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

vinyl 12" | 999999999 - 000000005 [NineTimesNine]

Fresh from serving up some savage " Rave Reworks " on an ultra-limited 12" single, techno's leading number crunchers return with an EP of fresh studio jams.  As usual, what's on offer is intense, full-throttle and mind-altering in the extreme.  Check, for example, opener (and title track) " 000000005 ", where increasingly ragged, wayward and psychedelic acid lines surge forwards over a stomping, kick-drum dominated beat, or " 000000006 ", an acid techno onslaught that waves a glow-stick towards the Halcyon days of German techno-trance.  The acid-fired '90s techno revivalism continues on the flip with two more chunks of sweaty, mind-altering peak-time insanity. Not one for the faint hearted. [ source ]

Electronic events raise money for the homeless

DJ Bone explains how he helps homeless people in Amsterdam through parties. DJ Bone from Detroit  is currently living in Amsterdam with his wife where he presented a project called the Homeless Homies Benefit Showcase at the Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE). It was held at the Shelter Club where DJ Bone is currently a resident of DJ and the name of the club is symbolic in this case. All the money raised at this ADE event will go to two homeless shelters in Amsterdam . One of the shelters accommodates the homeless during the day and the other during the night. Eric and Ahna (DJ Bone and his wife) have been helping homeless people sell music on his Subject Detorit label for a long time, and over time this has become an organization operating in Detroit and Amsterdam. One of the favorite events they did was in Detroit when they organized a rave party that people could go to without paying entry but had to bring some supplies for shelter. There was a succ

vinyl 12" | HVL - Rhythmic Sonatas [Bassiani]

After the stunning Ostati album released on Organic Analogue last year, Georgia's HVL is back with a new album on the label for his home turf, Bassiani.  As a resident of the infamous Tbilisi club, he knows innately how to communicate the vibe of one of the world's most widely discussed techno clubs, only this time he's taken a slightly tougher stance.  " Eyes In The Sky " has a fierce, paranoid acid edge, while "F12 (Korg Patch Mix)" gets into freaky, cerebral techno territory.  There are intriguing interludes and skits, and plenty more dancefloor heaters delivered with an inventiveness that once again affirms HVL's status as one of the brightest talents operating in the loosely defined field of deep techno. [source]

vinyl 12" | The ADVENT - Dorian Blue [Thema Recordings]

Cisco Ferreira continues to fly the flag for rugged hardware powered techno with personality, well over 20 years since he first emerged.  The Advent is rightly hailed as a mark of assured quality for good reason, and Thema makes a smart move in signing up this fresh grip of tracks from the veteran producer.  " Kombination 100 " is a lurid, slightly unhinged acid workout from the outer limits, while " Dorian Blue " sets a more moody , aquatic tone with a dash of electro thrown in for good measure.  " In Time " brings things up in tempo and attitude, sporting some surging 909 drums guaranteed to get bodies striding with purpose, and then " Rhythm " spins out into trippy electro territory for the heads-down travelers to get spiritually expanded to. [ source ]

Over 1500 DJs sign a petition to remove plastic at parties

Bye Bye Plastic is a disposable plastic removal movement from the music industry, founded on the initiative of Vivie-Ann Bakos better known as Blond: ish Over 1500 famous DJs, including Sven Väth, Honey Dijon, Danny Tenaglia, Ben Klock, Pete Tong, Tale of Us , have signed this petition entitled " #PlasticFreeParty" Every DJ who signs a petition is required to abide by rules prohibiting the one-time use of plastic in a DJ booth. " Change is driven by movement . Movements are created in community, creativity, participation and idealism . The secret ingredient or superpower in this combination is music. This is absolutely what binds and unites us, so we use music for infinite good," says the founder, Vivie-Ann Bakos . Festivals around the world are launching initiatives to reduce the use of plastic packaging, and recently some things have been launched in Ibiza - an island that is the creator of all trends. With mental health at the top of all

Party protection, hydration and recovery with Rave Doctor HydroRX

HydroRX is a powder that contains electrolytes, and when added to water, it produces a liquid against dehydration and heat stroke (overheating).  It has been developed by a team of scientists and doctors “Rave Doctor” and has been tested with partijans worldwide.  HydroRx offers faster rehydration than standard sports drinks and benefits your body during intense exercise such as dancing or aids in recovery after dancing. Each ingredient is specifically selected for blood detoxification, boosting the immune system and good recovery.  HydroRX contains a powerful blend of 16 essential vitamins and minerals such as Vitamin C, Potassium, Magnesium, Calcium, B3, B6 and B12. It also contains Himalayan sea salt for extra boost of electrolytes and weighs only 15 calories.  There are no artificial sweeteners, and is suitable for vegans. "We wanted to reduce the main cause of health issues at festivals - dehydration," says Scott Bartnick, co-founder of RaveDoctor.com. 

First 20 Acts to Join EXIT Festival's Big 20-Years Bash!

EXIT Festival 's big  20 years  celebration will take place from  9 to 12 July 2020  at the 18th century  Petrovaradin Fortres s, overlooking the Danube to festival's hometown  Novi Sad  in Serbia.  Various styles of  electronic ,  rock ,  metal  and  hip-hop music  in a diverse lineup that  EXIT  is known for.  David Guetta, Tyga, James Arthur, Fatboy Slim, Boris Brejcha, Sepultura, Meduza, ARTBAT and Zhu , to name a few, will be playing one of world's most beloved and award-winning festivals that started as a peace and freedom movement back in 2000. Ever since its rebellious roots,  EXIT  won  two  titles of the  Best Major European Festival  at European festival awards, the  Best Overseas Festival  at UK Festival Awards and  dozens  of other awards and recognitions by some of the world’s most influential media. ​ Headlining this first of many announcements is  David Guetta.  Joining him on the  Main Stage  will be rapper   Tyga (Thank You God Always). EXIT

New DJ headphones - DJ1200 by Technics

Technics has launched a new series of headphones specializing in DJ gadgets and production, the EAH-DJ1200. The previous RP-DJ1200 model , sold more than 500,000 units since 1996 when it came out - the new model should cater more to modern DJing. It has more advanced features, design and improved sound quality. With the classic way of listening to music, there is now the option of precise sound monitoring especially made for occasions where the volume is enhanced such as clubs, festivals and the like. In July 2019, Roland teamed up with V-MODA to launch their 808-inspired headphones. [source]

Planetary Assault System - Plantae LP [Ostrug ton]

Earlier in the year, Luke Slater offered up one of the most full-throttle and mind-altering Planetary Assault Systems releases of recent times, " Straight Shooting ". He opts for a similarly mind-altering, forthright fusion of sci-fi sounds and jacking techno rhythms on this fine double EP, which marks the British veteran's return to Ostgut Ton after a three-year break. It was apparently inspired by his experiences in Berghain and on tracks like " Red " - all looped bleeps, computerized rhythms and hazy vocal samples - and the thrusting, acid-fired tribal stomp of " Whip It Good" you can definitely hear the influence of the Berlin club space. It's there, too, in the wonky broken techno/electro fusion of " Kamani " and the feverish " Peru Drift ", which sounds like a 21st century take on Jaydee's " Plastic Dreams ". [source]

Movie - "Free Tekno" - world travelers who organize illegal parties in the forests

Free Tekno is a journey into the true underground of illegal underground techno festivals in Central Europe. The director travels with a group of Dutch and Irish young men who organize  illegal rave parties  in the forests of  Germany  and the  Czech  Republic. This is called the  underground   that is often written or referred to, but we rarely see it. As one interviewee puts it:   "We don't want money to profit, we do this out of love and be at a positive zero; if we make money, we use the money for travel or vacation expenses." "How many  parties  like this are made in which we are at all times exposed to the police shutting down music and confiscating equipment, but when you live for  electronic  music and have  enthusiasm , you do not think about blue caps" -  a director with Gunnar Hauth. [source] 

European Festival Awards Nominees and Public Voting

The 11th edition of the European Festival Awards will take place on January 15th 2020 at De Oosterpoort in Groningen, The Netherlands. The nominees have been revealed and public voting runs until 30th November. Get voting for your favourite festival! European Festival Awards Nominees and Public Voting europeanfestivalawards.org Public voting for the 11th edition of the European Festival Awards will run until November 30th. During this period the public can vote on their favourite Festival in the five main categories: Best Major Festival, Best Medium Festival, Best Small Festival, Best Indoor Festival and Best New Festival. Additionally, they can also select the best festival in the category Best Line Up and vote for the Best Newcomer Artist of 2019. Please follow this link to the voting! Last years winners included; Pohoda, Roskilde and Wachen Open Air. View all of last years winners here:  https://www. europeanfestivalawards.org/ winners/

Obzeen - The Calling album [Bubblejam]

Bubblejam  welcomes back the insanely talented -  Obzeen , with his outstanding new album -  The Calling 9 original tracks, plus 3 remixes from  Mittens ,  HART , and  kLines The Calling  opens up with a slow but sinister vibe to warm you into the tone that is set throughout this stunning body of work. The pace immediately picks up with the first main track  Arwen , blasted along by a fierce kickdrum, and falling into haunting vocals on the first break section. The whole album has a dark vibe all the way through, with lots of epic vocals, and brooding synth lines and hooks. Intelligent almost tribal feeling percussion is littered across many sections of these absolutely wicked tracks. Obzeen 'Venezuelan born - Costarican Electronic Music DJ & Producer. Moved to Costa Rica at age 8, started his musical journey exploring different genres until he found electronic music. Well known for his intense, melodic, moody sets. Signed on Funk'N Deep Records, Fr

Modular Phaze - Supreme Carnivore E.P. [Mechanikal]

Absolute annihilation awaits as we welcome Modular Phaze to the Mechanikal machine with an explosive hard techno cut entitled ' Supreme Carnivore' A full-bodied, acid stomper is whats in order with this aggressive and volatile slice of hard techno madness. Relentless and unforgiving, it lives up to its name as the ' Supreme Carnivore ' of hard techno. Sure to detonate on all major hard techno dance floors globally. To celebrate the welcoming of the mighty Modular Phaze onto Mechanikal Hard , 'Supreme Carnivore' comes as a 6 track remix offering, drafting in some of hard techno s most beloved of producers. Remixes from label boss MiSiNKi, Rolando Hodar, Carl Shorts, Rave Syndicate and Chris Coles & Latex Zebra mean that every corner of the hard techno sound has been catered for.  Turn on and turn up!

EXIT 2.0 starts a new festival era with a grand celebration of its 20th birthday

After this year’s edition of EXIT Festival which was the most successful ever by many standards, next year, from July 9th to 12th, the festival will celebrate its 20th birthday! The home of the festival, the medieval  Petrovaradin Fortress , will be the global music scene’s focus come July, with more than 40 stages and zones hosting some of the biggest music stars of today, as well as several selected EXIT acts from the previous two decades, whose performances have earned them a firm place in the festival’s history. Under the  symbolical  slogan of  EXIT 2.0,  the festival marks the beginning of its  new era , announcing numerous innovations in all areas of its activities. “The entire  EXIT  team, as well as our friends and artists, are determined to surpass even the record-breaking years behind us in order to bring the best edition of the festival and an entirely new EXIT, ready to take on the next twenty years!”, said  Dušan Kovačević , founder of the festival.

“Electrochoc” by Laurent Garniera at 18 years of “Klubska scena” in Aquarius club in Zagreb, Croatia

Electronic bestseller “ Electrochoc” by Laurent Garniera at 18 years of “Klubska scena” in Aquarius club in Zagreb, Croatia on 15th November 2019. A ten year old kid who improvised partying in his own room, collected over the years of experience, wrote it all in 2003 and published a book, the most famous electronic bestseller " Electrochoc ".  Laurent Garnier confirmed his status as the highest authority on the electronic scene with the publication of this book, whose writing was assisted by the French journalist David Brun-Lambert , and the success of the book is confirmed by numerous world-wide translations, including publications in the Kosovo region, as in Serbia, Croatia and BiH. We hope that there will be a Kosovo edition soon.  " Electrochoc " is an autobiography written as a novel in which the protagonist is Laurent himself, who witnessed and actively participated in these events.  It is not an egoistic autobiography but a coherent inte

French government proposes new 'anti-rave' law

The Senate has formally proposed a new law that will interfere with the survival of the scene in that country. The law provides that every organizer must adapt to the new "precautions" that require him to meet with the mayor at least one month before the event. They are also seeking a reduction in volume and noise parameters, new administrative deadlines and other difficult criteria to apply. This law is reminiscent of the UK law of the 90s which was then in force at illegal parties. Currently, the problem is to get all the permits and authorizations, but with the new law it will be almost impossible for one average young organizer to embark on such obligations. Penalties for breaching the law are £ 3750 and / or seizing equipment that is expensive. They believe that the law will contribute to the overall better lifestyle of the stat. Club owners, organizers and promoters complain that no one involves them in the discussions and issues that affect them, s

Sebastian Mora - Argorok [Mechanikal]]

It gives us immense pleasure to present to you this highly anticipated techno offering by one of South America's fastest rising talents in Sebastian Mora.  This incredible 5 track E.P. entitled ' Argorok ' is nothing short of a masterpiece. 'Argorok' is a tough, straight up Techno thriller. Big, cutting kicks drive through to clean, solid lead patterns to create a no-nonsense and meaty original that has all the power and drive that you will have come to expect from a Sebastian Mora cut. 'Living Legend' is a monster! Incredible synth stabs drive this hypnotic and addictive cut through a solid and relentless journey. Supported by an absolutely mind-blowing remix by Vily Vinilo, 'Living Legend' lives up to its name! Enjoy!

FU-5 & Vince - Rapport EP [Abstraction]

FU-5 and Vince from Argentina and Portugal Opening things on side A we have ' Compress C3 ' and ' Compress C4 ' two analog monsters where the Argentinian artist shows his wildest side. Building a fluid narrative through strong kick drums , syncopated synth sequences and uneasy hi hats he shapes these powerful tools. 'Swig' and 'Fey' are the cuts that make up the B side of the release. Showing personality and a distinctive sound, the young Portuguese artist subtly merges the Techno style of the early 2000s with the current tendencies, resulting in two very useful and effective tracks for any situation of the night. Enjoy!