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Through the Lens of Cancel Culture With DJ Cancel

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The unique blend of his insanely creative mind, incredible mindset and years of experience is what characterizes Belgium-based DJ & producer Cancel. Complexity, intensity and pure excellence are just a mere three qualities that define his distinctive style. Already at the beginning of his musical journey back in 2005, he was instantly attracted to the niche of hardcore and became and still is a key figure in the industrial hardcore scene.

Inspired by this era, Cancel displays powerful performances and refined productions that demonstrate a whole new level of quality which will leave a huge impact on the existing techno scene.

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Into the Festive World of Kyle Watson

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Following a string of coveted festival appearances, sold-out headlining 2022 shows, and esteemed record releases, South African DJ and producer Kyle Watson is pleased to announce his forthcoming 12-date ‘My Machines’ tour. Kicking off in Tempe, Arizona in September and wrapping up in Denver, Colorado in late October, Watson will be presenting his brand-new show concept in some of the United States’ most venerated venues. The run will mark his first official U.S. tour since his ‘Into The Morning’ tour in 2018, which accompanied the release of his debut album.

In his ‘My Machines’ tour, Watson aims to tap into this expansive collection to develop a specially curated all-original Kyle Watson DJ set. Each show will feature a blend of the fresh and familiar, the old and the new, and a dash of personal edits and VIP mixes that have remained exclusive to his collection throughout his tenure as an artist. Alongside the auditory component of the experience, Watson has put together a visual element and brand that echoes the concept of ‘My Machines’ including custom visuals.

Tickets for the ‘My Machines’ tour are now available.

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Andy Cato From Groove Armada Sells Catalog to Buy a Farm

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One half of electronic duo Groove Armada, Andy Cato, has sold the rights to his own tracks in order to buy a farm. In a recent piece for The Guardian, Cato described his journey in the agricultural industry and how he set his sights on pursuing something bigger than just a self-sustaining farm in his back garden. “On the way back from a gig 15 years ago, I read an article on the environmental consequences of food production. It made for sobering reading and ended by saying: ‘If you don’t like the system, don’t depend on it,” he said.

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Seth Vogt Evolves With Music and Artists

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Producing dance music professionally since 1996, Seth Vogt has watched many dance music generational trends and music-making technologies evolve at a steady pace. Originally a classically trained musician from Erie Pennsylvania, he discovered electronic dance music after moving to Orlando Florida to study recording engineering in the late 90s.

After being mentored by the late great Bill Hamel — the two-time Grammy nominee and founder of Fatum, Seth has gone on to work with some of the biggest names in dance music such as Rihanna, The Script, 69 Boyz, Korn, Bill Hamel, Trina, Under This, Quivver, Noel Sanger, Randy Seidman, Ido, Da Fresh, 2 Tall Keith, Oliver Harper, Avlish, and many more. Overall, his smooth laid back style of progressive house and breakbeat with keen attention to melodic detail has helped him to stand out in the ever-evolving world of electronic dance music.

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The Relentless Side of Steve Bug

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Steve Bug‘s relentless commitment to quality music — both in his own work and in the many producers he has championed — has made him one of electronic music’s true originals. As the world’s most revered artist and curator, along with his label Poker Flat Recordings, Steve Bug has always shown his dedication to the European house and techno scene. Resident Advisor once called Steve Bug the “gentleman of techno” referring to his sense of duty,  dependability, and professionalism as one of the world’s most renowned DJs and producers.

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Berghain Welcomes New Resident Fadi Mohem

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Berghain has a new resident, Fadi Mohem. The news was confirmed this Monday, July 25th, by the Berlin club’s in-house booking agency, Ostgut, which now represents Fadi Mohem. He’s the latest addition to their roster, following the likes of Lakuti, Sedef AdasĂŻ, and JakoJako.

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Nocow Gives New Meaning of Self Reflection on Limited ‘ILES’ Vinyl

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Dynamic Reflection proudly presents a new vinyl release on their Limited Series (vinyl only) from the Saint Petersburg-based producer Aleksei Nikitin, better known as Nocow. In true Nocow’s fashion, the album encapsulates an array of intertwined genres that goes beyond techno and results in a refreshing take on techno music.

Note: by purchasing the vinyl you will receive an exclusive download code, which gives you full access to the digital downloads of the album + 2 extra digital BONUS tracks.

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How YLYNE Blends the Unexpected With Techno

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YLYNE is the project of the Italian guitar player, composer, and producer Frank Martino. Frank is an eclectic musician comfortable with rock, electronics, and jazz. In 2012 he graduated with full marks in Jazz Music at the G. Frescobaldi Conservatory of Music in Ferrara, Italy. For over ten years he has dedicated himself to jazz and electronic music, bringing this approach into various projects.

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He released three solo albums with his band, Disorgan, via Auand Records, an Italian independent label dedicated to genre-defying music, providing a home for artists who push the boundaries of improvised music: Revert in 2016, Level 2 Chaotic Swing in 2018, and Ego Boost in 2020. As a producer and under the pseudonym of YLYNE he has released two Eps in 2014 (5 Ways To and AB+) and two albums, 26 (2017) and Odd Dance Music (2021).

Line Up, his new single, blends dance music with dub and African-derived rhythms into a stunning hypnotic progression. The track was produced and live recorded entirely on synths, drum machines, and samplers.

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Reaching New Heights With Krista Bourgeois

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Born in Las Vegas and raised in Southern Oregon, Krista Bourgeois first became acquainted with music when she took piano lessons as a child. As a young adult, she picked up the cello but was constantly told that music would never offer her a suitable career. It was only in college that she took a leap of faith and quit studying computer science to pursue a degree in music production and audio engineering instead.

Unconventional methods have shaped Krista’s output. Her industrial soundscapes often degrade into raw and dystopian textures. As a producer and DJ, she simply works to challenge herself, her audience, and the status quo. OBSKUR MUSIC, TRUANT.J, and Soma Records are among the record labels that champion her discography.

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Beyoncé’s ‘BREAK MY SOUL’ Is an Ode to House Legend Robin S.

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BeyoncĂ© has just dropped her latest track sampling house music legend Robin S.’s 1990-released track “Show Me Love”. In a pop-meets-UK Funky crossover, “BREAK MY SOUL” is Beyoncé’s latest delve into dance music, also including a sample from Big Freedia’s 2014-released ‘Explode’.

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