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Marika Rossa stands among techno’s fiercest voices, racking up millions of YouTube plays and dropping chart-ready weapons on Fresh Cut, Kurai, and Chlore. 
That same force now powers SWEETHARD, her new label pushing the scene into harder, faster territory.

Das Jahr 1981...

IBM bringt seinen eigenen jetzt auch offitiell PC genannten Personalcomputer auf den Markt, die Hochzeit des Jahrhunderts des britischen Thronfolgers Prinz Charles mit Lady Diana Spencer wird gefeiert, der Jungfernflug des Space Shuttle Columbia findet statt und Sven Starr kommt in Recklinghausen zur Welt...

Schon früh bemerkten seine Eltern seinen Hang zur Musik und das man ihn mit ganz einfachen Mitteln und einer Schallplatte schnell und sorglos ruhig stellen konnte. Diese Eigenschaft ist bis heute geblieben...

Mit dem Erwerb seines ersten kleinen Mischpultes im Jahre 1999 entfachte sich in ihm der Drang vor Publikum Musik abzuspielen.
Seit diesem Zeitpunkt hat er neben mehreren Residentjobs in kleineren und größeren Discotheken in der Umgebung von Recklinghausen, z.B. dem Tiefenrausch, dem Royal Chikas Club, dem Old Daddy, der Turbinhalle und anderen aufgelegt. Auch viele Einzelveranstaltungen gehören zu seinen Referenzen, wie die Notaufnahmeparty, Playerz Club, Tanzalarm, Nightfeyerparty, Ruhr in Love 2005, 2008, 2009, 2010 und anderen.
Sein Style umfasst neben Deep- und Progressive- auch Tech-, Minimal- und Tribalhouse. Wenn er gute Laune hat, kommt auch noch Discohouse hinzu...;-)
Er ist sehr verlässlich und überaus sicher im Umgang mit den Plattentellern und dem Publikum. Dazu ist er noch ein DJ der alten schule, also Laptops und USB-Sticks wird man bei seinen Sets nicht sehen.

Seine Devise: Auflegen macht Spaß...

Christian Smith is one of the world’s leading exponents of techno, both as a DJ and producer he is always bold and innovative. With his output in recent years it is hard to imagine a list of prolific producers without his name towards the top. He has been at the top of his game for over two decades with his trademark groovy techno.

Although Swedish by birth, Christian spent most of his childhood years in Frankfurt, Germany which no doubt played an unexpected role in determining his musical tastes from a young age. After spending time in the US studying, Christian moved to Sao Paulo, Brazil playing the best clubs in the city and surrounding regions, where he still loves to play today and continues to have a very big following.

In 1995 he started his label Tronic, since then it has dominated the charts with releases from Christian himself and the likes of ANNA, Enrico Sangiuliano, Paco Osuna, Drunken Kong, Wehbba, Ramon Tapia, and more. The label has been the top selling techno label in the world according to Beatport, and is soon to celebrate its 500th release.
Tronic also has a weekly show which is now syndicated to over 100 stations worldwide, their 500th show was celebrated with special guest Carl Cox and now in 2022, they are already fast approaching the 600th episode.

Christian has dominated the charts and DJ’s playlists with a steady flow of releases on many high profile labels like Drumcode, Filth On Acid, Trick, Symbolism, Bedrock, and Tronic. His last EP on Tronic reached #1 spot on Beatport in both Techno and Electro in January of 2024. During the pandemic, Christian had a weekly Tronic Thursday stream which has reached over 10M people. On the remix front, Christian has recently reworked a track by UK hip hop superstar "Stormzy". His music is regularly featured on Spotify's biggest playlists and Christian is currently enjoying a big boost in his career.

Christian also ventured into his own branded night in Ibiza at mega club Eden. His first season on the Island in 2019 had 15 consecutive weeks of events and was a huge success. Christian was also invited to host Tronic events all over the world from Tokyo, Detroit, Los Angeles, and London amongst many others.

So keep your eyes peeled, and if you can’t wait until then, you can always go to Christian’s Soundcloud for the latest on the radio show.

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.

German techno duo Kaiserdisco is making waves in the international electronic music scene with their unique blend of energetic beats and infectious melodies. Comprised of Frederic Berger and Patrick Buck, the duo has released a string of successful tracks on renowned labels such as Drumcode, Suara, and Tronic, among others.

With over a decade of experience, Kaiserdisco has become known for their dynamic DJ sets and productions that seamlessly fuse classic techno sounds with modern elements. Their signature sound has earned them support from some of the biggest names in the industry, including Carl Cox, Adam Beyer, and Sven Väth.

In addition to their music, Kaiserdisco is also recognized for their commitment to sustainability and eco-friendliness. They have implemented various green initiatives in their touring and production processes, such as using biodegradable products and minimizing waste.

Overall, Kaiserdisco's unique sound and dedication to sustainability make them a rising force in the techno world.

A duo of prolific writing madmen, who devoted their lives to help bring moments of euphoria to those who are subjected to their DJ sets and productions. It’s all about sharing spaces together where we hold no boundaries. No language, religion, racism, just pure unity. 
Music is the purest form of communication, we thrive on projecting positivity. 

Our mission is to encourage smiles upon faces.

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A key figure on the Dutch scene since 1991. An international headlining artist known for his sets in Berghain, Space Ibiza, Womb Tokio, Watergate, his frequent Elrow gigs or headlining every major festival in the Netherlands. Gem Records label boss responsible for moving the careers of Egbert, Enrico Sangiuliano and Reinier Zonneveld forward. Steady producer of countless essential techno classics for over 25 years. One of the most original and down to earth pioneers of electronic music on the planet. All legitimate ways to describe Jeroen Verheij a.k.a. Secret Cinema.

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