Scorched Birth are an instrumental duo from Melbourne, Australia. Comprising of Steve McIntyre (drums, percussion, production) and Glenn D'Cruz (guitars, bass, keyboards), the duo's largely improvisational music blends elements of post rock, free jazz and modal melodies to create unique, visually rich sound-narratives. Favoring melancholy tones, with plenty of empty space, the duo's one-off improv sessions mix electric and acoustic instruments with various iPad apps. The result is a deep, and sometimes demanding selection which ranges from atmospheric soundscapes to naive minor mode noodling, to raw, anarchic free jazz. For influences, think Sun Ra, early Kraftwerk, The Dirty Three, Angelo Badalementi and Mogwai.

Liner notes from the latest release:
"Dark and foreboding, suffused with the mystery of desert horizons and the insanity of unhinged despair, Scorched Birth emit pulsating, enigmatic mindwaves from the depraved pit of plutonic excess. Inspired by swirling turds in antipodean urinals, the bark of rabid, outback dingoes, the swell of blood engorged genitalia, and secretions of poison pus from anal boils coated in thick crusts of diseased scabs, Scorched Birth rage against the triumph of smug mediocrity by adhering to a strict and cruel regimen of brittle musical discipline.

The Janus face of Scorched Birth stares at the void, and, when circumstance requires, interrogates the sublime horizon of possible redemption. To wit:

Broken and splintered sticks hammered with manic force, frayed wire brushes thrashed against bloodstained skin, rusted strings stretched and snapped, scratched, scraped and plucked before being fed into the maw of the digital machine, and then regurgitated in a sick swill of vomitus bile. Bass drum pounding like an industrial anvil, cymbals crashing like Tsunami waves against the radioactive shore, nails dragged across fetid frets in the service of a frightful transfer of tones between defeated souls facing the inevitability of failure and the indifference of the mollified crowd, lonely and resentful in their catatonic, big screen stare.

Gentle taps against metal bells, precision strikes quivering like a new born quail, falling like oily summer rain against a rustic windowpane. Counterposed with floating bursts of free fall melody, stuttering and stammering, speaking in unknown tongues, tentative, and fragile in its exploratory journey to the the centre of the earth, for what it's worth, Scorched Birth."

Sixth Tone techno tracks showcase a deep understanding of the genre, merging traditional techno elements with innovative sounds. Beats and rhythm are driving and hypnotic, perfectly suited for both club and festival environments. Subtle yet effective melodies intertwine with the rhythm, creating a compelling sonic experience. Harmonies are often dark and moody, adding depth to the tracks.  Each track maintains a steady rhythm that keeps listeners engaged. 

Sixth Tone brings a fresh perspective to the techno genre, incorporating unique soundscapes and unexpected elements that distinguish their music from more generic offerings. Innovative use of synthesizers, drum machines, and effects pedals results in a distinctive sound palette. The arrangements are dynamic, with well-crafted buildups and breakdowns that maintain interest throughout. The use of atmospheric effects and sound design contributes to a rich, layered sound. Each track features standout elements that keep the listener intrigued. 

The production is top-notch, with clear, balanced sounds that highlight the intricacies of each track. The mixing and mastering are professional, ensuring a polished final product. Vibe of each track create an immersive atmosphere, perfect for late-night sets or introspective listening sessions. 

Sixth Tone's music is well-positioned to appeal to both underground techno fans and mainstream audiences. Their unique sound and high production quality give them a strong potential to success in techno scene that could quickly gain a dedicated following.

I need more bass!" Mass screamed as the room rocked. Lasers shrieked through the thick, smoke choked air, slicing through the wall of gelatinous alien bodies that bore down on the dance floor.
"Where's that snare?" Ossian cuts the midrange and throws a strobe grenade into their midst. Lives burst like boils, vapour gags and tears at the senses, jellied limbs flail and fail. Hi-hats pepper the scene, analogue bubbles randomly form and pop, ripping at the senses.
Something has made it past the bouncers, over the metal fences, a tentacle thrashes dangerously close, rips a hole in the speaker.
Nubalees grabs a keytar and within seconds has scaled the speaker stack and is soloing indiscriminately into the crowd. He pumps the pitchbend and leans into the screams.
Silence descends on the stage. Strangers From Birth stand, back to back. Mass scans the devastation , his hand firmly on the tom-fill button, wary of an encore.

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This Austrian deep house & indie pop duo have rapidly risen the ranks, stealing music hearts across the globe. Racking up a colossal 100 Million+ streams across multiple platforms, boasting 4 million Spotify listeners across 61 countries, and enticing fans by showing off their phenomenal DJ and Live PA performances at 100,000 crowd strong events such as Pride Vienna, and iconic venues and locations such as Ushuaïa Ibiza, Amsterdam Dance Event, Nos Trilhos Sao Paulo, Pacha Germany and BadenFahrt Festival Switzerland to name a few. 

Möwe was founded by members Clemens Martinuzzi and Melanie Ebietoma in 2013. Now in their mid 20’s and both music aficionados from the start, the two met while they were playing in Indie Rockbands; “Mary lost her Pathos” and “At Pavillon”. They quickly realised that their music stylings matched incredibly well, and began creating music together! First inspired by a bitter cold winter day in Vienna and their longing for something to bring them warmth and a high spirited feeling, they decided to create their new sound, which was the birth of Möwe. The rest, as they say, is history…

The unique duo released their first official track together in 2014 on Stil Vor Talent – the label of Oliver Koletzki. They then began developing their own distinct sound and style, bringing tunes like Blauer Tag (2013, 6 Million Streams), Sonnenkind (2014, 12 Million Streams), Birds flying high (2015, 17 Million Streams), and Lovers Friends (2016, 17 Million Streams). Their debut album "Back in the Summer" was released in 2016, which welcomed huge fan and notable DJ support. They have also had tremendous success on many of their single tracks, one of the most notable being Skyline in 2017, which has pulled in 10 Million+ streams and radio play worldwide including on the US taste makers station Sirius XM. 

They have stellar taste in labels, and have worked in tandem with Universal Music, Atlantic Records, Ministry of Sound, Big Beat, Armada Music, Ultra Music, Spinnin’ records and the powerhouse that is Discowax Sony worldwide. Among other interesting facts, they are extremely proud of their singing prowess, the fact that they both play guitar and bass, and that they both play keys. This impressive show of musicianship is just one of the reasons their live shows are a unique wow factor for the fans and are not to be missed! Showing no signs of slowing down for 2018, Möwe are bringing a stack full of new music including a collaboration with Sam Feldt, while also continuing to entertain fans with their live PA performances across the globe and Möwe’s Flying High Radio Show expanding to new levels. This duo is clearly a force to be reckoned with, and without question, they are artists to watch!

Yusuf Sahilli is a multi-instrumentalist and metropolitan indie pop singer-songwriter from Berlin.

Yusuf Sahilli might sound like a blues man, or a new romantic, growling about wild nights spent searching, or letting his sweet tenor voice indulge in lustful melancholy moods. Fully buzzed on global sounds and brimming with boundless feel good passion and sympathy for the whole wide world.

Yusuf had connected to the Alternative Rock soundtrack of his generation and dug deep and fast into the history of the trade. From the Rock dinosaurs and the golden age of Pop through the Hippie era, the Beat of the Sixties and the protest movement right down to the founding fathers of the Blues in the Delta.

Half Turk and half Syrian. Fully German. Lived in Australia and Liverpool. Travelled the world. Worked for a global player in international pop music. But now he's focussing on his own career as a musician and running his own label to release promising authentic artists, producing records on studio ship MS Heiterkeit in Berlin and lending a mentoring hand to expatriate refugee musicians in need on the side.

He is open-minded, affable, sociable. Fancies a little party – or a big one! Likes things fast. Carries a smile behind his shades. And takes his guitar, keys and pedal steel to lend an Indie Rock thought to the meaning of it all.

What are we really doin’ on this planet? Where are we goin’? Can we save the world? What will remain of us when we leave? And what are we runnin’ on before that will happen? Last one is easy – love and compassion! If those are assured, things will fall into place pretty fast. And be it with the help of the coffee grounds that finally persuaded his father to buy him his first electric guitar.

Backed by his duo of faithful companions Damian Giambazi and Martin Krümmling – the three piece bring their enticing Indie Rock breed on stage with plenty of grace – three part harmony vocals and all.

Rob Casson is the enigmatic DJ behind Liverpool clubnight Freeze. The Freeze fairytale has quickly evolved to bringing Nick Warren and Ben Watt to an iconic aspect of Liverpool’s industrial heritage, an underground cave called the Williamsons Tunnel. Along the way they’ve brought Claude von Stroke to the city before everyone became afraid of Detroit, flirted with underground starlets James Priestley and Henry Saiz, and allowed Paulo Mojo and Spiritcatcher to pound tiny capacity rooms to submission. And Rob Casson the DJ has been at the epicentre.
It’s allowed for him to move elsewhere with his djing. A seasoned veteran of the festival circuit, Rockness, BFest and the almighty Creamfields have all resounded to the Casson brand of dance music. The Liverpool powerhouse has also asked Rob to set the tone at their Nation parties, Rob and sometime partner in crime Andy Currie warming up for Steve Angello at their Easter party, and grabbing a number of gigs on their national tours. The only other behemoth that can compete with Cream’s heritage, Ministry of Sound, booked Rob for their New Year’s Day party this year.
He’s played for Liverpool institution Chibuku Shake Shake and Manchester battalion Sankeys, whilst the talent Rob has shared booths with is enough to make even the most seasoned of jocks bristle with envy. Jerome Sydenham, Raresh, Guy J, Marcell Dettman, James Talk, Phil Weeks, Robert Babicz, Christian Smith and Danny Howells make up a fraction of the roll-call. Rob even proved his versatility with a six month weekly residency at Liverpool’s vibrant Metropolitan Bar.
Stylistically Rob is heavy on the melody and atmosphere. Drawing from the entire spectrum of house music, Rob is equally at ease building the impetus with rolling tech house grooves as he is dropping spine tingling prog tinged breakdowns. It’s a sound that has permeated his productions and remixes, which are now being prepped for release on Soulfire Records, backed up by Jet Project and Soundexile remixes.
It’s the logical progression of a career that has developed a long way since that rainy night in October 2005. Like the Freeze clubnight he has become synonymous with, Rob continues to move forward and garner national acclaim with relative ease. As he bosses more and dancefloors across the nation, the Casson grip on your feet is only going to get stronger. 


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