An in-demand headliner in dark rooms worldwide and one of techno's most distinctive producers, Wata Igarashi has achieved a perfect harmony between his work as a musician and a selector. Born in Tokyo in the late '80s, with significant parts of his youth spent in England and Spain, he spent time in skate punk and avant-garde jazz circles before taking to DJing and production.
The album blends euphoric, emotionally charged techno with deep Detroit influence, drawing inspiration from pioneers such as Rolando, Underground Resistance, Robert Hood, Floorplan, Orbital, Underworld, Future Sound of London, and Bicep. Frazi.er's signature train track percussion drives the record forward, creating hypnotic intensity while weaving in moments of raw emotion and euphoric release.
Berlin, long hailed as one of the world's great party cities, is fighting to keep its famed techno clubs alive in the face of soaring prices, shifting tastes and a tightening property market. For now, the mood is exuberant at Renate, a labyrinthine club with multiple DJs housed in a dimly-lit complex near the Spree river, a Berlin institution which recently celebrated its 18th birthday.
"The pulse of New York has always carried with me," DJ and Detroit techno pioneer Kevin Saunderson tells while sitting beside John Barclay - owner of the recently closed Bed Stuy club, and nearby techno staple, Bossa Nova Civic Club.
Janina's immersive events at Sigma Club for Triplevisions' second season highlight her role as a leading figure in the Ibiza nightlife scene this summer.
Frankyeffe and Temparia collaborate to deliver 'Lifetime', a powerful techno track that blends emotive vocals with energetic beats, showcasing a unique hard house sound.
"Don't Be Afraid," the latest single from Mathame featuring Avalan Rokston, has been described as a powerful melodic anthem reshaping live electronic music experiences."
The full lineup for Les Plages Ãlectroniques 2025 has been announced, featuring a mix of iconic and rising talents across various electronic music genres.
