AMBIVALENT is the monicker of DJ and producer Kevin McHugh: originally from the US, he has since found a new home base in Berlin where he produces trim and powerful techno for kinetic crowds. Accordingly, Ambivalent releases have found their way to classic dance imprints such as Ovum or Cocoon Recordings, and it’s with the latter that he recently found much acclaim for the „Daylights“ single, expanding a great run these past months with his La-4a analog project – now, he joins the Speicher ranks for SPEICHER 92: WHYOU is a rather muscular affair, boasting potent Moog riffs and a hungry TR 909. The flip side hosts a vigorous, hypnotic remix from Kompakt head MICHAEL MAYER – a personal hero of McHugh’s going back at least 15 years. Double headliner wax, with only the wheat and none of the chaff. 

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Akillès (7 Lives Recording – Us & Them Records) – XLR Events Collective

Akillès offers a rich and diverse musical journey, ranging from micro-house to captivating techno, while integrating a melodic dimension that maintains a deep and powerful groove. Passionate about melodic sounds, whether rock or electronic, he has crafted a unique sonic identity.

A lover of DJing for nearly 20 years, Akillès has shared his universe in iconic clubs in Lyon, such as Le Petit Salon, Le Terminal, and Le Sucre, as well as in Paris, Toulouse, Barcelona, and many other cities. His music asserts itself wherever he performs, capturing the emotions of the dance floor with every beat.

In 2019, he joined the XLR Events collective, and in 2022, he took over the artistic direction of the Parisian scene. The legendary club Le Nouveau Casino became his playground to organize melodic nights, further solidifying his place among the emerging figures of melodic techno.

In terms of production, Akillès made his debut in 2025 with a well-received first EP on Us & Them Records, a label known for its melodic techno productions.
However, it is 2025 that marks a turning point in his production career, with several tracks released on the 7 Lives Recording label.

The best is yet to come in the final months of this year and into 2026, which promises to be full of exciting new releases.

He has shared line-ups with artists such as 8Kays, Bog, Fidèles, Adana Twins, Len Faki, Massano, Mario Canale, Un:Said, Agoria, Monika Kruse, Agent of Time, Lee Curtis, Ryan Crosson, Alex Flatner, Sven Von Tulen, Popof, Hector Couto, and many more.

Listen to his latest sets:
•	Podcast Radio Plusiel
•	Podcast Radio FG
Follow Akillès :
•	Soundcloud
•	Instagram : @akilles_musik



Akillès    (7 lives Recording – Us & Them Records) – Collectif XLR Events

Akillès propose un voyage musical riche et varié, allant de la micro-house à la techno envoûtante, tout en intégrant une dimension mélodique qui conserve un groove deep et puissant. Passionné par les sonorités mélodieuses, qu'elles soient rock ou électro, il forge une identité sonore qui lui est propre.
Amoureux du Djing depuis près de 20 ans, Akillès distille son univers dans les clubs emblématiques de Lyon, tels que Le Petit Salon, Le Terminal ou encore Le Sucre, mais aussi à Paris, Toulouse, Barcelone et bien d'autres villes. Sa musique s'impose partout où il se produit, captivant les émotions du dance floor à chaque note.
En 2019, il rejoint le collectif XLR Évents, et en 2022, il prend en main la direction artistique de la scène parisienne. Le Nouveau Casino, club mythique de la capitale, devient son terrain de jeu pour organiser des soirées mélodiques tout en solidifiant sa place parmi les acteurs émergeant de la techno mélodique.
Côté production, Akillès s’illustre une première fois en 2025 avec un premier EP remarqué sur le label Us & Them Records, reconnu pour ses productions de techno mélodique. 
Mais c’est surtout 2025 qui marque un tournant dans sa carrière de producteur, avec la sortie de plusieurs tracks sur le label 7 lives Recording.
Et le meilleur reste à venir sur cette fin d’année ainsi que 2026 qui promet d’être riche en nouvelles sorties.
Line up partagés avec des artistes tels que 8Kays, Bog, Fidèles, Adana Twins, Len Faki, Massano, Mario Canale, Un:Said, Agoria, Monika Kruse, Agent of Time, Lee Curtis, Ryan Crosson, Alex Flatner, Sven Von Tulen, Popof, Hector Couto, et bien d’autres.
Écoutez ses derniers sets :
•	Podcast Radio Plusiel
•	Podcast Radio FG
Suivez Akillès :
•	Soundcloud
•	Instagram : @akilles_musik

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