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XXL Invites 002 | Charlie Sparks

''Charlie Sparks is a London-based Producer & DJ. Signed to labels such as NineTimesNine, COUP, Märked and MOTZ. Over the course of his architecture studies, he quickly fell in love with the fast-paced, beat filled atmosphere of the techno community and the energy from the people that come with it.

Charlie finds harmony between raw industrial sounds and trance-like atmospheres to create uncompromising grooves. The aid of rapid kicks and throttling synths accompanied by hazardous layers of noise result in an obscure aura which wraps around the individual. 

Wasting no time, Charlie started signing tracks with well-respected labels such as NineTimesNine, Märked Amsterdam, MOTZ, COUP, Autektone and many more to come.

 Ontop of top of this impressive hoard of release, Charlie's music can be found in the aether of Adam Beyer's Drumcode Radio. 

His productions have been supported by artists such as 999999999, Jacidorex, Thomas Schumacher, CLTX and more.''

Follow Charlie Sparks
- https://www.instagram.com/charliesparksmusic/
- https://soundcloud.com/charlie-sparks-531540495

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XXL Invites 002 | Charlie Sparks

XXL Invites 003 | AnD

"Enigmatic Mancunian Act AnD brings a dynamic and raw take on modern techno in his dj sets. He maintains always strong analogue production ethics and showcase this in his heavy hitting live show. Alongside production work that takes in everything from techno to electronica to hip hop with the uncompromising AnD attitude towards sound design.Always expect the unexpected!!!” 

Embracing the shadowy outskirts of techno, AnD’s covert productions on his own self-titled white label series looks to push them even further into their own brand of sonic destruction. In doing so AnD follow in the footsteps of UK luminaries Surgeon, Regis, James Ruskin and The Black Dog by continuing to shape a genuine and unflinching vision of techno."


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- https://www.instagram.com/and_techno/
- @andmusik

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XXL Invites 003 | AnD

XXL Invites 008 | Blasha & Allatt

MOIA is a techno music producer and DJ based in Berlin. From her early stages, she has been very connected to art and music. Her style resembles fast, pounding techno filled with energy and emotions, including experimentation with other music genres.

She played in major cities in Poland and abroad including clubs such as Luzztro (where she had a residency, Italian Hyper, Jasna1, Smolna, Sfinks700, P23, CEL, H13, Suicide Circus in Berlin and many others. This year she has released tracks on Maison Close Records, Khazad Records and Vast Perception. Last year at COUP.


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- www.instagram.com/moiaofficial
- @moiaofficial

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XXL Invites 007 | MOIA

XXL Invites 006 | ØTTA

ØTTA is a Paris-based Portuguese producer & DJ. Her roots of playing in an orchestra whilst raving across Europe have brought forth an epic and merciless style that is now her signature speech. Her style joins the sense of emotional depth with raw solid basslines mixed with industrial noises, gabber, ravey classics & trance. Melting different styles together allowed her to create a personal flow into a heavy and powerful techno inspiring rioting and raving whenever she plays.

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- www.instagram.com/mcarlotacneves
- @carlota-correia-neves

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XXL Invites 006 | ØTTA

XXL Invites 010 | ROKS

ROKS, Moscow based Russian DJ and Producer and Resident of legendary Monasterio stands for hard industrial Techno. This woman is full of energy and knows how to move a crowd.

Her hard and fast DJ sets are well prepared and always on point. Get ready to dance and get sweaty.

Follow ROKS - instagram.com/roks.roks/ - @roksone

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XXL Invites 010 | ROKS

XXL Invites 012 | In Verruf

Driven to share the same bliss he experienced in dark and delirious underground spaces, In Verruf brings freedom and ecstasy to the dance floor. He is defined by his profound respect for the liberation that raving brings and his determination to protect a culture of revelry that has existed for thousands of years. 

With a name that can be loosely translated as “in disgrace”, In Verruf confronts the dark reputation that the techno scene is notorious for and wreaks havoc in the club with his distinctively bold and scorching sound, that has only become more potent since his move to Berlin. 

Signed by R-Label Group in 2019, he joined the ranks of their anarchic movement, bringing a cutting edge to dance floors. His first release, featuring hit “Too Much DMT” was a raging success. With production skills comfortably under his belt, In Verruf is now evolving into his identity as a DJ and offers up this poignant and heady mix for XXL.

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- www.instagram.com/inverruf/
- @inverruf

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XXL Invites 012 | In Verruf

XXL Invites 017 | Fractions

Fractions is an electronic music DJ and producer duo of high-energy, genre-bending productions with elements of the late 90s – early 00s electronic music. In the duo's own words, they create "the soundtrack for highly energetic nights."

A sound which no doubt is a derivative from their childhood with influences of US, UK and European cultures.

Berlin-based label Fleisch discovered them in 2018. The outcome of this collaboration was their sold-out "Control" and "Scars Of Love" EPs. Touring started to pick up, but it was when they were asked to debut for Klubnacht at Berghain in 2019, which was only the 3rd gig of their career, things naturally took off for them. This was a show curated by The Vatican Shadow, playing alongside Phase, Fatale, Silent Servant and Barker.

Follow Fractions
 - instagram.com/fractions1
 - @fractions1

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XXL Invites 017 | Fractions

XXL Invites 018 | Blame The Mono

Power-duo Blame The Mono was born in Berlin in 2019. Brought up to the soundtrack of rock and metal, this Frenchman and Englishman have since seeked to push the boundaries of conventional techno while staying true to its groove-focused origins. 

Their two EPs released on Taapion and Possession have showcased a heavy usage of vocals combined with
rich song arrangements, keeping their tracks interesting while always fine tuned for peak-time chaos. 

They have combined for us mostly unreleased belters from themselves and friends for a drivey high-intensity session

Follow Blame The Mono 
- instagram.com/blamethemono/
 - @blame-the-mono

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XXL Invites 018 | Blame The Mono

XXL Invites 022 | Tham

As we all know, there really is no shortage of artists in the vast field of electronic music, especially in the German capitol of Techno that is Berlin. They come and go with trends and seasons, build their hypes, and eventually vanish into the social medial void our postmodern times have created. However, there are those ones which stand out, which stay stuck in the eyes and ears of the public, which play and produce themselves in the collective memory of our community. Tham is one of those. As resident and face of underground public favourites like SYNOID, Revier Südost, and Lebendig, in just a few years the young artist has proven that he’s one to stay, to watch and to listen to. Growing up on the dancefloors of Berlin – figuratively speaking – Tham’s artistic vision hails from and is always directed back to that very place which represents the crux of the matter of our entire subculture. His interpretation of Techno, his musical vision, lives on his drive to set people in motion. Pounding bass drums, complex grooves, and aggressive synth lines lashing through the crowd, taking their hypnotic effect. This is what Tham provides. Music ex machina, coming out of nowhere, binding the eyes, ears, and bodies of his audience to the floor, to the very present, sticking to their brains, billowing through their minds for hours, long after they’ve left the club.

XXL Invites 022 | Tham

Trym • Extrema 2022

XXL Invites 025 | DYEN

A fresh breeze on the techno scene, DYEN appeared out of nowhere in 2017 and has since then molded a niched space for himself. Foraying into production at age 17, he got signed to do his debut release two years later. Born and raised in Rotterdam, it’s fair to say that Holland’s number one rave city has had huge impact on the young producer. The oldskool 90’s gabber and primary hardcore influenced him early on in his career and still continues doing so.

 “Growing up I discovered these incredible kicks, vocals and super-catchy synth lines. I use them, but with more powerful kicks and drops” – listening to DYEN’s releases, these words makes complete sense. He reshapes and interprets the past into something hyper modern, individualistic and raw that he calls “neorave” or “old school hard techno”; relentless punching kicks fighting for space with aggressive stabbing trancey synths; giving way on the dancefloor for something new and distinctive. With over two handfuls of releases under his belt since 2017 via labels such as GENX, EXHALE, Possession and Rave Alert, DYEN is safely cementing his presence in the harder realm of techno.

When DJing on the mainstages of important festivals and clubs on a global scale, neo rave and gabber continue being two of his main ingredients. DYEN likes to mix them up with old hardcore and industrial records, teasing and playing with the audience. Building from a “softer” start of 140 bpm and taking it further, pushing himself and the audience, focusing on captivating and translating a purer, exposed and explosive energy. Something he is also making into a trademark are his “DYEN Edits”; sharpening his personal treasures and gems, through his unique gaze he updates and modernizes, turning the tracks into fresh-sounding stomping weapons.

XXL Invites 025 | DYEN

XXL Invites 027 | Varya Karpova

CELEBRATING MY B'DAY AT A SOLD OUT BASIS.. HOPE YOU ENJOY X

Cynthia Spiering All Night Long @ BASIS 28/05/2022

Dax J @ Stone Techno Festival 2022 - 2 hour DJ set

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Dax J @ Stone Techno Festival 2022

XXL Invites 029 | Ahl Iver

XXL Invites 030 | Caravel

The Rotterdam-based and Lyon raised artist Caravel built her musical expertise through various instruments and genres.

Her productions are a distinctive combination of industrial, melodic, and hard Techno. The French artist’s key performances at Le Sucre (Lyon), Blackworks (Madrid), BASIS (Utrecht), HÖR, and intense warehouse raves in Paris allowed her to steadily build her profile with enormous prospects for 2022.

With groundbreaking upcoming releases waiting in the wings and the biggest shows yet to come Caravel is about to invade the scene by storm – be prepared.

XXL Invites 030 | Caravel

XXL Invites 031 | Krl Mx

Without a doubt KRL MX (Karl Max) is one of the most promising up and coming artists currently. Another product of the Paris techno scene. Karl has been releasing some fantastic music of late including a thundering tracks on R Label Group, Exhale, Taapion as well as a remix for ARTS and superb EPs on Maison Close and the well known ISMUS imprint.

XXL Invites 031 | Krl Mx

XXL Invites 032 | Afem Syko

A key protagonist in the frenetic sound of Berlin’s underground, Afem Syko has fast become a regular feature on the international circuit. His debut solo release on Kobosil’s R Label was a powerful introduction to the inner circle of next-generation electronic artists. His music is a euphoric blend of industrial, trance and hypnotic techno.

XXL Invites 032 | Afem Syko

XXL Invites 033 | Lee Ann Roberts

In Lee-Ann Roberts’ hands, even the hardest techno can have subtlety and soul. The Amsterdam-based, South African-born artist has become a prominent force in the global techno scene thanks to her fierce determination and vibrant creative touch. She leads with her own NowNow label – a self-reliant platform which nods to the South African colloquialism meaning ‘soon’, a call to surrender to the moment and follow where the music takes you. It’s a mantra she’s lived by as her career has sharply risen, debuting on Spanish label Suara with ‘Miyamoto’ and instantly scoring number two on Beatport’s Hard Techno chart. She’s simultaneously been growing NowNow with her own productions dropping alongside remixes from verified legends like D.A.V.E. The Drummer, Jay Clarke and Jacidorex.

Roberts’ first break came via her own show on Cape Town’s Mutha FM before she traveled to LA and found a home at legendary Hollywood nightclub AVALON. From Secret Solstice in Iceland to Caprices, BPM alongside Jeff Mills, DGTL and Verknipt in Amsterdam to countless other gigs across the world, Roberts has continually progressed, road-testing her tracks in the pressure-cooker situations she finds herself in every weekend.

The vitality in Roberts’ sound undoubtedly comes from her broad outlook, inspired as much by the revolutionary misfits of rock as the visionary pioneers of electronic music. Her attraction to unusual and distinctive qualities in the music she makes and plays all add up to one of the most exciting forces in contemporary techno – a commanding presence that demands your full attention.

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