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Beatport : Best for DJs & Electronic Visibility Best for : Techno, house, trance, drum & bass, Label releases, DJ-focused tracks, Club-oriented music Why it’s powerful : Industry-standard store for electronic DJs, Charts system (genre charts, Top 100), Huge visibility if you enter charts, Strong reputation in underground scenes Massive DJ audience Credibility boost Strong genre categorization Discovery via charts You usually need a label or distributor Hard to stand […]
Know the Context First Before even opening your USB : What time are you playing ? Opening, peak-time, or closing ? Warm-up or headlining ? What’s the venue size ? Who’s playing before and after you ? An opening set is not a festival peak-time set. Adapt to the environment. Organize Your Library Properly Professional DJs don’t scroll randomly. Organize by : Energy level, Groove type, Key Mood (hypnotic, industrial, […]
Make Sure Your Track Is Actually Ready Before sending anything, ask yourself : Is the mix clean and club-ready ? Does it match the label’s sound ? Would it fit in a DJ set alongside their releases ? Compare your track to recent releases from the label. If it doesn’t sit naturally next to them, don’t send it. Research the Label First Don’t mass-email 50 labels. Study : Their recent […]
Set the Foundation (Tempo & Groove) Tempo : 125–135 BPM (128–132 BPM is a sweet spot) Time Signature : 4/4 Keep it steady. Techno thrives on consistency. Build the Kick Drum (The Core of Techno) Your kick is everything. How to create it : Load a Drum Rack or drop a kick sample onto an audio track. Program a kick on every beat (4-on-the-floor). Use EQ Eight : Cut muddy […]
Techno Music stands out as one of the most influential and enduring genres in the world of electronic music. But what makes Techno Music so special, and why does it continue to captivate listeners around the globe ? Techno Music Is All About the Beat At its core, Techno Music is driven by its signature 4/4 beat, a repetitive, consistent rhythm that hypnotizes the listener. This steady pulse creates a […]
Reinier Zonneveld, renowned for his electrifying techno productions, has breathed new life into the iconic 2001 classic ‘Sunglasses At Night’, in collaboration with Tiga and Zyntherius, out now on Filth on Acid. Set to energise dance floors worldwide, Zonneveld’s reimagining of this classic track features both an extended mix and a radio edit, each infused with his signature driving, enigmatic, and forceful sound. This modern rendition is poised to become […]
Juan Atkins has announced that the first ever Cybotron live show will be held at London’s Barbican Centre, as Mixmag reports. The show, taking place on Friday April 12, will fuse visionary technology with new and original music from Cybotron, in celebration of their forthcoming, so far untitled new album. Cybotron was formed by techno pioneers Juan Atkins and Richard ‘3070’ Davis in 1981, who celebrated a body of seminal […]
The mighty Filth on Acid kicks on with label head Reinier Zonneveld joining forces with Kiki Solvej to release their very first EP together, “Keine Liebe, Kein Rave”! It features two new tracks to blow up your next party. Kiki Solvej is a German DJ, producer and vocalist with a lifelong connection to music. She has performed on mega stages like Tomorrowland and debuted on this label late last year. […]
Nearly 10 years on since his last solo LP, Berlin techno icon Marcel Dettmann arrives on Dekmantel with an expansive album captured in a flash of inspiration. In many ways Fear Of Programming is a reflection on the artistic process – the critical hurdles one has to overcome, the constant strive for originality, the ability to capture inspiration in its pure moment of inception. Bar the closing title track (and […]
