DJ’s Magda and Troy Pierce are some of the most pivotal contributors to Berlin based Techno music label Minus. They have recently visited the USA for a short tour along the east coast hitting major cities such as Washington DC, Miami, Chicago and New York. Both of these artists have impacted the Techno community with their amazing productions, and DJ set’s that can send anyone into a daze. Before heading over to the USA, the two artists recorded a DJ set with Culprit Sessions. You can head over to Nightclubber and download this great set. You can also check out some recorded video from Magda’s solo DJ set in NYC.

Beatportal recently sat down with techno music sweetheart couple Camea & Tim Xavier. Camea is currently serving as label boss of Clink Records, a label that she founded during the early portion of the decade after meeting talented producers and DJs like Elon, Alexai Delano and Ambivalent. Tim Xavier has masted tracks for techno labels Minus, Wagon Repair, Bpitch Control, Spectral, Ghostly International, Barraca Music and Bar25. In this interview, they both discuss what brought them together, how they ended up in Berlin and what is their current take on electronic music. You can read the interview here.

September is full of some very high profile techno events in New York City, the month will be kicked off with the highly anticipated Electric Zoo Festival and a bunch of other events that are scheduled to make noise will follow. Event promoters Flawless Sound have announced the booking of Minus recording artist Magda for a very special event that is scheduled on September 11th. The night of loud minimalistic techno will take place in Brooklyn’s art and hipster capital Williamsburg. New York’s favorite DJ’s Memek & Connie will both be joining Magda for this special night along with Andrew Vogt. Get your tickets early here, these might just sell out before the event.

The highly anticipated US debut of recording artist Ripperton is scheduled to take place on August 21st. Rolling out the welcoming mat is New York City’s techno music event promoters Blkmarket Membership. Booking some of the best acts in electronic music, Blkmarket really topped off their previous line-ups with this event. Headlining this night will be Agnes, he was originally booked in 2007 by Blkmarket, they decided to bring him back because of his amazing sound and ability to move the crowd. Pokerflat artists James What and Dan Berkson are also on the bill, this jam packed line up will be topped off with a DJ set by residents Taimur and Fahad. Make sure you RSVP early to this event and get the latest scoop on the secret location. Email agnesrippedanwhat@gmail.com to RSVP.

Last night on August 1st we were privileged to experience one of the best techno music events in NYC this summer. Put together by the very persistent bright minds behind Blkmarket membership Fahad and Taimur, the event was an absolute hit. With over 800+ people in attendance, the promoters incorporated a very nostalgic rave days setting with an upgraded twist. The night was opened up by Leks The Imposter who played a very soft and groovy set. Taking over the decks after him were Fahad & Taimur who put everyone into the mood by playing Gradient’s favorite track Nôze – You Have To Dance (Mathias Kaden Beatpolka Remix). After the duo closed up their set, Italian DJ Hugo didnt waste time getting right into his act by playing some real techno bangers. Cadenza producer Reboot got on the decks around 5:30 am and really took over the crowd. The Greenpoint, Brooklyn warehouse was still packed with people dancing to the beat into the early morning. Make sure you make an attempt to stop by the next Blkmarket party later this month.

Picture this: undisclosed locations, secret passageways, a pirate ship, and some of electronic music’s top DJ’s spinning at a 23 hour extravaganza. No, it wasn’t a Johnny Depp acid trip, it was the Resolute party, the latest creation from the gracious and mysterious host. From its inauspicious beginnings at a falafel joint on an unremarkable block in Brooklyn, the night blossomed into one of the hottest events of the summer.

Blkmarket Membership in conjunction with New York City’s Love nightclub presented, Minus DJ’s Richie Hawtin, Ambivalent and Barem. Friday, June 27th Hawtin served up a solo extended set and played 4-hours straight. Headlining the night, Hawtin combined many different elements of electronic music by blending minimal with hard bass thumping European techno. Hawtin played some new tracks that we followed using Hawtin’s Twitter DJ Application, which automatically posted the current track being projected through the speakers.

Jeff Roll represents the best avante-garde Techno from every corner of the globe. Starting his DJ career back in 2003, he has trekked up and down the East Coast from Miami to New York City. 2006 marked the beginning of his production career and he will have upcoming releases on Aurora Music, TECHN(+) Records, and his own label Sneakers & Speakers. The exclusive mix for Gradient Magazine was inspired by his sets for TECHN(+) THURSDAYS @ SIN SIN Nightclub in New York City (248 E. 5 Street & 2nd Avenue). Take a listen to the podcast in the Gradient Magazine Music section. For tracking listing read the read of the post.