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For over 20 years, Mariano DC has been a cornerstone of the global techno scene, forging an indelible legacy while fiercely staying true to the Underground. His name is synonymous with raw, unrelenting energy, and his presence behind the decks has captivated crowds in some of the most respected clubs around the world. With appearances in legendary clubs like Basiani, Tresor, and Berghain, Mariano's sound reverberates through the heart of techno culture, leaving a lasting impression wherever he plays.

As the founder of Enux Records, Mariano pushes the boundaries of techno, curating a platform for boundary-pushing talent while fostering innovation. He was also the main resident of the infamous Cocoliche, holding down his position from its opening to its closure, solidifying his place in Buenos Aires' rich underground history.

Mariano DC continues to play regularly at the most iconic venues in Buenos Aires, including Under Club, where his powerful sets further elevate the city's thriving electronic scene. His recent releases on labels like Under Club Records showcase his constant evolution as an artist, with more exciting and innovative releases lined up for 2025. Mariano DC is more than an artist - he's a force of nature, a pioneer who has shaped the evolution of techno for two decades and shows no signs of slowing down.

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For Rune Reilly Kölsch, Kompakt has become a great label to call home. In 2013 the German imprint celebrated 20 years of record releases at the cutting edge of electronic music, championed in June by one of the most genre re-defining albums and personal music projects for an era: Kölsch’s landmark long player, ‘1977’.

A melodic autobiography on black wax, the Kölsch project has seen 36/37-year-old Rune take stock of a diverse and successful production career and draw upon his own personal beginnings: a nostalgia for childhood, family, friends and the confusion of applying his split-cultural heritage to what it means to think of ‘home’. As Rune freely admits, “being half Irish, half German and living in Denmark – it was all one big messy period of my life.” 

Born to hippie parents in the freetown of Christiania (a commune-like autonomous borough of the Danish capital Copenhagen) his childhood was spent surrounded by creativity. His mother was an artist whose family had roots in German politics and his father a singer songwriter who travelled through Asia playing music in the early 70's. Kölsch, however, did miss out on building friendships and found solace in making up “this imaginary world that I would spend days in,” before the family moved to Germany – a period of memories, relations and characters from which ‘1977’ derives its titles.

For Rune, the tracks he began building from 2010 took in this personal reflection, his being “completely locked in to reminiscing about what shaped me as a kid and into the individual that I am now” – contemplating his unique past to form the brickwork of ‘1977’, one of the most future-facing techno albums of recent years.

Influenced by hip hop, pop and the incredible legacy of Jeff Mills and Derrick May, Rune started producing in 1995, embarking on a string of success stories. In 2003 he released the multi-million selling, saxophone-infused ‘Calabria’, that saw collaboration requests pouring in from artists as diverse as Nicki Minaj, Shakira and Flo Rida. He then set up Tattoorecs – releasing pioneering underground tracks with no titles, just tattoos for artwork, that garnered critical acclaim and support from minimal and techno trailblazers such as Sven Väth, Richie Hawtin, Magda, Tiefschwarz and Ricardo Villalobos.

This appreciation of the complete musical spectrum has gifted Rune with a devotion to groove and melodics and with it the dexterity to input real creative change to the genres he reveres, not least his beloved techno. “2010 was the year of the ketamine house wave, where the music was 118 bpm and everything was extremely boring”, reflects Rune. “I wanted some melodic techno, some energy back in this scene. People needed the energy to express themselves and go crazy for a bit.”

This notion faced opposition, even from within Rune’s close circles. But it was Kompakt founder Michael Mayer who had the insight to see what Kölsch was trying to achieve. Rune’s conviction that vibrations and melodics are the key to human response had tipped the balance, underlined by his experience as a hip hop DJ where he “needed something to catch me and drag me in. And that’s what techno should do!” Here too he drew on his love of Jeff Mills and Derrick May, recalling how “they used to make mistakes all the time. It would be a big mash of all kinds of stuff, but at least something was happening. That’s what I was missing and that’s what I’m trying to change with the Kölsch project.”

The result is ‘1977’, a personal collection of dancefloor destroyers that are continuing to send clubs and festivals across the globe into melodic supernova. Take this video of Kölsch’s set at Belgium’s I Love Techno festival, one of Rune’s 2013 highlights, where “people were doing sit downs, singing along to all the tracks”. Watch it. It puts the hairs up on the back of your neck. “The response was overwhelming,” said Rune in a recent interview with Mixmag (who named Kölsch as one of their ‘Stars Of 2013’), as “when you think about it, it was just a bunch of childhood memories with a kickdrum underneath.” 

Elsewhere he’s ripped up the airways with an acclaimed Essential Mix for Pete Tong on BBC Radio 1, delivered his incendiary soundscape to Singapore’s world-renowned ZoukOut Festival, boomed his live show through the heaving basement of London’s XOYO and played the hallowed Space Terrace – in his words “a boyhood dream since I started going to Ibiza in 1999. That was what I wanted from life!” So opening Amnesia in 2014 with Joris Voorn will be a bonus then...

While these are reasons enough to keep the beaming smile beneath Kölsch’s trademark black fedora, his humility remains just as striking. While tracks like ‘Goldfisch’ have taken pivotal positions in the set lists of world class DJs from across the dance music spectrum – traversing the underground with Seth Troxler, while simultaneously providing credible new euphoric highs for the likes of Axwell – Rune remains joyously down to earth. All despite producing, with ‘1977’, an album that has crossed as many cultural and musical boundaries as his own childhood past.

From the face-twisting melodic drive of ‘Opa’ and ‘Bappedekkel’, to the chord-surfing piano groove of ‘Der Alte’ and the euphoric crescendos of ‘Lorely’, ‘Oma’ and ‘All That Matters’ (all hits in different countries), the fact remains that whether in your living room, on the dancefloors of the world’s greatest parties, or simply in your headphones on your way home, Kölsch’s ‘1977’ has re-defined techno and become an achievement that speaks for itself. 

Words: Phil Dudman – Clubs & Live Music Editor, Mixmag


Cecilia, also known as Chechu, is a 22-year-old music lover hailing from Buenos Aires, Argentina. She is an enigmatic individual with a dark sense of humor that adds a unique twist to her personality. Beneath her sweet demeanor lies a touch of melancholy, which adds depth to her character. She often claims that she doesn't enjoy discussing her personal life, deeming it too sad and personal. However, for those fortunate enough to get to know her on a deeper level, they are rewarded with a tapestry of captivating stories and delightful madness creativity.

Beyond her intriguing persona, Chechu is currently immersed learning and researching in the world of high-fi-tech, where she lends her diverse skills and expertise. However, she takes a unique approach to her career, focusing on embracing a low-key lifestyle, embracing a balance between work and personal life. 

While her professional pursuits keep her engaged, Chechu's true passion lies in the realm of music. She is deeply captivated by electronic music and its intricate tapestry of sound. With a profound love for design, technology, and electronics, she finds solace and inspiration within the ethereal realms of beats and melodies.

Since her early childhood, Chechu's ears were influenced by her family of musicians and her technologically inclined father. While many children opted to learn to play musical instruments, she found herself gravitating towards technology, art and design, rather than pursuing formal musical training.

As she traversed through her formative years, Chechu's fascination with music extended beyond merely playing video games. She delved deeper into the realms of soundtracks, voraciously downloading them and exploring different genres. Trash pop and EDM became her favorite musical styles, and she continued to expand her musical horizons with genres such as EDM, Dubstep, and Hardcore.

At the age of 16, Chechu attended her first music festival and experienced the transformative power of music firsthand. It became a therapeutic outlet, a refuge that resonated deep within her soul. This profound experience solidified her unwavering love for music and set her on a path to explore its various facets.

Some months after and inspired by the tragedy of Time Warp in Buenos Aires in 2016, Chechu was moved by the misrepresentation of the local electronic music scene in the media and the entanglement of local politics. This prompted her to pursue studies in Communication Sciences at the University of Buenos Aires, with a burning desire to challenge the prevailing narratives and effect positive change through her understanding of communication and societal dynamics such as the status quo to shake it.

At 18, she began frequenting mainstream electronic music venues such as Lollapalooza Argentina, Mandarine Park, Bahrein, Avant Garten, and Under Club, where she enjoyed both local and international dj sets and gigs. It was during this time, around 2017 and 2018, that she started exploring the local underground scene. Eventually, she found herself gravitating towards more intimate venues like Otra Historia Club Cultural, Hostel in San Telmo, Cocoliche, and Galpón de Trenes in the city of La Plata.

Life led her to become a volunteer for Intercambios Asociación Civil, specifically for the PAF! (Proyecto de Atención en Fiestas) team, while she was starting her university education. She dedicated a year to volunteering at electronic music events, promoting education, raising awareness, and creating content for their social media channels.

From the age of 17 onward, she was deeply influenced by various genres such as techno, minimal, melodic, micro house, deep house, experimental, and ambient music. Although she doesn't produce or mix music herself, she constantly has tunes playing in the background.

🇦🇷 When it comes to local influences, she particularly enjoys the sounds of:

E110101 | Sol Ortega | Detroit Classic Gallery | Franzizca | Bermani | Forello | Ezequiel Fanego | Mariano Marcial | TITA | Joaquín Catriel | Loló Gasparini | Michel Lauriola | Carla Tintore | Kid Riot | Mariano DC | Gomboc Records | THD+N | Valentina Spirito, among others.

They form the backdrop to her thoughts, igniting her creativity and guiding her artistic endeavors.

In addition to her love for electronic music, Chechu finds enjoyment in diverse genres such as heavy metal (Megadeth, Metallica, Judas Priest, Slayer), rock (Arctic Monkeys, etc.), indie (Nafta, Dillom, etc.), and pop (Miranda, etc.). This eclectic taste showcases her openness to different styles and her willingness to explore beyond the boundaries of a single genre of music.

To get in touch with Chechu and uncover the layers of her captivating persona, you can reach her here. However, don't be surprised if it takes a few months of knowing her before her stories and unique madness fully unfold.

Bookings: jessica@blivemusic.art (Worldwide)
diana@provocateur-booking.de (Gsa)

An unequivocal industry visionary, DJ Hell's career has embodied and then transcended his many guises: Anti-Superstar DJ, International DeeJay Gigolo Label Boss, GQ Man of the Year, Playboy, Jetsetter, Bon Viveur, Munich Machine, New York Muscle. Seeing, and envisioning - that is of enormous relevance to Hell. He managed to convey pure artistic prowess as well as pure style during his thirty year DJ career. The individual look, the do-it-yourself approach, the elitism. That's how it grew.

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