He understood the task at hand, and we were really excited when we listened to it. The opening set is the most difficult one and MØSENGGE nailed it. He was part of our EXHALE Ibiza ambassador group last year he attended every community meet-up we had with open decks as well as every EXHALE event at DC-10. It’s fun for us to imagine what it is like grow up in Ibiza. MØSENGGE, the winner, is an Ibizan born and raised. Yes, it’s darker and heavier but with a smiling DJ usually. But the sound and pace of techno sure has changed since Cocoon and Minus in the hay day. Liz: We aren’t the first, by any means, to bring techno to the island. What can punters expect from these nights? Image: Zeb Daemen EXHALE is bringing techno to DC-10 this summer. It’s always fun getting to know them all, hearing their stories and how Amelie or EXHALE reached them (or vice versa).Īmelie offers support on a personal level as advice to artists and producers, and on a global level through her channels. It’s incredible to watch their journeys, like Ahl Iver and Milo Spykers and AIROD.įor new artists, we support them by offering press and content on our channels. We watched and heard as they supported each other not only at EXHALE gigs but anywhere in the world. We’ve watched them grow by supporting their sound and who they are as artists. Liz: Our EXHALE residents are our extended family. How do EXHALE residents inspire and support one another? And how do you support new artists joining the roster? The best way to understand our sense of community is to join us somewhere. When we say ‘people’ we mean all people: DJs, artists, producers, dancers, ravers, bartenders at our events… This sense of community evoked a new mission: we aim to break the barrier between the DJ booth and the dance floor as much as possible. People’s openness to connect through EXHALE isn’t something you’ll find everywhere. We don’t even feel comfortable using the word ‘audience’ ! It’s some sort of symbiosis the very definition of a strong community that we’re all part of. We want to shape our audience and let our audience shape us. We don’t want to just ‘know our audience,’ we want our audience to know us. Amelie, Farrago and our team thrive on connections. Do you feel there’s a duty today to be more than artists, more than label owners and to connect with fans on a deeper level? Tell us about the sense of community you’ve built up through EXHALE. We’ve always been keen on pushing fresh talents at our events but as clubs had to shut down, we thought that starting a label and showcasing what these artists are capable of would be a great way to give something back to the community. Max: During the lockdown, many talented young producers had a lot of time to spend in the studio, which resulted in EXHALE receiving a huge amount of incredible music within just a few months in 2020. It’s safe to say our team is a bunch of dedicated ravers who have all done the same. How many times have you gone to a rave alone? Would you feel comfortable to? Amelie was always going out by herself in the early days, which is a big inspiration for us. EXHALE has is about championing the underground, giving artists and producers a chance and, most importantly, providing a community where old friends meet and new friends come together. Liz: It’s really touching to us that you ask this, and so powerful that you see this. What can you tell us about the sense of community you evoke through the project? From left to right: Liz, Farrago, Ugur Akkus, Amelie Lens EXHALE crew, hello! What’s the ethos behind EXHALE? It’s clearly not just about the music. We speak to label manager Max, artist & brand manager Liz and Amelie Lens about how EXHALE supports underground artists, what’s in store for its DC-10 parties, what it means for fans to have this sense of belonging in a community, and their vision for the future.
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