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Ambassador Award 2023 - KUJU Studio from Kosovo for the "Best Art Production of the Year"

Gabriel Wnz WNZ - Solaris E.P. [Mechanikal Hard]

Warm welcomes all round to the harder side of the Mechanikal machine with rising producer Gabriel Wnz with this awesome offering entitled ' Solaris ' Melon twisting techno is what's on offer when tackling ' Solaris '. Its deep, straight groove drives directly into the heart of the Hard Techno sound to deliver an awesome array of power and sonic control. Heavy, deep and unrelenting - ' Dunklang ' storms the gates of sanity and embarks on a full on assault on the senses. Big, tough drum patterns drive heavy acid melodies throughout the track. A full on journey from start to finish. Incredible remixes from Domingo Caballero and Hans Delbruck assist in creating an E.P. that will knock you off your feet and straight onto the dancefloor.

ADE 2019 completes program and reveals new ADE Zen Space

The Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE), the world's largest club festival and business conference for electronic music , has finalized its program and reveals new ADE Zen Space.  2019 features a focus on France and celebrates the 100 year anniversary of electronic music instruments. Between the 16th and the 20th of October more than 2,500 artists and 600 speakers will take part in the event in Amsterdam . The organizers expect to welcome over 400,000 visitors from over 100 countries for the 24th edition. In recent years, the Amsterdam Dance Event has become the most important breeding ground for electronic music culture. Besides the extensive conference and festival program, ADE highlights current technological and social trends as well as crossovers with other genres such as film and photography, making Amsterdam the meeting point for the global electronic music community. 100 years of electronic music | Focus on France ADE traditionally kicks off on Wednesday, Octobe

EQ Fundamentals

Equalisation is one of the most essential skills to master when mixing a track. On this course by Rob Jones , you’ll be taken through each of the fundamentals of EQ, so you come away armed with the knowledge and direction you need to confidently apply equalisation in your music.  Many areas of the course focus on the composition of sounds, peppered with a multitude of ‘ frequency demos ’, as well as practical production examples, to ensure a thorough grasp of frequencies is attained. A specific focus is also given to mixing bass , with a module looking at a number of different kick and bass combinations, to help with achieving the all important tight bottom end. After covering EQ on the master channel, the course wraps up with a summary of the provided practice material, which includes 2 separate sets of stems, given both as raw audio and mixed and unmixed projects for a number of the main DAWs. [source]

Ozone 8 - iZotope

iZotope’s Ozone 8 is one of the most comprehensive software mastering suites quickly become an essential plugin for producers. On video below by DJ producer and music educator Joshua Casper, you’ll acquire all the knowledge you need to be able create your own professional-sounding masters with Ozone . Joshua introduces the basics and the mastering assistant, which uses machine learning to automatically create custom presets specifically tailored to your track. He learns features, EQ matching and using the references panel, so you’ll get up to be able to start mastering your own material to a reasonable level. In addition to working with Tonal Balance Control, iZotope’s included software for assisted track equalisation. Joshua shows 2 different examples of mastering, one with modern and one with vintage modules, to compare the techniques used in each process and resulting mastered sound. Signing up to the course provides access to a download pack containing 10 additio

Brighton Music Conference 2020

Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music industry event reveals dates for it's seventh edition in 2020. Brighton Music Conference (BMC), the UK's foremost electronic music industry event will return to the prestigious British Airways i360 venue on Brighton’s beachfront for its seventh edition from April 22 to 25. #BMC20  will also release  50 special limited Golden Tickets  on  27th Sept , which give access to  BMC Pro, BMC Academy, Tech Zone, Networking Events and VIP Entry  to the exclusive BMC parties on the Pod.  Early Bird tickets  will be available from  1st November .  www.brightonmusicconference. co.uk/buy-tickets/ Following its most successful year in 2019,  BMC20  will once again host  over 60 panels and talks , with key industry speakers, including in-depth discussions and debates on the biggest issues facing the electronic and wider music industry such as  diversity, mental health, the environment and current music and bu

Andreas Kraemer & SLT - Research EP [Bubblejam]

Andreas Kraemer & SLT - Research EP come with 4 phenomenal tracks , 3 of which are originals and 1 remix of the main track Trancendance by Jens Lissat & Christoph Pauly. Andreas Kraemer & SLT premieres his techno to the music world.  He is known since the 90s and also for his collaborations-project, 'Junk Project' Andreas Kraemer Techno The way of the success from Andreas Kraemer is like a history lesson in techno in techno music.  25 years now Andreas takes a big place as music producer and DJ in the Electronic music business as one of the pioneers he did over 300 vinyl releases and a lot of digital releases also.  With uncountable DJ gigs worldwide and his outstanding productions he takes a big place in the game. He is found on releases and lineups with colleagues like Chris Liebing Adam beyer , DJ Rush , Sven vath , Sven Wittekid ,, The Advent and so on .  In 2012 he started the a collaboration with Neireich and did the project K

Alen Milivojevic & Drzneday - Preservation E.P. [Refined Format]

For number nine in the series we have the fantastic Techno duo ' Alen Milivojevic' & 'Drzneday' with an absolute smasher as they treat us with their track ' Preservation '.  These guys hail from Bosnia and Herzegovina and provide us with some really interesting rhythms, nice vocal hooks and a big room synth that fits the party just nicely.  Also on the release we have 2 excellent remixes with the first being from Hard Techno master 'Dorian Parano'.  The Frenchman takes things darker with hard punchy kicks and intricate synth stabs and a synth that boomerangs your head.  The 3rd remix is from Brazilian Techno wizard and Chromium Music label boss ' Allan Feytor'.  He goes Techno on us with a more laid back approach to things with neat production and smooth subtle changes. This release has something for everyone, and we are very happy to be putting these tracks out on the label.

Various Artists - Statics mind VA. Part I [Dissolved Mind Records]

Statics Mind is the digital disc with which we begin  Dissolved Mind  Records.  In this album several artists expose their current vision of music and express with total freedom what they propose in their minds.  It is divided into two parts, each part with 6 artists that are getting a lot of attention and that is why we decided to include them in this project.

The first Canadian festivals allowed to smoke Joint legally

Ever After is the first Canadian festival to allow the introduction and consumption of narcotic drugs, such as marijuana, held on June 6-9 near Toronto.  As Canada legalized marijuan a late last year, so slowly this Act is beginning to be use into practice at music events.  Each visitor, 19 years of age and older , can carry 10 grams of personal marijuana with them , while the camper crew has the option of up to 28 grams. Any form of distribution of marijuana at the festival site is prohibited and anyone caught dealing will be legally sanctioned.  Ever After became the first festival on the American continent where visitors can smoke "joint" and enjoyed freely without fear of being sanctioned.  The festival has hosted numerous electronic music artists such as Green Velvet, Chris Lake, Rusko, Noisia, Andy C . and others. [source] 

The Croatian Ministry of Health has banned the use of “gas for laughing”

The Ministry of Health has banned gas used by tourists in Pag on a massive drug charge. The ban is temporary and is valid until the end of the season, that is, until September 30.  For years, ampoules of nitrous oxide on Zrche have been popular . Discarded gas ampoules that can be used legally in Croatia can be found everywhere. It is a gas that can be found in medicine as an anesthetic and in catering as a propellant for whipped cream. In addition to euphoria , nitrous oxide can cause mild hallucinations, and overuse increases the risk of fainting. It can also cause vomiting , headache or drowsiness . Combined with excessive amounts of alcohol or drugs can cause more serious consequences. While not illegal, for example, there are several laws in the U.S. regarding the distribution of nitric oxide to minors and recreational inhalers. Nitrogen oxide (which is extremely popular with young British) has long been debated in the UK, but in the end the court wo

fabric brings XX Tour to No Sleep Festival in Belgrade

fabric , one of the world's leading clubs and a symbol of London's nightlife, celebrates its 20th anniversary in Belgrade with one of the UK’s most in-demand electronic duos, Bicep . Having presented its musical outlook at Petrovaradin Fortress last summer, the London club is set to return for the second edition of No Sleep Festival on Saturday 9th November.  The fabric team bring the spirit of UK clubbing to a crowd of several thousand clubbers, gathered in the Main Hangar, the gargantuan warehouse set by the Danube at the Port of Belgrade. To join what’s surely set to be one of Belgrade’s parties of the year, fabric and the EXIT team have invited another of electronic music’s top duos, Mind Against.  The Italian pair have dropped a series of killer tracks on labels like Life And Death, Afterlife, Cocoon and Hotflush, many of which have been played by house and techno’s top hitters. Also joining the bill is one of techno’s most promising stars on the rise, Anas

Pioneer DM40 - bluetooth Active Desktop Monitor Speakers

Bluetooth-equipped versions of Pioneer's DM40 monitors make a versatile all-rounder for a bit of DJing, production or just home listening. Create a versatile home set-up that can deliver a rich, balanced sound for producing and DJing.  These compact desktop speakers have been designed using professional speaker technology and effortlessly connect to all your Bluetoothr wireless devices. The DM-40BT comes in black or white and retains its Groove Technology from the highly-reputed DM-40 active monitor speakers. Expect a smooth bass response, a wide sweet spot enabled by DECO technology, clear audio quality and rich bass sound all at the same time. Bluetooth technology allows you to play tracks from smartphones and tablets wirelessly, while Qualcomm aptX and AAC support lets you enjoy even higher quality sound reproduction. Front-loaded bass reflex system: 4-inch fiberglass woofers output a strong, punchy bass from the front, while grooves on the ducts reduce air

Rane RH1 Over Ear Closed Back Monitoring Headphones

Cheap and cheerful little headphones from Rane, with a closed-back design making them suitable for DJ monitoring or studio use. A nice option at this low price point. The RH-1 is a new portable closed monitoring headphone . It fits perfectly over the ears, is small and lightweight, and provides exceptional comfort making them ideal for long hours in the studio monitoring your mixdown tracks. With outstanding performance and a modest price of 26 euros point the RH-1 is suitable for any application. The 9ft. (2.7m) long cable also includes a 1 / 4-inch adaptor making the RH-1 compatible with all equipment. In the box: - RH-1 Headphones - 1 / 8-inch-to-1 / 4-inch (3.5mm-to-6.35mm) Adapter- Safety & Warranty Manual Features Compact, lightweight and portable design Precise, closed-cavity structure deploying accurate and pure sound High-quality stainless-steel telescopic arms with scale 180-degree rotatable frame, for easy single-ear monitoring C

Better Lost Than Stupid - Wild Slide (Album) [Skint/BMG]

Martin Buttrich, Davide Squillace and Matthias Tanzmann present  Better Lost Than Stupid Wild Slide (Album) ‘Wild Slide’ i s the debut album from techno supergroup, Better Lost Than Stupid, aka 3 of the world’s finest producers and DJs - Martin Buttrich, Davide Squillace and Matthias Tanzmann.  Released on 13 September by Skint/BMG , the 11 track album follows a slew of singles ‘Back From The Desert’,  ‘The Sky Is Too Low’, and  ‘Inside’ which have won praise from the likes of Mixmag, Dancing Astronaut, RA, Radio 1 (Pete Tong and Danny Howard), Marco Carola, Dubfire, Nicole Moudaber, Kolsch, Joris Voorn, Claptone, Eats Everything, Adam Beyer, and many more.

Cliquee - Gasoline EP [Bubblejam]

Cliquee proudly presents his phenomenal new single - Gasoline An amazing melodic techno journey awaits you with this incredible piece of work from one of our most loved artists.  DJ & producer cliquee, (clicky) started DJing professionally in 2007, this soon led to him producing his debut EP and signing with Society Music Recordings in April 2016. Since signing with Society Music, cliquee has also signed to Kaleydo Beats, Aila Records, Antarctic Records, TrueLife Recordings, SubTech Collective Light, SubTech Collective Dark, BlackKat, TrueLife Recordings, NightShift Records, KONNEQT, Acid 606-61 & Maintain Replay Records.  His tracks have been used on various compilation albums for the likes of Techno Kreis, Techno Szene Records, Re:vibe Audio, Unlicensed Radio Records, Green Alien Records, Spiral Groove Recordings, Honey Bunny, Ten Tec Stuck and Techno Materials. Originally from Portsmouth (UK), he has performed all over the south coast of England includ

Best of 2019 by Junodownload

It’s that time of year again when Junodownload team looks back at all releases in 2019 and has selected the must-have releases of the year. 2019 has been marked by some fantastic music, from “Last Summer” by one of New York's electronic music scene Icons, Eli Escobar, and Hot Since 82’s eight-track collection of cuts, to the 15 heavy, raw, and punchy tracks by Spy on his “Dubplate Style” release out on Hospital Records. Check out Juno Download’s top picks of 2019 HERE ! What's yours? HERE you can see what's our top picks of 2019 :)

Fourth edition of techno event “Euphoria” in Ferizaj

The fourth edition of techno event in Ferizaj The youth non-governmental organization " Euphoria " has announced its fourth edition of the techno event , for November 22nd , and like last year, the event will be held at " BIll Clinton" sports hall in Ferizaj. According to the founder of “ Euphoria ” - Valon Hoxha , the last edition headlined by the German techno music producer, SNTS , resulted in an unexpected number of visitors. That encouraged him to continue organizing and promoting techno music in Kosovo .  "The attendance at the last techno event was unexpectedly higher than we expected, and it gave my team the strength to continue promoting techno genre in Kosovo , in Ferizaj, and a recent research we did in our city shows an increase in the number of fans of this electronic music trend," adds Valon Hoxha.  This is a social event and a part of the budget they get from tickets goes to families with social disabilities in the mun

Outlook Festival - World's greatest celebration of sound system culture!

Outlook Festival is based in an abandoned fort in Štinjan, a suburban area located above the northern shore of the City of Pula, Croatia.  Full Address: Camping Brioni (formerly Puntižela), Puntižela 155, Štinjan, 52100 Pula, CROATIA Outlook Festival 2019 will be held from Thursday 5th September to Sunday 8th September (the music stops at 6am on Monday (9th) morning). The beach stage starts from 2pm on Tuesday 3rd of September , and music in the fort starts on Thursday 5th of September at night. Camp at  Outlook festival will be open at 12pm (midday) on Tuesday 3rd September for campsite customers only & closes on Tuesday 10th September. The Opening Concert takes places on Wednesday 4th September – music starts around 7 pm. It is set in Pula’s 2000-year old Amphitheatre and due to limited capacity, it is ticketed separately. Pula; a city with an exceptional 3000-year history and extraordinary heritage – the home of Outlook Festival. The countdown is on to