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The Harmonious Joker, King of Minimal Techno: Boris Brejcha
Let me take this moment to celebrate the magnificence of a man who made Minerva and I feel like sound was bathing over us while at Radius on Wednesday, July 29. Boris Brejcha, a growing legend across the globe, touched down for a Chicago throwdown with a minimal techno set so ingeniously engineered that it…
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A Special Everwild Artist Feature: Wax
As the Electro Scribe, I appreciate all things electronic. Though I focus my energies in journalism and coverage mainly towards the electronic sphere, I do appreciate other genres where I can spotlight cool, hardworking, and unique artists and events outside my specific niche. With Everwild set to take place at Legend Valley in Thornville, OH…
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Soulful Sounds: An Electric Discussion with sillygirlcarmen
Detroit is undeniably soulful and stunning in so many ways, especially considering all that it has given. Concerning music, I got two words for ya’: Motown and techno, but let’s not forget contributions to blues, jazz, hip-hop, R&B, and even the origins of punk rock. Its citizens, likewise, are a compendium of so many different…
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Movement 2026: Detroit’s Sound Expression Sure To Make You Move
We’re meant to move, so I made my way to Detroit for Movement’s 20th anniversary edition. There aren’t many music festivals I’ve experienced that compare to this city-wide celebration. It’s not just the action that unfolds within Hart Plaza. Clubs, bars, shops, food trucks, rooftops, and sidewalks throughout the city be popping off with magic…
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Chiaroscuro: Contrasting Darkness and Light is Ekorce’s Latest Effort
I love it when an artist explores arenas of thought that feel integral to human experience. Take for instance the duality between darkness and light, a concept that has long been considered by advocates of psychology and philosophy. Illumination and shadow. Comprehension and contemplation. What we can see versus what we cannot. When we explore…
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Nine Inch Noize: A Unique Iteration of NIN
I’ve been listening to Nine Inch Nails for a good chunk of my life. Punctuated by industrial rock rhythms embodying an aggressive and heavy edge, Trent Reznor’s productions speak to the middle ground between my lighter and darker selves. His lyrics are fraught with brooding introspection that I describe as galvanizing. Petty Hate Machine and…
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Looking Forward to Moving and Grooving at Movement 2026
Detroit’s yearly celebration of techno and electronic culture is fast oncoming and a little over a month away. Truthfully, it has already begun as official Movement pre-parties kicked off April 17. Those will continue over the coming weeks as anticipation builds for this year’s Movement Festival. Over 120 performers from across the world are set…
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Spirit Science: A Noetic Discovery
Whenever I speak with an artist, I always try to follow up by experiencing one of their live shows. Call it research. I want to witness their sonic philosophies in action! “Talk is cheap, listen to this instead!” In my mind, that’s just good journalism. How can I relate to you about something I haven’t…
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‘DO YOU’: Felix Raphael Ennobles Dialog about Mental Health with his New Album
Our minds are our greatest gift. It is the control center responsible for everything we do; how we think, what we perceive and consider, and ultimately how we act. Having a healthy mind grants us limitless capacity to enjoy happy lives. When our minds succumb to dark and intruding thoughts, oftentimes from exhaustion, stress, and…
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Cosimea Sounds, on a Wednesday, Dude?!? HELL YEAH!!!!
On Wednesday, November 19, I attended a sweet little pop-up in Chicago. My old pen pal, Azzecca, was celebrating amongst a community of close friends and supporters. She’s been putting in the work to accelerate her rise as a performer, and along the route, a vision for what her present and future projects demands unfurled.…
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15 Years in the Making: Charlotte De Witte’s Eponymous Album
In the world of techno, Charlotte De Witte is one-of-a-kind. The Belgian born DJ and producer tantalizes audiences with her fast and frenetic style. High octane is one way to describe her offerings, whilst another is to confidently state her soundscapes are guaranteed to challenge one’s endurance. Minimal and dark techno vibrations course through the…
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Just In Time for Halloween: Das Mörtal’s Dark Synthwave Origins
I have a taste for darker rhythms. The way I generally describe my audio proclivities is, “I like music that has some teeth.” Sounds that are a bit heavier by design, carrying weight and meaning beyond mere pretty melodies. Like a producer is searching the deepest corners of their soul’s abyssal chasms for inspiration to…
