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Living a Life of Vibrancy With Lee Ann Roberts

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In Lee Ann Roberts’ hands, even the hardest techno can have subtlety and soul. The Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist has become a prominent force in the global techno scene thanks to her fierce determination and vibrant creative touch. She leads with her own NowNow label — a self-reliant platform that nods to the South African colloquialism meaning “soon”, which means a call to surrender to the moment, and follow where the music takes you. It’s a mantra she’s lived by as her career has sharply risen — from debuting on Spanish label Suara with “Miyamoto” and instantly scoring number two on Beatport’s Hard Techno chart.

She’s simultaneously been growing NowNow with her own productions and dropping alongside remixes from verified legends like D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Jay Clarke, and Dense & Pika. The vitality in Roberts’ sound undoubtedly comes from her broad outlook, inspired as much by the revolutionary misfits of rock as the visionary pioneers of electronic music. Her attraction to unusual and distinctive qualities in the music she makes and plays all add up to one of the most exciting forces in contemporary techno.

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What’s in Your Toolbox: POPOF

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Artists will never come unprepared to a party. They always bring a toolbox packed with tracks that are truly dance floor destroyers. “What’s in Your Toolbox” features artists’ secret weapons, aka, the tracks they don’t leave out of their USB. In this installment, Parisian artist POPOF Shares his 6 choice picks that scream original techno in the form of Acid, Rave, amazing remixes, and dancefloor stompers — as well as a couple of song picks that have also been released on his own imprint FORM Music. Being a highly demanded name within the world of Techno and House music, POPOF has worked alongside other well-recognized artists within the industry such as Depeche Mode, Chemical Brothers, Moby, BookaShade, Vitalic, Tiga, Maetrik, Martin Solveig, as well as many respected labels within the scene. From releasing many worthwhile tracks since 2015, it’s no surprise that POPOF is making 2023 another year of unforgettable releases and performances for his audience.

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6AM Guest Mix: Declan James

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As a producer, DJ, and founder of the Texas-based collective VOIDWARE, Declan James’ sets are notorious for their blistering speed and a no-holds-barred approach to track selection. His creations are always pushing audiences into an absolute frenzy at every turn.

Propelling him quickly toward key-figure status in the American underground, Declan’s productions are known for their experimental, genre-bending qualities — all of which integrate a wide variety of influences that range from Electroclash to Dancehall.

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Global Vibe Radio 332 Feat. JX-216 (From 0-1)

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From Milwaukee, WI, now living in Oakland, California is JX-216 (formerly known as the alias Milkplant, full name: Justin Pennell) — a techno DJ/Producer with over 30 years of combined DJ/production experience, and 10 years of record label management experience.

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6AM Guest Mix: Freeman 713

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This week’s featured Guest Mix artist is Freeman 713 — a DJ/Producer hailing from the hills of Northern California. Real name Trevor Tappe, is based out of Los Angeles and is inspired by the sights and sounds of the early 2000s Hardgroove & Tribal Techno. Freeman 713 pairs Dense Tribal Grooves with High Energy Rave Vibes to create a versatile and potent blend of slamming techno. The sound is heavy and driving while still being groovy, sexy, and endlessly danceable.

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10 Tracks for You and Your Rave Partner

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Nothing’s better than finding the perfect track/playlist that understands your mood and feelings to a T. With the spooky and cozy season just around the corner, we wanted to curate a list of the best sought-out after tracks that you and your rave partner can let loose too.

But a rave partner doesn’t have to be titled as someone you’re being intimate with, consider these 10 tracks your all-year, every day, and every hour jam with anyone you love as a confidant, friend, and of course, as a significant other. And if these tracks aren’t enough, check out our monthly updated H+T Fresh Finds playlist on Spotify — a playlist that also features music from some of the best emerging artists from around the world.

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6AM Guest Mix: Jeronimo Watson

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Jeronimo Watson isn’t trying to be the next superstar DJ, he just wants to play good music at high volumes. With over 15 years of experience as both a DJ and music producer, his dedication to each craft is apparent. While he is best known for DJing intimate gatherings in the mountains of Altadena, California, as well as throughout the west coast of the United States, his love for House and Techno has taken him all over the world and continues to do so.

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6AM Guest Mix: Lil Meish

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As this week’s Guest Mix, Lil Meish (aka Michelle Dulana) is an up-and-coming DJ from the island of Guam. Starting in late 2019, Lil Meish played her way through various local clubs, parties, and events. Though still quite new to the dance music scene, she has managed to foster and grow a strong listening base on the island.

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Global Vibe Radio 330 Feat. OCD (Gegen)

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Hailing from Berlin, Germany is OCD. As a resident of Gegen Records and Interzone, she finds pleasure in modern rhythms that can create overwhelming emotions. For OCD, it is her mission to go beyond the boundaries of techno and explore its rigidness and rage.

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6AM Guest Mix: CYNTHESZR

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This week’s Guest Mix is CYNTHESZR, a Texas-based techno producer and DJ who’s influenced by the sounds of early Hard Trance and Industrial Techno. Growing up with electronic music for most of her life, she began DJing in 2019 and dove right into producing towards the end of 2021.

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