Loco Dice
Short History & Biography
Loco Dice, born Yassine Ben Achour in Düsseldorf, Germany, is a Tunisian-German DJ and producer known for his fusion of house and techno. Starting his career as a hip-hop DJ, he transitioned into electronic music in the early 2000s, becoming a fixture at global festivals and Ibiza clubs. He is the co-founder of Desolat Records, a label that has released influential house and techno records. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
locodice.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Definition
- Keep It Low
- Seeing Through Shadows
- Menina Brasileira
- Knibbie Never Comes Alone
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed at Sonus Festival 2025 in Croatia, delivering a groove-heavy set on the beach.
Green Velvet
Short History & Biography
Curtis Alan Jones, known as Green Velvet (and also Cajmere), was born on April 26, 1966, in Chicago, Illinois, USA. A key figure in Chicago house, he blends elements of house, techno, and funk, often with quirky and socially conscious lyrics. He’s known for classics like Percolator and La La Land, as well as his ongoing collaboration project Get Real with Claude VonStroke. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
green-velvet.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Percolator
- La La Land
- Flash
- Bigger Than Prince
- Voicemail (with Patrick Topping)
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Headlined Movement Detroit 2025, mixing Chicago classics with modern techno.
Dubfire
Short History & Biography
Ali Shirazinia, known as Dubfire, was born in Iran and raised in the United States. Formerly one half of the Grammy-winning duo Deep Dish, he shifted to a solo career focused on minimal and techno. Dubfire is known for his innovative hybrid live/DJ performances and dark, driving soundscapes. (source: Wikipedia)
Official Website
dubfire.com
Top 5 Tracks
- Roadkill
- RibCage
- Emissions
- Endless Flight
- I Feel Speed
Festival / Event Appearance (2025)
Performed a late-night closing set at Time Warp Mannheim 2025, showcasing his deep, hypnotic techno style.
Summary Table
| Artist | Highlights | Official Website | Key Event (2025) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Loco Dice | Tunisian-German house/techno DJ; co-founder of Desolat | locodice.com | Sonus Festival 2025 |
| Green Velvet | Chicago house legend with techno/funk twist | green-velvet.com | Movement Detroit 2025 |
| Dubfire | Minimal/techno innovator; ex-Deep Dish member | dubfire.com | Time Warp Mannheim 2025 |