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Booka Shade ready for the release of their ‘Contour’ EP, with the first single ‘Confide (Contour 1)’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Continuing what has been an extremely busy year for the iconic pairing, Booka Shade are showing no signs of slowing as they unveil the next series of releases on the label with their ‘Contour’ EP.

Dropping a new single every fortnight until the release of the full EP in mid-October, early September welcomes the first instalment as the iconic duo delivers ‘Confide (Contour 1)’ on Blaufield Music.

Taking in classic, resonant Booka Shade melodies with darker, more murky and menacing undertones, ‘Confide (Contour 1)’ blossoms into a warm and euphoric anthem before taking a turn and tumbling through dynamic club- focused territories to close with authority.

Booka Shade ‘Confide (Contour 1)’ drops via Blaufield Music on 2nd September 2022. You can pre-order the track here!

Jeff Mills accompanies ‘Dr. Mabuse, The Gambler I’ live at UFA Film Nights Berlin

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Marco Di
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Jeff Mills has composed a new score for „Dr. Mabuse, The Gambler I” (Fritz Lang, 1921/22) which will premiere live at this year’s UFA Film Nights in Berlin on August 25th, 2022.

Following his acclaimed performances at the UFA Film Nights 2017 with „Metropolis” and 2019 with „Woman In the Moon“, Jeff Mills is back in Berlin for this very special open air special film event running from August 24th – 26th.

For those who can’t join in person, the live stream starts with the film screening on August 25th, 9pm CET and stays online for 24hrs HERE!

Dr. Mabuse (Rudolf Klein-Rogge) is a man with many different faces and identities. He has secret papers stolen and manipulates the course of the stock market. He masquerades as a reputable scientist and sets his mistress, the dancer Cara Carozza (Aud Egede-Nissen), on the young millionaire Hull (Paul Richter), hypnotizing him and taking a fortune from him at cards.

Through Hull, prosecutor von Wenk (Bernhard Goetzke) gets on Mabuse’s trail. Mabuse tries to hypnotize von Wenk at the gambling table as well, but the prosecutor manages to resist the enigmatic doctor’s magical powers. Soon afterwards, he narrowly escapes an assassination attempt by Mabuse. A large-scale police operation against Mabuse fails to capture him. The public authorities seem to be powerless against the criminal mastermind who, hiding behind the mask of a dignified citizen, places himself above law and order.

Based on the bestseller of the same name by Norbert Jacques (1880-1954), Fritz Lang‘s two-part movie paints a social panorama of the early 20st century, covering a wide range of themes that defined the zeitgeist of the time, such as acceleration, financial crisis, parapsychology, white-collar crime, and the quest for world domination and other conspiracy theories.

A film with unmistakable references to the present of the 21st century. Tickets are available via the link.

Sziget festival partners with Nimi Collectibles Inc. to create NFTs

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Alex Gelevski
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In partnership with Nimi Collectibles Inc., Sziget Festival enters the world of NFTs to issue and mint the first set of Sziget artworks as well as create the Sziget Festival NFT Club. During this year’s festival (10 – 15 August) festivalgoers were able to access free NFT versions of key images from previous years and whilst doing so become the first SzigetVibes NFT Club members.

Following Sziget‘s big 2022 come back, the Hungarian festival is proud to announce its entrance into the world of NFTs. Under the motive ‘Collect memories, not things’ SzigetVibes NFTs allow fans to collect the best moments from the 2022 event experience in the form of original artworks and iconic photographs created during the festival and with a special collaboration with artist Tim King.

For a limited period of time, NFT and festival fans alike can register online and receive a free NFT as a welcome gift.

In Autumn 2022, SzigetVibes NFT Club will drop the first collection of Sziget NFTs via the SzigetVibes website. The Owners of SzigetVibes NFTs will be entitled to special benefits such as exclusive Sziget Festival discounts, special VIP passes, backstage tours and more.

For more information on SzigetVibes NFTs Club and collection, as well as how to purchase and mint can be found on the official website.

Nicole Moudaber returns to Beirut for special charity show

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Metodi Gogovski
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Nicole Moudaber

This month marks two years since the catastrophic explosion in Beirut that affected hundreds of thousands of people, devastating a country that was already suffering the consequences of one of the biggest health and economic crises the modern world has seen.

One of the first at the helm of the initial disaster relief fundraisers, Nicole Moudaber is set to make a poignant return to Lebanon to continue her fundraising efforts, performing at Factory People‘s AHM club on Saturday 27th August.

Waiving her fee for the night, Nicole will be taking to the decks of the previously demolished venue on Beirut’s waterfront to help breathe life back into the shattered nightlife community, and shed a light on the ongoing struggle that the people of Beirut are faced with since the explosion. Teaming up with Factory People, part of the profits from the evening will go to the vital work provided by the Agonista Cafe across Lebanon.

A pivotal figure in Beirut’s electronic music scene, Moudaber was passionate about emulating the UK 90s club culture back home, and was responsible for bringing a wide range of international DJs to the capital to play for the first time. An integral part of the burgeoning nightlife scene, Nicole‘s role as promoter of these revolutionary parties during a period of oppression and occupation, saw her make headline news and even come under police scrutiny. Be it through her work as a promoter, her role as DJ or her philanthropic endeavours, Moudaber‘s impact on Beirut’s nightlife culture is still very much felt to this day.

“After two years of closure, we were able to bring back AHM as an event space in May of this year. This wouldn’t have been made possible without the contribution of all our fans and supporters from around the world, that also includes artists like Nicole. Nicole has been part of the Factory People family for over a decade, where she has played at most of our venues, while her invaluable support to raise funds via live streams right after the explosion helped not just the industry but the country itself.

We are proud that our team has been able to persist and ensure that a place that was destroyed two years ago is brought back to life, and we can create more memories with fantastic artists like Nicole again” Jade, Factory People

Layton Giordani enters the ‘Digital Age’ with futuristic new EP on Drumcode

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Alex Gelevski
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In superlative form off the back of his remix of Sam Paganini’s ‘Rave’ produced with Adam Beyer that hit no.2 on Beatport’s Top 10 chart, Layton Giordani gifts us with a pair of new originals on Drumcode.

‘Digital Age‘ is stadium-sized techno and indicative of the artist’s craft at balancing soaring laser-kissed chords with crushing dancefloor dynamics.

‘UFOs & LFOs‘ is a throbbing head melter in the most delicious of ways, as silky synths and rich bass coalesce for a head-spinning finish.

Here’s what Layton Giordani had to say about his brand new EP:

“The idea behind ‘Digital Age’ was to create an EP focused on the future of where techno can go with our new digital landscapes of sound design. I’ve been quite diligent in the studio lately and am constantly exploring new ways to push beyond technical and creative boundaries.

This release is my first take on a new journey, trying to bend the mind and find ways to reinvigorate our scene and bring something fresh. I know where music has been and I’m excited by where this takes you next in my musical evolution.”

Listen to the tracks below.

Martin Roth collaborates with Tom Ashbrook on the single ‘Sine Waves’

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Andry Bosk
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Electronic music heavyweight Martin Roth will release his second full-length, piano-led album ‘Mono No Aware’ on Reflections this fall, the new sister label of Anjunadeep.

Roth is well-known for his ability to glide between genres while maintaining a distinct, instantly-identifiable style, and his new release is no exception. With this 13-track album, Roth moves away from the club space and into his classical pianist background to explore themes of impermanence, fatherhood, and simplicity.

The second single, ‘Sine Waves’, is a collaboration with British neo-classical pianist and producer Tom Ashbrook, made from a simple waveform or sine wave from a synthesizer’s percussion and organ pad.

An accomplished composer and musician, Tom Ashbrook has shared the stage alongside music legends Paul McCartney, John Newman, and Sting. Now the pair team up for their debut collaboration, presenting a textured, piano-laden electronica track that masterfully creates suspense, builds tension and ends in a release.

Joining the Anjuna label family back in 2008 with a remix of Above & Beyond’s trance anthem ‘Miracle’ on Anjunabeats, Martin Roth has since provided numerous standout moments within the Anjunadeep back catalog including ‘Have You Ever’, ‘Organic Brewed Hipster Funk’, and 2012 label classic ‘Beautiful Life.’ During the lockdown, while Anjunadeep launched their series of ambient VA compilations, Roth moved from club to piano-led music and the release of his first full-length downtempo album, ‘An Analog Guy In A Digital World.’

Roth says it’s no coincidence his two full-length albums are classical-leaning. His emotions pour out of his hands and into the piano, and ‘Mono No Aware’ is an amalgamation of these stories and experiences. He began the writing process in mid-2021 while the world was still under COVID’s thumb, and says lockdown in Germany was the perfect backdrop to write an album steeped in melancholia. The nostalgia and impermanence even extend to the name – ‘Mono No Aware’ which is a Japanese phrase that means awareness that everything fades away.

‘Sine Waves‘ is out now and ‘Mono No Aware’ is released on September 12th on Reflections – preorder here.

Listen to the track below.

Jacob Colon is back with another powerful banger ‘The Tunnel’

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Andry Bosk
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Jacob Colon is here with another powerful banger. The DJ and music producer virtuoso is ready to continue his mission of conquering the Dance music world with yet another certified hit via his own prolific imprint ‘Made to Move Records’.

The gifted artist has made the release of high-quality music a constant habit; getting him closer to reaching new milestones and accolades with each new track. Recently, he released impressive new singles like ‘Desire’, ‘Get Down’ and ‘Xylos Groove’ in collaboration with world-class duo Sted-E & Hybrid Heights. Jacob Colon’s take on the House genre is surely one not to miss as his signature sound and sonic explorations take his music to new levels with each release.

Aside from the steady rise in popularity of his weekly radio show ‘Made to Move’, that currently reaches more than 30 radio stations globally, Jacob Colon has kept his drive and focus into creating smashing hits that showcase his skills and talent.

‘The Tunnel’ starts off with an energetic and almighty house beat, with powerful bass lines, and a layer of playful strings that let the melody slip in to become the center of attention; soon, a hard-hitting drop comes and releases the party.

This track is a perfect mix of a House song with orchestral sounds but with Jacob Colon’s signature flavor that will surely make everyone who listens to it move. Electrifying pads and synths keep the vibes up, as the catchy one-liner melody that repeats throughout the song without being monotonous takes the center stage once more. Chopped-up voices and smaller rhythmic elements help paint the rest of the soundscape, transforming the listening experience into a full-fledge party.

Jacob Colon is a relentless artist that shows no signs of slowing down as every release under his name hast the stamp of an authentic hit.

Listen to the track below.

Thomas Lizzara performed a very special live set in a hot air balloon above the city of Berlin

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Metodi Gogovski
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High above the city of Berlin in a hot air balloon, multi-talented DJ and producer, Thomas Lizzara presents his brand new one-hour live set, consisting exclusively of his own productions such as Libertas, Volare, and his forthcoming new single “White Butterfly”. At the same time, his previous live-set video breaks the 1 million plays milestone.

While Thomas Lizzara sends his essential sound of melodic techno over the rooftops of the city, a hot summer day slowly comes to an end and the sun disappears behind the skyline of the never sleeping city of Berlin.

A breathtaking scenery combined with the driving and at the same time the melodic sounds of producer and live act Thomas Lizzara, who celebrates his 25th anniversary as an artist this year and who was recently on the cover of the German Faze magazine.

For the live set, a controller specially made for Thomas Lizzara was also used for the first time, which allows the artist to dive even deeper and more directly into the music.

Watch the video below.

Oliver Heldens cuts no corners with new remix of James Hype & Miggy Dela Rosa’s hit, ‘Ferrari’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Oliver Heldens highlights why he’s one of the scene’s most trusted hitmakers with a turbo-charged new remix of James Hype & Miggy Dela Rosa’s undeniable summer hit, ‘Ferrari’.

The single captures the sun-soaked melodies of Hype‘s easy and breezy original, but shifts gears into a clubbier realm with playfully upbeat rhythms and addictively percussive drops.

It’s hard to argue that James Hype and Miggy Dela Rosa‘s ‘Ferrari‘ isn’t one of the songs of the summer. In the short months since its April release, the tune was named, and is currently, BBC Radio 1’s Tune Of The Week, has been spun by a who’s who of the industry’s top acts, ranging from Armin van Buuren and Benny Benassi to Diplo, Tiësto, and Timmy Trumpet, garnered well over 150 million cumulative streams and recently landed on the biggest playlist in the world, Spotify’s Today’s Top Hits. With none other than Oliver Heldens now taking the wheel and already hitting #1 in several territories, ‘Ferrari‘ once again positions itself to continue its climb to the top of the global charts!

Oliver Heldens says: “Being a bit inspired by Afrobeat, Afro House and Melodic House, I wanted to take the summer vibe of the original to a next level by adding some organic catchy melodic/musical marimbas that perfectly mesh with the guitar & vocal hook of the original, and of course a funky signature Heldens type bassline that supports it all nicely and gives it a clubby touch. Despite the organic, tropical & somewhat ‘chill’ sound overall, it’s been a true highlight in my sets, even in the more ‘mainstage’ festival-type sets. I hope you enjoy it as much as I do :)”

“Oliver and myself have been meaning to work with each other for a long while, so when the chance came for him to remix Ferrari I was down immediately!” says James Hype.

Fans of James Hype and Oliver Heldens will recognize that this isn’t the first time that the two superstar DJs have crossed paths. Not only did James Hype unveil a remix of Heldens‘ ‘I Was Made For Lovin’ You‘ just last month, but James has taken his globally recognized DJing skills to events hosted by Oliver and Heldeep Records in Miami and London, as well as an upcoming set at Mysteryland, on August 28.

In true ‘Ferrari‘ fashion, Oliver Heldens‘ new remix sits at the intersection between finesse and power. Perfect for everything from a headlining festival set to your favorite workout playlist, the new remix guarantees to take listeners from 0 to 100 in a matter of seconds.

The new remix comes off the back of Heldens‘ latest releases, including his remix of Piero Pirupa‘s ‘We Don’t Need‘, as well as ‘Mercury‘, the latest HI-LO smash that is currently sitting comfortably at #1 on the Beatport Techno (Peak Time / Driving) chart.

Listen to the track below.

Hotboxx, The Artist Never Die and London X join forces to release a powerful new EP ‘Vogue’

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Marco Di
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Hotboxx, The Artist Never Die and London X join forces to release a powerful new EP ‘Vogue’. This new production has the flavors, colors and sounds of the nostalgic 90’s as it undoubtedly showcases the style of these trio of artists. The release is made via the label and collective House of Huemans, of which the three DJs and music producers are lead members.

With nostalgia activated, the power and energy of this release is evident in every song of this 3-track EP, that will surely put the name of the artists higher on the list of acts to follow.

Coming from recent collaborations with the same label, Hotboxx brings his eclectic and impressive style to the mix, making ‘Vogue’ a perfect new addition to the playlists of party-lovers and voguers out there.

The track, ‘Too Sexy’, features a pounding beat, a wobbly bass, and playful autotune vocals, with a chopped sample of the classic hit ’Too Sexy’ by Right Said Fred; smaller percussion that give off even more Miami vibes. This track will get the party started.

Then, ‘Keep Movin’ that introduces an energetic beat, a nostalgic synth, chopped vocals sampling ‘Keep Moving’ add dynamic to the track.

Another track featured in this epic EP is titled, ‘So Horny’ starts with a throbbing 4 to-the-floor beat, powerful bassline and layers of smaller percussive elements that add dynamic to the beat, playful sonic elements, samples and vocal chops give the track its signature flavor.

‘Vogue’ is a nostalgic yet refreshing journey filled with stunning sounds and wrapped with the high-level and quality delivered by the collaboration between Hotboxx, The Artist Never Die and London X, three artists that keep proving themselves to be leaders of a fresh wave of sound taking over the Dance music world: make sure to follow them as they continue to put out remarkable productions that hit the charts worldwide.

Listen to the track below.

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