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Lovefest
Lovefest is a summer music festival which is held every first weekend in August in Vrnjačka Banja, Serbia. The festival program is held on five different stages of which the main one is Fire Stage. That is the biggest stage in the festival where headliners perform. It is famous for its magnificent fireworks and cannons with fire. There are four more stages: H2O Stage – stage with the pool. Famous for daily parties and creative water activations. 99 Stage - the smallest stage in the world with the capacity of 99 people only. Recognizable by clubbing atmosphere. Energy Stage - the second most popular stage after the Fire Stage. Surrounded by the trees, popular by tunes of house and afro house and also by special after-hours because Energy Stage is the only stage that works until late in the morning. Last, but not the least, is Live Stage, recognizable by live concerts of the most famous regional rock, pop, rap and hip hop performers. History The festival was founded i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Techno
Techno is a genre of electronic dance music (EDM) which is generally produced for use in a continuous DJ set, with tempo often varying between 120 and 150 beats per minute (bpm). The central rhythm is typically in common time (4/4) and often characterized by a repetitive four on the floor beat. Artists may use electronic instruments such as drum machines, sequencers, and synthesizers, as well as digital audio workstations. Drum machines from the 1980s such as Roland's TR-808 and TR-909 are highly prized, and software emulations of such retro instruments are popular. Much of the instrumentation in techno emphasizes the role of rhythm over other musical parameters. Techno tracks mainly progress over manipulation of timbral characteristics of synthesizer presets and, unlike forms of EDM that tend to be produced with synthesizer keyboards, techno does not always strictly adhere to the harmonic practice of Western music and such structures are often ignored in favor of timbr ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dubioza Kolektiv
Dubioza kolektiv (also known simply as Dubioza) is a Bosnian avant-garde dub rock group known for their crossover style that incorporates elements of hip hop, dub, ska, reggae, rock, punk, electronic music, and Balkan music, and for their socially and politically conscious songwriting with lyrics in multiple languages. In 2015, Dubioza kolektiv was referred to as the most popular Bosnian musical act. History Dubioza kolektiv was formed in 2003 by Brano Jakubović, Vedran Mujagić, Almir Hasanbegović and Adis Zvekić with the merger of two musical groups, ''Ornament'' and ''Gluho doba''. The band originates from Sarajevo and Zenica. Dubioza kolektiv initially also featured a female vocal, but the singer, Adisa Zvekić, eventually left the group to pursue a solo career. The group's performances have been multilingual (Bosnian and English) ever since the band's inception. Singer Adis Zvekić stated that he first set up a band that served as a forerunner for Dubioza in 1993, when ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Let 3
Let 3 (Croatian for "Flight 3") is a modern rock band from Rijeka, Croatia formed in 1987. The frontmen are Damir "Mrle" Martinović and Zoran "Prlja" Prodanović. The band is popular in Croatia and other former Yugoslav republics due to their original approach to rock music and their obscene live performances. Their songs often contain provocative and vulgar lyrics and the band is known for shocking live performances with much nudity. They are set to represent Croatia in the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 with their song " Mama ŠČ!". History The band was formed in Rijeka in the late 1980s. They soon formed a reputation for their cutting edge performances and exemplifying the eclectic nature of Rijeka's music scene. The band espoused a liberal nature as they frequently targeted conservative politics and the church, and voiced support for women's rights and the LGBT community. On 9 December 2022, Let 3 was announced as one of the 18 participants in Dora 2023, the national co ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Partibrejkers
Partibrejkers (Serbian Cyrillic: Партибрејкерс, transliteration for: ''Partybreakers'') is a Serbian rock band from Belgrade, as well as one of the most acclaimed acts of the Yugoslav rock scene. The band was formed in 1982 and released its first album, ''Partibrejkers I'' in 1985 in a two guitars, drums and vocal set (no bass guitar). The band has experienced numerous line-up changes. The mainstay of the band are Zoran Kostić "Cane" (vocals) and Nebojša Antonijević "Anton" (guitar). The band has received steady critical acclaim over the years and is well received by audiences all over former Yugoslavia, not only because of their music, but also because of their anti-war activism with the Rimtutituki project. Their influences are diverse, such as the Stooges, MC5, early Rolling Stones and New York Dolls, combined with blues, British rhythm-and-blues, rockabilly and classic rock and roll. History 1980s The band was formed by a former Urbana Gerila and ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Bad Copy
Bad Copy are a hip-hop trio group from Belgrade, Serbia known for their humorous lyrics and slang. The members are Ajs Nigrutin (stage name of Vladan Aksentijević), Wikluh Sky (Đorđe Miljenović) and Timbe (Rašid Kurtanović). Miki Boj, born Milan Šaponja, was active in the band until his death 1999. They have released several albums as a group and as solo artists and helped the popularization of hip hop music in Serbia and Ex-Yugoslavia in the new millennium. History The group started off as a duo consisting of Ajs Nigrutin and Miki Boj. Their first album '' Orbod mebej'', got released by ITMM in 1996, mostly contained comical songs rapped over instrumentals from popular American rap acts such as Method Man and Naughty By Nature. The standout track was "Zabaci domaćine", which turned Coolio's ''Gangsta's Paradise'' into a song about a fishing trip gone wrong. The album failed to get much media attention, but it established them a cult following. The death of Miki Boj ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tama Sumo
Tama Sumo (real name Kerstin Egert) is a German DJ and producer who has been called "one of the world's finest house and techno DJs whose success and acclaim stem only from her skills as a selector". She is signed to the Ostgut Ton label and is a resident DJ at Berghain. She tours extensively, DJing at clubs and music festivals throughout the world. Life and music career Tama Sumo was born in the village of Mühlhausen, Bavaria and studied theater and movie science in Erlangen. She was first exposed to acid house music when visiting Nürnberg. She moved to Berlin in 1990. Despite enjoying music, buying many records, and making cassette tapes for her friends, she had no plans to become a DJ. However, her friend Holger booked a set for both of them at the queer bar Drama, where he was a regular DJ. Tama Sumo's first set at Drama bar was in 1993. There she started out playing mainly New York style vocal House Music. Later she became a regular at Café Moskau, playing the gay S ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Tiefschwarz
Tiefschwarz () are a German house group consisting of brothers, Alexander "Ali" (June 7, 1967-) and Sebastian "Basti" (December 28, 1969-) Schwarz, which formed in Stuttgart in 1996.IMO Records"Tiefschwarz Biography", ''IMO Records''. Retrieved on 17 April 2011. Peter Hoff, who runs the Benztown studios in Stuttgart, joined later, and completed the first Tiefschwarz production team. Their name means "deep black" in German, and is a combination of the brothers' surnames, and their love of deep house. Their earliest productions were released on the Continuemusics label in 1997, and their first taste of a well-respected label was with their ''Music'' track on François Kevorkian's Wave Music label in 1999. The team released their first album, ''RAL9005'' on the Four Music label in 2001, which was later licensed to Derrick Carter and Luke Solomon's Classic Recordings label. Tiefschwarz continued to release on Classic until its collapse in 2005, as well as releasing on labels such ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kenny Larkin
Kenny Larkin (who also releases as Dark Comedy) is an American techno producer from Detroit. He has been described by AllMusic as "massively influential" on American, British, and German techno. Larkin was born in 1968 and raised in Detroit, but did not participate in the early years of Detroit techno because he was serving in the military. Upon his return, he began producing, influenced by Juan Atkins and Derrick May, as well as the Chicago house music scene. Kenny Larkinat AllMusic His early single releases, "We Shall Overcome" and "Integration", were issued on Plus 8, a label overseen by Richie Hawtin and John Acquaviva; later releases appeared on Buzz and Warp as well as other labels. His records have seen more success in continental Europe than in the U.S. Late in the 1990s, Larkin began working as a stand-up comedian into the 2000s. His musical output has slowed down as a result. Discography ;As Kenny Larkin *''We Shall Overcome Synthpunk '' (12"), Plus 8 Records, 199 ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Robert Hood
Robert Hood (born 1965 in Detroit, Michigan) is an American electronic music producer and DJ. He is a founding member of the group Underground Resistance as a 'Minister of Information' with Mad Mike Banks and Jeff Mills. He is often considered to be one of the founders of minimal techno. In 1994, Hood founded the minimal techno label M-Plant in Detroit. Biography Underground Resistance Hood was a member of Underground Resistance, a techno collective started by Jeff Mills and former Parliament bass player 'Mad' Mike Banks. The group embraced militant, revolutionary rhetoric, and only appeared in public dressed in ski masks and black combat suits. Solo work and independent label In 1992, Hood left Detroit and Underground Resistance with Jeff Mills to create a series of recordings both as H&M and X-103. In 1994, Hood founded minimal techno label M-Plant releasing the album ''Minimal Nation'', which is considered the inspiration for the minimal techno genre. Gospel-era ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mark Knight (DJ)
Mark Knight is a disc jockey and electronic music producer. He is the founder of Toolroom Records, one of the biggest house, tech house and dance labels of the United Kingdom. Career Knight founded record label ''Toolroom Records'' in 2003, which hosts artists including David Guetta, Deadmau5, and Jaguar Skills. He has released several singles on his own label, and was nominated at the 52nd annual Grammy awards for his work on the Black Eyed Peas album ''The E.N.D.'' Along with Funkagenda, Knight won the ''Track of the season'' award for his release ''Man With The Red Face'' at the 2008 DJ Awards. in 2015 Knight released dancefloor anthem ''Second Story'' which BBC Radio 1 DJ Pete Tong Peter Michael Tong, (born 30 July 1960) is an English disc jockey who works for BBC Radio 1. He is the host of programmes such as ''Essential Mix'' and ''Essential Selection'' on the radio service, which can be heard through Internet radio stre ... deemed his ''Essential New Tune'' for Jun ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eric Prydz
Eric Sheridan Prydz (, ; born 19 July 1976), also known by his many aliases including Pryda () and Cirez D (), is a Swedish DJ and music producer. He rose to fame with his 2004 hit single " Call on Me", and saw continued chart success with "Proper Education" in 2007, "Pjanoo" in 2008, and "Opus" in 2015. In 2016, he released his debut studio album, ''Opus''. In 2017, he won DJ of the Year at the Electronic Music Awards and was also nominated for Live Act of the Year. Career 2004–2008: "Call on Me" and Swedish House Mafia Prydz is perhaps best known for his 2004 hit single " Call on Me". It topped the UK singles chart for five weeks and was number one on the German Top 100 for six consecutive weeks. Although this track made him immensely popular, Prydz has stopped playing it in his shows in an attempt to distance himself from it. In some respects he has succeeded, and with his newer songs, Prydz has gained recognition from both underground and mainstream fans. In 2006, he rele ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Jeff Mills
Jeff Mills (born June 18, 1963, in Detroit, Michigan) is an American DJ, record producer, and composer. Thanks to his technical abilities as a DJ, Mills became known as ''The Wizard'' in the early to mid 1980s. In the late 1980s Mills founded the techno collective Underground Resistance with fellow Detroit techno producers 'Mad' Mike Banks and Robert Hood but left the group to pursue a career as a solo artist in the early 90s. Mills founded Axis Records in 1992. The label is based in Chicago, Illinois and is responsible for the release of much of his solo work. Mills has received international recognition for his work both as a DJ and producer. Mills was also featured in ''Man From Tomorrow'', a documentary about techno music that he produced along with French filmmaker Jacqueline Caux. He continued working in film, releasing ''Life to Death and Back'', a film he shot in the Egyptian wing of the Louvre Museum where he also had a four-month residency. In 2017 the president of t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
