Techno Parade Paris – September 23, 2023
The parade was a hot mess of sounds mixing together with the quality of sound way better on some of the trucks. The crowd was estimated at 400k! for the 25th edition of the Techno Parade was diverse and very peaceful the spirit of rave was very well represented. The Heretik Sound System was the…
Daria Kolosova B2B Etapp Kyle – Kilomètre25 September 1, 2023 Paris
Pretty good night out Daria Kolosova B2B Etapp Kyle where good for dancing but a little all over the place they seemingly wanting to show that they have varied tastes in music. They played The Korgis – Everybody’s Got To Learn Sometime in the middle of the set it was totally unexpected. read more about…
Why Melodic techno is bad dance music
We at Peace of Mind are not into melodic techno. We think that the music lacks rhythm and feels fake, overly emotional, melodramatic, pseudo-sentimental, and boring. The DJs sets are weak, stopping the rhythm and playing overly pretentious intros in the middle of the set is dull and interrupts the collective energy on the dance…
Carl Craig: Party/ After-Party MOCA Los Angeles, July 2023
Carl Craig’s Party/After-Party is a compelling example of an attempt to recreate the clubbing experience in a museum or gallery, while being interesting and very good sound quality it didn’t create the feeling of a rave or nightclub. That said it was a very good experience and it is nice to see Techno being recognized…
Peacock Society Festival – Saturday July 8, 2023 Paris
Paula Temple was terrific after the always reliable Richie Hawtin, and Trym needs more experience. Acid Arab was unique and different we liked the fact that it was different and the rythms were fun to dance to. The organization of Peacock was good but they need more bars – 20+ minutes standing in line for a…
No Compromise at Kilomètre25 : Dave Clarke, Slam b3b Ansome
Dave Clarke is the master of uncompromising abstraction A Dave Clarke techno set is an electrifying journey through the world of techno music, driven by intense beats, hypnotic rhythms, and a relentless energy that keeps the audience captivated from start to finish. Dave Clarke is a legendary figure in the techno scene, and his experience…
Ben Klock & Zadig at Kilomètre25 : June 10, 2023
SKRYPTÖM x Kilomètre25 LINE UP BEN KLOCK ZADIG ELECTRIC RESCUE Ben Klock is a prominent German techno DJ and producer. He is known for his influential role in the Berlin techno scene and is associated with Berghain. Ben Klock rose to prominence in the mid-2000s and has since become one of the most respected figures…
Jeff Mills at Kilomètre 25 May 13, 2023
Last night was an eventful experience. The evening unfolded with a series of memorable moments and engaging encounters. The atmosphere was filled with anticipation as people gathered for the occasion. The night commenced with an enchanting opening. The air was charged with excitement as Jeff Mills took the stage, captivating the audience with his unique…
TIME WARP | Mannheim Germany, April 1, 2023
Time Warp 2023 was spectacular, too commercial, too crowded, too histrionic, and proof that the underground sound of Techno is way better and stronger than so called “Business Techno” (external link) and that being a great DJ takes experience. This is what we did 22:00-00:00 KOBOSIL – FLOOR 1 We started here KOBOSIL was fine…