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Paving the Way: 7 Black Trailblazers Techno Fans Need to Know About

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February is Black History Month, and it’s a special time to celebrate essential black voices whose impact is felt on and off the dance floor. Today and every day, pay due respect to the black pioneers of techno who have paved the way for future generations. This list is by no means exclusive, as it’s important to also acknowledge the black innovators and community who have promoted, supported, and given voice to the artists listed below. With that in mind, here are seven black trailblazers in techno that you need to know about.

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BlackTextured EP

BlackTextured Delivers High Dose of Heavy Sonics in New EP

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First ShotĀ 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 runā€¦”Ā The two tracks include solid bass-lines, dark saw hoovers, and minimal drums.

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Demand for Vinyl Surges but Factories Struggle to Keep Up

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The tables are turned for an old music favorite. Vinyl is back for old collectors and a new generation is hopping on board. New data shows a major surge in vinyl but manufacturers are having a tough time keeping up. In the first half of this year, vinyl sales have nearly doubled from the same period last year with seventeen million records sold generating four hundred sixty-seven million dollars more than double CD sales did. Itā€™s the highest year ever for vinyl sales in the United States, and thereā€™s about one billion dollars worth of business that canā€™t be achieved. Vinyl is so popular itā€™s getting hard for sellers to keep up.

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Sound & Visual Experience Maestro, PROGedia Releases with R&S Records

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PROGedia, aka Fed Conti, has honed his craft from a very young age. Oftentimes, Fed Conti was in the midst of jazz greats, thanks to his fatherā€™s connections across that spectrum of music. Based in Italy, the artist has played in many clubs and events across the world. PROGediaā€™s first single, “We Are The Night,” is slated for November 5th on R&S Records with remixes byĀ Charles Webster. The track is also accompanied by a mind-bending video. Conti shares more about his unique musical background, the inspiration behind PROGedia and his new surreal track.

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Why Christian Smith Has Never Looked Back

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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 KongĀ at anĀ Incognito x 6AMĀ warehouse event in Los Angeles. Sound like a treat? You bet, get after it.

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There’s No Upper Limit, Just New Horizons for Techniche Recordings

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Techniche Recordings is an independent and internationally-known techno and tech houseĀ label based in San Deigo. The label was founded by DJsĀ MyxzlplixĀ andĀ John VilottiĀ 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 ANTHOLOGYĀ 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.

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What Music Managers Do and Where To Find Them

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Music managers are the key to the continued growth and success of any artist. A music artist or a band can produce great music, but if they don’t have excellent marketing support, they’ll be hard-pressed to become successful in today’s competitive environment. It is no longer just about how well an artist’s song does on the charts. If that were the case, everyone would simply get together a bunch of hit songs and put them out as their album.

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Carl Cox, Sven Vath & Others Are Part of DJEnerate NFT

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Celebrated NFTĀ producerĀ HipworthĀ launchesĀ DJEnerate NFT,Ā a collection of 10,000 unique NFTs from the electronic music world.Ā Carl Cox, Sven Vath, Jamie Jones, Joseph Capriati andĀ Ricardo VillalobosĀ are among over 30 superstar DJs featured.Ā The launch ushers in a new era of collectible NFTs with a platform powered by a group of industry experts from the NFT world together with music industry professionals. Both groups are joining forces to develop a framework that encompasses community and music in a way that has never been explored using NFTs.

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Listen to These Inspiring Podcasts to Encourage Creativity

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Speaking and listening are powerful acts. You can express yourself through speaking. This may be a liberating or cathartic experience. On the flip side, you can become attuned to yourself and the world around you through listening. Podcast episodes incorporate the best of both worlds. Whether youā€™re doing chores or making a long commute, podcasts are a great way to tune in, learn something new, and become inspired. Check out these inspiring podcasts that will awaken your inner creative spirit, nurture your curiosity, and help you believe in your own artistic and life endeavors.

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10 Production Tips from Drumcode Artist Tiger Stripes

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Transform your tracks into dance floor destroyers. Swedish techno producerĀ Tiger StripesĀ offers production tips and tricks in exchange with 6AM. These nuggets of wisdom provide insight as to how Tiger Stripes takes his sound to new heights, and how the producer achieves success in the electronic music industry. Tiger Stripes’ new EP Rocket marks his return on Drumcode in thrilling fashion. You can catch the producer’s forthcoming EP release here.

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