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Paul Kalkbrenner unveiled the dates for his 2022 North American concert tour

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Metodi Gogovski
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Paul Kalkbrenner

Amidst a back to back European festival run, techno icon Paul Kalkbrenner today unveiled the dates for his stunning new live North American concert tour in October 2022.

Over the past two decades, Kalkbrenner has built a reputation unlike any other electronic music artist, releasing 8 albums, headlining stadiums typically reserved for rockstars, and creating a transcendent journey with his live performances using only his own music. An uncompromising talent who’s career remains intertwined with techno, Paul’s pioneering ideas have cemented his position as a figurehead of his generation.

The tour will see Kalkbrenner performing immersive 2.5 hour-long sets like never before. Bringing a groundbreaking new concept to stages across North America, Paul Kalkbrenner will be backed by angled mirrors instead of traditional LED screens, giving fans a bird’s-eye view of Paul’s singular live set-up.

Paul Kalkbrenner North America Tour 2022

This unique stage design will showcase Paul’s inimitable energy and the stacks of boards and gear that Paul takes with him to every show. Never DJing, it’s a set up, that highlights what has made Paul one of dance music’s most beloved live performers.

Before heading to North America, Kalkbrenner will spend the summer performing at some of Europe’s most celebrated electronic festivals including Tomorrowland, Off Sonar, Mysteryland, Untold Festival, Balaton Sound, Les Eurockéennes, and more.

Pre-sale tickets for the tour can be purchased in the PK Baze app, where fans can also find exclusive content, limited edition merch, and more.

Hï ibiza has been voted The World’s No. 1 Club in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2022 poll

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Marco Di
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Hï Ibiza has been voted The World’s No. 1 Club in DJ Mag’s Top 100 Clubs 2022 poll, reaching the top spot for the first time. The annual poll was decided by more than 600k votes from DJ Mag readers all around the world.

Speaking about the win, Yann Pissenem, CEO and founder of The Night League, the company that presides over Hï Ibiza said:

“Firstly, I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the readers of DJ Mag and everybody who voted for Hï Ibiza as their #1 club. It truly is an honour for both myself and the entire team to receive this fantastic news, and to be recognised in this way.

To our incredible team; every single person at The Night League and High Scream, my brother Romain, I want to say a tremendous thank you for all the hard work and tireless dedication you give to make everything happen. To all of the fantastic artists who call Hï Ibiza their home, to my family, my partners, everyone in the industry and every single person who has supported us on this fantastic journey. Really, without all of you, none of this would have ever been possible.

Each and every year we put our hearts and souls into providing what we believe is the best experience achievable for people to come, enjoy and forget about their problems for a moment in time. This summer we are feeling the energy and excitement from all sides about returning to our magical island to experience Ibiza’s best season yet. We look forward to welcoming you all back again!”

Since opening in 2017, Hï Ibiza has firmly established itself as the most technologically advanced club in Ibiza and plays host to the biggest names in electronic music all summer long. This year, weekly residencies include Afterlife, Alok, Black Coffee, Damian Lazarus, David Guetta, FISHER, Glitterbox, Idris Elba, Paco Osuna, The Martinez Brothers and Vintage Culture alongside a whole host of guest DJs.

The Wild Corner, is a hidden gem that hosts surprise DJ sets from big name guests in the most unlikely of settings that has to be seen to be believed. When it comes to al fresco adventures, head outside the club to discover three stunning open air spaces: the Magic Garden, The Secret Garden and a rooftop terrace.

No two nights at Hï Ibiza are ever the same, not least because there’s an 80-strong production team to transform the 5,500-capacity club on a daily basis. And whilst the club gets a fresh look every day, the state-of-the-art soundsystem and technology remains a constant fixture, as does Pissenem and his team’s commitment to putting the clubber at the centre of the experience. It’s this passion to offer the best clubbing experience in the world, that has made the club an island and international favorite, drawing in music lovers from all around the world each and every summer.

Jacob Colon comes back with a fresh new release ‘Desire’

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Alex Gelevski
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Jacob Colon comes back with a fresh new release. This time, the talented DJ and music producer brings ‘Desire’ to the mainstage via Made to Move Records; his own imprint.

The artist has kept busy working on the release schedule for the coming months, producing new hard-hitting bangers and curating powerful mixes for his successful radio show ‘Made To Move Radio’ that just hit its 100th episode, turning it into one of the most requested and listened radio shows in the airwaves.

‘Desire’ comes following the attention and praise his latest release ‘Open Gates’, also released on his label, received. ‘Desire’ fits perfectly with the summer season; a deep vibe that transports the listener to a club, late at night. The house strong beat delivers a party-like feel to the track, while the whistle-like synth motif, presents a catchy melody that kickstarts the party, and reappears all throughout the track. Echoed doubled vocals and playful vocal chops also contribute to the electrifying vibe of the track.

Layered pads and sonic elements paint the musical landscape; while a deep bassline and even deeper drops take the song to the next level. Claps and other small percussion instruments also add up to the groovy rhythm, that seeks to conquer every dancefloor worldwide.

This track definitely meets all the conditions to become an instant favorite, while showcasing Jacob Colon’s distinctive style and sound. With every release, he has shown time and time again why his name keeps climbing higher on the list of artists to watch. The coming months will surely see Jacob Colon releasing more hard-hitting bangers that display the artist’s masterful production skills and original vibe. Make sure to follow Jacob Colon as he continues to put out top-notch music that gets the party started.

‘Desire’ is out now and available in all major online stores and streaming platforms.

Listen to track below.

Flynninho Brings The Heat With Jaw-Dropping Mid-Tempo Single ‘Ragga

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Alex Gelevski
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DJ/producer Flynninho is bringing a massive mid-tempo banger to the public consciousness with the release of “Ragga.” The single follows up “Sicario Mode,” which marked yet another break-through for the artist as his following steadily increases with each release.

With “Ragga,” Flynninho wastes no time cultivating a dark and powerful vibe. A few measures in, the completeness of the haunting theme is introduced as a suspenseful spirit becomes unavoidably present. Adrenaline begins pumping through listeners’ veins around the one-minute mark as the tension builds with an intoxicating effect.

The drop shifts things into a head-banging, explosive event, complete with edgy, chopped vocals and colossal basslines. Yet, an order and structure is ever-present through a steady tempo and impactful percussion section. Every ounce of this track is festival-ready. “Ragga” is the perfect fuel to spark peak moments in any shredding set.

From the punchy mix and mastering to the face-melting nature of “Ragga’s” essence, Flynninho does it again with this enriching original.

With releases going back to 2018 visible on his streaming platforms, Flynninho’s experience and perseverance are what have led to his success today. The man knows his direction sonically, has a strong following which continues to grow, and a raw attitude which people around him innately gravitate toward. “Ragga,” is one part of a bigger movement that Flynninho is bringing to the masses.

p.s – be on the lookout for the second edition of his FUN HOUSE event series in Chicago

Listen to the track below.

Solardo team up with Vintage Culture & LOWES for ‘Adidas & Pearls’

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Metodi Gogovski
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Solardo

Solardo’s domination of your summer soundtrack continues with the release of ‘Adidas & Pearls’, a massive new collaboration with Vintage Culture and vocals courtesy of BBC Radio 1 Dance Vocalist of the Year 202, LOWES.

‘Adidas & Pearls’ is Solardo’s latest smash following recent singles ‘So Far So Good’ and ‘Make Me Feel’ who recently tore up Parklife, with Creamfields and and their Ushuaia Ibiza residency alongside Camelphat coming up amongst their packed summer of gigs. It was co-produced by Vintage Culture, who continues to go from strength to strength with over 16 million streams on his massive James Hype ‘You Give Me A Feeling’ alone, and a busy summer tour diary ahead.

A powerful track bordering progressive, trance and big room house, it’s led by LOWES’ sublime vocals and songwriting, telling a coming-of-age story that most people can relate to.

The track begins with a brooding bass throb studding rolling techy beats, snatches of dazzling synths swelling into life in preparation for the chorus. An epic breakdown lays on massive stuttered synth riff, graceful strings and tense snare build. Throughout, the powerful vocal is perfectly matched by the rousing production, with plenty of dancefloor prowess at the track’s heart.

“We have played a few b2b sets with Vintage Culture over the past year and are big fans of his style and sound. Creating a track together was a completely natural progression for us and we had a few ideas in the works but this one really jumped out. And as soon as LOWES laid a vocal down on it we knew we had something special”, says Solardo.

Vintage Culture adds “Solardo have become friends and I admire their talent and production skills. When we discussed working together with Lowes. I was intrigued by the idea. Lowes’ lead vocalist, Evie, has an instantly recognizable voice. In “Adidas & Pearls” she delivers lyrics with an emotional impact. Her vocal range and phrasing help make Lowes a force to be reckoned with for years to come.”

LOWES explains the message behind the lyrics: ”It’s about when you first start going out or just moved away from home for uni, and you’re not really sure how much stuff to take… but you just kinda guess what to do because you’re too embarrassed to ask or admit you’ve never done stuff before and it can sometimes lead to bad experiences. It’s about environments where you’re stepping just over the border from being a kid (“someone’s daughter”) to fending for yourself and making your own decisions, and saying—have a little patience with yourself, you don’t have to know/try everything straight away.”

Listen to the track below.

David Guetta’s F*** ME I’M FAMOUS! event at Ushuaïa Ibiza was definitely one of the best this summer

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Marco Di
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Once again the hard-working team behind Ushuaïa Ibiza put on another spellbinding event together with Grammy Award-winning superstar, David Guetta, and it was one for the ages!

On June 20th, Ushuaïa Ibiza and David Guetta charmed the audience with an incredibly aesthetic atmosphere, excellent selection of music, epic lasers, CO2 cannons, colorful confetti, acrobats, face-melting bass, and a whole lot of love. Even the most experienced and well-versed ravers in attendance will be quick to call it one of the best dance music events on the White Isle over the last few years.

David Guetta‘s well-known F*** ME I’M FAMOUS! event captivated the hearts of the attendees who were lucky enough to score a ticket and enjoy the live performances from David himself and some of the biggest acts in the electronic dance music industry. Everybody was picking their jaws up off of the floor following powerful DJ sets from multi-talented artists such as ACRAZE, Marten Hørger, McFly & Carlito and Paul Reynolds.

This should not come as a surprise because F*** ME I’M FAMOUS! is, by any measure, an Ibiza institution and never fails to deliver a breathtaking experience for the fans in attendance. It has been leading from the front since it started back in 2003 and manages to raise the bar each and every single year. The ever-popular event sees dance music pioneer David go deep into his own unique sound, joined by a selection of his most respected DJ friends and guests.

David Guetta‘s F*** ME I’M FAMOUS! event this June 20th was definitely one of the best this summer. Those that did not get to experience it firsthand should not be disappointed because the show runs every Monday from June 6th to October 3rd.

Expect David to serve up plenty of his essential hits, along with his famous stage presence and boundless energy, all of which will be matched by the next-level production at Ushuaïa Ibiza, including cutting-edge visuals, dazzling light shows, performers and dancers.

Book your tickets here!

Donatella unveils her debut track ‘What Do I Do Now?’

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Andry Bosk
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At only 16 years old, Donatella is debuting her very best without compromise in “What Do I Do Now?” Oozing with vibrant colors, immersive worlds, and meaningful lyrics all at an optimal speed, the visual journey blurs the line between fantasy and reality. Gripping, action-oriented shots collectively playing out at once, but in a format that is digestible and cohesive.

The balanced themes and designs are intuitive and engaging, moment-to-moment eye-catching aesthetics constantly unfolding while an overarching experience holding the attention span of those it hooks.

Alongside the single and video, an NFT collection will be released on Rarible, digitally immortalizing the spirit of “What Do I Do Now?” and the celebration of this debut.

The video is a natural accompaniment to the audio side of the experience, which is its own distinctively crafted adventure. Simultaneously energizing and sedating, the single articulates a balance between the realms of deep house, alt-pop, and electronic. The design articulates both the values of Donatella as an artist – putting quality and integrity above everything else and not giving up until a project is the best it can be – as well as a genre-hybrid element that delivers appeal to a wider audience.

A natural fit for a poolside set, a night at the club, or an upbeat road trip, the positioning and quality of “What Do I Do Now?” acts as a perfectly-fitting springboard to launch Donatella into the limelight.

The idea behind the song was born out of the solitude of the pandemic era, Donatella taking advantage of a unique time in human history, her efforts now having changed the course of her musical life for good and for the better.

Donatella has her business savvy side and is happily surrounded with a passionate team that believes in her. Both Above Music Group and Create Music Group stand behind her, ready to get the music into the right hands.

Donatella fills a void that is needed in the EDM and dance space: more representation from artists of color. Her presence plays an influential role in a larger movement to shake up the diversity of artists in the scene, using her platform to empower others who may have been historically disadvantaged to see that what they may assume isn’t possible can indeed be achieved.

Listen to the track below!

EXIT Festival adds final acts including Disciples and Ofenbach

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Marco Di
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EXIT Festival are very proud to announce the final additions to 2022’s epic line up – including the likes of British house music favourites Disciples, French DJ duo Ofenbach, singer / songwriter Iva Lorens and many more.

EXIT Festival is renowned for its eclectic and multi-genre mix of the absolute cream in music from across the world – including commercial acts, electronic and underground DJs and producers, the best in metal and guitar bands, not to mention incredible trap and hip hop crews, latino crews – proving that EXITs strength lies in its musical uniqueness and diversity.

All will be joining previously announced megastars – Calvin Harris, Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds, James Arthur, Masked Wolf, Joel Corry, Jax Jones, Boris Brejcha, Honey Dijon, Maceo Plex, Reiner Zonneveld, Monolink, Denis Sulta, Mathame, ZHU, ACRAZE, Sama’ Abdulhadi, ANNA, Sepultura, Napalm Death, Marky Ramone, Adam Beyer, DJ Tennis and many others.

This year’s edition of the EXIT Festival will carry the slogan “Together. Always!” and will be taking place 7th – 10th July at the Petrovaradin Fortress, Novi Sad, Serbia.

STAGE SPLITS

MAIN STAGE
This year’s world class EXIT main stage headliners come in the shape of Main Stage this year are Calvin Harris and Nick Cave & The Bad Seeds. Iggy Azalea, James Arthur, Masked Wolf, Afrojack, Ofenbach, Disciples, Joel Corry, Jax Jones, Alok, ATB, ZHU, ACRAZE and Shouse. Joining them will be the cream of metal acts – Sepultura, Napalm Death, Molchat Doma, Downstroy and Alitor. EXIT also is a huge supporter of the regional scene – providing main stage shows to acts such as Konstrakta and Senidah – region’s most sought-after female acts. The exclusive hip hop/trap showcase “Back To The Future” will have its world premiere on the Main Stage, with Ajs Nigrutin & Timbe vs Crni Cerak & Lacku from Serbia, Frenkie, Kontra, Indigo vs Muha from Bosnia and Herzegovina Stole vs 30zona from Croatia will battle it out on mics as well as the recently announced Iva Lorens, Divolly & Markward and Lady Lee.

mts DANCE ARENA

EXITs world famous MTS Dance Arena is internationally renowned for being the biggest and best partY in the world, and this year is no exception. Thursday is reserved for top B2B sets, starring Adam Beyer and Enrico Sangiuliano, ANNA and Sama’ Abdulhadi, Eli Brown and Ilija Djokovic, along with Reinier Zonneveld live, Anfisa Letyago and Human Rias. On Friday, Maceo Plex, Honey Dijon, Denis Sulta, Brina Knauss, 84Bit B2B Tonbe, and Cristina Lazic will pick up where the others left off. Hi-tech minimal techno specialist Boris Brejcha will be accompanied by Mathame, Blond:ish, Mochakk, Bona Fidea and Space Motion. Sunday will see electronic music virtuoso Stephan Bodzin with his live performance, accompanied by melodic artists Monolink and Satori as well as Coeus, Kezz and Cosmicat. One of the most coveted time slots at Exit — the closing of the mts Dance Arena and the entire festival on Sunday — will be given to the Ukrainian superstar duo ARTBAT.

NO SLEEP NOVI SAD AWAKENED BY GUARANA

A four-day celebration of the alternative electronic scene will take place on the nearby No Sleep Novi Sad awakened by Guarana stage. The spirit of the Berlin club Watergate will be delivered by Adana Twins, Andhim, Stephan Jolk, Biesmans live and Jamiie B2B Kristin Velvet, while the bright techno flag of Madrid’s Fabrika and CODE parties is waved by Cesar Almena B2B Nuke, SHDW & Obscure Shape, Indira Paganotto, Airod and Ddoshel B2B Whitegirlstudyplaylist. The experience of the Life and Death showcase will be provided by DJ Tennis, Gerd Janson, Budino, Beatfoot live and Stellarcompanion, and the ultimate hard-techno energy will be shared by the Possession crew – Dax J, Hector Oaks, Parfait, Cera Khin, Muhi and Katalina.

Visa FUSION

The Visa Fusion stage celebrates all things alternative – with a star studded lineup of Marky Ramone, Blind Channel, She Past Away, Coach Party, Noisia (DJ set), Paraf, Brkovi, Orthodox Celts, Artan Lili, Deca Loših Muzičara, Djajkovski, Marčelo, Bojana Vunturišević, KOIKOI, Pocket Palma, Joker Out, Zimbru, Saya Noe, Lucie Antunes, Vizelj, Killo Killo Banda, Amajlija and Zulu 3.4. The stage’s programme will be enhanced by domestic and regional rap and trap veterans Prti Bee Gee, Mimi Mercedez, Fox & Surreal, Frenki, Kontra, Indigo, Smoke Mardeljano x DJ Mrki and Stole x Phat Phillie. Also making an appearance are Bassivity crew in a showcase performance – Zoi, Brzo Trči Ljanmi, Teya Dora, Rouzi, X, Fox, WajWai, MihaMih & Diinzo and DJ Bajko Felix will take turns in a stunning mix of pop and trap.

GANG BEATS

The Gang Beats stage celebrates the best of the region’s trap and hip hop, hosting more than 50 acts. Unbeatable party vibes will be brought by Sajsi MC, 30zona, Bora Balboa, Buntai, Crni Cerak & Lacku, Grše, Klika, Klinac, Muha, Ognjen, AV47 x Greev, Ba$ha x DVN, Bulch, DAVID IV x UROŠ, DJARE, FTP, GERUM x DIZZY, JOVICA DOBRICA x SKELE, Kene Beri x Spejs Noksi, La Crl x Louis, Micka Lifa, MihaMih x Diinzo, Rajm, Ri, Riga Dri, Rosh, Rođeni, Stoposto & Black Beriz, Tam x Nihil, Viking Krew, Yungkulovski x RIE x KZA x Faberge, ZeeBomb & Matej Foltz, Cookie, Fich, Keyri, Kultura, Milicija, Pirinač, Purpose, Rasheed, Thicc Boi, Traples and Xorade.

X-BASS PIT STAGE

EXITS X-Bass Pit is the festival’s home for drum and bass, reserved for those with bucket loads of dancing energy! Thys, Harriet Jaxxon, LSB, Billain, Screamarts, Nemy, Souldrive, Euphorics & Edge MC, Synchronicity, Bane, Buzzin, Indukt, Codex, Vetas, Baboon, BoJah MC, Peree, Tendo, Haringa, SK3T B2B Minimalist, DSPT, C:Critz, Slink, as well as the hosts of the X-Bass Pit Stage — the Drop Sensei collective will all be appearing.

EXPLOSIVE STAGE

In the deep trenches of the Petrovaradin Fortress, the Explosive stage will be home to traditionally fierce hardcore, metal, and punk. After three years, the stage returns to its old location, where The Exploited will lead the charge, followed by Discharge, Bury Tomorrow, The Undertones, Incantation, Moscow Death Brigade, Nervosa, Tankard, Architect of Pain, Black Tooth, Chains, Heresy, Madvro, Misconduct, Noctiferia, Oathbringer, Progon, Shining, Stranger, Terminal Prospect, Crown Court, Lamori, Bohemyst, Smrt Razuma, Šank, Vox Populi, Chain Cult, Hexis, War Engine, 5 Minuta Slave, KPAX! and Still Bleeding.

PACHAMAMA

This year, the Pachamama Stage will move to a new, larger location, overlooking the whole of Novi Sad and offering the most beautiful view of the sunset at the Petrovaradin Fortress. Stunning sets will be brought by Mose & Sam, Fia, LAOR, Maya Kamaty, Praful, Divanhana, Dina E Mel, E.U.E.R.P.I, It’s A Global Thing, Flying Nomads, Naked, DJ Farrapo, Vinodilo, Lenhart Tapes & Tijana Stankovic, Kamerata Balkanika & Lana Zorjan, Shkodra Elektronike, Oratnitza, Dub Duba, Pafel Falafel, Balkan Taksim/Perija, Almir Meskovic & Daniel Lazar Duo, Banana zvuk and DJ/MC Killo Killo.

EXIT is not just about having the biggest stages. The soul of the festival is in the smaller ones, which have been gathering fans of certain genres at the Fortress for years. These include reggae epicentre Wenti Wadada Positive Vibrations Reggae; a firm favourite since 2001, the capital of drum’n’bass also known as the X-Bass Pit, as well as the hyper-energetic Gaia Trance Xperiment. Local acts will shine on one of the festival’s longest-running stages Urban Bug; the hits are reserved for AS FM powered by Guarana and Silent Disco, while the fiery Aqua Viva Latino stage is in charge of the Latino beats.

EXIT will also present a new stage dedicated to house music this year, giving eager fans a grand total of an immense 40 stages and zones, and some of them never seen before.

More than 1000 artists are set to play EXIT 2022 across over 40 stages and festival zones making it an unmissable edition to the 2022 festival calendar.

Watch the official announcement below!

Exclusive Interview with DJ and Producer DJ ABYSS

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Metodi Gogovski
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Our team had the chance to catch up with the extremely talented DJ and producer DJ ABYSS to find out more about his latest single ‘You Make Me Lose Control’. Check out the full interview below!

Hello DJ ABYSS ! How are you?

I am fine. Summer is coming, the days are getting warmer, the festival season is starting.

Can you walk us through the process of working on ‘You Make Me Lose Control’? How did the production start?

The track was roughly created within a few hours. When I go into the studio, I always first consciously check how I’m doing, how I’m feeling. Then I look for the right sounds and melodies that best express this feeling I have right now. That doesn’t always work. After all, it’s a snapshot. But if it works, most of the time a framework comes out of it, from which I can develop a track. I would say that out of 5 times that I bring in an idea in the studio, once something sensible comes out of it.

I also have a very unique way of producing. I stay in the beginning not more than 1-2 hours on a track, try consciously little to “loop”, so that I remain as long as possible objective to the sounds and melodies. Then it’s break time or I dedicate myself to another track. The next day at the earliest I continue working on this track. So it can be that I work on a track 2 weeks, but only 4-5 days each 1-2 hours. Only when I realize that the track can become something and the rough structure is there, then it goes to the arrangement and mixing.

Are there any specific influences or references you used for the track?

No, not at all. I produced the track at a time when I wasn’t listening to this kind of music at all. The track was created in the late fall. Maybe the track also arose a little from the longing for summer, sun, sea, festival?

Did you find any new processes, sounds or elements while working on the track?

Exactly the opposite is the case. I worked on a number of other tracks on the new album, like “One day” or “Lonley here without you” with new sounds and instruments previously unknown to me. But “You Make Me Lose Control” is one of the tracks on the album that I produced classically with familiar sounds. It is probably one of the more conservative tracks on the album. Happy house with classic beats, piano, acoustic bass etc….

How long did it take you to finish this song?

Actually not long at all. The rough structure was done in a few hours. The rough version then lay around for some time. It wasn’t until a few weeks later when the tracks for the album were selected that I listened to “You Make Me Lose Control” again and found it very refreshing. I also found it super exciting to listen to all of the tracks produced in chronological order and realize that you can really relate to the journey I took musically in the 3 months in the studio. Of course, quite a few tracks have been sorted out in the selection for the album. On the one hand because they were a bit too personal, on the other hand because the number of album tracks is limited of course or finally because I just didn’t find some tracks good enough. That was a time of big discussions, because I threw out a number of tracks against the advice of my team. But there was something about “You Make Me Lose Control” that made me sit down for a few days and finish arranging and mixing it.

What was your favorite part of the production process?

Listening to the track again after a few weeks and realizing that I liked it, even though it was actually already sorted out. And also realizing that this is a very rare musical side of me. I like melodic house a lot, but most of my productions are deeper house, deeper techno or brokenbeat tracks. With these styles, I find it easier to translate my feelings relative intuitively in the studio. With party house tracks I actually have a harder time, for whatever reason that is.

The single is also another announcement for your album – what is the idea behind your longplayer, which will be released in September?

I admire conceptual albums with an idea behind them. Personally, I can’t do something like that. For me, music is far too emotional and a matter of momentum to produce an album in its entirety with an idea behind it. But in my work as editor-in-chief and publisher of Ten Dance magazine over 12 years, I’ve often wondered if these stories behind the concept albums I’ve gotten into the Readtion didn’t come about after the fact to give the whole thing a tangible background. Or if you really managed to develop an idea and then produce a whole album completely planned out. But I guess we’ll never find out.

There is no specific idea behind my releases. I go into the studio, implement what I feel and think. And when there’s enough material to present to the public, then a release comes out. But in the more than 30 years I’ve been active in the techno and house scene and met hundreds of other DJs and producers, I’ve also learned that there is no one ultimate way in the studio. Everybody has to find his own way to express himself through his music or to realize his music. As different as the characters are, so is the way to express yourself in the studio. And with me, it’s a very spontaneous intuitive way. If I don’t manage to put a feeling into an idea and roughly translate it into music within a few hours, then I discard the material. That’s why it’s so important to me as an “in-the-box” producer that the technical side of producing has evolved so much. I did learn an instrument in my youth, had singing at music school and also music notation, but only working with a good DAW, for which you don’t necessarily need a musical education, forms the perfect realization of my music for me.

I can remember my first productions together with the Berlin producer Jay Ray for Mark Reeder’s Berlin label MFS. These production processes with the classic sequencers Cubase and Logic, mixing desk, synthesizers and effects units were an endless and extremely pragmatic way of producing for me. The releases at that time were not bad and also quite successful. But I didn’t really feel comfortable with it. That’s why I started building a studio based on a DAW back in the late 90s. When the first version of Propellerhead’s Reason came out, which I luckily got my hands on quite early through my work with Ten Dance magazine, I also found the first software I felt very comfortable with.

What are you currently working on?

Currently I’m working on the 2023 album, which is also well advanced. But I’m going to take a break over the summer and go to Asia for a few weeks. Let’s see if I can really manage to keep my hands off music for that time 😉

Bubba Brothers are ready to take over the dancefloor at the iconic Es Paradis in Ibiza

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Metodi Gogovski
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Bubba Brothers are ready to take over the dancefloor at the iconic Es Paradis in Ibiza. The DJ and music production powerhouse duo are expected to showcase their signature style and sound at the iconic venue; their characteristic sound that blends Techno and House and has been reaching new heights with every release, having their song ‘Karma’ reach the No. 1 spot in the Beatport Top 25 chart, as well as and several other releases reach high spots in the charts as well.

Their masterful skills have gotten them the chance to perform at the most highly regarded venues and festivals like Sun and Moon festival in the UK; Infinity Sunset by Pete Tha Zouk in Portugal; the emblematic Ministry of Sound in London, and now, the quintessential Es Paradis in the acclaimed island of Ibiza.

Es Paradis has seen the biggest names in the Electronic music world perform for its magical dancefloor, as now the Bubba Brothers join its wall of fame to introduce their hard-hitting live mixes.

This Sunday 26th of June, expect to see the Bubba Brothers take over the mixing deck and sharing the lineup with highly-regarded fresh acts like DJs like Thomas Schumacher, Eddy Romero, Frink, and Mihai Popoviciu, among others.

The highly anticipated show will certainly see the duo deliver their best and powerful live mix as well as feature their music that will undoubtedly make for a night to remember.

Be sure to follow Bubba Brothers as they continue to amaze and put out hard-hitting bangers that keep their name high on the list of artists not to miss.

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