Hard Techno Scene Faces Reckoning as Artists Are Pulled From Festival Lineups Amid Misconduct Allegations

Multiple hard techno artists have been removed from major European festival lineups following sexual misconduct allegations, sparking a wider reckoning around safety and accountability in the electronic music scene.

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Music Manager of the Month: Valentin Malfroy (February 2026 Edition)

Valentin Malfroy of inventa is Techno House CDA’s Music Manager of the Month for February 2026, recognized for supporting emerging artists with strategic, artist-first guidance.

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Record Label of the Month: Dim Mak Records (February 2026 Edition)

As it celebrates 30 years in 2026, Dim Mak Records earns Label of the Month at Techno House CDA for shaping electronic music, culture, and lifestyle worldwide.

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Track of the Month: Wuthering Heights  – Soundtrack Album by Charli XCX (February 2026 Edition)

For February 2026, Techno House CDA names Wuthering Heights as Track of the Month — choosing a full album that plays like one powerful emotional journey.

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Music Manager of the Month: Swarm Agency (January 2026 Edition)

Swarm Agency earns Music Manager of the Month for January 2026, redefining artist management in techno with vision, strategy, and integrity.

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Track of the Month: Paradise by Billy Esteban & Nora Projekt (January 2026 Edition) 

Track of the Month: Paradise by Billy Esteban & Nora Projekt (January 2026 Edition) 

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