Kay Barton, originally from northern Germany, developed a passion for electronic music at a young age and taught himself the basics using simple DOS software. 

After relocating to the Heidelberg area in 1997, Kay delved into the world of DJing. Throughout the years, he has performed at renowned clubs and festivals both nationally and internationally. Additionally, he has played for various German and Austrian radio stations. Setting himself apart as not just a DJ but also an event organiser, Kay has curated electronic music events in the Rhine-Main area, with the popular 'The Place To Be' series being a notable example.

He initially experimented with different artist names and musical styles. However, in 2016, he made a deliberate shift towards pure techno music while using his real name. That same year, he made his debut with the release of his single 'Return 01' on the Belgian record label Bonzai, followed by remixes on Emerald & Doreen Records. Notably, his EP 'MacroGod' was released in 2019, featuring remixes by Dr Motte and Mijk van Dijk. Kay released music on various record labels, including Neuhain and Ballroom in Berlin, before finally signing with Trapez Records (Traum Schallplatten) in Cologne in 2020. In 2021, he moved to Vienna, Austria and continued to make a name for himself, releasing his first EP on IAMT, Spain in 2022, and collaborating with renowned artists like Tom Wax, Ross Harper, Mijk van Dijk and Tomorrowland artist YULI ANA.

In addition to his DJ and producing work, Kay also ventured into radio hosting. From 2020 to 2024, he has been hosting two monthly house and techno mix shows called 'Wiener Wohnzimmer' (formerly known as 'Heidelberger Wohnzimmer') and 'Sophisticated Rhythms' on Evosonic Radio, Germany's first station dedicated solely to electronic music. 

In 2023 along with his wife Evi he established the event platform 'TRENDWÆNDE'. They organised the “Save The Planet” float at the Rave The Planet Parade in Berlin, collaborating with three promoters and label operators.
The following year, TRENDWÆNDE organised several techno events in Vienna and Berlin, including a collaboration with Ukraine's largest rave series, Laboratorium, for the “Play Techno - Stop Wars” float at the Rave The Planet Parade. Shortly afterwards, ‘CONNÆKT.’ was launched, a new, regular event series organised by TRENDWÆNDE, in which they bring together local and international representatives of sophisticated techno, such as the internationally renowned techno artists Alan Oldham (DJ T-1000, BPitch/Tresor), BB Deng (Ego Riot Rec.) or SAYTEK LIVE (Awesome Soundwave, Cod3 QR, Raw Industries Berlin).

Discography (after 2015):
Return 01 (Bonzai Progressive, 2016)
I Adore U (Open House Rec., 2017)
MacroGod EP (Emerald & Doreen Rec., 2019)
We Are (Neuhain Rec., 2020)
Instant EP (Ballroom Rec., 2020)
Collective Breakdown (Trapez, 2021)
Get Rid Of Yourself EP (Trapez, 2022)
Brightness EP (IAMT Raw, 2022)
Life Technology (Volume Berlin Records, 2023)
Stress Test (City Wall Rec., 2024)

Remixes (after 2015):
Herbst (Emerald & Doreen)
On The Run (Emerald & Doreen)
Fight Right (Emerald & Doreen)
Get It Right (So Gateaux)
Komm Mit Raus (Emerald & Doreen)
Analog Obsession (PhutureWax Rec.)
New Super (City Wall Rec., UK)
…and many more

Contact: info@kaybarton.com

I am neither afraid of showing my emotions nor to include them in my music - Stimming

Few people bring a truly original sound to house music. At a relatively young age, Hamburgs Martin Stimming did just that, demonstrating a sophisticated yet accessible sound that is beyond his years.

Two years after hooking up with Solomuns Diynamic Music, his 2008 breakthrough hit Una Pena made the electronic world sit up and take notice, and before long acclaimed labels like Freerange, liebe*detail, Buzzin´ Fly, Green and Poker Flat were snapping up his work. 2009 saw him release his immaculate debut album Reflections to great acclaim, cementing his reputation as one of the most exciting new producers of his generation. 

His second album, Liquorice, eschews the normal kick-clap/snare template by and large to explore more interesting and progressive territories, but always with that trademark magpie-like sense of texture, emotion and discovery. 

His productions are filled with a multitude of his own unique, charismatic field recordings, and he never uses the same sample more than once. 

2010 saw him pick up an award for Best Newcomer at the Ibiza DJ Awards, following on from his live show (Stimming does not DJ) stunning the crowds at the islands legendary Pacha, and the finest danceries around the world Πfrom Berlins Panoramabar to Sao Paulo´s D-Edge, Brussels Fuse, London´s fabric and Paris Rex, and plenty more beyond. 

Remixes for the likes of Sascha Funke, Claude VonStroke, Deadmau5, Stephan Bodzin and Tom Novy to name but a few have further spread his influence amongst the discerning house and tech community, and cemented his reputation as one of the scene´s most exceptional producers.

Clearly, Martin Stimming is a precious talent indeed. But then again, not everyone loves liquorice...

North West UK Dance/Electronic music writer and producer, concentrating on deep/progressive soulful spacious house music.
• AUDIOHONEY • Unique 2 Rhythm • 13 Records • 1809 Recordings
• ULTRA BASS• Pure Beats
• Lovely Drops • SoulFunktion
• Record Union • Chemiztri Recordings

Hardcore,chaos and destruction

Releases: 

Cunt Life EP - Deadcops 03 =>
http://www.junodownload.com/products/audiosuicide-krokodil-bast-heard-david-cunt-life/2925388-02/?track_number=1

DoomNation EP 03 =>
https://doomnation.bandcamp.com/album/audio-suicide-doomnation-ep-03

MindDigitaleCorruption 01 - AudioSuicide vs DjTSX => http://www.junodownload.com/labels/Mind+Digital+Corruption/releases/?show_tracks=all

DoomNation_Broken Dreams =>
http://doomnation.bandcamp.com/album/broken-dreams

booking labelnights: code2records@googlemail.com

PromoVideo: http://youtu.be/NKC5OCOyUbs

Berlin based tech house/ deep house label founded in 2008

Played by: Maya Jane Coles, Loco Dice, Marco Carola, DJ Rush,...


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