Eight artists taking American dance music to the next level in 2016
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7 Autograf
Louis Kha, Mikul Wing and Jake Carpenter aim to make Autograf more than simply just a musical moniker. Mixing live elements with inspirations drawn from art and beyond, Autograf embodies much of the direction that the American dance music scene seems ready to embrace.
In 2016, Autograf will continue their seemingly relentless touring schedule with an extensive Metaphysical Tour that will guide them all the way through the first bit of the year. Before the end of 2015, Autograf also announced a deal inked with Counter Records, a monumental move that hopefully alludes to the forthcoming arrival of their debut album.
Watch Autograf in The Lab NYC here.
8 Lauren Lane
Los Angeles-based and New York-bred, Lauren Lane had a blazing 2015. Playing everywhere from DC-10 to Coachella, she gave her 2014 'Cool Kids' EP release a proper showcase and is ready to take 2016 again with an anticipated compilation.
Coming very soon, Lauren plans to unveil 'Diary Of A Madwoman' on Eats Everything's Edible imprint. Far from a newcomer to the scene, Lauren's release arrives at the right time and place as the US finally readies to offer a matured ear for underground sounds this year, giving her an upper hand on truly dominating as a shining American techno pioneer in 2016.
Watch Lauren Lane in The Lab LDN here.
Valerie Lee is Mixmag's West Coast Editor. Follow her on Twitter
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