Sander van Doorn is back as Purple Haze with yet another hard-hitting endeavor in the form of ‘Recover’. The latest to come from Doorn’s moniker directly follows up ‘Faces’ from this August, in addition to a slew of 2020 releases such as ‘Flanging’, ‘Strangers Thing’, ‘Rosy’, ‘The Purpose’, and ‘The King’s Court’.
It also follows up Sander van Doorn and Armin van Buuren‘s collaborative knockout ‘Jonson’s Play‘ from mid-June of this year. Out now via Armind, ‘Recover‘ is available to listen to across all streaming platforms.
The cinematic track immediately kicks off with a hushed vocal cut, audibly adding an entrancing element to the wholly enticing opus. A plethora of synths are introduced into the space, lulling the listener with each passing second as the tension steadily rises. The hefty bassline kicks in a few minutes into the tune, providing it with a four-on-the-floor ambiance that’s maintained with ease throughout the entirety of its runtime.
The monumentally anthemic offering slows down its pace about halfway, and re-introduces the hypnotizing monologue from its beginning. The forcible bass drop ensues, and is rife with an infectious energy unlike anything else.
The heady touch present from start-to-finish is also perfectly paired with the high-octane flair one can hear via the production elements courtesy of Doorn. In all, the second Purple Haze release of 2021, ‘Recover‘, is a prime addition to the powerhouse’s back-catalog.
Every day for the past week, Tomorrowland’s One World Radio has been taking listeners on a magical journey through the best music in the history of Swedish Dance as part of the entire Made in Sweden week.
Today featured the countdown and grand finale of The Made in Sweden Top 100, after the People of Tomorrow massively voted for their favorite tracks and One World Radio compiled everything into the brand-new chart with the most iconic Swedish dance artists and tracks, featuring Adam Beyer, Alesso, Avicii, Dada Life, Eric Prydz, Galantis, Ida Engberg, Otto Knows, Salvatore Ganacci, Swedish House Mafia, and many more.
The legendary timeless classic ‘Don’t You Worry Child‘ by Swedish House Mafia has been voted as the absolute number 1 by music fans around the world. The late Avicii takes the 2nd place with his anthem ‘Levels‘, while Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash and John Martin finish 3rd with their track ‘Reload‘.
The Top 10 of The Made in Sweden Top 100
1. Swedish House Mafia ft. John Martin – Don’t You Worry Child
2. Avicii – Levels
3. Sebastian Ingrosso, Tommy Trash, John Martin – Reload
4. Alesso ft. Matthew Koma – Years
5. Axwell & Ingrosso – Sun Is Shining
6. Swedish House Mafia – Save The World
7. Alesso vs OneRepublic – If I Lose Myself
8. Avicii – Wake Me Up
9. Otto Knows – Million Voices
10. Tim Berg – Seek Bromance
Relive the entire Made in Sweden week and a bunch of special showsright here on-demand, including The Story of Swedish House Mafia, Wayback Luke – The History of Swedish Dance, Tomorrowland Friendship Mix by Alesso, Relive the Madness – Swedish Edition and Sunday Morning Playlist by Dada Life.
Super-talented Dutch-based DJ and producer, Evan Kendricks has just unveiled his brand new powerful track entitled ‘Twisted Profiles’.
Baton in hand and propelling cinematic synth sequences that never stand still from the first beat to last, High Contrast favorite Evan Kendricks brandishes a magic wand over high voltage, nitro-filled trance scripting a 30th-century battle royale.
‘Twisted Profiles’ overflows with tension, emotion, and pure dancefloor ignition – it’s not hard to imagine the accompanying light show as being anything other than explosive.
Highly engaging and entertaining as he scales the highest heights while swerving dangers that lurk around every corner, Evan stands for epic. Loaded with inspiration and a lot of new tunes in the near future, Evan is ready to show the world what he is capable of.
Legendary producer Ferry Corsten has been responsible for a myriad of timeless tunes throughout the years, but few come close to the cross-genre impact his 2002 single ‘Punk’ has had.
Achieving chart success in both the U.K. and the Netherlands, the record became the first-ever track released by Ferry Corsten under his own name and went on to become a chantalong crowd favorite across the dance music realm. And now, almost two decades after the song’s original release, none other than Reinier Zonneveld unleashes a searing techno remix of the acclaimed classic.
Preceded by Tom Staar‘s 2020 rendition, Reinier Zonneveld‘s version of Ferry Corsten‘s nearly twenty-year-old speaker buster brings an exceptional and contemporary techno twist to the table. Coupling the original vocal shouts and raw synths waves with stomping kick drums and an omnipotent low end, this take on ‘Punk‘ is bound to go rampant through the dance music landscape.
“It’s a big honor that Ferry Corsten asked me to remix ‘Punk’, one of his hits”, Reinier Zonneveld says. “I’ve been playing this remix in my live sets for the past couple of months and it has been a guaranteed dance floor bomb. I’m super excited that it is finally out there!”
“It’s great to see that this track is still rocking it in whatever form you shape it“, Ferry Corsten adds. “Reinier gave it his signature techno makeover and it rocks any floor you throw it at. I’m very happy with what he has done.”
DJ, broadcaster and global dance music legend, Pete Tong, announces a fourth EP under his Classics format, Pete Tong + Friends: Ibiza Classics.
Teaming up again with long-time collaborator and conductor, Jules Buckley, following their previously acclaimed Classic House, Ibiza Classics and Chilled Classics releases, and with the world of live music returning post-pandemic, Pete now has his sights set firmly on the dancefloor and concert arena. With a forward thinking, club-ready approach, this new offering sees the esteemed DJ, Producer, label manager, and all round champion for talent showcasing his incredibly discerning ear and work as an A&R.
Featuring a handpicked selection of the hottest dance producers in the world including Tale Of Us, Riton, ARTBAT, Eats Everything, Franky Wah, alongside vocalists Elderbrook, Vula and Becky Hill, Pete Tong + Friends: Ibiza Classics is due for release 3rd December 2021 digitally and out 2022 on vinyl on the iconic Ministry of Sound label.
The first stunning and emotive, club-ready remix comes from the revered Berlin-based, Italian raised electronic duo, Tale Of Us, as they reimagine German film score composer and record producer Hans Zimmer‘s epic production, ‘Time‘. The globally adored techno duo’s four-to-the-floor rework seamlessly combines their tacit knowledge of the dancefloor and their innate ability to craft deeply moving electronic music with Hans Zimmer‘s timeless, classical arrangement.
Powerful chords and uplifting, luxurious string arrangements meet driving percussion and a monumental breakdown in this hypnotic track. The single soundtracks a stunning balearic visualiser with scenes from iconic Ibiza beauty spots including Es Vedra and Dalt Villa.
Speaking on the remix, Tale Of Us say,
“These harmonies transcend time and space, we are excited and grateful to cover such a masterpiece.”
The incredibly exciting 8 track EP, Pete Tong + Friends: Ibiza Classics, comes under Pete’s much adored Classics format following his past Classics releases and a string of adored and sell out live performances over the last four years with The Heritage Orchestra and Jules Buckley.
The coinciding events series “Ibiza Classics Live” will see Pete Tong, Jules Buckley and The Heritage Orchestra joined by a whole host of special guest DJs and vocalists – including Ultra Naté and Becky Hill in December – for an unforgettable night, reminiscent of the bewitching White Isle and it’s musical history.
Kicking off on 26th November in Nottingham, with 7 further UK dates in Manchester, Bournemouth, Birmingham, Brighton and London, Ibiza Classics is the world’s most iconic classical electronic music event and promises to be a party like no other.
Speaking on the new project, Pete Tong says,
“Excited to kick off my + Friends series by teaming up with Tale Of Us. The guys had been experimenting with the original in their DJ sets which inspired us to collaborate on our own original version of this epic melancholic masterpiece.”
A pillar of dance music with an unparalleled ear for new talent, Pete Tong MBE is undeniably one of the world’s most influential figures. Over the last three decades – both publicly and behind the scenes – Pete has been revered as an arena-selling artist, DJ, music producer, A&R, and the voice of Radio 1’s prestigious dance programming. With an incredible 30+ year career, the tastemaker DJ, broadcaster and producer has been dedicated to making dance music a global genre, constantly pushing boundaries, and breaking new talent wherever he goes.
Broadcasting from BBC Radio 1 since 1991 his iconic shows, the Essential Selection and the coveted Essential Mix are two of BBC’s Radio 1’s longest running music programmes and still ones of the world’s most impactful platforms to discover new dance music, and for artists ranging from Daft Punk and Ben UFO through to Sherelle, Eris Drew and Honey Dijon to deliver career defining statement mixes. Tong also helped to launch Radio 1 Dance on the BBC Sounds platform last year.
As an artist and DJ, Tong remains a coveted booking for clubbing institutions and festivals across the world, but it was the Classics project with conductor Jules Buckley and the Heritage Orchestra, launched in 2016 that took him to chart-topping, sell-out live act status reworking iconic dance tunes using a full 50 person orchestra.
With album releases topping the UK chart, sell out shows across the UK and Europe minutes and even being invited to play the famed Hollywood Bowl, Tong continues to bring new life to Classics. With some of the hottest dance acts in the world in tow for Pete Tong + Friends: Ibiza Classics with Ministry of Sound, the trailblazer continues to lead the way.
Charlotte de Witte continues her fantastic year with brand new EP, Asura, on her KNTXT label. All three of the tracks on this release were exclusively included in her BBC Radio 1 Essential Mix, which was broadcasted on the 18th of September.
As well as being back on the road and serving up her high-intensity DJ sets at the world’s best clubs and festivals, Charlottehas also been busy in other areas. She has forged a new alliance with Apple Music and is now curating multiple exclusive mix series including a monthly KNTXT Residency Mix and KNTXT Active, which sees the Belgian artist and her label further investigate the connections between high-performance music, sports and BPMs. She has recently remixed the hugely influential trance classic ‘The Age Of Love‘ by Age Of Love‘ alongside Enrico Sangiuliano and continues to A&R essential new tunes for the label.
Says Charlotte of this EP, “with Asura EP I’m trying to give you a little insight into my musical influences by going back to my roots. We’re speaking about a young Charlotte who, about 12 / 13 years ago, got indulged in the world of electronic music by going to her first underground clubs and raves. From electro and techno to acid core and hardcore to psytrance. This EP flirts with the soundscapes of the latter.”
This EP finds Charlotte delve deep into her own past in electronic music with plenty of psychedelic influences. Opener ‘Asura’ is a brightly lit techno track with big chords that bring the colour. They are sleek and metallic and sure to get hands in the air, with acid sounds and rumbling bass all adding extra weight and depth to this fantastic opener.
‘Soma‘ is another dramatic and psychedelic track with hard-edged drums pounding away beneath celestial chords. They are mysterious and emotive and bring colour to the darkness. Last of all comes another big, psytrance-tinged and emotional roller coaster in ‘Stigma‘ with its all-consuming techno groove and bass that sounds like it’s fired from a machine gun. After an acidic breakdown, the drums roll again and even the biggest festival crowd is sure to be swept away.
Charlotte de Witte leads from the front once more with her standout new Asura EP.
Silence’ by Delerium is the absolute classic of all classics in Trance music history. This grand and compelling song is engraved in people’s memories, locked in their hearts and forever entwined with their most precious moments.
All this makes it a huge honor for DJ and producer Brennan Heart to be the first hardstyle artist to release his official remix of this banger.
Brennan Heart is no stranger to crossing borders and exploring other dance-genres. This resulted in multiple streaming hits such as All On Me with Armin van Buuren, Beast (All As One) with Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike and Ummet Ozcan and Untouchable with KAYZO to name a few.
The official remix by Brennan Heart already got some massive support from fellow artists Timmy Trumpet, Nicky Romero and Harris & Ford. The track is a tribute to moments that need to be cherished and new memories that have yet to be made.
Super-talented Spanish DJ & Producer Lahox debuts on Dirty Soul (Be Yourself Music) after hitting his first million plays on Spotify.
With a reputation for putting fresh twists on club classics charting the Beatport lists and a WMA nomination for best EDM artist, Spain’s Lahox is in no mood to take a backseat when traversing the world stage.
Again, putting his house on the powerful vocals of Nick Anthony, making a classic boy-meets-girl connection, ‘Feel This Way’ is an instant jolt of prime Electronic Dance Music material.
Broken down, the production’s resiliently moody chords, bass and atmospherics create an armor-plated beast built with more than meets the ear.
Seismic Dance Event, the premier boutique house and techno music festival in Austin, Texas, has announced the final lineup for their highly-anticipated return to The Concourse Project on November 12-14.
Dropping an additional batch of artists to a lineup that now includes over fifty names that define the sounds of the global underground dance movement, Seismic continues its legacy as a must-visit event for techno tourists and genre devotées with the Seismic Dance Event 4.0 lineup while also releasing the day-by-day artist schedule for the festival.
Since its launch in 2018, Seismic has sought to gather a forward-thinking assemblage of musical talent in an intimate environment. Produced by Austin dance power-house RealMusic Events, the festival prides itself on showcasing the city as a rising destination for dance music.
Taking place at The Concourse Project, a new seven-acre venue run by the RealMusic Events team, fans are treated to world-class production on three stages both indoor and outdoor plus art installations, food trucks, and a multitude of surprises that make this the region’s most immersive electronic event to date.
After already releasing a huge phase one lineup that garnered national and international attention with its diverse roster of talent, Seismic then followed this by releasing their final lineup that now also includes Night Bass founder AC Slater, Detroit techno legend Carl Craig, the secondary alias of Oliver Heldens known as HI-LO, the renowned Glasgow house duo Illyus & Barrientos, a live performance from Dutch techno powerhouse Reinier Zonneveld, acclaimed Mexican duo Tom & Collins, and more including Kyle Walker and HoneyLuv.
Moving towards the stage lineup highlights, Seismic’s renowned Volcano Stage welcomes some of global techno’s brightest stars including Nina Kraviz, Amelie Lens, ANNA, Pan-Pot, Will Clarke, and Ida Engberg. The genre’s melodic titans will also be on full display with coveted live sets from Stephan Bodzin and Ben Böhmer (live) as well as triumphs from Yotto, Luttrell, Patrice Bäumel, Öona Dahl, Adriatique, Township Rebellion, Jonas Rathsman, and Rinzen.
The Tsunami Stage will gather some of the most celebrated 4/4 DJs and producers from every corner of the world for the three-day event. Crosstown Rebels boss Damian Lazarus, South African legend Black Coffee and the mighty Bonobo (dj set) top the lineup alongside Paradise’s Jamie Jones, the masked wonder of Claptone, chart-topper Dom Dolla, UK house duo Solardo, Trikk’s Patrick Topping, the globe-trotting Seth Troxler and Solid Grooves founder Michael Bibi.
The bill continues with standout performances from the likes of Kyle Watson, Eats Everything, Booka Shade (live), Mark Knight, Mason Maynard, Steve Darko, Cloonee and more. A third immersive stage environment will be announced ahead of the show.
Tickets are now available for the event and can be purchased on the Seismic website. This includes 3-day general admission tickets, a VIP option, and single-day tickets. Weekend passes are now almost sold out.
RealMusic Events has spent the last 12 years fostering the Austin scene as an unexpected home for the electronic sounds of tomorrow. It is this commitment to writing the next chapter of the city’s diverse musical history that stands at the heart of the Seismic ethos.
HYTE will open up the industrial halls of Funkhaus for the first time in two years with its most turbulent lineup to date to celebrate THE NEW AGE.
The HYTE flagship event will take place bringing Amelie Lens, Sven Väth, Len Faki, Boris Brejcha and Kobosil to the main room. Joining them will be the most influential underground artists on the Berlin circuit, including names such as Patrick Mason, Sama Abdulhadi, VTSS, MCR-T, Thabo and many more yet to be announced.
HYTE will once again grace the rugged walls of Funkhaus to delve into The New Age of rave. The promoter is renowned for its festivals and events which have graced every corner of the globe. For obvious reasons to this point not much noise has been made, which has given them the time to pull out all the stops and celebrate its comeback by presenting arguably their biggest lineup to date, featuring a stellar lineup of names such as Sven Väth, Amelie Lens, Kobosil, Len Faki, Boris Brejcha and many more.
Speaking of the program, this year’s edition will feature the most notorious underground protagonists in dance music who will showcase the capital’s insignia sound in the second room. HYTE‘s trademark is to spotlight ascending underground talents as well as boundary-pushing sounds. Notably, HYTE is excited to announce that room two will host a high-end lineup featuring confirmed artists such as VTSS, MCR-T, Patrick Mason, Sama Abduhadi, Thabo and more to be announced.
It’s the different elements drawing together that create the definitive experience that is HYTE NYE Berlin. Alongside the world-class lineup of talent, it’s equally the trademark commitment to lighting, sound, and production that allows its DJs to truly shine. The Funkhaus complex has grown into the true spiritual home of HYTE, the tremendous grandeur of Shedhalle with its formidable steel girders and cavernous arched ceilings offers an environment for music like nowhere else in the world.
Leading the way to the flagship event are two big standalone events on December 10th and 11th in the massive warehouse of Stahlwerk Düsseldorf with Kobosil headlining the Friday and Charlotte De Witte on Saturday.
According to current regulations entrance will remain reserved for those either vaccinated or recovered.
