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Rockin Moroccin & Davide Ruberto Release ‘Bayati Shiraz’ on VillaHangar

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Andry Bosk
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Villahangar welcomes English artist Moroccan origin Rockin Moroccin to the imprint with “Bayati Shiraz” in collaboration with revered Italian producer and composer Davide Ruberto.

The track posed a new musical challenge for the chart topping artist, with a decidedly melodic and tribal trademark style and visceral passion for percussive rhythms. Following on from his recent success with Beatport No.1 ‘You Got The Love’ this single further highlights his diverse talent.

Bayati is inextricably linked to Azerbaijan, home of the project and source of inspiration incorporating its influential organic, solemn and mysterious atmosphere instantly transporting you through a multisensory journey to the capital Baku. This is an exciting sonic adventure that testifies to a new persona for the artists.

Rockin Moroccin comments: “Bayati Shiraz being an actual folklore song is very dear to the people of Azerbaijan and means a lot to them as a country in whole.

So it was very important to me to do the original song justice and not butcher it while at the same time making it relevant in today’s electronic music scene and also something DJ’s can get behind and people are able to dance to. Also the opportunity to record live out in Azerbaijan was amazing and to work with local musicians was a great experience I’ll never forget.”

Furthering his experiential forays into electronic music merged with live instrumentation and cultural roots. The song unites local musicians from the region showcasing their popular traditions and providing a vision into their magical and fascinating world steeped in a thousand-year old history that feeds into the present.

Highly creative with an authentic vibe that truly lifts the Rockin Moroccin to new heights Bayati Shiraz redefines organic house with its fusion of sonic curation meets collaboration to provide a song that will circulate for years to come. Once again the talent shines through and highlights why he remains a solid name to watch as the scene evolves.

Bringing the project together is Villahangar, a label that was founded back in 2015 by DJ and TV presenter Andrea Pellizzari alongside DJ / Producer Matt Sawyer. With an office in England and operational headquarters in Milan it is truly recognised as a global imprint.

The label consistently focuses on dancefloor music, navigating genres ranging from deep house to lounge, downtempo, organic, melodic and also afro house. Their defined mission is to find and support talented artists across the music spectrum. The Villahangar Podcast ‘MusicInTheAir’ features every Sunday on Pure Ibiza Radio, showcasing fresh and diverse sounds from a myriad of international artists.

Chris Leon, label A&R comments “After years of hard work we are happy to have two artists of this caliber on board! As A&R and also as a producer I have always loved exploring contaminations of all kinds, this is the sound we are looking for, without too many limits or stakes! Thanks to all the artists who gravitate around us!”

The label has received consistent and positive support from notable names including Solomun, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, Jamiie, Hector Romero, Themba, Sabo, FNX Omar, Safar, Nhii, DJ Zombie, Brina Knauss and Rob Stereo. Championing diversity is an indisputable reference point for the label’s musical offering. Providing an evolutionary approach with an aim to discover new music and further push the borders of the industry and genre definitions forward. In recent years, a number of primary releases from the label have earned widespread global attention and has accrued a mix of international accolades for its own unique sound.

Already tearing up the tastemaker charts, “Bayati Shiraz” is becoming a prominent underground anthem. Players from Nick Warren, Henry Saiz, Robert Owens, Hanna Hais, Soul Central, Leandro Silva and Quentin Harris to Severino Panzetta (Horse Meat Disco) have jumped onto this solid summer heater early on.

Listen to the tracks below.

SUNANA Launch New Label With ‘Keep The Vibe’ Release

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Alex Gelevski
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SUNANA, the DJ and production duo hailing from London, have dropped their latest track “Keep The Vibe” on their newly launched label, The Vibe Arrived.

Renowned for their upbeat tribal percussion and infectious positivity, this new release is sure to set the party alight at clubs, festivals, warehouse raves and remain on heavy radio rotation for months to come.

In addition to the single, SUNANA are also celebrating the label’s launch by releasing a taster EP packed with the hottest up-and-coming talents on the Latin, Tribal and Tech House scene.

Dubbed “The Vibe Arrived” further leaning into their imprint’s vision, the EP promises a lively mix of percussion driven melodies that fluidly fuses cultures from international artists into one explosive and colourful sonic experience.

SUNANA – Keep The Vibe

SUNANA is widely recognised as a powerful and dynamic DJ and production pairing that has gained global recognition for their resilient, electrifying and energetic performances. Composed of Sun and Ana, this London-based collective and couple has been supported by some of the world’s top DJs, including David Guetta, Don Diablo, KSHMR, R3HAB, Hardwell, Nicky Romero, Lost Frequencies and Kryder.

Their vivacious and vibrant unique style is a culmination of their own cultural influences and inspiration. SUNANA has set out on a defined mission to spread their message of positivity and uplifting vibes through their music, connecting and providing explosive sets and selections that instantly ignite audiences. Maintaining a pure and authentic approach to entertainment there’s no room for ego in this act. People relate them to a power act with a personal approach, building a community and fanbase as they grow.

SUNANA comments: “We are so excited to launch our brand new label, The Vibe Arrived with our latest banger ‘Keep The Vibe’. It’s a tune bursting with positivity and lots of groovy percussion – our signature! We hope that it uplifts you and galvanises you to party! Hot on the heels of the single, we are thrilled to share more music alongside the fabulous Basax, DJ Huguito, Dwayne Martin Blues Harmonica and Nicole Fiallo on the taster EP.

We are very proud to be launching one of the first labels in the UK dedicated to Latin/Tribal House sounds and these first releases perfectly encapsulate the vibrant tribal spirit of The Vibe Arrived.”

With a combined experience of 25 years as performers and producers, SUNANA has appeared at hundreds of venues across the world. They have positioned alongside many of today’s most prominent brands including Ministry of Sound, Pacha, Glastonbury Festival, and Wembley Arena which further highlights their capacity as a memorable pair. SUNANA are actively creating a legacy that transcends time and barriers, connecting crowds and inspiring creativity with a myriad of collaborators.

SUNANA’s productions engage with a strong identity that actively motivates people to dance. They incorporate their own real-world experiences, mixed with traditional and memorable melodies. Expect succinct vocals and instrumentation that enforces their inherent message, with passion promoted throughout every single performance.

Their meteoric success is the result of multiple factors, including their inspiring story which is open, honest and always about sharing a connection with others. Having already landed on pivotal labels including Sony Music, Black Lizard, RH2, Play This! Records, Club Session and Weekend Warriors Night, SUNANA‘s brand continues to grow on a global scale.

Evolving from an initial DJ duo into a Beatport Top 10 Chart topping act, their music regularly appears on Spotify playlists from New Music Friday Dance, to Operator and Fresh Finds, whilst their weekly show on Select Radio (London and the UK’s number one dance music station) further highlights the sizeable mark they are creating on the scene. Recent guests include Martin Garrix, Timmy Trumpet, R3HAB, Oliver Heldens, Afrojack, Vintage Culture, DJs from Mars.

Akin to a breath of fresh air, it’s time to tune into SUNANA, lean into their expansive energy and collectively appreciate that this is only the beginning of the full SUNANA experience. ‘Keep The Vibe’ is released on all platforms on 21st April following a Traxsource exclusive.

Listen to the track below.

Above & Beyond returns to the dancefloor with ‘Tranquility Base Vol. 1’

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Alex Gelevski
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Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond returns to the dancefloor with ‘Tranquility Base Vol. 1’, a collection of five heavy-hitting club records, calling back to their instrumental roots.

The GRAMMY-nominated founders of Anjunabeats have been quiet of late. Following six months of studio hibernation after their sold-out Group Therapy 500 celebrations at Banc of California Stadium last October, Jono, Paavo, and Tony have been busy working on their next extended project.

This week, Above & Beyond headlines two sold-out shows for Printworks London’s closing season, and a love letter to their instrumental club past: the launch of the ‘Tranquility Base EP’ series.

Tranquility Base Vol.1

Above & Beyond’s Tranquility Base alias was revered for contributing to the trance genre, including iconic records such as ‘Surrender’, ‘Oceanic’ and ‘Razorfish’. The ‘Tranquility Base EP’ series showcases the current instrumental records firmly lodged in Jono, Paavo, and Tony’s record boxes.

Drawing inspiration from all areas of contemporary electronic music, ‘Tranquillity Base Vol. 1’ features five tracks that debuted in front of 25,000 fans in Los Angeles last October; ranging from the rolling grooves of ‘Spin Off’, to the darker atmospheric techno of ‘VLEKNO’.

Above & Beyond’s ‘Angry JP8’, the electro-edged lead single off ‘Tranquility Base Vol. 1‘ is out now, with the full EP arriving May 25.

Above & Beyond will headline The Gorge Amphitheatre on July 21-23 for the most extensive iteration of their Group Therapy Weekender festival, alongside label stars from Anjunabeats, Anjunadeep, and Reflections. Tickets are on sale now.

Stream ‘Angry JP8’ on all platforms HERE.

Let It Roll festival is back with a bumper lineup of stars for 2023 edition

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Metodi Gogovski
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Epic three day drum & bass celebration Let It Roll is back with a bumper line up of stars at the vast Milovice Airfield, Czech Republic, from August 3 – 6th 2023.

Across six spectacular stages, legends of the game, pioneers and new school heroes will all line up including the likes of Chase & Status, Andy C, Camo & Krooked b2b Mefjus, Bru-C, Dimension, Shy FX, Sub Focus, Wilkinson, Black Sun Empire, London Electricity, and hundreds more.

Let It Roll has been shaping the drum & bass scene for more than 20 years. Its history goes back to its underground roots and raves and on to this 30,000 capacity festival. Let It Roll is known worldwide for its incredible production and awesome opening ceremonies as well as legendary shows at Printworks in London.

Let It Roll Festival 2023 lineup

Let It Roll Festival is a spectacular coming together of the drum & bass community. The line-up includes every drum & bass style from across the spectrum, whether that’s the energy of jump up or the smoothness of liquid, from neurofunk to minimal steppers, nothing is left out.

Tickets available HERE!

Grimes announced for keynote at IMS Ibiza 2023

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Andry Bosk
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IMS Ibiza, a thought-leadership platform for culture, education, industry and wellness in electronic music, announces today full details of its carefully curated programming for the fourteenth edition of the summit.

Following a history of sensational closing keynotes from the likes of Nile Rodgers, George Clinton and the Pet Shop Boys, IMS Ibiza will welcome another extraordinary innovator in the arts to share personal insight in a keynote interview, experimental artist and visionary global star Grimes.

Grimes has become known as one of the past decade’s most fearless and adventurous solo artists. Defying any rules and restrictions that may exist around music creation and curation, she has embraced technology in the most powerful ways, immersively applying it to all aspects of her musical career.

A powerful advocate of Ai and Web3 technologies in music and NFT art creation, boldly professing that AI is humanity’s natural evolution. Her unparalleled and captivating digital music experimentation and social media footprint, including virtual bands in the metaverse, shines light on climate change and continuously pushes the boundaries of digital technology and the freedom that it awards for creatives both now and in the future.

In 2021, she set the NFT world on fire with the release of WarNymph Collection Vol 1 By Grimes x Mac. The collection contains 10 artworks, including a unique video work set to original music composed specifically for the project. Additionally, Grimes appeared as a judge on Fox‘s virtual avatar competition show, “Alter Ego.” Through the character of WarNymph and her decentralised AI girl group NPC, Grimes explores the fluidity of identity in the virtual age: the ability to create, augment and splinter ourselves into unlimited avatars.

The keynote by Grimes + many others at IMS Ibiza will be hosted at the inspiring Destino Pacha Ibiza Resort, which, for the second year, will be privatised exclusively for attending delegates. Across three days, the summit will unite innovators, creators, visionaries and disruptors from across the global electronic music ecosystem for analysis of the most crucial business challenges and opportunities facing our industry today.

IMS Ibiza 2023 will be co-hosted by leading BBC Radio 1 broadcasters Pete Tong MBE and Jaguar, the summit will deconstruct the topics and issues that really matter, inspiring ethical and sustainable growth, and catalyzing positive change from the boardroom to the dance floor.

Topics will include a dissection of the complexities of AI, the next steps for music and Web3, diversity & inclusion, the impact of ageism in electronic music, music rights management, understanding neurodiversity, the ever-changing dynamic between agents and promoters, an analysis of music journalism, plus the unveiling of the much anticipated IMS Business Report and its widely quoted annual industry valuation figure, which has become critical to the industry’s positioning and success.

Also Icons of the electronic music industry will be recognized and celebrated with The IMS Legends Awards Dinner in honor of Mike Pickering (M People, Hacienda legend, A&R icon) hosted by YouTube at the exclusive Beach House.

With many other activations happening all around the summit to discover, look out for Earth Percent who are partnering with IMS Ibiza to host a special social area for delegates to connect, discuss and learn more about the intersectionality of music and climate. Expect live interviews and a podcast hosted by Jo Youle raising the bar on music and climate consciousness.

There is a focus on health and wellbeing with Arete’ mindful morning walks, Yoga and Vedic Mediatation. IMS Ibiza Summit delegates will also be able to experience some of the hottest parties and events on the island, including the iconic IMS Dalt Vila seven hour closing celebration and after party with Grimes at Club Chinois. The official IMS Opening Party at Club Chinos, Jaguar presents at Pikes Hotel and UNUM Festival Pre-party, Ushuaia Opening party and many others.

IMS co-founder and lead curator Ben Turner states:

‘Grimes is one of the most important, impactful and creative artists of our times. A true visionary – sonically, lyrically, philosophically….and then there’s that angelic voice. It is a true honour to host her at IMS for our finale keynote interview in what is a rare visit to Ibiza. She will also be performing – more news to come.’

GORDO is returning to Vegas for a new residency with the Tao Group

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Alex Gelevski
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Diamante Anthony Blackmon, better known to those in the house music world as DJ Mag’s #25 Top 100 DJ or Billboard’s #1 producer – GORDO, previously Carnage — has just announced his return to Tao Group Hospitality in Las Vegas.

With summer 2023 just around the corner, GORDO will be taking over iconic venues Tao Beach Dayclub, Marquee Dayclub and Hakkasan Nightclub as Tao Group Hospitality‘s newest resident.

Set to bring his globally renowned productions and unrivalled live shows to the company’s iconic day and night clubs, including Tao Beach, Marquee and Hakkasan as their newest resident GORDO is hitting the Las Vegas Strip in full force. With the summer season kicking off in a matter of weeks, now’s the time to lock in your chance to see house music’s absolute finest, GORDO.

Making the announcement, GORDO released a viral video inspired by LeBron James‘ infamous decision heard around the world when announcing he was going to play for the Miami Heat – ‘The Decision.’

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See Dates Below:

– Sunday April 30 – Marquee Dayclub
– Friday June 16 – Tao Beach
– Sunday Aug 20 – Marquee Dayclub
– Friday Aug 25 – Tao Beach
– Thursday Sept 7 – Hakkasan
– Friday Sept 22 – Tao Beach
– Thursday Oct 12 – Hakkasan

Here’s what GORDO had to say:

“Over a decade ago Marquee believed in Carnage and gave me a shot on the strip, it’s a crazy honour to return as Gordo and have the opportunity to play across all of Tao Group’s incredible new properties…the best is yet to come.”

The announcement marks the next step in GORDO‘s global takeover, sparked by his neverending ability to raise the conceptual bar while keeping his roots close to his creative core. Sticking to the theme of going full circle, the past year has not only seen the Guatemalan-American hitmaker return to his sonic latin roots with singles like “Hombres y Mujeres,” but bring the glory back to his native Central America, teaming up with Seeds of Learning to build new centers for youth in the region.

Always strides ahead of the curve, as demonstrated by his TARAKA shows, recent stops in South America, Europe, and pending performances at both weekends of Coachella, GORDO‘s summer residency with Tao Group Hospitality in Las Vegas is sure to set the agenda for the year in house music.

Tickets are sure to sell out fast, so grab them as soon as they go on sale!

Hï Ibiza announces trailblazing lineup for Tuesdays with the Martinez Brothers & Paco Osuna

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Marco Di
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Hï Ibiza Opening Party

House and techno’s most cutting-edge DJs are to line up next to hosts The Martinez Brothers in the Theatre and Paco Osuna in the Club room, each Tuesday at Hï Ibiza from 13 June – 3 October.

This red hot dual residency is back to take up its position as the most forward-thinking on the island with a cultured mix of up-and-comers, established tastemakers and plenty in between from all across the house and techno spectrum.

THE MARTINEZ BROTHERS (HÏ IBIZA THEATRE)

New York pair The Martinez Brothers are famous for their boundless energy in the booth and for bringing the most compelling house grooves. The Cuttin’ Headz label bosses set the agenda with their always electrifying selections and the Hï Ibiza Theatre has become the scene of some of their greatest-ever sets.

The opening party on 13th June will see the influential duo joined by legendary rapper, producer and Más Tiempo label head Skepta. Watch out for three special B2B sets across the season, as The Martinez Brothers pair up with Michael Bibi (4 July), Marco Carola (18 July) and Jamie Jones (26 September).

The rest of the summer brings sets from melodic house innovators ANOTR, French allies Shonky, Dan Ghenacia and Dyed Soundorom‘s back2back DJ outfit Apollonia, fellow Hï Ibiza resident Black Coffee, new school Dutch star Chris Stussy,and Detroit’s DJ Minx.

Eliza Rose, the voice behind last summer’s biggest garage hit, ‘Baddest Of Them All’ also makes an appearance, along with a much-anticipated set from Grammy-Award winning Beyonce collaborator Honey Dijon, house master Kerri Chandler, Detroit’s Kyle Hall, Desolat label head Loco Dice, and house music royalty Louis Vega.

Breakthrough Brazilian DJ/producer Mochakk also steps up, and there’s left-of-centre techno from Detroit’s finest Seth Troxler and London-based Shanti Celeste, a rare DJ set from Grime MC Skepta,and London selector TSHA.

Rounding off this huge lineup for the Theatre are AJ Christou, Blas Cordero, Byron The Aquarius, Carlita B2b Chloé Caillet, David Berrie, Fleur Shore, Jaden Thompson, Jean Pierre, Jesse Calosso, Honeyluv, Kilimanjaro, Mason Collective, Mason Maynard, Rossi, Saoirse, and Salomé Le Chat.

PACO OSUNA (HÏ IBIZA CLUB)

Paco Osuna in the Club room will see the Spaniard serve up his famously futuristic take on techno alongside some high energy selectors who know how to lock dancers in a groove and keep the dance floor vibing.

Joining Paco Osuna across the season are influential tastemaker Ben Sterling, Italian Hot Creations man Blackchild, Ibiza favourite Chelina Manuhutu, Dutchman Chris Stussy, and underground pillar Dennis Cruz.

Watch out for scintillating sets from Drum grooves master Iglesias, UK house master Latmun, hip-hop tinged house from Romanian Mahony, and Manchester’s hard-hitting house trio Mason Collective. German born, Jamaican raised Tech House DJ Melanie Ribbe also steps up, along with techno powerhouse Nicole Moudaber, Spanish techno mainstay Rafa Barrios, tech house hitmakers Solardo, and Amsterdam-based Toman.

There’s plenty more to look forward to throughout the summer too, with guests set from Andre Butano, Ariel Rodz, Caleb Calloway, Classmatic, Danyelino, Fer Br, Kidoo, Iglesias, Manu Gonzalez, Manu Sanchez, RSquared, Reelow, Rendher, Tomi & Kesh, and Wheats.

The scene is set for an unmissable season of superb Tuesday sessions, with two adventurous rooms of world class electronic music helmed by The Martinez Brothers and Paco Osuna.

Visit hiibiza.com to book tickets and discover the latest news and events from the world’s No.1 club.

Joannes prepares “Kiss, Date, Love & Hate” on RFR Records

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Metodi Gogovski
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Since the release of RFR 014 Joannes has remained a quality source of solid techno. With this four track EP he proves his sonic versatility.

„Kiss“ sounds like a lucid dream, when you have spent the nights sleeping upon Robert Hood’s „Internal Empire“ for some time. A respectful homage to Detroit’s grandmaster, combining everything what made and makes techno so unique for decades.

The second track remains true to the minimal approach of this EP. Pictures of a humid rainforest, only sparsely lit by daylight, through whose overgrown paths you’re cutting your way with a machete. Certainly not a place for a „Date”, rather a spot for minimal techno in 90s garments.

A touch of tribal, Chicago infused percussions and gentle melodies are all that it takes to elect „Love“ as one of the highlights of this EP. A wonderful start for those often-underrated record flipsides.

Despite its title, „Hate“ might be the most accessible track of this EP. If you are into melodic Detroit techno with dash of…., you may fall in love with this one and hardly get away from it.

Listen to the tracks here.

Pyramid Ibiza reveals huge names for 2023 Summer season at Amnesia

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Alex Gelevski
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Pyramid Amnesia Ibiza

Amnesia‘s cutting edge Pyramid party is ready and waiting to set all new levels in summer 2023. From June 11th to October 8th, the music-centric underground gathering has planned its most ambitious and eclectic season to date with vast line-ups packed deep with world class talents that broaden Pyramid’s musical horizons like never before. Every shade of electronic music will be covered by the best in the game, with Ibiza exclusives, mind blowing live shows and mouth watering bookings all set to make it the biggest year yet for this already iconic party.

The unreal list of exclusives for this scintillating summer include Minus label head and techno titan Richie Hawtin, a back to back from everybody’s favourite minimal maestros Ricardo Villalobos and Luciano, Romanian minimal pioneers [A:RPIA:R], plus Reinier Zonneveld (Live), the Dutch powerhouse bringing hard edge acid and techno back to the fore.

Pyramid showcases its dedication to offer its most diverse sounds yet with a special live set from synth wizard Caribou and a DJ set from the world music magician Bonobo. Next to those cultured sounds come the hard edge techno of 999999999 and I Hate Models, the pure house joy of Kerri Chandler, the dark assaults of Hector Oaks, meticulously crafted space techno from Maceo Plex, all out rave, acid and jungle from Special Request, emotive bangers from DJ Boring, cultured deepness from Chaos in the CBD and timeless electro from Jennifer Cardini amongst so much more.

GRAMMY nominee Honey Dijon brings her Chicago-informed house and disco to Pyramid for the very first time and heads up a vast array of female talent that includes Nina Kraviz, Avalon Emerson, Amelie Lens, Deborah De Luca, Stella Bossi, Juliet Fox, Sama´Abdulhadi, Sonja Moonear and plenty more.

On top of all this unmissable action, Pyramid has got plenty more surprises up its sleeve including one-off events with game changing festivals Junction 2 and Sunwaves and plenty more including the Pyramid Special warm up party on April 28th which offers a taster of what is to come in summer.

Pyramid was busy in winter hosting its signature parties around the world from Argentina to Zurich, Barcelona to London, Mallorca to Naples. But now it is time to return to its spiritual home, to make new musical memories and offer its most comprehensive and essential season to date.

Secure your place on the legendary dance floor on Amnesia‘s official website.

Giuseppe Ottaviani creates the official Dreamstate Europe anthem “To The Stars.”

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Marco Di
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Trance music stalwart Giuseppe Ottaviani is an Italian producer behind some of the most defining tracks of the genre from the last decade.

He is returning to Dreamstate Records with his sophomore single, “To The Stars,” an acid-fueled trance masterpiece, which is being selected as the official anthem for the forthcoming Dreamstate festival in Poland. He recently posted a creation video in the studio on TikTok, pulling in 1.7M views and counting.

It’s the third time he’s been appointed with the honors, the last of which was for his single “Morpheus” in 2021, amassing more than 1M streams, in addition to be featured in Armin van Buuren‘s 2020 Year Mix on his ‘A State of Trance‘ radio show, and picking up press support from Trance Attack, Festival Season, Guettapen.

He has upcoming headline shows at The Palace Theater (Calgary), Harbour Convention Center (Vancouver), Grenswerk Cafe (Venlo), SKY Yard Lounge (Miami), Oberhausen (Germany), and an appearance at Parookaville Festival.

Listen to the track HERE!

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