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Alarico

Strongly shaped by the raw and forward-leaning sound of 90’s Techno, Milan based artist Alarico Zucchi started his journey into electronic music in 2015 making his way through clubs as a DJ while learning the art of music production. The inauguration of ‘Alarico’ occurred in 2019 after previously exploring several sub-genres of Techno. The alias was formed as a statement to showcase a style that was personal to him. Personal in a way that he became captivated within the patterns and structures of his own sound. Known for fast paced rhythms and kinky grooves he has released music consistently since his debut in 2020 on Joton’s imprint ‘Newrhytmic Records’. Shortly after he launched the vinyl imprint “Katana Records” which showcases the more nose-bleed and mental side of his idea of Techno. Also 2021 so far has been a prolific key year for Alarico. While the world fell seemingly more and more asleep, he continued honing his craft: His debut on Amsterdam based label ‘OOM Records’ was followed by an invitation to a highly acclaimed artists label, which is soon to be disclosed. The same goes for an upcoming remix. Alarico continues to position himself as a unique music lover, continuing to explore the depths and possibilities of sound. He stands for continuously pushing boundaries and stirring this attitude with his background of Hip Hop and Japanese culture.

Chlär

Swiss techno producer and DJ known for his high-energy, groove-driven techno.

Cleric

The UK producer’s creative output has been most prolific with an extensive amount of releases on labels such as Arts, Soma and Figure, but now tends to concentrate on his own imprint Clergy which has hosted the likes of Dax J, James Ruskin, Kwartz and Cleric himself. Celebrated for his high tempo groove and solid kick drums, Cleric describes his music as a means to translate energy to others. In 2019, we saw Jorden tour his first live set with bookings across many festivals, including Voltage, Luft Und Liebe, ADE and Instytut festival. Now taking a short break from this project, he will be looking to tour a completely new live set up from October 2020 onwards.

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Félicie

Felicie has managed to establish herself as one of the respectable artist within the scene over the past few years. From high tempo grooves to fast paced sounds, she developed her own style always focusing on giving the crowd an uncompromising and energetic set, expanding her high-intensity signature sound and mantra as ‘’Fastgroove Klub’’. Through her Fastgroove Klub project, she also started her own event series with the first one that took place at Rex Club. Felicie released on labels such as Exhale, Mord or Clergy, and her first solo EP was released on the well respected Soma Records. She delivered her first solo vinyl release on Manchester’s imprint Clergy. ‘Art of Detachment’ is composed of four original tracks, focusing on the fusion of hardgroove with an edge of 90’s inspired energy, while blurring the line with Felicie’s more current fast paced rhythms. She is now touring on a worldwide level in places such as as Colombia, India, Canada or Australia, and has played for renowned clubs and collectives, as Boiler Room, Fold, Fabrik, Tresor, Grelle Forelle, Lehmann Club or La Machine.

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Phil Berg

Phil Berg has steadily built a reputation as one of the most exciting and innovative producers in the contemporary techno scene. With a discography that spans some of the genre's most respected labels, his work is a testament to his refined sound and creative depth. Phil's vinyl EPs on SK_eleven and Phorum showcasing his ability to craft intricate, powerful techno as puristic as it gets. Additionally, his singles released on prominent imprints such as HAYES and Frenzy reflect his dynamic range and commitment to pushing boundaries within techno. Each release is a carefully constructed journey, balancing raw energy with hypnotic complexity. As a resident DJ for the renowned collectives Vault Sessions and BCCO, Phil Berg's sets are a timeless, hypnotic, and driving techno experience throughout. His unique ability to seamlessly blend deep, atmospheric grooves with relentless rhythms has earned him a dedicated following across the globe. He has performed in some of the world’s most iconic clubs, including Bassiani, Basement New York, Tresor, RSO, Radion and BRET . Beyond these renowned venues, Phil’s relentless touring schedule takes him to numerous clubs across Europe on a weekly basis, where he continues to captivate audiences with his immersive performances.

Pushmann

BIO After a decade of incessant and persistent work-in clubs all over Spain, Victor M- -has become one of Spain’s top DJs and producers -whose influences have been hip-hop, funk and the house, among other styles. Pushmann, delivers techno for the mind body and soul. PUSHMANN produces a Detroitesque sound with clear and strong influence of European sound, Berlin and Birmingham. His imaginary sound is based on the fast-paced, industrial and mechanical high-octane techno. In his classic genre he delivers raw goodness to intrigue the listener and take him or her to a higher level. Power, darkness and fierceness serving the dance floor. His special attention and taste for metallic percussion and steel cavernous drums well located in front of everything, almost martia, or warlike. Also draw attention to their surgical and haunting melodies, looped and accelerated to paroxysm. Sophisticated bestiality that stuns and spreads like wildfire. As a DJ, this self-confessed lover of vinyl-and three deck performances- enjoys a refined technique after many years of selecting only the best techno, house and ghetto-techno- sessions defined as strong, energetic and vibrant. His releases got attention by big Artists of techno such as Ben Sims, Truncate, Laurent Garnier ,Mark Broom, Slam, Dj Hyperactive, Kevin Sanderson, Orlando Voorn, Paul Mac... Now, in 2018, Pushmann is working on a new label N&N Records, will count on the label with great artists, Pacou (Remix first release)out 19 March, second release with Dj Surgeles, Dj 3000 out on April and for the next he have to Alex Dolby, Christian Wunsch, Ben Long... (More info coming soon). Pushmann will release a new vinyl for sale in Suspected Music this year with Kirk Degiorgio and Ben Long at the remixes, a new EP on DNA (Digital) with Vegim and Blackmont and TBA. Finally, make way for the Pushmann ... a powerful performer and composer of massivel techno.

Truncate

After being introduced to electronic music back in the early 90's in Los Angeles, a teenage David Flores was hooked. He started DJing across Southern California on the DIY warehouses, desert, and rave circuit. His style then was as varied as the local scene - a myriad of sounds ranging from house to acid to techno to hardcore. After a few years solely DJing, he began releasing original music under the moniker Audio Injection, which landed on labels such as Monoid, Stimulus, 4 Track & LA label Droid Recordings. His association with Droid Behavior began in 2003 and continues today as resident at the infamous and internationally acclaimed Interface event series alongside Drumcell and Raiz. In early 2011, he started the project 'Truncate' to focus on the deeper, raw side of techno. His Truncate releases have been gain critical acclaim from world class underground talent such as Modeselektor, Ben Klock, Marcel Dettmann, Chris Liebing, Speedy J, DVS1, Luke Slater, Ben Sims, Josh Wink, East Everything, Jooris Voorn, and many more. Since then, he has provided remixes for artists across the musical spectrum including Kink! for Pets Recordings, Slam for Soma, and Trus’me for Prime Numbers. He has also released original tracks on 50 Weapons and on Ultramajic as a collaboration with Jimmy Edgar. A rigorous international tour schedule has followed, including included stops at the most prestigious venues and events, including Berghain in Berlin, Fabric in London, Concrete in Paris, The Movement Festival in Detroit, Womb in Tokyo, Dimensions Festival in Croatia, Awakenings in Amsterdam and Output in New York. 
 
 With his heavy remix, production and touring schedule there is still no slowing down for David. He continues to shape an evolving sound and to champion the Los Angeles underground.

SHDW

At the heart of this new phase is SHDW's label, Mutual Rytm, a driving force in the resurgence of Techno since its 2022 launch. In the upcoming year, fans can expect high-profile releases that will further explore Mutual Rytm's sonic landscape. Beyond just a label, Mutual Rytm is a platform for innovation and creativity, with SHDW hinting at exciting projects in the works for a diverse range of sonic adventures for the label's community. SHDW's no-nonsense approach to his label mirrors his personal taste and emotions. His ever-expanding and carefully selected record collection adds depth to all his DJ sets, with a distinctive signature sound. With almost a decade of touring the world, SHDW navigates both underground venues and massive stages, whether it's an opening or closing set, effortlessly. His unparalleled energy and passion behind the decks make him a favorite in any setting, ensuring an unforgettable experience for the audience.

ÜBERKIKZ

ÜBERKIKZ combines driving kicks, tooly synths, tribal and folkloric elements into a hypnotic journey. With each kick, she tells stories that resonate deeply, encouraging a confrontation with one's origins. Free from thought, almost instinctively, her sets are a call to surrender to the moment and experience all these raw emotions in its purest form. At the heart of her sets lies the belief that we all share a common origin – beyond nationality, culture, gender or sexuality. Music is the universal bond that unites us, and this is the essence ÜBERKIKZ aims to express through her art: the power of rhytms to bring us together as a community and remind us of the unity of all humanity. She also publicly positions herself against sexism, discrimination and racism, as she wants the scene to become more inclusive. ÜBERKIKZ does this by actively supporting FLINTA* artists and encouraging them to make space for themselves in a male-dominated scene.