WHERE BERLIN BEATS MEET TORONTO STREETS: MONOLINK’S ‘THE BEAUTY OF IT ALL TOUR' AT HISTORY EVENT REVIEW

Renowned for his ability to craft immersive sonic journeys that resonate on both emotional and physical levels, Monolink–aka Steffen Linck–has carved a unique path as a singer-songwriter, producer, multi-instrumentalist, and electrifying live performer. With The Beauty of It All, he builds on the foundations laid by his first two long players, pushing his sound into new, uncharted territory while staying rooted in the organic, humanistic qualities that have defined his career. The albumis poised to behismost revealingandboundary-defying release yet; a sonic statement from an artist whocontinues to redefine what it means to be a modern musician.

EVENT REVIEW

Having a sold-out show on a weekday is special. The crowd, the music, the fans. The show was just magical. On February 12th, Monolink started off his North American tour in Toronto and curated a live set from start to finish.  It was my first time seeing him live, and to experience this magic was incredible.

Monolink’s The Beauty Of It All Tour felt less like a conventional concert and more like a shared emotional journey. From the moment Monolink stepped on stage, there was an immediate sense of intimacy, despite the production's scale. The opening track, ‘Beacon,’ just had me in awe with the curtain drop and live vocals. His ability to blend live vocals, guitar, and electronic textures created a soundscape that was both expansive and deeply personal, drawing the audience into a space where time seemed to slow.

What truly set the night apart was the balance between precision and vulnerability. The production was immersive without being overwhelming: warm lighting, subtle visuals, and carefully paced builds allowed each track to breathe. Rather than chasing constant peaks, the set flowed organically, moving between hypnotic grooves and quiet, reflective moments. You could feel the crowd listening as much as dancing, an unspoken agreement to be present rather than distracted. Some notable tracks played outside of the album ‘The Beauty Of It All’ Tour were ‘Sirens’, ‘ Otherside’ and ‘Light Up My Dark.’ 

By the end of the show, ‘The Beauty Of It All’ Tour lived up to its name. It wasn’t just about flawless sound or technical mastery (though both were there); it was about the connection between artist and audience, between movement and stillness, and between joy. Monolink reminded everyone in the room that electronic music can be soulful, human, and profoundly moving when it’s delivered with honesty. If the goal was to make people feel something real, the tour succeeded beautifully. At the end of the show, he asked the audience what track to close off the night, and everyone screamed ‘Father Ocean, ’ a track from his earlier years, which closed off the night on a high note for everyone. Also wanted to give a thanks to Rave Baddie Daddy for joining and experiencing such a phenomenal show. I have also shared his review below So be sure to check it out!!.

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BOSTON 168 LAUNCH NEW LABEL YOUR ACID MATE WITH DEBUT EP ‘YOUR ACID MATE 001’

Boston 168 are kicking off a new chapter with the launch of their own label, Your Acid Mate, landing 20th February 2026 with its first release, Your Acid Mate 001.

More than just a label, Your Acid Mate arrives as a manifesto, a dedicated outlet for raw acid pressure, psychedelic textures and high velocity techno, unbound by formula or fixed categories. It’s a natural evolution for the Turin born duo, whose analogue driven philosophy has long prioritised instinct, hardware and intensity over polish.

The 5 track EP captures that ethos in full force. ‘Magnetica’ rolls in with elastic 303 lines and tight, punchy drums, while ‘Jack Reborn’ and ‘Circuit 8’ lean into hypnotic, heads down momentum. ‘Jungle Heart’ takes things slightly deeper and more psychedelic before a shorter, DJ-ready edit of ‘Magnetica’ closes things out.

For Sergio Pace and Vincenzo Ferramosca, this marks a move into full creative autonomy. Known for fully hardware-based live performances built around iconic machines including the Roland TR-909 and TB-303, the pair have forged a reputation for immersive, high-voltage sets. From industrial spaces to major festival stages including Time Warp’s 30th anniversary, Boston 168 have consistently pushed acid techno into deeper, heavier territory.

Following acclaimed releases on labels such as Enemy, BPitch, Involve, Odd/Even & more, Your Acid Mate 001 signals the beginning of a broader curatorial vision. Now with Your Acid Mate, they’re creating a space that’s fully their own and is set to become a home for uncompromising club music rooted in analogue grit and forward-thinking experimentation.

Your Acid Mate 001 lands 20th February via Your Acid Mate.

DEEP DISH TEAM UP WITH NICOLE MOUDABER FOR SENSATIONAL OF ‘LOVE SOMEONE ELSE’

DEEP DISH X NICOLE MOUDABER X SKUNK ANANSIE ‘LOVE SOMEONE ELSE’ IS OUT NOW ON FACTORY 93 RECORDS

Great music doesn’t age, it evolves. Almost a decade on from its release, pioneering electronic music duo Deep Dish have combined forces with Music Queen Nicole Moudaber for a modern-day rework of ‘Love Someone Else’ with Skunk Anansie. Deep Dish x Nicole Moudaber x Skunk Anansie’s ‘Love Someone Else’ is out now via Factory 93 Records.

Originally released in 2016 on MOOD Records, Nicole’s revision of ‘Love Someone Else’ marked a distinctive creative chapter for Moudaber. Following her initial collaboration with Skunk Anansie frontwoman Skin, which resulted in their ‘Breed EP’ opus, the techno temptress turned her hand to reinterpreting one of the band’s original singles.

Not a remix in the traditional sense, ‘Love Someone Else’ was conceived as a revision: a reimagining that translated the emotional intensity of the original for the underground club scene.  A truly genre-defying production, with this collaboration Moudaber challenged the traditional boundaries between electronic music and alternative songwriting. It wasn’t a crossover designed for impact but instead the product of genuine chemistry and a desire to create without constraint. The result was a record that not only stood apart but stood the test of time.

Nearly a decade on, the track’s resonance has only grown as long-time admirers of the single, Deep Dish requested to license it again – a rare move that is testament to its lasting emotional and musical weight. Rather than simply revisiting the past, Moudaber stepped back into the project, re-engaging with the record from a contemporary perspective and instinctively reshaping it for today’s dancefloors.

“Skin and I first connected completely by chance on a flight, and that meeting led to our initial work together on the Breed EP. ‘Love Someone Else’ came afterwards, as my own interpretation of her original track. It was always about instinct and emotion rather than genre. When Deep Dish reached out all these years later, it felt natural to return to it again, to add a new touch and a new dimension.”

Nicole Moudaber

The resulting Deep Dish rework is not a reinvention, but a continuation. Their signature blend of futuristic melodic house fuses seamlessly with Nicole’s dark, driving sensibility for an infectious rhythm that allows Skin’s vocal to take on renewed intensity while preserving the spirit of the original collaboration.