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On Being Chased by Police for the Love of Music, Almeeva Tells It All

Almeeva, aka Gregory Hoepffner, is an individual of many talents. Not only is he a multi-instrumentalist and music producer, but he’s also a video maker and art director. Almeeva’s projects and collaborations have been featured in TV series, the Olympics, and a full-length movie about Japanese bondage. He took time to talk with 6AM about his creative journey, his new EP, and his travels to China. The artist also shares some wisdom, speaking to the importance of joy, mindfulness, and being present in everyday life.

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Tap Newo ArtistMap Blog

Tap Newo, The Music Ninja Uses Social Media to His Advantage

ArtistMap member Tap Newo shares his motivations as an aspiring artist and what gets him out of bed day in, day out. He also spills his secrets on how he uses social media to his advantage but never forgetting music always comes first. Read more

Joachim Pastor

Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 225 Feat. Joachim Pastor

To Joachim Pastor, music isn’t about the hypes, trends or the weekly special. The French DJ, producer and Hungry Music founder has been casting aside music world mania in favor of a timeless sound since first breaking into the scene, and the release of his debut album sees the recent Armada Music signee push into a new chapter with that exact trademark.

His debut album, titled Right Now is out today on Armada Music and available here.

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Lyric Hood

Q&A & Global Vibe Radio 222 Feat. Lyric Hood

For this week’s Global Vibe Radio episode we invite Lyric Hood, an artist in her own right, and one half of Floorplan alongside her father, Detroit Techno legend Robert Hood.

The mix is full of Detroit soul and perfectly captures Lyric’s sound, energy and mood, as she herself tells us in our exclusive interview, where we discuss her relationship with her father, life on the road while touring, favorite gigs and what she does at home when not working on music.

So, get your dancing shoes, press play, and be sure to read our exclusive interview with Lyric Hood below.

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Anna Reusch

DJ Anna Reusch Reveals Music’s Secret and What Inspires Her

Balance. Ask any successful DJ and they’ll all say it’s a critical part of their chosen career path. For German DJ Anna Reusch, it’s a job with horses that helps her creative process. Based in Dresden (just outside of Frankfurt), the burgeoning DJ and producer is quickly becoming a firm favorite at home with releases on the likes of bouq, Transmit and Christian Smith’s Tronic labels and shows signs of most definitely moving in the right direction.

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Interview: Music and Spirituality Go Hand-In-Hand for YokoO

Spirituality and music are intrinsically linked, but few DJs on the planet forge that connection quite like YokoO. An endlessly eclectic individual, he’s lent his sound to a clutch of acclaimed labels, with Kindisch, Get Physical, Moodmusic and Plastic City among those who’ve fallen under his spell. Mentored by Matthew Dekay and now a regular at Lee Burridge’s All Day I Dream parties, he’s a man who has enjoyed a stellar rise in recent years. One gets the impression, however, that the best may be yet to come.

Ahead of a gig in Miami alongside Lee Burridge, Facundo Mohrr and Roy Rosenfeld, we decided to put some questions to the man himself


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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 187 Feat. Fabrizio Rat (Live Analog Mix)

This week’s Global Vibe Radio mix comes from Italian Live artist Fabrizio Rat, known for transforming grand pianos into synthesizers to produce hypnotic, powerful techno soundscapes.

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Q&A and Global Vibe Radio 186 Feat. JKS

This week’s guest on Global Vibe Radio is a young French artist who has been making waves in his country’s underground scene and beyond thanks to a sound that blends modern techno with old-school rave elements.

JKS’ energetic sets are charged with trance and rave influences, transmitting a high intensity that only very few are able to. With his own label MolekĂŒl, he has released true ravey bombs that have been a staple of international Techno artists like Kobosil, I Hate Models or SHDW & Obscure Shape for a long time.

Along with his label partner Mayeul, Valentin makes up the live duo ‘Jawbreakers’, a name that perfectly fits what to expect during a set from the two artists. A regular in the Paris warehouse rave scene, and building his way up around the best European clubs and festivals, JKS has recently released three propelling techno cuts on Regal’s Involve Records in the name of his Invaders EP, which you can find here.

Enjoy JKS’ exclusive mix for Global Vibe Radio and read on for our exclusive interview with the French artist.

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Q&A and Premiere: Revered DJ and Producer Giuseppe Scarano Prepares to Launch Debut “Feel Good” EP on His Own NICEPEOPLE Imprint

DJ and producer Giuseppe Scarano prepares to launch his debut EP Feel Good on his own NICEPEOPLE imprint, set for release on Friday 2nd August.

A four-track offering with the dancefloor in mind, the EP opens with title track ‘Feel Good’, an understated house groover with a classic vocal sample. ‘Back Sound’ continues the theme of classic house elements as it traverses gently through melodic waters, before Chicago house legend Paul Johnson steps up to deliver an energetic remix of ‘Feel Good’. Paul Johnson, best known for 1999 chart hit ‘Get Down’, delivers an animated twist on the original with distinct synth sounds & heavy-hitting beats, whilst accentuating the original’s jacking groove. Closing the EP with ‘This Love For You’, the final track crafts an infectious house beat, concluding with a blissed-out finale.

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Q&A and Video Premiere: Switzerland’s Bobby Shann Releases Official Video for “Frame Of Mind”

One of Switzerland’s most exciting up-and-coming talents, Bobby Shann is a name you can expect to hear a lot more of over the coming months, starting with a blistering, progressive roller in the shape of ‘Frame Of Mind’ – the first single taken from his forthcoming debut album.

An intricate, progressive cut which flows effortlessly over a rolling bassline punctuated by groovy, precise percussion. Glitchy vocal samples punctuate the breakdown before the energy is ramped back up to continue the driving power that makes ‘Frame Of Mind’ a firmly “peak-time” selection.

A mature and considered production, Bobby Shann doesn’t rely on the obvious drops and tropes which can be found in abundance across the tech and house genres, instead focussing on creating a track which embraces groove and energy in every way. The first track from his forthcoming artist album, it’s a serious statement of intent for the bigger story which he’s ready to tell:

An established name in the local scene and a weekly resident at Zurich’s Kaufleuten club, Bobby Shann is of the old school mindset where learning your trade and understanding the genre from the ground up is an integral part of laying the foundations for a long-term career. With disco and hip hop influences permeating his productions, the debut album is more than just a collection of tracks, but instead tells the story of a dedicated artist with an uncompromising vision. ‘Frame Of Mind’ is chapter one and an electrifying way to begin the journey – expect to hear it on dance floors and terraces all over this summer.

We are proud to be premiering the Official Video for ‘Frame Of Mind’ and took the chance to grab a chat with Bobby for the occasion.

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