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THE GREY AREA: WHERE ELECTRONIC MUSIC DISOBEYS ITS OWN RULES

The “grey area” is where electronic music stops obeying genre logic. Neither techno nor ambient, neither club nor home listening, these records operate in a liminal space—structural, emotional, and aesthetic—reshaping how electronic music is composed, experienced, and understood today.

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Transmission Audio 2 # 5 con Angel Molina

Ángel Molina reflexiona sobre 2025 como un año de intensa actividad: DJ sets, curaduría, programación y una lectura crítica del estado actual del techno. Lejos del ruido y de la nostalgia, Molina habla desde el oficio, analizando la escena, el papel del booking y la necesidad de mantener criterio y continuidad en un contexto cada vez más acelerado.

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Oscar Mulero Gets the Arts Gold Medal from the Spanish Government

Oscar Mulero receives Spain’s Arts Gold Medal in a landmark recognition that elevates techno from underground culture to recognized art, redefining electronic music’s place in cultural history.

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2026 A.D Series Vol. 1 _ Serkin aka 1985

Serkin aka 1985 opens the 2026 AD Series with a sparse, atmospheric electro set that prioritizes texture and tension over spectacle. A refined underground statement where precision, mood, and sonic intelligence take center stage.

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7 Locations Where to Completely Disconnect and Reset: The Active Traveller’s Digital Blackout

For the burnout-resistant professional, a total digital blackout is strategic. This unique Laos traverse is a journey of increasing stillness: a 2-day boat detox, cultural immersion in Luang Prabang, and a final system shutdown on the riverside bungalows of Si Phan Don (4000 Islands). Trade screen time for pure physical and mental reset.

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(Avance) Transmission 2#5 Vuelve uno de nuestros favoritos… Angel Molina Parte 2

In this engaging episode, Angel Molina returns to discuss the evolution of the techno scene, the challenges of balancing multiple projects, and the emotional ties to his roots in Granada. Angel shares insights into his role as a curator and the importance of maintaining authenticity in the music industry. Tune in for a candid conversation about the past, present, and future of techno, and the personal anecdotes that shape Angel’s journey.

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Jorge, Vuela Alto….

Ha fallecido Jorge Martínez, figura clave del rock español y líder de Ilegales. Repasamos su legado, impacto y la huella que deja en la música.

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Martin Parr: A Photographic Legacy That Captured the Colors of Ordinary Life

The photography world has lost one of its most distinctive voices. Martin Parr, the British documentary photographer whose saturated images of beach holidays, consumer culture, and everyday British life became instantly recognizable around the globe, passed away on December 6, 2025, We want to dedicate some words to his work and legacy, rest in peace.

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The Mutation is Complete. Vibes Magazine Launches a New Global Video Series: 2026 A.D.

The ambitious audio-visual project, A Year of Transmissions, hosted by VBMGZN Magazine and Transmission Audio Podcast, has completed its necessary mutation.
It is no longer a single 12-hour live stream; it is now a focused, powerful video live act and a series of sets named 2026 A.D.

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THE SIX RECORDS ALREADY SHAPING 2025

From Stereolab’s holographic avant-pop to Sandwell District’s post-industrial resurrection, 2025 arrives with albums that refuse nostalgia and rewrite the rules of sound. These six LPs stand as the most visionary contenders for Best Record of 2025.

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Cahiers du Cinéma Top 10 Films 2025: What This List Reveals About Cinema’s Future

The French film magazine Cahiers du Cinéma has released its 2025 Top 10, led by Albert Serra’s controversial Tardes de soledad. Beyond auteur worship, the list reveals cinema’s resistance to algorithmic culture and commitment to difficulty as philosophical stance. From Paul Thomas Anderson to Nadav Lapid, these selections argue cinema is art, not content—and that matters.

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6 Films to Make You Fall in Love with Jim Jarmusch: A Cool Guide to “Hang Out” Cinema

Jim Jarmusch isn’t just a director; he’s a vibe. If you’re tired of explosive blockbusters and crave cinema that just breathes, here are the 6 films that will make you a lifelong fan.

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