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Costa Rica’s Ocaso Festival Returns January 2023

December 8, 2022/in News & Features /by Max Spruill

Costa Rica’s stunning Ocaso Festival from January 6 – 9th, 2023 is fast approaching and today the final international headliners are announced. Playing the gorgeous beaches and jungle clearings of Tamarindo on the Pacific coast will be the previously announced Solomun and Adriatique (their only North American performances before March 2023), plus more from Dixon, Michael Bibi, Bob Moses, Fideles, Airrica, Chloé Caillet, Doc Martin, Eagles & Butterflies, Layla Benitez, Magdalena and plenty of others. Secure your place at this once-in-a-lifetime musical experience at https://ocasofestival.com/ and check out these photos captured from the last time Ocaso Festival happened in 2022. Read more

Costa Rica’s Ocaso Festival Reveals Full Lineup

November 7, 2022/in News & Features /by Mark Grossane

Costa Rica’s stunning Ocaso Festival from January 6 – 9th, 2023 is fast approaching and today the final international headliners are announced. Read more

Sit Back & Relax, This Is Your Guide to Melodic Techno

May 17, 2022/in Music /by Skylar Schossberger

Techno is an incredibly diverse genre. While we’ve rounded up six techno sub-genres that you need to know about, keep in mind that within electronic music alone there’s nearly recognized 298 sub-genres. This can feel very overwhelming even for seasoned crate-diggers. A good place to begin your quest for knowledge and sonic goodies is our beginner’s guide to techno music. Otherwise, sit back, relax, and enjoy the lovely ride that is melodic techno.

Framework x Goldenvoice Announce Solomun’s Return to Los Angeles

September 29, 2021/in News & Features /by Nadia Shamsedin

Southern California promoters Framework are teaming up with Goldenvoice again to bring back Solomun to Los Angeles for his first appearance in the city since 2019.

Solomun Sets Record For Longest After-After-Party Set with 147 Hours Non-Stop DJing in Tulum

March 31, 2021/in News & Features /by Marco Sgalbazzini

Solomun can finally be crowned as the true After-Party King, as he truly deserves to be.

The German producer, DJ and Diynamic label-boss has DJ’d in Tulum for 147 consecutive hours, leaving other marathon set professionals the like of Marco Carola in the dust.

Innellea Takes Us Through the Art of Sonic Self Expression

November 23, 2020/in Interviews, News & Features /by Marco Sgalbazzini

Solomun-run Diynamic looks to Innellea for the latest Picture iteration, where he joins the ranks of Tunnelvisions, Moscoman, Dennis Horvat, Undercatt, and more in exploring the depths of his artistry. Diynamic’s Picture series has become one of the label’s most revered, in both the artists it champions and its place as a platform for them to showcase their full range.

Our Changing Industry: Nina Kraviz Ray-Bans, Music On Armani Shoes and Big Star DJs on GTA

November 12, 2018/in Industry Resources, News & Features /by Marco Sgalbazzini

Music On Armani shoes and Nina Kraviz Ray-Bans: no one would have predicted something like this in the late ’80s or early ’90s.

Back then, and until the rise of DJ superstardom, DJs and those involved with electronic music were considered to be a danger to the status quo and to the system, the agitators behind illegal raves, the evil pipers leading the world’s youth toward quasi-anarchy.

But things have changed, and they have changed a lot. DJs are idolized by the masses and whereas in the United States that is mostly the case with mainstream EDM names, in Europe it’s techno, house and tech house artists that are on this pedestal. No matter which side of the pond you are on, eyes are on club culture and brands have become essential components for club nights, festivals and other events to occur in the electronic music scene.

Diynamic Festival Returns to Amsterdam for 2018 Edition

December 12, 2017/in Events /by 6AM

The Diynamic Festival is set to return to the magical Amsterdam forest on May 25, 2018.

Going on its sixth edition, the festival is set to bring 11 hours of the finest music of Solomun’s world-famous label imprint. Of course, the label’s big boss Solomun will be there, along with other core label artists such as Adriatique, Kollektiv Turmstrasse, and H.O.S.H. along with many other artists that will be announced soon.

Is Heart Nightclub in Miami Becoming the Marathon-Set Capital of the World?

February 8, 2017/in DO NOT USE_Features, DO NOT USE_News, Events, News & Features /by Marco Sgalbazzini

Miami has long been known as being the one city in the United States known for hosting marathon techno and house sets, especially thanks to Space Club’s iconic terrace and the long list of top-tier acts it has hosted over the years.

Right next door, however, it’s Heart Nightclub that has recently been making headlines as the club leading the charge of marathon sets. In a city where 6-8 hour sets are the norm, Heart has recently featured performances that have stretched past the 13-hour mark and then some. Marco Faraone and Erick Morillo each hit the decks for 13-hours, Hector & David Gtronic played b2b for 13.5, Solomun spun an uninterrupted 14, The Martinez Brothers lasted an impressive 20, and the club’s Art Basel weekend included a breath-taking 40-hours of non-stop music from various DJs, setting the new record in Miami for longest running hours in a night club.

Behind the carefully curated parties is promotion company Humans Alike, who have set the tone for the vibe on the Heart dance floor, following a remodeling of the 20,000 sq ft multi-room club that is also fitted with a German-engineered Dynacord Corba 3 sound system and the very best in visual and audio composition.

Travis Rogers is one of the partners at the helm of Humans Alike, a group formed together with Louis Diaz, John Fortini and Giancarlo Chia. Travis is a promoter with extensive experience in Miami that includes years of work at Club Space just next door. We had the chance to talk to him to discuss the vision behind Heart’s recent focus on marathon sets and what this means for the club as Miami Music Week approaches.

10 Years of Diynamic: Our Favorite 10 Tracks Released on Diynamic Music

December 1, 2016/in DO NOT USE_Features, DO NOT USE_News, Music /by Marco Sgalbazzini

Diynamic Music was founded in 2006 by Solomun and Adriano Trolio. Built on the motto “Do It Yourself” with the aim of showcasing the best of underground electronic music on the rise, the Hamburg imprint has gone on to launch a ‘2DIY4′ sub-label, a book agency “DIY-BOOKING’, Diynamic Showcases around the globe and Diynamic Festivals in Amsterdam, Berlin, Brazil, Buenos Aires, Istanbul and Tel Aviv.

On an individual level, the German label has launched and supported the careers of some of the most sought-after names in today’s underground dance scene, including paving the way for Solomun’s own weekly residency on Ibiza, the infamous “Solomun +1” events at legendary night club Pacha, and dedicated Diynamic stages at festivals around the world. In the past 10 years, Diynamic has released music from some of the biggest names in the German and international music scene, with more than 80 releases and 14 artists now featuring the Diynamic stamp of approval.

To celebrate this milestone, Diynamic is taking their sound on the road with a selection of showcases commemorating 10 Years of top-tier house music. The North America portion of the tour will see them touch down in Mexico City tonight, Art Basel in Miami tomorrow, a Los Angeles warehouse location hosted by Factory93 and 6AM on Saturday December 3rd as well as Stereo Montreal and New York City the following weekend.

We would like to wish Diynamic Music a Happy 10th Birthday with a special selection of our 10 favorite tracks released in the first 10 years of the label’s operation. Enjoy!