What’s 2 m tall, lives Behind the Iron Curtain, has 1605 reasons to run an awesome label, and flies? Meet UMEK, a techno legend from Slovenia.

UMEK is personally responsible for kickstarting the electronic music scene in his home country by first organizing illegal raves and then becoming one of Slovenia’s most wanted export products and the number one music ambassador to the whole world.

And he does fly! Around 100 times per year, visiting almost every continent each year. His gig diary ranges from dark underground clubs in Berlin to massive techno stages at the world’s most renowned festivals. 

Apart from making his name in the DJ booth, he’s also a tireless producer. He mostly releases on his own imprint 1605, and most of his tracks end up on the very top of Beatport’s charts. After more than 25 years as a professional musician, he decided to use his experience and skills in the entrepreneurial world. Together with his managers, he founded a music-tech startup Viberate (www.viberate.com), where they are building the world’s greatest music platform.

Diana Uribe se ha dedicado con un gran gusto a narrar la historia del mundo, a aterrizarla para sus oyentes. Hoy, este amor por la historia la lleva a emprender uno de sus proyectos más grandes, sacar adelante un portal web que tenga disponible gratuitamente el trabajo de toda su vida, así como nuevos contenidos creados por un grupo de expertos cuya labor será analizar la actualidad mundial y nacional desde un punto de vista histórico.

Este proyecto se traslada a la web porque creemos que el alcance de internet lo vuelve el lugar perfecto para, además de ofrecer una contextualización histórica de la realidad, poner en libre disposición los más de 500 audios que Diana ha grabado hasta el momento, así como hospedar videos, animaciones e imágenes que planeamos realizar para enriquecer cada uno de sus relatos. Todo esto categorizado para el fácil acceso de la gente que entre a nuestra página y con el fin único de que entender otros tiempos y lugares sea una experiencia tan emocionante y encantadora como lo es para Diana todos los días.

One of the most charming DJs in the business. A musical ambassador and a veteran of acid house, a champion of techno, a dance music pioneer, label owner, King of Ibiza – you name it, Carl's been there and done it, never losing sight of his passions – playing music, breaking tunes.

Waxploitation is a pioneering independent label, publisher, and artist management company known for launching and developing genre-defying artists. Founded by Jeff Antebi, the company has been behind artists and producers like Danger Mouse, Gnarls Barkley, Broken Bells, Hector Delgado, Leo Justi, Heavy Baile, and many more. With a focus on bold collaborations, boundary-pushing music, and global storytelling, Waxploitation continues to shape culture across sound, art, and impact.

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Empire of the Sun, the visionary Australian electronic duo comprising Luke Steele and Nick Littlemore, have been making waves across the world with phenomenal live shows and anthemic smash hits for the last decade as one of Australia’s most successful musical exports.
With Steele's background in The Sleepy Jackson and Littlemore's founding role in PNAU, the duo embarked on a sonic odyssey that has captivated audiences worldwide. Since their emergence, Empire of the Sun has transcended boundaries, blending alternative electronica with mesmerizing visuals to create an immersive musical experience unlike any other.

Their seminal debut album, Walking On A Dream, which the musicians described as "a spiritual road movie" spawned iconic singles “Walking On A Dream” and “We Are The People”. The critically acclaimed second LP, disco-pop Ice On The Dune featured “Alive” and “DNA” and saw the band tour the world. Third LP "Two Vines," saw the band welcoming guests like Lindsey Buckingham, members of David Bowie's band from the Blackstar sessions, and Wendy Melvoin from Prince & the Revolution and featured singles “High And Low” and “Way To Go”.
Their chart success extends far beyond their native Australia, with their albums achieving multi-platinum certifications across the globe. In addition to their commercial triumphs, the duo has garnered an impressive array of accolades, including eight ARIA Awards, two APRA Awards, and an APRA Billions Award. With over 5.5 million albums sold globally and a staggering 7.6 billion streams, Empire of the Sun's impact on the music industry is undeniable, solidifying their status as icons of the electronic music genre. 8 years since their last LP, 2024 sees the dawn of a new era. The journey continues…this time we’re going through “Changes”.

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