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Terminal V announces day splits for upcoming 2024 edition in April

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Marco Di
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Scotland’s game changing underground celebration Terminal V is back at Edinburgh’s Royal Highland Centre with an irresistible mix of international artists and homegrown talents on Saturday 13 and Sunday 14 April 2024.

As soon as New Year is out of the way, 40,000 house and techno heads from across the UK and beyond all officially start the countdown to Terminal V‘s annual and supersized festival. Held across two action-packed days and five fantastically designed stages both indoors and outdoors, it will welcome more than 80 acts again in 2024.

The festival is #9 in the UK as a whole in DJ Mag’s Best Festival poll and just won ‘Best Festival’ in their Best of British Awards. It is a real industry leader known internationally on several fronts – the cutting edge and comprehensive line-up, the bold and forward facing production and the crystal clear and powerful sound systems, all of which add up to the most electrifying underground experiences.

Terminal V 2024
Terminal V 2024

Saturday will see a non-stop first day of action from 12pm – 11pm with guests 999999999, Azyr, BlackTraffic, Blawan, Charlie Sparks, DJ Heartstring, Dyen, Ellen Allien, Elli Acula, Fjaak, Fka.m4a, Indira Paganotto, La La, Lee Ann Roberts, Mha Iri, Nico Moreno, Oguz, Pawlowski, Sikoti, Snts, Stephen Brown, Testpress, Thelma, Volvox, X, Club., X-Coast and more.

Sunday then welcomes Aisha, Basswell, Blk. X Shlømo, Carv, Clara Cuvé, Daria Kolosova, Dax J, Faster Horses, Franck, Frazi.er X Slam, Funk Tribu, Hannah Laing, Interplanetary Criminal, Kobosil, Riot Code, Malugi, DJ Daddy Trance, Mark Blair, Miss, Bashfull, X, Dbbd, Narciss, Partiboi69, Riot Code, Sara Landry, Tommy Holohan, Yasmin Gardezi and more.

Terminal V is a real standout in the global electronic festival calendar with its tasteful mix of everything from acid and peak time techno to sleek minimalism so get your tickets now at the official website.

Teksupport Announces Exclusive Boat Series Partnership: ‘Teksupport At Sea’

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Metodi Gogovski
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New York City’s premier underground event promoters Teksupport announced ‘Teksupport At Sea,’ an exclusive partnership with the largest luxury event yacht in the North East, Cornucopia Majesty. The partnership will see the pioneering event collective program 18 electronic shows starting on May 26th.

The largest event yacht in the North East at 30,000 square feet, Cornucopia Majesty‘s observation deck can accommodate up to 1200 guests. As the luxury ship sails down the Hudson River, attendees are offered unparalleled views of the New York City skyline, Statue of Liberty, and New York harbor.

Teksupport first partnered with the Cornucopia Majesty last year on Labor Day Monday for an iconic open to close set from Innervisions label boss Dixon. Following the overwhelming success of the show, Teksupport was inspired to exclusively program 18 more shows aboard the ship.

Teksupport yacht in North East

Attendees will have the singular opportunity to experience some of the world’s leading DJs in a completely unique environment, impossible to experience anywhere else including 360 views of the NY & NJ skylines as well as the breathtaking Statue of Liberty.

Founded by Rob Toma, Teksupport has a history of pioneering unique venues for its shows, producing events in never-before-used locations such as submarine factories, navy yards, subterranean ballrooms, and Grand Central Station. The Cornucopia Majesty partnership sees Teksupport continue to reimagine the boundaries of nightlife while keeping New York dancing.

Launching Teksupport At Sea is an opening party during Memorial Day Weekend on Sunday May 26th. Full programming will be revealed in the coming months.

Miss Monique drops new track ‘Veselka’ on her own label Siona Records

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Marco Di
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Miss Monique has released her original production ‘Veselka,’ which is the first single of the year on her label, Siona Records.

Instantly recognizable behind the decks with her distinctive production sound and neon green hair, Ukraine’s Miss Monique was one of 2023’s standout artists, diligently cultivating a powerful niche within the progressive house scene through her inimitable productions, performances, and influential live streams on her own YouTube channel.

Her label, Siona Records, has been at the heart of this revolution, delivering a slew of melodic, trance-tinged house and techno from some of Ukraine’s most exciting artists.

Leading from the front as a statement of intent for 2024, it is Miss Monique herself who will kickstart Siona Records‘ output in what looks set to be a game-changing year for both artist and label. Hotly anticipated by her passionate fanbase, “Veselka” was a standout production from her now legendary Cercle live stream from Montreal and has opened most of her recent live sets.

Miss Monique – Veselka

“Veselka” is rooted in vast, cavernous drums that roll deep with a growling bassline adding weight. As the track builds, melody and synths are layered to deliver her trademark big-room energy crescendos which explode into a kaleidoscopic color of sound, creating hands-in-the-air moments throughout her huge Christmas and New Year shows from Berlin to Dubai and San Diego.

Here’s what Miss Monique had to say about the release:

“‘Veselka’ was the last track which I finished in my hometown Kyiv before I had to leave my country due to the war. This track has pure energy, good vibes and is imprinted in my memory like a bright moment of peaceful times.”

With releases on both Drumcode and Armada, Miss Monique is one of the few artists who can sit comfortably in the Venn-diagram space between progressive house, trance and techno. Adored by fans all over the world, her organic rise has been the result of a commitment to her craft and demonstrated by appearances at Tomorrowland, EDC, and David Guetta‘s Future Rave residency at Hi in Ibiza.

Listen to the track below.

David Guetta kickstarts 2024 with massive new BENNETT remix of ‘When We Were Young’

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Alex Gelevski
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David Guetta

Kicking off the new year in style, David Guetta keeps the hits coming with a massive new BENNETT remix of ‘When We Were Young’, his hit single featuring GRAMMY-winning pop star Kim Petras.

‘When We Were Young’ is fast becoming another smash hit for the French mastermind, with nearly 60 million global streams and 100K TikTok creations. The track is currently charting across 11 different markets on Spotify, breaking into the top 40 in the Netherlands, Belgium, France and Luxembourg, as well as charting across 5 markets on Apple Music and 6 markets on Deezer.

Breakthrough German producer BENNETT’s remix proves why he’s causing such a storm in dance music right now. His hard-hitting take on ‘When We Were Young’ adds muscle to the original, with huge snare buildups, a powerful orchestral section and an ingenious rearrangement of Kim Petras’ addictive vocal part.

The new remix adds to last week’s industrial, party-rousing version from the Grammy-nominated, globally renowned DJ Steve Aoki and Swedish producer KAAZE.

David Guetta – When We Were Young BENNETT remix

A futuristic banger that thematically looks to the past, ‘When We Were Young’ is a high BPM stormer crafted around a pitched-up interpolation of Supertramp’s classic ‘The Logical Song’, with Kim Petras providing nostalgic verses about the innocence of youth.

Listen to the track below.

Mind Against & Dyzen remix WhoMadeWho’s hit single “Children”

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Marco Di
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Storied Danish trio WhoMadeWho recruits Mind Against and Dyzen for the official remix of their hit single, “Children.” The reimagined version of the track sees the acclaimed Italian duo and rising melodic techno star inject their signature arrangement of glistening synths, pounding bass, and a euphoric breakdown, perfectly primed for late nights and early mornings.

As WhoMadeWho continues to unroll the latest chapter in their illustrious career, the band is thrilled to welcome another round of prestigious talent to their rolodex of remixers. Mind Against and Dyzen join the likes of Rüfüs du Sol, Patrice Baümel, Jennifer Cardini, &ME, Black Coffee, Frank Wiedemann, DJ Tennis, and many other electronic maestros who have lent their production prowess to select WhoMadeWho originals.

Mind Against and Dyzen‘s remix takes the original to new heights, creating a melodic experience that resonates with fans of both bands.

In addition to preparing for their new album, WhoMadeWho is amidst their global live tour, a groundbreaking and unforgettable experience, which features a mesmerizing stage design crafted in collaboration with the renowned architecture group BIG (Bjarke Ingels Group). Having kicked off in Istanbul, New York, and Los Angeles in late 2023, the band is now preparing to take their new setup to Paris, London, San Francisco, and their hometown, Copenhagen, with many more destinations to be announced.

Italian brother duo Mind Against, known for their innovative approach to melodic techno and beyond, recently unveiled their imprint HABITAT. Their philosophy centers around the belief that music has the power to transcend boundaries, unite people, and transform the world. By embracing innovation and creativity, Mind Against explores the limitless potential at the intersection of music, art, and technology. This sentiment aligns seamlessly with WhoMadeWho‘s commitment to pushing musical boundaries.

Here’s what WhoMadeWho had to say about the release:

“Children is a song about the people on the dance floor, at the club. Mind Against are kings of the club in their own special way, and we felt it was a match in heaven, asking them to do a remix of this specific song, turning our quirky 80ties track into a modern deep techno anthem.”

The “Children (Mind Against & Dyzen Remix)” is now available on all streaming platforms, inviting fans to experience the fusion of these two influential forces in the electronic music landscape.

Listen to the track below.

All Day I Dream releases stacked compilation ‘A Winter Sampler VI’

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Marco Di
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All Day I Dream

Lee Burridge‘s All Day I Dream imprint is thrilled to kick off 2024 with the latest addition to its semi-annual compilation series, A Winter Sampler VI, releasing January 26.

Serving as a testament to the label’s commitment to fostering emerging talent and highlighting the cutting edge of melodic house music, A Winter Sampler VI is a curated selection of tracks that showcase the diverse and vibrant sounds within the All Day I Dream family.

A Winter Sampler VI brings together an impressive consortium of artists from around the globe to put together a 12 track offering. The compilation kicks off with Simon Vuarambon‘s remix of St Germain‘s 2000 hit ‘So Flute‘, the euphoric and driving track setting the tone for a journey through the innovative and cutting-edge sounds of the compilation.

All Day I Dream – A Winter Sampler VI compilation

From Wassu and Bona Fide‘s deep yet playful collaborative track ‘Threshold‘ to Nathan Katz‘s serene and uplifting ‘For You‘ to Seth Schwarz and Solidmind‘s beautifully spiritual collaboration ‘Create The Universe‘, each contribution adds a unique flavor to the sonic tapestry, resulting in a must-listen body of work from beginning to end.

A Winter Sampler VI serves as a testament to All Day I Dream‘s dedication to providing cutting edge melodic house from select talent across the globe, providing a platform for both emerging and established artists to shine.

All Day I Dream invites music lovers to dive into the next edition of their compilation series with A Winter Sampler VI, available January 26 on all digital music platforms.

Listen and pre-order HERE.

Oliver Heldens and Ian Asher reimagine Sérgio Mendes’ worldwide hit “Mas Que Nada”

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Alex Gelevski
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Oliver Heldens

The spirit of Rio’s rapturous annual Carnival provides the heartbeat of Oliver Heldens and Ian Asher’s new release, a re-imagination of the worldwide hit “Mas Que Nada”. Originally written and recorded by Jorge Ben, the song achieved enormous international popularity when Sérgio Mendes and his iconic band Brasil ‘66 released their cover.

Since it’s 1966 release, “Mas Que Nada” peaked at #4 on the U.S. Billboard charts, was voted the fifth-greatest Brazilian song by Rolling Stone Brazil, and was inducted into the Latin Grammy Hall of Fame in 2013. The anthem continues to be a cultural music staple throughout Latin America.

Originating from a viral sound posted by Ian Asher in July 2023, “Mas Que Nada” was reworked by Oliver Heldens into a light, freeing, groovy, and nostalgic party tune with a sugar-coating of percussive vibrance, receiving the blessing of the Brazilian music legend Sérgio Mendes himself.

Speaking about the release Oliver Heldens said:

“I’ve always loved the vocals of the timeless ‘Mas Que Nada,’ and over the years, I must’ve played it in hundreds of my DJ sets in several mashups/remixes, which always got great reactions from the crowds. Last year I really liked what Ian did in his initial viral sound with the stuttering/gated vocal drop, so when he approached me to collaborate on it and finish it together, I had no doubts at all!

 I’m glad I could do my thing with it by adding a funky, distinctive melodic bassline while staying true to Ian’s initial idea, keeping the main focus on the stuttered ‘Mas Que Nada’ vocal. It’s been a pleasure working with Ian, and it’s such an honor to get the approval of the legendary Sergio Mendes!”

“It was fascinating to see the incredible reaction to Ian’s initial sampling of the song. It’s always flattering when young artists want to reinterpret one of my songs, and I’m eager to see what happens with this release,” said the three-time Grammy Awards winner and Oscar-nominated songwriter, Sérgio Mendes.

Ian Asher adds, “I’m so excited to be working with one of my favorite artists Oliver Heldens, and the Brazilian legend Sérgio Mendes to rework his classic Mas Que Nada! I first posted a snippet of the edit last summer, and when I did, I had no idea that it would become such a viral moment that would be shared around the world… even being heard by Sérgio, the man himself who made the song famous so many years ago. After getting his blessing and working on it with Oliver, I think we made something that’ll be a weapon on the dance floors for many years to come.”

Listen to the track below.

Defected Records has announced a series of extra special collaborative releases Together

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Metodi Gogovski
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DEFECTED IBIZA FESTIVAL
Defected Ibiza Festival 2020

To celebrate its 25th anniversary, Defected Records has announced a series of extra special collaborative releases Together, integrating talent from the label’s storied past and the stars of its future. With the first installment featuring releases and remixes from a stellar line-up of artists, the first wave will include the legendary Dennis Ferrer and Masters At Work, artist-of-the-moment Kitty Amor, Afro house star Da Capo, long-standing Defected resident and radio show host Sam Divine, turntablist-turned-superstar Hannah Wants, emerging talent YOURS and more.

Here’s what Wez Saunders, CEO, Defected Records had to say about “Together“:

“We are very excited to celebrate 25 years of Defected with a number of key announcements throughout January, including Together. As part of the campaign, we are pairing up artists that we have worked with across the last two-and-a-half-decades with newcomers for twenty-five new releases.

This can be in the form of collaborations, features or remixes. It’s a perfect example of what Defected 2.0 stands for – collaboration and togetherness.” 

This carefully curated series aims to capture the essence of Defected Records‘ rich history while propelling its sonic legacy into the next quarter-century. Out on 19th January, the inaugural release of the Together series comes as a collaboration between Sam Divine, Hannah Wants and Jem Cooke, ‘Cruel Intentions’.

With Sam Divine one of Defected’s longest-running residents, radio show host and continual star of the label’s roster, Hannah becoming a firm favorite of Defected shows, with a string of recent hits on the label and Jem Cooke one of house’s most in demand vocalists and songwriters, this dynamic trio deliver an unmissable launch single.

The series will continue with bona fide house legends Masters At Work stepping up to remix one of the label’s breaking talents YOURS, as Louie Vega and Kenny Dope revisit ‘DÓNDE ESTÁ’ by the collective.

The duo behind some of house music’s most influential cuts, Masters At Work’s pioneering effect on club culture both sides of the Atlantic is indisputable. With the Latin feel of ‘DÓNDE ESTÁ’ appealing to the Nuyorican duo, they deliver three brand new remixes on 26th January.

Revisiting one of the label’s seminal records, Dennis Ferrer’s ‘Hey Hey’, Afro house pioneers Da Capo & Kitty Amor and David Guetta’s Jack Back alias will deliver a remix package on 2nd February, before a superstar name TBA closes out the first run of Together releases with an Afro-electronic inspired remix of Fish Go Deep & Tracey K’s seminal 2005 Defected release ‘The Cure & The Cause’ on 9th February.

At the end of 2024, Defected will close out the year of Together releases with a bespoke, limited-edition vinyl box set celebrating the label’s stalwarts and future stars. A collector’s item for fans and a tribute to 25 years of Defected Records, twenty-five new productions will be presented across 13 double-sided 12” singles, individually sleeved and housed in one hard outer case.

Stay connected with Defected Records via its official channels for the latest updates on the ‘Together‘ series and other 25th anniversary activity.

Jack Wins debuts on Tomorrowland Music with ‘Bend N Snap’

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Marco Di
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Dutch DJ and producer Jack Wins is bringing his feel good house flavors to Tomorrowland’s imprint with his fresh new single ‘Bend N Snap’, released on Tomorrowland Music!

As vibrant as it is colorful, ‘Bend N Snap‘ follows the trend of Jack Wins‘ productions, known for his uplifting house sound featuring funky basslines, lively samples and irresistible vocal cuts.

Mixing his Dutch origins with UK vibes, you know you’re going to get a catchy dance record from Wins!

Here’s what Jack Wins had to say about the release:

“It’s been a lot of fun putting this record together; doing something a bit more clubby again! ‘Bend n Snap’ features a strong groove combined with a super catchy vocal hook and melody line – ready to take on the spring/summer season ahead!”

Listen to the track below.

The Chemical Brothers Drop Chris Lake Remix of ‘No Reason’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Continuing the legacy of The Chemical Brothers, one of electronic music’s most successful and critically acclaimed bands in history, renowned international producer and DJ Chris Lake has remixed live favorite track ‘No Reason’. Already showcased to wild reactions at Lake’s DJ sets globally, fans of both acts have been anxiously awaiting its arrival. 


Chris Lake delivers a combination of energetic beats and intricate rhythms infused with a fresh perspective, lending it new life on the dancefloor while maintaining the essence of the original. Lake adds his signature touch, keeping a balance between driving rhythms and melodic elements.

‘No Reason‘ is taken from The Chemical Brothers‘ For That Beautiful Feeling, their tenth studio album, released to universal acclaim in September. The album was recently voted Rolling Stone UK’s album of the year and has also been nominated for Best Dance/ Electronic Music Album Grammy Award. The band’s recent sold-out UK tour saw them play their biggest shows to date in addition to a triumphant return to Coachella in the U.S and Corona Capital in Mexico.

In addition, Paused in Cosmic Reflection – the newly released definitive history of The Chemical Brothers is No 3 in the Rough Trade books of the year and is available now through White Rabbit/Orion and will be released in the U.S. in the Spring.

Listen and pre-order the remix HERE.

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