Dutch artist SPAG (formerly known as Spag Heddy) is stepping into a bold new era with the release of his upcoming EP “This Is: Spag”, arriving Friday, May 1st on Kannibalen Records.
Packed with four high-impact records, the EP wastes no time making a statement. It opens with ‘MESSIAH,’ a hard-hitting fusion of trap and dubstep that sets the tone with raw intensity.
Following is ‘OLD SKOOL’ tapping into liquid textures and nostalgic basslines that nod to his earlier sound while still feeling fresh.
Closing things out is ‘TREP,’ a groovy, choppy trap cut that brings a dynamic bounce to the project, rounding out the EP with a confident introduction to the new SPAG project.
Here’s what SPAG had to say about the release:
“Becoming SPAG marks a new chapter where I can step outside the pasta puns and lean into something more focused and grown, without losing the core of who I’ve always been.
The visual shift reflects that too, pulling from the grit of pop punk and skate culture that I grew up with along with a raw black, white, and red collage style. It’s intentionally imperfect and human, a move away from the polished, glossy 3D look that’s taken over.
Musically, this EP goes back to my roots in brostep and drumstep – built for the dancefloor, heavy and direct. I want to capture that early energy again, but reimagined for a new generation, the dubstep for kids who didn’t grow up in the golden brostep days. Same artist, just sharper, louder, and more dialed in.”
SPAG – This Is: SPAG EP
Originally from the Netherlands, SPAG now resides in Barcelona, Spain where he starts his next chapter with a project that revolutionizes his unique sound to a whole new level. Since producing music in 2011, SPAG continues to experiment more with his dubstep sounds that quickly gained attraction from fans and artists like heavyweights Skrillex, Subtronics, NGHTMRE, and many others who have played his tracks in their sets.
This has gained widespread attention where SPAG gained direct support from powerhouse artists like Excision, Zeds Dead, and Rusko. After multiple sold out shows, and touring dubstep legends Zomboy and Flux Pavilion, he later went on to headline major festivals like Lost Lands, EDC Las Vegas, and Life Is Beautiful.
SPAG has received major support across bass music tastemakers, including placements on Spotify’s Mint, Bass Arcade, and Apple Music’s Festival Bangers. He has also secured high-profile sync placements with leading global brands such as Fortnite, KFC, and Jägermeister—an achievement few artists in the space have reached.
With that foundation in place, his next chapter arrives with serious momentum, positioning SPAG to push his sound further than ever before.
HARD Summer Music Festival reveals a new round of artist additions for its highly anticipated return to Inglewood on August 1-2. HARD Summer is returning to Hollywood Park, the expansive entertainment complex adjacent to SoFi Stadium and YouTube Theater.
HARD Summer‘s latest lineup additions further expand an already expansive bill, bringing a wave of eclectic talent into the fold. Among them is breakout experimental Japanese producer and DJ ¥ØU$UK€ ¥UK1MAT$U, whose genre-defying sets are as thrilling as they are unclassifiable.
The lineup also features a rare and explosive B3K B2B Boys Noize set, where Brutalismus 3000‘s rave ready sonics collide with the inimitable selections of Boys Noize. Rounding out the additions are fast-rising Latin production duo RØZ and the alternative dance stylings of 1tbsp.
These newest additions join a powerhouse lineup of previously announced HARD Summer artists including 2hollis, AmelieLens, Charlotte de Witte, Confidence Man, DJ Snake (Hip-Hop Set), Frost Children, HYPERBEAM (Odd Mob x OMNOM), Interplanetary Criminal B2B Main Phase, Kali Uchis, Knock2 B2B Zedd, Mau P, RL Grime, salute, Sammy Virji, ShygirlPresents Club Shy, Six Sex, Snow Strippers, Tiga, Tokischa, Underscores, VTSS, Zack Fox, and many more.
HARD Summer 2026 Lineup
Since its debut in 2007, HARD Events has evolved into a defining fixture of Southern California‘s festival landscape. The event is renowned for its genre-spanning programming, with a curatorial ethos always on the pulse, and an unmistakable visual identity that celebrates Los Angeles‘ raw, grungy, city energy.
Each summer, HARD welcomes a diverse, style-forward crowd to experience a collision of electronic and live music culture, reflecting the city’s layered musical landscape. Over time, HARD Summer has cemented its place as one of the West Coast‘s most influential mid-year festivals and the largest electronic music event in Los Angeles.
Chris Lorenzo and aMo (um) bring you their highly anticipated, sensational new single HOTS 4 U, available on tszr (Three Six Zero Recordings).
This is the 100th release on Three Six Zero Recordings and to celebrate, you can get your hands on a very special commemorative 12” Vinyl copy, backed with the exclusive B-Side Close Your Eyes, which you won’t hear anywhere else.
DJ support has been incredible with HOTS 4 U already one of the tracks of the season, played by Peggy Gou, Eats Everything, Prospa & Josh Baker, Chris Lake, Dom Dolla, Michael Bibi, Mau P and Jamie Jones, amongst many others, across such leading stages worldwide as Coachella, Miami Music Week, and Green Valley Brazil.
Three Six Zero Recordings have had an impressive 12 months, including entering Beatport‘s Top 10 best selling labels, a Radio 1Dance Award nomination for Label Of The Year, shutdown label parties at ADE & Miami Music Week, and are now Beatport’s Label of the Month for April.
Birmingham’s House & Bass pioneer Chris Lorenzo needs no introduction. Hits such as California Dreaming (with High Jinx), Appetite (on FISHER‘s Catch & Release label) and Rhymes (with Hannah Wants) speak for themselves.
He has been friends with fellow Brummie aMo (um) for over 20 years. aMo (um) knows his beats. Starting as a drummer, he switched to turntables, managing to seamlessly blend the complex beats of 90s techno, rave and jungle into minimal and tech house. Last year’s hit High in Ibiza was sublime. Two great friends at the top of their game.
Chris Lorenzo and aMo (um) – HOTS 4 U
HOTS 4 U starts like a cat scampering off a mat, with car-chase hi-hats and machine gun snares, before a filthy bassline kicks in. Then THAT sample of TZ‘s IGot the Hots for You made legendary by its use in Theme from S-Express, followed by a belting vocal over the b-section, sampled from Chaka Khan’s Never Miss The Water.
Chris Lorenzo and aMo (um) take these samples, add a liberal sprinkling of acid, then bat it out of the park. Wonderful stuff. Chris Lorenzo played on Three Zero Six Zero Recordings‘ packed Miami Music Week party in a 4 hour B2B with Skream where HOTS 4 U earned a really warm reception from the crowd.
Here’s what Chris Lorenzo had to say:
“This is a record born out of 20 years of friendship. When I first moved out at 18, aMo (um) was my first housemate. Over the years, we have always had the same musical tastes.
We’ve been to countless raves, shopped for records at HTFR and Tempest in Birmingham and our love for drum & bass, garage, house, hip hop, reggae can all be summed up in this record. Really happy to be finally releasing this one.”
Speaking about the collaboration, aMo (um) added:
“Two decades of friendship laid the foundation for this moment. From the day we met, our shared passion for music just clicked shaped through years of living together, endless listening sessions, parties, record digging, and even the occasional slaps to the head over a mixing mistake. I couldn’t be more excited to release this alongside someone who’s not just a friend, but family on tszr.”
A new creative space is set to provide children and young people in Langrug with access to music, dance, and art, while offering a safe environment where they can grow, express themselves, and dream bigger.
Tomorrowland Foundation officially opened its fourth Music & Arts School in the Langrug community, located just outside Franschhoek in South Africa’s Western Cape.
The initiative is the result of a unique collaboration between the Tomorrowland Foundation and the Langrug CommunityCentre (LCC), creating a dedicated hub where children and youngsters can learn, create, perform, and explore their creativity.
Following the opening of earlier Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts Schools in Nepal, India and Brazil, the Langrug school marks the Foundation’s first Music & Arts School on the African continent. The project further strengthens the Foundation’s long-term commitment to empowering vulnerable children and youngsters through music, dance, art and creative education.
Tomorrowland Foundation
A Community built on resilience and full of potential
The Langrug Community Centre is located in the heart of Langrug, a growing informal settlement on the outskirts of Franschhoek. Langrug is home to thousands of residents and is shaped by daily challenges such as poverty, unemployment and limited access to essential services. Yet it is also a community full of strength, creativity, ambition, and untapped potential.
What began in 2012 as a simple soup kitchen has evolved into a community-driven hub of hope and opportunity. Today, LCC provides practical support through food initiatives, education, skills development, and employment-focused activities, helping individuals and families build more self-sufficient and meaningful lives.
While the centre is open to all members of the community, it places particular emphasis on empowering children and youngsters, ensuring that the next generation is equipped with the tools and opportunities needed to shape a brighter future.
Empowering Dreams Through Music & Arts
With Tomorrowland Foundation‘s support, the LCC is now taking a major step forward. The new Music & Arts School has been built in the heart of the community as a fully dedicated space for creative expression, learning and personal growth.
The state-of-the-art facility covers more than 400 square meters, spread over two floors and complemented by an open terrace. Built with modular units, the school consists of fully equipped classroom spaces designed specifically for music, dance, visual arts, reading and other forms of creative expression.
Every afternoon, the school will offer a structured after-school program for children and youngsters aged 6 to 16. By introducing them to creativity in a safe, inspiring and structured environment, the program aims to strengthen self-esteem and stimulate talent.
Over the next few years, LCC aims to gradually expand the program and grow towards a daily capacity of up to 600 children and youngsters. The lessons will be supported by a team of teachers, artists and facilitators, with a strong ambition to involve and train these people from within the Langrug community itself.
In this way, the school will not only create opportunities for children, but also contribute to community ownership.
Tomorrowland Foundation Music and Arts School Africa
A Long-Term Vision for Growth
Until now, the Langrug Community Centre has primarily focused on early childhood development for children aged 1 to 5, while also creating opportunities for youth choir and dance groups. The opening of the Tomorrowland Foundation Music & Arts School allows the centre to broaden its reach and create a continuous development pathway for children as they grow older.
This expansion reflects a long-term vision: to support children not only in their earliest years, but throughout their formative development into confident, creative and resilient individuals. Through music and the arts, the school will offer children and youngsters a place where they are seen, heard and encouraged to dream beyond the limits of their daily circumstances.
Driven by a devoted team
A project of this scale can only be realised through the passion and unbridled commitment of the people behind it. The Langrug Community Centre is led by a devoted local team that works every day to respond to the needs of the community, turning practical support into long-term opportunity.
Janet Johnson, Founder and Coordinator, leads the centre’s initiatives, fundraising efforts, and partnerships. Driven by a deep commitment to Langrug, she plays a central role in keeping the centre connected to the community it serves.
Nasiphi Notoza, Tour and Administration Manager, oversees the township tours, manages administration and ensures smooth daily operations at the centre.
Bhura Balangile, Feeding Scheme Coordinator, ensures that the feeding program provides nutritious meals to children and vulnerable adults on Saturdays and during school holidays.
Kathleen Aerts and Steven van Hoof are closely involved as driving forces, supporters, and international ambassadors for the Langrug Community Centre. Kathleen, a Belgian singer, presenter and former member of K3, has been living in South Africa with Steven and their family for several years.
Together, they use their platform, network and strong connection with South Africa to attract attention, resources and long-term support for Langrug. Steven also played a key role in securing and restoring the centre’s building when its future was at risk, helping safeguard its role for generations to come.
Alleanza brings together Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry and Atila Derin for “Wala Milyon”, a direct, club-focused release that draws on each artist’s individual lane without losing clarity.
Built around rolling tribal percussion and a sharp, expressive Arabic vocal, the track leans into repetition and control. The vocal sits front and center, carrying the record through its peaks without the need for overworked arrangement. There’s a restraint to it that works in its favor, giving DJs something reliable but still distinctive.
Ryan Arnold arrives off the back of high-profile collaborations with HUGEL and R3HAB, alongside a busy touring schedule that’s taken him from Ministry of Sound to international festival stages.
Ryan Arnold, Acid Harry, Atila Derin
Acid Harry continues a consistent run of charting releases on labels like Toolroom and Glasgow Underground, with a sound that’s firmly rooted in peak-time sets. Atila Derin adds a more melodic sensibility, shaped by his early start in music and influences from Istanbul’s evolving house scene.
“Wala Milyon” fits neatly into Alleanza’s evolving sound, with a clear focus on tracks that translate quickly in the club.
Following on from their two UK Club Chart Number 1s, Charlie Big, Shanie, and Lizzie Curious return with an explosive new release, ‘Rub Ah by Dub’ — a track that lands with undeniable impact and wastes no time making its presence felt.
Packed with raw, unfiltered UK club energy, ‘Rub Ah by Dub’ delivers a powerful fusion of heavyweight basslines, carnival-ready hooks, and instantly engaging vocals.
From the very first bar, the chemistry between the artists is clear, driving the track forward with a sense of urgency and attitude that feels tailor-made for peak-time dance floors. It’s a bold, high-energy cut that captures the spirit of UK club culture while keeping things fresh and forward-thinking.
Lizzie Curious, Charlie Big, & Shanie – Rub Ah Dub
The momentum doesn’t stop there. The release is set to be expanded with a full remix package arriving in May, bringing together a strong lineup of names each putting their own spin on the original.
The package features Grammy-nominated producer Booker T, alongside Dancing Divaz, Heratiks, and Blandy — all delivering reworks that showcase their individual styles and creative approaches.
Shanie, Charlie Big, Lizzie Curious
From deeper, soulful house interpretations to high-intensity, peak-time rave-ready versions, the remix package is designed to offer something for every setting. Each remix reshapes ‘Rub Ah by Dub’ into a different form, giving DJs a range of options to work with across diverse dance floors.
With its original version already making waves and a versatile remix package on the way, ‘Rub Ah by Dub’ positions itself as a strong addition to the current club circuit — a track built to move crowds and leave a lasting impression.
Hot Since 82 steps up to remix ‘Warawara’, the first-time collaboration between Adam Ten and Asulin that originally dropped on Hot Creations in March of this year.
Bringing his signature blend of deep grooves, hypnotic rhythm, and dancefloor intuition, the reinterpretation brings a record made for peak-time play, amplifying its emotive energy and club-ready drive.
Here’s what Hot Since 82 had to say:
“I stepped in and added my touch to a serious record by my friend Adam Ten. Rolling bass, relentless pressure – this thing builds and builds until it owns the room. 4AM. Lights low. System high. Enjoy the vibe.”
Over the past decade, Hot Since 82 has established himself as a defining voice in modern house, releasing acclaimed LPs including ‘8-track’ and ‘Recovery’, which together have amassed over 30 million streams.
Regularly featured on BBC Radio 1 with an endless stream of Essential New Tune and Hottest Record in the World accolades, and a staple at major festivals from Glastonbury to Coachella, he has also held notable Ibiza residencies at Pacha, Space, and Amnesia.
With a sound and influence built on emotive, groove-led house, he’s a rare example of an artist who connects deeply with dancefloor audiences worldwide.
Adam Ten & Asulin – Warawara Hot Since 82 remix
Adam Ten and Asulin’s original ‘Warawara’ immediately captured attention with its hypnotic energy and forward momentum, blending Adam’s precise, evolving rhythms with Asulin’s melodic vocals.
With Hot Since 82’s remix, the track now takes on renewed vitality, becoming a club-ready tool for DJs while retaining the emotional core of the original, once again highlighting Hot Creations’ commitment to fostering connections between voices and innovators in house music.
AMØK Mallorca has confirmed a series of major festival collaborations for summer 2026 that expand its programme with world renowned brands, DJs and large-scale takeovers.
Following a strong start to the season including a sold-out Jackie‘s showcase with Claptone in April, the award-winning venue is continuing its run of partnerships with some of electronic music’s most established event concepts.
These collaborations build on the club’s previously announced spring programme and continue to mark it out as the leading venue in Mallorca and an essential alternative to Ibiza.
May sees the legendary D&B Allstars arrive on the 3rd, bringing its high-energy drum & bass sound to the island, before Drumcode takes over from May 8th to 10th. The multi-day showcase features a heavyweight techno lineup including Adam Beyer, Joris Voorn, Eli Brown, Pan-Pot b2b Alan Fitzpatrick, Kasia and more.
The festival offerings continue into June with trance icon Paul van Dyk bringing his MADE FOR MORE concept to the venue on June 25th, followed by Frequency Festival across June 27th and 28th. That event features names such as taste making tech house favorites and disrupters, Jamie Jones, Prospa and Max& Luke Dean.
These collaborations reflect AMØK‘s ongoing strategy to position itself as a key hub for international electronic music brands on the island. As well as this, AMØK will host Shimza for a 3-date residency on Thursdays from late July, bringing his signature “Afro-tech” sound to the club.
Since opening, the venue has combined high-spec production with a dual indoor-outdoor setup that has placed it firmly on the map for both top tier artists and serious electronic music lovers from the wider European club circuit.
AMØK‘s 2026 season is set to be its best yet with this unrivalled mix of festival-level experiences in an immersive club environment.
Festival Showcases:
May 3rd D&B All Stars
May 8,9,10th Drumcode featuring: Eli Brown, Joel Mull, Mark Reeve, Pan Pot B2B Alan Fitzpatrick, Wehbba, Charles D, Joris Voorn, Tini Gessler, Adam Beyer B2B Bart Skils, Genesi and Kasia.
June 25th Paul Van Dyk’s MADE FOR MORE Festival
27th & 28th of June Frequency Festival featuring Jamie Jones, Max & Luke Dean, Prospa and more
The summer is awash with amazing festivals, catering to music tastes across the spectrum and attracting attendees from all walks of life. What ties these events together is a deep-seated shift in how people approach safety, so rather than seeing big gatherings as a place to go wild and worry about wellness later, we’re seeing an opposite demand from festivalgoers.
Our obsession with festival welfare, often elevated above paying attention to who’s on the lineup, takes a few forms. So, let’s talk about the main reasons behind the change, and what organizers are doing to accommodate it.
Support Without Judgement
There’s a common impression that younger people today aren’t as interested in alcohol and illegal drugs as their elders were at their age. However, that’s being eroded over time as Gen Z gets a little more disposable income. More than that, it’s a case of the choice of party substance changing, so while ecstasy and MDMA once ruled the roost, today it’s ketamine that dominates in many social settings, including festivals.
The demand for effective ketamine detox reflects this, although this is more of a post-festival option. For those looking for support during a major event, being able to access on-site support for the negative side effects of narcotics is a selling point. Most importantly, these services must be judgment-free, because otherwise, they might dissuade those who need them from reaching out.
Sanctuary In the Chaos
Mental health awareness is a staple of the modern world, and recognizing the needs of neurodivergent festival attendees has become another must for any event that wants to sell as many tickets as possible. Even something as simple as a chill-out tent, a long-standing staple of the festival scene, might not be enough. We’re now seeing more events adding specific sanctuaries with on-call mental health workers capable of soothing those in the throes of a crowd-induced crisis.
On top of that, safe spaces that anyone can retreat to, regardless of their needs, are being offered in part to rehabilitate the imperfect reputation festivals have for protecting their more vulnerable fans. Again, it’s a process of giving people access to services that are actually useful, and aren’t just about selling more alcohol, food, or merch.
Hygiene as a Basic Right
Last but not least, festival welfare must now encompass not just a greater volume of basic amenities to keep attendees feeling clean and fresh, but also higher-quality amenities, rather than a bare minimum that is poorly maintained.
Toilets and shower blocks that get regularly cleaned and actually work around the clock, rather than being completely disgusting and/or non-functional, make all the difference. And social media is partly to blame, because most people want to be Insta-ready at any point, rather than descending into goblin mode for days on end.
All this combines to make festival welfare the watchword of popular events at the moment. Music fans will look out for those that strive to keep them safe while still delivering killer lineups, and organizers have a duty of care they can’t sidestep.
Pan-Pot have teamed with State of House for a new remix of the 1993 classic track ‘Pacific Dance’, out now on their rising label imprint HUMAN.
Drawn in, they shaped it into Pacific Dance: a hypnotic, tide-like groove driven by low-end pressure, crisp percussion, and a sense of constant motion. Subtle at first, then all-consuming, it’s a track built for full immersion.
Released as HUMAN007, the record continues the expansion of HUMAN – Pan-Pot’s evolving platform bridging label and global event series.
Launched as a new chapter in their journey, HUMAN channels raw techno energy into something more emotional, warm, and deeply connected, pushing beyond trends to place feeling back at the center of the dancefloor.
Pan-Pot – Pacific Dance
Speaking about the release, Pan-Pot have shared more on the remix creation:
“Late one night, somewhere between a drifting cargo signal and a forgotten island rave, Pan-Pot and State of House reportedly intercepted a rhythm echoing across the Pacific Ocean. No source. No coordinates. Just a pulse moving steadily beneath the surface, like the ocean itself had learned how to dance.
Drawn to it, they followed the signal. What they found was not a location, but a phenomenon. Low frequencies rolling like tides. Percussion hitting like distant storms. A groove so hypnotic it reportedly altered the direction of at least one shipping route and caused a small group of dolphins to synchronize perfectly on the drop.”
Composed of Tassilo Ippenberger and Thomas Benedix, Pan-Pot have spent over a decade at the forefront of global techno, known for their groove-driven productions and commanding DJ sets.
The HUMAN event series took to being hosted in cities last year including Berlin, New York, Los Angeles, Chicago, and the Netherlands, alongside the official Street Parade afterparty in Zurich.
The pair are set to perform internationally across cities and festivals in summer, including Paris (Kilomètre25), Berlin (Cassiopeia) Barcelona (INPUT), Forbidden Forest, Drumcode, and 909 Festival in Amsterdam.
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