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I Hate Models Releasing Limited Edition Vinyl “Werewolf Disco Club”

Get those record players ready because I hate Models is releasing a limited edition vinyl for his newest track, “Werewolf Disco Club.” It’ll be available on September 24, 2021. For those that crave to get it a few days earlier, follow 6AM’s Instagram account for a chance to win hosting a giveaway on September 20.

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Move the Record livestream

Move the Record: Support Independent Record Stores this July

Streaming initiative Move the Record will return this July for a month-long series of livestream events. Launched in 2020, Move the Record was devised in response to the uncertain future and economic strain that independent record stores worldwide have faced due to the pandemic. This summer, the streaming initiative will return for four consecutive Thursdays starting from July 1st — featuring six-hour broadcasts from stores around the world featuring residents and special guests, with a view to driving online sales and foot traffic to shops that can open, and encourage customers to check-out their local vinyl record shops.

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M.F.S: Observatory discuss their new releases, collaborating remotely and more

M.F.S: Observatory Celebrate New Release with Maya Jane Coles

M.F.S: Observatory consists of Mattia Turchetti and Francesco Cozzolino. Originally from Naples, the duo is now based in the U.K. Most recently, M.F.S: Observatory collaborated with Maya Jane Coles on a two-track EP. Over the years they have released tracks on labels such as Green Velvet’s Relief Records as well as Food Music UK and Viva Music. In between working in the studio and playing gigs, they manage their own label Observatory Music which has featured releases from themselves as well as carefully selected friends and producers such Wyatt Marhsall, Ben Murphy and Lubelski.  6AM recently caught up with the duo to discuss their newest releases, how they were able to work together when apart, and hopes for the future.

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ENDO

From Teaching Carl Cox the Secrets of Traktor to DJing 8+ Hour Sets, ENDO is Dance Music’s Hidden Gem

A musician, a DJ, a teacher, an inventor, and a visionary, Mike Henderson aka ENDO has been touching various aspects of the music industry for more than 20 years. From managing tours for Sasha, Nicole Moudaber, Pete Tong, and Dubfire to being one of the most sought out music techies training industry heavyweights including Carl Cox and Grandmaster Flash on Traktor, ENDO’s curiosity has been the driving force to his musical abilities. Read more

Marco Bruno 6AM

Marco Bruno Narrates Human Condition via Vinyl LP

Berlin-based artist Marco Bruno uses music to tell stories exploring the human condition. His productions, which are defined more by feeling than by genre, contain glints of ambient, broken beats, techno. His mindset is geared toward versatility, completeness. Milestones of his discography are the records released on Ben Sims’ platforms: Symbolism, Hardgroove and Machine: a project curated by Ben himself and Kirk Degiorgio that will place Marco alongside giants including Luke Slater, Robert Hood, Function and Oscar Mulero.

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Vinyl sales 2020

U.S. Vinyl Sales Overtake CDs For First Time in More Than 30 Years

For the first half of 2020 vinyl sales accounted for 62% of physical sales, overtaking sales of CDs for the first time in over 30 years.

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move the record

Programme Announced for Move the Record, a Global Initiative in Support of Independent Record Stores

Move The Record is a brand new initiative devised in association with Dana Ruh and KMA60 Berlin, in response to the uncertain future that independent record stores are facing worldwide. In the wake of recent events and the ensuing movement for equality; the economic repercussions of the pandemic — now more than ever the music industry must stand together.

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Budget SL-1200 Turntables

Technics Unveils Plan to Launch New Budget SL-1200 Turntables for $134.99, €125.99, £114.99

The Technics 1200 has long been revered by DJs for its high-torque, direct-drive platter that ensures flawless mixes and incredibly precise scratch performances. For the first time ever, in an effort to ramp up sales with everyone shut down at home due to Coronavirus COVID-19 quarantine and lockdown measures, Panasonic plans to launch a new budget SL-1200 turntables edition for only $134.99, allowing easy access to the industry-standard record player for the first time ever

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great gifts for music lovers

Eight Great Gifts for Music Lovers This Christmas

Are you stumped on what to get your music-loving friend or family member this holiday season? Check out these eight great gifts (plus a bonus ninth!) for music lovers this Christmas. Gift ideas ranging from gadgets and accessories to music players and festival fashion. These gifts will enhance the music listening whether it’s in the comfort of your own home or out on the dancefloor.

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In Interview: NYC ’90s House Legend Tommy Bones Shares His Love For Vinyl

Making moves on Kwench Records, Cassy’s club-steady record label, is New York-based DJ and producer Tommy Bones, and he brings in renowned US vocalist and regular collaborator Lydia Rhodes who’s known for a string of seminal club anthems through the ‘90s and early ‘00s.

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