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Fifty Shades Of Techno: Vol. 4

Fifty Shades Of Techno: Vol. 4

Amanda Mesa May 9, 2013 0

In case you haven’t been keeping up, MyBeatFix is working its way through 50 shades of techno – in other words, 50 techno labels you should probably get to know (if you haven’t already.)

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Chicane & Ferry Corsten – “One Thousand Suns”

Chicane & Ferry Corsten – “One Thousand Suns”

Amanda Mesa May 1, 2013 0

The match between Chicane and Ferry Corsten is pretty much one made in musical heaven. Their co-produced track, “One Thousand Suns,” first released last year to tremendous acclaim from both fans and fellow artists

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Fifty Shades Of Techno: Vol. 3

Fifty Shades Of Techno: Vol. 3

Amanda Mesa May 1, 2013 0

It’s that time of week again. We’re bringing you the labels 11 through 15, and things are getting kinky. Kompakt: Dubbed by music critic Simon Reynolds as the ”label that’s contributed more than any other to

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Maceo Plex mixes the next DJ-Kicks

Maceo Plex mixes the next DJ-Kicks

Jessica Hruska April 19, 2013 0

“I think it’s the right time to put out something that’s a little more deep and futuristic again,” said Eric Estornel aka Maceo Plex, the man behind the next installment of DJ-Kicks out on

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Kazantip Republic announces first acts

Kazantip Republic announces first acts

Amanda Mesa April 17, 2013 0

This year marks Kazantip Republic’s 21st anniversary, making it one of the longest-running musical festivals in the world. The event, which takes place in Crimea on the shores of the Black Sea, is Ibiza

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Armin Van Buuren Dates for ‘Intense’ North American Tour

Armin Van Buuren Dates for ‘Intense’ North American Tour

Amanda Mesa April 15, 2013 0

America’s No. 1 prepares to hit the road again armed with his fifth and highly-anticipated artist album, Intense. Centered around his own personal journey and finding his “light,” the album is a beautifully constructed, well-rounded story

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Fifty Shades of Techno: The First Five

Fifty Shades of Techno: The First Five

Amanda Mesa April 15, 2013 0

It’s been a while since I first fell down the rabbit hole, so to speak, into the world of pulsating basslines, dark grooves, and artful, innovative soundscapes that is techno. From chic and glimmering Berlin-techno, to

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Richie Hawtin cancels his Coachella show tonight

Richie Hawtin cancels his Coachella show tonight

Jessica Hruska April 14, 2013 0

This morning, Richie Hawtin caused a viral rumpus when he announced this: The socialsphere immediately broke out into a feeding frenzy (Facebook feed, that is) with comments ranging from respectful and sympathetic to utterly

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Dubfire: It’s when you dig deeper that you understand the depth this music has

Dubfire: It’s when you dig deeper that you understand the depth this music has

Amanda Mesa April 12, 2013 0

Iranian-born but raised in D.C., Ali Shirazinia has been frequenting record stores since early in his childhood. Throughout the 90s and early 2000s, he captivated crowds alongside fellow producer Sharam Tayebi. Known collectively as

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Josh Wink releases ‘Balls’ EP after four-year hiatus

Josh Wink releases ‘Balls’ EP after four-year hiatus

Amanda Mesa April 8, 2013 0

You’d think that after a break of nearly four years, any artist would get a little rusty. This is not true for Ovum Records head-honcho Josh Wink, who’s long-awaited Balls EP proves well worth

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Celebrate with you: Cadenza’s 10-year anniversary party at the Delano in review

Celebrate with you: Cadenza’s 10-year anniversary party at the Delano in review

Jessica Hruska April 8, 2013 0

A few weeks ago, Cadenza celebrated a decade as one of the world’s leading house and techno labels at the Delano Beach Club. There’s only one word in my mind that describes this party

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Miami still on my mind: Six spots with six different vibes

Miami still on my mind: Six spots with six different vibes

Amanda Mesa April 4, 2013 0

Treehouse Miami – Underground Haven It’s no longer one of the best kept secrets that Treehouse Miami provides guests with the best in eclectic music and the baddest bass on the beach. All thanks

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Labels of Tomorrow: Life and Death

Labels of Tomorrow: Life and Death

Vivek Nandur March 19, 2013 0

In a time where people are constantly trying to categorize music into specific genres and are anxious to hear one particular sound, the members of Life and Death are doing quite the opposite. Composed

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Interview: Garnica talks about his debut album, music industry, influences, and what’s next

Interview: Garnica talks about his debut album, music industry, influences, and what’s next

Jessica Hruska March 7, 2013 0

Rafael Garnica is no stranger to the electronic music scene. Since the early 90s, Garnica has been championing his distinct sound through his experiences, such as touring with South American bands in the 90s,

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Top five must-see exclusive sets during Winter Music Conference 2013

Top five must-see exclusive sets during Winter Music Conference 2013

Jessica Hruska February 27, 2013 0

With March approaching faster than you can say “Miami or bust,” minds are slowly coming out from winter hibernation into full-blown music/party mode. It’s that time of year again—when Miami becomes saturated with DJs,

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Alan Fitzpatrick announces residency at Jaded Afterhours

Alan Fitzpatrick announces residency at Jaded Afterhours

Amanda Mesa February 14, 2013 0

When we interviewed Alan Fitzpatrick last week, he mentioned the infamous Jaded afterhours parties in London as some of the most emotionally significant with regards to his musical upbringing. We think it’s pretty fitting

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Top five summer festivals in Eastern Europe that aren’t Tomorrowland

Top five summer festivals in Eastern Europe that aren’t Tomorrowland

Jessica Hruska February 11, 2013 0

We admit, Tomorrowland is an incredible festival but there are so many others we want you to know about too! It’s only February, but it’s never too early to start planning your summer getaway.

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Apparat and Modeselektor announce release of MODERAT II

Apparat and Modeselektor announce release of MODERAT II

Jessica Hruska January 31, 2013 0

Release Date: August 2, 2013 Record Label: Monkeytown Records We’ve been waiting (im)patiently for this moment. Four years after their successful self-titled debut album, Moderat, the Berlin-based electronic side project consisting of Modeselektor and

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Local Love: Sarah Myers in Washington D.C.

Local Love: Sarah Myers in Washington D.C.

Gaby Izarra January 23, 2013 0

Within our niche, six degrees of separation is an overstatement. Our guess is you can get to just about anybody in one, or a maximum of two. But that’s what makes our little community

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Sasha: In the house with a dance music legend

Sasha: In the house with a dance music legend

Amanda Mesa December 9, 2012 0

A fellow DJ once said, “In the world of dance music, if life is a dance floor, and God is the DJ, then Sasha is God”. He’s certainly achieved a god-like standing among many

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