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The Powerful and Possible Mind of Flanko

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Approaching techno with warehouse melodies, powerful drums, driving basslines, and hypnotic arpeggios is Berlin-based DJ Flanko. Around Berlin, Flanko is known within the underground scene, particularly for his warehouse and festival-sounding sets. But Flanko is more than just a DJ who creates meaningful sounds, he is also an individual who creates a meaningful mindset when it comes to friendships, loyalty, productivity, and living life to its fullest.

Inspirationally, Flanko’s DJ alias is in honor of his close friend Max Kelm who passed away — Max gave him the name “Flanko”, and from there, it was set in stone of the alias name Flanko that we know as today. With Flanko, you get more than just a great set, you gain an unforgettable experience that’s been weaved from adversity, passion, and pure determination.

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Global Vibe Radi0 331 Feat. Amanda Mussi (Macro Hits)

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Combining the sounds of techno, acid, breaks, and house music, SĂŁo Paulo DJ, producer, curator, and label/agency boss Amanda Mussi works hard to bring something fresh and new to the dancefloor. Amanda is known as a strong presence in the Queer underground music scene in SĂŁo Paulo where she held her monthly party DĂ»sk for 5 years and now she is a resident at some of the best events in Brazil: Mamba Negra — where she debuted at her first Boiler Room, Dando, and Kode (Rio); she often appears as a guest at events like DGTL festival, Photon, and many others.

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Is Business Techno Officially In Business?

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The convoluted term, “business techno,” has been floating around the internet and everyday techno conversations for a few years.

However, on Feb. 24, 2022, Billboard Music interviewed techno legend Sven VĂ€th. The interview asked a range of questions of the artist, but one particular question stood out amongst the rest: Question 10 asked Sven for his take on “business techno.”  This is the first time a major non-dance music-focused publication used the term. Does this mean “business techno” is no longer an underground joke but a real life concept that even the general public recognizes?

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6AM Guest Mix: Adrian Hex

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6AM is glad to welcome the upcoming artist, Adrian Hex to this week’s Guest Mix. The Brooklyn-based producer, Adrian Hex has made a striking impact on the NYC underground, making his mark as the next must-watch artist in the U.S. minimal techno scene.

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“Ssh up you cheesy muppet,” says Ben Sims to Eric Prydz

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Techno has become somewhat of a golden egg. Originally a genre spawned from “underground” rave culture, it has taken a stronghold in today’s electronic music landscape. You may have heard of the term “business techno” as techno seeps into the mainstream. However, everyone’s definition of “underground” house and techno varies. It’s an ongoing debate and as music trends come and go, musical tastes will vary because people’s perceptions and interpretations all differ. Well-known electronic music producer Eric Prydz and techno heavyweight Ben Sims have each shared thoughts on techno’s evolution. Read more

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Beatport Launches New Genre: Jackin House

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Beatport has added a brand new genre category: Jackin’ House. Characterized by its spirited attitude, elastic beats, shuffling percussion, booming basslines, and chopped-up samples from styles such as Hip-Hop, R&B, Jazz, Swing, Funk, and Disco, Jackin’ House is an essential component of the House music spectrum. By migrating the Jackin’ House genre from its current home on the store — Funky / Groove / Jackin’ House, which will now live as Funky House — Beatport aims to provide a much-needed destination for this essential and celebrated house music genre and subculture. Read more

Luis del Carmen

Luis del Carmen Drops ‘Bellicose’ & Introduces New Alias

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San Francisco-born and now Manila-based DJ and producer, Parnassvs debuts his new alter ego of darker techno as Luis del Carmen. His style of music can be best described as dark, cinematic melodies combined with the beauty of dark tension and aggression found in techno. Under a different alias, Luis has upcoming and released tracks on labels such as IAMT, Numen, Techburst Records, Blackhole Records and Eclipse.  Armed with a new arsenal of tracks and musical direction, Luis del Carmen proudly revamps his sound and brings forth a new spirit with his name with his second EP under the new moniker entitled Bellicose/Saracenic on Techburst Records.

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A Relentless Soul, DJ E-Clyps is a Dose of Reality

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“If everybody runs away, who sticks around to change it?” By “it” DJ E-Clyps means the dance music community. The house and techno culture isn’t all sunshine and rainbows. DJ E-Clyps is an artist giving the music business a dose of reality that it needs. With roots in hip-hop, the DJ and producer ventured into the world of electronic music thinking the grass was greener on the other side. However, he quickly realized the dance music community had its own set of challenges to overcome. He’s used his artistic platform to give voice to issues within the dance music community and is calling for others to swim against the current to help push underground culture forward. Read more