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Speedy J returns to Oktave and to Smartbar on June 30th for another round of techno jams. I’m really excited to host the man who has had quite the influence on my career. See you on the dance floor - this one’s a command performance.

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The next Oktave is announced. We’re hosting Los Angeles heavy hitter Truncate back to Smartbar for an old-fashioned summer techno throw down. 

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For nearly eight years, I’ve been running Oktave as a techno event, primarily as a way to bring the type of music I love to my city, and to give techno fans an opportunity to hear some of the best artists around. I’m really happy to tell you that this mission will now extend beyond the dance floor – this fall will see the debut of Oktave Records.

I’ve been putting out records on other people’s labels for a while now, and I figured it was high time to take control of the process from start to finish. Many years in the making, Oktave Records will focus on both my own productions, as well as the type of artists you have come to associate with the event brand. Oktave Records will allow me to support and promote artists I believe in with a more significant, longer-lasting product than simple events that come and go in one night.

Lastly, Oktave Records will also include a monthly podcast, giving me even further latitude in bringing new and exciting sounds to your ears. The podcast, in reality, will be the most flexible of all the Oktave offerings.

The label will launch with the first podcast next week, which you’ll hear more about shortly. The first release will be one of my own – I am working with Triple Vision distribution and Tim Xavier at Man Made Mastering to get this slab of wax into your hands by early November. All Oktave Records releases will be on vinyl and digital.

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Swann Decamme & Oktave - Elephantasy

MELODIC HOUSE

2022-07-29

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Oktave’s tenth year rolls on with Luke Slater, UK techno uber-producer. Planetary Assault Systems, LB Dub Corp etc. This will be a special show. Friday, April 19th at Smartbar in Chicago.

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Oktave kicks off 2019 with the return of Regis. This is his first time playing in Chicago since his three-show residency for us in 2015. 

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The last Oktave of 2018 is upon us. UK legend Ben Sims will join me at Smartbar on Friday, December 14th for a night classic techno.

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On October 5th, Oktave Records’ 4th release will be available at all fine digital outlets and on our Bandcamp page. Visions 01 is the first in a series of various artist releases, this one focusing on emerging talent who have a relationship with Oktave: 

Motionen (Los Angeles) Sophia Saze (Brooklyn) Jose Alberto Luna (Chicago) Altstadt Echo (Detroit/Berlin) Christian Gerlach (Berlin)

Each of these producers has their own personality and sonic footprint, despite being relatively early in their production careers. They deserve your ears!