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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

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.

Mochakk remixes The Martinez Brothers, Gordo & Rema hit track ‘Rizzla’

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Alex Gelevski
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Fast-rising dance music talent Mochakk has dropped a remix of The Martinez Brothers, Gordo and Rema’s smash ‘Rizzla’.

Delivering a pitched-up, stripped-back take, the Mochakk remix of ‘Rizzla‘ is a hypnotic club weapon that’s been crafted with the dancefloor in mind. Released in March, the hit original has already clocked up over 2 million global streams and coincided with The Martinez Brothers‘ Hï Ibiza residency.

Two of the most consistent and recognizable names in the world of house and techno, The Martinez Brothers were introduced to disco and house music by their father from a young age.

While known for producing lean and effective club records, from their break out ‘H2 Da Izzo‘ in 2012 to their 2019 ‘SaintLaurentYSL‘ remix, their 2020 foray into Latin pop with Rauw Alejandro, Zion & Lennox and Mr. Naisgai on ‘Química‘ shows their capacity to navigate effortlessly between underground and pop. Their most recent release saw them remix the Teddy Pendergrass classic ‘The More I Get, The More I Want‘.

Guatemalan dance icon Diamanté Blackmon is once again defining a musical movement with his new house music alias: Gordo. Previously known as Carnage, Gordo made an instant mark on the scene last year with ‘KTM‘, the project’s debut single which became an instant ‘Top 10’ hit on the Beatport Main Chart. He has since dropped two more similarly well-received singles ‘EENIE WEENIE‘ and ‘TARAKA‘ and is ramping up for the summer with many gigs and releases to come.

Bursting onto the scene with breakthrough hits ‘Iron Man‘ and ‘Dumebi‘, Rema is one of the most in-demand artists around, receiving BET Awards nominations and having his music included on the FIFA 21 soundtrack. He released his debut album Rave & Roses in March, a 16-track release that features the likes of 6lack, Chris Brown, AJ Tracey and Yseult.

Born Pedro Maia, Mochakk is a 22-year-old sensation whose thrilling persona behind the decks matches his prolific production. Singling himself out as one to watch, his music has already made it onto the likes of Nervous Records, Dogghauz Records and more.
One of the brightest young stars of electronic music proves his production credentials with a stellar remix.

Listen to the track below.

Above & Beyond’s latest dance anthem ‘Chains’ ft. Marty Longstaff is out now!

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Metodi Gogovski
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Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond’s latest dance anthem, ‘Chains’ (feat. Marty Longstaff), is available now, through Anjunabeats.

Premiered during the band’s Group Therapy 450 celebration at The Drumsheds London last September, ‘Chains‘ is Above & Beyond‘s second single of 2022 with singer Marty Longstaff, following the release of ‘Gratitude‘.

‘Chains‘ has been a mainstay in Above & Beyond‘s sets this past year, played extensively during their 70,000 ticket-selling Anjunafamily Reunion Tour and at festivals across the US and Europe this summer. The band recently headlined their Group Therapy Weekender festival at The Gorge Amphitheatre, WA, which welcomed 22,000 revelers.

‘Chains‘ is one of two original Above & Beyond productions to appear on their Anjunabeats Volume 16 compilation, alongside ‘Projection‘.

Also performing as The Lake Poets, Marty Longstaff rose to prominence with the moving acoustic ballad ‘Shipyards’. The song accompanies the opening credits to the sleeper hit Netflix documentary, ’Sunderland ’Till I Die’. The Sunderland-born singer-songwriter is also the voice of Above & Beyond‘s ‘Tightrope‘, ‘Flying By Candlelight’ and ‘Gratitude‘.

” ‘Jump and the net will appear’, a fleeting remark from a colleague of Tony’s at Warner Records has always percolated during songwriting. With the uncertainty of the last few years, it reared its head again and ‘Chains’ was born. Marty’s tones fit the track perfectly, reminding us that a step into the unknown, might just be putting your best foot forward.” – Above & Beyond

Above & Beyond‘s extensive summer touring schedule rolls into autumn: their Group Therapy Weekender London festival takes place at Dockyards London in September, a sold-out date at Banc Of California Stadium in Los Angeles to mark Group Therapy 500, and appearances at Creamfields, EDC Orlando, EH1 Festival also in the diary. For tickets, visit here.

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Meo Kalorama festival adds 2ManyDJs & Tiga to the already stellar lineup

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Marco Di
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Having already confirmed globally recognised artists such as Arctic Monkeys, The Chemical Brothers, Kraftwerk, Róisín Murphy, Years & Years, Disclosure, Jessie Ware, Jake Shears, Bonobo, James Blake, Peaches and many others, Meo Kalorama Festival have announced that the legendary 2ManyDJs will be going b2b with Canadian super-producer Tiga on the Saturday of the already jam-packed festival.

The full schedule and stage split has also been released as well as for it’s stages: MEO, Colina and Futura.

The first edition of Meo Kalorama Festival orbits around music, art and sustainability, and debuts this September 1st, 2nd and 3rd in the beautiful and lush Bela Vista Park in Lisbon, Portugal.

MEO Kalorama is in line with Agenda 2030 and the Sustainable Development Goals established by the United Nations General Assembly. It thus intends to encourage its teams, the artists, the public and the partners to start right now, in the first edition of the festival, to build its future legacy, committing to practices of sustainability, innovation and inclusion that determine new behaviours.

Daily tickets available at the price of €61 (+fees) with weekend tickets currently available from €145 (+fees) here!

Sparkee is back again for an end-of-summer disco-pop track called ‘Breathe’

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Andry Bosk
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Sparkee

Sparkee is back again for an end-of-summer disco-pop track called ‘Breathe’.

It’s a collaboration with up-and-comer producer Sierra on vocals and production duties. The song contains the classic Sparkee syncopated synth hooks, groovy basslines, and Nile Rodgers inspired funky guitars.

Sierra lays down some awesome vocals as well as some synth layers and clever arrangement. ‘Breathe’ is yet another single on Sparkee’s upcoming EP ‘Snack Pack’ which is coming out in September.

Quote about the track from Sierra: “Having been a fan of Sparkee’s past releases, the opportunity to collaborate was an easy yes! When I heard the instrumental I instantly knew it was the one and the song practically wrote itself. Super excited to give everyone one last banger before the summer ends :)”

Listen to the track below!

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