Rave & Techno News of the Month - June 2025

🎶 1.  Paris’ Aztechno Collective Hosts Free Outdoor Rave for Music Day

This Saturday, June 21, Paris-based collective Aztechno is taking over the Butte-aux-Cailles district (13th arrondissement) for an open-air rave celebrating Fête de la Musique. Expect techno, hard techno, and acid sets from DJs like Sid Jenkins, Tommy’s Trip, and Newcomer all free from 5 PM to 2 AM.

📍 Location: Paris, France

🎧 Source: Sortir à Paris

🖤 2.  Nitzer Ebb’s Douglas McCarthy Dies at 58

Douglas McCarthy, legendary frontman of EBM pioneers Nitzer Ebb, passed away on June 11 at the age of 58. Known for his fierce vocals and raw stage energy, he helped shape the industrial and dark electronic scenes for decades.

🖤 Source: The Guardian

🎧 3.  R3HAB Drops New Track “All My Life”

Dutch-Moroccan producer R3HAB just released a new single, All My Life, a deep-house anthem blending dreamy synths and emotional piano lines. The track signals a more introspective shift for the usually high-energy DJ.

🎵 Source: The Scottish Sun

📀 4.  Death in Vegas Returns with New Album “Death Mask”

After a 9-year hiatus, Death in Vegas is back with Death Mask, a 64-minute techno-driven album inspired by underground legends like Population One and TM404. It marks a return to darker, analog sounds for frontman Richard Fearless.

🎧 Source: Wikipedia

 

🪩 5.  Countdown to Sónar 2025 Begins

 From June 12–14, Sónar Festival is back in Barcelona with over 200 acts and workshops. The lineup includes Nathy Peluso, Arca, Alva Noto & Fennesz, and Sónar+D returns with its AI and creativity conference.

📍 Location: Barcelona, Spain

🎧 Source: Los40

🎚️ 6.  New Techno Tracks You Need This Week

Label Electrobuzz has released its top techno picks for June 2025, including a remix of Sara Parker by Eats Everything and new releases by Marko-M. Great picks to refresh your rave playlist.

🎵 Source: Electrobuzz

🧳 7.  Upcoming Festivals You Shouldn’t Miss

• Defqon.1 (Netherlands) – June 26–29: Hardstyle madness with Angerfist and Brennan Heart

• Hideout Festival (Croatia) – June 22–26: Beach rave vibes with Alan Fitzpatrick, Patrick Topping

• Glastonbury (UK) – June 25–29: Massive multi-genre lineup, with rumors of The Prodigy returning

🎧 Source: TechnoAirlines

 

 

💬  Final Thoughts:

The techno and rave world is alive and kicking this week, from free street parties in Paris to dark industrial comebacks and fresh bangers.

Stay tuned for more next week on Ravetime Weekly. 🫶