Nico Pusch is inspired by so many genres. To focus on just one style was always not the right way for him. Rather, he goes his own way and makes music as it should be, simply beautiful . . .

WESTBALKONIA = 
Alexander Boedewig (Gesang/Texte)
Adrian Kehlbacher (Gitarre/Synth/Bass)
Marcel Sterling (Produktion/DJ)

Westbalkonia kombiniert House mit deutschem Pop schöner als gestern.

Der Nordhäuser Adrian und Alex aus Sangerhausen gründeten die Popband Boe van Berg im Jahr 2011. Für das neue Projekt holte sich das Duo den Leipziger DJ und Produzenten Marc DePulse mit ins Boot.

Unter dem Namen Westbalkonia können sich die Drei auf neuem musikalischem Terrain ausleben. Marc DePulse und Boe van Berg produzieren gemeinsam elektronische Musik mit handeingespielten Instrumenten und deutschsprachigen Vocals. 

Im Sommer 2012 lernten sich die drei Musiker kennen. Marc DePulse veröffentlichte zunächst nur das Feature „Westbalkon“ mit der Band. Später inspirierte dieser erste House-Track das Trio zu Label- und Bandnamen. Die Verbindung entstand, wie jede gute Musikergeschichte heutzutage: im Internet. 

Als Produzent und studierter Musiker spielt Adrian nicht nur Gitarre und Bass, sondern auch alle anderen Live-Instrumente für die Westbalkonia-Tracks ein. Alex ist die starke Stimme der Band. Rauchig, kräftig und mit einer Portion zarter Melancholie bleibt er im Kopf. Auch die Texte schreibt er selbst. Boe van Berg und Marc DePulse finden sich immer öfter gemeinsam im Studio ein. 

Die verschiedenen Genres Techno/House und Popmusik, aus denen die Musiker ursprünglich stammen, werden kombiniert. Jeder der Drei lässt sein Können in die Produktionen mit einfließen. Die Single "Nachtmensch" wird auf Marc´s Label "JEAHMON! Records" noch unter Marc DePulse & Boe van Berg im Frühjahr 2013 veröffentlicht, bevor das Trio Ende 2013 das Label und die gleichnamige Band "Westbalkonia" gründete.

► Demos:
Wir lieben Musik über alles. Dafür haben wir auch unser eigenes gleichnamiges Plattenlabel gegründet. Auf "Westbalkonia" möchten wir allerdings nur unsere eigenen Songs veröffentlichen, daher nehmen wir keine Demos für das Label an. 
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► DANKSAGUNGS-FUSS:

Danke für diese unglaublich schönen Momente, die wir bei jedem unserer Gigs mit euch gemeinsam erleben dürfen. 
Danke für all euer Feedback, eure ehrlichen Meinungen - Lobpreisungen oder auch Kritik. Danke für eure Unterstützung und somit danke, dass ihr unsere Musik kauft!

Born in 1987 and raised in the Neapolitan underground, Roberto Capuano has become one of the more recent generation’s brightest stars and a fine ambassador of the Naples techno sound worldwide.

Coming from a city with such a rich history in electronic dance music, Capuano has always worked with the highest standards in mind. Since his early days training as a sound engineer or as A&R for a prominent local label Unrilis, he has fully immersed himself in the scene around him, learning from the greats who have gone before and shaping these influences into something of his own.
Capuano’s story as a recording artist begins in 2009, with an EP on Markantonio’s label MKT. From his very first release he showed a special ability for expressing personality through his tracks and a knack for ear-worm melodies - the infectious 'Never Stop' on Truesoul being a fine example.
Having appeared on one of Adam Beyer's label Drumcode's compilations, Capuano released his first full EP on the widely influential imprint in 2013. The Inner City-referencing track 'Vertigo' was a hit with many of the world’s biggest DJs and a fixture in the year's Beatport charts. As was the dub techno-inspired groove of ‘Obsessed’, which followed as part of his 'Wilford EP' in 2015, Drumcode's milestone 150th release.
Capuano has always the relished the opportunity to collaborate with like-minded artists and this has made for some spectacular results. In 2014 he formed a live duo with his buddy Luigi Madonna called Black Division. They combined parts of their studios on-stage to explore their ideas of improvised, avant-garde techno to mesmerizing effect. More recently he has worked together with (and remixed) Jay Lumen for Footwork Audio and with Pleasurekraft on Kraftek, with each release showing an impressive range to his style.
Capuano's fascination for the art of DJing began on the dancefloor, where he learnt what it takes to control and manoeuvre a crowd’s energy - something he now does with great skill. Spending days and nights at the region’s legendary venues like Old River Park, he embarked on a journey that would soon take him to play in the very same booths.
Now Capuano is an in-demand act worldwide. Regular back-to-back sets with Luigi Madonna or Markantonio have helped make him the DJ he is today, as well as playing high profile events like Monegros, Sonar OFF Week and the Drumcode showcases. Embracing technology with a hybrid DJ setup, Capuano thrives on the creative possibilities of modern equipment and has become an expert at creating unforgettable moments on the dancefloor through looping and layering tracks. He ought to be seen live to be fully appreciated, as the atmosphere in the club and connection with the dancers is what inspires Capuano, from his formative experience right up until today.

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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