Monika Kruse Drumcode Halloween 2016 2.Half (AUDIO)

Monika Kruse is techno DJ and producer. She also runs the labels Electric Avenue and Terminal M.

Her first solo album "Changes of Perception" was released in September 2008.Monika Kruse's star is shining brighter than ever with a global fan-base hungry for her irresistible beats. In 2014 her club appearances included Space Ibiza with Carl Cox, Amnesia Ibiza with Marco Carola, We Love... at Space Ibiza, Sankeys Ibiza, Egg London and regular sets for her residency at Berghain Berlin.

She dazzled the festivals, too, playing events such as Time Warp, Melt Festival, 18 Hour Festival, Eastern Electrics UK, Ultra Music Festival in Miami and South America, Sonus Croatia, Awakenings ADE, and SEMF Stuttgart. She also hosted a stage at Amsterdam's Edit Festival, showcasing some of her favourite artists such as Pig & Dan, Nick Curly and Miss Kittin.

Classically trained in piano, Monika's love of music is broad and deep. She grew up buying records, accumulating a music collection that grew to span funk, soul, hip hop, and house music. When the revolutionary rhythms coming out of Chicago and Detroit captured her imagination it led her to throw parties in illegal venues including World War II bunkers, trams and empty houses.

Electronic music culture has evolved rapidly since those early days but Monika's talent and passion is constant. “My ethos is ‘sweat with a smile,’” she says. “I give love to my audience and they give it back. LOVE – it’s the best thing in the world. My aim is to help people forget whatever is going on in their life and have a little holiday – just get lost in my music.”

Monika is also an active producer. Her Terminal M label celebrates its 15th anniversary in 2015 and she chalked up hits this year with Pig & Dan collaboration 'Soulstice', a Beatport Top 10 techno anthem. The fantastic remix package of 'Summer Drops' was also a Beatport chart favourite, featuring Monika's track reworked by Nicole Moudaber, Uner, and Mendo. With just two releases Monika was one of Beatport's Top 100 techno artists for 2014. Look out for the special re-release of the album Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt 'Passengers' in celebration of Terminal M's 15th birthday.

Monika’s passion for spreading the love extends beyond the dancefloor, too. In 2000 she founded a charity called No Historical Backspin to fight racism and homophobia. “It’s sad and ridiculous that people still get beat up, or in some countries even killed, for being gay. Or get treated badly because of their skin colour, or gender, or because they’re a refugee” she says. “But it happens. Sharing and caring is the only way to make the world a safe place for everyone. It is important for DJs to show they respect everyone.” She is currently organising a No Historical Backspin party at Berghain. Funds raised will go to Amadeu Antonio Stiftung, which supports victims of hate-crimes and campaigns against right-wing extremism.

Her charity work, like her DJing and production, is an expression of Monika’s faith in the transforming power of music. “It was my first love,” she says. “Music was my best friend. It never let me down. In good times music was there and in bad times music was there.”Selected discography Monika KruseReleases

* 1996: Monika Kruse "Loop" (Seratonin)

* 1999: Monika [email protected]: Part 2 [Frisbee]

* 1999: Monika Kruse: Complex Y2K Vol.1 (xxx rec)

* 2000: Monika Kruse & Patrick Lindsey: U like..? [Trackland]

* 2000: Monika Kruse & Stanny Franssen "Good fellas" (Terminal M)

* 2000: Monika Kruse & Patrick Lindsey "Luvsucka" (Terminal M)

* 2005: Monika Kruse exclusive track für Absolut Wodka - free download

* 2006: Monika Kruse & Dave Shokh " Wann war gestern?" (Electric Avenue rec)

* 2006: Monika Kruse & Dave Shokh "Vorgestern" --free download

* 2006: Monika [email protected] "Wie heißt der Scheiss?" (Terminal M)

* 2007: Monika Kruse & Gregor Tresher pres. GTMK "and more ..." (Terminal M)

* 2007: Monika Kruse & Gregor Tresher pres. GTMK "Panchakarma" (Intacto)

* 2008: Monika Kruse Changes of Perception Part 1 "Changes of Perception" (Terminal M)

* 2008: Monika Kruse Changes of Perception Part 2 "Changes of Perception" (Terminal M)

* 2008: Monika Kruse Changes of Perception Part 3 "Changes of Perception" (Terminal M)

Singles und EPs

* 1998 - Monika Kruse im Voodooamt: Voodoo EP (Frisbee)

* 1998 - Monika Kruse: 1.05h (Frisbee)

* 1998 - Hoschi pres. Monika Kruse: Sandcrawler EP (Primevil)

* 1999 - Patrick Lindsey pres. Monika Kruse: The Last Night (School)

* 1999 - Monika Kruse im Voodooamt: Part 2 (Frisbee)

* 2000 - Monika Kruse & Patrick Lindsey like..? (Trackland)

* 2000 - Monika Kruse im Voodooamt: Stringrise (Terminal M)

* 2001 - Monika [email protected]: Route 27 (Terminal M)

* 2002 - Monika [email protected]: Abseits (Terminal M)

* 2002 - Monika [email protected]: Highway Number 4 (Terminal M)

* 2003 - Monika Kruse: Latin Lovers (Terminal M)

* 2003 - Monika Kruse @ Voodooamt: Passengers (Terminal M)

* 2004 - Monika Kruse: Latin Lovers Remixe (Terminal M)

Album

* 2001 - Monika [email protected]: Panorama (Terminal M)

* 2003 - Monika [email protected]: Pas

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