A proper Techno Adventure In The Forest

Danza Futura emerges in 2024 as a unique event in the European music landscape, standing out as a purely Techno festival set in the beautiful natural surroundings of Viana do Castelo, Portugal.

Record Label & promotional channel specialising in 140BPM. 

Featuring artists - J:Kenzo, Cluekid, Von D, Sepia, Bukkha, Causa, Taiko, DE-TU, DPRTNDRP, Fiend, Perverse, Sub Basics, Karnage, Saule, Mesck, Darkimh, Malleus, Dark Tantrums, Subtle Mind, Chad Dubz, Somah, Shu, Gaze Ill, SWR, Kodama

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Dj and promoter since 1997. Followed his love to Cologne. Runs partyzanai.com (net)label. Plays just vinyl and wide spectrum of sound: from obscure disco to techno. Performed beside various respected international artists in the promoted and independent events.


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Started djing in 1997 in Kaunas, Lithuania. Since the early nineties he was regular at various rave parties and were heavily influenced by Detroit Techno and the likes of Acid House.


“I still remember clearly the feeling when I was entering rave parties at the time. It was a very young scene. The music, the people, the atmosphere and djs too were the ones responsible for the chaos and braking the borders of country’s long lived soviet oppression. It was a new generation growing up.” – notes Mantas T.Few years later it was a new experience living outside the country. Mantas T. was gone to the States (New York) and later to the UK where he faced the beginning of 80’s revival.In 2004, Mantas came back in his homeland, Lithuania. Based in Vilnius, with a fresh experience and a record bag full of cutting-edge beats, his dj sets became acclaimed nationwide. With his TV and radio appearances, demo mixes and self-irony, Mantas became a well-known resident of the first Lithuanian underground nightclub Gravity. The first club night called “Revolt” brought a lot of spark into the lithuanian music scene. Partyzanai, as party promoters, invited local Djs and international guests such as Damian Lazarus, Marc Almond, Steve Kotey, The Orb, Daniel Bell, Ewan Pearson, Jori Hulkkonen.In summer 2005,  Mantas T. with his colleague Gvidas established a non-profit netlabel under the name of Partyzanai. Initial label’s purpose is 24/7 search and releases of electronic music artists in Baltic region. Having the first album release of the artist named Golden Parazyth, Partyzanai netlabel was widely acclaimed nationwide. Another netlabel artist’s – Few Nolder – single “No mo”  and fresh new album “New Folder” is already out on legendary Planet MU label. 
In 2006-2009 as well as djing abroad, Mantas T. successfully organised the local night series. Focusing on good music quality and live visuals, it soon became the hottest night in town with the Lithuanian VJ teams Rüt Rüt and Vodka Jugend. Mantas T. was involved in guest appearances and live acts of Andrew Weatherall, Keith Tenniswood , Ivan Smagghe, Joakim, Funkstörung, Kiki, Swayzak, Phonique, Tiefschwarz, My My, Roman Flügel, Optimo , Superpitcher, Apparat, Nathan Fake, Troy Pierce, Ada, Pilooski, Faze Action, Toby Tobias, Jennifer Cardini, Tobias Thomas, Alex Smoke to name a few. Mantas T. traveled as far as Iceland. Played in “Scene: NRW” contemporary art festival and C/O POP festival in Germany.
 
In year 2008 love brought Mantas T.  to Cologne. Recently, besides running his own label, he is a resident and promoter of mobile audio-visual project called Go Gaga.
 
Mantas T. plays just vinyls: from obscure disco to techno. Wide spectrum of sound in short.

Bookings: info@joton.es
Label head of Newrhythmic Recs. 
Joton is synonymous with dark, futuristic, and sensitive techno, seamlessly mixed with the precision of a surgeon. His sound is industrial, analog, and mechanical—a pure distillation of techno's essence. Joton’s style is physical, modular, and intensely direct, creating an exciting and timeless auditory experience.

With over two decades dedicated to the underground electronic scene, Joton has built a career that is both inspiring and influential. Based in León, Spain, he has meticulously crafted a distinctive style of techno, blending modern innovation with classic sensibilities.

As the founder of Newrhythmic Records, Joton has championed the work of countless national and international artists for over 20 years. His passion and vision have helped establish the label as a prominent force in the techno world. Joton’s global reach as a DJ has taken him to over 30 countries, where he has performed on some of the world’s most iconic stages.

A prolific artist, Joton's work has been showcased on renowned labels including Illegal Alien, Fabric, Modularz, Symbolism, Planet Rhythm, Raw Raw, Dynamic Reflection, Quartz, Odd Even, and Skryptöm. His tracks have garnered support from legendary figures such as Ben Klock, DVS1, Rødhåd, Dave Clarke, Ben Sims, Surgeon, Truncate, and Go Hiyama.

In 2015, Joton released his debut album, Casting Out Nines, to critical acclaim, presenting it across ten countries on three continents. Two years later, he embraced his analog roots with the album R3silient. 2018 saw the release of Antioquia on Odd Even and Extreme Measures on RAW RAW, further solidifying his reputation as a leading figure in techno. His most recent album, Hikikomori (2021), was born out of his interactive production courses, reflecting themes of isolation during the pandemic.

In addition to his production and performance work, Joton is a respected educator. Since 2010, he has shared his knowledge through collaborations with leading brands like Arturia, Parallel Festival, Microfusa, Intec and The Bass Valley, as well as international institutions such as Beatworx Academy in India.

Joton’s performances have left an indelible mark on some of the world’s most celebrated venues, including  Tresorin Berlin, REX in Paris, Basement in New York, Corsica Studios in London, Grelle Forelle in Vienna, Propagandain Moscow, Dommune in Tokyo, Vault Sessions in Amsterdam, Tunnel in Pereira, Razzmatazz in Barcelona, Garein Porto, Infra in Boston, Under Club in Buenos Aires, Drugstore in Belgrade, Fabrik in Madrid, Technosnobs in Phoenix, among others.

I am a Belgian musician. Started out as a guitar/keyboard/singer in many many many bands. I make music for contemporary dance pieces. During the pandemic I switched  to electronic music only. That is: techno and ambient/noise.

DE FEO is an Italian DJ, eclectic artist, and art curator based in Berlin. 
He is known for his exceptional mixing skills, where he blends grooves and beats to create unforgettable multi-sensory experiences. His captivating energy has made him impose his sound on European and Asian dance floors. 

Beyond his DJing, he is an entrepreneur, owning three record labels, SMR Underground, TOBE and Questline, this last born in Berlin as a unique personal project, serves as a digital and physical creative hub for collectors and artists working through different media and events. 

DE FEO hosts the podcast "Mom, I Want to Be an Artist," already at the second season, where he's sharing insights and stories from artists, musicians, and industry pioneers; building a world wide network of creatives.

His innovative approach continues with fast minimal techno and experimental music, having signed with Flash Recordings in 2021, a label with who he's still releasing and collaborating in different fronts. DE FEO's productions are a contemporary art journey trought dancefloors and soundscapes.

Notable performances in 2024 include a live A/V set in collaboration with a renowed dancer in Beijing, unforgettable DJ shows in clubs such as Potent Shanghai, Enter Tokyo, R.Lounge Shibuya, Pillbox Beijing, along with a sold-out show at Alcatraz Milano in April.

He's more than a DJ, he's a researcher between context and experiences

International Clubs: 

Alcatraz (Milano) / Potent (Shanghai) / Pillbox (Beijing) / Kit Kat Club (Berlin) / Enter (Tokyo) / Mono 4/4 (Nanjing ) / R.Lounge (Tokyo) / Waagenbau (Hamburg) / Silodom (Saarbrücken) / La Fin (Taipei) / L' International (Paris )/ WesterUnie ( Amsterdam) / The End (Instambul) / Pubblika (Ljubiana) / PingPong129 ( Hong Kong ) / Solo ( Beijing ) Pooca ( Hamburg) / Void ( Berlin) / Fitzroy ( Berlin) / Birgit ( Berlin) / AVA ( Berlin) / DBD ( Berlin) / Linea Radio ( Milano) / Rue de Rivoli 59 ( Paris ) / Mein Hous am See ( Berlin) / LOQI ( Berlin) / Mint ( Belgrade) / BuioClub (Florence ) Dolcevita (Salerno) / Pattern Radio ( Berlin) / H24 (Belgrade) LunarClub (Amsterdam) / Below ( Leicester) Kashmir Lounge ( Amsterdam) / Jhon Doe ( Amsterdam) / Bosco delle Fragole ( Roma) / BSide ( Salerno) Upsidedown ( Northampton) / Elysium ( Northampton) / Palazzo Venezia (Napoli) / Piazza Chiarino (L'Aquila) / Angeline Boat (Amsterdam ) / Accademy of fine Arts ( Napoli ) / Zoe ( Florence) Silent Hus Club ( Amsterdam ) / Flash Lab ( Berlin) / Riot Scampia (Naples)

Est. 2018 in Berlin with a focus on electronic music, diving into harder styles from techno to new shape of tribal, and organic trance under the 𝗛𝗲𝗲𝗹𝗶𝘅 series >> @heelix-berlin

𝘊𝘰𝘯𝘵𝘢𝘤𝘵: info@deestricted.com

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While the term „binär“ (engl.: binary) always had a clear meaning in itself, there are nuances depending on how it is applied.

In short, it stands for duality. Anything that’s binär can be broken down into two parts. One element is followed by the other. Our digital world is founded on Binärcodes, the predecessors to our computers, smartphones et cetera ran on 0s and 1s.

Applied to music, most of electronic music is binär. It builds up slowly, one element is followed by the next, a hi-hat comes, a synth is replaced with quietness, which is followed by bass.

And while this formula works for most of the spectrum, it’s not limited to one genre in particular. The label called BINÄR is founded on this idea of terminology.

Yet, in society, it stands for the idea of binary genders - male and female - this might be the most popular definition of the word binär. We believe there’s more to it, and as the Binärsystem works, it could also emphasise the cultural shift we’re currently in - ideas of society get updated by something new, something broader, something more welcoming, open, non-binär.

One of the world's leading electronic dance labels, and one of the longest running. We have been putting out great music since 1991. Co-founded by Slam.

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