Âme are about as unconventional an act as you’re likely to find anywhere in the electronic music sphere. The duo is composed of Kristian Beyer and Frank Wiedemann. Poetically, the kindred spirits met in a record store in their native Karlsruhe. Bonding over a shared love of imported Chicago house and Detroit techno records, Kristian and Frank’s friendship would soon crystallize into a professional capacity.

Alongside peer Dixon, the pair front seminal label and collective, Innervisions.

Initially formed as a side-project to the already established Sonar Kollektiv, it wasn’t long before Innervisions eclipsed the profile of its predecessor. In fact, it was Kristian and Frank who produced the brooding Rej. The label’s second official release was the catalyst for setting Innervisions on a path to becoming one of house music’s most respected stables.

What makes Âme unique to other duos, is that they largely tour and play as separate entities, while sharing the stage name.

Kristian is the DJ of the two and commits to a vigorous international schedule that sees him play the biggest festival stages and the hottest club booths around the world. As well as an adept solo act, he’s also somewhat of a back-to-back specialist. His pairings with comrade Dixon or fellow German Solomun behind the decks are always highly sought affairs.

Conversely, Frank always plays live. By recreating Âme’s own material and remixes in front of an audience, Âme (live) gives clubbers a front-row seat to the magical processes that takes place in the studio. Given the depth and range of the outfit’s back catalog, this unusual approach to performing is a scintillating prospect.

While dual appearances are rare, very occasionally Kristian and Frank unite in public for one of their fabled Âme 2 Âme sessions - a showcase that pits their two disciplines against one another in an aural display of studio chemistry and creative synergy.

For the most part, we must be content with enjoying their work as played by others. But should the opportunity to catch either play arise, you’ll regret passing on the chance.

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Âme

Bulgaria

KiNK

United Kingdom

Horse Meat Disco

United States

DJ Holographic

Australia

Merve

HE.SHE.THEY

Spain

Amnesia Ibiza

HE.SHE.THEY Opening Party

Rampa

Adam Port

Switzerland

Adriatique

Netherlands

ANOTR

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Carl Craig

Dixon

Italy

DJ Tennis

Türkiye

Carlita

Ellen Allien

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Mano Le Tough

Matisa

Prospa

Seth Troxler

Sossa

Tania Vulcano

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Circoloco Closing Party 2023

Circoloco

CamelPhat

Nic Fanciulli

Mat.Joe

Amy Unland

Sweden

Ida Engberg

Ilario Alicante

Anja Schneider

Blu 9

Tale of Us

Kevin de Vries

Azzecca

Canada

Tiga

DJ Pierre

Hiroko Yamamura

Justin Cudmore

Radius

Expansions

Ben Klock

Chloé Caillet

Honey Dijon

Joseph Capriati

Maceo Plex

Michael Bibi

Palms Trax

Patrick Topping

Circoloco Closing Party

Jamie Jones

Hot Since 82

Wheats

France

Apollonia

Paradise

Solomun

Pacha Ibiza

Adam Beyer

Anfisa Letyago

South Africa

Black Coffee

The Blessed Madonna

Boris Brejcha

Boys Noize

Colette

Cristoph

Dennis Cruz

Derrick Carter

DJ Heather

DJ Lady D

DJ Minx

Dombresky

Eli Brown

Eric Prydz

Fatboy Slim

FISHER

Fleur Shore

Franky Wah

Gene Farris

James Hype

John Summit

KETTAMA

Kyle Walker

Lee Foss

Loco Dice

Mall Grab

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Brazil

Mochakk

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Nina Kraviz

Peggy Gou

Sam Divine

THEMBA

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Toni Varga

Vintage Culture

Wade

Walker & Royce

Austria

Cassy

Dalton Taylor

Dax J

David Castellani

Eskuche

Iglesias

Henry Brooks

Inphinity

Kevin Knapp

Mike Dunn

Phuture

Sara Landry

Schak

Shimza

Tara Brooks

Terry Hunter

ARC Music Festival is a relatively new addition to Chicago's rich festival scene, celebrating house and techno music. Hosted at the historical Union Park in Chicago, this festival aims to gather top-tier artists from these genres, giving attendees an immersive experience in the world of electronic music. Reflecting the city's deep-rooted house music culture, ARC Music Festival stands as a testament to Chicago's legacy and continuous contribution to the electronic music world.

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