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Press 29 Apr 2026

ADE 2026: Jean-Michel Jarre as Guest of Honor for 30th Anniversary

Amsterdam Dance Event 2026 celebrates 30 years: Jean-Michel Jarre opens with concert and keynote, ADE Pro announces new names.

Press 28 Apr 2026

Sampling in Techno: What the ECJ Ruling Means for DJs

The ECJ has lowered the hurdles for sampling in the Kraftwerk vs. Moses Pelham case – here's what producers need to know.

Press 28 Apr 2026

Time Warp: The Story of Mannheim's Iconic Techno Festival

Since 1994, Time Warp has shaped the techno scene: from Ludwigsburg to Mannheim, and now with plans for Mexico City.

Press 27 Apr 2026

Awakenings Festival 2027: 30 Years of Techno in Hilvarenbeek

Awakenings returns to Hilvarenbeek from July 9-11, 2027, celebrating its 30th anniversary.

Press 26 Apr 2026

Melt Festival: Why there's no lineup in Ferropolis for 2026

No lineup, no tickets: The Melt Festival in Ferropolis ended in 2024. A look back at 27 years of techno culture.

Press 26 Apr 2026

Berghain in Berlin: Myth of the Techno World

We neatly categorize the myth, history, door policy, and significance of Berlin's techno temple for the scene.

Press 24 Apr 2026

Berghain Autumn 2026: These Nights Set the Direction

No new resident roster, but a dense autumn program: Berghain shows how it ticks in October 2026 with WSNWG, Príncipe, and Innervisions.

Press 24 Apr 2026

Tresor Berlin: 35 Years of Techno History in a Power Plant

Founded in 1991 in a department store vault, since 2007 in a Berlin-Mitte power plant: the eventful history of Tresor Berlin on its 35th anniversary.

Press 14 Apr 2026

Thorin Tønsberg — The Mind Behind re:union

From a basement studio in southern Germany to Europe's darkest dance floors: A portrait of the producer, DJ and label founder who fuses Dark Techno with hypnotic depth.

Press 11 Apr 2026

NTS Radio: How a £5,000 blog became a cult station

NTS Radio started in 2011 with £5,000 as a blog spin-off in Hackney and now reaches around 6 million listeners worldwide monthly, according to 032c magazine.

Press 02 Apr 2026

Peak Time in Web Radio: Why Evenings Matter

When do web radio listeners really tune in? Recent audio research shows why evenings are prime time for music stations.

Press 20 Mar 2026

Surgeon: Birmingham Techno Pioneer Since the Nineties

Surgeon, aka Anthony Child, has shaped the hard Birmingham sound since the early 90s, releasing on Downwards Records and as part of British Murder Boys.