Das SPEZIAL is difficult to define. More so a collective than a project, the brainchild of UK producer Shahab Notghi & Lloyd Miles is breaking down the convention of ‘the artist.’ Their work is grounded in powerful, brooding electronica, but is designed to encompass a range of creative expressions.
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Recondite: outside of ordinary comprehension, not easy to understand, abstract. German DJ and producer Recondite chose his moniker as a reflection of how he wanted his music to feel. Feeling, for him, is essential. His sweeping pieces of melodic dance music play between the lines of techno, IDM, and
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You realise fairly quickly that AVAION is the sort of artist who eats, sleeps, and breathes music. After all, the German multi-platinum multi-instrumentalist, DJ, producer, and vocalist grew up with music coursing through his veins. Those initial bursts of inspiration from watching his grandfather play the clarinet would blossom into
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For Niklas Heidkamp, aka LYOD, the ingredient that’s been missing most in contemporary dance music is emotion. For me it’s important that feelings come across and it moves people,” he said, making it his mission to create music that satisfies both feeling and energy. It’s been a winning formula for
When we last spoke with prolific electronic music duo Pig&Dan, they were gearing up to release the anticipated sequel to 2014’s Destination Unknown, a record that largely eschewed their signature dance floor ready sound for more experimental musings on dub. Now, with the release of Call The Hitman with elusive
When it comes to drum & bass, it’s impossible to discuss the evolution of the genre without considering Fabio & Grooverider as its genesis. Widely regarded as The Godfathers of drum & bass, for over three decades the DJ duo have pushed sounds at the cutting edge of the
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Producer Airrica had just one rule when going into the studio to create her debut EP, International Confusion. Alongside collaborator Ashee, the pair made a simple conjecture: “If we’re having fun, the music’s probably good.” You can feel this sort of playfulness and frivolous creativity all over the EP. The
Truthfully, Armin van Buuren needs no introduction. Still, it’s hard not to venerate the immense cultural impact the Dutch DJ and producer has had globally. Over the course of three decades, van Buuren has established himself as foundational to the evolution and dissemination of trance, not only through his
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Tristan De Liège and Jambal make a formidable partnership. The former is an electronic producer from Los Angeles and the latter a rising Jazz quartet from Luxembourg. The resulting product is a beautiful fusion of Downtempo and Jazz sounds, exuding a deep feeling of tranquility and musical prowess. Reminiscent of
Last month, Insomnia Dance Festival announced a diverse and, by all accounts, massive lineup for its inaugural event. Set to take place next week at Switzerland’s largest indoor venue, The Hallenstadion, Insomnia will see the likes of Armin Van Buuren, Meduza, and Vini Vici play across three stages. Rooted in
