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Show 12 May 2026

DJ Looping Techniques: How to Build Tension in Your Set

Loops extend build-ups, smooth transitions, and open up creative space – a look at auto and manual loops in your DJ set.

Show 11 May 2026

EQing on the DJ Mixer: Targeted Frequencies for Clean Transitions

EQing on the DJ mixer means precisely controlling bass, mids, and highs so transitions sound clean and tracks don't clash.

Show 11 May 2026

Festival Set Planning: Master the Energy Curve for Your Slot

Festival set planning: With a clear energy curve, clean phrasing, and clever transitions, you'll truly maximize your slot.

Show 11 May 2026

Awakenings ADE 2026: Five Nights of Techno at Sugarfactory

Awakenings ADE 2026 brings Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills, Joris Voorn, and The Martinez Brothers to Sugarfactory Amsterdam from October 21–25.

Show 10 May 2026

Beatmatching: The Technique Behind Every Great Track Transition

Beatmatching is the foundation of every DJ set: How tempo, EQ, and cue points work together for seamless transitions.

Show 10 May 2026

Sónar Barcelona: 2027 Date Set, 2026 Edition Available to Stream

Sónar Barcelona marks 30 years: the 2027 dates are locked in, and you can now rewatch the 2026 edition online. Here's what you need to know.

Show 10 May 2026

Movement Festival Detroit: From DEMF to Techno Institution

Since 2000, Movement Festival has celebrated techno's birthplace at Hart Plaza — through name changes, disputes, and the 2026 edition.

Show 09 May 2026

Festival Set Planning: How to Build the Energy Arc Right

Festival set planning: How opener, build-up, peak-time, and closing work together – with BPMs for techno.

Show 09 May 2026

Awakenings ADE 2026: Five Nights of Techno at Sugarfactory

Awakenings ADE 2026 brings Adam Beyer, Jeff Mills, and Joris Voorn to Amsterdam's Sugarfactory from Oct 21-25 – several nights already sold out.

Show 09 May 2026

Looping for DJs: Live Remixes and Building Tension from a Loop

Looping is one of the most important DJ techniques: use short and long loops to build tension and create new edits live.

Show 09 May 2026

Time Warp Mannheim 2026: Date Set, Maimarkthalle to Host

Time Warp returns to Mannheim's Maimarkthalle on March 21, 2026 – a techno legacy since 1994.

Show 08 May 2026

Reading the Crowd: How Techno DJs Read the Dance Floor

Reading the Crowd is a techno DJ's core skill: adapting music selection, tempo, and phrasing to the dance floor.