Vintage Culture unveils ‘Meu Verão’, a new release that’s infused with warmth and subtle emotion.
The track captures the feeling of endless summer nights we all long for, where time slows down, and music becomes a shared language. Sophisticated yet intimate, this production reflects an introspective direction while staying true to the musical identity that has shaped his rise to global stages.
With ‘Meu Verão’, Vintage Culture leans into a deep, immersive atmosphere. Gentle rhythms, melodic textures, and understated vocals evoke open skies, late summer sunsets, and the quiet energy of beachside gatherings.
The track draws listeners into a realm of freedom, closeness, and reflection. Its sun-soaked energy makes it perfect for outdoor stages, where the feeling comes alive and connects artist and audience in a moment of shared joy.
Vintage Culture – Meu Verão
This release follows a strong run of standout productions that showcase Vintage Culture’s versatility. From the emotional impact of ‘Lost’, a Beatport No. 1 hit and a standout across major festival stages, to the high-energy collaboration ‘Feel The Rhythm’ with ANNA, his catalog continues to balance club power with musical depth.
As Vintage Culture continues to refine his sound, ‘Meu Verão’ stands as a defining release, setting the tone for a new season rooted in emotion, subtlety, and creative openness, while reaffirming his position as one of the most influential voices in contemporary electronic music.
mcfly makes his debut on Cercle Records with “Bayé,” a track that showcases a more vulnerable and emotional side of his production. Built around a hypnotic afro-house groove, the single blends nostalgic melodies with a warm, immersive atmosphere.
In contrast to his usual high-energy style, “Bayé” focuses on raw intuition. The track features floating piano lines and rich textures, creating an intimate soundscape that resonates both on the dancefloor and in private listening.
By letting emotion guide the creative process, mcfly delivers a track filled with authentic energy, a true and rare evolution in his discography.
mcfly – Bayé
Here’s what mcfly had to say about the release:
“This track is a very emotionally positive one for me. I produced it in a moment when I was really connected to my feelings. The sound is quite different from my usual mcfly style but in that moment, I just went with what I felt and let my emotions guide the process. It’s a rare one.”
North Coast Music Festival, Chicago’s largest and most anticipated Labor Day Weekend celebration, officially kicks off its 16th year with the release of its Phase One lineup for 2026. Taking place September 4–6, 2026, the festival returns to the recently renovated SeatGeek Stadium campus in Bridgeview, Illinois – just 30 minutes outside downtown Chicago.
Renowned for its genre-spanning curation and deeply loyal community, North Coast continues to evolve while staying true to its roots as a home for music lovers of all backgrounds.
The Phase One announcement features a powerful cross-section of electronic music’s most influential and forward-thinking artists, including BUNT, Crankdat, Fisher, Ganja White Night, GRiZ, Gryffin, Holy Priest, Illenium B2B Slander, (Surprise Guest) B2B Tape B, Porter Robinson (DJ set), Sammy Virji Curates, Wooli, and Special Guest Chris Lorenzo. and more, with additional artists to be announced in the coming months.
The excitement continues with standout performers including genre-blending AlleyCVT, bass-driven ARMNHMR, melodic Dabin, party-fueled Deorro, forward-thinking Jace Cicada, vocal powerhouse Lilly Palmer, bass-heavy Mersiv, dynamic Restricted, future house innovator Tchami, and boundary-pushing Troyboi, each bringing their own signature energy to the festival.
Adding to North Coast’s unique edge, Sammy Virji will curate an entire stage for a full day, handpicking the artists and shaping the vibe from start to finish. Fans can also expect mind-blowing B2B sets like Illenium B2B Slander and (Surprise Guest) B2B Tape B, as well as the unforgettable Brownies & Lemonade Stage Takeover—each a one-of-a-kind, can’t-miss experience for festival-goers.
North Coast Music Festival 2026 lineup Phase 1
Hosted by Collectiv Presents and set across the expansive SeatGeek Stadium grounds, North Coast offers a unique and immersive festival environment. The campus includes a stadium, full-field indoor practice dome, and seven surrounding athletic fields outfitted with padded turf – allowing fans to enjoy the freedom of open space and grass without the muddy conditions typical of large-scale festivals.
The site’s scale and layout make room for six distinct stages, each designed with its own atmosphere, sound, and top-tier production, ensuring a different experience around every corner.
More than just a music festival, North Coast has built a reputation as a community-driven cultural gathering. The festival proudly celebrates diversity, inclusion, and self-expression. North Coast welcomes everyone regardless of race, religion, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, class, style, or musical preference, and maintains a zero-tolerance policy toward hate or discrimination of any kind.
“This is your festival. This is everyone’s festival,” the North Coast ethos reads. “We don’t just accept differences. We celebrate them.”
North Coast Music Festival @camilsurmaphoto
Festival-goers can immerse themselves in a variety of “more than music” experiences, from the Chill Dome, a massive air-conditioned space with custom laser shows, Chicago-area DJs, and surprise headliners, to the NC Yacht Club, featuring two boats with photo ops, drinks, and hidden bars on deck and below.
The Indendia Firepit offers fire-breathing domes and the Firepit Stage, home to North Coast’s hardest-hitting DJs, while the Rainbow Lounge blends art and relaxation with hammocks integrated into a striking scaffolding installation.
Guests can snap photos with massive sculptures like Bass Bot, Sycamorethe Giant, The Alien, and the Gnome, plus enjoy panoramic views from the Ferris Wheel. Roaming performers and interactive side quests add games, prizes, and unexpected surprises, and food options abound with Michelin-starred chef Brian Fisher at Coastie Café and two diverse food courts.
And there’s so much more: bubble machines, the Rainbow Road inflatable tunnel, no-cash Frick Frack Blackjack, free kandi-making stations, fireworks, and countless photo opportunities, making the festival an unforgettable, multi-sensory experience.
In support of vulnerable populations, North Coast is donating $1 per ticket of today’s sales to charities supporting under-resourced communities.
With 16 years of history behind it and a bold vision ahead, North Coast Music Festival’s Phase One announcement signals another defining chapter – one rooted in community, creativity, and top tier electronic performances.
More artists and experiences to be announced soon.
Watch the official North Coast Music Festival 2025 aftermovie below.
Mathame return with ‘Lose Yourself’, a new single that deepens the duo’s EmoTech vision while placing them firmly within the ongoing conversation around AI and creativity.
The track was released alongside the official NEOLOGY trailer, which premiered on YouTube on February 1, and marked a new chapter in Mathame‘s evolving saga, where sound, technology, and narrative converge.
With this release, Mathame actively entered the AI conversation by incorporating AI-assisted visuals into the YouTube trailer. Rather than framing technology as a replacement for artistry, the duo approach AI as a creative tool – one that broadens access, accelerates imagination, and redefines who can participate in world-building.
The result is a strikingly futuristic visual language that reflects Mathame‘s belief in technology as a catalyst for new forms of expression.
Sonically, ‘Lose Yourself‘ is a pure EmoTech statement. Anchored by the repeated chants of “lose yourself,” the track builds with expansive synths, layered vocals, and a driving low-end, creating an immersive experience meant to be felt collectively.
Mathame – Lose Yourself
“Lose Yourself” reinforces Mathame‘s position not just as electronic artists, but as architects of a wider cultural narrative. Through EmoTech and NEOLOGY, the duo continue to explore how emotion, technology, and human intention intersect – not as opposing forces, but as collaborators in shaping the future of art.
The single precedes Mathame‘s USA tour, which kicks off in March and will see the duo performing in Miami, San Francisco, Washington, Chicago, Denver, Dallas, and concluding with their Las Vegas Residency debut at Zouk Nightclub.
Italian duo Agents Of Time brings their signature event “Time Machine” to Brazil for the first time, with special guests.
São Paulo experienced a remarkable night with the Brazilian debut of the Italian duo Agents Of Time and their signature event Time Machine. Held at ARCA Spaces, the event welcomed more than 6,000 attendees and marked the arrival of the immersive project in the country, combining a powerful audiovisual experience with the melodic and hypnotic sound that has defined the duo on the global stage.
Opening the night, Rio de Janeiro-based artist PACS delivered a two-hour warm-up set, setting the tone and atmosphere for the journey ahead. Guests were welcomed by live performers, reinforcing the immersive environment and the iconic aesthetic closely associated with the Tomorrowland universe.
Tomorrowland Presents Time Machine
Next, Swedish artist Son Of Son kept the energy flowing with a two-hour set filled with vibrant, original productions. Guided by Techno, the night’s musical progression unfolded seamlessly, paving the way for the main act to take over and bring the experience to its peak.
At 02:00, Andrea Di Ceglie and Luigi Tutolo stepped behind the decks and presented the Brazilian audience with the long-awaited Time Machine visual show, which fully transformed the vast warehouse of ARCA Spaces.
Driven by an intense combination of lights, lasers, and a highly anticipated four-hour extended set, the performance embodied the epic atmosphere that has become synonymous with Tomorrowland productions.
Tomorrowland Presents Time Machine Brazil
With more than 150,000 people reached through immersive events worldwide, Time Machine continues to expand the duo’s global footprint, now adding an unforgettable night in Brazil to its growing legacy.
As the first Tomorrowland Presents event in Brazil, the night also marked the beginning of an unusual year for the Brazilian People Of Tomorrow. In a year without a local festival edition, fans embraced the debut with great anticipation.
Held in the western zone of Latin America’s largest city, the event was a sold-out success, confirming the strong connection between the Brazilian audience and the Tomorrowland experience.
In an era where electronic music releases often blur together in endless playlists, TR3AL is taking a different approach—one that treats music not just as sound, but as narrative.
His upcoming album Energy/Emotion and live production Frequencies of the Future are not separate projects. They are two halves of the same story, designed to be experienced in sequence.
The idea is simple but rare in execution: the album is the book, and the live show is the movie. Rather than releasing an album and then touring it in the traditional sense, TR3AL is building a world.
The album introduces the emotional and conceptual framework—characters, tension, release, transformation—while the live show brings that world to life through visuals, lighting, lasers, and cinematic pacing.
Together, they form a complete narrative arc that unfolds across sound and spectacle.
TR3AL – Energy/Emotion
The Album as Narrative Foundation
At its core, the upcoming album Energy/Emotion is designed to be read as much as it is heard. Each track functions like a chapter, capturing a specific emotional state or moment in the larger storyline.
Instead of chasing singles built purely for impact, the album focuses on progression—how one feeling evolves into the next, how energy shifts into vulnerability, and how resolution is earned rather than rushed.
Listeners are invited to imagine the scenes for themselves. The album does not spell everything out. It creates space for interpretation, allowing the listener to build a personal connection to the story before ever stepping into a venue. In this way, the music becomes preparatory—an emotional map that guides the audience into what comes next.
This approach reframes the album not as a collection of tracks, but as a complete work meant to be experienced front to back. It rewards attention, patience, and immersion, offering a deeper payoff for those willing to engage with it as a narrative rather than background sound.
Frequencies of the Future: The Movie Comes to Life
If the album is the book, Frequencies of the Future is the cinematic adaptation.
The live show is not structured like a standard DJ set. Instead, it unfolds like a film, with each song acting as a scene. Visuals are time-coded, lighting cues are intentional, and lasers are used not just for impact but for storytelling—signaling shifts in mood, conflict, and resolution.
Instead of presenting a traditional DJ performance, TR3AL treats the live show as a guided journey. The performance is structured with intention, where music, visuals, lighting, and lasers move together as a single narrative force.
Each moment is designed to pull the audience deeper into the world of Frequencies of the Future, transforming the space into an immersive environment where sound and story unfold simultaneously.
What makes the experience unique is that fans who have already listened to the album arrive with context. They recognize themes when they reappear. They feel emotional callbacks when melodies return in new forms. The show doesn’t just impress visually—it resonates because the groundwork has already been laid.
Bridging Sound and Cinema in Electronic Music
Electronic music has always been powerful on the dance floor, but it has rarely leaned fully into long-form storytelling. TR3AL‘s project challenges that limitation by treating electronic music with the same narrative respect as film or literature.
The result is an experience that feels intentional from start to finish. There are peaks designed to overwhelm, moments of stillness meant to breathe, and transitions that feel earned rather than abrupt. The show doesn’t rely on constant intensity—it understands pacing, contrast, and emotional payoff.
By aligning the album and live performance so closely, TR3AL blurs the line between listening and watching. The music no longer exists in isolation; it becomes inseparable from the images, colors, and movement that accompany it.
Why the Order Matters
Experiencing the album before the show changes the way the live performance lands. Instead of reacting only to drops and visuals, the audience recognizes the story unfolding in front of them. They aren’t just seeing something impressive—they’re revisiting something familiar from a new perspective.
This structure creates lasting value beyond a single night. Fans don’t leave having simply attended a show; they leave having completed a story. And when they return to the album afterward, the visuals linger in their imagination, reshaping how the music feels on repeat listens.
It’s a feedback loop—listen, watch, remember, relisten—that deepens engagement in a way few electronic releases attempt.
A New Blueprint for Live Electronic Performance
With Frequencies of the Future, TR3AL is proposing a new blueprint for how electronic artists can think about albums and live shows—not as separate obligations, but as complementary storytelling tools.
The album prepares the listener. The show rewards the listener. Together, they create something closer to cinema than club culture.
In a scene driven by immediacy, TR3AL is betting on longevity—on the idea that stories, when told with intention, leave a deeper imprint than moments alone. For fans willing to read the book before watching the movie, Frequencies of the Future offers an experience that lingers long after the final note fades.
TR3AL’s upcoming album Energy/Emotion is set for release on February 20.
The world’s 3rd best festival returns: UNTOLD 2026 ushers in a new era with the first artist lineup confirmed for UNTOLD ONE.
Leading the initial announcement are world-renowned artists such as Martin Garrix, The Chainsmokers, Kygo, Sebastian Ingrosso, Lost Frequencies, MËSTIZA, Steve Aoki, Marshmello, Afrojack b2b R3HAB, alongside live acts including Flo Rida, Swae Lee, and Tash Sultana, with more names still to come.
Taking place from August 6–9, 2026, UNTOLD ONE will once again transform Cluj-Napoca, Romania, into a global epicenter of music, love, energy, and connection.
Set in the heart of Transylvania, the festival promises legendary shows and immersive experiences designed to transcend boundaries, leave a lasting impact, and create moments that truly change those who attend.
The UNTOLD ONE concept signals the beginning of a brand-new era for the festival, ushering in a new decade following UNTOLD’s 10th anniversary in 2025.
This next chapter brings together an eclectic mix of world-class DJs, producers, and live performers, paired with spectacular production, groundbreaking premieres, and unforgettable comebacks from artists who have shaped multiple generations of sound.
UNTOLD 2026 Lineup First Artists
Electronic music takes center stage with some of the most influential names in the world. The Chainsmokers, Grammy Award-winning hitmakers behind one of the most-streamed songs of all time, “Closer” (over 3.5 billion streams), continue to blur the lines between pop and electronic music.
Known for global anthems like “Something Just Like This” and “Don’t Let Me Down,” the duo returns to UNTOLD ONE after their memorable mainstage debut in 2018.
Joining them is Kygo, the trailblazer of tropical house and one of the fastest-rising artists in dance music history. With billions of streams to his name, including “Firestone” and “It Ain’t Me,” both surpassing 3 billion global streams, Kygo is set to bring his signature sound back to Transylvania.
Lost Frequencies, one of Europe’s most successful artists of the past decade, also makes a powerful return. His melodic house style has dominated charts worldwide with tracks like “Where Are You Now” (1.6 billion streams) and “Are You With Me” (over 1.3 billion streams). After closing the mainstage in 2022 and delivering a standout show in 2024, he returns once again to UNTOLD ONE.
Martin Garrix, one of the most influential figures, returns to the UNTOLD mainstage with a show built around decade-defining hits such as “Scared To Be Lonely” and “In the Name of Love”, each surpassing 1.5 billion streams.
Ranked No. 1 five times in the DJ Mag Top 100 DJs, a record achievement, and 2nd in 2025, Martin Garrix confirms his status as an electronic music superstar and headliner of the world’s biggest festivals. He played an exclusive set at the 10th anniversary of UNTOLD festival in 2025 and is ready to write history once again this summer.
Marshmello is one of the few DJs dominating both electronic and pop charts simultaneously. With over 50 million monthly listeners and tracks like “Happier”, which has surpassed 2.5 billion streams, Marshmello is a global phenomenon. His virtual concert in Fortnite, watched by millions, remains one of the most innovative moments in recent live music history.
Sebastian Ingrosso, Steve Aoki, Afrojack B2B R3HAB and MËSTIZA round out the first wave of announced DJs.
Live music remains a cornerstone of the UNTOLD experience. Flo Rida, one of the most successful artists in pop-rap history, is set to deliver an iconic performance. With more than 80 million records sold worldwide and billion-stream hits like “Low” and “Good Feeling,” Flo Rida has reshaped mainstream urban music and remains a constant presence on global charts and festival stages.
Also joining the lineup is Swae Lee, one of the defining voices of the modern hip-hop and pop era. His collaboration with Post Malone, “Sunflower,” has surpassed 4.1 billion streams on Spotify, making it one of the platform’s most-streamed tracks ever and solidifying his influence on contemporary mainstream music.
In total, over 200 artists and more than 470,000 fans from around the world are expected to unite at UNTOLD 2026 for a four-day celebration of music, energy, love, and connection in the heart of Romania. Additional artist announcements will be revealed soon.
Greece’s Echonomist, aka Petros Manganaris, returns to Rekids with the ‘My Religion’ EP, and featuring collaborations with OVEOUS and Ede. It follows his 2025 remix for Frankey & Sandrino, which won plays from HAAi, John Digweed, Auntie Flo, and more, alongside recent music on labels like Habitat, Innervisions, and its sublabel, Exit Strategy
Echonomist’s ‘My Religion’ EP opens with the title track, where he teams up with Hyper Soul founder OVEOUS for a loopy, hypnotic cut driven by an alarm-like sequence and tripped-out spoken word vocal. OVEOUS returns on ‘We Surrender’, adding psychedelic, warped phrases over deep bass and an infectious clap-led groove.
On the flip, Echonomist joins fellow Innervisions artist Ede for ‘The Heat’, a heavy-hitting, party-starter packed with larger-than-life sirens, big snare rolls, and funky sample work.
Petros closes the EP solo with ‘Master Groove’, pairing the drums back while echoing spoken lines ride above an irresistible bassline, rounding off a versatile release built to land with adventurous listeners and on peak-time floors alike.
Echonomist – My Religion EP
Greek DJ, producer, and live performer Petros Manganaris became Echonomist in 2008 and has since become known for his prolific output on labels Innervisions, Afterlife, Kompakt, TAU, and more, alongside collaborations with the likes of WhoMadeWho and numerous top-tier remix projects for Âme, Ry X, and Stephan Bodzin.
Founded in 2006, Radio Slave’s Rekids launched the Techno-focused Rekids Special Projects in 2017 and its latest sublabel, REK’D, in 2024. With Matt Edwards as the sole A&R, Rekids has been instrumental in developing emerging artists and remains a trusted home for House and adjacent sounds, recently featuring names such as Mathias Kaden, Tal Fussman, Danny Howells, and more.
We Belong brings together Colyn & Rolbac in a high impact collaboration built for peak time intensity and emotional depth.
Rolbac‘s driving, percussive energy shaped through releases on respected labels such as Einmusika Recordings collides with Colyn‘s refined melodic touch, known worldwide through standout releases on Afterlife Records and his global touring presence.
The result is a powerful, forward leaning track that balances raw club momentum with cinematic tension. We Belong is immediate, commanding, and engineered for big systems, capturing the essence of two artists who understand both the dance floor and the emotional dynamics that drive modern club music.
Colyn, Rolbac – We Belong
Designed for clubs, festivals, and editorial playlists alike, We Belong is a statement of release that reinforces Rolbac‘s rising profile while aligning with Colyn‘s internationally established sound bold, confident, and impossible to ignore.
Labyrinth Events, the UK’s pioneering independent promoter renowned for staging world-class live music experiences in iconic and unconventional spaces, announces the next headline artist for Labyrinth on the Thames 2026.
On 8th August 2026, internationally acclaimed electronic duo Adriatique will headline London‘s majestic Old Royal Naval College, a UNESCO World Heritage Site for a landmark open-air performance.
The duo will present X, their acclaimed immersive audiovisual event series, exclusively at Labyrinth on the Thames, the only opportunity for UK audiences to experience X in 2026.
Curated by Adriatique (Adrian Shala and Adrian Schweizer), X sits at the intersection of music, art and technology, pairing deep, emotive melodic techno with cinematic, high-end visual production in some of the world’s most extraordinary locations.
Having taken X to the most awe-inspiring locations from vast marble quarries in Greece, the dense jungles of Tulum in Mexico, to the foot of the Giza pyramids in Egypt and London’s Royal Albert Hall becoming the first DJs ever to play the venue open-to-close, Adriatique have become synonymous with transforming natural and historic landmarks into immersive, once-in-a-lifetime experiences.
Each edition of X is designed in dialogue with its surroundings, fusing cutting-edge sound, cinematic visuals and a deep sense of place. Now, X arrives in London for its next evolution, set against the historic architecture of Greenwich’s UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Adriatique London 2026 X
Adriatique‘s return to London follows a remarkable run of sell-out performances with Labyrinth.
With eight sold-out headline shows delivered alongside Labyrinth to date including their debut of X at OVO Arena Wembley in 2024, the partnership has become one of the most defining and successful artist-promoter relationships in the UK electronic music landscape, rooted in Labyrinth’s long-standing commitment to identifying, nurturing and growing artists from the earliest stages of their journey.
Having headlined major festivals and remixed global hits for artists including RÜFÜS DUSOL, Swedish House Mafia and The Weeknd, the duo will bring their timeless catalogue to life with special guest vocalists, alongside a meticulously curated line up in its lead up on the day.
The event’s lighting and visual production is delivered by High Scream, the visionary studio behind X from Adriatique and some of the world’s most globally recognized live productions, including shows at Madison Square Garden, Coachella and landmark Ibiza residencies.
Adriatique present Xon theThames forms part of Labyrinth on the Thames 2026, the acclaimed open-air series celebrating contemporary music across the first three weekends of August.
Running from afternoon into night until 11pm, the 17th-century riverside landmark will transform into a truly unforgettable global dance destination, set against the Thames and London’s iconic skyline. They join an already anticipated 2026 series with headline dates from Overmono, Dom Dolla and Moby.
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