
email for any enquiries @ akiosses@me.com 

Artist Bio – Ben

Ben began his DJ career in late 1999 and quickly established himself within the club scene of Cologne and Bonn. By 2001 he had become the resident DJ of the legendary Extravaganza parties, held on the iconic party boat MS Treibgut cruising the Rhine. His breakthrough came in 2003 when he won the Newcomer DJ Contest hosted by MDR-Sputnik Radio.

Shortly after, he was invited by renowned Rhineland DJ Chris Dis to join as resident of the celebrated Livingroom events at Bonn’s Rheingarten, gaining further recognition and international bookings across Croatia, Spain, Greece, and England.

In 2006, Ben co-founded the acclaimed Taboo parties with Roland van den Toorn, bringing influential artists such as Jimpster, Shur-I-Kan, Vincenzo, and Eddie Richards to the Cologne-Bonn scene for the first time. That same year he launched the label Taboo Recordings, releasing his debut track.

A highlight came in 2010 when Ben partnered with the world-renowned Freerange Recordings to host a label night at the Bonner Rheingarten.

To this day, Ben remains a respected figure in the electronic music scene. His DJ sets are celebrated for their deep, groovy sound, a passion that continues to define his artistic journey.

For Bookings/Remixes Email joshhussaney@hotmail.com

Upcoming & Past events: 
Ministry of Sound 4/10/14 (Static MCR)
Foreign Language Records 7/11/14 (Distrikt Leeds)
Saddlers 31/01/2015 (Derby)
Rave4Dave 'North Wales' 21/02/15
Fun Factory 'Derby' 6/03/15
Voyage 'Derby' 3/04/15
Venus 'Manchester' 4/04/15
Mint Warehouse (AudioWhore) 'Leeds' 18/04/15
Voyage One 'Derby' 16/05/15
The Shakespeare 'Derby' 27/06/15
HYC In The Park 04/09/15
The Oxford Club 18/09/15
Mute & Livewire @ South 'MCR' 16/10/15
Basement sessions @ South MCR - 27/10/15
West @ South 'MCR' - 04/02/16
PSEUDO @ Walrus NQ 'MCR' - 11/02/16
MaaSai @ Studio 24 'Leeds' - 19/03/16
West @ South 'Mcr' - 15/04/16
HYC In The Woods - 12/08/16
Sankeys 'MCR' - 19/08/16
Element @ The Spot 'Mcr' 16/02/17
Easter Thursday Club @ The Bleachworks 13/04/17

Takashi Himeoka (Cabaret Recordings / snapout / Cowboy Family)

Debuting in 2014 via his now-infamous 'Tamayura EP' on Swiss label RORA, Toyko-based Takashi Himeoka has since established himself as a well-respected producer globally, maintaining a solid discography of reputable vinyl and V/A releases on labels around the world. 

Unafraid to push the envelope, Himeoka's sound is diverse and exciting, spanning from deep minimal house as per his early releases, to the energetic blend of Detroit Techno, UK House and Electro that characterises his later works. Importantly, Takashi Himeoka combines his broad-ranging influences with finesse to create a highly-original sound, one which has notably blossomed via his 2019 'Utakata EP' on his own label Phreak Records, and his 2021 'Wormhole EP' on legendary Japanese label, Cabaret Recordings. 

Takashi Himeoka's DJ-craft stands as a further expression of his experience and creative sensibility. A staple face in booths around Tokyo, his technical proficiency, timeless selections and groove-focus has toured him around Asia, Australia and Europe.

For bookings please contact:

machinofm@gmail.com


https://machinomusic.bandcamp.com/



MACHINO
Originally from Mexico, the Los Angeles-based producer Machino is known for his electro-tinged EBM productions. He’s been perfecting his craft for over a decade now since his beginnings in punk bands before his excursion into electronic music—the gritty intensity of his musical beginnings have directly influenced the approach to the project’s sound. This inherent toughness collides with the sleek precision of dance music built for the club, which resonates through punching kicks and unbridled, distinct track arrangements. From eerie analog fuzz to distorted, ghostly samples, Machino’s tracks embrace an intense darkness that few can achieve: aggressive and haunting, there’s much to unlock if you dare to plunge in.

Machino’s live sets are jagged, angular dance experiences that are created off-the-cuff—it is about the moment and the intimacy of his surroundings. No two performances are alike: each set creates an aggressive tension that causes the dancefloor to erupt as he blends harsh beats with electro elements and ferocious, running basslines. His remarkable performances have landed him at several prestigious events such as Sonar, Mutek and Boiler Room, while his productions have been found on Tresor via Helena Hauff's Kern Compilation as well as other labels like X-IMG and 99cts Records. Most recently, he released the electro-industrial collaborative ‘‘Parafernales‘‘ EP alongside Andi via Mannequin Records.

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