Our mission is to reclaim techno as a manifestation of Black expression in a society that has oppressed it by creating spaces, both virtual and IRL, that celebrate the black roots of techno. An assertion and a reminder that Techno IS Black.
yNOTi makes her production debut with On Vantablack Wings, a teasingly enticing and hypnotic release that expands upon the ethereal soundscapes that has made her a rising force in the Los Angeles techno scene.
Drawing from her classical violin training and background in software engineering, yNOTi blends raw intensity and groove with a delicate balance of power and precision that allows her take the listener on a wild journey over a svelte two tracks...
11:17 PM | Sweet Nothings Alone now, awake. Dub-heavy introspection as something unseen begins to stir.
3:00 AM | Dead of Night A waking dream scored with live violin. We can't quite shake the feeling someone's following us...
released March 27, 2026
Music and artwork by yNOTi. Mastering by Justin and Drew Barini-Rivers.
Experience the mission of BLACK TECHNO MATTERS at a city near you as the BTM crew traverses across US cities during the Liber8 US 2026 Tour!
In previous years, the innovative collective pulled off the feat of throwing multiple Liber8 US events in multiple cities during Juneteenth week. In 2026, the crew is spreading out the celebration throughout the year, and giving each city its own space to shine. The tour kicks off Jan 16th (MLK weekend) in DC followed by Richmond, VA on Feb 28th, then heads to other cities in later months.
We hope that the Liber8 US 2026 Tour will be a statement to the music community and to the world that BLACK TECHNO MATTERS, and show what's possible when black artists organize together.
“The Liber8 US events extend the reach of our mission, spreading the knowledge of the black origins of techno across the country. Not just celebrating our history, but also organizing in the present to elevate ourselves into the future. Liber8 U.S. is about people power and showing what’s possible when black artists organize together with intention. And our intention is not just to party, but to liberate ourselves in body and mind and across time and space, using techno as a means to escape the chains of this oppressive society and travel to an alternate timeline where we are free to be ourselves and express ourselves. It’s time to Liber8 US!”
- Bernard Farley, Founder of Black Techno Matters
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