Anakim understands that patience is a virtue; that artistry is a journey to be enjoyed and appreciated, but also a journey that requires hard work and honest self-reflection to create growth and change.

Anakim’s career reflects that journey on all levels, conscious and unconscious. Whether referring to the suspenseful builds that define his unique rendition of melodic techno, or the consistent growth and reach of his project that’s garnered him considerable accolades.

Hailing from Los Angeles and now residing in Las Vegas, the music of Anakim, real name Riccardo LeBron, offers deeper messages than what the ear may initially grasp, often layering in thematic elements that are futuristic and forward-thinking by way of concept EPs. It’s intricate, layered, and sophisticated.

“I’d say I have honed a formidable style that is melodically rich and delightfully sinister,” he enthuses. “I mesh these hypnotic melodies with dark, driving rhythms, pulling listeners in with visceral tension before eruptive moments of energy that translate seamlessly from club to warehouses to festivals.”

This is a sound into which Anakim has put much time and care developing. Listening across his extensive catalog with releases on Armada Electronic Elements, Running Clouds, PRGRSSN Records, Somatic Records, EIN2 and Desert Hearts Black, this growth and change follows an exciting narrative, coming now to a sound that displays his true character as a human being, and tells his chosen story through sonic elocution. 

Along this journey Anakim has told his story in the club, the warehouse, and world-renowned festivals, winning Insomniac’s Discovery Project and landing impressive bookings at Coachella, Electric Daisy Carnival, Art of the Wild, Holy Ship, Beyond Wonderland, and Nocturnal Wonderland. 

In 2019, Anakim was named one of DJ Mag’s ‘Bubblin’ artists to watch, and soon after he received the title of one of Billboard Dance’s Emerging Artists of 2020. Later that year even through a global pandemic, his track “Bailey’s Song” was added to Beatport’s “50 Best Tracks of 2020. 2021 saw him named to 1001Tracklists “Future Of Dance” list, with all of this praise leading to him joining the SEVEN20 client roster.

Anakim sees all of these honors as a reason to celebrate, but he also sees them as mere rungs on a ladder. Chapters in a story he’s writing every day in the studio and on the stage. The story is far from over, but those with the same patience as Anakim will see that story unfold into a masterpiece of the modern era.

World: mirko@ekipa.agency
France: gb@nightshift-agency.com
N&S America: nicole@muisca.la
Mgmt: emma@handshake-agency.com

Demos : cardinimusic@gmail.com

Every event, statement or idea has its own circumstances that define the setting in terms of which it can be fully understood. And to fully understand KNTXT, the techno concept guided and hosted by Charlotte de Witte, you must experience it.

KNTXT has already profiled itself as a force to be reckoned with in the Techno landscape. Its objective is a clear one: to serve a quality techno experience driven by both national as international acts, while staying true to a genuine underground spirit.

All of this has resulted in some mind-boggling editions showcasing an impressive all star wall of fame and also receiving praise from several media such as Mixmag, DJ Mag and Red Bull Elektropedia (Best Really Big Party).

Manifest:
KNTXT /ˈkɒntɛkst/ noun
“The circumstances that form the setting for an event, statement, or idea, and in terms of which it can be fully understood.”

International DJ, Producer as Markus Schulz and Dakota, In Search of Sunrise resident, host of Global DJ Broadcast and Destinations, and owner of Coldharbour Recordings.

Grammy-winning DJ and Producer and Owner of @Yoshitoshi.

Based in Scotland, GRUM has been a unique and captivating talent in electronic music for over a decade. Known for his instantly recognisable yet ever-evolving sound, he has released four acclaimed studio albums and produced official remixes for legendary artists such as The Pet Shop Boys, Groove Armada and Goldfrapp. His music has garnered support from industry heavyweights including Pete Tong, Danny Howard, Camelphat, Above & Beyond and Solomun.

Emotive, story building, ethereal melodies, vocals for the soul, conjuring balearia

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