Fabric is celebrating its 23rd birthday from October 15th-17th. The first 20 names have been confirmed for the 30-hour party, which will run from 11PM on Saturday through 5AM on Monday. There are slots for the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Afrodeutsche, VTSS, JASSS, DJ Tennis, Margaret Dygas, Francesco Del Garda, KiNK, Josh Caffé, and fka.m4a, plus residents Craig Richards, Bobby., and Anna Wall.
Today, New York Cityâs premier underground event promoters Teksupport have announced a special, open-air show at Brooklynâs 99 Scott on September 2nd featuring a rare NYC performance from Ricardo Villalobos alongside some of house and technoâs most respected acts.
The first wave of names for brand new electronic music festival UNUM has been revealed, and include the likes of Luciano, Ricardo Villalobos, Butch, Margaret Dygas, Petre Inspirescu, Praslea, Sonja Moonear, DeWalta, Dyed Soundorom and more. The event is set to take place on the idyllic Albanian coastline from May 31st – June 2nd, 2019. Super early bird pass is on sale now at âŹ99, with super early bird packages on sale at âŹ199 very soon.
UNUM Festival will be held at Rana e Hedhun, in the town of Shengjin. The Albanian Riviera is some of the last untouched scenery in Europe, and offers the type of dreamy and natural surrounds that are perfect to cut loose from the modern world, and boasts a wealth of rich culture and cuisine to explore.
It’s not easy to talk about electronic music, and especially so when the genres in question are house and techno, mostly instrumental and oftentimes devoid of lyrics.
The lack of vocals make it easy to get lost in a sea of technical adjectives and meaningless explanations. We should let the music do the talking, sure, but what about the producers and DJs… what do they think?
We have collected ten of our favorite DJ quotes from some of the best producers, DJs, record label owners and promoters in the game:
Sticking to their acclaimed underground ideals, VBX is back at ADE with four fantastically curated events featuring artists like Ricardo Villalobos, Zip, Sonja Moonear, Nicolas Lutz and Seth Troxler amongst many more to be announced. The landmark parties kick off on 18th October with tINI and the Gang, then take in one on the 19th, an afterparty on the morning of the 20th and one final event later that same day.
The third edition of the spectacular Epizode Festival will take place in Vietnamâs tropical paradise, the island of Phu Quoc, from December 28th 2018 to January 8th 2019. Once again, this electrifying music and art universe will bring the worldâs most forward-thinking electronic music acts to Asia, who will be supported by the finest local talents.
The first round of confirmed headliners includes global house and techno superstars, such as Ricardo Villalobos, Nina Kraviz, Seth Troxler, Praslesh, Zip and Sonja Moonear, who will be joined by an array of other exciting international and local artists.
EpizodeÂł will provide a perfect setup for the NYE musical holiday, while bringing its breathtaking scenario back in Phu Quoc, where visitors will enjoy dancing on the beach among iconic art installations, and share the most contagious vibes, during 11 nights and days.
Phu Quocâs picture-perfect scenery boasts white sand beaches, lush emerald jungles and hypnotizing sunsets. This paradise hideaway is known for itâs hospitality, exotic Vietnamese cuisine and various activities â from chilling on the beach to exploring its tropical beauty, that will make this trip a superb music holiday to remember.
Festival is organized by Sagrado Corp â a Moscow-based company coordinating all the venues of the holding. They are very active locally, co-organizing the cultural program of the international Expo in Astana, and organizing tours of many DJ and musicians in Moscow: Solomun, Wu Tang Clan, Carl Cox, Tiesto, Sven Vath, Luciano, W&W, etc.
Lineup (in alphabetical order)
Nina Kraviz
Praslesh
Ricardo Villalobos
Seth Troxler
Sonja Moonear
Zip
Plus:
Dan Andrei
Denis Kaznacheev
Dott
Fumiya Tanaka
Hibiya Line
Ouissam
Philipp Gorbachev
Rifain
Sofia Rodina
Sunju Hargun
Just like Donald Trump’s crazy tweets, at the end of each summer we often hear criticism of Ricardo Villalobos and his DJ sets. In particular, such criticism is often targeted at his concentration levels while doing his thing, as well as the tracks he selects for his sets. It does not matter where the Chilean has played so far and which festivals will he be at, there will always be those who will make fun of his sweaty t-shirts, weird sunglasses, or the movements and glances he makes that we agree are… peculiar to say the least.
Sure, no “regular” person has the same fashion sense and mannerism that he has. But Ricardo Villalobos has been one of our favorite artists and we talk about him and his music very passionately. That does not discount him from having lackluster performances, as any DJ has in their career, and we certainly won’t hesitate calling him out for it. However, we will not go as far as spending on flights and tickets to listen to those bad tracks ourselves and express our hatred for it.
Honestly, we are just so tired of hearing people complain about Ricardo Villalobos and his unpredictability. It is what makes him unique as an artist. If you do not like him, his music, or how he acts or dresses, feel free not to like him. You are welcome to do so. It is just so weird to see people spend money on flights and tickets to see him, knowing what they can expect, only to then complain they get exactly that.
Ricardo Villalobos wouldn’t be Ricardo Villalobos without the eccentric attributes that define him. It is what makes him who he is and the producer and DJ that is respected so highly and widely throughout the world. He may not be your cup of tea, but he is a lot of people’s cup of tea. It doesn’t mean you should drink it, and more importantly you shouldn’t even buy the cup if you already know it’s not for you.
Just enjoy the music you enjoy and leave what you dislike alone.
Born in Santiago, Chile in 1970, Ricardo Villalobos made a name for himself as a DJ and electronic music producer during the late ’90s. His foray into music started in 1994 when he released his first record. He has come a long way since, making waves in the minimal techno and microhouse electronic music genres and becoming one of the most respected names in the underground dance music circuit.
His popularity is not just confined to his music though. He is also known for being quite the “quirky” fellow, whose mannerisms and antics are a subject of interest to many, to say the least. And in a world where the internet loves to pick up “interesting” things and turn them into something more, Villalobos’ quirks are a goldmine, so to speak. Enough for him to be considered a rising internet star, not a bad thing to add in his resume.
To prove our case, here are 8 of Ricardo Villalobos’Â best hits, a collection of clips that have been immortalized into GIFs and in their meme-ready glory!
Yes, Ricardo Villalobos is such a darling. And we love him for that!
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It is hard if not practically impossible to find quality video or photo footage from inside Berghain/Panorama Bar. Upon entry to the famed Berlin techno institution patrons get their phone cameras blocked off by stickers and they are strictly prohibited from taking videos or pictures or risk getting kicked out at best, although it’s hard to know what really happens if the bouncers catch you sneaking footage of any kind.
Now a 2009 documentary video has surfaced, depicting Ricardo Villalobos performing inside the upstairs Panorama Bar in 2008. The documentary series is entitled “24h Berlin: Ein Tag Im Leben”, which translates to “A Day In The Life” and follows Villalobos from his studio where he is working on music to his DJ set inside Berghain/Panorama Bar.
While the video is understandably meagre as far as satisfying the craving of knowing what the true Berghain/Panorama Bar experience really looks like, it still provides an insight you might not see anywhere else.
Watch the 36 minute documentary below. English-only speakers beware, the audio is in German and there’s no subtitles.
The legendary Awakenings is celebrating its 20th anniversary with five massive parties spanning from Thursday, April 13 through Sunday, April 16 2017.
To commemorate this massive event, Awakenings has partnered with Monumental Productions and, Amsterdam based publisher, Mary Go Wild to produce an anniversary book for the occasion.
Most importantly and for the first time ever, the event will feature a day party on Saturday, April 15th from 11 am to 10 pm with heavy hitters Joris Voorn, Ben Klock, Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills and Chris Liebing all performing.
The remainder of the events take place during the night from Thursday to Sunday with the likes of Nina Kraviz, Pan-Pot, Sven VĂ€th, Derrick May, Kevin Saunderson, Bart Skils, 2000 and One, Marcel Dettmann, Dave Clarke, DJ Billy Nasty, DJ Rush, Kölsch, Len Faki, Luciano, Seth Troxler, and Ricardo Villalobos all scheduled to play at Amsterdam’s revered Gashouder venue.
Weekend tickets are sold out, but single days are still available. We suggest you act fast, as this will sell out.
Sven VĂ€th –Â April 13
The German mastermind that is Papa Sven has been a long-time friend of and performer at Awakenings. Thanks to his signature vinyl-only performances, upbeat techno tracks and funky synths, heâs sure to keep the crowd dancing throughout his entire set.
Ben Klock b2b Marcel Dettmann –Â April 14
These two gentlemen have been at the top of techno lists around the world and rightfully so. Their dynamic b2b sets ooze characteristic Berghain pounding techno with thrilling twists and turns throughout, making them our standout back-to-back choice for Awakenings’ 20 Year Anniversary celebration.
Jeff Mills –Â April 15 (Day)Â
A space wizard with endless talents, Jeff Mills is one of the most well-seasoned techno producers and DJs to roam this earth. His sets are known to incorporate cosmic synths and spacial sounds, providing timeless and out-of-this-world techno inspired emotions.
Dave Clarke –Â April 15 (Night)
Another Awakenings and veteran techno producer, Dave Clarke will bring the heat with heavy drums and a signature old school sound that blends techno and electro with effortless precision. The Amsterdam-based UK producer debuted with his first release in 1990 and yet remains at the forefront of today’s underground with good reason: his penchant for quality music above all else.
Ricardo Villalobos –Â April 16
Unnecessarily talented, Ricardo Villalobos is known to be the king of eclectic mixes, from spiraling sounds with deep bass to spirit-liberating techno. As an Awakenings veteran and one of the most sought-after talents in the world, there is no doubt that he will not disappoint for the festival’s 20th Anniversary.
Full Timetable 
April 13th – Night
22:00 â 00:30 Dimitri & Remy Unger
00:30 â 02:30 Derrick May & Kevin Saunderson
02:30 â 04:30 Sven VĂ€th
04:30 â 06:30 Pan-Pot
06:30 â 08:30 Nina Kraviz
April 14th – Night
22:00 – 01:30 Bart Skils & 2000 and One
01:30 – 05:00 Adam Beyer & Joseph Capriati
05:00 – 08:30 Ben Klock & MARCEL DETTMANN
April 15th – Day
11:00 – 13:00 Kabale und Liebe (Dj/Producer)
13:00 – 15:00 Joris Voorn
15:00 – 16:30 Ben Klock
16:30 – 18:30 Adam Beyer
18:30 – 20:15 Jeff Mills
20:15 – 22:00 Chris Liebing
April 15th – Night
23:30 â 02:00 DJ Billy Nasty
02:00 â 03:45 DJ Rush
03:45 â 05:30 Dave Clarke
05:30 â 07:15 Chris Liebing
07:15 â 09:00 Jeff Mills
April 16th – Night
22:00 – 00:00 Lauhaus
00:00 – 01:45 Luciano
01:45 – 03:30 Seth Troxler
03:30 – 05:15 Ricardo Villalobos
05:15 – 07:15 Joris Voorn & Kölsch
07:15 – 09:00 Len Faki
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