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Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano share their musical journey in their highly-anticipated debut album: ‘Fundamentals’

After well establishing themselves within the worldwide dance scene along the years, iconic Dutch duo Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano finally share their musical journey in their highly-anticipated debut artist album, ‘Fundamentals’, on their own SONO imprint.

Not only does this release mark a milestone in the producers’ careers, but also the beginning of a new chapter for them.

Reflecting on over a decade of shared passion, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano have masterfully orchestrated their first album to showcase the evolution of their musical identity.

Fundamentals‘ relays a personal story which intertwines their past achievements with the newly pushed boundaries of their globally acclaimed sound. It illustrates the fundamental essence of their art, translating their authenticity and spirit into an equally lively thirteen-track record.

Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano Fundamentals

Excellently culminating their years of expertise and contemplation, the release of Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano‘s first full-length album comes at an ideal time in the pair’s careers. Their grasp over the Dutch and International House scenes has earned them a role in a mini docu-series about the History of House in the Netherlands, launching at the Amsterdam Dance Event.

Lately, the duo has been revealing an ever-advancing side of themselves, as more mature artists and esteemed producers. And with ‘Fundamentals‘, they have delivered a thrilling rollercoaster ride of a sonic experience perfectly fit for airwaves and dancefloors alike, cementing their successful title.

The album exhibits a range of spellbinding vocal performances, session musicians, and songwriting, each track uniquely personifying the duo’s signature electric grooves. These catchy feel-good tunes are set to maintain the summer heat through the seasons, from ‘Coffeeshop‘ featuring Kes Kross borrowing enticing jungle-beats, to the afro-inspired ‘Closure‘ with Bruno Martini & Mayra, to a fiery club record with Leon Benesty, ‘Love, Dance And Feel‘.

The first and last tracks on the album, ‘Run‘, and ‘Summer Thing‘ with Dragonette, Cat Dealers, and Bruno Martini, have already been dominating global radios with their ecstatic vibrations, and fans don’t want to miss what’s in between. At its core, ‘Fundamentals‘ encapsulates the reasons why Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano initially ventured into the house scene, and its irresistible melodies narrate them flawlessly.

Having solidified their reputation with outstanding performances at Tomorrowland, Sensation, Airbeat One, Creamfields, and Mysteryland this summer, Sunnery James & Ryan Marciano are the archetypal mainstays of the dance music scene. With nearly two decades of experience breeding their passion and knowledge about the field, they are now rewriting their agendas and focusing more on releasing their own studio output, enjoying global success as producers.

Listen to the tracks below.

Ed Raissi drops his anticipated new release titled ‘Forever’

Touching down, Miami based producer & DJ Ed Raissi drops his anticipated new release – titled ‘Forever’.

Coming off the back of recent studio output, including ‘Don’t Stop‘ and ‘Thinking About You‘ – Ed Raissi continues his international rise at pace. Quickly becoming renowned for his emotive song writing and infectious releases that traverse across an array of soundscapes.

Fast forward to the present, Ed Raissi now presents ‘Forever‘ – with the cut delving into the more upfront side of his productions, while underpinned by a deep & dreamy vocal top-line.

Ed Raissi Forever

Hold tight, as ‘Forever‘ heats up in the coming weeks.

Listen to the track below and enjoy!

Carl Cox drops new EP ahead of his highly-anticipated album ‘Electronic Generations’

Carl Cox

Ahead of Carl Cox‘s hugely-anticipated new album, ‘Electronic Generations’, out October 28th, comes the release of ‘Welcome To My World’ – a hard hitting 4-track EP featuring a brand new track ‘World Gone Mad’, and previously unheard versions of ‘Speed Trials on Acid’, ‘How It Makes You Feel’, and ‘See The Sun Rising’.

These are Carl‘s original tracks, as he created them for his album – a true representation of the sound of ‘Electronic Generations.’ Three of these have been released this year as ‘pre-mixes’, albeit in very different versions, reworked and reimagined in collaboration with some of Carl‘s favorite artists; ‘Speed Trials on Acid‘ came out with Fatboy Slim, ‘How It Makes You Feel‘ with Nicole Moudaber and most recently ‘See The Sun Rising‘ with Franky Wah.

These collaborations have played an important part in the lead up to the new album, but hearing the original tracks as Carl intended them to be heard is not only hugely enjoyable – it’s also vital in understanding ‘Electronic Generations‘ as a concept.

Welcome To My World‘ is representative of Carl‘s unwavering passion for the advancement of club culture and his own growth as an artist. A purposeful step out of his comfort zone as an accomplished and innovative DJ and selector, into the exciting world of machine-driven live performance.

Listen to the EP below.

Carl Cox releases his new album ‘Electronic Generations‘ October 28th via BMG.   

Pre-Save/Order the album here

Carl Cox plays Wembley Arena on October 15. Tickets here

Thailand’s Epic 808 Festival unveils second phase artist names for 2022 edition

The game-changing 808 Festival is back for its biggest and best edition yet from 9 – 11 December 2022. The leading event in all of Southeast Asia offers up three days of musical madness and mind-blowing production with the likes of Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren, Gareth Emery, DJ Snake, Hardwell, Madeon Live, Zedd, Morten, Illenium and more all playing at Bangkok International Trade Centre.

Bangkok International Trade Centre will become a whole new party dimension with epic stage production, mesmerizing lights and world class sound systems all ready to deliver an experience unlike any other in the region.

This will be the ninth edition of 808 Festival and each year it makes lasting memories from all those in attendance. Think explosive pyrotechnics, psychedelic colours and towering bass bins all serving up world class music.

It comes from some of the biggest international stars of the dance music world including the likes of the record breaking Dutchman Hardwell, frequent David Guetta collaborator and Future Rave pioneer Morten, trance icons Andrew Rayel, Armin Van Buuren and Gareth Emery, a live show from Madeon, plus more from DJ Snake, Zedd and Illenium with further acts to come.

There is no other event on the scale of 808 Festival anywhere in the region. It is an event that leads from the front and cannot be missed for lovers of maximal club experiences.

DEENARA unveils her brand new EP ‘Axiom’

Deenara has released her brand new EP titled ‘Axiom’ just for your listening pleasure! By integrating art into her sets, she takes music to the next level. DJ and sound producer with a passion for electronics are the words that characterize Dinara succinctly.

Constantly performing side by side with eminent artists, Deenara absorbs the experience that is implemented in large projects. She has spent many years as a show director and resident of the legendary Kyiv club CHI by Decadence House, which revealed all the facets of her creative soul.

Having managed to launch musical waves in Spanish Ibiza, Italy, Israel, Turkey, the Republic of Belarus, and Georgia, she plunged into writing music. Preparing to fully enter the world arena, she finalizes the first tracks, awaiting an imminent releases, which makes it necessary to closely follow its development.

Deenara builds the bridge between her inner beauty and the outside world, inspiring people and showing them the true nature of a sound itself. Now she releases her new Axiom EP on the successful label Monaberry and takes us into a completely new world.

Listen to the tracks below.

Amsterdam Dance Event – ADE 2022 completes its conference program with Peggy Gou, Richie Hawtin, Nastia and many more!

amsterdam dance event
Amsterdam Dance Event ADE

Amsterdam Dance Event – ADE 2022, the world’s largest and most influential club-based festival and conference for electronic music has completed its conference program, with numerous globally renowned artists and industry leaders added to the line up.

Among them are Hardwell, speaking in depth about his recent comeback after a three year hiatus and the topic of mental health, Martin Garrix in conversation with Joseph Capriati, a special edition of RA Exchange live with Peggy Gou, and a live NFT minting masterclass and demonstration by Richie Hawtin.

These additions join an already impressive line up for ADE‘s 27th edition, which includes keynotes and discussions with industry leaders at Warner Music, Coachella, TikTok, Q-Dance, Billboard, FUGA, shesaid.so, YouTube, Meta and more, with young producers also able to take part in masterclasses and sessions at ADE Lab with artists such as Carl Cox, Ellen Allien, Nicky Romero, Van Anh, KiNK and many others.

Futuristic innovations

The conference also hosts a series of futuristic initiatives as part of ADE‘s focus on the future of live events, including ADE Blend realities, transforming home base Felix Meritis into a hybrid VR space, where discussions are hosted on artificial intelligence, Web3 and the Metaverse. Speakers include Nick Adler, responsible for transforming Snoop Dogg’s Death Row Records into the first ever major NFT label, ex-Google Senior Engineer Blake Lemoine on the impact of AI, Warner Music’s Chief Digital Officer Oana Ruxandra, artist and futurist Don Diablo, Coachella’s Sam Schoonover and Lightyear CEO Lex Hoefsloot.

Other key topics and themes covered at ADE Pro include sustainability for the live scene, mental health, inclusivity and social change, with Ukrainian artist Nastia and Lesia Vasylenko (Ukraine Parliament) in the discussion ‘Ukraine: How Can We Help?’, as well as talks on circular event management, gender representation in dance music and more.

ADE Lab masterclasses

Next to the ADE Pro conference, this year marks the inaugural edition of ADE Lab, focused on masterclasses, Q&As and studio sessions for the next generation of producers. Artists taking part include Peggy Gou, Carl Cox, Nicky Romero, Ellen Allien, Van Anh, KiNK and many others, and visitors can obtain inside knowledge from global platforms such as TikTok, Spotify, YouTube, Armada Music, ID&T, shesaid.so, KNTXT and Spinnin’ Records.

The first edition of BEON1X Open Mind Music Festival turned to a crowded fun and eco-revolution in Cyprus

The first two-weekend long BEON1X Open Mind Music Festival came to an end as over 16000 people tore up the dance floor, while 40 top DJs kicked up their heels and organizers utilized all the recyclable garbage from the event. The festival paved the way for the more ambitious future project of BEON1X Art Cluster.

The sonorous BEON1X Music Festival finished its two-weekend long debut in Cyprus with a record 16000 of fans visiting the venue. The main stage was decorated with 10 light-and-visual panels and surprised visitors with giant hands of “La creazione di Adamo” installation.

Superstar DJs and producers such as Carl Cox, Boris Brejcha, Jamie Jones, Paul Kalkbrenner live, Sasha & John Digweed, Sven Väth, Deborah De Luca, Chelina Manuhutu, Fatima Hajji, Guy J and many others blasted their live sets to the public, pleasing the crowd of fans, while the fireworks lit up the skies of Cyprus. There were 40 Top electronic scene DJs and thousands of music fans. The festival brought around 3 mln euro to the island’s economy.

Beon1x festival

Here’s what the hard-working team behind Beon1x had to say about the first edition of the festival:

“Fantastic debut of BEON1X Music Fest has showed it all off with its animatronics show and fireworks, street art and legendary DJs live performances. It started building up its fan base from day one. We were pleased to hear only positive feedback from both music fans and showmakers. They appreciated our choice of the line-up as well as the high level of management at the venue. We are witnessing BEON1X’s emergence as one of the best electronic music festivals in Europe and the neighboring continents”

During the festival, organizers also announced the groundbreaking BEON1X Art Cluster project – conceived as a unique international socio-cultural project by representatives of the international art, business, and IT communities. BEON1X team promises to develop this project into the largest and most influential Art Cluster in the EU. The delivery of the BEON1X project will be phased over a period of five years from 2022 to 2027, and during this time the art cluster will become one of the world’s largest socio-cultural hubs.

“The first step was the launch of the BEON1X Open Mind Music Fest, which, we think, started more than successfully. The next step will be the preparation of the base and infrastructure of the future cluster. Meanwhile we will start the renovation of an old winery in Limassol – will be turned into an art gallery and a public space. And by the end of this year, we will begin engineering and technical surveys with the aim of implementing the future environmental project to restore the island’s coastline – landscaping, strengthening the coastline, stopping soil erosion”, – Tata Andrews, project manager of the BEON1X Art Cluster, added.

Beon1x festival

The BEON1X Art Cluster is expected to include the following facilities and arrangements: Open Mind Musical Festival; Art Residence; Event space; laboratories; numerous eco-projects and green parks in different parts of Cyprus; transformation of urban spaces; coworking and winter residences, numerous developer projects and many other initiatives.

The Cluster is designed by the renowned international architects, Bjarke Ingels Group. Among others, there is a series of green initiatives – reforestation of territories devastated by wildfires and building up a new eco-friendly culture in Cyprus. For a start, the organizers reported they have utilized 1325 general waste trash bags and 647 recycling waste trash bags during the festival and left no sign of harm to the island’s wonderful nature.

elrow closes the Ibiza summer season with a brand new theme: ‘Delusionville’

Experimental global party brand elrow closed their Ibiza season in style with a brand new ‘Delusionville’ theme during the closing party at Amnesia Ibiza.

Ron English and elrow led the attendees that were lucky enough to score a ticket to an incredible journey into the POPaganda universe through avant-garde art and electronic dance music performed by some of the most-demanded artists in the industry at the moment.

More than 135 employees worked over 6000 hours to get everything prepared for the long-anticipated closing show at Amnesia Ibiza and it was definitely worth the effort. Ron English and elrow family kicked off their partnership with a party many won’t forget!

elrow Delusionville Amnesia Ibiza

Here’s what Ron English had to say about the closing party:

“It is wild that elrow and my team have created Dellusionville’s world in a real-life scale. I couldn’t imagine a more impactful way to bring my universe to the audience”

“Without a doubt, our best year in history on the island and our best theme to date, the brand continues to evolve, and this time it does so with the help of Ron English, recreating his world in a unique and super realistic way”, commented Juan Arnau. “I feel we have exceeded ourselves in mixing art, music and party. We have opened new creative frontiers”, continues the founder.

What exactly is Delusionville?

Delusionville at elrow is a live reinterpretation of the famous POPaganda art movement, the fruit of the imagination of the creator and founder of POPaganda, Ron English. Taking direct inspiration from the legendary Andy Warhol, English merges American iconography with art history to create social and political statements about contemporary American society. From Ronald McDonald to Mickey Mouse, no cultural icon is sacred.

Speaking to Delusionville‘s leitmotif, Ron says, “I think life is more exciting if you do things your way, even if it’s not in the way or in the order that everyone expects.”

“At elrow, we are fascinated by creative, visionary and daring minds. We are always working on breaking the limits of our shows. Now we want to impress our fans again, no more and no less, with a tailor-made collaboration with Ron English, the “godfather of Street Art.” – elrow’s founder Juan Arnau adds.

Delusionville is one of the most extensive modern urban art galleries, featuring a cast of characters that live in an upside-down, underground world where everyone’s social position is revered. Delusionville is a universe where the characters are animals instead of people, who have their own religions, politics and customs.

More Delusionville shows will be announced soon… Stay tuned!

Damian Lazarus Announces Complete Lineup For Day Zero Tulum 2023

Day Zero’s inception celebrated new beginnings with the end of the Mayan calendar in 2012, its origin yielding one of the world’s most transformative and acclaimed parties. Bringing together the natural, mythic and euphoric, Day Zero will return to the mystical jungles of Tulum on January 9th.

Day Zero harnesses the power of performance and production to create its own storytelling universe, lasers spill through historic canopies, alien creatures from the future align with the ancient Mayans, and partygoers are offered new ways to think about and experience space and time. Each moment from sunset to sunrise is soundtracked by the world’s most forward-thinking live acts and selectors, inimitably curated by Day Zero founder Damian Lazarus.

Day Zero Tulum 2023 will open the twenty year anniversary season of Lazarus’ groundbreaking Crosstown Rebels imprint, a fitting celebration for one of contemporary house and techno’s most important outfits. The shapeshifting nature shared by Damian and the label boils down to a relentless passion for new sounds and scenes, and a dedication to underground music that has seen Crosstown remain ever-relevant through countless cycles and fads of club culture.

This ethos remains constant whether through its flagship Crosstown entity showcasing some of the genre’s utmost giants like Jamie Jones, Seth Troxler, and DJ Krust, the Rebellion imprints dedication to the scene’s rising talent, or the newly founded Secret Teachings’ exploration of the outer fringes of live electronica.

Day Zero’s traditional opening ceremony will see Sidartha Siliceo & Gajda purify the air for mesmerizing performances to follow from the likes of Paradise and Hot Creations founder Jamie Jones, desert house duo Bedouin, global trio Major Lazer Sound System, Italian techno pioneer Joseph Capriati, and NYC house champion Danny Tenaglia. Rising stars Turkish-Italian DJ and producer Carlita, XCESS Records founder Chloé Caillet, Puerto Rican-British DJ and producer Layla Benitez, Tel Aviv duo Red Axes, South African duo Major League Djs, and West African born indie-house DJ Amémé also join the stacked billing.

As the first international festival in Mexico to create a stage purely for Mexican artists, Day Zero will also showcase talent from the Mexican electronic community, one of the most vibrant and fastest rising scenes globally. These eclectic Mexican sonics will take over the clandestine El Teatro stage, with lineup including Calypso Records head Iñigo Vontier, Mexico City staple Maria Nocheydia, Akbal Music founder Robbie Akbal, Mutek Festival co-founder Dramian, multi-instrumentalist Rubinskee, Crosstown Rebels veteran Métrika, and Xwnia Wölf.

Day Zero alumni Dennis Cruz and Serge Devant are set to make their return as they are joined by Sol Selectas Records head Sabo, South Africa’s Desiree, Berlin-based minimal icon Yulia Niko, synth-driven house and techno duo Zombies In Miami, and Duro label co-founder Theus Mago. The lineup continues with mystifying live performances from new age electronic star Jan Blomqvist and alternative electronic duo Pale Blue, whose highly anticipated debut album will be released on Crosstown in the new year.

Lazarus will of course bring the Day Zero experience to its renowned crescendo, playing straight through the sunrise amongst the world’s most hardcore party people. It is here that the future sounds of Crosstown Rebels take center stage, mixed seamlessly with the genre-defiant edits and reworks that make Damian one of the most exciting DJs and curators to see play out.

Documented in a mini-film set to release in two weeks, Day Zero remains committed to honoring the sacred grounds it inhabits, collaborating with the local community and Mayan spiritual leaders such as Carlos “The Reindeer” Sanchez. Further exemplifying this initiative is Day Zero’s partnership with Mexican company Petgas, in which all waste from production is collected and turned into fuel which powers the event. Crosstown Consciousness will continue to play its role in protecting the venue through sustainability efforts and education.

Day Zero has successfully created a spiritual home for electronic music fans, transporting attendees into a magical dimension of possibility, connectedness, ancient tradition, and cultural appreciation. It remains something you must see, hear and feel to truly understand.

Electronic Music Conference – EMC Celebrates A “Decade Of Dance” With Historic 10th Anniversary Event

Asia Pacific’s leading electronic and dance music industry event, Electronic Music Conference (EMC) is set to return in November to celebrate its monumental 10th Anniversary edition. Under the theme of ‘Decade Of Dance: 2012 – 2022’ they are set to showcase a host of interactive workshops, conversations and bespoke events that aim to collectively unite the Australian music scene and local community.

The conference promises to highlight both national and international talent, bridging the gap between local and global brands. It will combine the pinnacle EMC10 Festival, which will run from November 25th until December 15th, in conjunction with the EMC10 Conference taking place on November 30th at the Powerhouse Museum in Ultimo, Sydney.

With a mission to connect, educate, inspire, and diversify Australia’s thriving electronic music scene, the 10-year anniversary of EMC provides an opportunity to not only reflect on the highlights and challenges of the past decade, but to actively look toward the future as industry members continue to converge to celebrate and bolster its renaissance after a two-year, pandemic-enforced hiatus.

EMC 2022 lineup

At the beginning of the pivotal 22/23 Summer season, which will see Sydney’s nightlife move forward from the restrictions of lock-outs and lockdowns, EMC is set to welcome back international visitors to join what will be a prominent and pivotal celebration of electronic and dance music.

EMC Director, Jane Slingo said: “Reflecting on EMC 2012 – 2022, there have certainly been storms to weather. But I am grateful for many things. The abundance of learnings. The many wonderful people from Australia and the world who have generously shared their knowledge, their experience and their challenges for the benefit of others at EMC. EMC’s supporters who got our vision and backed us over these years.”

“Most of all, the opportunity to have collaborated with so many brilliant people this past decade – wildly talented artists and their courageous teams, inspiring community and industry leaders, those that share the stories about the culture and the people – the writers, marketers and publicists. I’m humble about this milestone, but also really looking forward to celebrating it with EMC’s friends and peers, new and old, at EMC10.”

The 10th anniversary edition of EMC will see an increased festival footprint, stretching across multiple local government areas that include Sydney CBD, Inner West, Western Sydney and Northern Beaches, as well as regional touch points.

There will be a unique mix of interactive events and experiences reflecting the convergence of music, tech, fashion and dance. These topics will be built into a program centered on a suite of content covering the climate emergency; tech; justice, equity and diversity; and professional development. The full program is set to be announced in October.

With an expanded capacity of up to 510 delegates, the EMC10 conference is offering an invaluable chance for attendees to network, enjoy themselves, and discuss emerging trends and continued challenges within the Australian and international electronic music scenes. This is recognized as an opportunity to showcase and discover emerging talent, and to join forces on the mission to diversify and encourage equality throughout the broader industry. The team behind EMC has worked to champion inclusivity by promoting a wide variety of talent from different cultures, genders and sexual orientation.

Activities will incorporate EMC10 Conference, EMC10 Festival, Emerging Artists Showcase, EMC10 Films Program and a special anniversary closing event, all anticipated to attract thousands of revellers and ardent electronic music fans for the 10th anniversary.

EMC10 is supported by the NSW Government through Create NSW, City of Sydney, Australia Council for the Arts, Roland, Moshtix and Muzeek.

The first wave of Early Bird tickets is set to be released 30th September via Moshtix.

More information is available via the website.

Tickets:

Early Bird Industry Pass $169.82 +BF +GST +PF($193.81 total)

Final Release Industry Pass $227.50 +BF +GST +PF ($258.49 total)

Early Bird Artist Pass $83.82 +BF +GST +PF ($97.36 total)

Final Release Artist Pass $117.50 +BF +GST +PF ($135.13 total)

Discounted Festival X bundles also available.

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