Marika Rossa stands among techno’s fiercest voices, racking up millions of YouTube plays and dropping chart-ready weapons on Fresh Cut, Kurai, and Chlore. 
That same force now powers SWEETHARD, her new label pushing the scene into harder, faster territory.

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Clubbing was in its infancy when Berlin-born Monika Kruse began her first residency at the Babalu bar in Munich, where she grew up. Classically trained in piano from the age of four, Monika has always had a love of music and her early sets spanned hip hop, funk, soul and early deep and vocal house. This new breed of electronic music seized Monika’s soul and imagination. Dance music was in its infancy and since there were few clubs where you could play techno she threw her own parties in illegal venues ranging from World War II bunkers to trams to empty houses. Fortunately the police were a little behind the musical curve… “I had some funny experiences,” she recalls, “But nice ones! They stopped us once in a tram because they thought the smoke machine was a fire!” On another occasion, they came and asked her to turn down the bass so the house they were playing in wouldn’t crumble. “Luckily, they didn’t have a clue about techno!” 
	
Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.
Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”
Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.
Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”

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Schon immer etwas Affige,durche aber Herzlich,Musik zum Stampfen auf 131 BPM....vorwärts muss es gehn:)

So ich denke mal es ist nötig zu erwähnen das mein Name "MÄV" nichts mit der Droge "Crystal Meth" zu tun hat!Den Namen kam dadurch das mich meine Tante als Kind immer "Mathew" nannte und daraus wurde abgekürzt "MÄV" :)
Der Titel "der Hausaffe" kam am 20.5.2011 dazu als ich einen sehr affigen Tanzstil hinlegte und von anderen als "Hausaffe" bezeichnet wurde...was mir sehr gefiel :) 



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SWEN BAEZ - born 1977 - is one of germany´s techno originals that were part of the rise of techno in the 90s. Growing up with vinyls and cassettes he is one of the last DJs who appreciate the real value of great music. And this is how it all starts:
While other kids spend their money for candy in school, Swen saves his last pennies to buy tapes or single vinyls. He continues collecting music and reaches a huge amount of vinyls when he meets the resident DJ of the well-known „dorian gray“ in Frankfurt in 1991 and learns from him.
At the age of 18 everything changes: the death of his father completely crashes his life. Turning thirty he looses again. His mother and both of his grandparents die within two years. Despite this he never loses his creativity and his incredible optimism. He starts using music as a drug to cure his mental wounds and to immortalise the people he loves. Because of his father´s influence, soul music is an important fragment of his sound. Mixing this with hiphop elements from his youth and memories of all the loved ones, he creates a breathtaking sound, that empowers and gives hope.
„Sharing my passion with others and seeing the emotions in their eyes is a feeling beyond words. I guess that´s what has helped me through hard times.“ With this passion for music and people he spreads the real vibes that techno music stands for: JOY, TOLERANCE AND LOVE!
„Music means healing to me. At least I cure myself while I cure the audience. WHO´S BAEZ?

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SWEN BAEZ wird 1977 geboren und zählt seit den frühen Anfängen der 90er zu Deutschlands eingeschweißter Technoszene. Als einer der letzten DJs wächst er noch mit Vinyls und Kassetten auf und schätzt ihren wahren Wert. 
Und so fängt alles an:
Während andere Kids ihr Pausengeld für Minipizzen und Schokomilch ausgeben, zählt für SWEN etwas ganz anderes. Er spart jeden Pfennig für die nächste Kassette oder Single Vinyl und häuft sich eine riesige Sammlung an. 1991 lernt er mit nur 14 Jahren den Resident DJ des berühmten „Dorian Gray“ in Frankfurt kennen, der ihm zum ersten Einstieg ins DJ-ing und in die Techno Szene verhilft. 
Als er 18 wird, verändert sich plötzlich sein ganzes Leben durch einen tiefen Einschnitt - den Tod seines Vaters. Gerade 30 geworden, verliert er erneut - seine Mutter und beide Großeltern. Und dennoch lässt Swen sich nie unterkriegen und verliert niemals seine bahnbrechende Kreativität und seinen inspirierenden Optimismus. 
Musik ist für ihn seitdem die Droge, die seine seelischen Wunden heilt und die Erinnerungen an seine geliebten Menschen bewahrt.
Mit den souligen Elementen verewigt er seinen Vater in allen Tracks und Sets. Durch die Verbindung mit Hip-Hop Einflüssen seiner Jugend und den Erinnerungen an seine geliebten Menschen, kreiert er einen atemberaubenden Sound, der euphorisiert und bestärkt.
„Meine Leidenschaft mit anderen zu teilen und die Emotionen in Ihren Augen zu sehen ist ein unbeschreibliches Gefühl. Das hat mich immer durch schwere Zeiten gebracht und das möchte ich weitergeben.“ Mit seiner Leidenschaft zu Musik und seinen Mitmenschen verbreitet Swen Baez die wahre Message von Techno: Freude, Toleranz und Liebe.

„Music means healing to me. I cure myself while I cure the audience. SO WHO´S BAEZ?

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