UMEK’s 1605 is back with another driving techno release in the style that the record label has made its trademark. This latest release is a debut collaboration between Danny Avila and Heerhorst who have both released solo tracks as part of the 1605 back catalogue.
In case you missed it, Ultra Miami happened just this past weekend. The massive festival has been a beacon of EDM main stagers and even featuring techno acts such as on the Resistance Stage. However, one of the veteran main stage acts, Hardwell, has been creating some techno controversy over the internet.
When you go to a show, do you care what the DJ does onstage while performing? If a DJ doesn’t pump up the crowd, are they really doing their job? It’s an age-old question in the dance music scene and one that recently re-sparked a lively discussion thanks to social media. Dance music fans are split: what makes a good DJ, a good DJ? Is it just the music and technical skills alone? Do artists who put work into their live production also deserve accolades? Do DJs need an onstage persona or gimmick? Should they even be up there enjoying themselves or focused solely on curating the perfect set?
