Described as a “techno philosopher” in an article done by 

, London-based Alistair Wells AKA Perc, is one of the most well-respected names in techno and shows his passion for the genre through a deep knowledge and understanding of it. Wells is known for his immaculate ability to mix modern techno bangers with OG tracks from the founding father of house and techno.

Before he was Perc, Ali Wells was part of a band in his early teen years and then started producing music around 16. In an interview with 

, Wells explains that he likes the full control he has when he produces his own music as opposed to the compromises one must make when part of a band.

Wells runs his own imprint, Perctrax, which describes itself as “an electronic record label releasing the best in techno and experimental music since 2004,” on its 

 page. The label has seen releases from the likes of Marc Ardipane, Scalameriya, Perc and Manni Dee to name a few.

When asked about the darkness heard in his type of techno, Perc responds with an explanation about how mainly men are pulling from very dark aesthetics, gory horror films, sinister artwork and even costumes on stage which can be quite aggressive for the casual observer to take in. “I think it (techno) can express a whole wide range of emotions and by reinforcing this image, a lot of artists aren't doing the genre any favours,” he continues. (

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dark minimal techno

minimal dub

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schranz

techno

Perc

United States

999999999

Tunisia

Cera Khin

Italy

Deborah de Luca

Australia

I Hate Models

France

Space 92

Anfisa Letyago

Netherlands

Joris Voorn

Mind Against

Ukraine

Miss Monique

Ellen Allien

Hadone

François X

Sweden

Adam Beyer

Joseph Capriati

Spain

Andres Campo

Bart Skils

Layton Giordani

Enrico Sangiuliano

Belgium

Joyhauser

8Kays

Argy

ANNA

CamelPhat

Giorgia Angiuli

Denmark

Kölsch

Germany

Kevin de Vries

Grace Dahl

MARRØN

Richie Hawtin

Rødhåd

Dax J

Kobosil

Helena Hauff

Speedy J

Airrica

Fleur Shore

Franky Rizardo

Michel De Hey

Paco Osuna

Brazil

Vintage Culture

DJ Gigola

DJ HEARTSTRING

Partiboi69

Remy Unger

Secret Cinema

Amelie Lens

Indira Paganotto

Russia

Nina Kraviz

Pan-Pot

Switzerland

Adriatique

Alan Fitzpatrick

Ilario Alicante

Stephan Bodzin

Tale of Us

FJAAK

Len Faki

Marcel Dettman

Clara Cuvé

Farrago

Fatima Hajji

Adiel

Anetha

Patrick Mason

Benin

AMÉMÉ

Chloé Caillet

Chris Stussy

HoneyLuv

Hot Since 82

Mochakk

Barry Can't Swim

New Zealand

Chaos In The CBD

Honey Dijon

Ireland

Sally C

Gene On Earth

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 is one of the world's most prestigious techno music festivals, held annually near Amsterdam, the Netherlands. Since its inception in 1997, the festival has grown tremendously in popularity and scale, drawing techno enthusiasts from across the globe.

The festival occurs over two days and is typically held during the last weekend of June. The event takes place in Hilvarenbeek, a scenic area nestled between Haarlem and Amsterdam, providing a picturesque backdrop for festival-lovers.

Awakenings Festival is not just about music; it's a comprehensive sensory experience. The festival grounds boast impressive stage designs, which are a hallmark of the event. Each stage is meticulously crafted to create immersive environments with state-of-the-art sound systems and spectacular light shows. This attention to detail ensures an unparalleled audio-visual experience that captivates the audience.

The lineup at Awakenings consistently features a blend of established techno titans and emerging talents, maintaining its reputation as a platform that promotes the full spectrum of techno music.

Apart from the main summer event, Awakenings also organizes several indoor events and special one-offs throughout the year, further cementing its status as a key player in the global techno scene.

Awakenings

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raw techno

swedish electronic

swedish techno

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melodic techno

swiss house

acid techno

french techno

AIROD

deep minimal techno

house

hard techno

Alignment

belgian techno

electra

afro house

brazilian techno

Ben Böhmer

german techno

Ben Klock

float house

jazz house

nz electronic

frankfurt electronic

Chris Liebing

dutch tech house

dutch experimental electronic

De Sluwe Vos

lo-fi house

DJ Seinfeld

DVS1

electronica

microhouse

minimal tech house

uk house

Enzo Siragusa

garage house

industrial techno

Joëlla Jackson

deep euro house

Klangkuenstler

danish electronic

danish techno

latin tech house

Maceo Plex

deep techno

russian electronic

russian techno

Patrick Topping

spanish techno

Regal

Reinier Zonneveld

acid house

canadian electronic

detroit techno

dark disco

Robert Hood

Sam Paganini

deep house

detroit house

Seth Troxler

Silvie Loto

intelligent dance music

TSHA

Beekse Bergen

Awakenings 2023

RaeCola

diva house

Crystal Waters

latin house

tribal house

Randoree

ambient techno

Aurora Halal

dusseldorf electronic

Tube & Berger

AXELA

Rimarkable

William Djoko

organic house

Massane

Christian Nielsen

Perc

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