Mákina, originated in Spain, similar in sound to UK Hardcore, but with certain elements of Bouncy Techno and Trance music among other differences. "Streamline" by Newton is perhaps the most well known song of this genre, as it was featured in a Pepsi commercial.
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Mákina was born in the early 90s in Valencia, Spain, derived from another style called bakalao, which was in reality the local name given to an association of electronic styles played together with indie pop/rock tunes in Valencian clubs in the second half of the 80's. These electronic styles comprised mainly EBM (Electronic Body Music), techno, acid house and new beat. Over the years Mákina progressed in speed and sound. It is now a worldwide genre of music with many Producers and DJ's. Clubs such as Chocolate, Spook Factory, ACTV, Espiral, Barraca, Puzzle, Chasis, Pont Aeri, and many more, have played an important part helping Mákina become what it is today.
In 1999 Mákina became very popular in the North East, UK. Past clubs, After Dark 2, The New Monkey and Energize promoted the style. Present clubs Hanger 13, Northern Bounce and Deja Vu still hold regular Mákina parties. Mákina has also managed to find its way to Scotland with a club night called Dimensional in Glasgow.
Producers such as Megabeat, Ruboy, Pastis and Buenri, Sistema 3 and Gerard Requena, have played an important roll to keeping the genre alive. Although they do not actively produce Mákina, their tracks are still played worldwide. Now the UK is playing a huge role in keeping Mákina going with many people actively producing and mixing Mákina for release.
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