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ADE 2023

A Harmonic Convergence of Sound: 10 Visionary Artists to Catch at ADE 2023

The countdown to the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) 2023 is on, and the anticipation within the electronic music sphere is palpable. As we gear up for another year of sonic exploration and dancefloor reverie, we’ve meticulously assembled a roster of ten talented artists who are set to make waves at ADE.

From the depths of techno to the heights of house, these artists promise an auditory journey like no other and are undoubtedly some of the highlights of this year’s ADE programming.

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Women's History Month

Celebrating Women’s History Month With 6AM In Interviews

March is Women’s History Month and to celebrate, 6AM is showcasing all the great female artists that we had the great pleasure to interview. Check out all of our interviews of some of the growing talents as well as titan’s of the industry below!

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6AM PRIDE 2022 Electronic Music Playlist

In 2021 6AM brought you a list of LGBTQI artists that helped establish a foundation for modern electronic dance music (house, techno and beyond) or are setting the current tone for the future of electronic music. This year 6AM brings you a curated playlist of the same artists’ to celebrate Pride month. This list features hot tracks from artists such as Frankie Knuckles, Honey Dijon, Paula Temple, Danny Tenaglia and more!

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What is Industrial Techno? Here’s What You Need to Know

Welcome to the school of techno here with 6AM! Today we are going to take a look at one of the most dark and hard techno subgenres of them all, industrial techno. If you’re not familiar with this series, we have several other different techno sub genre guides if you want to continue your quest for techno knowledge after this. But first, let’s jump into the world of industrial techno. Read more

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Toto, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Welcome to the Dark Side of Techno

When Dorothy was catapulted into the land of Oz by a tornado, she definitely wasn’t in Kansas anymore. Dorothy probably felt what every techno lover feels when they discover the world of dark techno: oh shi* (but in the best way possible). Ā So grab your favorite all-black attire, we’re on the yellow brick road to the dark side of techno.Ā 

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Cupid’s Arrow Hit These Powerhouse Techno Couples

It’s Valentine’s Day and love is in the air… and in the DJ booth. The techno scene has several couples who are all successful on their own before meeting and teaming up to become their own forces. For techno fans, these powerhouse techno couples teaming up romantically introduce the added bonus of, collab projects and delicious B2B sets. Who says being an artist has to be all work and no play? These techno couples prove you can successfully mix work and pleasure.

Need some new threads? Head over to our 6AM Shop for the latest “Beauty + Pain” Valentine’s Collection

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Who Says Techno Has to Be Serious? Not Paula Temple

ā€œI was quite nervous being back on the road because it was 18 months since the whole shut down,ā€ admitted highly respected techno artistĀ Paula Temple as she sat in her trailer ahead of her CRSSD 2021 set. ā€œI’ve just done a few gigs in Europe. Some pretty big ones and I feel ready again.ā€ Wearing a simple yet bold red dress and comfy black sneakers speaks to Temple’s unassuming presence. However, don’t let her petite stature and soft-spoken voice fool you into thinking this UK-born DJ can’t hold her own behind the decks. Temple delivers hard-pounding industrial techno sets in the most graceful way. She recently wrapped up her six-day U.S. visit since last playing in Los Angeles in February of 2020. Temple shares what life has been like for her since. She also opens up about her career trajectory and why being you is all that matters.

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Review: CRSSD Festival Makes Its Triumphant Return

Holding the honor of being on the best electronic events in Southern California, CRSSD Festival made its triumphant return since early 2020. Attendees of the spring 2020 edition of CRSSD may not have realized at the time that they would be attending one of the last major events to occur before the pandemic shut the live event industry down. Safe to say, the fan-favorite electronic music festival came roaring back for its fall edition this year.

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Must See Acts CRSSD 2021

Five Must See Acts at CRSSD 2021 Plus Exclusive Playlist

Festivals are slowly crawling back into everyday talk among music fans. This welcomes the all too familiar conversations of planning who you’ll see, and at times, having to be “strategic” about splitting set times so you can catch your favorite artists who’ve been scheduled at the same time. So, who are the must-see acts at CRSSD this year?Ā  Here are five must-see artists playing at CRSSD 2021.

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