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Sonus Festival announces more acts for 2023 edition

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Marco Di
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As Croatia’s most cultured underground celebration of house and techno edges closer to its epic 10 year anniversary edition, a second wave of headliners is revealed: Claptone, Chris Stussy, Joseph Capriati, KAS:ST, Michael Bibi, Reinier Zonneveld live, Daria Kolosova, Boston 168 live and Sonja Moonear.

Already announced is the likes of Ricardo Villalobos, Richie Hawtin, Diplo, Paula Temple, Sven Väth, Seth Troxler, ANNA, Vintage Culture, Marco Carola, Sama’ Abdulhadi, The Martinez Brothers, Loco Dice, Maceo Plex, Kobosil, and tens more from 20 – 24th August 2023 on the famous party island of Pag.

Sonus has now been leading the way in Croatia for a decade. The festival is a community minded gathering of true music lovers. The focus is always on the sound system, the production and the music which plays out at three of the best open air clubs in Europe. The people are knowledgeable and come from all over the world to make for a diverse crowd.

Sonus festival 2023 lineup

Host clubs Aquarius, Kalypso and Papaya are consistently voted amongst the best in the world by DJ Mag and for good reason – they boast beachside locations with sunkissed dance floors, pool parties and plenty of boat party options. Music plays at Sonus non stop from sunup to sundown. Here is also plenty of local exploring to do in secluded bays and long coastal walks with stunning views. It is a place to escape the everyday and experience world class music in a truly special setting.

This latest wave of names brings yet more quality to Sonus 2023 and makes for the most diverse and comprehensive mix of talent yet. All shades of house, techno and everything in between will be explored and will make this 10th year celebration the most unmissable yet.

After such a momentous decade of Sonus and a sold out event in 2022, you better move quickly for this year’s 10 year anniversary because tickets are guaranteed to sell out.

Cyazon is back with another hard-hitting production ‘Digital Fractals’

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Metodi Gogovski
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The DJ and music producer is ready to present his latest production, ‘Digital Fractals’, a Dubstep anthem that displays his unmissable sound and style.

His captivating music that has already reached listeners all over the world, display a perfect blend of genres like Electro House or Dubstep, with his own twist, creating surefire bangers ready to take the Electronic Dance music world.

Following the striking releases of ’Tech’ and ’The Future’, this talented music producer is set to have a busy release schedule for the coming months, unleashing impressive bangers that, not only place his name higher on the list of artists to follow closely, but create a world of its own, filled with winks and nods to a cyberpunk aesthetic with a futuristic sound and his unique style that can’t go unnoticed.

This time, he introduces ‘Digital Fractals’; the track starts off with a mysterious vibe, hard-hitting beat and growling basslines that clearly build the world where the song takes place. The track keeps raising its intensity to find a release through a drop where the glitches, digital sonic elements and the growling and impressive bassline unleash the power and might of Cyazon’s indisputable abilities.

The banging beat together with the basslines throb and pound with an accelerated pulse only to then take the track home in the most epic manner. ‘Digital Fractals’ is another hit in Cyazon’s catalog, further proving his name and sound as one to keep a close eye on.

Make sure to follow Cyazon on his social media as he keeps updating his audience with new releases and interesting news regarding his music and projects.

Listen to the track below.

R&S Records present its Various Artists – In Order To Dance 4.0 compilation

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Alex Gelevski
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First released back in the fall of 1989, the In Order To Dance album was a compilation LP that pulled together tracks from a select band of electronic producers, pushing the boundaries of the house and electronic music that was in its infancy stage.

Released on the R&S Records label, the IOTD series would become pivotal in the development of the electronic music scene at large.

The world of music is a constant shape shifting, trend moving behemoth. Style may come and go (and come back around again), stars are made, stars can fall.

But the ethos behind In Order To Dance remains the same as it ever has, with a fierce independent spirit, and a pledge to bring forward the next generation of young artists and their music.

And so, here we arrive at a new collection, fresh for 2023, and just in time for the label’s 40th anniversary year, and with the ardent A&R’ing of label founder Renaat Vandepapeliere, a selection of new tunes is assembled to reinforce the strength and power to be found within music.

Across thirteen tracks, a squad of refreshingly contemporary producers from around the globe are brought together under the In Order To Dance banner. Ushering the series into a new era, new variations on the electronic genre and fresh ideas are fused into a delightfully engaging collection of tracks.

There’s deep breakbeats courtesy of UK producer Dharma, smooth and dubby live action from Saytek, huge piano house sounds from Dino Lenny and complex bass heavy rhythms from Vromm. There’s esoteric electronics from Hyphen and swinging jazzy breaks from Nphonix & Matrika.

Paul Roux’s melancholic ‘Bapteme’ unfurls waves of deft pianos and guitar swirls over taunt beats, and a driving electro tone is set on Acidulant’s contribution. Intoxicating rave tropes and hefty breaks come courtesy of Pascal Nuzzo and Adam Antine delivers a wall of sound anchored by shuffling, funky beats on ‘Sortavala’.

And to accompany the new wave of In Order To Dance, a series of music videos have been produced. Acclaimed artists and video directors, including Alessandro Amaducci, Ben Marlowe and Gala Mirissa, have all stamped their digital artistic visions onto these stunning compositions, synching audio and visual for a multi-sensory experience!

Tasty Records present TWO LEE feat. Chriss Commisso’s latest release, ‘I’ll Be Around’

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Andry Bosk
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World renowned record label TASTY RECORDS is proud to present TWO LEE feat. Chriss Commisso’s latest release, titled ‘I’ll Be Around’, just for your listening pleasure!

This brand track is a fresh take on the classic hit from The Spinners, infused with the groovy beats of Nu Disco.

With its catchy melodies and infectious rhythms, ‘I’ll Be Around‘ is sure to get you moving on the dance floor. Don’t miss out on this exciting new release.

Listen to the track below.

Armin Van Buuren releases his brand new album, ‘Feel Again’, and lead single ‘On & On’

By
Marco Di
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Armin van Buuren
via Bart Heemskerk

Armin van Buuren released his eighth studio album, ‘Feel Again’. Captained by brand-new single ‘On & On’ — a link-up with British duo Punctual and London-based singer-songwriter Alika, and a heavily requested ID track since last year’s summer — the album is chock-full of collaborations with artists across the musical spectrum (R3HAB, Owl City, Matoma, Teddy Swims, Gareth Emery, JC Stewart and more), echoing its aim to bring people together.

In its entirety, ‘Feel Again‘ was born out of Armin van Buuren‘s disconnect with family, friends and fans during the pandemic. He felt out of place and uninspired, and found it hard to cope with the fact that not everyone can be pleased. So he reformed his life routines, took up meditation to calm the storm and did everything he could to negate the numbness. What he ended up with was a newfound love for music and an incredible album that reflects three different stages of feeling and inspiration: ‘Feel Again‘.

Interlocking singles such as ‘Come Around Again‘, ‘One More Time‘, ‘Easy To Love‘ and ‘No Fun‘, the ‘Feel Again‘ album sonically represents the journey of an artist extraordinaire radically looking for harmony within himself. Its 34 tracks may be different in terms of sound, but together, they reflect an equilibrium that could only come from a man in balance.

Armin van Buuren Feel Again album

“I’m stoked and proud to finally share the full album,” said Armin van Buuren. “To me, ‘Feel Again’ signifies a new beginning, as being lost without actively realizing it can whittle away at who you are. I’m happy to have found a new balance and a reinvigorated love for music, and I hope the album will remind and encourage listeners to stay connected and true to themselves.”

From reconnecting with friends, family and fans to finding inner peace, ‘Feel Again‘ means acknowledging harsh truths, finding out what really matters and letting that power a new step forward. Because in the evergreen words of Armin van Buuren himself, “we’re still learning and will never stop learning till the day we die”.

Listen to the tracks below.

Discover all the artists joining Eric Prydz at HOLO ïbiza this summer

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Alex Gelevski
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Platinum-selling producer and game-changing performer Eric Prydz is bringing his world-renowned HOLO show to Ibiza for the first time this summer, with a club-ready, more intimate edition designed specifically for Hï Ibiza.

HOLO ïbiza will take over the Hï Ibiza Theatre every Monday from 3 July to 4 September with Prydz performing each and every week alongside legendary techno producer, DJ and Drumcode founder Adam Beyer as weekly resident and Pryda label artist Cristoph.

Over in the Club room, new school house star Patrick Topping also lines up for his much-anticipated debut Hï Ibiza residency, with an array of big name guests.

Eric Prydz presents HOLO ïbiza with weekly resident Adam Beyer (THEATRE)

Eric Prydz‘s HOLO show is universally acclaimed as one of the most visually impressive and immersive experiences in all of dance music. The famously futuristic show has been specially reworked by Prydz for this exclusive residency, to create an intimate new version that packs just as much of a technological punch and will leave an indelible mark on the senses. HOLO ïbiza will make great use of Hï Ibiza‘s famously avant-garde production capabilities with Prydz‘s own signature and sleek mix of emotional, storytelling house and techno.

Each week Prydz will be joined by fellow luminary Adam Beyer. The hugely respected DJ, producer is one of the most recognisable names in techno thanks to his iconic Drumcode label and famously powerful take on big room sounds. He has been at the forefront for over 20 years, always bringing fresh nuance to every set and production. The third act to play every single week is Cristoph, a UK star and one of the core Pryda label artists with his own uniquely emotional take on house and techno. Together, they make for a powerful trio and mouthwatering new residency.

Patrick Topping (CLUB ROOM)

Meanwhile in the Club room, one of the most innovative and forward-thinking stars of the contemporary house landscape steps up for a first-ever residency at Hï Ibiza. Patrick Topping is known for pushing the boundaries of the genre with his compelling tracks and edgy DJ sets. He’ll be serving up fresh soundtracks every single time across the 10-week run, joined by plenty of big hitters.

They include the We Are the Brave label boss and techno champion Alan Fitzpatrick, dj, producer and label boss Eats Everything, house innovator Heidi, Detroit royalty DJ Minx, BBC Radio 1 host Sarah Story, and DJ Boring B2B Sally C., Andres Campo and Viviana Casanova also line up, as do Airwolf Paradise, Ben Hemsley, Eli Brown, Ewan McVicar, Dom Dolla, Hannah Laing, Josh Micky, Melle Brown, Schak, and Will Clarke, who between them cover all shades and styles of house.

For lovers of authentic underground house and techno, there will be nowhere better to be on a Monday this summer than the heart of the Hï Ibiza dance floor.

With world-class residents, carefully curated lineups, state-of-the-art design and pioneering sound technology, Hï Ibiza‘s 2023 season will showcase the club’s continued dedication to evolving the clubbing experience on every level. Visit hiibiza.com to book tickets and discover the latest news and events from the world’s No.1 club.

GORDO Announces Debut TARAKA event at London’s Studio 338

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Metodi Gogovski
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Gordo’s globally renowned live TARAKA event is officially returning to London, bringing the brand’s underground rave overtones to the Ibiza-themed megaclub Studio 338 on Saturday 24th June.

Having already wowed crowds around the world with stops in Washington D.C., San Francisco, Acapulco, Mykonos, and Saint Martin, TARAKA continues to prove itself as one of the most in-demand brands in today’s global club scene. With summer just around the bend, tickets will officially be on sale Tuesday 4th April, 11am – and knowing TARAKA, sold out shortly after.

GORDO has established himself and the entire TARAKA brand as one of the most exciting creative outlets in house music today. Considered one of Latin America’s most visionary clubbing exports, Gordo is now bringing his inimitable tech house sound back across the pond as he continues to drive sonic trends with releases like the recent piercing, attitude-soaked single “R U 4REAL.”

Making a case for London’s largest nightclub, Studio 338 is the perfect host for GORDO‘s TARAKA, regularly welcoming over 3,000 guests. The lineup to be announced very soon will include some very special guests, GORDO guarantees UK fans a top to bottom haul of kinetic, bass-driven house beats.

Beyond numerous sold out events across the globe, GORDO‘s greater vision for TARAKA has seen him open his second learning center in Guatemala this month. Named Edifico TARAKA, GORDO partnered up with non-profit organization Seeds Of Learning and funded the build and operation of the learning center, partially using funds from tickets sold for TARAKA events. As the infamous event brand grows, GORDO will continue to support the existing learning centers while aiming to open additional centers in every Hispanic country in the world.

Swedish House Mafia confirmed to return to Ushuaïa Ibiza this summer

By
Marco Di
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Swedish House Mafia will return to Ushuaïa Ibiza on Sunday 23 July, to deliver an exclusive show-stopping performance on the world’s most iconic outdoor stage. The latest instalment in the group’s rich ongoing history with Ushuaïa Ibiza is set to be another historic occasion.

The game-changing trio of Axwell, Steve Angello and Sebastian Ingrosso have long assured their legacy. Dominating the global electronic landscape for many years since first forming in 2008, their spectacular live shows serve up their maximal mix of house and electro to crowds of devoted fans around the world on a scale never seen before. Last year came their much-anticipated reunion with the record-breaking album Paradise Again, which saw fresh innovation with influences from ambient, techno, hip hop and house.

Since then, the Swedish House Mafia have very much returned to their position at the top of the scene. Hits like “Turn on the Lights Again” with Fred Again, “Redlight” with Sting, “Frankenstein” with A$AP Rocky, and “Don’t Go Mad” with Seinabo Sey marked the start of this new era as the album took #1 on the Billboard Top Dance/Electronic Albums Chart and #1 on the UK Dance Albums Chart.

Swedish House Mafia Ibiza 2023

The latest and greatest Swedish House Mafia sound brings all new musical innovation, layers of emotion and groove that finds the group reaching fresh heights and even greater success. They have received rave reviews cross the music media, achieved multi platinum and gold sales in several countries and played ambitious, sell-out world tours and headline shows at iconic festivals and events, including of course, that memorable night at Ushuaïa Ibiza last summer. Get ready to make some special memories this summer, as Swedish House Mafia return to the Ushuaïa dance floor, debuting brand new songs at this epic new show.

The group has played at Ushuaïa Ibiza several times over the years and each and every event is always a historic event. Their supersized sounds and the club’s famous ability to match that with incendiary levels of sensory stimulating light, sound and visuals is what makes each occasion such a landmark of the summer.

Expect no different this year when Ibiza’s #1 open-air club will once again pull out all the stops to go bigger and better than ever before. For this spectacular one-off event, you can expect the signature cutting-edge production, with avant-garde visuals and the all-important sound system perfectly tuned to deliver every single beat as intended.

When Swedish House Mafia and Ushuaïa Ibiza come together, magic happens, so you do not want to miss this one. Get your ticket now before they sell out at Ushuaia’s official website.

Tomorrowland has just revealed the first artists that will perform at Tomorrowland Brasil 2023

By
Marco Di
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Tomorrowland Brasil 2017
img via Tomorrowland

Our favorite electronic dance music festival Tomorrowland has just revealed the first artists that will perform at this year’s edition of Tomorrowland Brasil in the beautiful festival area of Parque Maeda in Itu.

Superstar artists including ACRAZE, Afrojack, Alok, Amber Broos, Anamē, Andromedik, Bakermat, Bassjackers, B Jones, Blastoyz, Brennan Heart, Brina Knauss, Coone, Da Tweekaz, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Dino Lenny, Don Diablo, Freedom Fighters, Jessica Audiffred, John Newman, Liquid Soul, Lost Frequencies, Mandy, Martin Garrix, MATTN, NERVO, Netsky, NGHTMRE, Paul Kalkbrenner, Pretty Pink, Sebastian Ingrosso, Sevenn, Steve Angello, Steve Aoki, Sub Zero Project, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano, Tiësto and Yves V are part of Tomorrowland Brasil‘s line-up phase 1 with many more set to be announced in phase 2.

Festival goers from all over the world will celebrate together under the Brazilian sun during three spectacular days in October. With plenty of more artists to come, the lush and green scenery of Parque Maeda, about 90 kilometers from São Paulo, will also be the home of some of Brazil’s finest electronic music artists, including Brazilian star Alok, as well as Aline Rocha, Aura Vortex, Bruno Be, Bruno Martini, Carola, Cat Dealers, Chapeleiro, Chemical Surf, Doozie, DJ Glen, DJ Marky, Dubdogz, Fancy Inc, Fernanda Pistelli, Gui Boratto, Inndrive, Jørd, Malifoo, Öwnboss, Pontifexx, Scorz, Vinne, Zac and many more. ​

Tomorrowland Brasil 2023 lineup phase 1

The beautifully crafted CORE stage, one of Tomorrowland‘s most unique stages, will also debut within the magical grounds of Parque Maeda, where music and nature come together. The mythical CORE stage, a true crowd favorite, will see performances from the scene’s leading acts in house & techno, surrounded by the deeper sounds.

Tomorrowland Brasil takes place on October 12-14, 2023. The festival will revolve around the theme ‘The Reflection of Love‘, symbolizing the positive energy the festival stands for with the whole world coming together and uniting as one through the universal language of music. The mesmerizing ‘The Reflection of Love’ stage will find a new home in Brazil, bringing magic and reflecting love and unity from around the globe to the festival grounds of Parque Maeda.

Pre-register now for the Tomorrowland Brasil 2023 ticket sales and discover all ticket options and info on Tomorrowland’s official website.

MELON’s debut album ”This Is MELON, Vol. 1 (Dance)” shows no sign of slowing

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Andry Bosk
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MELON’s debut album This Is MELON, Vol. 1 (Dance) continues to connect with dance music fans throughout the world, along with garnering an array of support across the industry and momentum shows no sign of slowing. Recently climbing to #4 spot on the Billboard Dance/Electronic Albums Chart & at Spotify already amassing in excess of 50m streams across the album!

It’s natural for an artist to want their music to be enjoyed by an as wide as possible audience and MELON‘s vision is to build a brand that not only entertains, but also empowers and motivates – whilst inspiring and providing rocket fuel for the next generation.

Comprising of 51 tracks, This Is MELON, Vol. 1 (Dance) continues to take the scene by storm and features MELON covers of the legendary ‘Levels‘ and ‘Somebody to Love‘, as well as the MELON & Rezidential collaboration ‘Tom’s Diner‘.

Also included, the classic Rihanna single ‘Pon de Replay‘ sees MELON & Steve Void deliver a dance floor heater, whilst MELON‘s trademark sound on both ‘Miss You‘ and ‘I Kissed A Girl‘ are at the forefront.

Listen to the tracks below!

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