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Armin van Buuren and Blasterjaxx release second-ever collab: ‘Superman’

As two of the Netherlands’ foremost representatives of the global dance music scene, DJs and producers Armin van Buuren and Blasterjaxx are no strangers to one another.

Having musically connected several times in the past few years through debut collaboration ‘Tarzan‘ and three Blasterjaxx remixes of Armin van Buuren‘s tracks, the A-list acts now drop their highly-anticipated sophomore collaboration: ‘Superman‘ (feat. 24h).

Somewhat of a spiritual successor to Armin van Buuren‘s 2018 smash ‘Blah Blah Blah‘, ‘Superman‘ confidently stands its ground as Armin van Buuren and Blasterjaxx‘s second-ever, stage-destroying link-up. Debuted at the mainstage of Ultra Music Festival in Miami earlier this year, ‘Superman‘ hammers down hard to instill hope, resilience and strength into all who need it.

“I was really excited to work with the Blasterjaxx boys again, as I felt it had been long past due”, Armin van Buuren says. “I can’t wait to play this track as often as I can through the summer.”

“After the success of ‘Tarzan’, we felt it was time for a new festival banger”, Blasterjaxx add. “We feel super thankful to Armin for believing in our skills to work on this track with him.”

Listen to the track below.

ALWZ SNNY Shines Through On These Top 5 Videos

Energetic and fun-loving DJ and producer, ALWZ SNNY, has an undisputed talent for creating catchy songs with great vibes.

But he also creates amazing music videos that capture the tone of his music and convey it visually. They deserve as much love as his music, so we picked out our top five favorite ALWZ SNNY music videos.

Check them out below!

5. “GLOW,” by Hi-Rez, ALWZ SNNY, and Sincerely Collins. Featuring Julia Ross. Animated by Toon54 Productions.

As a fully animated short, “GLOW” is one of the more unique music videos in ALWZ SNNY’s catalog.

The studio behind the animation in this video, Toon54 Productions, has worked with a plethora of other talented artists. Kelly Clarkson, All Time Low, Marshmello, and Darius Rucker are just a few of the many musicians Toon54 has collaborated with.

In “GLOW,” we follow the crew of the ALWZ SNNY spaceship — animated versions of Hi-Rez, ALWZ SNNY, Sincerely Collins, and Julia Ross — as they explore the galaxy. Eventually, they discover a mysterious planet and find strange aliens living there amidst a sea of glowing green orbs of light. The aliens suffer from a power blackout, but SNNY is able to restore energy to the planet by transforming into a giant glowing sun.

In terms of style, the animation used in “GLOW” is very reminiscent of cartoons from the late 1990s and early 2000s, such as Dexter’s Laboratory and The Powerpuff Girls. Any viewers familiar with that era of cartoons are sure to feel a wave of nostalgia from watching this music video.

We found the use of animation in “GLOW” to be very endearing. Especially so in the case of SNNY’s character, who becomes much more expressive as a cartoon character. And the vibrant visuals of the overall project make this one a delight for animation fans.

4. “Parachute,” by ALWZ SNNY, featuring Sincerely Collins. Directed by JDFilms.

Anyone who has vivid memories of the dynamic drama of high school is sure to get a kick out of “Parachute.”

Viewers are introduced to a cinematic tale featuring a cast of characters that represent some of the typical archetypes of high school: the “Crush,” the “Jock,” the “Cool Girl,” and the “Mean Girl.” This time around, SNNY plays the role of a shy underdog with big dreams. Sincerely Collins fills in a few different roles throughout the video as he provides lyrics on the track.

The lyrics of “Parachute” describe a love affair between two people who raise each other up and provide support for each other when they fall, just like a parachute. This sentiment fits in when with the love story between SNNY and “Crush” that develops throughout the video.

We see the students at this high school interact in familiar ways. “Jock” bullies SNNY (and their teacher) and SNNY agonizes over being too shy to talk to “Crush.” Ultimately, everything comes to a head at the most important event of every high schooler’s life: prom night.

But something goes wrong: there’s no DJ to play the music! Just when all seems lost, SNNY steps up from the crowd and gets on stage. The other students look at him with uncertainty at first, but he quickly removes any doubts. SNNY saves the night, uniting everyone through the positivity of his music. He even gets a kiss from “Crush” as fireworks explode in the sky. A happy ending if ever there was one.

The fast-paced and upbeat energy of this music video is absolutely infectious, and its story of overcoming shyness to become the life of the party is inspiring.

3. “I’ll Be Alive,” by ALWZ SNNY. Directed by JDFilms.

Have you ever wondered what a game of Monopoly would look like in the real world? If so, then “I’ll Be Alive” is the music video for you.

The story kicks off with a young person wanting to play Monopoly with their two companions. Both of the others look skeptical but wind up agreeing anyway. As they select their pieces, we see them represented in the real world in addition to the board: “The Boat,” “The Car,” and “SNNY.” We also see “The Banker,” clad in a very elegant tuxedo complete with gloves, a top hat, and an old-fashioned pipe.

As the game progresses and the players move their pieces around the board, each of the real-world avatars moves to places described on the board. Locations such as “Water Works,” “Pacific Avenue,” “B&O Railroad Station,” and “Park Place” are all visited. The characters also find themselves in a cell when they go to “Jail,” and find cards from the “Community Chest” in the middle of a cul-de-sac. Eventually, the young person who began the game winds up winning, throwing up their arms in triumph.

I’ll Be Alive” is simply a fun ride from beginning to end. The concept for this music video is very creative, and it hits on all the emotional notes that come with playing a game like Monopoly with your friends or family.

2. “I Don’t Wanna Know,” by ALWZ SNNY. Directed by JDFilms.

Unlike most of SNNY’s music videos, “I Don’t Wanna Know” starts off on a more serious note. We see a couple who are clearly in the middle of a blowout argument, inaudibly yelling at each other. When one person in the presented relationship storms off and leaves, the other is left in a grievous emotional state.

The lyrics in this track strongly elaborate on the difficulties that come with the end of a relationship. Having been left by their partner, the speaker feels heartbroken, isolated, and lost. They wonder about the emotional state of their lost love. The pain is made even worse when they’re surrounded by people who appear to be much happier than them. It’s a story that’s painfully familiar to many people who have experienced difficult breakups. When you truly love someone, it’s hard to let them go.

We then see the person whose heart was broken pass by a flower stand where SNNY is working. It’s a fitting occupation for him, considering his mascot!

Seeing the heartbroken person clearly in distress, SNNY resolves to cheer them up by finding the flower they desire: a “magical yellow rose.” Luckily, SNNY finds one of the flowers and presents it to them, making them smile. The pair then go out for an ice cream date and laugh, clearly having a wonderful time.

This video is sure to be uplifting for anyone going through the undeniable hardship of a breakup. It’s very difficult to imagine feeling any other way in the middle of it, but “I Don’t Wanna Know” is a reminder that life will always get better.

1. “SNNYLAND,” by ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King. Directed by lileggnrice.tv.

Rounding off our list, “SNNYLAND,” by ALWZ SNNY and Marquette King takes the last spot.

In this music video, we see the titular SNNYLAND in its full glory. Appearing to be a hidden grove of sorts, the place is decorated by stone columns and surrounded by greenery. The sun shines down and even the very air seems to be filled with joyous energy.

Throughout the video, SNNY competes with other DJs — all of whom also have funky helmets — in a friendly competition. As they play, the residents of SNNYLAND, wearing all kinds of fun and outlandish outfits, dance along. Of course, SNNY wins the competition and continues to play for everyone.

Although it may be simple, “SNNYLAND” is the ultimate ALWZ SNNY music video to us. Visually, it contains the main elements of SNNY’s aesthetic: bright lights, vibrant colors, and high-energy direction.

But it also goes beyond just the look of SNNY’s videos. As Marquette King describes in the lyrics, SNNYLAND is a place where there’s no evil, no issues, and everyone is equal. It represents all the ideas and feelings that SNNY cares for and spreads through his art: sunshine, positivity, and happiness.

Jimmy Pé Drops Provocative Music Video For High-Energy Single ‘Booty PoP’ off of 5-track Puzzle EP

Following the success of his 2022 single “Pé Is Not Dead!” signed to Slow Roast Records, Jimmy Pé is releasing a 5-song Puzzle EP along with a music video for lead single “Booty PoP.” The EP captures the party-centric, house-inspired sound that epitomizes the edgy-suave personality traits of Jimmy, qualities that make him irresistibly alluring and outstanding as an electronic artist.

The premise of the “Booty PoP” music video is a melting pot of satire, provocation, sex, and violence, all unfolding at a fast-paced rate. It preys on an individual’s sense of morbid curiosity we all have within us, hooking the viewer in with incredible shots, fluid editing, computer generated effects, and a story that’s not exactly “family-friendly.”

Multi-talent Saymon Seris did the writing of the story, directing, and direction of photography, this is the 2nd collaboration between Jimmy Pé and Saymon Seris, the first being the video for “Pé Is not Dead.”

The world is not in this universe as we know it, but rather in the confines of a bootylicious twerker. It’s when the individual begins to dance that everything falls apart, the earth begins to shake and destruction soon follows. Jimmy and his friends now have to fight for survival and not everyone is making it out alive. Creative cinematic shots capture the plot playing out as Jimmy loses more control and dizzily tries to find safety. Embracing the abstract while blending it with sex appeal, Jimmy Pé has captured a risqué, and at times, shocking professional quality music video that is gut-busting hilarious and best experienced while watching with friends

Booty Pop,” is one part of a larger project that is Puzzle EP. It features a well-rounded balance of songs all of which are infused with a vibrant, colorful house sound that triggers the listener to let loose and have fun. The EP is perfect for summer time – the experience is high energy and will have you feeling yourself in no time flat.

Jimmy Pé is keeping himself busy in 2022. He aims to build out an NFT drop, which is currently in the works. He’s also in talks with event producers in both Bratislava (the capital of Slovakia,) to create more parties and help spread the movement farther than it’s ever reached before.

Between the high stream count he’s been able to achieve per song, signing to majors like Universal Music, and gaining press support from dozens of outlets including YourEDM and Dancing Astronaut, Jimmy Pé is a great place this year with plans to push things even farther.

Expect Jimmy Pé to have more of a presence in the USA scene soon, he has plans to leave his home country of Slovakia and move into the United States, to live in Los Angeles.

Watch the video below.

KAS:ST released their track “Leaving Earth” on Cercle Records

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Superstar DJ and producer duo KAS:ST premiered their brand new track “Leaving Earth” released on June 23rd on Cercle Records during the Cercle Festival 2022.

Leaving Earth” is a hypnotic, aerial track mixing melodic and powerful techno. The track offers a well-worked break, accompanied by Ki‘s spellbinding vocals and co-produced by Gordo, the alter-ego of the successful producer Carnage. The emotion expressed through the track is gripping, at the border between melancholy and a certain darkness.

Quite used to the cosmos theme, KAS:ST inspired themselves through Ariane Rocket stage, where they premiered track at the Cercle Festival 2022. The superb ‘Leaving Earth‘ is a big room cut with rolling drums and bright, trance-like synths that bring a subtle sense of euphoria. The mood is epic and the emotions from the futuristic vocal that is deeply buried in the mix is spine tingling.

Each KAS:ST track released is a journey bringing together dark and melancholic emotions without ever losing touch with the clubbing aspect of techno. KAS:ST never cease to push their music beyond techno boundaries, they create an atypical and avantgarde blend of electronic music. Presenting on the world electronic circuit as both DJ and Live duo. Producing and directing their own music videos they have cumulating over 15 million plays, 30 million Spotify streams, 80k instagram followers, sold out merchandising. They have remixed legends Moby, Monolink and NTO and also been remixed by renowned artists at the polar opposite of the techno sphere, like 999999999 or Tale Of Us. KAS:ST bring their own synth laden and stylish yet emotive take to the genre each time.

Both acts started sending beats and vocals to each other some months ago. It all came together for this special occasion. Their desire to gather different aspects of the musical prism led them to exchange with the renowned producer Gordo. It all came together for this special occasion. Gordo is one of the few artists to ever dominate both the hip hop and dance music charts. He recently co-produced half of Drake‘s last album which already break the most first-day streams for a dance album on Apple Music.

After breathtaking livestreams, Cercle has launched the Cercle Records label signing with talented and worldwide artists. The French label is dedicated to promoting artists and venues with an exceptional production. Cercle Records goal is to raise awareness around art, cultural heritage sites and great sceneries through a unique music journey.

The year 2022 marks the launch of a new concept for the label: exclusive in-person parties which will not be streamed. To have the chance to live these special episodes, it is necessary to go on the unique spots finely selected following the Cercle and Cercle Records‘ DNA.

Listen to the track below.

The Daily Schedule for Neversea 2022 Festival is Finally Here!

The hard-working organizers of Neversea reveal the daily schedule by stages for the 4 days and 4 nights of this breathtaking festival.

The 4th edition of Neversea brings from July 7-10 to Constanța, Romania, over 150 local and international artists such as Alan Walker, Alesso, Black Eyed Peas, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, KSHMR, Nicky Romero, Parov Stelar, Steve Aoki, Timmy Trumpet, Tyga and many more.

Check out the full schedule below and prepare yourselves for a magical summer with Neversea festival!

NEVERSEA 2022, DAILY SCHEDULE

THURSDAY, JULY 7

Mainstage: Alesso, Danny Avila, KSHMR, Madeon (DJ Set), Partydul Kiss FM & WRS (Special Guest), Tchami, The Motans, Ummet Ozcan

Temple: Nina Kraviz, Paul Kalkbrenner, Sublee B2B Cap

The Ark: Arkanian x Azrael Golden x Zannidache, DJ Shiver, L’Entourloop with N’Zeng, Troy Berkley & Blabbermouf, Macanache, Paraziții, Phunk B, Șuie Paparude, Yny Sebi, Zo

Daydreaming: Audiofly, Caleesi & Sarah Kreis, Dizharmonia, El Mundo, Hot Oasis, Julian M, Oliver Koletzki

Oasis: Anna Tur, Claptone, Elchinsoul B2B Kattia, Ferreck Dawn, Mike Kross, Noel Holler B2B Toby Romeo, Nusha, Paul Damixie, Terry Golden

FRIDAY, JULY 8

Mainstage: B Jones, DJ Dark & Mentol, Don Diablo, Nicky Romero, Parov Stelar Live, Quintino, Smiley, ZHU

Temple: Arapu, Priku, Raresh

The Ark: Deliric x Silent Strike with Muse Quartet, El Nino, Grasu XXL, Killa Fonic, Malaa, Marko Glass ft. Bvcovia, Netsky, Rava

Daydreaming: Armen Miran, Bross, Christian Loffler, Djeff, Hernan Cattaneo, Igor Marijuan, Vizan

Oasis: Andre Rizo, Andrew Dum, Cotoraci B2B Kaiser, Dave Andres, John Junior, Kasia, Le Twis, Moonsound, Sllash & Doppe

SATURDAY, JULY 9

Mainstage: Alan Walker, Arias, Black Eyed Peas, Brennan Heart, Carla’s Dreams, Manuel Riva, Steve Aoki, W&W

Temple: Amelie Lens, Cezar B2B Praslea, Milo Spykers, Sit

The Ark: Albertnbn, Azteca, bbno$, Borgore, Connect-R & Johny Romano, Dub FX & Woodnote, Nane, Șatra B.E.N.Z.

Daydreaming: Akos, Angel, Day Dreamers (Marwan, Woodnote, Dub FX), Glauco Di Mambrio, Hraach, Kerala Dust, Marwan, Mira, Persic

Oasis: Adrian Funk, Adrian Șaguna, Alexunder Base, Andrew Maze, Arias, Bogdan Vix, Maryo, Pascal Junior, Rave Republic, Vali Bărbulescu & Lucian Bărbulescu

SUNDAY, JULY 10

Mainstage: Azteck, Delia, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, NERVO with Alexandra Stan (Special Guest), One True Singer (Rareș, Adi & Erika Isac), Timmy Trumpet, Tujamo, Tyga

Temple: Jamie Jones, Mahony, Richy Ahmed

The Ark: Culese din Cartier, Dirtyphonics, DJ Wicked, Ian, Krewella, Oscar

Daydreaming: HVOB Live (clubset), Lee Burridge, Matthew Dekay, Pan Live, Pandhora Live, Refrakt, Sebastian Leger

Oasis: Albwho, Alex Kennon, Chris Hype, DJ Andi, Hiddn, Korolova, Maya, Rosario Internullo, Sasha Lopez

Day tickets and passes for the 4 days and 4 nights of fun at the seaside are available on neversea.com. The Neversea Festival takes place from July 7-10 in the coastal city of Constanța, Romania.

Pablo Bolivar & Sensual Physics team up for a brand new track ‘1st Off’

1st Off is the first magic spark from the collaboration between Pablo Bolivar and Sensual Physics. 

1st Off is a wonderfully sensitive track that explores the depths of deep house and drifts into completely new realms.

Like a journey with a submarine, fascinating details and unexpected elements can be discovered the deeper you go.

The cooperation of the Spanish DJ and producer Pablo Bolivar and the German Sensual Physics resulted in an extraordinary work, which almost can’t come from this world. Taken from their upcoming album “Details Am Rande“.

Listen to the track below.

Avian Grays to debut at Ushuaïa Ibiza with opening set for Armin van Buuren

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AVIAN GRAYS, one of Dance music’s most promising rising stars, will be doing the opening for an A-list line-up at Ushuaïa Ibiza on Sunday, June 26, 2022, consisting of Armin van Buuren, Fedde Le Grand, and Ruben de Ronde.

On a rapid rise to international acclaim, AVIAN GRAYS will be bringing her playful, energetic sound to Ibiza, where she will be playing for the very first time. Backed by two of dance music’s finest producers, the masked frontwoman is one of the most exciting new artists to watch.

Her breakout hit, a collab with Armin van Buuren and Jordan Shaw titled ‘Something Real‘, achieved airwave triumph in the Netherlands and clocked up over 35 million streams on Spotify.

Most recently, the Armada Music starlet has released the summer hit ‘Better Off‘, remixed tracks from leading acts such as Loud Luxury, Steve Aoki and Armin van Buuren, and saw her music championed by many of dance music’s hottest names.

Marco V & Vision 20/20 presents his new festival banger ME/AN

Superstar DJ and producer Marco V also known as Vision 20/20 presents his brand new festival banger titled ME/AN on In Charge just for your listening pleasure!

Marco V continues his fantastic year with a brand new track under his Vision 20/20 alias. The drums roll again and even the biggest festival crowd is sure to be swept away by ME/AN. Hope you are ready.

Listen to the track here and and stay tuned for more powerful tracks from Marco V because it doesn’t look like he’s slowing down any time soon!

Max Smith unveils his brand new powerful track ‘A New World’

Effortlessly uplifting trance from Max Smith, who in his role as five-star chauffer follows the progressive diligence of ‘It’s Just A Dream’ with a business class ride to ‘A New World’, helping you across the threshold to elevation and dispensing guru-like wisdom of there being nothing to fear.

The breakdown is particularly invigorating with its radiant shower of synths, Smith paying dues to chilled beats cruising at the speed of sound from back when.

The sense of unity ‘A New World’ offers, from headphones to festivals, means everyone will reach a harmonious high.

Listen to the track here.

Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani team up to remix Sam Paganini’s iconic track ‘Rave’

Adam Beyer and Layton Giordani team up to remix Sam Paganini’s iconic ‘Rave’. Originally released in 2014, the track is universally recognized as one of the greatest Drumcode releases in the label’s history and has 100M streams across streaming service and YouTube.

The duo’s remix rampages straight in with a fast, urgent gallop of relentless drums and bass, bringing the original’s iconic stealthy riff more to the fore as it beats you about the head with sheer power, using delay and reverb to fill every nanosecond, with wild vocal motifs.

The original breakdown and famous drop are now a more marked double breakdown, the second characterised with a haunting war cry and burst of staccato melody before the pounding beat starts up again, upping the ante yet more with zizzing synth strings adding their nerve-twitching magic.

Adam Beyer: “When I signed Sam Paganini’s ‘Satellite’ album back in early 2014, I quickly realised that the track ‘Rave’ was going to be a defining record for Drumcode. I was confident it was a hit and as that summer began to roll on, I realised just how big it became. The word ‘anthem’ isn’t a word I’d use lightly but ‘Rave’ was, for me and for many of the Drumcode family across the world, the anthem that defined that period. You couldn’t go to events at that time without hearing ‘Rave’, often multiple times in the same night, and when that signature hook, vocal and drop landed – the crowds would respond. They loved it. And so did I.

“‘Rave’ has gone on to be one of the label’s most streamed releases and I think that’s a testament to Sam Paganini’s deep understanding of how to harness the energy and emotion of any dance floor.

“Remixing a track of this magnitude was always going to be a delicate operation. Layton and I agreed that we wanted to keep as much of the original magic and signature ingredients as possible while administering a solid injection of 2022 energy and punch. It’s a respectful refresh of this timeless record and it’s been a huge peak time moment in all of my post pandemic shows. I’m excited to now share it with you all just in time for what is likely to be one of the best summers for many years.”

Layton Giordani: “I’ll never forget the first time I heard ‘Rave’ live. It was a Drumcode showcase in New York City on Governors Island. This was long before I got signed to the label, but the DC crew were all just super friendly to me. I remember Sam saying it was coming soon on his album and it absolutely melted my mind. For me personally, it is the biggest record release on Drumcode. Period. Fast forward to now and Adam and I got to remix it! This will be the remix I’ll be most proud of probably for the rest of my life. It connects my younger self to where it all began and to the artist I’ve become today. It’s really an exciting new chapter in my relationship with Drumcode.”

Sam Paganini: “It was October 2013 and I was thinking about this track for a few days called “The Search” by Trancesetters, a track I used to open my sets with around 1996 or so, it was the perfect opening thanks to the first 90 seconds with no bass drum, but with an uplifting crescendo sound, hypnotic and obscure until the real starting point kicked in, sending the dancefloor into a frenzy. Inspired by this vibe, I turned on my Juno 106 and got to work. Although I’d made a good tool track, it wasn’t a game changer and I felt unhappy and frustrated.

“A few months later I got the idea to add something unexpected and extraordinary in the break section of the track. I looked for a sound on the Moog, I played a few bits and the result shaped the sound of the piece even more. I added an almost indecipherable little female vocal sample after the drop that added some more mystery and atmosphere. It felt ok, but I was still reluctant and a bit concerned about it since its overall sound was a bit different to what you could hear on the techno scene at the time. The first demo was played at a major event in Sofia, Bulgaria in March 2014 and the result was super exciting. It worked amazingly well, so I laid down a final mix when I got back to the studio. I still didn’t have a name for it, so chose a very meaningful and catchy four-letter word for it: ‘RAVE’.

“I played it in my sets every night for three years and up until 2019 I’d still play it on very special occasions. The record will always hold a special place in my heart and I’m excited to see it reach a new generation of ravers thanks to Adam and Layton’s remix.”

 

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Sam Paganini ‘Rave‘ (Adam Beyer & Layton Giordani Remix) is out 24 June on Drumcode.

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