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Charlotte de Witte has taken the #1 spot for Techno at DJ Mag Awards 2022

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Metodi Gogovski
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Belgian techno titan Charlotte de Witte has taken the #1 spot for Techno at DJ Mag Awards, and is the talk of Amsterdam Dance Event (ADE) after her label KNTXT took over the city’s Ziggo Dome venue for a killer showcase.

Claiming #1 spot for Techno at DJ Mag Awards, it is the third year in a row Charlotte de Witte has won the highest spot for Techno in the DJ Mag Top 100 awards, firmly establishing her reputation as one of the most talented artists in the world. Furthermore, she climbs nine spots this year, settling in at #14 in this year’s main poll.

“I’m super happy to announce that I got voted best techno for this year’s DJ Mag Top 100!” Charlotte enthuses.

“It’s an absolute honor to win this award for the third year in a row now. Thank you all so much for your love and support! It means the world to me and I will never take these moments for granted” she added.

The revered DJ will soon head to South America for KNTXT showcases in Buenos Aires and São Paulo, and will play at Flanders Expo in her native Belgium on 4th February 2023.

The 2022 edition of KNTXT Ghent at Flanders Expo, saw Charlotte de Witte play a monumental 10 hour all-night set for a record breaking 20 000 capacity crowd. On February 4th 2023, KNTXT returns to this epic venue, debuting their brand new concept: KNTXT Konnected. A night filled with back to back DJ sets from Charlotte de Witte and others that will be announced soon.

Charlotte explains: “We’re going for a new edition in my hometown! Super excited to take KNTXT back to Ghent again for another massive night at the iconic Flanders Expo. We, the KNTXT Family, will prepare something unique for you this night! Something you’ve never seen before. This will be madness!”

KNTXT Konnected will make the unique crossover between solo sets and exclusive B2B sessions, seamlessly morphing into each other throughout the evening as the night progresses. An exclusive showcase of KNTXT label’s distinctive and versatile sound. This makes KNTXT Konnected an unparalleled experience both for the crowd as for the DJ’s!

Hot off the back of a successful ADE, Charlotte de Witte and her revered label KNTXT took over the famed Ziggo Dome with Awakenings on the Friday of ADE where the nine-hour party featured sets by Enrico Sangiuliano, FJAAK, I Hate Models, Indira Paganotto and ONYVAA – topped off with a memorable headline performance from de Witte herself.

She also teamed up with fashion brand Filling Pieces to create an exclusive collection, designed jointly by Charlotte and Filling Pieces founder Guillaume Philibert, which was launched at the brand’s flagship Amsterdam store during ADE. It follows the recent EP ‘Apollo‘, an uncompromising collection of club tracks released on her own label.

Charlotte de Witte has become known for her dark, stripped-back brand of techno, acid and anything high energy. She’s often crossing borders but maintains a deep form of respect for the underground. Highlight performances across the continents – including being the first techno (and female) DJ to headline the mainstage at Tomorrowland – Mixmag and DJ Mag covers, high-ranking positions in the charts and lists confirm her status as nouveaux techno royalty.

The world’s #1 techno act, Charlotte de Witte is an uncompromising tour de force who remains firmly on the ascendancy.

John Digweed returns with Quattro III

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Marco Di
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Bedrock Records’ acclaimed Quattro mix series returns on 3rd December with ‘Quattro III’, featuring four eclectic mixes compiled & mixed by label boss John Digweed of new and unreleased music, presented across five CDs and on Vinyl, plus digitally.

‘Quattro 3’ will include an exclusive artist album from UK house & techno producer / DJ Miles Atmospheric. With its warm synths, intelligent production & programming of electronic techno soul, the albumwill fit perfectly alongside the other CDs.

Artists featured across ‘Quattro III’ include David Morales, Pig&Dan, Frankey & Sandrino, Dino Lenny, Robert Babicz, SOEL, Quivver, Sasha Carrassi, and Aubrey Fry.

Presenting over 50 exclusive new tracks, spanning luscious soundscapes to more club-focused beats and Redux remixes, ‘Quattro III’ also includes a special breaks curated album of outstanding atmospheric breaks.

For vinyl lovers, Bedrock have produced a very special 5 x 12” collectors vinyl pack featuring 20 tracks from the ‘Quattro 3’ release. The limited edition signed, and numbered vinyl and CD packs have all previously sold out of their full runs.

Here’s what Bedrock label boss John Digweed had to say about it:

“It has been a year and a half since ‘Quattro II’ and I have spent many months searching out some incredible music for the latest edition. For me, these albums seem to get better with each edition. I have always been about finding new and exciting music from fresh up and coming producers.

This time I have added an additional CD full of incredible breaks that really add an extra dimension to this series, alongside an artist album from Miles Atmospheric who has delivered some quality warm deep ethereal techno that is a breath of fresh air and perfectly complements the other 4 CDs.”

On his artist album, Miles Atmospheric said listeners can expect: “Ancestral communication. An individualist original artist album of Deep Ethereal Electronic Techno Soul”.

Pre-order Quattro III here!

Simon Doty and Marsh team up for their first collaborative track, ‘Touch The Sky’

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Alex Gelevski
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Anjunadeep label favourites Simon Doty and Marsh announce their first collaborative single, ‘Touch The Sky’, out today.

A track tried and tested on dancefloors around the world, ‘Touch The Sky‘ marks the first offering from Marsh‘s forthcoming artist album, ‘Endless‘, out Feb 2023.

Simon‘s already flying high after a summer which included standout performances at Anjuna Explorations festival in Albania, ÎleSoniq Montreal, playing to a rapt crowd of 12,000 at Anjunadeep Open Air in LA, and is ready to take on Printworks on December 9th.

Simon Doty and Marsh – Touch the Sky

Listen to the track below!

Andrea Oliva remixes Black Circle & Bobbi Fallon collaborative track ‘Reasons’

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Marco Di
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Multi-talented DJ and producer, Andrea Oliva has remixed the Black Circle and Bobbi Fallon collaborative single ‘Reasons’, out now on Oliva’s All I Need label.

Ramping up the dance floor energy, Oliva’s remix transforms ‘Reasons’ into a certified peak-time viber that loses none of its poignance. A landmark record, the original marked the first release on All I Need from an artist other than Oliva.

One of the most prolific artists in the game, Black Circle has released music on a slew of esteemed dance labels, including Moon Harbour, RADIANT, FFRR and many more. His work has been supported by many of those from the scene’s upper echelons, including Carl Cox, Black Coffee and Pete Tong.

Drawing inspiration from the likes of Adele and Amy Winehouse, LA-based Bobbi Fallon has a deep, enduring passion for performing and creating music. She has collaborated with the likes of Animalic Drum, Le Croque and atsu across her previous output.

Launched last summer, All I Need is a statement that encapsulates the crucial role that music plays in Andrea Oliva’s life – and the lives of music lovers all over the world. It is composed of a music label, events wing and fashion line, and represents a philosophy, a way of life and the desire to put music and creativity at the centre of his world.

Andrea Oliva applies his master remixing skills to an already great track.

Listen to the track below!

Shimza to release second official remix of WhoMadeWho & Rampa’s track ‘Everyday’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Widely regarded as one of the most important figures to emerge from Africa’s expansive electronic music scene, Shimza has already left an indelible mark on the continent’s vibrant dance music culture.

Boasting an impressive catalogue of career releases on the likes of Cadenza, Knee Deep In Sound and his very own KUNYE imprint, the highly respected South African producer now lands on Embassy One for the very first time to deliver his official remix for WhoMadeWho & Rampa’s collaborative UUUU album single, Everyday.

Out now, Shimza’s hypnotic remix sees the KUNYE label boss reimagine WhoMadeWho & Rampa’s emotive original into his own spirited offering; his deep and rhythmic house grooves providing the perfect backdrop to Tomas Høffding’s lingering vocal refrains.

Constructing an impressive assortment of rolling drum loops, sparse piano chords and stripped back samples, Shimza’s production marks the second official remix of the flourishing hit record, following the worldwide release of Jennifer Cardini’s remix on October 14.

Combining his unrelenting passion for electronic music with an inextinguishable desire to make a positive impact on his surroundings, Shimza is a totem figure in South Africa’s music scene and one of the leaders of house music in Africa.

Launching his KUNYE label (which means “together” in Xhosa/Zulu) in November 2020, the imprint now provides an important bridge between South Africa’s emerging producers and the global stage.

Making history on Nelson Mandela Day 2020, Shimza became the first artist to perform on World Heritage Site Robben Island, where the former South African President and Nobel Peace Laureate was imprisoned.

Listen to the track below.

Lilly Palmer is back with ‘Resonate’, her thrilling second EP on Drumcode in 2022

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Marco Di
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Lilly Palmer’s ‘We Control’ was one of the standout moments on Drumcode this year, an exhilarating EP debut that peaked at no.1 on the Beatport techno charts and was supported by Mary Anne Hobbs on BBC Radio 6.

Since the release, Lilly‘s grown as an artist in leaps and bounds and enjoyed a huge year that’s propelled her from being one of techno’s most exciting breakout acts, to a genuine star-in-the making. From a debut Essential Mix to gigs as playing Drumcode Ibiza @ Amnesia and Drumcode OFF Sonar, right through to Creamfields and The Warehouse Project, she’s slayed all before her in 2022

Another highlight of the year was when she became the first artist to DJ at the European Space Agency (ESA) performing a streamed set in the “Hertz Room“, where they test satellites and spacecrafts. It’s these strong themes of the cosmos that inform her next EP on Drumcode, the three-tracker ‘Resonate‘.

Lilly Palmer Resonate Drumcode

The title track is kinetic weapon made for peak-time moments with a brain spangling build up and drop. ‘First Time in Space‘ gives a nod to her recent experience with the ESA and is a synapse tickling beast that swings between celestial melodic layers and propulsive techno rhythms.

‘Ultimate Feeling‘ is a full force gem driven by a Reece bassline, thrilling top line melodies and a life affirming vocal as it builds over a dramatic five minutes.

Listen to the tracks below.

LIZOT & Paradigm have just unveiled their infectious new single ‘Maserati’ ft. Bella X

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Andry Bosk
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Marking a collaboration between German hitmakers LIZOT with fellow countrymen and production duo Paradigm, they are joined by vocalist Bella X on ‘Maserati’ – delivering a fresh and infectious future player.

As LIZOT continue on an upward trajectory and with their international fan base growing with each release, previous singles include the acclaimed ‘Weekend‘ feat. Emelie Cyréus (currently hitting 109m+ streams at Spotify) – along with ‘Like A Prayer‘ (with Galwaro & Gabry Ponte) and their studio output shows no sign of slowing.

Paradigm also continue to stamp their mark on the industry, with the duo responsible for singles including ‘Wake Me Up In Paris‘ and ‘Emotions‘ (signed to Soave) and have amassed 200m streams across all platforms). Looking to the future, it’s clear Paradigm have established a winning production formula.

Lizot & Paradigm ft. Bella X – Maserati

With ‘Maserati‘ featuring the vocal talent of Bella X, her previous releases include ‘Sweetest Nightmare’, ‘Aeroplane’, along with the more recent ‘Monsters’ (signed to Loud Kult).

Combining the production pedigree of LIZOT and Paradigm, in addition to a standout vocal delivery from Bella X – ‘Maserati‘ has the hallmarks of an anthem, in the making.

Listen to the track below.

Solardo land on Tomorrowland Music with their new club-primed anthem ‘Angel Dust’

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Marco Di
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Globally renowned UK DJ & producer duo Solardo are unleashing their new club-primed anthem ‘Angel Dust’, released through Tomorrowland Music.

The mighty Manchester duo have curated the ultimate crowd pleaser for an energy-fueled club night, bound to captivate dancefloors in gripping fashion.

The track immediately kicks off with fast-paced drums joined by an echoing topline but quickly turns into a bass-heavy club stomper. ‘Angel Dust‘ combines electric pop beats with the right amount of dark undertones, presenting an infectious slice of dancefloor heaven.

Hailing from Manchester, Solardo have carved out a reputation for delivering an impeccable mix of anything from gritty underground tracks to hands in the air dance anthems. The electronic music duo have enjoyed two magnificent performances at Tomorrowland‘s Crystal Garden in July, making adrenaline and euphoria levels soar amongst music fans from around the world at the Belgian festival.

Solardo: “‘Angel Dust’ is inspired by The Prodigy and has been in the works for a while. We have been testing the track over the summer at gigs and festivals to get the sound right. It has been a fun track to make as we have been playing around with it on tour while traveling across the globe together until we perfected the sound. It is an up-tempo, heavy bassline club banger.”

Listen to the track below.

Nora En Pure releases her latest original record in the form of ‘Altered Destiny’

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Alex Gelevski
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Following her recent vocal single Stop Wasting Time, multi-talented DJ and producer, Nora En Pure releases her latest original record in the form of Altered Destiny. Gracing her home imprint Enormous Tunes once again, the instrumental cut is out now across all streaming platforms.

Providing two versions of the track, the Club Mix was crafted with her live sets in mind, channelling a sense of adventure through euphoric synths, rumbling bass and playful samples. Infusing a dose of energy into her recent sets, Altered Destiny has made an instant connection with audiences and will continue to light up her sets on tour.

Flowing into the Chill Mix, choppy vocals are met with signature piano chords, groovy percussion and bouncy bass, transporting the listener beachside no matter where they are listening from.

After shows at Lifetime Festival in Eilat and Eelke Kleijn‘s Days Like Nights ADE event at RAW Factory in Amsterdam, the Helvetic Nerd is back in the US for Halloween shows in Brooklyn, Austin, Edmonton and Dallas before heading to South America for a string of shows in Bolivia, Argentina and Chile.

Announcing the final event of the year, Purified is set to take over Factory Town in Miami on December 10, 2022 to celebrate its most prolific year to date, returning to the city where the debut event took place in 2018 during Miami Music Week.

Listen to the track below.

Oliver Heldens remixes David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s ‘I’m Good (Blue)’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Oliver Heldens

With over 300 million plays on Spotify and YouTube alone in 2 months, David Guetta & Bebe Rexha’s rework of Eiffel 65’s classic ‘I’m Blue (Da Ba Dee)’ has proved an immense success and one of the year’s most inescapable earworms. And what do you do when you’ve had a smash hit that deserves another go around? You get Oliver Heldens to serve up one of his hugely in-demand remixes.

This rework of ‘I’m Good (Blue)‘ centers on groovy beats bolstered by a descending bassline that has a little of Heldens‘ electro energy in it. The first break drop with the legendary piano melody twinkling under Rexha‘s powerful vocals and snarling synths before Heldens hits with a fresh, rubbery bass tone as the arrangement strips back and the kicks drop in again.

Judicious use of the vocal and pianos helps the arrangement build and the song develop towards the main break which sends euphoria levels sky-high and finally leads to the explosive climax

Heldens is rounding off his year in style, recently playing his sold-out headline show at ADE to great acclaim, and with other massive shows lined up including Avant-Gardner in Brooklyn on November 12 plus a special headline performance at this year’s World Cup in December.

His latest singles ‘I Was Made For Loving You‘ and ‘Believe In Ghosts‘ have both proved immensely popular, and he has continued his blazing run under his HI-LO techno guise too, with the massive ‘WANNA GO BANG‘ EP on Drumcode, with the title track going steady at #1 on the Beatport Techno chart for the last three weeks, and doing major damage across dancefloors worldwide.

Listen to the remix below.

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