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Tomorrowland and Amazon Music join forces to present ‘We Are Tomorrow’

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Marco Di
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In July 2023, Tomorrowland celebrated its legendary 17th edition with 400.000 souls from over 200 nations gathering during two weekends of magic. The world renowned electronic music festival is now thrilled to announce its collaboration with Amazon Music to present ‘We Are Tomorrow’ – a touching documentary that provides an in-depth look into the magic, music and global community that defines Tomorrowland.

‘We Are Tomorrow’ covers the unique journeys and personal stories of four People of Tomorrow attending the Belgian festival in 2023 – Brazilian DJ & producer Alok, Carlos from Peru, Alwyn from India and Veronika from Ukraine – capturing the hearts of music enthusiasts, festivalgoers, and anyone curious about the cultural phenomenon that is Tomorrowland. The short film is now available to watch on YouTube and on Amazon Music.

Tomorrowland has always been about bringing people from all walks of life together through the power of music and unity, welcoming hundreds of thousands of People of Tomorrow to its fabulous wonderland with electronic music’s biggest stars in Boom, Belgium. ‘We Are Tomorrow‘ is a testament to the spirit of Tomorrowland and the global community it has fostered over the last 20 years.

Tomorrowland – We Are Tomorrow

Directed by Wim Bonte, ‘We Are Tomorrow’ is a 30-minute cinematic journey, portraying the stories of Alok and his musical family, two Ukrainian refugees Veronika and Mykola who volunteered at the festival, the Peruvian Carlos who found love in Belgium with an Antwerp architect Kurt, and the Indian-Australian Alwyn who brought his sister along on the adventure for the first time.

Each telling personal stories on what Tomorrowland means to them, alongside spectacular new footage of the festival. Transcending the boundaries of music, culture and emotion, ‘We Are Tomorrow‘ gives viewers an intimate look at the iconic music festival right from their homes, portraying the different protagonists in a raw and authentic way during their journey and joining the celebration on the festival grounds.

Meet the characters of ‘We Are Tomorrow’:

Alok

​When it comes to dance music, there are few bigger stars in South America than DJ & producer Alok. The Brazilian star made his Tomorrowland debut at Tomorrowland Brasil in 2015 and has become a part of the Tomorrowland family since, playing at several editions. This year, Alok took over Tomorrowland’s iconic Mainstage in Belgium for a very special performance. Every first Friday of the month, Alok also hosts his own monthly residency ‘Alok Infinite Experience‘ on Tomorrowland‘s official radio station One World Radio. Alok‘s parents were both DJs as well, known as the pioneers of psytrance music and the creators of a fellow electronic music festival in Brazil.

Here’s what Alok had to say: “Electronic music has always been a big part of my life. I come from a family of DJs, I grew up watching my parents play at festivals around the world, and somehow this encouraged me to follow in their footsteps. At the age of 12, I performed publicly for the first time, at 17 I went on tour alongside my brother, Bhaskar. At some time in my life, I even thought about trying other things, another profession, but music was stronger.

Playing at Tomorrowland is a validation that I made the right choice. Being part of the artists who perform at Tomorrowland means leaving behind any doubts about whether or not I should have become a DJ. Tomorrowland’s history intertwines with mine. Many things happened in my professional career and, I believe, in the dynamics of the festival as well. Every time we meet again, whether in Belgium or Brazil, is special!”

Carlos

​Carlos, a 29-year-old from Peru, initially discovered Tomorrowland through the aftermovie. He became a true Tomorrowland lover after visiting Tomorrowland Brasil in 2015 with his best friend Elisabeth. Tomorrowland 2022 was a turning point in Carlos’ life, after going through a couple of difficult years with the loss of his grandmother and his struggle with depression.

Elisabeth convinced him to go to Tomorrowland, hoping he could relive the magic they experienced years ago in Brazil. Carlos made lots of new friends at the festival and also met his current boyfriend Kurt, a Belgian architect. They fell in love and Carlos moved to Belgium to start his new life with Kurt. Besides Kurt, Carlos has his own Tomorrowland family in Belgium, but having to miss his family and friends in Peru, and more specifically his best friend Elisabeth, isn’t easy. This year, Kurt set up a special surprise reunion for Carlos and Elisabeth at Tomorrowland.

Carlos: “Tomorrowland healed me when I was down on my lowest. I really love the part that Tomorrowland has changed every single aspect of my life.”

Alwyn

​Alwyn grew up in a very traditional family in Mumbai, India. He moved to Australia at the age of 18 to study hospitality, after which he became a chef. He first saw the Tomorrowland aftermovie in 2012, promising himself he would go there one day. Soon after, he went through a divorce which left him financially ruined. After scraping money together, he was finally able to go to Tomorrowland for the first time in 2014 – he has attended every single edition of Tomorrowland since. This year, Alwyn finally got to take his sister with him to Belgium and showed her the festival for the first time.

Alwyn: “I’ve been coming here since 2014 and I haven’t missed a weekend since. I feel like this is my family and my home, it makes me who I am.”

Veronika

​Veronika has been living in Belgium since the Russian invasion of March 2022. She came to Belgium all by herself, all the way from Kharkiv, Ukraine, after her city was heavily bombed. Veronika ended up in a host family in Bruges, while her friend Mykola joined her in June 2022, after his house was also bombed. Veronika and Mykola, both passionate electronic music lovers, now live together in Bruges, trying to rebuild their lives there. Together, they joined Tomorrowland this year as volunteers in the recycle team.

Veronika: “Music for me, it’s energy. It’s freedom. It’s something that gives you strength to move on. Tomorrowland is like a fairytale. It’s like another world where I can forget about all problems and recharge my energy and strength to move on.”

Watch the video below!

Idris Elba drops surprise EP of original music from Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty

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Marco Di
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To mark the global release of the much hyped video game Cyberpunk 2077: Phantom Liberty, Idris Elba (who plays one of the game’s lead characters) has released 3 original tracks in the form of an EP entitled The Phantom Files EP, with an accompanying music video for lead single ‘Rolla Coaster’ coming very soon as well.

Released on his label 7Wallace on 21st Sept, the 3 tracks which are included in the game’s official soundtrack see Idris explore a darker and more heavily produced sound, where glitches and industrial sounds speak to the game’s dystopian feel.

The 3 tracks ‘ChokeHold’, ‘Walk Of Shame’ and ‘Rolla Coaster’ are featured throughout the game, as Idris plays the key role of Solomon Reed, an FIA Agent for the New United States of America, who takes on an impossible mission of espionage and survival.

Musically, Idris has been riding a wave of a renewed creative vigor, this unique release follows a string of tech-dance bangers which include the slamming house track ‘Body Shots’ and the Moombahton heater ‘Biggest’ which was used by Apple to launch their iPhone 14.

With this EP, Idris continues to push the envelope in creativity and cross media music collabs.

Listen to the tracks below.

Tomorrowland releases the full timetable for Tomorrowland Brasil 2023

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Alex Gelevski
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Tomorrowland Brasil

Less than 30 days until more than 180.000 People of Tomorrow from all over the world unite and reflect their love at Tomorrowland Brasil. Set to welcome more than 160 of the planet’s finest electronic artists across 6 mesmerizing stages, the festival now releases the full timetable.

Having sold out the festival as well as the official camping site DreamVille in record time and revolving around ‘The Reflection of Love‘ theme, Tomorrowland Brasil will take place from October 12-14 in the beautiful festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu, São Paulo.

Discover the full line-up and timetable on Tomorrowland‘s official website.

​The Reflection of Love is all about unity, symbolizing the positive energy the festival stands for with the whole world coming together and uniting as one through the universal language of music. The mesmerizing ‘The Reflection of Love‘ stage was brought to life by the creative team behind Tomorrowland and is 100% made from in-house décor by the Tomorrowland Atelier, crafted with love and passion.

The magnificent stage was first unveiled at Tomorrowland Belgium in 2022 and will now find a new home in Brazil, bringing magic and reflecting all that is positive from around the globe to the lush and green scenery of Parque Maeda.

More than 160 of the world’s best electronic music artists

​Catering to all genres in electronic dance music with an impressively eclectic range of artists, among the hundreds of renowned acts performing at Tomorrowland Brasil are ACRAZE, Afrojack, Alok, Amber Broos, Âme, Andromedik, ANNA, Bakermat, Bassjackers, B Jones, Bora Uzer, Brina Knauss, Da Tweekaz, Deorro, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, DJ BORING, Don Diablo, Felix Jaehn, Fideles, Francis Mercier, GORDO, Henri PFR, Ida Engberg, Indira Paganotto, Jessica Audiffred, John Newman, Joris Voorn, Kölsch, Korolova, Layla Benitez, Layton Giordani, Like Mike, Lost Frequencies, Mandy, Martin Garrix, Mind Against, Miss Monique, NERVO, Netsky, NGHTMRE, Nicole Moudaber, Nina Kraviz, Patrick Mason, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pretty Pink, Purple Disco Machine, Sebastian Ingrosso, Skepta, Steve Angello, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tiësto, TSHA, Vintage Culture, Yves V, and many more.

Some Belgian acts & talents to look forward to next month: the 20-year-old female Belgian DJ and One World Radio resident Amber Broos has quickly become one of the hottest sensations in the electronic music scene, known her own unique style between techno, house, and Belgian retro influenced music. After making her debut on Tomorrowland‘s legendary Mainstage in Belgium in July, Amber Broos is now also set to make her debut on the iconic Mainstage of Tomorrowland Brasil.

Amber Broos

Taking 2023 by storm with two spectacular debut performances on Tomorrowland‘s iconic Mainstage in Belgium as the first drum ‘n’ bass artist in five years, 24-year-old Belgian rising drum ‘n’ bass artist Andromedik will now also take on the Tomorrowland Brasil‘s Mainstage with his almost festival-like sound design.

Female power behind the decks

A huge range of female Brazilian artists will also be jumping behind the decks next month, including BADSISTA, hailing from São Paulo and founder of the feminist collective Bandida, Carola, the latest artist to join Brazil’s legacy of innovative dance music artists, Eli Iwasa, one of the most important and respected players in Brazil’s electronic music industry, Jessica Brankka, emerging from Brazil’s ever-evolving house music hotbed, KENYA20HZ, known as an impressive sound artist originally hailing from the northern suburbs of Rio de Janeiro, Mila Journée, fast-rising star and one of the most promising new names among female Brazilian producers, and Valentina Luz, São Paulo DJ, trans woman artist and a trailblazing LGBTQIA+ figure.

Other female acts to keep an eye on: Brazilian DJ & producer ANNA, Spanish dance sensation B Jones, Slovenian selector Brina Knauss, Swedish techno superstar Ida Engberg, Spanish psytechno producer Indira Paganotto, Mexican dubstep queen Jessica Audiffred, Ukrainian talent Korolova, afro house DJ and producer of Puerto Rican and British descent Layla Benitez, Belgian hardstyle powerhouse MANDY, Ukrainian producer Miss Monique, Australian twin sisters NERVO, Lebanese artist Nicole Moudaber, techno legend Nina Kraviz, German talent Pretty Pink, American self-taught DJ & producer Sara Landry, Peruvian vocalist Sofia Kourtesis, London based DJ & producer TSHA, and many more.

Skepta steps behind the decks

​A veteran of the U.K. grime scene, MC, producer, and record-label owner Skepta was influential in the genre’s shift from the underground to the pop charts. At Tomorrowland Brasil, Skepta will be swapping out the mic for a set of CDJs when he takes on the CORE stage on October 13 – guaranteed to be a legendary performance.

6 different stages to discover

​Tomorrowland Brasil will be the home of 6 different stages for the People of Tomorrow to discover, including the iconic ‘Reflection of Love’ Mainstage, as well the brand new Tulip and Essence by Beck’s stages. The wonderfully decorated Youphoria stage, where lush mushrooms grow abundantly, will also travel from Belgium to Brazil. The Gathering stage at DreamVille will host Tomorrowland Brasil‘s official opening party on Wednesday, as well as daily Daybreak Sessions from Thursday to Saturday.

CORE Stage

Finally, the mythical and beautifully crafted CORE stage, one of Tomorrowland‘s most unique stages, will also debut within the magical grounds of Parque Maeda and see performances from the scene’s leading acts in house & techno, surrounded by nature and the deeper sounds. This will be the last time for people to dance at the current CORE stage, before Tomorrowland unveils a brand-new CORE stage in Tulum, Mexico next year.

Tomorrowland Winter 2024 will be inspired by the Amicorum Spectaculum theme

By
Marco Di
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From March 16-23, 2024, Tomorrowland returns to Alpe d’Huez for the 4th edition of Tomorrowland Winter! Next year’s winter edition will be inspired by the Amicorum Spectaculum theme, as one of the most mythical themes in the history of Tomorrowland will find its way to the breathtaking French ski resort of Alpe d’Huez in 2024.

Celebrating the spectacle of friendship and uniting an international group of the planet’s best entertainers in a country famed for its burlesque and cabaret, the Amicorum Spectaculum will mesmerize festival-goers with an unparalleled and magnificent show full of emotion, high up in the mountains at a dazzling altitude ranging from 2.000m up to 3.330m.

At Tomorrowland Winter, the People of Tomorrow will unite again for a week-long winter sports holiday and festival adventure in the beautiful Alps filled with snow, skiing, snowboarding, the world’s best electronic artists, amazing outdoor activities and delicious mountain food.

Thanks to the Tomorrowland Winter Simulator, people can put together their own favorite travel packages featuring a wide range of transport (flight, bus, own transport) and lodging options (apartments, hotels, chalets) – there’s definitely something for everyone.

All Festival Packages include a lift & ski pass and a regular festival ticket, while visitors can choose from a broad variety of lodging & hotel options (including an array of new accommodations) or opt to stay in a chalet or apartment with friends. Tomorrowland Winter Festival Passes include a regular festival ticket, as well as a lift & ski pass.

7-Day Packages for Tomorrowland Winter 2024 go on sale on Saturday September 23; 4-Day Packages and 7- & 4-Day Festival Passes go on sale on Saturday September 30 on Tomorrowland’s official website.

Eric Prydz Presents HOLO New York

By
Marco Di
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Eric Prydz Holo
via Anthony Mooney

Eric Prydz has announced the monumental return of his audiovisual experience HOLO to NYC, marking HOLO’s first return to the city where it made its North American debut in 2019.

Held in partnership with underground events collective Teksupport, the acclaimed live series will take over a TBA Brooklyn location for three nights on November 22, 25, and 25.

Prydz’s HOLO concept utilizes cutting-edge technology to create an immersive visual experience that, when merged with Prydz‘s improvisational live DJ sets and original productions, has become one of the music industry’s most impressive, a groundbreaking fusion of audio and visual artistry. Each November show will be a completely unique and individual musical experience.

Spawned from Prydz’s original pioneering use of holograms for his EPIC concert series, HOLO has revolutionized the landscape of live electronic music over the last twelve months, with headlining slots at Coachella, Sonar, Tomorrowland, and an Ibiza residency. The NYC HOLO shows will be the first in America occuring in a non-festival setting and are Prydz’s first standalone shows post-pandemic.

One of electronic music’s brightest stars, the Grammy nominee and Platinum-selling artist Prydz, recently revisited his progressive house alias Pryda for the first time in almost four years with two singles ‘Of Me’ and ‘The Return,’ the latter of which was dubbed an Essential New Tune by Pete Tong.

Led by founder Rob Toma, Teksupport has spent the last decade shaping the nightlife landscape of NYC through cutting edge production, unparalleled musical curation, and never-before-used locales. Pushing the boundaries of traditional nightlife, Teksupport has been the driving force behind some of the most important collisions of club culture, high fashion and technology in recent years.

The pioneering event visionaries expanded beyond NYC to throw events across the nation, positioning themselves as the premiere partner for stateside takeovers from global institutions such as CircoLoco, Time Warp, and Mayan Warrior.

Chris Lake and Aluna return with an incendiary new banger “More Baby”

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Andry Bosk
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After whetting fans’ appetites with the top 10 U.S. Dance Radio hit “Beggin,’” GRAMMY-nominated, chart-topping artist Chris Lake and acclaimed singer-songwriter Aluna return with an incendiary new banger – “More Baby” – released now via Black Book Records/Astralwerks.

Chris Lake and Aluna produced the track together and wrote it with Marco Parisi and Giampaolo Parisi (Swedish House Mafia, Fred Again…, Black Eyed Peas). Lake teased “More Baby” earlier this year during his Coachella set with FISHER.

Rolling Stone spotlighted “Beggin’” as one of the “Songs You Need to Know” upon its release in April. Launched with covers on Spotify’s Flagship Dance playlist Mint and Apple’s Flagship Dance playlist DanceXL, the track has since amassed over 30 million combined global streams. CULTR praised the “funky house anthem” and EDM.com hailed it as an “unforgettable tune.”

Listen to the track below.

Adana Twins return to TAU with their new jam, entitled ‘Mirage’

By
Marco Di
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adana twins

Label heads Adana Twins venture forth with TAU’s mission, cooking up a fresh new cut in their lab ready to bring their unique brand of electronic music to the dance floors of the world. The boys keep it vibrant and funky with their new jam, entitled ‘Mirage’.

A gentle build up guides us into the main body of the track, with a bright swathe of layers establishing a buoyant feeling from the beginning.

The duo adds additional layers to complement and amplify the main riff, cultivating an enchanting and immersive atmosphere. After an initial breakdown, more layers are added, bringing a hint of eeriness to proceedings.

The second breakdown really exemplifies the duo’s ability to create spellbinding moments on the dance floor, with gentle piano keys and myriad emotive elements to really touch the hearts of those listening.

A monumental build up explodes out into the final section of this uplifting cut, full of positivity. By the time ‘Mirage’ comes to an end you’re guaranteed to have a smile on your face.

Listen to the track below.

Kölsch announces new album I Talk To Water with uplifting new single ‘An Amazing’

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Alex Gelevski
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Danish house and techno phenomenon Kölsch is back with a bang on rousing new single ‘An Amazing’, out now via Kompakt.

Setting the tone for Kölsch’s upcoming album I Talk To Water, to be released on 27th October, ‘An Amazing’ is an electrifying uptempo groove decorated with sublime synth melodies and a delicate vocal line repeating the simple yet powerful central hook: “You’re an amazing”. A rousing, emotional banger, this is a tantalising glimpse into Kölsch’s next LP.

Kölsch is set to grace the release of I Talk To Water with a global tour, spanning Europe, South America and the United States, as well as festivals including Tomorrowland Brazil, Art of the Wild and Amsterdam ADE.

Kölsch’s fifth album for Kompakt, I Talk To Water, is an intimate, deep-dive narrative that interweaves themes of family and history, whilst acknowledging the process of turning grief into comfort. The core of the album is inspired by Kölsch’s father Patrick Reilly, who passed away in 2003. Tracks Grape, Tell Me and It Ends Where It Began, alluse recordings from Kölsch’s father, who was a touring musician during the sixties and seventies.

Pieced together during the pandemic and its numerous lockdowns, the tranquility of this moment inspired Kölsch to reflect on his father’s passing, and how he could memorialise such a significant figure in his life. Delving into a wave of sentimental emotions, I Talk To Water began to bloom. The recordings used in the project provided a gateway for Kölsch, to unite both the past and present in a meaningful way, allowing him to create his most personal body of work yet.

With the full length album I Talk To Water on the way this October 27th, ‘An Amazing’ whets the appetite for fans of Kölsch’s melodic, emotionally charged techno.

Listen to the track below.

Mau P remixes Swedish House Mafia’s hit Ray Of Solar

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Marco Di
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Overnight, Mau P’s official remix for Swedish House Mafia’s Ray Of Solar was released. Ray Of Solar is taken from the forthcoming Swedish House Mafia album and the soundtrack to their triumphant return. Mau P manages to capture the original’s essence while transforming the record into a euphoric masterpiece. The Ray Of Solar remix is a fitting successor to Metro, with which Mau P first explored this style of production.

In true Mau P fashion, it hasn’t taken him long to follow up his recent accolades. In 2022, the Dutchman has been cranking out originals and remixes for dance music’s elite at a seemingly unprecedented pace. Mau P started this year with a single song in his discography. Fast forward eight months and it’s filled with remixes for none other than Calvin Harris, the Swedish House Mafia and Armand van Helden as well as several originals, including the 2023 summer anthem Metro. An unquestionably remarkable feat.

“Music is definitely in my DNA but I know for a fact that there wouldn’t be a Mau P without those early influences by the Swedish House Mafia. They’re the reason I went down this path and this remix is truly a full circle moment.” Mau P says when asked about his latest venture. “I feel like every month I have to come up with a quote about another dream coming true, but nothing as insane as this one, that’s for sure.”

Speaking on behalf of the Swedish House Mafia, Steve Angello added: “We’ve been watching Mau P for some time and like what he has been up to. We are really glad to have him do a remix of our latest single, Ray Of Solar, enjoy!”

Listen to the track below!

Coppola teams up with Meca for ‘Telesexo’ on Tomorrowland Music

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Marco Di
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Brazilian rising star Coppola has teamed up with fellow Brazilian DJ & producer Meca for their melodic and beautifully orchestrated single ‘Telesexo’, released on Tomorrowland Music!

‘Telesexo‘ is a mesmerizing instrumental, funky record with a sophisticated, warm feel, crafted with care and precision. Two of Brazil’s finest talents have created a soothing and eclectic listening experience of blissful instrumentals, hypnotizing listeners with a sound that flickers between electronic and experimental.

‘Telesexo‘ by Coppola & Meca is part of a collection of specially curated festival releases by Tomorrowland Music leading up to Tomorrowland Brasil, celebrating the return of Tomorrowland to Brazil on October 12-14, 2023 by gathering some of the most prominent artists in electronic music on Tomorrowland‘s record imprint.

Here’s what Coppola & Meca had to say about the release:

“We started ‘Telesexo’ with the pads at the beginning, which created the entire song’s ambiance. A curiosity of this track is that we made the bassline using Roger Taylor’s ‘Fender Precision’ from Queen and the main synth which is the last drop was the most difficult to make, it took hours of modulation until it was the way we wanted it. Since we started playing this track, our fans have been asked a lot about the release date. We have big expectations for this release!”

Listen to the track below.

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