ARC Music Festival 2026
Bon Appetit at Union Park, 1501 W Randolph St, 60607 Chicago Kort
fös. 04.09.2026 12:00
ARC enters new era in 2026
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Flytjendur
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999999999
999999999 are an imposing and inescapable presence at the vanguard of the hard techno scene. In the studio and on stage, the immediacy of uncompromising machine music collides with the unpredictability of improvisation to create an
ever-shifting, forward-pushing energetic force.
Since the project started in 2016, the Italian duo have released a potent run of gnarly, precision-tooled 12”s on their own NineTimesNine label, most of which have been repressed multiple times in response to widespread demand. Elsewhere, their ‘300000003’ track (released on Planet Rhythm in 2018) was a breakout success, catching a viral wave, going through repress after repress and breaking their take on acid techno to a huge new audience. In 2020, they moved from a vinyl-only operation for their own productions to offering their music up digitally, and welcoming other artists into the fold.
But it’s as a live act 999999999 have truly carved out their reputation, presenting a hardware-only set with the impact and intensity to set alight the world’s largest techno events. Their rap sheet of past achievements is long and winding, taking in monolithic festivals and intense basements alike – every different strand of Awakenings, Fabric in London, Fabrik in Madrid, Crssd in San Diego, Fuse in Brussels, Sub Club in Glasgow, Kompass in Ghent, Possession (with Boiler Room) in Paris. They’ve completed tours across the Americas, in Asia, Australia and through every pulsing pocket of party energy in Europe.
Beyond their tours, 999999999 also take pride in hosting their own specially curated 9×9 Invites events across Europe, most notably in the much-missed Berlin techno mecca Griessmuehle where they welcomed respected artists such as Sunil Sharpe and Umwelt. They also enjoy taking control of the club for the entire night, for example doing the first 12-hour takeover of Khidi in Tbilisi in late 2019.
The secret to the success of the 999999999 project lies in its force of personality. Every thunderous kick, daggering synth stab and twisting acid line is fired off with a clear-sighted intention – everything is pitched to elicit the maximum physical and emotional response from the dancer. There’s no middle ground, just an emphatic tribute to the hard, dark, deep end of the night.
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Adrian Mills
I LOVE TECHNO
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fumi
傅佩萍
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Serafina
RA: Resident Advisor
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Matroda
Matroda is the epitome of electronic music’s fleeting existence.
Welcoming house music in his own unique way, with the aptly named ‘matrodasound’
coined by his true fans, the studio sets no limits for this unique but incredibly celebrated artist.
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ANNA
Management: anna@oneofus.management
World: martje@primarytalent.com
Americas: jon@liaisonartists.com
Brazil: bookings@entourage.com.br
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Traumer
French DJ & Producer - Head of get—traum.
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Anyma
RA: Resident Advisor
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Azzecca
The (outer)spaces between rolling psychedelia, old school house, euphoric trance, and playful techno are where you'll find Azzecca.
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Bad Boombox
Bad Boombox recently emerged with an irreverence and colorful vitality rarely seen in techno.
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Mischluft
Known for his deep passion for catchy and sexy vocal lines...
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BanchanRA: Resident Advisor
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Beltran
RA: Resident Advisor
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Biscits
RA: Resident Advisor
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The Blessed Madonna
Androgynous Mind, Avenger of Comiskey Park, Patron Saint of Abandonned Daughters, Smart Bar Resident.
WE STILL BELIEVE.
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Lil' Louis
RA: Resident Advisor
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Hiroko Yamamura
Representing Chicago, Hiroko actively contributes jacking Chicago house & techno with an edge all its own.
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Brutalismus 3000RA: Resident Advisor
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bullet tooth
RA: Resident Advisor
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BushbabySome artists carve their lane with consistency and craft. Bushbaby has done just that, emerging from Brighton's underground to become a standout name in the UK club circuit and a core figure in Southpoint's rise.
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camoufly
Eclectic DJ/Producer from Italy who likes to wear a mask.
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canary yellowThe LA-based artist, Tim, who was shaped by Denver’s proto-electronic scene in the early 2010s, has established himself as a force in the local club scene.
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Carl Craig
Einn af áhrifamestu tónlistarmönnum á sviði raftónlistar.
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Carlita
Dj
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Whomadewho
In the years since their inception WhoMadeWho have established themselves as one of the definitive underground bands of their generation, renowned for their exceptional grasp of emotional depth, heartrending melody and inspired songwriting.
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Chaos In The CBD
Hailing from Auckland, New Zealand, brothers Ben and Louis Helliker-Hales are Chaos In the CBD.
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Chase & Status
whatcamebefore.net
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Chris Avantgarde
Chris Avantgarde
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Kevin de Vries
music is the future.
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Chris Stussy
Chris Stussy has firmly established himself as a tastemaker, selector, producer and label boss
at the forefront of the scene, with his own sound pushing house music forward.
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Cloonee
Since bursting onto the scene in 2019 with breakout releases like The Ciggie and his first Beatport #1 Be Good to Me, UK-born, LA-based DJ and producer Cloonee has carved out his place among the upper echelon of global tech house. From early support on imprints like Solid Grooves Raw to becoming a regular on Chris Lake’s Black Book Records, Cloonee’s rise has been nothing short of meteoric.
In 2022, Cloonee launched his own imprint, Hellbent Records, debuting with the chart-topping Tripasia—a release that cemented his reputation as a tastemaker with a razor-sharp ear for dancefloor weapons. That same year, his relentless touring schedule took him across North and South America and deep into Ibiza’s iconic clubs, with standout appearances for Music On, Paradise, ANTS, Elrow, and more.
2024 marked a major milestone in his U.S. journey, with a breakout performance on the Sahara Stage at Coachella. His viral singles Sippin’ Yak and Stephanie (feat. Young M.A) have amassed tens of millions of streams across platforms, showcasing his unique ability to fuse underground energy with mass appeal.
A true fixture of the international circuit, Cloonee continues to tour extensively, with annual summer runs across Europe’s biggest festivals and clubs—including Kappa Futur Festival, UNVRS, Ushuaïa, and Hï Ibiza—alongside high-profile slots at Lollapalooza, EDC Vegas, LIV Las Vegas, Brooklyn Mirage, and beyond.
Effortlessly balancing club credibility with crossover charisma, Cloonee is not just riding the wave of tech house—he’s shaping its future.
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Colette
DJ, producer, vocalist – Colette has grown from an integral part of the Chicago underground into a breakout musical triple-threat releasing her most accomplished and fully realized artistic statement to date. Combining the tunefulness of classic pop so..
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Dax JA global pillar of the techno scene, continuously pushing the underground forward
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Dennis Cruz
Dennis Cruz is one of the pillars of the underground house and tech community.
He has picked up many awards and nominations from being Beatport’s 3rd Best Tech House Artist to Resident Advisor’s 2nd Most Charted Artist of 2016 and many Top1s on Beatport
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Ben Sterling
A surging name within global house music, UK-based DJ and producer Ben Sterling is beginning to showcase his talents as one of the scene's most in-demand rising names.
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Derrick Carter
Derrick Carter plays parties, makes music, dances, sings, and really, really likes shoes.
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DJ Gigola
like gigolo, but Gigola
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DJ HEARTSTRING
Trance Dance Music from Berlin
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BAUGRUPPE90
RA: Resident Advisor
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DJ Heather
Widely regarded as one of the premier selectors in the nation, this Brooklyn born Chicagoan demonstrates her skills and sharp deck acumen for the massives throughout Chicago and the world at large with verve and undeniable talent.
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DJ Hyperactive
Chicago based label head of 4 Track Recordings (4trk). www.4trk.com
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Lindsey Herbert
Techno DJ, Producer + Vocalist.
Co-Founder of EvilGroove Records.
Direct to Earth (SF) + Techno Snobs (AZ) Resident originally from Los Angeles and now based in Phoenix.
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DJ Lady DYou can't help but be impressed when looking through the list of Lady D's club credits. She has held down residencies at some of Chicago's finest venues and she is also a regular behind the wheels at the likes of Smart Bar, Boom Boom Room and Zentra. S..
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Dunes of Dawn
Born from the American Midwest… Their sound, a potent brew of underground grit and global appeal, is a testament to their decade-long immersion in the scene's shadowy corners.
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Eli & FurEli & Fur's unwavering passion for producing, songwriting and performing have put the British born, LA based duo at the forefront of the international house & techno scene. Their chemistry on the decks has seen them seduce dancefloors across the globe.
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Cristoph
Newcastle based DJ, Producer and Label head of Consequence of Society Recordings. Releases on Pryda Presents, Bedrock, Defected, Factory 93, Last nIght On Earth, Truesoul, Knee Deep in Sound, Yoshi Toshi and Selador.
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Flores NegrasCHICAGO
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Green Velvet
Green Velvet (aka Cajmere) studied chemical engineering at the University of Illinois, where he exposed himself to the energetic culture and lifestyle of house. In 1991, midway though graduate school, Cajmere returned to Chicago to pursue his dream of..
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Josh Baker
Josh Baker is the founder of You&Me Records, Hide&Seek Festival and also SYNTHO.
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Hector Oaks
Disc-jockey, operates at the vanguard of rave, label owner of OAKS and KAOS.
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Quest
Quest, class of 1992, influenced by the Alien army and by the special
technique of shadowboxing.
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Miss Honey Dijon
Honey Dijon's brazen style blends all genres without looking to the past. She captivates with her instinct, versatile sound and dazzles the club and fashion circuit in London, Paris, Berlin and New York.
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HOTPRETTY
HOTPRETTY are a DJ and production duo from Chicago, comprised of Abigail Grohmann and Zooey Glass.
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IDEMIIDEMI is the new underground dance project from London-based duo Rhett and Conran Lee.
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I Hate Models
bookings@kurious.be
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INVT
INVT, an electronic music duo from Miami, blends electronic dance and Latin genres. For nearly a decade, they have self-produced, mixed, and mastered their tracks, amassing over 200 songs, while running a clothing brand and designing every piece.
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Jamback
His fresh and energetic style caught the attention of top DJs in the industry, leading to a string of successful releases on prominent labels. With a rapidly growing fanbase, this young artist is one to watch in the world of house music.
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Marsolo
An open-minded artist that is carving his way into the house scene. Keep your eyes open, because this youngster is currently on the rise.
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JanesitaA vibrant force in Chicago’s bustling House music scene, renowned for her dynamic and authentically driven sets.
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Joy Orbison
RA: Resident Advisor
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Ben Ufo
Ben UFO founded Hessle Audio with Pearson Sound and Pangaea in 2007.
The Hessle Audio show broadcasts on www.rinse.fm every Monday night from 9pm - 11pm GMT.
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KI/KI
From the dark depths of acid techno to the euphoric highs of trance, from the queer underground to international festival stages, Amsterdam sensation KI/KI is a master of contrasts.
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KirkRA: Resident Advisor
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KLOUDKLOUD is an electronic producer & artist that merges timeless electronic sounds with modern production elements; sonically inspired by darker techno/house, electro & analog synthesizers.
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Korolova
Korolova DJ is a producer from Kyiv. Her tracks are released at the world’s best labels Tomorrowland, AFTR:HRS, Armada, Get Physical, and conquer top positions on the charts of Beatport.
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Kasia
Wrapped in the loving embrace of rave culture, KASIA's sound weaves sublime energy arcs that dissolve time and space and lay bare a primeval realm of consciousness.
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Laurence GuyDJ, Producer and purveryor of quality house music.
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Locklead
RA: Resident Advisor
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Sally C
Irish born, Berlin based DJ & Producer.
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Luuk van Dijk
Amsterdam based DJ and producer Luuk van Dijk (’96) has started producing electronic music in 2011. Raised by an opera singer and a music teacher, it was inevitable that he would become a musician himself.
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Sidney Charles
It’s not often a DJ can stamp their authority on a genre so much that it gets its own label, but Sidney Charles is one.
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Madeline
Madeline’s vocal-forward club sets have been stimulating Chicago dance floors for over a decade.
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MAU P
Mau P has made a major impact on the house music scene in a remarkably short space of time. He found an unconditional love for dance music at the age of 14. He now effortlessly channels his musical skillset, and raw talents into his music and DJ sets.
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Max Dean
RA: Resident Advisor
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MCR-T
RA: Resident Advisor
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Meduza
Found in the deepest regions of house music, Meduza have created a melodic, yet energetic sound, tailor-made for the underground but accessible to all.
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Genesi
Genesi (IT) is a neapolitan artist of underground matrix.
As it suggests the definition of the name “Genesi”, it’s a project that starts from the “origins”.
Under that there is the search of new solutions to make interact the “past” with the “present”.
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Michael Bibi
DJ, Producer
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Mike Dunn
Chicago house producer Mike Dunn, has been DJing and producing music for over twenty years. Hailing from Englewood in Chicago, he grew up listening to his parents record collection, before falling in love with soul, funk, disco and later house and hip..
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Mochakk
Born Pedro Maia, Mochakk is a 22-year-old sensation whose thrilling persona behind the decks matches his prolific production.
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Moodymann
Moodymann is the moniker under which Kenny Dixon Jr produces and DJs. He is a techno/house musician based in Detroit. He has created a thoroughly hybrid form of techno/house dance music via his innovative use of reworked riffs, samples and grooves taken from that city's historically influential jazz, soul, funk and disco scene. Some call it cut-up Detroit house. He offers a friendly wink backwards at the innovative early 1990s rave scene musicians through his extensive use of old movie sound track samples, mainly culled from the old blaxploitation and b-movie genres. He has been known to DJ behind a screen. He is one of the 3 Chairs. Albums released Silent Introduction Original Release Date: November 18, 1997 Label: Planet E Mahogany Brown Original Release Date: April 20, 1998 Label: Peacefrog Forevernevermore Original Release Date: 2000 Label: Peacefrog Silence in the Secret Garden Original Release Date: June 10, 2003 Label: Peacefrog Black Mahogani Original Release Date: July 13, 2004 Label: Peacefrog Black Mahogani 2 Original Release Date: October 26, 2004 Label: Peacefrog Also have kdj label. From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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MuffyMuffy is a Chicago-based DJ, known for commanding the dance floor with her infectious energy and bouncy beats.
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Nia Archives
RA: Resident Advisor
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X CLUB.
✯ Ben Clarke & Jesse Morath
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Nico Moreno
RA: Resident Advisor
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Nicole Moudaber
A true force of nature and innately free spirit, Nicole Moudaber is a contemporary icon. A global powerhouse, her presence in the scene is more than just respected - it’s legendary.
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Paco Osuna
With a career spanning more than 20 years, Paco Osuna is one of the most renowned artists in the electronic music industry.
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Dubfire
Dubfire is a DJ and producer hailing from Washington D.C, USA who was born on April 19th, 1971. Since debuting in 1991 as part of house duo Deep Dish, he has become one of the most respected names in modern Techno.
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Notre Dame
Driven by the desire to channel the emotive power of music into his productions, Notre Dame brings a fresh and heartfelt approach to electronic music.
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OGUZBOOKINGS UGUR@THEBLISSOFFICE.COM
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PhivesChicago’s Fei Tang, a.k.a. "PHIVES," is a versatile DJ and producer with a deep presence in the music industry. As a key figure behind several projects, his influence has been instrumental in shaping Chicago’s music and nightlife scene.
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Pegassi
RA: Resident Advisor
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Prospa
RA: Resident Advisor
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r00bies4everRA: Resident Advisor
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salute
RA: Resident Advisor
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Sam Alfred
The first black super hero.
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Sara Landry
Sara Landry is relentless…
Hailing from the USA, Sara is a self-taught producer, audio engineer and DJ known for her dark, driving and divinely feminine brand of hard techno. Sara has quickly emerged as one of the most exciting artists in hard techno, hailed as one of the best DJ’s in the space as well as one of the scene’s finest producers, with releases on Exhale, RAW & Techno Germany, not to mention HEKATE, Sara’s own imprint.
Sara is an irrefutable powerhouse in the studio, deftly pushing herself to craft innovative sonic experiences that are, above all else, deliberate, witchy and unique. Her ability to create journeys through warped sound-design and distorted elements has become her signature. Her records have attracted an ever-growing community of loyal fans as well as the admiration of key tastemakers such as 999999999, I Hate Models, Indira Paganotto, Amelie Lens, Nico Moreno, VTSS, Charlotte De Witte, Shlømo, Kobosil and more. It is no surprise then that Sara’s tracks have been the no.1 best streaming tracks on Amelie Lens’ Exhale VA for Ukraine & RAW’s Summer Hits II VA, as well as having a top ten best selling record with Techno Germany under her belt. It’s therefore hardly surprising that Sara has also earned the accolade of being the no.1 best selling female producer in the beatport hard techno genre!
Sara’s success as a producer inspired her to launch her own imprint HEKATE, named after the Greek Goddess of witchcraft and wild placed. The label serves as a vehicle that allows Sara to push her creative boundaries, delving deeper into the sonics and influences that inspire her most, as well as promoting other like minded artists in Sara’s network.
As a DJ, Sara is an explosive presence consistently delivering thunderous, hammering sets that have won the hearts of techno fanatics the world over and earned her a plethora of high-profile bookings at Blackworks, Teletech Festival, Reform, CRSSD, Boiler Room, Factory 93, Ritvales Festival, Verknipt Festival, HEX, Movement Festival, Baum Festival, Monegros Festival, Dreambeach, Dour Festival, Cocorico & more. Her prolific ability behind the decks soon caught the attention of leading Industrial brands Verknipt & Terminal V who both asked Sara for mixes towards their podcast series as well as Boiler Room who gave Sara a spot on their highly coveted Hard Dance Mix series. Since the launch of Sara’s Boiler Room Hard Dance Mix no other mix in the series has out performed Sara’s mix!
Sara’s ambition with her music is to help her audiences transcend into deep outer-bodied experiences by providing a space for them to lose themselves in the realm she manifests. And with her social presence ever growing around a constant flow of shows and releases, it’s no surprise why Sara Landry is widely regarded as the standout talent in the Hard Techno scene.
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Silva BumpaRA: Resident Advisor
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Silvie LotoItalian DJ/Producer Silvie Loto starts her musical journey at an early age. Fascinated by many styles of electronic music, she became inspired to learn the art form of DJing to blend all the different faces of music.
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KinAhauRA: Resident Advisor
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Son of SonSon of Son, the man known as The Great Blondino, is the artist behind some of the most requested Instagram IDs of the past year.
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Stacey PullenStacey Pullen is the Kosmik Messenger. An innovator from the Second Wave of Detroit techno, he grew up under the mentorship of Detroit's legendary three: Derrick May, Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson.
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Swimming Paul
RA: Resident Advisor
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Tiga
The origins of Montreal born DJ-producer-incipient Teutonic legend Tiga lie to the vague and troubling East, where he was weaned on the nefarious milk of the notorious 1980s Indian club scene.
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Cole Knight
"I want to put my flavour into the world," she says. "It's going to be a reflection of me, the places I travel to and the experiences I have with the people I meet. It's going to be groovy, that’s for sure."
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Damian LazarusDamian Lazarus - DJ, Producer and creator of Crosstown Rebels, Day Zero, Get Lost and many other wonderful things
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Walker & RoyceNew York City’s Sam Walker & Gavin Royce have been producing their emotive, subdued and groove-heavy house since 2011
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Dabura
RA: Resident Advisor
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Louis The Child
www.louisthechild.com
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Blond:IshBLOND:ISH is a DJ, producer, record label head, environmental activist, Web3 entrepreneur, serial collaborator, energy worker and spiritual seeker (and just about everything in-between).
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niminohttp://whensaintsgomachine.com/
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Lilly Palmer
Management/Bookings:
Karl Goedicke
karl@goldroomgroup.com
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Flowdan
MGMT: nikki@synchronicity.agency
UK/EU Bookings: ross@synchronicity.agency
North America: flowdan@teamwass.com
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Chris Luno
Chris Luno (Anjunadeep) is a House music DJ & Producer, living in Berlin.
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OMNOMVið erum umkringd hafinu hér á Grandanum og því er við hæfi að fagna Sjómannadeginum með stæl. Blöðrur og barnaís á boðstólnum fyrir yngstu gestina* og stemning á útisvæðinu okkar. Nóg verðum um hátíðarhöld hér við höfnina og því stutt að labba með fjölskylduna í ís- og súkkulaðiverslun Omnom og gleðjast yfir ævintýralegum ísréttum. Omnom mælir að sjálfsögðu með Kolkrabbanum í tilefni dagsins. Opið er í ísbúð okkar frá 13-22 *Ókeypis ís fyrir börn undir 12 ára
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WonkyWillaMgmt: logan@nocturnalmgmt.com
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HABITAATUpdates, shows, and new music from HABITAAT
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The LibrarianRA: Resident Advisor
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nocapz.the 22-year-old brazilian producer samuel soares isn't a mystery anymore for dance music addicts.