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Sit Back & Relax, This Is Your Guide to Melodic Techno

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Techno is an incredibly diverse genre. While we’ve rounded up six techno sub-genres that you need to know about, keep in mind that within electronic music alone there’s nearly recognized 298 sub-genres. This can feel very overwhelming even for seasoned crate-diggers. A good place to begin your quest for knowledge and sonic goodies is our beginner’s guide to techno music. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and enjoy the lovely ride that is melodic techno. 

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Seismic Dance Event 4.0

Seismic Dance Event 4.0 Announces Monumental Final Lineup

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The South is having its techno moment. Seismic Dance Event, the newest boutique house and music techno festival which debuted in Austin, Texas in 2018 is returning for its second event this year on November 12 – 14, 2021. Seismic Dance Event 4.0 boasts a stellar lineup of international house and techno talent.

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Love Long Beach Festival is back with Jon Charnis, Rinzen and More

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Love Long Beach Festival returns July 27 and 28 for its sixth edition with a stellar line up in tow. Splitting the event between two stages — the Subtract stage and the Noise stage — this oceanside event will provide sonic guidance from all across the dance music spectrum.

As a brand, Subtract has built its reputation on finding subtle yet immense talent in the realm of house and techno. Their regular event “Subtract on the Pier” has attracted well-known selectors including Patrice Baumel, Marques Wyatt, Doc Martin, and a slew of other serious musicians. The Subtract stage at this year’s Long Beach Love Festival (LLBF) will host favorites such as those listed prior as well as some first-time artists who are sure to make an impression like Lubelski and Rinzen.

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The BPM Festival Portugal: 10 Acts You Shouldn’t Miss

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Author: Desiree Ann

This coming September 14-17, powerhouse electronic music brand The BPM Festival hits Europe for the first time. Hosted in Portimão and Lagoa, Portugal, The BPM Festival: Portugal more than doubled its lineup with the addition of over 80 of the world’s top underground talent. New additions include Anja Schneider, Art Department, Cassy, Danny Tenaglia, Eats Everything, Guti, Josh Wink, Paco Osuna, Paul Kalkbrenner and more to an already impressive lineup comprised of artists such as Apollonia, Chus & Ceballos, Dubfire, Jamie Jones, Lee Burridge, Loco Dice, Nicole Moudaber, Richie Hawtin, and Seth Troxler. Also announced are The BPM Festival: Portugal’s showcase lineup as it brings the most in-demand party brands and label showcases to the southwestern edge of the European continent at newly revealed indoor and open air venues.

Whether you are dance music lover or in the industry, there is something in store for everyone with the variety of beach side, open air venues, and nightclubs featured in the programme.

Tickets are available at TheBPMFestival.com/tickets. Flexible travel, accommodation, and ticket packages are available via The BPM Festival’s official travel partner Choice Holidays, a member of the Association of British Travel Agents (ABTA) and an Air Travel Organisers’ Licensing (ATOL) protected and insured company.

Below are our top 10 artist picks for you to catch at The BPM Festival: Portugal:

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DGTL Announces ADE Programming Featuring Three Consecutive Parties at the Scheepsbouwloods

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DGTL have just announced their long-awaited schedule and lineup for Amsterdam Dance Event 2017, consisting of three consecutive parties at their regular hangout, the NDSM Docklands.

On headline duties on Thursday are Russian hero Nina Kraviz and mad musicians Modeselektor. Friday and Saturday will see Paradise and Kompakt take over with label bosses Michael Mayer and Jamie Jones inviting Dubfire, Apollonia, Gui Boratto and Apparat to join them on top of the bill for their respective label nights.

The making of a stellar lineup is combining the old with the new, the heavyweights with the young talents: a skill that the team at DGTL has mastered and will show on their first day when Nina Kraviz and Modeselektor are joined in the first area by Âme, Jon Hopkins and De School’s Oceanic. The second area will be the domain of residents Ryan Elliott, De Sluwe Vos and Fort Romeau.

Paradise is back for round three after two successful edition where they have proven their ability to take everybody to cloud nine. Familiar faces Richy Ahmed, Patrick Topping, Andrea Oliva, Detlef and the boss himself Jamie Jones are accompanied by DGTL x Paradise first-timers Dubfire, Apollonia, Matador, Peggy Gou and Lauren Lane.

After four sold-out editions of DGTL x Kompakt, the label from Cologne returns for what is bound to be another memorable event. Michael Mayer will play b2b with good friend Patrice BĂ€umel. More musical ingenuity comes from Weval [live], Pachanga Boys, Danny Daze, Locked Groove and Tobias Thomas. The two latter are up for opening duties, and the whole gang will be joined by two special guests, Apparat and Roman FlĂŒgel. While both haven’t released on the German label, their quality will elevate the night to a whole new level.

The always on high demand tickets will goon sale on the 26th of July 12.00 GMT+1 on the DGTL website.

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Win VIP Tickets to Flying Circus LA ft. Audiofly, Blond:ish, Martin Buttrich and Patrice Baumel

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Los Angeles, the Flying Circus is back in town this coming May 20th.
 
For over ten years, Luca Saporito and Anthony Middleton (Audiofly) have covered the globe with their renowned event series, FLYING CIRCUS. Last year, the duo celebrated 10 years of Flying Circus with a worldwide tour. From Bucharest to Beirut, Berlin to Toronto, and more, the global pop-up hit 17 major cities with a plethora of stellar international talent.
 
Flying Circus returns to Los Angeles on May 20th for a 10-hour celebration at The Container Yard. Located in the Arts District of Downtown LA, The Container Yard is a creative commune which serves as a canvas for countless artists and also an incubator for large-scale events. Originally a manufacturing factory, this graffiti covered space is vast, making it fit for Flying Circus’ driving tech house and state of the art sound & light.
 
The stellar lineup includes party bosses Audiofly, duo Blond:ish, Desolat head-honcho Martin Buttrich, Patrice Baumel and LA favorites Human Resources.
 
We have teamed up with Underrated Presents, the local promoters that have teamed up with L’Affaire Musicale, Orlove Entertainment and Audiofly to throw the event, to give away a pair of VIP tickets to the day-into-evening party! To enter, simply follow the instructions in the widget below. The winner will be selected at 7pm on May 15th.
 
Tickets are on sale via Eventbrite. Check out the FB event for full event information.
 
Please note: If you are having difficulty opening/entering this contest via cell phone, try the following:

      1. Open this link directly on Safari or another designated web browser (not through the FB or Twitter apps)
      2. If the above fails, try via desktop computer.

 

Win 2 GA Tickets to Flying Circus LA on May 20th (Contest on Hive.co)
 

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