Felix Kröcher has helped shape the German techno scene since the early 00’s. Instead of following trends, the man from Frankfurt has instead done well to create them. He is a constant presence at the world’s largest festivals such as Time Warp in Germany, Awakenings and ADE in the Netherlands to Nocturnal here in the states. The producer took some time to answer some questions for 6AM about his most recent release.
Truncate is one of Los Angeles’ household names within the house and techno scene. His productions and label are one of the most charted in the world, making Truncate and his music one of the most widely sought-out artists of the underground. Good things take hustle, but great things take time. There are no overnight successes. Truncate and his successful music career are a product of his willingness to do whatever it takes, for however long it takes to keep his passion for music burning. Success happens over time not overnight, and he shares his motivations behind his musical ambitions and the tricky waters aspiring artists need to navigate.
An artist that needs no introduction, John Digweed is a household name for lovers of underground electronic music. Consistency and passion have kept John Digweed at the helm of electronic music for more than 30 years. Recognized as one of the world’s greatest electronic music DJ and producers, he recalls his humble beginnings broadcasting at Londonâs Kiss 100 FM, and now, Digweed and his show “Transitions” celebrate 20 years of being on the radio. Averaging around 104 hours of radio playtime a year, each show consistently places its focal point on both playing new music and helping showcase fresh talent. Digweed has featured 232 total hours worth of live mixes across 835 total episodes.
In this exclusive interview, Digweed shares lessons learned along the way and why organic growth will always be king.
