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Bedouin returns to Ibiza to kick off 2023 season of SAGA residency at Pacha

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Alex Gelevski
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Bedouin is an American-based music production and DJ duo consisting of Tamer Malki and Rami Abousabe, whose broad sonic vision pulls from their diverse influences owing to their Middle Eastern heritage, Western upbringing and worldly travels. The duo recently released their highly-anticipated debut album, “Temple of Dreams,” on May 19 from their record label Human By Default.

In 2017, Bedouin debuted their award-winning weekly Ibiza residency and event concept SAGA, which quickly became one of the island’s most sought-after weekly parties.

On Wednesday, May 24, SAGA returned to Pacha to kick off the 2023 season of this immersive, transportive musical experience featuring a massive lineup of world-class DJ talent in a visually mesmerizing backdrop.

Bedouin‘s SAGA will happen every Wednesday throughout the season during Pacha‘s 50th Anniversary year with the final installation taking place on Wednesday, October 4.

Bedouin SAGA Pacha 2023

This year, the enchanting party will feature headline guests such as Bonobo, Seth Troxler, DJ Tennis, Guy Gerber, Damian Lazarus, Carlita, Danny Tenaglia, Carlita, Francesca Lombardo, LP Giobbi, Mano Le Tough, Monolink, Henrik Schwarz, Pete Tong, Red Axes, WhoMadeWho and more.

Tickets can be purchased HERE.

Hï Ibiza has been voted the World’s No.1 Club for the second successive year

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Metodi Gogovski
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Hï Ibiza has been voted the World’s No.1 Club for the second successive year in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs poll, a globally respected barometer for electronic music clubs across the planet.

The Ibiza club swept to victory in the public vote for the second time, helped no doubt by the world-beating line-ups, huge production and close attention to detail they have made their hallmark.

Speaking of the win, Yann Pissenem, CEO of Ushuaïa Entertainment and The Night League said:

“‘For the second year in a row, myself and the whole team are completely blown away that Hï Ibiza has been voted #1 Club in the World in this prestigious poll. We feel blessed and honoured that our relentless hard work has been well and truly recognised. Thank you to every single member of Ushuaïa Entertainment, The Night League and High Scream who work tirelessly around the clock to create the perfect musical experience every day of the week.

Thank you to my brother Romain who continues to bring the impossible to life. And of course, to our incredible resident DJs and guests, my partners and family. Finally, a BIG thank you to the readers of DJ Mag, everyone who voted, and everyone who comes through our doors. It is you that make Hï Ibiza the greatest club on the planet. We can’t wait to welcome you back this summer!”

Since opening in 2017 on Ibiza’s famous Playa d’en Bossa strip by Ushuaïa Entertainment (the global entertainment company led by CEO Yann Pissenem), Hï Ibiza has prided itself on being the world’s most technologically advanced club. A specially developed L-Acoustics system takes care of the sound, while lights illuminate in dazzling displays across the club’s various spaces.

The Theatre, inspired by Italian amphitheatres, has a dancefloor surrounded by a raised terrace that hosts the VIP area. In addition to the CO2 Megatron, BB4 lasers and confetti, each residency there takes full advantage of the high-definition, full-width LED screen to ensure no two events look the same.

The Club Room has a low ceiling for heads-down, lost-in-the-music moments, a dancefloor-level DJ booth, and lighting installations that suffuse the space in a kaleidoscope of colours.

The Wild Corner is an unofficial third room: the unisex bathrooms boast a state-of-the-art DJ booth, and a ceiling lit up with vivid illuminations. Dancers who head outside will encounter The Magic Garden and the Secret Garden, great spaces to cool off for a while before diving back into the fray, plus a VIP outdoor terrace with its own private bar.

This year, Hï Ibiza‘s weekly residencies include Black Coffee, David Guetta presents Future Rave, Eric Prydz presents HOLO ïbiza, FISHER, Glitterbox, Tale Of Us presents Afterlife, and The Martinez Brothers, alongside a whole host of big name guest DJs.

In addition to Hï Ibiza‘s return to the No.1 spot for the second year in a row, sister club Ushuaïa Ibiza was also voted the no. 5 club in the world. Weekly residencies at Ushuaïa Ibiza this summer include ANTS, Calvin Harris, David Guetta‘s F*** Me I’m Famous!, Martin Garrix, Tiësto, and Tomorrowland presents Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike.

Hosting the biggest superstar DJs in the world, Ushuaïa Ibiza‘s iconic stage, large pool area, and open-air dancefloor guarantee an unmatched musical experience pairing incredible production with immersive performances to create truly unforgettable moments.

The stage is set for an incredible summer of music at Hï Ibiza and Ushuaïa. Head to hiibiza.com and theushuaiaexperience.com to find out more, book tickets and discover exclusive content from Ibiza’s premier clubs.

3 superstar artists set to make their official debut at Neversea Festival in 2023

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Marco Di
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Our favorite beach music festival Neversea, which takes place in the beautiful coastal city of Constanta, Romania will make its long-anticipated return this summer July 6-9, offering a top-notch audio-visual experience with some of the world’s leading DJs and live acts.

Before it kicks off we serve up a list of 3 amazing artists who will make their official debut this edition, just for your listening pleasure.

Check out the list below!

1. Alok

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One of the world’s leading DJs and producers and members of the DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list is making his debut this summer at the beautiful beach in Constanta, Romania. Crafting his unique sound for over 15 years, Alok continues to champion Brazilian bass at parties across the globe, becoming one of the most successful artists in dance music in the process.

Officially the most listened-to Brazilian DJ worldwide, he recently reached the 1 billion streams mark on Spotify, further establishing himself as an artist with truly global appeal, showing no signs of slowing down anytime soon.

 

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2. Paul Kalkbrenner

The world-renowned DJ and producer already performed at the festival last summer, but this year he’s set to play at the majestic mainstage for the first time ever. If you were lucky enough to enjoy Paul Kalkbrenner’s live performances at UNTOLD or Neversea, you’ll already know he is an authentic musical legend. His pure energy controls your body and mind, taking you to an absolute state of ecstasy.

On his European solo tour back in 2019, Paul Kalkbrenner sold more than 100,000 tickets, which brought him closer to the status enjoyed by the rock stars. If you happen to be at the festival this summer, don’t miss the chance to catch him playing his biggest hits on the beautifully decorated mainstage.

 

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3. Lil Uzi Vert

The artist who became well known in the underground culture by releasing his mixtape, “Luv Is Rage“, back in 2015 is also set to perform live for the first time at the Neversea festival. Well-recognized for his hits such as “Money Longer“, a track with more than 580 million listens on Spotify, “Bad and Boujee” featuring Migos, which has 1.2 billion views on Youtube, and many more, Lil Uzi Vert is definitely an artist that you won’t want to miss this July.

 

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Neversea festival will have 6 mind-blowing stages and many other music and chill zones this July 6-9. Over 150 local and international superstar artists are ready to play fantastic shows from dusk till dawn.

A 4-day pass for an immersive experience at the Neversea Festival starts from 119 euros + taxes. More details about the lineup and tickets are available on the festival’s official website.

Watch the 2022 aftermovie below and prepare yourselves for once-in-a-lifetime experience in Constanta, Romania.

A State of Trance is officially heading to the UK for London’s biggest trance festival to date.

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Metodi Gogovski
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Touching down on London’s iconic Dockyards venue for the very first time on July 2nd to celebrate A State of Trance’s 20th anniversary. The landmark event will be the biggest trance festival in the UK to date and see performances by Armin van Buuren, ARGY, Ben Gold, Cosmic Gate, Gareth Emery, MORTEN, Pretty Pink, Solarstone and Vini Vici to name a few.

A State of Trance, Armin van Buuren‘s highly respected brand, is officially heading to the United Kingdom for London’s biggest trance festival to date. A State of Trance will take place at the iconic Dockyards in the capital, London. Close to thirty trance heavyweights are slated to perform across 3 outdoor stages, most notably the festival will see performances by head honcho Armin van Buuren as well as Cosmic Gate, Gareth Emery and Vini Vici. With just six weeks to go, anticipation is growing ever bigger among artists and fans alike, as is reflected in the scarce amount of available tickets left.

Armin van Buuren has set out on a celebratory string of events across the globe honouring his mighty A State of Trance brand’s 20th anniversary. Having kicked off in Van Buuren‘s native Holland in early March, where 55.000 visitors converged, the show continues with an enormous event in London. A State of Trance will be the largest trance event to take place in London’s history with an expected audience of 20.000 fans.

A State of Trance 2023 London

A State of Trance London will play host to a selection of trance music’s hottest acts as well as the odd stray into different genres. For Gareth Emery, inarguably one of the UK’s biggest trance exports, the show will be a home game. Emery just recently featured on Armin van Buuren‘s album Feel Again with the track Forever & Always.

Cosmic Gate, who were also featured on Feel Again and collaborated with Van Buuren on the A State of Trance 2023 anthem REFLEXION are set to perform as well. On a slightly different tip, MORTEN will make his first appearance at A State of Trance. The Danish DJ and producer shot to stardom through his extensive collaborations with David Guetta and his refreshing take on dance music. Last but not least, the man of the hour, Armin van Buuren will be leaving his mark on the city of London with a spectacular performance to celebrate his iconic brand’s 20th anniversary.

Additional noteworthy mentions on the line-up include Vini Vici, who’s release Great Spirit cemented their position as one of trance music’s most promising acts. In a similar fashion, ARGY‘s recent Afterlife hit Pantheon also makes use of tribal vocals.

On the other end of the spectrum, Pretty Pink will be showcasing her signature deep house and nu-disco. The German DJ rose through the ranks to become one of the leading voices in her niche and one of Europe’s brightest acts.

Tickets for A State of Trance are available now with prices starting at £55.00.

Booka Shade celebrate 20th Anniversary with ‘Booka Shade Reworked’ project

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Marco Di
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Celebrating twenty years of a successful project is a feat only a few artists get to experience, let alone a milestone they get to experience while still touring the globe and releasing stand-out singles as producers still at the top of their game.

But that’s precisely what 2023 brings for legendary German electronic duo Booka Shade, with the Blaufield Music bosses doubling things up with the 10th Anniversary celebrations of their flourishing record label.

Set to showcase a carefully curated series of remixes across the summer months between June and August, the duo will invite a host of exciting producers, including the likes of 8Kays, Qrion, Nils Hoffmann, Joplyn and more, to breathe new life and offer up fresh takes on some of the most iconic records from across their careers.

Up first, early June welcomes the project’s first glimpse and an insight into what’s to come with Paris-based DJ/producer Joachim Pastor remixing ‘Honeyslave’.

Harnessing the original’s resonant leads while adding brooding synths contracted by pockets of serenity and peace, Pastor’s remix is a showcase of tension and release, with intense builds, swirling pads and impactful kicks guiding the production deep into the night.

Featuring as an additional bonus, the package also features a remix from Berlin-based duo BAUGRUPPE90, who flip the pair’s famed collaboration with M.A.N.D.Y., ‘Body Language’ – upping the tempo and diving into a groove-driven, rolling techno workout as punchy percussion and hazy chords build alongside the legendary melody for a workout made for the peak time.

Listen to the tracks here.

DJ Sammy, Amelie Larsen & Lorena Dale join forces for a remake of “Never Be Like You”

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Alex Gelevski
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DJ Sammy

DJ Sammy, music icon with more than 20 million records sold, is back with the remake of one of the most influential dance tracks of the last decade: “Never Be Like You”.

Australian musician Flume‘s chart hit featuring Canadian artist Kai was named one of Rolling Stone magazine’s top 30 songs of 2016. “The pop realization of the twisted techno mutations of top acts like Flying Lotus, Rustie and Arca. “Never Be Like You” creeps like Justin Timberlake’s “My Love,” caught in a parade of sparkling, stuttering robotics,” the magazine wrote.

Now DJ Sammy has given the Future Bass hit an absolutely fresh look and brought on board DJ newcomer Amelie Larsen, as well as the beautiful, soulful vocals of the insanely talented Australian singer Lorena Dale.

Fans describe Lorena Dale‘s voice as sensual and powerful – full of emotion, passion and soul. They say her music is catchy and thought provoking. It creates a mood that “calms your soul and lifts your spirits.” Australian soul singer Lorena Dale has long established herself on the London live music scene.

With influences from Sade, Amy Winehouse, India Arie and Aretha Franklin, Lorena‘s sound can be described as timeless, soulful Sophisti-Pop. With an impressive career as a session singer that has taken her to stages around the world, at festivals and in major live music arenas such as the MGM Grand (Las Vegas) or the O2 Academy (Glasgow), Lorena now takes her combined experience to focus on her solo career. Her mission is to connect people through music and encourage them to live their best and brightest life.

In a new project, Lorena Dale has now lent her voice to DJ Sammy for his new hit “Never Be Like You“. DJ Sammy has created a beautiful melody that combines bounce, beat and beautiful vocals. Whether played at sunrise or sundowner, this new house anthem captures the party spirit at its peak and brings back warm memories of endless summer nights. A perfect foretaste with growing anticipation for the 2023 summer season.

Amelie Larsen is known for her impressive and emotional sets, which she creates herself with a lot of passion. From deep-rooted house sets to powerful, exciting EDM sets, she offers a variety of different styles and energy levels, which she always combines with her own appearance. With a special flair for groovy and excellent sounds and heart-rending singing, she delivers club music from the beginning to the end of her sets.

As a resident DJ at Nachtsalon Marburg, her path led her to a guest set with 2 elements at Tanit Ibiza, Vanilla Beach Ibiza and the White Pearl Mountain Days Saalbach-Hinterglemm. She was discovered by the two MyClubroom label owners DJ Sammy and Oliver Franke, who took her into management.

Now, with DJ Sammy‘s “Never Be Like You“, Amelie‘s first featuring production will be released, which will take her to the festival stages of Spring Break Croatia, AIRBEAT ONE and BigCityBeats WORLD CLUB DOME in 2023.

Recognized around the world as one of the most influential DJs of all time, he is also responsible for one of the most recognizable dance tracks of all time. DJ Sammy continues to create amazing music and collaborates with the most talented vocal artists in the business.

From his studio in Mallorca, DJ Sammy continues to release tracks that are shaping the landscape of Balearic house music and the release of future dance classics. And he’s done it again recently with the remake of Flume‘s massive hit “Never Be Like You” alongside Amelie Larsen and Lorena Dale.

Listen to the track below.

Spartaque’s new label, Modular States, boosted the techno scene

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Marco Di
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One of the power players within the techno scene, Spartaque has the expertise and knowledge up his sleeve to bridge the gap between the North American and European scenes, all starting with the foundation of his newest label Modular States.

For years on end now, Spartaque has been refining his signature sound, maintaining a steady level of direction and carving out a unique reputation for himself. Always wanting to push the boundaries of not only techno but the electronic music scene across the globe, he’s been doing this successfully in both his hometown of Kharkiv in Ukraine and other parts of the world.

Kickstarting his career with a life-changing audience of 30,000 people for a performance in the square of Kharkiv, this has helped propel him forward with strong firepower which he brings to everything that he does.

From popular releases and packed out clubs, he can also add label head to his impressive resume with Codex. A division of IAMT Music Group, Codex has already seen multiple dynamic releases from emerging and established artists such as Jody 6, Barbuto, and Filterheadz, with tracks being supported by world-renowned DJs and producers such as Solomun, Joseph Capriati, Markus Schulz and many others, the list expanding with each release.

 

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Now, he’s branching out and adding another label under his belt, targeting the North American market with Modular States.

The idea is to encourage a bridge between the markets, allowing artists from the different corners of the globe to team up and collaborate, doing this not only through releases on the Modular States label but also bringing them to festivals and label events to offer valuable international exposure for the North American and European artists together.

With this diverse idea, he will expose European techno fans to the unique nature of what the North American scene has to offer and vice versa. One of the first artists to do this, this will kickstart a new era for the techno scenes across the Atlantic, being the start of exciting new changes for both Spartaque and the scene as a whole.

Be sure to keep an eye on the innovative new projects that Spartaque is set to champion with Modular States, and be sure to follow him on Instagram here for all the latest activity.

W&W and VINAI unveil their highly anticipated collaboration single, ‘Gangster’

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Alex Gelevski
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World-renowned DJs and producers W&W and VINAI unveil their highly anticipated collaboration single ‘Gangster’, just for your listening pleasure! Fans have been eagerly awaiting the first-ever collaboration between W&W and VINAI and finally, on May 19, the wait is over.

The song features catchy yet melodic synth leads, signature pounding bass lines that have become synonymous with both acts, and a pulsating beat which is sure to make it an absolute anthem.

Drawing inspiration from old- school mafia movies, the track’s lyrics are an ode to the allure of the criminal underworld, with the opening line “As long as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster” setting the tone for the high-octane ride to come.

W&W, VINAI – Gangster

With their first collaboration “Gangster,” W&W and VINAI have set the stage for a scorching summer of music.

Listen to the track below and stay tuned for more because it doesn’t look like these guys are slowing down anytime soon!

Purchase the track HERE!

Oliver Heldens has teamed up with DJs From Mars to deliver ‘Blue Monday’

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Marco Di
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Oliver Heldens

Get ready for one of the summer’s biggest anthems. Oliver Heldens has teamed up with the talented DJs From Mars to deliver what is primed to be one of the songs of the summer, featuring a sublime vocal performance from JD Davis, that perfectly compliments the addictive production behind the single!

‘Blue Monday‘ is celebrating its 40th anniversary and was a groundbreaking track for the Manchester band New Order upon its release in 1983.

Inspired by Giorgio Moroder‘s similarly game-changing production on Donna Summer‘s ‘I Feel Love‘ Blue Monday pre-empted house music and fused the sound of the pumping Hi-NRG of the era with Peter Hook‘s inimitable bass sound with explosive results, which made it ripe for reimagination.

The new version from Heldens and DJs From Mars is a respectful yet tasteful contemporary version of the classic, retaining the bounce of the original and injecting it with a slick techno sheen with infectious new synths.

Davis‘ understated delivery of the vocal is perfectly ’80s in tone, and the epic breakdown only serves to make that bassline pump harder when it drops back in. It’s been a huge moment in Heldens‘ sets recently and you can expect to hear it blasting across festival and club sound systems all summer long.

Heldens‘ stacked summer season is underway, with key headline performances coming up at The Midway in San Francisco, LA’s famed Historic Park, and Brooklyn Mirage din the US, plus headlining sets at the likes of Lollapalooza in Sweden, Tomorrowland in Belgium, Creamfields in The UK, Ultra in Croatia, Airbeat One and Parookaville in Germany, Mysteryland in The Netherlands and Fest Festival in Poland, amongst a slew of other A-list festivals across Europe.

‘Blue Monday‘ follows hot on the heels of Oliver‘s recent partnership with Manchester City Football Club and their star midfielder Jack Grealish, plus his collaboration with pop goddess Kylie Minogue ‘10 Out Of 10, that just last week landed at #1 in the UK Music Week Pop Chart!

Listen to the track below.

Tube & Berger join forces with Blake Light for their hard-hitting cut ‘Data Compromised’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Tube & Berger

Joining forces for a collaboration of epic proportions, German musical trailblazers Tube & Berger join forces with French rocketing producer Blake Light for their hard-hitting cut Data Compromised – out now on ZEHN Records.

Demanding attention from the very first beat, the producers kick-start the cut with digitalised vocals, electrifying synths and thunderous bass.

Orchestrating a mighty atmosphere with dramatic instrumentation and shuffling percussion, Data Compromised is expertly crafted to ignite dancefloors with its larger-than-life presence and hypnotic energy. Working together in perfect harmony, the producers combine their sounds, resulting in an explosive production that is worthy of the world’s largest and most iconic stages.

Globally renowned for infusing their rock & roll attitude into the world of tech house, Tube & Berger‘s influence can be felt throughout the depths of the dance music scene.

Emerging from the punk rock circuit, the friends discovered dance music through Daft Punk and The Chemical Brothers, and began making their own electro-influenced tracks. Amassing over 100 million Spotify streams, and rocking the world’s most iconic stages, such as Pacha and Ushuaïa Ibiza, Printworks UK, Green Valley Brazil, Parookaville Germany, Tomorrowland Belgium, Tube & Berger never fail to incorporate their larger-than-life sound and energy into every release and performance. Founding their own imprints, the duo also run Kittball Records and ZEHN Records, releasing carefully selected records from producers from both revered artists and up-and-coming acts.

Collaborating with a long list of influential musicians, Tube & Berger have released tracks with the likes of NERVO and Like Mike. As a Top 20 Beatport all-time bestseller, the duo has undoubtedly helped to shape the house genre, crafting several scene-defining records, including Imprint of Pleasure, which was named Beatport’s 9th best-selling track of all time and received an official remix by Adam Beyer.

Arthur Houille, also known as Blake Light, is French DJ and producer from Paris. Living in Brussels for over a decade, Blake‘s passion for music was ignited at a young age constantly surrounded by music while he was growing up. Developing a sense for art, he began playing guitar at the age of 10. Inspired by a friend playing records at a house party, he became fixated on DJing, mesmerised by the likes of Axwell, Richie Hawtin and Steve Angello.

During the process of finding himself, he experimented with different styles and names, but landed on Blake Light, a pun about the “black light neons” in every nightclub. Playing across the Belgian club circuit from 18 years old, Arthur cut his teeth and built his musical knowledge. His first release ‘Luzu‘ was released on Arcadia Records in 2016, marking the beginning of his career as a releasing artist.

Following up with ‘Mandala/Don’t Stop‘ in 2017, the track was released on Dimitri Vangelis & Wyman‘s Buce Records, as well as ‘Majoris‘ on Arise Records. Getting lost in his artistic journey, he felt it was not the time for him to release his own productions, so he began to create for others. His tracks were signed to Spinnin’, Warner, Sony, Enormous Tunes, Adue and many more. This year, Arthur decided it was time to return to the release front with his own tracks, marking another new chapter in his impressive career.

Listen to the tracks below.

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