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). So grab your favorite all-black attire, we’re on the yellow brick road to the dark side of techno.
From August 7th to 10th, Neopop Festival returns to Viana do Castelo to host some of the most exciting names in electronic music for an eclectic programme spanning two stages and four nights.
The festivities will once again take place just a few meters from the Atlantic Ocean in the breathtaking setting of Viana Do Castelo – the jewel of the Costa Verde. This historic location in the Minho Region of Northern Portugal is just a 30-minute drive from Porto Airport, boasting views of the Lima River and local foods that are guaranteed to make your trip unforgettable.
City Steps – Photo by Skyler Greene
As scheduled, CRSSD Festival has released its Spring 2017 roster and its possibly its best one to date.
As per previous formats, the San Diego waterfront festival continues with its mission to provide an eclectic experience with emphasis on more “underground” sounds of house and techno, as well as deeper strands of electronic music that aren’t found on other festival main stages.
Positioned at Waterfront Park in the city’s downtown area, CRSSD sold out both of 2016’s editions and with this lineup release looks set to repeat the feat for the third time in a row. Live acts this coming March 4th and 5th include Blood Orange, AlunaGeorge, Recondite, Bob Moses and Dusky making their live debut on the West Coast. Highlights in the house and techno realm include Dystopian boss Rødhåd, Innervisions’ Âme, Scotland’s ever-popular Jackmaster, crafty selector Midland, the wizardry genius of Damian Lazarus, CRSSD alum Skream, 2manydjs and an extended set by Seth Troxler b2b Eats Everything. On the more diverse side of the lineup, the Ocean View stage is set to feature Flume, Snakehips, Giraffage and Duke Dumont.
On top of its music programming and idyllic location, the 21+ festival has also become popular for its craft beer selection, top-tier local gourmet food options and impeccable mixology program.
Tickets will be available on December 27th at noon via CRSSD’s Official Website.
See below for the full Spring 2017 lineup:
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Musically speaking, many were intrigued when they saw Tale Of Us’ Afterlife party booked Âme and RØDHÅD for a back-to-back performance during this past Amsterdam Dance Event.
Innervisions’ Âme are better known for their transcendental soundscapes, often incorporating deconstructed orchestral instrumentation, vintage synth tones and intriguing vocal samples. RØDHÅD’s name, on the other hand, has become synonymous with the deeper, powerful and more melancholic sounds of techno.
The two were also recently paired up during DGTL Barcelona, with their set recorded and now available for your listening please divided into two distinct parts:
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With the Ibiza season almost underway, Italian Life & Death duo Tale of Us has announced the full roster of their freshman Afterlife residency at Space Ibiza.
Effectively replacing the now defunct ENTER.Ibiza series at Space on Thursday nights, Afterlife will be headlined by Âme, Dixon, Mano le Tough, Marcel Dettmann, Mind Against, Nina Kraviz, Recondite and Rødhåd.
On the DJ front, Tale of Us’ night will feature guest sets by the likes of Nonplus records chief Boddika, DJ Harvey, Monoloc, Gerd Janson and a selection of Life & Death label mates that include boss DJ Tennis, Thugfucker, Vaal, Somne, Job Jobse and more.
The residency will also light a strong group of live performers, with names such as Bob Moses, David August, Stephan Bodzin and Voices From The Lake all set to play.
See the full line-up below.
Nobler in transcendent spirit than its graceful departure as one of the most prestigious techno imprints in our modern time, 50 Weapons lives on fittingly in the upcoming 12″ release of Oblivion by Dystopian’s own master of the drum Rødhåd alongside FJAAK’s Super Smash track. Settling in as catalogue number #049, this smashing pair of tracks is the last installment of a ten-part Debut series on Boiler Room. Read more
