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Beije is a DJ/Producer duo based in Toronto, Canada. They kicked things off in 2019 with the first release for Paul Hazendonk’s Manual Deep label. Since then, their music has found a home on Cafe De Anatolia, Manual Music, Songspire & Where The Heart Is to name a few. Their commitment to creating whatever feels right in the moment has pushed them to explore many shades of electronic music. Beije is currently in the lobby, looking for clients.

Sabda takes listeners on an immersive journey through sound. His unique artistry has transcended borders, captivating audiences at renowned festivals and venues like BOOM and Rainbow Serpent, S.U.N Festival, Fractal Tribe, Flash and Sound in LA to name a few. His collaborations with diverse artists and acclaimed releases like the "SEEZEN EP", "Pangea EP" and "MARA" showcase his boundless creativity and unwavering pursuit of sonic innovation. But Sabda's music isn't just about sound; it's about connection. It's about inviting you on a journey to yourself, where you can lose yourself in the rhythm, delve into the depths of layers of emotion, and emerge transformed.

El Marco, one half of the Frankfurt duo Francois Bresez & El Marco was born and raised near Frankfurt. He started building his vinyl collection at the age of 16. In the beginning he was on fire for Hip Hop and Rap but then discovered the electronic club scene in Frankfurt around the legendary Omen. In 1999, after his first Love Parade, El Marco decided to move on with House Music and Techno; nowadays it's rather a mix of Vocal, Techno, Afro and Deep House.

Aka-Tony has a deep passion for vinyl, which he developed during his younger years. After taking a longer break, he resumed his DJing journey in 2018. Since then, he has become a well-known figure in the downtempo and slow tech podcasting community. He has released numerous works that have gained recognition in various places. Aka-Tony is a regular contributor to gds.fm, and he enjoys performing at great venues. He is also curating the Aka-Tapes and Slomosensual podcast series and the Down to Earth party format. He describes his music as "Crowntempo," which is a captivating fusion of bass-heavy, danceable electronic tunes with a disco influence and an irresistible groove.

Rich Towers is a DJ/Producer from Manchester (UK). He has well over 10 years experience DJing across venues in the North West of England and recently made his debut internationally at Destino Pacha in Ibiza. Organic, Progressive and Deep House are the main styles that he loves to play for his listeners. He runs a party in Manchester with fellow DJ/Producer and friend Mazayr called 'Right Frequency'. They've had successful events at some of the best venues across Manchester over the past 5 years. His productions have a unique blend of deep hypnotic, melodic sounds. While he only started producing music in 2021 he has already had releases on Be Adult, Flug Lab, Nordic Voyage, RYNTH & 3rd Avenue to name a few.

Music as a passion has accompanied the Dortmund all-rounder with Polish roots since his earliest youth. Through his involvement in the scene and the constantly growing community in the Ruhr area, his path led him from hip hop to his electronic destiny more than 6 years ago.Robert Fernys, presenter at Open Sesame on Eldoradio* (the third oldest radio program in Germany) and good-mood power machine on the decks, is a guarantee for summer vibes and beaming faces with his funky disco sound!

Born in Casablanca and based in Paris, Touzani encompass an eclectic sonic vision that pulls from diverse influences owing his African heritage, Western upbringing, and world travels. His music is a combination of nature's symphony and electronic music that capture people's sensitivity. His storytelling abilities provide us with an ethereal journey full of love, emotions & happiness. Mixing different organic elements from percussion and acoustic instruments to spiritual vocals, natural atmospheres and blended with the warmth of analog drum machines and synthesizers makes his music unique. Touzani has released originals & remixes on majors labels such as Sol Selectas, Moblack, HMWL, Sirin/Bar25, Go Deeva to name just a few. And it's only the beginning ... Since his next EP will be released on the iconic label : Get Physical. Today, his tracks storm the top positions in the charts thanks to the support of pioneers working in the electronic industries such as Black Coffee, Keinemusik, Bedouin, Blondish, Francis Mercier, Behrouz, Guy Gerber, Sabo, Goldcap, Marco Carola etc. He has been featured on well- known Spotify Editor playlists such as Burning Man, Tulum vibes, Tomorrow Land, Cercle Music & many more...

Guess what, Marko didn’t give a stage name to himself, he is composer, a DJ with over 100 releases, the founder (self runner) of Beat Sound Visions label, interviewer in BSV SESSIONS, an uncompromising fighter for “real” producers & “true” artists who don’t have enough space for promotion in this “fake news” era. He likes to express himself in long sets. Born in Serbia, currently living in Czech Republic, and if you want to hear him in your club, write to him directly. Resilient is in the house! Deep house! A & R Manager at Beat Sound Visions (Worldwide). Vibing high with Deeplomatic Recordings (London); Berlin based Instead Recordings; Deep House Craft (South Africa); Hamburg based Neele Records; Munich based Karmaloft Music, Affect Recordings & Affekt Reaktion; Warrior City Records (Brazil); Soviett Records (Russia); SMR Underground (Italy).

Like every year the two guys behind Klangextase - Herr Oppermann and Matthias Kunze got together at the end of the year to create one of these fine B2B sets. The title "Confidence" is meant to describe the past year and its changes, which were not all positive. But Music can support us with positive feelings for a confident view to the new year. We say a very big thanks not only our guests, but also our loyal listeners and fans of Klangextase. We wish you a lot of fun with our set ...

Schtu was born at the start of the 90s in Sheffield, an ex-industrial city in the north of England. Always obsessed with music, he spent his teenage years playing guitar in bands and in 2010 he bought a pair of Technics 1210s and started to collect records to DJ with. He started producing his own music soon after, and has since gone on to release on established labels such as URSL, Connaisseur Recordings and Laut & Luise, receiving DJ support on his tracks from scene heavyweights such as Adriatique, Frankey & Sandrino, Super Flu and Adana Twins. 2021 then saw the launching of Schtu’s own label - Casomat, with the debut release (Schtu - ‘Siberian Express EP’) receiving a 10/10 review from German print magazine Faze Mag. Armed with a healthy collection of analogue gear he now has both the tools and the talent to step up his game and take his music to the next level.