then the founder of Tronic Records, now Beatport’s No. 2 selling techno label in history has never looked back. You can experience the magic firsthand on October 29. Christian will be performing alongside Japanese producer Drunken Kong at an Incognito x 6AM warehouse event in Los Angeles. Sound like a treat? You bet, get after it.
Techniche Recordings is an independent and internationally-known techno and tech house label based in San Deigo. The label was founded by DJs Myxzlplix and John Vilotti during the global pandemic. Despite the odds, Techniche Recordings is quickly establishing itself as one of Southern California’s premiere labels for techno and tech house fans. The label recently released YEAR 1NE ANTHOLOGY to celebrate and reflect upon its first year. With no signs of slowing down, Techniche Recordings is geared to explore and reach new horizons in the coming lunar years.
Southern California promoters Framework are teaming up with Goldenvoice again to bring back Solomun to Los Angeles for his first appearance in the city since 2019.
Almeeva, aka Gregory Hoepffner, is an individual of many talents. Not only is he a multi-instrumentalist and music producer, but he’s also a video maker and art director. Almeeva’s projects and collaborations have been featured in TV series, the Olympics, and a full-length movie about Japanese bondage. He took time to talk with 6AM about his creative journey, his new EP, and his travels to China. The artist also shares some wisdom, speaking to the importance of joy, mindfulness, and being present in everyday life.
An extraterrestrial life-force has touched down to Earth, in none other than Berlin. His name is Alien Rain and he comes in peace. To show his goodwill, the German techno don has delivered a sonic treat on ANNĒs new Nude EP released by Out Of Place Records. Earthlings everywhere celebrate the remix for its uncompromising acid.
DJ and producer Lucid Distraction has launched his new Los Angeles-based independent record label: Native Boundaries. After having some releases of his own, Lucid Distraction decided to reach out to eight other artists from around the United States for his first VA Compilation, ‘Native Boundaries VA 001’. Read more
Los Angeles-based promoters Factory93 set the Los Angeles house and techno scene on fire with their debut festival Secret Project in 2018. An instant favorite amongst fans in SoCal, Secret Project brought the best of house and techno DJs to spin amongst the gritty backdrop of the City of Angel’s industrial area. Now Factory93 debuts One Project. After a cancellation in 2020 due to the pandemic, Factory 93’s imprint Secret Project has announced their new two-day SoCal event: Secret Project Presents: One Project premiering on October 2 – 3, 2021.
REFORM will be taking over the bustling and historic bi-level Catch One venue with a 4-room House + Techno lineup on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Catch One serves as one of LA’s premiere multi-purpose venues, making it an ideal space for REFORM to host 20+ Techno, House and Experimental artists across four rooms. Catch exclusive mixes from techno artists Ănyx, Insical, Lonefront, Berndt and Jelani who will all be playing at this year’s REFORM 2021.
The Road to Reform is underway and for this installment Los-Angeles based artist Ănyx shares her love affair with music. When words have failed to express what needs to be said, music has been her solace. Her artist project explores the unique relationship between sound and visuals and how these two senses can heighten your appreciation for music. Since starting as a video editor at Insomniac Events, Ănyx has been determined to learn as much as she can in creating a rich music-going experience. She is the real deal and is ready to take the decks at this year’s REFORM, a day into night house and techno music event.
