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Black History Month

Celebrating Black History Month With House & Techno

The contribution of Black artists in house and techno are undeniable and pervasive.Ā In fact, the bedrock of electronic music owes much of its legacy to Black artists. From Chicago and Detroit,Ā the cities that started it all, its local pioneers woveĀ dance music culture’s fabric that now stretches globally.Ā Frankie Knuckles, Larry Heard,Ā Jesse SaundersĀ andĀ Marshall Jefferson are names that but only scratch the surface. For this special month 6AM wanted to share all the amazing contributions by Black artists to the history and music that helped create this global phenomena; and to share those artists who graced 6AM with their voices and talents.

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dark techno

Toto, We’re Not in Kansas Anymore: Welcome to the Dark Side of Techno

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). Ā So grab your favorite all-black attire, we’re on the yellow brick road to the dark side of techno.Ā 

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Techno Guide

A Beginner’s Techno Music Guide: Brief History, Artists & Clubs

If you’re a fan of this site and techno music, you’ve probably been around the rave block quite a few times. By now, you know what you like and what you don’t like.

But, do your friends know about your passion for the ā€œuntz untzā€? Do you need help dropping some knowledge?

Or, maybe you just happened to stumble upon this little portion of the internet and are curious about the world of techno and all the artists and fans who wear only black.

Either way, 6AM has got you covered with this ā€œBeginner’s Techno Music Guide.ā€

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Techniche Recordings

“‘Love is the Universal Language’, Techno is the Universal Soundtrack,” Says Techniche Recordings

Techniche Recordings is the signature record label of Techniche SD, a true collective of ambitions and concepts with global and universal aspirations who enter the sonic void with their forward-thinking vision and ethos. Myxzlplix of Techniche Recordings shares more about the inception of his new SoCal techno label.

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SXM Festival

SXM Festival Returns To The Caribbeans in 2022

SXM Festival has announced the phase one lineup for its highly-anticipated return to the Caribbean island of Saint Martin / Sint Maarten. From March 9-13, the destination experience will give attendees the chance to witness many of the top names in the underground techno and house scene in one of the world’s most beautiful and culturally diverse island locals.

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Other Form

Other Form Marks Final Release of 2021 with ‘Mirrorpath’ EP

Following the warm reception of Change, Release, RiftĀ on Observant, Other Form returns to his own label for Unknown Movements’ final release of 2021. He’s joined by the talents of Quelza (Mord, Hayes, Newrhythmic, KSR) and Polygonia (Lowless, PhonoTropismi, Bahn, IO) on remix duties, with Temudo (Klockworks, Warm Up, Hayes, Soma) in the mastering seat.

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DANZAH

Premiere: DANZAH “The Test” – IAMT Red Records

Born and raised in the heart of Melbourne, DANZAH is an emerging artist who discovered his passion for music and connections with like-minded people at a very young age. Always finding himself drawn to the sounds of the underground and being greatly influenced by the heavyweights of the industry, he knew he wanted to be part of the scene and this became the driving factor to begin his music journey.

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Auriga Redefines Her Sound on Latest EP 'Underneath'

Auriga Redefines Her Sound on Latest EP ‘Underneath’

Hot off the back of two huge debut releases on Second State and Odd Recordings over the past two months – not to mention an incredible livestream performance from Castillo de Atienza alongside Ramiro Lopez and Lilly Palmer – internationally celebrated Spanish techno sensation Auriga continues her hugely prolific run of Summer 2021 form as she unveils her latest huge EP ‘Underneath’, this time on the one and only I AM Techno (IAMT). Auriga’s impressive diversity as a producer continues to shine through, as she adds to her flourishing career discography with another huge dancefloor-ready weapon. We caught up with the flourishing Madrid-based artist to find out more.

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6AM Guest Mix: Frank Spector

6AM Guest Mix: Frank Spector

Frank Spector aka IMPLSE is a DJ/Producer based in Paris. Hip-Hop rooted, he has produced tracks for heavy hitters in the US like Nicki Minaj, Mobb Deep, Freeway and Wu-Tang with his label Get Large Recordz. His productions have secured hit singles for artists and have sold almost four million units.

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