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Kindness in techno

A Call for More Kindness in the House + Techno Community

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How come it feels sometimes like “kindness” and “techno” are oxymorons? Why are techno fans are so unwelcoming at times? Why does it feel like you’re either a techno snob or not a techno fan at all? Why has social media become a hotbed for toxic conversations in the House + Techno community?

Think about the last time you did something nice for someone without expecting anything in return. Take it a step further, and look back at the last instance you really exerted kindness towards someone who wasn’t expecting it. What was their reaction? How did it make them feel? And in turn, how did it make you feel?

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‘Sober Stories’ Tackles Music Industry’s Substance & Alcohol Misuse

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Sober Stories is shedding light on the music industry’s substance and alcohol misuse. Depression, anxiety, creative burnout are often what lead creatives to abuse drugs and alcohol. According to a study, musicians were the top profession of drug-related deaths accounting for 38.6 percent between 1970 and 2015. Sober Stories wants to break the music industry’sĀ vicious cycle where artists struggle with alcohol and drugs ultimately affecting their mental health.

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According to a Study Techno Is The Least Effective Genre in Reducing Anxiety

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While anyone who has spent time at one of our techno warehouse parties, Movement Detroit or Berghain may disagree, a recent study has concluded that techno is the genre least effective in reducing anxiety.

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Overcoming Personal Struggles & Temptations, Who is Hush Cut Through the Noise

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The life of an artist (both aspiring and professional) looks fun and glamorous from the outside. However, this glamorous environment that artists are exposed to is rife with temptations and distractions. If you donā€™t give importance to the right priorities, you can easily get lost in the noise. DJ and producer Who is Hush knows all too well what it means to come down from a high. Overcoming personal struggles and temptations, Who is Hush realized something had to give in order for his career to move forward. With 20 plus years in the music industry, he’s faced personal demons that often also chase many other industry members. He comes clean in kicking bad habits to regain focus and control of his life. Read more

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Netlfix’s The Social Dilemma: A Look at the Other Side of the Screen

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Without question, social media has revolutionized the way people live, but not all that shines is gold. What goes on the other side of the screen?Ā Netflix’s The Social Dilemma, the streaming giant’s newest documentary, takes viewers behind the curtain (or screen) with not-so-talked about topics. Seen as a “tool of persuasion” it has created unconscious habits controlling the minds of consumers. Some see this persuasive technology as the best thing since sliced bread but others view it as the virtual Pandora’s box warning that without regulation social media could breakdown societies. Privacy concerns aren’t the only topic Netflix’sĀ The Social Dilemma tackles. It also looks into its effects on mental health in the United States, a serious known issue within the music industry.

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Stay the F*ck Inside: Tips to Remain Healthy and Active Indoors

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The COVID-19 mandated #StayAtHome movement is simple: if we all stay at home and minimize our exposure to other people, practice social distancing and maintain proper hygiene, we can flatten the curve, reduce the number of contagions and return to “normal life” sooner rather than later. We understand this requires some sacrifice on behalf of everyone, but it’s a necessary one we must make in order to do our part. With that said, it’s important for us all to remain healthy and active indoors,Ā and there are certainly many ways this can be achieved.

Last week we listed 8 books you should read during the quarantine to stay productive and mindful with the aim of helping industry professionals and artists weather through the upcoming months at home. We believe reading, studying, learning and the constant pursuit of a better state of mind is of paramount importance for artists regardless of whether they’re touring or not, but with COVID-19 imposed lockdowns the importance of mental health takes center stage now more than ever.

Today, we want to focus on another important aspect that is not only vital for your mental health but physical health also: how to remain healthy and active indoors.

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How to Stay Mentally and Physically Healthy When Traveling for Gigs and Festivals

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If youā€™ve ever had a layover or a cancelled or delayed flight, you know how tiring and stressful traveling can be. Imagine how this must be for a traveling artist, for whom experiences like these are quite common. Traveling the world for gigs and festivals seems awesome to most, but it is not always so. Some artists have seen their career trajectory shoot straight up vertically, going from producing music in their bedroom to major superstars seemingly overnight. Recently we have seen our industry tackle the important issues of mental health and well-being, especially with the passing of Avicii and artists such as Benga speaking up about the strains of touring and battles with depression.

So, how can you ensure you take care of your mental and physical health while on the road?

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The Courage of Bradley Gunn Raver: An Important Lesson for Mental Health in Nightlife

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“There will come a time in your life when you ask yourself a series of questions: Am I happy with who I am? Am I happy with the people around me? Am I happy with what I am doing? Am I happy with the way my life is going? Do I have a life or am I just living?”

Those immortal words were first placed over an intoxicating four-on-the-floor beat by Galaxy 2 Galaxy back in 2005, and they have been remixed and sampled countless times since. Pretty much every raver has heard them in a room with minimal lighting full of swaying bodies and taken a moment to reflect on these hauntingly truthful queries.

The culture you loved when you were younger might not be the culture you love today. The idea of spending your weekends in a dark warehouse until the sun rises may not be as appealing as it once was.

Someone who recently came to terms with these choices is Bradley Gunn, better known as Bradley Gunn Raver, who recently announced in a heartfelt Facebook post that his days of raving are coming to a close:

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Hotflush Boss Scuba Announces Indefinite Break From Touring

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Following a 10 hour set at Berghain, London-based Paul Rose aka Scuba announced he plans to go on an “extended break from touring” after next month.

His indefinite hiatus will come after a Hotflush showcase at isnide Berghain’sĀ SƤuleĀ room, alongside label-matesĀ Or:laĀ andĀ Saoirse. According to his post his performance for the occasion will be different than usual, and “some proper bassbin action,” as he himself labeled it.

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