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Mexico City’s Techno Scene at Capricho Studio
Mexico City born Donovan lived in Berlin for 11 years and DJ-ed under the name Bastard Love in clubs Sisyphos, Club Der Visionaere, Golden Gate, Watergate, KitKatClub and The House OF RED Doors at Renate. Donovan, his partner Natalia, sister Karina and other friends are behind the night. Speaking to him, the magic of Capricho Studio becomes as clear as day: theyâre championing an ethos of inclusivity and it translates to the dance floor. The organizers take care that attendees respect each other, to create an atmosphere free of any kind of discrimination. Donovan has deliberately cultivated an environment where people can feel liberated, safe and free to dance.
âThis is a safe place for freedom and to show the right values of Mexico as inclusive, open and respectful in a rave situation. We have such well-known, passionate artists. Itâs just a corner of Mexico, but you can get involvedâ
Donovan of Capricho Studio
âIn Latin America, we have a different culture. I want to share how to create a good party without all the pretension, classism, sexism, I hate all that shit. Itâs really people who love the music, with no other intention or pretension,â he explains. âIn the studio, it really is a rule. Just come to have a good time. Donât stress others. Mind their space, respect women, respect human beings, get crazy and well take care of each other. We need to have this to get a good dance floor and a good party.â
Donovanâs attitude has manifested into a collective feeling at the venue. There is something palpably special happening between its four walls. In one year, theyâve gained a reputation for throwing great techno parties, and their bookings are testament to this. International artists such as Margaret Dygas, Magda, Nicolas Lutz, Traumer, Didier Dlb and Petre Inspirescu, as well as local talent, such as elRojo, Viiv, Rodrigo Pintado, Gabo Barranco and Andy Martin, have graced Caprichoâs decks. The synthesis of Mexican and international DJs is intentional on Donovanâs part, to create a roster with a shared love for the music.
âThat is my idea, to mix not only Mexicans and not only international, but people with the honest passion and make it real,â Donovan explains. âI want to create these combinations of people who rule the scene around the world We are opening the doors to the biggest from Berlin, Ukraine, Italy and amazing local artists.â
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10 Years in the Making, Malin Linnéa Is Ready to Unleash Her Productions
Swedish-born DJ and Producer Malin LinnĂ©a has made a name for herself in the electronic music circuit in London. Getting her start at Ministry of Sound she has shared the decks with names such as Damian Lazarus, Bedouin and Blond:ish. Over the last few years, she has held a residency at Scorpios Mykonos in Greece. She has recently begun to focus on her productions and just released a brand new track “Crosby’s Midnight Train” that is out now on AMITABHA. 6AM chatted with Malin about her journey and growth as an artist and how her move to Mexico has been able to reenergize and focus her music.
6AM Guest Mix: Sim0nimo
CommonSense Records’ Sim0nimo delivers this week’s Guest Mix, directly from MĂ©xico City where the label is based.
