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

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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. 

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Movement Detroit Teases 2019 Lineup With First 10 Names

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The yearly pilgrimage to Detroit is on the horizon, even though there are a good six months left until the next Memorial Day Weekend 2019.

Paxahau, the organizers behind Movement Electronic Music Festival, have just teased the first 10 names booked for next year’s festival. The preview lineup includes everything from Detroit techno to hip-hop, as well as legendary UK dance music pioneers Orbital performing their first live show in Detroit in 20 years.

Attendees in 2019 will be able to feast on DJ sets from Amelie Lens, DJ Nobu, Heiko Laux, DJ Bone and Hot Since 82. Floorplan, Orbital and Stephan Bodzin are booked in for live sets, along with a turn from Detroit rapper (and Warp signee) Danny Brown.

Tickets for Movement Detroit 2019 can be found here.

Cover photo by Stephen Bondio

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4 Performances Not To Miss At Minimal Effort: NYE Los Angeles

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While there are plenty of parties going on in Los Angeles this coming New Year’s Eve, you’d be amiss to not attend Minimal Effort’s one-day affair at the LA Center Studios.

Underrated Presents’ brand is returning to the downtown location following their Halloween bash in October, bringing with them an impressive lineup of house and techno and improved production value. The 21+ event will run from 4pm until 2am across three stages, one indoors and two outdoors under the canopy of Los Angeles’ beautiful skyline. The event is run like a mini-festival, featuring audio/visual production, food vendors, chill-out areas and more, providing a completely unique and different experience than any other electronic music party held on the night in the Los Angeles area.

Although more names are still to be added, this is already one of the best selection of talent Minimal Effort has brought to LA so far. We cherry picked four artists you should not miss when you ring in 2017 with us and the Minimal Effort family:

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Tale of Us Announce Full Afterlife Ibiza 2016 Programme

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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 RĂždhĂ„d.

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.

AfterLife Lineup

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Stream Stephan Bodzin’s Essential Mix for BBC Radio 1

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SB_2015_2Prolific German producer Stephan Bodzin has been an influential part in shaping the global techno scene since establishing his label Hertzblut in 2006. Now ten years later, BBC Radio 1 invites Stephan for the latest Essential Mix with the techno producer from Bremen. Read more