Exhale

Techno lady-boss Amelie Lens said it was her dream to host a residency in Ibiza. This year, she made that dream a reality. The Belgian superstar has taken her prized record label Exhale across the world. But this year, the label was given its own weekly showcase at Ibiza’s legendary DC10 nightclub.

This celebratory residency marks Exhale's debut on the island. Every Wednesday night through August, Amelie and the Exhale family bring some hard-hitting techno to the revered DC10 stages. On August 17, Lens is joined by Ahl Iver, Bambounou, Dax J, DJ Bone, Helena Hauff, Stef Medesidis, and TRYM.

Ahl Iver was a stand-out when he sent his first demo to Amelie Lens. It wasn’t long before his high BPMs, thunderous kick drums, and acid-house-tinged sequences spread to dance floors around the world. When Lens was tapped to make a mix for the prestigious Fabric London, Iver contributed his original track “Cry for Redemption” to the mix.

Amelie Lens is the face of Exhale and the owner of imprint Lenske. In 2016, she debuted with her Exhale EP on Italy’s Lyase Recordings. As a resident at Labyrinth Club in Hasselt, she began to curate her own club nights, also under the name Exhale. She has since taken Exhale experiences to festivals around the world.

Dax J is a consistent recipient of “Top DJ” awards from dance magazines. His technical precision, high-end sound production, and world-class selection abilities have led him to some of the most prestigious techno stages around the world.

Detroit’s own DJ Bone is a DJ in the truest sense. His skill on the turntables is unparalleled, combining masterful blending, scratching, backspinning, and unadulterated love for electronic music.

Helena Hauff is a celebrated German DJ and record producer known for her punchy, stripped-down techno and electro tracks. She’s a firm believer in analog equipment, and in 2017 she became the first female DJ to be named BBC Radio 1's Essential Mix of the year.

Stef Medesidis is famous for his “techno on the go” approach, often recording his music in one take. His highly energetic sets showcase his loving, synesthetic approach to performing.

Blurring the lines between techno and hard trance, TRYM is seen as a leading face in France's newly blossoming generation of techno artists.