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Alex Wann is a DJ and producer who has taken the Deep house scene by storm. With "Milkshake," Alex has delivered one of the hottest track IDs of summer 2023. This track has garnered immense popularity since the Keinemusik crew dropped it at their electrifying Brooklyn Mirage show in New York. The demand for "Milkshake" has been unprecedented, with DJs across the globe adding it to their must-have playlists. Alex's journey to success continues, and he has firmly established himself asa reference Deep house artist. One of his other remarkable works includes a remix of Swedish House Mafia's "Ray of Solar," a collaboration with Sasson. As his star continues to rise, Alex Wann's musical prowess and innovative productions are sure to leave an indelible mark on the global dance music scene.
Ann Clue has always had passion for music. In the past few years, her energy and music established her both on stage, and behind-the-scenes, as the kind of artist who controls the dancefloors around the world.She is already playing at numerous well-known festivals, such as Awakenings, EDC Las Vegas, Exit Festival, Time WARP, Sonus and OFF Sonar. Recenlty, she has been traveled the world for events in USA, Canada, Brazil, Argentina, Colombia, Australia, whole Europe of course- only to mention a few of the 35 countries which Ann Clue visited in the past years of touring.
In Celtic mythology, everyone knows the magical AWEN, but there are disagreements about what it is and, mostly, what it can do.Some believe it’s a spirit that gives glimpses of the future, while others affirm it’s a symbol of balance between opposites. However, for most people, it is a woman, the muse of creativity - and the artists she touches act like they were possessed.When singer-songwriter AWEN chose this name, she wasn’t aware of these implications. But, strangely, she couldn’t have picked a better one: she embodies all of these ideas.AWEN has always navigated between distant worlds. Born in Paris from a French mother and a Malian-Senegalese father, she’s long been torn between her passion for singing and her successful career in Hong Kong as a lawyer. But when her father passed away in 2016, she decided to give up her job and move back to France to try to become a professional artist. Building upon her cultural heritage and her musical tastes (she grew up listening to artists such as Nina Simone, Bob Marley and Marvin Gaye), AWEN started to produce her unique style of Afro-house. It mixed electronic instrumentation with timeless melodies - and a touch of spirituality.
Bantwanas is a talented collective of African producers, songwriters & musicians, whose diverse collaborative forces pull together to bring top-quality African house music to the world. Blanka Mazimela, has played an important role in the creation and development of Bantwanas - his knowledge and background of African music, experience in music production and fine ear instrumentation add immense value to the rich sound of the group. The collective also features Sobantwana, a song writer, storyteller and vocal activist well-known for her captivating & spiritual vocals. Dona Diko is a sensational drummer, whose impressive percussion skills enrich the Bantwana's sound. Ayabonga, is a multi-talented singer, songwriter and producer whose musicality has been cultivated from childhood.
Boris Brejcha is a German techno artist and DJ. His style combines elements of minimal, progressive, and hard-techno with melodic elements. His music has been featured on many popular radio shows worldwide and has seen a surge in popularity over the last few years. Boris Brejcha is an innovative producer and performer who has gained a large following throughout Europe and beyond. His music has been played on some of the biggest radio shows in the world and his live shows have been praised by fans everywhere. His unique blend of minimal, progressive, and hard-techno with melodic elements makes him one of the most exciting acts in the techno scene today.}
The Slovenian selector Brina Knauss has achieved widespread notoriety and respect for her DJ skills,with influential figures such as Damian Lazarus and Luciano among her growing fanbase. Classicallytrained as a youngster, Brina has an exceptionally refined ear for key, chords and melodies, meaningher sets are full of emotional depth and transcendent atmospherics.On the road constantly since 2016, she has notched up a staggering number of gigs across Europe andthe rest of the world, playing alongside some of the scene’s best-known DJs and booked to perform athigh-profile events such as Rumors, Vagabundos and Get Lost.Still in the early stages of her DJ career, Brina Knauss is an accomplished music selector, whosescintillating sets have catapulted her into the limelight.
Christian Löffler’s art is heavily inspired by his environment. He lives and works, both as a painter and musician, in the remote Darss Peninsula inGermany’s north-east and his atelier can be found within a rustic log cabin surrounded by overgrown wilderness over-looking the Baltic Sea. The area has provided him with the solitude necessary for his highly introspective work, while at the same time influencing him via its rugged landscapes in a continuous creative dialogue between artist and nature. This bucolic seclusion, tranquil by nature and intense in nature, has defined Löffler’s body of work, both visual and musical, throughout the years.
Founder of project DANCElectric, PHILIPE started his career as a DJ in 1996. Since then there were so many events, all-nighters, proper raves, after-parties with breathtaking sunrises & sunsets, amazing and unique locations, venues, cities, destinations... Sweet memories that no words can describe.Some well-known names that have shared the stage with DANCElectricPHILIPE: Carl Cox, Fatboy Slim, Dixon, Luciano, Marco Carola, Richie Hawtin, Jamie Jones, Hot Since82, Solardo, Idris Elba, Bob Sinclar, Claptone, MK, Mark Knight, Paul Van Dyk, Dixon, Roger Sanchez, ANNA, Artbat, Mind Against, Eelke Kleijn, Ben Bohmer, Claptone, CamelPhat, Eli Brown, Dennis Cruz, Honey Dijon, Nic Fanciulli, and the list goes on and on in the more than 20-year-old career.
Sulta’s meticulous and diverse approach to dance music has seen his stand out capabilities reach unbelievable new heights for someone still so young. Continued praise and support from fellow DJs and producers such as Jackmaster, Skream, Four Tet, and Optimo have aided Denis Sulta, and ultimately, his incredible hard work has allowed him to play alongside and work on projects for Annie Mac both at Radio 1 and at the legendary Space, Ibiza. The prodigal producer has successfully graduated from the Red Bull Music Academy in Montreal with his records playing on the radio and in nightclubs the world over. To end out 2016 Denis Sulta skyrocketed in at #26 on the RA Top 100 Poll, becoming the highest new entry that year, and if rumour has it, also ever. It is undeniably clear to see that there is no slowing down for the illustrious Mr Sulta.
Hailing from South Africa, Desiree has carved out a sterling reputation thanks to her infallible ability to expertly blend a myriad of styles into her exhilarating DJ sets. A connoisseur, who is driven by a deep yearning to dig for electronica in its many forms, Desiree channels her broad knowledge and passion into unforgettable performances. Though she champions an African-inspired house, Desiree is not limited to that style alone and prides herself on her eclectic tastes. As anyone who has experienced her in action will attest, she’s a nimble dancer with impeccable selection skills.
English duo formed by brothers Guy and Howard Lawrence, Disclosure is one of the leading names in British electro of the 2010 decade. The brothers were signed to the PMR label in 2011, discovered while releasing remixes and a few original compositions on MySpace. Their deep house sound is tinged with UK garage and dancehall influences, and the duo regularly find themselves working with some of the biggest names in recent pop music, including Sam Smith, Flume, Lorde and The Weeknd.
Few artists walk the line between past and future as well as Dixon. As a DJ, he cuts a striking figure behind decks, rising from Berlin beginnings among the original pioneers of electronic music. Over a career, he has evolved his sound into something visionary, running renowned record label Innervisions with Frank Wiedemann and Kristian Rädle of Ȃme. His ear for the perfect mix eventually brought down Resident Advisor’s Top DJs Poll, after taking out first place for its last four years running. However, Dixon’s ambition has driven a calling into wider fields of fashion and technology, expanding what it means to be a contemporary innovator.
Eli & Fur's unwavering passion for producing, songwriting and performing, plus a flair for creating dark emotive dance anthems, have put the London based duo firmly at the forefront of the international house & techno scene. Their sonic aesthetic marries a mysterious and enigmatic mood with evocative vocals, cascading synths and rolling basslines - a heady mix that is both addictive and mesmerizing. It's sincere, biographical and inspired by everything from late-night living to their global travels. Whether it's tales from the club and the after-house parties, love, life, laughter and rebellion, their productions have captured the imaginations of followers all over the globe.
HoneyLuv kicked off the year by been announced as Future Star of 2023 on BBC Radio 1 by Danny Howard. After the success of Your Tongue and Thr336ix 5ive the year continued by taking the music scene via storm with “Sway” feat. Dope Earth Alien which was hottest record on BBC Radio 1 with supports from Bibi and Marco Carola. She has remixed the likes of Seth Troxler, Melle Brown, Annie Mac and Will Clarke. HoneyLuv has toured beside some of the greatest acts in dance music such asSeth Troxler, The Martinez Brothers, Nicole Moudaber, Kevin Saunderson, Maya Jane Coles, Loco Dice, Idris Elba and more. She has performed at some of the most important venues and festivals in the touring scene such as, Coachella, EDC, Brooklyn Mirage, Ushuaia, The Beams, Space Miami, Factory 93 skyline and many more. HoneyLuv is set to leave her imprint on many of the most notable clubs and festivals worldwide this upcoming year.
Indira Paganotto has had the most eclectic musical upbringing. In the last 12 months, Indira’s rise has been unstoppable: from headlining all major clubs and events (such as Awakenings, Tomorrowland, Circoloco, Amnesia Ibiza, and EXIT festival, among others). Indira has become a well-known name across the globe. Often combining very diverse sounds, Indira impeccably manages to capture the audience’s attention. Psytrance mixed with techno, has nowadays become her trademark sound.Indira’s future is as bright as her smile: with her energy, her dedication to work, and her flawless skills, she will never let the audience leave feeling indifferent - she is there to make a statement. Whether it’s a 15,000-capacity mega-venue, an open-air festival, or a dusty underground club, rest assured: she’ll conquer it.
Jan Blomqvist is a musician, singer and producer who plays his own club-friendly electroniccompositions live. He has always played live. At first it was grunge with guitars and drums, but aftermoving to Berlin and with the new advances in computer hardware and music production software, Janswitched gears and learned how to play this new mega-instrument. Orchestras at your fingertips.Possibility squared. Producing fat techno and electro beats and testing them on club systems after-hours, Jan created a new sonic environment foundation for his now-signature vocals and melodic songwriting.
A pianist since his childhood in the South of France and fed by the French Touch scene, Joris Delacroix has enjoyed a fast-growing success for the past ten years. He has most notably gained recognition with his hit single Air France as well as the albums Room With View and Night Vision. With a debut in UK House music influences before moving on to techno, his remarkable identity is defined by melodic synth hooks, hypnotic beats and inventive breaks: all of which come together to create powerful and emotional songs. To date, Joris Delacroix has earned over 75 million plays across all across streaming platforms.
Brooklyn-based DJ and producer, Julya Karma, has quickly become an unstoppable force in the house and techno scene. Her prowess as a selector and infectious energy in the booth has consistently delivered utter elation on dance floors across North America, including The Brooklyn Mirage, Time Warp, Mayan Warrior, and Bar Americas, appearing alongside heavy-hitting artists like Rüfüs du Sol, Sven Väth, Dixon, Âme, Innellea, Mind Against, and Monolink. The feedback from her fanbase has been overwhelming and it’s safe to say that hers is a name we will all be seeing a lot more of for a long time to come.
Kölsch’s new album, I Talk To Water, is the most personal statement yet from one of techno’s most singular voices. Memorialising the producer’s father, it weaves intimate home recordings from his father’s musical archives into some of Kölsch’s most poetic productions yet. It’s a beautifully resonant album that shivers with emotional candour, grappling with the complexities of mourning and family in profound, thoughtful ways. His fifth album for Kompakt, after 1977, 1983, 1989 and Now Here No Where, it also deftly navigates terrain that has long been natural to the music Kölsch makes – deeply moving, texturally rich, gorgeously melodic.
Marsh has sculpted a distinctly warm, emotional sound since he first emerged in the mid-2010s. Inspired by his teenage love of the emotionally rich, early 2000s trance sound and the musicality of crossover drum & bass acts like Pendulum, he’s distilled these disparate influences into a captivating and soulful signature style.Now three albums deep into his career – his debut 2017 ‘Life On The Shore’, the critically acclaimed Anjunadeep debut album ‘Lailonie’ in 2020, followed by his latest body of work, ‘Endless’ in 2023. Tom has an array of widely supported anthems in his discography, streaming well into the millions and winning support from electronic music’s biggest artists, including Joris Voorn, Cassian, Pete Tong, Diplo and RÜFÜS DU SOL.As well as building a stellar reputation as a producer, Tom has established himself as one of a new generation of DJs set to follow in the footsteps of progressive house pioneers such as Eric Prydz and Sasha.
Expressing a musical venture which draws from the combined roots of IDM, house and techno, Mind Against are the Italian-born, Berlin-based duo of Alessandro and Federico Fognini.
Their gift for creating emotion through the synths and percussive instruments in their studio translates uniquely onto the dancefloor, where their slick, moving take on techno makes for a special kind of peak in the club. They draw from the psychedelic hooks of 1980s soundtracks and from modern dance music’s emphasis on sound design to create a distinctive and immensely powerful sound.
In 2012 they recorded and released their first single ‘Cagliostro’ on breakthrough label Life and Death, following that up by essential collaborations with Tale Of Us and Somne for the same label and compilation appearances on Sven Vath’s Cocoon and Recondite’s label Plangent. Through a string of remixes, Mind Against leant their touch to the work of, amongst others, Art Department, Róisín Murphy and Green Velvet. More recently also for SHDW & Obscure Shape and Hakimonu, inspiring a remix EP of the latter’s “Insular Realms” through a masterstroke club edit.
All the while, they have become consumate and globally in-demand DJs, dazzling at many of electronic music’s leading clubs and festivals. Their understanding of each other plays out in the dynamism of their joint DJ sets, where a refined selection and intricate mixing forms a journey like no other. Case in point: their revered Essential Mix from 2016.
Mind Against’s discography has grown with standout releases for Tale Of Us’ Afterlife label and Scuba’s Hotflush, including further collaborations with Locked Groove and Aether. In 2018, they will return to the Afterlife label with a new EP and continue enchant the crowds they play for.
Rising up out of Brazil’s hotbed of formidable talent, Mochakk (AKA Pedro Maia) embodies a level of passion and drive that has placed him in a league of his own. His insatiable hunger for knowledge means he has a broad palette to draw from, channelling his deep well of influences into his vibrant creative output. As anyone who has witnessed him in action willattest, Pedro wears his heart on his sleeve, often expressing his honest love for music in an endearingly physical manner. His skills as a selector have led to bookings at globallyrenowned clubs, like DC-10, while his productions encapsulate his diverse sonic identity.Commanding the global stage with vigour, humour and his illuminating personality, Mochakk is laying down the foundations for an enduring legacy…
Born in 1998, Moritz Hofbauer grew up in Pforzheim, southern Germany. He came in touch with music at an early age, playing cello in the local orchestra or keyboard in a band. His curiosity drove him to combine this love for music with drum machines and synthesizers. He began to complement his piano compositions with electronic beats and his passion for Deep House and Melodic Techno evolved quickly. With his music he follows his vision of a unique sound that bridges melody, art and club fever, continuously searching for new pigments to add to his musical palette. As the latest member of the FCKNG SERIOUS family around superstar Boris Brejcha Moritz released his second EP “Metamorphosis”.
Notre Dame is a French artist, musician, and DJ producer who first came to prominence in the early 2010s. He first started to produce at a very young age, mixing various kinds of music genres. After a while, he decided to focus on electronic music and create his own style. His music is also known for his eclectic live performances. Notre Dame strives to bring the energy and spirit of house music into his tracks. Nowadays, he is striving to release his new music which he sees being played everywhere.Specializing in cinematic and emotionally charged tracks that often incorporate elements of jazz and classical music his music will make every soul dance on his groovy beats. His influences come from all over the spectrum but some of his special influences include Daft Punk and Hans Zimmer. Influenced at a young age by some of the biggest names in electronic music too, he creates euphoric and energizing house music with soul.
Oden & Fatzo is a French electronic music trioperforming only in live act. Having a very rich sound palette, their universe stands out with a mix of uptempo beat House, solar minimal, breakbeat electro and UK Garage. Mainly inspired by funk, jazz and hip hop, their project is full of different influences.These different influences which make the singularity of their project allowed them to sign on labels likeMoscow Rec, Salty Nuts, Locus, Hoarder or Sony Music.Through their own label Saké Rec, the trio tells the story of their adventures in space through EPs with a strong story telling and visuals, allowing them to collaborate with talentedFrench house artists (Herr Krank, THEOS, Baccus...). But also to promote emerging talents close to their universe.
Being part of Audiolith Records, Rampue proves that the techno pie is no longer divided between the same old labels. During the past years, he played around the globe and managed to win thousands of friends and fans in all corners of the world. Fusion Festival, Burning Man, Beirut, Istanbul, Kiev: Rampue doesn’t orbit from club to club, but from continent to continent, leaving traces of love behind. What else is there to know about him? Oh yes, his tomcat has got his own Facebook page.
Graduated in graphic arts, born in Paris of Spanish origin, Romain Garcia has always drawn from his numerous influences, whether cultural or artistic. DJ since he’s 15 years old and fan of techno, especially melodic, he sent a demo to Ben Böhmer during the quarantine, who immediately hooks on his soaring style, full of exotic sounds, of triturated voices samples, plated on hypnotic and dancing rhythms.This artistic crush led to a collaboration: that’s how was born "Cappadocia", the first track of Romain Garcia released on Cercle Records in 2020, already accumulating 9 million streams. The single"White Flag"was released afterwards, on the German label Ton Topferei. Recently spotted by the management of NTO, who Romain is sharing a lot of dates with, he released his 1st EP "Syamo", in December 2021, and signed on the prestigious English label Anjunadeep.
Combining his unrelenting passion for music with an inextinguishable desire to make a positive impact on his surroundings, Shimzais a totem figure in South Africa’s music scene and one of the leaders of house music in Africa. Making worldwide waves with releases on the likes of Cadenza Records and Knee Deep In Sound, Shimza launched KUNYE (which means together in Xhosa/Zulu) in November 2020, an imprint that provides a bridge between South Africa’s emerging producers and the global stage. Inviting a selection of artists to perform in KUNYE’s weekly livestream sessions, Shimza formed a new movement for Afro Tech Sounds, while amplifying the label’s mission to unite people through the love of music.
Sven Väth is probably on tour right now.The artist who has done so much to influence and shape club culture still likes playingrecords to people more than anything else. That’s Sven for you.At the time of writing we are now over 40 years into the astonishing career of one of the most charismatic sensual performers ever to gaze out from a Dj booth.The record bags that contain so many secrets and possibilities are bigger than ever. Vinyl back then, vinyl now.The intuition. The communication. You just have to meet the man behind the decks to really get it. This is Sven’s domain and it is ruled with utter confidence. Records will be wafted in the air along with wicked smiles - and at every show no one, including Sven, knows quite what will happen.Sven’s career is built on a fierce commitment to the people that matter, the dancers in front of him are the VIP ́s. Along the way this relentless explorer of the dancefloor has done so much more for music, for the industry.
The vocals ring like a mantra, penetrating and almost mystical. It’s The Blaze's signature sound, enabling the French duo to cross continents. With their second album, ‘Jungle,’ they return loaded with new experiences from countries they traveled to while on tour, taking their visuals and music even further. For The Blaze, these two notions are inextricable and interdependent: The Blaze makes resolutely electronic music, inseparable from the visuals and videos that they make themselves entirely, often set in urban jungles, which are inexhaustible sources of life and inspiration.
Managing to earn respect in the testosterone-charged electro scene is no mean feat. However, it seems that Marea Stamper, aka The Blessed Madonna (fka The Black Madonna), no longer has anything to prove to her male counterparts – and to us neither, for that matter! A former resident of the well-known Smartbar in Chicago, she’s been electrifying sweaty crowds with her frenzied sets since the beginning of the noughties, and along the way she’s been baptised with the title of international Queen of House.
French programmer/multi-instrumentalist Vitalic blends electro, techno, and house - as well as elements of classical, rock, Italo-disco, and '70s electronic music - into a sound that recalls the work of fellow..A producer that’s perpetually reinventing himself, Vitalic is able to mix techno, rock, disco, pop and punk with equal energy. And yet Vitalic is much more than just the sum of his studio albums - from the very beginning of his career, he has proved his love for electronic live shows, a genre that he has legitimised through his electrifying, near-psychedelic concerts.
In the years since their inception WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the definitive underground bands of their generation, renowned for their exceptional grasp of emotional depth, heartrending melody and inspired songwriting. The Danish group, comprised Tomas Høffding, Tomas Barfod and Jeppe Kjellberg, inject consummate professionalism into standout performances all over the globe, from Roskilde to Sonar, Melt! to Burning Man. They have produced seven albums and a plethora of EPs, singles and remixes on labels like Kompakt, Innervisions, Life & Death. With Barfod’s penchant for electronic music poetically juxtaposed with Høffding and Kjellberg’s respective backgrounds in rock and jazz, their music is an electrifying combination of sounds, merging a variety of influences to produce a unique sonic fingerprint that is emotive, irresistible and immensely satisfying.