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The ones who build the night - COLUMN - Words by John Rojas. From Piqued.fm

Behind the DJ booth is an untold story: a dedicated network of individuals who embody infrastructure, care, and coordination - The 6AM and Synthetik Minds team. Each person plays a vital role in ensuring a successful event: managing load-in, working the door, and holding the dancefloor together.

All month, we are shining a light on the relentless effort, late nights, and unseen commitment that fuels everything behind 6AM, Synthetik Minds and WORK.

Grab the link in bio!

Photo & video credit:
@auburn_sky @7isheav3n @jny0fficial subjekmedia @marssandoval @nightmovesme

Piqued.fm team:
@trovarsiofficial @richardhogben @johnrojjas @koreyzluna

Synthetik Minds now on COLUMN - Words by John Rojas. From Piqued.fm

Synthetik Minds is a curatorial collective and event brand born from the Los Angeles underground techno ecosystem. Centered on the idea of “connection over consumption,” the platform breeds a cathartic atmosphere and acts as a conduit between culture and community. Founder Marco Sgalbazzini transformed a period of uncertainty into a renewed sense of purpose, aiming to push the LA techno scene forward.

All month, we are shining a light on the relentless effort, late nights, and unseen commitment that fuels everything behind 6AM, Synthetik Minds and WORK.

Grab the link in bio!

Photo & video credit:
@auburn_sky @7isheav3n @jny0fficial subjekmedia @marssandoval @nightmovesme

Piqued.fm team:
@trovarsiofficial @richardhogben @johnrojas @koreyzluna

Jia is a pivotal figure in the global electronic music scene, recognized as a DJ, promoter, and the founder of 6AM Group. Born in Guam and based in Los Angeles, he has shaped 6AM into a leading platform that unites artists, promoters, and fans, with a deep commitment to underground culture. Through 6AM, Jia has curated impactful events, offered valuable resources for emerging artists, and built a community that resonates globally.

Read more about Jia on COLUMN by John Rojas from Piqued.fm Grab the link in bio!

All month, we are shining a light on the relentless effort, late nights, and unseen commitment that fuels everything behind 6AM and WORK.

Photo & video credit:
@auburn_sky @7isheav3n @jny0fficial subjekmedia @marssandoval @nightmovesme

Piqued.fm team:
@trovarsiofficial @richardhogben @johnrojas @koreyzluna

INSIDE 6AM now on COLUMN - Words by John Rojas. From Piqued.fm

Los Angeles based techno group 6AM cultivates a distinctive voice in Southern California that has turned underground parties into meaningful cultural events. Prioritizing Techno history and values rooted in kindness and positivity, 6AM serves an audience hungry for deeply personal sonic experiences.

All month, we are shining a light on the relentless effort, late nights, and unseen commitment that fuels everything behind 6AM and WORK.

Grab the link in bio!

Photo & video credit:
@auburn_sky @7isheav3n @jny0fficial subjekmedia @marssandoval @nightmovesme

Piqued.fm team:
@trovarsiofficial @richardhogben @johnrojas @koreyzluna

SUBSTRATE x VSCRL x NotUS- 4.16

Thursday is the last installment of a 3 part listening series centered around immersion & deep listening.

-Live sets provided by @drenchrome & @johnrojjas
-Hybrid set provided by @_marienyx & @bb.shaine
-Sound provided by @mobius_acoustics
-Art Show by @direct_assembly “Blue Tiefling - Part II”

Substrate exists in resonance. Giving space to subtlety, tension & nuance. This is an invitation to listen deeper, to feel more, to allow the sound to breathe, unfold, & resonate on a physical level.

Join us in curiosity, openness, & deep attention.

Link in bio 🔗

SUBSTRATE x VSCRL x NotUS- 4.16

Thursday is the last installment of a 3 part listening series centered around immersion & deep listening.

-Live sets provided by @drenchrome & @johnrojjas
-Hybrid set provided by @_marienyx & @bb.shaine
-Sound provided by @mobius_acoustics
-Art Show by @direct_assembly “Blue Tiefling - Part II”

Substrate exists in resonance. Giving space to subtlety, tension & nuance. This is an invitation to listen deeper, to feel more, to allow the sound to breathe, unfold, & resonate on a physical level.

Join us in curiosity, openness, & deep attention.

Link in bio 🔗

SUBSTRATE x VSCRL x NotUS- 4.16

Thursday is the last installment of a 3 part listening series centered around immersion & deep listening.

-Live sets provided by @drenchrome & @johnrojjas
-Hybrid set provided by @_marienyx & @bb.shaine
-Sound provided by @mobius_acoustics
-Art Show by @direct_assembly “Blue Tiefling - Part II”

Substrate exists in resonance. Giving space to subtlety, tension & nuance. This is an invitation to listen deeper, to feel more, to allow the sound to breathe, unfold, & resonate on a physical level.

Join us in curiosity, openness, & deep attention.

Link in bio 🔗

SUBSTRATE x VSCRL x NotUS- 4.16

Thursday is the last installment of a 3 part listening series centered around immersion & deep listening.

-Live sets provided by @drenchrome & @johnrojjas
-Hybrid set provided by @_marienyx & @bb.shaine
-Sound provided by @mobius_acoustics
-Art Show by @direct_assembly “Blue Tiefling - Part II”

Substrate exists in resonance. Giving space to subtlety, tension & nuance. This is an invitation to listen deeper, to feel more, to allow the sound to breathe, unfold, & resonate on a physical level.

Join us in curiosity, openness, & deep attention.

Link in bio 🔗

SUBSTRATE x VSCRL x NotUS- 4.16

Thursday is the last installment of a 3 part listening series centered around immersion & deep listening.

-Live sets provided by @drenchrome & @johnrojjas
-Hybrid set provided by @_marienyx & @bb.shaine
-Sound provided by @mobius_acoustics
-Art Show by @direct_assembly “Blue Tiefling - Part II”

Substrate exists in resonance. Giving space to subtlety, tension & nuance. This is an invitation to listen deeper, to feel more, to allow the sound to breathe, unfold, & resonate on a physical level.

Join us in curiosity, openness, & deep attention.

Link in bio 🔗

NOISYELECTRONICJAZZ

Recently, we got interviewed and performed a live set on @signalwithtrovarsi

Without being too analytical, we materialized an impromptu glitchy live set that felt like jazz. Simultaneously, we collaborated with our boy @astral_projektor to bring live visuals.

Thank you to the legend @trovarsiofficial for inviting us to share our story and process.

Here are some fun moments.

The entire video is up on YouTube.

LINK IN THE BIO

NOISYELECTRONICJAZZ

Recently, we got interviewed and performed a live set on @signalwithtrovarsi

Without being too analytical, we materialized an impromptu glitchy live set that felt like jazz. Simultaneously, we collaborated with our boy @astral_projektor to bring live visuals.

Thank you to the legend @trovarsiofficial for inviting us to share our story and process.

Here are some fun moments.

The entire video is up on YouTube.

LINK IN THE BIO

NOISYELECTRONICJAZZ

Recently, we got interviewed and performed a live set on @signalwithtrovarsi

Without being too analytical, we materialized an impromptu glitchy live set that felt like jazz. Simultaneously, we collaborated with our boy @astral_projektor to bring live visuals.

Thank you to the legend @trovarsiofficial for inviting us to share our story and process.

Here are some fun moments.

The entire video is up on YouTube.

LINK IN THE BIO

NOISYELECTRONICJAZZ

Recently, we got interviewed and performed a live set on @signalwithtrovarsi

Without being too analytical, we materialized an impromptu glitchy live set that felt like jazz. Simultaneously, we collaborated with our boy @astral_projektor to bring live visuals.

Thank you to the legend @trovarsiofficial for inviting us to share our story and process.

Here are some fun moments.

The entire video is up on YouTube.

LINK IN THE BIO

NOISYELECTRONICJAZZ

Recently, we got interviewed and performed a live set on @signalwithtrovarsi

Without being too analytical, we materialized an impromptu glitchy live set that felt like jazz. Simultaneously, we collaborated with our boy @astral_projektor to bring live visuals.

Thank you to the legend @trovarsiofficial for inviting us to share our story and process.

Here are some fun moments.

The entire video is up on YouTube.

LINK IN THE BIO

New on Piqued.fm COLUMN. Words by John Rojas. A real conversation with Drumcell about ONYX Record Press, no prompts, just coffee and decades of LA techno history.

Piqued.fm/Column

FIRST SHOW OF THE YEAR 1/22 @vine_lb with @leechbath and @johnrojjas
PLAYING OUR NEW EP + OTHER NEW SHIT
[[FREE//7PM]]

After years of being in a billion bands and collaborating with a lot of artists, it is refreshing to look inward, trust my instincts, and make music on my own.

My love for electronics has always been complicated, since there’s so much to learn. However, I’m a student of the craft and I will continue to search for my sound.

When it comes down to it, it’s all about genuine intentions without looking for validation… and trust me, it’s really fuckin’ hard. Some might say they don’t think about this, but I call bullshit.

Therefore, doing things on my own means cutting through the noise as I look for myself, by myself.

Clips from my first live show last weekend.

Thank you @palacio_palace for the invite.

🎥 - @meowbrenda ❤️

After years of being in a billion bands and collaborating with a lot of artists, it is refreshing to look inward, trust my instincts, and make music on my own.

My love for electronics has always been complicated, since there’s so much to learn. However, I’m a student of the craft and I will continue to search for my sound.

When it comes down to it, it’s all about genuine intentions without looking for validation… and trust me, it’s really fuckin’ hard. Some might say they don’t think about this, but I call bullshit.

Therefore, doing things on my own means cutting through the noise as I look for myself, by myself.

Clips from my first live show last weekend.

Thank you @palacio_palace for the invite.

🎥 - @meowbrenda ❤️

After years of being in a billion bands and collaborating with a lot of artists, it is refreshing to look inward, trust my instincts, and make music on my own.

My love for electronics has always been complicated, since there’s so much to learn. However, I’m a student of the craft and I will continue to search for my sound.

When it comes down to it, it’s all about genuine intentions without looking for validation… and trust me, it’s really fuckin’ hard. Some might say they don’t think about this, but I call bullshit.

Therefore, doing things on my own means cutting through the noise as I look for myself, by myself.

Clips from my first live show last weekend.

Thank you @palacio_palace for the invite.

🎥 - @meowbrenda ❤️

ÆFFECT returns to our regular schedule this Monday featuring a live set from @johnrojjas of @noise_code / Our jet setting co-founder @swelta returns to LA to throw down along side bestie @nikesrunsfast / And we welcome back @malt__man of Red Bean Radio on @vpn.radio - check out his latest release “Heaven’s Door EP” out now on @n.o.b.i.a.s

WRATHFINDER

The endless amount of time I spent pushing these tiny machines to say what words can’t say inevitably led me to WRATHFINDER.

As I do with all my tracks, I start with a title before I put the noise together. The general idea is to focus on ONE word that has deep significance and use intentional accidents to illustrate my mood.

For this one, the end result was the ambivalent sensation I experience when I’m navigating the unconscious/conscience desire to seek confrontation and conflict.

Artwork by @laurenaaguilarr
📸 by @contrakat : @katgart

Enjoy.

Streaming on all platforms.

WRATHFINDER

The endless amount of time I spent pushing these tiny machines to say what words can’t say inevitably led me to WRATHFINDER.

As I do with all my tracks, I start with a title before I put the noise together. The general idea is to focus on ONE word that has deep significance and use intentional accidents to illustrate my mood.

For this one, the end result was the ambivalent sensation I experience when I’m navigating the unconscious/conscience desire to seek confrontation and conflict.

Artwork by @laurenaaguilarr
📸 by @contrakat : @katgart

Enjoy.

Streaming on all platforms.

Pouring out some stannic strangeness out of this metallic box.

🎥 : @meowbrenda